BUSINESS

Dish Nepal on Friday started test transmission of direct to home (DTH) satellite television service in the country from its station located at Durbar Marg, Kathmandu.In the test transmission phase, Dish Nepal successfully received audio visual signals of various channels through a 60-centimetre antenna to the company’s set-up box. The channels…

The government has installed close-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras at the Thankot office of Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) in its latest attempt to step up surveillance on the movement of vehicles to and from the Kathmandu Valley and control revenue leakage.Revenue Secretary Krishna Hari Baskota Wednesday inaugurated the system, under…

Camel Coffee (Nepal) Pvt Ltd has officially launched its series of Kaldi Fresh Roasted Coffee blends in Kathmandu today.Camel Coffee Nepal is a joint venture company with Camel Coffee (Japan) Pvt Ltd, established in Japan in 1977. “Camel Coffee Nepal is a subsidiary business of the Giri Group,” said Kiran Giri, a General Manager with the Giri…

Dragon Air -- the Hong Kong-based airlines -- has announced of adding three more flights in its Kathmandu-Hong Kong route, making the total weekly flights to six from September 1.Alasdair Boyd, country manager of the airlines, said the airline is increasing its flights to Kathmandu in response to the growing number of passengers.“Kathmandu-…

Sagar Infosys - the company that has been dealing with computer and other products such as printers, photocopy machines, antivirus software and fax machines, among others -  announced the distribution of Baleyo laptops - one of the cheapest laptops available in the market.The company had launched the laptop costing Rs 6,500 (exclusive of…

Khatu International Pvt Ltd, an authorised distributor of Farlin brand baby products, has launched different products for babies in the Nepali market under the slogan: your baby is our concern.We have introduced the Farlin brand baby items like bubble handwash, clothing softener, oxygen enzyme detergents, wet wipe, and ear-cleaner manufactured…

LG, a premier name in style and functionality in consumer electronics and home appliances segment has now launched new series of LCD TV.Positioning itself as a front runner in the increasingly competitive electronics market, LG now has added Jazz series of LCD TV (Model No 26LU11UR).They look elegant with white colour border and full white…

About 35 percent of the total laptops sold across the country are refurbished ones and dealers say some stores are cheating consumers by selling such laptops at the price of brand new laptops. They say customers who look for special offers and cheap price are becoming the victim of this unethical business trend.A senior staff with Neoteric…

Two new four-star hotels are beginning operation in Kathmandu Valley right on the eve of Nepal Tourism Year 2011. Implementing Expert Group (IEG) - the investment group of businessmen and professionals involved in international trade - is preparing for the grand opening of the new hotels - Red Rose Apartment Hotel at Pulchowk and Airport Hotel…

Westar Properties has launched a new scheme "Mauka Ma Chauka" for the promotion of Westar Residency, Balkumari, Kathmandu.As per the scheme, one out of 50 apartment buyers can win an apartment through a lucky draw.A press release of the company said, interested buyers can participate in the scheme by booking any of the apartments with a…