SUSPECTED
TERRORIST NABBED IN MARGAO
 MARGAO:
A suspected terrorist, Tariq Ahmed Battlu, was nabbed at
the Margao railway station on March 10, late evening, as
he was getting off the Mangala Express train headed for
Trivandrum. The 28-year-old resident of Shrinagar, Kashmir,
Tariq is learnt to have boarded the train at Hazrat Nizamuddin,
Delhi. SP (South) Shekhar Prabhudessai disclosed that having
received prior information about the 5.8 feet fall, fair
complexioned, thinly built individual with a slight beard,
the police had been maintaining a watch at the Margao railway
station. "A body search of the individual was conducted
which revealed a powdery substance of around 1 kg, besides
two hand grenades and two detonators," Prabhudessai
said. (GT)
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GOA
TOON by ALEXYZ
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As
the plot thickens, police enact high drama!
PANJIM, Mar 10: While the police claimed that the Srinagar
man - Tariq Ahmed Battlo - was apprehended at the Margao
Railway Station on March 10, highly placed sources in the
police department told Herald that the man was
detained by the police a week ago. (H)
Navelim
masjid broken into
Miscreants broke into the Masjid e Gaunsia Madrasa Masjid
Raza e Mustafa at Sirvodem-Navelim on March 9 and removed
six boxes containing copies of religious books. Margao police
said that copies of the religious books were found outside
the Masjid. (H)
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GCCI
toasts the feni spirit
PANJIM:
The "Cashew Mahotsav 2006" organised by the Goa
Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday in association
with the Department of Tourism focused on the growth and
development of the cashew industry in Goa. Cesar Menezes,
vice chairman of GCCI, said, "Goa is the largest producer
of cashew in the country and production is not enough to
meet the demand. Goa needs to improve its production capacity
in order to be able to meet the demand. Walter D'Souza of
the Karnataka Cashew Manufacturers Association said, "India
is the largest producer of cashew in the world and the association
in its golden jubilee year will be doing their level best
to promote the not only the health aspects of cashew but
also popularise the use of cashew. (GT)
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Electioneering
for CCP polls ends
PANAJI, Mar 10: With the public campaigning for the elections to
the Corporation of the City of Panaji coming to an end this evening,
candidates have resorted to house-to-house campaigning, moving out
with one or two of their trusted lieutenants to garner votes and
ensure their victory. The elections will be held on March 12. (NT)
Goa
can be base for knowledge institutions, says Sam Pitroda
PANAJI, Mar 10: The National Knowledge Commission Chairman and internationally
acclaimed technocrat, Mr Sam Pitroda, today observed that Goa could
definitely be a base for creating knowledge institutions and a proposal
mooted by the State Knowledge Commission to promote a maritime university
in Goa was an ideal one. Delivering a talk on 'Knowledge Economy',
organised by the Goa Unit of Action India Movement, GUJ, GPF YHAI
and Margao First at Adarsha High School, Margao, this evening, Mr
Pitroda said the existing maritime institutions could be affiliated
to apex body of the maritime university. In the interactive session,
Mr Pitroda said a great chunk of investment from private sector
should go to higher education. (NT)
Goa
should be an example for other states to follow: Rajeev
PANJIM: Inaugurating the Goa Tourism Meet 2006, Rajeev Talwar, Joint
Director General Tourism, Government of India, said, "Goa is
a unique place and in the turn of the millennium Goa ranks in the
top three destinations in the world. He stressed that it is the
private sector that carries tourism to its heights. The state government
is only a facilitator. He highlighted that Goa being such a popular
destination surprisingly does not have an international airport.
He said, "The government is in the process to give visas for
5 years to 10 years to foreign nationals." (GT)
Ban
on entry of poultry products lifted
PANJIM: A meeting of the Goa State Task Force Committee on bird
flu yesterday decided to lift the ban on entry of poultry and poultry
products into Goa with immediate effect, since the situation of
bird flu in Maharashtra and Gujarat is fully under control with
the appropriate bio-security measures and the situation is found
improved. (GT)
Turtle
nestings at Miramar?
PANJIM: Did a flippered visitor land at the beach stretch
between Miramar and Caranzalem for nesting? A high school
student has claimed to have seen two middle-aged men walk
away with turtle eggs, which they had poached from a nest
in the sands. This happened a few days back at Caranzalem,
near Martins Beach Corner, which is believed to be a nesting
place for turtles and this fact is known only the locals,
who poach the eggs. (GT)
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Austrian
held for possessing charas
The Anti-Nacotic Cell has arrested a 48-year-old Austrian
national on charges of illegal possession of 4.362 kg of
charas worth Rs.4.36 lakh at Arambol on March 9. Acting
on a tip off, the ANC team led by PI Tushar Vernekar nabbed
one Eduardo Sehraceck near a school at Arambol. (GT)
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Court
admits case against Parrikar
PANJIM, Mar 10: A Panjim court today
ordered that the process be issued against the Opposition
Leader, Manohar Parrikar, in a defamation case filed against
him by Vishwajeet Rane, son of Chief Minister Pratapsing
Rane. It may be recalled that Parrikar in a press conference
on February 3, had made certain demeaning allegations against
Rane junior stating he has been acting as an extra-constitutional
authority and that he was interfering in recruitment and
transfer of government officers. (H)
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Mauvin
to be charged
PANJIM, Mar 10: The Special Judge
of North Goa today ordered that charges be framed against
former Power minister Mauvin Godinho in the disproportionate
assets. In an earlier order the Court had ordered that charges
be framed against Godinho. (H)
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Upgradation
of Goa-Belgaum National Highway proposed
Union Minister of State for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways,
KH Miniyappa, told MP Shantaram Naik in the Rajya Sabha that the
Belgaum-Goa/Karnataka border section of Belgaum to Panjim Highway
and its remaining section from Goa/Karnataka border to Panaji are
proposed for upgradation under National Highway Development Project
on build, operate and transfer basis. (GT)
Husband
murders wife
SANGUEM, Mar 10: A man - Gurudas Mahadev Gaonkar - allegedly murdered
his wife - Prema (30) - at Haldikunnem in Neturlim-Sanguem on March
8, after accusing her of having an illicit relationship with another
man. The matter came to light a day after he allegedly buried the
body in an open pit barely 200 metres from their house. (H)
Order
to deport me unauthorised: Ingo
PANJIM, Mar 10: German national Ingo Grill, who was asked to leave
the country under the Foreigner's Act, has now submitted that the
order of the State Government to deport him was passed without any
authority. On February 1, 2006, the State government had issued
deportation orders asking Grill and his wife Maria Ida Brotherton
not to stay in India after a period of 15 days from the date of
serving of the order. (H)
British
man found dead at Candolim
MAPUSA, Mar 10: A 58-year-old British man, Ian Nigel Forsyth,
was found lying dead in his rented room at Candolim on March
9. Forsyth was living in the room for the last four years.
Police did not find anything suspicious in the room and
no foul play is suspected. The body has been kept in the
morgue of the GMC. (NT)
Free
kidney camp
PANAJI: Indian Society of Nephrology in time with NKF (USA)
has declared second Thursday of March every year as 'World
Kidney Day' with early detection and prevention of chronic
kidney disease as its central theme. To mark the first World
Kidney Day, Vrundavan Hospital, Mapusa, will organise a
free kidney disease detection camp especially for family
members of dialysis patients on March 12 from 9 am to 1
pm. (NT)
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Woman
dies from injuries
MAPUSA, Mar 10: A 75-year-old woman, Virginia, wife of Mr
Bhim Singh Verma fromt he Defence Colony, Porvorim, died
from head injuries she received after a scooter knocked
her down on March 8, while she was walking on the BB Road,
Porvorim police said. (NT)
'Youth
Outreach' workshop held
PANAJI: The Lions Club of Pilar held a Youth Outreach workshop
at Fr Agnel College of Arts and Commerce on March 4 in which
a group of 92 boys and girls participated.(NT)
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Chicalim
panch arrested
CORTALIM, Mar 10: Vasco police recently arrested Chicalim panch
Marie Mascarenhas for her alleged caste-based remarks. It may be
recalled that Ms Mascarenhas was accused of calling the locals "Gaudis"
following their opposition to the extension of a dockyard at Dabolim.
(H)
Surla
to be tourist spot: CM
PANJIM, mar 10: Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane has said that the
work of development of Surla (in Sattari taluka) as a tourist spot
will be taken up after completion of the underground cable to the
village. Mr Rane was speaking after laying the foundations tone
for the 11 KV underground cable from Thane-Rivem to Surla Village
at a cost of Rs.1.35 crore yesterday. (H)
KRC
to run summer special trains
MARGAO: The Konkan Railway has decided to run 23 special
Janshatadbi trains between Dadar (T)-Madgaon-Dadar and 23
special trains between Madgaon-Mangalore-Madgaon. (GT)
Lecture
on Israel's economy
BAMBOLIM: Although Israel has serious constraints of being
a small country with hardly any natural resources, the government
adopted a two-fold strategy of focusing on R&D and 'Incubator
system' to make it one of the most productive nations economically.
This was stated by the Consul General of Israel, Daniel
Zohar Zonshine, in his lecture on "Israel's Economy"
organised by Department of Political Science at Goa University.
(GT)
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PRAYING
TOGETHER
BY ARTI DAS
 Various
rituals and rites performed by communities in Goa not only
highlight similarities but also brandish the spirit of brotherhood.
Some of these similarities are seen in performing art forms
like music, dance and theatre, as also in feasts, fairs
and festivals. A remarkable feature of the bond between
communities is the absence of bitterness from the past.
Zagor performances staged annually in Siolim (Gudem) could
be cited as a good example of communal harmony and understanding.
Zagor is a folk play presented by the Gauda community. It
is held every year, after the feast of Our Lady of Guia.
The Hindus and Christians celebrate Zagor in a traditionally
theatric form and till today, this tradition has brought
families and religious sentiments of both the communities
together. (GT)
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Tata
AIG General Insurance begins operators in Goa
PANJIM: Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited announced
the opening of their new branch at Goa. Michael Carlin inaugurated
the new branch at Magnum Centre, MG Road, Panjim. He said, "It
(Goa) has a right mix of large corporate houses, and a growing SME
sector. Goa has a vibrant tourist economy and high per capita income
rates, literacy rates and greater insurance awareness." (GT)
More
showers likely: IMO
PANJIM, Mar 10: Goa is expected to receive more thunder showers
in the next 24 hours, as per the forecast of the Indian Meteorological
Observatory, Altinho.The IMO incharge said that the unexpected rains
are due to the effect of cyclonic circulation over the Gujarat region.
(H)
Drought
hits Tanzanian fish sellers as ice runs out
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters): The burning sun makes walking to Dar-es-Salaam's
fish market an intense experience - the smell hits you long before
you get to the stalls where fish, bright, giant shells and lobsters,
are piled onto tiled counter...The fishmongers working in the sweltering
heat of Tanzania's commercial capital say they are struggling to
keep their fish fresh because the cost of ice has shot up due to
power cuts blamed on one of the worst draughts to hit East Africa
in years. (H)
FOOTBALL
Vasco SC secured their place in the final phase of Second Division
National Football League with a 3-0 victory over Indian Bank at
Bangalore.
Nagoa Sports Club blanked Vasco Sports Club 5-2 in GFA U-20 Taca
Goa at Nagoa grounds.
Milagres Sports Club, Mapusa, downed Goa Velha 5-4 to bag the
Narvekar Football Trophy with Rs.10,000 cash prize at Sirsaim.
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10 Mar: Orlim-Palcutt: VINCENTINA SOARES:
Wife of late Menino Xavier, mother of late Pascoal/Blanch,
Martha/Socorro, Fatima/Lazaro, Raquel/Michael, Shanty/Costao,
Celina/Benny.
10 Mar: Raia-Arlem: JOSEPHINA FERNANDES:
Mother of Nicolau/Esperanca, Santana Oliveira, Francisca
Fernandes.
 10
Mar: Santa Cruz: VICTOR DE MENDONCA (Ex-Ruiru-Kenya/St
Barbara): Born on 08-05-14; Husband of late Agatha Rosa,
father of Allan/Ming (USA), Fatima/Hugh (Canada), Ivo/Maggie.
Funeral on 11 March at 4 pm.
07 Mar: Chinchinim: ANTHONIO BRAGANZA:
Husband of Luiza, father of Valerie and Amita.
 08
Mar: Aquem Alto: ELVIRA LOPES D'SOUZA:
Born 30-3-61: Wife of Ildefonso, mother of Garey and Gail;
Daughter of late Sebastiao/Inacinha Lopes, daughter-in-law
of late Alvaro/Alcina; sister/sister-in-law of Joe/Annie,
late John, Angelica/Renato and Jose Marie. Funeral on 11
March at 3 pm at Our Lady of Rosary Church, Navelim.
10 Mar: Nuvem-Belloy: MENINO SEBASTIAO
MASCARENHAS; Husband of late Blanche, father of Michael/Sunita,
Cancio/Charlotte, Roshan/Wilson and Maya/Pio.
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Weather:
Bright morning weather in Goa today, with clear,
blues skies and just a few clouds.
The light shower yesterday morning has washed away the coat
of dust that had settled on the trees, vegetation and everything
exposed. Goa today looks so clean and green again.
Max. temp: 30.3
DegC; Min. temp: 21.8 DegC; Humidity:
84%. (Yesterday
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GT=Gomantak
Times, WE=Weekender, H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times |
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11
MAR
2006