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GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS Oct 13, 2004 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Khuxealkai darantlean ieta jim ugttim dovorleant mhunnon tuka khobor passun nasli." Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open.) "domnic fernandes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> GOACOM VIDEO NEWS: Video Clip from Goa on the first Session of HERITAGE JAZZ YATRA organised by Armando Gonsalves of Trancemedia at Rebelo Mansion at Betalbatim on October 10, 2004, at http://www.goacom.com/news Clips_Heritage_Jazz Yatra_1: POINGUNIM GOES TO POLL TODAY: The stage is set for the Poinguinim-by-poll. The district administration re-surveyed all the booths before deploying required election staff, including the police force, to give a hassle-free 'voting-day' to Poinguinim constituents. (NT) ALLEGATIONS, TENSIONS, MUSCLE POWER DOMINATE BY-POLL: Speeches are out, shadow-boxing is in. Manifestos are out, money is in. Assurances are out, allegations are in. No matter who wins, the aftermath of Poinguinim will be felt not only in the Secretariat of Panaji but also in the way politics will be played in Goa. With barely 12 hours to go for the crucial by-election, the tensions started getting frayed. (GT) DOLING OUT CASH: Poinguinim BJP unit chief Ramesh Tawadkar along with four others were allegedly caught red handed distributing cash to the voters on October 12 evening. Speaking to Herald at the Congress house in Canacona, GPCC president said the incident took place at Nhanem ward of Gaondongrem at about 5.45 pm. (H) TEACHER KILLED IN AGASSAIM MISHAP: A 50-year-old primary school teacher, Ms Suman Salgaonkar died on October 12 when a speeding car knocked her down at the Agassaim bazaar. A resident of St Cruz, Ms Salgaonkar was waiting for the bus to get back home at around 1.10 pm. (NT) MAN FOUND MURDERED: A 75-year-old man was found murdered, his genitals badly mutilated, at Deolwada-Marcel on October 12. Sources revealed that deceased' s (Pandurang Gaonkar) were gorged out with a sharp weapon. (NT) ARREST WARRANT AGAINST REMO: A local court in Indore has re-issued bailable arrest warrant against noted pop singer Remo Fernandes for allegedly using a derogatory language in a song in the film "Aflatoon'. Besides Fernandes, the other persons against whom the complaint was filed were actor Akshay Kumar, Kishan Kumar and director Guddu Dhanoa.Since 1987 Remo has been the highest record selling pop/rock artist in the English language in India, and he is the only one to have earned Gold Discs in this category here. Since his foray into Hindi he has been at the top of that category too, with three film songs - Jalwa, Humma Humma and Huya Ho - doing double platinum and topping every Indian press, radio and television hit chart. (GT) FISH DUMPING IN RIVER SAL: Traditional fishermen (Ramponkars) along the banks of River Sal are up in arms again, this time over the reckless dumping of unwanted fish in the river. As baskets of dead fish float in the river, resulting in pollution, the fishermen are planning to strike back by launching an agitation to stop the nuisance. (H) BLOOD GROUP DIRECTORY: At a function organised recently by Indian Medical Association, Tiswadi, on the occasion of blood Donation Week, Dr Arvind Salelkar, the Director of Health services, inaugurated the process of blood grouping registry for the publishing of Goa's first blood group directory. (GT) BUTTERFLY PROJECT: The proposal for developing a butterfly park has seemingly lost its wings, due to a lack of response from the Department of Tourism, which had initially proposed to help financially. The idea, mooted around two years ago by the Forest department, has been cold-shouldered by the Tourism department. (H) TOURISM RELATED ISSUES: Organising an international tourism mart in Goa, starting charter service from Munich, providing vocational training programme, besides strengthening trade ties with Germany, were among the major issues which were discussed by representatives of Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Germany recently. (H) FM RAINBOW SHOW: All India Radio's FM Rainbow is all geared up to be a part of radio history, tonight from 8.30 pm onwards. Presented by Idea Cellular, the first episode of "Nite of the Fortnight" will feature one of Goa's top bands Alcatrazz. International percussionist Bondo will set the ball rolling. Conceptualised by RJs Savio and Bambino, the event will be a treat to radio listeners in the State. (GT) MULFORD FOR ENHANCING INDO-US TIES: The US ambassador to India, Mr David Mulford, said that 'Malabar 2004' the joint Indo-US naval exercises off the Goa coast is the result of the mutual desire to expand defence co-operation between the two countries.He hopes that the ties would continue to grow stronger. (NT) MAPUSA TO HOST PLANT UTSAV: Botanical Society of Goa, in association with Mapusa Municipal Council, will present their 7th Plant Utsav opposite Bodgeshwar temple in Mapusa, from November 25 to 28. Collaborated by various government agencies and other NGOs, the event will comprise competitions in various categories, nature quiz and other activities. Details at 9822982676. (GT) 'U' CERTIFICATE FOR "DAULAT": Jyoti Kunkolienkar's Konkani film "Daulat" has been awarded the "Universal" certificate for public exhibition by Central Board of Film Certification. Getting the "U' Certificate allows "Daulat" to participate in the upcoming film festival in Goa. The story, screenplay, dialogues and lyrics of the film are by renowned Konkani writer Pundalik Narayan Naik. The film has been directed by Dharmanand Vernekar, while Domnic Dias is the cinematographer. The cast: Rajiv Hede, Keshav Nadkarni, Ujwala Tarkar, Shridhar Bambolkar, Hema Sinari, Rajesh Pednekar, Anil Kumar and Pradip Naik. (GT) TOURIST ROBBED: A tourist from Mumbai - Mushpakumar Maggee - was robbed o his wife's gold earring this morning in a Panaji hotel, while they were on a trip. (NT) HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY AT GMC: The Goa Medical College hospital and its Department of Orthopedics have achieved a unique feat by successfully performing the Birmingham-type re-surfacing total hip arthroplast (replacement), thus becoming the first government-run hospital in the country to do so. The surgery was performed by well-known orthopedic surgeon, Dr Shivanand Bandekar, on a 32-year-old female patient hailing from Sanvordem, on October 7. (NT) CITIZENS' MEET AT POMBURPA: The Pomburpa-Olaulim Citizens Forum will hold its monthly meeting on October 17, at Camilo Fernandes' residence at Umrachi Aradi, Pomburpa, at 4.30 pm. Among the issues to be discussed include absence of talathi, secretary at the Pomburpa-Olaulim panchayat, transport problem, chain-snatching at bus-stop by non-Goans, proposals and resolution for October gram Sabha. (H) "LITTLE CHEF" INAUGURATED: It is a revival of gold old nostalgic memories for many Vascoites. The "Little Chef Bar & Restaurant" was inaugurated by Pramod Shetye, MD Goa Tourist Development Corporation at Vasco Residency. Managed by Hotel La Paz Gardens, the restaurant's spacious interiors have been done up in t rue Goan taste to create a warm and inviting ambience. (GT) PUJA AT ANJEDIVA ISLAND: Bajrang Dal activists have announced a puja on the occasion of Dussehra at Anjediva Island on 21 October 2004. VHP and Bajrang Dal leaders said there was an Aryadurga Devi temple prior to the arrival of the Portuguese who destroyed it.VHP and Bajrang Dal activists said they also had a right to worship, as the minority community that has a church there on the island. (GT) GOA GOES KARTING: With motorsport really making it big in the State, Goa will witness the second round of the JK Tyre National Karting Championship which is into its fifth year of running. That will happen on 24 October at the Nuvem Go-a-Kart race track pioneered by Dr Sydney Moraes. (GT) HOLY MESS: "In just a few weeks from now, all eyes will be tuned 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. (Edit in Herald) S P O R T S MIZORAM UPSET BENGAL: Mizoram striker Malsa Smiluanga scored twice to upset favourites West Bengal 2-1 and emerge champions in the Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy at the 27th Sub-Junior (U-16) National Football Championship, at Duler grounds in Mapusa on October 12. (H) G R E E T I N G S SHIKIAH GODINHO in Vasco: Many Happy Returns of the Day on your 21st Birthday today. Wishes and kisses come from all the family members, relatives and godfather. Wishing FELIX NORONHA, Assagao/Mumbai, Many Happy Returns of the Day on October 13. Wishes come from Fatima, Charlie, Colin, Candice and Claude. ("CARLOS " [EMAIL PROTECTED]) D E A T H S 11 Oct: Ex-Uganda/USA/ Saligao: CYRIL FERNANDES (Born 09-07-28) husband of Joaquina, father of Perpetua/Agostinho (Hill Side Bar N rest), Sabina/Serophino (Sunny caterers); grandfather of Joyce, Bland, Allan and Steven; brother/brother-in-law of late Rufina/late Caetano, late Durante/Concessao, late Mary; uncle of Lawrence, Ursula, Roseline & Jenny (London). Funeral on 14th Oct at 3.45, Made de Deus Church, Saligao. 10 Oct: Candolim: JOSE ANTONIO FRANCISCO FERNANDES: husband of Santana Adelina, father of Francisco/Delphine, Peter/Linda. Seraulim: ISABEL DOROTHY CARVALHO: sister of late Rita Mendonza, late Domnic, John and Pia Pais. 12 Oct: Chinchinim: MOSES CAMILO PIEDADE ALEMAO: husband of Nifa Patrocinha Pereira, father of Cedric/Noella, late Brian/Joyce, Michael/Tina, Bosco/Glency. 11 Oct: Candolim: JOAQUIM VITORIN NAZARENTH: husband of Carmina, father of Esmeralda/Francis, Florence and Allan. 12 Oct: Margao: DR (MISS) ANGELA SA: daughter of late Tome/late Rita; sister/sister-9n-law of Sr Palmira, Maria/late Regi de Sa, Vitoria, Ruby/Antunes de Souza. G O A W E A T H E R Max temp: 22.2 degC; Min temp: 24.1 degC; Humidity: 97% (Yesterday) Rainfall so far: 1984.7 mm Weather: Partly cloudy skies in Goa this morning. Courtesy: GT=Gomantak Times; NT=The Navhind Times; H=Herald; WE=Weekender; TOI=Times of India JOEL D'SOUZA Assagao-Goa-India. ########################################################################## Goa's premier mailing list Goanet - http://www.goanet.org is 10 years old today