------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRI Continental Film Festival - Dona Paula, Goa, Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2007
http://www.moviesgoa.org/tricontinental/tricon.htm For public viewing. Registration at The International Centre Goa. (Ph: +91-832-2452805 to 10) Online Media Partner: http://www.GOANET.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BJP laments over 'failed' law and order situation in Goa Panaji, Sept. 25 (PTI): Noting the police force failed to enforce law and order situation, the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that a nexus exists between the officials and land mafia in the state. "Police stations are becoming political interference hot-beds and the strong nexus between policemen and builders is becoming a threat to landowners, who refuse to part with their land for cheap prises," Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar said here today. "Land mafia get all required protection.... this is really worrying people," he said adding some landowners in Calangute tourist area are being harassed by the builders. Parrikar contended that the Digamber Kamat government has failed on the law and order front, which is evident from the fact that thefts are increasing day by day in Chief Minister's own constituency -- Poreium. "Every alternate day, jewellary shops are looted in CM's constituency besides burglary of other shops and houses in the last 30 days.... what can the common man expect from police officials who are busy obeying their political masters," he said. Parrikar said the 'State Security Commission' has never met since its inception in April this year. He, being a member of the CM-headed commission, has written to state Director General of Police to call for an urgent meeting. "They are afraid to face me because I have proof of police's wrong doings," the former Chief Minister alleged. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200709251650.htm Sanny de Quepem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
