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CM to inaugurate centenary celebrations of Dhanlaxmi Bank on Nov 14

CM to inaugurate centenary celebrations of Dhanlaxmi Bank on Nov 14

The Dhanlaxmi Bank is entering its centenary year. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan will inaugurate bank’s year-long centenary celebrations on November 14 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Thrissur.

The event will bring together dignitaries, representatives from industrial and social sectors, customers, current employees and alumni. As part of the milestone event, the bank will announce a scholarship scheme tailored for financially underprivileged students who demonstrate academic excellence, according to the bank sources.

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