
February 15: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, has welcomed the publication of the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls for a serious review of the existing aviation regulatory…
February 15: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, has welcomed the publication of the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls for a serious review of the existing aviation regulatory…
February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has inaugurated a new showroom at Naxal, Kathmandu, providing a “completely redefining sales experience” to its…
February 15: Management Association of Nepal has awarded Suman Pokharel, CEO of IME Group of companies, with the Best Manager of the Year…
February 15: Janata Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Mediciti Hospital to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care at reasonable…
February 15: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide health service to its customers at affordable price.…
February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal, has brought back ‘Nepal’s perfect family hatchback’ Santro in a new look and…
February 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Rampur Agriculture and Forestry University Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (AFU) to provide grant to support academic research in the field of ‘boer’ goats to Assistant Professor Dawa Tshiring…
February 14: Huawei has launched the Nova 4 smartphones in the Nepali market.…
February 14: Civil Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Sanima Life Insurance with the motive of providing life insurance facility to its…
February 14: Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited, a joint venture company of Golchha Organization and Hester Biosciences Limited India, has launched a new plant at Nala Ugrachandi in Kavre District to manufacture animal…
February 14: NMB Bank has claimed to be the “first bank in Nepal” to secure foreign debt investment of USD 15 million from CDC Group, the UK government’s development financing…
February 14: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has appointed Prabin Basnet as its Chief Executive Officer…
February 13: Soft drink brand Sprite has announced actor Anmol KC as its brand ambassador in…
February 13: Lumbini Bikas Bank has provided financial support to Shahara Academy of Pokhara Metropolitan City-17, Kaski.…
February 13: Global IME Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Universal College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care services at reasonable…
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The company said in a statement that the showroom has been established with the aim to meet the growing demand for Hyundai vehicles in the Nepali market and to provide premium sales experience to the customers.</p> <p> The Naxal showroom was jointly inaugurated by YS Lee, head of HMC Asia headquarters, Park Yong- Sik, ambassador of Republic of Korea to Nepal, and Ganesh Bahadur Shrestha, chairman of Laxmi Group, on February 14.</p> <p> The new showroom is another addition to Hyundai’s footprint to provide best sales experience to the customers, the statement said. According to the company, this is the fourth sales network which is located in the heart of the city.</p> <p> “With this showroom we are looking forward to cater to the customers residing in the northern part of the city. This showroom’s design is based on Hyundai’s New Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI) guidelines with the car display area of 3200 Square feet and over 6000 square feet area covering customer lounge, sales consultant rooms, conference room etc,” the statement said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9847', 'image' => '20190215033913_showroom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10079', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Pokarel Bags Best Manager Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Management Association of Nepal has awarded Suman Pokharel, CEO of IME Group of companies, with the Best Manager of the Year award.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Management Association of Nepal has awarded Suman Pokharel, CEO of IME Group of companies, with the Best Manager of the Year award.</p> <p> Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli handed over the award to Pokharel during the 38<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the association held in Kathmandu on February 12.</p> <p> Management Association of Nepal said it awarded Pokharel with the Best Manager of the Year award for his leadership skills.</p> <p> CEO Pokharel while delivering his speech upon receiving the award said the award encourages entire youths of the country. </p> <p> Pokharel who also is the chairman of the Remittance Association of Nepal has been undertaking the responsibility of management of IME since the last eight years. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9846', 'image' => '20190215022142_MAN with PM.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10078', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Janata Bank and Mediciti Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Janata Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Mediciti Hospital to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Janata Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Mediciti Hospital to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care at reasonable fare.</p> <p> Ajay Kumar Mishra, deputy CEO of Janata Bank, and Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Mediciti Hospital, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on February 14.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the employees as well as debit and credit card holders of the bank will receive special discount on various health care facilities at the hospital. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9845', 'image' => '20190215021433_medicity.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10077', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Mega Bank and Blue Cross Hospital Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide health service to its customers at affordable price. ', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide health service to its customers at affordable price. The bank’s CEO Anupama Khunjeli and Rajat Shrestha, member of the hospital’s management committee, signed the agreement to this effect amid a recent function.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the bank’s customers will get discount up to 10 percent for health services including ECG, colonoscopy, pathology, ultrasound and CT scan at the hospital.</p> <p> Likewise, the hospital will provide discount from seven to 15 percent on ICU, cabin and ward charge while it will provide up to 10 percent discount for operation, bed and medical charges. Similarly, for dental check-up at the hospital, customers can get 20 percent discount.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9844', 'image' => '20190215020846_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10076', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'New Model of Santro Back in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal, has brought back ‘Nepal’s perfect family hatchback’ Santro in a new look and features.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal, has brought back ‘Nepal’s perfect family hatchback’ Santro in a new look and features. The company said in a statement that the latest model of Santro was launched at an event held in Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza on the occasion of 10 years of association between Hyundai Motors Company and Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd.</p> <p> Adapting to the changing needs and trends, the new Santro is back with modern and stylish design, comfortable and premium cabin, new age technology, customer centric safety and all-round performance, the statement said.</p> <p> Speaking at the unveiling of the new Santro, Rupesh Sharma Bhatta, general manager of Laxmi Intercontinental, stated, “We are extremely happy to bring back Nepal’s most loved hatchback – the all new Santro with its new and upgraded version. The previous model of Santro was able to win the hearts of customers across Nepal, and we hope this modern Santro will be able to meet the changing needs of the customers.”</p> <p> The new model of Santro is longer than the previous Santro and offers a spacious cabin with premium features like 17.64 cm audio video system with smart phone connectivity and voice recognition, rear parking camera, steering-mounted control audio and bluetooth controls and rear A/C vents.</p> <p> According to the company, the car has a new 1.1 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine which delivers 69 PS of power and 10.1 KGM of torque. It also has safety features like anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and dual front airbags as standards across the line-up.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9843', 'image' => '20190215015408_santro (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10075', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank to Support Academic Research in Agriculture and Livestock', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Rampur Agriculture and Forestry University Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (AFU) to provide grant to support academic research in the field of ‘boer’ goats to Assistant Professor Dawa Tshiring Tamang.', 'content' => '<div> February 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Rampur Agriculture and Forestry University Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (AFU) to provide grant to support academic research in the field of ‘boer’ goats to Assistant Professor Dawa Tshiring Tamang.</div> <div> </div> <div> The bank said in a statement on Thursday, February 14, that it hopes to break new grounds in the way capital is invested by supporting more research and development activities. With this initiative, the bank aims to help build thought leadership in national priority sectors.</div> <div> </div> <div> The bank is confident that enhancing R&D activities in the country is for the public welfare. This would result in high-quality research and recommendations that would ultimately benefit the policymakers, enterprises and society in general, the statement added.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9842', 'image' => '20190215014512_laxmi.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10070', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Huawei Nova 4 Now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Huawei has launched the Nova 4 smartphones in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p align="left"> February 14: Huawei has launched the Nova 4 smartphones in the Nepali market. According to the company, the latest model is the world’s first smartphone that features ‘pinhole’ display.</p> <p align="left"> The company said in a statement that the phone is available in the Nepali market from February 13 at Rs 64,900.</p> <p align="left"> According to the company, this phone is especially made for fashion-forward consumers who are thriving for the latest innovative designs.</p> <p align="left"> “By adopting the new pinhole display for it’s the Nova 4, Huawei achieved what was previously unthinkable: it engineered a minimalist under-screen camera into an ultra-slim, lightweight chassis,” said the statement.</p> <p align="left"> The new pinhole display feature in Nova 4 is a disruptive force that is poised to completely redefine the rules of display aesthetics, said the company.</p> <p align="left"> The front-facing camera of Nova 4 is located near the top left corner of the device.</p> <p align="left"> This bold, asymmetric design doesn’t just speak to the consumers’ desire for something different, but it also lends itself to providing exactly what the progressive users of Huawei nova expect, the statement added.</p> <p align="left"> “By placing the camera at the top left corner, Huawei created an unobtrusive camera system that blends in with the device, delivering a superior user experience.”</p> <p align="left" style="margin-left:.5in;"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9837', 'image' => '20190214044223_huwwei.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10069', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Civil and Sanima Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Civil Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Sanima Life Insurance with the motive of providing life insurance facility to its customers.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: Civil Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Sanima Life Insurance with the motive of providing life insurance facility to its customers.</p> <p> Sujit Kumar Shakya, chief business officer of Civil Bank Limited, and Shiva Ram Timalsina, managing director of Sanima Life Insurance, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the account holders of Civil Bank can now avail life insurance facility of Sanima Life Insurance from the entire 71 branches of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9836', 'image' => '20190214043327_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10067', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hester Biosciences Nepal sets up Production Plant at Nala Ugrachandi', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited, a joint venture company of Golchha Organization and Hester Biosciences Limited India, has launched a new plant at Nala Ugrachandi in Kavre District to manufacture animal vaccines.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited, a joint venture company of Golchha Organization and Hester Biosciences Limited India, has launched a new plant at Nala Ugrachandi in Kavre District to manufacture animal vaccines.</p> <p> Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the plant amid a function on Wednesday, February 13.</p> <p> Addressing the inauguration program, PM Oli said, “Nepal is a country where most of the people’s source of income is livestock farming. The operation of Hester Biosciences in Nala will facilitate farmers in livestock production. This will contribute to the growth of economy, increase in household income and urbanization. With this plant in Nepal, there will be ample number of job creation and revenue generation as well.”</p> <p> Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada praised this kind of venture which is export oriented.</p> <p> “We need to prioritize such type of industries. The multi dimension of Hester Biosciences to serve Nepal’s market as well as the international market is praiseworthy,” he said.</p> <p> According to Rajiv Gandhi, CEO and Managing Director of Hester Biosciences Nepal, emerging animal diseases have been a threat which needs to be addressed.</p> <p> He expressed the belief that the company’s advanced technology and affordable price will help to reduce the problems faced by the farmers in livestock production.</p> <p> Likewise, Shekhar Golchha, executive director of Golchha Organization said that the government should give high priority for the promotion of animal health care company in Nepal since the demand of livestock production has been increasing.</p> <p> Hester claimed that it has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for products ranging from poultry vaccines to large animal vaccines. The facility has been built as per GMP standards and norms, with an annual capacity to manufacture 1.24 billion doses of live and inactivated vaccines.</p> <p> Currently, the company said it has got 20 licensed vaccines and 27 vaccines are under licensing.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9834', 'image' => '20190214041354_hester.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10066', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NMB Secures USD 15 Million Debt Investment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: NMB Bank has claimed to be the “first bank in Nepal” to secure foreign debt investment of USD 15 million from CDC Group, the UK government’s development financing institution.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: NMB Bank has claimed to be the “first bank in Nepal” to secure foreign debt investment of USD 15 million from CDC Group, the UK government’s development financing institution.</p> <p> Holger Rothenbush, chief of the debt and infrastructure department of CDC Group, and the bank’s CEO Sunil KC signed the agreement amid a function on Wednesday, February 13.</p> <p> According to the bank, CDC Group will provide the loan for three years and will be returned in five installments.</p> <p> Amidst the tight liquidity situation, the said fund shall help ease out the lending in sectors of sustainable growth including infrastructure, agriculture, micro-lending and foreign currency earning sectors such as tourism and hydro projects.</p> <p> Speaking at the function, KC said, “Nepal is poised to have robust growth in overall sector and CDC has decided to invest in the country in such a perfect time. This effort of ours will help ease the liquidity crunch and other long-term problems seen in the banking sector. This is our small effort to support the government’s target of increasing per capita income and GDP in the coming decade.”</p> <p> Likewise, Rothenbush said, “We are supporting the banking and other productive sectors and infrastructure development of the country. We are also looking forward to invest more than USD 120 million in the next couple of years.”</p> <p> The bank at present has around 12 percent investment in agriculture and seven percent investment in energy sectors. Prior to this, it had brought investment of USD 15 million from IFC and 10 million from UN-based Symbiotic. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9833', 'image' => '20190214035403_nmb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10064', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Kamana Sewa Appoints Basnet as CEO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has appointed Prabin Basnet as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).', 'content' => '<div> February 14: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has appointed Prabin Basnet as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The 265th board meeting of the bank took such decision effective from February 13, reads a statement issued by the bank.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to the bank, Basnet is a chartered accountant by profession. He was working at Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank as the Deputy CEO from August 17 last year until his promotion to the post of Acting CEO on November 24. He has 18 years of experience in the banking sector. He has worked in the top level posts of Nabil Bank, NB Bank, NIC Asia Bank and Machhapuchhre Bank prior to joining Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9831', 'image' => '20190214015032_ceo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10057', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Sprite Appoints Anmol KC as Brand Ambassador in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Soft drink brand Sprite has announced actor Anmol KC as its brand ambassador in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p> February 13: Soft drink brand Sprite has announced actor Anmol KC as its brand ambassador in Nepal. Issuing a statement, Sprite said this move is a part of the global brand’s commitment to promote Nepali artists.</p> <p> “The popular Nepali actor with charming, impressive looks and personality will be associated with Sprite brand and help in its promotion,” the statement said.</p> <p> Ambuj Singh, country director of Coca-Cola in Nepal, said, “Globally, Sprite is associated with passionate young people. The image and personality that Anmol exudes goes perfectly with our brand, Sprite. We are very excited to associate with the country’s heartthrob.”</p> <p> The newly appointed brand ambassador of Sprite, Anmol KC, shared his experience saying, “I am very excited to be a part of Sprite. I would like to thank Coca-Cola in Nepal for giving me this opportunity.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-13', 'modified' => '2019-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9825', 'image' => '20190213025305_sprite.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10054', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Lumbini Bikas Bank Supports Sahara Academy', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Lumbini Bikas Bank has provided financial support to Shahara Academy of Pokhara Metropolitan City-17, Kaski. ', 'content' => '<p> February 13: Lumbini Bikas Bank has provided financial support to Shahara Academy of Pokhara Metropolitan City-17, Kaski. The bank’s Director Sushil Raj Parajuli handed over a cheque of Rs 294,000 to the academy’s chairman Keshav Bahadur Thapa on Thursday, February 7, according to a press statement issued by the bank on February 12.</p> <p> The bank said in the statement that it provided the amount to support the day-to-day food management of the academy for the 28 orphan and helpless students from 16 districts taking shelter at the academy. 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The company said in a statement that the showroom has been established with the aim to meet the growing demand for Hyundai vehicles in the Nepali market and to provide premium sales experience to the customers.</p> <p> The Naxal showroom was jointly inaugurated by YS Lee, head of HMC Asia headquarters, Park Yong- Sik, ambassador of Republic of Korea to Nepal, and Ganesh Bahadur Shrestha, chairman of Laxmi Group, on February 14.</p> <p> The new showroom is another addition to Hyundai’s footprint to provide best sales experience to the customers, the statement said. According to the company, this is the fourth sales network which is located in the heart of the city.</p> <p> “With this showroom we are looking forward to cater to the customers residing in the northern part of the city. This showroom’s design is based on Hyundai’s New Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI) guidelines with the car display area of 3200 Square feet and over 6000 square feet area covering customer lounge, sales consultant rooms, conference room etc,” the statement said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9847', 'image' => '20190215033913_showroom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10079', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Pokarel Bags Best Manager Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Management Association of Nepal has awarded Suman Pokharel, CEO of IME Group of companies, with the Best Manager of the Year award.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Management Association of Nepal has awarded Suman Pokharel, CEO of IME Group of companies, with the Best Manager of the Year award.</p> <p> Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli handed over the award to Pokharel during the 38<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the association held in Kathmandu on February 12.</p> <p> Management Association of Nepal said it awarded Pokharel with the Best Manager of the Year award for his leadership skills.</p> <p> CEO Pokharel while delivering his speech upon receiving the award said the award encourages entire youths of the country. </p> <p> Pokharel who also is the chairman of the Remittance Association of Nepal has been undertaking the responsibility of management of IME since the last eight years. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9846', 'image' => '20190215022142_MAN with PM.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10078', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Janata Bank and Mediciti Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Janata Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Mediciti Hospital to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Janata Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Mediciti Hospital to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care at reasonable fare.</p> <p> Ajay Kumar Mishra, deputy CEO of Janata Bank, and Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Mediciti Hospital, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on February 14.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the employees as well as debit and credit card holders of the bank will receive special discount on various health care facilities at the hospital. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9845', 'image' => '20190215021433_medicity.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10077', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Mega Bank and Blue Cross Hospital Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide health service to its customers at affordable price. ', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide health service to its customers at affordable price. The bank’s CEO Anupama Khunjeli and Rajat Shrestha, member of the hospital’s management committee, signed the agreement to this effect amid a recent function.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the bank’s customers will get discount up to 10 percent for health services including ECG, colonoscopy, pathology, ultrasound and CT scan at the hospital.</p> <p> Likewise, the hospital will provide discount from seven to 15 percent on ICU, cabin and ward charge while it will provide up to 10 percent discount for operation, bed and medical charges. Similarly, for dental check-up at the hospital, customers can get 20 percent discount.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9844', 'image' => '20190215020846_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10076', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'New Model of Santro Back in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal, has brought back ‘Nepal’s perfect family hatchback’ Santro in a new look and features.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal, has brought back ‘Nepal’s perfect family hatchback’ Santro in a new look and features. The company said in a statement that the latest model of Santro was launched at an event held in Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza on the occasion of 10 years of association between Hyundai Motors Company and Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd.</p> <p> Adapting to the changing needs and trends, the new Santro is back with modern and stylish design, comfortable and premium cabin, new age technology, customer centric safety and all-round performance, the statement said.</p> <p> Speaking at the unveiling of the new Santro, Rupesh Sharma Bhatta, general manager of Laxmi Intercontinental, stated, “We are extremely happy to bring back Nepal’s most loved hatchback – the all new Santro with its new and upgraded version. The previous model of Santro was able to win the hearts of customers across Nepal, and we hope this modern Santro will be able to meet the changing needs of the customers.”</p> <p> The new model of Santro is longer than the previous Santro and offers a spacious cabin with premium features like 17.64 cm audio video system with smart phone connectivity and voice recognition, rear parking camera, steering-mounted control audio and bluetooth controls and rear A/C vents.</p> <p> According to the company, the car has a new 1.1 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine which delivers 69 PS of power and 10.1 KGM of torque. It also has safety features like anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and dual front airbags as standards across the line-up.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9843', 'image' => '20190215015408_santro (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10075', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank to Support Academic Research in Agriculture and Livestock', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Rampur Agriculture and Forestry University Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (AFU) to provide grant to support academic research in the field of ‘boer’ goats to Assistant Professor Dawa Tshiring Tamang.', 'content' => '<div> February 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Rampur Agriculture and Forestry University Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (AFU) to provide grant to support academic research in the field of ‘boer’ goats to Assistant Professor Dawa Tshiring Tamang.</div> <div> </div> <div> The bank said in a statement on Thursday, February 14, that it hopes to break new grounds in the way capital is invested by supporting more research and development activities. With this initiative, the bank aims to help build thought leadership in national priority sectors.</div> <div> </div> <div> The bank is confident that enhancing R&D activities in the country is for the public welfare. This would result in high-quality research and recommendations that would ultimately benefit the policymakers, enterprises and society in general, the statement added.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9842', 'image' => '20190215014512_laxmi.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10070', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Huawei Nova 4 Now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Huawei has launched the Nova 4 smartphones in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p align="left"> February 14: Huawei has launched the Nova 4 smartphones in the Nepali market. According to the company, the latest model is the world’s first smartphone that features ‘pinhole’ display.</p> <p align="left"> The company said in a statement that the phone is available in the Nepali market from February 13 at Rs 64,900.</p> <p align="left"> According to the company, this phone is especially made for fashion-forward consumers who are thriving for the latest innovative designs.</p> <p align="left"> “By adopting the new pinhole display for it’s the Nova 4, Huawei achieved what was previously unthinkable: it engineered a minimalist under-screen camera into an ultra-slim, lightweight chassis,” said the statement.</p> <p align="left"> The new pinhole display feature in Nova 4 is a disruptive force that is poised to completely redefine the rules of display aesthetics, said the company.</p> <p align="left"> The front-facing camera of Nova 4 is located near the top left corner of the device.</p> <p align="left"> This bold, asymmetric design doesn’t just speak to the consumers’ desire for something different, but it also lends itself to providing exactly what the progressive users of Huawei nova expect, the statement added.</p> <p align="left"> “By placing the camera at the top left corner, Huawei created an unobtrusive camera system that blends in with the device, delivering a superior user experience.”</p> <p align="left" style="margin-left:.5in;"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9837', 'image' => '20190214044223_huwwei.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10069', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Civil and Sanima Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Civil Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Sanima Life Insurance with the motive of providing life insurance facility to its customers.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: Civil Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Sanima Life Insurance with the motive of providing life insurance facility to its customers.</p> <p> Sujit Kumar Shakya, chief business officer of Civil Bank Limited, and Shiva Ram Timalsina, managing director of Sanima Life Insurance, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the account holders of Civil Bank can now avail life insurance facility of Sanima Life Insurance from the entire 71 branches of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9836', 'image' => '20190214043327_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10067', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hester Biosciences Nepal sets up Production Plant at Nala Ugrachandi', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited, a joint venture company of Golchha Organization and Hester Biosciences Limited India, has launched a new plant at Nala Ugrachandi in Kavre District to manufacture animal vaccines.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited, a joint venture company of Golchha Organization and Hester Biosciences Limited India, has launched a new plant at Nala Ugrachandi in Kavre District to manufacture animal vaccines.</p> <p> Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the plant amid a function on Wednesday, February 13.</p> <p> Addressing the inauguration program, PM Oli said, “Nepal is a country where most of the people’s source of income is livestock farming. The operation of Hester Biosciences in Nala will facilitate farmers in livestock production. This will contribute to the growth of economy, increase in household income and urbanization. With this plant in Nepal, there will be ample number of job creation and revenue generation as well.”</p> <p> Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada praised this kind of venture which is export oriented.</p> <p> “We need to prioritize such type of industries. The multi dimension of Hester Biosciences to serve Nepal’s market as well as the international market is praiseworthy,” he said.</p> <p> According to Rajiv Gandhi, CEO and Managing Director of Hester Biosciences Nepal, emerging animal diseases have been a threat which needs to be addressed.</p> <p> He expressed the belief that the company’s advanced technology and affordable price will help to reduce the problems faced by the farmers in livestock production.</p> <p> Likewise, Shekhar Golchha, executive director of Golchha Organization said that the government should give high priority for the promotion of animal health care company in Nepal since the demand of livestock production has been increasing.</p> <p> Hester claimed that it has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for products ranging from poultry vaccines to large animal vaccines. The facility has been built as per GMP standards and norms, with an annual capacity to manufacture 1.24 billion doses of live and inactivated vaccines.</p> <p> Currently, the company said it has got 20 licensed vaccines and 27 vaccines are under licensing.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9834', 'image' => '20190214041354_hester.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10066', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NMB Secures USD 15 Million Debt Investment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: NMB Bank has claimed to be the “first bank in Nepal” to secure foreign debt investment of USD 15 million from CDC Group, the UK government’s development financing institution.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: NMB Bank has claimed to be the “first bank in Nepal” to secure foreign debt investment of USD 15 million from CDC Group, the UK government’s development financing institution.</p> <p> Holger Rothenbush, chief of the debt and infrastructure department of CDC Group, and the bank’s CEO Sunil KC signed the agreement amid a function on Wednesday, February 13.</p> <p> According to the bank, CDC Group will provide the loan for three years and will be returned in five installments.</p> <p> Amidst the tight liquidity situation, the said fund shall help ease out the lending in sectors of sustainable growth including infrastructure, agriculture, micro-lending and foreign currency earning sectors such as tourism and hydro projects.</p> <p> Speaking at the function, KC said, “Nepal is poised to have robust growth in overall sector and CDC has decided to invest in the country in such a perfect time. This effort of ours will help ease the liquidity crunch and other long-term problems seen in the banking sector. This is our small effort to support the government’s target of increasing per capita income and GDP in the coming decade.”</p> <p> Likewise, Rothenbush said, “We are supporting the banking and other productive sectors and infrastructure development of the country. We are also looking forward to invest more than USD 120 million in the next couple of years.”</p> <p> The bank at present has around 12 percent investment in agriculture and seven percent investment in energy sectors. Prior to this, it had brought investment of USD 15 million from IFC and 10 million from UN-based Symbiotic. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9833', 'image' => '20190214035403_nmb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10064', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Kamana Sewa Appoints Basnet as CEO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has appointed Prabin Basnet as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).', 'content' => '<div> February 14: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has appointed Prabin Basnet as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The 265th board meeting of the bank took such decision effective from February 13, reads a statement issued by the bank.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to the bank, Basnet is a chartered accountant by profession. He was working at Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank as the Deputy CEO from August 17 last year until his promotion to the post of Acting CEO on November 24. He has 18 years of experience in the banking sector. He has worked in the top level posts of Nabil Bank, NB Bank, NIC Asia Bank and Machhapuchhre Bank prior to joining Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9831', 'image' => '20190214015032_ceo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10057', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Sprite Appoints Anmol KC as Brand Ambassador in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Soft drink brand Sprite has announced actor Anmol KC as its brand ambassador in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p> February 13: Soft drink brand Sprite has announced actor Anmol KC as its brand ambassador in Nepal. Issuing a statement, Sprite said this move is a part of the global brand’s commitment to promote Nepali artists.</p> <p> “The popular Nepali actor with charming, impressive looks and personality will be associated with Sprite brand and help in its promotion,” the statement said.</p> <p> Ambuj Singh, country director of Coca-Cola in Nepal, said, “Globally, Sprite is associated with passionate young people. The image and personality that Anmol exudes goes perfectly with our brand, Sprite. We are very excited to associate with the country’s heartthrob.”</p> <p> The newly appointed brand ambassador of Sprite, Anmol KC, shared his experience saying, “I am very excited to be a part of Sprite. I would like to thank Coca-Cola in Nepal for giving me this opportunity.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-13', 'modified' => '2019-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9825', 'image' => '20190213025305_sprite.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10054', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Lumbini Bikas Bank Supports Sahara Academy', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Lumbini Bikas Bank has provided financial support to Shahara Academy of Pokhara Metropolitan City-17, Kaski. ', 'content' => '<p> February 13: Lumbini Bikas Bank has provided financial support to Shahara Academy of Pokhara Metropolitan City-17, Kaski. The bank’s Director Sushil Raj Parajuli handed over a cheque of Rs 294,000 to the academy’s chairman Keshav Bahadur Thapa on Thursday, February 7, according to a press statement issued by the bank on February 12.</p> <p> The bank said in the statement that it provided the amount to support the day-to-day food management of the academy for the 28 orphan and helpless students from 16 districts taking shelter at the academy. 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The company said in a statement that the showroom has been established with the aim to meet the growing demand for Hyundai vehicles in the Nepali market and to provide premium sales experience to the customers.</p> <p> The Naxal showroom was jointly inaugurated by YS Lee, head of HMC Asia headquarters, Park Yong- Sik, ambassador of Republic of Korea to Nepal, and Ganesh Bahadur Shrestha, chairman of Laxmi Group, on February 14.</p> <p> The new showroom is another addition to Hyundai’s footprint to provide best sales experience to the customers, the statement said. According to the company, this is the fourth sales network which is located in the heart of the city.</p> <p> “With this showroom we are looking forward to cater to the customers residing in the northern part of the city. This showroom’s design is based on Hyundai’s New Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI) guidelines with the car display area of 3200 Square feet and over 6000 square feet area covering customer lounge, sales consultant rooms, conference room etc,” the statement said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9847', 'image' => '20190215033913_showroom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10079', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Pokarel Bags Best Manager Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Management Association of Nepal has awarded Suman Pokharel, CEO of IME Group of companies, with the Best Manager of the Year award.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Management Association of Nepal has awarded Suman Pokharel, CEO of IME Group of companies, with the Best Manager of the Year award.</p> <p> Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli handed over the award to Pokharel during the 38<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the association held in Kathmandu on February 12.</p> <p> Management Association of Nepal said it awarded Pokharel with the Best Manager of the Year award for his leadership skills.</p> <p> CEO Pokharel while delivering his speech upon receiving the award said the award encourages entire youths of the country. </p> <p> Pokharel who also is the chairman of the Remittance Association of Nepal has been undertaking the responsibility of management of IME since the last eight years. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9846', 'image' => '20190215022142_MAN with PM.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10078', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Janata Bank and Mediciti Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Janata Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Mediciti Hospital to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Janata Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Mediciti Hospital to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care at reasonable fare.</p> <p> Ajay Kumar Mishra, deputy CEO of Janata Bank, and Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Mediciti Hospital, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on February 14.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the employees as well as debit and credit card holders of the bank will receive special discount on various health care facilities at the hospital. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9845', 'image' => '20190215021433_medicity.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10077', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Mega Bank and Blue Cross Hospital Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide health service to its customers at affordable price. ', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide health service to its customers at affordable price. The bank’s CEO Anupama Khunjeli and Rajat Shrestha, member of the hospital’s management committee, signed the agreement to this effect amid a recent function.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the bank’s customers will get discount up to 10 percent for health services including ECG, colonoscopy, pathology, ultrasound and CT scan at the hospital.</p> <p> Likewise, the hospital will provide discount from seven to 15 percent on ICU, cabin and ward charge while it will provide up to 10 percent discount for operation, bed and medical charges. Similarly, for dental check-up at the hospital, customers can get 20 percent discount.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9844', 'image' => '20190215020846_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10076', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'New Model of Santro Back in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal, has brought back ‘Nepal’s perfect family hatchback’ Santro in a new look and features.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal, has brought back ‘Nepal’s perfect family hatchback’ Santro in a new look and features. The company said in a statement that the latest model of Santro was launched at an event held in Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza on the occasion of 10 years of association between Hyundai Motors Company and Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd.</p> <p> Adapting to the changing needs and trends, the new Santro is back with modern and stylish design, comfortable and premium cabin, new age technology, customer centric safety and all-round performance, the statement said.</p> <p> Speaking at the unveiling of the new Santro, Rupesh Sharma Bhatta, general manager of Laxmi Intercontinental, stated, “We are extremely happy to bring back Nepal’s most loved hatchback – the all new Santro with its new and upgraded version. The previous model of Santro was able to win the hearts of customers across Nepal, and we hope this modern Santro will be able to meet the changing needs of the customers.”</p> <p> The new model of Santro is longer than the previous Santro and offers a spacious cabin with premium features like 17.64 cm audio video system with smart phone connectivity and voice recognition, rear parking camera, steering-mounted control audio and bluetooth controls and rear A/C vents.</p> <p> According to the company, the car has a new 1.1 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine which delivers 69 PS of power and 10.1 KGM of torque. It also has safety features like anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and dual front airbags as standards across the line-up.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9843', 'image' => '20190215015408_santro (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10075', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank to Support Academic Research in Agriculture and Livestock', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Rampur Agriculture and Forestry University Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (AFU) to provide grant to support academic research in the field of ‘boer’ goats to Assistant Professor Dawa Tshiring Tamang.', 'content' => '<div> February 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Rampur Agriculture and Forestry University Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (AFU) to provide grant to support academic research in the field of ‘boer’ goats to Assistant Professor Dawa Tshiring Tamang.</div> <div> </div> <div> The bank said in a statement on Thursday, February 14, that it hopes to break new grounds in the way capital is invested by supporting more research and development activities. With this initiative, the bank aims to help build thought leadership in national priority sectors.</div> <div> </div> <div> The bank is confident that enhancing R&D activities in the country is for the public welfare. This would result in high-quality research and recommendations that would ultimately benefit the policymakers, enterprises and society in general, the statement added.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9842', 'image' => '20190215014512_laxmi.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10070', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Huawei Nova 4 Now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Huawei has launched the Nova 4 smartphones in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p align="left"> February 14: Huawei has launched the Nova 4 smartphones in the Nepali market. According to the company, the latest model is the world’s first smartphone that features ‘pinhole’ display.</p> <p align="left"> The company said in a statement that the phone is available in the Nepali market from February 13 at Rs 64,900.</p> <p align="left"> According to the company, this phone is especially made for fashion-forward consumers who are thriving for the latest innovative designs.</p> <p align="left"> “By adopting the new pinhole display for it’s the Nova 4, Huawei achieved what was previously unthinkable: it engineered a minimalist under-screen camera into an ultra-slim, lightweight chassis,” said the statement.</p> <p align="left"> The new pinhole display feature in Nova 4 is a disruptive force that is poised to completely redefine the rules of display aesthetics, said the company.</p> <p align="left"> The front-facing camera of Nova 4 is located near the top left corner of the device.</p> <p align="left"> This bold, asymmetric design doesn’t just speak to the consumers’ desire for something different, but it also lends itself to providing exactly what the progressive users of Huawei nova expect, the statement added.</p> <p align="left"> “By placing the camera at the top left corner, Huawei created an unobtrusive camera system that blends in with the device, delivering a superior user experience.”</p> <p align="left" style="margin-left:.5in;"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9837', 'image' => '20190214044223_huwwei.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10069', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Civil and Sanima Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Civil Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Sanima Life Insurance with the motive of providing life insurance facility to its customers.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: Civil Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Sanima Life Insurance with the motive of providing life insurance facility to its customers.</p> <p> Sujit Kumar Shakya, chief business officer of Civil Bank Limited, and Shiva Ram Timalsina, managing director of Sanima Life Insurance, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the account holders of Civil Bank can now avail life insurance facility of Sanima Life Insurance from the entire 71 branches of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9836', 'image' => '20190214043327_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10067', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hester Biosciences Nepal sets up Production Plant at Nala Ugrachandi', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited, a joint venture company of Golchha Organization and Hester Biosciences Limited India, has launched a new plant at Nala Ugrachandi in Kavre District to manufacture animal vaccines.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited, a joint venture company of Golchha Organization and Hester Biosciences Limited India, has launched a new plant at Nala Ugrachandi in Kavre District to manufacture animal vaccines.</p> <p> Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the plant amid a function on Wednesday, February 13.</p> <p> Addressing the inauguration program, PM Oli said, “Nepal is a country where most of the people’s source of income is livestock farming. The operation of Hester Biosciences in Nala will facilitate farmers in livestock production. This will contribute to the growth of economy, increase in household income and urbanization. With this plant in Nepal, there will be ample number of job creation and revenue generation as well.”</p> <p> Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada praised this kind of venture which is export oriented.</p> <p> “We need to prioritize such type of industries. The multi dimension of Hester Biosciences to serve Nepal’s market as well as the international market is praiseworthy,” he said.</p> <p> According to Rajiv Gandhi, CEO and Managing Director of Hester Biosciences Nepal, emerging animal diseases have been a threat which needs to be addressed.</p> <p> He expressed the belief that the company’s advanced technology and affordable price will help to reduce the problems faced by the farmers in livestock production.</p> <p> Likewise, Shekhar Golchha, executive director of Golchha Organization said that the government should give high priority for the promotion of animal health care company in Nepal since the demand of livestock production has been increasing.</p> <p> Hester claimed that it has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for products ranging from poultry vaccines to large animal vaccines. The facility has been built as per GMP standards and norms, with an annual capacity to manufacture 1.24 billion doses of live and inactivated vaccines.</p> <p> Currently, the company said it has got 20 licensed vaccines and 27 vaccines are under licensing.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9834', 'image' => '20190214041354_hester.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10066', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NMB Secures USD 15 Million Debt Investment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: NMB Bank has claimed to be the “first bank in Nepal” to secure foreign debt investment of USD 15 million from CDC Group, the UK government’s development financing institution.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: NMB Bank has claimed to be the “first bank in Nepal” to secure foreign debt investment of USD 15 million from CDC Group, the UK government’s development financing institution.</p> <p> Holger Rothenbush, chief of the debt and infrastructure department of CDC Group, and the bank’s CEO Sunil KC signed the agreement amid a function on Wednesday, February 13.</p> <p> According to the bank, CDC Group will provide the loan for three years and will be returned in five installments.</p> <p> Amidst the tight liquidity situation, the said fund shall help ease out the lending in sectors of sustainable growth including infrastructure, agriculture, micro-lending and foreign currency earning sectors such as tourism and hydro projects.</p> <p> Speaking at the function, KC said, “Nepal is poised to have robust growth in overall sector and CDC has decided to invest in the country in such a perfect time. This effort of ours will help ease the liquidity crunch and other long-term problems seen in the banking sector. This is our small effort to support the government’s target of increasing per capita income and GDP in the coming decade.”</p> <p> Likewise, Rothenbush said, “We are supporting the banking and other productive sectors and infrastructure development of the country. We are also looking forward to invest more than USD 120 million in the next couple of years.”</p> <p> The bank at present has around 12 percent investment in agriculture and seven percent investment in energy sectors. Prior to this, it had brought investment of USD 15 million from IFC and 10 million from UN-based Symbiotic. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9833', 'image' => '20190214035403_nmb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10064', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Kamana Sewa Appoints Basnet as CEO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has appointed Prabin Basnet as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).', 'content' => '<div> February 14: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has appointed Prabin Basnet as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The 265th board meeting of the bank took such decision effective from February 13, reads a statement issued by the bank.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to the bank, Basnet is a chartered accountant by profession. He was working at Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank as the Deputy CEO from August 17 last year until his promotion to the post of Acting CEO on November 24. He has 18 years of experience in the banking sector. He has worked in the top level posts of Nabil Bank, NB Bank, NIC Asia Bank and Machhapuchhre Bank prior to joining Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9831', 'image' => '20190214015032_ceo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10057', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Sprite Appoints Anmol KC as Brand Ambassador in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Soft drink brand Sprite has announced actor Anmol KC as its brand ambassador in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p> February 13: Soft drink brand Sprite has announced actor Anmol KC as its brand ambassador in Nepal. Issuing a statement, Sprite said this move is a part of the global brand’s commitment to promote Nepali artists.</p> <p> “The popular Nepali actor with charming, impressive looks and personality will be associated with Sprite brand and help in its promotion,” the statement said.</p> <p> Ambuj Singh, country director of Coca-Cola in Nepal, said, “Globally, Sprite is associated with passionate young people. The image and personality that Anmol exudes goes perfectly with our brand, Sprite. We are very excited to associate with the country’s heartthrob.”</p> <p> The newly appointed brand ambassador of Sprite, Anmol KC, shared his experience saying, “I am very excited to be a part of Sprite. I would like to thank Coca-Cola in Nepal for giving me this opportunity.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-13', 'modified' => '2019-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9825', 'image' => '20190213025305_sprite.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10054', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Lumbini Bikas Bank Supports Sahara Academy', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Lumbini Bikas Bank has provided financial support to Shahara Academy of Pokhara Metropolitan City-17, Kaski. ', 'content' => '<p> February 13: Lumbini Bikas Bank has provided financial support to Shahara Academy of Pokhara Metropolitan City-17, Kaski. The bank’s Director Sushil Raj Parajuli handed over a cheque of Rs 294,000 to the academy’s chairman Keshav Bahadur Thapa on Thursday, February 7, according to a press statement issued by the bank on February 12.</p> <p> The bank said in the statement that it provided the amount to support the day-to-day food management of the academy for the 28 orphan and helpless students from 16 districts taking shelter at the academy. The bank said it supported the academy under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p> On the occasion, Parajuli said that the bank will be contributing to different social causes in the coming days as well. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-13', 'modified' => '2019-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9822', 'image' => '20190213015629_lumbini.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10049', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Global IME and Universal College', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Global IME Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Universal College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care services at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<div> February 13: Global IME Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Universal College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care services at reasonable fare.</div> <div> </div> <div> Dilip Dangi, branch manager of Global IME Bank, Bhairahawa and Ajay Kumar PS, senior administrative officer of Universal College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to the agreement, the debit, credit and privilege card holders of the bank and the bank’s employees will receive 20 percent discount in various health care facilities of the hospital. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-13', 'modified' => '2019-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9817', 'image' => '20190213125315_gibl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-13 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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The company said in a statement that the showroom has been established with the aim to meet the growing demand for Hyundai vehicles in the Nepali market and to provide premium sales experience to the customers.</p> <p> The Naxal showroom was jointly inaugurated by YS Lee, head of HMC Asia headquarters, Park Yong- Sik, ambassador of Republic of Korea to Nepal, and Ganesh Bahadur Shrestha, chairman of Laxmi Group, on February 14.</p> <p> The new showroom is another addition to Hyundai’s footprint to provide best sales experience to the customers, the statement said. According to the company, this is the fourth sales network which is located in the heart of the city.</p> <p> “With this showroom we are looking forward to cater to the customers residing in the northern part of the city. This showroom’s design is based on Hyundai’s New Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI) guidelines with the car display area of 3200 Square feet and over 6000 square feet area covering customer lounge, sales consultant rooms, conference room etc,” the statement said.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9847', 'image' => '20190215033913_showroom.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10079', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Pokarel Bags Best Manager Award', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Management Association of Nepal has awarded Suman Pokharel, CEO of IME Group of companies, with the Best Manager of the Year award.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Management Association of Nepal has awarded Suman Pokharel, CEO of IME Group of companies, with the Best Manager of the Year award.</p> <p> Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli handed over the award to Pokharel during the 38<sup>th</sup> annual general meeting of the association held in Kathmandu on February 12.</p> <p> Management Association of Nepal said it awarded Pokharel with the Best Manager of the Year award for his leadership skills.</p> <p> CEO Pokharel while delivering his speech upon receiving the award said the award encourages entire youths of the country. </p> <p> Pokharel who also is the chairman of the Remittance Association of Nepal has been undertaking the responsibility of management of IME since the last eight years. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9846', 'image' => '20190215022142_MAN with PM.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10078', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Janata Bank and Mediciti Hospital', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Janata Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Mediciti Hospital to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Janata Bank has signed an agreement with Nepal Mediciti Hospital to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care at reasonable fare.</p> <p> Ajay Kumar Mishra, deputy CEO of Janata Bank, and Bijay Rimal, managing director of Nepal Mediciti Hospital, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations on February 14.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the employees as well as debit and credit card holders of the bank will receive special discount on various health care facilities at the hospital. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9845', 'image' => '20190215021433_medicity.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10077', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Mega Bank and Blue Cross Hospital Sign Agreement', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide health service to its customers at affordable price. ', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Mega Bank has signed an agreement with Blue Cross Hospital to provide health service to its customers at affordable price. The bank’s CEO Anupama Khunjeli and Rajat Shrestha, member of the hospital’s management committee, signed the agreement to this effect amid a recent function.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the bank’s customers will get discount up to 10 percent for health services including ECG, colonoscopy, pathology, ultrasound and CT scan at the hospital.</p> <p> Likewise, the hospital will provide discount from seven to 15 percent on ICU, cabin and ward charge while it will provide up to 10 percent discount for operation, bed and medical charges. Similarly, for dental check-up at the hospital, customers can get 20 percent discount.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9844', 'image' => '20190215020846_aaa.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10076', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'New Model of Santro Back in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal, has brought back ‘Nepal’s perfect family hatchback’ Santro in a new look and features.', 'content' => '<p> February 15: Laxmi InterContinental Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Hyundai motors in Nepal, has brought back ‘Nepal’s perfect family hatchback’ Santro in a new look and features. The company said in a statement that the latest model of Santro was launched at an event held in Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza on the occasion of 10 years of association between Hyundai Motors Company and Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd.</p> <p> Adapting to the changing needs and trends, the new Santro is back with modern and stylish design, comfortable and premium cabin, new age technology, customer centric safety and all-round performance, the statement said.</p> <p> Speaking at the unveiling of the new Santro, Rupesh Sharma Bhatta, general manager of Laxmi Intercontinental, stated, “We are extremely happy to bring back Nepal’s most loved hatchback – the all new Santro with its new and upgraded version. The previous model of Santro was able to win the hearts of customers across Nepal, and we hope this modern Santro will be able to meet the changing needs of the customers.”</p> <p> The new model of Santro is longer than the previous Santro and offers a spacious cabin with premium features like 17.64 cm audio video system with smart phone connectivity and voice recognition, rear parking camera, steering-mounted control audio and bluetooth controls and rear A/C vents.</p> <p> According to the company, the car has a new 1.1 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine which delivers 69 PS of power and 10.1 KGM of torque. It also has safety features like anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and dual front airbags as standards across the line-up.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9843', 'image' => '20190215015408_santro (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10075', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Laxmi Bank to Support Academic Research in Agriculture and Livestock', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Rampur Agriculture and Forestry University Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (AFU) to provide grant to support academic research in the field of ‘boer’ goats to Assistant Professor Dawa Tshiring Tamang.', 'content' => '<div> February 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Rampur Agriculture and Forestry University Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (AFU) to provide grant to support academic research in the field of ‘boer’ goats to Assistant Professor Dawa Tshiring Tamang.</div> <div> </div> <div> The bank said in a statement on Thursday, February 14, that it hopes to break new grounds in the way capital is invested by supporting more research and development activities. With this initiative, the bank aims to help build thought leadership in national priority sectors.</div> <div> </div> <div> The bank is confident that enhancing R&D activities in the country is for the public welfare. This would result in high-quality research and recommendations that would ultimately benefit the policymakers, enterprises and society in general, the statement added.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-15', 'modified' => '2019-02-15', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9842', 'image' => '20190215014512_laxmi.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-15 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10070', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Huawei Nova 4 Now in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Huawei has launched the Nova 4 smartphones in the Nepali market. ', 'content' => '<p align="left"> February 14: Huawei has launched the Nova 4 smartphones in the Nepali market. According to the company, the latest model is the world’s first smartphone that features ‘pinhole’ display.</p> <p align="left"> The company said in a statement that the phone is available in the Nepali market from February 13 at Rs 64,900.</p> <p align="left"> According to the company, this phone is especially made for fashion-forward consumers who are thriving for the latest innovative designs.</p> <p align="left"> “By adopting the new pinhole display for it’s the Nova 4, Huawei achieved what was previously unthinkable: it engineered a minimalist under-screen camera into an ultra-slim, lightweight chassis,” said the statement.</p> <p align="left"> The new pinhole display feature in Nova 4 is a disruptive force that is poised to completely redefine the rules of display aesthetics, said the company.</p> <p align="left"> The front-facing camera of Nova 4 is located near the top left corner of the device.</p> <p align="left"> This bold, asymmetric design doesn’t just speak to the consumers’ desire for something different, but it also lends itself to providing exactly what the progressive users of Huawei nova expect, the statement added.</p> <p align="left"> “By placing the camera at the top left corner, Huawei created an unobtrusive camera system that blends in with the device, delivering a superior user experience.”</p> <p align="left" style="margin-left:.5in;"> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9837', 'image' => '20190214044223_huwwei.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10069', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Civil and Sanima Life Insurance', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Civil Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Sanima Life Insurance with the motive of providing life insurance facility to its customers.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: Civil Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Sanima Life Insurance with the motive of providing life insurance facility to its customers.</p> <p> Sujit Kumar Shakya, chief business officer of Civil Bank Limited, and Shiva Ram Timalsina, managing director of Sanima Life Insurance, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations amid a recent event.</p> <p> According to the agreement, the account holders of Civil Bank can now avail life insurance facility of Sanima Life Insurance from the entire 71 branches of the bank.</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9836', 'image' => '20190214043327_Clipboard01.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10067', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Hester Biosciences Nepal sets up Production Plant at Nala Ugrachandi', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited, a joint venture company of Golchha Organization and Hester Biosciences Limited India, has launched a new plant at Nala Ugrachandi in Kavre District to manufacture animal vaccines.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: Hester Biosciences Nepal Private Limited, a joint venture company of Golchha Organization and Hester Biosciences Limited India, has launched a new plant at Nala Ugrachandi in Kavre District to manufacture animal vaccines.</p> <p> Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the plant amid a function on Wednesday, February 13.</p> <p> Addressing the inauguration program, PM Oli said, “Nepal is a country where most of the people’s source of income is livestock farming. The operation of Hester Biosciences in Nala will facilitate farmers in livestock production. This will contribute to the growth of economy, increase in household income and urbanization. With this plant in Nepal, there will be ample number of job creation and revenue generation as well.”</p> <p> Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada praised this kind of venture which is export oriented.</p> <p> “We need to prioritize such type of industries. The multi dimension of Hester Biosciences to serve Nepal’s market as well as the international market is praiseworthy,” he said.</p> <p> According to Rajiv Gandhi, CEO and Managing Director of Hester Biosciences Nepal, emerging animal diseases have been a threat which needs to be addressed.</p> <p> He expressed the belief that the company’s advanced technology and affordable price will help to reduce the problems faced by the farmers in livestock production.</p> <p> Likewise, Shekhar Golchha, executive director of Golchha Organization said that the government should give high priority for the promotion of animal health care company in Nepal since the demand of livestock production has been increasing.</p> <p> Hester claimed that it has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for products ranging from poultry vaccines to large animal vaccines. The facility has been built as per GMP standards and norms, with an annual capacity to manufacture 1.24 billion doses of live and inactivated vaccines.</p> <p> Currently, the company said it has got 20 licensed vaccines and 27 vaccines are under licensing.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9834', 'image' => '20190214041354_hester.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10066', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'NMB Secures USD 15 Million Debt Investment', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: NMB Bank has claimed to be the “first bank in Nepal” to secure foreign debt investment of USD 15 million from CDC Group, the UK government’s development financing institution.', 'content' => '<p> February 14: NMB Bank has claimed to be the “first bank in Nepal” to secure foreign debt investment of USD 15 million from CDC Group, the UK government’s development financing institution.</p> <p> Holger Rothenbush, chief of the debt and infrastructure department of CDC Group, and the bank’s CEO Sunil KC signed the agreement amid a function on Wednesday, February 13.</p> <p> According to the bank, CDC Group will provide the loan for three years and will be returned in five installments.</p> <p> Amidst the tight liquidity situation, the said fund shall help ease out the lending in sectors of sustainable growth including infrastructure, agriculture, micro-lending and foreign currency earning sectors such as tourism and hydro projects.</p> <p> Speaking at the function, KC said, “Nepal is poised to have robust growth in overall sector and CDC has decided to invest in the country in such a perfect time. This effort of ours will help ease the liquidity crunch and other long-term problems seen in the banking sector. This is our small effort to support the government’s target of increasing per capita income and GDP in the coming decade.”</p> <p> Likewise, Rothenbush said, “We are supporting the banking and other productive sectors and infrastructure development of the country. We are also looking forward to invest more than USD 120 million in the next couple of years.”</p> <p> The bank at present has around 12 percent investment in agriculture and seven percent investment in energy sectors. Prior to this, it had brought investment of USD 15 million from IFC and 10 million from UN-based Symbiotic. </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9833', 'image' => '20190214035403_nmb.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10064', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Kamana Sewa Appoints Basnet as CEO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 14: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has appointed Prabin Basnet as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).', 'content' => '<div> February 14: Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has appointed Prabin Basnet as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The 265th board meeting of the bank took such decision effective from February 13, reads a statement issued by the bank.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to the bank, Basnet is a chartered accountant by profession. He was working at Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank as the Deputy CEO from August 17 last year until his promotion to the post of Acting CEO on November 24. He has 18 years of experience in the banking sector. He has worked in the top level posts of Nabil Bank, NB Bank, NIC Asia Bank and Machhapuchhre Bank prior to joining Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-14', 'modified' => '2019-02-14', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9831', 'image' => '20190214015032_ceo.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-14 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10057', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Sprite Appoints Anmol KC as Brand Ambassador in Nepal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Soft drink brand Sprite has announced actor Anmol KC as its brand ambassador in Nepal.', 'content' => '<p> February 13: Soft drink brand Sprite has announced actor Anmol KC as its brand ambassador in Nepal. Issuing a statement, Sprite said this move is a part of the global brand’s commitment to promote Nepali artists.</p> <p> “The popular Nepali actor with charming, impressive looks and personality will be associated with Sprite brand and help in its promotion,” the statement said.</p> <p> Ambuj Singh, country director of Coca-Cola in Nepal, said, “Globally, Sprite is associated with passionate young people. The image and personality that Anmol exudes goes perfectly with our brand, Sprite. We are very excited to associate with the country’s heartthrob.”</p> <p> The newly appointed brand ambassador of Sprite, Anmol KC, shared his experience saying, “I am very excited to be a part of Sprite. I would like to thank Coca-Cola in Nepal for giving me this opportunity.”</p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-13', 'modified' => '2019-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9825', 'image' => '20190213025305_sprite.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10054', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Lumbini Bikas Bank Supports Sahara Academy', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Lumbini Bikas Bank has provided financial support to Shahara Academy of Pokhara Metropolitan City-17, Kaski. ', 'content' => '<p> February 13: Lumbini Bikas Bank has provided financial support to Shahara Academy of Pokhara Metropolitan City-17, Kaski. The bank’s Director Sushil Raj Parajuli handed over a cheque of Rs 294,000 to the academy’s chairman Keshav Bahadur Thapa on Thursday, February 7, according to a press statement issued by the bank on February 12.</p> <p> The bank said in the statement that it provided the amount to support the day-to-day food management of the academy for the 28 orphan and helpless students from 16 districts taking shelter at the academy. The bank said it supported the academy under its corporate social responsibility.</p> <p> On the occasion, Parajuli said that the bank will be contributing to different social causes in the coming days as well. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-13', 'modified' => '2019-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9822', 'image' => '20190213015629_lumbini.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-13 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '20' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '10049', 'article_category_id' => '266', 'title' => 'Agreement between Global IME and Universal College', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'February 13: Global IME Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Universal College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care services at reasonable fare.', 'content' => '<div> February 13: Global IME Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Universal College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa to facilitate its account holders and employees with quality health care services at reasonable fare.</div> <div> </div> <div> Dilip Dangi, branch manager of Global IME Bank, Bhairahawa and Ajay Kumar PS, senior administrative officer of Universal College of Medical Science and Teaching Hospital signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to the agreement, the debit, credit and privilege card holders of the bank and the bank’s employees will receive 20 percent discount in various health care facilities of the hospital. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2019-02-13', 'modified' => '2019-02-13', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '9817', 'image' => '20190213125315_gibl.jpg', 'article_date' => '2019-02-13 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