Monday, July 13, 2009

EPSON FREE SERVICE CAMP




13th July 2009

PRESS RELEASE

EPSON FREE SERVICE CAMP

Date: 13th – 14th July, 2009

Venue: Mercantile Office Systems

Durbarmarg, Kathmandu

Since Long, Mercantile Office Systems has been providing services to various brands of Computers, printers and to equipments and Services which are used for Information Technology. It has been carrying the motto to serve its valuable customers to their maximum satisfaction while using these equipments.

Mercantile besides selling the equipments, has also felt its duty to make it's valuable customers aware of the knowledge for the comfortable use/know-how of the equipments, by gaining knowledge in it's repair / maintenance and other features of the equipments which is possible by organizing programs at different places at different times which is a Routine schedule Mercantile is maintaining.

Mercantile has organized a Free Service Camp of EPSON brand products at Kathmandu on the 13th and 14th of July 2009 in process by doing the same at various parts of Nepal and will be organizing the same at Pokhara on 17th and 18th of July 2009. The view of organizing such service camps is besides the free service of the equipments by EPSON Certified Engineers team, we will try to educate our valued customers of the brand itself and the handling of the equipments.

The Service Camp will also educate it's valued customer of the fake products in the grey market besides keeping their equipments intact for the day to day work.

Therefore, Mercantile Office Systems would take the privilege to request it's valued customers to make the most out of the Service Camp by bringing it's EPSON products to Mercantile office systems complex at Durbarmarg on the 13th and 14th of July 2009.

About Mercantile

Established in 1951 AD Mercantile Group of Companies has been involved in the Sales and Service of Computers and its peripherals since 1982.

Mercantile is the Sole Authorized Dealer of EPSON Products in Nepal since the year 1984. It has been providing Service since 25 years keeping in view for the utmost satisfactory for it's Valued Customers.

Being a Certified distributor of Seiko EPSON Corporation, Japan, and Mercantile has been dealing with EPSON Brands Dot-matrix, Inkjet and Laser printers including Multimedia Projectors, Scanners and other EPSON Equipments available in the market of Nepal.


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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Samsung Digital Still Camera

13th July 2009
PRESS RELEASE

The new line-up of Samsung Digital Still Camera hits the Nepali Market

Him Electronics has introduced an excellent series of Digital Still Camera, from the Global No. 1 – Samsung, in the Nepali market. Samsung Digital Still Camera has been awarded the TIPA AWARDS and the Best Product from ELSA. It was also awarded by Good Design and Red Dot Design Award.

Samsung Digital Still Camera's striking appearance and lustrous body easily catches the eye. The cameras are 12.2 megapixel cameras with which even the tiniest of minute details can be captured easily. They provide a fine image with high picture quality. These compact digital still cameras have several innovative features that help take a perfect picture. They provide the following features:

Beauty Shot: This unique feature provides fine and high quality pictures that help click photos without any error that might disappoint later. Light, contrast and color tone are automatically balanced and the pictures are free from blur.

3.0" Intelligent LCD: The cameras provide a 3.0" large LCD that facilitates viewing pictures and videos more clearly, the moment any picture is taken. Anything can be captured, viewing it at the same moment.

24mm Ultra Wide Angle 10x Optical zoom: The amazing 24mm ultra wide angle lens gives a wider shooting range from a shorter distance and more flexibility for a greater variety of high-quality options. The 24mm ultra wide angle lens and the 10x optical zoom is a perfect combination of advanced versatility with the convenience of a stylish, compact camera.

High Sensitivity ISO 3200: The camera can effectively reduce possible noises in super speed sensitivity mode for clear images. ISO 3200 super speed sensitivity enables clear quality pictures to be taken even in low light conditions. Super speed sensitivity enables sharply-focused, momentary stop pictures to be taken of moving subjects such as running child, moving vehicle, etc.

Dual Image Stabilization: Blurry images can be caused by many factors, such as unbalanced hand action, zooming or insufficient light. Dual Image Stabilization eliminates the blur caused by camera shake and delivers clear, crisp images every time, even under difficult lighting situations. Integrating the best lens shifting mechanisms of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image Stabilization (DIS), Dual Image Stabilization corrects even the tiniest of shakes.

Built in HDMI and Auto Contrast Balance: These High Definition facilities are incorporated in Samsung Digital Still Cameras that provide High Definition and Auto Contrast Adjustments, enabling even an amateur feel like a professional camera handler. Auto Contrast Balance helps take crisp pictures even in glare and over exposure while the High Definition feature makes those pictures seem to jump into life

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Samsung, being the world leader in electronic appliances always brings new and innovative technology in the market. Following this trend, the new digital camera also promises to be improved and better than before.

Him Electronics also provides a 2GB memory card for free and warranty period of a year along with the purchase of any Samsung Digital Still Camera.





Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Lakme Bridal Make Up Competition 2009

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PRESS RELEASE

8th June 2009

Lakme, the international cosmetic brand and the 'leader and expert' in the beauty industry organized "Lakme Bridal Make Up Competition 2009", which took place on 3rd July 2009 in Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu. This year too, Lakme, restating its commitment in providing a platform to beauticians from all over Nepal to showcase their talent, organized this glamorous event in association with Saundarya Kala Byawasayi Sangh, Nepal. The event, unlike regular fashion shows featuring professional models, was a show with a difference, which showcased ladies from varied ethnic backgrounds, who had been transformed into beautiful brides. Lakme Bridal Make up Competition 2009 promises to provide a channel to all the aspiring beauticians of today with this initiative.

Mr. Santu Tamang, a renowned makeup artist of Nepali Film Industry selected top twenty beauticians from among 223 participants in Biratnagar, Bhairahawa, Pokhara and Kathmandu. These twenty finalists competed in the grand finale at Kathmandu.

The top twenty beauticians were:

Soita Shrestha, Jyoti Sharma, Santoshi Shrestha, Jamuna Shrestha, Basudha Bajimaya, Rekha Upreti, Rajesh Lama, Kabita Thapa, Sunita Maharjan, Bimala Khatiwada, Sarala Thapa, Rina Maharjan, Pratigya Rana, Shova Rana, Pooja Pandey, Shanta Rai, Neelam Ale (Gurung), Onisha Mulmi, Samita Dhonju and Meera Shrestha

The day of the wedding is perhaps the most-awaited day in the life of every Nepali woman. Nepal has a diverse palette of ethnic groups and every group has its own unique style in which the bride dresses and carries her make up. On the grand finale, the task of the beauticians was to decorate ladies from various backgrounds with different features, in a bridal style they chose. They demonstrated a bridal makeover of ethnic groups ranging from the Himalayan to the Terai region. They used a diverse range of Lakme cosmetics to give that perfect bridal touch to their models.

The judges' panel consisted of Sneh Rana, Jharana Bajracharya and Anu Bindra. The judging criteria depended on make-up, hairstyle and the bridal dress.

The winner of Lakme Bridal Make up Competition 2009 Mr. Rajesh Lama from Kathmandu bagged an attractive cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and also got an opportunity to get the Lakme salon experience in Delhi. The first runner up Mrs. Rina Maharjan from Kathmandu received cash prize of Rs. 25,000 and a chance to demonstrate his/her skill on a national television channel. Similarly, the second runner up Mrs. Meera Shrestha from Bhairahawa received cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and a chance to become a make-up artist of the cover page model in a leading magazine.

Many Nepali celebrities like Arunima Lamsal, Usha Khadgi, Rubi Rana graced this fun-filled evening, adding glamour to the entire show. Mrs. Kamala Shrestha, President of Saundarya Kala Byawasayi Sangh also demonstrated the latest trends in make up. The audience got to witness dazzling dance performances on few hit Nepali numbers, by the aspiring choreographer Hema Shrestha and her troupe. The audience also enjoyed a thrilling dance party that took place after the bridal show.

On the whole, Lakme Bridal Make up Competition 2009, sponsored by Lakme and organized by Saundarya Kala Byawasayi Sangh Nepal, was a complete package for people to see and believe in the power of transformation, makeup brings on. True to its theme, the beauticians demonstrated how every person, not just the lucky few bestowed with amazing features and looks, has a chance to look truly beautiful. The beauticians proved the breathtaking impact that beautifully applied makeup with Lakme color cosmetics has, to transform every bride into her most gorgeous self.


Friday, July 3, 2009

Feel the Hyatt touch

3rd July 2009


ENJOY

A fun day, laze by the pool with friends and pamper yourselves to the ultimate indulgence of body, mind and soul.

Special offer of NRs. 3000 inclusive of a 60-minute Ayurvedic massage and access to the pool and spa with breakfast or lunch at The Cafe or hi-tea at The Lounge.


For details please call 4491234 or 4489359
sales.kathmanduhr@hyatt.com

*Above rates are subject to Government tax and service charge.
*Above rates are per person and for a minimum of 6 people in a group.
*NRs. 500 per person Supplement for Sunday Jazz Brunch.
*Avail 15% discount on our Beauty Salon facilities with the above package.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Everest Bank installs ATM machine in Butwal and Bhairahawa

3rd July 2009

Everest Bank Limited (EBL) started its operations in 1994 with a view and objective of extending professionalized and efficient banking services to various segments of the society. The bank is providing customer-friendly services through its 31 branches throughout Nepal and over 250 correspondent banks across the globe.


All the branches of the bank are connected through Anywhere Branch Banking System (ABBS), which enables customers to do all their transactions from any branches other than where they have their account.


In the view to provide more banking service to wide range of customer, the bank has install its 27th and 28th ATM machine in Bhairahawa and Butwal on 29th June 2009. As on date EBL has 28 ATMs. After the ATM services at Butwal and Bhairahawa the visitors at NepalIndia will be benefited.


EBL Debit cards can be used at more than 2000 ATMs of Punjab National Bank, India spread all across India. Similarly, the Debit Card holders of PNB can withdraw their money from any ATMs of Everest Bank Limited. This sharing arrangement has benefited huge Nepalese Population residing in India including Students, businessmen, workers, Tourists to India, who want cheaper ATM facility for withdrawing their money from their Bank accounts in Nepal. Besides cross border sharing, EBL Debit Card is accepted at 304 ATMs of SCT network and over more than 1000 merchant outlets in Nepal. At present, more than 80000 customers of EBL are having EBL Debit Card.


The bank has been offering various innovative products and services since its inception. Currently EBL has launched branchless banking called “Everest – Ghar Dailo Banking Sewa” to serve the people in remote areas. The product has already been launched at 8 villages at Baglung and 6 VDC at Bhaktapur. The bank also has plans to launch the service in Nepalgunj soon.


As a part of its expansion strategies EBL also plans to open branches and ATM centers at Lagankhel, Maitidevi, Thamel, and Tulsipur in the near future. The bank believes that its expansion to these strategic locations would adhere to its objective of serving the middle and lower section of the society.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Pespi: the third lucky draw


29th June 2009
The year 2008 closed with an overwhelming response to the “Pepsi Meet the Dream Team Campaign” which catapulted Brand Pepsi to be among the top 20 brands of Nepal. Year 2009, Pepsi has come out with a sequel named “Make Your Dream Team” with an objective of building and strengthening on the international imagery and appeal and take it to greater heights of excitement with a strong consumer connect and participation.

Pepsi has set its eye on taking this year’s campaign a step further; by engaging its customers to make their Dream Team - collecting the crowns featuring the top notch International Footballers – the heartthrob of Nepalese fans.

The new Pepsi campaign features international football stars like Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Kaka, Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres and Frank Lampard. Together, they make the Dream Team.

This year’s Pepsi summer campaign in Nepal kicks off with the airing of a fun-filled TV commercial across all major TV channels, featuring these international football players. Consumers will have to collect the crowns featuring the four of these football stars and win exciting prizes.

At the end of every week, through a lucky draw two of the lucky winners will be entitled to an all expenses paid trip to Bangkok and Pataya. There are other exciting prizes like I-Pod's, Reebok branded footballs and T- shirts to be won every week. Of course, thousands of others will be able to enjoy their favorite Pepsi, of course free!!

The third Lucky Draw for the campaign was held at Hotel Yak 'N' Yeti on 28th June, 2009 in the presence of the Media people. The lucky winners were drawn by personnel belonging to the Media. The two lucky winners of this week, to win an all expenses paid 3nights/4days trip to Bangkok and Pataya are Bimala Pandey from Kathmandu and Ratna Kaji Suwal from Bhaktapur.The next Lucky Draw will be held on 5th July, 2009. Congratulations to both of them for being the auspicious winners of this year's Pepsi Make Your Dream Team campaign.

For any queries, Contact: Vivek Gupta Mob.No.9841332895

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Artamus opens its doors in Kathmandu

26th June 2009

Artamus AB, that is based in South-East part of Sweden, has opened their new office in Kathmandu Nepal. The office is managed by the subsidiary company Artamus Nepal (p) Ltd with it's CEO Jonas Lindblom.

Kathmandu, Nepal (PRWEB) June 21, 2009 -- Artamus AB, that is based in South-East part of Sweden, has opened their new office in Kathmandu Nepal. The office is managed by the subsidiary company Artamus Nepal (p) Ltd with it's CEO Jonas Lindblom.
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The company is focusing on search engine optimization, PPC management and web development. The sister company L&L House of Commerce will operate in the same premises with L&L focusing on import and export of products between South-Asia and Scandinavia.

The office has touch of Scandinavian design displaying examples of Swedish design products. Located in Panipokhari in central Kathmandu, the office is easily accessible from all parts of the city.

CEO Jonas Lindblom states, "We are very excited to open the doors of our new office. I am looking forward to be able to expand from here and to be a part of the growth of both the companies."

On the agenda of Artamus Nepal, is a deeper focus on SEO for mainly European clients who want to improve their visibilities in search engines in a cost effective way. Artamus Nepal takes advantage of the lower cost in a country like Nepal in order to be able to deliver a high quality service at a moderate cost.

For L&L the first launch will be a launch of new cosmetic line that is unique for the Nepali market in the sense, that this new line of cosmetic products is intended to bring high consumer satisfaction with impressive assortments of great quality. The first shop will be located in Durbar Marg which is the most popular and the main shopping street in Kathmandu.
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We have several new products that we believe are suitable for the Nepali market, and that will be introduced to the market together with different partners, says Jonas Lindblom. The range varies from hydro power, real estates, telecommunication equipments to bakeries and beverages.

For export, we see a huge potential of Nepali food and beverage products as well as different herbs and spices. Nepali coffee is basically unknown in Europe but it has a market and flavour is very suitable for markets like Scandinavia. Also products like Sea buck torn berries has a large market in Scandinavia. These berries are grown in high altitude in Nepal and it provides an income for poor farmers in Nepal.
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The opening was attended by several important Nepali business people, Swedish entrepreneurs in Nepal and Mr. Shrestha, the General consul of Sweden in Nepal,. The guests enjoyed snacks and drinks and listening to a speech held by Jonas Lindblom who spoke about the company and his thought about introducing Swedish products in Nepal and the future of IT outsourcing to Nepal. Artamus Nepal Sales and marketing manager, Miss Rubina Rana, was responsible for the management of the whole event which was a big success.

Everest - Ghar Dailo Banking Sewa launched

26th june 2009

It is a known fact that banks do not have access to majority of the people living in the village. Thus as a step towards financial inclusion whereby people living in remote village can have access to modern banking system, Everest Bank launched it’s Everest - Ghar Dailo Banking Sewa in Bhaktapur Region on 24th June 2009.
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Through this system customers can avail banking facility through a biometric enabled smart card and machine. The customers would be provided with a card on opening an account. The card can be accessed for transaction through a machine held with our authorized correspondent located in the village. Thus the customers don’t have to take the pain of going to cities and towns to avail banking facilities.

Currently the facility would be offered through five VDC viz. Nagarkot, Gundu (Ward No-3 and Ward No –6), Dadhikot, Duwakot, Tathali, in Bhaktapur.

The bank has been offering various innovative products and services since its inception. This new product is a revolution in the banking history of Nepal and is a new breakthrough in terms of banking technology.
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The uniqueness in the technology lies in the fact that even illiterate people can operate their account through thumb impression. The machine reads accounts through biometric data stored during account opening. Thus the operation of the account is safe and secure.

The product has already been launched at 8 villages in Baglung. The bank also has plans to launch the service in Nepalgunj soon.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Greetings from Alliance Française in Kathmandu

25th June 2009

Fête de la Musique / International Music Week 2009

June 20-27

Already 3 sessions of the International Music Week at the Alliance Française, with the Home2Home project with Salil Subedi and 40 children on June 20, the pop-rock day on June 21 and the big hip-hop blast on June 22, our Festival continues till June 27.

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TODAY - Thursday, June 25 - 6.30pm Jazz appreciation by Mariano E. Abello, Director of the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory

(http://www.katjazz.com.np/ / (01) 501 35 54)(lecture, discussion, interactive program)

Venue : Alliance Française in Kathmandu
(between Avenues TV and Kathmandu Hospital)

Mariano E. Abello is the Founder and Director of Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, the first music school dedicated to Jazz music in South Asia. He is also the Musical Director, Organizer, Founder of Nepal Jazz Jatra 2008 & Chevrolet Miles Music Festival 2009, music festivals dedicated to the diversity between East and West musical styles and concentrated to highlight Nepali musicians.

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Friday, June 26 - 6.30pm

Jazz Day with a Saxophone Solo Performance by Mariano E. Abelloand one combo band from the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory

Venue : Alliance Française in Kathmandu
(between Avenues TV and Kathmandu Hospital)

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Saturday, June 27, 4.30pm - Rastriya NachGhar

KWAK concert, French Rock

By free invitation - simply collect your passes the various Yamaha showrooms in town.

Concert live on Kantipur TV

Kwak is a rock band from Paris, France. For their second tour in India, they will present you their 3rd album, "Malice en la demeure". They call their music "French Rock", which is a very special mix between rock music and the French tradition of "Chanson".


Come and discover a music full of energy, with beautiful musical arrangements and French poetic lyrics ! You'll be surprised for sure...Songs and videos available at : www.myspace.com/kwaklegroupe

Alliance française de Katmandou

Tripureshwor, Ganeshman Singh Path

P.O. Box 452, Katmandou, Népal

www.alliancefrancaise.org.np



World's smallest man

25th June 2009

Khagendra Thapa Magar of Nepal is waiting for his chance at a world record. Magar is only two feet tall and weights ten pounds! But he can’t be classified as the world’s smallest man until he officially becomes an adult.

Excitedly awaiting his 18th birthday in October of this year, Khagendra and his family are in contact with Guinness to take the official crown from 2ft 5in He Ping Ping of China.

Weighing only 10lbs, Khagendra has become something of a celebrity in his native Nepal, where politicians have joined the clamour to see him recognised as the smallest man in the world and villagers have dubbed him ‘little Buddha’.

Doctors believe Magar’s size is due to a malfunctioning pituitary gland, but no definitive diagnosis has been reached.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Monday, June 22, 2009

R15 riders from Nepal to participate in R15 championship, Chennai

22nd June 2009

As a concept of racing championship its efforts to promote and strengthen safe biking culture and motor sports. Chennai India Yamaha Motor has been organizing Yamaha YZF-R15 Championship, a racing event, featuring the newly launched Super Sports YZF-R15, for its esteemed customers.

Yamaha’s Super Sports YZF- R15 customers’ experienced the breathtaking acceleration of the bike on a race circuit as a part of racing Championship organized on Irungattukottai Race Track at Chennai. Loaded with true Yamaha racing DNA, the all new YZF- R15 provided complete racing experience to the biking aficionados and hands on feel of its power, stability, cornering and braking.

Yamaha places special importance on race activities which have always been an important part of Yamaha’s corporate culture since the company’s founding and a way of expressing the ‘spirit of challenge’ that it value so highly.

Yamaha will be organizing similar races regularly. Though fame and fortune may only touch a handful of riders, but Yamaha feels that every rider who competes does so for their unquenchable love of the sport. Yamaha plans to continue this championship long-term so that it will be a valuable primary step for promoting racing culture and carry forward the dreams and hopes of country’s motor sports fans.

Morang Auto Works (MAW) authorized, distributorship of Yamaha in Nepal has extended the championship to Nepal. R15 riders were invited to participate in workshop at Hyatt followed by selection basis their riding skills at Vegas City by professional rider from India, Ms Alisha Abdullah.

The shortlisted winners Mr.Sohyal Karki, Mr. Ayush Dhaubanjar, Mr.Sachin Paul Baidya and Mr.Bobby Bikram Singh were giving a brief counseling seassion as how they should prepare for R15 season-II championship in Chennai on 28th June.

The winners will be provided all expenses trip to Chennai by MAW.

JOHN PLAYERS exclusive Show Rooms

22nd June 2009


John Players, the premium men’s wear brand from Surya Nepal synonymous with class, bouquet of the finest fabrics, and playfulness with style, has opened its 6th & 7th Exclusives Branded Outlets at City Center Mall (1st Floor), Kamal Pokhari and Maharajgunj respectively.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Greaves transit mixture launching

17th June 2009

Morang Auto Works, who is the authorized distributor for Greaves Cotton Limited, one of India’s leading engineering companies with significant presence in global markets introduced transit mixture, for the first time in Nepal. The first mixtures were bought by M/S Chitwan Co. E and M/S Panchakanya Group.

Speaking on the occasion, Company’s Spokes person Mr. Sandip Chachan expressed his confidence that bringing advanced technology in the products will scale up the infrastructure development scenario in Nepal and also help to bring competitive edge to the masses. Greaves transit mixture is a anew addition to Greaves range of products like Gensets, Diesel Engines and Agro Equipment which is quite active in Nepal over a decade now. This move is one more step in our commitment to Nepal and its development.

Greaves, a Rs 1350 Crore, Multi-product, Multinational Company is one of the leading engineering companies in India, with core competencies in diesel/petrol engines and infrastructure equipment. The company sustains its leadership through ten manufacturing units which produce world class products backed by comprehensive marketing and service/Parts network throughout Nepal.

Monday, June 15, 2009

PEPSI: 1st lucky draw

16th June 2009

The year 2008 closed with an overwhelming response to the “Pepsi Meet the Dream Team Campaign” which catapulted Brand Pepsi to be among the top 20 brands of Nepal. Year 2009 Pepsi has come out with a sequel named “Make Your Dream Team” with an objective of building and strengthening on the international imagery and appeal and take it to greater heights of excitement with a strong consumer connect and participation.

Pepsi has set its eye on taking this year’s campaign a step further; by engaging its customers to make their Dream Team - collecting the crowns featuring the top notch International Footballers – the heartthrob of Nepalese fans.

The new Pepsi campaign features international football stars like Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Kaka, Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres and Frank Lampard. Together they make the Dream Team.

This year’s Pepsi summer campaign in Nepal kicks off with the airing of a fun-filled TV commercial across all major TV channels, featuring these international football players. Consumers will have to collect the crowns featuring the four of these football stars and win exciting prizes.

At the end of every week, through a lucky draw two of the lucky winners will be entitled to an all expenses paid trip to Bangkok and Pattaya. There are other exciting prizes like I-Pod's, Reebok branded footballs and T- shirts to be won every week. Of course, thousands of others will be able to enjoy their favorite Pepsi, of course free !!

The first Lucky Draw for the campaign was held at Regency Hall,Hotel Yak 'N' Yeti on 14th June,2009 at 3:00pm.The two lucky winners to win a 3 nights/4 days trip to Bangkok and Pataya are Sunil Maharjan from Kathmandu and Khageshwor Giri from Kapilvastu.The next Lucky Draw will be held on 21st June,2009.Congratulations to both of them for being the first two auspicious winners of this year's Pepsi Make Your Dream Team campaign.

United Spirits Nepal distributors meet held

15th June 2009
United Spirits Nepal Pvt. Ltd held its 2nd all Nepal Distributors Meet at Gokarna Forest Resort on Saturday, June 14, 2009. This meet was held to mark the success of 90 million cases that was sold worldwide by UB group and 3 lakh cases that was sold across Nepal. Distributors from all across Nepal attend this meet and joined their hands together to celebrate this moment of success. Jharana Thapa who was the guest of honor, graced the occasion with her presence. This meet gave a clear indication of the growing strength of UB group in Nepal. USNPL currently has eight brands under its umbrella and is planning to diversify in the near future by introducing foreign scotches.

Greetings from the Alliance Française in Kathmandu (AFK)

12th June 2009

As you maybe know, for the 15th year, AFK is organizing the Fête de la Musique between June 20 and 27, 2009.
Below, a small resentation of this event.
Also some communication tools enclosed.

The International Music (Day) Week (Fête de la Musique) is a musical event organized every year by the AFK, which will be in fact the International Music Week in 2009, between June 20 and June 27. Today, more than 340 cities in 110 countries World Wide are taking part in this free popular event dedicated to music.

The International Music Day was created by Jack Lang, the French minister for Culture, in 1982 in order to people to share the same passion: MUSIC.

Completely different from a music festival, the "Fête de la Musique" is above all a free popular event, open to any participant (amateur or professional musicians) who wants to perform in it. This Music day allows the expression of all styles of music in a cheerful atmosphere.

In Nepal, the “Fête de la Musique” has become more and more popular.

Last year, on June 21, 2008, they organized this celebration on Durbar Marg, just in front of the old Palace, and this event gather more than 25 000 people during the afternoon. On that occasion, more than 10 bands performed.


They also organized smaller stages with our artistic partners at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Nepali Folk Instrument Museum, Gurukul, Nepal Sangeet Vidhyalaya and Yala Maya Kendra with International Music Society.

In 2008, they were basically able to offer to the public the biggest musical event in Nepal.

This year, it is said that the concept will be a little bit different and they will have the chance to welcome a French band, quite popular in France nowadays, KWAK.

The KWAK concert will be on June 27, 2009, at Nach Ghar, Jamal.

Most of the infos are enclosed.


Alliance française de Katmandou
Tripureshwor, Ganeshman Singh
PathP.O. Box 452, Katmandou, Népal
Tel: 4241163, 4242832

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Radisson: the corner bar

P.O. 2269 Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 4411818, 4423888
Fax: 977-1-4411720

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

YAMAHA: FZ-S launch

10th June 2009

FZ – 16 & R15, YAMAHA has redefined Biking not only in the sub continent but also in Nepal. To continue the expectation of today’s Bikers, Morang Auto Works (MAW), the sole authorized dealer of YAMAHA motorcycles for Nepal, introduces “FZ-S” on style platform.

FZ-S highlights the style quotient and has more flesh to flaunt with purely European international design like new colors & graphics, aerodynamic chiseled windshield, stylish & sporty carbon pattern meter consol, and more aggressive looking headlight. The new FZ-S is for stylish and attention seeking Macho man.

FZ-S scores high in looks not only in its segment but beyond and is designed to satiate the need for style and fashion by riders. Etched with style and geared to today’s fashion conscious customers, FZ-S is a fusion of machismo and fashion.

FZ-S overflows with dynamism and originality. The running performance brims with thrust and overpowers all others with its unprecedented torque. Dubbed as “Lord of the Streets”, FZ-S is designed and engineered with the potential for active and even aggressive enjoyment of around – Town Street riding and styling that brings pride of ownership and makes any rider look like they own the road.

With the Triple Macho concept projecting the Muscular silhouette, muscular body parts and muscular chassis, FZ-S is an object of the art on the street and reflects visual expression of performance. After FZ-16 FZ-S has been the most recommended Bikes by the auto gurus in India.


Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Everest Bank's 31st branch

9th June 2009


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"In an endeavor to provide banking facilities to large and well spread out sections of the society, we have strived to establish our branches in all the regions of the country. In this attempt, we have opened our 31st branch at Surkhet on 8th June, 2009."

Mr. K.K. Sharma, Asst. General Manager, GMR was the chief guest of the event. With the opening of the branch the bank has 31 branches and 5 extension counter all across the Nepal.

The bank has 28 ATM counters. EBL debit card also has access to 190 ATMs in Nepal and more than 2000 ATM locations in India where by EBL customers going to India need not carry cash but simply withdraw through EBL Debit cards.

The bank has recently launched recharge payment through mobiles, whereby EBL customer can now recharge their prepaid NTC (Namaste and Sky phones) through their mobiles itself. This is a service offered for the first time in Nepal.

Everest Bank is the first and the only bank in Nepal to open a representative office in India. The rep office facilitates the opening of the account of Nepalese from the identified branches of Punjab National Bank, India to any of the branches of Everest Bank Limited in Nepal and also facilitate in remitting the funds instantly with a very nominal charge.

It is a well-known fact that large numbers of people from Nepal have been moving abroad and remitting their earnings to the hometown. Thus with EBL's more than 250 payout location, people can easily remit money to their home town through Everest Remit.

Further with Everest Bank, customers can directly transfer money to the account of a person in India just like the way we use the ABBS facility in Nepal.As a part of its expansion strategies EBL also plans to open branches at Lagankhel, Maitidevi, Thamel, and Tulsipur in the near future. The bank believes that its expansion to these strategic locations would adhere to its objective of serving the middle and lower section of the society.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Carlsberg offers Roman holidays

8th June 2009

Imagine enjoying your weekend at the Colosseum for a gladiator battle, where the rich heritage still echoes in the ruins of ancient Rome. And then imagine yourself at the Bars that Rome encompasses. From Zest Bar to Spago Bar, Rome has a wide range of bars that entertain your modern needs within a historic setting.

Zest Bar gives the feel of Miami in Rome whereas Bartarunga is influenced by the Baroque style. Consisting of a grand interior with flamboyant décor, this chic bar is a favorite for footballers, models and celebrities and comes with a rather pricey drinks list. Musical varieties from soul, funk, and house get louder through the night as the beautiful ladies hit the dance floor.

History unfolds at Spago Bar whilst abuzz with different mixtures of music playing each night. Evenings here start off with live music that progresses into funk, house and even dirty garage beats. It’s more like a gallery that displays works of local artists.


Who would not like to spend few days in a place like this? With all its charm and heritage, Rome could be your next holiday venture. All you need to do is purchase a bottle of Carlsberg. With it you will get a coupon that will become your entry pass for the country of artworks and antiques. Carlsberg with its Best Bar Tour this summer brings you the opportunity to go to Rome to visit the best bars along with your friend.

So imagine enjoying at probably the best holiday destination –Rome, with probably the best beer is the world –which is just a bottle of Carlsberg away.

Everest Bank contributed t-shirts and cap to promote "Rato Machhindranath Festival"

7th June 2009


EVEREST BANK started its operation in 1994 with a view and objectives of extending professionalized and efficient banking services to various segments of the society. Its joint venture partner, Punjab National Bank has 113 years of banking history and over 4000 branches across India.

..........Press Release

"We were conferred ‘bank of the year 2006’ by the banker, London for our quality and good governance. We also won the NICCI Excellence award for our performance under the financial sector which speaks of our consistent quality of service.We have a branch network of 30 branches and 5 extension counter all across Nepal."

Everest Bank believes that the society contributes a lot to the development of any organization and hence it is the responsibility of the organization to give something back. In this effort we sponsored Rato Machhindranath Festival by providing T-Shirts and Caps which shall be used by volunteers’ team of Jyapu Samaj while pulling the chariots from Sundhara, Patan to Lagankhel.


Everest Bank displays the t-shirt for the chariot draggers