People’s Bank celebrates Deepavali

People’s Bank held its main celebration coinciding with the Deepavali festival, at its Wellawatte and Kotahena branches. The celebration at Wellawatte branch was held under the patronage of People’s Bank Chief Executive Officer/General Manager N. Vasantha Kumar. 

The commemoration at Kotahena Branch was held under the patronage of Designate Chief Executive Officer/General Manager Rasitha Gunawardena. 

A series of Hindu religious observances were held in view of the Deepavali festival, invoking blessings to the country, people, customers as well as the staff of People’s Bank. The event also featured special dance performances by school children. 

The corporate and executive management of the People’s Bank, the staff of People’s Bank and a large number of customers were present at the occasions. 

People’s Bank also took steps to open for transaction 30 Branches and service centres during the course of the day, for the convenience of Hindu devotees residing in Northern, Eastern, Wanni, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, Galle, Puttalam, Badulla and Colombo areas. Many of these branches also make arrangements to mark the festival.