LBL’s 14th branch

KATHAMANDU: Laxmi Bank Limited opened a 14th branch at Bhatbhateni here on Sunday. A bank press statement said the branch will offer personal banking and also safe deposit lockers aside from various financial solutions. Laxmi Bank’s Kathmandu network has branches at Hattisar, Pulchowk, New Road, Teku and New Baneshwor. — HNS

NCCCFL satisfied

KATHMANDU: Nepal Central Consumer Co-operative Federation Ltd (NCCCFL) has voiced satisfaction at the government’s concern for easy access of food to the villages. NCCCFL praised the government for allotting Rs 40 crore from the budget and greeted the proposed formation of a financial council led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. It also urged for successful implementation of the programme in coordination with NCCFL. — HNS