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Himstar’s scheme

KATHMANDU: Himstar TV has brought ‘Aba 5 Lakhko Jhatka’ scheme for its customers. The manufacturer of Himstar TV — Him Electronics Pvt Ltd — is one of Nepal’s leading consumer electronics distributor & manufacturer. On every purchase of Himstar TV, customers will get a scratch card and can win instant cash prize up to Rs 5 lakh, said the company that brings various prize schemes and offers every year and which has launched this sure-shot cash prize scheme targeting Dashain and Tihar festivals. — HNS

Nepal in Canton fair

KATHMANDU: Nepal is to participate in the 106th session of China Import Export Fair (Canton fair) that will be held from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou of China. Two Nepali handicraft companies will participate, a Nepal-China Chambers of Commerce and Industry (NCCCI) press note stated. NCCCI president Rajesh Kaji Shrestha will lead a delegation there. The fair is split into three segments — electronics-machineries, consumer goods-home appliances and textile-garments. — HNS

Third Carpet Mela

KATHMANDU: Direction Nepal Pvt Ltd for the third time is organising ‘Carpet Mega Sale 2009’. The exhibition will be held from September 18-25, read a press release. Ten exclusive Nepali carpet manufacturers and exporters are participating in the event. It will provide a forum for the latest carpet displays and create awareness about Nepalese carpets and promote carpet industries. The organisers expect a turnout of 20,000 visitors at the carpet sale. — HNS

Nokia offers winners

KATHMANDU: Neoteric Nepal Pvt Ltd and Paramount Electronics Pvt Ltd -- the authorized distributors of Nokia -- in Nepal and authorised retail partner Mobiletron have announced the winners of their second lucky draw. Persons with coupon no 201127 (Bibek Adhikari, Bharatpur-12) and Coupon No 116409 (Ritu Saraogi) won a Bajaj Platina 100 Cc bike each. Sixteen persons won mobile phones and six others won Rs 5000 cash each. — HNS