In recognition of their long-term service, Thai Airways honoured 12 staff members at its office in Kathmandu. The staff who had been working for 15, 25, and 35 years were presented with certificates and rings engraved with the airways’ logo.
Growing routes
Qatar Airways is expanding its Boeing 787 services to Europe with the new state-of-the art aircraft being deployed on three Scandinavian routes. The Doha-based carrier will launch 787 flights to the Swedish capital Stockholm on 1 August, followed by flights to Copenhagen and Oslo a month later.
Startup help
Bank of Kathmandu on Monday introduced a new loan service called ‘Mahila Udhyamshil Karja’. Female customers of Grihalaxmi savings account and Gramin Mahila savings account who are interested in starting their own businesses are eligible for the loan. Loans up to Rs 300,000 can be granted and is payable within three years of issuance.
Amazing race
Ford in association with Party Nepal Outdoors is organising ‘The Amazing Motor Rally,’ to be held from 13-14 July. The rally which begins in Kathmandu and ends at Pokhara constitutes a total of 20 tasks and 10 treasure hunting contests. Participants will also have the opportunity to test drive Ford EcoSport which will be the lead vehicle at the rally.
Sleek ride
Syakar Trading, the authorised distributor for Honda Car in Nepal, launched its much awaited family sedan the Honda Amaze on Monday. Priced at Rs 2,800,000, Honda Amaze will be available in six colours- majestic blue metallic, carnelian red pearl, urban titanium metallic, alabaster silver metallic, crystal black pearl, and taffeta white.
Baby services
Standard Chartered Bank has opened a day care centre at its head office in Naya Baneswor to cater to young parents who are employees at the bank. “The private sector needs to step up its act and follow in the footsteps of Standard Chartered,” said Kewal P Bhandari, executive director of Social Security Fund at the inauguration program.
Retail assistance
NMB Bank opened its newest branch and retail hub at Kantipath last week. The new branch aims to provide customers the entire range of banking products and services under one roof according to the press statement. NMB Bank has 21 branches and 25 ATM outlets across the country.
Online makeover
With the objective of providing clients an advanced online platform, Dragon Air upgraded its flagship website on Sunday. The airline hopes these improvements will boost its online and mobile presence.
Helping hands
Radisson Hotel donated TV sets, beds, writing tables, mattresses, and carpets to three organisations at a charity program on Wednesday. The hotel is also collecting funds for the victims of the Darchula flood.