People’s Bank joins in commemorating war heroes |
| 13 May 2008, Colombo |
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Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of State Revenue and Finance and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, makes a contribution during the ceremony to mark the month of commemoration of war heroes, at the Head Office of People’s Bank. Mr. W. Karunajeewa, Chairman of People’s Bank looks on |
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State banking giant People’s Bank has come forward to issue flags in conjunction with the declaration of the war heroes’ commemoration month from 7 May to 7 June 2008. The objective is to remember those war heroes who gave their lives to protect Sri Lanka.
The main ceremony was held recently at the Head Office of People’s Bank, under the patronage of Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of State Revenue and Finance and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning. Also present were Major General Palitha Fernando, Acting Chairman, Ranaviru Seva Adhikariya; Mr. W. Karunajeewa, Chairman, People’s Bank; Mr. M. Wickramasinghe, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, People’s Bank; members of the corporate management of the Bank and representatives from the armed forces and the Police. |
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Mr. W. Karunajeewa, Chairman, People’s Bank makes a contribution during the ceremony to mark the month of commemoration of war heroes, at People’s Bank Head Office. Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of State Revenue and Finance and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, looks on |
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Addressing the gathering, Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of State Revenue and Finance and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, stated that it is our responsibility to defeat terrorism, to commemorate the service of war heroes who have sacrificed their lives and are doing so at present to safeguard the democratic rights of the people, and to look after their welfare, as these were all matters of national interest. He expressed his appreciation towards People’s Bank for coming forward to join this endeavor. |
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Mr. M. Wickramasinghe, CEO/GM makes a contribution during the ceremony to mark the month of commemoration of war heroes, at People’s Bank Head Office. Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of State Revenue and Finance and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, and Mr. W. Karunajeewa, Chairman of People’s Bank look on |
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Mr. W. Karunajeewa, Chairman of People’s Bank added that all Sri Lankans must unite towards working for the welfare of the war heroes who have dedicated themselves to protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation. He hoped that everyone will support this noble cause, irrespective of race, religion and caste.
Flags are available at all People’s Bank branches during this special month.
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