GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 17 January, 2005 GIDC POURS DOWN 4.43 CR IN LOSSES ON WATER TO UNITS: Goa Industrial development Corporation sustained a heavy loss of Rs.4.34 crore on distribution of water to industrial units during 1999-2003 while no efforts were initiated to curb the drain of funds. The various acts of omission and commission have been set out in detail in the latest report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India for the year ended 31 March 2003. The report was presented in the Goa Assembly on January 14. (GT)
CORRUPTION, LAWLESSNESS, GROSS INDISCIPLINE: If one were to go by the number of Departmental Enquiries ordered against its personnel, as stated by the Home Department in the recently concluded Assembly session, the State Police Department's lack of credibility seems justifiable. The documents provided in the Assembly tell a sordid tale of corruption, lawlessness and gross indiscipline that shows the state's law enforcement authority in poor light. (GT) AIDS CONTROL SOCIETY FAILED: From coastal zones to hinterland, the rate of growth of AIDS in Goa has gone up by 12 per cent in Goa in comparison to 2003. But the Goa State AIDS Control Society has not succeeded in implementing "Inter-Sectoral Collaboration', a programme for sharing in work of creating awareness, advocacy by various sectors of the society. The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, underlined that out of the five key components of the programme, the GSACS has not implemented "Inter-Sectoral Collaboration". (NT) FARM SECTOR PRODUCE DECLINING: Despite persistent rebuttals from official quarters, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has confirmed that production of paddy, raggi, pulses, oilseeds, sugarcane, cashew, coconut and vegetables "significantly declined" during 2000-03. (H) MGP TO MEET JAMIR: Days after its lone legislator, Ramkrishna (Sudhin) Dhavlikar, supported the controversial amendment to the Goa Members of Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualification) Act, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, on Sunday said it would request the Governor, SC Jamir, not grant it his assent. (H) 'BEST STATE OF THE STATES': The pavilion displayed by the department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Goa at the 92nd session of the Indian Science Congress held at Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from 3rd to 7th January 2005, has won the prestigious "Best State of the states" award. The State of Goa had participated in the "Pride of India" Science Expo along with other states under the theme 'Health Technologies as the Fulcrum for Development of the Nation'. The Goa pavilion attracted a large number of enthusiasts comprising of scientists, doctors, students, teachers and the general public. This is the second consecutive year for Goa to win an award at the ISC. (GT) BLOWS TRADED AT AUCTION: While an auction for the usufructuary right of cashew plantation was being held in the premises of Kalika Devasthan in Kansarpal, a mob of around 250 persons arrived on the scene and went on a rampage, attacking some persons and ransacking the place. (GT) SCARCE WATER IN PORVORIM: The residents of Porvorim have been facing an acute water shortage and the Porvorim residents Welfare Association have threatened to approach the High Court with a Public Interest Petition in case there was no improvement in the situation. (H) DELIBERATION ON LITERATURE: "Culture, tradition, health, portray the mentality of human beings. Against this background, literature needs to be read since it enriches the reader about the various aspects of a human being 's existence," said Prof Madhu Jamkar on January 16 - the penultimate day of the Samarasata Sahitya Sammelan held at the Kala Academy. (GT) COPS RECOVER BODY: Colva police have recovered the body of one Ivan Robert, a resident of Mumbai. The body was found lying in a hut near a restaurant at Benaulim. (GT) MINISTER WARN PHIL CORPN: Labour Minister Dr Suresh Amonkar warned that the government would initiate stringent action under the provision of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1946, if they tried to take recourse to illegal retrenchment. Dr Amonkar was replying to a calling attention notice in the Assembly on January 13. (GT) "RIVER PRINCESS": Tourism Minister Matanhy Saldanha on Friday denied any illegal activities of cutting and breaking of grounded river Princess at Sinquerim and said that the government had appointed private security personnel on the vessel. He was replying to an urgent important matter raiser by Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes in the Legislative Assembly. (GT) THOUSANDS THRONG SANCOALE: Thousands of devotees from different parts of Goa thronged at Sancoale on January 16 for the annual feast of the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, Blessed Joseph Vaz. The day also marked the 294th death anniversary of the 18th century Goan missionary who died in Sri Lanka. (H) KONKANI TELEFILM: Panjim Doordarshan is producing anew Konkani telefilm titled "Sukacho Sod", written by Prof Milind Mhadgut and sponsored by Vighnesh Productions, Ponda. The best actress award winner in the lat State film festival, Ms Amita Salatry, and Prof Milind Mhadgut are the main cast in the film. (H) BSNL TO INCREASE PHONE USAGE: Soon after setting up high speed broad-band connectivity that would soon envelop the country. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is now eyeing a subscriber base of 250 million for its telephones which would translate into an expenditure of Rs.25,000 crore. (GT) PANJIM CARNIVAL: Panjim Festival and Carnival Committee will organize the Carnival from February 5 to 8. The King Momo's parade will be held on February 5. There will be six categories of floats namely: sponsored club/institutions, traditional, family, fun junk car, clowns/jokers.There will also be mini Carnival which will be held from February 6 to 8 at the open space, opposite Dempo House (river front). (H) VCD SHOCKING: The executive committee of the Catholics Association of Goa has said that the VCD on Goa's freedom struggle was shocking. The CAG feels that the conversions as depicted in the VCD had nothing to do with the liberation movement of Goa, says a press note. (H) EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS: 'The Apostle of Art', an exhibition of painting works by the internationally acclaimed Goan artist late Vishwanath Nageshkar, will be inaugurated at the Kala Academy on January 17. The exhibition organized jointly by the Nageshkar family and Kala Academy, will be inaugurated by distinguished artist, Prafulla Dahanukar. FREEDOM FIGHTER DEAD: Freedom fighter Narendra Hegde Dessai of Quepem died following a heart attack at his resident on January 14. He was 75. PHD FOR FILIPE: Mr Filipe Rodrigues e Melo, head of the Commerce Department, Rosary College, Navelim, has been awarded PhD by the Karnataka University, Dharwad, on the topic "Tourism Development in Goa with Special reference to Goa Tourism Development Corporation". (H) 'BEST SCIENTIFIC PAPER': Dr Ryan Alberto has been conferred the best 'Scientific Paper' award at the 19th Federation of Operative Dentistry and 12th Indian Endodontic Society Conference held in Bangalore between 7th and 9th January 2005. The paper titled "management of traumatic Injuries to teeth: A Conservative Approach", highlighted various traumatic dental injuries and their management to restore back the patients aesthetics in a short period of time. Dr Ryan is the son of Dr Vasco and Lisette Alberto of Nuvem. (GT) S P O R T S DEMPO START ON WINING NOTE: Medio Riston Rodrigues' majestic strike in the 65th minute enabled Dempo Sports Club to record a solitary goal victory over JCT Mills, Phawara, and begin their campaign on a winning note in the ONGC 9th National Football league, at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on January 16. (H) D E A T H S 17 Dec: Toronto: NETTA BARRETO (formerly JOANES of Kenya, E. Africa); wife of the late Roddy Rodricks and the late Luis Barreto; mother of Jennifer (Victor) de Costa and Mervyn (Patricia) Rodrigues and Alan Barreto; grandmother of Daniel, Lisa and Andrea; sister of Claudine, Francis, Jacob and the late Joseph and the late Louiza. (J De Costa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) Majorda: INASCIA MARIA COUTINHO E FERNANDES; wife of late Pedro George, mother of Avelino/Flora, Assis/Cleta, Filomena/Ivo, Clemente/Vladimira (Kuwait), John/Damacian (London), Juliana/late Inas D'Costa, Jackson/Milagrina, Francis/Armida. Funeral: 17th Jan at 4 pm. 14 Jan: Saligao-Arrarim: TERESA DIAS; wife of late Edward, mother of Stella/Edward Martins (Canada) and Anthony/Ezilda; sister/sister-in-law of Damansio/Livy, late Bella, Patrick/Lucy (London), Celine/Atanasio Pinto (Bangalore), Pascoal Joao/Norah (USA). Funeral: 18th Jan at 4 pm. 16 Jan: Colva/Nuvem: ANA ROSA FERNANDES E RODRIGUES: wife of late Miguel Jose, mother of Eustace/Lorna, Norbert/Laura. 16 Jan: St Cruz: ANTONIO MARIA COELHO: husband of Magdalena, father of Florinda/Joaquim, Francis/Diana (Dubai), Mary/Lourence, Cruz/Luiza, Filipe/Bernadine (Dubai). 16 Jan: Cuncolim: JOAQUIM INACIO FERNANDES; husband of Lucy, father of Jerry, Joel. G O A W E A T H E R Max Temp: 34.0 degC; Min Temp: 23.6 degC; Relative Humidity: 62%. Weather: Clear skies, bright sunshine this morning in Goa. Courtesy: NT = The Navhind Times; GT = Gomantak Times; H = Herald; WE = Weekender Joel D'Souza Assagao, Goa, India. www.goacom.com
