Mumbai Notes

WR commuter hit by stone

In another stone-throwing incident, Dinesh Mohan Ojha, 32, a resident of Dahisar E was hit by a stone near Andheri on Sunday while travelling on a fast local from Churchgate. He received a minor injury above his right ear. A police complaint was lodged with the Bandra Railway police.

Rly minister to visit stations

Minister of State for Railways Ram Naik will visit WR suburban stations from Vaitarna to Dahanu Road on March 26 during aninspection tour. He will receive memoranda from commuters and passenger associations at all stations on the way. He will also participate in a programme on railway issues at Vapi.

Former IE staffer felicitated

Indian Express staffer Manohar Borkar who retired recently after 21 years of service was given a fond farewell by the kamgars on March 20. Borkar, the first staffer to retire from the new Lalbaug office, scored another first as it was the first time that such a function was organised with active participation of the management. Borkar, who joined the General Administration department as a peon on January 21, 1978, was presented a gold ring, shawl, srifal and flowers. Members of the management and editorial offices spoke in appreciation of his long and loyal service, and he responded warmly with a few words of his own.

ISKCON boat festival at Juhu

ISKCON will celebrate Ram Navami with a boat festival at Juhu Chowpatty on March 25. Former sheriff NanaChudasama, Minister of State for Education Anil Deshmukh and singer Anup Jalota will be present for the festivities.

Idul-Adha prayers at CST

Idul-Adha prayers will be held on the lawns of the Anjuman-I-Islam Complex, opposite CST on March 29 at 8.30 am.