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			'title' => 'J4 Sports Announces Shakti Gauchan as Capitan of Pokhara Rhinos',
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			'summary' => 'November 16: J4 Sports, a subsidiary of Shankar Group, has announced spinner of the national cricket team Shakti Gauchan as the captain of Pokhara Rhinos. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 16: J4 Sports, a subsidiary of Shankar Group, has announced spinner of the national cricket team Shakti Gauchan as the captain of Pokhara Rhinos. The team captained by Gauchan will be competing in the Everest Premier League (EPL), a Twenty20 cricket tournament, which will start from December 19.</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement the company informed that J4 sports bought the franchise Pokhara Rhinos for the league.</p>

<p>&ldquo;J4 Sports is organizing &lsquo;Talent Hunt&rsquo; in Pokhara on November 18 to find a deserving player who will be playing with our players during the tournament,&rdquo; reads the press statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to this, Sahil Agrawal, managing director J4 Sports, said that this kind of tournament and talent hunt will help in producing capable players who can lead Nepal in international level. Likewise, as per the league regulation, three foreign players will also be joining the team as well, J4 Sports announced amid a programme held in the capital on November 15.</p>

<p>Similarly, Man Bahadur GC, mayor of Pokhara Municipality opined that this kind of sports activities can help increase sports tourism in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'Second edition of Dabur School lmmuno Champ begins',
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			'summary' => 'November 16: Dabur Nepal has started its winter season school activation – "Dabur School Immuno Champ 2017".',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 16: Dabur Nepal has started its winter season school activation &ndash; &quot;Dabur School Immuno Champ 2017&quot;. From this activation, a total of 80 schools in Nepal have been targeted where Dabur Nepal will organize an immunity-centric program, reads a press statement issued by the company. Fifty of the schools are from the Kathmandu Valley while 15-15 schools are from Chitwan and Pokhara.</span></p>

<p>Through this program, Dabur Nepal said it aims to spread the message of immunity and health at these schools, focusing on the importance of immunity during winter season, which decreases significantly during this time. The program will run for the course of over two months.</p>

<p>&ldquo;In this program, Dabur Nepal, together with the hospital partner for this activation &ndash; Vayodhya Hospital, will measure height and weight of the students to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI), will monitor the school cleanliness and balanced diet availability and by the end of the program, will declare two schools as winners (from each location segment) making a total of 10 schools as winner,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>During this activation, usable warm clothes will also be collected from the schools. Additional new warm clothes will be added to the total number by Dabur Nepal and finally handed over to CNN Super Hero Pushpa Basnet&rsquo;s organization &ndash; Early Childhood Development Center.</p>
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			'title' => 'Sipradi bags Super Platinum Award for Business Excellence in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Private Limited has bagged the ‘Super Platinum Award’ for outstanding performance in overall business practices, including customer-focused services, amid a function in Kathmandu on Tuesday, November 14.',
			'content' => '<p>November 16:Sipradi Trading Private Limited has bagged the &lsquo;Super Platinum Award&rsquo; for outstanding performance in overall business practices, including customer-focused services, amid a function in Kathmandu on Tuesday, November 14.</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the award was given during Nepal Business Excellence Award 2017 hosted by Frost and Sullivan, a global consulting firm based in the United States in association with the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), one of the largest private sector umbrella bodies of Nepal. This award is considered as the highest category award in Nepalese business community.</p>

<p>The company said its performance was assessed using mainly five globally recognized indicators which are: sustainable financial and non-financial benefits; strategic alliance; employee and business partnership; reliable management processes; and business productivity.</p>

<p>The Business Excellence Award aims at recognizing sustainable and investor-friendly firms and boosts the morale of overall businesses in the country, the statement reads.</p>

<p>According to the statement, the award winning businesses were selected on the basis of different assessment models like financial growth of the firm, return and the company&rsquo;s sustainability and reliability.</p>

<p>The award was handed over to Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading, who said, &ldquo;We have always aspired to be the best, and now we have the validation from Frost &amp; Sullivan. We dedicate this award to all our valued customers with a promise to serve them even better in the days ahead.&rdquo;</p>

<p>According to Frost &amp; Sullivan, the awarded companies were honored on the basis of their preparation for the future and initiatives taken to embrace best practices to become more competitive and face challenges.</p>

<p>Frost &amp; Sullivan is one of the leading global strategy consulting companies, headquartered in the US. Established in 1961, in New York City, the company today has 45 offices across the globe. It has three offices in the Middle East and six in India and one in Nepal.</p>

<p>Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. is one of the major players in automotive and allied business and is one of the largest and most prestigious brands in Nepal and the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors in Nepal since 1982.</p>

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			'title' => 'Training for Technicians Organized',
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			'summary' => 'November 16: Agni Moto Inc Pvt Ltd, a part of Agni Group and the authorized distributors of Mahindra two wheelers, conducted a service advisor and technician training that gave technical training to technicians from all across the country for two days.',
			'content' => '<p>November 16: Agni Moto Inc Pvt Ltd, a part of Agni Group and the authorized distributors of Mahindra two wheelers, conducted a service advisor and technician training that gave technical training to technicians from all across the country&nbsp;for two days.</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that 19 technicians from all over the country participated in the training.</p>

<p>&ldquo;They were given information on the order taking process, the tools used, the Gusto scooter engines, how to organize stocks of various parts, the servicing process, details on when to replace parts and to generate a report at the end of servicing process,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>Agni Group was established in the year 1991 and is the authorized distributor of Mahindra utility vehicles, tractors and two-wheelers, electric cars and generators in Nepal.</p>

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			'title' => 'Oppo F5 Hits Nepali Market',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, the maker of the Selfie Expert phone series, has introduced the Oppo F5 in the Nepali market amid an event organised on November 14 in the capital. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, the maker of the Selfie Expert phone series, has introduced the Oppo F5 in the Nepali market amid an event organised on November 14 in the capital. The new handset is the brand&rsquo;s first FHD + full screen display model in Nepal which features the AI Beauty technology, a technology designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image, according to a press statement issued by Oppo Mobiles Nepal.</span></p>

<p>&ldquo;The AI Beauty technology will take selfie photography to a whole new level,&rdquo; reads the statement. Oppo F5 sports a 20MP front-facing camera with an AI chip to further enhance the selfies. It has a 16MP f/1.8 autofocus phase detection rear snapper that incorporates standard camera features including face detection, geo-tagging, touch focus, HDR and panorama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the company, Oppo F5 which has been priced at Rs 33,990 has gone into sale from November 15 is available across the country. The new Oppo smartphone comes with current generation flagship features such as Facial Recognition and Machine Learning. Powered by a 2.5GHz MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23 octa-core processor and 4GB RAM, Oppo F5 comes with a 6-inch FHD display (402 PPI pixel density) with 18:9 aspect ratio. Running on Android 7.1 (Nougut) based Colors OS 3.2, Oppo F5 houses a 3,200mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery, and has storage of 32GB which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. &ldquo;The Oppo F5&rsquo;s battery life is exceptional, thanks to the 3,200mAh battery and the Continuous Optimizing Technology which manages the apps running on the device, allowing up to 12 hours of continuous use (in a simulated test),&rdquo; claims the company. There is also a fingerprint reader on the back side of the phone.&nbsp; Two other F5 variants were also showcased at the launch event, namely F5 6GB edition and F5 Youth. According to Oppo Mobiles Nepal, the two models will be made available consecutively in the domestic market in the coming months. Buddha Lama, Nishan Bhattarai and Pradip Das, the top three contestants of Nepal Idol season-1 who are the product endorsers for Oppo F5, performed their musical presentations in the programme. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><u>Key Technical Specifications&nbsp;</u></strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Display:</strong> 6.0 inches LTPS IPS&nbsp;LCD, Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, (402PPI pixel density)</li>
	<li><strong>Chipset: </strong>MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23</li>
	<li><strong>GPU:</strong> Mali-G71 MP2</li>
	<li><strong>RAM:</strong> 4GB</li>
	<li><strong>Internal Storage:</strong> 32GB, expandable up to 256GB</li>
	<li><strong>OS:</strong> Color OS 3.2 UI, Android Nougat (v7.1)</li>
	<li><strong>Front Camera: 20MP, f/2.0 with AI</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Rear Camera:</strong> 16MP, f/1.8, phase detection autofocus, LED flash</li>
	<li><strong>Connectivity:</strong> Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, Micro USB 2.0, USB-OTG, 4G LTE</li>
	<li><strong>Battery:</strong> 3,200mAh</li>
</ul>

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			'title' => 'Huawei Nova 2i to Hit Market Shelves on November 19',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Call Mobility Pvt Ltd, the authorised distributor of Huawei smartphones in Nepal, officially launched ‘Huawei Nova 2i’ in the country.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Call Mobility Pvt Ltd, the authorised distributor of Huawei smartphones in Nepal has&nbsp;launched the Huawei Nova 2i&nbsp;in the country. Organising a press meet in Kathmandu on November 15, the company also informed that the smartphone will be available in the market from November 19.</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;Acording to the company,&nbsp;Nova 2i&nbsp;is the first smartphone in Nepal having four cameras &ndash; front and black dual-lens cameras.</p>

<p>The smartphone will be available in two different colours &ndash; graphite black and prestige gold.</p>

<p>Speaking at the programme, Pulkit Bhimsaria, director of call mobility said that Huawei smartphones will be the number one brand in the country very soon.</p>

<p>Nova 2i&nbsp;which comes with 5.9 inches display screen has 4 GB RAM, and internal storage of 64 GB, which is expandable with the help of SD card.</p>

<p>The smartphone has two front cameras of 13 MP and 2 MP with selfie toning flash. Similarly, the smartphone also has two rear cameras of 16&nbsp; &nbsp;MP and 2 MP, respectively.</p>

<p>According to the company, Nova 2i runs with Huawei Kirin 659 Octa-Core processor, and has 3340 mAh battery, which gives talking time of up to 20 hours and standby time of up to 550 hours.</p>

<p>&lsquo;Huawei Nova 2i&rsquo; is priced at Rs 33,990.</p>
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			'title' => 'Demand for Petrol Rises with Election Around the Corner',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: With the parliamentary and provincial elections just around the corner, the demand for petroleum products has increased in the country. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: With the parliamentary and provincial elections just around the corner, the demand for petroleum products has increased in the country. Nepal Oil Corporation informed that the consumption of petroleum products has increased by 15 percent in the past month than the average consumption in during ordinary situation.</span></p>

<p>A source at the state-run oil monopoly said that the average consumption of fuel in a normal day across the country is 1,200 kilolitres but that has increased to 1,400 kilolitres with the election date drawing nearer.</p>

<p>The NOC source said that the consumption of fuel is more outside the Kathmandu valley. It has been learnt that the consumption of petro products is high at present in the districts which will see the first phase of elections on November 26. The second phase of elections is scheduled for December 7.</p>

<p>As the election candidates have intensified their campaigns, the demand for petroleum products has increased. With the increase in consumption of fuel, NOC informed that it has been difficult to supply the fuel to meet the present demand. &nbsp;</p>

<p>NOC Spokesperson BIrendra Goit said that the demand for petroleum products has increased after Dashain and Tihar against the general trend during previous years when the demand used to be less after the festive seasons.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The demand for petrol and aviation fuel has increased by 10 to 15 percent with the election date drawing closer,&rdquo; said Goit, &ldquo;But the demand for diesel has remained the same.&rdquo;</p>

<p>He clarified that the demand for diesel has remained normal as the development works have come to a halt due to the elections.&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Five Suspects Including Shooter of Gauchan Murder Case Arrested',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Five suspects, including the shooter who killed Sharad Kumar Gautam, chairman of Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN), were made public by the police on Tuesday, November 14.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Five suspects, including the shooter who killed Sharad Kumar Gautam, chairman of Federation of Contractors&rsquo; Association of Nepal (FCAN), were made public by the police&nbsp;on Tuesday, November 14.</span></p>

<p>According to police, eight suspects including the mastermind behind the crime are on the run. The police made the arrested suspects public amid a press meet organized&nbsp;in the capital.</p>

<p>The murder plan was executed after a month-long planning by a group led by Samirman Singh Basnet and Manoj Pun, the police said, adding, &ldquo;Rajiv Syangtan shot Gauchan at the crime scene.&rdquo;</p>

<p>The police have arrested Syangtan of Panchakanya Rural Municipality- 5, Nuwakot, Shivaji Mahato of Kalikamai Rural Municipality, Parsa, Mukesh Kumar Pandey of Bihar, India, Santosh Gurung of Thori Rural Municipality-5, Parsa and Prakash Budhathoki of Nagarjun Municipality- 4, Kathmandu.</p>

<p>The suspects were found with a pistol and two motorcycles. Basnet, Pun, Lopsang, Ganga Lingden, Shyam Bahadur Gumbe, Ambar Bahadur Rana, Roshan Budhathoki and Ajay Thapa among the suspects of the Gauchan murder case still at large.</p>

<p>Gauchan was shot dead at Baneshwar on&nbsp;October 9. The police were under pressure from industrialists and businessmen to arrest the criminals.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Jyoti Bikas Bank Opnes Branch in Hetauda',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Jyoti Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Hetauda of Makwanpur on November 14.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Jyoti Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Hetauda of Makwanpur on November 14. Chief of Birgunj branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Rabindra maharjan inaugurated the branch, the bank said in a statement. The bank&rsquo;s chairman, Hari Chandra Khadka, said that the bank strives to expand its services to urban as well as rural areas. The bank currently has 46 brnaches and 14 ATM counters.&nbsp;</span></p>
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			'title' => 'MBL to Provide Collateral-free Loan to Farmers',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has signed an agreement with Heifer International Nepal to provide loan without any collateral to farmers of Dang. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has signed an agreement with Heifer International Nepal to provide loan without any collateral to farmers of Dang. The agreement was signed under the Access to Finance Project, which aims to provide banking service and loans to the backward community as well as for small scale farmers, youths and women entrepreneurs. As per the agreement, the bank will not provide loan to the farmers of Lamahi, Dang through various financial institutions in coordination with Heifer International Nepal. &nbsp;The believes that the project will help in uplifting the living standard of farmers and women of the backward communities.</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said it has been providing services through a total of 62 branches, four extension counters and seven branchless service locations across the country.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Ex-Im Bank of India for remittance service. As per the agreement, Nepalis living in India can send money back home from more than 4,500 branches of Ex-Im Bank and their contact person in Nepal can withdraw the amount from any branch of Laxmi Bank. Issuing a press statement, Laxmi Bank said that the customers of both the banks can benefit from pre-paid card service for travelling to India and abroad. Likewise, using the prepaid card of Laxmi Bank, customers can exchange foreign currency of 16 different countries. Laxmi Bank&rsquo;s Deputy CEO Ajay Bikram Shah and Ex-Im Bank&rsquo;s Executive Vice President (Finance Section) Ashok Gautam and Senior Vice President (Retail) Neeraj Sinha signed the agreement amid a function in Kathmandu on November 14.</span></p>

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			'summary' => 'November 15: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Birtamode, Jhapa. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Birtamode, Jhapa. The bank&rsquo;s chairman Jagan Bahadur Gurung inaugurated the branch amid a function on Tuesday, November 14. Speaking at the inaugural function, Chairman Gurung said that the bank aims to extend its services to remote areas. &ldquo;We will not just look for profit but extend our services in remote areas as part of our corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; said Gurung. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the branch will provide all kinds of services including deposit, loan, ABBS, ATM, SMS, mobile banking, remittance among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'summary' => 'November 15: NIC ASIA Bank’s has opened a branch at Jumriby of Pyuthan Municipality Ward-4.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: NIC ASIA Bank&rsquo;s has opened a branch at Jumriby of Pyuthan Municipality Ward-4. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the branch was inaugurated by Gyamuram Neupane, president of the Pyuthan chapter of FNCCI on November 14.</span></p>

<p>NIC ASIA Bank claimed that it is one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country in terms of capital base, balance-sheet size, customer base, number of branch and ATM network.<a name="_GoBack"></a></p>

<p>The bank has adopted a strategy to reach every possible market for better service of its customers.</p>
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			'title' => 'Gang of Dusters Embarks on its first-ever Iconic Passion Drive to Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'November 14: Renault, one of the fastest growing automobile brands in Nepal, flagged off its first drive in Nepal for its adventure driving community, ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 14: Renault, one of the fastest growing automobile brands in Nepal, flagged off its first drive in Nepal for its adventure driving community, Gang of Dusters (G.O.D). Issuing a press statement, Renault said that the 9-day international iconic passion drive supposed to cover a distance of close to 1,400 kms kicked off from Lucknow on November 10 and had travelled through Gorakhpur in India and then entered Nepal to enjoy the country&rsquo;s picturesque landscape and experience its exquisite culture.</span></p>

<p>In Nepal, the G.O.D. has already travelled to Kathmandu and will be travelling through Chitwan, Pokhara and Lumbini, after which the participants will drive back to Lucknow, India.</p>

<p>The company said G.O.D is a special initiative by Renault India to bring together the Duster owners through adventurous drives, traversing some of the most breath-taking landscapes and the toughest of terrains. G.O.D is an excellent platform which welcomes Duster owners to the Renault family, building camaraderie amongst the members. G.O.D has also crossed the 1,00,000 community members&rsquo; milestone and is becoming one of the largest four-wheeler adventure driving communities in India, the statement said.</p>

<p>Nikunj Agrawal, managing director of Advanced Automobiles Pvt Ltd (Business Partner of Renault in Nepal), commented that this is the first time a convoy of 24 Dusters, consisting of G.O.D members from various parts of India, has arrived in Nepal.</p>

<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s our privilege to host them in Nepal on this iconic occasion. We will soon introduce a Nepal Chapter of this unique initiative started by Renault India to bring together the Nepalese Duster owners by organizing similar adventurous drives, traversing some of the Anchormost breath-taking landscapes and the toughest of the terrains of Nepal. This initiative will give us an opportunity to strengthen the position of Duster in Nepal market on its all-terrain driving capabilities and ride comfort,&rdquo; he said.</p>

<p>The G.O.D Iconic Passion drive to Nepal, promises to be an awe-inspiring adventure drive that will offer participants a memorable experiences, the statement said. Dominated by rugged peaks of the mighty Himalayas, Nepal is an unforgettable land of lush green valleys, picturesque villages and winding mountain trails dotted with prayer flags. It provides a unique opportunity for participants to explore Kathmandu&rsquo;s cultural treasures and rich heritage, unwind in serene Pokhara and discover Chitwan&rsquo;s rich flora and fauna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Participants of the Gang of Dusters will also get the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other Duster owners, visit historic sites, talk to a motorsport expert, experience off-roading across varied terrains, and take part in adventure sports like Mountain Biking, Boat ride, etc.</p>
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			'summary' => 'November 14: International artists Aviram Saharai and Matan Kadosh are all set to entertain the locals of Kathmandu with their Vini Vici project during Bacardi House Party at Malla Hotel on Wednesday, November 15.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 14: International artists Aviram Saharai and Matan Kadosh are all set to entertain the locals of Kathmandu with their Vini Vici project during Bacardi House Party at Malla Hotel on Wednesday, November 15.</span></p>

<p>The house party is targeted to provide party lovers with exquisite taste of electronic music with their favorite Bacardi drinks and cocktails, reads a press statement issued by Bacardi.</p>

<p>The party will start from 5 pm onwards.</p>

<p>Artists such as BPM, Bknot, Punit, Pips, Finzok and Rabbit will also be performing at the party with their unique music. Pre-sale tickets are priced at Rs 2,000. The tickets are available in Evo Store (Sherpa Mall), Evo Store (Labim Mall), Beta House (Thamel), Monumental Paradise (Jhochhen) and interested people can also book their tickets online at http://www.tktmonkeys.com/.</p>

<p>Bacardi said it has been a pioneer of such events in India and now it is replicating the fun and craze in Nepal as well. Bacardi previously organized the Bacardi House Party with Julia Bliss at Club 25 Hours on February 17 and Bacardi House Party at Club OMG in the capital on April 24.</p>
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			'title' => 'J4 Sports Announces Shakti Gauchan as Capitan of Pokhara Rhinos',
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			'summary' => 'November 16: J4 Sports, a subsidiary of Shankar Group, has announced spinner of the national cricket team Shakti Gauchan as the captain of Pokhara Rhinos. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 16: J4 Sports, a subsidiary of Shankar Group, has announced spinner of the national cricket team Shakti Gauchan as the captain of Pokhara Rhinos. The team captained by Gauchan will be competing in the Everest Premier League (EPL), a Twenty20 cricket tournament, which will start from December 19.</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement the company informed that J4 sports bought the franchise Pokhara Rhinos for the league.</p>

<p>&ldquo;J4 Sports is organizing &lsquo;Talent Hunt&rsquo; in Pokhara on November 18 to find a deserving player who will be playing with our players during the tournament,&rdquo; reads the press statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to this, Sahil Agrawal, managing director J4 Sports, said that this kind of tournament and talent hunt will help in producing capable players who can lead Nepal in international level. Likewise, as per the league regulation, three foreign players will also be joining the team as well, J4 Sports announced amid a programme held in the capital on November 15.</p>

<p>Similarly, Man Bahadur GC, mayor of Pokhara Municipality opined that this kind of sports activities can help increase sports tourism in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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			'summary' => 'November 16: Dabur Nepal has started its winter season school activation – "Dabur School Immuno Champ 2017".',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 16: Dabur Nepal has started its winter season school activation &ndash; &quot;Dabur School Immuno Champ 2017&quot;. From this activation, a total of 80 schools in Nepal have been targeted where Dabur Nepal will organize an immunity-centric program, reads a press statement issued by the company. Fifty of the schools are from the Kathmandu Valley while 15-15 schools are from Chitwan and Pokhara.</span></p>

<p>Through this program, Dabur Nepal said it aims to spread the message of immunity and health at these schools, focusing on the importance of immunity during winter season, which decreases significantly during this time. The program will run for the course of over two months.</p>

<p>&ldquo;In this program, Dabur Nepal, together with the hospital partner for this activation &ndash; Vayodhya Hospital, will measure height and weight of the students to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI), will monitor the school cleanliness and balanced diet availability and by the end of the program, will declare two schools as winners (from each location segment) making a total of 10 schools as winner,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>During this activation, usable warm clothes will also be collected from the schools. Additional new warm clothes will be added to the total number by Dabur Nepal and finally handed over to CNN Super Hero Pushpa Basnet&rsquo;s organization &ndash; Early Childhood Development Center.</p>
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			'title' => 'Sipradi bags Super Platinum Award for Business Excellence in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Private Limited has bagged the ‘Super Platinum Award’ for outstanding performance in overall business practices, including customer-focused services, amid a function in Kathmandu on Tuesday, November 14.',
			'content' => '<p>November 16:Sipradi Trading Private Limited has bagged the &lsquo;Super Platinum Award&rsquo; for outstanding performance in overall business practices, including customer-focused services, amid a function in Kathmandu on Tuesday, November 14.</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the award was given during Nepal Business Excellence Award 2017 hosted by Frost and Sullivan, a global consulting firm based in the United States in association with the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), one of the largest private sector umbrella bodies of Nepal. This award is considered as the highest category award in Nepalese business community.</p>

<p>The company said its performance was assessed using mainly five globally recognized indicators which are: sustainable financial and non-financial benefits; strategic alliance; employee and business partnership; reliable management processes; and business productivity.</p>

<p>The Business Excellence Award aims at recognizing sustainable and investor-friendly firms and boosts the morale of overall businesses in the country, the statement reads.</p>

<p>According to the statement, the award winning businesses were selected on the basis of different assessment models like financial growth of the firm, return and the company&rsquo;s sustainability and reliability.</p>

<p>The award was handed over to Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading, who said, &ldquo;We have always aspired to be the best, and now we have the validation from Frost &amp; Sullivan. We dedicate this award to all our valued customers with a promise to serve them even better in the days ahead.&rdquo;</p>

<p>According to Frost &amp; Sullivan, the awarded companies were honored on the basis of their preparation for the future and initiatives taken to embrace best practices to become more competitive and face challenges.</p>

<p>Frost &amp; Sullivan is one of the leading global strategy consulting companies, headquartered in the US. Established in 1961, in New York City, the company today has 45 offices across the globe. It has three offices in the Middle East and six in India and one in Nepal.</p>

<p>Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. is one of the major players in automotive and allied business and is one of the largest and most prestigious brands in Nepal and the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors in Nepal since 1982.</p>

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			'summary' => 'November 16: Agni Moto Inc Pvt Ltd, a part of Agni Group and the authorized distributors of Mahindra two wheelers, conducted a service advisor and technician training that gave technical training to technicians from all across the country for two days.',
			'content' => '<p>November 16: Agni Moto Inc Pvt Ltd, a part of Agni Group and the authorized distributors of Mahindra two wheelers, conducted a service advisor and technician training that gave technical training to technicians from all across the country&nbsp;for two days.</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that 19 technicians from all over the country participated in the training.</p>

<p>&ldquo;They were given information on the order taking process, the tools used, the Gusto scooter engines, how to organize stocks of various parts, the servicing process, details on when to replace parts and to generate a report at the end of servicing process,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>Agni Group was established in the year 1991 and is the authorized distributor of Mahindra utility vehicles, tractors and two-wheelers, electric cars and generators in Nepal.</p>

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			'title' => 'Oppo F5 Hits Nepali Market',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, the maker of the Selfie Expert phone series, has introduced the Oppo F5 in the Nepali market amid an event organised on November 14 in the capital. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, the maker of the Selfie Expert phone series, has introduced the Oppo F5 in the Nepali market amid an event organised on November 14 in the capital. The new handset is the brand&rsquo;s first FHD + full screen display model in Nepal which features the AI Beauty technology, a technology designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image, according to a press statement issued by Oppo Mobiles Nepal.</span></p>

<p>&ldquo;The AI Beauty technology will take selfie photography to a whole new level,&rdquo; reads the statement. Oppo F5 sports a 20MP front-facing camera with an AI chip to further enhance the selfies. It has a 16MP f/1.8 autofocus phase detection rear snapper that incorporates standard camera features including face detection, geo-tagging, touch focus, HDR and panorama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the company, Oppo F5 which has been priced at Rs 33,990 has gone into sale from November 15 is available across the country. The new Oppo smartphone comes with current generation flagship features such as Facial Recognition and Machine Learning. Powered by a 2.5GHz MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23 octa-core processor and 4GB RAM, Oppo F5 comes with a 6-inch FHD display (402 PPI pixel density) with 18:9 aspect ratio. Running on Android 7.1 (Nougut) based Colors OS 3.2, Oppo F5 houses a 3,200mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery, and has storage of 32GB which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. &ldquo;The Oppo F5&rsquo;s battery life is exceptional, thanks to the 3,200mAh battery and the Continuous Optimizing Technology which manages the apps running on the device, allowing up to 12 hours of continuous use (in a simulated test),&rdquo; claims the company. There is also a fingerprint reader on the back side of the phone.&nbsp; Two other F5 variants were also showcased at the launch event, namely F5 6GB edition and F5 Youth. According to Oppo Mobiles Nepal, the two models will be made available consecutively in the domestic market in the coming months. Buddha Lama, Nishan Bhattarai and Pradip Das, the top three contestants of Nepal Idol season-1 who are the product endorsers for Oppo F5, performed their musical presentations in the programme. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><u>Key Technical Specifications&nbsp;</u></strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Display:</strong> 6.0 inches LTPS IPS&nbsp;LCD, Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, (402PPI pixel density)</li>
	<li><strong>Chipset: </strong>MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23</li>
	<li><strong>GPU:</strong> Mali-G71 MP2</li>
	<li><strong>RAM:</strong> 4GB</li>
	<li><strong>Internal Storage:</strong> 32GB, expandable up to 256GB</li>
	<li><strong>OS:</strong> Color OS 3.2 UI, Android Nougat (v7.1)</li>
	<li><strong>Front Camera: 20MP, f/2.0 with AI</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Rear Camera:</strong> 16MP, f/1.8, phase detection autofocus, LED flash</li>
	<li><strong>Connectivity:</strong> Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, Micro USB 2.0, USB-OTG, 4G LTE</li>
	<li><strong>Battery:</strong> 3,200mAh</li>
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Call Mobility Pvt Ltd, the authorised distributor of Huawei smartphones in Nepal, officially launched ‘Huawei Nova 2i’ in the country.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Call Mobility Pvt Ltd, the authorised distributor of Huawei smartphones in Nepal has&nbsp;launched the Huawei Nova 2i&nbsp;in the country. Organising a press meet in Kathmandu on November 15, the company also informed that the smartphone will be available in the market from November 19.</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;Acording to the company,&nbsp;Nova 2i&nbsp;is the first smartphone in Nepal having four cameras &ndash; front and black dual-lens cameras.</p>

<p>The smartphone will be available in two different colours &ndash; graphite black and prestige gold.</p>

<p>Speaking at the programme, Pulkit Bhimsaria, director of call mobility said that Huawei smartphones will be the number one brand in the country very soon.</p>

<p>Nova 2i&nbsp;which comes with 5.9 inches display screen has 4 GB RAM, and internal storage of 64 GB, which is expandable with the help of SD card.</p>

<p>The smartphone has two front cameras of 13 MP and 2 MP with selfie toning flash. Similarly, the smartphone also has two rear cameras of 16&nbsp; &nbsp;MP and 2 MP, respectively.</p>

<p>According to the company, Nova 2i runs with Huawei Kirin 659 Octa-Core processor, and has 3340 mAh battery, which gives talking time of up to 20 hours and standby time of up to 550 hours.</p>

<p>&lsquo;Huawei Nova 2i&rsquo; is priced at Rs 33,990.</p>
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			'summary' => 'November 15: With the parliamentary and provincial elections just around the corner, the demand for petroleum products has increased in the country. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: With the parliamentary and provincial elections just around the corner, the demand for petroleum products has increased in the country. Nepal Oil Corporation informed that the consumption of petroleum products has increased by 15 percent in the past month than the average consumption in during ordinary situation.</span></p>

<p>A source at the state-run oil monopoly said that the average consumption of fuel in a normal day across the country is 1,200 kilolitres but that has increased to 1,400 kilolitres with the election date drawing nearer.</p>

<p>The NOC source said that the consumption of fuel is more outside the Kathmandu valley. It has been learnt that the consumption of petro products is high at present in the districts which will see the first phase of elections on November 26. The second phase of elections is scheduled for December 7.</p>

<p>As the election candidates have intensified their campaigns, the demand for petroleum products has increased. With the increase in consumption of fuel, NOC informed that it has been difficult to supply the fuel to meet the present demand. &nbsp;</p>

<p>NOC Spokesperson BIrendra Goit said that the demand for petroleum products has increased after Dashain and Tihar against the general trend during previous years when the demand used to be less after the festive seasons.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The demand for petrol and aviation fuel has increased by 10 to 15 percent with the election date drawing closer,&rdquo; said Goit, &ldquo;But the demand for diesel has remained the same.&rdquo;</p>

<p>He clarified that the demand for diesel has remained normal as the development works have come to a halt due to the elections.&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Five suspects, including the shooter who killed Sharad Kumar Gautam, chairman of Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN), were made public by the police on Tuesday, November 14.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Five suspects, including the shooter who killed Sharad Kumar Gautam, chairman of Federation of Contractors&rsquo; Association of Nepal (FCAN), were made public by the police&nbsp;on Tuesday, November 14.</span></p>

<p>According to police, eight suspects including the mastermind behind the crime are on the run. The police made the arrested suspects public amid a press meet organized&nbsp;in the capital.</p>

<p>The murder plan was executed after a month-long planning by a group led by Samirman Singh Basnet and Manoj Pun, the police said, adding, &ldquo;Rajiv Syangtan shot Gauchan at the crime scene.&rdquo;</p>

<p>The police have arrested Syangtan of Panchakanya Rural Municipality- 5, Nuwakot, Shivaji Mahato of Kalikamai Rural Municipality, Parsa, Mukesh Kumar Pandey of Bihar, India, Santosh Gurung of Thori Rural Municipality-5, Parsa and Prakash Budhathoki of Nagarjun Municipality- 4, Kathmandu.</p>

<p>The suspects were found with a pistol and two motorcycles. Basnet, Pun, Lopsang, Ganga Lingden, Shyam Bahadur Gumbe, Ambar Bahadur Rana, Roshan Budhathoki and Ajay Thapa among the suspects of the Gauchan murder case still at large.</p>

<p>Gauchan was shot dead at Baneshwar on&nbsp;October 9. The police were under pressure from industrialists and businessmen to arrest the criminals.</p>

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			'summary' => 'November 15: Jyoti Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Hetauda of Makwanpur on November 14.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Jyoti Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Hetauda of Makwanpur on November 14. Chief of Birgunj branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Rabindra maharjan inaugurated the branch, the bank said in a statement. The bank&rsquo;s chairman, Hari Chandra Khadka, said that the bank strives to expand its services to urban as well as rural areas. The bank currently has 46 brnaches and 14 ATM counters.&nbsp;</span></p>
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			'title' => 'MBL to Provide Collateral-free Loan to Farmers',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has signed an agreement with Heifer International Nepal to provide loan without any collateral to farmers of Dang. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has signed an agreement with Heifer International Nepal to provide loan without any collateral to farmers of Dang. The agreement was signed under the Access to Finance Project, which aims to provide banking service and loans to the backward community as well as for small scale farmers, youths and women entrepreneurs. As per the agreement, the bank will not provide loan to the farmers of Lamahi, Dang through various financial institutions in coordination with Heifer International Nepal. &nbsp;The believes that the project will help in uplifting the living standard of farmers and women of the backward communities.</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said it has been providing services through a total of 62 branches, four extension counters and seven branchless service locations across the country.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Ex-Im Bank of India for remittance service.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Ex-Im Bank of India for remittance service. As per the agreement, Nepalis living in India can send money back home from more than 4,500 branches of Ex-Im Bank and their contact person in Nepal can withdraw the amount from any branch of Laxmi Bank. Issuing a press statement, Laxmi Bank said that the customers of both the banks can benefit from pre-paid card service for travelling to India and abroad. Likewise, using the prepaid card of Laxmi Bank, customers can exchange foreign currency of 16 different countries. Laxmi Bank&rsquo;s Deputy CEO Ajay Bikram Shah and Ex-Im Bank&rsquo;s Executive Vice President (Finance Section) Ashok Gautam and Senior Vice President (Retail) Neeraj Sinha signed the agreement amid a function in Kathmandu on November 14.</span></p>

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			'summary' => 'November 15: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Birtamode, Jhapa. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Birtamode, Jhapa. The bank&rsquo;s chairman Jagan Bahadur Gurung inaugurated the branch amid a function on Tuesday, November 14. Speaking at the inaugural function, Chairman Gurung said that the bank aims to extend its services to remote areas. &ldquo;We will not just look for profit but extend our services in remote areas as part of our corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; said Gurung. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the branch will provide all kinds of services including deposit, loan, ABBS, ATM, SMS, mobile banking, remittance among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'November 15: NIC ASIA Bank’s has opened a branch at Jumriby of Pyuthan Municipality Ward-4.',
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<p>NIC ASIA Bank claimed that it is one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country in terms of capital base, balance-sheet size, customer base, number of branch and ATM network.<a name="_GoBack"></a></p>

<p>The bank has adopted a strategy to reach every possible market for better service of its customers.</p>
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			'title' => 'Gang of Dusters Embarks on its first-ever Iconic Passion Drive to Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'November 14: Renault, one of the fastest growing automobile brands in Nepal, flagged off its first drive in Nepal for its adventure driving community, ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 14: Renault, one of the fastest growing automobile brands in Nepal, flagged off its first drive in Nepal for its adventure driving community, Gang of Dusters (G.O.D). Issuing a press statement, Renault said that the 9-day international iconic passion drive supposed to cover a distance of close to 1,400 kms kicked off from Lucknow on November 10 and had travelled through Gorakhpur in India and then entered Nepal to enjoy the country&rsquo;s picturesque landscape and experience its exquisite culture.</span></p>

<p>In Nepal, the G.O.D. has already travelled to Kathmandu and will be travelling through Chitwan, Pokhara and Lumbini, after which the participants will drive back to Lucknow, India.</p>

<p>The company said G.O.D is a special initiative by Renault India to bring together the Duster owners through adventurous drives, traversing some of the most breath-taking landscapes and the toughest of terrains. G.O.D is an excellent platform which welcomes Duster owners to the Renault family, building camaraderie amongst the members. G.O.D has also crossed the 1,00,000 community members&rsquo; milestone and is becoming one of the largest four-wheeler adventure driving communities in India, the statement said.</p>

<p>Nikunj Agrawal, managing director of Advanced Automobiles Pvt Ltd (Business Partner of Renault in Nepal), commented that this is the first time a convoy of 24 Dusters, consisting of G.O.D members from various parts of India, has arrived in Nepal.</p>

<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s our privilege to host them in Nepal on this iconic occasion. We will soon introduce a Nepal Chapter of this unique initiative started by Renault India to bring together the Nepalese Duster owners by organizing similar adventurous drives, traversing some of the Anchormost breath-taking landscapes and the toughest of the terrains of Nepal. This initiative will give us an opportunity to strengthen the position of Duster in Nepal market on its all-terrain driving capabilities and ride comfort,&rdquo; he said.</p>

<p>The G.O.D Iconic Passion drive to Nepal, promises to be an awe-inspiring adventure drive that will offer participants a memorable experiences, the statement said. Dominated by rugged peaks of the mighty Himalayas, Nepal is an unforgettable land of lush green valleys, picturesque villages and winding mountain trails dotted with prayer flags. It provides a unique opportunity for participants to explore Kathmandu&rsquo;s cultural treasures and rich heritage, unwind in serene Pokhara and discover Chitwan&rsquo;s rich flora and fauna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Participants of the Gang of Dusters will also get the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other Duster owners, visit historic sites, talk to a motorsport expert, experience off-roading across varied terrains, and take part in adventure sports like Mountain Biking, Boat ride, etc.</p>
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			'summary' => 'November 14: International artists Aviram Saharai and Matan Kadosh are all set to entertain the locals of Kathmandu with their Vini Vici project during Bacardi House Party at Malla Hotel on Wednesday, November 15.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 14: International artists Aviram Saharai and Matan Kadosh are all set to entertain the locals of Kathmandu with their Vini Vici project during Bacardi House Party at Malla Hotel on Wednesday, November 15.</span></p>

<p>The house party is targeted to provide party lovers with exquisite taste of electronic music with their favorite Bacardi drinks and cocktails, reads a press statement issued by Bacardi.</p>

<p>The party will start from 5 pm onwards.</p>

<p>Artists such as BPM, Bknot, Punit, Pips, Finzok and Rabbit will also be performing at the party with their unique music. Pre-sale tickets are priced at Rs 2,000. The tickets are available in Evo Store (Sherpa Mall), Evo Store (Labim Mall), Beta House (Thamel), Monumental Paradise (Jhochhen) and interested people can also book their tickets online at http://www.tktmonkeys.com/.</p>

<p>Bacardi said it has been a pioneer of such events in India and now it is replicating the fun and craze in Nepal as well. Bacardi previously organized the Bacardi House Party with Julia Bliss at Club 25 Hours on February 17 and Bacardi House Party at Club OMG in the capital on April 24.</p>
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			'title' => 'J4 Sports Announces Shakti Gauchan as Capitan of Pokhara Rhinos',
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			'summary' => 'November 16: J4 Sports, a subsidiary of Shankar Group, has announced spinner of the national cricket team Shakti Gauchan as the captain of Pokhara Rhinos. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 16: J4 Sports, a subsidiary of Shankar Group, has announced spinner of the national cricket team Shakti Gauchan as the captain of Pokhara Rhinos. The team captained by Gauchan will be competing in the Everest Premier League (EPL), a Twenty20 cricket tournament, which will start from December 19.</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement the company informed that J4 sports bought the franchise Pokhara Rhinos for the league.</p>

<p>&ldquo;J4 Sports is organizing &lsquo;Talent Hunt&rsquo; in Pokhara on November 18 to find a deserving player who will be playing with our players during the tournament,&rdquo; reads the press statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to this, Sahil Agrawal, managing director J4 Sports, said that this kind of tournament and talent hunt will help in producing capable players who can lead Nepal in international level. Likewise, as per the league regulation, three foreign players will also be joining the team as well, J4 Sports announced amid a programme held in the capital on November 15.</p>

<p>Similarly, Man Bahadur GC, mayor of Pokhara Municipality opined that this kind of sports activities can help increase sports tourism in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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			'summary' => 'November 16: Dabur Nepal has started its winter season school activation – "Dabur School Immuno Champ 2017".',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 16: Dabur Nepal has started its winter season school activation &ndash; &quot;Dabur School Immuno Champ 2017&quot;. From this activation, a total of 80 schools in Nepal have been targeted where Dabur Nepal will organize an immunity-centric program, reads a press statement issued by the company. Fifty of the schools are from the Kathmandu Valley while 15-15 schools are from Chitwan and Pokhara.</span></p>

<p>Through this program, Dabur Nepal said it aims to spread the message of immunity and health at these schools, focusing on the importance of immunity during winter season, which decreases significantly during this time. The program will run for the course of over two months.</p>

<p>&ldquo;In this program, Dabur Nepal, together with the hospital partner for this activation &ndash; Vayodhya Hospital, will measure height and weight of the students to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI), will monitor the school cleanliness and balanced diet availability and by the end of the program, will declare two schools as winners (from each location segment) making a total of 10 schools as winner,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>During this activation, usable warm clothes will also be collected from the schools. Additional new warm clothes will be added to the total number by Dabur Nepal and finally handed over to CNN Super Hero Pushpa Basnet&rsquo;s organization &ndash; Early Childhood Development Center.</p>
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			'id' => '6906',
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			'title' => 'Sipradi bags Super Platinum Award for Business Excellence in Nepal',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Private Limited has bagged the ‘Super Platinum Award’ for outstanding performance in overall business practices, including customer-focused services, amid a function in Kathmandu on Tuesday, November 14.',
			'content' => '<p>November 16:Sipradi Trading Private Limited has bagged the &lsquo;Super Platinum Award&rsquo; for outstanding performance in overall business practices, including customer-focused services, amid a function in Kathmandu on Tuesday, November 14.</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the award was given during Nepal Business Excellence Award 2017 hosted by Frost and Sullivan, a global consulting firm based in the United States in association with the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), one of the largest private sector umbrella bodies of Nepal. This award is considered as the highest category award in Nepalese business community.</p>

<p>The company said its performance was assessed using mainly five globally recognized indicators which are: sustainable financial and non-financial benefits; strategic alliance; employee and business partnership; reliable management processes; and business productivity.</p>

<p>The Business Excellence Award aims at recognizing sustainable and investor-friendly firms and boosts the morale of overall businesses in the country, the statement reads.</p>

<p>According to the statement, the award winning businesses were selected on the basis of different assessment models like financial growth of the firm, return and the company&rsquo;s sustainability and reliability.</p>

<p>The award was handed over to Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading, who said, &ldquo;We have always aspired to be the best, and now we have the validation from Frost &amp; Sullivan. We dedicate this award to all our valued customers with a promise to serve them even better in the days ahead.&rdquo;</p>

<p>According to Frost &amp; Sullivan, the awarded companies were honored on the basis of their preparation for the future and initiatives taken to embrace best practices to become more competitive and face challenges.</p>

<p>Frost &amp; Sullivan is one of the leading global strategy consulting companies, headquartered in the US. Established in 1961, in New York City, the company today has 45 offices across the globe. It has three offices in the Middle East and six in India and one in Nepal.</p>

<p>Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. is one of the major players in automotive and allied business and is one of the largest and most prestigious brands in Nepal and the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors in Nepal since 1982.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6905',
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			'title' => 'Training for Technicians Organized',
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			'summary' => 'November 16: Agni Moto Inc Pvt Ltd, a part of Agni Group and the authorized distributors of Mahindra two wheelers, conducted a service advisor and technician training that gave technical training to technicians from all across the country for two days.',
			'content' => '<p>November 16: Agni Moto Inc Pvt Ltd, a part of Agni Group and the authorized distributors of Mahindra two wheelers, conducted a service advisor and technician training that gave technical training to technicians from all across the country&nbsp;for two days.</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that 19 technicians from all over the country participated in the training.</p>

<p>&ldquo;They were given information on the order taking process, the tools used, the Gusto scooter engines, how to organize stocks of various parts, the servicing process, details on when to replace parts and to generate a report at the end of servicing process,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>Agni Group was established in the year 1991 and is the authorized distributor of Mahindra utility vehicles, tractors and two-wheelers, electric cars and generators in Nepal.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6904',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Oppo F5 Hits Nepali Market',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, the maker of the Selfie Expert phone series, has introduced the Oppo F5 in the Nepali market amid an event organised on November 14 in the capital. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, the maker of the Selfie Expert phone series, has introduced the Oppo F5 in the Nepali market amid an event organised on November 14 in the capital. The new handset is the brand&rsquo;s first FHD + full screen display model in Nepal which features the AI Beauty technology, a technology designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image, according to a press statement issued by Oppo Mobiles Nepal.</span></p>

<p>&ldquo;The AI Beauty technology will take selfie photography to a whole new level,&rdquo; reads the statement. Oppo F5 sports a 20MP front-facing camera with an AI chip to further enhance the selfies. It has a 16MP f/1.8 autofocus phase detection rear snapper that incorporates standard camera features including face detection, geo-tagging, touch focus, HDR and panorama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the company, Oppo F5 which has been priced at Rs 33,990 has gone into sale from November 15 is available across the country. The new Oppo smartphone comes with current generation flagship features such as Facial Recognition and Machine Learning. Powered by a 2.5GHz MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23 octa-core processor and 4GB RAM, Oppo F5 comes with a 6-inch FHD display (402 PPI pixel density) with 18:9 aspect ratio. Running on Android 7.1 (Nougut) based Colors OS 3.2, Oppo F5 houses a 3,200mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery, and has storage of 32GB which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. &ldquo;The Oppo F5&rsquo;s battery life is exceptional, thanks to the 3,200mAh battery and the Continuous Optimizing Technology which manages the apps running on the device, allowing up to 12 hours of continuous use (in a simulated test),&rdquo; claims the company. There is also a fingerprint reader on the back side of the phone.&nbsp; Two other F5 variants were also showcased at the launch event, namely F5 6GB edition and F5 Youth. According to Oppo Mobiles Nepal, the two models will be made available consecutively in the domestic market in the coming months. Buddha Lama, Nishan Bhattarai and Pradip Das, the top three contestants of Nepal Idol season-1 who are the product endorsers for Oppo F5, performed their musical presentations in the programme. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><u>Key Technical Specifications&nbsp;</u></strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Display:</strong> 6.0 inches LTPS IPS&nbsp;LCD, Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, (402PPI pixel density)</li>
	<li><strong>Chipset: </strong>MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23</li>
	<li><strong>GPU:</strong> Mali-G71 MP2</li>
	<li><strong>RAM:</strong> 4GB</li>
	<li><strong>Internal Storage:</strong> 32GB, expandable up to 256GB</li>
	<li><strong>OS:</strong> Color OS 3.2 UI, Android Nougat (v7.1)</li>
	<li><strong>Front Camera: 20MP, f/2.0 with AI</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Rear Camera:</strong> 16MP, f/1.8, phase detection autofocus, LED flash</li>
	<li><strong>Connectivity:</strong> Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, Micro USB 2.0, USB-OTG, 4G LTE</li>
	<li><strong>Battery:</strong> 3,200mAh</li>
</ul>

<p><br />
<br />
&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6903',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Huawei Nova 2i to Hit Market Shelves on November 19',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'November 15: Call Mobility Pvt Ltd, the authorised distributor of Huawei smartphones in Nepal, officially launched ‘Huawei Nova 2i’ in the country.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Call Mobility Pvt Ltd, the authorised distributor of Huawei smartphones in Nepal has&nbsp;launched the Huawei Nova 2i&nbsp;in the country. Organising a press meet in Kathmandu on November 15, the company also informed that the smartphone will be available in the market from November 19.</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;Acording to the company,&nbsp;Nova 2i&nbsp;is the first smartphone in Nepal having four cameras &ndash; front and black dual-lens cameras.</p>

<p>The smartphone will be available in two different colours &ndash; graphite black and prestige gold.</p>

<p>Speaking at the programme, Pulkit Bhimsaria, director of call mobility said that Huawei smartphones will be the number one brand in the country very soon.</p>

<p>Nova 2i&nbsp;which comes with 5.9 inches display screen has 4 GB RAM, and internal storage of 64 GB, which is expandable with the help of SD card.</p>

<p>The smartphone has two front cameras of 13 MP and 2 MP with selfie toning flash. Similarly, the smartphone also has two rear cameras of 16&nbsp; &nbsp;MP and 2 MP, respectively.</p>

<p>According to the company, Nova 2i runs with Huawei Kirin 659 Octa-Core processor, and has 3340 mAh battery, which gives talking time of up to 20 hours and standby time of up to 550 hours.</p>

<p>&lsquo;Huawei Nova 2i&rsquo; is priced at Rs 33,990.</p>
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			'id' => '6902',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Demand for Petrol Rises with Election Around the Corner',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'November 15: With the parliamentary and provincial elections just around the corner, the demand for petroleum products has increased in the country. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: With the parliamentary and provincial elections just around the corner, the demand for petroleum products has increased in the country. Nepal Oil Corporation informed that the consumption of petroleum products has increased by 15 percent in the past month than the average consumption in during ordinary situation.</span></p>

<p>A source at the state-run oil monopoly said that the average consumption of fuel in a normal day across the country is 1,200 kilolitres but that has increased to 1,400 kilolitres with the election date drawing nearer.</p>

<p>The NOC source said that the consumption of fuel is more outside the Kathmandu valley. It has been learnt that the consumption of petro products is high at present in the districts which will see the first phase of elections on November 26. The second phase of elections is scheduled for December 7.</p>

<p>As the election candidates have intensified their campaigns, the demand for petroleum products has increased. With the increase in consumption of fuel, NOC informed that it has been difficult to supply the fuel to meet the present demand. &nbsp;</p>

<p>NOC Spokesperson BIrendra Goit said that the demand for petroleum products has increased after Dashain and Tihar against the general trend during previous years when the demand used to be less after the festive seasons.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The demand for petrol and aviation fuel has increased by 10 to 15 percent with the election date drawing closer,&rdquo; said Goit, &ldquo;But the demand for diesel has remained the same.&rdquo;</p>

<p>He clarified that the demand for diesel has remained normal as the development works have come to a halt due to the elections.&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6901',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Five Suspects Including Shooter of Gauchan Murder Case Arrested',
			'sub_title' => '',
			'summary' => 'November 15: Five suspects, including the shooter who killed Sharad Kumar Gautam, chairman of Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN), were made public by the police on Tuesday, November 14.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Five suspects, including the shooter who killed Sharad Kumar Gautam, chairman of Federation of Contractors&rsquo; Association of Nepal (FCAN), were made public by the police&nbsp;on Tuesday, November 14.</span></p>

<p>According to police, eight suspects including the mastermind behind the crime are on the run. The police made the arrested suspects public amid a press meet organized&nbsp;in the capital.</p>

<p>The murder plan was executed after a month-long planning by a group led by Samirman Singh Basnet and Manoj Pun, the police said, adding, &ldquo;Rajiv Syangtan shot Gauchan at the crime scene.&rdquo;</p>

<p>The police have arrested Syangtan of Panchakanya Rural Municipality- 5, Nuwakot, Shivaji Mahato of Kalikamai Rural Municipality, Parsa, Mukesh Kumar Pandey of Bihar, India, Santosh Gurung of Thori Rural Municipality-5, Parsa and Prakash Budhathoki of Nagarjun Municipality- 4, Kathmandu.</p>

<p>The suspects were found with a pistol and two motorcycles. Basnet, Pun, Lopsang, Ganga Lingden, Shyam Bahadur Gumbe, Ambar Bahadur Rana, Roshan Budhathoki and Ajay Thapa among the suspects of the Gauchan murder case still at large.</p>

<p>Gauchan was shot dead at Baneshwar on&nbsp;October 9. The police were under pressure from industrialists and businessmen to arrest the criminals.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6900',
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			'title' => 'Jyoti Bikas Bank Opnes Branch in Hetauda',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Jyoti Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Hetauda of Makwanpur on November 14.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Jyoti Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Hetauda of Makwanpur on November 14. Chief of Birgunj branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Rabindra maharjan inaugurated the branch, the bank said in a statement. The bank&rsquo;s chairman, Hari Chandra Khadka, said that the bank strives to expand its services to urban as well as rural areas. The bank currently has 46 brnaches and 14 ATM counters.&nbsp;</span></p>
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			'id' => '6899',
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			'title' => 'MBL to Provide Collateral-free Loan to Farmers',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has signed an agreement with Heifer International Nepal to provide loan without any collateral to farmers of Dang. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has signed an agreement with Heifer International Nepal to provide loan without any collateral to farmers of Dang. The agreement was signed under the Access to Finance Project, which aims to provide banking service and loans to the backward community as well as for small scale farmers, youths and women entrepreneurs. As per the agreement, the bank will not provide loan to the farmers of Lamahi, Dang through various financial institutions in coordination with Heifer International Nepal. &nbsp;The believes that the project will help in uplifting the living standard of farmers and women of the backward communities.</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said it has been providing services through a total of 62 branches, four extension counters and seven branchless service locations across the country.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6898',
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Signs Agreement with Ex-Im Bank',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Ex-Im Bank of India for remittance service.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Ex-Im Bank of India for remittance service. As per the agreement, Nepalis living in India can send money back home from more than 4,500 branches of Ex-Im Bank and their contact person in Nepal can withdraw the amount from any branch of Laxmi Bank. Issuing a press statement, Laxmi Bank said that the customers of both the banks can benefit from pre-paid card service for travelling to India and abroad. Likewise, using the prepaid card of Laxmi Bank, customers can exchange foreign currency of 16 different countries. Laxmi Bank&rsquo;s Deputy CEO Ajay Bikram Shah and Ex-Im Bank&rsquo;s Executive Vice President (Finance Section) Ashok Gautam and Senior Vice President (Retail) Neeraj Sinha signed the agreement amid a function in Kathmandu on November 14.</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6897',
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			'title' => 'Gandaki Opens Branch in Jhapa',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Birtamode, Jhapa. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Birtamode, Jhapa. The bank&rsquo;s chairman Jagan Bahadur Gurung inaugurated the branch amid a function on Tuesday, November 14. Speaking at the inaugural function, Chairman Gurung said that the bank aims to extend its services to remote areas. &ldquo;We will not just look for profit but extend our services in remote areas as part of our corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; said Gurung. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the branch will provide all kinds of services including deposit, loan, ABBS, ATM, SMS, mobile banking, remittance among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6896',
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			'title' => 'NIC ASIA Bank Opens Branch in Pyuthan',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: NIC ASIA Bank’s has opened a branch at Jumriby of Pyuthan Municipality Ward-4.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: NIC ASIA Bank&rsquo;s has opened a branch at Jumriby of Pyuthan Municipality Ward-4. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the branch was inaugurated by Gyamuram Neupane, president of the Pyuthan chapter of FNCCI on November 14.</span></p>

<p>NIC ASIA Bank claimed that it is one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country in terms of capital base, balance-sheet size, customer base, number of branch and ATM network.<a name="_GoBack"></a></p>

<p>The bank has adopted a strategy to reach every possible market for better service of its customers.</p>
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		'Article' => array(
			'id' => '6895',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Gang of Dusters Embarks on its first-ever Iconic Passion Drive to Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'November 14: Renault, one of the fastest growing automobile brands in Nepal, flagged off its first drive in Nepal for its adventure driving community, ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 14: Renault, one of the fastest growing automobile brands in Nepal, flagged off its first drive in Nepal for its adventure driving community, Gang of Dusters (G.O.D). Issuing a press statement, Renault said that the 9-day international iconic passion drive supposed to cover a distance of close to 1,400 kms kicked off from Lucknow on November 10 and had travelled through Gorakhpur in India and then entered Nepal to enjoy the country&rsquo;s picturesque landscape and experience its exquisite culture.</span></p>

<p>In Nepal, the G.O.D. has already travelled to Kathmandu and will be travelling through Chitwan, Pokhara and Lumbini, after which the participants will drive back to Lucknow, India.</p>

<p>The company said G.O.D is a special initiative by Renault India to bring together the Duster owners through adventurous drives, traversing some of the most breath-taking landscapes and the toughest of terrains. G.O.D is an excellent platform which welcomes Duster owners to the Renault family, building camaraderie amongst the members. G.O.D has also crossed the 1,00,000 community members&rsquo; milestone and is becoming one of the largest four-wheeler adventure driving communities in India, the statement said.</p>

<p>Nikunj Agrawal, managing director of Advanced Automobiles Pvt Ltd (Business Partner of Renault in Nepal), commented that this is the first time a convoy of 24 Dusters, consisting of G.O.D members from various parts of India, has arrived in Nepal.</p>

<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s our privilege to host them in Nepal on this iconic occasion. We will soon introduce a Nepal Chapter of this unique initiative started by Renault India to bring together the Nepalese Duster owners by organizing similar adventurous drives, traversing some of the Anchormost breath-taking landscapes and the toughest of the terrains of Nepal. This initiative will give us an opportunity to strengthen the position of Duster in Nepal market on its all-terrain driving capabilities and ride comfort,&rdquo; he said.</p>

<p>The G.O.D Iconic Passion drive to Nepal, promises to be an awe-inspiring adventure drive that will offer participants a memorable experiences, the statement said. Dominated by rugged peaks of the mighty Himalayas, Nepal is an unforgettable land of lush green valleys, picturesque villages and winding mountain trails dotted with prayer flags. It provides a unique opportunity for participants to explore Kathmandu&rsquo;s cultural treasures and rich heritage, unwind in serene Pokhara and discover Chitwan&rsquo;s rich flora and fauna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Participants of the Gang of Dusters will also get the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other Duster owners, visit historic sites, talk to a motorsport expert, experience off-roading across varied terrains, and take part in adventure sports like Mountain Biking, Boat ride, etc.</p>
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			'summary' => 'November 14: International artists Aviram Saharai and Matan Kadosh are all set to entertain the locals of Kathmandu with their Vini Vici project during Bacardi House Party at Malla Hotel on Wednesday, November 15.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 14: International artists Aviram Saharai and Matan Kadosh are all set to entertain the locals of Kathmandu with their Vini Vici project during Bacardi House Party at Malla Hotel on Wednesday, November 15.</span></p>

<p>The house party is targeted to provide party lovers with exquisite taste of electronic music with their favorite Bacardi drinks and cocktails, reads a press statement issued by Bacardi.</p>

<p>The party will start from 5 pm onwards.</p>

<p>Artists such as BPM, Bknot, Punit, Pips, Finzok and Rabbit will also be performing at the party with their unique music. Pre-sale tickets are priced at Rs 2,000. The tickets are available in Evo Store (Sherpa Mall), Evo Store (Labim Mall), Beta House (Thamel), Monumental Paradise (Jhochhen) and interested people can also book their tickets online at http://www.tktmonkeys.com/.</p>

<p>Bacardi said it has been a pioneer of such events in India and now it is replicating the fun and craze in Nepal as well. Bacardi previously organized the Bacardi House Party with Julia Bliss at Club 25 Hours on February 17 and Bacardi House Party at Club OMG in the capital on April 24.</p>
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			'title' => 'J4 Sports Announces Shakti Gauchan as Capitan of Pokhara Rhinos',
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			'summary' => 'November 16: J4 Sports, a subsidiary of Shankar Group, has announced spinner of the national cricket team Shakti Gauchan as the captain of Pokhara Rhinos. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 16: J4 Sports, a subsidiary of Shankar Group, has announced spinner of the national cricket team Shakti Gauchan as the captain of Pokhara Rhinos. The team captained by Gauchan will be competing in the Everest Premier League (EPL), a Twenty20 cricket tournament, which will start from December 19.</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement the company informed that J4 sports bought the franchise Pokhara Rhinos for the league.</p>

<p>&ldquo;J4 Sports is organizing &lsquo;Talent Hunt&rsquo; in Pokhara on November 18 to find a deserving player who will be playing with our players during the tournament,&rdquo; reads the press statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to this, Sahil Agrawal, managing director J4 Sports, said that this kind of tournament and talent hunt will help in producing capable players who can lead Nepal in international level. Likewise, as per the league regulation, three foreign players will also be joining the team as well, J4 Sports announced amid a programme held in the capital on November 15.</p>

<p>Similarly, Man Bahadur GC, mayor of Pokhara Municipality opined that this kind of sports activities can help increase sports tourism in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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			'title' => 'Second edition of Dabur School lmmuno Champ begins',
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			'summary' => 'November 16: Dabur Nepal has started its winter season school activation – "Dabur School Immuno Champ 2017".',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 16: Dabur Nepal has started its winter season school activation &ndash; &quot;Dabur School Immuno Champ 2017&quot;. From this activation, a total of 80 schools in Nepal have been targeted where Dabur Nepal will organize an immunity-centric program, reads a press statement issued by the company. Fifty of the schools are from the Kathmandu Valley while 15-15 schools are from Chitwan and Pokhara.</span></p>

<p>Through this program, Dabur Nepal said it aims to spread the message of immunity and health at these schools, focusing on the importance of immunity during winter season, which decreases significantly during this time. The program will run for the course of over two months.</p>

<p>&ldquo;In this program, Dabur Nepal, together with the hospital partner for this activation &ndash; Vayodhya Hospital, will measure height and weight of the students to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI), will monitor the school cleanliness and balanced diet availability and by the end of the program, will declare two schools as winners (from each location segment) making a total of 10 schools as winner,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>During this activation, usable warm clothes will also be collected from the schools. Additional new warm clothes will be added to the total number by Dabur Nepal and finally handed over to CNN Super Hero Pushpa Basnet&rsquo;s organization &ndash; Early Childhood Development Center.</p>
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			'title' => 'Sipradi bags Super Platinum Award for Business Excellence in Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'Sipradi Trading Private Limited has bagged the ‘Super Platinum Award’ for outstanding performance in overall business practices, including customer-focused services, amid a function in Kathmandu on Tuesday, November 14.',
			'content' => '<p>November 16:Sipradi Trading Private Limited has bagged the &lsquo;Super Platinum Award&rsquo; for outstanding performance in overall business practices, including customer-focused services, amid a function in Kathmandu on Tuesday, November 14.</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that the award was given during Nepal Business Excellence Award 2017 hosted by Frost and Sullivan, a global consulting firm based in the United States in association with the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), one of the largest private sector umbrella bodies of Nepal. This award is considered as the highest category award in Nepalese business community.</p>

<p>The company said its performance was assessed using mainly five globally recognized indicators which are: sustainable financial and non-financial benefits; strategic alliance; employee and business partnership; reliable management processes; and business productivity.</p>

<p>The Business Excellence Award aims at recognizing sustainable and investor-friendly firms and boosts the morale of overall businesses in the country, the statement reads.</p>

<p>According to the statement, the award winning businesses were selected on the basis of different assessment models like financial growth of the firm, return and the company&rsquo;s sustainability and reliability.</p>

<p>The award was handed over to Rajan Babu Shrestha, CEO of Sipradi Trading, who said, &ldquo;We have always aspired to be the best, and now we have the validation from Frost &amp; Sullivan. We dedicate this award to all our valued customers with a promise to serve them even better in the days ahead.&rdquo;</p>

<p>According to Frost &amp; Sullivan, the awarded companies were honored on the basis of their preparation for the future and initiatives taken to embrace best practices to become more competitive and face challenges.</p>

<p>Frost &amp; Sullivan is one of the leading global strategy consulting companies, headquartered in the US. Established in 1961, in New York City, the company today has 45 offices across the globe. It has three offices in the Middle East and six in India and one in Nepal.</p>

<p>Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. is one of the major players in automotive and allied business and is one of the largest and most prestigious brands in Nepal and the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors in Nepal since 1982.</p>

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			'summary' => 'November 16: Agni Moto Inc Pvt Ltd, a part of Agni Group and the authorized distributors of Mahindra two wheelers, conducted a service advisor and technician training that gave technical training to technicians from all across the country for two days.',
			'content' => '<p>November 16: Agni Moto Inc Pvt Ltd, a part of Agni Group and the authorized distributors of Mahindra two wheelers, conducted a service advisor and technician training that gave technical training to technicians from all across the country&nbsp;for two days.</p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the company said that 19 technicians from all over the country participated in the training.</p>

<p>&ldquo;They were given information on the order taking process, the tools used, the Gusto scooter engines, how to organize stocks of various parts, the servicing process, details on when to replace parts and to generate a report at the end of servicing process,&rdquo; reads the statement.</p>

<p>Agni Group was established in the year 1991 and is the authorized distributor of Mahindra utility vehicles, tractors and two-wheelers, electric cars and generators in Nepal.</p>

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			'title' => 'Oppo F5 Hits Nepali Market',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, the maker of the Selfie Expert phone series, has introduced the Oppo F5 in the Nepali market amid an event organised on November 14 in the capital. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, the maker of the Selfie Expert phone series, has introduced the Oppo F5 in the Nepali market amid an event organised on November 14 in the capital. The new handset is the brand&rsquo;s first FHD + full screen display model in Nepal which features the AI Beauty technology, a technology designed to personalize beautification for subjects on a selfie image, according to a press statement issued by Oppo Mobiles Nepal.</span></p>

<p>&ldquo;The AI Beauty technology will take selfie photography to a whole new level,&rdquo; reads the statement. Oppo F5 sports a 20MP front-facing camera with an AI chip to further enhance the selfies. It has a 16MP f/1.8 autofocus phase detection rear snapper that incorporates standard camera features including face detection, geo-tagging, touch focus, HDR and panorama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the company, Oppo F5 which has been priced at Rs 33,990 has gone into sale from November 15 is available across the country. The new Oppo smartphone comes with current generation flagship features such as Facial Recognition and Machine Learning. Powered by a 2.5GHz MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23 octa-core processor and 4GB RAM, Oppo F5 comes with a 6-inch FHD display (402 PPI pixel density) with 18:9 aspect ratio. Running on Android 7.1 (Nougut) based Colors OS 3.2, Oppo F5 houses a 3,200mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery, and has storage of 32GB which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. &ldquo;The Oppo F5&rsquo;s battery life is exceptional, thanks to the 3,200mAh battery and the Continuous Optimizing Technology which manages the apps running on the device, allowing up to 12 hours of continuous use (in a simulated test),&rdquo; claims the company. There is also a fingerprint reader on the back side of the phone.&nbsp; Two other F5 variants were also showcased at the launch event, namely F5 6GB edition and F5 Youth. According to Oppo Mobiles Nepal, the two models will be made available consecutively in the domestic market in the coming months. Buddha Lama, Nishan Bhattarai and Pradip Das, the top three contestants of Nepal Idol season-1 who are the product endorsers for Oppo F5, performed their musical presentations in the programme. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><u>Key Technical Specifications&nbsp;</u></strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Display:</strong> 6.0 inches LTPS IPS&nbsp;LCD, Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, (402PPI pixel density)</li>
	<li><strong>Chipset: </strong>MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23</li>
	<li><strong>GPU:</strong> Mali-G71 MP2</li>
	<li><strong>RAM:</strong> 4GB</li>
	<li><strong>Internal Storage:</strong> 32GB, expandable up to 256GB</li>
	<li><strong>OS:</strong> Color OS 3.2 UI, Android Nougat (v7.1)</li>
	<li><strong>Front Camera: 20MP, f/2.0 with AI</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Rear Camera:</strong> 16MP, f/1.8, phase detection autofocus, LED flash</li>
	<li><strong>Connectivity:</strong> Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, Micro USB 2.0, USB-OTG, 4G LTE</li>
	<li><strong>Battery:</strong> 3,200mAh</li>
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			'title' => 'Huawei Nova 2i to Hit Market Shelves on November 19',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Call Mobility Pvt Ltd, the authorised distributor of Huawei smartphones in Nepal, officially launched ‘Huawei Nova 2i’ in the country.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Call Mobility Pvt Ltd, the authorised distributor of Huawei smartphones in Nepal has&nbsp;launched the Huawei Nova 2i&nbsp;in the country. Organising a press meet in Kathmandu on November 15, the company also informed that the smartphone will be available in the market from November 19.</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;Acording to the company,&nbsp;Nova 2i&nbsp;is the first smartphone in Nepal having four cameras &ndash; front and black dual-lens cameras.</p>

<p>The smartphone will be available in two different colours &ndash; graphite black and prestige gold.</p>

<p>Speaking at the programme, Pulkit Bhimsaria, director of call mobility said that Huawei smartphones will be the number one brand in the country very soon.</p>

<p>Nova 2i&nbsp;which comes with 5.9 inches display screen has 4 GB RAM, and internal storage of 64 GB, which is expandable with the help of SD card.</p>

<p>The smartphone has two front cameras of 13 MP and 2 MP with selfie toning flash. Similarly, the smartphone also has two rear cameras of 16&nbsp; &nbsp;MP and 2 MP, respectively.</p>

<p>According to the company, Nova 2i runs with Huawei Kirin 659 Octa-Core processor, and has 3340 mAh battery, which gives talking time of up to 20 hours and standby time of up to 550 hours.</p>

<p>&lsquo;Huawei Nova 2i&rsquo; is priced at Rs 33,990.</p>
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			'title' => 'Demand for Petrol Rises with Election Around the Corner',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: With the parliamentary and provincial elections just around the corner, the demand for petroleum products has increased in the country. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: With the parliamentary and provincial elections just around the corner, the demand for petroleum products has increased in the country. Nepal Oil Corporation informed that the consumption of petroleum products has increased by 15 percent in the past month than the average consumption in during ordinary situation.</span></p>

<p>A source at the state-run oil monopoly said that the average consumption of fuel in a normal day across the country is 1,200 kilolitres but that has increased to 1,400 kilolitres with the election date drawing nearer.</p>

<p>The NOC source said that the consumption of fuel is more outside the Kathmandu valley. It has been learnt that the consumption of petro products is high at present in the districts which will see the first phase of elections on November 26. The second phase of elections is scheduled for December 7.</p>

<p>As the election candidates have intensified their campaigns, the demand for petroleum products has increased. With the increase in consumption of fuel, NOC informed that it has been difficult to supply the fuel to meet the present demand. &nbsp;</p>

<p>NOC Spokesperson BIrendra Goit said that the demand for petroleum products has increased after Dashain and Tihar against the general trend during previous years when the demand used to be less after the festive seasons.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The demand for petrol and aviation fuel has increased by 10 to 15 percent with the election date drawing closer,&rdquo; said Goit, &ldquo;But the demand for diesel has remained the same.&rdquo;</p>

<p>He clarified that the demand for diesel has remained normal as the development works have come to a halt due to the elections.&nbsp;</p>
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Five suspects, including the shooter who killed Sharad Kumar Gautam, chairman of Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN), were made public by the police on Tuesday, November 14.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Five suspects, including the shooter who killed Sharad Kumar Gautam, chairman of Federation of Contractors&rsquo; Association of Nepal (FCAN), were made public by the police&nbsp;on Tuesday, November 14.</span></p>

<p>According to police, eight suspects including the mastermind behind the crime are on the run. The police made the arrested suspects public amid a press meet organized&nbsp;in the capital.</p>

<p>The murder plan was executed after a month-long planning by a group led by Samirman Singh Basnet and Manoj Pun, the police said, adding, &ldquo;Rajiv Syangtan shot Gauchan at the crime scene.&rdquo;</p>

<p>The police have arrested Syangtan of Panchakanya Rural Municipality- 5, Nuwakot, Shivaji Mahato of Kalikamai Rural Municipality, Parsa, Mukesh Kumar Pandey of Bihar, India, Santosh Gurung of Thori Rural Municipality-5, Parsa and Prakash Budhathoki of Nagarjun Municipality- 4, Kathmandu.</p>

<p>The suspects were found with a pistol and two motorcycles. Basnet, Pun, Lopsang, Ganga Lingden, Shyam Bahadur Gumbe, Ambar Bahadur Rana, Roshan Budhathoki and Ajay Thapa among the suspects of the Gauchan murder case still at large.</p>

<p>Gauchan was shot dead at Baneshwar on&nbsp;October 9. The police were under pressure from industrialists and businessmen to arrest the criminals.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Jyoti Bikas Bank Opnes Branch in Hetauda',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Jyoti Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Hetauda of Makwanpur on November 14.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Jyoti Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Hetauda of Makwanpur on November 14. Chief of Birgunj branch of Nepal Rastra Bank, Rabindra maharjan inaugurated the branch, the bank said in a statement. The bank&rsquo;s chairman, Hari Chandra Khadka, said that the bank strives to expand its services to urban as well as rural areas. The bank currently has 46 brnaches and 14 ATM counters.&nbsp;</span></p>
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			'id' => '6899',
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			'title' => 'MBL to Provide Collateral-free Loan to Farmers',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has signed an agreement with Heifer International Nepal to provide loan without any collateral to farmers of Dang. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Machhapuchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has signed an agreement with Heifer International Nepal to provide loan without any collateral to farmers of Dang. The agreement was signed under the Access to Finance Project, which aims to provide banking service and loans to the backward community as well as for small scale farmers, youths and women entrepreneurs. As per the agreement, the bank will not provide loan to the farmers of Lamahi, Dang through various financial institutions in coordination with Heifer International Nepal. &nbsp;The believes that the project will help in uplifting the living standard of farmers and women of the backward communities.</span></p>

<p>Issuing a press statement, the bank said it has been providing services through a total of 62 branches, four extension counters and seven branchless service locations across the country.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'title' => 'Laxmi Bank Signs Agreement with Ex-Im Bank',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Ex-Im Bank of India for remittance service.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Laxmi Bank has signed an agreement with Ex-Im Bank of India for remittance service. As per the agreement, Nepalis living in India can send money back home from more than 4,500 branches of Ex-Im Bank and their contact person in Nepal can withdraw the amount from any branch of Laxmi Bank. Issuing a press statement, Laxmi Bank said that the customers of both the banks can benefit from pre-paid card service for travelling to India and abroad. Likewise, using the prepaid card of Laxmi Bank, customers can exchange foreign currency of 16 different countries. Laxmi Bank&rsquo;s Deputy CEO Ajay Bikram Shah and Ex-Im Bank&rsquo;s Executive Vice President (Finance Section) Ashok Gautam and Senior Vice President (Retail) Neeraj Sinha signed the agreement amid a function in Kathmandu on November 14.</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6897',
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			'title' => 'Gandaki Opens Branch in Jhapa',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Birtamode, Jhapa. ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: Gandaki Bikas Bank has opened a branch at Birtamode, Jhapa. The bank&rsquo;s chairman Jagan Bahadur Gurung inaugurated the branch amid a function on Tuesday, November 14. Speaking at the inaugural function, Chairman Gurung said that the bank aims to extend its services to remote areas. &ldquo;We will not just look for profit but extend our services in remote areas as part of our corporate social responsibility,&rdquo; said Gurung. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the branch will provide all kinds of services including deposit, loan, ABBS, ATM, SMS, mobile banking, remittance among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'id' => '6896',
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			'title' => 'NIC ASIA Bank Opens Branch in Pyuthan',
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			'summary' => 'November 15: NIC ASIA Bank’s has opened a branch at Jumriby of Pyuthan Municipality Ward-4.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 15: NIC ASIA Bank&rsquo;s has opened a branch at Jumriby of Pyuthan Municipality Ward-4. Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the branch was inaugurated by Gyamuram Neupane, president of the Pyuthan chapter of FNCCI on November 14.</span></p>

<p>NIC ASIA Bank claimed that it is one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country in terms of capital base, balance-sheet size, customer base, number of branch and ATM network.<a name="_GoBack"></a></p>

<p>The bank has adopted a strategy to reach every possible market for better service of its customers.</p>
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			'id' => '6895',
			'article_category_id' => '1',
			'title' => 'Gang of Dusters Embarks on its first-ever Iconic Passion Drive to Nepal',
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			'summary' => 'November 14: Renault, one of the fastest growing automobile brands in Nepal, flagged off its first drive in Nepal for its adventure driving community, ',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 14: Renault, one of the fastest growing automobile brands in Nepal, flagged off its first drive in Nepal for its adventure driving community, Gang of Dusters (G.O.D). Issuing a press statement, Renault said that the 9-day international iconic passion drive supposed to cover a distance of close to 1,400 kms kicked off from Lucknow on November 10 and had travelled through Gorakhpur in India and then entered Nepal to enjoy the country&rsquo;s picturesque landscape and experience its exquisite culture.</span></p>

<p>In Nepal, the G.O.D. has already travelled to Kathmandu and will be travelling through Chitwan, Pokhara and Lumbini, after which the participants will drive back to Lucknow, India.</p>

<p>The company said G.O.D is a special initiative by Renault India to bring together the Duster owners through adventurous drives, traversing some of the most breath-taking landscapes and the toughest of terrains. G.O.D is an excellent platform which welcomes Duster owners to the Renault family, building camaraderie amongst the members. G.O.D has also crossed the 1,00,000 community members&rsquo; milestone and is becoming one of the largest four-wheeler adventure driving communities in India, the statement said.</p>

<p>Nikunj Agrawal, managing director of Advanced Automobiles Pvt Ltd (Business Partner of Renault in Nepal), commented that this is the first time a convoy of 24 Dusters, consisting of G.O.D members from various parts of India, has arrived in Nepal.</p>

<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s our privilege to host them in Nepal on this iconic occasion. We will soon introduce a Nepal Chapter of this unique initiative started by Renault India to bring together the Nepalese Duster owners by organizing similar adventurous drives, traversing some of the Anchormost breath-taking landscapes and the toughest of the terrains of Nepal. This initiative will give us an opportunity to strengthen the position of Duster in Nepal market on its all-terrain driving capabilities and ride comfort,&rdquo; he said.</p>

<p>The G.O.D Iconic Passion drive to Nepal, promises to be an awe-inspiring adventure drive that will offer participants a memorable experiences, the statement said. Dominated by rugged peaks of the mighty Himalayas, Nepal is an unforgettable land of lush green valleys, picturesque villages and winding mountain trails dotted with prayer flags. It provides a unique opportunity for participants to explore Kathmandu&rsquo;s cultural treasures and rich heritage, unwind in serene Pokhara and discover Chitwan&rsquo;s rich flora and fauna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Participants of the Gang of Dusters will also get the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other Duster owners, visit historic sites, talk to a motorsport expert, experience off-roading across varied terrains, and take part in adventure sports like Mountain Biking, Boat ride, etc.</p>
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			'id' => '6894',
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			'title' => 'Bacardi House Party on Nov 15',
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			'summary' => 'November 14: International artists Aviram Saharai and Matan Kadosh are all set to entertain the locals of Kathmandu with their Vini Vici project during Bacardi House Party at Malla Hotel on Wednesday, November 15.',
			'content' => '<p><span style="font-size:13px">November 14: International artists Aviram Saharai and Matan Kadosh are all set to entertain the locals of Kathmandu with their Vini Vici project during Bacardi House Party at Malla Hotel on Wednesday, November 15.</span></p>

<p>The house party is targeted to provide party lovers with exquisite taste of electronic music with their favorite Bacardi drinks and cocktails, reads a press statement issued by Bacardi.</p>

<p>The party will start from 5 pm onwards.</p>

<p>Artists such as BPM, Bknot, Punit, Pips, Finzok and Rabbit will also be performing at the party with their unique music. Pre-sale tickets are priced at Rs 2,000. The tickets are available in Evo Store (Sherpa Mall), Evo Store (Labim Mall), Beta House (Thamel), Monumental Paradise (Jhochhen) and interested people can also book their tickets online at http://www.tktmonkeys.com/.</p>

<p>Bacardi said it has been a pioneer of such events in India and now it is replicating the fun and craze in Nepal as well. Bacardi previously organized the Bacardi House Party with Julia Bliss at Club 25 Hours on February 17 and Bacardi House Party at Club OMG in the capital on April 24.</p>
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