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GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
December 17, 2002
MARINE POLICE LAUNCHED: The Marine Police force, which will keep a vigil on
the Goan coast and internal waterways was inaugurated on December 16. Four
boats required for patrolling duties have already been purchased by the
department. SDPO Mapusa, Allen D'Sa, will be the overall incharge of the
Marine Police. (GT)
GOA COST SOFT FOR ARMS' LANDING: The Goa Police does not deny the fact that
Goa's 105-km coastline could be a soft target for landing of arms,
ammunition, explosives and narcotics by Pakistan's ISI. This in fact is one
of the major justifications put forth by the cops for setting up the Police
Marine Force. (H)
BATTLE AGAINST SOUND: Environmentalists have urged the government to notify
a list of 15 days during the calendar year in which the use of loud
speakers during night hours would be allowed beyond 10 pm upto midnight.
Fearing that the government may allow the misuse of a recent relaxation in
the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000, some NGOs are
gearing up to file a petition in the courts of law to seek a directive to
the State in this regard. (GT)
COMPUTER BONANZA FOR STUDENTS: Nearly 300 XI Std Science Students will
receive computers per week from December 19 after the government officially
launches the Cyberage Students Scheme on the 41 st anniversary of Goa's
Liberation. (H)
BRAKES ON JET-SPEED SINGER: William de Curtorim, who claims to have sung
"political songs" for thee decades, had to omit two such songs at a show of
his latest tiatr ("Nirmonn Devachem") offering at Mapusa on December 15.
While the show was scheduled to be held at at 10.30 am, he was taken in a
jeep by the police to the police station nearby and told not to sing
"political" songs at this tiatr. (GT)
CRICKET GROUND TURNS BATTLEFIELD: It was an usual cricket match on Sunday
for the youngsters at the Rajendra Prasad stadium in Margao before it took
the shape of a battle field with the players of rival teams assaulting each
other with bats and stumps. A player sustained shoulder injury and was
referred to the Hospicio and later shifted to the GMC. (NT)
A MUSLIM SETTLEMENT IN MANDREM? Residents here (Alkhannem, a small hamlet
in Mandrem), say that their ancestors had told them that it was a Muslim
settlement in the past. Names of places in Mandrem such as Kabir Khan,
Namaz, Eklas Khan, Poshe Khan and Babbar induce one to believe what they
say. (GT)
TANUJA CASE: Tanuja Naik Murder Case Action Committee has decided to file a
writ petition in the High Court demanding handing over the case to CBI. (GT)
MEMBERS FLAY SARPANCH'S STATEMENT: Three member of village panchayat of
Parra --Benedict D'Souza, Jerome Nogueira and Elsy Lobohave--reacted
sharply to the press statement made by the sarpanch over the construction
coming up in the triangular area reserved for a traffic island at the
Parra-Saligao junction. The three have reiterated that there is gross
violation of the Goa Panchayati Raj in allowing a construction come up in
the area. (H)
HUTS GUTTED: A raging fire gutted four pucca huts on December 16 near
Nalanda Apartments, at Shanti-nagar-Rawanfond, causing an estimated loss of
over Rs.one lakh. (H)
MAN BURNS TO DEATH ON BED: Anton Fernandes (50) from Gandaulim-Colva was
found burnt dead on his bed in his house on December 16 morning. Police
said the deceased was reportedly getting fits and it could be during such
time that the cigarette he was smoking fell on the bed to catch fire. (H)
"LIBERATION UTSAV": A people's version of Goa Liberation day will be
organised by various groups at Azad Maidan on 19 December. The "Liberation
Utsav" will bring together, at the initiative of World Social Forum (Goa),
citizens' groups, trade unions, NGOs, cultural troupes and social
activists. The festival is a run-up to the main World Social Forum 5-day
Conference to be held at Hyderabad early next year, according to Dr Claude
Alvares and Christopher Fonseca, who spoke at a joint press conference. (GT)
CHILDREN SUSTAIN INJURIES: Eight school children escaped with minor
injuries in a road mishap near the railway bridge at Old Goa, when a
minibus, which was hired to carry school children to Campal for Goa
Liberation Day rehearsal parade, rammed into bus while over speeding. (NT)
OSMITAI JYOT: According to a press release by Mangaldas Bhat, Co-ordinator,
the Osmitai Jyot (Identity Torch), which began on the Independence Day from
Valpoi, will conclude on the Goa Liberation Day with a 'Run for Osmitai'
programme at Curchorem. The Jyot of the KBM's Goa Yuva Mahotsav was started
as part of the Osmitai Vors declared by the Goa Government to mark the
125th birth anniversary of Shennoi Goembab. After travelling many parts of
Goa with students and youth participating in it, the Jyot will now reach
Curchorem. Hundreds of students, youth, children and even elderly people
will run with the Jyot from Char Rasta (near Ravindra Bhavan) at Curchorem
at 4.30 pm. The organisers have requested all the people to attend the
function.(Sandesh Prabhudesai [EMAIL PROTECTED])
TEMPERED PRIZE TAGS: The Controller of Legal Metrology (Weights and
Measures), during a surprise check of the stalls at the Kharedi Yatra
exhibition on December 14, confiscated packages of consumer items worth
Rs.1 lakh with tampered price tags. Stickers mentioning the increased
prices were fixed by the traders, in place of the original MRP price tags,
and a massive discount was offered on this illegally increased rate. (NT)
GULF INTERNATIONAL'S NEW YEAR EVE BALL: Gulf International Promotions are
once again organizing the Gala New Year Eve Ball at the Al Nasr
Leisureland, Dubai, with the band Magikrain and DJ Clyde flown in from
Bombay to entertain the crowd. The Master of ceremonies is none other than
Updesh Swar from Goa. According to Raul Fernandes, Chief Organizer,
attractive prizes are on offer including a Dhs.100 discount voucher from
Damas Jewellers and a Dhs.50 discount voucher from Siemens Gigaset. Each
person attending will also receive a 30% discount voucher from United
Furniture Company and all couples will receive gift bags from Gulf
International Promotions. Those purchasing tickets will reap rewards even
before attending the Ball, stated Fernandes. Contact Gulf International
Promotions on Dubai Tel: 04 3355330 Fax: 04 3377899 Email:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
S P O R T S
GOAN MINI WORLD CUP IN DUBAI: In 2000, Gulf International Promotions, who
had sponsored the U.A.E Goan team for the Mini Goan World Cup in Margao and
Duler in Goa, plan to revive the tournament in Dubai in March 2003, for
two days on the Seven a Side format, according to Raul Fernandes, MD of
Gulf International Promotions. Fernandes said that the teams may stay for a
few extra days, and would be glad to receive an early feedback from teams
to make it a success. To help Goan teams from all over the world to
participate, the organisers will arrange for Visas to Dubai for players and
will negotiate with the Airlines for special deals on airfares. For details
contact: Raul Fernandes, Dubai. Tel: 0097143355330 Fax: 0097143377899
(johndesa [EMAIL PROTECTED])
VICTORY FOR CHURCHILL: Churchill Brothers finally recorded their first win
of the OIL PSU National Football League with a 2-0 triumph over Indian
telephone Industries, Bangalore, at Fatorda on December 16. (H)
NEW BEACH CLUB: The Coco Beach Club, offering water sports facilities, was
inaugurated at Verem on Sunday. The water sports and leisure club is spread
over more than 2,000 sq mt of well-landscaped beach side property and is an
innovative venture to boost tourism. (GT)
D E A T H S
15 Dec: Assolna: EUGENIO FERNANDES: Husband of late Rosalina, father of
Piedade/Pidu, Eufermio/Maxi, Serha/Silviano (Canada), Nazareth/Dorothy,
grandfather of Shawn, Edna, Savio, Liza, Anil, Glen, Allan, Christopher &
David.
14 Dec: Indore/Cana-Benaulim: GEORGE ROSARIO (BSF retd), father of
Babita, Angela and Dolly, brother of late Leopoldo, Valerio, late Edviges
and Judith.
16 Dec: Raia: FIDELINA NATIVIDADE PEREIRA, wife of late Emilio, mother
of William and Suzanne.
16 Dec: Margao: HIRABAI GAJANAN SINAI SAMBARI, wife of late Gajanan,
mother of Rajendra, Jyotindra, Pritidas, Laxmikant, Krupa Vijay Kamat and
Meena Sriram Prabhu Moye.
G O A W E A T H E R
Temp: 24.5 deg C (76.1 deg F) at Assagao at 9.15 am today.
Max temp: 35.1 deg C, Humidity: 59% (Official figures for yesterday)
Weather: A cool and bright morning in Goa.
Courtesy: H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times, GT=Gomantak Times
Daily Goacom News Clippings also at: http://www.goacom.com/news
Website: http://www.goacom.com
Webzine: http://www.goacom.com/goanow
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Ongoing: Exhibition of paintings, Art Chamber, Calangute www.goa-art.com
Dec 14 onwards: Shireen Mody's Goa 2002 exhibition, Arpora. Tel 2276759
Dec 17, 18, 20: Indo-Portuguese furniture, lectures Fundacao Ph 2230728
Jan 18-19: International kite carnival at Morgim beach, Pernem
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