[][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s APRIL 15, 2005 DATELINE: GOA ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ||g |||o |||a |||n |||e |||t || Issue compiled by ||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|| Frederick Noronha |/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\| [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Copyleft Goanet 2005 Creative Commons http://www.creativecommons.org You may reproduce this ezine in its entirety, with credits retained. [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] WHAT'S IN TODAY'S EZINE: Vandalism case re-opened at Fontainhas. Konkani proverbs, a bhaji puri recipe, and much more. MALA VANDALISM CASE REOPENED: In a major development, the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) here recently granted permission to the city police to re-open investigations into the Mala Vandalism case, even as two persons allegedly involved in the incident were interrogated. Former champion body builder Datta Palekar and BJP MLA Vishwas Satarkar's brother, Vilas, were interrogated by the Panaji police. Police said efforts might prove fruitless if eyewitnesses do not come forward. Palekar, it was said, had stated to police that the person seen in a photograph published in the Konkani daily 'Sunaparant' and reproduced in the 'Gomantak Times' was not him, and that he does not know anyone pictured in the photograph. (GT) This case involves pro-saffron campaigners vandalising name-boards in the Latin Quarter of the state capital. HERITAGE BEING RAZED TO OBLIVION IN STATE: Centuries old heritage temples -- like the Gopinath Temple of Netravali in Sanguem, the Brahmanimaya temple at Caranzol in Sattari (with art upto 150 years old) and the 12th century Sateri temple nearby, have been demolished or are in the process of doing so. Major changes have been made in the Gomanteshwar temple at Bhramapuri in Old Goa. Sadollxi temple in Canacona is slated for demolition. Likewise several churches and chapels are being demolished and 'renovated' -- at Corjuem, Chandor, Benaulim, Colva, Nuvem, etc. (H) This is being done in the guise of 'renovating' and enlarging the age-old structures, while destroying their character. To learn more, join the Goa Heritage Action Group mailing by sending a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] o Rs 1.6 lakh heist at Porvorim. A pistol, gold ornaments and cash was burgled from Satish R Naik of Datta Apartments. (H) o Urban Development Ministry has directed municipalities to undertake pre-monsoon works and submit fortnightly reports. (H) o Election preparations for five bye-elections are on in full swing in Goa, to fill vacancies of the five MLAs who resigned their seats. A quick response team to combat poll violations mooted.(H) o BJP MLA Patnekar raises issue of Marathi campaigners in Bicholim. (H) o BJP stance on postal recruitment reflects hidden agenda against the minorities and the 'Bahujan Samaj' (non-Brahmin Hindus), charged the Goa Hit-Rakhan Manch. While the Hit-Rakhan has been campaigning for Konkani, the BJP raised a new twist by backing compulsory Marathi too in the postal recruitment. (H) o Goa pays tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on 114th birth anniversary.(H) o Truck cleaner, 22, dies in road mishap near Mohit Ispat factory,Kundaim. o South Goa MP suggests free education for backward classes, instead of reservations. (H) o Another Baina is in the making at Colva beach. Some 150 illegal hutments have been erected in violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and court orders, writes Joaquim Gracias. (GT) o Goa Union of Journalists and AITUC protest the "anti-labour" policies of Herald, and harassment to its journalist members there. (GT) HERALD ON THE GOA URBAN COOP BANK: Herald says, "In yesterday's front page story 'The people behind the Goa State Co-op Bank collapse', a lot of people called this newspaper asking about the financial viability of the bank. We wish to reiterate that the bank is financially sound and that whatever information provided to us has come from the Recovery Cell of the Goa State Co-op Bank and has been authenticated through documentation. -- Editor" Gomantak Times and Govt of Goa in a war of words over whether or not officials from here will participate in the Cannes film festival, France. DI director Menino Pires says "no final decision" has been taken on the matter. From Arossim, journalist Alister Miranda reports that the annual 'tarring' of the beaches in South Goa has begun, though a shade later than those in the north. (GT) Tar-balls appearing on Goa's beaches is a serious but barely-tackled problem. Writes Miranda of the "ship-made" problem: "Every wave that kisses the palm-fringed shoreline throws up black sticky tar-balls". (GT) o Six tiatrists to be feted on Sunday -- Domingos Inacio Sebastiao Vaz (aka Domnick Vaz), Joaquim Caetano Rato ("Jack Bandis"), Francisco Xavier de St Filomena Almeida (F Almeida of Colva), Jack Souza Ferrao, Marcelina "Celina" D'Costa and Romauldo "Raul Romy" D'Souza.(H) o Transfers taking a toll on Porvorim police. (H) o Fishery census begins today. (H) o Bastora gram sabha will be held on April 17 at 10 am. (H) o Cuncolim consumers meet on April 17 at 10.30 am. (H) o St Xavier's College to hold summer course on Windows XP and GNU/Linux. From April 25-28, details 2262 356. Rs 200 participation fee. (H) o Cruise operator Star Cruises to start Mumbai-Lakshadweep-Goa service from September 2005, aboard SuperStar Libra, capacity 1500 persons.(H) o Wide range of endoscopic facilities offered at Apollo Victor Hospital.(H) o Congress leaders in Delhi; urge early by-polls. (GT) o South Goa MP Alemao distributes 100 computers to 58 institutions under the MPs' Local Area Development scheme. (GT) o Water supply to Vasco to be augmented soon. Goa administration says it will increase the capacity of the Selaulim water supply project to 25 MLD in the "near future" to improve water supply to Vasco and nearby areas. A Japanese company is studying the water supply scheme in the state, and condition of the pipeline network. (NT) o Catholic Association of Goa holds a seminar on 'Goa -- Where are we headed' at Rosary Church, Navelim April 17, from 9.30 am to 1 pm. --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS & OBITUARIES --------------------------------------------------------------------- MARGAO: Prof Filomeno Bonifacio de Vieira Menezes of Aquem Alto. b 1933. Husband of Nancy, father/in-law of Jose/Connie, Maria/Alves, Antonia/George, Joana/Jerome, brother/in-law of late Aninhas, Fr Francisco Bossuet (Maina), late Fr Caetano, Terezinha, Lourdes/Vasco da Gama (Verna), Roque Piedade/Vimalda (Mimi). Funeral from Vieira Niketan for Holy Spirit Church. No condolence visits please. VELIM: Maurice Fernandes, St Rock's High School of Tollecato/GFA Referee. b 1966. Son of Jose Fernandes and Jaquina. husband of Benny, father of Joevy, Jivi and Jivel. Funeral on April 15 at 4.30 pm. MONTH'S MIND: Maria A Almeida, ex-Aden --------------------------------------------------------------------- GOA SPORTS --------------------------------------------------------------------- o Dempo Sports Club missed chances galore and settled for a goalless draw against Mahindra United in the 9th National Football League at Fatorda. (H) o Salgaocar edge past Tollygunge in Kolkata match. 2;1. (H) o Sporting Clube de Goa takes on Mohan Bagan, April 15. (H) --------------------------------------------------------------------- CULINARY CORNER * Share your recipe with Goanet News Bytes! --------------------------------------------------------------------- BHAJI PURI: 1 kg potatoes, 1/2 kg onions chopped, 2 green chillies, 2 tbsp mustard seeds, 2 tbsp chopped coriander, 1/2 c beef stock, 1 tbsp tumeric powder, 1/2 c oil. Cut the potatoes in one-inch square, chop the onions, and pour them into a pot with 1/2 c of beef stock. Add tumeric and let cook. Add more water if required. Do not overcook the potatoes. In a different pot, pour some oil and fry the mustard seeds and then the mix of onions and potatoes, add green chillies, and chopped coriander. PURI: 2 c wheat flour, 2 tbsp oil, 1 c hot water and salt. Mix all ingredients into a smooth paste. The obtained dough is flattened. Cut this into small round plusminus 10 cm in diameter. Pour oil in a frying pan and fry the puris until golden brown. [Recipe courtesy: A Goan Potpourri. By Anibal da Costa. 1999. The Philippines] --------------------------------------------------------------------- KONKANI PROVERBS: Courtesy Avoichim Mannkam Motiam by Juliet D'Costa --------------------------------------------------------------------- o Mui zaun sakor khaunk zai. Humility and selfishness pay rich rewards. o Mov melltta thoim khonddta Taking advantage of another's kindness. o Mhoxingachea nanvan, panvelik udok mellta. Benefitting at the cost of someone else. o Muskam bostelim mhonn, bhair kaddi naslo. 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