According to the information released amid a program on Sunday, three lucky customers of FZ 16 chosen via a lucky draw, and three celebrities will also accompany the FZ16--the most preferred and awarded bike in 150cc category.
This is first ever adventure of the kind planned so far for bikes in this category. The campaign is led by three youth icons--Nima Rumba, Dipak Bista & Suraj Singh Thakuri-- said a press release issued at the program; the release also says that " the FZ16 is confident of conquering the Himalayas through its new campaign."
To reach Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu, the riders will be riding to an altitude of 5,200 meters and they will cover a total distance of 1,100 Km. "This is the first time in the history of Nepal that a bike in the 150 CC category will be ridden to such high altitudes and on such a route," said Vishnu Kumar Agrawal, chief executive of MAW.
Agrawal also informed the gathering at the program that since the FZ16 was designed to run on rugged and crater-filled roads, the bike should be able to perform excellently. "The purpose of the campaign is to establish the FZ16 bike as not only a means of transportation but as also a bike that´s a pleasure to ride, even under adverse conditions," said Agrawal.
The trip to Everest Base Camp will start on the 18th of July and is expected to end on around the 25th of the month.
New Pulsar 180cc and 150 cc DTS-i launched
KATHMANDU, May 17: HH Bajaj has introduced the new 2009 series of Pulsar Motorcycles, Pulsar 150 DTS-i and 180 DTS-i, which offer unique features with sportier styling. The new bikes should further strengthen Bajaj Auto´s dominant position in the premium-market segment.
According to a press release received by myrepublica.com on Sunday, the 2009 Pulsar 180 DTS-i has better engine performance, making it a sporty and stylish powerhouse on two wheels. The street-fighter look of the bike has been enhanced by front-tank spoilers, a clip-on handle bar and split seats, stated the release.
The 2009 Pulsar 180, priced at Rs194,900, now also stands taller and stronger than any other bike in its range. Likewise, the 2009 Pulsar 150 DTS-i is enhanced with an all-black engine and alloy wheels. The bike now comes with attractive tank spoilers with 3D Pulsar front decals. The price tag of the bike has been set at Rs 179,900.
NIBL opens 28th branch
KATHMANDU, May 17: Nepal Investment Bank has opened its 28th branch, in Dhumbarahi. The newly opened branch is the bank´s 11th branch in the valley.
Issuing a press statement, the bank said that the new branch would provide quality banking services to the residents and business community of Hadigaun, Chakrapath, Maharajgunj, Ring Road and the surrounding areas. "Dhumbarahi branch will be linked through ABBS (Any Branch Banking Services) to all other 27 branches of the bank," the statement added.
The key services provided by the branch include 365-day banking, deposit and credit facility, foreign exchange, retail banking, Letter of Credit, guarantees and remittance services. The bank is opening more branches in Baneshwar, Bhotahity, Gaighat, Itahari, Dang and Dadeldhura.
The total deposits with the bank stood at Rs 42.47 billion as of mid-March, 2009, which represents a growth of 39.41 percent over last year. Similarly loan and advances grew by 30.18 percent to Rs 34.41 billion over last year.
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