
Lottery agents cancel dharna
The Maharashtra Lottery Agents8217; Association has withdrawn its threat to go on a dharna on Monday following talks scheduled with state Finance Minister Mahadev Shivankar same day.
The association was protesting the government8217;s decision to introduce a new lottery ticket of Rs 15 for a jackpot of Rs 21 lakh. They are also demanding daily draws from Monday to Saturday.
Bombay Scottish essay contest
The Bombay Scottish School have invited applications for an interschool on-the-spot essay competition to be held on August 1 at 10 am. For details, contact A D8217;Souza on 4453460 between 10 am and 3 pm.
Indo-Pak Rotary exchange
District Governor Dr J T Vyas of Rotary International of District-3140 has appointed former president of Rotary Club of Bombay Khar, Ziaus Samad, as chairperson of a Family Exchange Programme8217; with Pakistan. Four members of the Rotary Club of Bombay Airport along with two technicians will visit Pakistan for a slumberkit8217; projectnext month.