The NDB Bhakti Geetha competition, organised by the NDB Sports & Recreation Club 2025, was held on June 11. This engaging event was designed to celebrate the religious festivities of Poson Poya Day and to foster camaraderie and participation among all staff, including those from branches and departments.
Numerous branches and departments submitted video clips of their singing, showcasing their talent and devotion. From these entries, eight branches and departments were selected as finalists to perform live at the NDB Head Office premises.
An NDB media release said the grand finals featured impressive performances by Business Banking, Compliance, Contact Center, HR, Kaduruwela Branch, Leasing Marketing and Trade Finance teams. The live event was a spectacular display of talent and devotion, witnessed by senior management, staff, and their family members. The esteemed judging panel for the finals included the renowned singer Visharadha Ms. Pradeepa Dharmadasa and Visharada Niroshan Weerasinghe
The competition was fierce, but the winners stood out with their exceptional performances. The Leasing Department took first place, followed by HR in second place, and Marketing securing third place. Additionally, a special award for the most creative video was presented to Trade Finance, recognising their innovative approach and dedication.
The NDB Bhakti Geetha competition not only celebrated a significant religious occasion but also strengthened the bonds among the NDB family, highlighting the bank’s commitment to fostering a collaborative and spirited work environment.
The number of Buddhist monks who were killed following the accident at the Na Uyana Theravada Buddhist Monastery (Na Uyana Aranya Senansenaya) in Pansiyagama, Melsiripura, Kurunegala currently stands at nine , with four injured, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi told Parliament this morning. He revealed that two of the injured Buddhist monks are being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU
Several shops were damaged in a major fire that broke out in a shop on the third floor of a building at First Cross Street in Pettah, Colombo, today evening.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, said that both inequality and poverty ought to be regarded as a worldwide catastrophe that requires urgent attention.
The opposition has renewed its demand for a long delayed forensic audit into the controversial e-visa deal, following the sentencing of former Controller General of Immigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, for contempt of court.
Read this week’s Sunday Times for your interesting articles
Leave Comments