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Goa's phone numbers change from Nov 10, 2002. Prefix old number with a 2. New numbers will be seven-digit 2XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the old number).
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GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
December 01, 2002
TWO KILLED IN MISHAPS: Fatima Fernandes e D'Costa (45) sustained head
injuries and died on the spot in an accident which occurred at Nuvem on
Saturday. She fell down from the Bullet motorcycle which collided with a
scooter. In another accident near the Verna Post Office on Friday night,
Francis X Fernandes (22) of Cortalim, succumbed to injuries after a
collision between his bullet motorcycle and a Vespa scooter. The Vespa
rider, Francisco M Fernandes from Seraulim has been admitted in the GMC
with serious injuries. (H)
"LEGALISE MATKA": At a meeting called by Azad Goenkar Kranti Sena's
president, Anil Naik, in Porvorim yesterday, around 180 matka agents came
together to demand the legalisation of the activity. Naik said that those
against matka should take a closer look at other illegal activities like
sex trade, liquor bars, etc. He argued: "If computerized on-line lotteries
can be legal then why not matka?" (WE-GT)
DOLPHIN PROJECT MOOTED: The idea of setting up a dolphin show project has
been mooted by Mr Valentino Vaz, a local businessman who fascinated by his
experience of seeing dolphin shows abroad, has collected data on dolphins
and has handed it over to the state authorities to study the feasibility of
setting up such a project in the State. (NT)
POOR WORKING CONDITIONS FOR KIDS: Nearly 55 per cent of the working
children do so in "bad" work places with safe drinking water unavailable
and 45 per cent have no access to toilet facilities. Some 40 per cent of
these kids work for eight to ten hours a day and 70 per cent have no rest
period, revealed a survey done by Child Rights Cell of the All India Trade
Union Congress on 250 children working on beaches, domestic construction
sites, hotels, fishing industry, tourism industry and other areas. (H)
SOCIAL SECURITY FOR SEX WORKERS: The State government is toying with the
idea of providing a complete social security cover to the commercial sex
workers in the State, particularly those in the red light area of Baina in
a bid to motivate them to give up the flesh trade once and for all. This
idea is yet in a preliminary stage, announced Health minister Dr Suresh
Amonkar yesterday. (WE-GT)
FOOL-PROOF PANCHANAMAS: Experts from the Narcotics Control Bureau and a
public prosecutor delved deep in the technical discrepancies, which at
times crop up while drawing up of an on-scene panchanama, at a seminar
organised at the International Centre at Dona Paula. (H)
FROM SONSODO TO RIVONA: The garbage problem at Sonsodo is likely to abate
with Urban Development Minister, Digamber Kamat, in principle having
sanctioned Rs.25 lakh for the work of moving, lime, building waste and
manure from Sonsodo to Cupa-Rivona. (WE-GT)
GOVT MAY TURN TO BANGALORE: The government might as well turn to the garden
City, Bangalore, also known for the IT industry, for consultancy on various
infrastructural needs and public utility services such as garbage disposal
and sanitation. Indications to this effect became apparent after the
three-member committee of chief officersGokuldas P Naik, Sanjit Rodrigues
and Agnelo Fernandes--of municipal bodies returned home after visiting
Bangalore. (H)
BISHOPS MEET: The Bishops of the Catholic Church of the western region
comprising the dioceses of Goa, Masharashtra and Gujarat will hold a
two-day Bishops conference at Pilar today (Dec 1). Some of the topics to be
taken up are: the importance of marriage preparation, family
movements/associations as support structures, parish family cell, mixed
marriage, care of spouses/children in broken marriages. (WE-GT)
LADY MISSING: A 58-year-old lady, Philomena R D'Mello, a resident of Mumbai
has been missing. She was last spotted near the Mapusa Garden. (H)
KBM CONDOLES ROBIN VAZ'S DEMISE: Konkani Bhasha Mandal has expressed grief
over the sad demise of veteran stage artist and singer Robin Vaz. Late Vaz
made his debut on the Konkani stage at 20 years. A true Goan, who devoted
his life for the Konkani stage, he was seen acting in a Konkani tiatr 15
days before his death. (WE-GT)
"GOVT SHOULD NOT HURT PUBLIC FEELINGS": In a press statement issued in
Panjim, the Cortalim MLA, Matanhy Saldanha, while welcoming the government
decision to restore status quo on public holidays for 2003, has urged the
government not to hurt the sensibilities of any section of the Goan
society. (H)
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT COCONUT OIL: "Coconut oil is suitable for all types of
cooking as it does not transform into trans-fatty acids upon hating. It
also contains natural antioxidants that give it the longest shelf life as
compared to other vegetable oils. Hence foods fried in coconut oil have
better shelf life." (Rohini Cardozo e Diniz in Panorama-NT)
CURCA SPRING: The Curca Spring, set in the green valley of Curca about 6 to
7 kms from Panaji, is known not only for its ideal setting and surroundings
but also for the beautiful architectural structure accompanying it. The
Curca spring has a unique character, having traces of the Kadamba as well
as the Portuguese period. (WE-GT)
NIGHT VIGIL AT MACASANA: As a preparation for the feast of their Patron St
Francis Xavier, the parishioners of Macasana will organise an All Goa Night
Vigil on December 8, 2002, at the Macasana Church ground, from 7.30 pm. (NT)
A I R TO BROADCAST XAVIER FEAST MASS: All India Radio, FM Service, will
broadcast the feast mass of St Francis Xavier on December 3, from 10 am
onwards. The public can avail of this service on 105.4 MHz. (H)
ST XAVIER'S COLLEGE, Mapusa, alumni meet on Dec 6, 2002 from 9.30 am
onwards. All ex-students and ex-staff invited. Mass for students/staff who
have since passed away, followed by a cultural programme. Principal Newman
Fernandes will present an overview of the past and a vision for the future,
followed by lunch. Please register by phone 2262356 or email
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
S P O R T S
CHURCHILL HOLD IB: Local outfit Indian Bank held last year's runners-up
Churchill Brothers to a 1-1 draw in the OIL PSU 7th National Football
League in Chennai yesterday. (H)
VIDARBHA TROUNCE GOA: Hosts Vidarbha routed Goa by 203 runs in the Ranji
Trophy tie at the Vidarbha Cricket Association grounds on November 30. (NT)
D E A T H S
29 Nov: Cortalim: FRANCISCO XAVIER FERNANDES, son of late
Inacio/Antonette, brother of Niclau, Alfred (Greece) and Maria/Rocky.
30 Nov: Nuvem: FATIMA DA COSTA, wife of Terry, mother of
Anora/Anthony, Glen, Melissa, Vanessa and Anacia.
30 Nov: Maneri-Dodamarg: DATTARAM NAIK, husband of Rupeshree, father of
Darshana, Prasad, Prashant and Pradeep.
G O A W E A T H E R
Temp: 23.5 deg C (74.3 deg F) at Assagao at 08.30 am today.
Max temp: 32.0 deg C, Humidity: 68% (Official figures for yesterday)
Weather: Cool and pleasant morning in Goa today.
Courtesy: H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times, GT= Gomantak Times
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What's On In Goa (WOIG):
Nov 06 Children's book exhibn opens, Walkabout, Anjuna... (all weekdays)
Nov 06 ArtHouse, Calangute: Chaitali's acrylics on canvas till 19.11
Nov 07 Revision of electoral rolls (till Nov 30) See schedule.
Dec 01 Two day conference, Goa Agenda. IT For Society. (Ends 2.12)
Every Sunday: Music therapy sessions at Moira, 5 pm. 278, N.Portugal
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