Priest, nuns attacked

SURAT: Within 10 days of the national protest observed by the Christian community against attacks, another such incident was reported in Unai, Valsad district. According to a statement issued by Fr Jayanti Macwan, Surat, Fr Vincent Macwan and two nuns were returning from a village in a jeep when two persons faked an accident, stopped them, smashed the panes and headlights of the vehicles and fled from the spot. While a case has been registered at the Unai outpost, the Unai police could not be contacted despite repeated efforts.

ONGC panel members of the ONGC Retired Employees8217; Welfare Association, Bharuch, have formed a panel to take up various issues with the management. An association release stated on Wednesday that the panel, consisting B L Panjwani, S I Holia and N D Dube, would fight issues pertaining to reduction in pension and medical facilities for the retired staff and their family members.

Kids8217; carnival the Master Skate Club have organised a Kids Carnival on December 24. Children below eight years can participate in the carnival to be held at Reem Zeem, Vasna road. Besides a skating contest, the carnival will also include a dance party on December 27.

BUTA demand members of the Baroda University Teachers8217; Association met M S University Vice-Chancellor Anil Kane on Thursday demanding reimbursement of their pay which was cut at the time of their strike. The members have asked t the university authorities take an initiative and pursue the government to reimburse their pay like that of the teachers of the Saurashtra University and Sardar Patel University.