MCC Bank Ltd celebrates 113th Founder's Day
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Mangaluru: MCC Bank Ltd marked its 113th Founder's Day with a vibrant celebration at its Administrative Office Campus on Saturday, honoring the enduring legacy of its founder, P.F.X. Saldanha, and reaffirming the Bank’s steadfast commitment and resilience in the cooperative sector.
The program began with a prayer conducted by Deale Dsouza and team. Documentary on the history and progress of the bank was presented. Distinguished guests on the dais included Rev. Fr Denis D’Sa, PRO, Udupi Diocese; Rev. Sr Clara Menezes, UFC, Provincial Superior, Mangalore Province; Lionel Aranha, Chartered Accountant; Prof. Hilda Rayappan, Director, Prajna Counselling Centre; Stephen Menezes, President, Mangalore Konkans, Dubai and Sunil Menezes, General Manager of the Bank.
In his welcome address, Anil Lobo, Chairman of the Bank, extended a warm greeting to the dignitaries, board members, staff, and guests present. He highlighted the remarkable transformation of MCC Bank over the years, emphasizing its current standing on par with nationalized banks in terms of service quality and performance. Lobo expressed heartfelt admiration for Rev. Fr Denis D’Sa, describing him as a true source of inspiration and a paragon of professionalism. He modestly chose not to elaborate on the Bank’s achievements, noting that they had already been effectively conveyed to the audience.
The program included a tribute to the Bank’s founder, as dignitaries and member of P.F.X. Saldanha’s family offered floral respects to his portrait.
In his keynote address, Rev. Fr Denis D’Sa congratulated the Bank and delivered an inspiring message rooted in three core principles:
1. Looking Back with Gratitude – Celebrating the legacy and foundational values of the institution.
2. Looking Within for Self-Evaluation – Encouraging introspection through SWOT analysis and the courage to take risks.
3. Looking Forward with Trust in God – Emphasizing faith and perseverance, drawing parallels with astronaut Sunita Williams' journey.
He urged the staff members to remain diligent, serve with empathy, and approach customers with a smile.
Charity contributions were distributed by the Chairman to De Mercede Orphanage, Panir, and Shalom Trust®️, Kankanady, underlining the Bank’s commitment to
social responsibility.
Rev. Sr Clara Menezes released the annual bulletin, joined by Editor Dr Gerald Pinto and Sub-Editor Shery Ashna. In her address, she praised the Bank’s legacy and emphasized the importance of opportunity, patience, professionalism, and hard work in achieving sustainable growth. Newly qualified Chartered Accountants, children of esteemed customers were felicitated.
Prof. Dr Edmund J. B. Frank, St Aloysius college and Ex-chairman of MCC bank, Mr Marcel M. Dsouza, Ex Director of MCC Bank, Konkani Writer and Mr Stephen Menezes, newly elected President of Mangalore Konkans, Dubai, for their commendable service to the community were also felicitated.
CA Lionel Aranha presented a brief history of the Bank, reminding attendees that success is not merely about results, but about the integrity and principles upheld in achieving them.Additionally, Prof Hilda Rayappan, Director of Prajna Counselling Centre, who has served the Society for the last 50 years was also felicitated during the occasion.
Directors Andrew Dsouza, Herold Monteiro, Anil Patrao, Roshan Dsouza, Melwyn Vas, Freeda Dsouza, Irene Rebello, Alwyn P. Montiero, Sharmila Menezes, Felix DCruz, Dr Gerald Pinto, and C G Pinto were present.
The event was presided over by Sahakara Ratna Anil Lobo, Chairman of the Bank, with General Manager Sunil Menezes delivering the vote of thanks, and Grishma Melisha Saldanha of Neermarga serving as the compère.
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Delhi HC asks Jaideep Sengar to surrender in Unnao custodial death case
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi High Court on Friday asked Jaideep Sengar, brother of Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Sengar, to surrender before jail authorities in connection with his conviction in the custodial death case of the survivor's father.
A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja was hearing a plea by the convict for further extension of interim bail upon suspension of the 10-year sentence.
It observed that the interim bail granted to Jaideep Sengar in July 2024 was last extended in April 2025 and since then, in spite of five dates, no order of any further extension or suspension of his sentence has been passed by the court.
As the senior counsel for Jaideep Sengar urged the bench to extend the period of his release on account of his health, the bench said, "You surrender and then we will see."
"Although there is no extension of interim suspension of sentence granted, we find he has still not surrendered. Before we proceed to consider his application for further extension of suspension of sentence, we require the appellant to first surrender," the bench ordered.
The senior counsel for Jaideep Sengar assured the court that he would surrender by Saturday.
The court listed the matter for hearing next week.
Jaideep Sengar, 50, sought the bail extension on the grounds that he is suffering from oral cancer.
The Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) counsel had earlier said it was not a fit case for extension of interim bail, and the prescription given by Jaideep Sengar in support of his plea was fabricated.
In his application, Jaideep Sengar said he was suffering from stage IV oral cancer, a life-threatening condition, and had developed clinical signs of recurrence.
The condition, the plea said, required continuous and specialised medical care.
The plea also informed that Jaideep Sengar has spent about four years in custody.
The high court had granted interim bail to Jaideep Sengar on July 3, 2024, for two months on medical grounds.
Kuldeep Sengar was convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for the remainder of his life on December 20, 2019, for raping the minor in 2017.
On March 13, 2020, Kuldeep Sengar, along with Jaideep Sengar, was sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment by the trial court, which also imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh, in the custodial death case of the rape survivor's father.
The survivor's father was arrested, allegedly at the behest of the accused, under the Arms Act and died in custody on April 9, 2018, owing to police brutality.
The trial court said no leniency could be shown for killing a family's sole breadwinner.
