Sanitary Pads: Safety Sanitary Pads are now available in Nepal. Produced by Jasmine Hygiene Products, a sister company of Sarada Group, the pads come in two types: regular and ultra. Both include five-way anti-leakage design and an adhesive system that prevents the pads from twisting or turning. Retail price is Rs 40 (regular) and Rs 85 (ultra).

Credit card scheme: Standard Chartered Bank has introduced a new scheme for its Visa and MasterCard cardholders, allowing them to earn reward points on purchases made using the bank's credit cards. Cardholders will get one reward point for every Rs 100 of retail spending. These reward points must be redeemed within one year. The customer can choose to receive gift vouchers or a waiver on annual fees.

Atta noodles: The makers of Wai Wai have introduced Bingo Instant Atta Noodles. Priced at just Rs 10, Atta Noodles are pre-cooked, flavoured, fried and come with seasonings. Bingo consumers can win attractive prize coupons.

Kyron SUV: Hansraj Hulaschand, the authorized distributor of SsangYong Motor, has launched the Kyron Sports Utility Vehicle. It features five speeds and is the only vehicle in its class fitted with a heavy-duty steel chassis. The 650-litre cargo space provides room for the family's entire luggage. Prices start from Rs 3,500,000.

Atta noodles: Asian Thai Food, makers of 2PM noodles have launched atta noodles. The seasonings contain real chicken cubes and vegetables, no monosodium glutamate and has added protein. It comes in metallic wrapper which keeps the noodles fresh for a longer period.