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GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS Oct 31, 2004 GOACOM VIDEO NEWS: Video Clip from Goa on the first Session of HERITAGE JAZZ YATRA organised by Armando Gonsalves of Trancemedia at Rebelo Mansion at Betalbatim on October 10, 2004, at http://www.goacom.com/news Clips_Heritage_Jazz Yatra_1: CHECK the latest issue of GoaNOW webzine at http://www.goacom.com/goanow COUNCIL MUSICAL CHAIRS: While the Mormugao Municipal Council in Vasco - and more recently in Mapusa Municipal Council - has been rocked by these power struggles to the detriment of progress, it has now come to light that 11 out of the 20 councillors of the Mormugao Body had signed an agreement between themselves to provide 'a stable and efficient Council'.it was unanimously resolved by them when they endorsed it on 14 February, 2003, that they would share the 'hot seat' among themselves till October 2004. (WE-GT) SEX TRADE CRACKED: Four young girls allegedly involved in sex trade in the coastal belt of Calangute were arrested along with two other persons after the CID/Crime branch laid a trap for them on Saturday. The four girls are said to be from the north east region and were in the age group of 22 to 24. The action against sex trade activities follows complaints by the villagers of Calangute and the co-operation extended by the police in curbing the menace. (WE-GT) SAFETY MEASURES AT OLD GOA: In its report submitted to Archaeological Survey of India, the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services has recommended a number of fire protection measures to be implemented in the heritage buildings of Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral premises at Old Goa. Consequent to the major fire on October 21 that is estimated to have caused a loss of more than Rs.50 lakh, the Directorate conducted a fire protection survey of the building for assessment of specific risk at the heritage site. (H) CURTORIM RESIDENTS OPPOSE PLANT: The citizens of Curtorim held a meeting on October 30 to oppose the proposed setting up of a new industrial plant, a cellular base station and a housing project comprising of about 140 dwelling units. (NT) TARGETS FOR FIRE MISHAPS: With nearly 80 per cent of the industrial units without the mandatory No-Objection Certificates from the Ponda fire services, the three industrial estates in Kundaim, Marcaim and Bethora in Ponda taluka have become perfect targets for major fire mishaps. (H) MAG MEET TODAY: The Motorcycle Action Group has convened on Sunday a public meeting at the Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji, to protest the helmet rule and the "undue harassment" being meted out to them by the state police. (WE-GT) LURE OF GOA: The tourism season is on the roll and the lure of Goa is not only attracting millionaires but also destitute orphans. (NT) BODY FOUND IN A WELL: Calangute police have recovered a body of an unidentified male aged about 35 years from a well at Candolim. (WE-GT) REFRAIN FROM BURNING NARKASUR: The Corporation of the City of Panaji has appealed to the public to refrain from burning effigies of Narkasur on the roads during the early hours of the Diwali day, that is November 11. (NT) WHEEL-CHAIR FACILITY FOR SICK, DISABLED: The sick and the disabled who would wish to pay homage to Goencho Saib during the Exposition will be provided with special facilities at the venue. (H) MINOR BOY MOLESTS GIRL: A resident of Divar complained that a 14-year-old boy trespassed into his home, confined his minor daughter in the house and then proceeded to undress the girl. The boy then allegedly outraged the modesty of the girl. (WE-GT) NRI CENTRE SEMINAR ON GOAN HERITAGE: Contributing to efforts towards the preservation of Goa's culture and heritage, not only for local residents but also for visiting NRI Goans, the NRI Facilitation Centre is organizing a one-day seminar on "Goan Heritage" at Margao on November 6, 2004. The chairman of the NRI Facilitation Centre, Mr Chandrakant Keni told The Navhind Times that Goa's tradition needed to be preserved. (NT) BRITON HELD WITH DRUGS: The anti-narcotic cell of the Goa police arrested a British national, Martin Hughes, on drug charges after three type of narcotics were allegedly found in his room at Anjuna two days ago. (H) LOUTULIM VILLAGERS COMPLAIN: Villagers from Loutulim have complained that the Town & Country Planning department is being discriminatory in the implementation of one of its notifications regarding setbacks for different construction along the entire stretch ranging from Borim Junction via Loutulim market. (WE-GT) DEMAND FOR ACTION AGAINST MAMLATDAR: One Egidio Braganza, a resident of Altinho-Mapusa, has demanded action against the Mapusa Joint Mamlatdar for dismissing his mutation case when no stay was granted by the administrative Tribunal to a revision petition filed by Pocklo Divkar. (WE-GT) AGNEL SEVA SANGH: Members of Agnel Seva Sangh, an organisation working for the welfare of the people of the State, urged other major like-minded NGOs to coordinate with the Sangh for upliftment of the students of scheduled castes by providing them vocational training. (WE-GT) CATTLE MELA: The directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Panaji, will organise a 'Cattle Mela' at Key Village Scheme ground, Curti-Ponda from 22 to 26 November. Dairy farmers and cattle dealers from Maharashtra and Karnataka have been invited to bring their animals for sale. (WE-GT) WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: Sangath, a society for Child Development and Family Guidance, Alto Porvorim will hold a creative workshop for children between 4 to 10 years in the first week of November. Tel: 2414916/2417914. (WE-GT) FENCING ALONG BEACH: Cervellon Lacerda, sarpanch of Majorda-Utorda-Calata panchayat has directed a resort in Majorda to stop erecting RCC poles fencing along the beach. (WE-GT) AQUEM GRAM SABHA POSTPONED: The Sarpanch of Aquem-Baixo Panchayat, Peter Vaz, has postponed the gram Sabha meeting scheduled on October 31. His detractors were quick to accuse him of saying away from facing tomorrow's gram Sabha meeting in view of a court warrant pending against him. (H) KILLED IN ACCIDENT: The killer roads of Goa claimed the life of one more person Caetano Mascarenhas on October 27 at Cacora, Sanguem. Fifty-eight year old Mascarenhas was standing by the roadside at Cacora when a scooter rammed into him from behind. (WE-GT) NAVELIM CHAPEL BURGLED: Burglars entered into Our Lady of Enfermos Chapel at Sinquetim-Navelim and decamped with valuables worth Rs.7,900. (H) PLANT UTSAV AT MAPUSA: Botanical Society of Goa, an environmental NGO instilling environmental values among the Goans through academic and social programmes will present its seventh Plant Utsav at the carnival parade grounds, Mapusa, from November 25-28. (H) CROWNING GLORY: Mellisa Fernandes was crowned Miss Goa 2004 at the beauty contest held at Radisson White Sands, Resort, Varca, on October 30. S P O R T S VIJAYAN JOINS CHURCHILL: Veteran JCT footballer and national coach Stephen Constantine's "fox in the box", IM Vijayan will play for Churchill Bros this season, disclosed club patron Mr Churchill Alemao. (NT) NAPOLI PUT OFF SIGNALS: Three-second half goals saw Napoli SC, Benaulim, down Corps of Signals 3-0 in the GFA First Division Football League at Chinchinim. At Mapusa, Raitura SC, Rachol, defeated Young boys of Tonca 2-1. (WE-GT) D E A T H S 25 Oct: Belgium/Benaulim: MAUD PHILIPSE FERRAO (Ex Dar-es-Salaam); wife of Willem Phillipse, mother of Ezra, Asher & Ruben, daughter of Maria Pia/late Sebastian Constantino Ferrao (Ex-Dar-es-Salaam)l sister/sister-in-law of Marilyn/Theodrus Verleum (Holland), Maria Amelia Ferrao/Betty and Henk Krocke (Holland), aunt of Damaris and Estelle, Dave and Sharon. Funeral on 3rd November in Antwerp, Belgium. 27 Oct: Ste Estevam: LUIZA ALPHONSO E VICTORIA: wife of late Miguel, mother of Romy/Buna. 30 Oct: Taleigao: MAGDALENA FERNANDES AFONSO, wife of late Miguel Xavier, mother of Luis Xavier/Flavia, Caitan Marie, Antonet/Thomas, Lucy/Theresa, Alies/Jose, Assis/Santan, Estefan/Tony, Jacinto. 30 Oct: Agassaim: ESPERANCA ESTEVES: wife of the late Inacio, mother of late Anthony, Santana/Vithal Fernandes, Albertine/Constancio Rebeiro, Jose/Gloria Esteves, Lawrence/Esperanca and Leonora/Carlito. G O A W E A T H E R Max temp: 34.2 degC; Min temp: 23.6 degC; Humidity: 78% (Yesterday) Rainfall so far: 2035.0 mm Weather: A cloudy morning in Goa. Courtesy: GT=Gomantak Times; NT=The Navhind Times; H=Herald; WE=Weekender; TOI=Times of India JOEL D'SOUZA Assagao-Goa-India.