Subject: 21 JAN 2003: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS - msg#00384

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GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
January 21, 2003

WIFE TORCHED OVER MEALS: In a shocking incident, a causal worker from Vasco allegedly set his 28-year-old wife ablaze on Friday night, following a quarrel over the preparation of meals. In another incident, a female migrant labourer residing at Palolem-Canacona sustained grievous burn injuries after she accidentally came in contact with a burning kerosene lamp. Both women are in a critical condition at the GMC hospital. (H)

KANDOLKAR IS MMC CHIEF: The acting chairperson Sudhir Kandolkar was yesterday (Jan 20) elected as the chairperson of the Mapusa Municipal Council. He defeated former chairperson Michael Carasco by seven votes to six. (GT)

CARVALHOS FOIL ROBBERY ATTEMPT: In a daylight robbery attempt at around 6 pm yesterday, three men barged into the residence of 74-year-old Ivo Saldanha, near the Mapusa court in Duler. When one of Ivo's sisters, Geemana, began to question them, the trio gagged her and began assaulting her. Ivo's wife Maria Alzira was also assaulted. When Ivo rushed out from the adjoining room he was stabbed in the palm. Maria Alzira, however, managed to free herself and rushed and alerted the neighbours, who managed to nab one of the culprits. (GT)

OBSCENE EMAILS: In a rare case involving cyber crime, systematic investigations enable a Goa police team to arrest a person, who had allegedly sent obscene and threatening emails to an Italian tourist, who had come down to Goa on a holiday. Quepem SPDO and DySP Atmaram Deshpande said the incident took place when Italian tourist, Giovanna Carla Balestra, had come down to Goa, "she received an email on December 10, 2002, which contained abuses, obscenities and threats. The email was supposedly sent by one "Ricky Micky" from a Hotmail account." (H)

THIEF CAUGHT: Imamsab Shaikh, a native of Dandeli was caught red-handed by the residents of Mala-Fontainhas, Panaji, trying to flee after snatching a gold chain worth Rs.6,000 from Ms Sonali Naik yesterday evening near the Mala fountain. (NT)

HELD FOR SNATCHING BAG: The Calangute police arrested two men, Ronnie Dias and Chandrashekar Tilakdhari, for snatching the bag of a British lady at Calangute on the night of Jan 19. (NT)

RAUT'S AIDE KIDNAPPED: In a dramatic twist to the Goa State Co-operative Bank elections, one Umesh Shirodkar owing allegiance to the Pandurang Raut group, was allegedly whisked away in a vehicle by masked persons from out the bank premises in Panaji, and beaten up and dumped in Savoi Verem yesterday. (GT)

CHAOS MARS SAO MATHIAS GRAM SABHA: Noisy scenes, an apology by the Sarpanch, followed by utter chaos, marred Sao Mathias (Divar) gram sabha, which took place under unprecedented police protection in Sao Mathias panchayat on Sunday. Villagers numbering about 150 demanded in chorus the resignation of the newly elected sarpanch, Domnic D'Souza, for not attending to the panchayat affairs even for one hour a day. (H)

"SCRAP PENDSE PANEL": The Goa Cricket Association has challenged before the Bombay High Court at Goa the appointment of the Pendse Commission to probe the sixth ODI ticket scam stating that there was no complaint from any member of the body. When the petition filed by GCA president Dayanand Narvekar and secretary Vinod Phadke came up before the division bench, Advocate General ANS Nadkarni sought time for filing the affidavit on behalf of the state. (GT)

CRABS RESPONSIBLE FOR BRIDGE DEFORMATION: The laterite structure of the 350-year-old Patto bridge seems to be under attack not by humans, but by crabs which is found to be weakening the bridge, according to PWD reports. In a report prepared by the PWD last year, it was discovered that crabs have been primarily responsible for the dislocation of stones at some of the piers causing deformation to the base of the bridge. (H)

"EXHIBITION ON WHEELS" DRAWS HUGE CROWD: The "Exhibition Wheels", a moving exhibition set up by the Indian Railways , to mark 150 years of Indian Railways, reached Margao Konkan Railway Corporation station on January 20 and drew a huge crowd. The exhibition takes you down the memory lane of the Indian railway's history down to the first steam engine. (GT)

TRAIN HALT AT TIVIM: The Railway Board has decided to regularize the stoppage of 2005/2052 LTT Madgaon Janshatadbi Express at Tivim and stoppage of 2619/2620 LTT Mangalore Matsyagandha Express train at Ankola station with immediate effect. The 2051 DN will arrive Tivim at 1230 pm and leave at 12.32 pm, 2052 Up will arrive at Tivim at 2.41 pm and leave at 2.43 pm. (GT)

MARGAO GATES: Goa's commercial capital, Margao, is now thinking and planning to erect gates (like the India Gate in New Delhi and Bombay Gate in Mumbai) at the entry and exit points of the city. A total of five massive RCC gates are planned to be erected at as many points in the city, in a proposal aimed at adding to the aesthetic beauty of the city. (H)

RAIA SARPANCH QUITS: Raia Sarpanch Esmeralda Gomes submitted her resignation letter to the Director of Panchayats. It is learnt that at the time of electing the Sarpanch, the ruling group of seven had arrived at an understanding that the post of Sarpanch would be rotated in "cycles" of one-year term among the four lady members. (GT)

KONKANI CONTEST IN KUWAIT: Five Konkani playwrights/directors will participate in a Konkani one-act play competition which will be held on January 31 at the Gulf English School auditorium, Rumeithiya at 3.30 pm. The competition is organised by the United Club of Utorda-Kuwait in association with the Goan Welfare Society. (H)

HELMET WEARING DRIVE: Nearly 1500 two-wheeler riders were issued leaflets on the first day of a drive initiated by the traffic police to educate Goans on wearing helmets to void deaths by head injuries. (NT)

SEMINAR FOR KONKANI WRITERS: Konkani magazine "Konkan Times" will organise a seminar on "Aspirations of Konkani writers" at the TB Cunha Memorial Hall, Panaji, on 23 January at 5 pm. (GT)

GOA'S TABLEAU FOR R-DAY: The Goa tableau, designed by Goan artist Shushant Khedekar, to be presented at the Republic Day Parade (January 26) in New Delhi will highlight the harmonious Goan lifestyle. (NT)

EXHIBITION AT GALLERY GITANJALI: "Face of the Place from Past", an exhibition of beautiful paintings in watercolors on paper by a well-known painter from Konkan, Gopal S Adivrekar, will go on show at Gallery Gitanjali in Panjim on 25 January and will remain open till 10 February between 10 am and 8 pm.

VARSHA USGAONKAR: Goa-born Bollywood star Varsha Usgaonkar has signed a memorandum of understanding with manufacturers of N-Jal, a leading Goan soft drink firm, for advertising its products. Varsha is the second Goan origin campaigner to promote N-Jal product after the Arjuna Awardee and Goan football legend Bruno Coutinho, says a press note. (H)

GOAN ARTIST ON MTV: Oliver Sean is a young Goan who has recently made it big in the international scene of music. The music video of the cover track from his debut album "I Like It" is scheduled to be aired on MTV on January 22. This young lad, who hails from Loutulim, is the son of Goa's veteran musician, the late Victor Alvares. (H)

FONTAINHAS PREPARES: Fontainhas, the famed Latin Quarter of Panjim city, is preparing for the forthcoming "Fontainhas Festival of the Arts" which takes off on 25 January and will last till 2 February. The age-old houses lining the narrow lanes are being given a new coat of paint, the sidewalks are repaired and the ward cleaned up in preparation for the unique festival. Managed by the Goa Heritage Action Group and supported by the Government of Goa and the Panjim Municipal Council, the festival promises to be an art lover's delight. For the first time anywhere in India, nearly 20 private houses are being spruced up to display the creative work of several artists including Ajay Kothawale, Alexyz, Anandmohan Naik, Apurva Kulkarni, Chaitali Morajkar, Francis de Souza, Gauri Divan, Gopal Adivrekar, Hanuman Kambli, Harshada Kerkar Sonak, Jayashree Patankar, Liesel Cotta de Souza, Maymoonara, Nicky Thomas, Querozito de Souza, Raj Bhandare, Rajan Fulari, Rajeshree Thakker, Seby Jose Akkara, Joel D'Souza, Shireen Mody, Silvia Braganca, Subodh Kerkar, Sunita Dalvi, Tanya Mendonsa, Verodina Ferrao de Souza and Yolanda de Souza Kammermeier.

S P O R T S

MEDAL FOR CHERRLY: Cherrly Fernandes, a 14-year-old student from St Anthony's High School, Majorda, did Goa proud by clinching a medal at the 18 th national junior athletic championships in Shimoga. She won a bronze in triathlon (shot put event) with a 6.73 m throw. (NT)

VASCO XI CLAIM SALGAOCAR TROPHY: Vasco XI won the VM Salgaocar Trophy cricket tournament defeated Salgaocar SC by 11 runs in a closely contest finals at Chicalim. The Vasco team became richer by Rs.10,001 while Salgaocar collected Rs.7,501. (NT)

AGASAIM YC BEAT SARZORA: Agasaim Youth Club tasted their first victory in the final phase of GFA's second division inter-zonal league beating Sarzora Sports Club 3-1 at Duler Grounds on January 20. (NT)

B I R T H D A Y G R E E T I N G S
FRENZY JANE CARDOZO of Dando-Candolim is being greeted by her beloved aunt Angel and uncle Long John, from Tarchi Bhatt-Siolim, on her First Birthday today, with basketfuls of kisses, hugs and blessings.

D E A T H S
19 Jan: San Diego, California: MRS HELTRUDE PINTO, nee D'Souza,(ex-Mombasa, Kenya), Wife of the late Seby Pinto. Mother of Neville Pinto, Mervyn Pinto, (San Diego), Sister to Alexander, John (London), the late Dr Max. C. De Souza and Arminda (Goa). All ex-Mombasa.Condolences tonevillepinto-j9pdmedNgrk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or John@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
19 Jan: Velim-Baga: LOURDINA ALMEIDA, wife of late Eufemio, mother of Robert, Herman, Lidya (USA), Ignatius (Australia), Heron, Maria, mother-in-law of Silvy, Klaire, Dr Alipio (USA), Myra (Australia), Jessy.
20 Jan: Tivim-Querem: JOHN SALVADOR PINTO, husband of Philomena, father of Ambrose/Maria, Camilo/Josephine.
20 Jan: Aldona-Udoim: JOSEPH MANUEL PINTO, husband of Julie, father of Delfina/Marcos, John & late Sharon.
20 Jan: Vasco/Sancoale: LATIKA SHARAD CHOPDEKAR, wife of Shard.
20 Jan: Ucassaim-Adona: ERIC (HENRIQUE) GOMES, husband of Irene (Saldanha), father of Sarita.

G O A W E A T H E R
Temp: 24.0 deg C (75.2 deg F) at 08.30 am in Assagao.
Max Temp: 32.5 deg C, Humidity: 63.0% (Official figures for yesterday)
Weather: A bright day in Goa, with a light breeze blowing subtly.

Courtesy: H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times, GT=Gomantak Times

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