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GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS Oct 02-03, 2004 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Adlo kall ek videx; thuimsor sogllem dusrech toren kortat." (The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.) domnic fernandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> GOACOM VIDEO NEWS http://www.goacom.com/news Clips: Release of "Groove": A video clip on the release of a new lifestyle magazine "Groove" in English, on October 1. Edited by Ethel da Costa and published by Marathi daily "Tarun Bharat", the new publication will be a supplement of the Marathi daily every Sunday. The magazine was released at the hands of Wendell Rodricks. WHAT'S NEW: Check http://www.goacom.com/goanow/whatsnew.htm for today's sports picture and a few inaugurations that took place on October 1. LEAK ATTRIBUTED TO PIPELINE NEGLECT: Neglect of a 30-year-old pipeline is being attributed to the major oil leakage at Kharevaddo late on October 1, which sent thousands of litres of petroleum products into the sea, besides threatening the lives of thousands in the port town. (H) IOC OFFICIALS BOOKED: The Vasco police have registered offences under Section 285, 336 r/w 34 of IPC against the offices of the IOC, Terminal Manager, Operations Manager, Safety and Maintenance Manager and the section staff for negligence. (WE-GT) VASCO PERCHED ATOP A TIME BOMB: Leakage or petroleum product from a pipeline at Vasco has once again exposed the chinks in the armour of petroleum companies in this port city. This is the second time that such an incident has occurred in the port city of Vasco, the last one being reported on 12 July, 2002, when miscreants pierced the pipeline carrying petroleum products from the port to the restive oil companies and pilfered oil. (WE-GT) CASHEW FENI SHOULD BE PATENTED: NEGI: The Goa chief secretary, Mr Dev Singh Negi, on October 1, said that Goa needs to bring in legislation whereby some areas in the State could be declared as organic farming areas because organic produce commands higher prices in the market. Mr Negi also suggested that the cashew feni which is unique to Goa, should be patented before some other entity patents it. Mr Negi delivered the keynote address at a one-day conference on "Value addition in agriculture and horticulture produce in Goa", at which he was also the chief guest. (NT) "WRITE TO WEED OUT COMMUNALISM AND CORRUPTION": Journalism should be like a mirror that reflects the truth and journalists need to be fearless, stated Datta Damodar Naik, while adding that "Vavraddeancho Ixtt" should strive to weed out communalism and corruption prevailing in politics. Speaking at the 72nd Annual Day of V Ixtt held recently, at Pilar, Naik who was the chief guest of the occasion congratulated the weekly for its long innings in vernacular journalism. Naik further said V Ixtt was responsible for keeping the common people informed in Konkani for many years. Earlier Fr Tony Lopes, the Superior General of the Society of Pilar, congratulated the Editor and staff of V Ixtt for infusing new life in the oldest weekly. Fr Peter Raposo, the Editor of V Ixtt, said that inspite of the influence of globalization on vernacular languages including Konkani, the Konkani weekly was growing in strength and was widely read by the people. (WE-GT) TAKE UP CAUSE OF KONKANI: MATANHY: Minister for Tourism Matanhy Saldanha stressed the need to take up the cause for development of Konkani language with all seriousness and dedication. Addressing a gathering of the Konkani Bhasha Mandal at Aquem, Margao, Matanhy said acquiring knowledge of any language is a big asset as it helps to communicate and disseminate information effectively. (H) WOMAN HELD FOR FORCING DAUGHTER INTO SEX TRADE: The convenor of Arz, Mr Arun Pandey, from Vasco had lodged a complaint with the police stating that one woman from Kate-Baina allegedly forced her minor daughter into prostitution. The CID/Crime Branch from Dona Paula conducted the raid and arrested the alleged culprit. (NT) CONDUCTOR ASSAULTS COMMUTER: A conductor of a bus plying on Panaji-Marcel route allegedly assaulted a commuter for questioning him on the issue of the fare at Patto, Ribandar, on 1 October. (GT) FISHERMEN OPPOSE DREDGING OF RIVER SAL: The traditional fishermen along the banks of River Sal from Betul to Chinchinim in Salcete have reiterated their opposition to any plan to dredge the water channel beyond the river mouth at Betul. The fishermen have argued that dredging of the river beyond the mouth would destroy the rich marine resources and deprive them of their livelihood. (H) STATE-WIDE DOCS TO STRIKE WORK: Goa Branch of Indian Medical Association has called a Statewide strike of private doctors and mass casual leave by the government doctors on October 4 to protest against the incidence of Sanguem Public Health centres wherein Dr Uday Kakodkar, who was on duty there, was assaulted by a violent mob. (H) PREMATURE DEATH OF 'RASHTRAMAT': "Rashtramat", the Marathi daily which espoused the cause of Konkani, Goan ethos and culture, is no more. It died the other day a premature death and a sad story of scores of Goans, who championed the Goan cause vociferously. It had a limited circulation, but a loud voice. And like the "Free Press Journal", the daily "Rashtramat" was a good training ground for several budding journalists many of whom made the profession their career. (Jagdish Wagh in GT) 95 PER CENT USE HELMETS; POLICE: Goa's traffic police, on October 1, claimed 95 per cent compliance from two-wheeler and car users vis-à-vis helmet and seat-belt usage within a week of its campaign, and provided more statistics to back its 'wear helmets for safety' refrain. (H) BORIM BRIDGE CLOSED: Borim bridge on NH-17 B will remain closed for all vehicular traffic on October 10 from 6 am to 8 am for inspection work and recording of deck levels. (H) ST MICHAEL FEAST: The parish of Anjuna in Bardez celebrated the feast of the patron saint, St Michael, today (October 3). "Eka Patkiak Lagon", a tiatr by Roseferns was staged at the parish hall in the evening. MAN SETS WIFE ON FIRE: A house-wife received 30 per cent burn injuries when her husband, Naguesh Sable allegedly pored kerosene on her following a quarrel and allegedly set her on fire at Curchorem. (NT) DISAPPEARENCE OF OLD MAN FROM ANJUNA: The Pernem police are puzzled over the sudden disappearance of a 28-year-old Mr Goraknath Parab, from his in-laws place at Arabo, Pernem, from September 26. (NT) SAMEER TO JOIN CONG SOON: The Congress has cleared the decks for the entry of young industrialist, Sameer Salgacoar, into the party soon. Salgaocar, who is actively campaigning for Congress candidate Jagdish Acharya in the Poinguinim bye-election, has come into the limelight recently. (GT) HOARDINGS ALONG HIGHWAYS: The State government will schedule a joint meeting of the Ministry of Urban Development, the Chief Secretary and representatives of the All Goa Hoarding Owners Association following the unhappiness expressed by the latter over the guidelines of the government-appointed committee regarding the erection of hoardings along the State's highways. (NT) MAJORDA VILLAGE: A thickly populated village dotted with attractive houses and hotels, Majorda is still clean and orderly. But what stands out is the close mingling of the people, with the Church playing a major role in guiding them spiritually as well as culturally. While the villagers celebrate the feast of Nossa Senhora de Boa Morte today, the parish priest is happy about the unity among the parishioners. (Paul Fernandes in GT) PIRLA WARDS LIE IN OBSCURITY: Imagine a place where students have to sit on the floor and study, residents have to travel over half an hour to fetch water from the nearest spring and a 24-year-old demand for a tarred road is yet to materialize. Surrounded by thick jungles, Korlamoddi, Nanegotten and Korla - the remote wards in Pirla village panchayat of Quepem - still lack basic infrastructure facilities, be it health, education, roads, power or water supply. (Alfred Fernandes in Herald) SEND-OFF TO DD CHIEF: The director of Goa Doordarshan Kendr, Pandarinath Lotlikar, who retired on superannuation on October 2, was given a warm send-off by the staff and artistes. (H) GOAN FOOTBALL: Goans are known to be passionate about football as much as they are about fish curry rice. A lot of money is being pumped in this game by the big clubs. Sad to say, most of this money has reached the shores of Africa and Goan football has just refused to take off. The induction of foreigners has not met the objective and instead of showing positive results has in fact subdued local talent. Not even one of the eleven "Bruno Coutinho 's" required to take us to the world cup is in sight! (Jesuin George Fernandes, Cansaulim, in Reader Speak in Herald) D E A T H S 30 Sept: Ex-Mombassa/Benaulim: ANA RITA DIAS, wife o Cirilo, mum of Roy/Rita & Joy, sister of late Josephine Mascarenhas, late Filsu/late Jose Ferrao, late Salvador/late Ana Rita Mascarenhas, late Marie/late Eugenio Fernandes, Lira/late Francis Dias, Lucy/late Valerian D'Silva, Philomena/Peter Lobo. 27 Sep: Cansa, Tivim/Baga, Velim/Bombay: MICHAEL DE SOUZA ALVES; husband of Clara, father of Revita/Raimundo Colaco, Agnelo/Brenda, Acurcio/Agnes (UK), Elphito/Annette, Sheryl/Vernon, expired in the UK. 01 Oct: Chorao: ADELINA FAUSTINA LOBO E VAZ: wife of late Urbano Gregorio; mother of Theo/Lilly, Simon/Flora, Domnic/Jessie, Naty/Francis D' Souza (Minister of IT), Seby/Elizabeth, Jameela/Joel da Cunha, Maria/Kevin D 'Souza and Francyla. Funeral: 4th Oct at 4 pm; St Bartholomeu Church, Chorao. 02 Oct: Saligao: JOAQUIM FERNANDES: husband of Celina, father of Maria and Luiza, father-in-law of Bonnie. 02 Oct: Saligao/Bangalore: ROSE DE SOUZA: wife of late Faust, mother of Bruno/Elisabeth, Norina/John, Gemma/Michael, Gwen/Joseph, Fatima/Victor, Phoeba/Michael. Funeral in Bangalore on 4 Oct at 11.00 am; St Francis Xavier 's Cathedral. 02 Oct: Benaulim: LODOVIANA FERNANDES: wife of Joaquim Christ, mother of Proffy and Preston. 28 Sep: St Estevam: INES AFONSO E MENEZES: wife of Jose Antonio (P&O Cruises); mother of Royden, Vijay (Star Cruises) and Espy. 02 Oct: Taleigao: MINGUEL CAETANO DE SOUZA; husband of late Rosaria Monteiro, father of Joaquim/Sureka, Menino/Maria, Isabel/late Baptisto. 02 Oct: Margao: EMELIA SANTANA PINTO E GRACIAS: wife of late Caetano Nicolau, mother of Antonio Piedade/Lourdes, late Rosario Salu, Jose Francisco, Alvaro/Lydia, Threza/Rosario. 01 Oct: Socorro-Carrem: CARMIN D'COSTA: daughter of late Epifanio/Florinda, sister/sister-9n-law of Alfred/Pearl (Muscat) and Lydia, Innocencio Louis. G O A W E A T H E R Max temp: 31.5 degC; Min temp: 24.4 degC; Humidity: 89% (Yesterday) Rainfall so far: 1809.3 mm Weather: A bit of sunshine despite a clouded sky this morning in Goa. Courtesy: GT=Gomantak Times; NT=The Navhind Times; H=Herald; WE=Weekender; TOI=Times of India JOEL D'SOUZA Assagao-Goa-India. ----- End forwarded message -----