Xchange
Global Xchange, a British Council and VSO partnership program, is giving 18 hearing impaired volunteers from Nepal and the UK the chance to live with host families and work for local organisations. The volunteers, aged 18-25, will live in the two countries for three months and promote cultural exchange as well as build active networks.

Gift of sight
Marking World Sight Day 2009, Standard Chartered Bank and Tilganga Eye Center signed an agreement to conduct screening camps and free cataract surgery for needy people living in the Kathmandu Valley and neighbouring districts.

Smokin'
Gorkha Lahari launched its new cigarette 'Action' earlier this month. This addition to the cigarette market uses international quality tobacco and is available for Rs 52 a pack.