GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 16 APRIL 2004 GOACOM VIDEO NEWSCAST at www.goacom.com/news goacomNews13 Apr 04 H I G H L I G H T S -- BJP targetting 3 lakh votes in both the constituencies -- Rane refuses to be in campaign in Cong-NCP alliance -- and More.
Website: www.goacom.com Daily clippings: http://www.goacom.com/news Goanow websine: http://www.goacom.com/gonaow CONG CRIES FOUL OVER GOVT GRANTS: The Congress yesterday alleged that the BJP-led government continued violating the election code of conduct by announcing Rs.5 lakh grants to the Savantwadi-based Veda Shashtra Pathshala on 8 April. GPCC spokesman Jitendra Deshprabhu said that the Congress was distressed by the fact that the funds raised through various loans were squandered for self-elevation of status in other states. (GT) "I'VE GIVEN MORE JOBS TO MINORITIES": Revealing statistics on the number of jobs provided to minority community candidates in the past three years, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said that the Congress had given a raw deal to Catholics and Muslims in the state.In the past entire seven years, the Congress employed 32 minority candidates in police, while I have employed 37 in three years," he elaborated. (GT) 'IT'S DESILTING NOT DREDGING': Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday declared that the IFFI-related work going on in the Mandovi river near the ferry wharf is not dredging but desilting. He told reporters that desilting is being done to remove the muck from the sewage on the river bank. He also claimed that the government has all the necessary permission to carry out the works. The work will not be stopped by protest of people like Dr Claude Alvares, who is "publicity hungry", he said. (H) ISSUES GALORE AT LOK SABHA POLLS: In an interactive session with Gomantak Private Limited employees at Gomantak Bhavan on April 15, the candidates for the Panaji seat expressed their views on a host of issues and also rated their chances. NCP-Congress alliance candidate, Dr Wilfred de Souza, rated his chances high on the ground that his BJP rival Sripad Naik had been shunted five times from portfolio to portfolio in the Union cabinet. The incumbency factor would be against him. Moreover, no MP has ever been re-elected (in the Panjim constituency), he said. (GT) VOTE FOR WATER: Water, the elixir of life continues to occupy a pivotal place on the electoral agenda of almost all political parties Valpoi. In Sattari taluka, the promise of supplying drinking water changes electoral arithmetic in favour of the candidates. Such is the abysmal situation on this front that the candidate providing maximum amount of drinking water wins the hearts of the electorate. (GT) SENA BACKS MOPA AIRPORT: The Shiv Sena will always protect the interests of the sons of the soil, favour building Mopa airport and preserve Goa's cultural heritage, stated its working president Uddav Thackarey yesterday. It will also try to give equal status to Marathi along with Konkani, if elected. (GT) 'PARRIKAR IS REVENGEFUL': Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is engaged in vindictive and revengeful politics and the Shiv Sena will oppose it, stated Udhav Thackeray, working president of Shiv Sena. Thackeray, who is on Goa visit as part of the election campaign, addressed a press conference in Panjim on April 15. (H) ONE CONVICTED FOR RAPING MINOR: The Sessions Court on Thursday convicted one Vincent Fernandes of Rassaim-Loutulim for having forcible sexual intercourse with a minor on March 31, 1999 at Vanxem-Loutulim when the accused induced the girl on the pretext of giving a cassette to her. (H) GIRL MISSING: Vasco police yesterday registered a missing case following a complaint by a girl's parents. Police said Priya Anant Chalwadi (18) of Kattem Baina, left the house with a pretext of attending a wedding and failed to return home. (H) NEW POLITICAL FRONT FORMED: Lok Shakti, a new political front, was formed by vigilant citizens and social activists, who met in Margao on the birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Dr Francisco Colaco, Adv Amrut Kansar, Arvind Bhatikar, Gurunath Kelekar, Sitaram Tengse, Deepa Murkunde, Vasant Karapurkar, adv Cleofato Almeida Coutinho, Datta Damodar Naik, Ramesh Gawas, Adv Bernard Souza and Damodar Mauzo have appealed to the citizens, who are disgusted by the existing political scenario, to join Lok Shakti. (GT) TREE CRASHED DOWN: Three kiosk located near Metrople cinema hall were damaged after a huge old tree came crashing down on them in the wee hours of Thursday, causing a loss of about Rs.70,000. The kiosks belonged to Abdul Khan, Shivdutt Naik and Amia Pagi. (H) STARS ATTEND NUPTIALS: A galaxy of India's stars arrived in Canacona for a function on Wednesday and the event had nothing to do with the elections. Politicians, business tycoons, media barons, medical specialists, fashion gurus and sportstars came to attend the wedding of Raghu Marwa and Shradda Suri, daughter of Lalit Suri, chairman and Managing Director of the Grand Group, the Grand Inter Continental Resort at Canacona. (H) A TOUCH OF SAWANTWADI ROYALTY: A major coup for Think Geek is the participation of the royal family of Sawantwadi at the Down to earth Jazz Fest on April 22..Imagine a queen sitting with her wares at a bustling festival. But this is the royal family of Sawantwadi which will do what it takes to keep the exquisite art of lacquerware alive. The Rani off Sawantwadi, Rani Satvashiladevi Bhonsle, a master craftsperson in lacquerware, handweaving and hand embroidery will be exhibiting some exquisite pieces of lacquered furniture, from their organisation Sawantwadi Lacquerwares. (Bevinda Collaco in Herald Insight) RELEASE OF COUTO'S NOVEL: "Goa: A Daughter's Story", a novel written by Maria Aurora Couto, will be released by Girish Karnad at the Marriott Hotel, Panjim, at 5.30 pm today. BRITISH MP IN MARGAO: British MP and ex-minister in the Tony Blair government, Keith Vaz, will address prominent citizens of Margao at Hotel Nanutel, on April 17 at 6 pm. Mr Vaz, who is on a private holiday to Goa, will be addressing on the topic "Bettering India British Relations". He hails from Bardez taluka and is a son-in-law from Velim. (H) S P O R T S MAHINDRA ROLLS OVER CHURCHILL: Former Durand Cup winners Mahindra United's mid-fielder S Venkatesh and their defender Odartey Lawson starred in their team's crucial 2-1 win over Churchill Brothers, Goa, in the eighth National Football league at the Cooperage in Mumbai on April 15. (GT) FRANSA TROUNCE CIL: Fransa Football Club trounced CIL, Bangalore, 7-0 in the Second Division National Football league qualifying round match at Bangalore. (GT) FATORDA LIFT LONDON TROPHY: Fatorda Football Club overcame a spirited challenge from hosts Goa Velha SC 4-1 via tie-breaker to emerge champions in the 2nd London Trophy football tournament at Goa Velha. (GT) D E A T H S 15 Apr: Cortalim: LAWRENCE MARCEL FERNANDES: husband of Lodovina, father of Robert, Anthony, Marycon, Remy/Adolf Andrade. 15 Apr: Sancoale: MIGUEL FCF DOURADO: husband of Clementina, father of Lino/Marissa, Ernesto, Prescilla/Anthony. 13 Apr: Moira/Ex-Aden/Miramar: JULIUS ALBERT NAZARETH: husband of late Lira Veronica, father of late Dr Melwyn/Dr (Prof) Marilyn, Fr Oscar, OP, Frederick/Patricia (Canada), Dr Brenda/Cosme Menezes, Dr Sarita. Funeral on 17 Apr at 4.30 pm at St Inez Church, Panjim. 15 Apr: Panjim: DR NALINI VAIDYA: wife of Shripati, mother of Raj and Ms Nirja Yadav. 15 Apr: Caranzalem: DINESH GANESH NAIK: husband of Rashmi, father of Mriga/Sanji Pai Vernekar, Rohit/Anuja, expired in Dubai. G O A W E A T H E R Temp: 30.7 degC (87.3 degF) at 09.00 am today in Assagao. Max Temp: 32.1 deg C; Min Temp: 24.4 deg C; Humidity: 73% (Official figures for yesterday) Weather: Enough sunshine, a some clouds in the sky, a mild breeze.this morning in Goa. Courtesy: H=Herald; NT=The Navhind Times; GT=Gomantak Times; WE=WeekEnder JOEL D'SOUZA, Assagao-Goa-India. ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
