Mumbai notes

Gangster killed in encounter

A gangster Vinod Sharma alias Bhiaya owing allegiance to Ashwin Naik gang was shot dead by the police at Retiwalla Compound in Dadoji Kondev cross lane, Byculla at 12.30 am. Following a tip-off, the Byculla police laid a dragnet for Sharma who was asked to surrender when he arrived on the spot. But he allegedly fired at the police. Thepolice returned fire injuring Sharma. He was rushed to KEM hospital where he was declared dead before admission. Bhiaya was wanted for nine offences including murder and attempt of murder.

School fete at St Stanislaus

The management, Parent-Teacher Association and Ex-Students8217; Association of St Stanislaus Boys8217; High School, Bandra, have organised Stanfest 998242;, a two-day extravaganza commencing on Saturday. The fete, to be held on the school grounds, is aimed primarily at school students and will include among other things games and contests. A get-together-cum dinner will be held on Sunday exclusively for parents, teachers and ex-students.

The funds so collected will be allocated to the Staff Welfare Fund and projects undertaken by ex-students. Invitation cards are available with the school office during school hours and between 7 pm and 8 pm at the Ex-Students8217; Association8217;s office.