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If your son was beaten to death by the police, would you have kept quiet?

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Jan 7 PM: Cipriano’s girlfriend Ria (name changed) calls the police to complain against him

She leaves with the police to arrest Cipriano

Bail drama to avoid ‘custodial death’ charge Panjim police pushes and gets bail for Cipriano as he lies dying at GMC. VIbHA VERMA PANJIM JAN 14

The illustrations that you see above recaps pictorially an account of what happened on the fateful night of January 7 when Cipriano Fernandes was picked up by the Panjim police, beaten and tortured. He died on January 9, after being admitted to the Goa Medical College by the police as his condition deteriorated.

While it became clear that he was sinking, the police, according to very reliable sources, moved an application for bail of the accused, before the sub divisional magistrate Panjim at 5.30 pm on January 8, which was granted. Remember, the family or any of his well wishers did not move for his bail while he was lying in a critical condition at GMC. It is clear that the police did this to technically avoid the charge of Cipriano dying in police custody. Because the police managed to get bail for Cipriano, on the evening of January 8, he was technically a “free man”, on his death bed, when his end came at 6.45 am on January 9.

This is another cruel and deceitful turn, the final twist of the sword as it were in this saga.

Meanwhile, it is reliably learnt that pressure has been brought upon the Ci p r i a n o ’ s l a d y friend and complainant to give a statement to the SDM stating that Cipriano was not beaten up in the jeep while travelling to Panjim. Reportedly, she did give this statement to the SDM which completely contradicts her clear charge that the police had beaten up Cipriano during a press conference on January 11. The civil rights group Utt Goenkara, which took up her case, released this version in a press note in her presence.

While the magisterial inquiry, will confirm facts under the question the following must play out over the next one week. The National Human Rights Commissions will study the autopsy

SIT formed to investigate Gudlar tapes HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

Hours after suspending Police Sub Inspector Sunil Gudlar, Goa Police on Friday instituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate into the tapes showing him allegedly peddling drugs to two foreign women.

The decision to form the SIT came af ter Chief Minister Digambar Kamat convened a meeting with Home Minister Ravi Naik and Director General of Police (DGP) Bhim Sain Bassi.

The team, headed by Superintendent of Police (SP) Om (Continued on page 8)

So what if I’m caught red handed taking bribes, all my seniors are exposed not me.

report and decide and confirm if a grave human rights violation was committed. At the same time the chemical analysis of the viscera sent to the Surat forensic laboratory, will reveal the final cause of death, which very importantly has been held back.

Meanwhile, the photograph of Cipriano, found on his mobile phone, printed with this story

ARRESTED, ADmiTTED, BAiLED AND DiED

Arrested: 11 pm January 7

Admitted: 11.55 am January 8. in GmC. Bailed: 5.30 p m.

Panjim police moves for his bail before the SDm on January 8.

Bail granted.

Died: 6.45 am.

January 9. was clicked at 9.40 pm on January 7, when Cipriano was already in the Panjim police station, before his arrest was officially recorded. It’s clear from his swollen face that he was subjected to torture before his arrest.

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DySP Silva to probe Cipriano death case

Cipriano, after being beaten on way to police station, is dragged out of jeep

Ria, is horror struck as she heard beating sounds from inside the police station

Jan 8: Cipriano, critically ill and injured is sent to GMC by the cops. He finally dies at 6.45 am on Jan 9

As narrated by complaint at her press conference on January 11.

THE FULL STORY

From start to brutal ‘finish’

In a two part story, we recount in detail the events which led to the death of Cipriano Fernandes. In the first part we, deal with the events of January 7, the day he was arrested.

In tomorrow’s edition, we will deal with events on January 8 and 9.

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THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 7 It all started on January 7 when Cipriano planned to meet his girlfriend at about 6 pm. He collected around Rs 45,000 from his niece, who held all his wealth in his absence. He wanted to pay the contractor who was working at his house at Moira.

Recalls Cipriano’s cousin, Cosme Fernandes: “I cracked a joke with him over his meeting with the girlfriend. I suggested that I am already married with grown up kids and it’s high time he too settled down” Ria, his friend (name changed) and a widow, worked with Cipriano in the same cruise ship until she resigned in October 2010

to look after her ailing mother.

According to Ria, Cipriano reached her house at about 7:30 pm asking her to come over to his house. She turned down the request which led to an argument. Cipriano was offensive and quickly pulled out a knife from nowhere and tried to force her to come along.

“He was in an inebriated condition. I did not want to go out with him then. He got angry and started abusing me.”

“Looking at the knife, my son began crying. I ran helter-skelter

in my house and managed to lock myself in a room along with my son,” she said. Ria later dialled 100 calling police for help.

After this, the Panjim police rushed to her place at Caranzalem almost an hour after the call. By then, Cipriano had left from the place.

At this point, constable Sandeep Shirvaikar, suggested that Ria should file a complaint.

She then called Ciproano’s sister in law to find out where he was and got his cousin Cosme’s number who informed Ria that Cipri-

Photo of Cipriano found on his own mobile phone clicked at 9.40 pm on January 7.

ano was in his (Cosme’s) house at Porvorim.

Immediately on getting this information, Shirvaikar and another policeman hired a private grey Bolero to get Cipriano to the police station. Ria was asked (Continued on page 8)

SUJAY GUPTA

ipriano Fernandes’ relatives are asking this to all of us. As we move on with our lives, a family has been charred and scarred and will never ever come to terms with the fact that deranged policemen of the Panjim police station- as evidence strongly suggests-assaulted him in a manner which led to his death.

As your newspaper, Herald, reported, autopsy reports confirm six injuries on Cyprian’s body, a visible evidence that the force used exceeded that reasonably necessary to accomplish a lawful police purpose.

And what did we do. Get on with our lives.

Here are at least three policemen with blood on their hands, either by their direct acts or being in a supervisory position which allowed these acts to go on unchecked. Police Inspector Sandesh Chodankar, Police Sub Inspector Vijay Chodankar and at least one constable, Sandeep Shivaikar.

The cowards are now hiding behind a magisterial inquiry, scared to even inform who else was on duty or in that grey Bolero jeep which picked up Cipriano on the fateful night of January 7. From the time he was picked up, on the basis of a complaint made by his woman friend, the police have committed one illegal act after another, compounding it with apparent lies. The victim of police brutality was sent to Goa Medical College on the morning of January 8, because he was apparently vomiting alcohol which he had consumed the previous night! This defies logic. As does everything else.

And what did we do? Get on with our lives.

The woman who filed the complaint has revealed that while she sat on the front seat of the privately hired jeep by the complainant (please note this and let’s ask was it so urgent that the cops went in a jeep hired by a complainant to arrest someone), she heard Cipriano plead with the cops not to torture him. By the time the journey to Panjim from Porvorim was complete, he fell silent. Then the complainant states that she saw a big belt being taken into the police station even as Cipriano, perhaps unconscious, was dragged in.

And going by his injuries, it’s obvious that the “wrong” arm of the law, beat him further.

And what did we do. Get on with our lives.

The Panjim police rightfully faces the charge of violating the law. Violating human rights is a given. It mingles in their DNA. Brutality, inhuman behaviour, degrading treatment and cruelty by the police is punishable. And punished they must be.

The sheer arrogance of raping the law led to perhaps even the basics being ignored. Was Cipriano medically examined before his arrest? Was his medical report (if any) jointly signed (Continued on page 8)

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Evidence contradicts Ayala’s claim of Dudu’s innocence HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

While Ayala has been claiming that her brother David Driham alias Dudus is innocent, here are pictures showing him allegedly doing drugs with other international drug peddlers at a party.

Herald has access to more pictures, which were clicked by an anonymous person who apparently was also partying at Dudu’s residence at Anjuna, little before he was arrested in 2010.

The pictures as one can see has names of Dudu’s association who are allegedly known to be drug peddlers and booked by different police stations.

The party pictures also show Dudu’s sister Ayala cheering with other group of attendees including Zarina (Dudu’s girlfriend), Elan (alleged drug dealer), Bakusha (booked in a drugs case by Manali police recently) and others.

The pictures (yellow pointers in the pictures) also reveal on how these party men are doing drugs like preparing ‘charas’ and ‘ganja’ and ‘chillam stick’ and ‘rizla’ placed on a table.

Dudu was arrested by Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC) team with several kilograms of narcotics in his possession in Febraury 21, 2010.

Commercial tax dept e-service launched

GOA

Passion for motorcycles lands three students in Apna Ghar

Labourer killed under marbles at Sirvodem

motorcycles at isolated places allegedly out of fear of getting caught by the police or that their parents would doubt their claim.

On Thursday, while the youth were on one of the stolen motorcycles, a traffic police allegedly stopped them and inquired for documents and the driving licence of the rider.

The youth were however unable to give any suitable answers which made the cops doubt the integrity of the youth.

After persistent questioning by the cops, the youth spilled the beans and allegedly informed the police of having stolen the motorcycle.

On further questioning, the youth informed the cops of there being another two motor-

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, JAN 14

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat today launched the e-service facilities of Department of Comm e r c i a l Ta xe s , To u r i s m Department and Directorate of Panchayats at Porvorim.

The Commercial Taxes Department launched its 19 services online which include registration under VAT, CST, Entry tax, Entertainment tax, luxury tax, renewal of registration under VAT, payment of Taxes under VAT, CST, filling of returns under VAT, CST, COT, luxury, entertainment, entry, TDS. Chairman of commercial taxes Vallab Kamat said that training programmes for the dealers would be organized ward wise, wherein a proper training would be provided on how to make use of e-services.

“People are free to approach us with their difficulties and suggestions,” he said.

The Directorate of Panchayats also launched five services, which include application for issue of income certificate, residence certificate, copy of Birth certificate, copy of death certificate, search of Birth and Death Registration.

Five services of tourism department also went online today.

They wanted to make merry, but ended up in jail and are presently cooling their heels at Apna Ghar in Merces.

Three overenthusiastic Std 8 boys, who had a passion for riding motorcycles, allegedly stole three motorcycles with the sole intention of roaming and enjoying life.

They had been doing this since the last 15 days until they were caught by police at Curchorem late Thursday evening.

The youth are also reportedly learnt to have borrowed about Rs 10,000 from their parents to buy second-hand motorcycles.

Sources informed that at night, the youth would keep the

cycles stolen by them.

To avoid from being caught, the youth are also reported to have changed the number of one motorcycle, which they were frequenting with regularly.

The two motorcycles were later allegedly traced at BarazanSanguem and were taken to the Curchorem Police station.

Police sources informed that the stolen motorcycles are from Canacona, Rivona and Vasco.

All three have been arrested under Section 379 IPC and being juveniles, they have been send to the Apna Ghar at Merces.

Meanwhile, all the three youth have moved for bail before the Children’s Court, which is schedule to come for hearing on Saturday.

In a tragic incident, a 25-year old labourer died at Sirvodem here while unloading marble from a heavy vehicle.

M a rg a o p o l ic e s a i d t h e labourer Vinod Kumar (27), a resident of Birla, Zuari Nagar died when he came under a marble slab while unloading the goods.

The Margao police have registered a case of unnatural death. The police are investigating.

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Now, registration of mining machinery must HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

In a bid to curb illegal mining, the Transport Department has made the registration of mining machinery mandatory in the state.

The decision was taken in a review meeting held on Thursday in which it was pointed out many such machineries are being used for illegal mining without registration.

Transport Director Arun Desai said that machineries like JCB, shovels and others will now necessarily be registered with the department.

He said that department has came

across many such machineries which are used for illegal mining’s but failed to do inquiry as the owners name remained undisclosed.

Meanwhile, the meeting has also come up with a strong decision to chargsheet all those who fail to pay the compound fees within a fortnight of challans are issued.

“The procedure gets a full stop once challans are issued…there is no follow up… people don’t turn up to pay the fined amount,” Desai said.

Recently the department had kicked off a drive on October 1, 2010 to curb the ir-

regularities of erring drivers and conductors, in which they have till date issued 2890 challans by collecting Rs 22 lakhs as revenue.

The enforcers found major violations in the states two major cities-Panjim and Margao.

“The situation is going out of control everyday…the private bus owners have no control over the buses,” Desai said adding that rather then accusing the department the bus operators need to come out with some solution to improve the bus transport in the state.

Aires dares Khalap for debate on graft charges Illegal business angers The day Khalap was appointed as the Gandhi market vendors Chairman of the Goa HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

Reiterating his demand for resignation of Law commission chairman, social activist Aires Rodrigues has dared Ramakant Khalap for an open debate on the allegations levelled by former against the later.

Addressing a press conference, Rodrigues said that Khalap has lost all the moral authority to continue in that chair, which is held in high esteem by the state.

Challenging the former Union Minister for an open debate, Rodrigues has stated that he would quit the legal profession if Khalap could prove that any of the allegations made were false and baseless.

Rodrigues said that every issue he has raised over the years was only after a thorough study and that every allegation against Khalap was backed by a docu-

Law Commission, there were three bank corruption related charge sheets pending against him.

-- Aires Rodrigues mentary proof.

“Khalap may be the spokesman of the Congress Party but I have never been and will never be anyone’s mouth piece,” Rodrigues commented adding that he had no political ambitions.

Rodrigues said that all State Law Commissions in the country are currently headed by retired Supreme Court or High Court Judges with senior legal luminaries

as members.

Rodrigues further stated that the current Goa Law Commission is headed by Khalap, an active politician who is also a spokesman of the Congress party as well as Chairman of the Mapusa Urban Cooperative Bank of Goa, and that the expenditure of a whopping Rs 42,03,029 incurred by the Goa Government on the Goa Law Commission from April 2009 to Nov 2010 needs to be probed.

He said that on January 20, 2009, the day Khalap was appointed as the Chairman of the Goa Law Commission, there were three bank corruption related charge sheets pending against him.

The three charge-sheets were filed against Ramakant Khalap and others under Sections 409, 465, 418, 420 read with sections 109 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, pertaining to the intention to defraud and causing loss of crores of

Another blow to police, told to pay beggar Rs 50,000 HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

In what could be termed as another blow to Goa Police, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended the Goa Government to pay Rs 50000 as monitory relief to a disabled beggar who was dumped by Panjim Police Control Van (PPCV) in the garbage dump at Campal Parade Ground on June 2, 2009.

The NHRC has also asked the government to take necessary steps to rehabilitate him and proof of payment and rehabilitation report be forwarded to the commission within six.

The PPCV had picked up crippled 47-year-old Shelton Fernando Vaz Messier from the pavement near Panjim Municipal Market at the behest of some business man.

The staff of PPCV had told the businessman that they were taking him to Mother Teresa’s House in the city for rehabilitation. However, he was dumped in the garbage dump at the Parade ground.

Adv Joseph Vaz, a former President of YMCA filed a complaint to Director General of Police on next day, af ter the victim crawled into YMCA premises located near the garbage dump.

In his following complaint to NHRC Adv Vaz alleged that po-

We consider the action taken by the State government against the erring police men for inhuman act as an acknowledgment that the policemen violated human rights, therefore, it is vicariously liable for actions committed by its servants. -- NHRC lice continued to neglect the victim after the matter was reported to them.

The YMCA provided him much needed shelter and food for four days before he was transferred to Mother Teresa’s House in Quepem that provides shelter for destitutes.

The victim claimed to be in Goa last thirty years and had also worked on a ship for some years but resorted to begging after he was crippled.

In his complaint Adv Vaz alleged that DYSP Atmaram Deshpande had tried to wriggle out of the issue saying that the matter was minor even as the victim was dumped in the filth on the night of June 2, when it had rained twice during that night.

Inquiry conducted by IG Police later however found two policemen guilty -- Head Constable P Mhamal and driver RR Tamse were awarded penalty of censure and sounded warning under the Goa Police Subordinate (Services) Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1975.

The complaint had prayed before NHRC that an independent inquiry be ordered by a body not connected with the Goa Police, compensation be paid by the government and the monies be ordered to recovered from individual police officers for inhuman acts.

Goa Police submitted that in view of action taken against the erring staff of PCR van, compensation under section 18(a) (i) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 to the victim may not be recommended.

The NHRC considered the action taken by the State government against the erring police men for inhuman act and its acknowledgment that the policemen violated human rights, and it is vicariously liable for actions committed by public servant.

Therefore it recommended that the government through chief secretary should pay the compensation, rehabilitate the victim.

It has also been asked to file compliance report latest by February 19.

rupees to the Mapusa Urban Cooperative Bank of Goa. Claiming that setting up of the International arbitration centre was beyond the mandate of the Goa Law Commission, Rodrigues has demanded that all the expenditure incurred on work that was not related to the Law Commission agenda should be recovered by the Goa Government from Khalap.

Regarding the missing file, Rodrigues has stated that it needs to be explained as to how the file only re-surfaced the day the police complaint was filed against Khalap.

Rodrigues has also alleged that the Goa Law Commission Chairman’s youngest son Ashwin Khalap had used his father’s position and political clout to construct on an agricultural tenanted land bearing survey no 158/8 belonging to the Comunidade of Assagao.

Calangute MLA denies deal on Cong ticket HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, JAN 14

Refuting the charge of former Calangute sarpanch Joseph Sequeira, Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes has stated that there was no ticket agreement between Sequeira and himself.

“Congress tickets are not decided at the panchayat level and no individual can decide on party tickets as the same is the prerogative of the Party High command,” stated Fernandes.

Clarifying on the rift between Anthony Menezes and himself, Fernandes said Menezes had planned to contest the ensuing elections, thus betraying him.

“I was instrumental in getting his spouse elected as Calangute ZP member,” Fernandes said.

On the allegation of illegal activities in nightclubs run by him, Fernandes said he has CCTV footage of New Year parties in his clubs which is ready to air on local channels and called upon Menezes to do likewise.

“However, there are number of young and old customers waiting with beer bottles in their hands and loitering in the Chapel shed and near the disco pub every night,” he said.

Fernandes also claimed that the girls who were raided at a dance bar in Calangute were now dancing at a dance pub near the Chapel.

Hush. This is no gold rush. Dr Nandkumar Kamat, whose statements were misinterpreted as having discovered deposits of gold in Goa, making Goa truly suna pranta, says everyone made a mistake which was elementary. The gold he talked about was actually secondary.

On January 3, Dr Kamat, a principal investigator of Goa University in mineral bio-technology, made a presentation about his pioneering discovery of secondary gold deposits in North Goa. The discovery was significant as it would throw light on the geological aspect of Goa, which is also called as `sunaparanta’ means Golden land. Dr Kamat said that this is the first report in Goa and Asia of bacterioform gold, an important geo-microbiological and scientific

breakthrough.

Talking to Herald, Dr Kamat expressed unhappiness over the manner in which the media reacted to his “discovery”.

“I was not talking about the gold mines which may or may not exist in Goa. What I was saying was that a particular gold formation is a result of bacterial action on a particular rock,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said that he will get report from the mines department on the issue of gold deposits. According to the Geological Survey of Indias report, primary gold mines may exist in Goa. “The GSI had mentioned about the primary gold whereas Dr Kamat discovery surrounds the availability of secondary gold formed by bacterial action. Both are complete

ALL THAT GLITTERS MAY NOT BE GOLD Kamat says l Secondary Gold concentration is 1 or 2 grams per metric tonne l Estimated gold deposits are between 3000 and 6000 MT Mining department feels l Mining of gold is not possible l You may get one gram gold for one tonne of soil l It’s not feasible to go 60 metres depth if it’s not commercially viable l The market value quoted by Dr Kamat may be off the mark

The Gandhi market vegetable and readymade garment vendors on Friday called on the Margao Municipal Chief Officer Prasanna Acharya and demanded action against illegal vendors doing brisk business along the roadsides.

Led by former MMC Chairperson Rajendra Azgaonkar, the vendors pointed out to the chief Officer that illegal vendors have made their presence felt along the road sides across the city, affecting the business of the registered market ven-

dors.

They said that they have been adversely hit by the sale of vegetables at the Kiosks run by the Goa Horticulure Corporation and maintained that permitting illegal vendors would spell a death knell for the legal vendors.

The Chief Officer’s attention was drawn to the fact that most of the vegetable vendors in the Gandhi market are vegetable growers, adding that they would be hit the most if action is not forthcoming against the illegal vendors.

The vendors made a pointed

reference to the large number of illegal vendors doing brisk business all along the Station Road right under the nose of the authorities and demanded action.

After giving the vendors a patient hearing, Chief Officer Acharya promised immediate action against illegal vending in the city.

Azgaonkar later told Herald that the delegation of Gandhi market vendors called on the MMC Chief Officer to draw his attention to the situation, affecting the livelihood of the genuine vendors.

CM pledges mining corridor for Pale HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, JAN 14

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on Friday assured residents of Pale that he would create a separate mining corridor for ore transportation to solve their ongoing problem of dust pollution.

Kamat was addressing the villagers of Pale constituency at a function at Navelim after inaugurating different development projects in Pale constituency.

Speaker Pratapsingh Rane, MLA Pratap Gawas, Pale ZP member Laxmikant Parab, Sarpanch Pandhari Gawas, Sesa Goa Officer Mahesh Patil, G P Kamat and Mutte were present on the occasion.

Speaking further, Kamat said a survey to create a separate mining corridor had already started.

“The State government will take due efforts to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor, which is existing since the last many decades. The government will work hard to uplift the poorer sections in society,” said Kamat.

Kamat also lauded the efforts of Pratapsing Rane towards the development of Sattari taluka.

He assured to take care of the local lands from going into the custody of non-Goans and foreigners, to preserve and maintain the natural heritage of Goa. Kamat called upon ML A Gawas to work hard to retain the stronghold of Congress.

“The party is ever ready to

No Suna Pranta; It’s just secondary gold: Kamat SHWETA KAMAT PANJIM, JAN 14

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14

different,” officials of the mines department stated.

Interestingly, eleven mining companies have applied to mine primary gold, but the reality was different. “These applications have started coming since 2000.

The latest application was in 2010 much before Dr Kamat disclosed his findings,” a senior mines and geology department official said.

Moreover these applications are not only for gold.

In reality, there has been no gold rush since all applications pre dated Dr Kamat’s ‘discovery’ The Secretary of the Goa Mineral Ore Exporters Association Glen Kalavampara, who said that none of the members have shown active interest in mining gold.

“We basically export iron ore,” he clarified.

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat addresses the gathering at Navelim in the presence of Speaker Pratapsing Rane and MLA Pratap Gawas.

Photo by Vishant Vaze

extend its invaluable co-operation in this regard,” he added.

“The government will pass a new bill soon, according to which 26% share of the mining income will have to be utilized for the development of the mining-affected village,” he said and also called upon mine owners to extend their wholehearted co-operation in this regard.

Speaking on the occasion,

Speaker Rane stated that a major share of mining income goes to the Central government, even as mining industry has stronghold in Goa. “ Time has come to have proper appropriation of income in which mining company like Sesa Goa will have to utilize its 50% income to uplift the mining-affected village,” said Rane.

He assured to take due efforts

to provide more facilities to the people from the mining area.

MLA Pratap Gawas demanded the government should make a provision of Rs 100 crore to develop Pale constituency, especially as mining revenue is being generated from these villages.

On the occasion, 16 farmers from Pale were felicitated by Kamat. Earlier, Mahesh Patil welcomed the gathering.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Kamat inspected the under construction Ravindra Bhavan Complex at Sanquelim, followed by inauguration of newly constructed roads and commencing of work of new bridges at Harvalem, Surla and Velguem.

Kamat also laid the foundation stone for the upcoming sports complex at Navelim followed by commencement of road widening work at Velguem.

He later inaugurated the newly formed Vividha Farmers Club at Navelim.

Deputy Collector Narayan Gad, Mamlatdar Pramod Bhat, police officers, senior engineers, panch members and sarpanchas accompanied the chief minister.

Better mango, cashew yield likely this season HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, JAN 14

Owners and auctioneers of mango trees and cashew plantations in Canacona taluka are likely to have a better produce this year, as heavy flowering has begun on these seasonal fruitbearing groves.

If sources in the agriculture department are to be believed, it is only a matter of how the concerned farmers will market the produce and succeed in reaping the rich yields expected this year.

“Thanks to the extended monsoon rains and chilly winter season, the flowering stage is excellent enough to give wide hopes of better days ahead for those farmers,” said a source from the agriculture department.

“The flowering of mango trees is also observed as very fruitful this time and it is ex-

The flowering of mango trees and cashew plantations in Canacona taluka.

Photo by Kathy Pereira

pected that both the seasonal fruits will further boost the depending farmers’ income for their livelihood.”

In the past and specially the last season, people who had taken government cashew plots on auction by paying heavy amounts as well as people who

have taken on rent privately owned plantations complained of losses or earning only meager income of profits due to insignificant or low yields.

However, agriculture sources sounded a word of caution saying: “We hope the weather will not play truant on the farmers."

When asked what will be the estimated production this year in the taluka, especially cashew seeds, agriculture sources said: “We do not keep such records, as farmers tend to use the service counters of concerned societies to sell the produce.”

“But given the widespread view, we too expect high yields of cashew and also mango produce this season.”

“In almost all locations, one can hardly see cashew or mango tree leaves, but every such tree is covered with flowers, a good sign at this time,” said Claudio Alphonso.

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COMMUNIDADE CODE IS DEAD The institution is at the mercy of government

As Goa observes its Golden Jubilee year, since liberation, one of its proudest and ancient institutions, the Communidades, are dying a painful and slow death. Earlier a potent symbol of democracy, organisation and economic self sufficiency, they are a caricature of their former days of glory. Herald Reporters Franky Gracias and Bindya Chari, in a two part series, ‘Enslaved in its own land’, look at what ails our communidades. ing as far as the Communidades were concerned where the Code is not followed.

Laments a Gaunkar from Nagoa, Salcete, Adv Pandurang Nagendra Nagvenkar, “It is very difficult to tell today how many Communidades are really active. There are less than 100 of them today in existence. When the Portuguese arrived there were 408; when they left in 1961 some 226 remained.”

Adv Nagvenkar has completed a book in Marathi titled ‘Gomantakachiya Gaunkari’ (Communidades of Goa) giving an historical

root cause of all evils that has to be done away with, he suggests.

Even as Goa celebrates the Golden Jubilee Recalling the rich past of the Commuyear boasting about its many achievements, nidades, Servo Fernandes, Attorney of it has neglected its age-old institutions – Colvale Communidade, recalls how after the Communidades or Gaunkaris – over the Goa’s Liberation, the Communidades, and years resulting in its systemic deterioration. not the Government, paid for maintenance According to historical facts, Gaunkaris, of their respective villages. The major revwhich can be termed as self-governing units enue of these institutions came from agriwith ownership of majority land holdings cultural activities, he adds. in the State, were established more than He laments, “We all know how the Ten2,000 years ago. ancy Act and Land Revenue Code that were The institution was accorded legal introduced took away land belonging status by the Portuguese, who set foot ENSLAVED IN ITS OWN LAND- 1 to the Communidades. Secondly, the in Goa in 1510, by enacting the Code Government appointed administrators of Communidades. The Communidades account of the destruction of these age- who are serving their political masters and owned all land in villages that was not pri- old institutions starting from the rule of not the Communidades.” vately owned.

Mauryas, Bhojas, and Kadambas, till the Gaunkar of Taleigao Vito Gomes notes Says Adv Andre Pereira, a Gaonkar from present time. optimistically that nothing is lost for the Mormugao who is well-researched in the During the reign of Maharashtrawadi Go- Communidades if Gaunkars keeping aside Code, “In this Golden year of the State I mantak Party in the 70’s, he recalls, a report their differences come together and put can tell for certain the Communidades are commissioned to examine the working of pressure on the government to restore the enslaved. Open spaces of the Commu- the Communidades. This report ruled autonomy of these age-old institutions. nidades are not in control of these age-old against the age-old institutions. However, Gaunkars from across the State feel the institutions.” the report was never acted upon, he men- Government that has gradually infringed Pereira, who holds the Code to his heart tions, and adds, “Over the years the Con- upon the functioning of the Communidades and has been fighting legally to protect gress and BJP too brought in many must step in to stem the rot. If it wants to what is left of the Communidades, recently amendments to the Communidade Code.” make Goa’s Golden Jubilee year historical served a notice on the Chief Secretary pointGaunkar of Aldona, Hector Fernandes, and memorable then the most befitting ing out illegal recruitment of staff in the says the bane of Communidades is the Ten- step would be to restore the autonomy the office of the Administrator of Commu- ancy Act. It is an irony that the Commu- Communidades once enjoyed and accord nidades, South Zone, Margao. He adds this nidade lands today have two mothers – them status as the living heritage of the is just one example of how things are mov- Communidade and Government. This is the State. It is never too late,” they appealed.

FRANKY GRACIAS PANJIM, JAN 14

Nessai murder: victim was Bellary local HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14

The Maina Curtorim police have got a breakthrough in the Nessai murder case when the police succeeded in identifying the headless body on Friday.

Though police officials were tightlipped about the case, sources in the know informed that the deceased hails from Bellary in Karnataka.

A police officer in the know informed that the identification of the deceased will now help in unraveling the mystery behind the brutal murder of the middle-aged medium built man.

“We have succeeded in our first mission in identifying the dead man. Our information reveals that the deceased is a native of Bellar y-Karnataka”, informed a police officer.

The headless body of the deceased was found dumped along a roadside at Nessai earlier this week. Post mortem examination of the body revealed that the killers had inflicted as many as 41 injures on the deceased, resulting in his death.

The killers had severed his head from the body and had taken away the head in a bid to destroy evidence and prevent the men-in-uniform from identifying the deceased.

Maina Curtorim PI Sidhant Shirodkar is investigating the case under the supervision of DySP Umesh Gaonkar.

Sattari RP approved; re-scrutiny unlikely HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

The Town and Country Planning Board on Friday approved the regional plan (surface utilisation plan) for Sattari taluka, even as Chief Minister Digambar Kamat didn’t show any inclination to send the plan back to the people as was demanded.

When asked by media persons whether the plans would be kept open for scrutiny of people again before being finally notified, Kamat replied he has gone as per law and just because people are demanding the plan cannot be kept for rescrutiny. He sought to know under what provisions of law the people were making their demands.

Kamat claimed Sattari’s surface

utilisation plan had stressed on maintaining the green cover in the area.

“Soon a facilitation centre will be functional at the Maquinez Palace in Panjim where people with doubts over the plan can get the same clarified,” he stated.

Speaking on the micro-zones related to industries CM clarified that when his Government had gone ahead and scrapped SEZs why would I thrust upon the people these zones. These zones would facilitate small-time investors to have their own businesses.

He said the soon-to-be-approved plans were that of Ponda and Quepem. The same are taking a little long because many village plans have not been received.

… GBA, village groups disappointed HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

The Chief Minister Digambar Kamat’s indication of not sending the plan back to the people’s court has angered Goa Bachao Abhiyan, other civil society organisations and village groups.

GBA Convenor Sabina Martins said the CM will not violate any law if he sends back the plan back for people’s scrutiny. “Where there is a will there is a way,” she chided.

But this same Government,

Tribals confront welfare director over ‘empty promise’ HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

The United Tribal Association Alliance (UTTA) on Friday afternoon gheroed Director of Tribal Welfare Department (TWD) and the assistant director for their failure to fulfill assurance given to UTTA delegation by the government on August 15, 2010.

UTTA also served an ultimatum that their demands be immediately met or else they would be compelled to start agitation.

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat had assured UTTA delegation on August 15 that the ST Commission will be commissioned on January 5, 2011.

While the tribal welfare department

was formed and housed in St Inez, near the government quarters, no proper infrastructure was provided and proper staff was given. Around 18 staffers were sanctioned for the department.

Today around fifty members of UTTA confronted T Taggu, Director, TWD and Assistant Director Satan Fernandes over this issue.

Prakash Velip, President of UTTA said current location of the office of TWD is inconvenient for the people and should be relocated elsewhere.

Poinguinim MLA Ramesh Tawadkar alleged that the government is fooling ST community and have failed to keep its promise.

she lambasted, had gone ahead and defied all odds to pass an ordinance to save a part of a five-star hotel. “What according to him is law? The Sate-Level Committee for RP was never notified. Was the law followed here?” she ridiculed further.

Three days back, veteran politician Dr Wilfred de Souza had reposed full faith in CM saying he would send the plan back to the people. He had said failure to do so would be bad for the Government as a people’s explosion on

the issue was not very far.

Pilerne Citizen’s Forum who were the first to point out glitches in the notified plans of Pernem and Canacona, also expressed disappointment over CM’s unwillingness to send the plans back to the people.

PCF was the first to do a post-mortem of the notified plans of Pernem and Canacona in which they pointed out to some of the provisions, including the micro-tourism zones, that had never figured in the draft plan.

Tribals want reservation for Panjim civic polls HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14 The Tribes of Goa (ToG) has demanded immediate steps by the government to amend section 10 of City of Panjim Corporation Act, 2002 by issuing ordinance and to facilitate reservation of wards for ST in absence of population census.

Adv Guru Shirodkar, spokesperson for ToG has said that section 10 of the Corporation Act passed by then BJP government is contrary to Article 243 T of Constitution, favouring OBC without protecting the Constitutional rights of the STs in Goa. On the other hand, State Election Commission (GEC) has been claiming that population of STs falling under CCP is less than 2 per cent.

In 2005, no wards were reserved for STs. When questioned over this at a press conference on Friday, Opposition leader, Manohar Parrikar said the government can still have reservation done for STs by issuing an ordinance.

“It they can come out with an ordinance to protect a hotel why not for STs,” said Parrikar.

Shirodkar also pointed out that if government can make the law to reserve seats for OBC without population census figures, then why the same principle was not applied to ST/SC. “Illegality can be rectified by the Ordinance in the same way it was done in case of Panchayat and Municipality reservation of wards,” he claimed.

BJP sharpens claws for winter session HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

Breakdown of law and order, corruption, price rise, injustice done to Scheduled Tribes, illegal mining will top the BJP’s agenda for the five-day winter session of the Goa Assembly that begins on January 31.

Addressing a press conference after the monthly meeting of the BJP legislative wing on Friday h e r e O p p o s i t i o n L e a d e r, Manohar Parrikar said they will take on the government very strongly, especially, on breakdown of law and order in the State and maligning image of Goa Police due to police-drug dealer nexus.

“Moral degradation” of Goa Police will be highlighted, said Parrikar while referring to various cases in which Police have

been seen in poor light.

Parrikar also came down heavily on Crime Branch DySP Chandrakant Salgaocar, who he alleged has not cracked a single case since he has been promoted.

“For what contribution the government recommended DySP Chandrakant Salgaocar‘s name for President’s medal?,” questioned Parrikar referring to the failure of Crime Branch in handling police-drug dealers nexus and their moral degradation, he said, Home Minister Ravi Naik alone is not responsible for the mess but the whole cabinet of Kamat government.

Lok Ayukta Bill: This session, he said, Opposition will also press for Lok Ayukta Bill which the government has apparently pushed to the back burners.

“We do not want Vigilance Department, we want Lok Ayukta,” reiterated Parrikar.

On the price rise, especially that of onion, Parrikar alleged that the department of Civil Supplies is hand in glove with the onion traders who are hoarding onions.

Injustice to ST community: The Opposition will also take on the government for neglecting demands of the ST community, he said.

“In total, we have fielded about 800 questions,” he said adding “however they are not sufficient to cover all wrong doings of the government.

At least, 4000-5000 questions need to be fielded, to know everything, however, the session is too short to ask that many number of questions, he added.

Parrikar declines comment on Mickky’s poll plan HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

While maintaining that BJP’s panel will join h a n d s w it h a l l l ike minded people in the forthcoming elections to Corporation of the City of Panjim (CCP), Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar declined to comment on Benaulim MLA Mickky Pacheco’s plans to float a panel for the polls.

“I have no views on Mickky,” Parrikar said when asked for his comments on Mickky’s declaration that NCP would float a panel.

In fact, he even went on to add that any citizen of this coun-

try is free to contest election provided he has completed 25-years of age.

“As long as Mickky and Babush Monserrate are 25-years-old, they are free to contest the election,” maintained Parrikar.

Even some Congress men will help BJP’s panel in this CCP election, he said, even as he clarified that municipal elections are not fought on the party lines.

The BJP’s panel will be biggest beneficiary if NCP floats a panel and field candidates making it difficult for Monserrate’s panel to retain maintain the score.

DoHE scheme for students pursuing higher education HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

Meritorious and deserving students who lack financial support to take up higher studies will now be able to take the benefit of a scheme by the Directorate of Higher Education for financial assistance for higher education/technical education in professional institutes of repute in the country.

According to the DoHE, those students whose family income exceeds Rs 10 lakh per annum will not be applicable for the assistance. For subsequent continuation of the scheme (renewal) the family income should not exceed Rs 4.50 lakh per annum.

Students who have obtained admission in any of the IITs, IIMs and BITs will be entitled for the scheme which is enforced from the academic year 2010-2011. Those students already enrolled in the IInd, IIIrd and IVth year in these institutions are also entitled for assistance from the date of applicability of the scheme on the set terms and conditions.

A student (who has passed X and XII) seeking financial assistance under the scheme should be been born in Goa and domiciled for at least 15 years. On the date of filing the application for the assistance the student’s age should not exceed 22 years.

SC/ST students seeking admissions for higher studies will be entitled to receive 50 per cent assistance more than that of the general candidates. However, these students will not be eligible for one-time grant for purchase of a laptop (maximum Rs 50,000 or actual- whichever is less).

The financial assistance will entitle the student for refund of fees paid to the institution subject to a maximum of Rs 1 lakh or actual, whichever is less. They will get a one-time grant for purchase of a laptop subject to a maximum Rs 50,000 or actual, whichever is less. An amount of Rs 15,000 per annum will be made available to them for purchasing books,

stationery, equipment, etc. Besides, they will get maintenance allowance (hotel fees and mess charges) of Rs 2,000 per month or actual, whichever is less.

Applications under the scheme will be called on or before June 20 every year and the selection procedure completed before June 30.

The scheme will be continued in subsequent years only if a student passes with not less than 60 per cent marks or equivalent grade. Any student who is already receiving financial assistance under this scheme will not be entitled for another scholarship of the State Government.

DySP Silva to probe custodial death of NRI Cipriano

‘Rural policy attracts women to Congress’

vomited alcohol and suffered fits. But the family members are refusing to buy this contention.

The Fernandes family, couple of days ago petitioned Chief Minister Digambar Kamat demanding judicial probe into the matter and action against police officials responsible for the killing.

On Thursday, Director General of Police Bhim Sain Bassi had submitted a detailed report to the Government. CM Kamat was also assured that the department would appoint a gazetted officer to investigate into the death.

“The appointed officer is asked to look into the procedural lapses and whether Cipriano faced any harassment while in police custody. Our inquiry will be limited to the conduct of the police,” Gawas said.

Sub Divisional Magistrate Sabaji Shetye is already carrying out a parallel inquiry into the death.

Bicholim Block Congress Committee president Naresh Sawal has claimed that most women are attracted to the Congress party because of development in rural areas.

He was addressing the gathering during the official entry of 50 women belonging to Bhumika Ghawnaleshwar Mahila Mandal Sal-Bicholim along with their President Rashmi Parab, which was affiliated to BJP. All the women enrolled themselves as primar y members of the Congress party.

Women Front President Vidhya Parab, who was present on the occasion, outlined different schemes that were implemented to strengthen the Congress party. Rashmi Parab proposed the vote of thanks.

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North Goa Superintendent of Police Arvind Gawas has said that Bicholim DySP Bousette Silva has been appointed as a special officer to investigate into the case.

Employed as a cook with a European cruise liner, 39-yearold Cipriano was arrested by the Panjim police on January 7 late evening after a complaint by his friend of abuse and threatening.

He, however, died on January 9 early morning at Goa Medical College after allegedly being beaten up in police custody.

The police however claim that he was admitted to GMC as he

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Colva creek raises stink as authorities play hide and seek MMC fails to adopt

revised plinth area rate, suffers loss HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14

This isn’t a lagoon, but the contaminated waters from the Colva creek stagnating on the beach.

a letter to the tourism department to initiate action against the department stalls for discharging waste into the creek.

Says Panchayat secretary Allaudin: “These stalls are owned by the tourism department. It is a fact that waste from these stalls flows into the creek. We

Resources Department has asked for proper site for disposal Salcete’s queen of beaches is cravof debris and silt before taking ing for attention. Visitors to the up the operation. Till date, howColva beach are greeted by stink, ever, desilting of the creek is with concerned authorities enheld back for want of a site for gaged in a blame game over the disposal of the silt. question of cracking the whip Incidentally, the Panchayat says against establishments for disit had explored the possibility of charging sewage and seeking the assistance of kitchen waste in the creek. Analysis samples of water from Goa Sewerage Corporation It was in May 2010 the Colva creek collected by the for pumping out the sewage that the Goa Pollution waters and treating the Control Board came out Board officials during the course same at the Margao sewerwith startling revelations of inspection had revealed that age project, but in vain. over the contamination Local activists, however, the levels of dissolved oxygen of the Colva creek. Sadly, are not convinced about eight months down the are below the permissible limits the honest and sincerity of line and the stinking en- (sub-oxic). The water is greenish the authorities tackling the vironment continues unmenace. Says Colva Civic a b a t e d w i t h t h e in colour, emitting an offensive and Consumer Forum Secdepartments passing the smell. A thick layer of scum was retar y Judith Almeida: buck.

“Based on our complaint, seen floating on the surface, That the stink and polthe Pollution Control Board lution in the creek has indicating that the creek water had compiled a comprenot abated was evident does not meet the primary water hensive report on the epiwhen unscrupulous demic like situation in the criteria for Class SW III water. hoteliers tried to drain Tourist village. It is indeed out the creek waters into sad that the authorities the sea via a trench. have written to the tourism de- have been literally sleeping on Inquiries with the Colva Pan- partment to initiate necessary the report”. chayat revealed that the local action. We are awaiting action Taking note of the indifferent body compiled with the proce- from the department”. attitude of the authorities, the dure mooted by the Goa State That’s not all. At the height Forum now plans to knock the Pollution Control Board by is- of the damning report submit- doors of the judiciary to stop suing notices to the hotels and ted by the Goa Pollution Control the nuisance and ills plaguing restaurants.

Board, the Panchayat had re- the creek. “Only the judiciary But, the Panchayat point blank quested the Water Resources can save the village from an ensays that collective decision is Department to take up desilting vironmental danger. The authorneeded to cap the menace once of the creek to cap the menace. ities have failed to comply with and for all. In this respect, the If sources in the Panchayat body the Pollution Control Board diPanchayat says it has dashed off are to be believed, the Water rectives”, she added.

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Tourism trade suffers

Businessman eking a livelihood on tourism on the beach has begun to feel the heat on account of the stink.

Shack owners and water sports operators says that tourists and visitors are avoiding Colva because of the stinking environment.

Besides the stink, there’s not even a changing room in place on the beach, while stray dogs have made the beach their resting place posing nuisance to the visitors.

Says water sports operat o r, C r i s t o Fe r n a n d e s : tourists are thronging to North Goa beaches in large numbers. Shacks and water sports activity is suffering in Colva because of the stink.

Concerned authorities, including the Tourism department and Panchayat should address the burning issue, before the stink kills tourism”.

Cristo is aggrieved that his proposal to sponsor changing rooms on the beach has not found favour either with the Panchayat or the Tourism department.

Pollution Board observes n Overflow from the septic tanks, soakpits, kitchen waste water, sullage water is being discharged into the Colva creek, storm water drains, fields without treatment by hotels, restaurants, eateries etc. n Solid waste is seen dumped in open plots and also in the area belonging to the department of Tourism, opposite Hotel Silver Sands and there is no system of collection, segregation and treatment of solid waste n Unhygienic conditions are prevailing in the locality, restaurants, eateries due to stagnation of sullage water, sludge and unscientific dumping of solid waste in the open areas. n Some of the hotels having more than 25 rooms have not installed sewage treatment plant. They have not obtained consent from the Board. Inspection revealed that some of the hotels were discharging waste water outside their premises without treatment. It was further revealed that STPs in some of the hotels were not in operation.

Directives to Colva VP n Ensure discharge of sewage, sullage, kitchen waste into the Colva creek, water bodies, storm water drains and field is stopped. n Ensure that solid waste generated from the hotels, establishments, eateries, shacks is collected, treated and disposed off in accordance with the Rural Garbage Scheme, 2005. n Take immediate steps to ensure that all the water bodies in Colva village, particularly the Colva creek are restored to their original state by adopting environmentally sound measures. n Put an action plan in place to comply with the directions within 15 days.

The Margao Municipal Council has suffered loss of revenue to the extent of Rs 48.38 lakh due to non-adoption of the revised plinth area rate for calculating construction license fees.

Audit report compiled by the Accountant General, government of India clearly pointed out that though the PWD had revised the plinth area rate prior to May 2009 and again in May 2009, the Margao Civic body has not adopted the revised plinth area rate for working out the estimated cost of construction and that the license fees were continued to be assessed and collected based on the plinth area rate prevailing during the year 2000.

“This has resulted in short assessment and collection of construction license fees causing loss of revenue to the Council”, the audit report stated.

The report observed that license fees are worked out based on the nature of the building, purposes for which the buildings are used, the plinth area of the construction and the estimated cost of the proposed construction based on the plinth area rate. For arriving at the estimated cost, the Councils were adopting the plinth area of rate of the construction issued by the office of the Superintending, Surveyor of works and PWD. The audit categorically stated that though the Council is empowered to assess and collect the license fee on the estimated cost of construction (i.e. total area in square meter multiplied by the plinth area rate) at the rate prescribed by the bye-laws, the Council has not adopted the revised plinth area rate issued by the government.

“The non-adoption of the revised plinth area rate has resulted in short assessment of revenue to the extent of Rs 48.38 lakh in respect of 74 construction licenses test checked in audit. In addition, there was short assessment of the construction license fees in earlier years also”, Audit remarked.

Incidentally, the MMC Chief Officer stated in October 2010

Different rules in force for charging house taxes!

Strange are the ways of functioning of the Margao Municipal Council. While successive Chief Officers have been dragging their feet to apply the plinth area norm while calculating the construction licenses, around 8000 households spread across the city are indeed paying house tax based on the plinth area.

Repeated pleas by these households to calculate their house tax based on the carpet area – like the majority of 40,000 households in the Commercial Capital – have fallen on deaf ears.

Former Chairperson Savio Coutinho had taken up cudgels for these not so fortunate tax paying citizens and had indeed initiated the process to bestow them the carpet area facility, but the proposal was shot down by the municipal administration.

The reason cited by the civic officials is that the circular issued by the Director of Municipal Administration calling the civic body to implement plinth area norm instead of carpet area.

While the Chief Officer has grounded the proposal of the 8000 households for tax calculation on the basis of carpet area, the officials are still dragging their fee to implement plinth area, apparently not to antagonize their political godfathers. that the revision of construction fees as per the plinth area rates of 2009 has been put to the Council for its approval. But, the Chief Officer’s statement found no favour with the audit, which categorically stated that the reply is unacceptable as there was inordinate delay in adopting the revised plinth area rates.

Further, the audit mentioned that the Council is following old rate of the year 2000, putting the Council in heavy financial loss.

Dump, urinate, deface... everything Hutments, migrants greet visitors entering Margao goes at KTC bus stand!

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(TOP):•The KTC bus stand which has turned into an eyesore for want of attention.

(LEFT): Urinating outside the toilets is a common feature at the bus stand in the absence of sanitation.

Photos by Santosh Mirajkar

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It’s official. Though the government has proposed to build an ultra-modern transport hub in the Commercial Capital within the next 3-4 years, all appears not well with the existing KTC bus stand right at the entrance to the city.

If a report compiled by deputy Collector, Margao Johnson Fernandes is to be believed, the existing bus stand requires a major overhaul to provide solace to the traveling public.

Inspection of the bus stand carried out at the insistence of GOACAN convenor Roland Martins reveals a piquant scenario, with the deputy Collector mooting a host of short term measure to stop the rot.

That the canteen is in a dilapidated state has been confirmed by the deputy Collector’s report, with water seepage and

unhygienic environment being the order of the day.

While the KTC depot manager maintained that estimates for repair of the canteen are in place, the deputy collector has called for action by the KTC management to release required funds at the earlier to give the canteen a fresh look to comply with the FDA and health department norms.

Drinking water facility at the bus stand was stopped long ago by the KTC management. But, the deputy collector has suggested to the management to explore the possibility of reopening drinking water facility to the commuters considering that the KTC bus stand is a major bus stand in South Goa. The sanitation front is not anything better. Complaints were galore earlier this week that power supply to the Sulabh toilet at the bus stand stands

disconnected for non payment of power dues.

It had come to light during inspection of the bus stand that the general public were urinating in the open, emanating foul odour. The deputy Collector has suggested that the authorities construct an open urinal under the PWD’s “total sanitation program” to overcome the problem.

Another area that had attracted the attention of the deputy collector was the absence of any garbage collection mechanism at the bus stand.

Waste generated in and around the bus stand was disposed off in the un-tarred portion of the KTC bus stand. In this respect, the deputy Collector had asked the KTC depot manager to enter into negotiations with the Margao Municipal Council on the question of fixing fees for garbage collection and the provision for bins at the stand.

Welcome to Margao – the Commercial Capital and the constituency represented by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat in the Goa Legislative Assembly.

While two major public utility projects – district Collectorate building and district Hospital – greets one to the city, illegal hutments, migrants, besides scrap yards also welcome visitors as one drives down by the KTC bus stand.

In fact, illegal hutments have mushroomed all over the open space between the KTC bus stand and the SGPDA market complex, but the activity seems to have escaped the attention of the Margao Municipal Council and the district authorities.

Plastic waste and litter around the open space appears order of the day, but neither the Margao Municipal Council nor other authorities have assumed the responsibility to clean up the area from the waste. It is not out of place to mention here that the district authorities had drafted Margao municipal workers for cleaning up of the bus stand and adjoining area on the eve of the India-Australia ODI match.

That’s not all. Portion of the area is being blatantly used as a scrap yard by unscrupulous contractor with blessings and patronage from the Margao civic body. Sources in the know said this activity has been going on for long, right under the nose of the civic officials, but the civic officials have preferred to turn a blind eye to the activity.

Local residents of Madel said the presence of the migrants, scrap yard, besides the litter and waste scattered all over has made the entrance to the city an eyesore.

Hutments and waste at the entrance to Margao near the KTC bus stand.

A scrap dumping yard near the bus stand.

Photos by Santosh Mirajkar

3 years later, battle between Carmona locals, Rahejas rages HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14

The three-year long battle between the villagers of Carmona and Ms K Raheja Universal Ltd has finally reached a decisive stage.

Proposal mooted by the Mumbai-based real estate developer for construction of bungalows on the sprawling land is hanging in balance.

Though the proposal earlier did not find favour with the Town and Country Planning department for want of a 10-meter approach road to the property, senior TCP officials are presently scrutinizing Raheja’s construction file once again based on the note put up by PWD Minister Churchill Alemao that the PWD would acquire land for the expansion of the approach road to 10 meters.

Sources in the know said the TCP officials are seized with two pertinent questions, one whether approval can be granted without the 10-meter road in place and secondly whether the project can still be passed based on Churchill’s note for acquisition of the land for road expansion.

Villagers maintained that land

TCP to play key role in dispute

PWD Minister’s note You are hereby directed to immediately take up land acquisition for widening of road no 10 to a width of 10 mts from survey no 46/7 and 46/8 upto and including survey no 64/1 in village Carmona in Navelim constituency, as a residents of this locality are facing hardships due to inadequate motorable access to reach their destination, especially during monsoons. acquisition for the proposed road has not yet commenced and wondered whether the TCP can approve the file without the acquisition of the land for proposed road widening.

Incidentally, while Rahejas and the villagers are eagerly waiting for the TCP’s decision

on the construction plan, it is not out of place to mention here that the TCP had made it amply clear to Raheja’s and the Carmona village Panchayat that any secondary development will be permitted only after acquiring and development of a 10 meter access road to the property.

In fact, this was one of the conditions imposed by the Town and Country Planning while approving final NOC for the real estate developer for the sub division of plots.

Says panch member and activist Orlando Da Silva: “The conditions make it categorically clear that TCP cannot approve secondary development on the land without the 10 meter road.

This condition was imposed by the TCP and the planning body cannot set it aside”.

Carmona villagers have been waging a battle against the Mumbai-based real estate developer since the last three years when Raheja first approached the village Panchayat seeking permission for

the construction of 612-odd residential apartments – giving birth to the agitation against mega housing projects across the state.

T h e p ro p o s a l w a s l a t e r scrapped by the developer, but not before anti-mega housing activists led by Orlando Da Silva and others came at the receiving end of persons close to the establishment.

Villagers knock doors of court Agitated over the Carmona Panchayat’s decision to grant final NOC to Raheja’s for construction of bungalows, Constancio Roque Romao Viegas and others have now challenged the Panchayat’s decision in the South Goa District Court.

The applicants submitted that the approach road to the property is presently only four meters in width, adding that to maintain a 10-meter road, it will require to demolish the boundary and compound walls and also reduce the setbacks to the residences of the residents along the route.

They further submitted that if such a development is permitted, it will affect the demography of the place and put

pressure on the depleting basic infrastructure of water and electricity.

The applicants pointed out that the Carmona gram sabha on March 30, 2008 had unanimously resolved that any mega project in the property should be placed for a specially convened gram sabha meeting for consideration.

In the revision application, the applicants have prayed to the court to call for the records and proceedings from the Panchayat and quash and set side the final NOC. The court was further prayed to direct the Panchayat body to withdraw, revoke and recall the final NOC issued by the Panchayat body dated August 3, 2010.

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Pope Benedict to beatify Explosives destined for John Paul II on May 1 Goa seized at Dodamarg

File photo of John Paul II during his visit to Goa in 1986.

HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, JAN 14

Pope Benedict XVI will preside at the rite of beatification for John Paul II in the Vatican on May 1, the second Sunday of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday.

The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has welcomed the news, especially since it marks the 25th year of the late pontiff ’s visit to Goa. According to the Vatican Information Services (VIS), a note released by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints stated that “Benedict XVI, during an audience granted to Cardinal Angelo Amato S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, authorised the dicastery to promulgate the decree of the miracle attributed to the intercession of Venerable Servant of God John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla).”

This concludes the process which precedes the rite of beatification.

It may be recalled that the late Pope John Paul II had visited Goa on February 5-7, 1986.

“We are happy to learn that Pope John Paul II will be beatified on May 1. His charism has left an impact in the society here in Goa, especially since this is the 25th year of his visit to Goa. We hope that his charism may guide us in our Catholic mission,” said the Archdiocese spokesperson

Fr Francisco Caldeira.

The VIS stated that “it is well known that, by pontifical dispensation, his cause began before the end of the five-year period which the current norms stipulate must pass following the death of a Servant of God.” “This provision was solicited by the great fame of sanctity which Pope John Paul II enjoyed during his life, in his death and after his death. In all other ways, the normal canonical dispositions concerning causes of beatification and canonisation were observed in full,” the VIS stated.

The VIS stated that between June 2005 and April 2007, the principal diocesan investigation was held in Rome, accompanied by secondary investigations in various other dioceses, on his life, virtues, fame of sanctity and miracles.

The juridical validity of these canonical processes was recognised by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints with a decree of 4 May 2007.

In June 2009, nine of the dicastery’s theological consultors examined the relative ‘Positio’ and expressed their positive judgement concerning the heroic nature of the virtues of John Paul II. The following November, in keeping with the usual procedure, the ‘Positio’ was submitted for the judgement of the cardi-

nals and bishops of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, who gave their approval.

“On December 19, 2009, Benedict XVI authorised the promulgation of the decree on John Paul II’s heroic virtues.”

“With a view to the beatification of the Venerable Servant of God, the postulator of the cause invited the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to examine the recovery from Parkinson’s disease of Sr. Marie Simon Pierre Normand, a religious of the ‘Institut des Petites Soeurs des Maternites Catholiques’,” the VIS stated.

The voluminous acts of the regularly-instituted canonical investigation, along with detailed reports from medical and legal experts, were submitted for scientific examination by the medical consultors of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints on October 21, 2010.

The experts of the congregation, having studied the depositions and the entire documentation with their customary scrupulousness, exp re s s e d t h e i r a g re e m e n t concerning the scientifically inexplicable nature of the healing.

On December 14, 2010, the theological consultors, having examined the conclusions reached by the medical experts, undertook a theological evaluation of the case and unanimously recognised the unicity, antecedence and choral nature of the invocation made to Servant of God John Paul II, “whose intercession was effective in this prodigious healing.”

On January 11, 2011 the ordinary session of the cardinals and bishops of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints took place.

“They expressed their unanimous approval, believing the recovery of Sr Marie Simon Pierre to be miraculous, having been achieved by God in a scientifically inexplicable manner following the intercession of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II, trustingly invoked both by Sr Simon herself and by many other faithful,” the VIS stated.

Railway Minister urged to consider demands of Goans in budget HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, JAN 14

The North Goa Konkan Railway Action Committee (NGKRAC) has urged Union Minister of State for Railways to consider some of their demands in the forthcoming Railway Budget for the benefit of Goan commuters.

In a memorandum, NGKRAC secretary and convenor of All India Rail Users Association K J Joy has demanded to consider regular train service between Vasco-Nagpatinem instead of the existing holiday special train, as lot of devotees from Goa, Kerala and Karnataka are dependent on the train, which is convenient to the commuters from the three states.

The NGKRAC has also de-

manded to introduce MadgaonVaranasi Express Train, increase the frequency of Ajmer-Ernakulam Marusagar Express, Vasco-Patna, Madgaon-Ernakulam and Rajdhani Express, atleast thrice a week and Rajdhani Express daily.

Other demands include considering Calicuit-Hawrah Express and Calicuit-Nizamuddin Express via Konkan route, etc.

The NGKRAC also demanded to declare Tivim railway station as model station by considering the tourist importance and centrally located station of North Goa and increase facilities to the station.

It is also requested to consider on priority DMU services/passenger trains between Madgaon to Pernem or

Optical fibre cables gutted in fire

Loss pegged at Rs 5 lakh

Sawantwadi for the convenience of North Goa commuters for rest of the long distance trains which are not considered to make a halt at Thivim and it may be scheduled as per the timing in Madgaon station, if not the North Goa commuters are not getting any benefit for long distance trains which are on Konkan route.

Additional trains may be proposed to start at 7.30 am from Sawantwadi to Madgaon for the benefit of employees working in South Goa. NGKRAC Secretary Joy informed Herald that all the demands or proposals put would be of great benefit not only to commuters, but also to the railways.

Mormugao council’s meet ends abruptly HERALD REPORTER VASCO, JAN 14

Firemen engaged in a fire fighting operation at the PWD complex, Fatorda.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14

In a major fire, optical fibre cables belonging to the Goa Broadband Network worth Rs five lakh were reduced to ashes at Fatorda on Friday.

The incident occurred at around 10.45 am when thick black smoke was found billowing from the cable dumped outside the broadband network office housed in the PWD office complex at Fatorda.

Two fire tenders fought the fire for nearly two hours to bring the raging fire under control.

Fire officials said that optical fibre cables running into nearly 28 kms was destroyed in the inferno.

Though the exact of the fire

remains unknown, sources say the cables might have caught fire after someone put fire to nearby waste.

Meanwhile, Fatorda ML A Damu Naik, who visited the spot, expressed his unhappiness over the way the cables were dumped at the office.

He also underlined to put a master plan in place for the commercial capital to ease traffic congestion after the fire brigade arrived half an hour late at the spot. “I am told that the fire tender arrived at the spot half an hour after the fire accident. The time has come to go for broader roads to meet the growing traffic requirements”, he said, and favoured a master plan to meet the requirements for the next 15 years.

Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) meeting on Thursday ended abruptly after Councillor Pascoale D’Souza alleged that his group had been marginalised and were prevented from putting forth their views at the meeting.

However, MMC Vice Chairperson Manesh Arolkar, who chairing the meeting, called off the ordinary meeting abruptly stating that the meeting had gone beyond the time limit and most of the issues were taken up in the meeting.

During one of the discussions, former chairperson and Councillor Carlos Almeida said since the MMC is aware of the area better than any other government department, the council should be involved to prevent duplication of work by other government departments regarding projects in the town.

It may be recalled that MMC had resolved that any government department, private agency or contractor executing public work should intimate the local body and take no objection certificate to avoid duplication of works or cause any inconvenience or danger to the public in the area and ensure that work is executed in a proper planning.

Sawantwadi Police along with the accused and the seized explosives at Sasoli-Maharashtra.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, JAN 14

Explosives worth about Rs 1.38 lakh, which were being transported from Sawantwadi to Valpoi, were seized at SasoliDodamarg in Maharashtra in the wee hours of Friday.

The Sawantawadi Police has arrested two persons in this connection and has also detained a

vehicle carrying the gelatin sticks.

According to reports, the Sawantwadi Police were conducting a routine check up (nakabandi), after one accused fled from the Sawantwadi jail on Thursday night.

During one such check, the police searched a pickup (MH07-4242) and found the gelatin explosives.

During interrogation, the accused confessed that they were transporting the explosives from Sawantwadi to Valpoi.

Police arrested Jagganath Dhopeshwarkar (50) from Akerim-Kudal and Premlal Dhanna from Bijwada-Rajasthan on charges of carrying explosives.

Sawantwadi Police is investigating the case.

Margao blast case: court reserves order on bail plea of accused HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14

The South Goa Sessions court has reserved its order to January 20 on the bail application filed by accused Prashant Juvekar in the sensational Margao bomb blast case.

The court will also pronounce its order on the application filed

by Sanatan Saunstha on the same day.

While opposing the bail plea, Special Public Prosecutor representing the National Investigation Agency (NIA) S B Faria submitted before the court that the investigation agency had sought remand of the accused from time to time since his arrest on August 6, 2010.

The defense had earlier made a strong plea to the court to release Juvekar on bail on grounds that the investigating agency had failed to seek extension of his remand period after 90 days.

Admitting that the 90 day remand period of the accused had expired on November 3, 2010, Faria, however, argued that the accused was remanded to judicial custody from October 26 to November 8, adding that there was no complaint whatsoever from the accused vis-à-vis his remand.

The Special Public Prosecutor further said that the 90 day re-

SPP urges court to ban media coverage HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14

Special Public Prosecutor S B Faria representing the National Investigations Agency in the trial of the Margao bomb blast case on Friday drew attention of the Sessions court to media coverage of the proceedings.

Reading section 44 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Faria said that the media should not publish the proceedings in any manner in public interest.

He said the adverse media coverage to the court promand period of the accused was getting over on November 3, while his judicial custody was expiring beyond November 3. “On November 8, another remand application was filed by the agency for extending the period of judicial custody from November 8-21. “This application for further remand was heard in this court and there was again no complaint from the accused when the judicial custody was further extended”, Faria said, and prayed for rejection of the

NSUI files PIL over drug nexus cases HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 14

State National Students’ Union o f I n d i a P re s i d e n t S u n i l Kawthankar has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) before the High Court of Bombay at Goa praying for handing over cases of drug mafia-police nexus to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Kawthankar said the PIL was filed on Thursday through senior advocate Surendra Desai praying for handing three major cases of police-drug peddlers connection involving two Israeli drug dealers David Driham alias Dudu, Yaniv Benaim alias Atala and PSI Sunil Gudlar.

NSUI had written a letter to the Chief Minister Digambar

Kamat giving him 48 hours to take a decision to hand over these cases to the CBI. The 48hour deadline has ended and knocking on the doors of the court was the last step, he stated.

In the letter to the CM, NSUI had raised questions on the credibility of the Crime Branch over the investigation into the drug nexus cases and had demanded the cases pertaining to the three be handed to the CBI. Goa Police functioning has come under public glare after some startling spy-cam videos by girlfriend of Atala, Lucky Farmhouse, and sister of Dudu, Ayala Driham, where police role as sellers of drugs has come to the fore.

Fatorpa Zatra concludes

Thousands of devotees that participated in the Maharata procession of Goddess Shantadurga Kunkalikarin on the last day of the zatra festival at Fatorpa.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 14

The six day annual Zatra festival of Shree Shantadurga Kunkalikarin culminated in the wee hours of Friday at Fatorpa.

Thousands of people participated in the traditional maharata procession carrying the goddess on the last day of the festivities.

If the president of Shree Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Temple Shivaji Desai is to be believed, lakhs of devotees from Goa as well as from Maharashtra and Karnataka participated in the festivities this year.

The zatra festivities went without any major problem with the police providing full proof security arrangements.

ceedings might affect the case and the witnesses from deposing in the case.

When contacted, Faria said he has only drawn attention of the court headed by Sessions Judge U V Bakre to the provision of the law saying that nothing should be published in any manner in public interest.

Faria said he has just drawn the attention of the court and will take a decision to file an application before the court under section 44 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. bail application.

Meanwhile, Faria strongly opposed the application filed by Sanatan Sanstha for the release of the articles seized by the investigation agency during raids conducted on the Ashram at Ramnarthi.

Opposing the application, the special public prosecutor said the articles are required for the further investigations of the case and hence called for the dismissal of the application.

Bike rider hurt in Porvorim mishap HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, JAN 14

A motorcycle rider from Mapusa was injured, af ter he was knocked down by a car at the junction near Sai Service, Porvorim, on Friday evening.

According to Porvorim Police, the accident occurred when John D’Cruz was proceeding on his motorcycle (GA-01-E-3512)

from Panjim towards Porvorim.

While taking a turn at Sai Service junction to proceed towards Honda Showroom, the car (GA-03-B-4018), which was following, dashed against the motorcycle and then banged on the roundabout. The front portion of the car was completely damaged. Hawaldar Vilasrao Patil is investigating the case.

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n Sunday, Goans ought to celebrate ‘Osmitai Dis’.

There is not too much awareness about what a momentous day this was for Goa, and how much of a difference it would have made, had events turned out differently.

On 16 January 1967, the Goa Opinion Poll was held. It was a referendum (the one and only ever held in India) to decide on the future of this territory. The people of Goa had to choose whether they wanted to continue as a union territory or merge with the neighbouring state of Maharashtra.

As things turned out, the people of Goa voted against the merger. Goa continued as a union territory, going on to become a full-fledged state in 1987, after Konkani became its official language. Had they voted the other way, in all probability today Goa would have been one of the most backward districts of Maharashtra, like neighbouring Sindhudurg.

In the first election in Goa on 9 December 1963, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak (MG) party won an outright victory, defeating the United Goans (UG). The Congress – the party of the freedom fighters – did not get a single seat in Goa, and just one in Daman. Was it then that Pandit Nehru made his memorable remark: “Ajeeb hain Goa ke log.” (Goa’s people are strange)? The MG was backed by non-Brahmin Hindus, while the UG was supported by the Christians and most Brahmins. Soon after the election, the MG, led by its charismatic leader Dayanand ‘Bhau’ Bandodkar, claimed that the election mandate was as good as a vote for merger with Maharashtra, as that had been the party’s main poll plank. They wanted to merge Goa into Maharashtra by passing a bill in the state legislature.

But the leaders of the UG and the Congress demanded an opinion poll, and took the issue to the central government. The government of Karnataka (then called Mysore), too, opposed the merger. But a decision was delayed, as Pandit Nehru died the next year, followed by Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri two years later. Indira Gandhi, who took over from Mr Shastri, finally gave the go-ahead for the Opinion Poll.

The President of India gave assent to the Goa, Daman and Diu (Opinion Poll) Act on 16 December 1966, after it was passed in both houses of Parliament, and 16 January 1967 was declared as D-day. To ensure that the vote was free from any official influence, the MG government resigned on 3 December 1966.

The symbol for merger was the ‘flower’. Against merger, it was ‘two leaves’. People thought that the Hindus of Goa (minus the numerically insignificant Brahmins) were for merger, while the Christians were against it. But had things been so clear-cut, the mergerists would have won an outright victory. Goans – both Hindus and Christian – obviously had a greater sense of maturity and self-interest.

Campaigning on both sides was vigorous. The pro-merger group was supported by leaders from Maharashtra, across political lines. But the anti-mergerists had their champions too, in Dr Jack Sequeira and his son Erasmo, a veritable army of activists in villages and towns, the tiatrists of Goa, Konkani singers like Ulhas Buyao, and young Konkani writers like Uday Bhembre, Dr Manoharrai Sardesai and Shankar Bhandari. While the Marathi newspaper ‘Gomantak’ was pro-merger, ‘Rashtramat’ a new Marathi daily edited by Chandrakant Keni, asked Marathi readers to vote against merger.

There were 388,432 eligible voters. A total of 317,633 votes were polled. Despite a clear Hindu numerical superiority, Goans rejected merger with Maharashtra by 172,191 votes (54.2 per cent) to 138,170 (43.5 per cent). Obviously, a significant section of the MG’s Hindu supporters had voted against merger…

The results were greeted by great joy. Bhau Bandodkar of the MG announced that he would respect the will of the people and would never raise the merger issue again. And, inexplicably, the MG swept the next election, just like the last.

Had he been alive, Pandit Nehru would probably have repeated: “Ajeeb hain Goa ke log.”

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Postcolonial studies & Goan historiography the nature of post-colonial studies is a source of irritation for western scholars, says tEotÓnio r DE soUZA

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n a few brief lines on last Saturday’s ‘Herald’ (8 January 2011, p6) we reminded our readers that our fortnightly column, ‘Historical Explorations’, was an exercise in postcolonial studies as applied to Goan historiography. It seeks to follow an orientation provided by D D Kosambi, namely of viewing the past of the region as a process of self-development, not as a string of episodes, however interesting and ornamental they may appear, of the national histories or achievements of its recent colonial masters or others who ruled over it at different times.

Despite reservations and debates, research in postcolonial studies is growing because postcolonial critique allows for a wide-ranging investigation into power relations in various contexts.

The formation of empires and their impact on postcolonial history, economy, science, and culture are of particular interest. Contrary to what some have advocated in the form of ‘subaltern’ history, I consider postcolonial studies deserve and need to be promoted, as more inclusive than ‘subalternity’ as defined by certain sections of academia in recent times. Identification and roles of different and conflicting elite groups is particularly important.

The expression ‘postcolonial’ is often used to signify a position against colonialism and Eurocentrism. Western ways of knowledge production and dissemination in the past and present then become objects of study for those seeking alternative means of expression. But the term yokes a diverse range of experiences, cultures, and problems. Moreover, the ‘postcolonial’ is made to include countries that have yet to achieve independence, or people in First World countries who are minorities, or even independent colonies that now contend with ‘neocolonial’ forms of subjugation through expanding capitalism and globalization, as we shall see below.

Postcolonial studies stand at the intersection of debates about many issues linked with the politics of identity and development in the wake of post-colonial freedom of expression. It is an unavoidable accompaniment of the process of ongoing re-structuring of political, social, cultural and economic relationships of the people of the region, within and around the present-day state borders. I believe that the importance of present-day borders is often exaggerated in discussions of Goan identity.

Postcolonial studies should not be reduced to defence of any ‘alternative’ knowledge systems, or as some of those reacting to my ‘Historical Explorations’ can only view in them Goan reactions to Portuguese colonialism, even though this recent

John Lobo, Calangute

I fully agree with Michael Ferreira’s letter on the recently concluded Road safety week (Herald 11 Jan).

Driving a vehicle on Goan roads, and especially Vasco, has become very dangerous. You never know who may come in between your vehicle.

Many pedestrians and vehicle owners, talk on their cell phones whilst walking or driving. On the junctions at the IOC and the railway over bridge, and after it, traffic cops should be posted.

The more the number of traffic police, the lesser the chances of an accident.

The Indian government has done a lot to improve the conditions of roads. However, I am very much disappointed when motorists take to the right side of the road, especially the two and three lane ones. The moment they over take a vehicle from the left, they switch to the right. This lane is for fast moving vehicles and for overtaking.

Why doesn’t the RTO fine these drivers?

Many truck, tempo and bus drivers are illiterate and don’t know road sense. These drivers are in dire need of education in road sense.

Justice Minister replies

The Justice Minister of Portugal in his open reply stated that State’s Laws does not permit his intervention so as to favour the modernists.

Law to encompass colonies

Five years have elapsed since the Government of France executed the separation of the State from the Church and it is only now that the Government is going to introduce the Law in its own colonies.

Goans takers for IPL? Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco One wonders what has happened to Goa’s sensational Swapnil Asnodkar who shone in IPL’s inaugural edition and caught the imagination of the cricketing world playing alongside the Proteas captain Graeme Smith.

But from then on, it seemed a downslide for the talented Goan. Fortunately, another player of Goan origin, Shadab Jakati has gone from strength to strength and was a revelation in the last IPL with his impressive performances in spin and fielding. Hopefully, he will don the yellow jersey of the Chennai Super Kings. One can hope that Asnodkar can perform or are there some Goan takers? Otherwise, Shadab Jakati will be the lone Goan face in the forthcoming IPL.

Appointment of Class Mistress Food for thought!

Laura Marques Passalaqua was appointed as the Class Mistress on the proposal submitted to the Government by the Inspectorate Council of the National School for Feminine gender of Nova Goa.

Scribes attacked

Reuter communicates that three officials of Monarchist newspapers were attacked while working on an edition of the day and the printing presses damaged.

They are now under the protection of Republican Police.

Nelson Lopes, Chinchinim

In West Bengal 42lakhs of potatoes are rotting in the open, with cattle indulging in an eating frenzy. It is a criminal waste of scarce food resources. Unseasoned rains have played spoilsport. Others attribute it to the unknown, speculative and international factors. Will Mamata Banerjee use her vitriolic against WB government for this colossal waste? That doesn’t seem likely. Earlier, it was the saga of rotting grains. The issues of mismanagement, lack of sensitivity, etc.,

priate them, often defensively, presenting colonialism as an historic effort to share the higher values of western civilisation worldwide through western missionary establishments, education and technology, ideas of liberty and democracy, etc. In their view the western-styled modernisation of colonial societies was a positive contribution of the West, and ex-colonised peoples should gratefully acknowledge it as such.

Western formulations of postcolonialism tend to overemphasize hybridity at the expense of material realities, and seek to project decolonisation as an aggressive return to the pre-colonial past. This is at times qualified as ‘’ and as subjection of decolonised people to new forms of supraregional neocolonial controls. The alleged Delhi-based ‘neocolonial’ oppression in Goa is part of such projections of some European scholars and their neo-orientalist Goan disciples, as pointed out in my recent ‘Historical Explorations’.

The educational system of colonial times started

with teaching the language of the colonial masters.

The natives were rated and co-opted according to their ability to express themselves in it. That was the starting point of the injustice of the colonial knowledge system. Obviously, even a metropolitan brute who spoke his native language without having to learn it could lord over the colonial natives who had to sweat to learn a foreign language in order to prove their merit. The best and tender years of life were in this way spent in learning the tool of knowledge! The useful knowledge that could be gained later was largely channelled into pushing files for the colonial administration. Education was not aimed at forming critical minds that could question the legitimacy of the system.

The process of political decolonisation had to be followed by decolonisation of minds. This implies a revamping of the colonial learning system, subjecting it to a critical assessment of the methods and pedagogy of the colonial knowledge systems that served to control and exploit the colonial peoples and resources. The decolonisation of minds applies in Goa to the decolonisation of the liturgical calendar of the Church.

Fortunately, the replacement of St Catherine as the patron saint of the archdiocese was a good symbolic move in this direction. But why should, day-in and day-out, Indian Christians still commemorate so many ‘saintly’ ancestors of the Europeans?

Why is the process of replacing them with Indian saints for the liturgical cult in India still not reviewed enthusiastically, with a view to provide more environmentally (implying cultural environment) friendly models for imitation? Incidentally, I wish and pray that the Indian saints, when they make their presence felt, will pick up private and institutional devotees in Europe. That is, obviously, if any significant numbers of practicing Christians still survive there.

It is curious also how in the recent past many young candidates for priesthood filled the Goan seminaries, often gaining vocation for priesthood as a result of the inability of their parents to provide them an expensive education in private English schools, owing to economic hardship. But many ended losing their vocation, due often to their inability to cope with Latin. That was the language the God of colonial Christianity, as understood in those days. With changed times and with the reforms of Vatican II, God picked up the vernaculars. Konkani gained access in the heavenly abode, and not just in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Golden Goa...quite literally

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historical layer permits easy illustrations. The range of interest is far greater, and could extend from the paleolithic rock engravings of the prehistoric communities in the Sanguem-Quepem region till the discovery of bacterioform gold deposits of North Goa as recently announced by Dr Nandakumar Kamat.

Post-colonial studies are certainly not about continuing to listen to the former colonial societies and their academic mentors. It refers to an ongoing evaluation by the former colonial peoples in their post-colonial situations. Obviously, this nature of post-colonial studies makes them a source of irritation for western scholarship, which is accustomed to dictate standards and models.

The meaning attributed to postcolonial studies varies greatly, depending upon which side in the debate leads the discussion. The former colonial societies could not ignore the emergence of the post-colonial studies, and have sought to appro-

olden Goa’ or ‘amchem bangarachem Goem’ is an oft repeated phrase to describe this beautiful state of ours. It refers to our golden sun-kissed beaches and probably even the hospitable Goan people, who are known to possess a heart of gold.

But now, a new dimension has been added to the phrase. It has been announced that there are gold deposits beneath the surface of Golden Goa. This probably is the best breaking news Goans must have heard for a long, long time. As for me, it took considerable time for the reality to dawn. The fallout of finding gold in Goa, is mind boggling.

Our tiny state will be known all over the world, not just for its natural beauty and its vast coastline, and as a tourist paradise, but also for the gold deposits beneath the surface. After South Africa, it will be, destination Goa, where everyone will be heading to fetch the yellow metal.

Crispino Faria, Vasco

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On the home front, in future, the number of jewellery shops could far outnumber the bars and taverns, in the state. Probably every household would go into the business of selling gold. The price of the yellow metal would dip.

Gold would probably be more easily available in the market, than onions. Goan brides would be in high demand all over the world. No, not because of their cooking expertise in the kitchen, but because of the amount of gold they would be bringing, by way of dowry. Just like the Hollywood movie “Mackenna’s Gold”, Goan gold would also be as famous. if not more. So much so that a Bollywood film producer could even toy with the idea of shooting a film, based on the discovery of gold In Goa. It is understood that the gold that lies below the Goan soil has been formed by some form of bacteria. But then, what does it matter? After all gold is gold, whatever its origin. Wherever

‘Coalition Compulsions’ jinx?

Mathew Oommen, Pune

Rahul Gandhi’s sincere confession on government’s inability to control the price of essential commodities, among the rectification of several other fault lines in the administration, due to the ‘coalition compulsions’ should necessarily come up for a national debate. Sharad Pawar, instead of demonstrating his ability to set his area of responsibility in order, has raked up the foreign origin issue of Sonia Gandhi.

Citizens don’t understand Pawar’s philosophy of ‘coalition dharma’ if their crucial interest are not taken care of! It is high time for members of the ruling dispensation to realise that ‘there is an India that wants to move forward or even faster, but do to various compulsions, India is not able to catch up.’ There is a feeling among all citizens that none of the stakeholders of the ruling coalition have made any serious efforts to eliminate the fault lines, for reasons whatsoever. Therefore, the Indian Diaspora is under heavy pressure owing to the so-called ‘coalition politics.’ Have these compulsions become so indispensable? Our PM should come out of the present inertia with a firm belief that the aspirations of the Indian citizens are more important, than the nagging attitude of the coalition partners.

It is a dangerous illusion to think that inaction is the best policy to counter ‘coalition compulsions.’

Goa’s garbage

Allwyn George, Carmona Garbage is Goa’s long standing problem in coastal villages and in our cities. Village panchayats and municipal councils have shown no interest in scientific methods of garbage disposal and treatment. The garbage dump at Sonsoddo is a classic site where rotting garbage is covered by tarpaulin, and is a serious health hazard.

Garbage treatment should begin at home by giving free composting units to its citizens.

Plastic carry bags and PET bottles should be banned. The companies concerned should be urged to contribute to an effective garbage management plan. Unless the authorities treat this issue seriously, we will struggle to come to grips with Goa’s rotting garbage.

Rahul’s continued naivete S Kamat, Alto Betim After the comment that Hindu or home-

there is gold, you will definitely not able to keep our politicians away from such spots. There will, indeed, be a gold rush.

It is understood that some of our Goan politicians are already on a land-buying spree. The land, more in demand, as a result of information of gold deposits in Goa, will not be the one by the beach-side with a panoramic view of the Arabian sea, but in some remote hilly area below which there is a rich deposit of gold.

The early bird gets the worm, so they say. In Goa it will be a case of the early politician, getting the best site for gold mining.

Indeed iron-ore mining will now give way to gold mining.

As for the Goan ladies, their shapely body will be adorned with as much gold as possible, right from finger-rings to toe-rings.

Goans will be a lucky lot. Need I say more?

Letters to the Editor

Letter of the Day

proves that food crises are artificially created to jack up the prices, so that the traders benefit.

Food for thought, to some economist, eh! He could easily secure a PhD on this topic.

By Adelmo Fernandes

grown terrorism are more dangerous to the country than terrorists from Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi has yet again shown his naivete in saying that coalition compulsions within the UPA-2, is the cause for the inability of the incumbent government to fight price rise. It is time that he gets his mind in order and verifies any statements to be made with Sonia, or other senior leaders of the Congress party, before venting them out to the media.

Exorbitant fares Pachu Menon, Margao

The pre-paid taxi counter at the Konkan Railway station in Margao is a well-conceived utilitarian scheme that has helped commuters immensely. The service has been well appreciated. This, however, cannot be said of auto-rickshaw drivers at Goa’s various railway stations. These peculiarities have been noticed more so during the arrival of late-night and predawn trains. No sooner has a train chugged into the station and the passengers start moving towards the exit,

you have the drivers accosting them.

They charge them exorbitantly and passengers are literally fleeced.

Some states have rickshaws queuing up at the exits at important places and take passengers in turns. There is a cop who mans the point and informs passengers of the fares.

This needs to be implemented here.

With Goa being an important tourist destination, are we not demeaning our famous sense of hospitality?

Paths of Wisdom The Wedding Feast

Countering corruption Jose Maria Miranda, Margao A march against corruption is being organised on Ramilla grounds in New Delhi on 30 January, the day when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated, and will be led by prominent people including religious leaders. The march is to demand the enactment of a law which will put in place, an effective anti-corruption body both at the Centre as well as in the states.

The Lokpal at the Centre is yet to be set up and the Lokayukt in some states are weak and ineffective. The consequence is that corruption goes unabated.

Since corruption in Goa has reached alarming levels, Goans too, should take the initiative of organising something similar, and take to the streets.

The involvement and participation of religious leaders could spur people to turn out in large numbers.

Radiation hazards Rocky Dias, Raia According to Girish Kumar, IIT Professor, there are no strict radiation norms in India to stop the unrestrained transmission of radiation from mobile towers.

Radiation has an adverse impact on male fertility. When anti-magnetic radiation accumulation is in large numbers, the human body does not possess the resistance to control diseases.

In fact, this amounts to mass killing, with government’s connivance. Stringent norms should be imposed in granting permission for mobile towers.

The Kingdom of heaven is like this.

Once, there was a King who prepared a wedding feast for his son. He sent his servants to tell the invited guests to come to the feast, but they did not want to come. So, he sent other servants with this message for the guests.

‘My feast is ready now; my bullocks and prize calves have been butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast!’ But the invited guests paid no attention and went about their business: one went to his farm, another to his shop, while others grabbed the servants, beat them and killed them.

The King was very angry; so he sent his soldiers, who killed those murderers and burnt down their city. Then he called his servants and said to them, ‘My wedding feast is ready, but the people I invited did not deserve it. Now, go to the main streets and invite to the feast as many people as you find.’ So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, good and bad alike; and the wedding hall was filled with people.

The king went in to look at the guests and saw a man who was not wearing wedding clothes. “Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?” the king asked him. But the man said nothing. Then, the king told the servants, “Tie him up hand and foot and throw him outside in the dark. There, he will cry and grind his teeth.

And Jesus concluded, “Many are invited, but few are chosen.”

(Matthew 22; 1-14)

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upComInG eventS Crib presentation PANJIM (HND): The sound and light crib presentation at 32, Lake View colony, near Magsons Supercentre, La Campala Road 3, Miramar has been extended till January 31. The 25-minute presentation can be viewed form 6.30 pm to 9 pm daily. For further details, contact 9822586605.

Luminary of St Sebastian PANJIM (HND): Luminary of St Sebastian, the traditional procession, will be held on January 16, starting from the Holy Cross of Kalvaddo, Cavelossim, at 7.30 pm. The procession of people carrying lanterns and lighted effigies of Saints singing religious hymns accompanied by a brass band and fireworks winds finds its way through Cavelossim Church and end at St Sebastian Chapel, behind Cavelossim Church.

Luminary of St Sebastian has passed down throughout the generations and preparation for the same starts atleast 20 days in advance, as elders and youth who come together to prepare lanterns, stars and effigies of St Sebastian and Fr Joseph Vaz, whose 300 years are being celebrated this year. The programme is organised by the villagers of Kalvaddo, Cavelossim.

Workshop on kitchen gardening PANJIM (HND): The International Centre Goa and Green Essentials will organise a workshop on organic kitchen gardening in city and urban spaces on January 16 at the International Centre Goa, Dona Paula, from 4 pm to 7 pm. The workshop will provide hands-on information and show participants how to grow their favourite vegetables in pots and small garden spaces.

The workshop fee is Rs 100 per person. The registration fee will be accepted at the venue from 3.30 pm onwards on first come first serve basis.

Health check-up at Porvorim PANJIM (HND): Porvorim Gymkhana in association with Aldona Primary Health Centre will conduct a free medical camp on January 15 at the Community Hall of Penha De France village library near Maruti Temple, Housing Board Colony, Porvorim, from 10 am onwards. Health check-up will include eye checkup, gynaecological check-up, general check-up and haemoglobin test.

Retreat at Parra PANJIM (HND): Fr Jerry Sequeira of Divine Mission Society of Mangalore will conduct a retreat at Emerald Lawns, Parra on January 17 and 18 from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. Free buses are available. For further details, contact Br Willy on 9823055659.

Passport Adalat on January 22 PANJIM (HND): Passport office, Panjim, will hold Passport Adalat for south and north districts on January 22 at Passport office, Passport Bhavan, Patto Plaza, Panaji, from 10 am to 1.15 pm.

Applicants who have applied for passport and in which clear police report is received, but are still pending for more than 60 days, may register their complaints/grievances in writing with the Passport Officer or through email: rpo.panaji@mea.gov.in

by January 20.

The applicants are advised to be present at Passport Office on the above date with all original documents.

SMC’s Liberation celebration SANGUEM (HC): As part of 50 years of Goa’s Liberation, the Sanguem Municipal Council (SMC) has planned several cultural and sports activities in the town throughout the year.

On January 26, a Hindi Film songs singing competition is organised at Sanguem bus stand at 5 pm. The contest is open to all and the preliminary round to select the candidates for the final round will be held on January 16 in the municipal hall from 9 am to 2 pm.

“Cash prizes of Rs 3,000, Rs 2,000 and Rs 1,000 will be awarded to the winners of the contest. Besides, two consolation prizes are also in the offing,” informed SMC Councillor Dr Revannsiddh Naik.

For details, contact Dr Revansiddh Naik on 9923096448 or Imtiaz Shaikh on 9823524386.

Republic Day PANJIM (HND): The Republic Day will be celebrated on January 26. The flag hoisting ceremony will be performed by Governor Dr S S Sidhu at the Parade Ground, Campal, Panjim at 8.45 pm.

Besides the main function at Panjim, the flag hoisting ceremony will be held at Margao, Ponda, Mapusa, Vasco, Pernem, Sanguem, Canacona, Quepem, Bicholim and Valpoi.

The celebrations were reviewed today by Chief Secretary Sanjay K Srivastava at the meeting held at Secretariat. Secretary to Chief Minister T M Balakrishnan, Secretary (protocol) S Kumaraswamy, Special Secretary (home) Rajeev Verma and other heads of government departments were present at the meeting.

The celebrations at the main function at Campal will also include organisation of the combined parade from the platoons of navy, army, police, fire services, home guard, NCC and contingent from the schools, boy-scouts and girl-guides.

National Martyrs’ Day PANJIM (HND): The State will observe National Martyrs’ Day as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 63rd death anniversary on January 30.

Floral tributes will be paid at the Martyrs’ Memorial at Azad Bhavan, Panjim, on January 30 at 10.35 am. Governor Dr S S Sidhu will place a wreath on the Martyrs’ Memorial followed by the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Pratapsingh Rane, cabinet ministers, chief secretary, director general of police and others.

Police Guards will give ‘Salami Shastra’ and Shok Shastra. The buglers will sound ‘Rouse’. The Children of Bal Bhavan will sing patriotic songs on the occasion.

Spanish language course PANJIM (HND): Communicare, the centre for languages, will start a new batch in Spanish language for beginners from February 1 at Dona Paula. Classes will be held for three months on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm and Saturdays from 3 pm to 5 pm.

For enrolment, email communica_mundus@yahoo.co.in or visit cultural centre Communicare, row house no 2, Vivendas Goesas, La Citadel Colony, opposite Resort Cidade de Goa, Dona Paula.

Banastarim Bridge to remain closed on Jan 23 HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, JAN 13

The Banastarim Bridge will remain closed for vehicular traffic on January 23 from 6.30 am to 8.30 am to carry out inspection and recording of deck levels.

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D D Kosambi Festival of Ideas from Feb 5 HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, JAN 14

The 4th D D Kosambi Festival of Ideas will commence from February 5 at Kala Academy, Campal. This year, the Directorate of Art & Culture has invited world renowned personalities from various fields for delivering lectures of substantial knowledge.

They include Dr Raghunath Mashelkar (eminent scientist of India and president of Global Research Alliance), Dr A P J Abdul Kalam (former president of India and eminent scientist), his holiness Dalai Lama (world renowned spiritual leader and crusader of peace), Lord Meghnad Desai (Indian-born British economist and acclaimed intellect), Justice Albie Sachs (former

Judge on the constitutional court of South Africa and active human right activist) and Dr Karan Singh (Rajya Sabha MP and ICCR president) to deliver lectures of valuable knowledge.

The Directorate of Art & Culture had initiated the D D Kosambi Festival of Ideas to commemorate the birth centenary of the legendary Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi the Indian mathematician, statistician, historian, and polymath who contributed to genetics by introducing Kosambi’s map function. He is well-known for his work in numismatics and for compiling critical editions of ancient Sanskrit texts.

D D Kosambi was also a Marxist historian specialising in ancient India who employed the

historical materialist approach in his work. He is described as “the patriarch of the Marxist school of Indian historiography”. He was an enthusiast of the Chinese revolution and its ideals, and, in addition, a leading activist in the world peace movement. This festival is the only one of its kind in the country.

Interaction sessions between the public and the speakers is held subsequent to the talk delivered by the speaker to elucidate any doubts in the minds of the people.

The Directorate of Art & Culture requests all the people of Goa to exploit the potential of these illustrious personalities, gain knowledge imparted by them by attending the lectures in large numbers.

Sesa Goa distributes scholarships to school students HERALD CORRESPONDENT BICHOLIM, JAN 12

Sesa Goa recently distributed scholarships to 191 students from 57 schools and higher secondary schools from North Goa under its Sesa Dnyanjoti Shishyavritti award.

The function was organized at Hirabai Zantye Memorial Hall, Bicholim. Bicholim Muncipal Council Chairman Anisha Ve r n e ka r, V i c e C h a i r m a n Shashikant Halarnkar, Karuna Govekar, Mayem Sarpanch Nilkanth Nagvekar, Sesa Goa AVP Mahesh Patil, General Manager M K Reddy were among others present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Bicholim MLA Patnekar appreciated the Sesa Goa Company for its efforts.

“Sesa Goa is a company which always looks after the interests of the people and some percentage of its income is given to community service,” said Patnekar appreciating the company.

“It is done as the company knows its responsibility towards the people and the State,” added Patnekar.

He further said talented students today who cannot afford money for higher education need not have to deter from their goal as there are many institutions which would come forward to help them.

“The students should take the benefits of all such opportunities and strive to achieve the goal as the competition in today’s world is growing very fast,” said Patnekar.

Mayem MLA Anant Shet said: “Financial constraint should not be a problem for any student, as the help could come from any quarters of the society but what is needed is determination and hard work.”

Bicholim MLA Rajesh Patnekar distributing scholarship to the students.

Photo by Samir Umarye

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Mollem school gathering organised HERALD CORRESPONDENT COLLEM, JAN 13

The annual social gathering of Mollem School Complex headed

by Abhinav Vidya Mandir High School Mollem was recently organised in the premises of Abhinav High School.

Dances, skit, monologue and traditional dances of Goa were staged by the students of secondary and primary schools.

Dattuguru Vaze, deputy general manager of Fommento Resources, was the chief guest for the programme. P R Nadkarni, chairman of B B S Saunstha, presided over the programme.

Mollem Sarpanch Govind Gaonkar was the guest of honour. Abhinav Vidya Mandir High School Manager Vaman Khandeparkar, managing committee members Ragoba Prabhu, Shripad Jamble, Manoj Gaonkar, Ramesh Gaonkar and Appa Gaonkar were the special invitees for the programme. School Headmaster Sharadchandra Khandeparkar was also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Vaze said education is most essential to bring all-round development of the child.

“Quality education should be imparted to the children so as to prepare themselves to be responsible citizens of tomorrow,” said Vaze.

In his speech, Govind Gaonkar appealed the students to participate in sports and other cocurricular activities for their development. He also called upon the parents to look after the studies of their children as they spent more time with parents.

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AIDS awareness rally held at Calangute HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, JAN 13

The Candolim Primary Health Centre in association with Don Bosco High School Calangute recently organised an AIDS awareness rally at Calangute.

Don Bosco High School Headmaster Savio Fernandes Sales and Health Officer Dr Sachin Govekar flagged off the rally.

The main aim of the rally was

to spread the message ‘Prevention is the only cure for AIDS’.

The programme was organised to create awareness among the society that AIDS is prevalent in the society, but there is a need to control and prevent it even better.

Banners, placards, slogans and leaflets highlighted how each one can bring out the change to curb the spread of AIDS in the society.

Dr Govekar later addressed

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the parents and students Bhausaheb Rane Programme Manager Priya Mandrekar, integrated counselor, and Gautam Gawas, health worker from extension counter Calangute attended.

The programme was well organized by Enfrasia D’Souza, while I M Desai was the resource person who spoke about Sarva Shiksha covering 100% literacy to the masses.

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Mayawati to Hizbul chief speaks out unveil RTI spinoff against strike calls in Valley on her birthday PTI SRINAGAR, JAN 14

PTI LUCKNOW, JAN 14

Inspired by the RTI Act, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is all set to bring in a new legislation aimed at making government officials "accountable to the common man".

The Janhit Guarantee Bill, to be unveiled by the BSP supremo on her 55th birthday tomorrow, promises timely delivery of information and documents like birth and death certificates and revenue records to the people, an official said.

It also empowers the people to file complaints against officials in case of a delay.

The people can appeal to Commissioners about the delay and the officials will be fined if the complaints are found to be true, he said.

The proposed legislation is on the lines of the Right to Information Act (RTI) which came into effect in the country in 2005.

Besides this, "a hike in financial assistance from Rs 300 per month to Rs 400 per month

under Mukhyamantri Mahamaya Garib Arthik Madad Yojna, which was launched on her previous birthday, will be announced by the chief minister," the official said.

The Chief Minister will be gifting mobile medical units in remote areas of 15 districts where health facilities are almost negligible, like Naxal affected areas.

Mayawati will also be launching the second phase of a sewe r a g e t re a t m e n t p l a n t i n Lucknow, besides dedicating to the people the renovation project in Hazratganj, one of the oldest markets in the city which completed 200 years last month.

Among the new projects to be inaugurated by the Chief Minister are an auditorium constructed by Rajkiya Nirman Nigam at Ram Manohar Lohia National University (RMLNLU), which is named after Bhim Rao Ambedkar.

"The auditorium spread over an area of around 1,200 square metre will have a capacity of 3,100," the official said.

Indians’ financial literacy levels better than most others: Survey PTI MUMBAI, JAN 14

Indians have better financial literacy levels than most others globally and rank second out of 10 leading nations in having a basic financial literacy level, a survey said.

“Indians turn out to be the second out of 10 leading nations in the world to have a basic financial literacy level (55 per cent), just behind the Japanese, an ING Consumer Resourcefulness Survey, said.

A majority of Indian consumers have not only shown better skills in managing their household financial budget but are also confident of facing any financial impediments in future as compared to citizens of nine other countries, the survey said.

The survey was carried out amongst 5,000 consumers across ten major nations, including India, the USA, Mexico, The Netherlands, Romania, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Korea and Japan.

The survey shows that a whopping 84 per cent of Indians prefer buying life insurance products as compared to 54 per cent globally. A similar percentage of Indians believe in maintaining a household budget with a focus on savings.

“The survey shows that Indians are better at managing their finances than most of the other countries in the survey, including being better prepared for their various lifestages, especially retirement,” ING Life India’s Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Uco Vegter, said.

“However, they do tend to get lost in sourcing good advice to become better at money. We at ING Life India clearly see a lot of opportunities through this

survey, as our products are focused at various life-stage needs of our customers and our advisors are trained to help them manage their financial future,” Vegter said.

Indians are much “risk averse” in case of borrowing money, the survey said.

“While average Indians manage their finances in a much organised manner, they borrow money in case of needs such as buying a home (50 per cent) and purchase of a car (43 per cent),” the survey said.

Solar fencing to contain rampaging wild boars PTI KENDRAPARA (Orissa), JAN 14

To prevent the increasing wild boar menace at villages surrounding the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and subsequent retaliation by villagers, the Forest department here has decided to ring the sanctuary with solar-powered fencing.

There has been, of late, a spate of killing of wild boars who invade the villages to feed on crops and vegetable plants resulting in a man-animal conflict.

The animals also in their turn chase and assault villagers whenever they see them in their vicinity. Over a dozen persons are reported to have been attacked by the animals recently.

“It is sort of a war of attrition,” a Forest Department official observed.

The villagers had even taken some Forest Department personnel hostage to register their protest, alleging that the department was lax in preventing the boars from straying into human habitations.

Forest Department sources said the shock-inducing fences have already come up in some forest corridors and habitats to keep elephants at bay, but for the first time this will be used to hold off wild boars.

The mangrove forest cover within the sanctuary is home to thousands of wild boars – plant eating herbivorous animals. But in the recent years, a sharp rise in their population has emerged as a major worry for wildlife officials.

Hizbul Mujahideen Chief Syed Salahuddin has voiced his opposition to the frequent calls for strike during the unrest in the Valley last summer and said the leaders should now learn from their mistakes and not repeat them.

In an interview to a local news agency which was carried by various newspapers here, Salahuddin also said that the United Jehad Council (UJC), an amalgam of nearly 12 militant groups, will positively intervene if the Indian government comes up with a “sincere” offer for talks for a resolution of the Kashmir issue.

Salahuddin while touching upon various issues questioned the way the summer unrest that left around 100 persons dead was handled in the valley by the separatists.

“85 per cent of people in Kashmir live hand-to-mouth. No nation can observe strikes forever and remain under curfew.

We had appealed to our friends on July 24 (last year) to strategise the movement, but unfortu-

nately, they didn’t listen,” he said.

Asked to identify the people who did not listen to his advice, he said, “I do not want to identify them as it would harm the movement. But now they should learn a lesson from their mistakes.” In his usual blow-hot, blow-cold policy, Salahuddin while showing some inclination for a dialogue process with New Delhi at the same time said “gun was the only solution”. He also warned separatists not to speak anything against militancy.

“If India comes forward with a sincere offer for talks for the solution of Kashmir as per the wishes of our people, we are ready to respond positively,” he said.

Salahuddin, who is also the self-styled supreme commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, said the Centre would have to talk to the separatist leadership in Kashmir but the militant organization was willing to intervene positively if a solution to the issue emerges.

He said the dialogue process has to be conducted with sincerity and Centre must accept

Man jailed for 10 years for possessing charas PTI NEW DELHI, JAN 14

A Delhi resident has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment by a city court for possession of two kg of charas.

Additional Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna also imposed a fine of Rs one lakh on convict Vidya Kumar Rai, arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Branch of Delhi Police from a place near Tilak Bridge railway station on March 28, 2007 following a tip-off. He was held with two kg of charas.

"I find no reason to disbelieve the prosecution witnesses who have clearly proved the recovery of charas from the accused which weighed two kg -- a commercial quantity as per the schedule attached to the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act," the court said.

Rai contended that he was a police informer, but was implicated in the case after he

stopped working for them.

The court, however, convicted Rai dismissing his contentions.

"The accused has suggested to the investigating officer that he pressurised the accused by calling on his mobile to work as secret informer. However, no such call details have been proved on record to show any kind of association of the accused with the police," the court said.

The defence counsel had also argued that no independent whiteness had joined the police team when they arrested Rai. But the court ignored this contention as well acceding to the prosecution's argument that despite repeated efforts by the investigating officer, no public witness came forward to join the raiding party.

"I find no reason to disbelieve the testimony of police officials merely for the reason that public witness could not be joined," the court said.

Chiru awaiting ‘right script’ for re-entry into films PTI HYDERABAD, JAN 14

Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi’s planned re-entry into films is likely to be delayed inordinately owing to script problems and his preoccupany with political matters of the PRP. On one hand, Chiranjeevi is unable to find the “right script” for his 150th film and on the other, the fast-changing political situation in Andhra Pradesh is leaving him no time to shift focus from his Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) affairs.

It was on September 8 last year that the actor-turnedpolitician announced his decision to make a comeback to tinsel town, “in deference to the wishes of my fans”, and play the lead in a film to be produced by his actor-son Ramcharan Tej. On November 1 last year, he hinted that shooting of his latest film would begin in February

2011.

But, neither Chiranjeevi nor his production team could find the right script for the film that is supposed to be loaded with a “social message” keeping in sync with his new-found status as a political leader.

“It is unlike in the past when any commercial potboiler would have worked with him. Now that he is a politician and an elected people’s representative, Chiranjeevi should be doing only a message-oriented film. Hence, he is very particular about the script,” Chiranjeevi’s close aide said.

While the lack of a good script has become an impediment in launching the film as announced, the rapid political developments in the state – and also within the PRP– have kept Chiranjeevi preoccupied, requiring his full attention only to political affairs.

JDS to petition Gov again against Yeddyurappa Govt PTI BANGALORE, JAN 14

Continuing its attack against the BJP Government in Karnataka, the JDS today said it would again petition Governor H R Bhardwaj seeking dismissal of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa-led Ministry for its "unconstitutional acts".

"We will soon submit a memorandum to the Governor seeking dismissal of the Yeddyurappa Government", state unit JDS President H D Kumaraswamy, who has been spearheading the onslaught against the government over alleged corruption in land denotifications and mining, told a press conference here.

The former chief minister said his party was ready to join hands with the Congress in the fight against BJP Government.

He accused the Judicial Commission headed by retired High Court judge B Padmaraj, probing the land scams, of adopting "delay tactics" by seeking CBI's

help in the investigations.

"If Padmaraj is unable to carry on the probe, he should resign forthwith", Kumaraswamy demanded.

He said instead of allowing the judicial commission to seek the CBI help, the state government should have opted for the Central investigating agency probe, which the opposition had been demanding.

Kumaraswamy flayed the recommendation of a legislature committee for suspension of 15 opposition MLAs for the unruly scenes witnessed in the assembly during the October 11 trust vote.

"Why the Committee and Speaker K G Bopaiah did not take cognisance of the action of Yeddyurappa in provoking ruling partymen and also their unruly behaviour on that day", he questioned and demanded suspension of Yeddyurappa and other ruling party members for their conduct on that day.

Kashmir as the core issue. “Otherwise it is a wastage of time,” he said.

While saying this, Salahuddin, who heads Hizbul Mujahideen, also said “gun is the only solution to achieve freedom” and also asked hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and other separatist leaders not to issue any statements against “armed struggle”.

On senior Hurriyat leader Abdul Gani Bhat’s recent statement that Mirwaiz Moulvi Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone, were killed by ‘our own people,’ he said, “those who killed innocents should be brought to public court...but this is not the appropriate time to touch these issues.”

Tiwari defies M’rashtra govt order, attends office PTI MUMBAI, JAN 14

A defiant Ramanand Tiwari continues to attend office despite Maharashtra government recommending his suspension as state's Information Commissioner and barring him from remaining present in office till the inquiry into Adarsh housing scam gets over.

"I continue to attend office as I have not got any communication from the state government asking me not to attend office," Tiwari, a retired IAS officer, whose son owns a flat in Adarsh society, told PTI. Alleging "misconduct" by Tiwari in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, the State cabinet had on Jan 11 recommended his suspension to Governor K Sankaranarayanan.

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by the investigating officer and the accused? Was even one of the family members officially informed of the arrest on the day of his arrest?

And what did we do. Get on with our lives.

Your newspaper demands that all of us start the fight to get Justice for Cipriano. I don’t know who he is, I don’t know if he is a criminal or an innocent. But what I do know, and probably all of you do too, is that a fit and healthy man, picked up in complete haste was beaten and died due to being tortured in police custody. Even criminals deserve better. By law.

It is the same police force which allows a man charged with running a notorious drug racket to frolic with his girlfriend in a room next to the chief of Anti Narcotics, when under arrest, which beats a man enough to make him die, on a simple complaint of threatening and bad social behaviour under the influence of alcohol.

We will deal with the drug crooks in khaki very soon, but for now let’s get on to the streets. If Justice for Jessica Lal, a model murdered by the son of a Haryana politician was fuelled by the joint fight of the media and the people, let us campaign for Justice for Cipriano. To start with, we demand the suspension and arrest of the policemen on duty on January 7, especially those who went to arrest him. This should be followed up by a clear and honest exposure of all the facts.

Herald will carry on this campaign. If all of us are done with getting on with our lives, may I call upon you to write in, with your thoughts on the road ahead in the Justice for Cipriano campaign. Next Sunday, we shall devote a full page to carry all your responses. And then plan the next course of action.

Please mail your responses to editorweekend@heraldgoa.com, with “JUSTICE FOR CIPRIANO” on the subject line, or write in to us at the Herald office.

Remember every word that you write or every act that you do to fight for Cipriano, is an insurance against your child dying a bloody death at the hands of those who are meant to protect the law.

Editor, Weekend.

From start to brutal ‘finish’ to accompany them.

The real drama began when Cipriano was picked up after he agreed to come out of the house when he saw Ria with the police From the front seat, Ria heard Cipriano plead with the cops not to torture him. “I could hear Cipriano crying. The police said they will spare him if he remains quiet,” she said. “Then out of fear, he was loudly chanting the names of all gods”, she added, in a chat with Herald.

And suddenly he fell silent. Neither did he speak a word nor did the cops say anything but Ria saw that one of his legs stretched till the driver’s seat.

“The driver asked him to take his leg off but Cipriano did not react. The driver somehow managed to drive and reached the police station. This all happened before 10 pm,” said the lady friend whose first job was in a casino.

Cipriano was asked to get out of the jeep but he remained unresponsive. Cops literally dragged him inside a police room.

Ria did see one personnel getting in the room with a ‘flour mill machine belt’.

The door was locked from inside and Ria could hear the beating sounds. But Cipriano was not crying. She says he was probably unconscious by then.

“I was asked to move out of the police station and wait outside. And later after some time was asked to go back home,” she said.

Police records show the time of his arrest at 11 pm for the non-cognizable complaint of threatening.

SIT to probe Gudlar tapes

Prakash Kurtarkar, further comprises Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohan Naik, Inspector Praveen Kumar Vast, sub-inspectors and other personnel.

Police spokesperson Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) Atmaram Deshpande has confirmed the development.

After initial delay, the department late on Thursday night suspended Gudlar.

Goa Police had transferred the case to Crime Branch (CB) SP Mangalsdas Desai on January 6 for a thorough inquiry.

Asked the reason for transferring the case to yet another probing agency, Deshpande replied that they wanted a ‘dedicated effort to handle the case.’

He said, “CB has many cases to handle and to ensure dedicated effort for the present case, it was decided to hand over the investigation to SIT.” The SIT teams have earlier handled other sensitive cases including Margao bomb blast, etc. “We want that such important cases should be given special mandate and focus for investigation,” he added.

A video-footage telecast on the news channel showed former Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC) PSI Gudlar negotiating over a small packet of charas with two women – Ayala and Zarina.

Imprisoned drug dealer David alias Driham’s sister Ayala and his girlfriend Zarina in their respective statements to CB had claimed carrying out a sting operation on Gudlar in association with an Israeli media agency.

ANC earned a bad reputation after its former chief Ashish Shirodkar was named by Israeli drug peddler Yaniv Benaim alias Atala as his supplier of drugs. Following the expose by Atala’s former girlfriend Lucky Amori Farmhouse, seven policemen were suspended and arrested for corruption and conspiracy.

Role of former ANC SP Veenu Bansal (IPS), who is now transferred to Arunchal Pradesh, has also come under scanner with both foreign women alleging he took bribes.

CB on Thursday have faxed summons to Bansal and his arrival is expected shortly for questioning. Several attempts to contact the IPS officer failed as he declined to answer repeated calls or text messages by Herald.

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opinionated Centre seeks UP govt’s report on Rahul’s security breach Paying homage to Dr Jack de Sequeira

By Robert Rodrigues

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n 16 January, Goans will be celebrating the 44th Anniversary of the Opinion Poll as “Goencho Osmitai Dis” (Goans Identity Day).

While we celebrate, it is necessary for all Goans to understand the true significance of Opinion Poll in its right perspective, particularly now when the Goan’s identity faces threat from all sides.

It is time to salute the memory of those who made great personal sacrifices to permanently secure a separate identity for Goa and Goans. Tallest among those who worked tirelessly during the Opinion Poll to preserve Goa’s separate and unique identity was Dr. Jack Sequeira, who is rightly recognised as the true architect of this most crucial movement in Goa’s history, and respected as the Father of Opinion Poll.

During the years preceding Goa’s liberation from the Portuguese regime, it was promised by the Indian Government that Goa would have special independent status. In fact, the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, while speaking in Bombay on 4 June 1956, had said: "I want to make it perfectly clear that I have no desire to coerce Goa to join India against the wishes of the people of Goa... but the point is that we feel that Goa's individuality should remain and that whenever the time comes for any changes, internal or other, it will be for the people of Goa acting freely, to decide upon them."

However, when Goa was liberated in 1961, from the Portuguese rule, it nearly suffered from an uncertainty of what was to be its future. In May 1963 when Nehru visited Goa, he openly declared that Goa should be considered as "distinct individuality" within the Union of India in order to preserve its unique identity.

Despite this assurance, both the neighbouring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka made a bid to annex the tiny union territory and found some strong support for such merger, amongst some short-sighted locals. Inspired and abetted by Maharashtra’s political leadership, these locals united into a political outfit whose very name, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), betrayed its one-point agenda. The MGP won Goa’s first elections to the Legislative Assembly and immediately, the Maharashtra lobby, duly supported by Goa’s first Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar, went pro-active in Delhi, interpreting the mandate as a pro-merger vote, and demanding that Goa be forthwith merged into Maharashtra.

On 21 January 1965, the Goan assembly even passed a resolution to this effect. It was late Dr. Jack de Sequeira, who was the Leader of Opposition at that time, opposed this proposal, tooth and nail, and expressed his strong resentment to surrender of Goa’s political, cultural, social and economic identity to Mahrashtra by walking out of the assembly. Dr Jack de Sequeira, who led the steely Opposition in the Goa assembly, was able to convince New Delhi that local assembly results did not reflect the Goan mind on merger, and that the issue be decided by a separate referendum. He found able support in Purushottam Kakodkar and finally the unique and only Opinion Poll in India’s history was decided to be held on 16 January 1967.

Should Goa be merged with Maharashtra or maintain its individual identity? That was the question before the Goan electorate. The Opinion Poll, called by the Congress government at the Centre, would decide the issue once and for all. On 1 December 1966, Goa, Daman and Diu (Opinion Poll) Act 1966 was passed by Lok Sabha and on 3 December 1966, Dayanand Bandodkar, the then Chief Minister of Goa, submitted his resignation to the Governor and dissolved the Assembly.

Actually, many had said during that time, that the decision to hold the Opinion Poll was not the best way to decide the merger issue, but Dr. Jack de Sequeira was so confident that he did not only work hard, but piloted the Goan ship to victory on 16 January 1967. The then Chief Minister of Goa Bhausaheb Bandodkar, was so popular, that it was very difficult for Dr Jack de Sequeira’s group/team to campaign for two leaves, but the charisma and sincerity of this great leader turned the tide in his favour. It was really a do or die situation for the Opposition leader, to save the identity for Goans. His wake up call to protect Goa’s Osmitai was so powerful that Goans were forced to wake up from their sleep to defeat the forces that favoured a merger.

The whole of south Goa gave the much needed boost to safeguard “Amchi Osmitai” on 16 January and people came out in large numbers to protect Goa, by winning the Opinion Poll with a margin of 34,021 votes. Dr Jack de Sequeira later got the name as the Father of Opinion Poll of Goa, in 1967.

Were it not for the far-sightedness of Dr Jack de Sequeira and his untiring efforts, Goa would have been reduced to the status of a small insignificant taluka of Maharastra, and our present day high flying ministers and MLAs would have ended up as some small time panchas and sarpanchas of some obscure villages.

Dr Jack de Sequeira expired on 17 October 1989, leaving Goa to enjoy its independent identity and our present day politicians, to enjoy the fruits of his vision. Goans have been demanding a suitable memorial to cherish the memory of one its greatest and cleanest leaders. However, till today, our successive governments have failed to listen to the voice of Goans who were demanding a life size statue of Dr Jack de Sequeira, at a prominent place. His contributions during Opinion Poll is yet to be recognised by the Government, which has so far, not shown any respect for the sentiments of thousands of Goans in Goa, and the world over.

While we celebrate the day of Opinon Poll as “Goencho Osmitai Dis”, it is high time we pay our tributes to this great leader. Now on behalf of Goenkaranchi Konknni Bhas, Songit Kala ani Sonskrutai Kendra (GKBSKSK) and Goans, we urge the Goa government to include the name of the Father of Opinion Poll, Dr Jack de Sequeira, in the history books of our schools and install a life size statue, at a prominent place, so that Goans will forever remember this great leader and the significance of celebrating 16 January as “Goencho Osmitai Dis” The writer is in the Executive Committee, Goenkaranchi Konknni Bhas, Songit Kala ani Sonskrutai Kendra - GKBSKSK, Merces

Lecturer attack: 27 PFI activists chargesheeted PTI KOCHI, JAN 14

Six months after the barbaric attack on a lecturer in which his hand was cut off for alleged blasphemy against Prophet Mohammed, 27 members of radical outfit PFI and its political arm were today chargesheeted for sedition and waging war against the country.

The accused have also been charged with offences under various provisions of the Explosive Substances Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for their attack on Prof T J Joseph in July last year.

The lecturer of the Newman College in Thodupuzha was targeted for setting a question paper in Malayalam for BCom

semester exam which reportedly had some references to Prophet Mohammed, considered blasphemous by PFI Muslim radicals.

Joseph was returning home with his family from a Sunday mass when the assailants attacked him near his home in Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam District, chopping of his right hand, in the incident which triggered a national outrage.

Police filed the chargesheet against the 27 members of Popular Front of India and its political affiliate Social Democratic Party of India before Ernakulam First Additional Sessions Court Judge V Shircy. Two of the accused are absconding.

The case has been posted to January 18.

UNI LUCKNOW, JAN 14

Taking congizance of the breach in the security of Congress general Secretary Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Allahabad on January 10, Union Home Ministry has sought report from the Uttar Pradesh government in this regard.

Though the UP state officials were tight lipped over the issue but did not deny about the report sought by the Centre on the security breach of a SPG protected VVIP leader in Allahabad.

A senior Police official here said that he had not seen the letter of the Union Home Ministry yet.

On January 10, when Rahul Gandhi was on his way to Moti Lal Nehru Engineering College in Allahabad from Bamrauli airport to address the students during his two day tour of Uttar Pradesh, some supporters of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha attacked his vehicle near Transport Nagar under Dhoomanganj po-

lice station area.

Reports said, some youths jumped before the car of Rahul Gandhi, which had to put fullbrake to stop the SUV when the youths suddenly appeared before them while three other cars of the convoy had crossed them.

SPG security sleuths who were in the car immediately jumped out of the vehicle to take control of the youths who were showing black flags. Some SP activists also climbed on the bonnet of the SUV of Rahul

Gandhi which sent the security personnel panic.

Meanwhile, politics has started on the issue after expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh pointed out how the Samajwadi Party activists had first attacked on the convoy of Ms Sonia Gandhi in Allahabad on November 25 and then against her son recently. ‘‘It is an un-ethical political approach by the leaders of my former party which should be condemned,’’ he said in his blog recently.

After the incident the Allahabad police had rounded up 11 students of the Chhatra Sabha but released them after a brief interrogation.

DIG Allahabad Ram Kumar had also said that it was not a case of security breach as Rahul Gandhi was not present in the vehicle which was stopped by the students.

But the media reports showed that Rahul was sitting on the

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari leads a prayer at the site where a religious structure was demolished earlier, in New Delhi on Friday. Delhi’s Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit met Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari to allow people to offer prayers at the site of an alleged illegally-built religious structure in south Delhi that was demolished earlier this week.

We cannot allow Republic killing its own children: SC PTI NEW DELHI, JAN 14

Observing that it cannot allow the Republic to kill its “own children”, the Supreme Court on Friday sought an “answer” from the Centre and Andhra Pradesh government on the killings of top Maoist leader Azad and journalist Hemchandra Pandey in an alleged fake encounter.

“We cannot allow the Republic killing its own children,” a bench of justices Aftab Alam and R M Lodha said.

The court made the observation while issuing notices to the Centre and the AP government on a petition filed by social ac-

tivist Swami Agnivesh and Pandey’s 30-year-old widow Babita seeking a judicial probe into the controversial killings six months ago.

Seeking the replies by the Centre and the AP government to the notices within six weeks, the bench said, “We hope there will be a answer.

There will be a good and convincing answer.”

“The government will have to answer so many questions,” it said.

Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad, a senior member of banned CPI (Maoist) Central Committee, and Pandey, who was dubbed by the police as a Maoist, were killed in an alleged fake encounter on the intervening night of July 1-2, 2010, in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh, close to Maharashtra.

Seeking a judicial probe into the killings, the petition alleged that the post-mortem reports of both the persons and a factfinding exercise carried out by rights groups clearly indicate that the encounter was not genuine.

The petitioners referred to the fact-finding carried out by Coordination of Democratic Rights Organisations (CDRO), a national coalition of human rights organisations, that both were killed by the Andhra Pradesh Police in blatant violation of their rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.

The petitions alleged that Azad, 58, who carried a reward of Rs 12 lakh on his head and Pandey, 32 were killed from a very close range which is evident from the post-mortem reports of both the persons.

front seat of the vehicle when the students raising slogans stopped the SUV. The Congress supporters had already held demonstration against the UP government over the incident and has demanded action against the guilty police officials.

UP Congress spokesperson Dwijendra Tripathi has blamed the Mayawati government in UP for the laxity in the security of Rahul Gandhi and demanded an action against the concerned police officials.

He said while the state government blames the centre for not informing them about the tour of Mr Gandhi but when they are informed they fail to provide the required security.

Earlier during a similar incident the Samajwadi Party youths had obstructed the vehicle of Congress president Sonia Gandhi when she was going to attend a public rally at the K P College ground on November 25 last.

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Sebi bars RNRL, R-Infra from secondary market investment PTI MUMBAI, JAN 14

Market regulator Sebi today barred Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infra and RNRL from investing in secondary market till 2012, besides imposing a charge of Rs 50 crore for settling a probe into alleged un-

fair market dealings by the two firms.

The top officials of the two companies, including Chairman Anil Ambani, have also been barred from investing in secondary market till December 2011.

However, debarment of

companies and officials does not apply to investments in mutual funds, primary market issues, buybacks and open offers.

The other officials named in the order include Reliance Infra Vice Chairman Satish Seth and three directors -- S C Gupta,

Lalit Jalan and J P Chalsani.

The case relates to a probe

by Sebi in dealings in the shares of another Anil Ambani group firm Reliance Communications and investigations related to alleged violation of foreign investment and unfair trade practices norms.

Understanding Technology

Nurullah Kamruddin Veljee at his newly inaugurated shopping centre Narulla’s on 18th June Road in Panjim.

Glass that is Stronger than Steel

Ever hear of glass that is stronger than steel?

Difficult to imagine, isn’t it?

To begin at the beginning, there is a distinct difference between strength and toughness.

For example, a bridge is made out of relatively low strength steel, so it won’t break if an earthquake occurs. When you have a structure, you tend not to use the higher strength one. As you increase strength, you decrease the toughness. A tough material is less likely to fracture. The stronger a material is, the more likely the structure will break.

And therein lays the problem. Essentially, any person wants the material to be both things.

But researchers at the University of California at Berkeley and California Institute of Technology have created a metallic glass that can get around that problem. The new metallic glass is stronger and tougher than steel.

Robert Ritchie, a Berkeley materials scientist, said “trying to get high strength and high toughness is very difficult. One of the holy grails is to get both high strength and high toughness. We

damage tolerance.”

Narulla’s: Selling spaces is Nurullah’s passion!

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that

The group from Cal Tech made the material from five or more elements. They melted it and it cooled quickly. The material wasn’t able to crystallize, so it formed an amorphous material. The Cal Tech team cut the material into little rods and sent them to Ritchie’s team at Berkeley to basically destroy the metallic glass.

The experiments didn’t involve throwing the metallic glass against the floor though. Instead, Ritchie ran the metallic glass through mechanical testing machines.

The machines could barely make the material crack.

In the future, the new material could be used in nuclear pressure vessels because it has the same toughness as the material used today. A better material could help nuclear reactors avoid a catastrophic failure.

By BharaTI Pawaskar

ith front page advertisements of its opening flashed in the leading dailies of Goa, Narulla’s Shopping Centre has become the talk of the town since its opening last week. Meeting the man behind the scene was not as difficult as one would think. The youngest in the Kamruddin A Veljee family, Nurullah Veljee is a simple man sitting in his small office that is strictly kept away from any pomp and show and where visitors are offered tea as they take a seat. Property consultant and developer, Nurullah’s ‘Space Deal’ tackles space matters in a manner only experts do. The recent event that shook the capital city on 5 January was the grand opening of ‘Narulla’s Shopping Centre’ spread across 400 sq mtrs of area on 18th June Road in Panjim. “It is the climax of all my space dealings till date and more so because it got completed within a short span of time. Thanks to Architect Anand Kulkarni, who kept up his promise and did the best job he could in a given time span.

Yes, it is the talk of the town today. I have put in my experience of 25 years in it. It is my baby,” Nurullah is vocal. 24 years ago on this very same day, 15 January 1987 he had entered into real estate business. And yes, coincidently it is his birthday today!

Celebrating his birthday and the anniversary of his business on the same day Nurullah seems to be a lucky man!

“This proposal had come to me six months ago, in August 2010. We got Municipal Permission to renovate the premises, on 22 October and possession on 9 November. On 5 January 2011 we inaugurated Narulla’s Shopping Centre. Of course the entire credit goes to M/S Anand Kulkarni & Associates who were given the contract and total responsibility. We left everything to them and they did a wonderful job. Interiors, design everything was selected entirely by them and they handed over the ready project before time,” Nurullah happily announces. Indeed, ambience sells. Stepping in Narulla’s is a pleasure!

Luck has favoured Nurullah in most of his endeavours – big or small. Disputed properties are his challenges. He accepts these challenges and settles the matters amicably. Clear title properties need a lot of investment compared to disputed ones, where the money goes in slowly. One has to wait patiently to get the results. The investment is sure to yield profits in the long run provided one is willing to wait. This wisdom has come through years of experience to Nurullah and not through any formal education. His zest and zeal has reached him to the position he is today. Education need not be limited to academic curriculum. Life is an open school that keeps teaching its lessons, good or bad. We learn from our experiences. Putting this philosophy in simple terms he says, “Learning and unlearning is what I usually love doing. Life has so much to teach and I am

too willing to learn! This learning process started at the age of nine and is still going on.

Helping my father at his shoe and crockery shop, right in the place where we are sitting today, made me what I am. This small space is the witness of all the ups and downs in my life. It soothes my soul to be here. An early bird, I reach my office at 8 am. Work is worship for me and I work religiously.”

Nurullah belongs to the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, generally known as the Ismailis. His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan is the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.

Like his late father Kamruddin A Veljee, Spiritual allegiance to the Imam and adherence to the Shia Imami Ismaili tariqah (persuasion) have shaped Nurullah’s social conscience and his spirit of philanthropy, both within the community and outside.

Taking us with him down the memory lane he tells us about his childhood. As a child in 1967 he spent most of his time at the shop helping his father while his three elder brothers and two sisters studied in schools. He was less interested in academics. Years passed by. He reminisces, “I also took passengers to Kismat Lodge that my father owned in 1971. I worked in the shoe shop till 1982. We decided to renovate Kismat Lodge. Dad handed over the responsibility to me. Kismat Lodge turned into Kismat Hotel on 8 Oct 1983. This experience taught me about real estates, litigation problems. I learnt to resolve them. In 1986 dad gave me the shoe shop. I renovated it and opened it as ‘Vogue Shoes’ and on my next birthday, 15 January 1987, I opened my Real Estate business office above my shoe shop. I sold shoes below and spaces above. Yes, it is where we are sitting today. Now I do only space deals!”

Was it a smooth sailing for Nurullah? Seems to be! Because within the next 10 days he got his first important client – Dr Akhtar Hasan Rizvi of Rizvi Builders Mumbai, who was keen in enter Goa Real Estate market. Rizvi was a close friend of his late brother Adv Nazim Veljee. By 10 February 1987 Rizvi acquired 10 prime properties in the heart of the capital city with Nurullah’s help. Three major projects shaped up – Rizvi Towers, Rizvi Chambers and Rizvi Sadan. Later Ansals and Jains (Delhi), Pasha (Mumbai), Dr Grover (UK) and Haroon Ibrahim of Magnum (Goa) got added to his list of important clients. Rizvis have an ongoing tie-up with Nurullah till date. This was Nurullah’s official entry into the field with companies like Sita Heritage, Space Constructions, and Budget Homes where he served as Director and did several prestigious projects.

Then in 1996 the real estate business went low. Nurullah went to Mumbai to work for Rizvi’s on a commission basis for six months. In 1997 he moved back to Mumbai, but this time had an office of his own. He dealt with lot of disputed property deals and settled a number of dispute issues for the Rizvis. He bought and sold properties in Mumbai. Back in Goa in 2007 he acquired the Ding Dong Property on 18th June Road, Panjim. This property had many tenants but Nurullah with his excellent negotiating skills settled majority of them. After settling the remaining tenants he will commence the renovation work, hopefully by March 2011. “After all the tenants are satisfied and disputes are solved, we plan to inaugurate Narulla’s Arcade,” Nurullah expresses hope.

But why does he always go into disputed properties? We find a point in Nurullah’s answer – “Clean title properties have hundreds of buyers and one has to have ready money with him before discussing the deal. It requires direct investment, whereas disputed or litigated properties have very few and reluctant buyers showing interest to go ahead. But as I said earlier, if one has a lot of patience and convincing power one can take these risks.

These properties need slow investment. One can solve the disputes one by one, satisfying each case individually, as and when money is ready in our pockets. That’s my philosophy, you know.

And it has yielded fruits… I am a happy man, with a small family.

My wife Doris Theresa Veljee and daughter Yasmin are my prized possessions.”

Inflation shot up to 8.43% in Dec PTI NEW DELHI, JAN 14

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Sensex nosedives by 322 pts PTI MUMBAI, JAN 14

The BSE benchmark Sensex nosedived by 322 points to close below the 19,000-mark today as fears of an imminent rate hike by the RBI gained credence following a jump in December inflation, prompting investors to abandon interest-rate sensitive banking, realty and auto stocks.

Extending its losses for a second session, the 30-share index of the Bombay Stock Exchange plummeted by 322.38 points, or 1.68 per cent, to settle at 18,860.44 today -- a level last seen on September 9, 2010.

In highly choppy trade, the barometer oscillated widely during intra-day trade, touching a high of 19,447.82 in the early part of the session before sinking to a low of 18,811.96 points.

Aban Offshor, 722, 735, 713.55, 716.4 Abb Ltd., 760, 769.9, 735, 750.05 Abg Shipyard, 372, 380.8, 361.15, 367.65 Acc Limited, 1037, 1043.9, 992, 1003.9 Adani Enterp, 640, 649, 633, 641.9 Aditya Birla, 762, 767.25, 731.05, 744.3 Allahabad Ba, 201.5, 205, 199.05, 200.45 Alstom Proje, 665.05, 668.8, 645.15, 655.75 Ambuja Cemen, 133, 134, 126.65, 128 Andhra Bank, 135, 135, 129.1, 130 Ashok Leylan, 60, 62, 58.7, 59.05 Asian Paints, 2685.05, 2734.5, 2684.85, 2725.9 Axis Bank Li, 1269.8, 1277, 1195, 1201.6 Bajaj Hindus, 101.05, 104.2, 99.5, 100.2 Bank Of Baro, 815.3, 842, 815.25, 827.05 Bank Of Indi, 428.65, 430, 415.15, 417.05 Beml Limited, 960.25, 968.9, 945, 949.7 Bharat Elect, 1690, 1725, 1662, 1697.5 Bharat Forge, 354.3, 357.9, 347.6, 349.8 Bharat Petro, 595, 606, 588, 593.85 Bharti Airte, 345.1, 351.45, 341.25, 343.75 Bhel, 2247, 2247, 2178, 2194.85 Bhushan Stee, 427.9, 433.7, 416.1, 419.8

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Adding to the woes of the government, the overall inflation in December shot up to 8.43 per cent mainly due to rising food prices, a development that may prompt the RBI to raise key interest rates later this month to check price rise.

Terming the current rate of Eih Limited, 106.75, 107.8, 105.55, 106.45 Engineers In, 306, 311.55, 297, 298.35 Essar Oil Lt, 130, 131.25, 125.1, 126.5 Essar Shippi, 98.2, 102.25, 97.35, 99.3 Exide Indust, 156.6, 157.1, 152.5, 156.2 Federal Bank, 378.45, 380, 365.95, 373.95 Financial Te, 714, 806.4, 714, 785.5 Gail (india), 499.5, 504.7, 481.05, 486.75 Gammon India, 158, 159.7, 151.25, 154 Glaxosmithkl, 2320.4, 2383, 2305, 2331.35 Glenmark Pha, 343, 356, 342.1, 348.4 Gmr Infrastr, 41.05, 41.75, 39.7, 40.4 Godrej Indus, 177.5, 182, 173.5, 175.1 Grasim Indus, 2470, 2486.7, 2441.15, 2457.65 Great Offsho, 364.8, 364.8, 350.1, 352.25 Gtl Infra.Lt, 41.75, 41.8, 41.15, 41.35 Gujarat Mine, 129.75, 130.4, 125, 125.95 Gujarat N R, 66.9, 68.05, 65.6, 66.6 Gujarat Stat, 107.9, 109.8, 104.25, 105.55 Gvk Pow. & I, 37.85, 37.95, 36.45, 36.65 Hcl Technolo, 463, 480, 462.35, 470.6 Hdfc Bank Lt, 2150, 2208, 2030, 2049.55 Hdfc Ltd, 671.1, 677.8, 635.1, 641.75 Hero Honda M, 1810, 1850, 1802.5,

1815.05 Hindalco in, 233.9, 238.75, 228.7, 230 Hindustan Co, 44.55, 45.2, 43.75, 43.95 Hindustan Ma, 64.3, 64.95, 62.9, 63.1 Hindustan Pe, 363, 369.5, 355.1, 359.95 Hindustan Un, 303.5, 313.2, 301.55, 302.55 Hindustan Zi, 1365, 1391.45, 1338.2, 1350.35 Housing Dev, 168.5, 170.5, 160.5, 162.6 Icici Bank L, 1030, 1053.8, 1005, 1009.2 Idea Cellula, 67.15, 68.6, 66.8, 67.7 Ifci Ltd, 58.5, 60.2, 57.5, 57.8 India Cement, 105.4, 105.4, 100.85, 101.45 India Infoli, 78.1, 80.35, 77.8, 78.3 Indiabulls F, 162, 164.8, 156.55, 157.55 Indiabulls R, 126, 127.4, 120.1, 121.6 Indian Bank, 218.3, 218.3, 208.45, 209.7 Indian Hotel, 100.05, 101, 98.9, 99.1 Indian Oil C, 309.85, 314.75, 305.25, 309.8 Indian Overs, 129.5, 130, 125, 126 Indus Dev Ba, 148.15, 151.2, 145.55, 146.6 Indusind Ban, 233.5, 239.6, 226.1, 228.7

inflation as "unacceptably high", Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said he would discuss the issue with state finance ministers on January 19 to take concerted efforts to moderate prices.

The government had yesterday announced a slew of measures to tame inflation by deciding to continue ban on exports of edible oils, pulses Infosys Tech, 3186.15, 3277.9, 3185, 3204.3 Infra. dev., 159.2, 160, 153, 154.25 Ispat Indust, 23.65, 24.8, 23.65, 24.15 Itc Ltd, 172.6, 177.15, 169.1, 170.55 Ivrcl Infras, 113.2, 114.65, 109.05, 109.9 Jai Corp Lim, 201.85, 203.9, 195.45, 197.2 Jaiprakash A, 96.75, 98, 92.7, 93.4 Jet Airways, 696, 702.75, 657.35, 663.5 Jindal Saw L, 218.15, 221.4, 210, 211.6 Jindal Steel, 677, 699.95, 664.45, 680.9 Jsw Steel Li, 1005, 1005.9, 962.05, 969.55 Kotak Mahind, 407, 422.85, 393.6, 397.7 Lakshmi Mach, 2205, 2359, 2205, 2295.1 Lanco Infrat, 57.95, 57.95, 54.35, 54.75 Larsen & Tou, 1755, 1758.7, 1693.9, 1710.05 Lic Housing, 164, 164, 157.55, 158.3 Lupin Limite, 468, 469, 455.25, 459.45 Mahanagar Te, 52.8, 53.5, 51.15, 51.5 Mahindra & M, 733.1, 753.4, 729.7, 739.55 Maruti Suzuk, 1316, 1319, 1263.3, 1269.7 Max India Lt, 146.1, 149.25, 142.8, 144.1 Maytas Infr., 189, 189, 182.1, 183.35 Moser­baer (, 60.1, 60.1, 56.3, 56.85

and non-basmati rice and asking states to waive local taxes on essential commodities.

"Whenever the appropriate adjustment of the crucial rates is called for in the larger interest of the economy, including the price stabilisation, the RBI takes appropriate policy in consultation with the government," Mukherjee told reporters.

Mrpl, 68.7, 71.25, 68, 68.65 Nagarjuna Co, 122.9, 124.9, 117.6, 118.85 Nagarjuna Fe, 30.3, 30.6, 29.5, 29.65 National Alu, 389, 391, 376.1, 381.4 Neyveli Lign, 125.3, 125.5, 120.3, 120.9 Ntpc Ltd, 188, 192.45, 185.3, 186.45 Oil And Natu, 1207, 1215, 1172, 1179.05 Omaxe Limite, 145, 146.15, 143.2, 144.45 Oriental Ban, 347.9, 357.7, 341.5, 350.55 Pantaloon Re, 332, 332, 315, 317.2 Parsvnath De, 54.9, 55.55, 53.2, 54.45 Petronet Lng, 124, 128.9, 124, 126.2 Power Fin Co, 282, 285.5, 274.2, 279 Power Grid C, 96.5, 99.15, 96.25, 97.6 Praj Industr, 81.9, 87.9, 81.45, 84.15 Punj Lloyd L, 102.5, 103.9, 99.4, 100.2 Punjab Natio, 1137, 1149.8, 1108, 1119.05 Rajesh Expor, 132.95, 134.25, 130.55, 131.15 Ranbaxy Labs, 565.5, 585.45, 560.15, 568.25 Rashtriya Ch, 88.25, 88.5, 83, 83.4 Reliance Cap, 624.4, 632.9, 600.05, 613.2 Reliance Com, 139, 142.5, 137.35, 138.5 Reliance Ene, 1123, 1127, 1107, 1113.73

However, experts doubt the effectiveness of monetary policy to tame high food prices as any such action may impact the growth.

"RBI is expected to raise key short-term rates by 25-50 basis points later this month, ...it has no link with food inflation and is likely to hurt growth," HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh had said yesterday.

Reliance Ind, 665.1, 671.3, 646, 650 Reliance Ind, 1014.05, 1029.8, 998, 1001.5 Reliance Pow, 148.1, 150.75, 146.1, 146.95 Rolta India, 141.9, 145, 139.75, 140.5 Satyam Compu, 68.7, 68.7, 65.35, 65.85 Sesa Goa Ltd, 336.6, 340.75, 325, 326.85 Shipping Cor, 122.65, 124.7, 120.8, 121.2 Siemens Ltd, 772, 779.8, 745, 754.2 Sintex Indus, 169.4, 173.9, 164, 164.75 Sobha Develo, 299, 302.85, 280, 282.95 State Bank O, 2566.7, 2588, 2491.4, 2500.8 Steel Author, 168, 168, 159.25, 161.4 Sterlite Ind, 182.65, 185.75, 174.65, 177.4 Sun Pharmace, 485.4, 498.15, 470, 474.8 Sun Tv Netwo, 506, 509.8, 496, 503.4 Suzlon Energ, 52.7, 54.65, 51.85, 52.35 Tata Communi, 254, 257.8, 249.6, 251.3 Tata Consult, 1129.9, 1150, 1120, 1120.15 Tata Motors, 1225, 1225, 1172, 1182.4 Tata Power C, 1349.85, 1387.5, 1323.4, 1362.65 Tata Steel L, 635, 636.6, 617.5, 622.45

Tata Teleser, 18.65, 18.85, 18.35, 18.5 Tech Mahindr, 676.05, 696.9, 675, 677.65 The Ge Shpg., 335, 336.9, 315, 318.85 The Phoenix, 213, 214.9, 209, 210.7 Thermax Ltd, 754.6, 777, 748, 756.7 Titan Indust, 3429.95, 3534.9, 3381.15, 3409.65 Torrent Powe, 245.6, 246.65, 239.25, 240.9 Triveni Engg, 101, 103.4, 98.9, 99.7 Tv18 India L, 69.55, 73.15, 69.55, 71.55 Uco Bank, 105.25, 108.9, 104.55, 105.6 Ultratech Ce, 1039.95, 1039.95, 993.95, 1020.7 Union Bank O, 320.95, 323.25, 310.4, 311.5 Unitech Ltd, 59.9, 60.9, 56.85, 57.45 United Phosp, 158.95, 162.5, 151.8, 154.05 Videocon Ind, 211.2, 212.9, 207.5, 208 Vijaya Bank, 97.4, 98.7, 90.55, 91.45 Voltas Ltd, 205.15, 210.9, 205.15, 206.9 Wipro Ltd, 451.25, 468, 451.25, 463.1 Yes Bank Lim, 267.9, 270.45, 259, 260.15 Zee Entertai, 134.5, 134.5, 108.3, 117.65

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GOA, Saturday, 15 January, 2011

Pilerne knock out St Savio HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JAN 14

Pilerne Sports Club had to wait till the sudden death to knock out St Savio SC, Calangute and move into the quarter-finals of All-Goa inter-village Romeo memorial football tournament, at Santa Cruz ground on Friday.

At the beginning, St Savio were holding an edge over Pilerne, but the former could not take advantage of the dominance. St Savio came close to scoring but, the Pilerne keeper stretched himself to the limit to save a goalbound shot.

Changing ends, Pilerne came

with renewed ideas and turned the tables on St Savio as they went all out for a win. Pilerne could have forged ahead when St Savio’s keeper fumbled with the ball. However, the Pilerne forwards were too slow to react and allowed a rival defender to clear the ball to safety.

In the tie-breaker, both the goalkeepers were able to save one penalty each and keep the score at 4-4.

In the sudden death, with both teams scoring their first tries, the Pilerne keeper turned hero as he saved the second penalty to give his side a 6-5 win.

Sangolda Lightning enter quarters HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, JAN 14

Sangolda Lightning had to sweat it out against Sirsaim Tivim Sports Club 3-2 to move into the quarter-finals of 5th Reira Cup inter-village football tournament organised by

Saligao Sporting Club at Sporting ground, Saligao on Friday.

In a keenly contested encounter, Sangolda shot into the lead in the 5th minute through Agnelo Quadros.

Down by a goal, Sirsaim tried

to bounce back but were undone by another strike from Regino Alvares in the 15th minute.

Trailing by two goals, Sirsaim increased their tempo and pulled one back in the 45th minute through Sud-

hir.

Goaded by success, Sirsaim fought back and levelled the score in the 50th minute through Ryan Pereira.

Sangolda came up with a late winner in the dying minutes through Clifford.

The State folk dance group that has been deputed to participate in the XVIth National youth festival in Rajasthan from January 12 to 16 alongwith Dr Susana De Sousa (director of sports and youth affairs), Pramod Mhadeshwar (drama director), Mahesh Rivankar (SSO), Sarvanand Dessai (manager), R N Tari (assistant director, sports), Laxman Naik (assistant accounts officer), U D Navelkar (APEO) and B D Powar (general manager).

Australia beat England by four run AFP MELBOURNE, JAN 14

St Clara's High School, Assonora, girls winners of U-17 girls handball organised by DSYA alongwith Sr Margaret D'Sousa and PE teacher Raj Gawas.

Monte Guirim stalwarts felicitated l Pa s t P u p i l s r e c a l l F r J o e l ’ s s e r v i c e s w i t h n o s t a l g i a

Australia finally had something to celebrate after recording an unlikely four-run win over England in the second Twenty20 international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

After Australia battled to 1477 thanks to an unbeaten halfcentury by second-gamer Aaron Finch, England looked set to cruise to victory when they were 58-0 after six overs, with opener Ian Bell on song.

But England's quest to extend their record unbeaten T20 streak to nine matches, having defeated Australia on the last ball of Wednesday's game in Adelaide, came unstuck as their middle order failed to deliver.

As was the case in Australia's lone win during the Ashes series, in the third Test at the WACA Ground, it was paceman Mitchell Johnson (3-29) who turned the match on its head.

Johnson claimed the vital wicket of Bell (39) when the right-hander dragged a ball onto his stumps in the seventh over to end an opening stand of 60.

The left-hander then followed up by having Kevin Pietersen caught for one three balls later.

Johnson also removed the dangerous Eoin Morgan for 14, while Shane Watson backed up his brilliant effort in Wednesday's match with a frugal 2-17 from four overs.

With 13 runs needed off the last three balls from Brett Lee, young England all-rounder Chris Woakes threatened to repeat his heroics on Wednesday when he lofted the paceman into the stands to leave seven needed from two.

Kulmaya emerge champions HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JAN 14

Kulmaya Sports Club, Valpoi beat Samatha Sports Club in Friends United Sports Club’s 1st All-Goa football tournament at Government school ground, Pernem.

Kulmaya won Rs 5,000 and the runners-up had to be con-

tent with Rs 3,000.

Friends United Sports Club and Advalpal Boys lost the semifinals and bagged Rs 1,000 each.

Individual prizes were awarded to Best goalkeeper – Sandesh Pawan (Kulmaya SC). Best player of the tournament – Amit Pawan.

Francis Fernandes was the

chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of Babli Mandrekar, GFA Executive Committee member, Vivek Pawan, assistant physical education officer, DSYA, Panjim, Sanjay Devidas, sarpanch, VP Vazari-Pernem and Avdhut Gaonkar, senior citizen, Vazari.

Kulmaya Sports Club, Valpoi.

The winners of speedball alongwith their medals and certificates.

Speedball team excels GOA DIARY HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JAN 14

Young Chico, Milagres D'Costa, M.B. Mayenkar, Anthony Nogueria and Salvador Fernandes alongwith headmaster Fr. Paul Alvares at the annual dine and dance at Mandovi Riviera, Panjim.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JAN 14

Monte de Guirim Past Pupils Association felicitated their members for their achievement in various fields alongwith former teacher and headmaster at the annual dine and dance at Mandovi Riviea.

Prominent personalities in the field of sports who were felicitated include former Goa’s record breaking athlete of the seventies Milagres D'Costa , evergreen football player and coach Salvador Fernandes and ex-physical education teacher and formidable kho-kho coach Madhukar B. Mayenkar.

Others who were felicitated include performing artist Francis Bringel who is better known as Young Chico, Anthony Nogueira former administrative officer of Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology and founder member of Monte PPA. Fr. Joel Pinto, former headmaster of St. Anthony’s High, Monte de Guirim was felicitated in absentia as he was unable to travel from Mangalore due to poor health as he is undergoing dialysis.

Fr Joel was one of those instrumental in launching the sports school hostel, being an ardent sports lover and was even

personally providing coaching to now Arjuna Awardee Bruno Coutinho, coach Baptista Fernandes and several other football stars when he was the head of the school. His commitment both in academics as well as sports was unique and outstanding, with the school having scaled great heights, dominating the sports scene in the State with outstanding performances in several fields.

Fr Joel is still fondly remembered by all those who came in contact with him, for his genial manners and his generous and extremely courteous disposition. He could disarm the worst

offenders of discipline with his suave heart-to-heart talks, bringing about a radical conversion in their behaviour. To the needy, Fr Joel was a friend and a saviour, his heart always bleeding for those in need and those suffering. He even had a hand in establishing the National Open School at Porvorim.

Fr Joel, despite undergoing open heart surgery, carried on with his school work with single minded devotion and dedication, until his retirement, which he always would describe as a passion and a mission. Undoubtedly, his commitment was supreme and exemplary.

The Speedball Association of Goa participated in 3rd National speedball championship sub-juniors, juniors and seniors categories in Himachal Pradesh on January 1 and 2. They were trained by Paulo Fernandes.

Results: Sub-juniors U-10 singles – Shivam Dabholkar, bronze, Holy Cross primary school, Camurlim.

Sub-junior U-14 singles – Sharfraz Mandal, bronze, Don Bosco HS, Calangute.

Junior U-17 boys singles – Rohit Roy, silver, St Britto’s HS, Mapusa.

Seniors 18 and above singles – Devanand Kandolkar, silver, DM’s Mapusa.

Seniors 18 and above double – Viraj Shetye, bronze, Don Bosco College, Panjim.

Seniors 18 and above double – Gopal Sarmalkar, bronze, Pernem Dewado Dhargal.

Senior double max – Paulo Fernandes, gold, Siolim.

Senior double max – Caffecia Fernandes, gold, Holy Cross HS,Siolim.

Chicalim enter semis HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, JAN 14

Chicalim Youth Club downed Social Cultural Club of Loutolim 2-0 to enter the semi-finals of 37th Chandor Seamen Cup football tournament organised by Chandor Club at Chandor ground, on Friday. All goals came in the first half.

Chicalim enjoyed a lion share of exchanges and took the lead through Joel M. The early goal helped the winners to pile on pressure on the rival citadel and

they were rewarded when Moses Landez doubled the lead with a stiff ground shot.

The second half continued in the same vein with Chicalim dominating but could not score.

Durga up HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JAN 14

Durga got the better of Palmar Grande 5-4 via the tie-breaker in Martin Pereira memorial soccer at Chinchinim ground, on Friday.

The score was 1-1 at half time.

Palmar opened their account in the 15th minute when Ivan shot on target.

Their happiness was shortlived when Durga equalised through Josley Pereira in the 20th minute.

Crossing over, there were no shots on target.

In the tie-breaker, Palmar’s keeper managed a brilliant save.

Noah ahead HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JAN 14

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Speaker, Pratapsingh Rane unveiling the plaque of the foundation stone of Vedanta Sesa Goa Limited playground at Vividha, Navelim in the presence of Manohar Azgaonkar, minister for sports and youth affairs, Vishwajit Rane, Minister for health, Pratap Gawas MLA Pale, Laxmikant Parab, ZP, Pale Consitiuency, Pandhari Gawas sarpanch, VP Navelim, Mahesh PatilAVP_HSEC, Sesa Goa Ltd and G.P. Kamat, Business manager-Met Coke Division, Sesa Goa Ltd.

Noah D’Silva got the better of Rishash Kalokhe 8-1 in the preliminary round of U-19 boys and girls All-Goa open tennis tournament organised by Goa Tennis Association at Panjim Gymkhana on Tuesday.

Results: U-19 boys – Noah D’Silva beat Rishash Kalokhe 81, Siddarth Nunes beat Joshva D’Silva 8-1, Kyle Cummings beat Keenan Fernandes 8-4, Sydney Palha beat Yohan Proenca 8-1.

U-19 girls – Kavya beat Shreya Shetty 8-3, Megha Kalokhe beat Kristien Fernandes 8-4, Simran Khan beat Rhea Mendes 8-1.

3-a-side tie-breaker at Carona

PANJIM (HSD) – St Rita’s Association, Carona will organise their 3a-side All-Goa football tie-breaker on January 15 at St Rita’s chapel ground, Carona at 9 p.m. The winners and runners-up will be awarded Rs. 7,777 and Rs. 5,555 respectively. Details may be obtained from Swapnil Chodankar on 9822656808.

DBO futsal festival 2011

PANJIM (HSD) -- Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim in association with Sporting Clube de Goa, Brasil Futebol Academia and the Department of Physical Education of Don Bosco College will organise the DBO All-Goa futsal festival from January 27 to 30. On January 27 there will be a seminar on the game at 4 p.m. for those who are new to the international rules, including referee regulations. Matches will take place from January 28 to 30. The tournament will be organised in three categories - U-14, U-17 and open category for boys. The U-14 and U-17 matches will begin at 3.30 p.m. while the open category will be floodlit and will begin at 6.30 p.m. The games will be 5-a-side, with goalkeeper and no height restrictions. The last date to submit entries is January 24. Details may be obtained from the Oratory office on 2421116.

DBO U-14 basketball

PANJIM (HSD) -- The Don Bosco Oratory will organise their dawn to dusk U-14 basketball tournament for boys on January 26 at Benedict memorial indoor complex at 10 a.m. Interested clubs, schools, institutes and groups are invited. Details may be obtained from the Oratory office on 2421116.

Senior citizens meet

PANJIM (HSD) – The SAG in collaboration with Forum for Senior Citizens of India will organise their 3rd All-Goa Senior Citizens sports meet from January 28 to 30 at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda. Citizens who have completed 60 years of age are eligible. Two groups will be organised for individual items (60-65 years and 65 and above). The cut-off date to be considered as a senior citizen is January 27. Senior citizens have been asked to carry their identity cards or any other documentary proof for age verification. Entries may be submitted to Manickam on 9372170260 or Shaileja on 2731749.

Autocross postponed

PANJIM (HSD) -- The All-Goa ‘Need for speed autocross challenge 2011’ for cars scheduled to be held on January 16, behind Blasco executive hall, Navelim has been postponed to January 23 as per the date sanctioned by the FMSCI. Entries are open for all categories.

Details may be obtained from Rio on 9822435711, Ibrahim Thakker on 9326123768 or Debhav on 9860385448.

GCA fee payment

PANJIM (HSD) -- All registered clubs of Goa Cricket Association have been requested to pay their respective annual tournament and registration fees for the year 2011 from January 17 to 30. The clubs need to register their players who will participate in the tournament.

Tennis cricket at Sancoale

VASCO (HC) -- Sancoale Boys, Sancoale will organise their first AllGoa tennis cricket tournament at Shantadurga temple premises, Sancoale on January 16 at 9 a.m. The winners and runners-up will take home Rs 10,000 and Rs 7,000 respectively. The semi-final losers will be awarded Rs 3,000 each. Best batsman and best bowler will also be awarded. Details may be obtained from Gautam Naik on 9604290891 or Prashil Borkar on 9822155712.

Pg 12 GOA, Saturday, 15 January, 2011

SPORTS

Churchill Bros shoot HAL R E S U LT S Churchill 3 HAL 0

Man-of-the match: Zakeer Mumdampara (Churchill Bros)

Chirag 0 E Bengal 0 Man-of-the match: Arnab Mandal (Chirag)

ONGC 1 Viva Kerala 0 Man-of-the match :Charles Dzisah (Viva Kerala)

Churchill Bros and HAL players in the thick of action at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Friday.

Photo: Third Eye HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, JAN 14

The Churchill Brothers quartet of Kayne Vincent, Binesh Balan, Durga Boro and Zakeer Mundampara toyed with HAL, Bangalore thrashing them 3-0 in a ninth round match of AIFF’s 4th I-League at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Friday. All goals came in the second half.

If Churchill Brothers spurned easy scoring chances, blame it on striker Kayne Vincent and custodian P Pramod.

Churchill spearheaded by Kayne Vincent and Binesh Balan thoroughly dominated the opening session during which both got a close look at the rival goal.

The HAL defence stood strong with support from the midfield and especially left wing back

Rohit Chand soaked the pressure from the rival attackers.

Churchill’s best chance came in the 12th minute when Israil Gurung intercepted the ball from his own half and essayed a fine through pass but striker Binesh Balan’s feeble try went straight into the waiting hands of the HAL keeper P Pramod.

Two minutes later midfielder and man-of-the-match, Zakeeer M nearly opened the scoring but HAL’s keeper once again came to his side’s rescue thwarting the attempts from Zakeer in the nick of time after his defence crumpled under pressure.

The HAL citadel survived two scares. First, striker Binesh Balan could have scored from handshaking distance and later Zakeer’s rasping drive was blocked

by the HAL keeper.

At the other end, HAL were struggling to contain the rival forwards and had one scoring opportunity in the opening session but veteran striker R C Prakash’s snap shot went over the crossbar.

At the strike of the lemon break, Churchill had two scoring opportunities but striker Kayne Vincent ballooned over from five yards off Zakeer’s assist.

Churchill started the second session in a whirlwind fashion.

S t r i ke r B i n e s h B a l a n p u t Churchill ahead in the 51st minute. Binesh picked up the ball and made a solo run outwitting a couple of rival defenders and beat the HAL keeper all ends up.

HAL nearly found the equaliser when striker Jagaba Hanza Amaba was in an ideal position but he delayed in taking the shot. However, before he could do the damage it was cleared for a flag kick in the 60th minute.

Minutes later R C Prakash wasted a gilt edged scoring opportunity from captain J Murali.

The HAL citadel fell for the sec-

ond time in the 61st minute after Zakeer slotted past the rival keeper off a pass from Durga Boro from the right via Binesh Balan.

Stung by the double blow, HAL nearly reduced the margin but Prakash’s booming shot hit the post much to the dismay of the HAL bench.

Down by two goals, the visitors failed to get past the rival rearguard but Churchill simply added misery to HAL’s woes in the 86th minute when striker Vincent Kayne found the net with a super skill as he outpaced rival defenders and drew out the rival keeper to punt the ball into the net.

With this win, Churchill are in the third place with 16 points from nine matches while HAL remained with eight points from the same number of encounters.

E Bengal 9 7-2-0 23 points Churchill 9 4-4-1 16 points Chirag 9 3-5-1 14 points HAL 9 2-2-5 8 points ONGC 9 1-4-4 7 points Viva Kerala 9 1-4-4 7 points

ONGC finally register a win AGENCIES KOLHAPUR, JAN 14

Mumbai outfit ONGC finally registered a 1-0 win against Viva Kerela in the round nine tie of I-league at Sahu Maharaj Stadium, here, on Friday.

This being their first win of ONGC under Subrata Bhattacharya who seems to work fine with the team.

The match though started

with both the teams trying to get the possession of the ball but today it was the ONGC team who overpowered their opponents as they not only created chances but were able to score that crucial winner which helped them score their f i r s t t h re e p o i n t s i n t h e league.

After a goalless first half the ONGC team came back with re-

newed zest and energy and didn't allow Viva Kerela to break into their defence. Bhattacharya started with their striker Badmus Babatunde and Surajit Bose upfront with N D Opara in the bench and later in the first half ONGC did try and create chances but were unlucky to not be able to score. Viva Kerela's Charles Dzisahdid played his part well but he did-

n't get complete support of his team.

B Babatunde, Surajit Bose and Opara all three created chances in the second half but failed to convert them. But it was Opara who scored the winner just before the final hooter went off when he got a pass from Bikash Jairu from the right flank and he sent the ball into the post.

Chirag hold E Bengal goalless Table toppers East Bengal were held to a goalless draw by a spirited Chirag United in a ninth round I-League clash at Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Friday.

Chirag United could easily have taken a first-half lead but their Brazilian striker Joshimar D’Silva missed a penalty.

East Bengal sorely missed the services of their leading goal

scorer Tolgay Ozbey, who had to sit out of the match having picked a double yellow card in the last encounter.

In absence of the Australian striker, who is second on the list of leading goalscorers with seven to his pocket, Biswarup Deb found it tough to adjust to the big stage as he partnered Robin Singh up front, in a newlook East Bengal attack.

True to their style, East Ben-

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gal, cheered on by a vociferous crowd support, began aggressively but the sting was missing up front as they missed as many as three sitters inside the firsthalf.

Chirag United were equally sloppy with their star striker Joshimar D'Silva missing a penalty in the 34th minute in what was the highlight of the goalless first 45 minutes.

Salgaocar to maintain momentum

Salgaocar Sports Club are determined to maintain their winning momentum when they take on Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan in the ninth round match of AIFF’s 4th I-League at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Saturday at 3.45 p.m.

Salgaocar who defeated Churchill Brothers in the previ-

Salgaocar v. M Bagan JCT v. Air India AIFF XI v. Mumbai FC ous match last Saturday are confident of continuing their good show.

Salgaocar has produced a spectacular performance and have had a decent beginning and have also shown improvement under Moroccan coach Karim Bencherifa.

Salgaocar occupy the second spot with 18 points from eight matches behind table-toppers East Bengal while Mohun Bagan

I-League: Salgaocar v. Mohun Bagan, Nehru Stadium, FatordaMargao, 3.45 p.m.

GFA First Division: Corps of Signals v. Margao SC, Navelim, 3MTR, 4 p.m.

GFA Second Division: Dempo SC (juniors) v. Clube Sao Minguel de Taleigao, Don Bosco ground, Panjim, 4 p.m.

GFA U-16: Guirdolim Club v.

Dicarpale SC, Cavorim, Chandor ground, 4 p.m.

Fr Agnelo Youth inter-village soccer semi-finals: Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda v. Mandopa SC, Panchayat ground, Avedem, Paroda, 4.30 p.m.

Martin Pereira memorial soccer: St Anthony, Deussua v.

Mingforl, Chinchinim ground, 4.30 p.m.

Assolna Seaman soccer quarter-finals: Wilred Leisure SC v.

Nerul SC, GPS ground, Assolna, 4.30 p.m.

Chandor Seamen soccer: Sao Jose de Areal v. Davorlim Sports Club, Chandor ground, 4.30 p.m.

are precariously placed with eight points from eight matches.

Both the teams underwent gruelling practice sessions on the eve of the match at Vasco and Cuncolim ground respectively on Friday morning.

Talking to Herald on Friday morning, Salgaocar coach Karim Bencherifa said that he is looking for his seventh win against Mohun Bagan. “This is our home match and we have to take full advantage of the situation. The mood in the team is good and I hope they carry it into the match on Saturday. The victory in the last match has increased our confidence and I hope they will continue the trend,” concluded Karim.

Bencherifa too, faces injury worries but gained some consolation as midfielder Anthony Barbosa has returned to bolster the waistline. Central defender Khelemba Singh is out with a double booking but Nigerian striker Eekene Ikenwa and Willam Colaco were doubtful but coach Karim sounded confident of his team’s chances. His star forward Ryuji Seuoka continues to be a menace in the opponent’s box and Saturday will be no different.

In contrast, Mohun Bagan coach Sujit Chakraborthy is hoping that good fortune will finally smile on his team. He hopes to get a lucky break on Saturday.

Mohun Bagan will be missing midfielder Jayanta Sen who is out due to a double booking.

“The spirit of the team is low but I am confident they will give a good account of themselves on Saturday,” said Sujit. “Salgaocar are a better prepared team and are in form. They are playing at home, so it will be very tough,” maintained Chakraborthy.

Yesterday at Cuncolim ground, technical director of Mohun Bagan, Subhash Bhowmick urged his players to kick out the fear factor. It’s about correcting the record and salvaging pride against the host team.

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Goa beat TN

PANJIM (HSD) -- Goa women (seniors) beat Tamil Nadu by 7 wickets in the T20 South Zone women cricket in Hyderabad on Friday.

TN won the toss and elected to bat. They were 88 for 8 in 20 overs. Shikha Pandey 2-13, Teena Volvoikar 2-16, Salma Divker 2-8. Goa 91-3 in 17.3 overs.

(Salma Divker 27 not out, Shikha Pandey 22 not out, Resha Rawal 15, Crista Songa 0, Sunanda Yetrekar 13, extras 14. Fall: 116, 2-31, 3-44).

Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim came from behind to defeat Salcete Football Club 2-1 in GFA’s First Division League at Raia Panchayat ground, on Friday. All the goals came in the first half.

Salcete started off on a positive note and forged ahead in the 20th minute through Francis Andrade. This setback proved to be the perfect tonic for Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim as they came back and repeatedly

raided the Salcete citadel. Their efforts were rewarded in the 35th minute when Levino Fernandes connected in style off a cross from playmaker Desmond Fernandes to put his team on level terms.

Stunned by the equaliser, Salcete went into the attack and swarmed all over the rival territory but Flyod Colaco under the Cavelossim bar kept his citadel intact and also kept his boys in a better frame of mind by effecting superlative saves.

Cavelossim had scoring chances but their forwards squandered away easy chances.

With this win, Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim collected seven points from three encounters while Salcete Football Club are yet to taste victory and have no points from the same number of encounters.

Cavelossim’s coach Severino Fernandes was pleased with the performance of his boys and also heaved a sigh of relief after the match. “My heart was in my

Wilred blank Fr Agnelo YC HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, JAN 14

A fine brace by striker Sertorio Monteiro helped Wilred Leisure Sports Club blank Fr Agnel Youth Club, 3-1 in GFA’s Second Division League at Curtorim ground, on Friday. Wilred Leisure were leading 3-0 at the breather.

Wilred Leisure started off in their customary attacking fashion and broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when striker Sertorio punished the rival keeper with a stiff shot. A minute later, Sertorio completed his brace after receiving a through pass from Agnelo Mar-

tins.

Spurred by the success, Wilred Leisure piled on the pressure and tormented the rival defence with well orchestrated raids. At the other end, Fr Agnel were a subdued lot and did not function as a cohesive unit.

Agnelo Martins put the issue beyond doubt when he fired home from close range.

After taking a 3-0 cushion, Wilred Leisure played at a relaxed pace and had a couple of scoring chances but their forwards stumbled at the goal.

Fr Agnel reduced the margin

Facile win for ITI Margao inter-iti soccer HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JAN 14

A goal each from Sheldon Dias and Thomson Quadros helped ITI, Margao score an easy 2-0 win over ITI, Vasco in XIth AllGoa inter-ITI sports competition at SAG ground, Fatorda on Friday. Both the goals came in each half.

Sheldon opened the account for ITI, Margao in the 15th minute.

Changing ends, Thomson struck in the 65th minute.

Now ITI, Margao will play the winner of North.

In the volleyball finals, ITI, Farmagudi defeated ITI, Cacora 25-17, 25-18 to emerge the South Zone champs.

At the strike of lemon break, Cavelossim doubled the lead when Levino bulged the net off a pass from Amal Pai Dhungat.

Salcete desperate for a equaliser went all out but failed to find success. They came close in restoring parity but heir forward’s ineptness inside the rival b ox w a s t h e i r d o w n f a l l .

Cavelssoim keeper, Flyod Colaco was the stumbling block for Salcete as he denied them goals with his fine anticipation and reflexes.

ITI, Margao v. ITI, Vasco match in progress.

ITI Bicholim win

HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, JAN 14

ITI, Bicholim continued their dominance as they inflicted an 8-wicket defeat over ITI, Mapusa in the 11th North Goa inter-ITI cricket competition, at Peddem complex on Friday.

Mapusa hit 58 runs in their allotted 10 overs and Bicholim successfully chased the target.

On Saturday, ITI, Bicholim will

take on ITI, Margao in the AllGoa football finals at Duler stadium at 9.30 a.m.

Once football is over, the action will move to Peddem complex where ITI Bicholim will meet ITI, Farmagudi in the AllGoa volleyball finals.

In the afternoon, ITI, Bicholim will battle it out against ITI, Vasco in the All-Goa cricket tournament at Peddem complex.

at the fag end when Antonio Fernandes found success.

With this win, Wilred Leisure Sports Club collected nine points from four matches and

qualified for the Second Division play-offs.

At Cuncolim ground, Maina Sports Club trounced Santa Cruz Society of Poitamdo 5-1.

mouth as I was wondering whether we would be able to pull through,” Severino concluded.

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In BrIef Ferrer faces Nalbandian Top seed David Ferrer will meet former world number three David Nalbandian in the final of the Auckland Open after they both advanced with easy semi-final victories on Friday. Ferrer, the world number seven, easily accounted for Colombia's Santiago Giraldo 6-3, 7-5, while Nalbandian, who beat champion John Isner on Thursday, knocked out second seeded Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 6-4, 6-2.

Ganguly’s fans plan protest Mass support poured in unabated for Sourav Ganguly as members of a newlyformed community in a social networking site on Friday planned a silent candle light protest against the ‘unjust treatment’ meted out to the former Indian captain by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL auctions. Ganguly, who found no takers in the IPL IV, is getting support from fans who have formed a 'No Dada No KKR' community in Facebook. The members of the community, having 2200 members, have planned the march from Victoria Memorial to Eden Gardens on Sunday evening.

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to be picked on Monday

coming World Cup, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said today.

The selectors will handpick India's final 15-man squad for the World Cup on January 17 in Chennai and tomorrow's ODI in the ongoing five-match series is the last chance for the players to impress upon the selection committee.

But Dhoni said it is the players consistency which would be looked at while preparing the final list.

"Not really, as not just one performance will matter. Guys who have worked hard for the last year-and-a-half they may get a chance. So here at Wanderers we will try to field the best possible playing eleven," the Indian skipper said.

"I think for the World Cup, fight is

PTI JOHANNESBURG, JAN 14

The team's performance in tomorrow's second one-dayer against South Africa here would not be the deciding factor in selecting the players for the up-

on for just one or two position as rest of the players will choose themselves. Basically, it is up to the selectors. Here in South Africa we will try and give chance to as many players as possible to play in the final

AIFF upset with Bob’s remarks AGENCIES NEW DELHI, JAN 14

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has expressed resentment over the remarks of chief coach Bob Houghton for saying the Federation has not done enough for Indian footballers.

AIFF General Secretary Kushal D a s s a i d o n Fr i d a y t h a t Houghton's comments on the eve of India's crucial Asian Cup match against Bahrain in Doha

Friday were unwarranted.

"I don't want to react to what Houghton said when the national team is in the midst of an important campaign, all I would say it is not the right time and stage for the coach to say such things," Das said.

"I can only say that everyone is aware of India's problems and we are trying to address them, right from infrastructure to grassroots development," he added.

eleven," Dhoni said at the prematch press conference.

The Indian captain also informed that pacer S Sreesanth, who missed the first ODI due to a mild tennis elbow, was available for selection tomorrow.

After a complete flop show in the first ODI, where they lost by a humiliating 135 runs to South Africa, Dhoni asked his boys not to let go opportunities tomorrow.

"Main thing will be to go on the field with positive intent.

Being selective will be crucial but you have to score runs on bad balls. You cannot just try to survive by scoring just two or three runs per over. Of course there will be something for the fast bowlers especially if you are bowling under lights," he said.

The wicket-keeper batsman said he was not thinking about the weather and toss ahead of the match.

"Weather and toss is beyond your control. We will keep an eye on the forecast but about toss we have no control. We have to look at what is the weather at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow.

We should not think too much if we lose the toss.

"Giving your 100 per cent is more important. If you are letting your mind affect your thought process after losing toss then you are not giving 100 per cent," Dhoni said.

"It doesn't matter whether we have won or lost the first match

Wo r l d N o 1 Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki found out on Friday who their first-round opponents will be at the 2011 Australian Open, as the main draw was revealed for the first major of the year.

The 2009 champion Nadal will begin his quest against Marcos Daniel of Brazil. If Nadal can capture the title, he would become the first man in 42 years to win all four majors in succession. Aussie legend Rod Laver was the last man to turn the trick when he won all four Grand Slam events, in the same season, in 1969.

Nadal has been slowed by an illness this week, a stuffy nose and congested chest that has cut into his preparation and nearly caused him to pull out of an event in Doha last week.

"I'm improving every day.

Hopefully I'm going to be completely recovered for next Monday," Nadal said. "I'm still a little bit (congested), but I don't have fever. I need a few more days maybe, but hopefully it's going to be fine."

The legendary Ivan Lendl, a former No. 1 and eight-time Grand Slam champion, helped to conduct Friday's draw ceremony and commented on Nadal's potential achievement of winning four straight majors.

"In the men's game we have had the pleasure of watching records which many people thought would never be broken," Lendl said.

"We're maybe on the edge of another one. First Pete (Sampras) beats (Roy) Emerson's record and then Roger (Federer) beats Pete's record. Now Rafa is possibly going to win four in a row, and if he wins a few more majors, then we will start talking about him possibly passing

Roger. It's a fantastic time in men's tennis."

Last year's Melbourne runnerup to Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and two-time French Open runner-up Robin Soderling join Nadal in the top half of the draw.

Murray will play Karol Beck of Slovakia, while Soderling will do battle with Italian Potito Starace in round one.

The bottom portion of the draw is led by the No. 2 seed Federer, who is a 16- time major champion and four-time Aussie Open winner.

Federer lost to Nadal here in the 2009 final, but won the title last year to add to his men's record for Grand Slam wins.

Federer's first-round test will come against Slovak Lukas Lacko at Melbourne Park.

Third-seeded Novak Djokovic, the 2008 Aussie champion, joins Federer in the bottom half, and will face Marcel Granollers of Spain in the round of 128.

Long-time Australian crowd favorite Lleyton Hewitt will take on 27th-seeded David Nalbandian in the first round. The players met in the 2002 Wimbledon title match, with Hewitt prevailing at the All England Club.

Former topranked

American star Andy Roddick, who hasn't captured a major title since the 2003 U.S. Open, will open his Aussie fortnight against Czech Jan Hajek.

On the women's side, the Danish Wozniacki will begin the tournament against Argentine veteran Gisela Dulko.

Also in Wozniacki's half of the draw are fourth-seeded Venus Williams, sixth- seeded Francesca Schiavone, and Justine

WC PROBABLES M S Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, S Sreesanth, Munaf Patel, Ishant Sharma, Vinay Kumar, M Vijay, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Sourav Tiwary, Yusuf Pathan, Parthiv Patel, R Ashwin, Wriddhiman Saha, Dinesh Karthik, Shikhar Dhawan, Amit Mishra, Piyush Chawla, Cheteshwar Pujara, Pragyan Ojha, Praveen Kumar.

because we have to start from the scratch tomorrow. We have to play to our potential to win here," he added.

Dhoni also rebuffed suggestions that tough conditions at a high-altitude ground like the Wanderers would make life tough for the Indian players.

"Ball travels really fast here.

While fielding or even while batting, ball will come to you a bit faster. But most of us have played here so that should not be a problem," he said.

Midfielder Gouramangi Singh celebrates after scoring India's first goal.

AP DOHA, JAN 14

Bahrain striker Ismaeel Abdulatif scored four goals in a 5-2 win over India Friday that kept alive his side’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of Asian Cup while ending those of the opposition.

Gouramangi Singh tapped in India’s first goal of the tournament to make it 1-1 shortly after Faouzi Aaish had given Bahrain the lead from the penalty spot in the eighth minute. Abdulatif then scored a 19-minute hat trick to send Bahrain in at half time with a 4-1 lead.

Bahrain was rattled when

Sunil Chhetri pulled one back for India after the break and then Aaish was sent off for his second booking in the 62nd.

But Abdulatif drove home his fourth to seal the win and leave his side on three points, one behind South Korea and Australia in Group C. India remains on zero.

South Korea’s Koo Ja-cheol netted his third goal of the tournament to help South Korea draw 1-1 with Australia on Friday in the Asian Cup. South Korea had the better start in the Group C game and took the lead in the 24th minute

when Koo took a pass in the area from striker Ji Dong-won and fired a shot past a diving Australia keeper Mark Schwartzer.

But the Australians equalised when a chip into the area from captain Lucas Neill found Mile Jedinak, who headed it home in the 62nd minute. On Thursday, Japan beat Syria 2-1 in a Group B match.

Match starts at 6 p.m.

Sania clears first hurdle PTI MELBOURNE, JAN 14

Sania Mirza moved into the second round of the Australian Open qualifiers with a straightset win over Belarusian Iryna Kuryanovich, here, today.

Ranked 145 on the WTA circuit, Sania scored a 6-4 6-2 win over Kuryanovich, ranked 61 places below the Indian, in the opening round of the women’s singles qualifiers.

The Belarusian was equally erratic and had to contend with seven breakpoints out which Sania converted three and sealed the win in one hour and nine minutes. Sania will next face Russia’s Vitalia Diatchenko.

Nadal eyes Rod Laver record AGENCIES MELBOURNE, JAN 14

SPORTS

2nd ODI no deciding factor India eliminated for WC selection: Dhoni

Comical Ozil goal seals win for Real A bizarre last-minute goal from Mesut Ozil wrapped up a 3-1 comeback win for Real Madrid at home to city rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday, giving them a healthy advantage in their King's Cup quarter-final.

Atletico took a seventhminute lead through Diego Forlan only for Sergio Ramos to level with a header in the 14th as Real dominated in an electric atmosphere at the Bernabeu.

Cristiano Ronaldo put the hosts ahead in the 61st and just when Atletico looked like they might have weathered the storm their defenders gifted Real a third in the 90th. Luis Felipe stuck out a leg to divert the ball to unsuspecting team mate Alvaro Dominguez who stumbled backwards allowing it to run between his legs, and Ozil stepped in to score past a motionless David de Gea.

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Henin. The former Aussie Open runner- up Williams will face Italian Sara Errani in her firstrounder, while the French Open champion Schiavone will play Arantxa Parra Santonja of Spain.

The 2004 Aussie Open champion Henin, last year's Melbourne runner-up to Serena Williams, Henin, was a wild-card entry here last year as she returned from retirement. The Belgian stalwart is seeded 11th this year, and will open against a qualifier next week.

The five-time Aussie Open titlist Serena won the last two Aussie Open women's titles, but will miss the 2011 edition because of a foot injury.

The 2008 Aussie titlist, Maria Sharapova, is seeded 14th and will play Thai veteran Tamarine Tanasugarn in the first round. The bottom half of the w o m e n ' s d r a w f e a t u re s a matchup between former No. 1 players Kim Clijsters and Dinara Safina. The third-seeded Clijsters is the reigning two-time U.S. Open champion.

Safina, a finalist in Melbourne two years ago, struggled with a back injury last year.

Also in that half of the draw is U.S. Open and Wimbledon runner-up Vera Zvonareva, who is seeded second and will face Sybille Bammer in round one.

Fifth-seeded Australian favorite Samantha Stosur, the 2010 French Open runner- up, will go against American Lauren Davis in the round of 128.

Rain fell heavily in Melbourne for a second straight day on Friday, affecting the qualifying tournament and forcing all main-draw players to practice on indoor courts.

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