GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 11 March 2004 GOACOM VIDEO NEWS at http://www.goacom.com/news goacomNews09 Mar 04. Uploaded: Mar-10-04 | 6 am; Duration: 6:33 H I G H L I G H T S : - POLL CAMPAIGN: Shripad Naik confident of annexing the North Goa seat again. Congress, MGP and NCP unity yet to take off. - Minister for Power Digambar Kamat celebrates his 50th birthday in Margao. - SHISHARANNI: A quaint Hindu Festival at Canacona temple in South, where three devotees form a human fire-place on which food is cooked. Goacom News Clippings: http://www.goacom.com/news Webzine "GoaNOW": http://www.goacom.com/goanow
IFFI: CITIZENS, NGOS TO MEET: A meeting of citizens and non-governmental organizations to discuss issues related to the massive infrastructure development undertaken by the government at a 'hectic' pace in the city for the upcoming International Film Festival of 2004 will be held at TB Cunha hall in Panaji on 14 March. People's Movement for Civic Action, a Panaji-based NGO, has stated that though major projects, which could affect the life of citizens of the capital city, are being pushed through at a reckless pace, the main stakeholders are being kept in the dark. (GT) VARCA "DHIRIO"; MINISTER, MLA AMONG SPECTATORS: It was hardly dawn on Friday but the bull-fight lovers had already come in droves at Pedda-Varca. A youthful minister and a first-time young MLA were reportedly part of the massive crowd and made a delayed presence at the venue, but the promised bull-fight took place without the notice of the Colva police, so to say. According to information, around 5000-odd dhirio lovers-hailing from as far as Pernem and Bardez, besides the coastal belt of Salcete-pouring in at Varca since the wee hours. At 7 am, the much-awaited fight started between two bulls-one from Benaulim and the other from Varca. And, it took just 17 minutes for the bull from Varca to defeat the other bull, thus making the owner richer by around Rs.50,000. (H) UGDP TO EXPAND PARTY BASE: The United Goan Democratic Party presidium that met recently is known to have discussed the party's strategy for the forthcoming Lok Sabha election. Sources from the UGDP stated that as a first step the party has started mobilizing to expand the party base all over the State. (GT) NO 'FEEL GOOD' FACTOR ON GAS, COCONUTS: How can there be a 'feel good' factor when the price of an LPG cylinder is Rs.260 and that of a coconut is Rs.12, queried Congress leaders at a public meeting near the Navdurga temple in Marcaim on March 10. (H) CHURCHILL IN CONG'S FIRST LIST OF CANDIDATES: A highlight of the first list of list candidates (countrywide) released by the Congress Party has names of 59 sitting members, the party is fielding 16 new candidates including former Goa Chief Minister, Mr Churchill Alemao, from Mormugao. (NT) "PRINCESS": CALANGUTE MLA THREATENS TO FILE WRIT: Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes yesterday (March 10) threatened to file a writ petition seeking time-bound programme for the removal of the grounded vessel "River Princess" at Candolim.He pointed out that the Bombay High Court had directed the government to initiate steps to remove the vessel but the government was adopting dilly-dallying tactics in the matter. (GT) PANEL TO KEEP TAB ON PROBE INTO BETUL RAPE CASE: Demanding that the perpetrators of the gory crime be brought to book, the locals of Tolecanto-Velim vowed to continue their struggle till the police complete their investigations in the rape and murder of the 10-year-old students at Betul. A seven-member committee has been constituted to pursue the case on a day-to-day basis with the police authorities. Members of the committee are ST Rock Parish Priest Fr Erodiano Fernandes, Bailancho Ekvott President Auda Viegas and Simon Fernandes, Ramona Almeida, Nora Mazarello, Helma Mazarello and Antonette Pinto. (H) NEW COCUM GRAFT: For the first time, Goa's Forest Department, Research Division, has achieved fruitful results while developing a Garcinia Indica (kokum) graft conducive for cultivation in the State. The research was held for a year and is expected to continue further. (H) SENSITIVE BOOTHS GET ON CONG NERVES: The Congress has charged the government of "targeting" Congress-ruled assembly constituencies while declaring the list of sensitive booths and creating fear psychosis among the voters. Santa Cruz MLA, Victoria Fernandes, expressed alarm over the enlisting of a sizable number of polling stations in St Cruz declared as sensitive for the forthcoming parliamentary polls. Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes also flayed the government for declaring as many as 12 polling stations in his constituency as sensitive. (H) LEOPARDS ON THE PROWL IN CHANDOR: And now a group of leopards seems to be on the prowl at Cavorim-Gotmorod, Chandor, in Salcete. "I've lost piglings and a dog to the leopards, who are making life miserable for us here," said Andrew D'Silva who is running a dairy farm in the village. The affected area has a hilly terrain nearby, where the wild cats have been spotted. D'Silva claims that for more than five years now, his farm had been visited by leopards. (H) GOANS PREFER SHORT-TERM CATERING COURSES: There are hardly any takes from Goa for the three-year BSc degree course in Hospitality and Hotel Administration despite having international recognition and potential for more than ten times the remuneration on employment than that obtained for the more popular short terms courses. Goans occupy only about 10 per cent of the seats, according to Mr Roque D'Cruz, principal of the Institute of Hotel Management, Alto Porvorim. (H) DEATH RELIEF FUND: Visionaries, Colva, inaugurated their Death Relief Fund recently. Anybody who needs on-the-spot funds for meeting funeral expenses can avail of this fund. The fund can be refunded back immediately after the party arranges for his or her own funds. (GT) ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF RAPE: Police in Margao have arrested Sameer Dessai for his alleged involvement in the rape of two girls, one of whom is a minor, in the month of August 2003. Complaint against the accused was lodged on 11 October, 2003, by Auda Viegas. (GT) COAL POLLUTION: According to a survey conducted among doctors, advocates, bankers, hoteliers and the business community, besides schools, commercial establishments and residents, in Vasco, it has been found that the coal dust pollution has caused drastic damage, affecting business and health of the citizens. (GT) HOW GOANS SELL GOA: There are some village panchayats where non-Goans have elected panchas. At the Chicalim panchayat, many who are not Goans have become panchas. Non-Goans are spreading day by day to other parts of Goa. (N Shivdas in Herald) SELF-HELP GROUPS DESILT EIGHT PONDS; Thanks to Self-Help Groups from Canacona taluka an area of 24 hectares has been brought under command area by repairing and desilting eight ponds at a cost of Rs.5.5 lakh. (GT) FRIDAY BALCAO: Friday Balcao, the fortnightly discussion event which will be held on March 12, will feature the topic "Combatting Corruption-Citizens' Involvement the Best Solution" as part of a series on public interest issues. The event will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Goa d Esc Resource Centre, No.11 Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa. Phone 2252660. VANISHED CIVILIZATION OF BENAULIM: The present village of Benaulim in South Goa was in ancient times a group of rock islands where a primitive civilization thrived. The rocks above sea level were seven in number, and there were, besides, two hillocks, the present Monte of Benaulim and the mount where the present Church of St John the Baptist is located. (Vicente Correia Afonso in GT) FACTS.AND FICTION: Some economic studies undertaken by researchers from the State come as a breath of fresh air. The papers were presented some days back at a Goa University seminar on "The Economy of Goa Since Liberation". For once, the studies seem willing to look at the critical aspect of the Goan reality. What is also of interest is that, at least occasionally, an institution funded by Goa's resources seems to be taking more serious its responsibility of throwing up relevant ideas and analysis that can take Goa forward. (Edit in Herald) US AMBASSADOR'S VISIT: The US ambassador, Mr David Mulford, yesterday (March 10) visited the Kala Academy complex to know about the role of Kala Academy in fostering of cultural unity of Goa. Mr Mulford was also eager to know about the rich Goan cultural heritage and especially about the world-renowned vocalist and painters hailing from Goa. (NT) JAY'S PLAY SET FOR A NEW RECORD: Director Jayendranath Haldankar, a Gomantak staffer, is on the prowl. His creation "Prashn Tumchya Nirnayacha" (The choice is yours), a Marathi drama is creating waves at the national level. With a total of 35 artistes, live music, excellent choreography, lights, costumes and above all, an excellent storyline, this drama has broken all records and will now figure at the Maharashtra Natyaspardha at Ahmednagar on 12 March. (GT) S P O R T S DEMPO EDGE PAST TOLLY: Medio Clifford Miranda, who played a stellar role in the middle, opened the account for title-aspirants Dempo Sports Club to edge past Tollygunge Agragami 2-1 in an unimpressive but eventful eighth National Football league match played in Kolkata on March 10. Wilton Gomes scored the second goal. (GT) CALANGUTE ASSOCIATION TASTE FIRST VICTORY: Calangute Association ended their league campaign on a winning note, when they thrashed Tropa Sports and Cultural Club 5-1 in the GFA Third Division group-G league match, at Duler in Mapusa on March 10. (H) D E A T H S 10 Mar; Mumbai: DR ANJELINA ALMEIDA: wife of late Joseph, daughter of late Manuel/late Sofia (Siolim), sister of late Domnic and Clara/Joseph Abranches and Beatrice Fernandes. 10 March: Aldona: JERRY ALPHONSO: son of late Romeo/Natty, brother of Benjamin and John Paul. G O A W E A T H E R Temp: 27.5 degC (81.5 degF) at 08.30 am today in Assagao. Max Temp: 33.0 deg C; Min Temp: 27.1 deg C; Humidity: 91% (Official figures for yesterday) Weather: A sunny morning in Goa today. Courtesy: H=Herald; NT=The Navhind Times; GT=Gomantak Times; WE=WeekEnder JOEL D'SOUZA, Assagao-Goa-India. ########################################################################## # 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 # ##########################################################################