-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 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: Mar 06/06 - Sheikh Hassan quits, Curchorem & Sanvordem quiet, Bandh, Riot victims, Eye hospital, Dabolim, Sports...
*** Sheikh Hassan quits BJP Former minister, Mr Sheikh Hassan Haroon today resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party. More at: http://www.sahilonline.org/english/coastalnews.asp?nid=584&sid=409788368 *** Peace returns to S.Goa after two days of clashes Increased deployment of forces on Sunday ensured a day free of rioting in twin townships of Curchorem and Savordem in south Goa. More at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1438960.cms *** Police on guard as tension brews in Goa Police authorities have set up a control room to monitor the situation in Goa, where the demolition of a disputed structure has sparked off violence. More at: http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp? section=World_News&subsection=India&month=March2006&file=World_News200603061230 .xml *** Goan town quiet, vigil stepped up The situation in Sanvordem town in south Goa, which witnessed communal violence over demolition of a place of worship. More at: http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=279788&sid=REG *** Goa: CISF, CRPF personnel deployed in Sanvordem town CISF and CRPF personnel were deployed in violence-hit Sanvordem town of south Goa today even as the situation was normal in the area today, police said. More at: http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnews&id=20775 *** Local activists call for bandh today Even as BJP said on Sunday that it has given no call for a Margao bandh on Monday, activists of a local Hindu organisation have called for bandhs in Cuncolim, Bali and Quepem. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10621 *** Govt to compensate riot victims: Rane The state cabinet meeting today reviewed the situation of communal riots in Sanvordem and Curchorem, which saw looting of shops and burning of vehicles for past three days and felt that it was "a planned attack" and decided to pay compensation to the riot victims. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030648 *** Riots: Muslim federation demands judicial probe The Federation of Muslim Jamaats and Association today demanded a judicial inquiry into the communal violence, in Sanvordem and Curchorem towns, which targeted the members of the minority community. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030646 *** Govt planning Goa Police Act The Government is planning it have its own Goa Police Act, apparently in view of bashing police force has faced in the recent times. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10630 *** Need for a Policy on Religious Structures The mob violence at Sanvordem indicates the abject failure of the government and all the political parties which had their say in ruling Goa in imposing a clear and socially acceptable policy on religious structures. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030638 *** No curbs on migrants: CM Chief Minister, Pratapsing Rane said that there can be no restrictions on migrants coming to the State, because any Indian can go to any part of the country. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10643 *** Luizinho, Sardinha sing Dabolim mantra "No Dabolim, no Mopa", thundered Industries Minister, Luizinho Faleiro, while Speaker Francisco Sardinha asserted that Dabolim will "never ever" be closed down, as the two Congress heavyweights from Salcete on Sunday went to their constituencies in response to Churchill Alemao's challenge on the airport issue. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10635 *** ... Fail to satisfy pro-Dabolim activists Luizinho Faleiro's slogan "no Dabolim, no Mopa" and Francisco Sardinha's stand that Dabolim will never be closed down failed to satisfy pro-Dabolim activists at the Navelim meeting who demanded that the two leaders take a categorical stand demanding scraping of Mopa airport. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10634 *** Debate on 'plastic carry bags' in city Goa 365 will hold its second edition of debate on 'Should plastic carry bags be banned?' on March 6 at Hotel Nova Goa in Panaji at 5.30 p.m. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030642 *** CM stresses on need to create better atmosphere for industrial growth The Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsingh Rane has stressed the need to create awareness among the people about safety and protection of environment for the betterment of self, family and community. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030641 *** Rane assures to create more facilities in power, healthcare sectors The Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsingh Rane said that his government would bring about socio-economic progress in the state and strive to create more facilities in the sectors like education, healthcare, and power, particularly in rural areas. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030645 *** Vision Care Eye Hospital inaugurated at Mapusa The Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsing Rane called upon the health department and non-government organisations (NGOs) to create awareness among the people about the eye diseases and early treatment. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030634 *** Pre-liberation pipes in City The water situation in Panjim may not be as bad as it was three years ago but only meeting the demand for water in the city does not call for much to boast about as some issues related to water distribution are yet to be addressed. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10618 *** Two Goans to represent India Asian Sailing Tricia Silveira and Derrick Menezes will represent India at the ISAF Asian Sailing Championship to be held at Doha, Qatar from March 16 to 24. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10605 *** School students swimming saga on the seas It was a great saga of adventure and endurance that began on the high seas of MPT, Vasco and ended at the Panaji Jetty. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=030616 *** Sporting rout Fransa 3-0 Dudu Omagbemi brace guided Sporting Clube de Goa to a comfortable 3-0 win over Fransa Pax in the 10th ONGC National Football League (NFL) at Duler Ground Mapusa here on Sunday. More at: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060306/asp/sports/story_5931355.asp Compiled by: Avelino D'Souza