GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS December 29, 2004 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Zo konn fuddem pollenam to fattim urta." (He who does not look ahead, remains behind.) "domnic fernandes" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
TSUNAMI TOLL SWELLS: Inclusive of the over 7,500 dead in India, the total toll in all the seven tsunami-affected countries in South and South East Asia galloped close to 55,000. Of this, Indonesia, whose Sumatra island was close to the epicentre of the quake, alone accounted for about 2,174 deaths. (GT) NO TOURIST EXODUS: Addressing reporters on December 28 State Tourism Minister Matanhy Saldanha described reports about tourists fleeing Goa as 'biased and malicious'. He reaffirmed that the situation in the State was normal and that on the contrary foreign charter operators were inquiring whether they could divert Thailand-bound passengers to Goa. (GT) RS.50 LAKH FOR TSUNAMI VICTIMS: The government has announced an amount of Rs.50 lakh as aid for the victims of Tsunami disaster. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said that it might adopt a village raved by the tidal waves on the lines of Deogad in Gujarat, which Goa government had helped to rebuild. He said that he would donate his month's salary and speak to other MLAs and Goa Government Employees Association in a bid to increase the contribution. (GT) IT'S A CHOCK-A-BLOCK NEW YEAR: With the tourist season reaching its peak and the inbound travel picking up like never before, the Tourism industry is seen celebrating to the anecdote that India has crossed the much hyped 3 million mark. Goa handles about 90 per cent of charter traffic and about 30 charter slots have been booked every week for the six-month spell in Goa, compared to 23 slots last year. According to sources, the current hotel room supply across Goa could fall short to meet the anticipated annual demand growth of 25 per cent. (H) JAMIR KICKS OFF GOA GRIND: Goa's very own attempt at sealing its place as the party destination to the world, and also in the record books, took off to a flying start at the Radisson White Sands Resort, on December 28. The 65-hour long party is an attempt to break the Guinness Record and was also inaugurated by the Goa Governor, SC Jamir. The Governor not only launched the show but also danced a few steps at the gravity Pool nightclub. (GT) CM CHALLENGES SCRIBES OVER RAVE PARTIES: Throwing the gauntlet at the media, the chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said, "If you inform me of a rave party when it is on, I will come in my private vehicle." When it was pointed out that drugs are sold during the rave parties, he said, "You show me, I will take action immediately." Newspapers had carried reports in the last few days about rave parties happening in Anjuna-Vagator. (H) SCREENING OF FILM WAS OPTIONAL: CM: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said the screening of the film on Goa's freedom struggle on Liberation Day had not been made compulsory in schools and a copy of the VCD had been sent to the institutions for their record. (GT) SCREENING OF FREEDOM STRUGGLE VCD: In the continuing series of their highly informative "History Series", the Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim, will screen the "Goa Freedom Struggle VCD" and hold an open forum on it on January 6, 2005, at 5.30 pm. The event is open to all. Tel: 2417772/2414971 (delio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) NO MORE FLOATING CASINOS: The State government will henceforth not grant permission for opening of floating casinos, either anchored in the waters of its rivers or along its coastline. Presently, there is only one floating casino, Caravela anchored in River Mandovi, which has the permission of the authorities. The Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, informing the pressmen about the decision said, however, the luxury liners or cruises having casinos, and either passing along the State's coastline or temporarily anchored on the Goan harbours, will not face any legal action. (NT) CHARAS SEIZED: A police team of Anti-Narcotic Cell conducted a raid near Calangute bus stand and seized 3.330 kgs of charas from one Dipesh Buddha Thoki. The value of the charas is estimated at Rs.3.33. (GT) ATTENTION CROSSLITES: It's going to be a reunion of hearts, a fusion of minds, to golden memories we left behind. So fasten your seatbelts and before its too late, lets meet one another and make it a day to remember! 2nd January, 2005 at 5 pm to 11 pm. At Holy Cross High School, Siolim, Goa. For more information contact Teacher Vilma (0832 2272632) or Headmistress Sr Jennifer (0832 2270304 or 0832 2272244) Olympio Almeida (9822168112, e-mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Joseph Simon Fernandes (9822488138) or Alister Miranda (9822144281, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) DOWRY CASE REGISTERED: The Vasco police have registered an offence against a husband and his relatives for allegedly assaulting his wife for not fulfilling their demand for dowry. (NT) SERPENTINE QUEUES AT EXPOSITION: With barely four days to go for the 43-day Exposition to come to a close, over 70,000 devotees venerated the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier on December 28. (H) NO CONFIDENCE MOTION: Nine councilors of the 20-member Mormugao Municipal Council have moved a motion of no-confidence against the incumbent chairperson Deepak Naik. (GT) MAPS-II TO RESTART: Atomic Energy Commission chairman Dr Anil Kakodkar said that the second unit of the Madras Atomic Power Station, shut down in the wake of the devastating tsunami that struck the Tamil Nadu coast on Sunday, would be restarted in five days' time. He said that both the units of the MAPS were completely safe and there was no threat of radiation leakage. (UNI report in Herald) CRUISE IN US FOR GOAN CHARITY: A four-hour grand cruise on San Francisco Bay in United State of America has been planned for NRI Goans and others on New Year eve to raise funds for Goan children. The New Year's Eve cruise will sail around Alcatraz, Golden Gate bridge and will have an unlimited buffet. The programme will also have "Mandovi Midnight Madness" view fireworks from the boat, live Goan band "Retrospect", prizes and lots of fun, according to the organisers, Goa Sudharop. (GT) TO REMOVE "RIVER PRINCESS": Some parties have been shortlisted by the Tourism department for towing away the "River Princess", the Tourism minister, Matanhy Saldanha, said expressing confidence that it would "start moving soon". It may be recalled that Mr Saldanha had reportedly made a statement some months ago that either the boat will go by January or he would go (quit). (H) MECHANISED CRIB ON DISPLAY: A mechanized crib has been constructed at the Goan Folk Art Centre, Porvorim, by a popular Goan artist, Mr Lourenco Fernandes. He is known for making traditional as well as mechanized cribs displaying the birth of Lord Jesus, for the past 50 years. The entire crib has been made with the help of waste material. The crib is open for public viewing from 6 to 9 pm. (NT) GOA AUTO EXPO: Goa Auto Expo 2005, a 3-day event to showcase all makes of vehicles available in Goa at one venue, will be inaugurated by the Transport Minister, Mr Pandurang Madkaikar, on January 3, 2005, at the Campal promenade. The event will be organised by the Goa Automobile Dealers Association. Its president, Mr Manoj Caculo, informed that Goa is heading to become an international venue for automobile trade and commerce. "There are around 3.5 lakh live vehicles on Goan streets," adding that an average annual growth of 15 per cent is witnessed in the Goan market. (NT) "NOITE DE FOXES": Saligao United will organise "Noite de Foxes" dance on December 30 at Ala Mar on the Saligao-Parra road. The bands in attendance are Tidal Wave, Crimson Tide, Legends and Elvis Lobo. There will be a competition for the King Kolo and Queen Koli and other prizes, says press release. (H) S P O R T S ST ROCK'S IN SEMI-FINALS: Hosts St Rock's Youth Club, Majorda, moved into the semi-final defeating Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda, 5-4 via the tie-breaker in the 16th St Rock's Super Soccer tournament at Calata in Majorda. (H) D E A T H S 25 Dec: Elmont, New York, USA: SUSAN RITA DE SOUZA a.k.a. Kukla, (nee Muthaliff, ex-Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania), wife of Edward, mother to Earl, Carl, Jessica & Natasha; Daughter of Late Sultan Mohamed Muthaliff & Late Gnei Dhain Sallay; Sister of Sylvie/Joe; John/Alzira; Joseph/Veronica; Mary/Basil; George; Steven/Julie; Dolly/Ismail; Sally/Minesh and Nunu/Saleh. Friends may call at: O'Reilly Funeral Home, [Tel: (718) 528-6969)], 13740 Brookville Blvd Ste 1, Rosedale, New York, USA. 11422-1724. On December 29, 2004 from (2 pm - 4 pm) and (7pm - 9 pm). Funeral Service on December 30, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. Condolences to: Edward De Souza. 1597 Madison Street, Elmont, New York, U.S.A. 11003. Telephone:1-516-812-0053 (Home), [EMAIL PROTECTED] 28 Dec: Siridao: PAIXAO MARIA MARQUES: mother of Joaquim/Maria, Ana/late Pedro, Caitan (London)/Marta, Bertha/Nazareth, Nazareth/Carmelina, Ruzai/Pedro. Funeral: 29 the Dec at 9 am. 27 Dec: AMELIA CALDEIRA PAISA; wife of late Sebastian, mother of Tony/Hilda (Ex-Qatar), Blasco/Patricia (Abu-Dhabi), Marilia, Flavia/Tony (Canada), Ophelia/Jossie and late Jude. Grandmother of Aaron, Melissa, Karen, Arnold, Melanie, Glynis, Melinda, Tanya Marie. Funeral on 29 Dec at 3.30 pm. 28 Dec: Velim: CARMON CL COLACO: son of late Jose Francisco Raimundo/late Lilia, husband of Flory, father of Cliffa/Larry. 28 Dec: Porvorim: KALPANA KRISHNA SHETKAR; wife of Krishna, mother of Vidya and Ganesh. G O A W E A T H E R Max temp: 33.5 degC; Min temp: 21.4 degC; Relative Humidity: 69% Weather: No effect of the tsunami on the vacation weather prevailing in Goa. Courtesy: GT=Gomantak Times; NT=The Navhind Times; H=Herald; WE=Weekender. JOEL D'SOUZA, Assagao, Bardez, Goa.
