*** GOA NEWS: Mar 22/06 - Tearful adieu to Fr Ferrao, Goan films, FN Souza, Panjim shigmo, Water crisis, Sports...
*** Duo in priest's murder arrested in Nagpur After being on hot trail of the two murderers of Macazana Parish Priest Fr Eusebio Ferrao for nearly three days, the Goa police finally succeeded in nabbing them in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Tuesday morning. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11410 *** WHAT LED TO THE MURDER * Manish comes to Goa in Sept 2005 in search of a job. * Starts working in a transport company more as helper than a clerk. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11408 *** Tearful adieu to Fr Ferrao Thousands of mourners from all walks of life bid a touching adieu to Macazana Parish Priest, Fr Eusebio Ferrao as his mortal remains were laid to rest at his home village of Chinchinim on Tuesday evening. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11406 *** After brickbats, cops get a pat for nabbing priest's killers After brickbats, the police finally received a pat on their back for the prompt arrest of the two UP natives involved in the brutal killing of Fr Eusebio Ferrao. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11433 *** Special scheme for Goan film makers The Goa Government has notified special scheme for providing financial assistance to Goan film-makers, who produce films in the state. More at: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200603221340.htm *** Goa BJP condemns Govt move to ban Konkani,Marathi schools The Goa BJP has strongly condemned government's decision to cancel permission of 21 Konkani and Marathi primary schools from next academic year dubbing it as an attempt to encourage English education in the state. More at: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200603221340.htm *** For Christ's sake Will the late F N Souza's macabre crucifixion be the next big thing at the auctions? More at: http://www.mumbaimirror.com/nmirror/mmpaper.asp?sectid=18&articleid=3212 0062324583433212006232457453 *** Electricity cabling in coastal belts soon While laying of underground cables has been started in Panjim and Margao - soon it will be taken up in some parts of the coastal belts in the State. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11425 *** 891 power consumers owe arrears of Rs 25,000 each Around 891 consumers are to pay power arrears exceeding Rs 25,000 each to the Government. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11427 *** Kamat faces ire over Panjim, Margao underground cabling Power Minister Digambar Kamat had to face the wrath of the Opposition as well as members of Ruling party as to why only Panjim and Margao have been given preferential treatment in laying underground electric cables, while other cities have been neglected. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11426 *** RND staff to hold dharna on March 23 At an emergency meeting held by Government of India Employees' Union (Goa), recently, it was unanimously decided that the Flotilla-staff employed in River Navigation, Government (RND) of Goa - will participate in a day-long dharna-cum-hunger strike in Panjim on March 23. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11417 *** GPCC's Vichar Vibhag cautions Goans on communal strife Vichar Vibhag of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee has warned the law-enforcing agencies in particular and Goans in general that any incident of communal violence such as the one occurred at Sanvordem-Curchorem in the first week of March will be a strong and urgent invitation to terrorist groups to expedite their attacks in Goa. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11419 *** Is the law really an ass? The local press has been devoting a lot of space (and rightly too!) on the very disturbing events which have afflicted Goa recently. Communal riots, in which the Muslims as a community, were specifically targeted, was unthinkable a few months ago. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11401 *** Benaulim VP calls for controlling dog menace Even as the rabies scare continued to haunt Benaulim for the second day today, the Benaulim panchayat has asked the health authorities to take necessary steps to control the dog menace. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11413 *** Oppn grills Shirodkar over stoppage of DSSS pensions The Opposition grilled the Social Welfare Minister Subhash Shirodkar over the sudden stoppage of pensions of number of beneficiaries in the last few month under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS). More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11431 *** Colouful programmes for Panjim Shigmo Various colourful programmes will be held in the capital city as part of the four-day Shigmo festival beginning on Thursday. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11428 *** Government okays 15 per cent bus fare hike Commuters will soon have to pay extra from April 1 as the government has agreed for a bus fare hike of around 15 %. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11424 *** HC disposes PIL on tree felling The Bombay High Court at Goa today disposed off the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed on the illegal felling of trees on the Communidade land at Assagao following an assurance from the communidade that the land will be restored. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11411 *** Goa heading for a water crisis Water woes could be a major burden in the near future. Taking in to account some pockets of Goa which have been facing water problems over a period of time, the water situation could be worse a few years from now if the Public Works Department (PWD) does not gear up to meet the demand of water. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11404 *** Tourist arrivals in Goa drop Tourist arrivals in Goa last year dropped by 9.9 per cent over the previous year, official statistics have revealed. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11405 *** Late horrors haunt Dempo again Dempo Sports Club conceded two late goals, including one in the last minute, while playing a 2-2 draw with Turkmenistan Cup winners Merw Football Club. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11398 *** Day of reckoning for Fransa Fransa-Pax Football Club's continuity in the 10th National Football League for the ONGC Cup depends entirely on the verdict of the Appeal Committee. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11397 *** Seminar on importance of chess Goa State Chess Association (GSCA) will organise a seminar on "Importance of Chess in our Life" on March 30, on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm, at Gaspar Dias hall, Miramar. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11392 *** Nippon Goju Karate Do excel Nippon Goju Karate Do of Margao bagged 24 medals in the 3rd Inter Dojos Fall Contact Karate Championship organised by Nippon Karate Association held at MCC hall, Margao. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11395 *** Verna reign supreme Verna Sports Club reigned supreme in the all-Goa Curtorim Village Panchayat Cup football tournament organised by Maina Sports Club, as they defeated Ambelim Sports Club 5-4 via tie-breaker in an pulsating final played at SAG grounds, Curtorim on Sunday. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/11393 Compiled by: Avelino D'Souza
