
SEBI booklet for investors
The Securities and Exchange Board of India , as part of its investors8217; education programme, has published an information booklet titled A Quick Refernece Guide for Investors8217; which gives details on the rights and responsibilities of investors. Meanwhile, the Unit Trust of India has said it will mail a copy of the booklet to all its 45 lakh investors.
Peace march from Dhobi Talao
Members of the All Mumbai Walking Pilgrimage have organised a march for peace on March 20 at 10 pm from Cross maidan, Dhobi Talao. Archbishop Ivan Dias will bless the march while Bishop Oswald Gracias will flag off the pilgrimage which will terminate at Mount Mary8217;s Basilica, Bandra.
Meet on spring equinoxial day
The Nehru Planetarium has organised a day-long seminar for geography and science teachers on the spring equinoxial day on March 21 from 10 am to 5 pm at the basement Lecture Hall of the planetarium. For details contact Suhas Naik-Satam, co-ordinator of scientificactivities at the planetarium on 492 0510.
New CBSE school at Borivli
The 65-year-old Borivli Education Society will start its second English medium school affliliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE from June this year.
CM releases postal stamp on RSS founder
A postal stamp to mark the memory of Late Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS, was released by Chief Minister Narayan Rane at Shivaji Park8217;s Veer Savarkar Smarak hall. Dr Ashok Modak, MLC, was also present at the function.
Ayurvedic camp at Malad
Malad8217;s Shri Kapol Mandal has organised an ayurvedic nature cure camp on March 21 and 22. The camp is free of charge. Vaids will advise on complaints regarding backaches, skin infections, diabetes, paralysis etc. The camp is open between 9 am and 6.30 pm at Shri Kapol Wadi, Malad west. For details call 807 4432 and 863 0301.
Nominations for BNHS award
The Bombay Natural History Society has invitednominations for the second Salim Ali international award for nature conservation. This biannual award is given to an individual of any nationality for outstanding contribution and achievement in the field of protection and legislation for environment protection. Nomination forms can be collected from the honorary secretary, BNHS, Hornbill House, Dr Salim Ali chowk, SB Singh Road, Mumbai.