Public lecture on Alzheimer8217;s disease
The Indo-American Society has organised a lecture for public awareness on quot;Alzheimer8217;s Disease and The Dementiasquot; on September 23 by Dr S K Bhabha, consultant neurologist at the Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre. The lecture will be held at the Indo-American Society, Kitab Mahal, Near New Excelsior theatre, Fort, Mumbai-1
AA Joglekar is first in CA exams
Abhijit Ashok Joglekar has secured 1st rank in the Chartered Accountancy examination from Maharashtra and has been placed 9th in the List of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on an all India basis.
Workshop for entrepreneurs
The Association of Women Entrepreneurs/ Industrialists of Maharashtra has organised a Laundry Workshop8217; for women on September 26, 1998 at the Committee Hall in SNDT University, New Marine Lines between 3-5 pm.Those interested contact Asha Sawant, Electrocraft8217; , Shop No 3, Opp. Grant Hotel, Grant Road E, Tel 8211; 3889974 after10.30 am or Anagha Namjoshi 8211; 8343929.
WWF offers pre-Dussera discount
Worldwide Fund for Nature 8211; India has announced its pre-Dassera offer of 5-15 per cent discount on ceramics, soft toys, puzzles, rucksacks, sleeping bags, caps and other items. The offer is valid till September 30 at the WWF shop at Churchgate.
Govt okays Sawantwadi expressway
State cabinet today approved the Rs 1100 crore first phase of the Mumbai-Sawantwadi Express Highway through private participation. Addressing a press conference, Joshi said the first phase beginning in April 1999, will include the construction of the 114.75 kms Mumbai-Ambet line which will be completed within a period of one and half year. He said the process of land accquisition for the purpose would be completed by March 31, next year at cost Rs 50 crore. The Mumbai-Ambet expressway would pass through the Panvel-Uran National Highway number 4B. It will start from village Dutunkhar and pass through Rave, Khoper, Davanpada, Kolghar,Beloshi, Mahadevkhal, Tala and Morba. UNI
Deaf persons demand bus concessions
The Maharashtra Deaf Pride has threatened to hold a demonstration at Azad Maidan next Wednesday if their demands for bus concessions are refused by the BMC. A delegation met Mayor Nandu Satam at his office last Friday to discuss their problems. The association demanded concessional facilities on BEST buses for deaf and dumb persons as was being provided by the Thane Municipal Corporation.
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