Lenovo Ideapad Z510 - Weak Battery Problem - FIX

Lenovo Ideapad Z510 . I own that laptop. Its great for many things but falls on the short end when it comes to battery. Not only the battery life was sucky, after about 1 and a half years of use, the battery suddenly started showing unusual behavior.

Has this ever happened to you?

• Battery shows 100% then suddenly its 70% in a short time
• Wait a little bit more and it whittles down to 12% or lower
• And without any warning, the laptop just shuts off at one point
• THAT IS FRUSTRATING!
• I know
• I dealt with this shit for a while too

I was about to change the battery as it kept showing "Weak Battery! Please replace it" type of messages as pop-ups in my laptop. I would have probably changed the battery if it hadn't rained that day. 

So I went lazy and did had one of these moments:

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OKAY ENOUGH TALK; LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

You have to download these two things

• This Energy Manager Tool which is version 1.0.0.35 [Size: 58.7MB]
  (Although your version 1.0.0.31 tool tells you there are no new updates available.. HA!)
• And this NEWER battery firmware to tell your battery how to work. Its been in a constant hangover all this time lol

What you should do?

• Uninstall your previous Energy Manager software (likely version 1.0.0.31 which comes bundles with Lenovo CD while purchasing)
• Install THAT new version you just downloaded
• Now then restart
• If any problems occurs or any new error messages pop up; restart once more(those are traces of the old Energy Manager tool)
• Now thats out of the way, use the Battery Firmware tool that you just downloaded. (First Extract all from Zip and install. Don't directly try to run setup from inside the ZIP duh!)
• One restart and you should start seeing some magic!
• Goodluck!! -- not that you need this; it absolutely works! ;)

How to fix Flashdrive / Pendrive whose contents are hidden automatically by shortcut virus or malicious script?

Ever faced a situation when you need to print something urgently from the College Library Computer and then to your horror you find out that all your files are missing? MOST LIKELY!

A malicious script is circulating around, causing this type of problem. The solution is quite simple. Basically, all the files have been moved into a nameless folder and then hidden as a system file so that we cannot see it normally. The solution is to just UNDO that process. Manually doing that can be a major PITA (specially if you have lots of Sub-folders). So we're doing the automated version with batch files.

What you need to do?
- Download the batch file that we've prepared
- Keep it in the infected folder
- Double click on it to run
- Your problem is solved! You're Welcome

Downloading is a bit troublesome though....
We have created a completely harmless file that just scrapes around for .vbs, .lnk, .tmp and traces of temporary docx files. Completely harmless to be honest! But Antiviruses pick up the false-alarm about it being a virus anyways (It has to do with the fact that it is a Batch file and is able to delete stuff).
There are a couple of workarounds to this:

DOWNLOAD METHOD #1
- Download the file as a text file (.txt) and Rename it after you receive it
- Press Windows Key + R
- Type "Control.exe folders"
- Folder Options>View> Advanced Settings
- Uncheck "Hide Extensions for known files"
- Now go back to where you downloaded Unhider+Cleaner.txt
- click once on the file and press F2 after it is highlighted
- Rename it from Unhider+Cleaner.txt to Unhider+Cleaner.bat
- done!
- Now just keep the file Unhider+Cleaner.bat in your pendrive and double click to use.

DOWNLOAD METHOD #2
- Download the file as a extentionless file and Rename it after you receive it
- Just keep the file in D drive
- Press Windows Key + R
- type cmd.exe
- type Ren D:\Unhider+Cleaner *.bat
- done!
- Now just keep the file Unhider+Cleaner.bat in your pendrive and double click to use.

METHOD #3
Open the file from METHOD#1 and using "Save As", save it as  Unhider+Cleaner.bat
- done!
- Now just keep the file Unhider+Cleaner.bat in your pendrive and double click to use.

METHOD #4
If you want the original batch file directly, by all means , go for it!
- Download the batch file directly
- Keep it inside the pendrive/folder you want to use
- Double click on the file Unhider+Cleaner.bat to use
- Since you have directly tries to use batch(.bat) from external source, your computer may warn you of a potential virus. Rest assured. We have included no such thing. This is intended to clean, not harm.

Working Output:

originally posted at: http://csitauthority.blogspot.com/2015/09/How2FixShortcutVirus.html

Any Questions? Feel free to ask...

Tidbit: How to generate popup windows with DOS?

TO DISPLAY POP-UPS with DOS.

echo X=MsgBox("Message Description",0+16,"Title") >msg.vbs

–you can write any numbers from 0,1,2,3,4 instead of 0 (before the ‘+’ symbol) & here is the meaning of each number:

0 = Ok Button 
1 = Ok/Cancel Button 
2 = Abort/Retry/Ignore button 
3 = Yes/No/Cancel 
4 = Yes/No 

–you can write any numbers from 16,32,48,64 instead of 16 (after the ‘+’ symbol) & here is the meaning of each number:

16 – Critical Icon 
32 – Warning Icon
48 – Warning Message Icon
64 – Information Icon

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This itself is incomplete for any OS higher than Win XP, so u need to use this command afterwards,
msg * "msg"

Tidbit: How to prepare a bootable pendrive using diskpart?

DISKPART your pendrive (note: Your pendrive must support booting)

Plug your pendrive

1. Press windows Key + R to open "RUN"

2. type cmd.exe and hit enter.

3. type "list disk"

from the list that will be given, note your desired pendrive disk number. Identify this by looking at the disk size. Dont make a mistake or you'll lose your whole harddisk data. It generally should be number 1 or higher.

4.type "Select disk [x]" where x=the number you noted earlier.

5. type "clean"

6. type "create partition primary"

7. type "select partition 1"

8. type "active"

9. type "format fs=fat32"

10. type "assign"

11. type "exit"

Now extract the files from [.iso] copy directly to the newly formatted pendrive in the root drive (i.e don't put inside any folder in the pendrive)

NOTE: try typing "format fs=ntfs" if the earlier one doesnt work. But be warned, changing to NTFS reduces write-cycles.

Tidbit: How to turn off utorrent ads and offers?

To turn off utorrent ads and offers, 

open Options > Preferences > Advanced.

Here you'll find a large list of flags for the app and a filter box. 

Search for and disable the following flags:

offers.left_rail_offer_enabled/left_rail_offer
gui.show_plus_upsell
offers.sponsored_torrent_offer_enabled/sponsored_torrent_offer_enabled
bt.enable_pulse
gui.show_notorrents_node
offers.content_offer_autoexec

These flags may be named slightly differently depending on which version of the app you're using.

Tidbit 001 : How to make utorrent completely free of annoying ads

Utorrent is cool for everyone. It allows us to us torrents in the most optimized way. The basic version is FREE but at the cost of annoying ads everywhere on the UI. Here's a short tidbit to remove that once and for all! ^_^

To turn off utorrent ads and offers, 

• open Options > Preferences > Advanced.

Here you'll find a large list of flags for the app and a filter box. 



Search for and disable the following flags:

• offers.left_rail_offer_enabled / left_rail_offer
  
• gui.show_plus_upsell
  
• offers.sponsored_torrent_offer_enabled /sponsored_torrent_offer_enabled
  
• bt.enable_pulse
  
• gui.show_notorrents_node
  
• offers.content_offer_autoexec

These flags may be named slightly differently depending on which version of the app you're using.

How to get a whopping 100Gigabytes of FREE online storage on ONEDRIVE

Hey you all, here's a late valentines gift for you! You can now get 100GB of FREE online space on ONEDRIVE for 2 years 

[Note: This is a limited period promotional offer. Grab it fast!!]

Okay, before I start rambling and all, here's few easy steps for those of you who just want it done without scrolling through a long list of sentences.

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Here we go:

STEP1: If you DO NOT have a existing microsoft account  (i.e. hotmail or outlook or live account) , then click here to make one! . Those who already have it, please move to step2

STEP2: Then login to your microsoft account (i.e. hotmail or outlook or live account) . Once you have logged in, and you can see your inbox, proceed to step3

STEP3: Now click on THIS PROMOTIONAL LINK . Wait for the URL to resolve; then in a few seconds, you will be shown a message.

STEP4: Congratulations!! Now you have a whopping 100GB of storage for 2years @ absolutely NO COST (totally FREE!!)

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NOTE: If STEP3's promotional link DOESN'T work for you, you need to read the things below to resolve this. Don't worry, its pretty easy! ^_^

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More about this:

OneDrive is microsoft's cloud storage solution for the commercial platform. If you have used Google Drive, Dropbox or COPY, you know what I'm talking about already. Basically, a cloud storage means your personal online storage platform.

For those in the know, you should've also known that 15GB is as big as it gets for such FREE online services. 15GB offers are provided by Google Drive and COPY. However, in a sudden turn of events, microsoft has decided to give away, not just its conventional FREE 7GB, but instead a whopping 100GB for FREE to those who avail this offer. Again, if you are from NEPAL , you should get this offer with just a click(very easily, just like that). This promotional link should also support several other countries, but if your's is not on the list, don't worry just yet; GLP has a solution.

If step3 didn't work for you, here's a workaround for you...

Why doesn't STEP3 work for you? And how can you resolve it?

Answer: STEP3 simply doesn't work for you because you're in the wrong country. STEP3 is meant to work for NEPAL. But, don't worry yet! We have a fix for your country too!!

but first, a little background information:

Microsoft is giving away 100GB of OneDrive storage completely FREE of charge for 2 years in an attempt to lure in more users to buy Office365 and use WIndows10. It is an offer exclusive to the customers at the United States of America. However, we've found a little workaround and hence this promotional link in this article to get it even if you are not from the US.

So that's it huh? Not FREE for my country?

Answer: No NOT YET. Don't give up just yet. You can still change your IP Address to that of the United States, with the help of a VPN and then get this offer. >Click here to know how to change<

Alright! okay, enjoy your FREE 100GBs Everyone!!

Also, please tell me how it works out at your end. Are you from any other country besides NEPAL, and STEP3 still works for you? Let me know. Thanks!

How to find ANY image on the internet? : Easy Walkthrough

Hello there!

This is a quick walkthrough that will teach you to find any image that you want on the internet. It is specially useful in these cases:

• When you see a video tutorial on youtube or any other site and you want that awesome wallpaper that is used in the video.
• You got a cool screenshot of a desktop in your facebook or social network feed, but not the original HD image.
• You are new to desktop customization and cant find that special wallpaper shown in Rainmeter website or blogs.

Okay so without further ado, here's the problem and the solution:

Take a sample scenario (say you're watching Youtube video and you need a wallpaper from the video)

and you're wondering with this question:

 

  

Here's a solution for such a case: 

•  STEP-1 : TAKE AN APPROPRIATE SCREENSHOT LIKE THIS:
  
  
  
• STEP-2 : NOW GO TO https://images.google.com  AND PRESS ON THAT CAMERA BUTTON
  
  
  
  
• STEP-3: SELECT "UPLOAD AN IMAGE" AND CLICK "BROWSE"
  
  
  
• STEP-4 : SELECT YOUR SCREENSHOT AND CLICK "OPEN"
  
  
  
  
  
• STEP-5: WAIT FOR A WHILE UNTIL FILE UPLOADS
  
  
  
  
• STEP-6 : AFTER A WHILE, THE RESULTS WILL SHOW
  
  
  
  
• STEP-7 : SCROLL DOWN ON THE RESULTS TO THE "VISUALLY SIMILAR" SECTION
  
  
  
  
  
  "EXACT MATCHES" AND "VISUALLY SIMILAR" MATCHES WILL BE DISPLAYED AS GIVEN ABOVE.

This way, any image that you come across, can be found on the web. Hope this was helpful to you.

Tidbit on How this stuff works:
In the past, google used to employ an algorithm to compare data contained in any two pictures. Differences in formats, brightness, tint and other properties could potentially create incorrect results. However, newer implementations and continuously perfecting this method has made results very accurate these days. The concept is to make a mathematical model of the image and compare it with indexed values of other picture data.
According to google,word-by-word: 

"The technology behind Search by Image analyzes your image to find its most distinctive points, lines and textures and creates a mathematical model. We match that model against billions of images in our index, and page analysis helps us derive a best guess text description of your image. Search by Image technology also includes the ability to match against images on the web so that we can show you similar images and webpages that contain your image."

Did this solve your problem?

Do you know some better way to search any image on the net?

Drop a comment below and let us know! ^_^

How to remove Android based 'com.android.patch' virus?

First of all, let me clear up something.

• 'com.android.patch' is NOT actually a virus. 
• In the original un-tampered form, it is an SSL patch created by the makers of android (GOOGLE inc.) to actually increase your internet browsing security.
• So, its actually a GOOD thing

BUT, 

• There exists a malicious version of this security patch.
•  This version is created by hackers and they infect in your system when you install apps from a 3rd party source
  {Which means, when you install apps directly from the SD card or any other service which is NOT Google Play}
  
  ps. I got mine when I installed apps from mobogenie.

Here is an example of how that virus can affect you:

 

Solution to this: 

Before I discuss the solution to this problem, let me tell you how that happens and why that happens.

How does someone get infected?

• You get infected when you install apps from Unknown sources, app that someone gave you over Bluetooth, some apps that you downloaded from some 3rd party website (Google Play is official; everything else is 3rd party.)
• This virus has the same name as the official patch ('com.android.patch'), hence android security mechanisms may not recognize it if you enable 'Allow install from unknown apps'
• After installing, this app acts like an official app and requests user to give it administrative permission
• If you happen to absent mindedly give it permission to become device administrator, it can do nasty things like: Downloading apps without permission, crashing opened apps, populating RAM and SD etc.

Why does it operate? What is the purpose of this virus??

• This code is generally harmless as long as it is not a device administrator.
• But once you make it an administrator, it will basically own the device. You wont be able to remove it from the list of device administrators, it will force close 'settings' app whenever you try.
• Theoretically, it can copy, manipulate, upload and abuse every bit of sensitive information on your phone such as: Login info, personal photos, bank details, contacts etc.
• It operates to download loads of useless apps and makes profit by advertising those apps.

Big Question: How to REMOVE this virus?

Follow the easy STEPS below to remove your virus. If you do not want to preserve your installed apps, photos, videos and contacts, skip to STEP9 directly!

1. First download 'Mobogenie' on your phone
2. Now download 'Mobogenie Helper' which helps you connect your phone to your computer. 
3. Now download 'Mobogenie for PC' in your computer.
4. Open Mobogenie in your computer, and use Mobogenie Helper in your phone to connect your Phone with your computer.
5. Use Mobogenie in computer, to backup all your installed apps in a folder.
6. Also backup any photos, videos and other things that you require.
7. Also, use Mobogenie in computer to backup all your contacts.
8. Doing thins much will properly backup all necessary items in your phone.
   
   
   Follow the STEPS below to Hard Reset your device.
9. In your android phone, go to Settings.
10. Find 'Backup and Reset' under the 'PERSONAL' tab
11. Tap on that option.
    
12. Select 'Factory Data Reset'
    
    
    
13. Your phone will ask for confirmation, allow it. 
14. Now your phone will restart and reset itself.
15. Depending upon the phone you are using and the amount of data to be cleared, it can take upto 15minutes.
16. Upon resetting, your phone will restart once again
17. On this startup, your phone will look and feel just as fresh as when you bought it newly.
18. There will be no apps, contacts, files and such in your SD card.
19. If you have followed STEPS 1-8 in this tutorial, you can use MOBOGENIE to recover back all your required data and apps.
20. *Last tip* : Use your phone safely by allowing only trusted installs and always keep a backup available incase you need to hard reset again in the future.
    

Hope we helped you fix your device. Comment if any problem persists.

How to remove Facebook Virus? : Complete Step by Step Tutorial

First of all, sorry guys, I haven't been posting much as of late because of my hectic semester schedule.

Anyways, I've made this post just to give everyone reading this a quick warning about the new facebook virus. Its not exactly a virus(strictly speaking), but its actually a form of malicious code that comes bundled up with some facebook apps, and it posts and tags weird stuff under your name without your consent. (You can see screenshots of facebook profile of victims in the images at the end of this post)

So without further ado, let me provide you a method to remove this thing:

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• STEP1: CLEAR APPS: This code propagates through facebook apps primarily. If you have recently used or installed any new facebook apps. Consider clearing it. {I suggest clearing everything untrusted from the get-go though}
• Facebook apps are things like : Farmville, Candy Crush on Facebook, Draw my Thing, etc which sometimes asks you permission to do certain things on your account.
  
  
  
• To Get There: To get to the page with the list of all the apps you've permitted, CLICK HERE {Recommended to do this with a computer or Google Chrome browser in Android Phones|| Comment if problem persists with mobile}
• STEP2: Hover above the app you want to clear. You can see two options ,EDIT and DELETE. I suggest deleting all suspicious apps. You can always install them later if you need.
  
  
  
  
• STEP3:  Once your app list is mostly cleared of 3rd party untrusted apps, observe your wall. If there are any more automatic posting, you should consider following STEP4 too.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Please DO NOT FORGET to check mark "Delete all your app activity on facebook" before clicking remove.
  
  
• STEP4: Clear recently added plugins. Plugins such as Adblock Plus, IDM etc are okay (as they are trusted apps by real vendors). But please find and remove apps from untrusted sources.
  
  How to get there?
  
  For Firefox: Type about:addons on your address bar
  
  
  
  
  For Chrome: Type chrome:extensions on your address bar
  
  
  

  NEW UPDATE: These viruses are changing day by day. If your chrome or firefox DOES NOT allow viewing or changing addons/extensions; simply reinstall chrome/firefox. Please comment if problems persist.

  
  
  
• My friend Apil got his virus removed this way:
  
  
  
  Thanks for the awesome tip Apil! (^_^)
• STEP5: MANUAL LABOUR: Unfortunately, facebook does not provide any feature to remove all the things you post with a click of a button. You need to manually remove each and every post that the virus has made. Becareful on clicking the link of those posts though. Thats how they propagate. STEP5 will protect yourself and your friends from getting this virus accidentally.
• FINAL STEP: After you have followed through all of the STEPS above, its a very good idea to change your password. Even though you've removed the propagation of the code itself, your password just might have been compromised somewhere along the way. So just to on the safe side, change it.
  
  
  
• That's it. Have a good day!
  
  
  
• Also, Do you have some alternate method to remove this virus? We would love to hear from you!! (^_^)

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Portable - NO INSTALL REQUIRED

After the much popular Adobe Photoshop CS3 Portable, The new CS6 is here!! 

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Portable - is a fully portable version of Photoshop which can run easily without installing it on a computer. CS6 portable combines the portability and ease of the CS3 with all new features.

The new features include array of new tools in the toolbox including better quick select, mask, filter and rendering tools. 

 [Verified internal download, with private hosting.]
>> DOWNLOAD ADOBE PS CS6 PORTABLE by clicking HERE <<

[Other internal Links]
Click on any of the download links below to start downloading. [IDM Supported] 
Download Link: Mirror1 - [hosted at:glplance001] [Server is down]
Download Link: Mirror2 - [hosted at:glplance002] [Server is down]
Download Link: Mirror3 - [hosted at:glplance003] [Active Link]

[Download by Clicking any link given above]

Why you should go for it:

• No registration is required.
• No Installation is required and loading time is similar to installed version. 
• It is very light weight and portable too, so It is a handy tool. 
• This version is preactivated without cracks and totally FREE too. 
• It is packed with lots of powerful and handy features. 
• **Works remarkably with computers having very low RAM**
  (Tested with computers having 512MB RAM and 8GB RAM with no lags)
• All these features come in a small package of only [688MB], which fits easily in any modern day USB [Flash Drive/ Pendrive/ Memory Card].
• Faster Download!! We at GLP have highly compressed these [688MB] into just [286MB]. So you can download faster (^_^)
• It is indeed a golden find! You should Download it immediately!

>>DOWNLOAD Adobe Photoshop CS6 [286MB]<<
[You get 688MB when you extract it; High Full Feature Portable PS]

*The setup is easy and there should not be any trouble. However incase of any troubles, please feel free to ask in the facebook comments below(visible with Computer).

How to get FREE Worldlink Internet?

Internet Advice - Make the best use of Vendor Scheme 

• Worldlink has recently announced a scheme. It details that if you connect with a referral using an existing worldlink customer, you shall get Rs. 500 worth of internet for FREE. Absolutely!

• This ONLY applies for NEW worldlink internet customers

• For old customers, if you haven't used Worldlink for a very very long time, it applies to you too!

But getting a referral is really a hassle. So GLP has decided to help you on this end. 

If you are a NEW customer and looking to get a Worldlink internet connection, please consider commenting on the facebook comment below. Or, contact me with MY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT >click here<

I will fill up your Referal forms, and then you can get Rs.500 internet extra for FREE.

The Referral Form looks like this.
You need to provide me all this information.
You can Provide information in PRIVATE using
Just let me know you're interested in the comments below.

If you don't feel comfortable to share your details here, There is also a Facebook page where you can contact me. >CLICK HERE TO GO TO THAT PAGE<
Enjoy!

How to check Internet Bill or Validity of NTC ADSL ?

People keep asking me this question every now and then. And I'm quite frankly fed up. So I am making this post in order to let YOU and GOOGLE know two easy ways of: (1) Checking Validity , (2) Tracking Bills ; for the ADSL internet service provided by Nepal Telecom

Please follow any ONE of the steps that you are comfortable with!

Here goes,

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Method(1) : By SMS

• You can send a simple SMS to 1400 to know your ADSL validity.
• Type SMS in this format:
  
  ADSL[space]{AreaCode+Phone Number}
  
  example:
  ADSL 015555555
  where,
  ADSL = Type ADSL in your message box like this.
  
       = This color indicates Space. Give Space after typing 'ADSL'
  
  01* = This is your area code. For Kathmandu valley, it is 01
  
  *If you live in a different place, replace this number with your area code.
  
  *Click here to know your area code*
  
  5555555 = Replace this number with your 7-digit phone number.
  
• After typing that, now send SMS to 1400
• You will receive an SMS telling you your validity in a few seconds.
  

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Method(2): Check Online

• NTC also provides facility to check validity, and much more from its online service.
• You need to be connected inside NTC network to use this i.e. ADSL internet must be used to open this website.
• You need to have a valid Bill as the Username and Password is written in every bill. Please Check and Enter the Credentials on that website.
• You can visit that website by clicking on the link below:
  LINK: http://bit.ly/ADSLvalidity

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NEPAL District Area Codes for Telephone Numbers.

Put the required Area Code before your Telephone Number to make a call from abroad or locally from a mobile phone.

Example:
If you want to call a number 5555555 inside Lalitpur (Area Code: 01 ), you must dial 015555555

DISTRICT	AREA CODE
ACHAM	097
ARGHAKHANCHI	077
BAGLUNG	068
BAITADI	095
BAJANG	092
BAJURA	097
BANKE	081
BARA	053
BARDYA	084
BHAKTAPUR	01
BHOJPUR	029
CHITWAN	056
DADELDHUDA	096
DAILEKH	089
DANG	082
DARCHULA	093
DHADING	010
DHANKUTA	026
DHANUSHA	041
DOLAKHA	049
DOLPA	019
DOTI	094
GULMI	079
GORKHA	064
HUMLA	019
ILAM	027
JAJARKOT	089
JHAPA	023
JUMLA	087
KAIKALI	091
KALIKOT	087
KANCHANPUR	099
KAPILVASTU	076
KASKI	061
KATHMANDU	01
KAVREPALANCHOK	011
KHOTANG	036
LALITPUR	01
LAMJUNG	066
MAHOTTARI	044
MAKWANPUR	057
MANANG	066
MORANG	021
MUGU	019
MUSTANG	019
MYAGDI	069
NAWALPARASI	078
NUWAKOT	010
OKHALDHUNGA	037
PALPA	075
PANCHTHAR	024
PARBAT	067
PARSA	051
PYUTHAN	086
RAMECHAP	048
RASUWA	010
RAUTAHAT	055
ROLPA	086
RUKUM	086
RUPAQNDEHI	071
SALYAN	086
SANKHUWASABA	029
SAPTARI	031
SARLAHI	046
SINDHULI	047
SINDHUPALCHOWK	011
SIRAHA	033
SOLUKHUMBU	038
SUNSARI	025
SURKHET	083
SYANGJA	063
TANAHU	065
TAPLEJUNG	024
THERATHUM	026
UDAYAPUR	035