Incoming cash: Western Union Financial Services Inc has tied up with the Golchha Organisation (Hulas Remittance) to provide inbound money transfer services across the country. "Our alliance with Golchha Organisation is a giant step towards achieving the goal of reaching out to more and more customers. Western Union's unique network model ensures that the Nepali Diaspora is provided with fast, convenient, legal and reliable transfers of money," said Western Union Director Kiran Shetty.

Lalitpur to Kathmandu: The Jawalakhel Cable network is expanding its services to Kathmandu from April 2006. The network uses fibre-optic cable to broadcast more than 70 channels including news, educational, entertainment, sports and religious programs, cartoons, films and documentaries.

Scoot around: Kinetic has released its new Scooter Kinetic 4S with a four-stroke, 113.5 cc engine that it says increases fuel efficiency to 55-60km per litre. The new model is light and comes with enhanced suspension that gives more ground clearance. Side rubber has been installed to protect against scratches and the new scooter has a glove compartment big enough for documents. The Kinetic 4S comes in red, white, grey and black.