Mangaluru: MCC Bank holds NRI Meet 2022
On the occasion of the Post Centenary decennial celebration of the bank, NRI meet was organised by M.C.C. Bank Ltd at the Pacific IV Hall, Hotel Ocean Pearl, near Navabharath Circle, Mangaluru on Friday 30th December,2022.
The programme started with the prayer song.
The NRI Meet was presided over by Anil Lobo, Chairman of the bank. The meet was formally inaugurated by Rev Dr Rocky D’Cunha, Superior of St. Ann’s Friary Mangaluru. Dr Ronald Colaco, NRI Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Walter Nandalike, Founder & Managing Director of Daijiworld Media Pvt.Ltd, Mangaluru, CA Rudolph Rodrigues, were the guests of honour.
Anil Lobo, in his presidential address, said that the MCC Bank is the pride of our community and the foundation for which was laid by the visionaries and philanthropists 110 years back. He emphasised the importance of the customers in the banking business and said that the staff are being properly trained at the training centre to be more responsive to the needs of the customers and offer best customer service. He informed the gathering about the conduct of customers’ meet at all the branches and the positive feedback received from all the customers about the excellent customer service offered by the Bank. He requested the NRI customers to support the Bank by their word of mouth publicity in their respective countries where they are employed or pursuing their business.
CA Rudolph Rodrigues, while delivering a talk on Taxation for NRIs, explained various provisions of Income Tax/capital gains tax applicable to NRIs, Resident but not ordinarily residents (RNORs) and resident Indians. He also explained the provisions under IT Act and FEMA. He clarified the doubts raised by NRIs during interactive session.CA Rudolph also spoke about the progress made by MCC Bank for the last 4 years and appreciated the professionalism prevailing in the Bank.
Rev Dr Rocky DCunha, in his inaugural speech appreciated the Chairman, Management and Staff of the bank for rendering selfless service to the society. He explained the virtues of generosity and said sharing always doubles the Joy, what we earn will give us living and what we give will earn a life. He quoted Mahatma Gandhi’s words saying helping the humanity is by far the important essence of life.
Walter Nandalike, congratulated the Chairman, Management and the staff for their wonderful progress for the last 4 years, throughout hard work and dedication, despite Critism from certain sections of the community. He expressed that it is easier to critise than to achieve. He also stressed the importance of making the community’s only bank stronger by offering full support and co-operation by the members of the community.
Dr Ronald Colaco, in his address said that Christian community is known world over for doing the noble work in the field of education, healthcare and charity. He appreciated the Bank for its tremendous achievement in all business parameters since 2018. He urged the community members especially the NRIs to extend their 100% support and help the Bank in its growth. He pledged to help the Bank in increasing its capital and also the NRI Deposits.
On this occasion the NRI customers were honoured with shawl and flower bouquets for being a great support to the Bank.
Vice Chairman Jerald Jude Dsilva, Directors Marcel Dsouza, David Dsouza, Herold Monteiro, Andrew Dsouza, Roshan Dsouza, Irene Rebello, Dr Freeda Dsouza, Elroy Kiran Crasto, C.G. Pinto, Sushanth Saldanha, Sharmila Menezes, Alwyn P Monteiro, Felix D’cruz, Dy General Manager Raj Menezes, Senior Manager (NRI) were also present.
Board of Management Chairman Anil Patrao welcomed the gathering. General Manager Sunil Menezes proposed vote of thanks. Roshan D’silva compered.
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Several Gurugram schools receive hoax bomb threats
Gurugram (PTI): Several Gurugram schools received another hoax bomb threat emails on Wednesday morning, prompting police to launch searches on the premises.
Police said the email was sent by the 'Khalistan National Army', with threats issued to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to declare April 29 as the "40th Khalistan Declaration Day". It also threatened to bomb the Red Fort in Delhi.
Police said it was a hoax as no suspicious items were found after an intensive search.
Several schools, including Shri Ram, Amity, and the HDFC school, received threatening emails at 8.33 am, when classes had already begun, police said.
The school administrations became aware of the threats around 9 am and immediately informed the police, a senior police officer said.
The schools immediately implemented emergency protocols, with many declaring a holiday and asking parents to take their children home safely, the officer said.
A large number of anxious parents gathered outside the schools, as police and bomb squad teams reached the spots and started checks.
"Around 10 schools have approached the police from morning until now over bomb threats. Police teams are alert, and searches are underway on all the premises", the officer said.
As soon as the information about this email was received, police in Gurugram and Delhi swung into action and started investigation.
Schools immediately implemented emergency protocols upon receiving the mail. Many schools declared a holiday and sent messages to parents, asking them to take their children home. Large crowds of parents gathered outside the schools.
The schools were sanitised by sending a bomb disposal squad as well as a dog squad.
A senior police officer said that police teams thoroughly searched the school premises, classrooms, buildings, and surrounding areas. No suspicious objects or explosive materials were found during the investigation.
"Police teams are seriously investigating the entire matter. Cyber experts are being consulted to determine the authenticity of the email, its source, and the identity of the sender", added the officer.
This is the third time since January that schools have received fake bomb threats.
In March, at least a dozen schools in the city received bomb threat emails, which later turned out to be hoaxes.
Similarly, on January 28, as many as 13 schools received hoax bomb threats via email, forcing authorities to evacuate campuses and suspend classes.
Last month, police arrested a Bangladeshi national whose email ID was allegedly used to make a bomb threat for some payment.
