GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 14 February 2004 CONG CHALLENGES CM ON FINANCIAL STATUS: The Congress yesterday (Feb 13) challenged the Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to release a white paper on the financial position of Goa failing which it will come out with a white paper on this matter. (GT)
UK TEAM TO TRAIN GOAN OFFICIALS: The Rotary Club of Birmingham and Rotary clubs of Goa have launched a major international project called "Saving Lives" in the State. An initiative of UK-based Dr Peter Patel, a member of the Rotary Club of Birmingham, the project is designed to ensure better and quicker response to emergency situations. The project is essentially a multi-disciplinary partnership of different agencies, which will effectively bring together expertise in pre-hospital care, accident emergency medicine, trauma management, rescue services and management, and disaster medicine and management. (GT) "MHAPSA FEST" INAUGURATED: Filsu "Mana", the oldest women in Feira Alta-Mapusa, inaugurated the 3-day "Mhapsa Fest" yesterday (Feb 13) evening, to the accompaniment of the music played by the Ward's own brass band. Art had not come to Mapusa with such profusion as it did yesterday, and all the participating artists and the continuous flow of visitors of the five-odd houses playing art galleries, were all praise to goanetter Miguel Braganza and his enthusiastic team of Mhapxekars for putting up such a fascinating display of art, with food and beer stalls besides lively music by wellknown Mapusa bands and other entertainers. For a glimpse of the Mhapsa Fest, please visit Goacom's Audio-Video section at www.goacom.com SURVEY ON WIND ENERGY: A survey that will study the possibility of formulating and implementing a policy for promoting power generation from wind energy is all set to commence from next week in Goa. The project is slated for implementation by the Department of Science, Technology and Environment through the Goa Energy Development Agency. (H) SAD END TO LOVE AFFAIR: Ganesh Jadav (21) from Yawatmal in Maharashtra eloped with a 15-year-old girl and came to Goa on a holiday. The duo was staying at a hotel in Calangute when things apparently turned sour between the lovers and the girl slashed her wrists in an attempt to commit suicide. Jadav rushed the victim to the Primary Health Centre, Candolim, where the doctors informed him that the girl had lost a large amount of blood and was in a very serious condition. While she was being transported to the Goa Medical College hospital she succumbed to her injuries. (GT) GOA TO COMPLETE IFFI WORKS: The core committee for the International Film Festival of India has tentatively considered November 28, 2004, as the date for the inauguration of the mega entertainment event, a week ahead of the scheduled date, for its convenience and would carry out the infrastructure raising work accordingly. (NT) KONKANI GROUPS NEED FREQUENT INTERACTIONS: BJP's Union Minister of State for Defence and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr O Rajagopal, opened the 24th session of the All India Konkani Parishad in Kozhikode (Calicut) on February 13, with some 1200 delegates from four State attending. He called on all to be proud of their mother-tongue and culture. Basti Vaman Shenoy of Mangalore, who presided over the meet, said the Konkani people and organisations need frequent interactions, to develop a "sense of togetherness". (H) PAY PARKING IN VASCO: Introduction of pay parking in the port town of Vasco was scheduled on the first day of the New Year, 2004, but sadly only one meeting last year and there seems to be not much headway into the introduction. (NT) CHANGE MINDSET: "There is a need to change the mindset of the younger generation, which is more inclined towards white-collar jobs," said Governor Kidar Nath Sahani. He was speaking at the Goa University's pre-convocation function organised at the Conference Hall of GU, Taleigao, on February 13. (GT) REMO ENTHRALLS KUWAIT AUDIENCE: Goa's Remo Fernandes, after a long hiatus finally got to perform in Kuwait at the Indian Arts Circle auditorium at Funaitees to an audience of around a thousand-plus on February 6 evening. Remo got rolling with his first number "Keeps Me Moving" (which he dedicated to the people of Kuwait) followed by "Indian Lady" and thereafter, was in full flow with the Flute Song, Maria Pita Che, Humma, Huyya Ho, Pyar to Hona Hi Tha, O Meri Munni, Bombay City and other numbers interspersed with scats, guitar solos, etc. (Wellington Dias in Herald) "TRIO KINGS" LEAVE FOR KUWAIT: Joaquim-Jr Rod-Anthony alongwith the senior and veteran Konkani artiste Remy Colaco left Goa on February 11 for Kuwait. They were also accompanied by musicians Agnelo Dias and Juju. The group will participate in the mega musical extravaganza entitled "Tiatr and Tiatrist" scheduled to be staged on February 20, at Gulf English School, Rumaithiya, in Kuwait at 3.30 pm. (H) GUTTER STENCH IN PONDA: Simmering discontent over the Ponda Municipal Council's failure to take any action in covering the gutters located at the main entrance to the Ponda market came to a boil as a group of 150 vendors, unable to bear the nauseating stench emanating out of the gutters, led a morcha on February 13 to the PMC demanding immediate action in this matter. (GT) "GOA NOT LAND OF WINE, CARNIVAL": Advisor to Goa Government Dr Albano Couto said though thousands of students pass out from schools all over Goa there are few who fill up the vacancies in police, technical and health sectors. Speaking at the All Goa Catholic Schools' Day celebration at the Kala Academy on February 13, he said there is a need to identify the vacancies in various sectors and give specialised training to the students so that they can compete accordingly. Referring to the image of Goa, Dr Couto said Goa was a shining example of democracy and plurality of India and not a land of wine and Carnival as projected by those who have a vested interest. (GT) INTERNATIONAL FLAVOUR TO CARNIVAL: The Panjim Carnival Committee has planned a truly international array of events for the upcoming Carnival celebrations in the city. For the first time, the celebrations will see performances by Filipino (22 Feb) and Trojans-A Reggae band based in London to be held at the Campal grounds besides a fashion show in Carnival colours. February 23 will have internationally celebrated Goan percussionist Bondo with his band of drummers, Mumbai-based band Aquaflow and a folk dance performance by a Quepem-based troupe. On 24 February, Khelltiatr "Ghara Iea" by Menino de Bandar. Meanwhile, in an attempt to attract more participants in the traditional float parade, the Committee has increased the number of prizes from the original three to five this year. (GT) "INTRUZ" LOSES OUT TO GOVT'S REMIX: Has the Intruz of yesteryears lost much of its traditional charm that outstation artists are roped in to make the Carnival festivities attractive? The Carnival constituted by the Margao Municipality has decided to invite outstation artists like the internationally acclaimed remix queen, Vaishali Samant, and playback singer Amin Sayani. And, with the government allocating Rs.10 lakh to organise the three-day event, the civic body has decided to spend half the amount-Rs.5 lakh-only on these two artistes. (H) GOA SCOUTS & GUIDES INVITED TO BRITAIN: Margaret Everit, ASL First Bourne troupe, UK expressed her desire that the Goan scouts and guides visit United Kingdom for the poachers camp, a prestigious camp in the scouting movement. Everit, who is presently in Goa, held an interaction with the office bearers of the Goa Bharat Scouts and Guides at Yatri Niwas Hall, Miramar on Feb 13. (GT) CATTLE DEATHS IN BENAULIM: Mystery shrouds the death of half-a-dozen cattle in Benaulim recently after they are believed to have consumed grass or other waste in the vicinity of a hotel. (H) "NITOLL JINN" DHARNA: The Nitoll Jinn trust will stage a dharna near the Mandovi Bridge on 17 February from 2 pm to 6 pm to draw the government's attention to increasing corruption and its inability to curb the same. (GT) OPEN FORUM: Free Legal Aid Cell of VM Salgaocar College of Law will organise an open forum t the Mahalaxmi temple Hall on "Harassment of women-Security concerns-on February 15 at 10 am. (GT) ART CONTEST AT MIRAMAR: Disha Charitable Trust will organise an all Goa painting and drawing contest for mentally challenged children on February 21 from 10 am onwards at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias Hall, Miramar-Panjim. (H) COURSE ON PARABLES: The Centre for Faith Formation, managed by the Pilar Seminary will conduct an English course on "The Parables of Jesus" at the Seminary Annexe. The course will be spread across five session on February 29, March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28. Contact: Fr Lino Florindo (2218521/2219458) HARSHVARDHAN, RAJEEV DO GOA PROUD: Harshvardhan Bhatkuly and Rajeev D'Silva representing SavoirFaire have clinched Goa's most prestigious corporate quiz-WizBiz. This battle of wits was organised by the Industry Institute Interaction and the Marketing Club, Goa Institute of Management, Ribandar, on February 8. This year WizBiz witnessed 26 corporate houses vying for top honours. (GT) JAZZY JOE ON CD: Joe Pereira popularly known as "Jazzy Joe", India's most popular jazz musician will be heard on CD soon. Goa's record label Angel AV has taken the initiative to record Jazzy Joe and launch India's first straightahead jazz album, which will be co-produced by Orlando Fernandes and Colin D'Cruz. (H) "DRAGONFEST" TODAY: Dragonfly (USA), Zero (Mumbai) and Tidal Wave (Goa) will perform at the Dona Paulo Jetty today, the event beginning at 5.00 pm, with entry free. www.giagpad.com S P O R T S NAVELIM IN NEXT ROUND: Navelim Sporting Club moved into the next round with a 4-1 tie-breaker win over FC Siolim, in the VM Salgaocar Trophy Memorial Soccer tournament at Saligao grounds. (H) D E A T H 04 Feb: Kuwait/Carmona: NOEL RODWIN GRACIAS, husband of Bela, father of Brendon, brother/brother-in-law of Sharlet/Milagres, Sarita/Anthony, Agnelo (Kuwait), Sabina/Stanley (Kuwait). 09 Feb: Bounds Green, London, UK: FRANCISCA ALFONSO (ex-Nairobi), Wife of the late Tome Jose Alfonso. Mother of Joaquim / Greta. Grandmother of Natalie and Sara. Funeral: 20th February at St Paul the Apostle Church, Station Road, Wood Green at 9.30 am. Condolences to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09 Feb: Hounslow, Middlesex, UK: PETER DACOSTA (aged 52, ex-Mombasa). Husband of Maria. Father of Jacqueline and Jason. Brother of John, Florian, Vincent, Edociana Pereira, Philomena D'Souza, Rosalind Menezes and Maria Fernandes. Peter died in Bombay whilst returning to London. Burial will be in Goa. Condolences to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09 Feb: London, UK: MARIA ANALIA AURORA D'SOUZA (ex Divar & Nairobi); Wife of the late Hypolito D' Souza. Mother of Maria and Francis. Mother-in-law of Vincy Alfonso and Olinda. Grandmother of Marvin, Adrian, Rudy, Sergio and Elisha. Funeral on 17 Feb. @ St Joseph's Church, Roehampton Lane, London SW15 at 10am followed by the burial at Putney Vale Cemetery off A3 at 11.30. Condolences to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] 13 Feb: Assolna: CARMO AQUINO PAES, husband of Divina, father of Jayanti and Voltaire. 13 Feb: Candolim: JOSE ANTONIO MASCARENHAS: husband of late Canida, father of Olga, Gracy/Camilo, Silvia/Rafael, Jennifer/Jose Mario, Lawrence/Esme. 13 Feb: Velim: PROFESCIA MIRANDA: wife of late Ariston, mother of Alan/Sheron (Dubai), Joseph/Lovely and Rofi. G O A W E A T H E R Temp: 25.1 degC (77.2 degF) at 8.30 am today in Assagao. Max Temp: 32.3 deg C; Min Temp: 20.2 deg C; Humidity: 86% (Official figures for yesterday) Weather: Not so cool.this morning in Goa. Courtesy: H=Herald; NT=The Navhind Times; GT=Gomantak Times JOEL D'SOUZA, Assagao-Goa-India. 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