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Sunday, July 15, 2012
Here Come Dubai City
Sabina Maharjan- Miss Jyapu 2012
21 years old Sabina Maharjan was crowned Miss Jyapu 2012 which is the beauty contest between women from Jyapu Community like caste of Suwal, Singh, Dangol, Maharjan, Prajapati, Awale, Munikar and Kisan etc. It was held on 17th June at Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi and Sabina received Rs 25000 cash prize on winning the tile.
Likewise, Runa Maharjan, 23, won the title 1st Runner Up and another Sabina Maharjan of 17 years old won the title 2nd Runner Up. They received cash prize of Rs 15000 and Rs 10000 respectively. In this beauty peagant organized by Nasa Mandal, Miss Jyapu 2012 title owner Sabina also become Miss Talent and received additional Rs 5000 cash prize.
Other title winners are:
Miss Personality- Runa Maharjan
Best Dress- Runa Maharjan
Miss Smile- Roshani Maharjan
Miss Friendship- Sarjuna Maharjan
Best Popularity- Shanta Dongol
Best Viewer’s Choice- Bidyalaxmi Maharjan
Miss Photogenic- Puja Maharjan
Miss Cultural- Amina Prajapati
Miss Discipline-Rojita Maharjan
Miss Agriculture- Rojina Dongol
Miss Traditional Food-Alisha Maharjan
Miss Nepal Bhasa- Kalpana Maharjan
Some new titles have been added in this contest.
(Photo Credit: Vinod Parihash Maharjan)
source xnepali.net
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Bhat Bhateni to open in Pokhara
Bhat Bhateni Super Market which is headquartered in Kathmandu is scheduled to launch its outlet in Pokhara on Saturday. The shelves have been filled with stock and other preparations have been completed.
According to proprietor Min Bahadur Gurung, four floors will feature consumer goods while the two basement floors will offer toys for children and a parking area.
The complex has also allocated a separate space for the promotion and sales of local products of Pokhara. Bhat Bhateni presently has 1,200 varieties of products in its inventory. “One can get all kinds of products here including food, clothes, utensils, electronic appliances and many more. These products can be purchased at the same price as in Kathmandu,” Gurung said. Bhat Bhateni started construction of the complex two years ago. It has invested Rs 710 million in the new store including while Rs 400 million which was spent on the construction.
source ekatipur.com
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Former king Gyanendra wants to be reinstated
Nepal's deposed king, Gyanendra, has said for the first time that he wants to return to the throne.
Speaking to the News 24 television channel, he said that he had made an agreement six years ago with his country's political parties that he would be a constitutional monarch.
But the government abolished the monarchy in 2008.
The former king said he did not want to be active in Nepal's politics, but did want a largely ceremonial role.
His move comes at a time of political turmoil in Nepal.
A constituent assembly was recently dissolved after failing to reach agreement on a new constitution.
Fresh elections are planned for November, but in the meantime Nepal is in a political vacuum.
The BBC's John Narayan Parajuli in Kathmandu say that many ordinary Nepalis are also frustrated with the failure of their politicians to make progress on key issues like unemployment.
He says it is unclear how many would see the return of the king, even in a ceremonial role, as a welcome development.
In a rare interview, the former monarch, now known as Gyanendra Shah, told News 24 that he had been forced to make an agreement with opposition parties in 2006 after weeks of anti-government protests.
"This included the reinstatement of the dissolved parliament, the appointment of a prime minister from among the parties, and restoration of constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy," he said.
He said that the parties would have to answer for their behaviour.
Source ekantipur.com
Rs 250m invested in new hotels in Bhedetar, Hile
The popular hill stations of Bhedetar and Hile in Dhankuta district have been attracting an increasing number of investors in the hospitality sector. In the last two years, entrepreneurs have poured more than Rs 250 million into new hotels while existing hotels are being refurbished.
Bhedetar, the gateway to the Arun valley, is becoming increasingly popular among visitors and has started to attract massive investment after suffering a huge setback during the conflict years. A view tower, picnic spots and stunning landscapes make Bhedetar an attractive destination for holidaymakers. More than 12 new hotels have been constructed in Bhedetar in the last two years.
Tourism entrepreneurs said that more than Rs 130 million has been invested in hotels in Bhedetar. “We have invested in hotels due to Bhedetar’s growing popularity among visitors,” said Govinda Karki, proprietor of Green Heaven Hotel. “Hotels get good returns on their investment here.”
Green Heaven has 18 rooms and was built with an investment of Rs 20 million. According to the owners, most of their guests are from Sunsari, Morang and Jhapa. Indian visitors arrive in large numbers during the summer. At present, tourist standard hotels and lodges in Bhedetar have a capacity of over 300 room nights. Jitendra Rumjhali, who built the Bhedetar View Tower with an investment of Rs 20 million, said the area lacks extensive promotion. Another three hotels—Hotel Himali, Hotel Makalu and Peace Zone Hotel—have been constructed with an investment of Rs 15 million each.
Similarly, Lauti Corner has spent Rs 10 million and Hotel Majestic has invested Rs 6.5 million. A number of new properties like the Mt Everest, Sapta Koshi, Sangam and Three Star have injected a huge amount of money in the district. Old hotels like the Tamor Valley, Arun Valley and others have been renovated. The rising number of hotels has also attracted MICE tourism to Bhedetar besides sightseers.
Meanwhile, the hill town of Hile Bazaar has also witnessed huge investments in the hospitality sector. Hile is the starting point for trekking around Kangchenjunga.
Rewat Bahadur Karki, board representative of the Nepal Tourism Board, said a new property—Horizon Mountain Guest House—would be coming soon in Hile Bazaar with an investment of Rs 30 million. The guest house will have 48 rooms.
The Hotel Kanjiroba has resumed operations with new investment. “We have invested Rs 30 million,” said proprietor Umesh Ghimire. Another two new hotels in Hile are the Hile View and Hotel Tourism which have been built with an investment of Rs 20 million each. Hotel Makalu has invested Rs 6 million.
Meanwhile, small hotels are also flourishing in Hile. “Opening of new properties has improved the standard of service and increa-sed income generating activities in Hile,” said Lalchan Gomba, president of the Dhankuta Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Source ekantipur.com
Samsung Galaxy SIII Hits Nepal
According to Malhotra, the new Smartphone would “redefine the Smartphone experience of Nepali users”. It is no doubt the Galaxy SIII is worthy of the attention with legion of new features. Powered by Ice Cream Sandwich, the android operating system; its wrapped in a polycarbonate shell, weighing just4.7 ounces, roughly 0.34 inch thin and sports a 4.8inch HD touch screen, offering an impressive 1280 x 720 resolution. Besides its physical sleek aesthetical beauty, the new SIII is packed with the most advanced voice command functions along with eye-recognition technology that keeps the screen from dimming, a 8 mega-pixel camera along with a 1.9 mega-pixel front facing camera and a powerful Quad-Core 1.4 GHz Cortex- A9 CPU.
Nepali consumers are already excited over the Galaxy SIII as out of the700 units imported in its initial batch, 300 have already been booked prior to the formal launch. IMS reports that the Samsung Galaxy SIII’s official carrier will be none other than Ncell and it will be providing the phone with easy payment facility by paying monthly installments of Rs. 6,499 for twelve months. The new Galaxy SIII owner will be required to have an account with Nabil Bank or Bank of Kathmandu. The Galaxy SIII will be available only with a Ncell Pro plan along with a new bundle package attached, which will be available for free for twelve months. Corporate communication manager for Ncell, Sanju Koirala announced that the Galaxy SIII consumers will get 700 minutes worth of local calls, along with 700 SMS, and up to 70 MB data service amounting to Rs.999 per month for free. Now that’s one more strong reason to get hold of SIII.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Buddha Air signs $6.9m ATR-72 loan agreement with IFC
Leading domestic airliner Buddha Air on Tuesday signed a $6.9 million loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group to purchase a 72-seater ATR72-500 pressurised turboprop aircraft. The payback period of the loan is eight years.
“The new aircraft will be delivered by the end of September 2012 to consolidate service in the regional level,” said Birendra Bahadur Basnet, managing director of Buddha Air.
Buddha Air had taken a loan worth of $10 million in September 2008 to purchase two ATR42 planes and to build a closed-door hanger at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). “The new loan was possible as Buddha Air has been servicing the first loan on time and has been fulfilling all the covenants mentioned in the loan agreement, including anti-money laundering,” the carrier said.
On April 19, Buddha Air and European turboprop manufacturer ATR had signed an agreement for a lease-purchase of an ATR 72-500. The ATR 72-500 is the latest development of the ATR 72 series which costs $8 million.
According to TIA statistics, Buddha Air recorded the strongest growth in passenger movement, carrying 205,743 passengers in the first quarter of 2012, up 40.39 percent compared to the same period last year.
The airline’s fleet expansion drive has helped it consolidate its market share in domestic aviation. Established in 1997 with a single 18-seater Beech 1900D aircraft, the airline now owns three Beechcraft, three 47-seater ATR 42 and two 72-seater ATR 72 planes. It holds over 43 percent share in the domestic aviation market. The airline serves 10 domestic destinations.
Friday, June 29, 2012
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Strangers, again
Every relationship goes through stages. Where and how each stage develops is ultimately up to each person. While we always hope for the best, we often can't avoid the inevitable.
Josh and Marissa are at a crossroads and their future is uncertain. Josh guides us through each stage of the relationship as it formed and as he predicts it will end up as.
Written and Directed by Philip Wang
Produced with Wesley Chan and Ted Fu
Assistant Producer: Christine Chen
Production Assistant: Regina Fang
Featuring:
Cathy Nguyen http://youtube.com/lilcdawg
Philip Wang
David Choi http://youtube.com/davidchoimusic
Chris Dinh http://twitter.com/chrisdinh
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