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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Another North Goa nightclub sealed; Kejriwal says corruption led to fire tragedy
Panaji (PTI): As part of a crackdown against tourist establishments violating laws and safety norms in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa authorities on Saturday sealed a renowned club at Vagator and revoked the fire department NOC of another club.
Cafe CO2 Goa, located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations of rules.
Elsewhere, campaigning for local body polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives on December 6, happened because the BJP government in the state was corrupt.
An inspection of Cafe CO2 Goa by a state government-appointed team revealed that the establishment, with a seating capacity of 250, did not possess a no-objection certificate (NOC) of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The club, which sits atop Ozrant Cliff, also did not have structural stability, the team found.
The Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday also revoked the NOC issued to Diaz Pool Club and Bar at Anjuna as the fire extinguishers installed in the establishment were found to be inadequate, said divisional fire officer Shripad Gawas.
A notice was issued to Nitin Wadhwa, the partner of the club, he said in the order.
Campaigning at Chimbel village near Panaji in support of his party's Zilla Panchayat election candidate, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal said the nightclub fire at Arpora happened because of the "corruption of the Pramod Sawant-led state government."
"Why this fire incident happened? I read in the newspapers that the nightclub had no occupancy certificate, no building licence, no excise licence, no construction licence or trade licence. The entire club was illegal but still it was going on," he said.
"How could it go on? Couldn't Pramod Sawant or anyone else see it? I was told that hafta (bribe) was being paid," the former Delhi chief minister said.
A person can not work without bribing officials in the coastal state, Kejriwal said, alleging that officers, MLAs and even ministers are accepting bribes.
