goacom.com 02 JUNE 2006

CM WARNS FOREIGNERS BUYING PROPERTIES
PANJIM: Taking serious note of foreigners buying immovable properties in the state, Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane, on June 1, warned that the government would acquire such properties. It is learnt that Rane gave this warning at a high-level meeting attended by Chief Secretary JP Singh and other officers.
The government took serious note of the sub-registrars registering sale deeds submitted by foreigners buying immovable properties, without verifying their documents and in contravention of the Foreigners Exchange Management Act, 1999.
Meanwhile, the Home department has been already asked to verify whether sale deeds were registered without checking the documents submitted by the foreigners. (GT)

GOA TOON
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MONSOON BOLT HITS IMO FROM THE BLUE
PANJIM: Goa has been flooded with almost 18 inches of rainfall, faced a nasty squall and seen vessels sinking or grounding off the coast. The rains were dubbed as 'pre-monsoon' showers by the Indian Meteorological Observatory, the premature monsoon hit the IMO like a bolt from the blue. The rains hit Goa on may 26. "Pre-monsoon showers," said the IMO. Next day, the IMO said, "So far, the monsoon has not set into Goa. It has just hit Kerala and it takes about a week for it to actually reach Goa." However, on May 29, the IMO realised the truth and announced that Goa had indeed experienced monsoon showers from May 28. The next day IMO issued a warning that squally weather may hit the state late in the evening. But the warning reached the people too late. (GT)

Monsoon threatens to wash away Salcete's coastline
MARGAO, June 1: There's finally respite from the cyclonic winds and heavy rains, but the spectre of soil erosion is looming over Salcete's coastal belt with the arrival of the monsoon. Salcete's coastline along Betalbatim, Majorda and other areas have come under strain,with the coast being hit by huge waves coupled with rough weather conditions. Says a fishermen, "Last year, Majorda witnessed erosion along the beach due to rising sea levels. This year may not be an exception." (H)

Power restored in most areas in South Goa: Kamat
MARGAO: The Electricity department has suffered a loss of Rs.2 crore and most of the restoration work had been completed, divulged Power Minister Digambar Kamat yesterday. (GT)

Oil spill moves towards Goa
PANJIM: Oil spilled from the merchant navy vessel, "MV Ocean Seraya", lying off Karwar coast in Arabian Sea, has spread to Deobag coast in Karnataka and the spill is moving towards Goa even as Coast Guard battled rough weather and poor visibility to tackle the problem, officials said. (GT)

Thieves attempt to rob bungalow at Mapusa
MAPUSA: Unidentified thieves removed the ventilator of the bungalow of Chandramohan Nasnodkar, a goldsmith residing in Dangui Colony, Duler, and attempted to burgle his house. The police could not get the information about the property from the house as the Nasnodkar family has been on a world tour. (GT)

Power cables on beaches may go underground
MARGAO, June 1: Taking into account the damage caused by cyclonic winds to power lines, the State government is likely to ask the Union Government for a grant of Rs.60 crore to lay underground power cables along the coastal belt of North and South Goa. (H)

Fishing ban from June 10
PANJIM, June 1: The Government today announced the ban on all marine fishing activities in the state with effect from June 10 in a bid to allow rejuvenation of fish resources in the sea. Generally, it is expected to be in force for two months to allow spawning of fish. (H)

DR JOSE PEREIRA HONOURED
Dr Jose PereiraMARGAO: "The mother tongue is an important part of our culture and Dr Jose Pereira has made valuable contribution to culture through his research and writings about Konkani," said Rev Francis de Britto presiding over the function arranged to present Dr Kashinath Mahale Asmitai Award at Margao on May 27. Fr de Brito hailed the contribution of Jose Pereira to the study of theology and said that it is a matter of pride for all Goans that scholars of theology and Indology have opined that Dr Pereira has been able to present tenets of Hinduism in a way, which is better than that of Dr S Radharkishnan. Dr Jose Pereira spoke about the Konkani folklore of Kerala reciting some of the folksongs. He emphasized that through the folklore Kerala Konkanis have preserved their bonds with the Goan soil. (GT)

GOVT GEARS UP TO TACKLE VECTOR BORNE DISEASE
PANJIM: The state government has geared up its machinery for control of vector borne diseases during monsoon. Malaria, lymphatic, filariasis, Japanese Encephalitis and dengue fever were vector borne diseases found prevalent in Goa. Among them, Malaria was the main concern in the state. (GT)

Accused brought on transfer warrant
The Economic Offences cell has brought a director - Kundanlal Dave - of the controversial Venus Life Marketing Ltd on a transfer warrant from Ahmedabad on June 1 in connection with the case where thousands of Goan investors were duped of a total amount of Rs.3 crore. (GT)

Trains on KRC route affected due to incessant rains
MARGAO, June 1: The incessant rains that lashed the Konkan region during the last three days resulting in as much as 614 mm rainfall in the Ratnagiri region has affected rail traffic and even the road communication seriously. Movement on the Konkan Railway route was severely affected throughout the day with several trains running late owing to flooding of track reported at 3 locations. (NT)

Konkani, Marathi scholars team up to honour writer
PANJIM, June 1: For the first time in the history of Sahitya Akademi, conveners of Konkani and Marathi seminars jointly organised a seminar on 'The Contribution of Laxmanrao Sadesai' to Konkani and Marathi literature. A renowned short story writer, Laxmanrao Sardesai has nearly 13 collections of short stories in Marathi to his credit. He has written four books in Konkani of which "Khobro: Kaim Karmacheo, Kaim Vormacheo" won him the prestigious Sahitya Akademi award. A proponent of Konkani, Laxmanrao Sardesai has remained a source of inspiration to the younger generation. (H)

From a bistro to Club Tito
From a 4-table restaurant at Baga beach to Goa's Mecca of tourism entertainment, Club Tito's is a classic story of a Goan entrepreneur's initiative striking gold. Tito de Souza from Arpora Bardez, started business in 1971. Today, that business is famous world-wide as Club Tito's - Goa's only discotheque with name on the international tourism circuit. Tito's sons, Mr Ricky and Mr David, have expanded the business to own a string of restaurants, two bakeries, a construction company and plans are in the final stages to go global in business ranging from boutique hotels, to land development and other mega-buck interests. (Joaquim Fernandes, NT)

Clearsight Vision 2010
On Sunday, June 4, the Archbishop of Goa will release Povitr Pustok, the Konkani version of the Bible, which promises that the lame will walk and the blind will see. Principal Newman Fernandes of St Xavier's College, Mapusa, will be the chief Guest at a small function to tell 20 persons that this prophesy is being fulfilled through them. As for the Rotary family, it is a reminder that the receiver is greater than the giver. If you can spare the time, join the Rotarians at 10 am at Vrundavan Hospital and Research Centre, near Sports Complex, Peddem, Mapusa. (Miguel Braganza, GT)

KONKANI FILM 'JUST A MINUTE' RELEASED
MARGAO: The VCD of short Konkani film 'Just a Minute' was released at the Gomant Vidhya Niketan, Margao, by Art and Culture Minister Digamber Kamat, recently. The 74-minute film, produced by Machi Mogi, Santa Cruz, in association with VP Sinari and Sons, is based on the award sinning script of Konkani tiatr 'Ahvaan' by Menino Mario Araujo. 'Just a Minute' is a film full of suspense. The screenplay is by Dnyanesh Moghe, who has also directed the film, besides handling the photography and editing. (GT)

ABBE FARIA on your finger tips
There is software developed by Ganesh Fatarpekar with assistance from Dom Martin and it is available on the internet. It provides every detail of Abbe Faria, the Father of Hypnotism, whose 250th birth centenary was celebrated on May 31. Log on to www.phoneuploader.stellernet.com. Type 14097 in the text box. Follow the instructions to download the software on to the phone. (From an article by Shradha Deshpande in GT)

Bending it, the Ernest way
Ernest Braganza excelled in every area of football. He had the best control over the ball, could initiate the fastest moves and centred the ball accurately to his colleagues. Ernest spent his childhood in the small village of Chorao. "In the year 1964, I joined the league team called Viriatos da Ponda. Years later he joined Sesa Goa as a left winger. He was selected for the state team in 1969 and then for the India camp in 1971 and 1972," Ernest says. He stopped playing professionally in 1976, as he thought of migrating to the Gulf for better prospects, and played Qatar Goans. (Arti Das, GT)
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SALIL TAKES SILVER AT LASER NATIONALS
PANJIM: Salil Sabir of Goa won the silver medal after he came second overall in the Radial category at the Laser sailing nationals held at Chennai last week under the auspices of the Yachting Association of India and the Tamil Nadu Sailing association. The Goa team comprised Salil and Kabir Tombat, both in the radial category. (GT)
O B I T U A R I E S
  

01 June: Old Goa-Ela: PEDRO SEBASTIAO FERNANDES: Husband of Monica, father of Victor and Sylvia.
31 May: Chandor-Cavorim: AGNELO JOHN REMEDIOS FERNANDES: Husband of Joanita, father of Kevin.
01 June: Ponda-Santa Cruz: CARLOS ANTONIO CALDEIRA: Husband of Natalina, father of Lucas and Vida.
29 May: Chinchinim-Palmar grande, Ex-Abu Dhabi: FREDDY DA COSTA: Son of late Saluzinho/Celestina, brother of Piety/Rita, Zenia/Alvaro, Zavia/Manuel, Eddie/Libie (USA), Lydia/Tony, Judy./Richard, Joyce/Luis, Beny/Arlinda (UAE).
GOA WEATHER

Weather: Goa experienced gusty winds and sudden showers yesterday. There seems to be no change in the weather today.
Max. temp: 29.0 DegC; Min. temp: 23.5 DegC; Humidity: 92%. (Yesterday in Panjim)
JOEL D'SOUZA Assagao, Goa, India
 GT=Gomantak Times, WE=Weekender, H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times