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GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS Nov 13, 2004 GOACOM VIDEO at http://www.goacom.com/news DGP KNOCKED OUT IN DIVALI ENCOUNTER: In a politically motivated Diwali Dhamaka, the Parrikar Cabinet, on November 12, decided to recommend to the Centre to keep in abeyance the post of the Director General of Police in the State.The chief Minister also hinted that from 30 November there would only be one post of the deputy inspector general of police since the other post - Dig (Range-I) - was temporary in nature. When contacted, DGP Amod Kanth said that he has not received any communication from the State government nor has he been informed about the decision. (GT) MULTIPLEX OPENS WITH MUCH FANFARE: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on November 12 confessed that he took more interest in the multiplex project mainly because of the strong criticism leveled by the Opposition. Addressing the invitees after inaugurating the four-screen INOX multiplex in the Gold GMC complex at Campal, he said that the multiplex will provide a boost to the entertainment and tourism industry in Goa. He said more than 100 engineers and architects of the GSIDC and consultants and 2500-3000 workers have worked for the projects in three shifts. The Kala Academy would be ready by November 16 and the four-lane road by November 20. According to him, the fast-track projects like the multiplex have given good results. (H) NO STAYING AT BOM JESUS: Devotees intending to stay overnight in the Bom Jesus Basilica at Old Goa, during the forthcoming Exposition of St Francis Xavier, will have to come with recommendations from their respective parish priests or with valid identity cards in view of the tight security cover that would be clamped around Old Goa church complex, during the period. Several devotees coming from far-off places stay overnight in the corridors of the Basilica during the annual novena and the feast of "Goencho Saib". (H) POLITICS AND POW WOW: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar does not want Director General of Police Amod Kanth, IPS. An equally adamant Kanth is all set to resume duties on 15 November. Even before the IFFI blockbuster is released, Goa is poised to witness a messy political and administrative thriller. (GT) PARRIKAR KO GUSSA KYON AATA HAI? At least four incidents are learnt to have caused Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar angry outburst on Director General of Police Amond Kanth, IPS. It all started during the bye-election to Poinguinim constituency last month and the DGP's defiance to adhere to the government's orders added fuel to the already simmering tensions between the government and State's top cop. (GT) GERMAN FOUND DEAD IN ANJUNA HOTEL: Werner Richard, a 60-year-old German national, was found dead in a hotel room in Anjuna. The police have informed the embassy of Germany and the body of the dead German national has been preserved and kept in the morgue at GMC, the sources said. (NT) GOA OBSERVING 3-DAY STATE MOURNING: The Goa government declared a 3-day State mourning period from November 11 to 13, 2004, as a mark of respect to the late Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat. During the period of State mourning, the national flag will be flown at half mast in Goa and there shall be no official entertainment. (NT) INDIRA AWAS YOJANA: Under 'Indira Awas Yojana' through Rural Development Agency, financial assistance amounting to Rs.4 lakh was disbursed on November 9 to 38 needy and financially weak persons for construction of their houses, by the Health Minister, Dr Suresh Amonkar. The function was held in Bicholim. (NT) TEAM ESOG: The team behind the International Film Festival of India does not know what it is like to have a good night's rest for the past two months. Led by high-profile bureaucrat Sanjit Rodrigues, the Entertainment Society of Goa team defies the popular perception that government servants don't work. 17-hour workdays mean that ESOG staff eat, drink and even sleep IFFI quite literally with many of them considering the old GMC complex, that houses their office, a home away from home. From supervising plumbers and welders to dealing with Oscar winners ESOG has done it all. (GT) HOLY MESS: In just a few weeks from now, all eyes will be turned to Goa and over 13 lakh people will visit the State. No, let us not fool ourselves; it is not for any other event but that of the Exposition of the sacred relics of St Francis Xavier. The paradox is simple; Rs.150 crore for 30,000 delegates and a mere Rs.4.5 crore for 13 lakh pilgrims. So it is not surprising that he question that is being asked in the bazaars and tintos: are we ready or will there be an unholy mess with too much expected in this small State. (Edit in Herald) KONKANI CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC MEET: The faithful from Goa and outside have been flocking at the National Konkani Catholic Charismatic Convention that got off to a rousing start at the Carmel College grounds, Nuvem, on November 11. Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao called the faithful to live in holiness and build their families around the teaching of Jesus Christ. The crowd for the convention was estimated to be 20,000 for the first day, but has been growing. (GT) DALGADO LIBRARY: The inaugural function of the Goa Konkani Akademi's Mgr Dalgado Library will be held on 19 November at 4.30 pm at Panaji. The said Library premises allotted by Government of Goa to the Akademi is situated adjacent to the existing Akademi's, 243 Patto Colony, Office. In addition to this library's inaugural ceremony there will also be the inauguration of book sale counter and release of different books funded by Goa Konkani Akademi under its various schemes. (GT) YOUTH HELD FOR THREATENING TEACHER: A 30-year-old youth from Parcem, Pernem, was arrested for threatening to throw acid on a teacher's face if she failed to give in to his advances. The youth was harassing the teacher who is employed in a school at Calangute. The police released him on bail bond of Rs.5,000 and a surety of like amount. (NT) DIOCESAN COMMUNICATIONS DAY: The Diocesan Communications Day will be celebrated in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman on 14 November. The main official celebration will be held at St Jerome's Church Mapusa, with a Solemn Mass at 8.45 am followed by a multi-media programme presented by few of the 10 parishes comprising the deanery of Mapusa. (GT) 'MEALS ON WHEELS': On Children's Day, El-Shaddai Charitable Trust wants that no children in Goa will go hungry on the street. From 14 November, El-Shaddai under the concept of Meals on Wheels will be distributing meal packets in the afternoon to children in Mapusa, Vasco and Margao. "Although the world has more than enough food to sustain people, a dozen children under the age of five are dying every minute from hunger-related diseases and the number of malnourished children are on the rise," said El-Shaddai member Anita Edgar. (GT) TWO CORNER STONES: On November 8, Cuncolim MLA Joaquim Alemao laid the foundation stone for a proposed playground at Sarzora on the occasion of his birthday celebrations. Around the year 2000, his predecessor and then minister, Arecio D'Souza had laid a similar stone for the same ground, coinciding with his birth anniversary. Both D'Souza and Alemao jostle to claim credit for the yet-to-be-built playground. (H) PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION: The Department of Posts will hold a 'Photographic Competition' to mark the 150th anniversary of Post Office in India. The Subject of the contest is "India Post: Ideas and Images". (GT) AIRTEL STD/ISD CALLING CARD: Maharashtra and Goa becomes first GSM operator to launch STD/ISD Calling Card. Airtel customers without STD/ISD connection can now make long distance calls. Customers using the Airtel card can save upto 55% on their usual ISD bills (for e.g. instead of paying Rs.16.99/min for a call to the US, users would just need to pay as low as Rs.5.99/min). Airtel also now offers special call rate slabs to calls around the world to suit the calling patterns of customers. (GT) FILM SCREENING AT GUIRIM: Freedom Foundation will screen a film on November 13, at 5 pm. The seating can be booked at phone 2264262. The movie to be shown will be "Patch Adams", which is based on a true life story. The venue is Freedom Foundation, Community Care Centre, Opp Hotel green Park, 105/A2 Sorvem-Guirim. (H) JAZZ EVENING AT UTORDA: Trancemedia will organise "Jazz by the Beach" at Zee Bop in Utorda on November 14, from 7 pm onwards. Saxophonist Jayson Jones from New York and pianist Lenny Heredia from Australia will be performing in the company of Jazz Junction from Mumbai. A token fee of Rs.100 per person will be levied. (H) HISTORY HOUR AT XAVIER CENTRE: The Xavier Centre for Historical Research, Porvorim, will organise a talk on "Constitutionalism in Goa" on November 18 at 5.30 pm. The resource person will be Dr Carmo D'Souza, writer and lecturer of Law at Salgaocar Law College, Miramar. "ALVORADA" MUSIC CD RELEASED: "Alvorada", a CD (the dawn of Goa celebration), a master piece presented by wellknown Goan drummer Abdonio Rodrigues, Curchorem, was released by Bondo, an international artist and India's best known percussionist, at Chef Fernando's Nostalgia at Raia on November 11. Bondo took Abdonio by surprise when he called him his "guru" under whom he head learnt to play the drums for the first time. Live music was presented by Abdonio's eight-piece Goan brass band, with Joaquim and Anthony on trumpets, Juju on tenor sax, John Sequeira on clarinet, Romy on rhythm and Abdonio on drums. "Alvorada" CD is produced by Agnelo (Borim) and the tracks include Alvorada, Mando, Dulpod and a Tango, which intend to preserve the traditional music in Goa. Agnelo said that it was his endeavour to keep alive this dying music played with blowing instruments for future generations to enjoy. (GT) JOSEPH'S STICK-WORK: Goa may be minnows in the national game - Hockey - and Goans hardly remember that Joseph (Joe) Pereira, from Siolim, was one of the best hockey players. He represented India at the Rome Olympics in 1960. He was honoured by the Karnataka Hockey Association in 1968 and by the Mangalore Hockey Association in 1984 for his immense contribution to the national game. During his 22-year stint as a prolific centre-half, he came to the team's rescue on a number of occasions. (Vithaldas Hegde in Forgotten Heroes in GT) S P O R T S GOVERNOR'S CUP FOOTBALL: Local Professional League champions Salgaocar SC outplayed Raitura SC, Rachol, 6-0 to sail into the quarter-finals of Goa Governor's Cup football at Fatorda on November 12. At Duler, Hardeep Saini's late goal helped Fransa Pax Football Club down Benny XI, Mapusa, 2-1 to move into the semi-finals in Group B. (GT) D E A T H S 02 Nov: Karachi/Germany/Cotta-Chandor: ANTONIO JOAQUIM FELIX BORGES; born on 31-03-1944: son of late Vespaziano/late Rosa Maria Borges; husband of Brigitte (Germany); father of Oliver/Angelic (Germany); grandfather of Florian (Germany); brother/brother-in-law of Anne (Canada), Teresa/Nelson Alvares (Canada), Neaumie/Jonas Carvalho (Canada), Fatima/Alcantro Lobo, Bernadette/Joseph Teles and Carol. 09 Nov: Australia/Saligao: DR IVES NICHOLAS LOPES: son of late Mary Graziella/late Thomas Aquino; husband of Anne, father of Maria and Amanda/Anthony (Australia); brother/brother-in-law of Gloria/late Peter Alexander Fernandes, Geraldo/Yolanda, Amanda/Dr Stephen de Souza (Portugal); uncle of Maria, Eda, Sophia/Norman, Angela/Edwin, Cintia/Salvador, Genevieve/Asim and Monica/Joao and Sheila/Joao Pedro (Portugal). 12 Nov: Chicalim: FRANCISCO DE AZAREDO. 11 Nov: Caranzalem: ALBERT VINCENT VAZ: husband of late Olga (nee Bringel), father of late Elphege Joseph and Sunita Gonsalves. 12 Nov: Parra: CHANDRALEKHA CHANDRAKANT SHIRSAT; wife of late Chandrakant, mother of Sadashiv/Shivani. Mardol: MARIA SANTANA FERNANDES: wife of late Domingos Martinho; mother of Agnelo/Christine, Anthony/Joaquina, Zezinha/Cruz, Maria/Tony. 09 Nov: Taleigao: FRANCISCA ANA JOAQUINA PO E RODRIGUES: wife of Estevao, mother of Lambertino/Celia, Succurina/Constancio, Lina/Francis Michael. G O A W E A T H E R Max temp: 32.5 degC; Min temp: 24.2 degC; Humidity: 84% (Yesterday) Rainfall so far: 2095.0 mm Weather: Fine, sunny weather in Goa this morning. November's white, fluffy clouds make lovely patterns against the sky's perfectly blue background. Courtesy: GT=Gomantak Times; NT=The Navhind Times; H=Herald; WE=Weekender. JOEL D'SOUZA Assagao-Goa-India. ########################################################################## Goa's premier mailing list Goanet - http://www.goanet.org is 10 years old today