Unanimous elections at MCC Bank: Anil Lobo to lead as chairman for next 5 years
Mangaluru: As all the 14 nominations filed for the directors' posts of the Mangalore Catholic Co-operative Bank Ltd (MCC Bank), were in order, Sudhir Kumar, Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies, who is the Returning Office, declared on 20th August 2023 all the 14 candidates who filed nominations as elected, after scrutiny of the nominations.
He added that the required quorum was available to form the board as per the provisions of co-operative act. The election scheduled on Sunday, August 27, for the post of directors will, therefore, not be conducted, said Sunil I Menezes, General Manager of The Mangalore Catholic Co-operative Bank Ltd, in a press release.
For the first time in the 111-year history of the MCC Bank, a unanimous election was held. The team led by Anil Lobo, Fermai, the incumbent chairman, will lead the Bank for next 5 years.
The Valencia team includes members from various regions: Gerald Pinto of Kallianpur, Roshan D'Souza of Mudipu, Harold John Montero of Kelarai, Joseph M Anil Patrao of Derebail, David D'Souza of Bajpe, Melvin Aquinas Vaz of Mangaluru, JP Rodriguez of Puttur, Andrew D'Souza of Moodbidri, Elroy Kiran Crasto of Gangolli, Gerald Jude D'Silva of Karkala, Vincent Anil Lasrado of Bantwal, Irene Rebello of Kulashekhara, and Frieda Flavia D'Souza of Balkunje.
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Man arrested in Belur for alleged dowry harassment, murder of wife
Belur: A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Rajanasiriyur village of Belur taluk on charges of dowry harassment and allegedly murdering his wife.
The accused, identified as Madhu, was married to 34-year-old Channamma for the past 15 years. According to police sources, the couple had frequent disputes in recent years, and family members had intervened on several occasions to resolve their differences.
Madhu is also accused of harassing Channamma for dowry despite her family having purchased an auto rickshaw for him earlier.
On February 18, Channamma was allegedly assaulted by her husband and sustained serious injuries. She was admitted to the district hospital and underwent treatment for nearly a week. However, she died on February 25 after failing to respond to medical care.
Following the incident, a case was registered at the Halebidu Police Station. Police officials visited the village, conducted an inspection and took Madhu into custody.
Further investigation is in progress.
