-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | OSTAD TIATRIST staged by KGTS in Kuwait | | | | Read the report by William Fernandes and Gaspar Almeida at | | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=341 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *** GOA NEWS: Mar18/06 - Priest murdered, 12 held in Curchorem, Bomb scare in Margao, HIV test, Sports...
*** Catholic priest murdered in Goa In a ghastly incident that has shocked the Church in India, a Catholic priest in the Goa Archdiocese was found murdered on Saturday morning in the presbytery of the St. Francis Church in Macasana in South Goa. More at: http://www.theindiancatholic.com/news_read.asp?nid=1306 *** Curchorem riots: 12 persons held so far The Curchorem police have arrested so far 12 persons in connection with the case of forming of unlawful assembly and rioting. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031826 *** BJP demands probe in cases of thefts in chapels, vandalism The Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party (BJPLP), at its pre-budget session meeting today, passed a resolution demanding serious investigation in the recent cases of vandalism and thefts in the religious houses. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031828 *** Bomb scare in Margao court The Margao lower court building on Friday morning had some anxious moments after an anonymous caller called up to inform about the bomb planted in the building. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11227 *** Spring fest in Goa Traditional Indian music and dance were part of colorful processions that waded their way through the streets of coastal Goa on March 16 in celebration of an age-old festival. More at: http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=282458&ssid=8&sid=LIF *** Japanese followers of Francis Xavier request for holy relics Japanese followers of St Francis Xavier had requested Goa-based basilica of Bom Jesus Management to hand over holy relics of the patron saint to be flown to Japan for exposition. More at: http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnews&id=27504 *** Not in favour of two airports: Joaquim Urban Development Minister Joaquim Alemao has expressed confidence that the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre would urgently implement the promise of upgrading the centrally located Dabolim airport that will benefit the entire State. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11232 *** Want to marry?... do the HIV test first The Goa government has decided to make the HIV test mandatory for both the bride and the groom for registration of marriage. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11220 *** Govt to pull the plug on illegal structures In order to put a stop to illegal constructions mushrooming in the State, the government has decided not to issue water and electricity connections to these structures, Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane said today. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11219 *** Religious structures affecting traffic flow should go: Parrikar The Leader of the Opposition Manohar Parrikar believes religious structures hampering traffic flow could be removed after having talks with the local people. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11233 *** GPYC statement on Comba vandalism draws flak Condemning the vandalism of the Cross at Comba in a bid to create animosity between the two major communities, the BJP today lambasted GPYC president Girish Chodankar for trying to add fuel to fire in the Comba area of the city on Wednesday. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11222 *** BJP claims on bogus voters dismissed BJP's loud claims over the inclusion of bogus voters in the electoral rolls of Margao failed to get the backing of law, with the Salcete Mamlatdar dismissing the 2588 bulk objections filed by the party Margao unit president and general secretary. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11234 *** Aquem sarpanch accused of blocking development works The Sarpanch of Aquem-Baixo was gheraoed on Friday for well over two hours by residents of Goraxarwadi, charging him for obstructing development works in the village and demanded withdrawal of an inquiry into a road work being executed by the PWD. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11231 *** Sun, sand and the knot Apart from leisure, sunbath and simply fun, Salcete's silvery beaches have now come in handy for foreigners for a different reason - to tie a marriage knot. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11216 *** CBI begins probe into IFFI-2004 The Central Bureau of Investigation has begun preliminary enquiry against unknown officials of the government of Goa in the matter relating to financial impropriety to the tune of Rs 114 crore during the International Film Festival of India, 2004. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031829 *** Shigmotsav float parade at Mapusa on March 19 The Shigmotsav float parade at Mapusa will be held on March 19. The procession will begin from Alankar Theatre and after wending its way through Old Aldona bus stand, taxi stand Gandhi chowk, and culminate at Bodginim. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031824 *** Goa government to seize private lands with illegal structures Goa government today said it would acquire private lands on which illegal construction are made. More at: http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnews&id=27357 *** Mapusa council in grip of instability With hardly four months since the formation of the new municipal council in Mapusa, political rumblings seem to have begun with two councillors, including the vice-chairman, severing ties with the BJP-backed ruling faction and joining the opposition camp. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11228 *** GKA completes 20 years Goa Konkani Akademi celebrated its 20th anniversary recently. The main function was celebrated in the evening. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11225 *** KA achieves 100% result in international music exams The students of Goa's premier music institution, the Kala Academy, Panaji, has secured 100 per cent results in the international exams held in Goa by the Trinity College of Music, London, and also by the Royal Schools of Music, London. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031724 *** Fransa-Pax coach offers to resign After securing just a point from the last three games, Fransa-Pax Football Club seems to be falling apart. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11240 *** Limited World Cup tickets for India India has been allotted what many believe is a "miserly quota" of 10 tickets for the 2006 FIFA World Cup inaugural in Munich (Germany). More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11239 *** St Anthony's SC score win Cortalim Villagers were unlucky suffering a 4-5 tie-breaker loss to St Anthony's Sports Club, Colva in the London Trophy soccer, organised by Goa- Velha Sports Club, at Goa-Velha grounds. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11237 *** Nehru stadium upgradation to take care of football too: Prabhudesai The Nehru stadium, Fatorda, will be ready in all respect by March 25 to host the India-England ODI on April 3, here. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031839 Compiled by: Avelino D'Souza