MASKED MEN SHOOT BANK MANAGER
Mumbai, February, 21
By a Staff Reporter,
In a daring day light robbery, three masked men entered the Indian Bank, Mahim branch on Monday at 10 a.m. When the manager refused to cooperate, he was fired at chest from a N – 38 revolver and was seriously injured. The three masked escaped in a waiting Red Maruti Van with a loot of 5 lakhs.
The Bank Manager Mr. Anbu Selvan, was rushed to Sion Hospital. He had sustained two bulled wounds on his chest. Doctors have reported that his condition is still critical. When contacted Mr. Ragavan, commissioner of Police said that certain important clues have been inspected which would definitely lead to the arrest of the bank robbers.
30 SCHOOL CHILDREN KILLED IN BYS – TRUCK ACCIDENT.
Mumbai, February, 21
By a Staff Reporter,
Thirty school children were killed when an S.T. Bus was smashed by a truck near Matunga yesterday.
Sixty five students and five teachers of General English High School were on their way to Water Kingdom at about 9.40 a.m., when the Municipal Garbage truck smashed the S.T. bus. The truck driver was trying to save a boy who was crossing the road. Twenty five students and 3 teachers were seriously injured; they were immediately taken to the Sion Hospital. When contacted Mr. Ragavan, commissioner of Police said that investigations were going on detailed report will be given only after the proper investigation.
HEAVY RAINS DISTURBED NORMAL LIFE
Mumbai, February, 21
By a Staff Reporter,
Heavy, rains continued for the third day in Mumbai, bringing all normal life to a stand still. The Central part of the city was the worst affected with the water level rising above 3 feet in some areas.
Most of the main roads were completely flooded. In many areas the electric poles had fallen down and thus the whole city faced darkness. The situation may improve by tomorrow. The Spokesman of B.E.S.T. said that, “All the city buses were cancelled, which leads to a major problem for a common man”
24 KILLED IN BUS ACCIDENT
Mumbai, February, 21
By a Staff Reporter,
24 were killed a bus accident with a Volvo bus near Dadar yesterday by a truck.
Sixty people of the area of Matunga were on their way to Mahabaleshwar at about 11.15 a.m. when a Municipal Garbage truck hit the Volvo bus. The victims were immediately taken to the near Sion Hospital. Among sixty people, 24 were died and 30 were seriously injured. After the investigation Mr. Shiva, Deputy Commissioner of Police said, that the driver is a drunkard.
FOOD POISONING AFFECTS 50 SCHOOL CHILDREN
Mumbai, February, 21
By a Staff Reporter,
Over 30 children were battling for their lives in Sion Hospital after they had consumed sweets distributed by the school at a function, yesterday.
The students of the General English High School, King Circle were given sweet brought from a local shop on the occasion of Annual Day celebration of the School. Immediately after consuming sweets the children felt nausea and dizziness. Some started vomiting and were rushed to Sion Hospital. The police have registered a case against the shopkeeper and arrested him. Parents were worried for the speedy recovery of their children.
INDIA WINS SECOND TEST MATCH AGAINST AUSTRALIA
Mumbai, February, 21
By a Staff Reporter,
India wins second test match against Australia at Eden Garden, today. The two teams now stand level.
The little master Sachin and Skipper (captain) Dhoni who built up a partnership of one sixty runs taking up the total to 350. However, McGrath, bowling took the toll and he took 4 wickets. Later the overall target of 540 runs seemed to be tough for the Australian team. The Australian Skipper Ricky Ponting was disappointed with their players performance. As none of the Australian player has scored a century except the Skipper. Ricky Ponting himself is the highest scorer with 103 runs. The Ponting said, “My team would fight back in the Third and final test in Mumbai”.
