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RSP denied home ministry, quits govt
The Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party, which has 19 seats in the House of Representatives, today decided to quit the government over Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s refusal to give the home portfolio to the party. The party will, however, continue supporting the government.
Aryal set to become NA vice-chair
Urmila Aryal, a candidate of the CPN-Maoist Centre, has been confirmed as the vicechairperson of the National Assembly after the Nepali Congress did not field a candidate for the post.
'Beko aims to be one of the top three home appliance brands in Nepal'
Beko, a top European home appliance brand known for being a pioneer in developing high-tech, eco-friendly, and innovative products, has been catering to Nepali consumers for over a decade. The brand has further increased its presence in Nepal with its range of products and effective after-sales service following its partnership with CG Group in 2021. Sangay Sherpa from The Himalayan Times caught up with Uygur Kocbug, international sales and marketing head for Beko, during his visit to the country, to gain insights into the company's strategies and home appliance market in Nepal. Excerpts:Can you tell us about Beko, its products, and services targeted for Nepali consumers?Since our journey started in 1955, we have been fully integrated with our global partners in delivering professional distribution and after-sales service in the respective markets we have operated in.Beko is one of the top three home appliance brands in Europe and is the market leader in France, UK, and Poland, among others. Arçelik as our main group has over 45,000 employees, 53 subsidiaries, and 30 factories in nine different countries, with our products currently available in over 150 global markets.We believe partnering with the CG group will give us the upper hand in reaching out to Nepali consumers more efficiently.Our partnership with CG Group started in 2021, giving Beko a fresh start in the Nepali home appliance market. We have already launched five main categories of products, including our recently introduced double-door, multi-door, and single-door refrigerators alongside air-conditioners, ovens, dishwashers, and washing machines.We aim to provide an all-around after-sales service, which is a very important element in creating a 360-degree customer experience.How has Beko's experience been in Nepal? Please share your view on the market competition here, the challenges faced, and the brand's plans for the country.Nepal is a competitive market with many global and local brands. When you enter a market with strong competitors, changing the rules is always not easy. Nevertheless, we have set very ambitious goals in Nepal following our collaboration with the CG Group, which holds the experience and knowledge related to the market, follows a professional after-sale service approach, and has total control of distribution channels. Today, our penetration has increased compared to previous years, thanks to our partners. We believe that with our European style, innovative, eco-friendly, and efficient products, we can become one of the top three home appliance brands in Nepal.We also believe that we can connect with our consumers and their families through our commitment to empower generations to live healthier. We are focused on our after-sale service in the market as it is very important for Beko in terms of its global operations.At present, we will support our partners with a regular supply of usual spare parts, and training for staff of CG Group related to after-sales services while also updating them with new developments.Beko will also release new product categories as our presence continues to grow in the country. We have already launched some of our product categories and the next step will be to expand these categories with new models, which match perfectly with the market's special requirements. Nepali consumers will enjoy a range of innovative and high-tech products very soon. We are also offering special technologies in the refrigerator category like Harvest- Fresh, and EverFresh here, which aim to upgrade the convenience and health of our customers.Identifying the correct product range, which will be suitable for the market, is very important.Transportation and Logistics also play a crucial part in an efficient business. With the mixture of all our strategies, I am sure we can make an impact.What is the company's approach in terms of sustainability and remaining eco-friendly?Beko is a pioneer in developing high-tech products and is also a value-for-money brand. All that we do aligns with our mission to become a net zero carbon emission company in all our global operations.We adapted to sustainability as a business model and we have put this principle at the heart of everything we do. We are focused on creating sustainable projects, being eco-friendly, and developing less energy-consuming products. Our partners, having a distinct advantage in the market, will further strengthen our presence here along with integration of all after-sales services alongside bringing in best practices from our global operations concerning sustainability and eco-friendly principles.A version of this article appears in the print on February 6, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.
European commissioner arriving on Feb 8
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen is all set to arrive in Nepal on February 8 for an official one-day visit to meet Nepali leaders and launch several EU actions in the country.
First NRB governor Rana passes away at the age of 95
Himalaya Shumsher Rana, the first governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) breathed his last today morning at the age of 95.
PM Dahal for keeping ruling alliance unity intact
NC stakes claim to Chitwan-2 seat
Oli slams Nepali Congress
Province 1 name thru voting, if no consensus
PM Dahal for keeping ruling alliance unity intact
Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Centre Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said he is in favour of preserving the unity among the parties in power.
NC stakes claim to Chitwan-2 seat
Nepali Congress leader Umesh Shrestha today filed a petition at the Election Commission demanding that the poll panel declare him elected as member of the House of Representatives from Chitwan-2 constituency.
Oli slams Nepali Congress
Chairman of the CPN (UML) and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli condemned the Nepali Congress for failing to come to terms with the new political reality.
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Three ministers of RSP submit resignation to PM Dahal
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to quit the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government.
Rastriya Swatantra Party decides to quit govt
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has decided to quit the government on Sunday.
Communications Minister insists on reliable, quality telecommunications services
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has instructed the bodies concerned to ensure reliable and quality telecommunications services with the utilization of available advanced technology.
HoR member sent to jail
Chaudhary was elected a member of the House of Representatives from Kailali constituency No 4 during the November 20 elections.
EC returning Rs three billion out of election budget
The Election Commission (EC) has said of the total amount allocated for holding elections to the member of the House of Representatives and Province Assembly, around Rs three billion would be sent back to the State coffers.
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Aryal set to become NA vice-chair
Urmila Aryal, a candidate of the CPN-Maoist Centre, has been confirmed as the vicechairperson of the National Assembly after the Nepali Congress did not field a candidate for the post.
European commissioner arriving on Feb 8
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen is all set to arrive in Nepal on February 8 for an official one-day visit to meet Nepali leaders and launch several EU actions in the country.
PM Dahal for keeping ruling alliance unity intact
Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Centre Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said he is in favour of preserving the unity among the parties in power.
NC stakes claim to Chitwan-2 seat
Nepali Congress leader Umesh Shrestha today filed a petition at the Election Commission demanding that the poll panel declare him elected as member of the House of Representatives from Chitwan-2 constituency.
Oli slams Nepali Congress
Chairman of the CPN (UML) and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli condemned the Nepali Congress for failing to come to terms with the new political reality.
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