BIZ BRIEFS

Nepal-SBI bank’s offer

KATHMANDU: Nepal SBI Bank Ltd has introduced a new savings scheme called Swarnim Bachat Khata. Interest under this scheme will be disbursed on daily balance as per the bank’s interest rates, states a bank press release issued here today. Everyone, including children to elders and institutions can participate in this scheme. The accountholders will get free internet

banking services and SBI debit card. — HNS

Meat prices shoot up

MADHYAPUR THIMI: Price of mutton and chicken has shot up about 50 per cent. Meat sellers in Bhaktapur says the price of mutton, chicken and eggs have skyrocketed after the imports from India was cut. Chicken sold at Rs 120 per kg reached Rs 180-200, and eggs sold at Rs 5 per unit now costs Rs 8. — RSS