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.