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No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

— Ulysses S Grant

66 killed, Delhi building collapse fuels blame game PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 16

The collapse of a four-storey building in a congested locality in East Delhi in which 66 people were killed fuelled a blame game today between the Delhi Government and the MCD on what led to the worst such disaster in recent times here.

A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder has been registered against the owner of the building Amrit Singh, who is absconding and has not been traced yet, police said.

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CAG REPORT FLOORS RAJA Says he flouted rules, caused Rs 1.76 lakh cr loss PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 16

In a scathing criticism of former Telecom Minister A Raja for favouring industrial houses including Anil Ambani group, government auditor CAG today said he allotted spectrum ignoring the Prime Minister’s advice andcaused a loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore.

Among the other industrial houses that benefited from Raja’s 2G spectrum policy were Unitech, Datacom (now Videocon), S-Tel, Swan and Loop Telecom, who were given licences in January 2008.

CAG said that the entire process of allocation of Unified Access Service licences “lacked transparency” and was undertaken in an “arbitrary, unfair and inequitable manner”, in the process “flouting every canon of financial propriety, rules and procedures.”

W H AT T H E R E P O RT S AY S …

Raja allotted spectrum ignoring PM’s advice, caused a Rs 1.76 lakh crore loss. l Unitech, Datacom (now Videocon), S-Tel, Swan and Loop Telecom, benefited. l Entire process to allocate UAS licences “lacked transparency.” l Sunil Mittal-led Bharti biggest beneficiary with 32.4 Mhz in 13 circles. l Revenue loss on new licences pegged at up to Rs 1.40 lakh cr and on additional spectrum allotment to existing operators put at Rs 36,993 cr. l In 2008, DoT proceeded to issue 122 new licences at 2001 prices. l DoT granted 85 out of 122 licences to “ineligible applicants.” l 45 out of 85 licensees issued to companies which failed to satisfy conditions. l Dual tech licence process to Reliance Communications lacked transparency. l

On the issue of spectrum allocation to existing operators beyond the contracted quantity of 6.2 Mhz, CAG has found Sunil Mittal-led Bharti to be the biggest beneficiary, among private players, with 32.4 Mhz in 13 circles, followed by Vodafone-Essar with 19.6 Mhz.

The auditor has pegged revenue loss on account of new licences at up to Rs 1.40 lakh crore and that on account of additional spectrum allotment to the existing operators at Rs 36,993 crore.

The 77-page report of CAG, tabled in Parliament, said that

SC questions PM’s delay PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 16

The Supreme Court today asked some embarrassing questions about the lengthy delay on the part of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in taking a decision on a plea for sanction of prosecution of former Telecom Minister A Raja in the controversial 2G Spectrum allocation issue.

“Can the sanctioning authority (Prime Minister in this case) due diligence was not followed and even the recommendations of the telecom regulator TRAI were “not followed in spirit”.

The report said the “presumptive” loss caused to the exchequer through spectrum allocation to 122 licensees and 35 dual technology licences in 2007-08

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Lucky escape for passengers as hull cracks HERALD REPORTER VASCO, NOV 16

About 401 passengers including 134 crew on board the Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai cruise liner MV Ocean Life had a lucky escape after the vessel developed a crack in the sea on its return from a maiden voyage in the wee hours of Tuesday.

What began as a dream cruise ended up in a nightmare when water began to enter into the hull and the vessel tilted by the time rescue teams could reach the distressed ship.

According to sources in Mormugao Port, timely action by the MPT, Navy and Coast Guard averted a major tragedy and the ship along with its passengers returned safely to the Mormugao Port in the wee hours of Tuesday.

The MV Ocean Life had arrived from Mumbai on its maiden voyage on Monday at about 1.20 pm, as part of its regular ‘Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai’ service.

“During its return journey from Goa to Mumbai on Monday evening, the vessel had to return to the Mormugao Port in the wee hours of Tuesday from the 17 nautical miles in the deep

The Ministry of Environment and Forests came out with the checklist before undertaking projects attracting the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991.

It says prior clearance is to be obtained for the projects listed in the CRZ Notification as amended from time-to-time and fall within the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) of the respective State/Union territory.

The following check-list will be referred to when any proposal for such clearance is considered by all State/Union territory Coastal Zone Management Authorities and should be enclosed when the recommen-

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was Rs 1,76,645 crore. It arrived at the figure on the basis of 3G auction held earlier this year in which the government mopped up over Rs 67,000 crore.

It said there was an “imperative need to fix responsibility and enforce accountability for the lapses highlighted in the

Facebook launches e-mail service

Facebook, a popular social networking site, has come out with an improved messaging platform which aims to provide users with more than just an email application.

The new messaging system envelopes e-mail, instant messages, Facebook messages and SMS to help users communicate faster and more seamlessly with their friends.

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Photo by M Prabhav The stranded ‘MV Ocean Life’ anchored at Mormugao Port.

sea, after the hull developed a crack,” informed Deputy Conservator of Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) Karan Vaswani.

“The vessel had sailed at about 10.15 pm from the port for Mumbai and at about 12.35 am, the ship captain alerted the Port Signal Station that the vessel would return to the port, as a crack had developed on the left side and water had entered the ship,” said Vaswani.

“The port authority, Indian Navy and Coast Guard swiftly swung into action to carry out the rescue operation, as three tugs along with pilot boats of

Checklist for CRZ area projects FROM OUR BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 16

sit on the complaint,” a bench of Justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly asked during a hearing on a petition filed by Janata Party President and former Law Minister Subramaniam Swamy,

dations of these authorities are sent to the ministry or the State Government, says a notification on the ministry website.

1. Application by project proponent (i) Has the map been prepared by anyone of the authorised agencies as per the guidelines issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests vide letter No.J-17011/8/92, dated December 29, 1999 for demarcating High Tide Line and Low Tide Line in 1:4000 scale (cadastral scale map)?

YES/NO (ii) Has the CRZ area been demarcated on the above map (i) above, in accordance with the CRZ Notification, 1991 and the approved CZMP? (Continued on page 10)

the port, as well as ships of the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard left for rescue operations,” said Vaswani.

Vaswani said pilot boats of the port were in regular communication with the distressed vessel to know the position of the vessel, as the vessel began to tilt by the time rescue team could reach the site.

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audit report.”

Elaborating on the lapses and irregularities, the government auditor said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had “stressed on the need for a fair and transparent allocation of spectrum” while the Ministry of Finance had sought for the decision regarding spectrum pricing to be considered by an EGoM. “Brushing aside their concerns and advices, the DoT, in 2008, proceeded to issue 122 new licences for 2G spectrum at 2001 prices, by flouting every canon of financial propriety, rules and procedures,” the CAG said.

The DoT also did not do the requisite due diligence in the examination of the applications submitted for the licences, leading to the grant of 85 out of 122 licences to the “ineligible applicants” as all these firms did not have stipulated paid-up capital at the time of application.

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Jealous politicos to blame for Lok Ayukta bill delay: Rane HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 16

Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Pratapsingh Rane today said that ‘jealousy and worries’ of few politicians and bureaucrats have inordinately delayed the actual execution of Lok Ayukta Bill.

“At least two bills tabled by me are pending although they were passed by the House. The reason is that some people including bureaucrats and some politicians are jealous,” Rane said in the function held to mark 150 years of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).

Speaking to Herald on the sidelines of the function, the Speaker elaborated that though the Lok Ayukta Bill was passed in 2007, some people are trying to ‘kill it’ delaying its actual formation.

“Right from chief minister to speaker, ministers, legislators and bureaucrats will come under the scrutiny after the Bill is enforced as one has to declare finances or assets,” he said adding

No huka smoking on Canacona beaches: PI HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, NOV 16

Canacona Police Inspector Raju Raut Dessai has claimed that no ‘huka smoking’ activities take place along the Canacona coast.

After leading a day-long combing operations and affecting a few arrests at Palolem beach, PI Dessai confidently claimed that there is no hukasmoking on Canacona beaches.

In a combing operation that could bring out far-reaching affects on few visiting tourists at Palolem and other taluka’s beaches like Agonda, Galgibaga, Canacona Police arrested four lamani women in connection with illegal trafficking of fake goods.

Police also arrested four roadside vendors for allegedly blocking free flow of traffic on the Palolem main beach road and booked about 10 persons on charges of smoking/spitting at public places.

“Contrary to what others feel, there is no huka-smoking at all at Canacona,” PI Dessai told Herald.

“Tuesday’s combing operations is just the beginning and it will be continued in following days and months,” he added, sending a stern warning to visitors to think twice before engaging in any such activities.

“Such combing operations will be a regular feature and any law breaker will be taken to task to make Canacona taluka beaches more visitors friendly and enjoyable,” added PI Dessai.

that we are using public funds and utmost transparency is required.

“But till date nobody has been appointed to execute the duty.

They are trying to kill it,” he commented.

Rane said that some Goa Police Service and Indian Police Service officials are also reluctant to get the Bill in place, which is one of the reasons why the formation is not ensuing.

Earlier, during the function, the senior legislator expressed his opinion that the Central Committee should appoint a qualified CAG who has thorough experience of auditing and accounting functions.

“A committee of Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Leader

of Opposition and Chairman of PAC should together appoint a qualified CAG,” he said.

CAG in present scene is appointed by the President. He stated that a new Bill in the Parliament is being introduced and if it is kept for public suggestion, he would give his opinion.

“The functioning should be transparent…We need to see governance at the optimum level and funds being properly utilised,” he said.

Rane urged that the department has several backlogs to be completed even as the performance is improving in the past couple of years.

“There should be regular meetings. Backlogs should be cleared. There is too much work, therefore, a sub-committee should be created so that respective legislators can pay surprise visits to departments,” he opined.

He further expressed that he will present his views for the new parliament bill when it comes for public suggestion.

60 slaughter bulls rescued HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

Acting on a tip off, the Maina Curtorim police conducted a raid on late Tuesday night at Davorlim and rescued around 60 bulls which were brought for slaughtering on the eve of Id on Wednesday.

Maina curtorim PI Sidhant Shirodkar informed that the police has arrested three persons under section 429 and 511 of the IPC for bringing the cattle for the purpose of slaughtering them near the railway gate at Davorlim. He provided the names of the arrested persons as Shaik Abdul, a resident of Davorim, Vijay Varde and Suresh Varde, both residents of Kudal, Maharashtra.

“The police received specific information that some persons would bring the cattle near the railway gate for the purpose of slaughtering on the occasion of Id festival”, he said.

PI Shirodkar informed that the police has been deployed near the Davorlim railway gate to ensure that the cattle is guarded and not lifted away by the owners.

South SP, Allan de Sa and Margao DySP Umesh Gaonkar were not available for comments.

Media boycotts Signals centenary celebrations HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 16

Mind blowing acts by Indian defense personnel’s, Royal Band and media boycott marked centenary celebration of Corps of Signals, today.

The function held at 2 Signal Training Centre, Headquarter in Bambolim to mark the 100 glorious years of Corps of Signals, saw media boycotting the official press conference supposed to be addressed by Signal Officer in Chief Lt Gen P Mohapatra.

The delay by the officials to address the press conference forced media persons to walk out.

Not just this, the media was upset after they alleged ill-treat-

ment at the venue by the defense officials.

Media people claimed that they were given backseats from where they could hardly see any activity. The photographers and the cameraman from the electronic media were forced to jump from one place to other, in the lack of proper media arrangements.

Earlier, the Centenary Celebrations had mind-blowing adventure with shows by various teams including Army Skydiving team, Corps of Signals Display Teams, Military Band and others.

The show, which began with the silent drill, the only team of the Indian Army formed by

Corps of Signals in December 2009, had breathtaking sequence by Corps of Signal’s Daredevil team, who have the credit of ten world records since 1991.

The performances were honoured by giving away the awards at the hands of Chief Minister Digamber Kamat.

Apart from this, Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art of southern India, Taekwando, a Korean martial art was also performed for the two hour long show.

The function concluded with Band Display by Corps of Signals band and Corps of Engineers band, who played songs like ‘Sare Jaha Se Achha’ and ‘Kadam Kadam badaye ja’.

Media transformation should benefit all sections: CM HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 16

“There is complete disconnect between body and soul,” stated Narendra Kumar, Development Commissioner and Secretary Information while referring to “Fourth Estate “ -- watchdog of democracy and freedom.

He was speaking at National Press Day function jointly organized by Goa Editors Guild and Goa Union of Journalist along with Department of Information and Publicity on Tuesday here.

Referring to the changes that are fast engulfing the “fourth estate “Kumar said “media is a body” and “journalist is its soul” but there is complete disconnect between the two.

There has been complete transformation in media now - newspapers offer glossy page, so many sections devoted to all aspects other than news, he pointed out while talking on “ Media in globalization & competition: challenges and opportunities.”

Earlier senior journalist from

Colmorod locals demand early four-laning of flyover road

Mumbai Swati Deshpande in her key note address, said journalist should not compromise on quality of work and irrespect i v e o f w h o c o n t ro l s t h e media – the good work will get its due.

Emphasized the role of media as “watch dog” she said if voice of the journalist is breached then you can’t expect society to change.

The Chief Minister Digambar Kamat speaking on this occasion said transformation in media should benefit all sections of society.

On this occasion two senior journalists Arun Bhatkhande and Sharad Tednulkar were felicitated at the hands of chief minister for their valuable contribution in the field.

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Despite protests, Portuguese crew leave Goan shores happy

Fishermen from Vasco in their decorated canoes and fishing trawlers give send-off to Portuguese ship ‘NRP Sagres’. Photo by M Prabhav HERALD REPORTER VASCO, NOV 16

The fishing community from Khariwado-Vasco on Tuesday gave a send-off to the Portuguese tallest ship ‘NRP Sagres’ at Mormugao Port.

Decorated fishing trawlers and canoes accompanied by traditional brass band ferried large number of revelers towards the ship from Khariwado fishing jetty. Later, some youth carried out a rally in Vasco on their mo-

torcycles holding Portugal and Indian flags.

Dancing to the beats of traditional brass band and Goan music, the revelers exchanged flowers with Sagres ship captain Proenca Mendes in the presence of Consul General de Portugal Antonio Sabido Costa and other sailors.

As a part of goodwill gesture, ship captain Mendes distributed gifts to the fishermen, while few sailors handed over T-shirts.

Mendes handed over the Portugal flag to fishermen, while in return fishermen handed over the Indian flag to the captain.

Speaking to media persons, Mendes said it was a wonderful a t m o s p h e re a n d t h e y a re pleased to receive such an overwhelming send-off.

“We felt pleased arriving in Goa, though there was some opposition by freedom fighters,” said Mendes.

Councilors Fiola Rego and

MMC chief has no immediate plans to solve parking woes HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

Newly-elected Margao Municipal Chairperson Sushila Naik has no immediate plans to address the acute parking problem plaguing the Commercial Capital.

But, that has not stopped the new Chairperson or the Chief Officer from parking their official vehicles right at the entrance or inside the municipal garden.

Even most of the newly-elected city fathers, who attended the Municipal meeting on Monday to discuss on the constitution of the statutory committees, had no hesitation in parking their vehicles inside the municipal garden.

Incidentally, the new civic chairperson has accorded top most priority to work out a permanent solution to the garbage menace facing the city.

And, the chairperson says that the parking problem would be addressed only after putting the acute garbage mess in place.

Sadly, while the city fathers have no hesitation to park their vehicle’s in the sprawling garden, neither the civic body nor the government has displayed any initiative to address the issue, notwithstanding around a dozen resolutions adopted by the Civic body over the years on the issue.

If the Municipal records is any indication, it was only during the tenure of Ganashyam Shirodkar as civic chairperson nearly 10 years ago and last year when Savio Coutinho presided over the reigns of the civic body that the an attempt was made to solve the burning problem, but in vain.

While the civic body during Shirodkar’s tenure had invited pre-qualification tenders from companies to set up a multi-storey parking lot at the old bus stand, the Municipality during Coutinho’s two-year old tenure had invited Expression of Interest to shortlist consultants to build the parking lot.

CM intervenes to solve garbage menace HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

In a bid to put a garbage management system in place for the commercial capital, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat had a meeting with Margao municipal officials and civic chairperson Sushila Naik on Tuesday.

The Chief Minister sought a status report on the garbage collection system from the concerned officials and sought details on the manpower and machinery employed by the civic body for the garbage collection.

While offering his full support to the Civic body to get the city rid of the garbage, the chief minister called for immediately measures in that directions with the popular dindi festival underway in the city. In fact, the Chief Minister is believed to have issued strict directions to the officials to clear the city of the waste before the main dindi festival on November 19.

Against the backdrop of the Chief Minister’s directives, the Chairperson Sushila Naik visited various places in the city, including the Comba area, which will play host to the Dindi procession at the Vithal Mandir. The Municipal Chairperson is also believed to have taken note of the areas which have no illumination city as the Chief Minister has insisted on the illumination of the Dindi procession route on November 19.

The newly-elected Chairperson had a first hand experience with the garbage problem a day after taking over the reigns of office when she found mounds of waste in her Comba ward and no responsible officer around to take quick decision to clear the waste.

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The Placard erected at the site of the long-delayed four-laning work at Colmorodo-Navelim.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

In a symbolic protest against the long delay in four-laning the Navelim Church-Margao flyover road at the entrance to the Commercial capital, residents of Colmorod placed a placard at the site of road works wishing the people a “safe” Our Lady of Rosary feast on Wednesday.

Led by outgoing Margao Municipal Chairperson Savio Coutinho, the protestors demanded early completing completion of the four lane road by

the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation headed

by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat.

“This is just a message to the authorities over the plight of the road users on a daily basis.

We had been demanding widening of the road since 1995 and had managed to get the work tendered by GSIDC in 2008”, he said.

Coutinho, however, said that though the contractor was set a 15-month deadline by the GSIDC to complete the work,

there’s little progress in the work so far.

“Even work on the footpaths are not completed”, he said, adding that though the Chief Minister had set a deadline of April 24 last year to shift hot mix at least one lane and shift the electric poles, nothing has changed on the ground till date.

Demanding that work on the project be expedited by the Agency, Coutinho said that the deep trench right in the middle of the road has posed danger to motorists.

With rumours rife that he is all set to introduce his pilot son Yuri into electoral politics, Cuncolim MLA and Urban Development Minister Joaquim Alemao scotched all such reports, saying his son may succeed him only after his retirement.

“There’s no way Yuri will contest the next Assembly polls from Cuncolim or anywhere else when I will stand for re-election from the constituency”, Joaquim asserted.

The Minister, however, hastened to add that Yuri has been actively involved in social work not only in Cuncolim constituency, but elsewhere.

The rumour mill was active throughout Tuesday with Yuri’s birthday being the talk of the Town on account of the congratulatory messages in the media, followed by a free Konkani Tiatr near the bus stand. Incidentally, the vernacular media had reported a fortnight ago that the Urb a n Development Minister may shift to Sanguem and field his son in Cuncolim.

Addressing a Tiatr function, Joaquim said that he will have to take permission of the people of Cuncolim to contest from Sanguem.

“But, I would prefer to retire from politics instead of contesting from Sanguem”, he said.

Lavina D’Souza and former councilor Arnold Rego were present.

“It was our goodwill gesture to show them hospitality, as Indians treats their guests as god,” said Simon Pereira, a fisherman.

“We don’t want to comment on the people who opposed the arrival of the ship, but the function was just a goodwill gesture to strengthen Indo-Portugal ties and to show them about Incredible India and its people,” added Pereira.

Versatile singer and Konkani stage artist Antonette Mendes at the ladies musical show at the Ravindra Bhavan.

Photo by Savio Dias HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) on Tuesday celebrated the birth anniversary of Regina Fernandes – the first lady on tiatr stage.

To commemorate the occasion, a workshop on women’s role in art and culture conducted by Dr

Meenaxi Martins was held at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao this morning, followed by a ladies musical show staged at the Pai Tiatrist auditorium.

Ko n ka n i s t a g e a r t i s t A n tonette Mendes was the chief guest at the function which was organized by the

Tiatr Academy.

Addressing the gathering, President of Tiatr Academy Tomazinho Cardozo said the objective of remembering Regina Fernandes was to given an encouragement to the younger generation of her contribution to tiatr.

Lifeguards save 3 lives HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, NOV 16

Three persons, including a 14year-old boy, were saved from drowning by Drishti Surf Life Team of lifeguards at Candolim and Palolem beaches.

According to Drishti reports, a boy was rescued from drowning by Dristhi lifeguard Sanjay Yadav, who noticed him in the deep sea and was in distress.

Informing the tower, the lifeguard swam across with his rescue tube and brought the boy safely to the shores.

A t Pa l o l e m b e a c h , t w o tourists from Bangalore and Nagpur were saved in two separate incidents.

Ranganath Nagraj (28) from Bangalore was rescued while he tried to cross the river from the beach end and was swept away with the waves.

Lifeguards Pandurang Padkar and Ajay Velip realizing the danger, swam across and rescued the tourist.

In another incident, Priyanka Modekar (21) from a group of 5 tourists from Nagpur, who were swimming in no swim zone, was rescued while she struggled in deep waters.

On noticing the tourist in distress, lifeguard Venkatesh Velip swam across and brought her safely ashore.

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BJP-backed corporators to file PIL on CCP ‘scams’ HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 16

With no action forthcoming from the State Government against alleged illegalities of the Corporation of the City of Panjim (CCP) and its ruling corporators, BJP supported corporators have decided to file Public Interest Litigation (PIL).

Rupesh Haldankar along with other corporators told a press conference on Tuesday here that they will now file a PIL seeking directions to the government to order investigation into various scams that CCP remained mired in during last four years.

He said, several scams such as pay parking, security guard , house tax scam, casino office

permission scam, ghost worker scam and the biggest of all Panjim market shop allotment scam. However, there has been no tangible action in any of the scams what so ever, he said. “ Of the total 1424 shops about 70 per cent shops are illegally occupied with corportors Uday Madkaikar and Daya Karapurkar are the main culprits, he charged.

He also named Mayor Carolina Po and Accounts Taxation Officer (ATO) Joaquim Colasso being responsible for this mess in CCP and demanded that CCP should re-tender shops which are illegally occupied after retrieving ownership of those illegally occupied shops.

Project reports cost CCP Rs 50 lakh HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 16

While fund starved Corporation of the City of Panjim (CCP) has not yet received a single paisa under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Development Mission (JNNURM), it has ended up spending over Rs 50 lakh in preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) of projects, alone, it wants in the city.

The CCP paid Rs 9.61 lakh to Water & Power Consultancy Services (India) Ltd, Gurgaon for preparation of DPR for the sector water body preservation and hill slope protection.

Groupe SEC India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore which was hired for

preparing DPR for four different projects was paid Rs 37.24 lakh.

It was engaged for preparing DPR for basic services to urban poor that included 226 apartments at Kamrabhat and was paid Rs 11.31 lakh.

For preparation of DPR for Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for it received Rs 11.35 lakh and Rs 9.24 lakh for preparation of DPR for the Sector Heritage Conservation for the city.

Whereas it received Rs 14.58 lakh for preparation of DPR for development of park, gardens and open spaces for the CCP. This include Bonca De Vaca

precint and Swami Vivekanand Road, development of Dona Paula park and market, development of Miramar beach, Charao Jetty & redevelopment of entry to Viscount’s House, Divar Jetty and provision of toilets.

Whereas for preparation of DPR for municipal e-governance design it paid Rs 10.96 lakh to M/s Upasani Jain & Kshirsagar and G S Mathur & Co Pune.

Some of these projects are pending with directorate mis s io n in D el h i e v en a s many other States already got funds from JNNURM and also started work.

Curtorim blast: Firm told to submit report on furnace

The MSL factory at Curtorim.

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

The Chief Inspector of Factories and Boilers have asked the Mormugao Steel Ltd Curtorim to submit a report on the maintenance of the furnace which witnessed a blast late Monday night.

The direction was issued to the management of MSL factory on Tuesday as the Chief Inspector of Factories and Boilers S M Paranjape inspected the factory this morning to assess the reason behind the furnace blast.

“I think there’s something wrong with the furnace causing

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the blast. The Management has claimed that the furnace was maintained on a regular basis.

But, I have asked for the maintenance report as part of the probe into the incident”, Paranjape said.

According to Paranjape, the blast in the electric furnace might have occurred when waters from the electric coil came in contact with molten metal.

“We have to investigate how the water from the coil came in contact with the molten metal”, he added.

Fortunately, the workers who were rushed to Hospicio hospi-

tal stands discharged after being treated for the injuries sustained after the blast. Though the blast shook the neighbourhood, there was no major damage caused to the factory premises, unlike the furnace blast in the Cuncolim Industrial estate.

Meanwhile, the Maina Curtorim police has said that action against the management of the MSL will be initiated only after receiving a report form the Chief Inspector of Factories and Boilers. “We have recorded the statements of the workers working in the factory at the time of the blast. A case of accident has been registered so far”, PI Sidhant Shirodkar said, adding that the course of further investigations into the furnace blast will be based on the report from the Factories and boilers.

PI Shidodkar along with Margao Sub-divisional police officer, DySP Umesh Gaonkar visited MSL on Tuesday noon to assess the situation.

Ponda, Bicholim farmers object to gas pipeline HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 16

Farmers from Ponda and Bicholim talukas have objected to the proposed natural gas pipeline by the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL), during a public hearing at the Collectorate Office today.

The project, according to sources, will bar villagers from erecting any structures although the cultivation of crops will be possible. A batch of 50 farmers and householders expressed their resentment in the second meeting with the Deputy Collector of Land Acquisition Anthony D’Souza. “ The pipeline will pass through vast acres of fields and houses, which will cause only damages,” a farmer said. The authorities had issued notices to villagers of Mormugao, Ponda and Bicholim for public hearing, as the pipeline will pass through the three talukas starting from Gokak in Karnataka.

Beginning at Virdi, the underground pipeline will pass through Maulingem, Curchirem, Carapur, Amona, Tivrem, Khandola, Vargao, Adcon, Boma, Kundaim and Madkai before moving to Mormugao’s villages of Sancoale, Pale, Cortalim and Quelossim, sources stated. The end point will be near Zuari Industries.

Speaking to Herald, D’Souza said that the project is not an acquisition. “The land will continue to remain with the owners.

GAIL will lay underground pipeline after which the land will be returned back to respective owners,” he said.

The officer, who has been appointed as the competent authority, said he will compile a report to be furnished to the Ministry of Petroleum after hear-

nBeginning at Virdi, the pipeline will pass through Maulingem, Curchirem, Carapur, Amona, Tivrem, Khandola, Vargao, Adcon, Boma, Kundaim and Madkai before moving to Mormugao’s villages of Sancoale, Pale, Cortalim and Quelossim. ing the locals. Since, the pipelines would also cross residential areas, the department will suggest its diversion through agricultural land.

It is learnt that two gas stations will be set up one each at

Curchirem (Bicholim) and Madkai for which 2,500 sq mtrs each of land would be acquired. “For laying the spur line, authorities have already identified the land and compensation will be paid to owners,” said the source.

2 arrested for killing wild boar HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, NOV 16

Wild Life Division, Kurdi-Netravali, Range Forest Officer N D Prabhudessai on Sunday arrested two persons from Netravali-Sanguem for allegedly killing a wild boar from the precincts of Netravali Wild Life Sanctuary.

The accused have been identified as Francisco Mascarenhas and Sukdo Velip. The forest officials have also attached a Tata Indica car belonging to one of the accused and a motorcycle allegedly used in the commissioning of the offence.

Later, Judicial Magistrate First Class Sanguem released the duo on bail on the condition to report to the Range Forest Office, Netravali, in the morning and evening sessions everyday for one month.

Sources informed that the forest officials while on round to the Netravali Wild Life Sanctuary noticed the vehicle within the precincts of the Wild Life Sanctuary and directed the car driver to stop the vehicle for inspection.

The officials found a dead wild boar on the back seat of the car and accordingly arrested the vehicle driver for the offence.

The officials also stopped a motorcycle, which was following the car and arrested the motorcycle rider, after a gun was found tied to the motorcycle and which the officials alleged was used in killing the seized wild boar.

Inquiries revealed that Mascarenhas was allegedly called by the killer of the wild boar to collect the wild boar after payment of a certain price at a specified location.

Anti-tobacco NGO wants Guzaarish posters withdrawn HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 16

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, ‘Guzaarish’ has hit a controversy after posters of Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan smoking cigarette displayed all across Mumbai.

The anti-tobacco NGO, National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE), has threatened to issue legal notice against Bachchan and the filmmaker by Wednesday.

The NGO has asked filmmaker to withdraw the posters showing smoking scenes.

“The innumerable posters and banners of the film Guzaarish displayed all over Mumbai shows Aishwarya smoking a cigarette. We will make sure that the notice is issued by Wednesday,” NOTE General Secretary Dr Shekhar Salkar said here today.

Guzaarish, casting Aishwarya and Hrithik Roshan is set for the release on Friday-November 19.

NOTE, in the past had dragged Amitabh Bachchan to high court for similar offence during promotion of film ‘Family’.

“The display of the posters showing Aishwarya smoking raises worries in our mind that such depictions could be trendsetter,” Dr Salkar said.

He stated that NOTE India firmly believes that there is in large use of film stars to propagate smoking, who are considered as icons and even deities by their millions of fans.

“Once the fans find their favourite celebrate consuming cigarette, they automatically move closer to it,” he added.

NOTE India had in the past knocked every door to prevent the clandestine proliferation of tobacco by using Bollywood stars.

Margao bomb blast accused applies for bail HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

An accused in the Margao bomb blast case has moved the South Goa Sessions court for bail.

Accused Prashant Juvekar has moved the court on grounds that the National Investigating Agency has not yet filed a chargesheet against him in the court.

The bail application will come up for hearing on November 19.

Sources in the know that the NIA has prepared a supplementary chargesheet against the two accused persons Prashant Ashtekar and Prashant Juvekar and others.

It is learnt that the copy of the chargesheet has been dispatched to Delhi for final approval from the NIA sleuths.

The charge sheet is likely to be filed early next week, NIA sources said.

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short tAkes Blood donation camp held

PANJIM (HND): Max New York Life Insurance in association with Thalassemics - India conducted 6 blood donation camps in the state as a part of the 29 city blood donation drive across western India. Max New York Life employees and agent advisors donated 125 units of blood; in all 300 units were collected. The camp at Margao was inaugurated by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat who was delighted with enthusiasm of Max New York Life employees and agents in conducting the blood donation camp and the impact they have made on the lives of Thalassemia patients.

Tailoring classes opened

Bicholim council advised to undertake long-term development HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, NOV 16

Speaker Pratapsing Rane has called upon the ruling body of Bicholim Municipal Council (BMC) to undertake development works, taking into consideration the provision for the next 25 years.

Rane was addressing the ruling councillors of BMC on Monday at his residence at Kulan-Sanquelim.

BMC Chairperson Anisha Vernekar, Deputy Chairperson Shashikant Naik Halarnkar, Kamla Teli, Kamlesh Teli, Karuna Govekar, Bicholim Block President Naresh Sawal and Vishwanath Dhawaskar were present on the occasion.

Id-ul-Zuha greetings extended Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes along with the women trainees.

Photo by Anil Shankhwalker

PORVORIM (HC): Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes inaugurated the cutting and tailoring class started by Reis Magos Sarpanch Sushma Pednekar in association with Janashikshan Sanstha at Verem.

Speaking on the occasion, Fernandes complimented the sarpanch for taking an initiative to conduct the cutting and tailoring class for the benefit of the poor women in her village.

Sarpanch Sushma Pednekar informed that in Reis Magos, there are several unemployed women, who are interested to stand on their own feet, but do not have necessary resources.

“It is for the benefit of these women, I have started this class with the assistance of the Janashikshan Sanstha, Porvorim.

Teacher Rajasree Korjuenkar of Jana Shikshan Sanstha will provide training to the women,” she added.

The sarpanch further informed that she plans to approach the Rural Development Agency or EDC or Bank for providing financial assistance at confessional rate of interest to the trainees for purchasing sewing machines to enable them to earn their livelihood.

Panch members of Reis Magos and Nerul panchayats were present for the programme.

Our Lady of Piety feast

COLLEM (HC): Parishioners of Collem celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Piety with great enthusiasm and religious fervour at Our Lady of Piety Church, Collem, on Sunday.

Fr Orlando Lopes and Fr Pio Furtardo were the main celebrants for the mass. People from Collem, Mollem, Shigao, Kasavalim and Kajumal participated in the procession.

Speaking to Herald, Fr Orlando Lopes said this year, the Church is celebrating its 55 years of services.

Kefira rewarded

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, NOV 16

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has extended warm greetings to people on the occasion of Id-ul-Zuha.

In his message, Kamat has said that Id-ul-Zuha symbolises love and sacrifice. “The Id-ulZuha celebrations will promote peace and unity among the people from different faiths,” he said and added that all religions preach basic principles of love, compassion and sincerity.

CM has further stated that Goa is known for its nature, peace loving people and communal harmony. He hoped that the celebrations will further enrich this legacy of the land.

Governor Dr S S Sidhu has also extended warm greetings to people of the state, especially the Muslim brethren on the auspicious occasion.

Dr Sidhu also underscored that all religions preach love, compassion, charity and peace and that it should be our endeavour to promote these ideals and make human society a happy home for everyone.

President of Association Anjuman Nurul Islam, Panjim, Haji Mustufa S Kader has conveyed Bakri Idd greetings to all, on behalf of the committee members and on a personal note, on the occasion of Bakri Idd. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Subhash Shirodkar has wished Muslim brothers and sisters a very happy Id-ul-Zuha (Bakri Id).

“May Allah bless all on this day of sacrifice and also on the anniversary of the day when Koran was declared complete,” he has wished further in a press release issued here.

The newly elected councilors of Bicholim Municipal Council along with Speaker Pratapsingh Rane and Congress Block President Naresh Sawal.

Photo by Vishant Vaze

Rane also advised the councilors to undertake development works unitedly, thereby giving priority to roads, water

and electricity, which are basic necessities.

Meanwhile, BMC convened its first meeting on Monday.

Government officials were present for the meeting in connection with the town development.

The discussion focused on cleanliness in the town, indisciplined parking, increasing number of stray cattle and other several issues.

The council put forward demands like shifting of Bicholim Police station and Bicholim bus stand to some other place and use that place for parking.

Cleanliness of gutters, drafting new plan for beautification of Bicholim town, proper parking arrangements to bring discipline, etc, were also discussed.

Candolim residents complain of unhygienic surroundings HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, NOV 16

Residents of Laxmi Apartments, Candolim, have complained to the health authorities and panchayat of unhygienic conditions prevailing at the residential building at Candolim market.

According to the residents, the matter has been taken up on regular basis by one of the shop owners with the concerned authorities, but to no avail.

“I had brought the matter to the notice of the health authorities and Candolim Panchayat and both the authorities had promised to look into the mat-

ter on priority basis, but there is no concrete action forthcoming from the concerned authorities,” Zezito Fernandes told Herald.

“The local panchayat promised to initiate action, but till date the waste water overflows, while the health authorities have served a notice of disconnection of power and water supplies, but the authorities are yet to act on it,” added Fernandes.

“The overflow of waste water is killing the business of the shop owners like me, while putting the residents in the area at health risks. The chil-

dren and the teacher, who were undergoing tuitions at my rented shop, have been asked to move to a safer and hygiene place to avoid health hazards,” said Fernandes.

When contacted, Primary Health Centre, Candolim, Health Officer Dr Sachin Govekar said: “We served an order on October 29 for disconnection of electricity and water supplies and the matter is in process.”

When contacted, Candolim Sarpanch Anand Shettigar said: “We have not taken any action in the matter, but the residents have approached the health authorities for needful action.”

Pale MLA on mission to cultivate infertile mining land HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, NOV 16

Pale MLA Pratap Gawas has undertaken a programme of bringing the infertile mining land under cultivation, which would benefit about 500 farmers from Pale constituency.

According to Gawas, farmers from Pale constituency are compelled to keep their vast hectares of land without cultivation since the last 20 years due to hectic mining activities, which has severely affected their sustenance.

“By undertaking this activity, land admeasuring about 6 lakh hectares will come under cultivation,” informed Gawas.

It is pertinent to note that the natural heritage and farming tradition of villages like Pale, Navelim, Kudne, Amona,

n MLA Gawas has called upon the farmers to work unitedly for the upliftment of their paddy fields by advising them not to run after jobs of meager earnings, thereby keeping the tradition of farming running.

Surla, Velgem and other surrounding areas is likely to go into oblivion.

It may also be noted that there are huge paddy fields existing at Pale constituency, known by different names like

Sastacho Aag, Nawar, Path, Kamar Shet, Kunge, Namas, etc, especially in the areas like Durikwada, Perwada, Bharoniwada and Kothawada, which are not at all cultivated by farmers since the last 20 years.

Sastacho Aag was famous for different species of fishes due to salty and sweet water.

However, the production of all kinds of fish was destroyed.

MLA Gawas has called upon the farmers to work unitedly for the upliftment of their paddy fields by advising them not to run after jobs of meager earnings, thereby keeping the tradition of farming running.

He also said that he will take due efforts to compensate the farmers and also keeping a watch on hectic mining activities.

Feast of Our Lady of Rosary Kefira Rodrigues receives the ‘National Child Award 2010’ from President Pratibha Patil at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

VASCO (HR): Kefira Rodrigues from Vasco was awarded the ‘National Child Award 2010’ by President Pratibha Patil on Children’s Day function at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

Rodrigues, a Std 8 student of Deepvihar Secondary School, Sada, was selected for the ‘National Child Award 2010’ for exceptional achievements, which she received from the President.

The Award is in recognition of her diverse achievements in the field of sports, dance and music. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 10,000, a Silver medal and a certificate.

Among the notable achievements to her credit, Kefira Rodrigues was adjudged the best Taluka level Bharat Natyam dancer by the Directorate of Arts and Culture, Government of Goa. She has also participated in Ethnic and Western Dance performances in Ahmedabad, Delhi and Malwan-Maharashtra.

Kefira was the recipient of the ‘Monginis Puraskar’ for multiple intelligence. She was also awarded the first place in Talented Girls Contest held among seven schools from different States organised by St Xavier’s Girls College, Mumbai.

Fatima Bi to be honoured VALPOI (HC): Fatima Bi Khan of NanusValpoi, who recently completed 101 years, will be honoured by her family members and villagers next week.

According to some close relatives, the family has decided to offer special prayers for the good health and stability of Fatima and will also felicitate her in the presence of well wishers and villagers.

“Like other responsible citizens, my Fatima Bi Khan grandmother also exercised her franchise during recent municipal council elections,” said Fatima’s grandson Sharafat, who was recently elected councillor of Valpoi Municipal Council.

“Everybody in the family is happy to receive the blessings of our eldest member of the family,” he added.

Power shutdown NOVEMBER 18 NEURA: From 9 am to 5 pm. Areas affected are Neura Church and surrounding areas.

NOVEMBER 19 NEURA: From 9 am to 5 pm. Areas affected are Neura-OPequeno, Deubhat and surrounding areas.

NOVEMBER 20 NEURA: From 9 am to 5 pm. Areas affected are Neura Panchayat, Dayanand Arya HS, Alvares Saw Mill, Gudiwada and surrounding areas.

By FR MANuEL GOMES

Today, November 17 is one of the most popular feasts of Salcete: the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary in Navelim. Also today, Muslims celebrate Id and Hindus celebrate Diwali. It shows that true religion wants us to work in peace and harmony, and live in solidarity with one another. For centuries, Goans are well known for this tolerance, which should never be disturbed.

How do we become holy? Catholics and other Christians agree that we cannot save ourselves; rather, we are saved by grace – God’s merciful aid, which enables us to become holy as he is holy. It is an unmerited, free gift of God, made possible through Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for us.

The Church accepts Christ’s declaration: “I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father, except through me.” (Jn. 14:6) Also, his words that warn those who would turn away: “Whoever rejects you rejects me and whoever rejects me, rejects the one who sent me.”

(Lk. 10:16)

But does this mean that only Catholics can be saved? The Second Vatican Council, in ‘Lumen Gentium’ and ‘Ad Gentes’ speaks about other people who can be saved and achieve eternal salvation.

The Church honours Mary as Mother of God, Mother of the Church and our Mother. She is invoked under various names: Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes; or as people sought her intercession in time of need – Our Lady of Bom Parto (good delivery).

Why Our Lady of Rosary? On October 7, 1571, the great naval battle of Lepanto ended. The victory of Europe in the battle saved Christian civilisation, and Pope St Pius V instituted the day as the feast of Our Lady of Victory. Since the victory was basically the fruit of the rosary, later popes named it the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

The origin of the Rosary dates to a revelation in a vision by Our Lady to St Domnic, founder of the Order of Preachers, in the 13th Century. The 20 mysteries of the Rosary are virtually a summary of the

Church’s Liturgical year, presenting Christian truth comprehensively and graphically.

The roots of the Christian rosary lie in an ancient prayer devotion of reciting 150 times ‘Our Father’, later simplified to ‘Hail Mary’. Mostly illiterate Christians in the middle ages used strings of beads to keep count. The Rosary we use today is a simplified version of the Dominican Rosary, which consisted of 15 decades of Hail Mary to the accompaniment of a meditation on 15 mysteries pertaining to the life, suffering, death and glorification of Jesus and Mary, based on scripture. These mysteries have three divisions, called ‘chaplets’, of five mysteries each – Joyful Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries and Glorious Mysteries.

On October 16, 2002, Pope John Paul II added a set of five new mysteries – Luminous Mysteries. The rosary is a perfect form of prayerful tribute to the Holy Trinity. May the Triune God through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary bless us, guide us and protect us, now and always!

Fr Antonio celebrates 50 years of priesthood HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, NOV 16

Fr Antonio Rosario Pegado was born on March 6, 1933 at GoaVelha. He studied in Rachol Patriarchal Seminary and was ordained a priest at Rachol Seminary on September 13, 1959 by then Patriach D Vieira Alvernaj.

As a deacon, he had a short stint as a librarian in Saligao Seminary, then as prefect at St Joseph High School boarding and assistant Parish Priest of Calangute Church.

On request of the Bishop, he went to Mozambique to work as a missionary where he worked in various missions as Superior in Nampula Diocese from 1961- 1975. Back in Goa in 1975, he was associated with the parish of Goa-Velha and did his BA at Shivaji Uni-

versity- Kolapur.

In 1978, he left for Los Angeles, USA at the request of the Bishop of Los Angeles to work in the Holy Family Church in Artesia, where there was large congregation of Portuguese speaking people. He served this diocese from 1978 to 1985.

While in USA, he attended Kensington University, Califor-

nia, where he was awarded the degree of Master of Arts in Sociology in 1977 and PhD degree in Philosophy and Sociology in 1985.

From 1985 to 2002, he served in the Archdiocese of Singapore and Macau. Fr Antonio Rosario Pegado made it his calling to help poor and needy students in Goa by instituting

St Andrews Trust.

Parishioners and friends, present and past, attended the Mass at St Andrew's Church, Goa-Velha on October 17 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Ordination to the priesthood of Fr Antonio Rosario Pegado.

Archbishop Gonsalves were the main celebrant for the Eucharistic celebration. Fr Antonio expressed his gratitude for his vocational guidance to his parents, seminarians, parishioners and family. Parish Priest Fr Raul Colaco along with Dr Carmo Pegado earlier welcomed Archbishop Emeritus Patriach Raul Gonsalves.

Fr Lordinho Pereira, Parish Priest of St Anna's Church, Talaulim concluded with an overview of Fr Antonio's life, paying tribute to his commitment, dedication and charity.

uPCoMInG eVents Cultural evening at Telaulim

PANJIM (HND): YMCT Entertainment in Association with Directorate of Art and Culture will present a Goan cultural evening ‘Nachum-ia Kumpasar’ featuring Goa’s Nightingale Lorna on November 18 in Telaulim. Lorna will be accompanied

by Seby Fernandes, Travasso, Lulu Fortes, Sidhanath Buyao, Sonia Shirsat and Cyril Ferrao.

Music will be provided by Guinness record holder Norman Cardozo with his seven piece orchestra.

Chief Minister Digamber Kamat will be the chief guest while local MLA and PWD and RDA Minister Churchill Alemao will be the guest of honour.

Indira’s birth remembrance

PANJIM (HND): Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) will observe the Birth Anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, late Indira Gandhi, on November 19 at Congress House, Panjim at 10 am.

GPCC President Subhash Shirodkar, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, MPs, MLAs and other party leaders will attend the function.

Children’s book fair

PANJIM (HND): As part of Silver Jubilee celebrations, Bal Bhavan will organise children’s book fair cum sale on November 18, 19 and 20 at Bal Bhavan campus, Campal, Panjim, from 9.30 am to 6 pm.

Various children’s books and other educational related books in English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani will be for sale at discounted rates.

Broadway Book Centre, GKA, Marathi Academy, Varsha Book Stall and Narvekar Book Agency, Marcela and others will participate in this book fair.

The book sellers who wish to participate may contact Bal Bhavan’s programme section.

Inauguration of library

PANJIM (HND): The state-of-the-art, Dr Francisco Luis Gomes Library, will be inaugurated on November 21 at the library premises, behind Rosary Church, Navelim, Salcette, at 5 pm by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, in presence of PWD Minster Churchill Alemao, who will preside over the function.

Various facilities have been created in the library such as spacious reading room, lecture hall, newspaper section, work station for public, children's section, multipurpose hall, cafeteria, administrative block, conference hall to create ideal atmosphere of learning and gaining knowledge.

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‘Goa Book Fair - 2010’

PANJIM (HND): Directorate of Art and Culture in collaboration with Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim and Ravindra Bhavan, Margao will organise ‘Goa Book Fair – 2010’ from November 20 to 26 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao from 9.30 am to 9.30 pm.

The fair will be inaugurated on November 20 at 10.30 am by noted writer Damodar (Bhai) Mauzo in the presence of Vice Chairman of IMB, Mohandas Surlakar, and Vice Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan, Shridhar Kamat.

Book vendors from of Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh will participate in the Fair.

Dandiya-Raas competition

PANJIM (HND): United Cultural Association, Paleim, Uccasaim will organise 8th All Goa Dandiya – Raas competition on November 20 at Sateri Devsthan Hall, Paleim, Uccasaim at 8 pm. All Goa Hindi film songs dance competition will be held on November 21 at 8 pm at the same venue. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the winners. For registration call 9850247721.

Get together for seniors

PANJIM (HND): A get-together for the senior citizens will be organised at Recreation Center, Pedda, Margao to celebrate Diwali on November 20 at 5.30 pm. Chief minister Digamber Kamat will grace the occasion and chat with the senior citizens who will display their virtuosity in music. Margao Municipal Council Chairman Sushila Naik will also be present for the function.

Corlim gram sabha

PANJIM (HND: The ordinary gram sabha of Corlim will be held on November 21 in the community hall of the panchayat at 10 am. Proposals on developmental works for the meeting may be forwarded to the Sarpanch in the panchayat office on or before November 17.

Bike rally in the ghats

PANJIM (HND): Wildtrek Adventures, Bizz and Buzz, and HCN will organise 1st ever ‘The Bike SSScape 2010’, a bike rally/trek on November 21 from Panjim to Mangeli and back. The highlights of this rally will be waterfall views, valley views, visit to Sada fort and dip in Mangeli falls.

Over 100 participants are expected to take part in this trek.

The Bike SSScape rally, from sea level to the highest points features challenging roads, rough terrain for tough guys and gals with enduring bikes. This first formal Western Ghat special, covering about 120 kms in 3 states will end within 12 hours.

Route: Panjim–Assonora–Bicholim–Sanquelim–Keri–Chorla– Sada–Mangeli–Bedshi–Dodamarg–Sal–Assonora–Panjim.

The organisers will provide the participants with special TShirts printed for the rally, lunch, water, snacks, first aid, doctors in case of any emergency, participation certificates and discounted petrol vouchers.

For rules and entries call Dr Prithvi (9822123458), Savio (9822155805) or Sameer (9158911999). Rally will be limited to only 50 bikes.

Mando festival at KA PANJIM (HND): The Goa Cultural and Social Centre, Panjim, will organise its 44th all Goa state level Mando festival on December 9 and 10, at Kala Academy A/C Auditorium, Panjim.

Duly filled entry forms should be submitted on or before November 25 to Octavio Rodrigues. For further details, contact 9881737479, 2229548 or 9823053546.

Crib competition PANJIM (HND): Directorate of Art and Culture will organise ‘Crib Competition’ at district level in North and South Goa from December 28 to 30. Cash prizes for each district will be Rs 10000, Rs 7000, Rs 5000 for the first three places and five consolation prizes of Rs 2000 each. Interested parties may collect the application forms from the office of the Directorate of Art and Culture, 5th floor, Shrama Shakti Bhavan, Patto, Panjim, by December 2 and submit the filled forms by December 13.

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Mapusa council hands over fish market to GSUDA HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, NOV 16

Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) has handed over the possession of the old fish market to Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) for the construction of new fish market.

GSUDA Project Officer Marcia D’Costa, engineers Vijaykumar Sawant, Prashant Narvekar along with MMC Chairperson Sudhir Kandolkar and Municipal Engineer Mohan Naik visited the old fish market and inspected the site.

Fish Vendors Association President Shashikala Govekar was also present during their visit. The fish vendors have been requested to vacate the fish market and shift to the adjacent temporary shelter, built for them till the new fish market is constructed.

Speaking to Herald, MMC Chairperson Kandolkar said GSUDA will demolish the old fish market and the foundation stone for the new market will be laid shortly.

“GSUDA has awarded the tender of the new fish market to N B Kinalekar Construction Co, who has assured to complete the project within 15 months,” said Kandolkar.

Kandolkar further informed that the project cost of the new fish market complex is Rs 7.77 crore. “This one storey fish market building will be

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

The old Mapusa fish market.

constructed on an area of 2,488 sq mtrs,” he added.

“On the ground floor, it will house about 240 fish vendors, cold storage room, toilets and rooms for municipal inspectors and the linesmen of electricity department,” informed Kandolkar.

“On the first floor, provision for about 44 chicken and Mutton stalls, toilets and canteen has been made,” added Kandolkar.

It may be recalled that the old fish market was built in 1991 at the cost of about Rs 25 lakh. Since water proofing of the roof was not done, the water seeped through the roof of the fish market and over the years, its condition became pathetic. Hence, technical depart-

Photo by Anil Shankhwalker

ment of the MMC declared the building unsafe in 2007.

In April, 2009, MMC demolished the roof top of the old fish market and shifted the fisherwomen in the temporarily shelter, built in the open space adjacent to the fish market.

The then MMC chairperson Roopa Bhakta had assured the fisherwomen that the new market will be built within six months. As MMC failed to honour its commitment, fisherwomen shifted back to the old fish market on March 16, 2010.

The fisherwomen staged a protest rallies on March 17 and June 18, 2010, demanding construction of the new fish market urgently.

Calangute farmers prefer hand harvester machines

Anthony Luis with a novel harvesting machine at Calangute.

Photo by Thomas Fernandes HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, NOV 16

Though there have been improvements in the technology bringing in new machines in the agriculture sector for harvesting or cultivating the crop, farmers of Calangute seems to be in favour of old hand-held harvester machines.

The old harvester machine made of wooden material and nails can be used either manually or through an electric motor. The machine can be used singly by a farmer reducing its costs and expenses on manual labour.

GOACAN to remember road victims

MARGAO (HR): As part of its road safety and traffic management campaign, GOACAN will observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Panjim & Margao on November 20-21.

GOACAN Coordinator Roland Martins said that almost 4000 people are killed and many hundreds of thousands injured everyday on the road worldwide.

“These figures are predicted to grow. The price in terms of human loss, grief and care is immeasurable. Road crashes are the leading cause of violent deaths and injuries worldwide and the World Day of Remembrance is drawing attention to the scale of this global disaster”, he said adding that the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was initiated by RoadPeace in 1993 in the United Kingdom. Since then it has been observed and promoted worldwide by several NGOs and this is now globally recognised.

Martins said that over 300 deaths takes place every year in Goa due to road accidents, implying there’s one death almost every 28 hours.

Public happy with traffic changes in Margao

Speaking to Herald, a farmer, Anthony Luis of Gaura Vaddo (East), Calangute, who has been involved in harvesting his crop through the old generation harvester, said: “I have been reading on papers about government giving subsidies to the farmers through the harvester machine, but I did the same job using a handheld machine, which can be called a single hand harvester.”

“The machine is not an expensive one, but can do wonders for the farmers like me saving a lot of money on harvesting the crop for a good

yield without any wastage,” said Luis.

“Through the hand-held harvester, there is absolutely no wastage of any grass or yield like the harvester machines, where the grass becomes redundant,” he said.

“The job can be accomplished at ease and without any stress to body, but it takes a considerable time to do the job. About 2,000 sq mtrs can be covered in two days times,” added Luis.

“The government should seriously consider providing such hand-held machines for the farmers instead of harvester machines at subsidized rates.

The machine will come handy to the farmers and they will not be required to depend on others for favours,” said Luis.

According to sources, there are many farmers in Calangute using such hand-held harvesters rather than depending on the harvester machines provided by the agriculture department.

The hand-held harvester was initially put in practice by late Damian Costa of Calangute using a leg paddle, which was improvised for a motors job by the Carmen D’Souza family.

Since then, the harvester has been worked on motor saving energy of the farmers and providing relief, making good the shortage manpower requirements. It also saves a lot for money for the farmers.

A week after the RTA, Margao effected changes in the city’s traffic pattern, the changes have evoked support from members of the public for decongesting the city.

President of the Jai Damodar Association, Mahesh Nayak has complimented Chief Minister Digambar Kamat for the diversion of mini buses and solving nearly 60 per cent of the traffic congestion in the Commercial Capital.

On the threat call given by the bus operators, Nayak said the Panjim leaders of the bus operators should first put the situation in Panjim in order and then come to Margao.

“Enough is enough. The bus operators should think before they act”, Nayak said, and reminded the bus operators that the schools are reopening on November 22.

Making an appeal to the bus operators not to take the student community for a ride on November 22, he suggested to the operators to cancel the proposed strike or threatened to highlight the illegalities and irregularities of the operators to the notice of the government.

He pointed out that that bus drivers and conductors does not wear the service badge and uniform and that tickets are not issued even after repeated requests. “Overloading, overcrowding and overspeeding is the order of the day. The emergency door is not functioning in many buses while there’s no provision for senior citizens and ladies in the buses”, Nayak added.

Carpenter dies after fall from ladder HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, NOV 16

A 32-year-old carpenter from Yellapur-Karnataka succumbed to injuries, after he fell off a ladder at Agonda on Monday.

According to Canacona Police, Nagraj Marathe, residing at Agonda, accidentally slipped and fell off the ladder and sustained serious head injuries.

Marathe soon succumbed to his injuries.

Police further informed that after carrying necessary postmortem, Marathe’s body was handed over to relatives.

Areal woman commits suicide HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

A 51-year old woman from Sao Jose de Areal ended her life by jumping in a well.

Maina Curtorim police said the incident occurred around noon on Tuesday when the woman jumped inside the well.

The body of the deceased was later fished out by the personnel of the fire services. The Maina Curtorim police has registered a case of unnatural death. Further investigations are on.

Release equal water pressure to locals, demands Colva panch HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

Colva Panch Calvert Gonsalves has urged PWD Minister, Churchil Alemao to ensure that the villagers of Colva are not discriminated against at the cost of the hoteliers vis-à-vis water pressure.

In a letter, Gonsalves drew attention of the PWD Minister to the fact that the residents of Sernabatim in particular and Colva villagers in general are facing low water pressure for the last few months.

He, however, said that while the villagers are undergoing the trauma of low water pressure, most of the hotels enjoy normal water pressure and demanded the discrimination against the villagers. “The hotel owners cannot be allowed to make merry at the cost of the local residents”, he added.

Meanwhile, Gonsalves has complimented the Goa government for the decision to lease certain grounds in Goa for the practices of the professional football clubs.

Reacting to the statement of Dr Hubert Gomes warning of protests if SAG ground is leased out to a South Goa Ileague football club, Gonsalves said “Gone are the days when people used to celebrate a rare victory against Bengal clubs. The introduction of African and other players into our system has only raised the standard of football in Goa and India. No one has a right to criticize them and specially who have not even probably held a football.

Apart from practice, its tough competition that’s required to make a good player, who is then taken by the top clubs.

It’s for everyone to see as to who promotes football competition all over Goa by sponsoring various tournaments throughout the year”.

The Panch member said that the persons that Dr Gomes is criticizing have done wondered to Goan and Indian football because they personally love football.

“Whereas others are doing it to win hearts since people love football”, he said, adding that Dr Gomes should know

that it’s not wrong to prevent mischievous elements from disrupting entertainment programs organized for the people.

On claims by Dr Gomes that there has been no development done since liberation in Benaulim constituency, Gonsalves said even a blind man will deny this because the development is there for everyone to see. “One is free to contest as it’s their democratic right but surely not by portraying themselves as saviours and God’s gift to Benaulim constituency”, he added.

House robbed at Khareband HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 16

Unknown culprits broke into a residential house at Khareband last night and decamped with household items.

Margao PI Santosh Desai said the miscreants effected entry into the old house through the door and decamped with the items, valued around Rs 40,000. The Margao police are investigating.

Lightning strikes in Mangor, causes damage HERALD REPORTER VASCO, NOV 16

Lightning struck a building at Mangor-Vasco on Sunday evening, damaging a car, electricity appliances and a wall.

The lightning damaged the periphery wall on the terrace of Prime Royal Apartment building, bringing down a part of the wall.

Residents of the building did not report the matter to authorities, but disclosed the incident to the media on Tuesday.

The magnitude is such that the wall was damaged and

bricks of the wall fell on the car, which was parked at the basement of the building.

The residents were traumatized with the incident that most of them remained indoors on Sunday evening when lightning struck the building.

In few flats, the electricity appliances were also damaged, but not a single resident has come forward to file a complaint about the incident.

"When lightning struck the building, the structure shook for a moment," said Santosh Kumar, the security guard of the building.

Sick, infirm people to be prayed upon at Pilar HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, NOV 16

Thousands of sick and infirm people will throng to Pilar to be anointed with holy oil during the 4 pm novena mass of Venerable Fr Agnelo on November 17.

Fr Hilario Fernandes, Vice Postulator for the cause of the process of Canonization of Venerable Fr Agnelo, will offer special prayer to speed the process of healing during the mass.

Over 40 priests and eight deacons will be present for the anointing service. Special coupons are provided for the sick to attend the service.

Coupons can be collected from Pilar.

Confessors will walk towards the sick to offer them the opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) from 3.30 pm.

There will be no mass at 5.15 pm on November 17.

Archbishop-Patriarch Filipe Neri Ferrão will preside over

the Solemn High mass on November 20 at 9.30 am.

Novena masses which started on November 11 will be held daily at 5.30 am, 6.45 am, 8 am, 9.15 am, 10.30 am, 4 pm, 5.15 pm and 6.15 pm (English).

At the end of every Mass, there will be special prayers over the sick.

There will be a mass in Malayalam at 11.30 am on November 17. Rt Rev Lawrence Pius Dorairaj, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of MadrasMylapore, Chennai, will celebrate a mass in Tamil on November 20 at 12.15 pm.

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Exams for whose convenience?

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ahatma Gandhi once said: “A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us; we are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work; he is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business; he is part of it. We are not doing him a favour by serving him; he is doing us a favour by giving us an opportunity to do so,” Probably, it is the most significant and comprehensive single observation ever made on the subject of management. But, as with so much else associated with the Father of the Nation, it has been mostly forgotten.

It is not only shops, businesses and industries that have customers. Even those who seek services from government departments are their ‘customers’. Unfortunately, all too often, not just government departments, but sometimes even private businesses, look first to the convenience of their employees, rather than their customers. That is not how successful services should operate. They should always put the customer first. This happens where there is competition, but what happens where there is a monopoly?

That seems to be the problem with the Goa Board for Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. Who are the Goa Board’s ‘customers’? It is the students of Goa, for whom they frame syllabi, prescribe text books, make rules and conduct examinations.

But for quite some time now, parents of students preparing for the Std XII examination have been petitioning the Board that Std XII exams be held earlier, so that students have enough time to prepare for the numerous entrance examinations to professional courses.

To no avail.

Finally, a group of parents met chief minister Digamber Kamat last week and asked him to “order” the Goa Board to conduct Std XII exams earlier in the academic year. They told him that the Goa Board conducts the Std XII examinations very late in the academic year, as a result of which Goan students get very little time to prepare for national common entrance tests. This, they say, is one of the major reasons why so few Goan students do well in these national competitive tests like the IIT JEE, the AIEE, BITSAT and others. They want Std XII students to get at least one month to prepare for these tests after the standard XII exam.

We are sure that the Goa Board will have at least a dozen ‘good’ reasons to tell the CM about why it is unable to accede to the parents’ request. And all of these reasons will have to do with its own manpower, logistics, and resources. But that is just another iteration of the old story; that the convenience of the employees gets greater priority than that of the customers. If the need of the students is treated as paramount, there are a dozen or more ways in which this request, which is not only good for Goa’s students but for Goa’s future, can be accommodated. All the Board officials need to do is to put the students first, and themselves last…

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Corrupt legacy?

t seems Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa defends himself against charges of an alleged out-of-turn grant of prime land near Bangalore to his children, by saying that he has done no less and no more than predecessors R V Deshpande, J H Patel and H D Kumaraswamy, all of whom granted land to their kin through similar irregularities.

Remarkable, is it not, that a chief minister can claim the ‘right’ to allot industrial and residential property to his children through questionable methods, merely because those who held the post before him did the same? What is politics in India coming to?

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Holding on to power is the mantra of the day, it doesn’t look idiotic says FREDDY AGNELO FERNANDES

he numerous scams, the fall of bridges, the mosquitoes and the illnesses they spread, missing the deadlines, lack of hygiene, the Commonwealth Games and the joys and pride associated with it is mingled with an aura of being typically Indian in nature. Everything fell into place at the last minute, and the nation pulled it off spectacularly. My best wishes and hurrahs go out to all the Indian athletes.

Now with the fires of wild celebration having slowly died down, the scavengers are being put to sift over the remnants. It is, indeed, good to know that all the investigating agencies are involved in investigation along with the Shunglu Committee. We are all aware of how far and how high the conduits of corruption have reached.

This surely isn’t easy. Will the obdurate and corrupt government machinery allow the investigation to move smoothly while putting their own necks in the noose? The chances are minimal, but I do hope this investigation does not die a premature death like those of the past.

People’s fury on the massive corruption scandal of the CWG had hardly died, when another infamous scam in the form of Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society was unearthed. Purportedly meant for the widows of Kargil’s martyrs, the prime land ended up being a discretionary largesse of our ever charming ‘Netas’ and their stooges, with a veritable who’s who in politics, defence and bureaucratic establishments, from ex-service chiefs to top politicians, babus and their kin.

Corruption is a monstrous evil that’s embedded in our political and eco-social sphere, where a plethora of procedures and laws are violated and transgressed with very little thought or no thought at all. In the past, no action has been taken and the guilty have been vindicated and allowed to abuse their political power and patronage. The rot has been systematic and the remedy must be more than just finding a scapegoat.

The nexus between the politicians, servicemen, promoters and builders is very much evident. Security aspects were apparently not adhered to.

The scale of corruption and the involvement of senior services personnel are frightening. The lacunae in laws should be plugged and the guilty punished. Those responsible should be invariably taken to task and made an example of, to deter a repeat of such fiascos.

MISSING MORALS We all know that scams in India and more so in Goa, are nothing new. I won’t be wrong in saying that they are fast becoming a way of life.

Needless to say, it now is part of the corrupt’s daily life. Land scams in Goa have become daily occurrences in every part of Goa, examples like the security number plate, the earlier and the not-so-long ago ticket gate scams, automatically comes to mind. One wonders what happened to the earlier ticket gate fiasco? It’s beyond any one’s imagination why such scamsters are still holding such elite posts. It’s a real pity that sports and development has been left in the hands of such unworthy and corrupt people.

SEZs and CRZs are the other big scams, the resurrected RP 2021 is still in hibernation even after a good number of assurances by Ali Baba and the Forty thieves. Even then, we do nothing

but elect the same rotten, incompetent, shameless, corrupt and distorted politicians over and over again, even while they have been selling Goa to the highest bidder.

Now on to the scam called Municipal elections.

Our corrupt politicians continue to amass and increase their already inflated personal fortunes and try to assert their power in municipal and panchayat elections. The Panchayati Raj and the municipal governance was established for the participation at grass-root level as independent bodies without any interference or involvement of the local and the central government, but the good old doctrine of self governance has been hijacked by our “Neta babus” who made it their own play cum parking ground, for their own political and financial gains. These elections only serve to reinforce the money power of the entrenched corrupt elites. There has been an en-

demic corruption in political and bureaucratic circles in Goa Political parties should not be bickering over the panchayats and the municipalities and casting their corrupt ideologies over them, these grassroot civic bodies should be run the way they were meant to be run, independent of political manipulators. The involvement of politicians at grass-root politics raises more questions than answers. We are, indeed, an indifferent electorate, and that’s why our politicians foist their litter on us.

Even the municipal and panchayat elections are getting increasingly delinquent and dangerous, with some of our ministers and ex-ministers resorting to ‘goondagiri’. The soaring eagles of fame can so easily turn into vultures, and while strong arm tactics were used, money and goodies were distributed like sweets during a festive season. Looking at the very strong security presence on a high alert, it looked like there was a communal flare-up all over Goa. We have been having elections in Goa for nearly forty years, apart from the opinion polls and there was no problem. Now for the municipality elections, we have top notch security. Where is Goa heading to? Is it a dawn of a new era?

Greed for power and money can bring the worst out into the open. Reading about the power sharing amalgamation formed in the different municipalities has bemused me no end. The Alemao brothers seem to have become conductors of the symphonies called Sanguem and Cuncolim municipalities.

Hold on to power by all means is the mantra of the day. It doesn’t matter how idiotic it looks.

Every Tom, Dick and Harry, working through a coterie, is looking and hoping for the chief ’s edifice, behaving like petulant kids, typifying the rot within and making loyalty an imbecile’s begging bowl. Troubled by past dalliances, trust has been abandoned with impunity, there will always be inconsistency and incessant squabbling, but they are willing to cohabit with anybody and everybody, as long as it suits them and with the lure of future extramarital romances, it is advisable to negotiate divorce terms well in advance, without the door being shut on the option of a remarriage. This impasse would be suicidal for all. That’s why it is called prudent politics.

All this only goes to show, just how greedy our politicians are for power and money. Oh greed, thy name is folly!

Love is ........

Chemistry unleashed

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hen in high school and on holiday in Goa I heard a 30ish woman speak of love. Being on the periphery of the talk, one had to almost eavesdrop. “What is love,” she said knowingly.

“Put a man and a woman in a room and that’s love,” she went on authoritatively.

It was only later on that one realised her misnomer. She had mistaken love for sex which are two separate issues. Even filmmaker Luis Bunuel thought that they generally do not go together. So borrowing from that poem “The Blind Boy” one may say “Oh say what is that thing called love?”

The more one tries to define it the more distant one seems to get. In our salad days, when the word love itself was like an elixir we thought “the heart has reasons, reason knows not why ?” It seemed romantic and profound enough. But after idealism makes

way to cynicism, it rings a different tune.

“Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds” makes way for “when poverty knocks at the door, love flies out of the window.” If the earlier generation believed that love was forever the newer one knows that sweet thought scarcely holds water enough to quench a thirsty Arab in the Sahara.

The old songs had it in large measure and called it the manysplendoured thing and asked the beloved to wait until he came back “into her arms again.” What bliss, this ! Not today. The lyrics are diametrically opposite. More pragmatic. Realistic. Take Mick Jagger or Bob Dylan or the others who clearly know that times are a-changing. That you can love one person at a time. Sometimes two ! So, what is it then ?

Is it a feeling? Something inside is on fire. Is it like a fever? May be it is as difficult to define as it is to learn the complex structure

By Ervell E Menezes of a woman. With women’s lib celebrating its golden jubilee soon, they have well and truly arrived. And don’t ever call them the weaker sex.

My English professor Menezes-Fernandes would stamp his foot hard on the floor in Lecture Room 14 of St Xaviers College, Mumbai in the 1960s and say “My foot, don’t believe that. Ask me.” Poor old man, what would he say today? May be it is child-bearing that makes them so strong. They are able to endure more, physically, mentally and even psychologically. But quite often they simulate helplessness and vulnerability as a defence mechanism. They are crafty enough to indulge in this deception.

Which still leaves us guessing as to what the true meaning of love is? It may be what is known as the higher love or the complete rapport when the physical and mental merge in a magic amalgam.

Until then, your guess is as good as mine. To date, however, it is just another four-letter word.

Letters to the Editor Advice to freedom fighters Anthony J Simoes, Dona Paula I appeal to the freedom fighters of Goa to learn the lessons of history so that we are not condemned to relive it. History should not be repeated.

After the Portuguese were defeated and were reduced to licking their wounds, another lot of Goans enabled the Portuguese re-group and take Goa at their next attempt.

We paid for it with 451 years of colonialism.

Now colonialism is history. It, however, comes in other ‘avatars’ like globalisation, MNCs, etc.

The evils of tourism like casinos and prostitution, the gradual plunder of the western ghats through mining, demolition of our hills and forests and reducing our bio diversity into shambles are examples which stare at us. Today, our freedom fighters are old, but they can use their experi-

100 Years Ago

ence, knowledge and wisdom to educate our youth, who can take up Goa’s burning issues.

Highway alignment Edward Fonseca, Porvorim With reference to the highways proposed by the Centre for Goa, this is not a gift, but a headache. I have never heard of a highway passing through densely populated areas. So, Goa will be the first in setting an example for other states. This would mean longer trips to get home and more fuel consumption. There is a lot of money at stake and therefore the haste to thrust it upon Goa. Goans are not ready for the burden in the form of higher inflow of outstation traffic and the proposed tolls. The idea of monthly passes at Rs 500 should be rejected. Goans need free access while outstation vehicles should be billed at the entry points.

Farming woes Ayres Sequeira, Salvador do Mundo PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS

11 November 1910

New President

Magalhaes Lima declared in Paris that Bernardino Machado, the Foreign Affairs Minister, who had turned Republican about three years back, will in all probabilities be elected as the President of the Republic of Portugal.

Ball organised

It is reported that the Magistracy of this District is intending to organise a Ball to honour Couceiro da Costa for being appointed the State’s Governor.

Plague at Vasco da Gama

Two people have been affected by plague at Vasco da Gama at the site of old market place.

King’s wife dead

Expired on last Monday due to pneumonia Kinari Sahiba, fourth wife of Raja of Keparthula belonging to the Royal Family of Jubal from the suburbs of Simla.

Farmers in Salvador do Mundo are a happy lot this year, because the harvest is good.

But unusual rains in late October has ruined the crop thus incurring losses to the farmers. The government assurance to supply seed, fertilizer and machine has remained a mere promise, said a farmer critically.

Labour too has gone up and many farmers have neglected their fields. Despite all odds, some still continue to harvest in memory of their ancestors and to preserve tradition.

They fear that the government may acquire their fertile land.

Portuguese bashing P L Fernandes, Old Goa Portuguese bashing has grabbed the limelight in recent news. No doubt everyone endured the repression under Antonio Salazar. But I am not a Portuguese lover.

Ironically, it was a Portuguese governor, who saved us from destruction, earning the wrath of his government back home.

The freedom struggle in Goa continued while the Portuguese found a few allies.

History cannot be undone. The arrival

Letter of the Day

Unwarranted protest Dr Shiv Prabhu Naik, by email This is with reference to the arrival of the Portuguese naval ship ‘Sagres’ on a goodwill visit to Goa. I am very sad to know that the so called literate people of Goa, also known as freedom fighters, members of the BJP and other outfits have protested the arrival. They should concentrate more on issues affecting Goa such as mounting garbage, unemployment and corruption.

Those who have voiced their senseless opposition are not aware of what real democracy is. If it is not the Portuguese consulate, then it is the issue of Sonia Gandhi’s origin.

I would recommend that those who raise up such issues, pay a visit to Mumbai or Pondicherry and see for themselves how the past is preserved and glorified. Rich cultural ties between nations have been maintained in this fashion. In addition, the Government of Portugal has helped the large Indian community in Lisbon in many ways. One of Lisbon’s main roads is named as Avenida Mahatma Gandhi. The protest, therefore, is without any reason and lacks professionalism. of the vessel Sagres is symbolic of seafarers or explorers and is in commemoration of events of yore when they traversed the sea route from Europe.

While the Govt. of India mends ties and cooperation, we in Goa seek to banish the Portuguese Consulate from here. In this context, I am reminded of a few words by a former British PM. It simply says that we either ‘put up or shut up’ and let the empowered do their job.

not to board overloaded buses.” He also added that if required, additional buses will be made available on the said routes and that a task force on transport has recently appointed a committee under his tutelage to keep a check on unauthorised bus stops along the NHs. It may be mentioned here that lack of available buses is going to compound the problem and commuters simply cannot avoid boarding an overcrowded bus.

Tiatrists of yore

Another metaphor, please!

Peter Pereira, Quepem

Tiatrists of olden times did not involve themselves in politics. Nowadays, tiatrists stick their noses into politics and have become vote banks to misguide people. These talented men and women should praise the audiences who are the real promoters of Tiatr.

Prevent bus overcrowding Augustus Alphonso, Vasco Transport Director Arun Desai has emphasised on the overloading of buses, and has appealed to people not to overload buses.

As he said “In most of the cases, people themselves are responsible for overloading as everyone is in a hurry. I appeal to people

Orlando Sa da Silva, Carmona Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru once remarked that ‘Goa ke log ajeeb hai’. This phrase is often quoted by our present day politicians. The context in which Nehru uttered this phrase, is unknown. Was it because our forefathers chose Goa to remain with the Indian Union during liberation struggle or was it because Goa preferred to remain as a Union territory against merger through the opinion poll?

Issues such as mining, mega projects and corruption in government severely affects Goa. Through liberation, we are now free.

That has not deterred us to be slaves of a political dynastic rule. What an irony? Goans, please choose what metaphor suits us.

Bribery shame Jayesh Rane, Mumbai Industrialist Ratan Tata of the Tata Group made a rare mention on the bribery issue which confounded him when he wished to forge an alliance with a prominent airline.

Corrupt politicians and officers are the biggest stumbling block in India’s rapid progress. The nation has tremendous potential but the corrupt will never understand the meaning of development. Personal development tops their agenda. They crave to earn black money. Many industrialists are eager to invest in various types of businesses. But the vicious circle of bribery will thwart many an effort. Can the Central Government wake up and kill this bribery cycle?

Dwarfed road signs Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco As one drives along the road, one sees several sign boards which are supposed to help the road user. On the contrary, these sign boards are in such vast numbers that it only manages to confuse drivers. Worst still, most of these boards have the name of the company, which sponsor them. The actual road sign looks secondary and is overshadowed by the sponsored company logo.

It lends credence to be more of an advertisement than anything else. Road signs should not have the name of the company sponsoring them.

Super commission needed Joaquim Pacheco, Divar Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat is a prodigious commissioner of reports, reviews, studies and consultations. Perhaps its time for one big super commission to investigate as to what happened to all those Kamatcommissioned studies which are, abandoned?

Letters should be 150 words or less in length, and should have the writer’s name, address and telephone number. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for size and readability, and to delete any personal attacks or libellous /objectionable matter.

Paths of Wisdom

A Prayer away

by Glenys Cunningham The woman sat, watching the people around her, feeling the pain of the child who fell off his bicycle, the tiredness of the old man who was slowly making his way home. She felt the joy of the children playing together on the jungle gym and saw the happiness of the young couple walking hand in hand.

Some glanced her way as they passed the bench she was sitting on, but they never spared her a thought.

No one noticed the unshed tears in her eyes as she sat there watching and feeling.

So much pain in the world, so much happiness and so much loneliness. So many people doing so many things, and involved in their own moments. There just wasn’t space for thoughts of others.

And as she watched, her mind drifted to another place, another time. A time when she was like them — wrapped up in her own life her own misery. Sometimes she wished she could return to those days, and yet...

Just then her attention was caught by a face she hadn’t noticed in a long time. A face which reflected contentment, joy, peace and love. Wiping away the remnants of the tears, she stood up and with a final glance into the pond next to the bench; she headed toward the fallen child, helped him up, wiped his tears, returned his smile and offered to help the old man home with his shopping.

No, she did not want to return to the old days. Those were the days when loneliness was unbearable.

Now, although still lonely for human company, she had love in her heart and comfort was just a prayer away.

(Source: Spiritual-Short-Stories)

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A tradition kept alive

he celebration of the feast of Our L ady of Rosary is held on every

third Wednesday in November.

This devotion of Our Lady comprises of an extensive celebration, which begins with

traditional processions and novenas.

Each year, the family selected to celebrate the feast paints the exteriors of the Church, fifteen days before the feast. The interiors of the Church are also beautifully decorated and the outside is covered with fairy lights. Most

of the houses and streets in the village are lit up with colourful lights during the celebrations.

Every four years, the statue o f O u r l a d y o f Ro s a r y i s brought down the altar and taken in a procession to Holy Rosary School, where a mass is celebrated. During this oneclay consecration of Our Lady, children from the school enact scenes from the Bible, with the school playground filled with crowds of villagers.

On the third Wednesday in November, at 3 am, a candlelight procession carries a beautifully decorated statue of Our Lady towards the Church. Everyday for the following nine days, the Novena prayers begin between 5 pm and 8 pm. On the tenth day masses begin at 5 am and the celebration of the feast continues for the next three days. In the evenings, a grand firework is on display, with the family selected to celebrate the feast, providing the sponsors.

Throughout the day and night there are Konkani concerts. In addition, there are dances in the evenings. The Navelim villagers invite families and friends for a

celebration at their homes and they usually visit each other’s homes carrying trays of traditional Goan sweets.

According to legends, in earliest times, the feast fair consisted mainly of three or four sheds and lasted only for a clay, because there was superstition that on the same night of the feast day, there

was a gathering of devils in front of the church.

Dr Francisco Salvador Gomes, father of Dr Francisco Luis Gomes, who was the administrator of Salcete, encouraged some of the owners of the sheds to extend the fair for three days. As times passed, the fair gained popularity and today it is the most popular fair in Goa.Today, the fair comprises of stalls selling toys, food and clothing. There are booths for games as well as a Fun Fair with merry-gorounds and Ferris wheels.

Travco achieves 100% results in IATA/UFTAA exam For the first time, Travco Aviation Academy students have achieved 100% success rate in the recently held IATA/UFTAA examinations, with all the 26 Goan students having successfully cleared the Foundation & EBT Examination this September 2010, conducted by IATA Training & Development Institute, Montreal, Canada out of which 12 students achieved distinction.

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Ex-gratia announced for building collapse victims PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 16

Delhi Government on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of those killed and Rs 1 lakh to those injured in the east Delhi building collapse.

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Lieutenant Governor Tejindra Khanna, who today visited the site of the building collapse in Lakshmi Nagar, said strict action would be taken against those found guilty for the incident which has left 65 people dead and at least 80 injured.

Khanna said he has told MCD to carry out a survey of all buildings in Shahadra zone so that weak buildings can be retrofitted to prevent similar incident in future while those beyond repair will be sealed.

“I have told MCD commissioner to carry out a survey with help from Central Building Research Institute in Roorkee.

After the survey, retrofitting of weak buildings can be carried out. Those which cannot be retrofitted will have to be sealed,” he said.

Dikshit said already magisterial inquiry has been ordered and strong action would be taken against those found responsible for the collapse.

“Strict action would be taken against the guilty...The builder is absconding,” she.

While Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia will be given to families which have lost an adult member, Rs 1 lakh will be given in case of death of a child.

Rs 1 lakh will be given to each of those injured in the incident Monday night,

officials said.

Dikshit said although permission was given for a three storey building, the builder had constructed a five-storeyed one. She said the "foundation of the building was so weak that it collapsed.

“Exemplary punishment should be given to the guilty so that similar incident does not happen in future,” she said.

Khanna said MCD has been told to complete the survey of weak buildings within three-four months.

“We will have to draw a comprehensive long-term plan,” he said.

Dikshit said normally government gives ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh to the kin of the deceased but has decided to double the amount for the victims of the collapse.

Sonia visits injured in hospital

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday met the injured survivors of the east Delhi building collapse at a hospital here and asked authorities to take adequate measures to help the affected.

Gandhi consoled the injured and their family members and spoke to the Medical Superintendent of Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Narayan Hospital where 28 of the 130 wounded were admitted.

The UPA chairperson said that strict action should be taken against the guilty. PTI

Sabarimala: special funds sanctioned PTI THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, NOV 16

Forest officials display a seized bengal tiger skin in Kolkata on Tuesday. The skin was seized by a team of Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (STR) officials from a local market in the outskirts of Kolkata, while three people were arrested.

With two-month-long pilgrimage season at hill-shrine Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa starting Tuesday, Kerala government sanctioned Rs 30 lakh for various municipalities and gram panchayats enroute to temple for taking up sanitation works.

An amount of Rs 15 lakh has been sanctioned for three municipalities, Rs 10 lakh to five gram panchayats and Rs 5 lakh to seven civic bodies in the area, State Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan told reporters after cabinet meeting.

Green signal to Jaitapur nuclear plant HERALD CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, NOV 16

The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Ministry of Environment and Forests has cleared from the environmental angle the 10,000 Megawatt nuclear power plant that the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) wants to set up at Jaitapur in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra.

It is understood to have rec-

ommended to the ministry to give a conditional clearance to the plant and ask for safeguards against the radio-activity hazards. The committee's recommendation is based on the environment impact assessment report and the objections raised by villagers and activists during the public hearing.

The activists may now turn to the Atomic Energy Regulatory

Board to block the project as it has not yet given the clearance. The Konkan Bachao Samiti (KBS), which is heading an agitation in Jaitapur and Mumbai to oppose the nuclear plant, met Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh here on Saturday to air their fears.

They wanted pre-project safety audit, a wider public hearing and clarity on the reprocessing and burial of the spent fuel.

The committee took into view aspects of the proposed plant's impact on agriculture, fisheries, biodiversity, air and water while recommending a conditional clearance to the project.

With the anti-nuclear lobby intensifying protests against the plant, it now falls on Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to convince the local population for the French reactors-based plant.

Rescue personnel carry equipment as they clear the rubble of a building which collapsed overnight in eastern New Delhi on Tuesday.

Logjam despite Pranab’s lunch diplomacy HERALD CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, NOV 16

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s lunch diplomacy failed to break the logjam as Parliament remained paralysed on Tuesday on the Opposition’s demand for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into 2G and other scams and adjourned without transacting business for the fourth consecutive day.

He ended the lunch hosted to the opposition leaders in his capacity as leader of House in Lok Sabha, stating that he would take their demand to the Prime Minister, get back to them by Wednesday and call another meeting before the next Parliament sitting on Thursday.

The luncheon meeting failed to find a solution to end the daily disruption of Parliament since its start on November 9 and it rather saw even the Leftists joining hands with the Bhartiya Janata Party to insist on the JPC probe.

Mukherjee said he conveyed the government’s “difficulty” in heeding to the JPC demand and no common meeting point could be found.

JAM ON THURSDAY TOO: No business is expected in Parliament that meets on Thursday after a day’s Eid holiday as the BJP announced to pursue the demand for the JPC on the ongoing scams, claiming nothing came out of the all-party meeting called by Mukherjee.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the

day within three minutes, after one adjournment right at the start, as the Opposition members trooped into the well raising slogans and the Congress members too came into alleys with counter slogans. The CAG report on 2G and other reports and statements were, however, tabled amid the pandemonium.

Two adjournments later, the Rajya Sabha met again at 2 pm when the government tried to push for passage of an inconsequential Bill to amend the Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, but the Chair adjourned for the day in view of the pandemonium by members in the well.

The luncheon meeting failed to find a solution to end the daily disruption of Parliament since its start on November 9 and it rather saw even the Leftists joining hands with the Bhartiya Janata Party to insist on the JPC probe.

CORPORATE TOUTING: The Congress tried to inject a new element in the faceoff, hinting that the Opposition parties were touting for some big corporate players in the telecom sectors. Its spokesman Manish Tewari said the MPs who wish to comment on the spectrum issue in Parliament must first make public if they represent any of the parties in the telecom battle in courts.

“It would be in the interest of morality...

and ethical thing to do,” he added.

The Left had adopted a neutral stance in Parliament while rest of the Opposition members trooped into the well, but CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechuri decided to join the ranks, saying the Left has no objection to the JPC probe as it can bring out other things while Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) works on the CAG report on 2G spectrum.

“Raja’s resignation is just the beginning.

Now a fair probe is needed. Lapses in the system exist, which allowed this scam to happen. So a JPC is needed,” Yechury said.

He told reporters that the loss should have been Rs 1.90 lakh crore in the 2G scam and hence he wonders where did Rs 14 lakh crore disappear in the CAG report that puts it at Rs 1.76 lakh crore. “A JPC is normally headed by the ruling MP and hence we shall have to be alert even if we get it,” he added.

PAC NOT ENOUGH: BJP veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani chaired a meeting of the BJP seniors and formulated the stand communicated to Mukherjee in the luncheon meeting that the PAC role is limited in examining the CAG report while the JPC can do a lot of probing as done in case of Bofors kickback scandal and Harshad Mehta’s sharemarket scam.

Party spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad said a JPC was needed to get to the bottom of the 2G scam as there were many players and not Raja alone involved in India's highest-ever financial scandal.

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Police officials blamed for lapses in rape cases: study PTI NAGPUR, NOV 16

Improper and irrelevant questioning by policemen to doctors examining a rape victim in sexual assault cases is leading to miscarriage of justice, a study has said.

The 67-page study, conducted

by Dr Indrajit Khandekar, submitted to the Union and State ministries of Home, Health, Law and Judiciary, NHRC, & National Women’s Commission recently blamed the police officials for the lapses.

“Improper, irrelevant questions, by the police officers in India to doctors in police requisition letter during Forensic Medical Examination of the Sexually Assaulted Victims and unscientific and legally irrelevant medical opinions to it are leading to miscarriage of justice and also caus-

ing violation of human rights,” Khandekar, Assistant Professor, Forensic Medicine Department at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, has said.

He has already filed a PIL in the Bombay High Court on improper forensic medical examination of rape victims by the medical doctors immediately when victim reaches a hospital.

The PIL has now been posted for November 24 in which Dr Khandekar’s format of examination and that of Government Hospitals will come up for hearing.

Whenever the rape victims report the matter, police send her to the hospital for 'Forensic Medical Examination’ and ask some irrelevant queries like, whether rape occurred or not and whether the victim is habituated to sexual intercourse, he said.

from page 1 SC questions PM’s delay

who had sought sanction for the prosecution of Raja.

“The three months time for grant of sanction laid by the Supreme Court is clear for fair and good governance,” the Bench told the Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium, who was appearing for the government.

“We find it is now more than 16 months. The sanctioning authority can say I am not inclined to give sanction. But we find alleged inaction and silence troubling,” the Bench observed,” adding “the sanctioning authority can say yes or no”.

The Bench was categorical that the competent authority in the case (Prime Minister) should have acted within three months of receiving the complaint of Swamy in accordance with guidelines laid down in the Vineet Narain judgement relating to the Hawala case.

“The judgement in the Vineet Narain case has fixed certain time-limit for grant of sanction by the competent authority. It is open to the sanctioning authority to refer (application) or consult to Attorney General,” the Bench said.

Ocean Life

about 4 am on Tuesday.

During the rescue operation, passengers and the crew remained on board the vessel and they were safely offloaded after the ship was anchored at Mormugao Port.

“The ship has been moved at Western India Shipyard for repairs,” added Vaswani.

Speaking to Herald, Naval Officer In-charge (Goa) Commodore Ajay K Chabra said after Navy received a call from MPT at about 2 am on Tuesday.

“The Navy immediately swung into action and three ships, Kondul, Bitra and Kankarsu, were in position to sail for rescue operation,” he said.

“Besides, a Fast Patrol Vessel from Mumbai was also ready for rescue and Coast Guard ship was also made available for rescue operation.”

“It was a coordinated effort by the Mormugao Port, Navy and Coast Guard in carrying out the rescue operation,” said Chhabra.

“After the vessel developed a crack, it titled almost 5 degrees on its return to the port,” he informed.

“We were monitoring the situation till early Tuesday morning,” added Chhabra.

“In the morning, a Navy diver identified the size of the crack at the bottom of the hull,” said Chhabra.

It may be recalled that Blue Ocean Cruises, a European cruise company formed recently with an aim to initiate cruising in Indian waters, had started operations with its vessel ‘MV Ocean Life’.

The Ocean Life, which is about 29 years old, is registered in Malta.

The vessel left Mumbai on Sunday and was scheduled to make two trips a week and may increase its frequency as the demand grows.

According to some media reports, the vessel has been refurbished at a cost of Rs 100 crore and boasts of modern amenities. The ship has 231 cabins, including 35 suites, 121 outside staterooms and 75 ‘value for money’ inside staterooms.

The cruise liner will also has a kids zone, gaming zone, shopping arena, casino, spa and wellness centre, pool bar, lounge and a chill-out zone.

Facebook

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said the site is rolling out a whole new messaging system over the next few months that “isn’t just e-mail,” but integrates four common ways users communicate on Internet: email, Facebook messages and chat, and SMS, and archives it all in a single thread.

Zuckerberg said “This is not an e-mail killer... This is a messaging system that includes e-mail aspects to it.” Zuckerberg said project “Titan”, as its service is called, was taken up after high school students, in chats, said they seldom use e-mail because “it’s too slow” and “too formal.”

The new system puts a user’s identity above the communication protocol.

Checklist

YES/NO (iii) Has the project layout been superimposed on the above CRZ map (ii) above?

YES/NO (iv) Has the CZMA clearly rejected OR recommended the project to the concerned Authorities i.e., to the State Government or to MoEF in accordance to the CRZ Notification?

YES/NO (v) Has the CZMA while recommending the project categorically indicated the correctness of the CRZ map submitted by the proponent to the CZMA? YES/NO 2. Examination by State/Union Territory Coastal Zone Management Authority (i) Has the Coastal Zone Management Authority (CZMA) examined the project in accordance to the CRZ Notification, 1991 and the approved CZMP? YES/NO (ii) In case there is a deviation of the newly demarcated High Tide Line/Low Tide Line with respect to the approved CZMP, has the CZMA submitted the map to National Coastal Zone Management Authority for reclassification? (Until such time the reclassification is not done the project cannot be considered under the CRZ Notification).

YES/NO (iii) In case of construction (new/reconstruction/expansion of existing authorized buildings) projects falling in Coastal Regulation Zone-II, each of the following conditions shall need to be considered separately: a) Is the proposed construction on the landward side of an authorized road (as existed on 19.2.1991) and or authorised structure (as existed on 19.2.1991) YES/NO (b) Is the CRZ-II area within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipal limits as it existed on 19.2.1991 i.e., the date of coming into effect of the CRZ Notification, 1991?

YES/NO (c) Is the construction/protrusion towards the seaward side going beyond the imaginary line drawn from the seaward side of the existing authorised structure on the adjoining plot?

YES/NO (d) Is the imaginary line parallel to the High Tide Line?

YES/NO (iv) Are the building(s) to be constructed restricted to the single plot boundary (as on 19.2.1991) immediately abutting the existing authorised structures between which the imaginary line is drawn?

YES/NO (v) Does the imaginary line to be drawn cut across any river, creek, backwater, sandy beach or mangroves?

YES/NO (vi) Is the Floor Space Index/Floor Area Ratio for such projects in the CRZ areas as existed on 19.2.1991 as per the local Town and Country Planning?

YES/NO Note:- For the projects that attracts Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 and CRZ Notification, 1991, the following shall be done:(i) The proposal shall satisfy the check-list above under 1(i) to (iii) 2(i) to (vi). (ii) After obtaining the recommendations of the concerned Coastal Zone Management Authority, Environmental Clearance under EIA Notification, 2006 shall be obtained from State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority/State Environmental Appraisal Committees or Environmental Appraisal Committee/Ministry of Environment and Forests, as the case may be.”

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US throws water over Indian hopes for UNSC seat APPOINTMENTS PTI WASHINGTON/ NEW YORK, NOV 16

The US has cautioned against expecting any breakthrough "anytime soon" on the UN Se-

curity Council reforms, dampening India's hopes for a permanent seat just a week after President Barack Obama backed its quest for this prestigious slot.

A top US official also clarified that Obama's endorsement of India for permanent membership in the UNSC during his visit to New Delhi was not a last minute decision, but had been well thought out. It was kept hush-hush, since the endorsement was a big news item, he said.

"I would caution against expecting any kind of breakthrough anytime soon," Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake told journalists in New York and Washington during a digital video press conference.

"I think the President and others have made it clear that this (reform) is going to be a long and complicated process and that we're committed to a modest expansion both of permanent and non-permanent seats," he said.

The official said the only "real change" Obama announced was US support to India's permanent seat in the 15-membered wing of the UN, but "we have always been clear that this is going to be a long-term and very complicated process."

Blake, however, asserted that

Musharraf gets clean chit in Bhutto case

PTI ISLAMABAD, NOV 16

Former premier Benazir Bhutto was assassinated by Taliban, a chargesheet filed by Pakistani investigators to an anti-terrorism court has said, while giving clean chit to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf of any involvement in the case.

The chargesheet filed by a joint investigation team of the Federal Investigation Agency to a Rawalpindi-based court yesterday held the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan responsible for the attack that killed Bhutto on December 27, 2007.

The court is conducting the trial of several suspects arrested

Indian jailed for causing death of unborn PTI MELBOURNE, NOV 16

An Indian student convicted of killing an unborn baby by reckless driving which caused a horrific smash in the city's southeast centre has been jailed for three and a half years.

Amrick Singh Thind, 23, in Australia on student visa was sentenced by a judge for driving aggressively on Victoria's Warrigal Road in Oakleigh.

His vehicle suddenly changed lanes and clipped a four wheel drive sending it into a head on collision with the car of Hannah Roberts, eight months pregnant.

Roberts lost her baby because of injuries sustained in the accident. She also suffered injuries to her liver and spleen and a fractured ankle. Thind fled the scene of accident, ABC reported.

Her partners and her partners daughters also suffered fractures. The man in a four wheel drive had spinal injuries and a fractured collar bone.

20 terrorists killed in US drone attacks PTI PESHAWAR, NOV 16

At least 20 Taliban terrorists were killed today when missiles fired from US drones struck a compound and a speeding vehicle in the restive northwest Pakistan – the 100th such attack in the tribal belt this year.

The unmanned spy planes fired six missiles at the compound and the vehicle in Bangi Darra area of Ghulam Khan subdivision of North Waziristan, a region used by tribesmen to cross over into Afghanistan, officials said.

The drones targeted Taliban commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur's network, which often attacks US and allied forces across the border in Afghanistan.

According to a Pakistani intelligence official in the region, the site was manned by Taliban fighters who had just returned from Afghanistan.

One of the missiles destroyed a house in which 16 Taliban militants were killed. "The other target was a vehicle in which four Taliban terrorists are said to have been killed," he said.

After Tuesday’s strike, Taliban fighters surrounded the destroyed compound and were searching through the rubble while an excavator dug graves for the dead in a nearby cemetery, local intelligence officials said.

in connection with the assassination.

The 48-page chargesheet, which came almost 35 months after the assassination, is based largely on investigations carried out during the Musharraf regime.

It gives a clean chit to Musharraf, who resigned as President in 2008, and functionaries of the then federal and Punjab governments.

"JIT has so far not come across any evidence regarding abetting and facilitating the Dec 27, 2007, attack on Benazir Bhutto at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi, by any functionary of provincial or federal government. Despite efforts, the JIT has so far not been able to examine Gen (retired) Pervez Musharraf in this regard," the report said.

The chargesheet indicated that investigators had not conducted an interview with any serving army officer.

no condition has been imposed on India in lieu of the support for the Security Council berth.

"No, there's not conditionality."

He also answered questions on a range of issues including terrorism, Pakistan and China.

Blake said it is in interest of Pakistan to crack down on terrorist groups operating inside the country. "The President (Obama) was very clear that Pakistan itself has been the chief victim of international terrorism.

And so it's very much in its own interest to crack down on these groups, which increasingly are

operating as a syndicate and it's very difficult to really distinguish between them," he said.

Blake also said Obama's enthusiasm for a stronger IndoU S re l a t i o n s h i p i s n o t t o "counterbalance" China's growing influence over Asia.

"I don't think you heard anybody say that in the course of the President's three-day visit (to India), we're looking to counterbalance China in any way," he added.

On nuclear issues, Blake said US said it considered India as a partner in its global non-proliferation efforts.

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CHILDREN’s DAY

Gera ‘gifts a smile’ PANJIM (HBD) -- Gera Developments has joined hands with the Hamara School to celebrate Children’s Day through an initiative called ‘Gift a Smile’.

Gera Developments invited around 50 children from the Hamara school to their office at Gera’s Imperium for the event.

An equal number of children from construction labour camps from the Gera projects also participated in the event.

“We want to recognize the social change, that projects like the Hamara school work to achieve. It is a part of our responsibility towards Goa. And we are happy to initiate an event that enables us to engage our customers as our partners,” said Rohit Gera.

He further elaborated that his vision is not to only be a preferred name in the real estate industry, but also to be a preferred employer and preferred partner for the welfare of society. “Our goal is to create communities that live in harmony and joy, rather than empty buildings of brick and mortar. We want to foster a sense of camaraderie and trust and instill a confidence in our customers and partners alike,” added Gera.

Alila Diwa Goa joins in

One of the participants displaying his talent.

PANJIM (HBD) -- Alila Diwa Goa, a hotel in Majorda celebrated Children’s Day in association with Kala Kranti (Art Revolution) at Majorda Beach.

Kala Kranti, an organisation that works to nurture the talent among children through various art and theatre workshops, hosted an ‘All Goa Sand Sculpture Competition’ for children from neighboring Majorda Village kids.

In line with this tradition, Alila Diwa Goa provided their support to Kala Kranti of food and beverage to all the participants and their families present there.

The children displayed their talent in the form of sand castle, crocodile, fort etc. Later they were seen enjoying the treats designed for the special occasion by Alila Diwa Goa. Alila Diwa Goa since its launch has been actively involved in various charities and also supports various programmes that benefit the neighboring villages one of them being the support extended to providing education and employment opportunities to Fr Basilio Andrade Memorial Higher Secondary School in Majorda.

Sesa celebrates innocence

Bribing by big businesses common: Bajaj PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 16

Noted industrialist Rahul Bajaj today alleged that many a topcorporate house was indulging in bribing, even as the government assured that it would take the strongest action if anything was brought to its notice.

Ratan Tata's take on ethics yesterday triggered a debate among industrialists and union ministers. The Tata Group

PANJIM (HBD) – P K Mukherjee, MD, Sesa Goa handed over a contribution sum to Mangala Wagle of Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust, a charitable organisation for development of the underprivileged children.

The trust looking after around 80 such children was also given notebooks and sweets on the occasion of Children's day.

Mukherjee said, “You should always think positively and society does care for you. Please focus on your studies and all other activities, love each other and above all be proud of Goa and India.”

In 2009, Sesa Goa undertook an initiative to sponsor the complete education and care of 10 children of the trust for a period of one year and this year too has contributed for the cause.

Mukherjee also praised the selfless passionate service and commitment of Wagle and her team members for such a noble cause.

Sensex tanks 445 pts to below 20k;biggest fall in about 6 mths PTI MUMBAI, NOV 16

Stock market today witnessed its steepest fall in about six months, with the Sensex nosediving about 445 points to close below the psychological 20,000 mark, on hectic selling across blue-chips including RIL and Sterlite Industries on negative cues from China and Europe.

Frantic selling on the Dalal Street, after China’s benchmark index Shanghai fell four per cent, dragged the Bombay Stock Exchange 30-share barometer by 444.55 points or 2.19 per cent to settle at 19,865.14.

"Nobody asked me (for bribe). They don't have the guts to ask. They know me, my family background," he said within a day of Tata Group Supremo stating that he did not want to bribe Rs 15 crore to a minister, as had been suggested by an industrialist, to start an airline in India.

Asserting that corruption was all pervasive in India, Bajaj said: "Bigger firms should have

the guts not to give money."

In a question-answer session after delivering a lecture yesterday, Tata had said that amid his efforts to set up a joint venture with Singapore Airlines, a fellow industrialist had said: "You are stupid people. The Minister was asking for Rs 15 crore. Why didn't you pay the money?

"I did not want to go to the bed knowing well that I set up an airlines by paying Rs 15

crore."

Ratan Tata's predecessor, JRD Tata, had set up the first commercial airlines of India 'Tata Airlines' in the 1930s and that was later in the 1950s taken over by the Government and turned into Air India.

Asked about Tata's stance, Industry Minister Sharma said: "I have high respect for Ratan Tata because of his stature and his contribution."

...committed to transparency, says govt PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 16

A day after Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata's stated he was not comfortable with bribing for getting into airline business years ago, the government today assured it was committed to transparency in any project.

"We need more transparency. I think the government is committed to that," Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh told reporters when asked about Tata's comments.

Emphasising the use of Right to Information Act, Deshmukh said one gets any information through RTI on anything that goes wrong.

On the occasion Deshmukh conferred the Maharatna certificates to ONGC, NTPC, IOC and SAIL and Navaratna certificates to RINL and Oil India.

The government had announced conferring Maharatna status that provides greater financial autonomy to the four PSUs in December last year.

Deshmukh said, four Maharatna CPSEs achieved

turnover of about Rs 4 lakh crore with a net profit of around Rs 42,000 crore in 2009-10. This is 25 per cent more than their net profit for the previous year.

Talking about disinvestment, the minister said, " We have requested all the (profit-making) companies that they should be listed on the stock exchanges.

"Unless and until they list themselves on exchanges, they (PSUs) cannot be in the competition", he said.

Referring to the huge response to the recent initial

public offers of Coal India and Power Grid Corporation of India, Deshmukh said, it reinforces the market strength of the CPSEs. PSUs are increasingly showing their mettle on the stock exchanges also, the minister said. On Oct 31, the market capitalisation of listed CPSEs, excluding the figures of CIL, was about Rs 14.85 lakh crore which was around 22 per cent of the total market capitalisation on BSE. The government is expected to dilute its stake in four more

PSUs-- Steel Authority of India Ltd, Hindustan Copper, Manganese Ore India Ltd and Shipping Corporation of India by the end of the fiscal 2010-11.

It has targetted to raise Rs 40,000 crore through disinvestment in PSUs this fiscal.

The Centre and has already mopped up nearly Rs 25,000 crore from divestment in Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, Coal India, PowerGrid and Engineers India in the current fiscal.

There are 246 PSUs in the Central sector as on March 2009.

Telecom Ministry, ICMR to check mobile towers HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, NOV 16

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during a special event announcing a new Facebook email messaging system at the St Regis Hotel in San Francisco, California. Facebook will launch a new messaging system aimed at enhancing it's social media product to its 50 crore users.

“Forex inflow seen jumping 70 per cent’ PTI MUMBAI, NOV 16

Mukherjee distributing sweets to children.

Chairman had said that he did not want to bribe his way into launching an airline.

Big corporate houses would find it easier not to be corrupt than small ones, but they still give money to get their jobs done, Bajaj Auto Chairman Rahul Bajaj said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's India edition, adding "They (corporate houses) should not."

Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) has forecast capital flows topping USD 91 billion by the end of the fiscal, a staggering 70% over USD 53.6 billion that the country received last fiscal.

"We expect the net capital inflows into the country touching USD 91.3 billion by the end of this fiscal and USD 68.8 billion by the end of the December quarter," CMIE said.

The agency's report says this record spike is on the back of the massive inflow of USD 30.4 billion in the Sept quarter alone.

For the foreign funds looking for high returns, on the back of dirt-cheap funds from their homes markets, where returns are negligible, India and especially its stock markets have been the hot cake.

Aban Offshor, 815, 818.25, 790.1, 794.8 Abb Ltd., 863.8, 871, 836, 839.4 Abg Shipyard, 456, 471.8, 444.15, 450.1 Acc Limited, 1070, 1070.9, 1030, 1045.85 Adani Enterp, 752.7, 766.8, 696.45, 739.45 Aditya Birla, 810.25, 814.2, 790.2, 801.95 Allahabad Ba, 259.5, 265, 255, 258.4 Alstom Proje, 824, 824, 712.65, 716.35 Ambuja Cemen, 155.6, 155.6, 146, 148.2 Andhra Bank, 178.5, 182.6, 173.3, 177.1 Ashok Leylan, 76, 76.2, 72, 74 Asian Paints, 2663.55, 2675, 2625.95, 2658.45 Axis Bank Li, 1533.75, 1533.95, 1445, 1469.15 Bajaj Hindus, 130.6, 131.1, 122.3, 122.9 Bank Of Baro, 990, 991.5, 960.05, 972.05 Bank Of Indi, 492, 494.8, 467, 474.4 Beml Limited, 1114.4, 1120, 1082.65, 1104 Bharat Elect, 1705, 1709, 1674.95, 1695.8 Bharat Forge, 374.9, 377.35, 368, 372.55 Bharat Petro, 740, 740, 707, 725.45 Bharti Airte, 312.95, 319.8, 311, 313.45 Bhel, 2408.9, 2410, 2322, 2333.25 Bhushan Stee, 505, 512, 472.45, 476.8 Biocon Limit, 417.85, 419.65, 396.5, 398.85

Teams from the Telecom Engineering and Resource Monitoring (TERM) of the Telecommunications Ministry will embark on a nationwide random testing of radiation emitted by mobile phone towers.

Severe penalties are being envisaged for radiation beyond

permitted limits.

“We are facing a lot of resistance in expanding our network in areas like rural Goa,” says Aloke Kaul, chief general manager (Maharashtra-Goa circle), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. Electromagnetic emissions of mobile towers in India are currently being governed by the guidelines drawn from the recommendations of the Inter-

Mfg to see 18% profit erosion in Q3: CMIE PTI MUMBAI, NOV 16

Leading macroeconomic research agency Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) has said that the profits of the manufacturing sector will see a massive 18 per cent fall in the December quarter, driven largely by the poor performance of the petroleum sector.

The agency says the rest of the manufacturing sector will see a muted profit growth of 5.3 per cent during the third quarter, while it says that the oil sector will see a loss of Rs 1,248 crore during the quarter.

The agency says that oil companies are set to log in this huge loss as the govt is unlikely to compensate the oil marketing companies the normal 50% under-recoveries during the third quarter, pushing the sector into the red.

"We expect the govt to com-

Bombay Dyein, 608, 617, 568.6, 572.45 Bosch Limite, 6251.05, 6479.9, 6251.05, 6448.45 Brigade Ente, 137.9, 138.8, 131.15, 131.7 Cairn India, 330.5, 333.85, 325.25, 327.95 Canara Bank, 809, 814.75, 768.35, 775.8 Central Bank, 233, 238.35, 220.25, 223.55 Century Text, 507.15, 508.3, 482, 485.55 Cesc Ltd, 386.45, 386.45, 370.25, 371.55 Chambal Fert, 93, 95.25, 88.2, 90.25 Chennai Petr, 242, 243.9, 236, 239.55 Cipla Ltd, 343.1, 345.5, 333.1, 339.25 Colgate Palm, 884, 894, 869.05, 883.5 Container Co, 1324.95, 1352, 1312.05, 1328.6 Crompton Gre, 323, 328.55, 317.25, 318.75 Cummins Indi, 770.15, 789, 756, 770.8 Dabur India, 99.2, 99.5, 92.1, 93.4 Deccan Chron, 135.4, 136.8, 126, 129 Dish Tv Indi, 63.5, 65.85, 62.15, 64.2 Divi’s Labor, 707.15, 713.75, 697, 698.95 Dlf Limited, 325, 326.8, 312.85, 314.25 Dr. reddy’s, 1763, 1766.65, 1736.4, 1751.7 Edelweiss Ca, 61.1, 62, 58, 58.3 Educomp Solu, 512, 557.7, 512, 552.9 Eih Limited, 122.45, 124.3, 120, 120.25

pensate the oil marketing companies its share of the underrecoveries (50%) in the second half only in the March quarter," says the report.

The report does not see any major industrial sector recording high profit margin in the third quarter, barring the commercial vehicles companies.

However, it sees the sectors like vegetable oils and products, beer, alcohol, tobacco products, cotton and blended yarn, synthetic textiles, pig iron, sponge iron, copper, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, auto ancillaries and storage batteries to report better profits. Even for the fourth quarter, CMIE sees only a 10% profit growth, but for the whole fiscal, it is likely to fall by 6.8% as whole.

The petroleum sector as whole will see its profits eroding by a massive 30.5% during

Engineers In, 349.65, 349.65, 341.25, 342.7 Essar Oil Lt, 142, 144.5, 135.1, 136.1 Essar Shippi, 110.9, 115, 109.5, 110 Exide Indust, 166.4, 174.9, 165.15, 167.5 Federal Bank, 463.05, 473.8, 441.8, 456.75 Financial Te, 1100, 1100, 1035, 1055.2 Gail (india), 494, 494.6, 484.25, 490.1 Gammon India, 186.85, 189.85, 181, 182.75 Glaxosmithkl, 2221, 2299, 2216.05, 2270.35 Glenmark Pha, 350, 352.9, 339.2, 342.5 Gmr Infrastr, 51.5, 51.95, 49.35, 49.75 Godrej Indus, 217.75, 221.5, 207.35, 210.55 Grasim Indus, 2305, 2310, 2231.2, 2250.3 Great Offsho, 378.4, 383.3, 363.35, 364.7 Gtl Infra.Lt, 46, 46, 44.25, 44.9 Gujarat Mine, 146.9, 149.25, 138.75, 140.2 Gujarat N R, 58, 58.5, 54.25, 54.7 Gujarat Stat, 115.5, 117.4, 112.25, 113.7 Gvk Pow. & I, 43.3, 43.95, 42.55, 43.2 Hcl Technolo, 407, 407.5, 385.3, 392.35 Hdfc Bank Lt, 2399.7, 2399.7, 2325, 2372.6 Hdfc Ltd, 710, 721.1, 693.85, 698.4 Hero Honda M, 1840, 1840, 1800, 1817.5 Hindalco in, 224.95, 224.95, 210.95, 211.9

the fiscal, says the report, while the rest of the manufacturing sector will close the fiscal with a modest 6.5% jump in their bottomlines.

This is despite a 20.6% projected sales surge for the sector for the year -- the fastest growth in the past four years - as raw material costs will eat in the manufacturers' profit margins. In the Sept quarter, the manufacturing sector saw its sales growing at 20.4%.

This sales surge will be driven by a 9-10% rise in sales volumes as well as around seven per cent rise in average unit realisation (excluding the oil products), says the report, adding unit realisation of oil companies are expected to rise only 10-15% due to the hike in the regulated prices of fuels, following the partial deregulation of the oil sector this June, concludes the report.

Hindustan Co, 61.5, 62, 56.5, 57.1 Hindustan Ma, 77.8, 77.8, 72, 72.4 Hindustan Pe, 469.9, 469.9, 445.8, 460.9 Hindustan Un, 304, 305.45, 296.1, 298.45 Hindustan Zi, 1214, 1224.7, 1162.25, 1180.15 Housing Dev, 243.55, 244.5, 233.5, 236.6 Icici Bank L, 1232, 1240.5, 1193.6, 1202.3 Idea Cellula, 69.45, 70.45, 68.45, 69.5 Ifci Ltd, 75.9, 76.55, 72.05, 72.45 India Cement, 115.15, 121.9, 113.2, 114.75 India Infoli, 115.4, 117.85, 113.5, 113.95 Indiabulls F, 228.3, 229.85, 210.1, 216.5 Indiabulls R, 202, 202, 185.1, 186.65 Indian Bank, 295, 301.4, 285.5, 287.8 Indian Hotel, 102.9, 103.1, 99.1, 99.5 Indian Oil C, 401, 401, 385, 389.9 Indian Overs, 165, 169.2, 155.25, 156.7 Indus Dev Ba, 194, 195.5, 184.65, 186.45 Indusind Ban, 296.8, 301.2, 278.5, 283 Infosys Tech, 3012, 3019, 2940.25, 2970.95 Infra. dev., 197.4, 197.4, 188.25, 190.5 Ispat Indust, 19.45, 19.55, 18.1, 18.2 Itc Ltd, 175.95, 176.45, 168.55, 169.95 Ivrcl Infras, 136.1, 136.8, 132, 132.75

national Commission on NonIonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

A nodal committee led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also been appointed to study the impact of mobile towers.

“We will not be guided by what research abroad says.

We want to determine the specific impact on Indians,” says a member of the committee.

Goa Univ to recognise Cambridge PANJIM (HBD) -- Goa University has announced its recognition for students holding qualifications from University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). The decision paves the way for Cambridge students to progress to degree courses at the university.

The regulation states that five passes at Cambridge IGCSE with grade C or higher, and two or three passes at Cambridge A Level are recognised as equivalent to 12th class of Indian education boards, for the purpose of admission to undergraduate courses.

Cambridge A/AS Level is a passport to progression to top universities around the world.

In the US and Canada, academic credit is awarded by many universities for Cambridge A Levels which can mean up to one year less study for undergraduates.

In addition, Cambridge A Level students have access to top UK universities, including Cambridge, Oxford and the London School of Economics, without having to complete a foundation year – unlike students from some Indian boards who may be required to do so.

BOARD MEETINGS

MF FUNDA

Adc India Comm MVL Source: Indiainfoline.com

BIRLA SUN LIFE MUTUAL FUND (BSLMF) is offering a facility to its customers for management of their portfolio investments on the move via their mobile phones.

BSLMF has launched a new platform called `Mobile Investment Manager` in partnership with MCHEK India Payment Systems (P) (mChek). This service will be available to existing Birla Sun Life customers and can be used for accessing portfolio information, making additional purchases, registering for SIPs and also for switches and redemptions.

Applying Method: To avail of this facility, an investor would have to apply through forms available on the company website. Along with the form, investors also need to submit the Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) Debit registration form to any of the BSLMF Branches or CAMS Investor Service Centres. Once the verification process of the ECS details is complete, the investors would be able to transact from their mobile phones.

The amounts paid towards the purchases initiated through this service would be debited from the pre-registered bank account via ECS of the National Clearing Cell of the Reserve Bank of India.

JP MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INDIA (P) (JPMAMIPL) has launched the JPMorgan India Capital Protection Oriented Fund, a 39 month close-ended income scheme. The fund is open for subscription from November 12, 2010 to November 26, 2010. The scheme has a rating of AAA (ind) (SO) from Fitch Ratings.

The scheme follows a passive investment strategy for the fixed income component of the scheme. The equity component of the scheme will be primarily invested in diversified equity and equity related securities of the companies that have a potential to appreciate in the long run.

Jai Corp Lim, 242, 247.5, 222.9, 235.15 Jaiprakash A, 128.75, 129.7, 121.45, 122.1 Jet Airways, 909.6, 911, 860.05, 868.05 Jindal Saw L, 211, 211.3, 201.25, 205.25 Jindal Steel, 686, 686, 655, 671.7 Jsw Steel Li, 1295, 1300, 1216.2, 1233.4 Kotak Mahind, 485.7, 486.6, 473.05, 482.45 Lakshmi Mach, 2682, 2733.5, 2583, 2653.05 Lanco Infrat, 63.25, 64.85, 62.35, 64.4 Larsen & Tou, 2088, 2088, 2000, 2005.55 Lic Housing, 1356.9, 1360.3, 1302, 1310.2 Lupin Limite, 486.5, 496.4, 474, 477.8 Mahanagar Te, 62, 62.9, 59.55, 59.9 Mahindra & M, 799, 801.9, 775, 778.3 Maruti Suzuk, 1444.95, 1449.35, 1385.55, 1400.65 Max India Lt, 162, 163.65, 157.2, 158.35 Maytas Infr., 199.4, 199.4, 190.05, 194.25 Moser-baer (, 67.5, 68.5, 63.1, 63.75 Mrpl, 82.9, 83, 77.2, 77.75 Nagarjuna Co, 143.9, 143.9, 132.55, 137.6 Nagarjuna Fe, 36.65, 37.5, 34.85, 35.35 National Alu, 393.6, 397.95, 380.65, 386.85 Neyveli Lign, 155, 156.2, 146.1, 147.35 Ntpc Ltd, 190.85, 190.85, 186.1, 187.1

Oil And Natu, 1326.9, 1326.9, 1276, 1293.4 Omaxe Limite, 147.9, 147.9, 143, 144 Oriental Ban, 492, 507.95, 471, 479.3 Pantaloon Re, 437, 453, 432.6, 437.9 Parsvnath De, 63.4, 63.75, 61.6, 62.9 Petronet Lng, 120.2, 120.8, 115, 115.75 Power Fin Co, 351.45, 355, 343, 348.4 Power Grid C, 101.75, 101.75, 99.9, 100.15 Praj Industr, 73.25, 73.25, 70.15, 72 Punj Lloyd L, 123, 125.45, 118.15, 119.15 Punjab Natio, 1338.9, 1338.9, 1300.5, 1319.85 Rajesh Expor, 124.25, 124.25, 114.3, 115.2 Ranbaxy Labs, 568, 579.7, 560.25, 568.45 Rashtriya Ch, 124.6, 127.2, 113, 114.55 Reliance Cap, 765, 768, 746.05, 749.25 Reliance Com, 169.45, 171.8, 158.5, 161.55 Reliance Ene, 1240, 1250, 1200, 1200.83 Reliance Ind, 839.8, 843.9, 808.35, 811.65 Reliance Ind, 1059, 1059, 1026.55, 1030.5 Reliance Pow, 183.2, 184.45, 175.15, 176.1 Rolta India, 185.1, 187, 180.15, 184.1 Satyam Compu, 77, 78.3, 72.3, 74.3 Sesa Goa Ltd, 342.5, 342.6, 332.55, 337.8 Shipping Cor, 171.95, 173, 164.05, 164.8

Siemens Ltd, 822.1, 822.1, 802.45, 810.6 Sintex Indus, 232.8, 232.8, 222, 225.55 Sobha Develo, 324.8, 327.9, 313.05, 318.25 State Bank O, 3171.9, 3188, 3061.4, 3080.6 Steel Author, 194.5, 195, 187.25, 189.45 Sterlite Ind, 183.75, 183.75, 170.8, 172.85 Sun Pharmace, 2323, 2350, 2285.3, 2303.9 Sun Tv Netwo, 518, 535, 509, 511.45 Suzlon Energ, 53.8, 54.9, 51.75, 52.05 Tata Communi, 302.9, 307.1, 290.3, 293.5 Tata Consult, 1066, 1066.4, 1042.2, 1048.9 Tata Motors, 1265, 1265.5, 1187.4, 1205.55 Tata Power C, 1397.4, 1397.4, 1331.7, 1345.05 Tata Steel L, 620.9, 623.95, 594.4, 605.95 Tata Teleser, 22, 22, 21.1, 21.15 Tech Mahindr, 715, 720.8, 690.05, 691.7 The Ge Shpg., 371, 379.2, 362.6, 366.85 The Phoenix, 233.95, 233.95, 223.25, 225.05 Thermax Ltd, 880.1, 895, 875, 882.05 Titan Indust, 3960, 4010.25, 3768.1, 3790.65 Torrent Powe, 288, 293.95, 284.2, 286.1 Triveni Engg, 112.8, 113.7, 106.2, 107.6 Tv18 India L, 81.05, 82.25, 77.25, 79.35 Uco Bank, 147, 148.45, 140.3, 142.4

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New ground rules despite lobbying by airlines AGENCY NEW DELHI, NOV 16

The civil aviation ministry has decided to roll out the new ground-handling policy in January 2011 despite hectic lobbying by private airlines, ushering in a quiet revolution in quality of support services at airports across the country.

The new policy will eliminate deployment of outsourced manpower and restrict the number of service providers operating at airports -- improving service standards, safety and security.

In the bargain, private airlines will lose their right to carry out their own groundhandling, instead hiring national carrier Air India or independent agencies nominated by airport operators.

The value of ground-handling business at airports across the country is estimated to be Rs 1,000 crore, and is now divided among a large number of small agencies.

While private airlines are still dragging their feet, the civil aviation ministry recently convened a meeting of all airport

operators and emphasised that there was no question of further delay in the implementation of the policy.

The meeting was attended by representatives of GMR that runs Delhi and Hyderabad airports, GVK (Mumbai & Bangalore airports), Cochin International Airport Ltd and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), which runs dozens of airports across the country, including the ones at Goa, Chennai, Kolkata and Jaipur, said officials from aviation ministry.

We sell ambience, say Nayyar brothers

BhArATI PAwAskAr Ashwani discloses, “We do different kinds Delhi Darbar, Moti Mahal and Foodland – of festivals and have various schemes from Restaurant & Bar – three outlets in Panjim to time to time. During Diwali we had gift enjoy rich and royal food suiting to the pock- vouchers and attractive branded gifts like ets of one and all. puja thali, coffee mugs, pudding set, glasses, The story of the three Nayyar brothers is crockery, tea sets etc. Throughout the year as adventurous as the French novel by Alexan- we keep introducing innovative themes. The dre Dumas – ‘The Three Musketeers’. The guests should feel privileged and pampered. only difference in the novel and the story of Each person entering our restaurant should Nayyar brothers is – in the be satisfied to the brim – with novel they are three inseparaour food, our beverages and ble friends and here they are our service - that’s our brothers, who live by the motto.” motto ‘all for one, one for all’.

Proving his point Ashwani Athos, Porthos and Aramis are explains further, “What really three friends while Ashwani, matters is the quality of the Ashok and Munish are three service, crockery and cutlery brothers. The novel is the adas well as the ambience along ventures of a young man – d’Artagnan after with the aroma of freshly cooked healthy he leaves home to become a guard of the food. We see to it that the food is prepared musketeers. Here Ashwani left homeland in such a way that it could be enjoyed by each Delhi and ventured into hospitality business and every person entering our restaurants. in far away Goa, followed by his brothers. We use royal gold plated high class crockery.

Today they Crystal glass own three of high qualrestaurants ity is our that serve identity. Last more than but not the 2000 perleast is sons daily. health and Open from hygiene. Ini11.30 am to tially I used 3.30 pm and to visit our 6.30 pm to toilets every 11 pm, all 15 minutes three restauand check. rants work Before enterunder one ing into hosmanagepitality ment. business I “There is had witone shopnessed dirty, ping for the Brothers-in-arms: Munish and Ashwani Nayyar. dingy toilets raw materieven in 3 als of all the three restaurants,” Ashwani, the star hotels and so I had it in my mind to give big brother, takes pride to share. clean toilets to my guests. Maintaining every Opened on December 22, 1992 – Delhi corner of the hotel is the responsibility of the Darbar on M G Road has the capacity of serv- owners and not the staff, I believe.” ing 170 guests at a time and tripling it twice Getting nostalgic Ashwani speaks of the a day, one can say more than thousand people hard days the family passed in Delhi. As the dine here daily. Moti Mahal on the 18th June eldest in the family he did learning with earnRoad has a capacity of 85-100 persons at a ing. From a very young age Ashwani helped time while Foodland at Miramar Residency his father in his soap business. Selling soaps around 200 people enjoy at the outdoors and and detergents to companies forced him to indoors, including the garden restaurant. travel to places. He was a constant traveller, “How this journey in the food zone began always on the move, visiting different cities. is an interesting tale to tell,” Ashwani tells us.

There came a stage when he thought he “It so happened that way back in 1989 we could change his business. And he did it. He brothers had come to Goa on a vacation. We ventured into the field of medical equipdid not find any good North Indian restaurant ments. Supplying these equipments he travin Goa. Why not we start something? Giving elled far and wide, in India and abroad. Goa a thought to this idea we started planning to was his favourite resting place. Ashwani used have some good restaurant of our own in Goa. to visit Goa often with his family.

Our dream materialised into Delhi Darbar, The idea of having such a restaurant in Goa which was our first step into hospitality busi- struck them then and here they are today. ness in Goa. We brothers really work hard and Younger brothers followed Ashwani’s footlive our dreams together,” Ashwani continues. steps and today they are the owners of three “The response from day one was over- good restaurants in the capital city of Goa, whelming – three times than expected,” says with dreams of expansion already floating in Munish, who along with his two elder broth- their eyes. ers have made Goa his happy home now. ToEighteen years ago Nayyars stepped on the gether they all look after their joint business soils of Goa with a heart to start a North India in the capital city. “We are planning to expand restaurant serving quality food to locals as in the near future and may open two more well as tourists visiting Goa. “We lived our Delhi Darbars – one in the South and the dream,” the Delhi brothers say it in one voice, other in the North Goa,” Ashwani spells out “to have our own Delhi Darbar at Goa – rich his dream plans. and royal! Balle, balle…”

Fitch warns against rating MFI securitisations PTI MUMBAI, NOV 16

Fitch Ratings India today ruled out rating any securitised papers from troubled microfinance institutions saying the industry still doesn't have any of the primary requisites for being done so, and warned that any such move at this juncture will be troublesome for MFI investors.

The report comes in the background of the trouble brewing in the entire MFI industry, since the Andhra Pradesh Ordinance last month which aimed at reining in the MFIs and their thuggish recovery agents.

On top of it, more and more banks, which are the cheapest source of funds for MFIs, have been unwilling to extend fresh funds as they feel that the former are mak-

ing a killing with their cheap funds by charging exorbitant interest from the hapless small borrowers. Banks have been unofficially asking them to cap the interest rate at 24 per cent annum against their average rate of 36 per cent and upwards.

Releasing its first-ever report on the microfinance industry released here today, Fitch has highlighted the risks in microfinance securitisation, a process through which an MFI pools its debts and convert them into securitised papers and sell to prospective investors. But prior to this MFIs need to get their debts rated by agencies.

"The intricate servicing arrangements, coupled with a lack of institutional back-up collection mechanisms, make

the rating of microfinance securitisations to be inextricably linked to that of the originator/servicer. In the absence of suitable mitigants with respect to such counterparts, we will link the rating of the transactions to the rating of the originator/servicer", said director for structured finance at Fitch India Deep N Mukherjee in the report.

However, they said that other agencies are still rating microfinance securitisation, though on a small scale.

The agency's senior director for structured finance Sandeep Singh added, "while Fitch cannot anticipate regulatory changes, the current uncertainty surrounding the regulatory environment will make it difficult for us to assign higher ratings to these securitisations."

SEBI ups IPO retail cap to Rs 2 lakh AGENCY MUMBAI, NOV 16

SEBI has increased investment limit in IPO or FPO for retail investors to Rs 2 lakh from Rs 1 lakh.

SEBI has raised this limit for the first time in last five years.

RPP Infra Projects is the first public offer that will get benefited from this investment limit.

Market regulator had announced the limit last month but will get implemented from now onwards. However, the SEBI has not increased retail investors' reserved portion, which is kept at 35%.

Govt looks to double goods exports PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 16

Government is working on an ambitious plan to double India's merchandise exports to USD 400 billion in the next three years, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said today.

"That exercise has started off. Hopefully in two months, I would come out with a strategy paper which will say exactly how we intend to go from USD 200 billion to USD 400 billion in the next three years from now," he said.

Khullar was speaking to reporters here after releasing a study on promoting India's engineering exports.

He said ramping up exports

LAUNCH PAD

Fastrack’s hip hop watches, sunglasses PANJIM (hBD) – Fastrack has introduced a new collection of hip hop watches and sunglasses.

Hip hop represents a generation that’s street savvy, bold and confrontational. It is this attitude which has inspired the latest collection of party watches and sunglasses.

The collection reflects traditional hip hop symbols like the dollar sign, the turntable and the bling. The watches are bold and gold has been used in a fresh way with stone dust, patent leather straps, and crystals. The Skull Case Watch, the unusual LP watch (inspired by the record) and the unmistakably ‘gangsta’ Medallion watch are among a few designs to look out for.

The watches are priced at Rs 1295 onwards and have 26 variants to choose from.

Fastrack Hip Hop sunglasses offer bold colours like white and red, large frames embellished with a lot of bling. Each pair is unique, from textured temples with pyramid shaped raised surfaces, and stone dust filled patterns that add to the style quotient.

The Sunglasses start from Rs 895 going up to Rs 1895 and have 28 different models to choose from.

SMS-based customer care from SBI Life PANJIM (hBD) -- SBI Life Insurance, a leading new generation life insurer, has introduced an initiative called ‘SMS Solve”.

A first-of-its kind in the life insurance industry, the service allows customers to have their grievances resolved in a simpler, paperless and faster manner. The service has been rolled out nationally.

SMS Solve provides customers the ease of accessing SBI Life 24x7. Customers are able to register their grievances about SBI Life’s service by merely sending SMS ‘Solve’ to 56161.

The message along with customers’ mobile number, date and time of message is automatically registered at the central server of SBI Life’s central processing centre.

A special customer service team from the V Care cell, exclusively trained and dedicated for the SMS SOLVE service, calls the customer, take note of his grievances and address it.

After the complaint is resolved, the service personnel updates the status on a specially designed internal portal. However, a closure to the complaint is made only after confirming with the customer through a follow up call. Sufficient built-in security features have been incorporated in the system to ensure that only authorized people can modify or delete the complaints. Finally, a SMS intimating the closure is sent to the customer.

was essential in the backdrop of fast rising trade gap.

The export-import deficit gap this fiscal is expected to go up to USD 125 billion.

"If the balance of trade is going to hit over USD 125 billion, that is roughly 10 per cent of the GDP and that's huge balance of trade deficit," he said expressing concern over it.

Khullar said engineering exports which contribute 22 per cent of the country's shipments, will have to play a major role to boost the total numbers.

"The share of these guys (engineering exporters) will have to go from USD 45 billion to USD 90 billion," Khullar said.

He said besides engineering,

the major contributors to achieving the USD 400 billion target would be pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

Indian exports for April-October aggregated USD 121.4 bil-

lion and are likely to touch USD 200 billion by end of this fiscal.

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma had also said that the country's exports are expected to double by 2014.

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Aaron stars for Sarzora, Ave Maria, Palolem draw HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, NOV 16

A brace by Aaron Fernandes helped Sarzora SC thrash Rossman Cruz SC 6-1 in GFA’s U-16 soccer at Nagoa ground on Tuesday.

Aaron struck his brace in the 11th and 15th minutes respectively. Rossman scored their consolation goal in the 25th minute through Clinton Braganza.

Stanford Niasso shot on target in the 30th while Aaron

struck a third time in the 37th.

Venroy Dias added his name to the scoresheet in the 46th minute and Aaron completed his shooting spree in the 51st.

In another encounter on Monday, United Boys, Palolem managed to hold Ave Maria Athletic and WA 2-2 in GFA’s U-14 soccer at Sirvodem.

Ave Maria netted through a brace

by Sanjay Kerkata while United Boys equalised through Ronaldo Oliveria and Kingsley Cardoso.

Vasco squeeze past Sporting HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 16

Sachin Gawas gave Vasco their only goal as Vasco Sports Club notched up a narrow but impressive 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa in the Kingfisher Pro League at Duler stadium, Mapusa on Tuesday. The goal came in the first half.

Sporting came in today’s encounter high from their last outing at the same venue where they thrashed Faria SM 6-0, but the ‘Flaming Oranje’ looked like a disjointed outfit as their mid-

Baina in quarters

PANJIM (HSD) -- Baina SC defeated Davorlim SC 1-0 to enter the quarter-finals of Fr Basilio Andrade memorial soccer at Musson ground, Majorda on Tuesday. Eufigenio Fernandes scored in the 25th minute.

field lacked co-ordination.

The match got off to an exciting start with both sides creating attacks. However, the Vasco rearguard bolstered by the return wing-back Projot Naik and central defenders Thomas D’Sousa and Nigerian Julius Akepele looked compact denying Sporting any in-roads.

The lone goal came in the 27th minute when Sachin Gawas showed composure to slot the ball home after Sporting keeper Gerald D’Mello under pressure from Joy Ferrao was guilty of

giving the ball away rather cheaply.

From there on play was mostly confined to the centre as Vasco were happy to go into the breather with a goal advantage.

Sporting made a few changes into the line-up at the change of ends. Wilton Gomes and winger Anthony D’Sousa replaced an effective Pritam Singh and Fulgancio Cardozo respectively.

The change, however, failed to create any wonders. In fact, it was Vasco who threatened at

the other end.

The game took an unprecedented turn in the 77th minute, as Vasco substitute Queterio Pango reacted foolishly to a challenge from Agenlo D’Sousa which saw him receiving a straight red card from referee Sunil Nanodkar.

Sporting tried hard to use the man advantage. However, the closest the Oranges came was in the closing stages when defender Boubacar Keita rattled the crossbar from a Freiman Piexoto corner kick.

A&L Mining triumph HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, NOV 16

Mercurial playmaker Elvis Fernandes struck the only goal midway through the second half to give A&L Mining, Varca victory over New Era Boys, Benaulim in the finals of Something Unique soccer at Trinity SAG ground, Benaulim on Tuesday.

Benaulim were favourites and star player Brandon Fernandes was unlucky on two occasions with his long range efforts hitting the bar.

Varca keeper Mohamed Shaikh also excelled with his neat collections. New Era saw more of the ball but eventually it was Elvis’ clever long lob found the back of the nylons.

Chief guest, Valanka Alemao, guest of honour, Maria Rebello, S Goa ZP, Jaju Fernandes, Doma Fernandes, Andy and Ronny Diniz gave away the prizes. The winners pocketed Rs. 20,000 while the losers had to be content with Rs. 15,000.

Valanka Alemao, Maria Rebello, Andy, Doma Fernandes, Jaju Fernades and Elvis Fernandes giving away the trophy to A & L Mining captain at Benaulim.

Fo l l o w i n g p r i z e s w e r e awarded: First hat-trick and first goal of the finals Elvis (A&L).

Promising player Mackenzie (Something Unique). Oldest player Manuel Antonio (Something Unique). Best half of the finals Alfred (New Era). Best defender of the finals Bob (A&L).

Best goalkeeper of the finals Mohamed Shaikh (A&L). Bets

striker of the finals Mona (New Era). Best player of the tournament Brandon Fernandes (New Era). Man-of-the-finals Elvis Fernandes (A&L). Best disciplined team Serino Friends, Benaulim.

Earlier club president, Seby Fernandes welcomed. Charles Rodrigues, secretary, proposed vote of thanks. Anthony Rodrigues compered.

Utorda win Lourdes soccer HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 16

United Club of Utorda defeated Sporting Club of Davorlim 2-1 to lift the Lourdes Soccer Cup at SAG ground, Utorda on Sunday. The teams were tied 1-1 at the break.

Davorlim were reduced to ten men in the seventh minute when their keeper was given marching orders for bringing down Russel Monteiro as he was about to

punt the ball into an empty net.

Utorda surged ahead in the 12th minute through a well taken free-kick by Russel Monteiro.

Davorlim fought back strongly and succeeded in restoring parity in the 22nd minute through Romeo Colaco.

Crossing over, Russel Monteiro's strike rounded off the tally.

The winners were richer by Rs. 25,000 while the runners-

up had to content with Rs. 20,000. Following individual prizes were awarded: Best disciplined team Raia SC. Best player and 1st scorer of the finals Russel Monteiro. Best half Elly Monteiro. Best goalkeeper Joel Monteiro. Best defender Romeo Colaco.

Viola Pacheco was the chief guest and gave away the prizes.

Govind Kantak, president, proposed the vote of thanks.

Guardian Angel champs

Guardian Angel HS with headmaster Fr Walter Miranda (extreme right) and PE teacher Arvind Chavan.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 16

Guardian Angel High School, Curchorem lifted the Petlu's Gold and Diamond trophy defeating Don Bosco High School, Panjim via the tie-breaker 4-1 in the finals of U-15 boys soccer tournament organised by Petlu and Sons, Varca at Varca ground on Sunday.

Guardian angel opened their account in the third minute when Russell Vaz found the nets through a 35-yard shot.

Changing sides, Myron aided Don Bosco to level scores. The teams fought hard to increase their tally but the goalkeepers were excellent under their respective bars.

In the tie-breaker, Sanito, Al-

iston, Russell and Austern netted for Guardian Angel while only Myron scored for Don Bosco.

Following individual prizes were awarded: Best forward and first scorer of the finals Russell.

Man-of-the-match goalkeeper Aliston Fernandes (Guardian Angel). Best midfielder Jesus.

Best defender Issac. Best goalkeeper Nackil (Don Bosco).

Candolim nose out Nerul HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, NOV 16

Candolim Sports Club prevailed over Nerul Sports Club 11-10

Kingfisher Pro League soccer: Sesa FA v. Salgaocar SC, Duler Stadium, Mapusa, 4 p.m.

Third Division soccer: Sao Jose de Areal SC v. Immaculate Conception SC, Curtorim ground, 4 p.m.

Fr Basilio Andrade memorial soccer: Margao SC v. Betalbatim SC, Musson ground, Majorda, 4.30 p.m.

Anjuna-Caisua Panchayat Cup soccer quarters: Calangute Association v. Saligao SC, Chapora ground, 4.30 p.m.

Eslinda Alemao memorial soccer: CRC, Chinchinim v.

Maina SC, Cuncolim ground, 4.30 p.m.

Ranji Trophy league: Goa v.

Jharkand, GCA stadium, Porvorim, 9 a.m.

via the sudden death after a 11 draw to move into the semifinals of Anjuna-Caisua Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Chapora Yuvak Sangh at Chapora ground on Tuesday.

Nerul shot into the lead in the 15th minute through Deepraj Sangelkar. Candolim fought back and restored parity in the 42nd.

In the sudden death, Candolim kept their nerves to get

the better of Nerul 10-9. Joe Lopes, Canute D'Sousa, Jose Lopes, Samir Naik, Wenseslav Rebello, Bharat Morje, Atish Salgaonkar, Shirish Kanekar, Joelif Simoes and Kliebber converted for Candolim while Sainath Kalangutkar, Pramod Dabholkar, Sarvesh Dabholkar, Deepraj Sangelkar, Julius D'Costa, Radhakrishna Dessai, Dyaneshwar Madgaonkar, Siddesh Shirodker and Vijay Dessai found the net for Nerul.

St Francis Xavier HS, Peddem, Mapusa, runners-up at State U-14 girls badminton. Standing (l to r): Guillu Fernandes (PE teacher), Shalaka Gauns, Mrunali Naik and Sr. Verona (headmistress).

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Japan outplay India in Asian football AGENCIES GUANGZHOU, NOV 16

Sukhvinder Singh’s boys journey came to an end in 16th Asian Games after suffering a 0-5 defeat at the hands of Japan in the round of 16 match at Huangpu Sports Center, Guangzhou here on Tuesday evening.

Japan dictated terms right from the outset and pumped in three goals before the break, while they added two more goals in the second half.

Kensuke Nagai scored a brace for Japan, while Ryohei Yamazaki, Kazuya Yamamura and Kota Mizunuma were the other scorers.

India got an early chance to put pressure on the Japanese, but a feeble shot from Jibon Singh didn’t trouble the Blue Samurai.

Kensuke Nagai drew first blood for Japan in the 17th minute before Ryohei Yamazaki hit the woodwork a couple of minutes earlier.

Yamazaki did miss out in the first occasion to put his name

Michael Franco Denzil (right) of India competes against Kensuke Nagai of Japan in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

in the scoresheet, but soon, found his name in the scorer’s sheet extending Japan’s lead in the 28th minute.

Indian defence at times, was found in sixes and sevens as Japan once again came close to found the target in the 44th minute, but a goalline save by defender Dharmaraj Ravanan spoiled a well constructed attack by the Japanese.

At the stroke of half time, captain Kazuya Yamamura put India on the backfoot scoring the third goal for his side.

After the breather, Japan continued their fine run and notched up two more goals.

Nagai completed his brace in the 51st minute, while Kota Mizunuma sealed the deal for Japan in the 63rd minute.

India did impress in the last ten minutes in search of a consolation goal, but the damage was already done as Blue Samurai knocked India out of the Asian Games to make their way into the quarter-finals.

GOA DIARY Sanguem Deanery soccer

India-UAE football friendly on Thursday HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 16

The Indian National football team, currently in Dubai, on a training camp are scheduled to play the UAE National team on November 18 at 6.45 p.m. at Al Wasl stadium, Dubai. According to Raul Fernandes, managing director, Gulf International Promotions, Dubai, the Indian team is on a training camp preparing for the Asia Cup in Doha Qatar from January 7 to 29.

At the Asia Cup, India are in the toughest group along with Australia, Bahrain and Korea Re-

public. The UAE team are also preparing for the Asia Cup and for the GCC Cup in Yemen from November 20. UAE are grouped with Iraq, DPR Korea and Iran.

At the Asia Cup, India play Australia on January 10, Bahrain on January 14 and Korea Republic on January 18. The UAE play DPR Korea on January 11, Iraq on January 15 and Iran on January 19. The semi-finals are scheduled for January 25 and the finals are scheduled for January 29. Details may be obtained from Gulf International Promotions, Dubai on 04 3355330 or on www.gipdubai.com.

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SWC Zaino down YC Manora HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, NOV 16

Sports and Welfare Club of Zaino blanked Youth Club of Manora 31 in GFA Third Division play-off at Curtorim ground on Tuesday.

The cell phone of GFA organiser Dionisio Sardinha of Wilred Leisure SC, Curtorim was switched off when this correspondent tried to contact him regarding the result.

Jerenimo Fernandes scored a brace in 25th and 29th minutes.

Marcus Simoes added the third in the 88th. Thomson Quadros scored for Manora in the 79th minute.

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HERALD (HSD) -- The Guardian Angel Parish Youth, Curchorem will organise their 1st Sanguem Deanery Parish Youth soccer tournament from November 19 to 28 at 3.30 p.m. at Figueiredo ground, Curchorem. The tournament will be held on a knock-out basis and only parishes from the Sanguem Deanery are eligible. The winners and runners-up will take home Rs. 6,666 and Rs. 4,444 respectively. Those interested may submit forms at the church office.

Athletics selection trials

PANJIM (HSD) – The Goa Athletic Association will conduct selection trials on November 18 at Campal ground, Panjim, at 3 p.m. to select the Goa squad for the National Athletic Championship in December in Bangalore. Participants may report with original birth certificates to Shripad Kundaikar, Patrick Soares or Chetan Kavlekar.

3-a-side soccer at Taleigao

PANJIM (HSD) – Santissmo Boys will organise their 3-a-side soccer tournament on November 19 and 20 at Taleigao ground, behind St Michael church at 6 p.m. Details may be obtained on 9764247221 or 9637505343.

SAG swimming classes

PANJIM (HSD) – The Sports Authority of Goa will conduct learn to swim classes at the Campal swimming complex, Panjim from November 23 to December 12, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.(gents); ladies 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Children 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Ladies and gents 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Those interested may contact SAG reception counter, Campal, Panjim from 6 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on all days except Mondays and holidays.

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Cyril elected PY Nuvem chief HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 16

Cyril Andrade was unanimously elected president of Parish Youth, Nuvem at the recently held elections.

Executive committee Xavier Colaco (vice-president), Santan Colaco (sports secretary), Remy Colaco (assistant secretary-cumcoach), Daniel Colaco (general secretary), Francis Noronha (assistant general secretary), Constancio Dias (treasurer), Tony Colaco (assistant treasurer).

Members: Jose Colaco, Rosario Noronha, Queterio Pango, Polly D’Costa.

Franco stars for Sirlim HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, NOV 16

A brace by Franco Pereira helped Youth of Sirlim trounce ZB Boys, Zoribhat 3-0 to storm into the semi-finals of VJT Cup football tournament organised by VJT Events Management at church ground, Chinchinim on Monday.

Sirlim were leading 1-0 at half time.

Youth of Sirlim dominated the proceedings and surged ahead in the 12th minute when striker Primson Pereira bulged the net from close range after he picked up a ball from his own half.

Crossing over, it was oneway traffic for Sirlim as striker Franco, a thorn in the rival defence, struck twice.

Tamil Nadu whip Goa spikers AGENCIES BANGALORE, NOV 16

Tamil Nadu boys registered a comfortable 3-0 win over Goa

Chandor trounce CAC HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, NOV 16

Chandor Club hammered CAC, Cansaulim 3-0 to advance into the quarter-finals of 2nd All-Goa Eslinda Alemao memorial intervillage football tournament organised by Cuncolim Union at Cuncolim grounds on Tuesday.

Chandor Club led 1-0 at half time.

Chandor were a dominant lot in both the sessions with their forwards and midfielders harassing the rival defense. Their persistent forays paid dividends when striker Ashward Fernandes put them into the lead off a cross from Sammy Dias.

After tasting early success, Chandor dominated the proceedings and tormented the rival defense with well orchestrated raids.

Changing over, Chandor doubled the lead when Sammy Dias bulged the net after he received a through pass from Vitorino Fernandes.

Maclon Fernandes rounded off the tally just before the final call off a pass from Socorro Fernandes.

on the opening day of 33rd SubJunior National volleyball championships at Sree Kanteerava stadium here on Monday.

Tamil Nadu hardly broke sweat in their 25-12, 25-8, 2511 victory in Pool A. The Goa boys looked totally unprepared and were a disjointed

lot, putting up a pathetic showing.

Tamil Nadu did noting extraordinary as they faced a pathetic opposition from Goa. In Pool B, Punjab rallied to beat Maharashtra 27-29, 25-15, 25-21, 25-23.

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Ashish, Virdhawal create history

Ashish Kumar displays his bronze medal in the floor of artistic gymnastics during the awards ceremony in Guangzhou. (Right) Virdhawal Khade poses with his bronze medal on the podium during the award ceremony for the men's 50m butterfly in the swimming event.

Country

Gold

Silver

Bronze Total

China South Korea Japan North Korea Chinese Taipei Hong Kong Kazakhstan Uzbekistan India

72 22 15 3 3 3 2 2 1

25 16 33 6 5 5 5 5 4

27 25 27 9 10 3 9 6 6

PTI GUANGZHOU, NOV 16

India opened a new page in its Asian Games history with Ashish Kumar clinching the first-ever medal in gymnastics while Virdhawal Khade broke the swimming medal drought after 24 years as the contingent added four bronze to its kitty in the fourth day of competitions here today.

Ashish Kumar made the country's first foray into the gymnastics medals podium with a bronze in the men's floor event but disappointing performances in other disciplines resulted in India slipping to the ninth position in the medals table.

The 19-year-old Khade also scripted history as he became the first Indian swimmer in 24 years to clinch an Asian Games medal by notching up a bronze

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in the men's 50 m butterfly event. Harika Dronavalli also c l i n c h e d a b ro n z e i n t h e women's individual chess.

Bimoljit Singh won a bronze in the 60 kg category of the wushu event while Sandhya Rani Devi has assured herself of at least a silver medal by reaching the final in the women's event.

With the addition of four bronze medals to the kitty, India's medals tally rose to one gold, four silver and seven bronze. India had finished tenth on the medal's tally in the Doha Asian Games in 2006 with 10 gold, 17 silver and 26 bronze medals.

But the failure to win any gold medal meant that India could not maintain their seventh position on the medal rostrum, going down by two places.

The Chinese juggernaut con-

tinued to roll on as the hosts maintained their position atop the medals table with a whopping tally of 77-28-28 while South Korea (22-17-27) and Japan (15-34-29) were in the second and third position respectively.

Pugilist Suranjoy Singh also provided some spark to punch his way into pre-quarter finals while the shooters came a cropper for the second successive day.

Suranjoy gave a resounding start to the team's boxing campaign by entering the fly weight (52kg) pre-quarters with a thumping win over Thailand's Chatchai Butdee.

The women's hockey team were handed a 0-3 thrashing by Japan in their second game while the paddlers endured another disappointing day with only the men's doubles pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal and Subhajit Saha progressing to the pre-quarter-finals.

The day clearly belonged to two youngsters – Ashish Kumar and Khade -- for their feats in gymnastics and swimming.

Khade, who topped his heat by clocking 24.56sec, finished third in the 50m butterfly finals with a timing of 24.31sec, thus ensuring that India did not draw a blank from the pool.

McCullum salvages draw PTI HYDERABAD, NOV 16

V irender Sehwag produced an entertaining innings after New Zealand's Brendon McCullum snuffed out any chances of an India win with a career-best maiden double century on the fifth and final day of the second Te s t h e r e today.

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w e re 6 8 for no loss, with Sehwag on 54 and Gambhir on 14, when stumps were drawn for the final time in the match as for the second time in the series the battle between the two rivals ended in a tame draw.

The two teams now head to Nagpur for the third and final Test starting on Saturday.

New Zealand set an improbable target of 326 in 30 overs after declaring their second innings at tea, at 448 for eight, with an overall lead of 326 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Sehwag then displayed his pyrotech-

nics and in company of Gautam Gambhir entertained the crowd with his dazzling stroke-play before the two captains agreed to call it off.

After a 96-run innings in his first essay, Sehwag hit six fours and a six during his breezy knock in his second attempt today.

Earlier, McCullum (225), who was opening only for the second time in his career, became only the second New Zealander to post a double century on Indian soil, after Bert Sutcliffe's 230 in Delhi way back in 1955.

At tea the visitors, having stretched their lead to 326, were placed at 448 for the loss of eight wickets. Wicketkeeper Hopkins was unbeaten on 11, while givi n g h i m company was Brent Arnel, batting on one.

During his monumental innings, McCullum was involved in one century and a half-century stand, besides the 125-run partnership for the opening wicket with Tim McIntosh yesterday.

The dashing Kiwi opener, who was dropped by Cheteshwar Pujara at

Brendon McCullum celebrates his first Test double-century.

New Zealand 1st Innings: 350 India 1st Innings: 472 New Zealand 2nd Innings: (overnight 237 for 4) Tim McIntosh c sub (Cheteshwar Pujara) b Ojha 49, Brendon McCullum c Raina b Sreesanth 225, Martin Guptill c Dhoni b Ojha 18, Ross Taylor b Sreesanth 7, Jesse Ryder c Dhoni b Raina 20, Kane Williamson lbw b Harbhajan 69, Daniel Vettori c Dravid b Raina 23, Gareth Hopkins not out 11, Tim Southee b Sreesanth 11, Brent Arnel not out 1. Extras: 14. Total: 448 for eight (decl). Fall of wickets: 1-125, 2-174, 3-187, 4-221, 5-345, 6-396, 7-431, 8-447. Bowling: Zaheer Khan 7.3-1-21-0, S Sreesanth 27-5-121-3, Pragyan Ojha 47.3-14-137-2, Harbhajan Singh 38-3-117-1, Sachin Tendulkar 2-0-7-0, Suresh Raina 13-2-38-2.

India 2nd innings: Gautam Gambhir not out 14, Virender Sehwag not out 54. Total: 68 for no loss. Bowling: Tim Southee 4-0-11-0, Brent Arnel 5-1-11-0, Martin Guptill 5-0-33-0, Ross Taylor 3-0-13-0. Man-of-theMatch: Brendon McCullum.

Gayle’s triple-ton puts Windies on top AGENCIES GALLE, NOV 16

Chris Gayle celebrates after reaching his triple-century.

Chris Gayle became the first West Indies batsman to hammer a triple-century in an away Test, putting Sri Lanka under pressure in the opening Test today.

The former captain made a career-best 333 as the West Indies posted a massive 580-9 declared in their first innings on the second day at the Galle International Stadium.

Sri Lanka were 54-1 in reply at stumps, with debutant West Indies paceman Andre Russell dismissing Tillakaratne Dilshan with his second delivery in Test cricket.

Skipper Kumar Sangakkara (33) and Tharanga Paranavitana (10) were the not-out batsmen at the close.

Gayle, 31, also became only the fourth batsman to score two triple-centuries in Tests after Australian Don Bradman, India's Virender Sehwag and West In-

dies' Brian Lara.

The left-handed opener was instrumental in frustrating Sri Lanka for a second successive day with his superb knock, adding 86 for the third wicket with Shivnarine Chanderpaul (32) and 167 for the next with Brendan Nash (64).

Gayle, whose previous Testbest was 317 against South Africa at home in 2005, smashed nine sixes and 34 fours in his marathon 437-ball knock.

Batting with a runner due to cramp after achieving his career-best score, Gayle also helped the West Indies post their highest Test total against Sri Lanka, surpassing 477-9 declared in St Lucia in 2003.

Gayle batted for more than five sessions before falling in the evening, bowled by unorthodox spinner Ajantha Mendis.

Sri Lanka's players shook hands with the batsman when he walked back to the dressing-

room.

Mendis, who bowled Gayle and new skipper Darren Sammy with successive balls, finished with 6-169 for his third haul of five or more wickets in a Test innings as the West Indies lost their last six wickets for 21 runs in a late collapse.

Gayle's memorable moment came when he fluently drove Mendis through the covers for a four to reach his triple-century.

He then raised his helmet and bat and sat on the pitch in celebration.

He was fortunate to survive on 287 when he was caught by Sangakkara at short extra cover while fending off a rising delivery off seamer Dammika Prasad, but it was ruled a no-ball.

Gayle started walking back to the pavilion before being stopped by non-striker Nash.

The decision was referred to the TV umpire before on-field umpire ruled it a no-ball.

Younis helps Pakistan draw first Test AGENCIES DUBAI, NOV 16

Younis Khan capped his return to Test cricket with a brilliant unbeaten century to help Pakistan draw the first Test against South Africa on the fifth and final day today.

The 32-year-old right-hander -- playing his first Test since July 2009 because of an indefinite ban and differences with fellow players -- finished with 131 not out to take Pakistan to 343-3 in the first-ever Test at the Dubai Stadium.

Younis's 17th Test hundred thwarted South Africa's pacecum-spin attack as they managed just one wicket in the three

sessions to leave the fate of the two-Test series on the second match, starting in Abu Dhabi from November 20.

Younis was ably supported by Misbah-ul-Haq – leading Pakistan in a Test for the first time -- who scored an unbeaten 76 during an unbroken fourth wicket stand of 186, a new record in all Pakistan-South Africa Tests. The previous best of 119 was between Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla at Johannesburg in 2007.

With scant assistance from the pitch, South Africa also fell short on fielding as they dropped three crucial catches, two off Younis and one off Mis-

bah hurting their chances of a win.

Younis brought up his 17th Test century with a towering six off spinner Johan Botha three overs before the tea break, his third against South Africa, as he continued to frustrate the bowlers who got no support from the fifth day pitch.

Younis, who hit four sixes and nine boundaries during his 230ball knock, also added 82 runs for the third wicket with Azhar Ali who fell after making a sedate 63.

Misbah, who was also on a Test comeback after being dropped from the team for the six-Test tour of England earlier

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this year, hit eight fours and a six during his 185-ball knock.

Younis's innings highlighted the importance of his position in a fragile Pakistan batting lineup, exposed during team's 3-1 defeat against England on the tour ended in September.

With his effort Pakistan achieved their best total in the fourth innings of a Test, beating 341-9 they made against the West Indies at Port of Spain in 1988.

Resuming at 109-2, Pakistan had pinned their hopes on Younis, who also hit a brilliant 130 against South Africa to help Pakistan draw a Test in Lahore three years ago, and Ali. Ali was bowled by spinner

Paul Harris before lunch after hitting seven boundaries during his dour 150-ball knock.

Pakistan had a lucky escape in the fourth over of the day when Younis, on 16, edged paceman Dale Steyn, but wicketkeeper Mark Boucher failed to hold a regulation catch towards his right.

Younis also had luck at 73 when Kallis failed to hold a difficult chance in the slips, also off Steyn.

Misbah was also lucky when Hashim Amla dropped a bat-pad edge off Johan Botha at shortleg when the batsman had made eight -- chances which helped Pakistan avert defeat.

for ward short-leg on 148, smashed 22 boundaries and four sixes during his tenure at the crease that saw him record his sixth Test century, the last one coming against Australia in Wellington earlier in March this year.

A couple of wickets in quick succession by S Sreesanth, including the one of McCullum, and Suresh Raina's dismissal of Daniel Vettori 12 minutes after lunch, brought the crowds on their toes.

But probably it came a bit too late for the hosts to give themselves a realistic chance of going for a win and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

In the second session, Dravid picked up his 199th catch when he pulled off a stunner at cover to send back Vettori off Raina.

After a wicket-less first session, India took four wickets in the period between lunch and tea, but New Zealand kept the hosts on their toes by collecting 109 runs, mostly coming off the blade of McCullum.

E a r l i e r, Kane Williamson notched up his second half century on the trot as New Zealand went to lunch at 339 for four. The 20-year-

old had earlier scored in the first Test at Motera, his debut match.

Resuming at an overnight score of 237 for the loss of four wickets, both batsmen mixed aggression with caution and added 102 runs in the first session without losing a wicket, to give the visitors a lead of 217 runs.

Luck too was on McCullum's side and he should thank substitute fielder Cheteshwar Pujara for that. Pujara dropped a seemingly easy chance off Harbhajan Singh at forward shortleg when the opener was batting on 148.

Pujara later dropped Vettori off the bowling of Raina before Murali Vijay, fielding for Zaheer Khan who was yet to recover from an abdominal strain, dropped a sitter off Sreesanth at first slip. Hopkins was the fortunate batsman this time around.

On a track devoid of the kind of turn normally seen on fifth day wickets in the country, it was important from India's point of view to hold on to their chances.

With not enough time left in the match, India needed a couple of early wickets to give themselves a chance of taking a 1-0 lead in the series, but McCullum

and Williamson batted with purpose to nullify the Indian attack.

Williamson signaled New Zealand's intention with a beautiful straight drive between the bowler and the stumps off S S Sreesanth in the day's fourth ball. The next ball was steered through gully for a boundary and the visitors were on course.

Williamson then glided Zaheer Khan between backward point and gully before McCullum got into the act by sending a Sreesanth delivery over point for a boundary.

McCullum, who scored the reverse sweep against Harbhajan to good effect yesterday, did the same today, and against the same bowler. Harbhajan was twice reverse swept for boundaries.

Williamson, meanwhile, was dealing in boundaries against Ojha. Straight down the ground, over long-on and square off the wicket, Williamson was sending the ball everywhere.

They defended resolutely and attacked when there was an opportunity. Their approach fetched them 102 runs in the first session, with 79 of those coming after the second new ball was taken in the 80th over.

Don’t want to pressurise Bhajji with ‘all-rounder’ tag: Dhoni PTI HYDERABAD, NOV 16

India spinner Harbhajan Singh might have struck back-to-back hundred in the last two Tests against New Zealand but captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said he doesn't want to put pressure on the spinner by calling him an all-rounder.

"Bhajji is still a specialist bowler, who can bat.

I don't want to give him a tag of an allrounder and put pressure on him," said Dhoni at the post-match presentation after the second Test ended in a draw here at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium.

"But his batting surely gives us a cushion of having five bowlers in the team. It is good sign for our batting department," he added.

Dhoni admitted that the Indian bowlers failed to create pressure on the kiwi batting line-up but said Zaheer's loss also left them with fewer bowling option.

"It was important to get early wickets and create panic in the opposition camp. We did manage to do that also but then we lost Zaheer (Khan), who got injured and it became difficult to play with three bowlers. I would say, bowlers did a good job," he said.

On a perfect batting strip, India could not take their chances even as Brendon McCullum's career-best 225 helped Kiwis set up an improbable 327-

‘Token system’ for IPL players PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 16

The Indian cricket board has sent a circular to the State associations that all domestic cricketers intending to play in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League will have to come through their respective state association.

In all likelihood, the BCCI will introduce a 'token system' for the domestic players.

The clause will be applicable for those first-class cricketers who won't be up for auctions for the next edition.

A senior office bearer of a State association said he has received a circular in this regard.

"We have received a circular a few days back that players who are registered with a particular State association need to inform about their availability through their respective parent bodies," the official told PTI today.

"In fact the letter states that there will be a particular format for application which needs to be followed. The application needs an attestation from the State body after which a token with a registration number will be issued.

Only then can a franchise start dealing with any particular cricketer," the official informed.

Incidentally, the BCCI has had the same approach for the overseas players also where their availability needs to be routed through their country's cricket board.

run target for India in the final session after the visitors declared at 448-8.

"There was bit of a grass on the first day and by the fifth day it grew and made batting easier," said Dhoni.

However, Man-of-the Match McCullum was happy with his batting irrespective of the track.

"I had a good start and I would like to try and build on it. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying my opening slot in Tests," said McCullum.

McCullum was promoted as opener for the first time in his Test career in this series, and he lived up to the expectations by countering both the pace and spin attacks with ease during his maiden doubleton.

McCullum was also all praise for Kane Williamson, with whom he shared a valuable 124-run stand for the fifth wicket that saw New

Zealand cruise through the opening session.

"Kane took all the pressure off and played aggressive brand of cricket. He has been outstanding in the last two Test matches," said McCullum.

Skipper Vettori also heaped praise on the batters.

"I am extremely pleased with the top-order batting. It has taken away the pressure from u s . To d a y, M c C u l l u m a n d Williamson set up the rest of the day for us," said Kiwi skipper Daniel Vettori.

The two teams now head to the final Test in Nagpur and India would be desperate for a victory to avoid being held at home by their lesser-ranked opponents.

"The wicket at Nagpur assist the bowlers and specially the spinners. So, I am hoping to get a result in the last match," said Dhoni.

Vettori said, "It is a oneoff Test now and we would be putting our best foot forward."

Zaheer ruled out, Unadkat comes in PTI HYDERABAD, NOV 16

India were dealt a big blow ahead of the third cricket Test against New Zealand with pace spearhead Zaheer Khan being ruled out of the final rubber because of a groin injury.

Young left-handed pacer Jaydev Unadkat has been drafted in the squad in place of him.

Zaheer suffered an groin injury during the second cricket Test, which ended in a tame draw at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium.

"Zaheer Khan is injured and is unavailable for the Third Test against New Zealand, to be played at Nagpur from 20th No-

vember to 24th November," BCCI secretary N Srinivasan said in a release.

"The All India Selection Committee has chosen Jayadev Unadkat to replace Zaheer Khan in the squad," it said.

Zaheer was off the field for a good part of the fourth day.

The left-handed pacer bowled just three overs during the fifth day.

19-year-old Unadkat was named in India's Under-19 squad for the 2010 World Cup in New Zealand. The left-arm fast bowler represents Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy and has claimed 26 wickets in six first-class games at an average of 26.34.