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G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s MAY 5, 2005 DATELINE: GOA
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IN TODAY'S EZINE: Politics heats as, as they come to get your votes -- prior to the June 2 bye-elections for five out of Goa's 40 seats. This is going to be a crucial election, with the BJP trying to wrest power back and the Congress hoping that being in power in New Delhi will help the party here.
MONTE CRUZ IS UGDP's BENAULIM BET: Former Congress Sports minister
Francisco Monte Cruz will be the United Goans Democratic Party's
candidate for the Benaulim seat in the June 2 bye-elections. In the
remaining four seats the UGDP made it clear that though the party
hasn't decided on its candidates, it had decided to give topmost
priority to defeat the BJP in the hustings. (H) Bye-elections are
being held for five of the Goa legislative assembly's 40 seats after
these fell vacant by a series of defections which toppled the BJP
government of Goa earlier this year. The BJP itself came to power
nearly half-a-decade ago by engineering defections, and getting the
support of smaller parties and independents.o BJP has no candidates as of now, alleges Luizinho Faleiro. (H) o MLAs who quit will be given preference to contest bye-elections, says Luizinho Faleiro. (NT) o Prior to the bye-elections, former minister Sanjay Bandekar is charting his own course to secure his political future, and is expected to join the Janata Party soon. (H) o MGP contemplating alliance with Congress and "like-minded parties" for the June 2 bye-elections. (H) o Real-Estate developer Dinar Tarcar [former Parrikar aide] nominated Goa Pradesh Yough Congress vice-president. (H) o If the high drama involving the disappearance and re-appearance of a Baina councillor is any indication, toppling games have once again begun within the Mormugao municipal council. Councillor Narayan Kandu was claimed to have been missing. (GT)
o Rs 1.15 lakh drug haul in Anjuna. Israeli Ms Yohana Offie held. (H) o Caterer involved in Merces food-poisoning case told to halt operations.(H) o Row over Goa motocross, with conflicting claims coming from organisers (Goa Motor Sports Association) and participants. (H) o Goa Common Entrance Test 'victims' to present grievances to Governor. (H) o Governor Jamir seeks details on Colva demolitions. Collector JB Singh was asked to ascertain other details whether the owners were duly compensated for the property acquired. (H) o Parrikar calls for GCET results to be held in abeyance. (NT) o Over 60 castes -- mostly disputes and litigations -- placed before Governor Jamir. (NT) o Timothy Vaz is the new sarpanch of Macazana. (H) o 12-year-old Priyesh Mardolkar of Amona died of drowning in a local river. o Canacona residents fret over shifting of birth, death records. (H) o Gandhian campaigner Anna Hazare to speak in Goa on May 6 at 6 pm. (H) o Satyajit Ray's film screening at Margao on May 6. (H) o Isidore Dantas pays tribute to Frank Fernand, the 'wizard of Konkani films' who produced great Konkani films like 'Amchem Noxib' and 'Nirmonn'. (GT)
o Speciality infertility clinic, May 8 at Manipal Goa Hospital. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] o Dental seminar on full mouth rehabilitation. Contact Dr Marjorie Silva 9822 984032.
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ASSOLNA: Timotio Manuel Fernandes, owner of Trenal Bar and
Restaurant. b 1956. Son of late Constancio H Fernandes/late
Angelina, husband of Retina, father of Tufnel and Trenna. Brother of
Rosy/Alvito/Rosy, Celina/Agnelo, Maura/Peter. Died under tragic
circumstances. Funeral for Regina Church Assolna at 4 pm on May 5.CANDOLIM: Smt Dwarkabai Narayan Verlecar. Expired on May 3.
CANSAULIM: Joao Milagres Fernandes. Prial VAddo. Husband of Remediana, father/in-law of Amelia/Anthony, Effie/Seby,
COLVA: Maria Antonete 'Baby' SEqueira. b 1925. Wife of late Menino Ubaldo, mother/in-law of Amelia/Xavier, Peter/Gladys, Rev Fr Wilfred, Newton/Babette, Sister of late Sebby Gomes, late Cleta Dias, Joe Gomes, Rev Fr Martinho Gomes, Filomena Silva.
GUIRIM: Jose Caitano Francisco Fernandes of Sonarbhat. Husband of Maria R Fernandes. Father/in-law of Anna/Greg Lee, Angelo/June, Diego/Cynthia and Josephine/James D'Souza.
NUVEM: Rosa Anicia Fernandes of Murda Grande. Wife of late Jacinto Fernandes. Mother/in-law of Augusta/Francis (Bombay), Sebas/Juliano (Navelim), Xavier/Mary (Bombay), Philu/Jose Carmo (Mount Mary High School), Custodio (Cassan Electricals, dy sarpanch of Nuvem)/Sandra.
SOCORRO: Maria (Manis) Amaral, b 1918. Wife of late Graciano Amaral, mother/in-law of Philip/Monica, Egidio/Isabel and John/Edith.
VARCA: Paul ROman Luis, b 1922. Husband of Maria Augusta, father/in-law of Anthony/Rosita, Lancy, Natly/Marcus, Flocy/Joaquim, Jessy/Derrick.
VELSAO: Myron Antonio D'Costa, b 1972. Son of Filomena N D'Costa and
late Bernado D'Costa, brother of Milagres/Marialina, Maria/Joaquim,
Miriam/Chalres, Marcel/Christalene, Martha/Juliano,
Margarida/Eusebio, Mervin/Felecina, Mercia/Felix, Maura/Alfred,
Melrita/Michael, Mira/Ezildo, Meliza, Mifroy. Passed away on tragic
circumstances on May 3. Funeral at Velsao on May 5 at 4.30 pm.ESSEX-UK: Dominic Jose Correia (ex-Mombasa, Nairobi & Aldona, Porvorim). April 29 at Woodford, Essex, UK. Husband of Brenda Correia. Father of Kennedy and Sandra/Derek Lobo. Grandfather of Craig, Christopher & Chevonne. Brother of Anthony and Cursin Correia (Nairobi). Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Thomas of Canterbury, 557 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0RB., at 10:00 am. on Friday, 13th May. This will be followed by a short service at the Forest Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Forest Road, Hainault, Essex, IG6 3HP. Donations to the St Vincent de Paul Society, (c/o St Thomas of Canterbury, 557/9 High Road,Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0RB) instead of floral tributes, please. For further info. (directions etc) please e.mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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MAHINDRA UNITED upset East Bengal calculations. With a 1-0 win,
Mahindra dampened East Bengal's chances of retaining the National
Football League at a Wednesday match. Currently, Sporting Clube de
Goa tops the league with 45 points from 21 matches, with Dempo
second with 41 points from 19 matches, and East Bengal third with 40
points from 20 matches. (H)o AIFF sends show-cause notice to Churchil Bros patron and politician Churchill Alemao for his outburst against the federation last week. (H)
Churchill 1, JCT 1: Goal disallowed, penalty denied, match stopped.
Yakubu says it's pointless playing. On Wednesday evening, Churchill
Bros patron Churchill Alemao was fuming and hopping mad. "Do you
need any further proof that we arebeing selectively targetted (for
relegation from the league)," Alemao asked journalists no sooner had
the referee blown the final whistle. They were furious with referee
A Arjunan for denying what they said was a legitimate goal. (H)o Four Dempo players in Pak tour probables. (UNI in NT) o Iranian footballer Qasim Khosgahvars, who fled the regime of the Ayatollah Khomeni in Iran, today is in Goa with no home, no food and lives with the help of just one friend. In fact, he could not even go to Iran after he learnt that both his parents had died. (GT)
o Raitura lifts Aldona Panchayat Cup, defeating Sao Miguel de Taleigao 5-4 via the tie-breaker at the Quitula grounds. It was organised by Quitula SC. o Dando Boys Benaulim beat YBT 8-7 via sudden death in the Kanekar tournament at Sanquelim. (H) o Nerul SC prevailed over Saligao SC 6-5 via the tie-breaker and entered the quarters of the 16th Pilerne Panchayat Cup soccer at Maddani.(NT) o FC Siolim trounces Anjuna Gym 3-0 at Salt Lake Ground, Arpora. o Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda defeated Adarsh Yuvak Sangh Saligao 7-6 via sudden-death to book a berth in the Holy Cross finals, Kakoda.(H) o Goa Velha upset Nuvem 4-3 in the St Anthony Super Soccer, Colva. (H) o Scorpion Boys Colva will organise a three-a-side soccer May 7. o South Colva Boys to organise three-a-side floodlight tournament on May 9 at 8 pm at Dando Ground, Benaulim.
Six year old Raul Menezes of Sharada Mandir, Miramar swam across the
Mandovi, from Divar Island to Ribandar Jetty. Special summer camp: Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs,
alongwith Special Olympics Goa will organise a 'special' summer camp
for the intellectually disabled sportspersons from May 6 to 15 at
Don Bosco grounds, from 2-5 pm. Athletics, soccer, basketball and
bocce events will be conducted. Some 75 athletes from over 10
institutions are expected to participate. (NT)--------------------------------------------------------------------- WEATHER, ETC IN GOA ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Max 34.0. Min 26.2. Day humidity 77%. Night 67% (Navhind Times)
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