MCC Bank Ltd celebrates 77th Independence day
(Press Release)- MCC Bank celebrated 77th Independence Day at the Administrative Office on 15.08.2023 with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor, commemorating the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom.
Rev. Fr Bonaventure Nazareth, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Milagres Church, celebrated the Holy Mass on this occasion.
After the Holy Mass, the Independence Day Celebration program began with a prayer song led by Karen Crasta and team.
Chairman, Mr Anil Lobo presided over the program. Mr Sunil Kumar Bajal, social activist and customer of the Bank was the chief guest. Vice Chairman Mr Jerald Jude DSilva, General Manager Mr Sunil Menezes were on the dais.
While welcoming the gathering, Chairman Mr Anil Lobo said that for the first time the Bank celebrated Independence Day on the occasion of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” last year. He said that the Bank is continuing the tradition of celebrating the Independence Day, which is a day to remember and honour millions of freedom fighters who laid their life for the sake of nation’s freedom. He recalled the non-cooperative movement, which acted as a catalyst in attaining the freedom for the country. He added that the Bank, as a responsible financial institution of the nation, has helped the downtrodden and under privileged on the occasion of the Bank completing its 110 years of service. He wished that all other financial institutions follow the example so that the real independence is achieved.
Mr Sunil Kumar Bajal, social activist, Chief Guest of the day hoisted the Flag and said that he is delighted to be part of the celebration of the 76th anniversary of Independence of our country with the management and staff members of one of the premier cooperative banks in the undivided Dakshina Kannada district. He emphasised the need for unity among the citizens of this great nation which has a culture of unity in diversity. He urged the gathering, especially the youth to preserve the sanctity of the constitution and strive for uplifting the poor and marginalized sections of the society to achieve the real essence of freedom.
Mr David DSouza, Mr Herald Monteiro, Mr J P Rodrigues, the directors who are celebrating their birthday in the month of August were felicitated during the occasion. Mr Maxim Lasrado who celebrated his birthday on 14th of August was also felicitated. On this occasion, the staff members sung patriotic songs with lot of zeal and enthusiasm.
Directors, Dr Gerald Pinto, Andrew Dsouza, Anil Patrao, Elroy Kiran Crasto, Roshan Dsouza, Marcel Dsouza and Irene Rebello, Professional Directors Sushanth Saldanha and Clement G Pinto, Members of Board of Management Sharmila Menezes, Felix DCruz, Alwyn P Monteiro were also present on the occasion.
Karkala Branch Manager, Mr Rayan Praveen K, compered the program. General Manager Mr Sunil Menezes proposed the vote of thanks. All the participants were served with high tea.
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NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for four years for violation of anti-doping code
New Delhi, Nov 26: The National Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday suspended Bajrang Punia for four years for his refusal to provide his sample for dope test on March 10 during selection trials for the national team.
NADA had first suspended the Tokyo Games bronze medallist wrestler on April 23 for the offence following which, the World Governing body UWW had also suspended him.
Bajrang had appealed against the provisional suspension and NADA’s Anti-Disciplinary Doping panel (ADDP) had revoked it on May 31 till NADA issues the notice of charge.
NADA, then on June 23 served the notice to the wrestler.
Bajrang, who joined Congress along with fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat and was given charge of All India Kisan Congress, had challenged the charge on July 11 in a written submission following which hearings were held on September 20 and October 4.
"The Panel holds that the Athlete is liable for sanctions under Article 10.3.1 and liable for ineligibility for a period of 4 years," the ADDP said in its order.
The suspension means that Bajrang will not be able to return to competitive wrestling and apply for a coaching job abroad, if he aspires to.
"In the present case, since the Athlete had been provisionally suspended, the Panel accordingly holds that the Athlete’s period of his ineligibility for the period of 4 years shall commence from the date on which the notification was sent, i.e., 23.04.2024.
"Needless to say that on account of the lifting of the provisional suspension for the period from 31.05.2024 to 21.06.2024 shall not be credited into the total period of ineligibility of four years."
Bajrang has maintained since the beginning that he was given extremely prejudicial and unfair treatment with respect to doping control because of his involvement in the protest against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Bajrang also maintained that he never refused to give sample but only demanded to know NADA’s response to his email where he sought answer why expired kits were sent to take his samples in December 2023.
NADA also explained the reason for its action, saying that the Chaperone/DCO had duly approached him and informed that he was required to provide a urine sample for dope analysis purposes.
Bajrang in his written submission said that the conduct of NADA in two previous instances had created mistrust in the athlete's mind, especially with NADA failing to acknowledge or even respond to their callous approach towards the doping control process in both such instances, the failure to take responsibility for their action pertaining to their dispersal of duties meant that the athlete was morally bound to take a stance in resort as a senior athlete who holds a voice in the sporting community.
Bajrang also said "it was not an outright refusal per se. The athlete was always willing to provide his sample provided that he first received a response from NADA concerning the use of expired kits."
However NADA said, "the outright refusal by the athlete to provide urine sample for the dope test was intentional and deliberate" and that "Athlete has demonstrated utter disregard towards his duties and responsibilities as per Articles 20.1 & 20.2 of the Anti Doping Rules, 2021."
