The world's cheapest tablet, the Ubislate 7+, has been introduced in Nepal by Gizmos Nepal. Priced at just Rs 6,000, the device features internet connectivity through GPRS and Wi-Fi. Users will also have access to Android applications. Likewise, the device which also functions as a cell phone comes with expandable memory of up to 32 GB and a USB port.
Record sales
Skoda sold 454,700 vehicles worldwide during the first half of 2011, a record for the Czech-based manufacturer and an impressive 20 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2010. June proved to be a particularly strong month, as it recorded the best ever June figures of 81,300 vehicles sold across its global network of dealers. It has been the most successful year in automobile sales in the company's history.
Better services
Hansraj Hulaschand, authorised dealers of Bajaj motorcycles, has upgraded its services through Manakamana Trade Link and Khan Automobiles. The upgraded showrooms in Lahan & Rajbiraj will provide world class services to their customers and also sell genuine spare parts of Bajaj motorcycles.
Easy money
Himalayan Bank and Transmit International Inc., a New Jersey, USA based remittance company have signed an agreement to provide remittance services to Nepali residents in USA. Through this partnership, customers will be able to easily send money to Himalayan Bank accounts and other Nepali bank accounts in Nepal.
Eco speakers
Nepali Times Eco Fair 11-12 Feburary at the Nepal Academy Kamaladi will also feature speakers on sustainable living and the environment. The list of invited speakers include:
| Bhushan Tuladhar | UN Habitat | 11 Feb | 1000 - 1045 |
| Susanne Badoch | Energy Efficiency Center | 11 Feb | 1100 - 1145 |
| Surendra Bhakta Mathema | Nepal Micro Hydro Power | 11 Feb | 1200 - 1245 |
| Mausam Khanal | Nepal River Conservation Trust | 11 Feb | 1300 - 1345 |
| Franziska Huebsch | Nepal Biogas Promotion Center | 11 Feb | 1400 - 1445 |
| Ram Dhital | Alternative Energy Promotion Center | 11 Feb | 1500 - 1545 |
| Amrit Singh Thapa | E-energies | 12 Feb | 1000 - 1030 |
Bibhuti Man Singh | Society of Nepali Architecture (SONA) | 12 Feb | 1045 - 1130 |
| Shardha Vaidya | WEPCO | 12 Feb | 1145 - 1230 |
| Bikash Adhikari | Nepal Bio Gas Promotion Center | 12 Feb | 1245 - 1330 |
| Himadri Palikhe | GIZ Include | 12 Feb | 1345 - 1430 |
| Sanu Kaji Sharestha | Foundation for Sustainable Technology | 12 Feb | 1445 - 1530 |
| Raj Kumar Thapa | Solar Solution | 12 Feb | 1545 - 1630 |
| Judith Chase | Everything Organic Nursery | 12 Feb | TBA |
To register for the seminars Type Eco<space> Name and send to 5004