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GOANET NEWS BYTES * Nov 1, 2005 * DATELINE GOA
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Compiled by Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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o CONGRESS VERSUS CONGRESS internal feud led the Margao Municipal
Council (MMC) to be controlled by the BJP. Two 'independents'
Piedade Noronha and John Gonsalves, supported by the BJP,
were elected chairperson and vice-chairperson. Piedade was
elected the first Scheduled Tribe chairperson of the MMC. The
Churchill camp, with Vijai Sardesai as falg-bearer, fielded
its own panel, while Digambar Kamat had his own. In the
election, Churchill's group won 5, Digambar Kamat's 3, and
it was supported by Luis Alex "Mama" Cardozo's 2 and one
independent. Against their 11, the BJP had 9, till other
deals were struck. (GT)
o Congress-backed nominess win top seats in seven civic bodies.(NT)
o Independents John Gonsalves, Piedade Miranda, head Margao civic
body with BJP councillors' support. (NT)
o Mapusa council deadlocked at 7-7. One vote held in abeyance
as per court order. (GT)
o Filon Vaz and Meena Fernandes elected to held Cuncolim civic body.NT
o Pradeep Deshprabhu elected in Pernem municipality. (NT)
o Sharad 'Nitin' Chopdekar elected to head Mormugao council. (NT)
o Deputy chief minister Dr Wilfred de Souza said some international
agencies now scouting in Goa -- whom he didn't name -- had warned
him that Goa could be the target of terrorist organisations, and
that Bali-like incidents could be replicated here, to mar Goa's
booming tourist image. (NT) Denying that there was any particular
type of information, deputy inspector general of police Ujwal
Mishra said security will be tightened around tourist spots where
people from different parts of India and foreign tourists gather.NT
o At a meeting of the Goa Environment Federation (GEF) in
Panjim Monday, lawyer Cleofato Coutinho spoke on the legal
implications of the ordinance to amend the Town and Country
Planning Act 1974. Architect Tulio de Souza spoke on the impact
of the ordinance on local architecture.
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o Diwali, festival of lights, begins today. (NT)
o Taleigao MLA Monserrate announces fireworks display at Taleigao.
o Committee formed to draft scheme for Goan film-makers. (NT)
o Dempos, Alcons gifts land to Zuari-Goa Velha chapel. (NT)
o River Princess still 'fit' for re-floating. (Herald)
o Ranjit R Kharat (30) of Borivali lept to his death in Vasco. (H)
o Children's Act defunct, says non-government organisation ARZ. (H)
o Multi-cropping enhances coconut yield, says study. (H)
o Emirates (Dubai) appoints Salem Obaidalla as new VP India/Nepal.
o Cafe Coffee Day opens outlet at Miramar beach. (H)
o Congress-led govt will complete term, says Willy. (GT)
o Barge engines stolen at Sesa Goa workshop. (GT)
o Visionaries Co-op Credit meet at Loutolim on Nov 13, 2005 (GT)
o Height requirement for women cops reduced from 168 to 165 to 160cm.
MARMAGAO STEEL based in Cortorim earns Rs 45.23 crore
from its gross sales and income from operations, along
with another Rs 25.31 crore from the sale of scrap on
the high seas. For the quarter ended Sept 2005, it
earned a profit of Rs 2.67 crore before tax.
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EDUCATION
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o Mobile phone repair classes at Max Telecom, Panjim.
o Agnel Vocational Training Institute, Verna is offering short term
courses in mobile phone mechanic (Rs 2000), refrigeration, a/c
(Rs 4000),, gas welder Rs 2500, plate welder Rs 4000, modern
household appliances mechanic (Rs 2000), computer hardware
technician (Rs 2500), radio/TV repairs (Rs 2000), multipurpose
mechanic caprentry-electrical-plumber (Rs 3000). Ph 279 1420.
o Rehabilitation Council of India invites institutions, organisations,
non-governmental organisations and universities to start
certificate, diploma, degree or master level courses in the
field of speical education and rehabilitation for the academic
session 2006-07. Info: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.rehabcouncil.nic.in
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NEWS FROM SUNAPARANT
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o Aprilant Madganvan eka disachee kriket match
One day India, English cricket match at Margao in April 2006.
o Aand 'Mis Gova 2005' eez Janes Sobtee
Janice Sobtee, an 18-year-old from Vasco, selected Miss Goa
o PDAchee pida aatam Soniyakaden. Lokank zai teench jatalem: Ravi
PDA controversy now taken to Sonia Gandhi. People's wish will
be aceeded to, says Goa Congress chief Ravi Naik says.
o Polis ne Willie saglec sushegad
Kolvecho zugar challa mat pezad
Heavy gambling on Colva beach; no action from cops, Willy
o Vidyanik zavpakhatir 'kityak' ho prashna vicharat: Narayan Varde
To become scientists, ask the question 'why': Dr Varde.
FIFTY VCDs IN TWO YEARS: On May 24, 2003, Manfa Music's
proprietor Fabian da Costa did not even realise that he
would be creating history of sorts. Comedian Augustinho's
'Maar Taka Sood Naka' (Thrash Him, Sans Mercy) this first
VCD was released on that day at Margao's GVM. It was
well accepted by the people. Some 500 VCDs sold. Copies
were made and it reached viewers in thousands of homes...
Milind Bhagat (9422 443937) writing in Sunaparant.
o Profile of the week, with Babuso Savlo Gaonkar, 50, former MGP
MLA from 1980-89 representing Marcaim/Madkai constituency.
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SPORTS
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o UC Nerul beates FC Siolim 3-2 in GFA's second league.
o Laxmi Prasad scores 2-1 over Friends XI Vaddem at Duler.
o Wesley Coutinho (Raia), Dempo midfielder Nascimento Silveira
and Fransa Pax defender John Barretto summoned for Goa Santosh.(H)
o 300 women join sports fete at Chicalim. (H)
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SHAME ON you, politicians. The latest politicking to grab power at
the councils -- as exemplified by Margao -- brings glory to none.
Firstly, it only shows that the BJP knows too well how to fulfil
its greed by satiating ambition and fuelling treachery. (Didn't it
come to power at the state level that way in 1999?) Secondly, the
Congress clearly has no hold over its flock, and is a divided lot.
Thirdly, and more importantly, party ideologies and labels are just
skins and excuses through which our ambitious men (and women) in
politics realise their dreams. We also see, fourthly, that the
so-called national parties are blocking space and depriving a more
genuine local leadership from emerging. But is that at all possible
when selfish, opportunism and a lack of any political consistency
has come to rule the day in our state? After all, Goa is a house
divided, and Goan distrusts fellow Goan. We lack a vision of what
future we would like to build, allowing just about anyone to come
along and take us for a jolly ride. And as long as the common
voter and opinion makers aren't willing to speak up, Goa probably
deserves the amazingly inferior quality of 'statesmen' and
'cityfathers' that it throws up. Already, the spindoctors are in
action to justify the unjustifiable.
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DEATHS
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BAHRAIN: Antonio Dos Anjos Pinto (Tony) expired on Oct 19.
Condoled by friends from Dubai, Xavier Colaco, Vishwas
Kudnekar, Digamber Ghaddi, Raju Tendulkar.
MAJORDA: James Pereira, a/c mechanic of Pacheccovaddo. b 1984.
son of Baptist and Trinidade (Kuwait), brother of Joey
(SYBCom) died under tragic circumstances.
MAJORDA: Idalina Afonso e Dias of Calata, b 1932. Wife of late
Joao I, mother/in-law of Gracy/Joaquim (Assolna), Sebastiao/
Anita, Hilario Nazario (VP member), Jose/Servita (Kuwait),
Paul/Celina, Roque (Polymore Indus), Belmira (Majorda Beach Res)
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JOSE LOURENCO'S AMAZING GOA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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o Which renowned Goan archivist was appointed Chief of General and
Historical Archives of Portuguese India in 1931?
Pandurang S Shenvi Pissurlenkar (1894-1969)
o Who wrote the lyrics of the classic Konkani song "Chaneachea
Rati'? Uday Bhembre
o In which village's temple is the Goddess Navadurga depicted with
a bent neck (Man Bhagaileli Devi)? Madkai, Ponda
o Why was Keri village in Ponda taluka known as Kankan Keri in the
past? For the making of glass bangles (kankan)
o In which pattern do the church bellsl peal after a wedding or
baptism ceremony? Short peals at a rapid pace.
[Amazing Goa is a set of 200 information cards published in Goa by
Amazing Goa Publications. Price in Goa Rs 250. It is expected to be
published in a book-form shortly. If you appreciate this column, please
say a thank you to Jose Lourenco in Velim.]
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CULINARY CORNER : From Daisy Rodrigues in California
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Honey soy sauce chicken
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons each honey and dry sherry
2 garlic cloves minced
6 to 8 chicken thighs, skin removed
Combine soy sauce, honey, sherry and garlic in large bowl. Add chicken
and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning
occasionally. Transfer chicken and marinade to heavy large saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer gently
until chicken is just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 20
minutes. Serve over steamed rice.
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