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GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 10 June 2004 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Munis aploch vhoddantlo vhodd dusman. (Man is his own worst enemy.) "domnic fernandes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> GOACOM VIDEO NEWSCAST at http://www.goacom.com/news goacomNews08 June 04 H I G H L I G H T S IFFI committee members to visit Goa to see developmental works * Govt plans rehab of Baina sex workers * Clear cut economic policy need of the hour: Nitin Kunkolienkar UNDERWATER RANGE TECH CENTRE: The Indian Navy added another feather to the country's defence innovation cap with the inauguration of the Range Technology Centre at Mormugao, yesterday (June 9). The RTC is designed to test the magnetic and acoustic 'signatures' of naval vessels, authorities informed GT. Interestingly, the Navy claims that it is the first facility of its kind in Asia. (GT) DOWNPOUR AFFECTS NORMAL LIFE: On Wednesday, heavy rains lashed Goa and the strong winds caused immense damage and disrupted normal life in several parts of the State.Two people suffered minor injuries when a tree fell on their house in Badem, Assagao. A part of a house was also destroyed at Socorro-Porvorim. (H) WASHED AWAY: Works to erect a steel bridge across the Rawanfond culvert have run into heavy weather, with the road that was constructed to facilitate the movement of pedestrians and two-wheelers having been washed away. The road was constructed at the Rawanfond bridge site across a nullah using pipes. (GT) ACCUSED SURRENDERS: The fourth person accused in the murder of taxi driver Anthony Fernandes, surrendered to the Judicial magistrate First Class, Mapusa, on June 9. Ramakant Wadkar, accompanied by his lawyer, surrendered to the court and was remanded to five days in police custody. (GT) GOVT KEEPS AN EYE ON JAUNDICE: Perhaps haunted by the jaundice epidemic that struck the capital city last monsoon, the State government is planning to have an intensive drive all over Goa to ensure that all eating houses follow cleanliness and hygiene norms. (H) FISHING BAN FROM TODAY: The State government ban on fishing in Goa by all kinds of mechanized vessels starts today and will continue till August 15. (NT) EX-GRATIA FOR GOANS KILLED IN S ARABIA: The kin of the two Goan victims killed in the recent terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia will become the first recipients of ex-gratia under a scheme formulated by NRI Goa Facilitation Centre. Convenor of the Centre, Chandrakant Keni, said the family of any non-resident Goan working abroad and killed in an accident or due to a terrorists attack would be given ex-gratia of Rs.2 lakh. (GT) BJP HAS LOST ITS PUNCH: Since May 13, the Goa unit of the BJP seems quite worried. Party leaders may be putting up a brave front but after the BJP-led NDA's debacle at the Centre and the drubbing the party received in South Goa, there's hardly anything to cheer about. (H) BRANCH FALLS ON EX-EDITOR'S HOUSE: A branch of a tree crashed during inclement weather on the residence of former GT editor Pramod Khandeparkar at the Journalists Colony, Porvorim, yesterday afternoon. None was luckily hurt in the mishap. (GT) BODY RECOVERED: Quepem police have recovered a partially decomposed body in the forests at Deusu-Quepem on Wednesday. (H) VELIM SARPANCH VOTED OUT: The opposition in the 9-member Velim panchayat sprung up a surprise when they succeeded in dislodging the sarpanch Baptista Fernandes from office on June 9. The sarpanch, a close supporter of Local MLA and Minister for water resources Filipe Neri Rodrigues, was ousted from office in a no trust motion. (H) POWER ON THE BLINK: Coastal villages under the jurisdiction of Benaulim electricity sub-station had to make do without power supply for fourteen-and-a-half hours yesterday. The power supply which was finally restored, fluctuated throughout the day. (GT) WHY CANNES WHEN WE HAVE VENICE: NCP: Nationalist Congress Party has called upon the government to ensure that the St Inez creek is revitalized with marine life because it holds the key to better quality of life amongst Panjim residents, and reminded the planner that the city's natural gift of Venice-like topography ought not to be forgotten in pursuit of Cannes. (GT) HOUSING SOCIETIES: Thanks to dilly-dallying of housing co-operative societies in submitting of financial statements to the Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, audit of the societies has remained incomplete. In 02-03, audit of 899 housing co-operative societies could not be completed for this very reason. (H) 'LINUX EXPRESS' PROGRAMME: Electronics Test and Development Centre, Goa, is organizing a three-day 'Linux Express' programme from 21 June onwards. The programme will cover topics like installation, GUI-desktops, M-Tools, Mail Client Configuration, Connecting to internet, configuring printers, Linux office suits, etc. For Registration: Tel 2458680/81/82/83. (GT) FRIDAY BALCAO: Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 11th June will feature the topic, "How can citizens effectively deal with the issue of stray dogs and cattle?", as part of a series on public interest issues. MARIO'S PLAY: Mario Menezes' latest offering "Sangat, Ami Bhurgim Konnachim?" is a show that proves why Mario Menezes is called 'tragedy king '. The audience could be heard sniffing and seen wiping away their tears as the play unfolded. The Konkani play deals with the effect of divorce on young minds and how the children work towards re-uniting their estranged parents. (Julio D'Silva GT) NEW DGP: The Director-General of Police, Mr Seva Dass has been transferred to New Delhi and a senior Indian Police Service officer, Mr Amodh Kanth, has been posted in his place. (NT) DR RAMANI TO BE FELICITATED: The internationally acclaimed Goan neuro-surgeon, Dr Premanand Ramani, will be felicitated at the International Neuro Surgeons Conference in Otti in Tamil Nadu on June 10. The four-day conference has been organised to deliberate on ailments of the spinal cord. The conference is being attended by delegates from several countries. Dr Ramani has developed a new technique for operations of the spinal cord, and for his achievement in medical profession noted American medical institution has honoured him as one amongst the top ten neuro-surgeons in the world. The 66-year-old Dr Ramani is a native of Talaulim-Ponda and has rendered services to patients in several hospitals in Mumbai, besides in hospitals abroad. (NT) S P O R T S ADARSH LIFT SIOLIM CUP Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Saligao, lifted the Siolim Villagers Cup with a hard fought solitary goal victory over Guirim Sports and Cultural Club, organised by Football Club of Siolim, at St Anthony's church grounds, Siolim. (H) CANDOLIM INTO FINALS: Kingfisher Candolim Sports Club were lucky to get past Arpora Sporting Club 6-5 via sudden death to move into the finals of the Calangute Panchayat Cup, at Calangute Association grounds. (H) LENNY FOR SOUTH KOREA: Goa Amateur Boxing Association secretary Lenny D'Gama is heading to South Korea after being named as a Referee/Judge for the 13th World Junior Boxing Championship, to be held at Jeju, South Korea, from June 11 to June 20. Lenny is also the asst secretary of the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation. (H) D E A T H S 06 June: Varca: TROY GOMES (Born 22 July 1975): son of Alberto/Yvette; brother of Tricia/Vincy (Kuwait), Trinette/Lutfi (Canada); uncle of Travis and Ayrah; nephew of Gracinda/late Constancio, Teodosio/late Artimizia, late Antu/Edwardina (Tanzania), late Julieta/late Damaciano, Estevao (UK), Ida/Merces (Kuwait), late Benicio/Maria, Martin/Felia (Kuwait); cousin of Romeo/Judy, Olga/Tony, Violet/Carlos, Savio/Eufemia, Hagen, Desiree, Bradwyn, Maclon, Valiza and Jade. Expired in Kuwait. Funeral: Varca: 10 June at 4 pm. 28 May: Witham, Essex, UK: ALBERT D'SOUZA: (ex East African Railways and Harbours, Nairobi.): Husband of Louise, Father of Christopher, Diane, David, Father in law of Amanda, Nick and Emma, Grandfather of Amaia and Tennessee, Son of the late Valarian and late Joaquina D'Souza (Acoi, Mapusa, Goa). Funeral: 11 June, 12.45 pm at Holy Family and All Saints Church, Guithavon St, Witham, Essex. Condolences to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09 June: Neura: MANOEL CUSTODIO MARIO BORGES: husband of Tereza, father of Silvester/Bebiana, Alina/Luis, Rusarine/John and Wilson. 09 June: Cortalim: FRANCISCO ANTONIO GERALD VALES: husband of Hilda, father of Cynthia, Nancy/Emmanuel Pinto and Anthony (Dubai). 09 Cuncolim: FRANCISCO XAVIER FERNANDES: husband of Juliet, father of Loretta/Anthony, Lorraine/Vincent, Linette. 09 June: Penha de Franca, Britona: CONCEICAO AFONS FARIA: wife of Ceasar, mother of Maria/Ashley, Cynthia/Peter, Succurina/Felix, Johnny and Fatima. 09 June: Raia: JOSE LOURENCO VAZ: husband of Sacramenta, father of Succorina/George, Rina/Derrick, Leslie, Prescela, Jenifa. 07 June: Loliem: MIGUEL CAUSTIDIO MARTINS: husband of Effie, father of Sharal Barretto, Suzie Paes, Stara, Starlon, Starlet. 01 June: Verem, Reis Magos: MARIA ARCANGELA D'SOUZA: wife of late Sebastian, mother of Philomena/late Calisto, Sr Cecilia, Joe/Sylvia, Virginia/late Max, Simon/Carmen, Johnny/Beverly, Lawry/Patricia, Bosco/Merlin. G O A W E A T H E R Max Temp: 28.4 degC; Min Temp: 23.3 degC; Humidity: 95% (Yesterday) Total rainfall so far: 271.6 mm Weather: There has been little respite from the downpour during the last 48 hours in Goa. Well, within 48 hours the wells in Goa are full. Courtesy: H=Herald; NT=The Navhind Times; GT=Gomantak Times; WE=WeekEnder JOEL D'SOUZA Assagao-Goa-India.
