GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 28 February 2004 UGDP SLAMS DOOR ON CONG: Closing all doors for further talks with the Congress, the United Goans Democratic Party has kicked-off its poll campaign for the South Goa Lok Sabha seat at a workers meeting held here today, but sought a few-days time to declare its candidate. Party workers attending the meeting, however, gave their stamp of approval for the candidature of former sports minister, Monte Cruz, by thunderous claps. The former sports minister later told newsmen that he is willing to contest on the Two Leaves symbol from South Goa. UGDP leaders maintained that the talks with the Congress failed as the national party was not ready to compromise on the Loutolim seat. (H)
MATHANY BREAKS HIS SILENCE... IN FAVOUR: Cortalim MLA, Mathany Saldanha, o broke his silence on his leanings towards the BJP government and other matters. "During the previous MGP and Congress governments in the last 27 years, the people only lived in darkness. At least, the present government is doing something for the people", he asserted while speaking at the UGDP workers meeting here. Speaking further, Saldanha said the people of Goa had to fight on several issues to protect their rights in the last 27 years. "During those days, the Congress MLAs never bothered to listen to the grievances of the poor like the fishermen and the workers", he charged. He, however, gave a stamp of approval of the Parrikar-led government, saying "this government works. (H) CONFIRMED TICKET HOLDERS DENIED KUWAIT-BOUND FLIGHT: A section of passengers on the Kuwait-bound flight were left high and dry on Friday (Feb 27) evening, as some of them could not board the flight, after the aircraft was reportedly full. According to airline sources, the Chennai-Goa-Kuwait flight was nearly full at Chennai itself, leaving only a few seats available to the Goan passengers, who were proceeding to Kuwait. One passenger, Jeffrey D 'Souza of Divar, told Herald that he had a confirmed ticket and was to resume duties in Kuwait on Saturday." However due to overbooking of the flight, I could not board the flight. I can only travel to Kuwait on Monday," complained D`Souza. "I am anxious to get back to Kuwait as soon as possible, as I am the main bread winner for my family in Divar," D`Souza added. (H) MARGAO KIDS CARNIVAL RESULTS: Young Members Club, Margao organized a grand 'Kids carnival fiesta' for children in age group 8-14 years, recently. Around 250 children participated in different competitions like mask making competition and computer drawing competition. The winners of the various competition under both the categories have been announced. (H) TOURISM SEMINAR AT CALANGUTE: "Tourism 2020", a seminar on tourism was held at Hotel Goan Heritage, Calangute, recently. The seminar which was organised by Lions Club of Calangute was inaugurated by former chief Minister and NCP chief Dr Wilfred de Souza, in the presence of Dr Chandrakant Hiremath, and Vasudev Valawalkar. Dr Nandkumar Kamat, Charles Bonifacio, Alan D'Souza and Auda Viegas were the main speakers. Earlier, Filipe Dias, organising chairman welcomed while Saish Lawande, club president proposed the vote of thanks. (H) GOVT PLEDGES ENOUGH WATER FOR DHARGALIM: Minister for Panchayat, Mr Babu Azgaonkar has reiterated that an amount of Rs 5 crore has been earmarked for extension of water pipelines to provide adequate drinking water in Dhargalim constituency. In this context, he informed that the work of laying of pipeline costing Rs 1.5 crore at Dadachiwadi and Oxelbag is in progress and mentioned that extension of pipeline would be taken up at Mopa, shortly. (H) LAND REVENUE CODE BOOK RELEASED: Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar has stressed the need for updating the Land Revenue Code at least once every two years. The Chief Minister was speaking at a book releasing function organised by the Goa Institute of Rural Development and Administration at Miramar on February 24. Parrikar released the book titled "The Goa Land Revenue Code and Rules" written by Mr N D Agrawal.The Chief Minister further said, the personal laws are complicated and added that most government officials need to have sound knowledge about the same. This will go a long way in enlightening all the revenue officers, at the same time this book will also help the general public, he said. Revenue Minister, Mr Pandurang Madkaikar appreciated the efforts initiated by Goa Institute of Rural Development and Administration for updating the law. (H) ASILO'S SEPTIC TANK RAISES STINK: The Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on February 25 announced, it will take two years to set up a new state-of-the-art hospital at Peddem, Mapusa. But the Asilo Hospital seems to have already gone into premature labour pains. The septic tank of the Out Patient Department section of the Asilo hospital has been overflowing for the last one month raising a stink and causing inconvenience to surrounding residents near the hospital. Apart from having to bear with the foul smell, the residents raised concerns over the insensitive attitude of the authorities, which had been sounded of the problem one-month back. One Ms Mary Dias, who has a nondescript residential home behind the OPD, in her complaint had brought to the notice of the hospital authorities, that dirty water from septic tanks was overflowing and getting stagnated right infront of her house. (H) DROWNING: One Joao Remedio Tavares (68) of St Jose De Areal allegedly jumped into a well and drowned on Thursday (Feb 26) night. The body was retrieved on Friday morning, police said. DAS TO TAKE CHARGE AS NEW DEAN OF GMC: Dr C P Das, a professor linked to the department of ear, nose and throat (ENT) at the Goa Medical College Hospital, has been appointed as the new dean of the premier health institution of the state from March 1. The Health Minister, Dr Suresh Amonkar, speaking to The Navhind Times said that Dr Das will be replacing Dr V G Dhume, who will retire from the post on February 29. Dr Dhume was continuing as the dean of the hospital, after he was given a six-month extension. (NT) BANKS REJECT LOANS TO ADVOCATES: The general body meeting of the Vasco advocates association was held recently at St Jacinto island and a resolution was passed on the discrimination by several banks like ICICI, HDFC, State Bank of India and other financial institutions. Several advocates complained about the rejection of loans and financial assistance to them. They have expressed concern at the policy decision of some banks and financial institutions of clubbing lawyers with politicians and policemen to reject loan applications solely on this criteria. (NT) CM PROMISES STEPS FOR GROWTH OF FISHERIES SECTOR: The Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, has said that fishing being main economic activity of the state, all facilities due to it will be extended for its further growth which will include slab rate for diesel subsidy, curtailing the ban period during monsoon and other measures. He said Goans are fish eaters and any step towards development of fisheries has to be supported from all quarters. The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating a net mending shed and workshop at the Fisheries Complex, Malim on February 26 in the presence of Minister for Fisheries, Mr Ramkrishna Dhavlikar, secretary (fisheries) Mr Amit Yadav, Mr Victor Gonsalves, chairman of Mandovi Fishermen Marketing Coop. Society Ltd. (NT) DISTINGUISHED AWARD 2004: Dr Barad's yet another achievement is his appointment to Special Task Force Project (STFP) in USA. This appointment comes to him for his outstanding contributions to pharmaceutical profession worldwide and also for his working experience of over 22 plus years. This STFP is constituted with members selected from different disciplines and from five different continents. The main aim of this STFP is to recommend the required changes to USA's existing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations. The United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) and USA's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally accept the recommendations of STFP. Dr Barad has already started contributing his recommendations to STFP. (NT) RANE CONDOLES ANTONIO'S DEATH: Chairman of Kala Academy, Pratapsingh Rane, has expressed deep grief over the sad demise of renowned writer and thinker, Fr Antonio Pereira. Rane has highlighted the outstanding contribution of Fr Pereira in the field of literature and history of Konkani language. (GT) S P O R T S CHURCHILL DRAW WITH JCT: Coca Cola Churchill Bros threw away a glorious 2-0 lead, allowing Jagjit Cotton Textiles, Phagwara, to crawl back and force a 2-2 draw in the National Football League in Ludhiana on February 27. (H) Churchill Bros with 22 points from 13 matches are one rung below table toppers Dempo (23 points from 12 matches) in the current National Football League. D E A T H S 27 Feb: Siridao: DATTARAN GOPAL RIVONKAR: Husband of Suvarna, father of Supriya and Sofia. 27 Feb: Margao: SANTOSH SAKHARAM PARSEKAR: son of Sitabai, brother of Deepak, Rekha, Shaila, Neeta and Vishranti Dnyaneshwar Govekar. 27 Feb: Cansaulim: MARIA FILOMENA FLAVIA FERNANDES: wife of Remedios, mother of Protosio, Bernard, Joaquim Rosai, Tome and Tibush. 27 Feb: Sao Jose de Areal: JOAO REMEDIO TRAVASSO: husband of Terezinha, father of Assis, Anjun, Josephina/Peter and Ancy/Basilio. 27 Feb Curtorim: ADOLFO FERNANDES; husband of Estela, father of Celza, Meneka and Sanida: G O A W E A T H E R Temp: 25.6 degC (78.3 degF) at 8.00 am today in Assagao. Max Temp: 31.0 deg C; Min Temp: 22.0 deg C; Humidity: 93% (Official figures for yesterday) Weather: A warm morning. Courtesy: H=Herald; NT=The Navhind Times; GT=Gomantak Times; WE=WeekEnder JOEL D'SOUZA, Assagao-Goa-India. 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