People’s Bank celebrates Deepawali

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People’s Bank held its main celebration coinciding with the Deepawali festival, at its Wellawatte and Kotahena branches.

A series of Hindu religious observances were held in view of the Deepawali 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.

People’s Bank CEO/ General Manager Rasitha Gunawardena, People’s Bank corporate and executive management, staff, and a large number of customers were present at the occasion.

People’s Bank also took steps to open 18 branches and service centres for transactions during the course of the day, for the convenience of Hindu devotees residing in Northern, Eastern, Vanni, Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla and Colombo areas. Many of these branches also make arrangements to mark the festival.