Chandigarh: 15th August 2021: State Bank of India Local Head Office Chandigarh celebrated 75th Independence Day in the premises of SBI Chandigarh LHO with fervour and enthusiasm and MHA guidelines on safety measures for prevention of COVID-19. Sh. Chander Shekhar Sharma, General Manager (NW-II), State Bank of India, Local Head Office Chandigarh hoisted the National Flag in the presence of Sh. Sumit Phakha, General Manager (NW-I) and other senior officials. Sh. Sharma paid rich tributes to the Freedom Fighters and Armed Forces of our nation who are always alert and on the guard for safeguarding our Independence. Sh. Sharma also paid rich tributes to the Corona fighters who are fighting for saving the lives of the people from the Pandemic. Tricolour balloons were also released in the sky as symbol of peace, prosperity and valour of our country.

The programme was relayed by webcast live on Bank’s intranet and a large number of staff members and their families from the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and U.T.s of J&K, Ladakh and Chandigarh in the Circle were giving their presence in the programme virtually.

The cultural programme created by staff members from all the States and UTs in Chandigarh Circle was also broadcast by webcast live on Bank’s intranet on the occasion.