Mortgage loans: Rastriya Banijya Bank is now offering mortgage loans for personal and business needs. One of the country's biggest banks till now has focussed on lending in the industrial, commercial and micro-credit sectors but today also offers loans for housing, education and vehicles. Clients can take mortgage loans of up to Rs 30 million for business purposes and Rs 5 million for personal reasons. The loans are repayable in five years at a net interest rate of 9-10 percent.

Crackers coupon: Mama Chicken Crackers has launched its "run for runs" coupon scratch game. Based on cricket, customers can win prizes by tallying runs. Rewards range from a packet of Mama chicken crackers (six runs) to an MP3 Player (36 runs).

Dental care: Advanced Dental Care has opened opposite the north gate of the Narayanhit Royal Palace. It features larger treatment rooms, new dental chairs, an intra oral camera, newly designed X-ray machine and whitening equipment. The clinic's services include examinations, fillings, extractions, treatment of infections and periodontal disease and cosmetic and prosthetic dentistry.