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Him electronics has announced that a customer can get Rs 15 off on every purchase of a Himstar CFL bulb, by bringing in an ordinary bulb in any condition. Himstar CFLs save 80 per cent power and come with an 18-month warranty. They are also available in warm tones.

Stay connected
Broadlink Network and Communication has launched Wi-Fi and internet-based telephone services that can be accessed through pre-paid internet vouchers. Calls between two Broadlink users are free.

Early savings
Save the Children has partnered with Bank of Kathmandu to launch the 'YouthSave' project, a multi-country learning project to encourage low-income young people aged 12-18 in developing countries to save through formal sources. Supported by The MasterCard Foundation, the project will be implemented in Nepal, Colombia, Kenya and Ghana from 2010-2014 by a consortium of four organisations led by Save the Children.

Say cheese
Nepa Hima Trade Link has launched ultra-compact, interchangeable lens system digital cameras � the NEX-5 and NEX-3. The models are the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens digital camera bodies, have new 14.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensors, and take HD 1080i videos in AVCHD format.

New packs
Surya Nepal has launched Surya 24 Carat, a premium segment cigarette in Bevel Edge cigarette packs. Surya 24 Carat is priced at Rs 100 for a pack of 20 and is available in Kings as well as Lights variants.



1. nl
CFLs are about 8-10 pence in UK, which is far more ecpensive in NEPAL like countries. I ma not sure if it is subsidized or tis real cost is so low. In low resource and electricity deficient countries, CFLs have to to made cheap!! CAN ANY NGO WORK IN THIS REGRDS PLEASE!!

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