Author: Himalaya Post

Kathmandu-  Laxmi Bank Limited has re-launched its environment friendly green savings account. The bank has informed that Laxmi ‘Green Saving’ has been re-launched on the occasion of the 50th World Environment Day. For this, customers can open online account and avail video-KVC banking services through digital medium, the bank said. In addition, customers can avail not only the highest interest rate of 8.03% but also green banking package (mobile money and internet banking) for free. The bank has informed that the bank will plant one tree for each green saving account to support the ‘Go Green’ campaign as per the commitment of ‘One Account, One Tree’ of Lakshmi Bank. In addition, the deposits collected from the Green Savings Account will be used for disbursement of credit to areas and activities under the Sustainable Development Goals including renewable energy, green transport, sustainable food, agriculture, forestry, waste management and greenhouse gas reduction. Through this initiative, Laxmi Bank will continue its sustainable commitment to ‘Orange Loves Green’. Under this commitment, the Bank has also joined ABB (Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financial). Through this partnership, the bank will formally (a) measure its carbon emissions and (b) adopt goals and policies consistent with national commitments that will advance the bank’s net-zero journey. In addition, Laxmi Bank also came up with various offers to encourage customers to adopt green banking through digital banking. On the...

Kathmandu –  Namaste Pay has announced the launch of QR based payment services available across all Smart QR merchants in Nepal. With all this, Namaste Pay users can now use“Scan and Pay” feature and make QR based payments at all outlets accepting Smart QR issued by Smart Choice Technologies (SCT). Smart QR currently has a network of 1 lakh 60 thousand merchants across Nepal. Users can simply download and register to Namaste Pay to avail QR based payments and can pay up to NPR 1,00,000 per day and NPR 10,00,000 per month through QR once if they are KYC verified. Additionally, Namaste Pay users can get an attractive discount of 30% (up to Rs. 300) while purchasing from Gold Star showrooms using Smart QR. Smart QR network operator, Smart Choice Technologies Limited and Namaste Pay Wallet operator, Nepal Digital Payments Company Limited have jointly informed that many more attractive offers on smart QR payments will come in the near...

Kathmandu- The flag of the African nation Zambia has been hoisted on the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Three and a half decades after the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Zambia, Zambia has hoisted the flag of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Honorary Consul of Nepal to Zambia, Deshbandhu Basnet informed that Nepali mountaineer Phurba Ongel Sherpa hoisted the Zambian flag on the highest peak, Mount Everest. At 4:58 a.m. on May 15, he climbed the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Basnet said that the purpose of hoisting the Zambian flag on Mount Everest was to draw attention to the strengthening of bilateral trade and bilateral relations between the two countries. Nepal and Zambia established diplomatic relations on September 10, 1986. The Embassy of Nepal in Pretoria, South Africa has given official recognition to Zambia and the Embassy of Zambia in New Delhi has given official recognition to Nepal. The then King Mahendra visited Zambia to attend the Third NAM Summit from September 10 to 12, 1970. Nepal and Zambia are members of the United Nations, NAM, G-77, and WTO. Both countries are Least Developed (LDC) and Land Lock (LLDC) and have shared similar views on many agendas of global development cooperation and partnership. Both countries are contributing to the UN peacekeeping mission. As of November 2017, Nepal has 5,353 troops and Zambia has 1,128 troops...

Kathmandu – The famous group IMS Company has also launched the global brand ‘Crane Baby’ in Nepal. The brand was jointly inaugurated by actress Priyanka Karki and former Miss Nepal Jenisha Moktan on Friday. Crane is an American brand, which is globally renowned as #1 global brand for humidifiers and other lifestyle home appliances specializing in indoor air quality, humidity, health and wellness. Crane has launched their new line up “Crane Baby” in Nepal. The lineup offers exquisite range of baby bedding, blankets, nursery décor, plush toys and many more that are as unique and distinctive as the people inhabiting them. It offers 100+ products for new parents to choose from. Crane products stands out in quality, designs, and craftsmanship and are made with all natural materials to keep it luxurious and natural. Thus, making the parenting journey easy and comfortable. Crane Baby is now available exclusively on IMS Little Smiles Showrooms and SmartDoko as well. The lineup was unveiled by new moms; Priyanka Karki, Zenisha Moktan, Renasha Rai Rana and Minisha Bhattrai at IMS Little Smiles Showroom,1 Durbar Mall, Durbarmarg. Delegates from Crane India had also joined the launch event on 20th May, 2022. Customers can enjoy various discounts and gifts. Nepal’s first premium multi-brand outlet for toddlers and kids, IMS Little Smiles is located at 1 Durbar Mall, Durbar Marg and City Center, Kamalpokhari. The multi-brand outlet...