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Daijiworld Media Network – Hubballi(EP)

Hubballi, Jul 14: Bharath Cooperative Bank opened its 97th branch on Hubballi Koppikar road on Thursday, July 14.

National Billava Mahamandala president Bharath Bank executive president Jaya C Suvarna untied the ribbon and inaugurated the branch. Guest of honor, businessman and building owner Gautham Bekal lit the traditional lamp. Director of Sai Palace group of hotels Ravi S Shetty inaugurated the ATM service. the bank's director Gangadhar J Poojary set in motion the locker services and wished the branch well.

Special invitees Gujarath Billavara association founder Mohan C Poojary Ahmedabad, young entrepreneur Abhay Bethal, Ashwin Bethal, Anupam Bethal, social workers Dilip Bhai V Thelisar, Narayana Acharya, Rajendra Shetty Panjurli, Ravikanth Shetty Inna, Shashikanth Shetty, Vijaya Salian Iruvailu Belagavi, Sunil R Poojary Hejmadi, Prakash K Poojary, Shravankumar Hegde and Maruthi Shindhe were present.

Chief officials and staff of the bank and the new branch and well wishers were present on the occasion.

Ullooru Shekar Shanthi conducted Vastu Pooje, Vastu Bali, Vasthu Homa and Dwara Pravesha. Ullooru Dhananjay Shanthi and Ullooru Dinesh Shanthi conducted Ganahoma, Laxminarayana Pooje and distributed Theertha Prasada. Bhaskar T Salian, Shwetha Vinod Kotian T Salian couple were in charge of the religious rituals.

Deputy general manager and progress department head Mohandas Hejmadi welcomed the gathering, spoke of the services in the bank, introduced the guests and compered the programme. Ganesh N Ameen proposed the vote of thanks.