GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 05 July 2003 ALERT STAFF, COPS FAIL BANK ROBBERY: The Panjim city police managed to nab a gang of five persons, who attempted a daring robbery in the afternoon at the State Bank of India Treasury Branch. While one member of the gang began to distract the cashier, another entered the cashier's cabin and proceeded to help himself to bundles of cash. The third waited at the entrance to the cashier's chambers with a shopping bag in hand. Distracted by the arrival of new banking equipment, the staff paid little notice to the man in the cashier's cabin thinking that he was a staff member. However, deputy cashier Miguel Pereira noticed one of the gang member. (GT)
CRZ IMPLEMENTATION: Union Environment and Forests Minister, TR Baalu, yesterday indicated that there would be no let up whatsoever in implementing the Coastal Zone Regulations in the country. Mr Baalu, who was on a two-day visit to Goa as part of the parliamentary committee on environment and forests, said the objections to CRZ raised by States would only be considered by his ministry purely on a scientific basis. (H) NEW ECONOMIC POLICIES HAMPERING GROWTH: The economy of our country is badly hit by the new economic polices, which failed to bring about a turnaround. Our over-dependence on foreign funds for development has misfired and the liberalisation of tax returns has resulted in evasion, lamented the president of All India Trade Union Congress, Mr J Chittaranjan, while addressing the general council meeting yesterday in Margao. (NT) "RIVER PRINCESS": Mr TR Balu sought to play down the looming environmental threat posed by "River Princess", the vessel grounded a few hundred metres away from where the Minister addressed the press. "We have persuaded the State government to act. We are told that it (River Princess) will be shifted soon," Mr Baalu said when his attention was drawn to the vessel, which has been threatening the northern coast for the last three years. (H) HELD ON DOWRY CHARGES: In case of dowry-related abuse, the police arrested one Aires Cordeiro after his wife leveled charges of harassment against him. (GT) MINOR GIRL DROWNS: Jera Neha, a minor girl, was drowned yesterday at Karasvaddo, in a brook behind her house. (H) DROWNING IN SALOI: The body of 30-year-old Ajay Ankush Karekar was found floating in the river at Char Manos, Salvador do Mundo. (NT) UNCLAIMED BODIES: The Margao Municipal Council had to spend a sum of Rs.42,970 in disposing off the 123 unclaimed bodies during the year 2002-03, according to the Chief Officer of MMC, Mg GP Naik. (NT) DRUG PEDDLAR CONVICTED: The Special Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Court at Mapusa recently convicted Man Singh, a Delhi resident, for possession of a huge quantity of drugs. (GT) DUO ARRESTED FOR ABUSING PRIEST: A Carambolim resident and his son allegedly trespassed into the church property and abused and threatened the parish priest with dire consequences. (GT) RAPE CASE CHARGESHEET: The investigation in the alleged gang rape of the Fine Arts college student, which took place a few weeks ago, is complete and a chargesheet will be filed within 8-10 days. (H) NEW CRITERIA FOR EDUCATION LOANS: The government has changed the eligibility criteria for those applying for the interest-free loans for higher/technical education this year which will now take into account the performance in only Standard X/XII. This year, it will also allow those who have obtained a scholarship to avail of a loan, unlike last year. This is the second year the interest-free loan scheme will be implemented. (H) 250 BULL DIVERTED TO MEAT COMPLEX: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services on Friday carried out a raid and diverted 250 bulls to the Goa Meat Complex for hygienic slaughtering. (H) FOREST ZONE: Bombay High Court at Goa has directed the State and all authorities including the Collector and planning agencies not to grant any further approval for development or change of zone in areas identified as private forests by two separate committees till the matter is decided by the Supreme Court. (GT) HELD SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES: Five smokers were booked by authorities under the Smoking and Spitting Acts in the markets in Margao yesterday. They were let off after imposing a fine of Rs.100 each. (H) CUNCHELIM GETS WATER ON ALTERNATE DAYS: Though the rain gods have been more than benevolent to the State, the government seems to be struggling to ensure regular water supply to its citizens. Residents in Cunchelim, Mapusa, continue to receive water supply on alternate days and for a "few hours" despite the wet spell. (H) CAMPAIGN ON WATER CONSERVATION: Dr TB Cunha Government HSSS, Panaji, recently organised a Padhyatra of higher secondary students from Campal to Boca de Vaca spring, in order to create awareness on the theme "Water, Elixir of Life". (GT) SCHEMES ON ENVIRONMENT: The world-famous Carambolim lake, the tourist attraction at Mayem lake, the perennial sources of Bondvoll and Chimbel are six lakes in Goa which have been shortlisted for schemes from Central Government. Union Minister of Environment and Forests, TR Baalu, said his ministry will take up projects once the Goa government formulates schemes and submits them. (GT) FOUR-LANING OF CAMPAL-MIRAMAR ROAD: The Corporation of the City of Panaji is likely to finalise plans for the four laning of the Campal-Miramar road by the end of July. The proposed four laning is currently under review following objections raised by several residents along the proposed route. (H) UNERGROUND POT BAFFLES COPS: A resident of Karujem in Cuncolim noticed a small depression in the ground in the vicinity of his house. The police along with the labourers went to the site and after an hour-long digging operation, found a big earthen pot. Police claimed that no gold or other valuables were found inside. But, like members of the public, they too are baffled how a big earthen pot sans any items found its way inside the ground. (H) MALAYSIAN TEAM: A 15-member team from Malaysia under the leadership of A Sevaguru, President of Malaysian Indian Tour & Travel Association, called on Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at his residence at Altinho, Panaji. The team discussed about the promotion of tourism activities between Goa and Malaysia. (GT) GHAIE, A TOUCHING TALE: F D'Cunha's non-stop drama "Ghaie" is indeed worth watching for the touching story, very good acting by the new actors and above all mellifluous voices of practically all the actors. "Ghaie" takes up the oft-repeated story of children forsaking their aged parents, but with a dramatic twist. (Julio D'Silva in GT) EMINENT GOANS DAY: The Goa Cultural and Social Centre will be observing its annual Eminent Goans Day on July 9 at 11.15 at the SFX High School, Siolim. Pop star Remo Fernandes will be felicitated on the occasion. (NT) FR MASCARENHAS AWARDED PHD: Fr Theodore Mascarenhas was recently awarded a doctorate in Sacred Scriptures by Pontifical Biblical Institute. The thesis is centered on the theme: Israel's missionary function in Psalms. R Theodore hails from Camurlim, Salcette. (GT) S P O R T S CLUBS CONDEMN MICKKY'S OUTBURSTS: 106 clubs affiliated to the Goa Football Association have condemned the statements made by the president of Fransa FC, Mickky Pacheco, against the secretary of the All India Football Federation, Alberto Colaco. The clubs have expressed their continued support to Colaco for the development of football in Goa and in India. (GT) MUNDVEL ENTER SEMI FINALS: local challengers, Mundvel SC, yesterday qualified for the semi-finals of Bandodkar Memorial Football tournament, defeating Benny XI, Mapusa, 4-3 in a tie-breaker. (GT) D E A T H S 04 July: Vasco da Gama: REGINA DINIZ, wife of late Joaquim, mother of Anthony/Maria, Sebastian/Adeline, Merciana/Augustine Sanches, late Martha/Peter Vales, Fr Simon Diniz (St Xavier's College), Santan. 04 July: Ambora: ANTONIO LUZI DE SOUZA (Tony, formerly of Nairobi), husband of late Gladys, father of Mathew/Marcia, Michael/late Nirmala, Mario/Vivien. 02 July: Agassaim: FELISABERTO FRANCISOC VAZ, (Emerico, ex-Kasco, Kuwait), husband of Regina, father of Gloria/Manuel, Joe (Star Cruises)/Rosy, Celine/Lawrence (USA), Moses/Julie (Kuwait). 03 July: Calangute: VITORINO MASCARENHAS, comedian of Konkani stage, son of late Diogo/late Piedade, brother of Lourdina/Alfred and Estefania (Kuwait). 04 July: Assonora: JOSEPHINE TRINDADE, mother of Mirza/Aleixo and Eugene/Diogo. 04 July: Porvorim: ANANT (PRAKASH) VS KHANDEPARKAR (Ex Dy Director of Accounts), husband of Rajani, father of Meghana/Apurva Kapadi. 04 July: Varca: JOAO MILAGRES CARDOZO, husband of late Hilarina, father of Jennifer/Freddy and Sweety. 04 July: Merces: MARIA BASILIA FERNANDES E PO, relict of late Antonio Abdonio, mother of Helen/Isidor, Aspulqueta/Raul, Isabel/Alex, Maria/Lawrence, Leena/Evaristo. G O A W E A T H E R Temp: 25.8 deg C (78.4 deg F) at 08.00 am in Assagao. Max Temp: 27.2 deg C, Min Temp: 23.4 deg C; Humidity: 100% (Official figures for yesterday) Rainfall so far: 1127.8 mm Weather: It's been raining heavily in Goa for the last 24 hours. Courtesy: H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times, GT= Gomantak Times JOEL D'SOUZA, Assagao-Goa-India. Website: www.goacom.com Goacom News Clippings at: http://www.goacom.com/news Webzine "GoaNOW": http://www.goacom.com/goanow ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
