GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
11 May 2002
I WAS HUMILIATED BY BJP WORKERS: RAVI: In a sudden turn of events, Deputy
Chief Minister Ravi Naik submitted his resignation from the party's primary
membership and as Deputy Chief Minister in the caretaker Parrikar
government yesterday. Naik's sudden exit caused a stir in political circles
as he was a member of the BJP's election committee. Naik lamented that he
faced humiliation from the BJP Ponda office bearers and activists. (GT)
'BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER': A tired-looking Chief Minister Manohar
Parrikar reacted with an air of 'good-riddance', on the 'sudden'
resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Ravi Naik. "Birds of the same feather
flock together. Those who have left us now, have gone back to the Congress
flock, one which boats of several persons tainted with corruption," Mr
Parrikar claimed. (H)
NAIK WAS NOT FULLY WITH BJP: PARRIKAR: Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar,
yesterday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party was anticipating the
resignation of Deputy Chief Minister, Mr Ravi Naik from the party and
denied that Mr Naik's action would have any serious repercussion on the
party's prospect during the May 30 elections. (NT)
GAONKAR DROPPED, PHADTE STILL IN THE WOODS…: The BJP has rejected a party
ticket to former MLA from Sanguem, Prabhakar Gaonkar, while Forest Minister
Prakash Phadte still finds himself in the woods. (GT)
BAPTISM CERTIFICATE CAN AUTHENTICATE BIRTH CERTIFICATE: The Supreme Court
has ruled that if a birth certificate is the true reflection of the baptism
record and it contains the fact that it was read and checked before the
'god-parents', the same may not be discarded. Allowing an appeal by Luis
Caetano Viegas, a division Bench Comprising Justice S Rajendra Babu and
Justice Ruma Pal said that in view of their ruling the trial court was
right in allowing the birth certificate of the appellant's mother on the
basis of the baptism certificate. (From UNI report in Herald)
INTERACTIVE PROGRAMME WITH PUNDALIK: Konkani Bhasha Mandal will organize
'Bhasabhas-Bhett', an interaction programme wherein renowned Konkani writer
Pundalik Narayan Naik will be interviewed at the Konkani Bhavan, Margao, at
4.30 pm today. Naik has recently returned from United States of America
where he was awarded CR Parikh Resident Fellowship under Indian
Writer-in-Residence programme. (GT)
TWO HELD FOR THEFT: Two personsHazel Mendes and Joe Almeidahave been
arrested for snatching the purse of one Balasubramanyam of Mumbai, which
contained on Yashika camera, gold rings and cash, near the Secretariat in
Panjim late last night. (GT)
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS DUMPED ALONG KAVLEM BYPASS: The Margao-Panji by-pass
road passing through Ponda seems to have become a dumping ground for the
city's construction debris. (GT)
400 MAGICIANS from across the country will participate in a two-day magic
convention on May 12 and 13. The convention "Magic Karishma' will be
organized by the All India Magic Academy. Twenty magicians from Goa will
take part in the convention, which will conduct workshops as well as hold
competitions. There are nearly 100 magicians in Goa. (GT)
RAIN-PROOF INFRASTRUCTURE: There is no evidence that the completion of the
new irrigation grid which will make it possible to draw water from the
Chapora riverwill dramatically improve the situation. The rains may have
lowered temperatures, but it is clear that the infrastructure in the State
is still far from rain proof. No sooner the first drops fell, predictably,
the electricity failed. This despite the fact that we have been subjected
to repeated power shut-downs for pre-monsoons maintenance in the last two
weeks, including a day-long shut-dwon last Sunday, when the mercury as at
its highest. (Edit in Herald)
400-YR-OLD CROSS AT BETIM: A sixteenth century cross on the banks of the
river Mandovi near the Betim ferryboat crossover, has attracted the
attention of the Goa Heritage Action Group for its outstanding
architectural beauty. Mr Prajal Sakhardande of CHAG says that the cross
possessed an unique architectural style which corresponds to that of the
Reis Magos Church (the first in Bardez) with slight traces of Hindu
influence being visible. Unfortunately, several labourers have been using
the flat black rock near the cross to relieve themselves, according to
residents of the area. (NT)
INTERACTIVE SESSION: The Rotary club of Panaji Mid-Town will organize an
interactive session with the officials of the Western Australian Education
Office at Shantabhai Caculo Memorial Hall, Caculo Enclave, near Fire
Station Headquarters, Panaji, on May 14 at 7 pm. (GT)
YOUTH LANDS IN TROUBLE: An alleged attempt to rob the Pragati High School,
Verem, proved disastrous for 2 youths, when one of them fell inside from
the roof and severely injured his let. His colleague ran away leaving him
to his fate. (NT)
GOAN LADY TOPS CRIPPING AILMENT: If you're suffering from a difficult
ailment, even while in the prime of life, what do you do? Become a
comedian! That was the choice of Chrystal F Gomes, a Goan settled in
Scarborough, Ontario, in Canada. This is a story of bravery and courage, of
this lady of Goan origin, whose family was earlier in Tanzania. She got to
grips with multiple sclerosis and battled shyness to do something she
really enjoysmaking others happy with her punch-lines. (Frederick Noronha
in Herald-Insight)
LITERARY AWARD TO SHANKAR RAMANI: Kala Academy will organize a function on
May 12 at 10 am to present its prestigious Literary Award 'Gomant Sharda'
to the renowned Goan poet, Shankar Ramani, for his lifetime contribution to
poetry. The award includes a Gomant Sharda memento, citation and cash of
Rs.50,000. Coinciding with the auspicious occasion, a literary meet of Goan
writers is also arrange on May 12. (H)
S P O R T S
UC FATORDA IN FINALS: United Club of Fatorda earned the right to meet Batim
Youth Club in the finals of Mundvel Sports Club's first inter-village
football tournament at Tilak Maidan, Vasco, on 12 May. (GT)
D E A T H S
08 May: Canada/Ex-Karachi/Chinchinim: JOSE CAMILO VAZ (JOE), husband of
Hilda Lopes, father of Otilia/John, Ronny/Jeanette, Ian/Sonia, Maria
Goretti/Gabriel, Savio/Gilian and Charles.
10 May: Agacaim/Panjim: GABRIEL FERNANDES, husband of late Amilia,
father of Lucy/Carlos D'Souza, late Susie/Baptista, Mary, Capt
Francis/Sharon, Mary Stella/Francis.
10 May: Assolna: LEIDY VAZ, wife of Josinho, mother of Phillip/Lavinia,
Lidia/Tyron Martins, Lloyd & Russel.
10 May: Vasco: THEOPH D'SOUZA, son of Jose Nicolau/Esperanca, brother
of Domnic, Anthony & Cleto.
G O A W E A T H E R
Min Temp : 30.5 deg C (86.9 deg F)
Max Temp: 33.8 deg C, Rel Humidity: 79% (yesterday-Panjim)
Weather: Though the skies are sufficiently clear, one can't rule out a
shower or two somewhere or other in Goa. In Assagao, we had a drizzle this
morning.
Courtesy: H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times, GT=Gomantak Times
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