June 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said his four-day India visit would focus on fostering harmony between the two…
June 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said his four-day India visit would focus on fostering harmony between the two…
June 1: Fourteen mountaineers including four foreigners successfully reached atop Mount Kanchenjunga on…
The auto entrepreneurs have said that the government’s unstable policy has hindered the promotion and business of electric vehicles in…
Shangri-la Development Bank is organizing the second grand cycling rally on the occasion of World Environment Day on June…
Neco Insurance Limited has successfully completed 27 years of operation and entered its 28th year from May…
May 31: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for US$120 million concessional loan from the International Development…
May 31: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is preparing to send a team to investigate the audit reports of political parties upon the request of the Election…
May 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)’s mayor Balendra Shah has urged Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet to take action against 68 health facilities operating inside the metropolis for not ensuring facilities meant for the target…
May 31: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Wednesday morning certified the Citizenship Bill a few hours before Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to New Delhi, according to the President's…
May 31: The Ministry of Defense has said its attention has been drawn towards the news related to arms procurement disseminated by some media last…
May 31: Mangoes ripened with the help of chemicals are being sold rampantly in Biratnagar, RSS…
May 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India today (May…
In the name of sending to France and Serbia, more than 5.2 million rupees have been defrauded from different individuals. According to the Metropolitan Police Crime Division in Kathmandu, two individuals involved in fraud have been…
Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat attributed panic in the share market to a lack of understanding regarding the tax polices outlined in the budget for fiscal year…
Khaptad, a place renowned for its religious and touristic significance located in Sudurpaschim Province, is hosting spiritual conference from June 6 to…
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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">June 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said his four-day India visit would focus on fostering harmony between the two countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Addressing a reception organised by the Nepalese Embassy in India in his honour on Wednesday, PM Dahal shared that the visit would cultivate mutual trust and welfare. It would be in favour of Nepal and Nepalis. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal embarked on the official visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He shared that discussion would be held on various issues of bilateral interest and welfare in course of the visit. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Reiterating the age-old and people to people relations between Nepal and India, Prime Minister Dahal expressed his belief that this visit would take the friendly relations between the two countries to a new height. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal expressed happiness saying Nepalis residing in India for various purpose including study and employment are themselves the goodwill ambassadors. He urged them to utilize their skills and knowledge gained in India for the country's prosperity. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The Nepal government is effortful to grant voting rights to Nepalis living out of the country,” the PM shared. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal further said that the government had recently incorporated those people, who are in foreign employment, in social security scheme and urged the Nepalis living in India to benefit from it. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to PM Dahal, the national economy dented by the COVID-19 is gradually restoring with the formation of the present government. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The government is committed to economic development and its result will be seen soon,” he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Elimination of corruption and pro-people service are the other priorities, he added. The PM further said that Nepal has entered a new stage of democratic system with the election of three tiers of government. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal arrived in New Delhi, leading a Nepali delegation, on Wednesday. He is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart on Thursday. It is said agreements will be made on some significant issues between the two countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The agenda include energy, trade, commerce and mutual interests. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17776', 'image' => '20230601115924_PRO-KTM-066A3877.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 11:58:27', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18044', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Fourteen Mountaineers Scale Mt Kanchenjunga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 1: Fourteen mountaineers including four foreigners successfully reached atop Mount Kanchenjunga on Thursday. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">June 1: </span><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Fourteen mountaineers including four foreigners successfully reached atop Mount Kanchenjunga on Thursday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The climbers who scaled the third highest peak of the world included Yukta, Phursana, Tej, Mingmar, Dawa Yangjom, Dima, Pasang Dorji and Dima Dawa. One of the four foreigners was from the United States, two from Taiwan and one from France, said Mingma David Sherpa, manager of the Elite Expedition, which managed their expedition. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Prior to this ascent of the mountain, they successfully scaled the Mount Everest, he said. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17775', 'image' => '20230601111949_20221031025456_Things-to-Know-About-Kanchenjunga-Trek.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 11:19:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18043', 'article_category_id' => '236', 'title' => 'Unstable Policies Hampering Electric Vehicle Promotion in Nepal: NADA', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'The auto entrepreneurs have said that the government’s unstable policy has hindered the promotion and business of electric vehicles in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 1: The auto entrepreneurs have said that the government’s unstable policy has hindered the promotion and business of electric vehicles in Nepal. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In a press release issued on Wednesday, NADA Nepal Automobiles Association of Nepal has criticized the government for making changes on tax and excise duty on electric vehicles through the budget speech in the parliament by Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“The decision to hike tax and excise duty on the electric vehicles contradicts government’s policy of encouraging electric vehicles,” the statement reads. </span></span><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"The association has been calling the government for a long time to establish a stable and long-term policy with various incentives and provisions for electric vehicles," the press release states. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"However, the government’s frequent amendments to the tax policy in such vehicles without ground shows the inconsistency between the government's words and actions for the promotion of electric vehicles,” according to NADA.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Furthermore, the Auto Association has mentioned that the fluctuating policies and uncertainties in granting discounts and facilities by the government on the manufacturing of the electric vehicles within the country severely affect the electric vehicle industry. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Unstable and inconsistent policies have deterred auto entrepreneurs willing to manufacture electric vehicles within Nepal, NADA says. </span></span><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The government has also increased the customs tariff on public electric buses, thereby discouraging the use of electric buses in public transportation. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Auto Association has expressed dissatisfaction with the government's new provision for battery-importing companies to self-manage batteries after sale and make public battery management plans on an annual basis. The Auto Association has demanded the removal of such provision, which is neither practical nor feasible. </span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17774', 'image' => '20230601063352_collage (4).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 06:31:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18042', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shangri-la Development Bank to Organize Second Grand Cycling Rally on World Environment Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Shangri-la Development Bank is organizing the second grand cycling rally on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 3.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: Shangri-la Development Bank is organizing the second grand cycling on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 3.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The cycle rally titled “Shangri-la Rally 2023” will start from 7:00am on June 3. The rally will kick off in front of Bank's Baluwatar office and will make rounds of major parts of the city. After approximately an hour, the participants will reach Sano Gaucharan, where the rally will come to an end.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The bank is organizing the programme in collaboration with the Development Bankers Association of Nepal (DBAN). Shangri-la Development Bank had organized a cycle rally on the previous year's World Environment Day as well.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> For this cycle rally program, various organizations, including Nepal Cycling Association, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Department of Transport Management, Nepal Traffic Police, Nepal Red Cross Society, and other institutions, have provided their cooperation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">In the previous year's rally, only the bank employees had participated. However, this time, the bank expects the participation of more than 300 cycling enthusiasts from different fields.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">For the participation in the cycle rally, arrangements have been made for distributing t-shirts to all 300 participants. Additionally, among the participants, one lucky individual will also receive a bicycle as a gift from Lucky Draw, according to Mr. Apurva Prasad Joshi, Information Officer of the Bank. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Similarly, each participant in the rally will receive one sapling each as a gift. The bank has also made arrangements for online registration for participation in the cycle rally.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17773', 'image' => '20230531060020_collage (4).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 17:57:50', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18041', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Neco Insurance Celebrates 28th Anniversary ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Neco Insurance Limited has successfully completed 27 years of operation and entered its 28th year from May 31. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: Neco Insurance Limited has successfully completed 27 years of operation and entered its 28th year from May 31. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The insurance company has consistently grown in the field of providing services, with significant improvements in premium payments, claim settlements, employment opportunities, and tax contributions to the Government of Nepal, among other indicators.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">On the occasion of the company's 28th anniversary of service operation, various cultural programs were organized, including a blood donation program and insurance awareness campaigns at the central office Gyaneswor, Kathmandu. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Additionally, activities like table tennis were conducted among employees. Furthermore, in various branches, awareness programs related to insurance, including blood donation programmes, were also conducted. </span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17772', 'image' => '20230531053432_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 17:32:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18040', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'World Bank to Provide Concessional Loan of $120 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s School Sector', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for US$120 million concessional loan from the International Development Association', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">May 31: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for US$120 million concessional loan from the International Development Association and a grant agreement for US$19.7 million from the Global Partnership for Education for the School Sector Transformation Program (SSTP) Operation, which support the implementation of the government’s flagship School Education Sector Plan. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Finance Secretary Arjun Prasad Pokharel and Faris Hadad-Zervos, the World Bank’s country director for the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka signed the agreement.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the World Bank said that the operation focuses on improving foundational skills by implementing the national integrated curriculum in early grades. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“The operation supports the government’s program through the development and implementation of the Recovery and Accelerated Learning Plan to address learning losses as a result of school closures due to COVID-19 and other disasters, strengthening teaching and learning in the classrooms, construction of green and resilient classrooms, ensuring minimum enabling conditions such as qualified teacher, child-friendly taps and seating, and toilets in the early childhood education development centers, and strengthening digital teaching and learning materials, among others,” reads the statement. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The operation also envisions improving the equity of the school sector by supporting girls, disabled students, and those of lower socio-economic status, through targeted scholarships programs, the World Bank further said. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“I am hopeful that the reform agenda envisioned in the School Sector Transformation Program will be instrumental in increasing equitable access and improving the quality of education, which are critical for human capital development,” the statement quoted Finance Secretary Arjun Prasad Pokharel as saying. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“The School Sector Transformation Program operation supports the Government of Nepal’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) agenda by investing in quality and equitable access to education, which is key to developing human capital and fostering inclusive and resilient growth,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos. </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17771', 'image' => '20230531035942_KB-KTM-Signatured.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:58:15', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18039', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'EC Seeks Help from Auditor General’s Office to Investigate Audit Reports of Political Parties', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is preparing to send a team to investigate the audit reports of political parties upon the request of the Election Commission.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">May 31: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is preparing to send a team to investigate the audit reports of political parties upon the request of the Election Commission. The EC had sent a letter to the OAG seeking its support to investigate the audit reports of the parties.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">The EC decided to seek OAG’s help to conduct the audit after it was deemed necessary to conduct further examination on whether the audit reports with the details of income and expenditure submitted by the political parties were accurate or not. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to the Election Commission, the audit reports of the political parties for the fiscal year 2021/22 submitted to the commission will be checked by the new team involving staff from the OAG.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">There is a legal provision that political parties should conduct an audit within six months of the end of a fiscal year and the report should be made public and submitted to the Election Commission. It is clearly mentioned in the concerned Act that the audit report obtained in this way can be further audited by the Commission. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapalia said that those who have not submitted the report are being asked for an explanation as to why they have not submitted the report and why action should not be taken against them. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">“The Commission has decided to ask the Office of the Auditor General to send a five-member team to the Commission to investigate the audit reports," Thapalia told New Business Age.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Chief Election Commissioner Thapaliya, it is to see if the details are correct or not.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Nine out of the 116 political parties registered with the Commission submitted their reports after the deadline while 16 have not submitted the report.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Mahesh Kafle, Deputy Auditor General of the Auditor General's Office, the team is ready to be sent as requested by the commission. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">“All political parties should audit their income/expenditure and submit the report to the Election Commission. After they submit, the commission will study and see if there is any anomalies,” he said, adding, "All this falls under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission. The commission has written to investigate whether the audit done by the parties is in accordance with the law. The Office of the Auditor General is in the process of sending a team.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Kafle, the expert team will study and give appropriate suggestions to the commission.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17770', 'image' => '20230531034201_Election_Commission.2e16d0ba.fill-650x500.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:41:03', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18038', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KMC Mayor Demands Action against 68 Health Facilities for 'Violating Laws' ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)’s mayor Balendra Shah has urged Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet to take action against 68 health facilities operating inside the metropolis for not ensuring facilities meant for the target groups. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">May 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)’s mayor Balendra Shah has urged Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet to take action against 68 health facilities operating inside the metropolis for not ensuring facilities meant for the target groups. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The mayor is learnt to have met with Minister Basnet recently, drawing the government's attention to the issue and urging him to address it promptly. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">"The Health Institution Operation Standard, 2077 BS requires hospitals to allocate 10 percent of the total beds for free treatment to the poor and other target groups, and the Kathmandu metropolis on May 20 issued a notice reminding them of this mandatory provision," the mayor wrote on a social site on Wednesday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said the local government had already apprised the minister of the 'violation' of the Standard by 68 hospitals and urged to regulate them and take action. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The mayor warned that the local government will shut down the administration of such health institutions if the government does not take any against them within the next seven days. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He added the Constitution and the existing laws make it mandatory for the State to ensure the citizens' fundamental rights relating to health and it is the responsibility of the three-tier governments to implement such rights. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said that the attention of Ministry of Health and Population has been drawn towards the need of making healthcare facilities accessible for all and ensuring facilities meant for target groups mandated by the law and to increase people's access to health services. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17769', 'image' => '20230531030405_health sector.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:03:15', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18037', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'President Authenticates Citizenship Bill Ahead of Prime Minister's India Visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Wednesday morning certified the Citizenship Bill a few hours before Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to New Delhi, according to the President's Office.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">May 31: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Wednesday morning certified the Citizenship Bill a few hours before Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to New Delhi, according to the President's Office.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The then President Bidya Devi Bhandari put the Citizenship Bill on hold without authenticating it. The government sent the same bill to President Paudel for authentication. It is said that the president authenticated the Bill in accordance with Articles </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">61</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> and </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">66</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> of the Constitution.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Both the Houses of Parliament had passed the Citizenship Bill on September 5 last year and the then Speaker Agni Sapkota had sent it to the president for authentication, but Bhandari did not certify it.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Prime Minister Dahal left for Indian on a four-day visit at 1.25 pm on Wednesday.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17768', 'image' => '20230531020018_1685514292.rstrapati.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 13:59:30', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18036', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Defense Ministry Refutes News on Arms Procurement ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Ministry of Defense has said its attention has been drawn towards the news related to arms procurement disseminated by some media last week. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">May 31: The Ministry of Defense has said its attention has been drawn towards the news related to arms procurement disseminated by some media last week. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, the ministry clarified that the news disseminated in some media stating the decision was taken to purchase weapons including APC during the tenure of former Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, is misleading. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The ministry urged media outlets not to publish such baseless news. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">About a week ago, several media had reported that the Nepalese Army was about to purchase military equipment worth Rs 6 billion for the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission at inflated price. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The news, which has been dismissed by the ministry, says that the army has completed all necessary steps to procure 26 Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) and weapons worth Rs 6 billion from neighboring China at a high cost.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""> Citing unnamed sources, the news report stated that the previous government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba had decided to purchase 26 APCs, 72 tactical vehicles and bullets from China.</span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17767', 'image' => '20230531012457_2l-image-59.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 13:23:44', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18035', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sale of Chemical-Laced Mangoes Rampant in Biratnagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Mangoes ripened with the help of chemicals are being sold rampantly in Biratnagar, RSS reported.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">May 31: Mangoes ripened with the help of chemicals are being sold rampantly in Biratnagar, RSS reported. According to the state-owned news agency of Nepal, traders are selling mangoes that have been treated with chemicals due to the lack of monitoring by the authorities concerned.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The businessmen are selling mangoes in the market ahead of the season in order to make hefty profit.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It has been found that chemicals are used excessively for ripening the mangoes artificially. Traders are picking mangoes from trees before they are ripe and using chemicals.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">There can be risk of health hazards if people eat mangoes that have been treated with chemicals. Due to the open border with India, the traders bring raw mangoes into Nepal at cheap price.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">They then ripen the mangoes with the help of carbide and sell them in the market, RSS reported.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Doctors say that eating such mangoes is harmful for the health.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Shilpa Nirala Karki, deputy mayor of Biratnagar Metropolitan City, says that it is not allowed to sell and distribute food products laden with chemicals without permission.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">She said that regular monitoring of the market could not be done due to the preparation of budget. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">"Taking advantage of this situation, it has come to our knowledge that some traders are using chemicals to ripen mangoes," said Karki. She asked everyone not to use chemicals on raw mangoes to sell them.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Digambar Yadav, a soil expert at the Agricultural Business Promotion Support and Training Center in Jhumka, Sunsari, said that some traders were using chemicals to sell mangoes to the market ahead of the season in order to earn excessive profits. He says that such mangoes do not taste good and are not beneficial for health.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Mohammad Islam, the owner of Muskan Fruit Center located in Biratnagar-</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, says that some small traders use chemicals on mangoes in order to earn more profit. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gajendra Yadav, in-charge of Kosi Hospital's emergency department, said that eating mangoes mixed with chemicals can cause diarrhea, itching, and vomiting. According to him, patients with diarrhea, vomiting etc are coming to the hospital daily for treatment since the chemical-laden mangoes are being sold in the market.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17766', 'image' => '20230531114717_Untitled.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 11:46:38', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18034', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM Dahal Embarking on India Visit Today ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India today (May 31). ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">May 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India today (May 31). </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The visit is considered to be an important one as it is his first official visit to the southern neighbour following the formation of the coalition government after the general elections held on November 20 last year.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The delegation includes Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash Saud, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Prakash Jwala. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">During his visit, PM Dahal will hold discussions with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on bilateral issues, said Saud. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Other issues on the table are electricity trade, construction of a transmission line, and the inauguration of an integrated security checkpoint. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The issues of promoting Indian investment in energy and hydropower sector of Nepal, trade and transit and air entry routes are also in the agenda, he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The premiers of both the countries are scheduled to sit down and conclude the issue of air entry routes for Nepal. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal is scheduled to fly at 1:25 pm today, and his delegation includes government officials, entrepreneurs and media-persons. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Upon landing in India, the PM is scheduled to attend some important meetings today evening itself, it has been said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, the PM will hold delegation-level talks with his Indian counterpart Modi at Hyderabad House on June 1. Following this, a joint press meet will be organised. It is scheduled for the premiers of both the countries to sign some agreements and memorandum of understanding. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The prime minister of India will host a luncheon in honour of the PM of Nepal and his delegation. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">During the visit, PM Dahal will pay a courtesy call on India’s President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He is also scheduled to address the Nepal-India Business Summit in New Delhi co-organised by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Indian Industry, and interact with business leaders of both the countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The PM will also interact with the Nepali community in India during a welcome reception hosted by the Ambassador of Nepal to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He will also visit Ujjain and Indore, Madhya Pradesh before his return home on June 3. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Talking to Rastriya Samachar Samiti about PM Dahal's visit, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Ramesh Rijal said that an agreement will take place on the renewal of the transit treaty and the expansion of additional petroleum pipelines during the visit. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, there will be an agreement on the construction of the Siliguri-Charali pipeline and terminal tank, the pipeline up to Lothar of Amlekhganj and the storage terminal tank. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, PM Dahal is slated to lay the foundation stone for the integrated check post in Bhairahawa, and jointly inaugurate the integrated check post in Nepalgunj with the PM of India Modi, according to Minister Rijal. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The issues of the construction of a dry port in Dodhara Chandani, the export of jute and opening a fertiliser industry in Nepal and importing natural gas will also be discussed, added Rijal. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17765', 'image' => '20230531105410_Flag-Pins-India-Nepal_600x600.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 10:53:23', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18033', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rs 5.2 Million Defrauded By Promising Employment in Europe ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'In the name of sending to France and Serbia, more than 5.2 million rupees have been defrauded from different individuals. According to the Metropolitan Police Crime Division in Kathmandu, two individuals involved in fraud have been arrested.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: In the name of sending to France and Serbia, more than 5.2 million rupees have been defrauded from different individuals. According to the Metropolitan Police Crime Division in Kathmandu, two individuals involved in fraud have been arrested.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> DSP Milan KC said that Suresh Kumar Pakhrin, a 50-year-old residing in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur-13, and Niroj Budhathoki, hailing from Hariban Municipality-5 in Sarlahi and currently residing in Kathmandu, have been apprehended.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Pakhrin had defrauded 4 million rupees from four individuals, including Furpa Sherpa, by promising them employment in France. <br /> Pakhrin had stated that it would cost Rs 1.7 million for per person to reach to France and luring them with the temptation of earning a monthly salary of more than Rs 1 lakh rupees in a reputed company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">When the agents went out of contact after taking the money, the victims had filed the complaints with the Department of Foreign Employment. As per the department’s written letter, the police arrested Pakhrin from Pulchowk, Lalitpur, on Tuesday. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Similarly, Budhathoki from Sarlahi had swindled Pramod Sitaula and four other individuals of 1.2 million rupees, promising them employment in Serbia. Budhathoki had demanded 550,000 rupees per person for the process and absconded with 1.2 million rupees. The police have apprehended him from Sinamangal, Kathmandu. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Both arrestees have been sent to the Department of Foreign Employment for further investigation and necessary action, police said. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17764', 'image' => '20230531063313_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 06:30:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18032', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lack of Understanding triggered Panic in Share Market: Finance Minister ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat attributed panic in the share market to a lack of understanding regarding the tax polices outlined in the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 30: Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat attributed panic in the share market to a lack of understanding regarding the tax polices outlined in the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> During a press conference held on May 30 to provide insights into the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024, Minister Mahat said that the government is positive towards the share market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Mahat clarified that the government has no intention of undermining the share market, expressing concern over the sharp decline triggered by investors' inability to comprehend the nuances of the budget speech. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Minister Mahat acknowledged that the stock market had experienced panic due to a failure to grasp the provisions outlined in the budget.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">In an effort to assuage concerns, Mahat assured that the government would make diligent efforts to ensure investors fully understand the facts and implications of the tax policies. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-30', 'modified' => '2023-05-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17763', 'image' => '20230530051309_collage (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-30 17:10:55', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18031', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khaptad to Host Spiritual Conference on June 6-8', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Khaptad, a place renowned for its religious and touristic significance located in Sudurpaschim Province, is hosting spiritual conference from June 6 to 8.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 30: Khaptad, a place renowned for its religious and touristic significance located in Sudurpaschim Province, is hosting spiritual conference from June 6 to 8. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Sudurpaschim government and the Khaptad Tourism Development Committee are jointly organizing the-first-of-its kind event in Khapad. Known as the "Bhu Swarga" or Heaven on Earth, Khaptad captivates visitors with its unspoiled beauty. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">This remarkable conference seeks to highlight the religious and spiritual tourism potential of the region while fostering the development of the entire province, said Bhim Bahadur Khadka, the executive director of the Khaptad Area Tourism and Management Committee.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' will inaugurate the Conference on June 6. In addition, renowned yoga instructors from India, Baba Ramadev and Balkrishna Acharya, will conduct sessions with their enlightening sessions during the conference.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">A 401-meber Conference Main Preparation Committee has been formed under the leadership of Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah for organizing the event. 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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">June 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said his four-day India visit would focus on fostering harmony between the two countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Addressing a reception organised by the Nepalese Embassy in India in his honour on Wednesday, PM Dahal shared that the visit would cultivate mutual trust and welfare. It would be in favour of Nepal and Nepalis. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal embarked on the official visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He shared that discussion would be held on various issues of bilateral interest and welfare in course of the visit. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Reiterating the age-old and people to people relations between Nepal and India, Prime Minister Dahal expressed his belief that this visit would take the friendly relations between the two countries to a new height. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal expressed happiness saying Nepalis residing in India for various purpose including study and employment are themselves the goodwill ambassadors. He urged them to utilize their skills and knowledge gained in India for the country's prosperity. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The Nepal government is effortful to grant voting rights to Nepalis living out of the country,” the PM shared. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal further said that the government had recently incorporated those people, who are in foreign employment, in social security scheme and urged the Nepalis living in India to benefit from it. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to PM Dahal, the national economy dented by the COVID-19 is gradually restoring with the formation of the present government. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The government is committed to economic development and its result will be seen soon,” he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Elimination of corruption and pro-people service are the other priorities, he added. The PM further said that Nepal has entered a new stage of democratic system with the election of three tiers of government. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal arrived in New Delhi, leading a Nepali delegation, on Wednesday. He is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart on Thursday. It is said agreements will be made on some significant issues between the two countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The agenda include energy, trade, commerce and mutual interests. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17776', 'image' => '20230601115924_PRO-KTM-066A3877.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 11:58:27', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18044', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Fourteen Mountaineers Scale Mt Kanchenjunga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 1: Fourteen mountaineers including four foreigners successfully reached atop Mount Kanchenjunga on Thursday. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">June 1: </span><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Fourteen mountaineers including four foreigners successfully reached atop Mount Kanchenjunga on Thursday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The climbers who scaled the third highest peak of the world included Yukta, Phursana, Tej, Mingmar, Dawa Yangjom, Dima, Pasang Dorji and Dima Dawa. One of the four foreigners was from the United States, two from Taiwan and one from France, said Mingma David Sherpa, manager of the Elite Expedition, which managed their expedition. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Prior to this ascent of the mountain, they successfully scaled the Mount Everest, he said. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17775', 'image' => '20230601111949_20221031025456_Things-to-Know-About-Kanchenjunga-Trek.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 11:19:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18043', 'article_category_id' => '236', 'title' => 'Unstable Policies Hampering Electric Vehicle Promotion in Nepal: NADA', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'The auto entrepreneurs have said that the government’s unstable policy has hindered the promotion and business of electric vehicles in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 1: The auto entrepreneurs have said that the government’s unstable policy has hindered the promotion and business of electric vehicles in Nepal. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In a press release issued on Wednesday, NADA Nepal Automobiles Association of Nepal has criticized the government for making changes on tax and excise duty on electric vehicles through the budget speech in the parliament by Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“The decision to hike tax and excise duty on the electric vehicles contradicts government’s policy of encouraging electric vehicles,” the statement reads. </span></span><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"The association has been calling the government for a long time to establish a stable and long-term policy with various incentives and provisions for electric vehicles," the press release states. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"However, the government’s frequent amendments to the tax policy in such vehicles without ground shows the inconsistency between the government's words and actions for the promotion of electric vehicles,” according to NADA.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Furthermore, the Auto Association has mentioned that the fluctuating policies and uncertainties in granting discounts and facilities by the government on the manufacturing of the electric vehicles within the country severely affect the electric vehicle industry. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Unstable and inconsistent policies have deterred auto entrepreneurs willing to manufacture electric vehicles within Nepal, NADA says. </span></span><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The government has also increased the customs tariff on public electric buses, thereby discouraging the use of electric buses in public transportation. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Auto Association has expressed dissatisfaction with the government's new provision for battery-importing companies to self-manage batteries after sale and make public battery management plans on an annual basis. The Auto Association has demanded the removal of such provision, which is neither practical nor feasible. </span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17774', 'image' => '20230601063352_collage (4).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 06:31:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18042', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shangri-la Development Bank to Organize Second Grand Cycling Rally on World Environment Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Shangri-la Development Bank is organizing the second grand cycling rally on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 3.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: Shangri-la Development Bank is organizing the second grand cycling on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 3.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The cycle rally titled “Shangri-la Rally 2023” will start from 7:00am on June 3. The rally will kick off in front of Bank's Baluwatar office and will make rounds of major parts of the city. After approximately an hour, the participants will reach Sano Gaucharan, where the rally will come to an end.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The bank is organizing the programme in collaboration with the Development Bankers Association of Nepal (DBAN). Shangri-la Development Bank had organized a cycle rally on the previous year's World Environment Day as well.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> For this cycle rally program, various organizations, including Nepal Cycling Association, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Department of Transport Management, Nepal Traffic Police, Nepal Red Cross Society, and other institutions, have provided their cooperation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">In the previous year's rally, only the bank employees had participated. However, this time, the bank expects the participation of more than 300 cycling enthusiasts from different fields.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">For the participation in the cycle rally, arrangements have been made for distributing t-shirts to all 300 participants. Additionally, among the participants, one lucky individual will also receive a bicycle as a gift from Lucky Draw, according to Mr. Apurva Prasad Joshi, Information Officer of the Bank. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Similarly, each participant in the rally will receive one sapling each as a gift. The bank has also made arrangements for online registration for participation in the cycle rally.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17773', 'image' => '20230531060020_collage (4).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 17:57:50', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18041', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Neco Insurance Celebrates 28th Anniversary ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Neco Insurance Limited has successfully completed 27 years of operation and entered its 28th year from May 31. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: Neco Insurance Limited has successfully completed 27 years of operation and entered its 28th year from May 31. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The insurance company has consistently grown in the field of providing services, with significant improvements in premium payments, claim settlements, employment opportunities, and tax contributions to the Government of Nepal, among other indicators.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">On the occasion of the company's 28th anniversary of service operation, various cultural programs were organized, including a blood donation program and insurance awareness campaigns at the central office Gyaneswor, Kathmandu. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Additionally, activities like table tennis were conducted among employees. Furthermore, in various branches, awareness programs related to insurance, including blood donation programmes, were also conducted. </span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17772', 'image' => '20230531053432_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 17:32:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18040', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'World Bank to Provide Concessional Loan of $120 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s School Sector', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for US$120 million concessional loan from the International Development Association', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">May 31: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for US$120 million concessional loan from the International Development Association and a grant agreement for US$19.7 million from the Global Partnership for Education for the School Sector Transformation Program (SSTP) Operation, which support the implementation of the government’s flagship School Education Sector Plan. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Finance Secretary Arjun Prasad Pokharel and Faris Hadad-Zervos, the World Bank’s country director for the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka signed the agreement.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the World Bank said that the operation focuses on improving foundational skills by implementing the national integrated curriculum in early grades. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“The operation supports the government’s program through the development and implementation of the Recovery and Accelerated Learning Plan to address learning losses as a result of school closures due to COVID-19 and other disasters, strengthening teaching and learning in the classrooms, construction of green and resilient classrooms, ensuring minimum enabling conditions such as qualified teacher, child-friendly taps and seating, and toilets in the early childhood education development centers, and strengthening digital teaching and learning materials, among others,” reads the statement. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The operation also envisions improving the equity of the school sector by supporting girls, disabled students, and those of lower socio-economic status, through targeted scholarships programs, the World Bank further said. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“I am hopeful that the reform agenda envisioned in the School Sector Transformation Program will be instrumental in increasing equitable access and improving the quality of education, which are critical for human capital development,” the statement quoted Finance Secretary Arjun Prasad Pokharel as saying. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“The School Sector Transformation Program operation supports the Government of Nepal’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) agenda by investing in quality and equitable access to education, which is key to developing human capital and fostering inclusive and resilient growth,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos. </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17771', 'image' => '20230531035942_KB-KTM-Signatured.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:58:15', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18039', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'EC Seeks Help from Auditor General’s Office to Investigate Audit Reports of Political Parties', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is preparing to send a team to investigate the audit reports of political parties upon the request of the Election Commission.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">May 31: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is preparing to send a team to investigate the audit reports of political parties upon the request of the Election Commission. The EC had sent a letter to the OAG seeking its support to investigate the audit reports of the parties.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">The EC decided to seek OAG’s help to conduct the audit after it was deemed necessary to conduct further examination on whether the audit reports with the details of income and expenditure submitted by the political parties were accurate or not. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to the Election Commission, the audit reports of the political parties for the fiscal year 2021/22 submitted to the commission will be checked by the new team involving staff from the OAG.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">There is a legal provision that political parties should conduct an audit within six months of the end of a fiscal year and the report should be made public and submitted to the Election Commission. It is clearly mentioned in the concerned Act that the audit report obtained in this way can be further audited by the Commission. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapalia said that those who have not submitted the report are being asked for an explanation as to why they have not submitted the report and why action should not be taken against them. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">“The Commission has decided to ask the Office of the Auditor General to send a five-member team to the Commission to investigate the audit reports," Thapalia told New Business Age.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Chief Election Commissioner Thapaliya, it is to see if the details are correct or not.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Nine out of the 116 political parties registered with the Commission submitted their reports after the deadline while 16 have not submitted the report.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Mahesh Kafle, Deputy Auditor General of the Auditor General's Office, the team is ready to be sent as requested by the commission. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">“All political parties should audit their income/expenditure and submit the report to the Election Commission. After they submit, the commission will study and see if there is any anomalies,” he said, adding, "All this falls under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission. The commission has written to investigate whether the audit done by the parties is in accordance with the law. The Office of the Auditor General is in the process of sending a team.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Kafle, the expert team will study and give appropriate suggestions to the commission.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17770', 'image' => '20230531034201_Election_Commission.2e16d0ba.fill-650x500.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:41:03', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18038', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KMC Mayor Demands Action against 68 Health Facilities for 'Violating Laws' ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)’s mayor Balendra Shah has urged Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet to take action against 68 health facilities operating inside the metropolis for not ensuring facilities meant for the target groups. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">May 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)’s mayor Balendra Shah has urged Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet to take action against 68 health facilities operating inside the metropolis for not ensuring facilities meant for the target groups. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The mayor is learnt to have met with Minister Basnet recently, drawing the government's attention to the issue and urging him to address it promptly. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">"The Health Institution Operation Standard, 2077 BS requires hospitals to allocate 10 percent of the total beds for free treatment to the poor and other target groups, and the Kathmandu metropolis on May 20 issued a notice reminding them of this mandatory provision," the mayor wrote on a social site on Wednesday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said the local government had already apprised the minister of the 'violation' of the Standard by 68 hospitals and urged to regulate them and take action. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The mayor warned that the local government will shut down the administration of such health institutions if the government does not take any against them within the next seven days. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He added the Constitution and the existing laws make it mandatory for the State to ensure the citizens' fundamental rights relating to health and it is the responsibility of the three-tier governments to implement such rights. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said that the attention of Ministry of Health and Population has been drawn towards the need of making healthcare facilities accessible for all and ensuring facilities meant for target groups mandated by the law and to increase people's access to health services. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17769', 'image' => '20230531030405_health sector.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:03:15', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18037', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'President Authenticates Citizenship Bill Ahead of Prime Minister's India Visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Wednesday morning certified the Citizenship Bill a few hours before Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to New Delhi, according to the President's Office.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">May 31: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Wednesday morning certified the Citizenship Bill a few hours before Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to New Delhi, according to the President's Office.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The then President Bidya Devi Bhandari put the Citizenship Bill on hold without authenticating it. The government sent the same bill to President Paudel for authentication. It is said that the president authenticated the Bill in accordance with Articles </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">61</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> and </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">66</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> of the Constitution.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Both the Houses of Parliament had passed the Citizenship Bill on September 5 last year and the then Speaker Agni Sapkota had sent it to the president for authentication, but Bhandari did not certify it.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Prime Minister Dahal left for Indian on a four-day visit at 1.25 pm on Wednesday.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17768', 'image' => '20230531020018_1685514292.rstrapati.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 13:59:30', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18036', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Defense Ministry Refutes News on Arms Procurement ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Ministry of Defense has said its attention has been drawn towards the news related to arms procurement disseminated by some media last week. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">May 31: The Ministry of Defense has said its attention has been drawn towards the news related to arms procurement disseminated by some media last week. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, the ministry clarified that the news disseminated in some media stating the decision was taken to purchase weapons including APC during the tenure of former Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, is misleading. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The ministry urged media outlets not to publish such baseless news. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">About a week ago, several media had reported that the Nepalese Army was about to purchase military equipment worth Rs 6 billion for the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission at inflated price. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The news, which has been dismissed by the ministry, says that the army has completed all necessary steps to procure 26 Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) and weapons worth Rs 6 billion from neighboring China at a high cost.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""> Citing unnamed sources, the news report stated that the previous government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba had decided to purchase 26 APCs, 72 tactical vehicles and bullets from China.</span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17767', 'image' => '20230531012457_2l-image-59.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 13:23:44', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18035', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sale of Chemical-Laced Mangoes Rampant in Biratnagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Mangoes ripened with the help of chemicals are being sold rampantly in Biratnagar, RSS reported.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">May 31: Mangoes ripened with the help of chemicals are being sold rampantly in Biratnagar, RSS reported. According to the state-owned news agency of Nepal, traders are selling mangoes that have been treated with chemicals due to the lack of monitoring by the authorities concerned.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The businessmen are selling mangoes in the market ahead of the season in order to make hefty profit.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It has been found that chemicals are used excessively for ripening the mangoes artificially. Traders are picking mangoes from trees before they are ripe and using chemicals.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">There can be risk of health hazards if people eat mangoes that have been treated with chemicals. Due to the open border with India, the traders bring raw mangoes into Nepal at cheap price.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">They then ripen the mangoes with the help of carbide and sell them in the market, RSS reported.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Doctors say that eating such mangoes is harmful for the health.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Shilpa Nirala Karki, deputy mayor of Biratnagar Metropolitan City, says that it is not allowed to sell and distribute food products laden with chemicals without permission.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">She said that regular monitoring of the market could not be done due to the preparation of budget. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">"Taking advantage of this situation, it has come to our knowledge that some traders are using chemicals to ripen mangoes," said Karki. She asked everyone not to use chemicals on raw mangoes to sell them.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Digambar Yadav, a soil expert at the Agricultural Business Promotion Support and Training Center in Jhumka, Sunsari, said that some traders were using chemicals to sell mangoes to the market ahead of the season in order to earn excessive profits. He says that such mangoes do not taste good and are not beneficial for health.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Mohammad Islam, the owner of Muskan Fruit Center located in Biratnagar-</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, says that some small traders use chemicals on mangoes in order to earn more profit. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gajendra Yadav, in-charge of Kosi Hospital's emergency department, said that eating mangoes mixed with chemicals can cause diarrhea, itching, and vomiting. According to him, patients with diarrhea, vomiting etc are coming to the hospital daily for treatment since the chemical-laden mangoes are being sold in the market.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17766', 'image' => '20230531114717_Untitled.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 11:46:38', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18034', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM Dahal Embarking on India Visit Today ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India today (May 31). ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">May 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India today (May 31). </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The visit is considered to be an important one as it is his first official visit to the southern neighbour following the formation of the coalition government after the general elections held on November 20 last year.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The delegation includes Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash Saud, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Prakash Jwala. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">During his visit, PM Dahal will hold discussions with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on bilateral issues, said Saud. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Other issues on the table are electricity trade, construction of a transmission line, and the inauguration of an integrated security checkpoint. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The issues of promoting Indian investment in energy and hydropower sector of Nepal, trade and transit and air entry routes are also in the agenda, he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The premiers of both the countries are scheduled to sit down and conclude the issue of air entry routes for Nepal. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal is scheduled to fly at 1:25 pm today, and his delegation includes government officials, entrepreneurs and media-persons. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Upon landing in India, the PM is scheduled to attend some important meetings today evening itself, it has been said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, the PM will hold delegation-level talks with his Indian counterpart Modi at Hyderabad House on June 1. Following this, a joint press meet will be organised. It is scheduled for the premiers of both the countries to sign some agreements and memorandum of understanding. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The prime minister of India will host a luncheon in honour of the PM of Nepal and his delegation. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">During the visit, PM Dahal will pay a courtesy call on India’s President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He is also scheduled to address the Nepal-India Business Summit in New Delhi co-organised by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Indian Industry, and interact with business leaders of both the countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The PM will also interact with the Nepali community in India during a welcome reception hosted by the Ambassador of Nepal to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He will also visit Ujjain and Indore, Madhya Pradesh before his return home on June 3. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Talking to Rastriya Samachar Samiti about PM Dahal's visit, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Ramesh Rijal said that an agreement will take place on the renewal of the transit treaty and the expansion of additional petroleum pipelines during the visit. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, there will be an agreement on the construction of the Siliguri-Charali pipeline and terminal tank, the pipeline up to Lothar of Amlekhganj and the storage terminal tank. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, PM Dahal is slated to lay the foundation stone for the integrated check post in Bhairahawa, and jointly inaugurate the integrated check post in Nepalgunj with the PM of India Modi, according to Minister Rijal. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The issues of the construction of a dry port in Dodhara Chandani, the export of jute and opening a fertiliser industry in Nepal and importing natural gas will also be discussed, added Rijal. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17765', 'image' => '20230531105410_Flag-Pins-India-Nepal_600x600.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 10:53:23', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18033', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rs 5.2 Million Defrauded By Promising Employment in Europe ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'In the name of sending to France and Serbia, more than 5.2 million rupees have been defrauded from different individuals. According to the Metropolitan Police Crime Division in Kathmandu, two individuals involved in fraud have been arrested.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: In the name of sending to France and Serbia, more than 5.2 million rupees have been defrauded from different individuals. According to the Metropolitan Police Crime Division in Kathmandu, two individuals involved in fraud have been arrested.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> DSP Milan KC said that Suresh Kumar Pakhrin, a 50-year-old residing in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur-13, and Niroj Budhathoki, hailing from Hariban Municipality-5 in Sarlahi and currently residing in Kathmandu, have been apprehended.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Pakhrin had defrauded 4 million rupees from four individuals, including Furpa Sherpa, by promising them employment in France. <br /> Pakhrin had stated that it would cost Rs 1.7 million for per person to reach to France and luring them with the temptation of earning a monthly salary of more than Rs 1 lakh rupees in a reputed company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">When the agents went out of contact after taking the money, the victims had filed the complaints with the Department of Foreign Employment. As per the department’s written letter, the police arrested Pakhrin from Pulchowk, Lalitpur, on Tuesday. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Similarly, Budhathoki from Sarlahi had swindled Pramod Sitaula and four other individuals of 1.2 million rupees, promising them employment in Serbia. Budhathoki had demanded 550,000 rupees per person for the process and absconded with 1.2 million rupees. The police have apprehended him from Sinamangal, Kathmandu. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Both arrestees have been sent to the Department of Foreign Employment for further investigation and necessary action, police said. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17764', 'image' => '20230531063313_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 06:30:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18032', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lack of Understanding triggered Panic in Share Market: Finance Minister ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat attributed panic in the share market to a lack of understanding regarding the tax polices outlined in the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 30: Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat attributed panic in the share market to a lack of understanding regarding the tax polices outlined in the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> During a press conference held on May 30 to provide insights into the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024, Minister Mahat said that the government is positive towards the share market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Mahat clarified that the government has no intention of undermining the share market, expressing concern over the sharp decline triggered by investors' inability to comprehend the nuances of the budget speech. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Minister Mahat acknowledged that the stock market had experienced panic due to a failure to grasp the provisions outlined in the budget.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">In an effort to assuage concerns, Mahat assured that the government would make diligent efforts to ensure investors fully understand the facts and implications of the tax policies. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-30', 'modified' => '2023-05-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17763', 'image' => '20230530051309_collage (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-30 17:10:55', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18031', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khaptad to Host Spiritual Conference on June 6-8', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Khaptad, a place renowned for its religious and touristic significance located in Sudurpaschim Province, is hosting spiritual conference from June 6 to 8.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 30: Khaptad, a place renowned for its religious and touristic significance located in Sudurpaschim Province, is hosting spiritual conference from June 6 to 8. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Sudurpaschim government and the Khaptad Tourism Development Committee are jointly organizing the-first-of-its kind event in Khapad. Known as the "Bhu Swarga" or Heaven on Earth, Khaptad captivates visitors with its unspoiled beauty. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">This remarkable conference seeks to highlight the religious and spiritual tourism potential of the region while fostering the development of the entire province, said Bhim Bahadur Khadka, the executive director of the Khaptad Area Tourism and Management Committee.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' will inaugurate the Conference on June 6. In addition, renowned yoga instructors from India, Baba Ramadev and Balkrishna Acharya, will conduct sessions with their enlightening sessions during the conference.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">A 401-meber Conference Main Preparation Committee has been formed under the leadership of Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah for organizing the event. Similarly, other 12 sub-committees have been constituted to assist the main committee. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Situated at an altitude of approximately 3,200 meters above sea level, Khaptad is nestled between four districts: Bajhang, Bajura, Achham, and Doti in the province. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">This idyllic location provides the perfect backdrop for spiritual exploration, offering a serene and awe-inspiring setting that will rejuvenate mind, body, and soul.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-30', 'modified' => '2023-05-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17762', 'image' => '20230530044508_collage (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-30 16:43:26', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">June 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said his four-day India visit would focus on fostering harmony between the two countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Addressing a reception organised by the Nepalese Embassy in India in his honour on Wednesday, PM Dahal shared that the visit would cultivate mutual trust and welfare. It would be in favour of Nepal and Nepalis. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal embarked on the official visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He shared that discussion would be held on various issues of bilateral interest and welfare in course of the visit. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Reiterating the age-old and people to people relations between Nepal and India, Prime Minister Dahal expressed his belief that this visit would take the friendly relations between the two countries to a new height. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal expressed happiness saying Nepalis residing in India for various purpose including study and employment are themselves the goodwill ambassadors. He urged them to utilize their skills and knowledge gained in India for the country's prosperity. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The Nepal government is effortful to grant voting rights to Nepalis living out of the country,” the PM shared. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal further said that the government had recently incorporated those people, who are in foreign employment, in social security scheme and urged the Nepalis living in India to benefit from it. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to PM Dahal, the national economy dented by the COVID-19 is gradually restoring with the formation of the present government. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The government is committed to economic development and its result will be seen soon,” he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Elimination of corruption and pro-people service are the other priorities, he added. The PM further said that Nepal has entered a new stage of democratic system with the election of three tiers of government. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal arrived in New Delhi, leading a Nepali delegation, on Wednesday. He is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart on Thursday. It is said agreements will be made on some significant issues between the two countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The agenda include energy, trade, commerce and mutual interests. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17776', 'image' => '20230601115924_PRO-KTM-066A3877.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 11:58:27', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18044', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Fourteen Mountaineers Scale Mt Kanchenjunga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 1: Fourteen mountaineers including four foreigners successfully reached atop Mount Kanchenjunga on Thursday. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">June 1: </span><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Fourteen mountaineers including four foreigners successfully reached atop Mount Kanchenjunga on Thursday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The climbers who scaled the third highest peak of the world included Yukta, Phursana, Tej, Mingmar, Dawa Yangjom, Dima, Pasang Dorji and Dima Dawa. One of the four foreigners was from the United States, two from Taiwan and one from France, said Mingma David Sherpa, manager of the Elite Expedition, which managed their expedition. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Prior to this ascent of the mountain, they successfully scaled the Mount Everest, he said. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17775', 'image' => '20230601111949_20221031025456_Things-to-Know-About-Kanchenjunga-Trek.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 11:19:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18043', 'article_category_id' => '236', 'title' => 'Unstable Policies Hampering Electric Vehicle Promotion in Nepal: NADA', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'The auto entrepreneurs have said that the government’s unstable policy has hindered the promotion and business of electric vehicles in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 1: The auto entrepreneurs have said that the government’s unstable policy has hindered the promotion and business of electric vehicles in Nepal. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In a press release issued on Wednesday, NADA Nepal Automobiles Association of Nepal has criticized the government for making changes on tax and excise duty on electric vehicles through the budget speech in the parliament by Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“The decision to hike tax and excise duty on the electric vehicles contradicts government’s policy of encouraging electric vehicles,” the statement reads. </span></span><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"The association has been calling the government for a long time to establish a stable and long-term policy with various incentives and provisions for electric vehicles," the press release states. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"However, the government’s frequent amendments to the tax policy in such vehicles without ground shows the inconsistency between the government's words and actions for the promotion of electric vehicles,” according to NADA.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Furthermore, the Auto Association has mentioned that the fluctuating policies and uncertainties in granting discounts and facilities by the government on the manufacturing of the electric vehicles within the country severely affect the electric vehicle industry. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Unstable and inconsistent policies have deterred auto entrepreneurs willing to manufacture electric vehicles within Nepal, NADA says. </span></span><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The government has also increased the customs tariff on public electric buses, thereby discouraging the use of electric buses in public transportation. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Auto Association has expressed dissatisfaction with the government's new provision for battery-importing companies to self-manage batteries after sale and make public battery management plans on an annual basis. The Auto Association has demanded the removal of such provision, which is neither practical nor feasible. </span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17774', 'image' => '20230601063352_collage (4).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 06:31:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18042', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shangri-la Development Bank to Organize Second Grand Cycling Rally on World Environment Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Shangri-la Development Bank is organizing the second grand cycling rally on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 3.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: Shangri-la Development Bank is organizing the second grand cycling on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 3.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The cycle rally titled “Shangri-la Rally 2023” will start from 7:00am on June 3. The rally will kick off in front of Bank's Baluwatar office and will make rounds of major parts of the city. After approximately an hour, the participants will reach Sano Gaucharan, where the rally will come to an end.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The bank is organizing the programme in collaboration with the Development Bankers Association of Nepal (DBAN). Shangri-la Development Bank had organized a cycle rally on the previous year's World Environment Day as well.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> For this cycle rally program, various organizations, including Nepal Cycling Association, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Department of Transport Management, Nepal Traffic Police, Nepal Red Cross Society, and other institutions, have provided their cooperation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">In the previous year's rally, only the bank employees had participated. However, this time, the bank expects the participation of more than 300 cycling enthusiasts from different fields.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">For the participation in the cycle rally, arrangements have been made for distributing t-shirts to all 300 participants. Additionally, among the participants, one lucky individual will also receive a bicycle as a gift from Lucky Draw, according to Mr. Apurva Prasad Joshi, Information Officer of the Bank. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Similarly, each participant in the rally will receive one sapling each as a gift. The bank has also made arrangements for online registration for participation in the cycle rally.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17773', 'image' => '20230531060020_collage (4).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 17:57:50', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18041', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Neco Insurance Celebrates 28th Anniversary ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Neco Insurance Limited has successfully completed 27 years of operation and entered its 28th year from May 31. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: Neco Insurance Limited has successfully completed 27 years of operation and entered its 28th year from May 31. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The insurance company has consistently grown in the field of providing services, with significant improvements in premium payments, claim settlements, employment opportunities, and tax contributions to the Government of Nepal, among other indicators.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">On the occasion of the company's 28th anniversary of service operation, various cultural programs were organized, including a blood donation program and insurance awareness campaigns at the central office Gyaneswor, Kathmandu. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Additionally, activities like table tennis were conducted among employees. Furthermore, in various branches, awareness programs related to insurance, including blood donation programmes, were also conducted. </span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17772', 'image' => '20230531053432_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 17:32:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18040', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'World Bank to Provide Concessional Loan of $120 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s School Sector', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for US$120 million concessional loan from the International Development Association', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">May 31: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for US$120 million concessional loan from the International Development Association and a grant agreement for US$19.7 million from the Global Partnership for Education for the School Sector Transformation Program (SSTP) Operation, which support the implementation of the government’s flagship School Education Sector Plan. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Finance Secretary Arjun Prasad Pokharel and Faris Hadad-Zervos, the World Bank’s country director for the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka signed the agreement.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the World Bank said that the operation focuses on improving foundational skills by implementing the national integrated curriculum in early grades. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“The operation supports the government’s program through the development and implementation of the Recovery and Accelerated Learning Plan to address learning losses as a result of school closures due to COVID-19 and other disasters, strengthening teaching and learning in the classrooms, construction of green and resilient classrooms, ensuring minimum enabling conditions such as qualified teacher, child-friendly taps and seating, and toilets in the early childhood education development centers, and strengthening digital teaching and learning materials, among others,” reads the statement. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The operation also envisions improving the equity of the school sector by supporting girls, disabled students, and those of lower socio-economic status, through targeted scholarships programs, the World Bank further said. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“I am hopeful that the reform agenda envisioned in the School Sector Transformation Program will be instrumental in increasing equitable access and improving the quality of education, which are critical for human capital development,” the statement quoted Finance Secretary Arjun Prasad Pokharel as saying. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“The School Sector Transformation Program operation supports the Government of Nepal’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) agenda by investing in quality and equitable access to education, which is key to developing human capital and fostering inclusive and resilient growth,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos. </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17771', 'image' => '20230531035942_KB-KTM-Signatured.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:58:15', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18039', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'EC Seeks Help from Auditor General’s Office to Investigate Audit Reports of Political Parties', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is preparing to send a team to investigate the audit reports of political parties upon the request of the Election Commission.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">May 31: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is preparing to send a team to investigate the audit reports of political parties upon the request of the Election Commission. The EC had sent a letter to the OAG seeking its support to investigate the audit reports of the parties.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">The EC decided to seek OAG’s help to conduct the audit after it was deemed necessary to conduct further examination on whether the audit reports with the details of income and expenditure submitted by the political parties were accurate or not. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to the Election Commission, the audit reports of the political parties for the fiscal year 2021/22 submitted to the commission will be checked by the new team involving staff from the OAG.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">There is a legal provision that political parties should conduct an audit within six months of the end of a fiscal year and the report should be made public and submitted to the Election Commission. It is clearly mentioned in the concerned Act that the audit report obtained in this way can be further audited by the Commission. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapalia said that those who have not submitted the report are being asked for an explanation as to why they have not submitted the report and why action should not be taken against them. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">“The Commission has decided to ask the Office of the Auditor General to send a five-member team to the Commission to investigate the audit reports," Thapalia told New Business Age.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Chief Election Commissioner Thapaliya, it is to see if the details are correct or not.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Nine out of the 116 political parties registered with the Commission submitted their reports after the deadline while 16 have not submitted the report.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Mahesh Kafle, Deputy Auditor General of the Auditor General's Office, the team is ready to be sent as requested by the commission. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">“All political parties should audit their income/expenditure and submit the report to the Election Commission. After they submit, the commission will study and see if there is any anomalies,” he said, adding, "All this falls under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission. The commission has written to investigate whether the audit done by the parties is in accordance with the law. The Office of the Auditor General is in the process of sending a team.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Kafle, the expert team will study and give appropriate suggestions to the commission.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17770', 'image' => '20230531034201_Election_Commission.2e16d0ba.fill-650x500.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:41:03', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18038', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KMC Mayor Demands Action against 68 Health Facilities for 'Violating Laws' ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)’s mayor Balendra Shah has urged Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet to take action against 68 health facilities operating inside the metropolis for not ensuring facilities meant for the target groups. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">May 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)’s mayor Balendra Shah has urged Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet to take action against 68 health facilities operating inside the metropolis for not ensuring facilities meant for the target groups. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The mayor is learnt to have met with Minister Basnet recently, drawing the government's attention to the issue and urging him to address it promptly. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">"The Health Institution Operation Standard, 2077 BS requires hospitals to allocate 10 percent of the total beds for free treatment to the poor and other target groups, and the Kathmandu metropolis on May 20 issued a notice reminding them of this mandatory provision," the mayor wrote on a social site on Wednesday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said the local government had already apprised the minister of the 'violation' of the Standard by 68 hospitals and urged to regulate them and take action. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The mayor warned that the local government will shut down the administration of such health institutions if the government does not take any against them within the next seven days. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He added the Constitution and the existing laws make it mandatory for the State to ensure the citizens' fundamental rights relating to health and it is the responsibility of the three-tier governments to implement such rights. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said that the attention of Ministry of Health and Population has been drawn towards the need of making healthcare facilities accessible for all and ensuring facilities meant for target groups mandated by the law and to increase people's access to health services. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17769', 'image' => '20230531030405_health sector.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:03:15', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18037', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'President Authenticates Citizenship Bill Ahead of Prime Minister's India Visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Wednesday morning certified the Citizenship Bill a few hours before Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to New Delhi, according to the President's Office.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">May 31: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Wednesday morning certified the Citizenship Bill a few hours before Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to New Delhi, according to the President's Office.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The then President Bidya Devi Bhandari put the Citizenship Bill on hold without authenticating it. The government sent the same bill to President Paudel for authentication. It is said that the president authenticated the Bill in accordance with Articles </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">61</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> and </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">66</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> of the Constitution.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Both the Houses of Parliament had passed the Citizenship Bill on September 5 last year and the then Speaker Agni Sapkota had sent it to the president for authentication, but Bhandari did not certify it.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Prime Minister Dahal left for Indian on a four-day visit at 1.25 pm on Wednesday.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17768', 'image' => '20230531020018_1685514292.rstrapati.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 13:59:30', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18036', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Defense Ministry Refutes News on Arms Procurement ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Ministry of Defense has said its attention has been drawn towards the news related to arms procurement disseminated by some media last week. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">May 31: The Ministry of Defense has said its attention has been drawn towards the news related to arms procurement disseminated by some media last week. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, the ministry clarified that the news disseminated in some media stating the decision was taken to purchase weapons including APC during the tenure of former Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, is misleading. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The ministry urged media outlets not to publish such baseless news. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">About a week ago, several media had reported that the Nepalese Army was about to purchase military equipment worth Rs 6 billion for the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission at inflated price. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The news, which has been dismissed by the ministry, says that the army has completed all necessary steps to procure 26 Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) and weapons worth Rs 6 billion from neighboring China at a high cost.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""> Citing unnamed sources, the news report stated that the previous government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba had decided to purchase 26 APCs, 72 tactical vehicles and bullets from China.</span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17767', 'image' => '20230531012457_2l-image-59.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 13:23:44', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18035', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sale of Chemical-Laced Mangoes Rampant in Biratnagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Mangoes ripened with the help of chemicals are being sold rampantly in Biratnagar, RSS reported.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">May 31: Mangoes ripened with the help of chemicals are being sold rampantly in Biratnagar, RSS reported. According to the state-owned news agency of Nepal, traders are selling mangoes that have been treated with chemicals due to the lack of monitoring by the authorities concerned.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The businessmen are selling mangoes in the market ahead of the season in order to make hefty profit.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It has been found that chemicals are used excessively for ripening the mangoes artificially. Traders are picking mangoes from trees before they are ripe and using chemicals.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">There can be risk of health hazards if people eat mangoes that have been treated with chemicals. Due to the open border with India, the traders bring raw mangoes into Nepal at cheap price.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">They then ripen the mangoes with the help of carbide and sell them in the market, RSS reported.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Doctors say that eating such mangoes is harmful for the health.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Shilpa Nirala Karki, deputy mayor of Biratnagar Metropolitan City, says that it is not allowed to sell and distribute food products laden with chemicals without permission.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">She said that regular monitoring of the market could not be done due to the preparation of budget. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">"Taking advantage of this situation, it has come to our knowledge that some traders are using chemicals to ripen mangoes," said Karki. She asked everyone not to use chemicals on raw mangoes to sell them.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Digambar Yadav, a soil expert at the Agricultural Business Promotion Support and Training Center in Jhumka, Sunsari, said that some traders were using chemicals to sell mangoes to the market ahead of the season in order to earn excessive profits. He says that such mangoes do not taste good and are not beneficial for health.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Mohammad Islam, the owner of Muskan Fruit Center located in Biratnagar-</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, says that some small traders use chemicals on mangoes in order to earn more profit. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gajendra Yadav, in-charge of Kosi Hospital's emergency department, said that eating mangoes mixed with chemicals can cause diarrhea, itching, and vomiting. According to him, patients with diarrhea, vomiting etc are coming to the hospital daily for treatment since the chemical-laden mangoes are being sold in the market.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17766', 'image' => '20230531114717_Untitled.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 11:46:38', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18034', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM Dahal Embarking on India Visit Today ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India today (May 31). ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">May 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India today (May 31). </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The visit is considered to be an important one as it is his first official visit to the southern neighbour following the formation of the coalition government after the general elections held on November 20 last year.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The delegation includes Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash Saud, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Prakash Jwala. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">During his visit, PM Dahal will hold discussions with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on bilateral issues, said Saud. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Other issues on the table are electricity trade, construction of a transmission line, and the inauguration of an integrated security checkpoint. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The issues of promoting Indian investment in energy and hydropower sector of Nepal, trade and transit and air entry routes are also in the agenda, he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The premiers of both the countries are scheduled to sit down and conclude the issue of air entry routes for Nepal. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal is scheduled to fly at 1:25 pm today, and his delegation includes government officials, entrepreneurs and media-persons. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Upon landing in India, the PM is scheduled to attend some important meetings today evening itself, it has been said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, the PM will hold delegation-level talks with his Indian counterpart Modi at Hyderabad House on June 1. Following this, a joint press meet will be organised. It is scheduled for the premiers of both the countries to sign some agreements and memorandum of understanding. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The prime minister of India will host a luncheon in honour of the PM of Nepal and his delegation. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">During the visit, PM Dahal will pay a courtesy call on India’s President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He is also scheduled to address the Nepal-India Business Summit in New Delhi co-organised by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Indian Industry, and interact with business leaders of both the countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The PM will also interact with the Nepali community in India during a welcome reception hosted by the Ambassador of Nepal to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He will also visit Ujjain and Indore, Madhya Pradesh before his return home on June 3. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Talking to Rastriya Samachar Samiti about PM Dahal's visit, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Ramesh Rijal said that an agreement will take place on the renewal of the transit treaty and the expansion of additional petroleum pipelines during the visit. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, there will be an agreement on the construction of the Siliguri-Charali pipeline and terminal tank, the pipeline up to Lothar of Amlekhganj and the storage terminal tank. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, PM Dahal is slated to lay the foundation stone for the integrated check post in Bhairahawa, and jointly inaugurate the integrated check post in Nepalgunj with the PM of India Modi, according to Minister Rijal. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The issues of the construction of a dry port in Dodhara Chandani, the export of jute and opening a fertiliser industry in Nepal and importing natural gas will also be discussed, added Rijal. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17765', 'image' => '20230531105410_Flag-Pins-India-Nepal_600x600.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 10:53:23', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18033', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rs 5.2 Million Defrauded By Promising Employment in Europe ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'In the name of sending to France and Serbia, more than 5.2 million rupees have been defrauded from different individuals. According to the Metropolitan Police Crime Division in Kathmandu, two individuals involved in fraud have been arrested.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: In the name of sending to France and Serbia, more than 5.2 million rupees have been defrauded from different individuals. According to the Metropolitan Police Crime Division in Kathmandu, two individuals involved in fraud have been arrested.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> DSP Milan KC said that Suresh Kumar Pakhrin, a 50-year-old residing in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur-13, and Niroj Budhathoki, hailing from Hariban Municipality-5 in Sarlahi and currently residing in Kathmandu, have been apprehended.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Pakhrin had defrauded 4 million rupees from four individuals, including Furpa Sherpa, by promising them employment in France. <br /> Pakhrin had stated that it would cost Rs 1.7 million for per person to reach to France and luring them with the temptation of earning a monthly salary of more than Rs 1 lakh rupees in a reputed company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">When the agents went out of contact after taking the money, the victims had filed the complaints with the Department of Foreign Employment. As per the department’s written letter, the police arrested Pakhrin from Pulchowk, Lalitpur, on Tuesday. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Similarly, Budhathoki from Sarlahi had swindled Pramod Sitaula and four other individuals of 1.2 million rupees, promising them employment in Serbia. Budhathoki had demanded 550,000 rupees per person for the process and absconded with 1.2 million rupees. The police have apprehended him from Sinamangal, Kathmandu. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Both arrestees have been sent to the Department of Foreign Employment for further investigation and necessary action, police said. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17764', 'image' => '20230531063313_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 06:30:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18032', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lack of Understanding triggered Panic in Share Market: Finance Minister ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat attributed panic in the share market to a lack of understanding regarding the tax polices outlined in the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 30: Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat attributed panic in the share market to a lack of understanding regarding the tax polices outlined in the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> During a press conference held on May 30 to provide insights into the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024, Minister Mahat said that the government is positive towards the share market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Mahat clarified that the government has no intention of undermining the share market, expressing concern over the sharp decline triggered by investors' inability to comprehend the nuances of the budget speech. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Minister Mahat acknowledged that the stock market had experienced panic due to a failure to grasp the provisions outlined in the budget.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">In an effort to assuage concerns, Mahat assured that the government would make diligent efforts to ensure investors fully understand the facts and implications of the tax policies. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-30', 'modified' => '2023-05-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17763', 'image' => '20230530051309_collage (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-30 17:10:55', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18031', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khaptad to Host Spiritual Conference on June 6-8', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Khaptad, a place renowned for its religious and touristic significance located in Sudurpaschim Province, is hosting spiritual conference from June 6 to 8.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 30: Khaptad, a place renowned for its religious and touristic significance located in Sudurpaschim Province, is hosting spiritual conference from June 6 to 8. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Sudurpaschim government and the Khaptad Tourism Development Committee are jointly organizing the-first-of-its kind event in Khapad. Known as the "Bhu Swarga" or Heaven on Earth, Khaptad captivates visitors with its unspoiled beauty. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">This remarkable conference seeks to highlight the religious and spiritual tourism potential of the region while fostering the development of the entire province, said Bhim Bahadur Khadka, the executive director of the Khaptad Area Tourism and Management Committee.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' will inaugurate the Conference on June 6. In addition, renowned yoga instructors from India, Baba Ramadev and Balkrishna Acharya, will conduct sessions with their enlightening sessions during the conference.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">A 401-meber Conference Main Preparation Committee has been formed under the leadership of Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah for organizing the event. Similarly, other 12 sub-committees have been constituted to assist the main committee. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Situated at an altitude of approximately 3,200 meters above sea level, Khaptad is nestled between four districts: Bajhang, Bajura, Achham, and Doti in the province. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">This idyllic location provides the perfect backdrop for spiritual exploration, offering a serene and awe-inspiring setting that will rejuvenate mind, body, and soul.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-30', 'modified' => '2023-05-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17762', 'image' => '20230530044508_collage (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-30 16:43:26', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">June 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said his four-day India visit would focus on fostering harmony between the two countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Addressing a reception organised by the Nepalese Embassy in India in his honour on Wednesday, PM Dahal shared that the visit would cultivate mutual trust and welfare. It would be in favour of Nepal and Nepalis. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal embarked on the official visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He shared that discussion would be held on various issues of bilateral interest and welfare in course of the visit. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Reiterating the age-old and people to people relations between Nepal and India, Prime Minister Dahal expressed his belief that this visit would take the friendly relations between the two countries to a new height. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal expressed happiness saying Nepalis residing in India for various purpose including study and employment are themselves the goodwill ambassadors. He urged them to utilize their skills and knowledge gained in India for the country's prosperity. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The Nepal government is effortful to grant voting rights to Nepalis living out of the country,” the PM shared. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal further said that the government had recently incorporated those people, who are in foreign employment, in social security scheme and urged the Nepalis living in India to benefit from it. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to PM Dahal, the national economy dented by the COVID-19 is gradually restoring with the formation of the present government. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">“The government is committed to economic development and its result will be seen soon,” he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Elimination of corruption and pro-people service are the other priorities, he added. The PM further said that Nepal has entered a new stage of democratic system with the election of three tiers of government. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal arrived in New Delhi, leading a Nepali delegation, on Wednesday. He is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart on Thursday. It is said agreements will be made on some significant issues between the two countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The agenda include energy, trade, commerce and mutual interests. -- RSS </span></span></span><br /> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17776', 'image' => '20230601115924_PRO-KTM-066A3877.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 11:58:27', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18044', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Fourteen Mountaineers Scale Mt Kanchenjunga', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'June 1: Fourteen mountaineers including four foreigners successfully reached atop Mount Kanchenjunga on Thursday. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">June 1: </span><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Fourteen mountaineers including four foreigners successfully reached atop Mount Kanchenjunga on Thursday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The climbers who scaled the third highest peak of the world included Yukta, Phursana, Tej, Mingmar, Dawa Yangjom, Dima, Pasang Dorji and Dima Dawa. One of the four foreigners was from the United States, two from Taiwan and one from France, said Mingma David Sherpa, manager of the Elite Expedition, which managed their expedition. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Prior to this ascent of the mountain, they successfully scaled the Mount Everest, he said. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17775', 'image' => '20230601111949_20221031025456_Things-to-Know-About-Kanchenjunga-Trek.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 11:19:08', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18043', 'article_category_id' => '236', 'title' => 'Unstable Policies Hampering Electric Vehicle Promotion in Nepal: NADA', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'The auto entrepreneurs have said that the government’s unstable policy has hindered the promotion and business of electric vehicles in Nepal. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 1: The auto entrepreneurs have said that the government’s unstable policy has hindered the promotion and business of electric vehicles in Nepal. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In a press release issued on Wednesday, NADA Nepal Automobiles Association of Nepal has criticized the government for making changes on tax and excise duty on electric vehicles through the budget speech in the parliament by Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“The decision to hike tax and excise duty on the electric vehicles contradicts government’s policy of encouraging electric vehicles,” the statement reads. </span></span><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"The association has been calling the government for a long time to establish a stable and long-term policy with various incentives and provisions for electric vehicles," the press release states. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"However, the government’s frequent amendments to the tax policy in such vehicles without ground shows the inconsistency between the government's words and actions for the promotion of electric vehicles,” according to NADA.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Furthermore, the Auto Association has mentioned that the fluctuating policies and uncertainties in granting discounts and facilities by the government on the manufacturing of the electric vehicles within the country severely affect the electric vehicle industry. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Unstable and inconsistent policies have deterred auto entrepreneurs willing to manufacture electric vehicles within Nepal, NADA says. </span></span><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The government has also increased the customs tariff on public electric buses, thereby discouraging the use of electric buses in public transportation. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Auto Association has expressed dissatisfaction with the government's new provision for battery-importing companies to self-manage batteries after sale and make public battery management plans on an annual basis. The Auto Association has demanded the removal of such provision, which is neither practical nor feasible. </span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-06-01', 'modified' => '2023-06-01', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17774', 'image' => '20230601063352_collage (4).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-06-01 06:31:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18042', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Shangri-la Development Bank to Organize Second Grand Cycling Rally on World Environment Day', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Shangri-la Development Bank is organizing the second grand cycling rally on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 3.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: Shangri-la Development Bank is organizing the second grand cycling on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 3.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The cycle rally titled “Shangri-la Rally 2023” will start from 7:00am on June 3. The rally will kick off in front of Bank's Baluwatar office and will make rounds of major parts of the city. After approximately an hour, the participants will reach Sano Gaucharan, where the rally will come to an end.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The bank is organizing the programme in collaboration with the Development Bankers Association of Nepal (DBAN). Shangri-la Development Bank had organized a cycle rally on the previous year's World Environment Day as well.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> For this cycle rally program, various organizations, including Nepal Cycling Association, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Department of Transport Management, Nepal Traffic Police, Nepal Red Cross Society, and other institutions, have provided their cooperation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">In the previous year's rally, only the bank employees had participated. However, this time, the bank expects the participation of more than 300 cycling enthusiasts from different fields.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">For the participation in the cycle rally, arrangements have been made for distributing t-shirts to all 300 participants. Additionally, among the participants, one lucky individual will also receive a bicycle as a gift from Lucky Draw, according to Mr. Apurva Prasad Joshi, Information Officer of the Bank. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Similarly, each participant in the rally will receive one sapling each as a gift. The bank has also made arrangements for online registration for participation in the cycle rally.</span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17773', 'image' => '20230531060020_collage (4).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 17:57:50', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18041', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Neco Insurance Celebrates 28th Anniversary ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Neco Insurance Limited has successfully completed 27 years of operation and entered its 28th year from May 31. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: Neco Insurance Limited has successfully completed 27 years of operation and entered its 28th year from May 31. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">The insurance company has consistently grown in the field of providing services, with significant improvements in premium payments, claim settlements, employment opportunities, and tax contributions to the Government of Nepal, among other indicators.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">On the occasion of the company's 28th anniversary of service operation, various cultural programs were organized, including a blood donation program and insurance awareness campaigns at the central office Gyaneswor, Kathmandu. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Additionally, activities like table tennis were conducted among employees. Furthermore, in various branches, awareness programs related to insurance, including blood donation programmes, were also conducted. </span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17772', 'image' => '20230531053432_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 17:32:43', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18040', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'World Bank to Provide Concessional Loan of $120 Million to Strengthen Nepal’s School Sector', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for US$120 million concessional loan from the International Development Association', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">May 31: The Government of Nepal and the World Bank on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for US$120 million concessional loan from the International Development Association and a grant agreement for US$19.7 million from the Global Partnership for Education for the School Sector Transformation Program (SSTP) Operation, which support the implementation of the government’s flagship School Education Sector Plan. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Finance Secretary Arjun Prasad Pokharel and Faris Hadad-Zervos, the World Bank’s country director for the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka signed the agreement.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the World Bank said that the operation focuses on improving foundational skills by implementing the national integrated curriculum in early grades. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“The operation supports the government’s program through the development and implementation of the Recovery and Accelerated Learning Plan to address learning losses as a result of school closures due to COVID-19 and other disasters, strengthening teaching and learning in the classrooms, construction of green and resilient classrooms, ensuring minimum enabling conditions such as qualified teacher, child-friendly taps and seating, and toilets in the early childhood education development centers, and strengthening digital teaching and learning materials, among others,” reads the statement. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The operation also envisions improving the equity of the school sector by supporting girls, disabled students, and those of lower socio-economic status, through targeted scholarships programs, the World Bank further said. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“I am hopeful that the reform agenda envisioned in the School Sector Transformation Program will be instrumental in increasing equitable access and improving the quality of education, which are critical for human capital development,” the statement quoted Finance Secretary Arjun Prasad Pokharel as saying. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">“The School Sector Transformation Program operation supports the Government of Nepal’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) agenda by investing in quality and equitable access to education, which is key to developing human capital and fostering inclusive and resilient growth,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos. </span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17771', 'image' => '20230531035942_KB-KTM-Signatured.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:58:15', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18039', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'EC Seeks Help from Auditor General’s Office to Investigate Audit Reports of Political Parties', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is preparing to send a team to investigate the audit reports of political parties upon the request of the Election Commission.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">May 31: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is preparing to send a team to investigate the audit reports of political parties upon the request of the Election Commission. The EC had sent a letter to the OAG seeking its support to investigate the audit reports of the parties.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">The EC decided to seek OAG’s help to conduct the audit after it was deemed necessary to conduct further examination on whether the audit reports with the details of income and expenditure submitted by the political parties were accurate or not. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to the Election Commission, the audit reports of the political parties for the fiscal year 2021/22 submitted to the commission will be checked by the new team involving staff from the OAG.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">There is a legal provision that political parties should conduct an audit within six months of the end of a fiscal year and the report should be made public and submitted to the Election Commission. It is clearly mentioned in the concerned Act that the audit report obtained in this way can be further audited by the Commission. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapalia said that those who have not submitted the report are being asked for an explanation as to why they have not submitted the report and why action should not be taken against them. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">“The Commission has decided to ask the Office of the Auditor General to send a five-member team to the Commission to investigate the audit reports," Thapalia told New Business Age.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Chief Election Commissioner Thapaliya, it is to see if the details are correct or not.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">Nine out of the 116 political parties registered with the Commission submitted their reports after the deadline while 16 have not submitted the report.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Mahesh Kafle, Deputy Auditor General of the Auditor General's Office, the team is ready to be sent as requested by the commission. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">“All political parties should audit their income/expenditure and submit the report to the Election Commission. After they submit, the commission will study and see if there is any anomalies,” he said, adding, "All this falls under the jurisdiction of the Election Commission. The commission has written to investigate whether the audit done by the parties is in accordance with the law. The Office of the Auditor General is in the process of sending a team.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Nirmala UI","sans-serif"">According to Kafle, the expert team will study and give appropriate suggestions to the commission.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17770', 'image' => '20230531034201_Election_Commission.2e16d0ba.fill-650x500.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:41:03', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18038', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'KMC Mayor Demands Action against 68 Health Facilities for 'Violating Laws' ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)’s mayor Balendra Shah has urged Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet to take action against 68 health facilities operating inside the metropolis for not ensuring facilities meant for the target groups. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">May 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC)’s mayor Balendra Shah has urged Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet to take action against 68 health facilities operating inside the metropolis for not ensuring facilities meant for the target groups. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The mayor is learnt to have met with Minister Basnet recently, drawing the government's attention to the issue and urging him to address it promptly. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">"The Health Institution Operation Standard, 2077 BS requires hospitals to allocate 10 percent of the total beds for free treatment to the poor and other target groups, and the Kathmandu metropolis on May 20 issued a notice reminding them of this mandatory provision," the mayor wrote on a social site on Wednesday. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said the local government had already apprised the minister of the 'violation' of the Standard by 68 hospitals and urged to regulate them and take action. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The mayor warned that the local government will shut down the administration of such health institutions if the government does not take any against them within the next seven days. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He added the Constitution and the existing laws make it mandatory for the State to ensure the citizens' fundamental rights relating to health and it is the responsibility of the three-tier governments to implement such rights. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He said that the attention of Ministry of Health and Population has been drawn towards the need of making healthcare facilities accessible for all and ensuring facilities meant for target groups mandated by the law and to increase people's access to health services. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17769', 'image' => '20230531030405_health sector.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 15:03:15', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18037', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'President Authenticates Citizenship Bill Ahead of Prime Minister's India Visit', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Wednesday morning certified the Citizenship Bill a few hours before Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to New Delhi, according to the President's Office.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">May 31: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Wednesday morning certified the Citizenship Bill a few hours before Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to New Delhi, according to the President's Office.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The then President Bidya Devi Bhandari put the Citizenship Bill on hold without authenticating it. The government sent the same bill to President Paudel for authentication. It is said that the president authenticated the Bill in accordance with Articles </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">61</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> and </span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">66</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> of the Constitution.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Both the Houses of Parliament had passed the Citizenship Bill on September 5 last year and the then Speaker Agni Sapkota had sent it to the president for authentication, but Bhandari did not certify it.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Prime Minister Dahal left for Indian on a four-day visit at 1.25 pm on Wednesday.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17768', 'image' => '20230531020018_1685514292.rstrapati.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 13:59:30', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18036', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Defense Ministry Refutes News on Arms Procurement ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: The Ministry of Defense has said its attention has been drawn towards the news related to arms procurement disseminated by some media last week. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">May 31: The Ministry of Defense has said its attention has been drawn towards the news related to arms procurement disseminated by some media last week. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, the ministry clarified that the news disseminated in some media stating the decision was taken to purchase weapons including APC during the tenure of former Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, is misleading. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The ministry urged media outlets not to publish such baseless news. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">About a week ago, several media had reported that the Nepalese Army was about to purchase military equipment worth Rs 6 billion for the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission at inflated price. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif"">The news, which has been dismissed by the ministry, says that the army has completed all necessary steps to procure 26 Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) and weapons worth Rs 6 billion from neighboring China at a high cost.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""> Citing unnamed sources, the news report stated that the previous government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba had decided to purchase 26 APCs, 72 tactical vehicles and bullets from China.</span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17767', 'image' => '20230531012457_2l-image-59.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 13:23:44', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18035', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Sale of Chemical-Laced Mangoes Rampant in Biratnagar', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Mangoes ripened with the help of chemicals are being sold rampantly in Biratnagar, RSS reported.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">May 31: Mangoes ripened with the help of chemicals are being sold rampantly in Biratnagar, RSS reported. According to the state-owned news agency of Nepal, traders are selling mangoes that have been treated with chemicals due to the lack of monitoring by the authorities concerned.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The businessmen are selling mangoes in the market ahead of the season in order to make hefty profit.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">It has been found that chemicals are used excessively for ripening the mangoes artificially. Traders are picking mangoes from trees before they are ripe and using chemicals.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">There can be risk of health hazards if people eat mangoes that have been treated with chemicals. Due to the open border with India, the traders bring raw mangoes into Nepal at cheap price.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">They then ripen the mangoes with the help of carbide and sell them in the market, RSS reported.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Doctors say that eating such mangoes is harmful for the health.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Shilpa Nirala Karki, deputy mayor of Biratnagar Metropolitan City, says that it is not allowed to sell and distribute food products laden with chemicals without permission.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">She said that regular monitoring of the market could not be done due to the preparation of budget. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">"Taking advantage of this situation, it has come to our knowledge that some traders are using chemicals to ripen mangoes," said Karki. She asked everyone not to use chemicals on raw mangoes to sell them.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Digambar Yadav, a soil expert at the Agricultural Business Promotion Support and Training Center in Jhumka, Sunsari, said that some traders were using chemicals to sell mangoes to the market ahead of the season in order to earn excessive profits. He says that such mangoes do not taste good and are not beneficial for health.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Mohammad Islam, the owner of Muskan Fruit Center located in Biratnagar-</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">2</span></span><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, says that some small traders use chemicals on mangoes in order to earn more profit. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gajendra Yadav, in-charge of Kosi Hospital's emergency department, said that eating mangoes mixed with chemicals can cause diarrhea, itching, and vomiting. According to him, patients with diarrhea, vomiting etc are coming to the hospital daily for treatment since the chemical-laden mangoes are being sold in the market.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17766', 'image' => '20230531114717_Untitled.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 11:46:38', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18034', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'PM Dahal Embarking on India Visit Today ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'May 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India today (May 31). ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">May 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is embarking on a four-day official visit to India today (May 31). </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The visit is considered to be an important one as it is his first official visit to the southern neighbour following the formation of the coalition government after the general elections held on November 20 last year.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,"sans-serif""><span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The delegation includes Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash Saud, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Prakash Jwala. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">During his visit, PM Dahal will hold discussions with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on bilateral issues, said Saud. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Other issues on the table are electricity trade, construction of a transmission line, and the inauguration of an integrated security checkpoint. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The issues of promoting Indian investment in energy and hydropower sector of Nepal, trade and transit and air entry routes are also in the agenda, he said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The premiers of both the countries are scheduled to sit down and conclude the issue of air entry routes for Nepal. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">PM Dahal is scheduled to fly at 1:25 pm today, and his delegation includes government officials, entrepreneurs and media-persons. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Upon landing in India, the PM is scheduled to attend some important meetings today evening itself, it has been said. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, the PM will hold delegation-level talks with his Indian counterpart Modi at Hyderabad House on June 1. Following this, a joint press meet will be organised. It is scheduled for the premiers of both the countries to sign some agreements and memorandum of understanding. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The prime minister of India will host a luncheon in honour of the PM of Nepal and his delegation. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">During the visit, PM Dahal will pay a courtesy call on India’s President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He is also scheduled to address the Nepal-India Business Summit in New Delhi co-organised by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Indian Industry, and interact with business leaders of both the countries. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The PM will also interact with the Nepali community in India during a welcome reception hosted by the Ambassador of Nepal to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">He will also visit Ujjain and Indore, Madhya Pradesh before his return home on June 3. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Talking to Rastriya Samachar Samiti about PM Dahal's visit, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Ramesh Rijal said that an agreement will take place on the renewal of the transit treaty and the expansion of additional petroleum pipelines during the visit. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, there will be an agreement on the construction of the Siliguri-Charali pipeline and terminal tank, the pipeline up to Lothar of Amlekhganj and the storage terminal tank. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">Similarly, PM Dahal is slated to lay the foundation stone for the integrated check post in Bhairahawa, and jointly inaugurate the integrated check post in Nepalgunj with the PM of India Modi, according to Minister Rijal. </span><br /> <span style="font-family:"Arial Unicode MS","sans-serif"">The issues of the construction of a dry port in Dodhara Chandani, the export of jute and opening a fertiliser industry in Nepal and importing natural gas will also be discussed, added Rijal. -- RSS </span></span></span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17765', 'image' => '20230531105410_Flag-Pins-India-Nepal_600x600.jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 10:53:23', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '34' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18033', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Rs 5.2 Million Defrauded By Promising Employment in Europe ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'In the name of sending to France and Serbia, more than 5.2 million rupees have been defrauded from different individuals. According to the Metropolitan Police Crime Division in Kathmandu, two individuals involved in fraud have been arrested.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 31: In the name of sending to France and Serbia, more than 5.2 million rupees have been defrauded from different individuals. According to the Metropolitan Police Crime Division in Kathmandu, two individuals involved in fraud have been arrested.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> DSP Milan KC said that Suresh Kumar Pakhrin, a 50-year-old residing in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur-13, and Niroj Budhathoki, hailing from Hariban Municipality-5 in Sarlahi and currently residing in Kathmandu, have been apprehended.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Pakhrin had defrauded 4 million rupees from four individuals, including Furpa Sherpa, by promising them employment in France. <br /> Pakhrin had stated that it would cost Rs 1.7 million for per person to reach to France and luring them with the temptation of earning a monthly salary of more than Rs 1 lakh rupees in a reputed company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">When the agents went out of contact after taking the money, the victims had filed the complaints with the Department of Foreign Employment. As per the department’s written letter, the police arrested Pakhrin from Pulchowk, Lalitpur, on Tuesday. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Similarly, Budhathoki from Sarlahi had swindled Pramod Sitaula and four other individuals of 1.2 million rupees, promising them employment in Serbia. Budhathoki had demanded 550,000 rupees per person for the process and absconded with 1.2 million rupees. The police have apprehended him from Sinamangal, Kathmandu. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Both arrestees have been sent to the Department of Foreign Employment for further investigation and necessary action, police said. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-31', 'modified' => '2023-05-31', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17764', 'image' => '20230531063313_collage (3).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-31 06:30:41', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18032', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Lack of Understanding triggered Panic in Share Market: Finance Minister ', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat attributed panic in the share market to a lack of understanding regarding the tax polices outlined in the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. ', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 30: Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat attributed panic in the share market to a lack of understanding regarding the tax polices outlined in the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"> During a press conference held on May 30 to provide insights into the budget for fiscal year 2023/2024, Minister Mahat said that the government is positive towards the share market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Mahat clarified that the government has no intention of undermining the share market, expressing concern over the sharp decline triggered by investors' inability to comprehend the nuances of the budget speech. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Minister Mahat acknowledged that the stock market had experienced panic due to a failure to grasp the provisions outlined in the budget.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">In an effort to assuage concerns, Mahat assured that the government would make diligent efforts to ensure investors fully understand the facts and implications of the tax policies. </span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-30', 'modified' => '2023-05-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17763', 'image' => '20230530051309_collage (2).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-30 17:10:55', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '18031', 'article_category_id' => '1', 'title' => 'Khaptad to Host Spiritual Conference on June 6-8', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => 'Khaptad, a place renowned for its religious and touristic significance located in Sudurpaschim Province, is hosting spiritual conference from June 6 to 8.', 'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:18px">May 30: Khaptad, a place renowned for its religious and touristic significance located in Sudurpaschim Province, is hosting spiritual conference from June 6 to 8. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Sudurpaschim government and the Khaptad Tourism Development Committee are jointly organizing the-first-of-its kind event in Khapad. Known as the "Bhu Swarga" or Heaven on Earth, Khaptad captivates visitors with its unspoiled beauty. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">This remarkable conference seeks to highlight the religious and spiritual tourism potential of the region while fostering the development of the entire province, said Bhim Bahadur Khadka, the executive director of the Khaptad Area Tourism and Management Committee.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' will inaugurate the Conference on June 6. In addition, renowned yoga instructors from India, Baba Ramadev and Balkrishna Acharya, will conduct sessions with their enlightening sessions during the conference.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">A 401-meber Conference Main Preparation Committee has been formed under the leadership of Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah for organizing the event. Similarly, other 12 sub-committees have been constituted to assist the main committee. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">Situated at an altitude of approximately 3,200 meters above sea level, Khaptad is nestled between four districts: Bajhang, Bajura, Achham, and Doti in the province. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18px">This idyllic location provides the perfect backdrop for spiritual exploration, offering a serene and awe-inspiring setting that will rejuvenate mind, body, and soul.</span></p> ', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2023-05-30', 'modified' => '2023-05-30', 'keywords' => '', 'description' => '', 'sortorder' => '17762', 'image' => '20230530044508_collage (1).jpg', 'article_date' => '2023-05-30 16:43:26', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => true, 'in_scroller' => null, 'user_id' => '42' ) ) ) $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
