GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
15 May 2002
COLVALE PANCHAYAT MOOTS SAFEGUARDS: Conducting an Environment Impart
Assessment prior to issuing approval for any industry, revocation of NOC to
erring scrap dealers and a 'cattle only' pond were some of the safeguards
mooted at a gramsabha of Colvale Panchayat. It was also resolved to make
the approval of the gramsabha for any new project and environmental
assessment mandatory in what could be a landmark suggestion. (GT)
MAUVIN CLAIMS CHARGESHEET IS POLITICALLY MOTIVATED: former Power minister
and main accused in the multi-crore power scam, Mauvin Godinho, quoted
scriptures while issuing a blunt and naked threat to Chief Minister Manohar
Parrikar for falsely implicating him in the power scam and the
disproportionate assets case. "As you sow, so shall you reap," he warned Mr
Parrikar during a press conference in Panjim yesterday. (H)
LUXURY CARS FOR POLL OBSERVERS: Mitsubishi Lancers, Hyundai Accents, Fiat
Palios, Fiat Siennas, Toyota Qualis, Maruti Zens, Esteems and Indicas will
now be issued to observers and key personnel to oversee the election
process in the State. (GT)
SUICIDE CASE IN SADOLXEM: A Sadolxem resident, Constancio D'Silva (24),
allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree near his house,
the Canacona police said. (GT)
PANCHAYAT FOR VERODA? Joaquim Alemao, contesting on the Congress ticket in
Cuncolim, has promised to give attention to the long-pending demand of
Veroda for a Panchayat by appointing a special committee. (H)
CLOSURE OF BANASTARIM BRIDGE: Banastarim Bridge on NH-4A will remain closed
for all vehicular traffic on 26 May from 6.30 am to 8.30 am for the purpose
of inspection and recording of the deck levels. (GT)
BJP HOPES TO WIN 16 SEATS: The Bharatiya Janata Party leadership has
written off its return to power in Goa in the upcoming election since after
the Ravi Naik factor, as sources close to Union Minister Pramod Mahajan
said the party may win at the most 16 seats in the 40-member Assembly. (H)
NERI, BRUNO SEEK NCP'S SUPPORT: Supporters and workers of Filipe Neri
Rodrigues, independent candidate contesting in Velim constituency, have
sought the support of National Congress Party president Dr Wilfred de
Souza. Bruno Lourenco, contesting as an Independent candidate from Curtorim
constituency is also likely to seek NCP's support. (GT)
SPECIAL MEET IN ANJUNA: The Vice-Postulator for the cause of Fr Agnelo,
Pilar, will hold a convention on May 16, to commemorate the 75th death
anniversary of Ven Fr Agnelo de Souza at St John Chapel, Gaumvaddi-Anjuna,
at 4.30 pm. There will be a concelebration of the Holy Eucharist, blessing
of the sick and a prayer for beautification of Fr Agnelo, to be followed by
a brief cultural programme. (GoaNOW)
BIRTH CENTENARY OF ARMANDO MENEZES: "The Cradle of My Dreams", a selection
of writings of late Prof Armando Menezes, was released on May 11 by Ms
Monika Menezes, to commemorate the birth centenary celebrations of late
Menezes, at a special function held in Panjim. Prof Armando Menezes was
born in San Mathias, Divar, on May 11, 1902, and was a teacher of English
for nearly half a century. (NT)
GOA'S SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS: Goa has a very high literacy, including
female literacy. Nationally, it has the highest per-capita income, the
highest per capita bank deposit, the lowest level of poverty. Its
camaraderie and integrity has made Goa the prominent favoured destination
for both foreign and domestic tourists. On the liabilities side, the rate
of growth shows signs of decline. Water is in short supply unemployment is
increasing, productivity in agriculture, fisheries, horticulture is
declining; pollution and environmental degradation are adversely affecting
the scenic and pristine assets, the fiscal deficit is increasing, the
quality of education shows signs of deterioration and there is a serious
gap between literacy and education. (Alban Couto in NT)
DID STRESS LEAD TO PARALYSIS? Maina-Curtorim police inspector Uday Naik
suffered a paralytic stroke last night. Just prior to announcing assembly
election date police incharges were reshuffled and PI Bossuet D'Silva of
Maina-Curtorim was replaced by PI Uday Naik, who was posted at Curchorem.
Sources at the south Goa police district headquarters inform that the
36-year-old Naik was under a lot of stress since his posting. (GT)
NIGERIANS BOOKED: Two NigeriansClifford Chikwuma and Dudowey Bemi
Vaccherlinwere booked under the Foreigners Order Act and later released on
bail, for overstaying in the country. (GT)
JET INTERNATIONAL GETS SALES AWARD: Jet International Travels & Tours,
Margao, was awarded the Super Sales Award of Jet airways in the first
position for their highest productivity for the year 2000-2001. (GT)
CONCESSIONS TO MAGICIANS: Speaking after inaugurating the two-day "Magic
Karishma 2002" at Miramar Residency, Panjim, Pramod K Shetye, Managing
Director of GTDC, assured that he would extend concessions to the magicians
to the best possible extent by keeping tourism in view and the promotion of
national integration. Over 400 magicians participated in the unique two-day
convention held on 12 and 13 May. Bandy Shankar and Chand Pasha from Andhra
Pradesh performed street magic shows. There were competitions for children
and adults. (H)
"NAVHIND' WINS SECOND GLOBAL AWARD IN 2002: "The Navhind Times" has won the
International Quality Summit award for Excellence and Business Prestige in
the Platinum Category, 2002, given by the Business Initiative Directions,
Spain. This is the second international award won by "The Navhind Times"
this year, the earlier one was given in January in Malaysia. (NT)
S P O R T S
ROHIT'S SLIP GIVES CHAITANYA SILVER: A costly slip on the downwind leg of
the loop caused Tamil Nadu Rohith Ashok's boat to get swamped, slowing him
down in Race 6 of a regatta that continued to be dominated by Goa's Salil
Sabir. Goa's Chaitanya Chowgule took full advantage to pass him and come
second in a race for the first time in the championship. Another
beneficiary, entering the medal tally for the first time, was Vishal
D'Silva of Mumbai's Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), who stood fourth overall and
third among boys in Race 6. The races were shifted to the morning today, in
the hope of milder conditions, but there was little respite from the wind
and waves. ("Umaji Chowgule" [EMAIL PROTECTED] in posting to Goanet)
FOOTBALL RESULTS: CRC Chinchinim defeated Friends XI Vaddem 7-6 via tie
breaker to advance into the quarterfinals of St Savio Super Soccer,
organised by St Savio Sports Club, Calangute. Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda,
cruised into the semi-finals of Chinchinim Villagers Trophy football
tournament when they quelled the challenge of United Club of Utorda 2-1.
Nagdolim Boys defeated Zaino SC 1-0 in the SF Bros' 17th Velim interward
football tournament at Pocklivoll. Batim Youth Club earned a place in the
quarter-finals of Adarsh Yuvak Sangh's all Goa inter-village football
tournament with a 4-2 scoreline via tie-breaker over Parish Youth of Morjim
at Saligao. (GT)
GOA GIRLS LOSE: Uttaranchal scored a facile 32-06 victory over hosts Goa to
become the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals in the girls
section of the 53rd Servo Junior National Basketball Championships, in
Panjim. (H)
D E A T H S
12 May: Assolna: MARIO FARIA (Ex-Kuwait/Cuncolim), husband of Estelita,
father of Ben, Christable/Alvin Gomes, Nolan/Amanda Faria, bother/brother
in law of Thelma/Julio Fernandes, Dr Afranio/Dra Nazare, Agnelo Osvie
Almeida, Mimi/Amandio D'Mello, Maria Fifi Almeida and Odette/Olav Cotta.
14 May: Cacoda: KASHINATH UTTAM DESAI (Ex-Goa Police), husband of
Shantabai, father of Kishor alias Soiru/Amala, Mangaldas (Dy SP
SouthGoa)/Rohini, Jyoti alias Milan/Shivaji, Sunita/Pramod,
Rajendra/Sushma, Aarati, Shaildendra.
14 May: Arossim: MARIA LOURDINA PEREIRA, daughter of late Constancio
Menino/Adozenda, sister/sister-in-law of Casmiro/Arlinda Pereira.
14 May: Velim: ANTONETA FERNANDES E REBELLO, wife of late Jose
Francisco, mother of Justina/late Conceicao Cardozo, Marelina/Domnick,
Valentin/Victoria, Alda/Alfred, grandmother of Johny (P&O)/Maclean and
Lenny (P&O)/Laura.
14 May: Neura: FELICADADE BORGES, wife of late Antonio Luis, mother of
Francis/quiteria, Manuel/Mary, Renato/Magdalena, Boaventura/Delfina.
14 May: Aldona: CAITAN PHILIP D'SOUZA, son of late Joaquim Jose/late
Maria Eugenia, brother of Mary Angela Sebastian.
12 May: Moira: CRISTINA DA COSTA E CUNHA, wife of late Levito, mother
of Lucia/Jacob, Carlos/Tanny, Aureo, Verona, Winson and Delilah,
grandmother of Luella and Luann.
G O A W E A T H E R
Min Temp : 29.0 deg C (84.2 deg F)
Max Temp: 34.4 deg C, Rel Humidity: 72% (yesterday-Panjim)
Courtesy: H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times, GT=Gomantak Times
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