Thirty-six staff of Rajendra Foodtown Supermarket were awarded for their long service during their 60th anniversary celebration and 80th birthday of its founder in Lautoka last week.

Chief executive officer Gitanjali Prasad said the celebrations was an important day for her professionally and personally.

“Today (June 25) marks my father, Mr Rajendra Prasad’s 80th birthday,” she said.

“In addition, we are celebrating 60 years of his existence in the business, a company that he founded along with his cousin — 60 years ago on January 6, 1964.”

Business executives and stakeholders were also present to witness the celebrations.