TRAVEL NEWS IN NEPAL

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE LUXURY LODGES ON THE EVEREST TRAIL?

Holidaying in the Everest area in extravagance appears to be dumbfounding, no doubt. All things considered, this remote corner of the world has constantly evoked recollections of a strenuous trek and extravagance scarcely flies into your mind when contemplating an excursion into the heart of the Everest area. The standard method of travel has been remaining at normal teahouses or notwithstanding outdoors, living generally on nearby sustenance menu and using the most fundamental of offices to make them experience your excursion. At the end of the day, the absolute opposite of a cutting edge comfort that you are utilized to by worldwide benchmarks. That is up to this point!

As opposed to what you may have been considering, it is presently completely conceivable to trek through the Everest district remaining in extravagance lodges with settlement benchmarks and solace matching that of an advanced inn in a city. The thought behind the extravagance holds up on the Everest trail is straightforward: to change your laborious trek into a lovely and pleasant one by giving the most ideal administrations all through.

The extravagance hotels are at a standard path above whatever else you could get in the zone. You can hope to discover arranged greenhouses, agreeable parlors, and very much adorned open rooms with ensuite washrooms with running hot and cool water. To top it every one of the, a boiling point water bottle in the bed, and on demand you will likewise have the alternative of requesting a heated water pack to facilitate your sore muscles in the wake of a monotonous day outside. Furthermore, obviously, these hotels are deliberately situated to give you the best perspectives of the encompassing Himalayas, now and then rightoutside from your room windows.

In like manner, you can depend on very much arranged sterile suppers amid your stay, and you will likewise have a more extensive determination of nourishment things to browse. Your decisions can run from real Nepali sustenance and other nearby treats to global cooking styles like Indian, Tibetan, Italian, and Continental. Moreover, you will likewise be presented with a sweet after dinner.

One of the chief lodging networks in this trek is the Hotel Everest View, which has been recorded on the Guinness Book of World Records (2004) as the Highest Placed Hotel on the planet at 13,000ft. From each room in the inn, you have an unparalleled perspective of Mt. Everest itself and an awesome chance to appreciate the encompassing bumpy scene in style and extravagance. It likewise offers a perfect chance to visit the close-by towns and religious communities with the goal that you experience the rich nearby culture.

Rest guaranteed, this will be an alternate affair by and large on the off chance that you are searching for a definitive solace in a rough territory that is Sherpa nation where extravagance accordingly is difficult to find. It is without a doubt an uncommon treat in a place where the old ways and conventions are as yet the standard. You will get the chance to taste firsthand all the glow and accommodation of ethnic Sherpa culture while you get the vibe of being home far from home.

In the event that you need to be spoiled further, rather than the normal climb to the Everest Base Camp, you additionally have the alternative of a helicopter ride from Namche to the base camp and close-by Kala Patthar and Gokyo Lakes. The perspective of Everest from Kala Patthar and Gokyo Lakes is wonderful, notwithstanding topping the view from the base camp itself. Also, you will be appropriately granted with an unmatchable 10,000 foot perspective of the entire area that lone couple of voyagers get the opportunity to witness. Furthermore, it would include somewhat of an assortment to your officially extravagant andexciting rendezvous with the most elevated mountain on earth.

As you will find, the Everest extravagance stop trek will be a radical better approach to encounter the district, an uncommon treat for local people and voyagers alike. When you finish your adventure back home, you will be more than appreciative to have picked this choice to experience Everest.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Annapurna Base Camp Trek one of life time holiday experience! 
Annapurna Base Camp Trek probably the best legendary and classical treks in the world offers breathe stopping Mountain View, give opportunity to experience the typical Nepali village, local people and their way of living traditional life in Himalaya of Nepal. The Annapurna Base Camp route goes passing through spectacular and tranquil landscapes, charming Gurung and Magar villages, lush green Rhododendron, bamboo and alpine forests to the trip’s last and final destination, Annapurna Base Camp at the height of 4130m (13546ft.)

Natural Experience
The trail is equally a delight for natural experiences. On the third day of our trekking, we leave our luggage in hotel at Ghorepani for Poon Hill excursion before dawn to catch the spectacular sun rise. Poon Hill is one of the best viewpoints in this trek for a sun-rise view and mountain vista. Mount Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna Range and Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) to the northern part and the Butterfly Peaks in the far western part are all visible from atop Poon Hill. (SHOULD YOU SAY SOMETHING ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU REACH ABC, in this part?). Finding yourself in the base giant Annapurna I (8091m) with 360 degree Mountain View is terrifically beautiful that is beyond your imagination that is an unforgettable lifetime mountain holiday experience in Nepal.

Hot springs
There is a natural hot spring near Jhinu Danda, you can cleanse yourself spiritually in natural hot springs with bathing areas in the lap of the mountains. Locals believe that the waters have a healing quality that ease away your aches and pains.

People and Culture
The locals we will encounter in Annapurna Base Camp Route are mix ethnic groups; there are Brahmans and Chhetris in lower elevations and Mongoloid Himalayan people in Himalaya. Mostly there are Gurung and Magar people in the area, famous for Gurkha regiment. If you would like to explore more cultural and traditional heritages in Himalaya then Wilderness Excursion suggest you to trek to Langtang, Manaslu, and Everest region. But no doubt that Annapurna is the best for scenery as some 55000 people trek there every year.

Getting there and away
Like most of the Annapurna treks except Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp Trek also starts and ends in Pokhara - second biggest city and naturally blessed place to relax after the big hike in Annapurna. It is 200km to west from Kathmandu. All domestic airlines run several fligts daily from Kathmandu to Pokhara which cost USD 122.00 per person. About 7-8 hours drive by tourist bus. Local buses and micro buses leave every one hour from Kathmandu till 3pm. Green Line Buses (USD 25.00 per person) and other tourist buses lives every morning. Wilderness Excursion arrange and handle everything on your request.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Annapurna Base Camp (ABC in short form) Trek itinerary will be 7 to 12 days from/to Pokhara and 2 to 4 days transportation day from/to Kathmandu depending on your time and level of your physical fitness. Most of the people trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Ghorepani Poon Hill which is relaxing and allows you to get acclimatized and the itinerary will be 10 to 12 days. The itinerary can be even more 2 days longer if we trek back to Pokhara through villages of Landruk, Tolka, Pothana Dhampus and end the tour at Phedi. Starting from Nayapul – Jhunu – Chhumrung and straight up to Base Camp and back to the Nayapul same way along the Modi khola River is the shortest itinerary. Our carefully designed 10 days itinerary is for relaxing and comfortable trekkers. Wilderness Excursion´s shortest itinerary will be 7 days long and the including domestic flights to Pokhara from Kathmandu and start the trek on same day. We also offer tailor-made trip to Annapurna Base Camp.

How difficult is Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Regarding the difficulty of this trek, it is very moderate and doesn’t demand advanced physical fitness levels so anyone can enjoy and take pleasure in nature walking during this trek. Also, those who are traveling with children can also get pleasure from this trek. Trekking Annapurna Base Camp via Ghorepani allows your body to get adapted and acclimatized with high altitude. Also it helps you to keep your body in better shape and you can tackle physically depending aerobic walk in thin air area. Visitor having previous trekking experience with fit body can trek it in within short period of time. The highest elevation we will reach is 4130 meter from sea level.

When to trek? 
From mid-September to November (autumn) and March to May (spring) are the best seasons to trek to Annapurna Base Camp. June to August (monsoon) is the rainy months but this time is best for keen botanists and has clear sky sometimes. During the hike, it offers grand spectacles of blooming rhododendron flowers during month of March, April and May. The view of Mt. Dhaulagiri with the rising sun shining on it is one of the superb views of this trek. At the highlight of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most brilliant mountains views on the Earth. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan Giants, (Dhaulagiri 8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m), among many other peaks, gradually become visible magically before your eyes. This trek offers great opportunities to witness the beauty of the Annapurna region with a limited short time of trekking. If you would like to avoid crowd then it is recommended to trek in winter (December – February). The temperature is cold in the mornings but not unbearable and it is warm during day hikes and clear sky with fantastic view most of the days.

Packing List
Wilderness Excursion will send you the list of Annapurna Base Camp Trek Packing List specifically required for this trekking once your booking is received with us. But in the meantime consider buying some good walking boots and start wearing them in . . . now. No technical kit is required; though a good 3 season plus sleeping bag will be much appreciated at the higher altitudes. In Lower elevations lodge provide quilts and blanket and you can piled it up on your sleeping bag but as we go higher towards Annapurna Base Camp, there are limited lodges and trekkers are expected to have good sleeping bag.

How much ABC trek does it cost? 
Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost here we have offered USD 805.00 is standard trek price on double occupancy basis. Single supplement cost will be extra USD 125.00. The price will vary according to group size, budget, standard and deluxe tour plan. Taking flights to and from Pokhara saves your time and riding bus reduces the trip expenses. Accommodation in Kathmandu will be twin sharing deluxe room in Samsara Resort for 3 nights with continental breakfasts. Wilderness Excursion will provide2 NIGHTS deluxe air conditioned room in one the best toursit standard hotels in Pokhara with buffet breakfast in twin sharing occupancy basis. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGES PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS. International tour leaders are highly encouraged to get discount and atrractive complimentary. 

Further Afield
Visitors can extend their Annapurna Base Camp Trek walking back though villages of Ghandruk, Landruk, Tolka, Pothana and Australian Camp and explore the charming hamlet, culture, people and enjoy 1 or 2 days extra in nature. Please feel free to ask us for your customized trip that meets your budget, time restrictions and interest.

Outline Itineary
Day 01: Meet and greet in Kathmandu airport, transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Trip arrangement, get permits, preparation. visit ancient old temples in Kathmandu (optiona)
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (800m), takes 7 hours. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 04: Trek to Ulleri (1960m), 4-5 hours walk. Overnight in lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2855m) 6 hours walk. Overnight in lodge.
Day 06: Excursion Poon Hill (3210m), trek to Chuile (2475), 5 hrs walk. Overnight in lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Chhumrung (2170m), 4-5 hours walk. Overnight in lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Dovan (2630m), 5 hours walk. Overnight in lodge.
Day 09: Trek to Deurali (3230m), 6-7 hours walk. Overnight in lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m), 5-6 hours walk. Overnight in lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Bamboo (2310m), 7 hours walk. Overnight in lodge.
Day 12: Trek to Jhinu (1780m), 6-7 hours walk. Overnight in lodge.
Day 13: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara, Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 14: Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Departure to home country. We will drop you at international airport and see you off.

Trip Note: "Our paramount concern is your safety" while traveling with Wilderness Excursion. Please note that your leader has the authority to modify or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is supposed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary as it is; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous areas, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters etc. can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

ONLINE TRAINING

ONLINE TRAINING

Online training is a modern way of learning by the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies. Students, for whom it is infeasible to travel to our institute, nevertheless wish to acquire the training can benefit from our online-training facility. Candidates who are working full-time or who live abroad may make the best use of our online service.

We have professional trainers with high communication skills to conduct online training. Training session is conducted on a “one-to-one” basis. Keeping in mind your busy schedule, we provide as much flexibility in time as possible for the training session.

A session usually runs from one to two hours depending upon the queries and needs of the trainee.

One must be aware; an online training because of the time and efforts committed towards the trainee’s individual needs may prove slightly more expensive than a classroom session. One however should not be demotivated by this, as a “one to one” session is an opportunity where a student has a trainer completely dedicated only to his needs.

It frequently happens, so we have learnt from our previous students, that students who are studying abroad have to take supplementary programming language courses to complete their project/assignments. It is no secret that these courses if studies abroad itself, cost a fortune. Our online training, which costs a fraction of the amount one would have to pay, can prove handy during these hard times. After all, money and time is of utmost value to anyone. Here we step in, to help you save money and time. Learn the course you wish/need to in the comfort of your own house.

IT Training Nepal prides itself in claiming that it has been of help to such students. These students who hail from different parts of the world, like Italy, England, Australia, etc. were trained with utmost care. Our team of trainers is expert in computer languages and tools with immense knowledge in Joomla, Web Design, Web Development, WordPress, PHP, ASP.NET, Java, and many more. .

After our first consultation with the prospective student, we plan out a course structure in accordance to the needs of the student. The student during the entirety of the course is evaluated constantly to ensure the student is receiving what he has approached us for. We provide sufficient reference material along with constant assignments to make our online training effective. Assignments are carefully examined to ensure the quality of the training. Controlling methods are also practiced, in case a situation of it arises. Class timings are finalized after considering the availability of the trainer and the trainee.

The software we have been using for our online training programs are Skype and Team viewer. Detailed information regarding the course can be found in our website. In case you have any special requirements regarding online IT training or wish to customize your own course please feel free to write to us at info@ittrainingnepal.com

GRAPHICS DESIGNING COURSES

Did you like the images that we have put across our websites that have been designed by the Graphics Designing Team at IT Training Nepal. We believe in using our copyright images designed by our professional graphics designing team. So if you are aspiring to become a professional in this area, visit our computer training center to know how we provide the best graphics designing training in Kathmandu.

This Graphics designing course designed for individuals seeking to develop their professional and creative skills in order to bring life to images and media through visual representation of ideas and messages. Graphics designing has been in high demand around the world in this modern day of commercialization and globalization. Thus, this course is suited for students from any

background to carve out attractive career in this highly demanded Graphics designing stream.

background to carve out attractive career in this highly demanded Graphics designing stream.

With this training course, learners become able to create both visually attractive and persuasive design in the form of logos, poster, business cards, brochures, magazine designs and other such products.

WHY CHOOSE US FOR GRAPHICS DESIGNING TRAINING IN NEPAL?

We firmly believe that Graphics design process should focus on complete and meaningful product creation. The Graphics designing course taught at IT Training Nepal involves two fundamental processes; idea formulation and generating design. So learners enhance their creativity and thinking pattern along with the knowledge of tools of techniques. Our expertise in Graphics designing and experience in professional work in designing will also provide you with an opportunity to learn and refine your skills and creativity.

Over the years through our professional and dedicated approach in providing advance graphics designing training, we have helped a large number of aspiring students as well as professional to further their career prospects. We are glad to share that we have been one of the preferred as best graphics designing training institute in Nepal.

HOW THE GRAPHICS DESIGNING COURSE IS DESIGNED BY ITN COMPUTER INSTITUTE?

IT Training Nepal maintains a core team of professionals and academicians tasked with continuous development in the quality of syllabus so as to match the current industry practices and needs of learners. The researches, seminars, group discussion organized by ITN serves just that.

This Graphics designing course is developed considering the facts it is mainly about creating and manipulating words, symbols or images to form meaning objects for visual communication. Thus, our course encompasses the essence of creative expression along with the knowledge of tools and industry practices.

Graphics designing course consists of four major tools:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Freehand
• Adobe In-design.

There are several lessons under each course that will enhance your skills for different kinds of layout and designs.

This course is designed to meet the learners need to understand the fundamental concepts underlying graphics design process, in depth knowledge about elements like shapes, textures, lines, color, type etc.  With this course we aim to produce qualified professionals able to tackle wide range of projects in Graphics design.

HOW GRAPHICS DESIGNING CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED AT IT TRAINING NEPAL?

Normally, Graphics Designing classes are scheduled to run for two hours one hour each for instructional class and practice. However, the timing can be altered depending upon the need of trainees.

During that period students are encouraged to apply the knowledge in creating finished products in the form of design and layouts. The instructor and visiting professionals in Graphics designing will continually provide with insight, tips and techniques to better your skills and knowledge. You will also have the opportunity to learn the current practices and developments about Graphics designing.

At the end of the training, students will assigned a project work which we believe, will help them to implement their learning in real time working scenarios. During the project work, trainees will be constantly guided and monitored by project supervisor.

The details about syllabus is presented below, if you any questions about this Graphics designing course, please visit our Professional training center at Putalisadak or you can contact via online as well. We assure you that you will get the best graphics designing training in Nepal at our computer institute.

OBJECTIVES

Graphic Designing course will fulfill the following goals and objectives.

• Develop your ability in choosing appropriate color palettes and typography depending upon the type of design.
• Create layout that is clean, readable and expressive.
• Use Photoshop retouching effects professionally to prepare images for publication.
• Design alluring traditional media and advertising objects.
• Create logo that symbolically represents the brand.
• Design layout that is visually appealing to eyes using advanced design techniques.

WHO CAN JOIN GRAPHICS DESIGNING COURSES?

• A person who wants to join desktop publishing company and advertising agencies can learn Graphic Designing course.
• Web Designers who have experience in using Photoshop but have little experience in logo designing are recommended to join the course to create logo, book cover, animation, info-graphics, etc.

PREREQUISITES FOR JOINING GRAPHIC DESIGNING COURSE

There are no prerequisites before enrolling in Graphic Designing course. A person who has a creative mind can do best in this field. However, basic familiarity with computer is always a plus.

SYLLABUS

MODULE 1: PHOTOSHOP FOR GRAPHICS DESIGN

• Photoshop Interface, Customizing Interface as per the requirement of the designer, saving interface
• Introduction to Photoshop
• Difference between web and print media
• Concept of resolution for print and web
• Image type used for web like JPG, GIF, PNG and for print like TIFF, EPS, PDF
• Image resizing techniques and optimizing images
• Selection tools
• Brushes, loading brushes, saving brushes, creating brushes
• color correction, retouching
• enhancing brightness, shadows, midtones
• rectangle, ellipse tools to design interface for both web and press
• concept of layers, locking layers
• blending options
• working with gradients
• using pen tool to trace shapes, creating logos, custom shapes
• using pen tool to extract selected portion from an image
• using custom shapes, loading shapes, modifying existing shapes
• concept of clipping mask
• using filters

Project Work

During the training session students will be asked to design logo, brochures, advertisements, book cover etc. At the end of the training a final evaluation will be done to judge the knowledge of the candidate.

MODULE 2: ILLUSTRATOR

It is a raster tool which is used to design logos, artworks etc. It has been very popular among the graphics designers because of its advanced features and easy to use tools. It has a rich set of tools which can be customized while using. Certain tools and flexibility that we get in Illustrator is not present in other graphic designing tool.

Course Outline:

• knowing the interface of Illustrator
• using selection tools and learning group selection, lasso selection, magic wand selection
• introduction to pen tool
• use pen tool to add and remove anchor points, joining anchor points
• concept of layers, organizing layers, grouping layers, selecting layers, duplicating layers, merging layers
• using strokes, converting strokes size, dashed stroke, removing strokes, joining strokes
• using text tool also popularly known as type tool, vertical type tool, path type, area type tool
• using font attributes and formatting paragraphs, transforming text 
• using shape object like rectangle tool, polygon tool, star tool, rounded rectangle tool
• transforming a shape using different techniques like rotate, scale, reflect, twist, sheer, reshape, reposition etc
• learning how to align and distribute objects evenly
• using different line tools
• using clipping path and mask
• applying color using color picker tool, color swatches, color palettes
• learn the use of pencil tool, eraser tool
• using brush tool, load and save brushes
• learn the use of gradient
• concept of transparency and masking
• learn envelope and its options, using mesh, text distortions
• using guides and rulers while creating an illustration
• using scissor tool and knife tool while designing an illustration
• using pathfinder and liquify tool
• learning the use of appearance and styles
• using filters
• use blend tool and learn blending multiple objects
• display chart and graphs 
• knowing different image formats and learn how to save images for web
• learn to use slice tool to generate images for web
• using different symbol tools
• integrating with photoshop images
• using auto trace feature

MODULE 3: FREEHAND

Freehand is very popular among the Desktop publishing house in Nepal. Some of the best features that we get in latest freehand software are mentioned below:

• apply unlimited stroke, fill and effects to your designs
• change color, size, stroke, fill using the object panel very easily
• see live effects of objects with altering the original object and apply different raster and vector based effects
• get sufficient editable points in object to transform their shapes easily
• integration of flash
• using action tool
• easily draw flowchart, map using connector line tool which is highly flexible
• apply extrude feature to get 3D effects and use lighting effects
• integrate fireworks easily and modify the objects in freehand

some of the popular tools and techniques that we learn in freehand are:

• Knowing the FreeHand Interface
• Working with documents and drawing
• knowing layers, symbols and styles
• Using objects, stroke and fills tools
• using color
• applying special effects
• Using type tool
• Import artworks and its customization
• learn about web graphics and animation
• Saving, Printing and Exporting documents in different formats
• learn keyboard shortcuts

MODULE 4: INDESIGN

It is used to design interactive pdf forms, book design, brochure, magazines and also very popular in media and desktop publishing house.

A graphics designer is required by a desktop publishing company, advertising agency and other offices. Creating logos, advertisement, newspapers, books, brochures, certificates, website templates are some of the regular jobs of a graphics designer. Good Graphics Designers are always in high demand in Nepal and abroad countries. Therefore, a graphics designer who have a good command over graphics tool can make a good money. 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AREA FOR GRAPHICS DESIGNERS

• Advertising Agencies
• Desktop Publishing companies
• Computer design Agencies
• Print Media
• Web Development Companies

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)

      

       

     Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)

Welcome to the official website of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).

NRB, the central bank of Nepal, established in 1956 under the Nepal Rastra Bank Act 1955 is the monetary, regulatory and supervisory authority of banks and financial institutions. The newNepal Rastra Bank Act 2002 which replaces the erstwhile Act has ensured operational autonomy and independence to the Bank. Key objectives of the Bank are to achieve price and balance of payments stability, manage liquidity and ensure financial stability, develop a sound payments system, and promote financial services. The Board of Directors, chaired by the Governor, is the apex body of policy making and the Governor also discharges his duty as the chief executive of the Bank. Information about the NRB including its policies, functions and activities can be accessed through the menu at the left.

Introduction

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the Central Bank of Nepal, was established in 1956 under the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 1955, to discharge the central banking responsibilities including guiding the development of the embryonic domestic financial sector. Since inception, there has been a significant growth in both the number and the activities of the domestic financial institutions.

To reflect this dynamic environment, the functions and objectives of the Bank have been recast by the new NRB Act of 2002, the preamble of which lays down the primary functions of the Bank as:

• to formulate necessary monetary and foreign exchange policies to maintain the stability in price and consolidate the balance of payments for sustainable development of the economy of Nepal;
• to develop a secure, healthy and efficient system of payments;
• to make appropriate supervision of the banking and financial system in order to maintain its stability and foster its healthy development; and
• to further enhance the public confidence in Nepal's entire banking and financial system.

The Bank is eminently aware that, for the achievement of the above objectives in the present dynamic environment, sustained progress and continued reform of the financial sector is of utmost importance. Continuously aware of this great responsibility, NRB is seriously pursuing various policies, strategies and actions, all of which are conveyed in the annual report on monetary policy.

      Vision

To become “ A modern, dynamic, credible and effective Central Bank”

 Mission

To maintain macro-economic stability through sound and effective monetary, foreign exchange and financial sector policies.

 NRB Governors over the years

S.N.	Name of Governor	Term of office
1.	Mr. Himalaya Shumsher J.B. Rana	April 26, 1956 – February 7, 1961
2.	Mr. Laxmi Nath Gautam	February 8, l961 – June 17,  l965
3.	Mr. Pradyuma Lal Rajbhandari	June l8, l965 – August 13, l966
4.	Dr. Bhekh Bahadur Thapa	August 14, l966 – July 26, l967
5.	Dr. Yadav Prasad Pant	April 24, l968 – April 28, l973
6.	Mr. Kul Shekhar Sharma	April 29, l973 – December 12,  l978
7.	Mr. Kalyana Bikram Adhikary	June 13, l979 – December 8,  l984
8.	Mr. Ganesh Bahadur Thapa	March 25, l985 – May 22, l990
9.	Mr. Hari Shankar Tripathi	August 10, l990 – January 17,  l995
10.	Mr. Satyendra Pyara Shrestha	January l8, l995 – January l7,  2000
11.	Dr. Tilak Bahadur Rawal	January l8, 2000 - January l7, 2005
12.	Mr. Deependra Purush Dhakal	August 29, 2000 – April 27,  2001
13.	Mr. Bijaya Nath Bhattarai	January 31, 2005 –January 30, 2010
14.	Mr. Deependra Bahadur Kshetry	January 15, 2009 – July 26, 2009
15.	Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada	March 22, 2010 - March 19, 2015
16.	Dr. Chiranjibi Nepal	March 19, 2015 - Present

TODAY NEWS

Coca-Cola files law suit against its insurers

Apr 7, 2017- The Coca-Cola Company has filed a suit in Georgia Federal Court against Lloyd’s of London and another insurer seeking for compensation worth $ 1 million to cover the loss caused during the 2015 blockade in Nepal. According to a website law360.com, the US beverage maker has stated that the company was ensured under a political risk policy it held with the insurer.

 “Coca-Cola says the blockade cut off the flow of essential raw materials to its two plants in the county, causing one to shut down and the other to run at limited capacity. The beverage maker says the event falls squarely under “political risk,” and that Lloyd’s and International Insurance Co. of Hannover have wrongly refused to pay its $1 million claim,” a news run by the website reads.

The complaint has stated that the insurers under the terms of the policy “received substantial premiums in exchange for a promise to provide broad insurance coverage, including coverage for [losses caused by] the Nepal-India Border Blockade,” the website states. The policy “does not limit or exclude Coca-Cola’s claim for coverage, and Coca-Cola has satisfied all conditions precedent to coverage.”

“Coca-Cola says the policy has a $50 million cap, and is suing for breach of contract, and seeking $1 million plus interest, as well as a judgment that the loss is covered by the policy,” reads the news report.

 “The inability for supplies to arrive in Nepal significantly limited the Coca-Cola Bottling Plants’ ability to obtain sugar, fuel, CO2, and other supplies,” the complaint said. “The inability to run [one plant] to capacity and [the other] at all led to significant business interruption losses to Coca-Cola.”

According to the complaint, “Despite Coca-Cola’s correspondence to the insurers, the insurers have disregarded Coca-Cola’s rights under the [policy] and continued to wrongfully deny coverage to Coca-Cola.”.

Coca-Cola did not say in its complaint why the insurers refused to cover the claim, the law360.com report states. 

According to law360.com, Coca-Cola is represented by Anthony P. Tatum and Nicholas G. Hill of King & Spalding LLP.

Assistant UN Secy Gen Verburg calls on PM Dahal

Apr 8, 2017- Visiting Assistant UN Secretary General and Nutrition Programme Coordinator Gerda Verburg called on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the latter’s residence in Baluwatar on Saturday.

During the meeting, PM Dahal discussed nutrition situation in Nepal and informed that the situation is improving with the collaboration of the government, private sectors and donors, according the PM’s Secretariat.

Saying the government has been moving ahead taking the agenda of sustainable and balanced development along with nutrition, PM Dahal, who is also the Chairman of ruling CPN (Maoist Centre), said that women would take leadership from the bottom level after the local level elections slated for May 14.

He further said that the nutrition issue would also be included in the health and eduction.Meanwhile, Under Secretary-General Gerda expressed happiness over the progress made by Nepal in the nutrition sector and assured that the UN would provide support to Nepal in this sector. 

Morcha cadres clash with police in Siraha

Apr 8, 2017- A clash ensued between police personnel and Madhesi Morcha cadres at Lahan in Siraha district on Saturday.

The clash erupted after the Morcha cadres tried to foil the CPN-UML’s party joining programme.Meanwhile, police have arrested 18 persons including Sanghiya Samajbadi Forum Nepal district chairman Badal Yadav and leader Nabin Yadav from the scene. They have been kept at the Area Police Office, Lahan.

Earlier, the Morcha, an alliance of seven Madhes-based parties, cadres had tried to disrupt the UML’s Mechi-Mahakali campaign in various districts of Tarai.

NC will make country prosperous after elections: MahatApr 8, 2017- Nepali Congress central member Prakash Sharan Mahat claimed that his party would take the country towards the path of prosperity after the local level elections slated for May 14.Saying that the country has not been able to head towards the path of prosperity due to political instability, the former Finance Minister said that local elections would pave the way for much needed political stability in the country.Speaking at a programme organised in Damak, Jhapa, on Saturday, the NC leader claimed that his party had played an instrumental role for the overall development of the country.He also advised the local leaders to pick candidates with clean image for the elections.Meanwhile, Mahat urged the party cadres not to run after rumours.

Pakistan's Younis Khan to retire after West Indies tour

Pakistan's most prolific test batsman Younis Khan will quit international cricket after the three-test series in West Indies starting later this month, the 39-year-old said on Saturday.

Younis' announcement comes after captain Misbah-ul-Haq said on Thursday that the upcoming Caribbean tour will be his last.

"People are calling me and asking me not to make any announcement to leave but now is the time," the former captain said in Karachi.

"No player always remains fit, the motivation never remains the same, so this is the time when Younis should leave the field after the upcoming series in West Indies."

Younis has played 115 test matches so far and is Pakistan's most successful runs scorer in test cricket. He heads into the West Indies tour needing 23 runs to become his country's first batsman to score 10,000 test runs.

Kolkata Knight Riders Win Match 10 Wkts

IPL 2017: Gambhir, Lynn star as KKR crush Gujarat by 10 wickets

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders began their Indian Premier League 2017 campaign in a blazing fashion, hunting down a target of 184 runs in 14.5 overs to record a 10-wicket win against Gujarat Lions in Rajkot on Friday

Put in to bat by KKR captain Gautam Gambhir, Gujarat posted a competitive 183/4 thanks to an unbeaten half-century from captain Suresh Raina and a handy 47 from Dinesh Karthik. But what happened next wasn't something Suresh Raina and his team would have expected. Chris Lynn (93*) and Gambhir (76*) made a mockery of Gujarat's bowler and barring Parveen Kumar, none escaped their wrath. Together they broke the record for the highest successful chase in T20s without losing a wicket.

Sample this: Dhawal Kulkarni gave 42 in 2.5 overs, Shadab Jakati went for 30 in his three, Shivil Kaushik, the only Gujarat bowler to bowl four overs, leaked 40 runs, Manpreet Gony conceded 32 in his two overs and Dwayne Smith only bowled six deliveries but was looted for 23 runs. Praveen was the only bowler to return respectable figures - 0/13 from two overs. This is enough to give an idea of the imperious touch the KKR batsmen found themselves in their IPL opener.

Here we look at the major talking point from the match:

Gujarat begin solidly but lose debutant Roy

A new opening pair in McCullum and Jason Roy began the proceedings for Gujarat Lions. Facing Boult in the first over, Roy struck two fours - the first one a straight drive and the next a cut past point region. Piyush Chawla shared the new ball and was immediately hit for a four by Roy, via a reverse sweep. Gambhir then slotted Sunil Narine from the other end as well replacing Boult after just one over. But it was Chawla who drew the first blood, a half-tracker that Roy failed to put away, managing a leading edge to be caught at square leg for 14. McCullum then smacked Chawla for a six in the same over and then collected two fours off Narine in the next to take Gujarat to 40/1 in five overs.

Raina, Karthik build a steady stand

After the fall of their third wicket (Brendon McCullum), Raina and Karthik proceeded steadily without taking any risk. They kept the run-rate at over eight per over. Although boundaries dried up since the departure of Aaron Finch, the good thing for the home team was that they had wickets. Gambhir brought back Boult for another one-over spell and Raina managed to pull him for a four behind the square region. He later went on to pull off an incredible, acrobatic save near the rope, saving a certain boundary. The 15th over proved to be a fruitful one for Gujarat - Karthik struck his second four in it with Sunil Narine giving away five singles as well. Before Karthik fell in the final over, he had stitched an 87-run stand with Raina for the fourth wicket.

That Raina finished unbeaten was thanks largely to the KKR fielders who failed to hold on to three chances that the Gujarat skipper offered them. The first one came in the sixth over when Raina pulled Waokes towards mid-on and Kuldeep ran backwards and got hold of the ball only to spill it, a difficult chance though but chance nevertheless. Raina was on 12 then. The second chance came in the 16th over and again the culprit was Kuldeep who had a brain-freeze moment when he did not take off the bails with Karthik yet to reach the crease at the bowler's end. To make matters worse, Raina was halfway down the track simultaneously and Kuldeep, to the surprise of everyone and especially to Robin Uthappa who let out a loud scream, didn't make the throw that could have easily ended Raina's innings. There was more frustration in store for Gambhir with Yusuf dropping a regulation catch at deep midwicket in the following over.

Gujarat Lions set KKR a competitive target

Barring the 16th over, bowled by Kuldeep that went for just five runs, the final five saw KKR bowlers being milked for easy fours. Karthik began the assault with a six off Chawla after Yusuf Pathan dropped a regulation catch near the boundary of Raina. Boult returned for his third over, and Raina and Karthik struck a four each. Woakes was then given the task to bowl the penultimate over and it turned out to be another cash cow for the Gujarat pair - Karthik hitting a six over long-on and following it with a four over backward point. Raina then finished off with a four through square - 16 from the over. In the final over, Boult wasn't spared either, with Karthik scoring successive fours and then holing out to long-on to depart for 47. In a similar fashion to the penultimate over, Raina rounded off with a four, through square to take his team to a competitive total and remain unbeaten on 68.

Lynn, Gambhir silence RajkotLynn and Gambhir left Gujarat Lions dazed in a stunning assault. Between them, they collected 18 fours and eight sixes. Such was their form that Raina employed five different bowlers within the first seven overs. The KKR openers took just one over before unleashing themselves on a hapless attack. Nobody escaped their wrath barring Parveen. Rest was left battered and bruised. In their previous two meetings, Gujarat had recorded two comfortable wins. On Friday, KKR recorded their first against Gujarat in a thoroughly entertaining one-sided victory. Gambhir and Lynn struck half-centuries apiece with the latter equalling the record for the second-fastest to 50 runs for KKR.

Lynn and Gambhir began dishing out punishment inside the Powerplay. Be it pacers or the spinners, they all leaked runs. Praveen started well but Lynn struck him for a four off the sixth delivery in the first over. That, as it turned out, was just the beginning. Lynn then smacked Kulkarni over midwicket for a massive six and his captain followed his cue to strike a four through mid-on. Gony then leaked 17 runs in the next including two fours and a six. Raina brought Shivil Kaushik, the spinner. He too didn't make any difference, bowling poorly, conceding two fours. Kulkarni returned and with a four, Gambhir took KKR past the 50-run mark. Kaushik was persisted with but then Gambhir took over the proceedings, clattering him for four fours as KKR finished the Powerplay at a massive 73/0.