Author: Himalaya Post

Inauguration of Enterprise India Exhibition in Kathmandu

Kathmandu- The ‘Enterprise India Exhibition’ to be held from 6th to 8th of Poush has been inaugurated at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu. The ‘Enterprise India 2022’ is organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry with the support of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Acting Ambassador of the Embassy Namgya C Khampa inaugurated the exhibition. Khampa interacted with Indian and Nepali companies participating in the program. Khampa also encouraged the organizers to seek B2B partnerships with Nepali entrepreneurs to strengthen business ties between the two countries. The exhibition is aimed at raising awareness about the business opportunities available on both sides, promoting Brand India and increasing bilateral trade and investment. The main objective of the exhibition is to facilitate joint ventures, technology exchange, marketing arrangements as well as strengthen the ties between the people of the two countries. More than 50 Indian companies from different parts of India representing different regions are showcasing their products and services in this exhibition. Encouraging participation of Nepali businessmen and traders in the...

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Corona can be tested on its own, Skytouch has brought such a service

Kathmandu: Now anyone can detect corona infection at home. With the permission of the Ministry of Health and Population, SkyTouch Biomed has brought to the Nepali market a self-test kit that allows individuals to test corona at home. The company has named it ‘Flowflex Kits’. According to SkyTouch, the kits can be used to test one’s own swabs and find out the results of the infection in 10 to 15 minutes. Similarly, the manufacturer claims that the results will be effective if the kit is used properly. Priced at Rs 750 in the market, the kits are available at any pharmacy across Nepal and for convenience, it is also available in drawers online shopping and cheap deals. According to the seller, the permission of this kit in Nepal has freed the general public from the obligation of waiting in line for hours for testing and also waiting for a long time for the report. On November 19 last year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized the self-kit and said it could be used by organizations. Similarly, in the case of Nepal, the National Laboratory gave permission for the self test kit in Nepal on 28 September and Biomed has started selling and distributing it in Nepal as well. Permission letter obtained from National Laboratory for sale and distribution What is Covid-19 Self Kit Test? ‘Self Kit Test’...

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Ncell brings ‘Ncell Bizlite’ prepaid plan for SOHOs and SMEs

Kathmandu- Small businesses can now reap benefits from an attractive scheme focused on their communication requirements. Ncell Axiata Limited has launched an advance prepaid plan ‘Ncell Bizlite’ in which subscribers can easily avail services without any monthly fee commitments. Under this plan specially designed for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Small Office and Home Offices (SOHOs) microbusinesses, customers get additional benefits such as low-rate Pay As You Go (PAYG) services, CUG facilities, on-net calls, and off net calls. They are also entitled to get bonus data upon recharge. Moreover, there will be no limitations of validity on top up. This plan is coming into effect from Friday (December 17) under the theme #BusinessSadhainOn. Customers of this plan can use the services same as the standard prepaid plan in which they can communicate with their circle or colleagues in the organization at a low rate of Rs. 0.30 per minute including taxes. And even PAYG on net and off net calls get cheaper to Rs 1.30 per minute. Similarly, customers get PAYG data and SMS service at Rs 1.30 per MB and Rs 1.30 per SMS, respectively. Subscribers can easily activate the Bizlite prepaid plan with a onetime charge of Rs. 150 including taxes. Upon activation, customers get Rs. 35 in their main balance with 500 MB data volume valid for 7 days. Customers will also receive 1 GB data...

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Guna Keshari Pradhan bags ‘Ncell Woman ICON ICT Award 2021’

Kathmandu- Guna Keshari Pradhan, the first woman computer engineer of the country, has been conferred with ‘Ncell Woman ICON ICT Award 2021’ in the grand finale of the ICT Award 2021 hosted by Living with ICT at Soaltee Hotel, Kathmandu on Friday. Honouring her tremendous contribution in the country’s ICT sector, Ncell presented Pradhan with a cash prize of Rs 300,000 as the winner of the Woman ICON ICT Award in line its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) journey that strongly advocate, promote, champion and encourage DEI. In the event, the shield, certificate, and cheque were presented to Pradhan jointly by Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, Director of Nepal Telecommunications Authority Dipesh Acharya, Chief Information Officer of Ncell Vishal Mani Upadhyay, and Head of Ncell’s Corporate Communications and CSR Bishakha Lakshmi Khadka. Pradhan has been contributing in the ICT sectors for the past 35 years. She has spent 31 years in senior positions of Nepal Telecom and government organizations and is now leading Women in Information Technology (WIT) organization. Pradhan began her career with Nepal Telecom as a computer engineer and held senior positions of spokesperson and...

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Public Awareness Board handed over to Metropolitan Police by Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank

Kathmandu- Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has handed over a public awareness board to the community police. The bank has handed over various public awareness sign boards, masks and sanitizers to the Metropolitan Police Circle, Maligaun under the ‘Community-Police Partnership’ program. Director of the Bank Bishweshwor Subedi and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Hari Prasad Lamsal jointly handed over the materials at a function held at the central office building of the bank. Hari Prasad Lamsal, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, addressed the program chaired by Director Subedi. Are He also said that such social activities will be continued in the coming days with the coordination and cooperation of the stakeholders. Similarly, ward no. Dal Bahadur Karki, Ward Chairman of 30, said that the bank has done exemplary work for the society by distributing traffic lights, warm clothes and educational materials to the children of low income families, sanitation, financial literacy campaign, peace and security and reduction of road accidents by distributing awareness posters and signboards. He thanked them with appreciation. Similarly, Min Bahadur Kunwar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Metropolitan Police Circle, Maligaun, said that he was very happy that the bank had done such important work for the welfare of the community considering its social responsibility in addition to its business. After the handover ceremony, the bank’s director Subedi and superintendent Kunwar also unveiled a joint public awareness...

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