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IN BRIEF CBI reward for info on accused CBI today announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for providing information on each of the two accused, Sandeep Dange and Ramchandra Kalsangra, in the Mecca Masjid Blast in Hyderabad. “The Central Bureau of Investigation has announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh to any person providing information leading to the arrest of each of the two absconding accused,” CBI spokesperson Harsh Bhal said. —(PTI)
Suspension of principal sought A three-member team of a child rights body has sought suspension of the principal of Kolkata’s La Martinere School till the completion of a probe into the suicide of a student who committed suicide after being caned in school. While calling for action against principal Sunirmal Chakravarthy, NCPCR team has alleged that there were clear linkages of harrasment. —(PTI).
Reports that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar does not want Narendra Modi and Varun Gandhi to campaign in the State for assembly polls today created fresh strains in the Janatal Dal (United)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance with saffron party leaders asserting that they cannot be dictated to. On a day when leaders of the core group of BJP’s Bihar unit were meeting party president Nitin Gadkari, four ministers of the party attended a cabinet meeting chaired by Kumar in a sign that things have not reached a breaking point. The BJP top brass reviewed its ties with the JD(U) with party leaders from Bihar in the backdrop of senior leader L K Advani being not in favour of the alliance splitting. Bihar deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Sushil Modi, who called off a joint appearance with Kumar for the ‘Biswas Yatra’ on Sunday, met Advani. He was accompanied by party chief spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad, who also hails from Bihar. Party sources said Gadkari’s meeting with the Bihar core group would be crucial as he will take a decision on the future of ties with JD(U) after listening to the views and advice of State leaders. Kumar, who triggered a row with BJP by returning to the Gu-
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Sources in JD(U) said that any compromise over allowing Modi and Varun in Bihar during elections is “unlikely” and the party has no qualms in going it alone for the assembly elections if BJP remains adamant. jarat government its Rs 5 crore relief for the Kosi flood victims, is reported to have told the BJP that the alliance can continue only if BJP agrees not to field Narendra Modi and Varun Gandhi in the election campaign for the Bihar polls expected in October this year. There was no official word from the JD(U) but leaders speaking on condition of anonymity said there would be no compromise on this issue and that the party had no qualms in going it alone if the BJP remained adamant. BJP spokesman Shahnawaz Hussain said the party had not received any such message and
“we haven’t asked for anyone’s suggestions.” “When the election campaign starts, BJP will make a list (of campaigners). BJP will decide as to which leader will campaign where,” he said. BJP State President C P Thakur and senior leader Giriraj Singh went a step further, saying there cannot be such pre-conditions in an alliance. While Thakur felt that Kumar has not put such a condition, Singh, a BJP minister in Bihar, said “I want to clarify that BJP will decide which minister will come for campaigning. If we need Modi he will definitely come.”
Bus owners postpone fare hike decision
Mickky may surrender by Thursday
Demand under perusal: ministry HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
Even as private bus owners have decided to postpone their bus fare hike demand due to reshuffle of the transport director, the state Transport Ministry said that it is scrutinizing the demand. “We have received a detail report from the director of transport over several demands of private bus owners. A decision will be taken only after scrutinizing the report,” Transport Minister Sudin Dhavalikar told Herald. He said that there is no specific recommendation on hike
in ticket fares. “Let us examine the report. If the ticket hike is necessary then directions will be issued for the same,” he added. Director of Transport Swapnil Naik, last week had submitted a detail report on the demands of bus operators. The report clearly said that an immediate ticket hike is not possible as the private bus operators earn much more then expected. The Transport Department says 80 per cent private bus operators are running in profit. However, bus operators claim that a rise in diesel prices is (Continued on page 2)
Dhavalikars at odds on KTC hike HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
It’s Dhavalikar versus Dhavalikar vis-à-vis ticket hike for Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL). While Transport Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has said that KTCL can also be included in the ticket hike, if given for private bus operators, KTCL Chairman Deepak Dhavalikar said that they would not like to hike the fares. “We won’t be considering any such directives from the government nor are we going to put forward any proposal for hike in ticket fares,” KTCL’s newly appointed chairman said. Dhavalikar feels that with an increase in ticket fares, Kadamba might loose their passengers thus affecting the revenue. (Continued on page 2)
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Sleuths of the Crime branch on Tuesday made their presence felt along the coastal belt in a bid to ascertain the whereabouts of the former tourism minister, even as reports did the rounds in his Benaulim constituency that Mickky Pacheco may surrender to the investigating agency in a day or two. There were reports that supporters of the former minister assembled at his residence this morning to take stock of the situation arising out of the rejection of his bail application by the High Court. However, when newsmen visited his Betalbatim residence around noon, not much activity was witnessed at his house. However, rumours were rife that the Benaulim legislator would finally surrender to the crime branch in a day or two, with sources saying that his supporters may accompany him to the Crime Branch headquarters during the surrender. Meanwhile, acting on information that the former minister is likely to surrender, the police made their presence felt along the coastal belt, especially in Benaulim constituency. (Continued on page 2)
South Africa's striker Katlego Mphela scores past France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and France's defender Gael Clichy during the Group A first round 2010 World Cup football match on Tuesday. Both France and hosts South Africa have been knocked out of the World Cup.
No immediate plans to join Cong: Vishwajit HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
Uncertainty over Valpoi’s independent legislator Vishwajit Rane entry into the Congress continued today as he denied any such moves even as the Congress maintained the decks have been cleared by the party high command. Soon after Taleigao legislator Babush Monseratte joined the Congress yesterday, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Subash Shirodkar stated that Vishwajit would join the party in a few days time. Sources in the party today
Cong sources informed the health minister would resign his assembly seat before joining the Congress. said that the high command and the Congress President Sonia Gandhi had cleared his entry into the party. The sources also said that the health minister is in Delhi for crucial talks with the party high command. “Vishwajit’s entry is cleared though the date has not been
Seattle-based scientist Cliff Kushler who developed a mobile phone software called T9 in 1990s to guess the word being typed to reduce tapping every letter has come out with a new technology to glide a finger across the virtual keyboard to spell words, rather than tapping out each letter. He has named the solution Swype that he developed with a fellow research scientist, Randy Marsden. They noted that more phones are using virtual keyboards on a touch screen, replacing physical buttons, but pecking out a message on a small piece of glass is not so easy, and typos are common. While many smartphones have features that auto-complete words, correct typos on
the fly and add punctuation, Kushler is aiming for the next level. “We’ve squeezed the desktop computer, complete with keyboard and mouse, into something that fits in a pocket. The information bandwidth has become very constricted,” he said. “I thought, if we can find a better way to input that information, it could be something that would really take off.” He claims Swype is a big breakthrough that could reach billions of people. That’s not as ambitious as it sounds. To date, the T9 technology has been built into more than four billion devices worldwide. In 1999 its creators sold it to AOL for a reported $350 million; it is now owned by the speech-recognition company Nuance. Swype’s software detects
where a finger pauses and changes direction as it traces out the pattern of a word. The movements do not have to be precise because the software calculates which words a user is most likely trying to spell. Capitalization and double letters can be indicated with a pause or squiggle, while spacing and punctuation are automatic. Kushler, who is chief technology officer of Swype, estimates that the software can improve even the nimblest text-messager’s pace by 20 to 30 per cent. Swype is now being used on seven smartphones in the United States, including the HTC HD2 and the Samsung Omnia II. By the end of the year, the company says its software will be on more than 50 models worldwide. It does not have a deal with
finalized,” they informed. Sources also informed that the health minister would resign his assembly seat before joining the Congress. However, contrary to the Congress president’s claims, Vishwajit categorically denied he is scheduled to join the Congress party in the near future.
However, speaking to Herald today Vishwajit ruled out any such development in near future. “No, I am not joining Congress for now,” the minister told this reporter in a telephonic conversation. Though he admitted he was in Delhi, he refuted claims that he was having talks with party high command. “I am in Delhi for medical treatment and not for any talks,” he said. He also stated that whenever there is any such development he will speak to the media directly.
GIDC nod for water recharge plan HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
The Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) today gave its stamp of approval for funding the implementation of the rain water harvesting and the ground water recharge plan, at the Verna Industrial Estate. The decision was taken at the 318th meeting of the GIDC board, which was chaired by Quepem legislator Babu Kavlekar. The project, to be taken up at a cost of Rs 2,41,32,000 would be partially funded by the Department of Science Tech-
nology and Environment (DSTE) and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). The DSTE and the GSPCB will contribute Rs 15 lakh each for the project. GIDC Chairman Babu Kavlekar, speaking to Herald, said that the plan for the project was drawn by experts – Som Sundarama, Senior Hydrogeologist (Water Resources Department) and Goa University professor Dr A G Chachadi. “The plan and estimates for the project were ready for some time but was held up only due to finance,” Kavlekar said.
He further stated that the GIDC requested the industries to contribute for the project but since nothing came forward the corporation itself decided to go ahead with it. “The GIDC will now deposit the money with the WRD which will undertake the project,” he said. He said 14 sites have been identified for the project in different phases of the estate. Apart from 14 pits there would be one bandara. “Residents and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have made several complaints
against the bore wells being dug by the industries. This project will put an end to such complaints as it will increase the ground water table,” Kavlekar stated. The Quepem legislator said after the completion of the project the corporation will again request the entrepreneurs to contribute for the project as it will benefit them. Unused plots: Keeping up the assurance given by the Chief Minister Digamabar Kamat in the assembly, the GIDC has started taking possession of (Continued on page 2)
Alleged peddler Atala out on bail HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAPUSA, JUNE 22
The Special NDPS (narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances) Court on Monday granted bail to alleged drug peddler Atala in the infamous police-drug peddler nexus case. Atala, who was released on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 50,000, has been asked not to leave the State without the permission of the court and to further co - operate with the investigating authorities. Opposing the bail, the State argued that the accused was in-
volved in a conspiracy to get drugs from the police and as such his custody was necessary for further investigations. Rejecting the contention of
Sending an SMS? Don’t tap, Swype it HERALD CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, JUNE 22
Vishwajit Rane categorically denied he is scheduled to join the Congress party in the near future.
Apple, the king of touch-screen phones, but it is tinkering with software for the iPhone and the iPad and hopes to show it to Apple soon. To m a ke m o n e y, S w y p e charges phone makers a licensing fee for each device sold. It also sees opportunity in addons. “We could have custom dictionaries for doctors or lawyers,” said Mike McSherry, chief executive of the company. But Swype’s appeal goes beyond mobile phones, said Won Park, director of United States technology sourcing at Samsung. “It could become the de facto standard for tablets, nextgeneration TVs or next-generation remote controls,” Park said. Swype’s executives also see its reach extending into public kiosks, smart home appliances, video game consoles and in-car
navigation systems. Swype-like applications rely on a wellknown layout, the full qwerty keyboard. One simply needs to target a specific letter rather than relying on a memory of how to draw a letter. Kushler began experimenting with input methods in 2001, guided in part by his earlier work in helping people with disabilities use technology. He took note of the popularity of devices like those from Palm that used a stylus for input, but he saw room for improvement. He worked with Marsden to fine-tune the Swype software — which took a laborious seven years. “The most important thing was that it could accurately figure out which word you wanted to spell,” Kushler said. “It needed to work no matter what.”
the State, the court observed that despite the fact that the accused has been in custody for about three months, there has been no recovery of any drugs at his behest. Further the other cops, who were earlier arrested in connection with the case, are also out on bail and hence the accused Atala is entitled to be released on bail, the court held. The State was represented by Public Prosecutor Shiral Monteiro. Pernem police had arrested the alleged Israeli drug dealer (Continued on page 2)
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Deepak to approach govt to release funds for commissioning of buses HERALD cORREsPONDENT MARCEL, JUNE 22
Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) Chairman and Priol MLA Deepak Dhavlikar has stated that he will request the State government to release funds to commission the newly built Kadamba buses. It may be recalled that about 20 Kadamba buses, which were obtained under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Development Mission are lying idle due to unavailability of funds. As per reports, about Rs 3.85 crore is awaited to commission these buses, which presently are at a private depot at Dhulapi near Banastarim Bridge. “The buses are lying idle due to non-availability of funds from the Centre,” Priol MLA told HerWith the football World Cup fever on, a canine too enjoys the company of soccer-loving youth engaged in fishing near the Ourem Creek, Panjim on Tuesday. Photo by Rozario Estibeiro
Babush may face disqualification petition for joining Cong HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JUNE 22
A day after he joined the Congress, Education Minister Babush Moneratte may have to face a disqualification petition from the BJP, even as the opposition party has demanded that Chief Minister Digambar Kamat sack the Taleigao MLA from the Cabinet as he is facing criminal charges. BJP spokesman Damu Naik said he would in probability file a disqualification petition against the Education Minister for defecting to the Congress, but said a final decision will be taken by the party at its Legislature meet scheduled on Friday. The Fatorda MLA has said that the Taleigao Legislator has violated the provisions of the AntiDefection law by merging with the Congress, more so when the UGDP has maintained that the regional outfit has not merged
with the ruling party. “All these issues will discussed at the BJP Legislature party meeting scheduled on Friday”, he asserted. The BJP spokesman, however, lamented that petitions filed against the MLA under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution have not been acted upon by the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly. In fact, Naik said the Speaker had been using the disqualification petitions filed against the MLA to suit the interests of the ruling group and felt that the speaker should play an impartial role in such matters. Meanwhile, the BJP spokesman has demanded that Chief Minister Digambar Kamat immediately sack Babush from the Cabinet since he is facing criminal charges. Naik recalled that the Congress had asked Congress MLA Dayanand Narvekar to re s i g n f ro m t h e C a b i n e t ,
while NCP Legislator Mickky Pacheco had tendered his resignation after the crime branch wanted him for interrogation in the Nadia Torrado death case. “In the past, the Chief Minister had declined to sack the Education Minister since the latter was not part of the C o n g re s s . B u t , n o w t h a t Babush has joined the Congress, action should be taken against the Taleigao ML A”, he demanded. Meanwhile, sources in the UGDP has said the regional party is not averse in supporting a disqualification petition against its former Legislator. In fact, UGDP senior leader Adv Radharao Gracias told a local TV channel on Tuesday that the UGDP would support any disqualification petition against Babush by providing the relevant records.
One held with charas at Mapusa HERALD cORREsPONDENT PORVORIM, JUNE 22
Mapusa police on Monday evening arrested a man from Curchorem on charges of possessing 110 grammes of Charas worth Rs 11,000. According to Mapusa police, they received an anonymous call that a person, identified as as Desmond Rodrigues, would proceed near the Milagres Churches on Monday evening to deliver Charas to his customer. The police posted their staff in civil dress to nab the culprit. At about 7.20 pm, police noticed a person moving near Milagres Church in a suspicious manner. On interrogation, police found that Rodrigues was allegedly in possession of 110 grammes of Charas. Police arrested him under Section 20B (II) of NDPS Act.
A day after the anticipatory bail was rejected by the High Court, the Goa Police today said it will continue to raid the home of former Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco in South Goa till he is tracked down. Pacheco is an accused in a culpable homicide case and has been ‘missing’ for more than two weeks now. Superintendent of Police (CID) Atmaram Deshpande speaking to reporters at the headquarters said that the police had already raided Mickky’s house thrice.
“We have already raided the house thrice and there is no limit to the number of times we can carry out such searches. We can raid again if we have specific information,” Deshpande said. Mickky, along with his aide, Lyndon Monteiro, are listed as accused in the suspicious death of the minister’s alleged lover 28-year-old Nadia Torrado, who died after consuming poison on May 30. Deshpande also refused to hear suggestions that Pacheco may have fled abroad. “There is no question of
Carmona villagers two-year long battle against the Mumbai-based Raheja group has reached an interesting stage. While the Mumbai-based real estate developer has approached the Panchayat for final NOC for sub-division of plots, PWD Minister’s Churchill Alemao’s directions to the PWD to acquire additional land to widen the approach road to Raheja’s property to 10 meters still remains on paper. It may be recalled that the Town and Country Planning Department had issued provisional NOC to Rahejas for sub-division of plots on conditions, amongst other conditions, Alemao’s note to the PWD to acquire land for road widening. It was on November 2009 that Alemao put up a note directing PWD Executive Engineer, to immediately take up land acquisition for widening of the road to a width of 10 meters on grounds that the residents of the locality are facing hardships due to inadequate motorable access to reach the destination during the monsoons. Alemao’s note came in handy for the Raheja’s to obtain provisional NOC from the TCP for sub-division of plots as the TCP circular issued in 2008 had laid guidelines not to issue NOCs for any land development based on proposed road widening.
quest them for funds. Once the Corporation receives funds from the Centre, it can be diverted to the State,” he added.
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Even though mining transportation ceases from June to October, mining transport via Quepem town continues unhindered in violation of the orders of the South Goa collector and Quepem Deputy Collector. According to sources, the mining transportation, which is still in operation from one of the mines at Maina-Quepem, starts at about 5.30 am and continues in full swing from 7 am to 8 am. It may be recalled that the deputy collector in his order stated that in view of opening of schools from June 7 and for the safety of students, mining trucks were prohibited from plying along the road from 7 am to 8 am and from 1 pm to 2 pm so that students from these areas can safely reach to the school in time and reach their residence. The work of implementing the order was entrusted to respective police stations. However, in violation of the order,
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday took into custody accused Prashant Ashtekar for investigations in the Margao bomb blast case. The NIA moved the South Goa Sessions court seeking custody of the accused, which was granted by Sessions Judge U V Bakre. The court remanded the accused to 10 days custody with the NIA. Accused Prashant had surrendered before the South Goa sessions court earlier this month after his name figured as an accused in the Charge-sheet filed by the NIA in the court. After his surrender, the accused was remanded to judicial custody, with the NIA reserving its option to seek his custody for further investigations into the case. Four accused are still at large. Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is continuing its investigation into the funding aspects of Sanatan Sanstha. Sources in the NIA said the agency will file a detailed report in the court after completion of the investigations.
Mickky leaving the country as red corner notices had alre a d y b e e n i s s u e d i n h i s name. We are making every effort to trace him. We are also in touch with our counterparts in other States,” Deshpande said. “He has been lucky that the police have not been able to track him. We will trace him. His luck will run out,” Deshpande said. Mickky and Lyndon’s anticipatory bail applications had already been rejected by the Panjim bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday.
Say many conditions remain unfulfilled Incidentally, the Carmona village Panchayat on Tuesday conducted site inspection of the Raheja property in view of the application received by the real estate developer seeking the final NOC. Says Panch member Orlando Da Silva, who has been leading the battle against the Raheja’s and their agents: “The Panchayat cannot issue the final NOC since most of the conditions contained in the provisional NOC remain unfulfilled. There’s no land acquisition done for widening of the existing road to 10 meters. The PWD cannot acquire the land for road widening as the move would only demolish existing walls and other structures”. Meanwhile, the local residents, who had approached the high court with a petition against the Raheja project with a host of grievances, have been asked to approach the local village panchayat and other authorities first before seeking relief from the court. Da Silva said the villagers, who have been fighting against the mega housing project, would soon approach the Panchayat and the TCP not to grant the final NOC. “The villagers would remind the Town Planner that the condition of road widening remains unfulfilled. We would contest the same before the TCP against granting of any final NOC to the real estate developer ”, he added.
taken over the Corporation, I will personally approach Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Transport Minister Sudin Dhavlikar and re-
NIA takes custody of bomb blast accused
Carmona villagers against issuing final NOC to Raheja’s HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JUNE 22
Kadamba buses lying idle at a depot near Banastarim Bridge at Dulapai. Photo by Amresh Parab
Mining transportation continues unhindered in Quepem
Cops determined to hound Mickky HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
ald. Dhavlikar said he will take up the issue with the transport minister and Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and request them to release funds. He further said later funds from the Centre can be diverted to the State government, once the State releases required funds to the KTC. “I learnt about the issue through the media and I will surely look into it on priority basis,” assured Dhavlikar. “These buses as given to understand are meant for metropolitan areas. Apparently, due to non-availability of funds from the Centre, they are with the dealer,” said Deepak Dhavlikar. “Even though I have just
Sarpanch denies laying sewage pipeline HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JUNE 22
The Carmona village panchayat on Tuesday conducted a site inspection of the Mumbai-based Raheja property following allegations that a pipeline has been laid to release sewage in the River Sal. Led by Sarpanch Estaquio D’Costa, the panchayat members conducted an inspection of the site this morning along with the panch members. The Sarpanch later told newsmen that no sewerage line is being laid inside the property, but the developer has only laid water drainage pipe to the River Sal. He said the panchayat would act if it is drawn to its attention that the real estate developer is discharging sewage in the river. “The Panchayat would act tough against the developer if found discharging sewage in the river”, he warned. Panch member Orlanda Da Sillva, however, begged to differ with the Sarpanch. Orlando demanded to know how the Sarpanch would keep a check like a security guard whether sewage or rain water is discharged through the pipeline by the Rahejas.
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Mining trucks plying via Ambaulim.
mining transport via Quepem town is still going on and that too in front of Quepem police deputed in Quepem town. Sources informed Herald that the operation of mining transport that starts early morning continues between 7 am and 8 am, endangering the lives of school-going children, who find it difficult to cross the road. “It also affects the farming community, as it being a rainy season farmers from Ambaulim
Photo by John Fernandes
and other areas prefer to go to their paddy fields with their Yolk early in the morning,” informed sources. One Francis Fernandes from Ambaulim informed Herald that the operation of mining transport early morning not only disturbs their sleep, but it also affects them while proceeding towards their paddy fields with the cattle. “Spillage of ore on the road turns the entire road slippery,” he added.
Bail rejected in Cuncolim shooting case HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JUNE 22
The South Goa sessions Court on Tuesday rejected the bail application of accused Ronil Singh Chaudhary in the Cuncolim shooting case. The accused had moved the sessions court with the bail plea, which was vehemently opposed by Public Prosecutor Sarojini
Sardinha. The prosecution had contended that the accused had assisted the main accused, Lucky Singh, who shot dead the deceased Wilma Colaco from close range on May 18 night. It was further contended by the prosecution that accused Ronil had provided ac-
commodation for the accused persons at his room at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate. He main accused, Lucky Singh, a native of Punjab is still at large. A team of Cuncolim police led by PI Nelson Albuquerque and PSI Prasanna Bhagat had returned back without nabbing the accused.
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unused plots by entrepreneurs. Kavlekar said that after taking the possession of the unused land the GIDC has converted them into small plots of 500 and 1000 square meters each for re-allottment to other industrial units. “In all we have around 83 plots ready with the GIDC
and the process for re allotting them will start soon,” Kavlekar said. The plots are in four industrial estates of Kundaim, Pissurlem, Cacora and Betul. POwER cuTs: The GIDC has decided to convene a joint meeting of the industries minister, power minist e r, G o a C h a m b e r o f
Commerce and Industr y (GCCI) and the Goa State Industries Association (GSIA) over complaints of power failures in the industrial estates. “There were several complaints from the industrial units and therefore we have decided to sort out this problem once and for all,” he said.
Alleged peddler Atala out on bail
Atala alias Yaniv Banaim in a restaurant at New Wado-Morjim, Pernem on March 9. Pernem police had got a tip-off from Anjuna police that Atala was operating in Morjim and Arambol beach. Incidentally, the alleged drug dealer spilled beans on the police drug peddler nexus in the State, which was caught on a
hidden camera and telecast by a local TV channel. The video was also uploaded on popular website youtube.com, which named former Police Inspector Ashish Shir o d k a r. F i v e p o l i c e m e n , including Shirodkar, were suspended following the release of the tape. The State government later
dismissed five police personnel, including Shirodkar, a former incharge of Anti Narcotic Cell of Goa Police. The Israeli, who was earlier booked in drugs case, was deported in 2006 but had managed to come back to Goa. Police had claimed that he was reportedly running a drug joint in the coastal belt flocked by tourists.
Bus owners postpone ..
forcing them to eke out Rs 120 a day additionally. Meanwhile, the reshuffle of transport directors have forced the private bus owners to hold back their demand of hike in ticket fares. “The directors are being changed often and each new director asks for additional time
to study the proposal. So now we are waiting for the new director to take charge,” All Goa Private Bus Owners Association G e n e r a l S e c re t a r y, S u d i p Tamankar said. Bus operators are also waiting for the Central government decision over increase in diesel prices. “The prices of diesel
were suppose to increase last week but the Central government has postponed their meeting….we are waiting for the decision,” Tamankar said. The private bus operators in the State had demanded a hike in bus fares by 0.20 paisa, after the diesel price went up by Rs 2.72 per litre, in April.
Dhavalikars at odds on KTC hike “Being a government body we have to charge the exact amount of the ticket as notified by the Transport Department. Whereas, the private operators have been always charging two-
three rupees less then us,” he explained. “With increase in ticket fares, the corporation will land into more financial problem,” he added.
Ta l k i n g t o H e r a l d t h i s morning, the transport minister had hinted that the government will also consider KTCL while hiking bus ticket fares.
Mickky may surrender by Thursday Sources said the police tried to ascertain from his supporters on the question of his surrender and whether the supporters
would be accompanying the elusive legislator to the Crime Branch headquarters. Sources said the police visited the resi-
dence of a close supporter of Mickky at Colva to gather information on his whereabouts and the surrender plan.
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Setting up of NIT in Goa may not be to Goans advantage HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JUNE 22
If you thought the setting up of National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Goa would benefit local students in a big way, hold on. For, if the Goa Hitrakhan Manch is to be believed, Goa – though allotted an independent NIT – is mysteriously clubbed with Daman and Diu, Lakshwadeep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. This implies that students from Daman and Diu, Lakshwadeep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli will also be in contention for the 50 per cent of NIT seats reserved for students of the home state. That’s not all. While Goa was earlier reserved a quota of 55 seats in the NITs across the country, the number of seats in the Goa NIT for the home state has come down to 45. And, there is no guarantee that Goan students will get these seats since the state has been clubbed with Daman and Diu, Lakshwadeep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Warned GHM leader Prashant
Transport dept to increase fines HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
The transport department’s plans to increase the fines manifold to create fear against traffic violators, will be implemented in next two months, department official said. Director of Transport, Swapnil Naik said that the basic idea behind increasing the fines is to create fear amongst the people, who often break the traffic rules. “People are ready to pay Rs 100 to Rs 200 as fines for violating traffic rules. An increase in fines will discourage people from breaking rules,” Naik said. As per the proposal, the people moving without helmets or over speeding will be fined Rs 500 as against Rs 100 earlier. Similarly, the vehicles carrying excess load will be fined Rs 5000 and if overloaded by more then a tone, additional fine of Rs 1000 per excess tones will be charged. Earlier, the vehicles with overload where fined Rs 2000 each. Naik said that the department has already received government approval over the project and it will be now forwarded for vetting.
nNaik, however, lamented that the HRD has done great injustice to Goans, because the state has been clubbed with other states and union territories. This has not happened in the case of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, whose students will enjoy 50 per cent of the seats. Naik: “This is totally unacceptable and unjustified. How can the Union Human Resource Development, New Delhi mete out injustice to Goans. We will come on the streets and if required
will knock the doors of the Judiciary to get justice”. While welcoming the NIT to Goa, Naik, however, lamented that the HRD has done great injustice to Goans, because the state has been clubbed with other states and union territories. “This has not happened in the case of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, whose students will enjoy 50 per cent of the seats”, he said. Naik said Goans may not even get a seat in the Goa NIT, apprehending that students from Gujarat may answer the entrance exam in Daman and Diu and get admissions in the Goa NIT. The Goa NIT has been allotted 90 seats, of which 50 per cent of the seats will be filled up on All India ranking, while 50 per cent seats goes for the home state ranking. Says Francis Braz: “The provision of 50 per cent of seats for the home state is made since the local government makes provision for the land to set up the institute. The Centre should immediately grant 50 per cent
The Coastal Village Panchayats (CVPs) that have been found wanting in setting-up garbage treatment facilities received fresh warning from the Bombay High Court at Goa on Tuesday. While taking CVPs to task, a Division Bench comprising Justice A S Oak and Justice F M Reis, directed them to complete the process of setting up of garbage composting units by July 23, 2010. The Division Bench have sounded warning that contempt proceedings would be initiated against CVPs if they fail to comply with Court directives before the next date of hearing . The Division Bench was hearing a suo motto writ petition on garbage which has been pending before High Court since 2007. The High Court has pursued the garbage problem by issuing directions to CVPs and municipalities from time to time during last the three years, civic bodies have been dragging their feet in complying with court orders. The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) conducted inspection of composting facilities in village panchayats on direction of the Court and filed a detailed report in April , 2010, has revealed that many have not set up composting facilities. When the matter came up for hearing today morning, Amicus Curiae Norma Alvares submitted a chart based on the GSPCBs inspection report, showing the number of panchayats that have complied with the directions of the Court. She told the Court that most panchayats have not acquired sites for setting up of garbage composting units. “During pendency of the petition, erring
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In a bit to curtail procedural delays, the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has sought intervention of Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) to declare St Inez creek as falling under Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ). Though, CCP has already moved the proposal for the same to the state government last week, the city fathers has now decided to sought help of DMA for the immediate approval of the proposal. “Last week we had moved the file to the urban development secretary. He has informed us that the file will be moved to DMA, PWD and water resource department, which is a lengthy process,” CCP official told Herald. “In order to get immediate notification, the corporation decided to approach DMA, who has more powers,” official added. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) sub-committee-led by Manohar Parrikar, in their meeting on May 6 passed a resolution to notify the water body as a
creek and subsequently as a part of CRZ. “For the development of St Inez creek, the notification is must. Unless we get the approval from the government, it will be difficult to fetch funds under JNNURM for its development,” official stated. The official said that once it is officially declared, all the rules of CRZ will be applicable. “At later stage, the sight inspection will be carried out to identify all the illegal constructions along the creek which have violated the CRZ norms. The action will be taken accordingly,” official said. Though the DPR of St Inez creek beautification project is passed by the sub-committee, the project is yet to move to the center for the funds. Six projects worth Rs 7 crore under heritage conservation, six more projects under urban renewal parks and garden at a cost of Rs 11 crore and E-governance project worth Rs 15 crore are been already sent to the union urban ministry for funds. CCP is expecting to receive Rs 22 crore under JNNURM soon.
Khadapkar wants to endorse purchase of vehicles sans tender Calls for meet; some councillors allege violation of Municipality Act HERALD REPORTER VASCO, JUNE 22
Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Shekhar Khadapkar called an emergency meeting on Monday to endorse the purchase of three vehicles without issuing a tender. According to sources, the chairperson has refused to accept the illegality even though the chief officer admitted that no tendering has been done. Former MMC chairman Saifullah Khan alleged that public procurement procedures were not followed while placing an order for three vehicles – garbage compactor with metallic dust bins, water tanker and garbage van. However, the Goa Municipal Act and General Financial Rule 2005 followed by the State administration is clear on procurement of goods, if the council wants to purchase anything above Rs 2 lakh, then it has to be follow a tender process. The MMC despite making a budgetary provision for the purchase of three vehicles and that
too a budget, which was passed on March 31, 2010, the council did not have time to tender it and hurriedly tried to push for a direct purchase by taking a resolution and placing order with the company, as vehicles are ready for delivery. MMC Chairperson Shekhar Khadapkar called the emergency meeting on Monday, after the chief officer recommended that the purchase of three vehicles is to be ratified by the council. Interestingly, most of the councilors agreed that the procedure followed by the council should be continued since it is already delayed in getting the much-needed vehicles and decided to go ahead with the purchase of vehicles. Reacting strongly, former MMC chairperson Saifullah Khan and Councilor Krishna Salkar raised serious questions about the manner in which the purchase was made without following norms. Khan threatened to report the matter to the vigilance department and alleged that he smelt
Coastal VPs get deadline for garbage composting units HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
of allocation for the home state to Goa and if need be create additional seats for Lakshawadeep and Daman and Diu”, he demanded. He said the Goa government would insist with the centre to allot all the 45 seats for the Goan students. Naik said the GHM has drawn attention of the Director of Technical Education to the injustice to the local students and has requested the Chief Minister, Education Minister as well as the three Goan MPs to intervene in the matter. “We will call on the Chif Mnister and others, including the MPs, besides CWC member Luizinho Faleiro to protect the interests of Goans. If everything fails, we will approach the courts to seek justice”, Naik said. Saying that the GHM expects positive reply from the Union Human Resource Development, Naik, however, warned of a sustained agitation to get the quota reserved for the home state in NITs and also approach the court of law.
DMA’s help sought to bring St Inez Creek under CRZ
panchayats were warned several times and some were also ordered to deposit Rs 25,000 each, to show their bonafides, but every time the petition come up for hearing , they come up with a fresh excuse seeking adjournment,” she complaint. Supporting her claim Senior Counsel Atmaram Nadkarni who appeared on behalf of the GSPCB told the Court that inspections report indicate none of the CVPs have implemented the courts orders. “The Court should directed sarpanchs and secretaries of village panchayats to deposit amount from their own pocket. Unless this is done, the petition will remain pending for several more years.” He said. Thereafter, the Division Bench admitted the petition issuing stern warning, “if we find even slightest non compliance of the Court orders on the next date of hearing, we will take appropriate action against those panchayats.” The Court further directed GSPCB to conduct fresh inspection of the sites between July 26 and August 2 and to file compliance report on August 5. The Court also made it clear that all previous interim orders passed in this petition will continue until further orders. COLvA viLLAgE PAnCHAyAT: The Colva Village Panchayat came under heavy fire as it was brought out that it has done absolutely nothing in addressing the garbage problem. Apparently, a active citizens from Colva Village are before High Court wherein they complained that their panchayat has been doing nothing towards collection and disposal of garbage. The report of the GSPCB also confirmed that indeed Colva Village, where the problem of garbage is more grave, had not bothered to com-
ply with directions of the Court. Taking serious note of the non-compliance of its orders, the High Court has now ordered Colva panchayat not to issue fresh construction licences to any new multistoreyed building without the leave of the court. Meanwhile, the court has granted more time to some municipalities to implement High court directives pertaining to setting of garbage treatment facilities. They have been directed to complete setting up of composting units by April, 2011 but have asked to file compliance report by October 31, 2010. This municipalities include Valpoi, Ponda, Pernem and Margao. Next hearing in the matter has been fixed on November 15.
rat in the entire procedure. “It appears that those fellow councilors are unaware about the issue, thus they have supported it,” said Khan. “I am not against purchase of vehicles, which are needed urgently for the council, but that doesn’t mean that the council should bypass norms and purchase the vehicles, which would create complication if any one approaches the court,” said Khan. Interestingly, Carlos Almedia
informed that the councilors in the all successive councils had followed the same procedure for purchase of vehicles. He ruled out any irregularities by saying that Pernem Municipal Council has floated tender for purchase of similar vehicles for the same amount. “Whatever the MMC has quoted, it’s on the purchase order.” He further said since the Tata Motor dealer in Margao is the only dealer in the State, they have to depend on it to ensure
that during maintenance, the vehicles get spare parts from the dealer and even the State government procures most of its vehicles from the same dealer.
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Churchill: Press misquoted Alto-Betim park restored me on ‘squealing’ comment HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, JUNE 22
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Latambarcem ZP member Shilpa Naik lays foundation for the community hall at Mencurem. Photo by Vishant Vaze
MAYEM(HC): Bicholim MLA Rajesh Patnekar has stressed the need for providing immediate financial assistance from the ZP fund to bring out all-round development of villages. He was addressing the people after laying the foundation stone of a community hall at Menkurem-Bicholim. The community hall will be constructed from the ZP fund at the cost of Rs 10 lakh. Latambarcem ZP member Shilpa Naik, Sarpanch Nakul Naik, Jayawant Naik, Suresh Shetye, Gurudas Parab, Gurunath Naik, Vinayak Naik, Ravlu Shetye, Ravindra Naik, Dattaram Parab, Diana Braganza, Jayesh Salgaonkar and Deepak Dhargalkar were present on the occasion.
Lawry awarded
Taking a dig at the press fraternity, PWD Minister Churchill Alemao recently blamed the press for making a mountain of a mole hill on his alleged ‘squealing pigs’ comment. Alemao was speaking after commissioning an overhead tank reservoir at Gowal-Khola, Canacona. “I never said Goans are ‘pigs’, but I am squarely misquoted by the press on the matter, which led to protest by some NGOs. What I have said on that day is altogether different, as I was talking only on some people’ present day tendencies of blocking even genuine and legal projects,” said Alemao. “The NGOs, who made a big noise over the misquoted comment, should realize that I am the man of action and done too many goods that none have dreamt of before,” stated the minister. “I am not afraid of the press, but fear only God and my people. When I asked certain press, I was told that some two unsigned letters were received protesting my alleged ‘squealing pigs’ comment, whereas most press brought me on the altar of sacrifice without any reason,” he said. “It is me who had commenced Goa-Delhi train, bene-
Four held for batteries theft HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, JUNE 22
Chairman of Ann Institute, PorvorimA N Nagvenkar presenting the award to Goa’s melody king Lawry Travasso in the presence of Mario Menezes.
PANJIM(HND): Goa’s melody king Lawry Travasso was honoured with trophy, certificate and cash award of Rs 5000 by A N Nagvenkar, Chairman of Ann Institute, Porvorim, at Mario Menezes tiatr ‘Fattlean Poi’ held recently at Hanuman hall, Mapusa.
‘Viva Goa’ launched
PANJIM(HND): Goa’s first and only Lifestyle Magazine ‘VIVA GOA’ has been launched. The full colour monthly Magazine is Goa-centric and covers different facets of Goa. The magazine features articles from the world of music, industry, fashion, cuisine, sports, films, wellness, art, besides eminent people from Goa are featured in the magazine. ‘Viva Goa’ was launched at a glittering function by Celebrated International writer, Shobhaa De, in the presence of renowned celebrity photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha and the celebrated, fashion designer Wendell Rodricks recently at Vivanta by Taj-Panaji. Being a Goa centric magazine, it would be publishing a lot of news items and photographs from in and around Goa, says a press release.
Health club at Collem
COLLEM(HC): Dharbandoda Zilla Panchayat member Rashmi Lambor recently inaugurated Dudhsagar Youth Association’s health club at Collem. Lambor inaugurated the health club in the presence of Collem police PI Manoj Mardolkar, Collem Panch Mangaldas Mairekar, Dudhsagar Youth Association Chief Manish Lambor and Dr Rajan Lambor. In her speech, ZP member Lambor urged the youngsters to join the health club and explained the benefits of regular exercise. In his speech, PI Mardolkar appreciated the work done by Dudhsagar Youth Association by opening the health club. The equipments for the health club have been provided by Sanvordem MLA Anil Salgaokar and Club Chief Manish Lambor. Manish Lambor welcomed the guests, Suresh Kolvekar compered the programme, while Nilesh Salpalkar proposed the vote of thanks.
Zindagi-Goa distributes books VASCO(HC): With an aim to ensure that infected and affected children with HIV/AIDS attend the school, the Zindagi Goa, Vasco-based NGO, along with World Vision, India, distributed books to the students in the premises of Zindagi at Vasco. The NGO also collected annual school fee receipts from the parents/guardians of the children to reimburse them or to pay to the respective schools. The NGO informed that the programme was organized to ensure that all the children affected with HIV/AIDS should attend the school and there should not be dropouts due to financial problem or sickness of parents or guardians. Arvind Shinde was the chief guest, while Pastor Jorson of Mangor Hill Church and Goa State Co-operative Bank Ltd, Vasco, Manager Bharati Kamat were the guest of honours. Zindagi-Goa Programme Manager Mahesh Govekar addressed the programme and welcomes the dignitaries, beneficiaries and audience. World Vision Indian, Goa, Programme Manager Allen Benjamin and Zindagi Goa Project Manager DIC Azad Shaikh and other staff from Zindagi and World Vision India were present for the programme. World Vision India Community Care Coordinator Seema Ménages proposed the vote of thanks.
Goa Revolution Day held
COLLEM(HC): Abhinav Vidyamandir High School, Mollem, celebrated Goa Revolution Day in its premises on Friday. The programme was held under the presdidentship of School Headmaster Sharadchandra Khandeparkar. Rohidas Matkar spoke on Goa Revolution Day. In his speech, he said Dr Ram Manohar Lohia played a crucial role in the freedom struggle of Goa.
Old Goa police on Monday arrested four persons in connection with thefts of vehicle batteries, which had taken place in Corlim and along the Kadamba by pass in the last few days. In a trap laid at Merces, Old Goa police comprising PI Corte, Head Constable Dhuri, Constables Samir Phadte and Vinay Srivastava arrested Krishna Chinnapa Pujar (28), Sherya Ballapa Chauhan (19), both from Betim, and Ganesh Ruplappa Chauhan (22) of Merces, all natives of Karnataka. Police informed that the accused, who had stolen batteries of the vehicles, which were parked in Corlim and along the Kadamba by-pass in the last few days, used to sell it to a scrap dealer in Curca. Later, Old Goa police officials arrested scrap dealer Umesh Malgimani and recovered about six batteries. Old Goa police arrested the accused under Section 379 of IPC Act and have been remanded to seven days police custody for further interrogation.
Tributes paid to freedom fighters at Parra HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, JUNE 22
Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes offered floral tributes to freedom fighters of Goa on Goa Revolution Day at Parra. M L A Fe r n a n d e s , Pa r r a Sarpanch Benedict D’Souza, All Goa Freedom Fighters President Bonafacio Dias among others led the residents of Parra in paying floral tributes to the freedom fighters of Goa. The function marking Goa Revolution Day was organized by All Goa Freedom Fighters Association in collaboration with Parra Panchayat. Addressing the gathering, Fernandes appreciated the efforts of the organizers in remembering and felicitating the freedom fighters of Goa for their brave movement of freedom for Goa. He also expressed regret for remembering the freedom fighters only for a limited occasion. “Our freedom would be complete if we stop discriminating between rich and poor or on caste and creed basis.” Parra Sarpanch Benedict D’Souza said: “We are enjoying the fruits of freedom due to the brave efforts of our freedom fighters otherwise we would have been under dictatorship.” Earlier, the programme began with singing of patriotic songs by the school students followed by felicitation of freedom fighter late Sirsat.
PWD Minister Churchill Alemao speaks at Gowal High-School, after commissioning an overhead tank reservoir. Photo by Kathy Pereira
fiting several people now, got Konkan Railway passing through Goa, Tillari Project, which meets water needs of the entire North Goa, Margao Railway over bridge, which my detractors could not even dream off and several other projects in our State,” he claimed. Alemao remembering Congress President Sonia Gandhi said: “She is the only women who deliver best things for our country, it is because of her we are getting 33% reservation for women, which my most colleagues are afraid. They fear that they won’t stand chance in future, whereas I am not afraid as
I have already served and understood politics.” “Ministers don’t have the right to occupy their chairs, unless you work for the people.” Alemao, taking a dig at his foe from Navelim, said the exchief minister used to laugh when he took a proposal with central RDA minister to relax BPL norms for the State, ‘Churchilak rules kitem khobor assa’, but the same Churchill with changes brought in BPL families eligibility norms now, has 30,000 BPL families against a meager 7,000, which includes just three from his Navelim constituency.
The Alto-Betim Park, which was in pathetic condition, was inaugurated recently. GKB Hi Tech Lenses Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Mahendra K Gupta inaugurated the park, which is located along the highway near Petrol pump at Porvorim. When Rotary Club of Porvorim expressed its willingness to renovate and maintain the park, the panchayat offered the Club ‘No-Objection Certificate’. Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Mahendra Gupta complimented Rotary Club of Porvorim for having taken the initiative to renovate the park, which was in a pitiable condition. “It is always easier to build a thing, but the difficult task is its maintenance. The Rotary Club should see that this park is maintained properly and is not misused by anti-social elements,” said Gupta. “Children parks add to the beauty of the village and town and also provide a place for recreation to the children and relaxation to the aged people. Hence, social organizations should give more thrust on such developmental activities, which will benefit the community,” said Gupta. Rotary Club of Porvorim past president Krishnakumar said Rs
Traditional farmers in Canacona upbeat over delayed monsoon HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, JUNE 22
Delayed monsoon spruced hilly terrain cultivators from Canacona taluka to commence their traditional farming, including Canconchi mirsang, on various hillocks in right earnest. It is learnt that traditional cultivators are upbeat that delayed rains helped them by not destroying their seedlings or saplings, which they normally put to grow in the last week of May to get a correct sapling growth in mid-June for cultivation on hilly terrains. Many local farmers, who takes up cultivation on hilly terrains, especially of chillies, were seen heading to the hills beginning commencement of this week with saplings (molo) cast over their heads. The Canconchi mirchi, which is famous for its taste and colour and very much in demand in rest of the State, commands rates ranging above Rs 300 per kg, is presently missing in the market.
Tribal cultivators plants Canconchi mirsang, chilly saplings, at one of the hilly terrain in Shristhal panchayat area. Photo by Kathy Pereira
Most traditional farmers or hilly growers prefer to grow this breed of chilies on hilly terrains, as it gives good returns later. Interestingly, many cultivators traditionally, who call this cultivation as ‘Kamath’, engages in mass farming on hilly terrains
Truck falls sideways at Old Goa
and along with Canacona chillies, many other seasonal vegetables and fruits including Muskmelons, Ladyfinger, Ritz gourd, Cucumber, Pumpkins, besides other season leaf vegetables are grown on Canacona hills during the raining season.
Concession to ID card holders of Forum for Senior citizens
The renovated Alto Betim Park.
9 lakh has been spent on the renovation of Alto-Betim Park and the entire expenses have been borne by Philanthropist Meera Gupta. “The primary role of the Rotary Club is to offer service to community and it is always on the forefront in providing financial assistance/scholarships/uniforms to the school children. Rotary Club is also organizing heath camps for the benefit of people,” said Krisnakumar. Penha de Franca Panch Rajesh
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Volvoiker said there are many open spaces in Porvorim and they are being encroached upon by the people. “If the panchayat get financial support and cooperation from social organizations like Rotary Club, then the remaining open spaces can also be converted into the gardens, children park’ or community halls,” said Volvoiker. Rotary Club of Porvorim President Satish Rajmane compered the programme, while Secretary Harihar Phadke proposed the vote of thanks.
upcoming events GTDC to organise Sao Joao
PANJIM(HND): Monsoon season being festive season in Goa and as a part of the ‘monsoon promotional campaign’ to popularize local festivals, Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd will be organizing a day long cruise on board Santa Monica to celebrate “Sao Joao” on June 24 to facilitate tourists and Goans to participate in the cruise and enjoy. The cruise will leave Panjim Jetty on June 24 at 10 am., sail along Old Goa/ Chorao/ Diwar islands and return at 4 pm. There will be plenty of excitement for the whole day with the performance of a live band and with various competitions. The highlight of the day will be the professionals divers jump into the river. Tickets are priced at 550 per person, and Rs 1000 per couple. Child below 5 years is free. Ticket holders will be entitled to light morning snacks and buffet. Lucky entrant will be entitled for 3 nights 4 days holiday package at Miramar Residency. A 10% discount will also be offered on rooms only, at GTDC hotels on June 24 for all Sao Joao cruise ticket holders. Bookings are open at Santa Monica Jetty Tel. 2438754/ 2437496 and at all GTDC Residencies/ Counters in Goa. For details log on to GTDC website www.goa-tourism.com.
Retreats at Ponda, Jakhniband MARGAO(HR): Holy Family Retreat House will conduct retreats at Ponda, Mapusa and Jakhniband this week, beginning from Wednesday. Bro Michael will conduct the retreat at Ponda on Wednesday at the Menino hall between 9 am to 1 pm. Bro Michael will conduct three day retreat from Friday to Sunday at Jakhniband between 10.30 am to 4.30 pm, informed Bro Manu Fernandes.
Rare Caecilian rescued at Keri
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The vegetable and fruit-laden truck that fell on its side along the Old Goa-Ponda road. Photo by Kanzil Rodrigues HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, JUNE 22
A truck cleaner was injured, while the driver escaped unhurt, after a vegetable and fruits-laden truck turned on its side along the Ponda-Panjim road near Masjid at Old Goa on Monday at about 6.30 am. According to Old Goa police, the incident occurred when the vegetable and fruits-laden truck (KA-2B-175) was proceeding from Belgaum towards Panjim. On reaching near Masjid at Old Goa, the truck turned on its side. Speaking to Herald, one Sakrudin, who was present at
the time of the incident, informed that the incident occurred at about 6 am. “The truck driver in a bid to save two cows, which were crossing the road, the driver took a turn due to which the vehicle overturned,” said Sakrudin. He further said the cleaner sustained minor injuries, while the driver escaped unhurt. The vehicular traffic along the Ponda-Panjim road was affected for nearly three hours, as the fire brigade personnel arrived three hours later to clear the road. Old Goa police have registered the case under Section 279 of MVA Act.
Apollo Victor Hospital, Malbhat, Margao has agreed to start a ‘Senior Citizens Clinic’ at the hospital to the ID card holders of Forum for Senior Citizens of India (Goa) on second Tuesday of every month charging a nominal fee of Rs 100 for consultation with the specialists, says a press release issued here. The specialists include Dr Rajesh Javherani (Consultant, Internal Medicine), Dr Hubert Viegas (Geriatric), Dr Amey Velingkar (Consultant Bone and Joint Surgeon), Dr Shailesh Kamat (Consultant Urologist), Dr J F Alvares (Consultant Gastroenterologist), Dr Chakravarthy (General and Laparoscopic Surgeon), Dr Ana Vas (Obstetrics and Gynaecologist), Dr Shital Lengade (Consultant Nephrologist), Dr Subash Chandra (ENT Surgeon), Dr Manish Patel (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon). Further, Dr Rajesh Jevherani and Dr Hubert Viegas will be available for consultation from 2 pm to 4 pm on 2nd Tuesday of every month. Other specialists will examine patients only by prior appointment for which one can dial 6728888- extn 447/448.
Status report on vector borne diseases HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, JUNE 22
During the year 2009, Health Authorities had conducted a survey for which a total numbers of 1438 samples were tested for Dengue out of which 277 were confirmed positive for Dengue and a total number of 1525 samples were tested for Chinkungunya, out of which 685 were confirmed
positive for Chikungunya. From January 2010 till June 17, 2010 a total number of 478 sample were tested for Dengue and out of which 98 were confirmed positive for Dengue and from these, 48 patients were from outside the state of Goa. The number of samples tested for Chinkungunya were 438 for the same period, out of which 208 were confirmed positive
for Chinkungunya and from these, 22 patients were from outside the state of Goa. Recently in the month of May small outbreak of Chinkungunya were reported at Dabal (Curchorem), Valkini (Sanguem) and Nirankal (Shiroda) areas. Presently the situation is under control with every safety and precautionary methods observed, says a press release.
Samrudhi Kerkar with reptile Caecilian. HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, JUNE 22
Samruddhi Kerkar, daughter of noted environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar, recently rescued a rare Caecilian at Keri-Sattari. Samruddhi saved the snakelike creature, which could have been crushed under the wheels of a truck. Samruddhi later released the Caecilian in the wild. The Caecilian is similar to a snake thereby causing some concern among people. According to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia, Caecilians are legless, burrowing amphibians which mostly live in leaf litter, loose soil, under rocks and decaying logs.
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They are also found in agricultural fields and only surface during the monsoon. The body is elongated and smooth with a slimy skin. The smaller caecilians superficially resemble earthworms while the larger ones are often mistaken for snakes. However, they can be told apart from earthworms by the presence of eyes, teeth and skeleton and from snakes by the lack of scales on skin. The eyes in caecilians are not well developed which is most likely to be because of their burrowing life style. They are considered as rare which is apparently due to their subterranean habits.
Govt amends guidelines for grant of NOC for film shooting HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, JUNE 22
The Government of Goa has amended the Guidelines for grant of No Objection Certificates(NOCs) for shooting of films in the State of Goa. As per the amendment, issued fees of Rs 10,000 per day will be charged for shooting on the selected site; Provided that the local Panchayat within whose jurisdiction the selected site is situated shall be entitled for a revenue share of Rs 3000 per day from the said fees, states a press release.
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HC: Implement measures to Corlim consumer forum holds corner meetings transport ore also in North HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
The interim measures recommended and implemented in South Goa for regulation of transportation of mineral ore will have to be also implemented in North Goa. A Division Bench of Justices A S Oka and F M Reis of the Bombay High Court at Goa on Monday directed that interim measures drafted for South Goa, also be implemented in North Goa. The Court has granted four weeks time to the authorities to work out modalities for implementing interim measures while hearing a petition filed by Savordem citizens complaining of pollution caused by irregulated transportation of mineral ore and consequent air and dust pollution. After consulting all the concerned parties, the chief secretary had suggested interim measures to be implemented in South Goa so that the transportation of ore is done in regulated manner and does not cause any kind of pollution. He suggested, mining com-
Elections to district Cong panels HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
Those in fray for elections to district Congress committees to be held on June 27, 2010, can file their nominations on June 24 between 10 am and 4 pm at Congress House, here, for North Goa and District Office, Margao, for South Goa. As per a statement issued by Pradesh Returning Officer for Goa Prof I G Sanadi scrutiny of the nominations received will be done at the two venues at 10 am (North Goa) and 4 pm (South Goa). Withdrawal of nominations can be done on June 26 between 10 am and 12 noon for both districts, it states. Polling will be held on June 27 between 10 am to 1 pm at the Congress House, here, and from 3 pm to 6 pm at the District Office, Margao. The counting and declaration of results will be on June 28 at 10 am for North Goa and 11 am for South Goa.
panies should have their own weighbridges at the point of loading itself and no truck bearing ore be permitted to leave the premises unless its weight is measured in the weighbridge. Also, records are mentioned in the weigh slip with proper date and time signed by the weighbridge in-charge and truck operator, indicating the actual weight of the ore being carried. No tipper or truck be allowed to carry ore in excess of its permissible laden weight capacity and should be filled up with ore only up to its body level and not headed up, leaving on all four sides a free board of not less than nine inches. The tipper/truck filled with ore be covered completely with tarpaulin of certain specification and it should be properly fastened to the cargo box to ensure that ore does not get air borne and spill on to the roads. All trucks and tippers engaged in the transportation of ore shall maintain strictly a speed limit of 50 kms/ hour in the rural areas and 35 kms within the municipal limits. To put a stop to continuous
Residents of Xellvado-Bastora on Tuesday called on Mapusa police DySP Sammy Tavares and sought to know why police did not initiate any action against the woman, who had allegedly assaulted a man and his son from Xellvaddo on June 19. The residents in the memorandum, which has been signed by 24 residents from Xellvado, stated that the residents saw the woman physically assaulting and abusing Pramod Kalangutkar. “When we saw the woman assaulting Pramod, we all rushed to release him. However, Pramod’s father, Suryakant, who was with us, asked the woman why she was assaulting his son. But the woman assaulted his father too,” stated the residents in the memorandum. “When we tried to control the woman, we found that she was drunk. Later, Suryakant lodged a complaint against the woman with Mapusa police. But the police did not take any action against her,” they added. “On the contrary, police arrested Pramod and Suryakant based on the complaint filed by the woman,” states the memorandum. The residents sought to know why police did not take any action against the woman although Pramod had filed complaint before the woman could file her complaint. The residents also sought to know about the medical report of the woman and why Suryankant, who was trying to release his son from the hands of the woman, was also arrested. DySP Tavares assured the residents that he would conduct investigation and necessary action will be taken. Later, he called his subordinates and directed them to take statements of the residents, who were present at the time of incident and investigate the matter. Speaking to Herald, the residents accused the police of trying to shield
HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, JUNE 22
The Corlim Citizen Civil and Consumer Forum (CCCCF) has started corner meetings at various places in and around Corlim to create public awareness on the impact of the widening of the national highway through Corlim. One such corner meeting was addressed by Corlim Panchas Naresh Naik and John Lobo, CCCCF President Alexander Gomes and Forum members and about 50 residents from Corlim attended the meeting. It may be recalled that on June 20 in its meeting in Corlim, the Forum has chalked out various activities in the next one month to put forth their demands of asking the State government to scrap widening of the national highway through Corlim, which would affect over 40 along the highway. The Forum has also decided to hold a public meeting in Corlim panchayat hall on June 27 at 9.45 am, besides a chain rally along the national highway on July 4. The CCCCF has also threatened that they would lead a protest rally at the State assembly on July 19, if their demands are not met by the State government.
HRD ministry allocates Rs 1 cr to Goa Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, JUNE 22
The Ministry of Human Resource Department (MHRD) has allotted Rs 1 crore to Goa Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (GSSA) for implementing two special educational projects during the current academic year. The two projects are providing LCD TVs with computers and all accessories to government upper primary schools and to open two residential education centers, one in each district of Goa, for the drop outs/out of school children. Speaking to Herald, Deputy Director of Education (GSSA) Dr K K Nadkarni said under Learning Enhancement Programme – Computer Aided Learning, GSSA will provide LCD TVs with computers and all accessories to 105 government upper primary schools in Goa and teachers would be given training to impart education to the students using computers. “It will be the responsibility of respective schools to take care of TVs and computers,” said
Bastora locals want Mapusa cops to act in assault case HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, JUNE 22
transportation of ore which has been cause of immense hardship to people in the area, it was suggested that the time for plying the trucks engaged in the transportation of ore shall be strictly maintained between 8 am and 6 pm with one hour gap between 1 pm and 2 pm. To contain dust pollution it was also recommended that trucks engaged in the transportation of ore shall ensure that before loading and unloading of ore , water is sprinkled on the ore in sufficient quantity. Furthermore, it was decided that permit of the truck engaged in transportation of ore be cancelled if the number of violations were more than three a year. For implementing these measures, the South Goa Collector has already initiated various steps such as opening police check posts to regulated mining traffic. The authorities have been granted four weeks time to work out modalities for implementation of the interim measures in North Goa as well.
the woman, as she is the wife of a senior government officer. “Pramod and Suryakant were arrested on the basis of false complaint lodged by the woman. Police have done great injustice to Pramod and his father. Police should have booked the actual culprit. We have come to the police station to demand justice,” said the residents. Speaking to Herald, DySP Tavares said on June 19, the woman had filed a police complaint stating that she was assaulted and molested by Pramod Kalangutkar and his father Suryakant while she was sitting in his car at Xellvado.
Dr Nadkarni. He further informed that GSSA is starting ‘Residential Bridge’ courses from this year for the drop outs/out of school children in North and South Goa districts. “These courses will be conducted by Non Governmental organizations (NGO), which will be paid an amount of Rs 10,000 per student every year. It will be the responsibility of the NGO to provide classrooms, learning material, resource teacher, food and accommodation to the students,” said Dr Nadkarni. “This is age-based learning and NGOs will have to identify the students for a particular standard depending upon their age, knowledge and capacity to absorb the syllabus. Later, students can join any school for further studies,” added Dr Nadkarni. Dr Nadkarni stated that GSSA conducted survey with the assistance of Pune-based RMPS, Centre for Development, Pan-
Excise raids in Mormugao HERALD CORRESPONDENT CORTALIM, JUNE 22
The Excise Inspector at Vasco conducted raids at several premises in Zuari Nagar, Arossim, Dabolim, Vasco city, Head Land-Sada and Baina and booked five cases. The cases booked were for non-maintenance of liquor transaction, keeping the premises open beyond the statutory time limit, non-display of licenses and in a case where the goods were abandoned and seized which was worth Rs 3,000. Excise Inspector Seby Pereira who recently took charge of Vasco Excise Station has warned the license holders not to indulge in any illegalities and said more such surprise raids would be conducted in the taluka.
ning and Research, through 220 enumerators to identify the out of school children in the age group of 6-14 in Goa. He further said they paid visits to 2,29,022 households in Goa and covered 2,29,022 children in the age group. On conducting the survey, they identified 720 out of school children, of which 359 children were from North Goa and 361 from South Goa. “Taluka-wise out of school children were identified as Pernem (10), Bardez (65), Tiswadi (153), Bicholim (53), Sattari (35), Ponda (41), Margao (123), Salcete (60), Quepem (72), Sanguem (68) and Canacona (38),” informed Dr Nadkarni. Dr Nadkarni said during the last academic year, GSSA spent around Rs 16 crore on educational projects. “This year, they have demanded Rs 19 crore from MHRD. GSSA is paying a special grant of Rs 5,000 to every school in Goa and Rs 500 per teacher to make teaching of lessons interesting,” said Dr Nadkarni.
Speaking to Herald, Corlim Panch Naresh Naik said: “We have started our corner meetings in Corlim informing the locals to join us for a public meeting on June 27.”
“We also informed the locals that villagers are against NH4 passing through Corlim village and the highway should be taken from outside the village,” he said.
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Pg7 Chaos in Orissa Assembly over horse-trading in RS polls PTI BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 22
The Orissa Assembly was today adjourned twice on the first day of the monsoon session following an uproar over alleged horse-trading by the ruling BJD in the just concluded Rajya Sabha polls. As soon as the Question Hour began, senior Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh and party chief whip Prasad Harichandan, wanted the House to take up an adjournment motion on alleged irregularities in June 17 Rajya Sabha polls. Several Congress legislators trooped into the well raising slogans against the ruling BJD and accusing it of winning all the three Rajya Sabha seats by adopting unfair means and using money power. They alleged that three opposition ML As abstained from the biennial elections due to foul play.
7 of marriage party killed in road accident PTI GHAZIPUR (UP), JUNE 22
Seven members of a marriage party were killed and six others injured when a jeep in which they were travelling overturned in Suhwal police area, officials said here today. The incident occurred late last night near Bahalolpur village when the jeep rammed into a tree while the passengers were on their way back to Kaithauli village after attending the marriage, they said. Those killed in the accident were identified as jeep driver Naushad, Ramu Chauhan, Lalji Chauhan, Shatrughan Singh, Balram Yadav, Rajnarain and Nagendra, police said.
Raj surrenders in two more cases, gets bail PTI OSMANABAD (Maha), JUNE 22
MNS chief Raj Thackeray today surrendered before a local court in two other cases of rioting registered against him in 2008 and was later released on bail. Raj was enlarged on a bail by a judicial magistrate (first class) in Kalamb taluka of Osmanabad on a bond of Rs 15,000 in both the cases. This is the tenth case of rioting in which Raj has been granted bail, his lawyer Sayaji Nangre told PTI. Raj had got bail yesterday in another rioting case in Umergaon court here. The MNS chief was arrested on October 21, 2008, in Ratnagiri in connection with an agitation launched by his party against north Indians which claimed that migrants had deprived the sons of the soil from getting employment in the state. Following arrest of Raj, riots broke out in Mumbai, Jalgaon, Aurangabad and other parts of the state. Over 50 cases were registered against the MNS Chief and his supporters.
Infant dies of swine flu in Mumbai PTI MUMBAI, JUNE 22
A one-year-old boy died of Swine Flu at a civic hospital here last week, taking the death toll in the viral infection to three in the city this month, health officials said today. The infant, a resident of Dharavi, died due to Swine Flu at Sion hospital, they said. "The child was suffering from fever since June 12. When he was brought to Sion Hospital on June 17, he had started developing breathlessness. As the doctors suspected him to be suffering of Swine Flu, his throat swab sample was taken immediately," BMC's Executive Health Officer G T Ambe said. The child tested positive for Swine Flu on June 19 and was put on Tamilfu, Ambe said, adding, "His family members were also asked to take Tamiflu for five days." The city has recorded two deaths of Swine Flu in the last 20 days. The victims were identified as Ashiya Sheikh (25), a resident of Bhandup, who delivered twins at Sion Hospital, and died of Swine Flu on June 7 and Rekha Shah (52), a resident of Bhayandar, who died on June 16 at P D Hinduja hospital, they said.
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he Congress is jubilant. Taleigao MLA and Education Minister Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate’s entry into the party raises its strength in the 40-member Legislative Assembly to 19. If the grapevine is to be believed, Valpoi independent MLA Vishwajeet Rane is likely to follow suit, taking the Congress tally to the halfway mark. With two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs as part of the cabinet and one on the run, the party then has the option of jettisoning the third coalition partner, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), represented in the cabinet by Transport Minister Ramakrishna ‘Sudin’ Dhavalikar. The resulting vacancy will enable it to re-induct Cumbarjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar, a representative of Goa’s scheduled tribes. Babush’s entry also effectively wipes out the so-called Group of Seven (G7) dissident MLAs that has been a major irritant for the government. So now ‘aaal is well’? Not really. Is Babush incurring the provisions of the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution, better known as the ‘Anti-Defection Act’? He has chosen not to resign from the Legislative Assembly and seek re-election, as required under the law. In his defence, he says he has not ‘joined’ the Congress, but formally merged his own party, the United Goans Democratic Party (UGDP), with the Congress. That claim is hotly disputed by UGDP leader Radharao Gracias and the party’s Secretary General Anacleto Viegas. They say the Taleigao MLA is not even a member of the UGDP since his expulsion from the party two years ago. If he was expelled, it would make Babush an ‘unattached’ MLA. However, in the eyes of the law, he continues to be a member of the old party for the purposes of the Assembly, as ruled by the Supreme Court in ‘G Vishwanathan vs Speaker, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly’. Regardless of expulsion, he would have to resign his assembly seat before he can join another party. But there’s a complication. The UGDP leaders, it seems, did not send the party resolution expelling Babush to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. As a result, Babush is still listed in the Assembly records as a UGDP MLA. Assuming he is still in the UGDP, can Babush merge the party with the Congress? He can, if he formally splits the party. But there is nothing on record to show that Babush has declared a split, formed his own faction of the UGDP and duly informed the Election Commission (EC) and the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Former UGDP MLA Matanhy Saldhana was disqualified in 2005 by then Speaker Francisco Sardinha in a petition filed by then Pernem MLA Jitendra Deshprabhu, on the grounds that he had violated a party whip and voted for Manohar Parrikar on the floor of the House. In this, Sardinha relied on an affidavit given by the UGDP party organisation. Matanhy challenged his disqualification in the High Court, but it is yet to be decided. At the time, Matanhy – like Babush at present – was the UGDP’s sole MLA in the House. It would seem that legally, Babush does risk disqualification by joining the Congress. But this is far from crystal clear. Moreover, until an MLA files a disqualification petition, Speaker Pratapsingh Rane is not required to take cognisance of the matter. The UGDP has no other MLA, so it cannot move to disqualify Babush. No Congress MLA is likely to stick his or her neck out. Neither is independent MLA Vishwajeet Rane, who reportedly hopes to follow in Babush’s footsteps. That leaves the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), since the NCP and the MGP are members of the coalition. Will the BJP move to disqualify Babush? That remains to be seen. Like so many other things in this state, what happens now will be determined more by the balance of political convenience rather than the letter or the spirit of the law.
Political drama Angie Fernandes, Betalbatim Since my kindergarten days, I have often been told this wise saying: ‘Empty vessels make the most noise.’ As I ponder over this saying, I think of our government and its handling of the Nadia suicide case. One wonders why it seems to overshadow similar cases earlier; due to its so-called ‘political angle’? Who would have thought this case would call for such political drama? Our politicians sought an opportunity to dethrone their arch rival Mickky Pacheco, owing to his honest views on certain issues. That is the real reason for the media attention. I think our politicos are in self-denial these days, and need counselling. Isn’t it obvious that most politicians in Goa themselves are ‘the enemy’, yet they have opinions on every issue. As for the NGOs, it is left to be seen whether they look into similar cases of suicide, harassment, etc, in future with such gusto.
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od forbid if you disagree with a fellow Goan. He’ll take it personally, rake up all kinds of issues, make allegations against you and abuse you. This is my experience from watching from the sidelines, rather amusedly, the debates taking place in cyberspace since a Goan presence began being felt there way back in 1994. Occasionally, I do get tempted enough to plunge into the murky waters. But when you go in, make sure you don’t take yourself too seriously. Be ready to be heaped with abuse. If you can laugh while reading it, so much the better. And always remember that old sagacious advice: never argue with an idiot; he’ll drag you down to his level, and then beat you with experience. Last week, I so much dared as to suggest that the Comunidades in Goa might not be all that egalitarian, “aboriginal”, admirable institutions they are made out to be. For one, Comunidades have no place for women. For another, they exclude more people than they include. There are caste connotations, though most are not willing to talk about this. My view is that there’s little difference between politicians out to grab and loot such land resources, and ‘intelligent’ people who act as if the Comunidades are a flawless institution. The response was swift. Someone will drag out something you wrote a decade ago, add some masala to it, and dismiss you with a whole lot of adjectives. Others will give a spin on the debate, making sure that the core issues get diverted from what is being spoken about. Goan arguments in cyberspace tell us more about the social contradictions of Goa itself. Read the arguments put forth there, and all the old differences and divides of the village marketplace come back to the fore. We disagree on the lines of religion, caste, class, language - everything, but ideas. Sometime last year, I penned a piece provocatively titled ‘Skin-deep secularism’. The point it tried to make was that, while we all claim to be thorough-bred secularists, at times of crisis or conflict, our biases comes to the fore. (There too, I used the word ‘we’, and it includes me as well.) What’s more, those who claim to be beyond the pale of having affinities to any religion can be quite “non-secular” themselves. Not that I have problems with the genuine followers of any reli-
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What happened to the drug nexus case? Rave parties… Why is there a stubborn silence on these issues? It is clear that more skeletons are hanging in this big closet. What happens behind all politicians’ doors should be the new area of focus, if Goa is to grow as a state.
Viva Judiciary Aires Rodrigues, Ribandar Goa’s former Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco and his PA Lyndon Monteiro’s failed attempt to get anticipatory bail demonstrates that the rich and powerful cannot trick their way through the judicial system. Lyndon’s first bail application in the High Court was filed against the rules, while Mickky’s affidavit accompanying his application was notarised by a notary who was not empowered to do so. They now have the option to move the Supreme Court or surrender. They should realise that courts are not casinos where they can gamble their way, expecting their fortunes to change from one court to another.
Kajal Chatterjee, Kolkata
23 June, 1910
Judgement Passed
The Judgment over the “Rights of Turfs” where the Brahmins were accused of rioting against the marriage within the Jeweller community, took place at Sanquelim. Out of 27, 11 were convicted to undergo a redeemable sentence, while the rest were acquitted with severe warning.
Foodstuff Burgled
At the ward of Tolecantto in the Village of Velim burglars entered a provision shop belonging to a Muslim and decamped with Rs. 700 and foodstuff.
Rice Price
At the Village of Curtorim the price of husked rice has gone up due to exploitation of the farmers by some unruly elements.
Devil’s ADvocAte gion; they tend to be respectful of other people’s religious beliefs. It is the rascals who believe in a cynical use of religion - not religion itself - that can play quite some dubious games. Somehow, few individuals felt targeted. The response was quick and sharp. An article was written, mentioning my name about 17 times, making the point of how wrong I was, and why I couldn’t be right in the least. It is certainly fine to contest someone else’s ideas and positions. But why argue against a person to make a point? That too, when we feel - rightly or wrongly - that a comment targets us, and we have to fight it at all costs? As the old saying goes, ‘if the cap fits, wear it. If not, just ignore it’. The other issue is that such arguments can go on and on, sometimes for years. In recent years, a small group of people sharing their views in cyberspace have felt that they’re not getting their fair space to make their point. This, they call censorship. Without doubt, we need to create space for the free exchange of ideas. Everyone should have the right to express themselves, whether others agree with them or not. Even if their views might sometimes be distasteful, the perspective of a tiny minority, or from one extreme end of the spectrum.
Apropos Dr Gladstone D’Costa’s article ‘Whither Indian Justice?’ (Herald, 21 June), despite India’s rhetoric of ‘democracy’ and ‘neutral judiciary’, the hard reality is that extreme or harsh punishment is reserved for the poor. The rich, powerful and influential, if at all brought within the ambit of law (occasionally, owing to pressure from the media), get punishments that are hardly proportionate to the gravity of their crimes. After killing 15,274 innocent people and grievously injuring innumerable others in Bhopal, Union Carbide officials got a mere two years (that too, bailable) in jail, 26 years after the offence. Ex-cop S P S Rathore, who not only molested Ruchika Girhotra but hounded her to suicide, got a sentence of just 18 months! But if the alleged ‘criminal’ happens to be a poor sentry from a remote village like Dhananjoy Chatterjee, rape and murder becomes the ‘rarest of rare’ case overnight, and we do not hesitate to hang him! There are around 1.8 lakh undertrial pris-
But free speech has its own limits. Contrary to the view that at least one editor has propounded, posts in cyberspace too are very much answerable to the laws of the land. Defamation is a no-no, and one can indeed be held accountable for this. In fact, cyber laws in India are perhaps far more strict than the general laws applicable to the (traditional) media as a whole. Even in cyberspace, the rules of fair-play, right-to-reply and the curbs on virulent communalism, extreme ethnic chauvinism or racism are very much relevant. So, those feeling a lack of space to express themselves attempted to start smaller networks of their own. For one thing, I doubt very strongly the claims that those running (or having initiated) these networks are not responsible for the posts made on these. It is very easy to disown responsibility, but that is probably not how the law will see things. It can be very entertaining, for awhile, to see grown men (mostly) insult each other, say rude things and generally be disagreeable. My experience is that anyone offended publicly by someone else, tends to remember the hurt with an elephantine memory. Five years later, and a “fight” can still be running! But, after awhile, things get predictable. They
also turn nasty. It gets boring when you see two or three persons, mostly smart and well educated, accuse each other - or serially - and their words stem more out of hurt than logic or genuine disagreement. Is it any surprise that people get quickly bored with such nastiness, and there are a whole lot of “take me off your list” requests coming up? Not just that, the rude language used against one another is definitely not becoming of anyone claiming to be human. But this is not all. Every now and again, a Goan association overseas will burst into open disagreements, public allegations, and bitterness all around. In the past week, we have seen the same happen in Kuwait. Without taking sides on who’s right and who’s not, is this all we can manage? As my friend and colleague Miguel Braganza (with whom too I sometimes strongly disagree) nicely put it, maybe we in Goa need to invent something like an “ego jaccuzi”. A tool meant to give giant ego-massages to anyone in need of it, so that our society gets more functional. What is worse is when the attitudes of the past get projected into the future. The other day, we were referring to the role of language in Goan society. Someone was using the lack of knowledge of Portuguese as a put-down. This was a far more strongly trend in the 1960s and thereabouts. Haven’t we seen so many Goans laugh at one another, because they don’t speak “good” Konkani? Or the right dialect of it? Sashti has long been parodied in Bardezi-run tiatrs. Antruzi is the “correct” choice post the Official Language Act. Both the Pednem and the Kankonn dialects have been belittled into near-extinction. Sometimes, such “verbal battles” continue for years. While two individuals fight each and every small comma and full-stop, everyone reading them simply gets bored. Can’t we just treat such differences of perspectives, as being just that? It is time we grew up and showed more maturity in our debates. Nothing will come from insulting one another; nor will we convince anyone. It would be very nice, on the other hand, to use the new technologies available to us to go in for a form of communication that allows us to discuss, share ideas, contest positions, and yet do it without the bitterness that often creeps in to Goan dialogue.
the Return of inspector clue Joe
awoke with a start. Eerie silence. I had the strangest sensation of being watched, but could see nothing. Then I jumped in shock! “I’m watching you!” A deep guttural voice rang from behind the curtain. Despite the fake accent, I recognised my ebullient parrot, Cocky! “What the hell!” I shouted, “What game are you playing at?” “Inspector Clue Joe, at your service!” she screeched, “IPS Goa cadre!” “You’ve been watching too many Pink Panther re-runs, Clueless Joe!” I said, “And the only IPS you belong to is the Idiot Popat Society, not Police!” “Too many murders, suicides in Goa,“ she ignored me, “And too many Hemlock Shears armchair detectives. Inspector Clue Joe’s on the way!” “Arre, Inspector Kallu Joe, it is Sherlock Holmes,“ I yelled, “Hemlock is what Socrates used to commit suicide; perhaps you should take some.“ “Be quiet!” she snapped, “We have to rush to Goa. The sweet shops are under suspicion. I think chemicals are used to ripen our sweets!” “Excuse me,” I protested, “You’re mixing up mangoes and sweets.
Whither justice? PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS
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Another test for the anti-defection law
And the government has already destroyed the poisoned fruit.“ “Shows how ignorant you are,“ Cocky crowed, “have you not been watching the Goa News? Folks are committing suicide with Attol!” “Dettol and Ratol,” I agreed, “consumed by mouth can cause instant death. Even Dr Rosco Bobello of the Goa Bhaiyya Andolan has made a public statement. But how can Attol – a rice-pudding – help suicides?” “Your uselessness,” she said pityingly, “is like our Indian soccer team. Listen to Clue Joe – didn’t you hear me mention lacing with chemicals?” “Fine, Kallya,“ I gave up. “But we shall have to travel to Goa incognito.“ “Of course,“ she spat. “Domestic flights to Dabolim are being watched. We shall have to take the charter. As Aeroflot is starting direct flights to Goa, we will travel from Moscow. Buy a wig and a monk’s habit!” “Whaaat?” I yelled, “I want a VIP seat, not a charity one in economy.“ “Fool!” she snapped, “You will go VIP as Putin, but you must buy a Rasta wig – we will be disguising you as the mad monk Rasta Putin.“
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“Oh God, Kallu Joe,“ I shuddered. “First, it is... Rasputin! Second, he was a murderous political womaniser – there is a Look-Out Circular at Dabolim – do you want me to get arrested for murder and bigamy?” “Stop your hysterics!” Cocky spat. “You’re like our Minister for Pork; one day calling Goans pigs, and the next day squealing in denial.” “Well,” I said thoughtfully, “maybe we should feed him Attol or Ratol.” “Excuse me,” she huffed. “In Goa, death by poison is only for women.” “Whaaat…?” I was aghast, “You mean our Goan men are immune?” “And one Goan lady,” Cocky said angrily. “Just one! For a dozen years we tried to destroy her endlessly, without success, just like Rasta-Putin.” “Who, Kallu Joe?” I yelled in wonder, “Who is this Goan superwoman?” “The River Princess,“ screamed Cocky and fainted. The popat always knows. [If you just arrived: Langoti ‘Long’ John Silva is a globe-trotting Goencar, always accompanied by his wise-cracking parrot Cocky]
Letters to the Editor
Letter of the Day
The truth about CMEs
Dr R G Wiseman Pinto, Professor and Head, Dept of Pathology, GMC
This refers to the letter ‘Medical scams’ by Stephen Dias (Herald, 22 June) alleging medical scams at Goa Medical College (GMC). GMC is a teaching institution with OPDs and a 1400-bed hospital, and around 350 doctors. It is well accepted that doctors need to be ‘up to date’ on recent advances and case studies in the medical field. Recognising this need, the Govt of Goa recently issued a notification (under direction of the Centre) that medical practitioners seeking renewal of their licenses would have to undergo a prescribed number of hours in Continuing Medical Education (CME) training each year. The GMC has, since 2008, organised 120 CMEs covering various disciplines, through lectures, operative workshops, bedside clinics, imaging seminars and slide seminars by eminent doctors. These benefit not only doctors working at GMC but even outside GMC to upgrade their medical knowledge and skills. It is the patients who visit GMC in thousands that are benefited most, by better medical advice, the latest medical management practices and complex surgeries that have been performed at GMC. Of the 120 CMEs organised, only four have been sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. The balance 97 per cent were conducted by GMC alumni now working in renowned medical institutions overseas, or visiting examiners, at no cost to the GMC. These are sponsored by GMC itself, as part of its visiting faculty programme. They are held between 3pm to 5pm at the GMC premises on working days, and not even a cup of tea is served (there is certainly no “illegal” sponsorship by pharma companies for “wining and dining”). The CMEs are open to all practicing doctors in the state, and due notice is given in advance, publicly mentioning the date, speaker and topic. CME programmes are useful both to the medical fraternity and the general public. Let there be no further misconceptions in this area. oners (mostly poorest of the poor) in India languishing in jails for more years than the maximum possible years of punishment for their alleged crimes, just because their poverty-stricken families cannot afford the bail amount. What a travesty of justice! Unless the poor and the rich are judged on the same pedestal without considering financial position and status, India cannot afford to call itself a ‘civilised’ nation.
Justice delayed Jose Maria Miranda, Margao Justice delayed is justice denied. Our Honourable Courts, which are overburdened with cases, seem to be doing very little to ensure that issues that should have been routinely decided by government departments are not unnecessarily dragged to the Court because the litigants failed to get jus-
tice from the government. Many cases in Courts are the result of acts of omission and commission by government officials. Such cases cause not only a burden on Courts, but also heavy expenditure on those seeking justice. Except in case of a compound wall in Vasco, where the Hon High Court made the delinquent engineer pay for the damages from his own pocket, we hardly hear of cases where the Courts held government servants and people’s representatives personally accountable. If the Courts decide to heavily penalise those responsible for not taking action or acting against the law, it would be a deterrent for others to avoid shirking their responsibilities. The Courts will then be relieved of hearing issues that are essentially the responsibility
of the bureaucracy and elected representatives to decide.
NH 17 widening Mlanford Coutinho, Kuwait I appreciate the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for taking the initiative to connect the country with world class highways. But is it sensible to build a superhighway at the cost of razing people’s houses, that too without adequate compensation? NHAI has no right to carve its highways through our humble villages. Let it find a way through terrain that would least damage private settlement property. What would be the posted speed limit on the stretch from the Mandovi bridge through Coqueiro circle up to the Mahindra showroom? Being a fairly populated area, the speed limit should not exceed 60kmph, for which we already have two lanes. We do not need to add a disastrous fast lane that will only increase road accidents. The people of Porvorim will stand firm to prevent our people from being exposed to fumes of burnt fuel and rubber from fast traffic.
Traditions forgotten? P K Pal, Panjim “If Bihar CM Nitish Kumar does not want to continue the alliance with BJP, let him clearly announce it. There is no use in doing this drama.” This is the statement of the BJP’s Yashwant Sinha about the recent rift between the Bihar CM and the BJP. Bravo! The BJP these days has been wooing its coalition partners without maintaining any dignity. The party should never forget that it is the reincarnation of the erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which was known for its nationalistic and patriotic principles. Its leaders always said that they would rather remain as an effective and idealistic opposition party, than a useless ruling party. It seems that after ruling for some time in some states and the Centre, the present BJP leaders have forgotten the principles of the Jana Sangh and, just to stay in power, have been succumbing to the pressures of coalition partners. By doing this, they may enjoy political power, but certainly they will lose their identity and image in the eyes of their voters.
Paths of Wisdom Mulla Nasrudin and the Wise Men by Idries Shah The philosophers, logicians and doctors of law were drawn up at Court to examine Mulla Nasrudin. This was a serious case, because he had admitted going from village to village saying: “The so-called wise men are ignorant, irresolute, and confused.” He was charged with undermining the security of the State. “You may speak first,” said the King. “Have paper and pens brought,” said the Mulla. Paper and pens were brought. “Give some to each of the first seven savants.” The pens were distributed. “Have them separately write an answer to this question: “What is bread?” This was done. The papers were handed to the King who read them out: The first said: “Bread is a food.” The second: “It is flour and water.” The third: “A gift of God.” The fourth: “Baked dough.” The fifth: “Changeable, according to how you mean ‘bread.’” The sixth: “A nutritious substance.” The seventh: “Nobody really knows.” “When they decide what bread is,” said Nasrudin, “it will be possible for them to decide other things. For example, whether I am right or wrong. Can you entrust matters of assessment and judgment to people like this? Is it not strange that they cannot agree about something which they eat each day, yet are unanimous that I am a heretic?” (Courtesy : www.Spiritual-Short-Stories.com) Quotes • Enlightenment must come little by little - otherwise it would overwhelm. • If you give what can be taken, you are not really giving. Take what you are given, not what you want to be given. Give what cannot be taken. • One of the tragedies of modern times is that people have come to believe that something said by someone in the past, perhaps for illustrative or provocation purposes, actually represents that person’s beliefs at the time.
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opinionateD Highways: wrong concept and defective planning By S PADMABHUSHAN ational Highways (N.H. 17), a project of Central Government like Mopa airport, have become a subject of discussion throughout Goa. Normally such discussions, with the passing of is forgotten, never to be revived. But in the present case of N.H. W 17, it will not only revive but jump and lead to confrontation between the people the and Government in case State Government does not yield to the demands, giving scant attention to the suggestions and objections raised by the regional people. While drawing up and finalising the trajectory of the N.H.Road while going through inland areas of States, a judicious caution should be taken not to destroy even a single habitation or cottages or houses of business or industries nor even ‘gadas’ serving snacks and drinks located in these areas for the purpose of broadening of the roads. A forcible destruction may traumatize the sentiments of the people affected in particular and the State population on the whole. Recently, at Porvorim Plateau which belongs to four Panchayats and all of them have done marvellous work tarring all the roads in their areas besides erecting electricity poles, village parks, playing grounds etc., a meeting was held to express the fear of the local people in connection with the broadening of the existing road. The meeting at Azad Bhavan with a packed audience and presided by Fatima D' Sa was addressed by prominent speakers. All of them vehemently objected to the overlapping and broadening of the old Panjim-Mapusa, road, that was beautifully planned some 100 years back with cottage like houses at both sides of the road with compound walls that were built for which the owners were compulsorily obliged to leave a broad open space in between road and compound walls. The road now broadened slightly is lends a unique beauty to the Porvorim Plateau commonly called Alto- Porvorim. Whenever there are projects from Central Government like National highways, Aerodromes, settlement of Military establishments, Atomic Power Stations etc., the Central Government Ministers being very dominating, disregarding suggestions and demands that are put forth by qualified individuals or the people. Ministers in charge of these projects make behave like powerful dictators, forgetting that the money needed to implement the project in crores of rupees is not growing in the Budget Coffers, but coming from the pockets of crores of people of this country. People have an absolute right to supervise the projects undertaken if it is for the people's benefit or that of Ministers who have made arrangements in advance about ways to siphon crores of rupees into pockets, a safe guarantee card for next elections. Ministers in the State Governments are trying their best to find ways by which they can swallow funds from powerful land sharks who have purchased land in connivance of their support- vast barren land in Panchayat areas, leaving no place for the diversion of Highway Roads.The Socorro Panchayat is one of them. Surprisingly the elected representatives of these areas are not showing their support to those who will suffer, with their houses and their business settlements ruined, demolished by bulldozers in the name of widening the existing small, but beautiful road. The ecology of the Plateau will be totally destroyed and with houses on both sides of the road demolished, the scene will be like the mourning in a cemetery. Kamal Nath, Minister of Transport Central Government in charge of the Project N.H, W.17 has time and again declared that he will complete the project as fast as possible. Referring to Goa, he said that if Goa does not co-operate he will leave Goa and complete the project. How can he leave Goa? The very concept of National Highways is connecting the people of the State North-South, East-West, by broad roads with minimum curves linking states with shortest possible distance with roads of either four to six lanes, leaving open spaces at both sides of the road as ecological safeguards, and if necessary, for broadening the roads in future. The main Highway Road should be like a straight trunk of a tree with branches whenever necessary. The main trunk of the Road will go straight either tangentially to or through the inlands of respective states, not necessarily through cities. Cities will be and should be connected through branches, to the main trunk with two lanes road or more lanes according to vehicular movement. Besides, the breadth of main trunk should be away from settlement areas and leaving a minimum distance of 50 meters on both sides of the road as open space. This is an important requisite to avoid sound and air pollution. People think that gaseous emissions of different kinds from the vehicles and other kind of machinery may affect only those who are living on the boundaries of the road. All gaseous toxic emissions are lighter than air and goes upwards in the sky, but the movement of the winds and the propulsion of air by the moving vehicles it spreads laterally to the minimum 50 meters on either side of the road. Air pollution can cause tremendous hazards to future generations with multiple kinds of sicknesses and monstrous physical deformities running through generations like slow acting poison. Regarding the Environmental Pollution "THE TIMES OF INDIA" dated June 15, 2010 reported under the caption "Punjab Villages Become Toxic" various cases of deformities and neurologically disabled children , a study by Dr. Reyes Tirado a scientist from University of Exeter, U.K. The solution to avoid destruction of Porvorim Plateau lies only in diversifying the main trunk of the Highway Road say from nearby the Green Park Hotel at Guirim till the bridge in the offing for the Highway Road at River Mondovi. If the Highway Road Authorities and the State Government do not attend to demands of local population of Alto-Porvorim which belong to four Panchayats, the entire population under these Panchayats will fight together with all means possible and compel the Government to divert the Highway Road. People say that the Government is planning in favour of the Flyover Bridge. This will be not be a solution but an engineering pollution most detestable than rumblers on the road, not avoiding accidents but provoking accidents- destroying vehicles by sudden jumping , particularly to those who are not familiar with that road. Why is Government not going with the Diversion Plan which Wilber Smith, a Consultant company of Highways submitted to the Government, wherewith no destruction of any habitation was in sight? Enquiries about this Plan in the Government offices, get negative replies that it is not available. People from Alto Porvorim earnestly hope that Digamber Kamat, a capable Chief Minister of the State, will look into the matter and take the necessary action, and compel the Central Government not to injure single person of the country in the name of modernization and development with big national projects.'
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CPI(M) wants all-party meet on Bhopal package PTI NEW DELHI, JUNE 22
CPI(M) today demanded an allparty meeting to discuss the proposed Bhopal compensation package, saying it was based on "flawed estimation" of deaths and injuries and there was no liability on Dow Chemicals. In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party General Secretary Prakash Karat said the Union Cabinet should take a final decision only after an allparty meeting, in which gas victims' organisations should also be invited. The Cabinet would be meeting on June 25 to discuss the report of the GoM on the Bhopal issue, headed by Home Minister P Chidambaram. Karat "appreciated" the Prime Minister's intention to take speedy decisions on payment of enhanced compensation, medical treatment and the clean up measures to be taken at the site of the plant, but wanted him to consider these issues.
"Since providing justice and adequate compensation for the victims of the gas tragedy has dragged on for 26 years, it is important that the views of the large number of people affected should be taken into account. Further, there are questions about who is liable for the damages and the remediation measures to be undertaken," Karat wrote. Keeping this in view, the CPI(M) leader urged the Prime Minister to call a meeting of all political parties along with the
Train derailment: no maoist hand, claims Kishenji PTI KOLKATA, JUNE 22
Top Maoist leader Kishenji today claimed that his oufit was not involved in the May 28 Jnaneswari Express disaster in West Midnapore district that claimed 148 lives. "We are not involved in the derailment of the Jnaneswari Express. We have no relation with the people who have done it," Kishenji told PTI from an undisclosed location. When pointed out that police was accusing Maoists for the mishap, he said, "We have said earlier that we were not involved in the accident. The police can cook up their own stories. "We are fighting for the people and we will not do anything at their cost," said the Maoist Politburo member, who has remained incommunicado for a
Lecturer raped by 3 teachers, attempts suicide PTI MEHSANA (Guj), JUNE 22
A woman lecturer of Kalol Primary Teachers' College (PTC) attempted suicide by consuming poison after she was allegedly raped by three teachers in Kadi taluka of the district, police said today. One of the three men, accused of allegedly raping the 25-year-old victim, was detained for questioning today, they said. The lecturer consumed poison yesterday evening at Kalol state transport bus depot, police said, adding that she was admitted to a private hospital where she was still unconscious. Victim's father lodged a complaint at Kadi police station based on a suicide note found in their home, they said.
month with the police claiming that he was injured in the Hatiloth forest encounter on March 25 and was hiding somewhere in West Midnapore district. On June 19, West Midnapore Superintendent of Police, Manoj Verma had said that Kishenji was hiding with senior leader Bikash and woman leader Tara, who was believed to have led the Maoists who raided the Eastern Frontier Rifles camp at Sildah on February 15 that left 24 personnel dead. Earlier, after the arrest on June 20 of one of the main accused in the train disaster, Bapi Mahto from a guest house at Adityapur in Jharkhand's Sarikela-Kharswan district, Maoist spokesman Akash had also claimed that Maoists did not kill innocent people and were not involved. He had also said that Mahto did
representatives of the organizations of gas victims to discuss the GoM recommendations. "It would be better if the Union Cabinet takes a final decision on the recommendations of the GoM after such a meeting," Karat said. In a statement, the CPI(M) Politburo said the compensation package offered was based on "flawed estimation of deaths and injuries and the amount of compensation offered remains meagre". The top CPI(M) body said there were "two serious problems" regarding the recommendations of the GoM. "Firstly, the compensation package offered is based on flawed estimation of deaths and injuries and the amount of compensation offered remains meager. "Secondly, there is no serious effort to make the Dow which took over the Union Carbide, liable for the damages and compensation. The entire expenses should be borne by the Dow", the Politburo said.
Nitish has hurt Bihar's image, feels Lalu PTI NEW DELHI, JUNE 22
An Indian man sits in utensils filled with water to perform rituals to induce the onset of monsoon through Vedic techniques, in Ahmadabad on Tuesday. Northern India has been experiencing above normal temperatures in recent weeks, and many residents eagerly await the annual monsoon rains, which bring along with them cooler temperatures and are vital for the farm-dependent economy.
'Honour killing' case gets murkier, one body found Delhi belonged to a relative of Kuldeep. The car was missing since the murder of the couple. The case involving the murder of an inter-caste Mandeep and Ankit are absconding and police couple, suspected victims of honour killing, in suspect that both are also involved in Sobha's the capital today got murkier with the cousin murder. sister of one of the victims, who too had married Sobha was apparently shot in the head. Her in a different caste, found shot body was lying in the back seat dead in a car. of the car which was locked Police today recovered the from inside. The body was idenbody of Sobha, cousin sister of tified by her another brother Monica who along with her hus- Two brothers have been arrested Sandeep, police said. band Kuldeep was allegedly for allegedly murdering a youth, Mudit Bhatia, a resident of murdered on Sunday by her who was in love with their sister, Ashok Vihar Phase-I, spotted brother Ankit and cousin Man- police said here today. the car from which blood was deep for marrying in another Dharmender and Ranbeer, res- trickling down and informed caste. idents of Chauna village, were ar- the police. Sobha is Mandeep's sister rested yesterday for murdering Police said the car belonged who had earlier eloped with a Pramod (24), SSP Raghubir Lal said. to Kuldeep's cousin Rahul who person outside her community. Pramod was in love with Rekha, had helped Kuldeep and Monica Police feel that the perpetrators cousin sister of the accused. They get married four years ago. He of the crime could have been had threatened him with dire con- was then allegedly beaten up enraged over inter-caste mar- sequences and warned him to mercilessly by Monica's brothers riages in the family which ap- stay away from her. for helping the couple. parently started with Monica Locals said that the car was On June 8, both the accused who was followed by her cousin called Pramod and the trio con- p a r k e d t h e r e s i n c e l a s t sister Sobha. sumed alcohol after which the two evening. But nobody had noPolice said the car, which was strangled Pramod to death and ticed who had parked the car. found from H-Block in Ashok threw his body in the Ganga Canal. Police are looking for ManVihar Phase-I, in northwest deep and Ankit. PTI NEW DELHI, JUNE 22
Another case comes to light
RJD chief Lalu Prasad today hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for returning the aid for Kosi floods given by Gujarat, saying it had hurt Bihar's image and dubbed his show of anger against Narendra Modi as a "stunt" to befool minorities. Describing Kumar and Modi as "bhai bhai" (brothers), Prasad questioned why the Bihar Chief Minister did not show his anger and part ways with BJP all these years. "The show of differences between BJP and JD-U is nothing more than a stunt in view of polls. It is a mock fight to befool minorities," Prasad told PTI.
Delhiites to pay more for travel 35 % hike in auto, taxi fares from today PTI NEW DELHI, JUNE 22
Delhiites will have to loosen their purse strings further from tomorrow with the city government today effecting a 35 per cent hike in auto and taxi fares following rise in CNG prices, while making it mandatory for three-wheelers to install GPS within six months. Transport Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely said the minimum fare for autos will now be Rs 19 for the first two kms as against the current rate of Rs 10 for first kilometre. Subsequently, Rs 6.50 will be charged for every kilometer thereafter instead of current Rs 4.50. Lovely said that while heeding to auto unions' demand for hike in fares, government has made it clear to them that permits will be cancelled if the autorickshaws fail to install Global Positioning System (GPS) in their vehicles within next six months.
"We have given the autorickshaw owners six months time to install GPS in their vehicles. It will help monitor the vehicles and also keep a tab on their movements. If any auto is found with no GPS after the six-month period, their permits will be cancelled immediately," he said. The hike will pinch the pockets
of the common man already reeling under high food inflation and hike in taxes and tariffs in the city. "One more reason for hike in fare is to help autorickshaw owners install GPS so that all their activities as well as compliance with metre can be monitored," Lovely told a press conference.
Mumbai painter sets record at auction PTI NEW DELHI, JUNE 22
Modern Indian painter Jehangir Sabavala set a new world record with his "The Casuarina Line I" selling at Rs 1.7 crores at the Saffronart's summer online auction. The Mumbai-based Sabavala, whose art is a blend of impressionist and cubist styles of painting sold for a personal record price according to figures released by the online auction house. Casuarina Line, a serene landscape, was acquired by an Indian-origin buyer for Rs 1.7 crore far exceeding the pre-sale estimate of Rs 50 lakh. The 88-year-old Sabavala, got his initial training from the J J School of Arts in Mumbai in 1944. He then went to the Heatherly School of Art in London in 1947, to the Academic Andre Lhote in Paris and to the Academic de la Grande Chaumiere in 1957. Sabavala's 60-year career started with his first solo exhi-
Casuarina Line, a serene landscape, was acquired by an Indian-origin buyer for Rs 1.7 crore far exceeding the presale estimate of Rs 50 lakh. bition at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, put up with the help of fellow artist M F Husain and some carpenters. His last exhibition was in 2008. Even as Sabavala created a personal record in this auction, modern master S H Raza who had set the auction charts blazing with a record over Rs 16 crore earlier this month topped Saffronart's summer auction. Raza's "La Provence Noire" went under the hammer at Rs 3.3 crore the highest fetched
by the auction house in this season's sale, followed by an untitled work by Subodh Gupta which sold for Rs 2.2 crore. "Fifty-three per cent lots sold for above the higher estimate, and 10 lots sold for over a crore each, pointing to a broad level of interest across the auction," says Dinesh Vazirani, CEO and Co-founder of Saffronart. M F Husain's untitled work fetched the highest value sold via mobile, at Rs 1.06 crores and
another of his work "8 horses" sold for Rs 2 crores. While an untitled work by V S Gaitonde fetched Rs 1.5 crores, N S Harsha's "We Don't Know Why We Are Stitching Plants" went for Rs 1.27 crores. Gaitonde, Souza and Akbar Padamsee were among the 10 lots which fetched over Rs one crore in the two day sales on June 16-17. Seventy-three of the total 90 works on offer were sold successfully, grossing an total of Rs 30 crores in lively bidding that saw 53 per cent of the lots sold exceeding their estimated price. 10 lots won via Saffronart's mobile application, with winning bids totalling Rs 4.2 crores registered from iPhones and Blackberrys. "... this season also witnessed a number of new registrations and bidders, thus engaging a wider group of collectors. We believe this collector base will continue to grow in the art market's new growth phase," says Vazirani.
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Aquino politicising army, says military head REUTERS MANILA, JUNE 22
The Philippines’ military chief, who is retiring after less than four months in the job, accused incoming President Benigno Aquino III of politicising the army and suggested more officers, might get involved in politics. General Delfin Bangit was appointed to his position in March by outgoing President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He opted to retire early to avoid conflict with Aquino, who will become commander-in-chief when he is sworn in as president next week. Aquino had said he would replace Bangit, who had headed Arroyo’s presidential guard and was widely seen as a close ally of the president. His was one of a number of appointments Arroyo made in the final stages of her term that were seen as building a power base for after she left office. ‘’I am concerned that because of what happened to me, people would think the position of chief of staff is co-terminus (ends) with the commander-in-chief,’’ Bangit said after a military parade in his honour at the main army base in Manila.
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Derailed train falls into ravine, 50 dead REUTERS BRAZZAVILLE, JUNE 22
A derailed train plunged into a ravine in Congo Republic, killing around 50 passengers on a deadly rail link in the oil-producing Central African state, a national rail company source said today. The accident happened late last night after the train left the coastal town of Pointe-Noire on the Chemin de Fer Congo Ocean (CFCO) line to the capital Brazzaville, a line which has seen at least two serious accidents in recent years. ‘’Unfortunately the train took a corner that turned out to be fatal,’’ said the rail company source, who declined to be identified because he was unauthorised to speak publicly. Four of the wagons careered into the ravine. The source said the accident happened near the station of Yanga, around 60 km (40 miles) from Pointe-Noire. At least 50 people were killed on the same
line in 2001, many of them burned to death, when two trains collided at Mvougounti around 75 km (45 miles) east of Pointe-Noire. In 1991, about 100 people died when a passenger train slammed into a freight train, also at Mvougounti. The lack of roads and the dysfunctional railway system between the main towns make travel difficult and contribute to the high cost of food and imported goods in the capital and throughout neighbouring land-locked nations. Chinese engineers started work late last year on a 500 million dollar road linking the oil hub of Pointe-Noire with Brazzaville, a project that will involve crossing equatorial forests and steep mountains. Congo, which has long exported millions of barrels of oil but remains mostly poor and suffers from poor infrastructure, is seeking to diversify its economy as oil reserves wind down.
Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are seen at a game reserve, 60 km far from the host city of Port Elizabeth. Wild animals attracts thousands of adventure soccer fans from around the world, who have the unique opportunity to see these creatures in their natural environment.
Teen among 4 killed as bomb rips through bus in Istanbul AGENCIES ISTANBUL, JUNE 22
A remote-controlled roadside bomb ripped through a bus transporting Turkish military personnel and their families to a gendarmerie paramilitary base in Istanbul. Turkish authorities say three gendarmerie sergeants and the 17-year-old daughter of a member of the security forces were killed in the attack. “It was a remote-controlled, fragmentation bomb that was left on the side of the road,” said Huseyin Avni Mutlu, the governor of Istanbul, in a televised appearance broadcast live from the scene of the explosion. “This is a terrorist act.” The bomb attack took place in the western, European side of the city. Mutlu said the device hit the third and last of a threebus convoy that was traveling to the Istanbul Province Gendarmerie Command Center. The media broadcasted im-
Icons of Peter, Paul found in Rome AGENCIES ROME, JUNE 22
The earliest known icons of the Apostles Peter and Paul have been discovered in a catacomb located under a modern office building in a residential neighborhood of Rome. Restorers said on Tuesday they had unearthed the 4thcentury images using a new laser technique that allowed them to burn off centuries of white calcium deposits without damaging the dark colours of the original paintings underneath. The paintings adorn what is believed to be the tomb of a Roman noblewoman and represent some of the earliest evidence of devotion to the apostles in early Christianity.
Bangladesh varsity shut over WC dispute AGENCIES DHAKA, JUNE 22
A top public university in Bangladesh closed indefinitely after students clashed over whether to cancel classes to watch the FIFA World Cup. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology asked students to leave dormitories by Sunday to calm the situation, said Habibur Rahman, pro-vice chancellor of the university in the capital.
ages of the white civilian passenger bus standing in the middle of the road, with purple curtains blowing through shattered windows. It also showed video of a man dressed in civilian clothes bleeding from the stomach, being loaded into an ambulance. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast. But the deadly explosion comes at a time when the 26-year conflict between the Turkish state and Kurdish militants from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, is once again flaring. Last week, a top Turkish army general announced the PKK was increasing the frequency of its attacks. General Fahri Kir said the militants trying to expand its operations beyond south-eastern, predominantly Kurdish-populated Turkey PKK militants are making no secret of their threats to widen the battlefield in Turkey. “If the military operations and the political operations do not
stop against the guerrillas and the Kurdish people, the actions of the PKK will spread to the cities as well,” said PKK spokesman Roj Welat, said. Twelve Turkish troops were killed in eastern Turkey last weekend, during clashes with rebels along the border with Iraq. According to the Turkish military, at least 55 Turkish security forces have been killed in fighting with the PKK since the beginning of March 2010. Turkish authorities said they were investigating links between Tuesday’s roadside bomb, and a similar, less deadly bombing that targeted a police bus in the same Halkali district of Istanbul on June 8. Fifteen police officers were injured in that attack. When asked about the previous police bus blast, Istanbul Police Chief Huseyin Capkin said there may be a connection. He added that authorities were investigating the possible link.
US money reaching Taliban, says report REUTERS WASHINGTON, JUNE 22
The United States is indirectly paying tens of millions of dollars in protection money to Afghan warlords, and potentially to the Taliban, to secure convoys carrying supplies to US troops in Afghanistan, congressional investigators said in a report. The Pentagon’s system of outsourcing to private companies the task of moving supplies in Afghanistan, and leaving it up to them to provide their own security, frees US troops to focus on counterinsurgency. But its unintended consequences undermine US efforts to curtail corruption and build an effective Afghan government, according to the report to be reviewed at a congressional hearing on Tuesday. “This arrangement has fueled a vast protection racket run by a shadowy network of warlords, strongmen, commanders, corrupt Afghan officials, and perhaps others,” Representative John Tierney, chairman of a House of Representatives national security subcommittee, said in a statement. Tierney, a Democrat, said the system “runs afoul” of the Defense Department’s own rules and may be undermining the US strategic effort in Afghanistan. The report by the subcommittee’s Democratic staff called protection payments “a significant potential source of funding for the Taliban,” citing numerous documents, incidents reports and emails that refer to attempts at Taliban extortion along the road. Congressional investigators began looking into the Defense Department’s $2.16 billion Host Nation Trucking (HNT) contract in November 2009. The contract covers 70 percent of the food, fuel, ammunition and other supply distributions to US troops in Afghanistan. “HNT contractors and trucking subcontractors in Afghanistan pay tens of millions of dollars annually to local warlords across Afghanistan in exchange for ‘protection’ for HNT supply convoys to support US troops,” the report said. “The HNT contractors frequently referred to such payments as ‘extortion,’ ‘bribes,’ ‘special security,’ and/or ‘protection payments,’” the document said. Many contractors have told US military officials that warlords were demanding protection payments in exchange for safe passage and that these payments were funding the insurgency, the report said. But the contractors concerns were never appropriately addressed, it said. It faults the Pentagon for a lack of effective oversight of its supply chain and private security contractors.
Turkey to press for fuel swap plan with Iran
ISTANBUL, JUNE 22 (REUTERS) Turkey said it and Brazil would continue to press for a deal with Iran to swap part of its nuclear material despite new UN sanctions against Tehran.
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EGoM to decide on petrol, diesel price on Friday PTI NEW DELHI, JUNE 22
A ministerial panel will on Friday consider raising petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2-4 per litre, even as the government's key allies TMC's Mamata Banerjee and NCP supremo Sharad Pawar appear opposed to a fuel price hike. The eight-member Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will
for the second time this month meet on June 25 to consider freeing petrol and diesel prices from government control. "Friday is the meeting of EGoM," Oil Minister Murli Deora said but declined to elaborate on the agenda before the EGoM. Banerjee and Pawar had abstained from the panel's first meeting on June 7, leading to postponment of a decision. Sources said with DMK
TALK BUSINESS
Optica Occulistas Opticians opens at Margao PANJIM (HBD) -- The new Optica Occulistas Opticians showroom was opened at the Reliance Trade Centre, behind Grace Church at Margao. The showroom was blessed by parish priest of St Sebastian Church, Fr James Torres e Silva in the presence of Hedwig Dias, partner, Optica Occulistas. Speaking at the occassion Hedwig Dias said, “We have been serving the people of Goa in their eyewear needs for the past 50 odd years, and now keeping in sync with the latest trends and the high demands of the young generation while also catering to our long standing clients, we are offering a new vista for eyewear fashion Fr James Torres e Silva, Parish Priest of through a new outlet at Mar- St Sebastian Church, Aquem-Alto, opening the new Optica Occulistas gao”. “The new outlet would pro- Showroom at Margao. vide a wide range of services including the latest frames in fashion eye wear, prescription lenses from reputed brands with all the latest coatings and materials, designer as well as sports sunglasses, an extensive and current contact lens selection, eyewear accessories and more,” informed Dias. “We will have regular promotional offers and special discounts throughout the year,” says Dias adding, “We have a section of heavily discounted frames starting at Rs 250.”
BEDIA enters India PANJIM (HBD) – The Botswana Export Development & Investment Authority launched their operations in India. BEDIA will provide information on available investment opportunities in Botswana and advisory services to prospective investors and purchasers of Botswana goods and services. Lt Gen Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe, vice president of the Republic of Botswana, reiterated that BEDIA and International Financial Services Centre are promoting competitive financial service opportunities that will enable identification of partners in and outside Botswana for joint venture business partnerships On the occasion of the launch of their operations in India, Lt Gen Merafhe said “The opening of this office is a clear demonstration of excellent relations that Botswana enjoys with India, which are underpinned by mutual commitment to democracy; transparency and accountability. Thanks to the conveyance of values, our relations have continued to grow from strength to strength. ”
leader and Fertilizer Minister M K Alagiri on-board, the EGoM may push for freeing petrol prices, a move that will see rates in Delhi rising by Rs 3.73 a litre. Petrol in Delhi currently costs Rs 47.93 per litre. A similar decision on diesel would have resulted in rates going up by Rs 3.80 per litre but Banerjee and Pawar remain opposed to any increase in prices of a fuel that is used by transport and agriculture sector and has inflationary impact. With global crude oil trading below USD 80 a barrel, Deora sees this as the last opportunity to usher in reforms in the sector which otherwise would need Rs 74,300 crore in doles to bridge the gap between retail prices and the imported cost. In absence of a consensus on freeing diesel prices, the oil ministry may push for a minimum Rs 2 per litre increase in rates, sources said. Freeing of petrol prices
Sensex dips most in two weeks; settles 126 points down PTI MUMBAI, JUNE 22
Stock market benchmark Sensex today fell 126 points, the most in two weeks, as investors booked profits after yesterday’s brisk rally. The 30-share barometer of the Bombay Stock Exchange, which rallied over 300 points to settle at its highest level in more than two months yesterday, witnessed profit booking in metal and Information Technology stocks to finish the trade at 17,749.69 points, down 126.86 points, or 0.71 per cent. The BSE gauge witnessed the biggest fall since June 7. The bellwether opened on a weak note, tracking global cues. During the markets, the Sensex touched a low of 17,725.63 points but ended above that level.
State oil firms currently lose about Rs 215 crore per day on selling fuel below imported cost. They lose Rs Rs 3.73 a litre on selling petrol, Rs 3.80 per litre on diesel, Rs 18.82 a litre on PDS kerosene and Rs 261.90 on every 14.2-kg LPG cylinder. Petroleum Secretary S Sundareshan said: "These are political decisions. I have nothing to say on this." Sources said his ministry may push for freeing petrol price from govt control and possibly giving limited autonomy to state oil firms to price diesel closer to market rates. Petrol price will go up Rs 3.73 a litre on aligning the domestic prices with international rates. In case of diesel, the proposal is to give oil firms freedom to price the auto fuel only till such time that international crude oil rates stay below USD 90 per barrel. If accepted, diesel rates will
rise by Rs 3.80 per litre immediately. Sources said domestic retail prices are benchmarked at close to USD 60 per barrel crude oil price while the global rates currently are over USD 74 a barrel. If the crude climbs to USD 90 per barrel, diesel price in Delhi would have risen by over Rs 7 per liter over the current selling price of Rs 38.10 a litre. The govt would step in if crude oil crosses USD 90 and diesel prices would be moderated either through cut in excise and customs duty or through subsidy from exchequer. Petrol in Delhi currently costs Rs 47.93 per litre. The EGoM, at the first meeting, had gone into the report of the expert group headed by Kirit Parikh that called for freeing petrol and diesel prices and a steep Rs 100 per cylinder hike in LPG rates and a Rs 6 per
Godrej urges India to go green HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, JUNE 22
The 102nd AGM of Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry was held at Hotel Cidade de Goa, recently. Addressing the business session, Cesar Menezes, president, GCCI, welcomed all the members and acknowledged his immediate predecessor, Nitin Kunkolienker. He said that with the support of the experienced and knowledgeable Managing Committee, the Chamber has forged ahead on various fronts. Menezes then gave an account of various activities and issues taken up by the Chamber during the year. He also told the members that the chamber has proposed a dynamic agenda for the ensuing year and said that he would take up with the government the need to develop infrastructure to promote Industry and Tourism and demand for Marinas, Golf courses etc for high– end tourism. This was followed by the general session where Jamshyd Godrej, CMD of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co was the chief guest and keynote
Cashless ownership on 2 Chevrolet buyers win gold all GM models
PANJIM (HBD) – Two customers of M/s Subrai Motors, dealers of Chevrolet India, have won 10 gms of gold each in the first weekly draw of Chevrolet ‘Gold rush scheme’. Gurudas H Gawas of Pajifond, Margao and Poj Nambiar from Carambolim, Tiswadi, both buyers of the Chevrolet Spark were the lucky winners. Chevrolet India Pvt Ltd, declared a ‘Gold rush scheme’ for all customers buying any Chevrolet car (Spark, Beat, Aveo, UVA, Cruze, Tavera, etc), in the month of June, wherein a customer has a chance to win 10 gms of gold in a weekly draw where 100 customers are given this 10gm of gold. All customers will also be eligible for a mega draw for 100gms of gold where 4 customers will be declared as lucky winner.
would reduce the Rs 74,300 crore deficit by about Rs 5,000 crore. A one rupee per litre hike in diesel prices would cut the losses by Rs 3,800-4,000 crore. Deora, who has on more than one occasion briefed the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and EGoM head Mukherjee on the crisis that stares oil PSUs if no decision was taken, had twice tried for EGoM to meet last week but failed due to unavailability of ministers. While there may not be any problem in freeing pricing of petrol, there were doubts about raising diesel prices that many feel would add to the already high inflation. In May, WPI-based inflation provisionally entered double digits at 10.16 per cent. Sources said also on cards was a Rs 25 per cylinder hike in domestic LPG rates but it too has to pass the muster of Banerjee and Pawar.
PTI MUMBAI, JUNE 22
General Motors India launched its cashless ownership offer for its customers to provide bestin-class products and services. As a part of the Chevrolet cashless ownership offer, the customer will only have to pay a one-time subsidised amount to avail free maintenance and service of his car for the next three-years or 45,000-kms. Aban Offshor, 745, 759.95, 740, 749.05 Abb Ltd., 870, 882, 863, 871.1 Abg Shipyard, 255.8, 260.8, 254, 258.2 Acc Limited, 876.6, 881.5, 858.6, 861.5 Adani Enterp, 538, 542.8, 533.5, 537.1 Aditya Birla, 795.1, 804, 785, 788.8 Allahabad Ba, 163, 163, 159.8, 161.05 Alstom Proje, 607.95, 624, 604.25, 614.8 Ambuja Cemen, 118.35, 119.55, 117.6, 118.75 Andhra Bank, 136.5, 137.9, 132.6, 133.1 Ashok Leylan, 63.75, 63.75, 62.6, 62.9 Asian Paints, 2405.05, 2442, 2360.25, 2370.7 Axis Bank Li, 1240.1, 1257.9, 1231.25, 1235.65 Bajaj Hindus, 112, 113.85, 111.3, 113.25 Bank Of Baro, 710.8, 726, 710.15, 714.2 Bank Of Indi, 340, 344.95, 338, 340.9 Beml Limited, 1046, 1046, 1018, 1021.2 Bharat Elect, 1797, 1815.4, 1752, 1787.65 Bharat Forge, 289, 295.25, 287.05, 291.9 Bharat Petro, 526.15, 555.4, 526.05, 550.15 Bharti Airte, 265, 267.3, 261.5, 262 Bhel, 2441.55, 2454.8, 2427, 2433.9 Bhushan Stee, 1438, 1444.9, 1420.05,
Cesar Menezes, president, GCCI, welcoming Jamshyd Godrej, CMD of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co.
speaker. Welcoming the distinguished gathering of bureaucrats, industry veterans as well as other VIPs, Cesar Menezes said that the chamber was honoured with the presence of Godrej and his gracious wife Pheroza Godrej. He said that despite a difficult a economic climate for most of 2009–10, Goa registered a double digit growth in its GDP. He said that with a level playing field now emerging with reduction in excise duty and uniform VAT regime, Goa can soon make a comeback with more companies. Menezes said that our
state is blessed with long stretches of coastline and abundant greenery and wildlife but the gradual and irreversible deterioration of our environment is giving us the red alert and we have to deal with this collectively. Godrej in his extempore address to the gathering said that India had to aspire for a higher economic growth of more than 10% which would significantly reduce the poverty in the country. He said that the lack of infrastructure in India was infact a blessing as the planners and
developers could build new infrastructure that was green and would help sustainable development. Godrej also said that the govt should also make green building codes mandatory for the buildings in future which would help reduce energy consumption, water usage and permit construction of sustainable habitats. Lamenting on unreilable public transport which forced people to use private transport he said that the government could use the opportunity to enforce mandatory fuel economy norms. Godrej then released the ‘GCCI Trade and Commercial Directory 2010’. Nana Bandekar, VP, GCCI presented a memento to Jamshyd Godrej and Sandip Bhandare, Hon Treasurer, GCCI presented one to Jyotin Bhasin of LG. The marketing Head of LG Electronics, Jyotin Bhasin made a presentation of his company’s products which could be used in hospitality industry for various purposes including security. Ralph De Souza – Hon Secretary GCCI proposed the vote of thanks.
Rabobank cuts stake in Yes Bank PTI MUMBAI, JUNE 22
Rabobank today said that it is keen to establish its own banking presence in India and has sought necessary regulatory approvals for the same. Rabobank's international strategy is to focus on growth markets which have a strong food and agricultural base. "Rabobank is keen to participate and contribute to India's further growth in these and other sustainable sectors including renewable energy and clean technology. To this end,
1422.65 Biocon Limit, 312, 329, 310.5, 324.35 Bombay Dyein, 508.5, 518, 505.15, 507.3 Bosch Limite, 5310.05, 5575, 5246, 5473.25 Brigade Ente, 139, 139.45, 136, 136.65 Cairn India, 311, 311.9, 304.6, 305.35 Canara Bank, 423, 424.5, 419.15, 419.8 Central Bank, 144.1, 144.85, 143.2, 143.6 Century Text, 467.45, 475.3, 463.5, 466.55 Cesc Ltd, 384, 388, 382, 386.35 Chambal Fert, 62, 63.3, 61.55, 62.75 Chennai Petr, 247, 252.6, 245, 247.1 Cipla Ltd, 340, 340, 335.4, 336.35 Colgate Palm, 837.25, 840, 827.55, 833.45 Container Co, 1296.6, 1359, 1283, 1320.15 Crompton Gre, 255.7, 256.6, 252.15, 253.25 Cummins Indi, 596.05, 600.9, 591.35, 593.3 Dabur India, 188.35, 200.25, 188.25, 197.75 Deccan Chron, 124.7, 127.9, 124.5, 125.2 Dish Tv Indi, 42.5, 43.7, 41.85, 43.35 Divi’s Labor, 771.85, 775.9, 765.25, 769.85 Dlf Limited, 289.7, 292.85, 287.15, 288.25 Dr. reddy’s, 1422, 1439, 1390, 1409.45
Rabobank is keen to establish its own banking presence in India and has sought the necessary regulatory approvals," the release said. The Netherlands-based financial giant has reduced its stake in private sector Yes Bank to 4.9% from 15.9% by selling 37.3-million shares to a diversified group of domestic and international institutional investors. Rabobank, as a part of its overall business plan for India, is obliged under existing regulations to reduce its shareholding in Yes Bank pending
Edelweiss Ca, 501, 525.8, 498, 507.3 Educomp Solu, 525.85, 528.6, 520, 521 Eih Limited, 122.75, 125, 120.3, 123.2 Engineers In, 321.1, 323.45, 317, 318.25 Essar Oil Lt, 126.1, 131, 126.1, 129.15 Essar Shippi, 85.3, 93.4, 85.3, 90.85 Exide Indust, 127.55, 130.5, 127.25, 129.5 Federal Bank, 330, 332.35, 327.05, 328.9 Financial Te, 1355.55, 1368.9, 1345.8, 1354.15 Gail (india), 473, 474.95, 469, 470.55 Gammon India, 203.5, 208, 202.1, 203.2 Glaxosmithkl, 2135, 2168.9, 2090, 2097.6 Glenmark Pha, 269.55, 274.8, 267, 273.45 Gmr Infrastr, 57.15, 57.4, 56.15, 56.45 Godrej Indus, 157, 161.9, 157, 159.35 Grasim Indus, 1785, 1812.45, 1775.25, 1794.5 Great Offsho, 446, 448.05, 440.2, 443.9 Gtl Infra.Lt, 40.75, 41.25, 39.75, 40.25 Gujarat Mine, 128.7, 129.75, 125.55, 127.25 Gujarat N R, 64, 64.65, 63, 63.55 Gujarat Stat, 98, 99.15, 97.15, 97.45 Gvk Pow. & I, 44.1, 44.3, 43.35, 43.55
Hcl Technolo, 388, 395.35, 377.5, 380.05 Hdfc Bank Lt, 1995, 2000, 1982.45, 1987.05 Hdfc Ltd, 2966.6, 2997.35, 2966, 2979.25 Hero Honda M, 2010, 2032.75, 2010, 2020 Hindalco in, 153, 153.35, 149.75, 151.65 Hindustan Co, 116.1, 117.7, 114.1, 116.85 Hindustan Ma, 71.6, 72.5, 70.55, 71.15 Hindustan Pe, 342, 365.7, 342, 354.5 Hindustan Un, 258.15, 265.45, 258.15, 261.75 Hindustan Zi, 1008, 1019.2, 998.2, 1002.7 Housing Dev, 252, 255, 247.9, 249.15 Icici Bank L, 897, 905.8, 888.4, 891.6 Idea Cellula, 54.25, 55, 54, 54.5 Ifci Ltd, 54.7, 56.35, 54.65, 54.8 India Cement, 114, 114.35, 112.05, 112.5 India Infoli, 100.7, 102, 98.6, 99.6 Indiabulls F, 135.25, 139.5, 134.3, 137.25 Indiabulls R, 150, 155, 149.35, 152.65 Indian Bank, 222.3, 224.75, 219.45, 224.15 Indian Hotel, 101.5, 102.5, 100.15, 101.6 Indian Oil C, 326.15, 349.8, 326.15, 346.35 Indian Overs, 102.9, 105.95, 102.5, 104.45 Indus Dev Ba, 119.5, 119.65, 118.2, 118.55
approval of its application for a full banking licence in India. "Rabobank successfully placed 37.3-million shares of Yes Bank to a diversified group of strong and reputable institutional investors (both domestic and foreign), thereby reducing its stake in Yes Bank from around 15.9% to 4.9%," the release said. Rabobank was one of the initial investors in Yes Bank, which was founded in 2004 and has since then been led by its Founder-MD & CEO, Rana Kapoor.
Indusind Ban, 201, 212, 201, 206.4 Infosys Tech, 2790, 2799.35, 2760, 2767.1 Infra. dev., 172.5, 173.7, 169.05, 169.85 Ispat Indust, 18.6, 18.6, 18.1, 18.2 Itc Ltd, 298, 303.75, 297.25, 301.8 Ivrcl Infras, 183, 185.15, 179.6, 182 Jai Corp Lim, 260, 261.8, 252.75, 253.95 Jaiprakash A, 134.5, 134.5, 130.1, 130.45 Jet Airways, 525.1, 540.7, 523, 532.95 Jindal Saw L, 201.95, 202.5, 197.4, 198.15 Jindal Steel, 675.4, 677.95, 667.05, 671.05 Jsw Steel Li, 1088, 1093, 1067.35, 1070.7 Kotak Mahind, 789.8, 807, 787.25, 793.35 Lakshmi Mach, 1979.95, 2000, 1951.35, 1960.75 Lanco Infrat, 69.5, 69.5, 67.55, 68.1 Larsen & Tou, 1832, 1840, 1806.35, 1825.15 Lic Housing, 1009, 1031.7, 1003.25, 1022.15 Lupin Limite, 1875, 1898.5, 1865, 1886.35 Mahanagar Te, 63.5, 66.2, 63.5, 64.85 Mahindra & M, 637, 645, 628.4, 633.15 Maruti Suzuk, 1367.5, 1380, 1360, 1369.05 Max India Lt, 168, 168.95, 165.8, 166.85
litre increase in kerosene prices. The Oil ministry made a presentation on the impact of the Parikh committee's recommendation, projecting a revenue loss of Rs 74,300 crore to state oil firms if petrol, diesel, domestic LPG and kerosene continue to be sold at rates below the imported cost. The EGoM also discussed the impact of implementing the committee's report on inflation, sources said, adding that freeing auto fuel prices would lead to a 1.4 per cent rise in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). State-owned Indian Oil Corp, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum currently lose about Rs 215 crore per day on selling fuel below imported cost. They currently sell petrol at a loss of Rs 3.73 a litre, while the under-recovery is Rs 3.80 per litre of diesel, Rs 18.82 per litre of PDS kerosene and Rs 261.90 on every 14.2-kg LPG cylinder.
Air France launches new class PTI MUMBAI, JUNE 22
French air-carrier, Air France, has introduced a new intermediary cabin, positioned between the Voyager (business) and economy cabins as a part of its on-going innovation in its flights. The new class, Premium Voyager, has been launched on the airline's Mumbai-Paris Sector as well, a press release said here. Besides, from August 17 this year, the airline plans to introduce the Premium Voyageur cabin on its Bengaluru-Paris flight as well. Presently, the Premium Voyageur cabin is available to 22 destinations and by the end of 2010, the airline plans to make it available across 58 destinations. The new intermediary cabin available on long-haul flights is equipped with fixed-shell seats especially designed for Air France. Tt offers passengers a very high level of comfort at very competitive fares.
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MF FUNDA FORTIS MUTUAL FUND has announced that the NFO period of Fortis Fixed Term Fund - Series 17 B, a 369 day close ended income scheme has been preponed from July 6, 2010 to June 23, 2010. HDFC MUTUAL FUND has launched HDFC Short Term Opportunities Fund, an open-ended income scheme. The face value of the new issue will be Rs 10 per unit. The new issue will be open for subscription from June 21 and close on June 24, 2010. The plan shall offer two options - growth and dividend option. Dividend option offers payout facility and reinvestment facility. Minimum subscription amount under the scheme will be Rs 5,000 per application and any amount thereafter. The fund seeks to collect a minimum subscription amount of Rs 10 million under the scheme during the NFO period. There will be no entry load. In respect of exit load each purchase/switch-in of units, an exit load of 0.25% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 1 month from the date of allotment. No exit Load is payable if units are redeemed/ switchedout after 1 month from the date of allotment. The scheme will be benchmarked against Short Term Bond Fund Index. Anil Bamboli and Anand Laddha will jointly manage the fund. IDFC MUTUAL FUND has launched a new fund named as IDFC Fixed Maturity Plan - Quarterly Series 58 - Plan A, a close ended income scheme. The NFO price for the scheme is Rs 10 per unit. The new issue is open for subscription from June 21 and closes on June 22, 2010. The scheme offers two options viz. growth and dividend option. The minimum application amount is Rs 10,000 and in multiples of Rs 10. The fund seeks to collect a minimum subscription (minimum target) amount of Rs 10 million under the scheme during the NFO period. Entry load and exit load charge will be nil for the scheme. Benchmark Index for the scheme is CRISIL Composite Bond Fund Index. The scheme will be managed by Anupam Joshi. PRINCIPAL MUTUAL FUND has approved June 24, 2010 as the record date for declaration of dividend under dividend option of Principal Large Cap Fund. The face value of per unit is Rs 10. The quantum of dividend will be Rs 1.50 per unit as on the record date.
Maytas Infr., 205, 212, 199.25, 208.2 Moser-baer (, 64.6, 65, 63.85, 64.4 Mrpl, 69, 72.1, 68.1, 70.85 Nagarjuna Co, 190.45, 191.45, 183, 185.35 Nagarjuna Fe, 29.85, 30.25, 29.6, 29.95 National Alu, 430, 446.5, 426.2, 442.55 Neyveli Lign, 153.3, 156.65, 153.2, 156.1 Ntpc Ltd, 200.5, 201.5, 199.3, 199.65 Oil And Natu, 1200, 1211, 1188.2, 1197.1 Omaxe Limite, 95, 95.7, 94.2, 94.55 Oriental Ban, 331, 335.9, 331, 332.15 Pantaloon Re, 417, 424.95, 408.15, 413.9 Parsvnath De, 125.2, 126.45, 123.05, 123.65 Petronet Lng, 79.2, 79.2, 77.1, 77.4 Power Fin Co, 290.9, 292.3, 286.5, 290.45 Power Grid C, 103.5, 103.75, 102.1, 102.6 Praj Industr, 82, 83.1, 80.9, 82.05 Punj Lloyd L, 125.95, 126.15, 122.7, 124.35 Punjab Natio, 1049, 1049.8, 1041.55, 1046.1 Rajesh Expor, 82.5, 84.6, 82, 83.6 Ranbaxy Labs, 447, 462.8, 445, 458.4 Rashtriya Ch, 81.3, 82.75, 80.75, 81.3 Rel. nat. re, 64, 65.3, 63.1, 64.35
Reliance Cap, 764.1, 774, 757.1, 761.75 Reliance Com, 186.5, 190.4, 184.35, 186.05 Reliance Ene, 910.5, 927.89, 891.1, 925 Reliance Ind, 1015, 1018, 986.65, 994.45 Reliance Ind, 1063, 1074.8, 1056.95, 1063.8 Reliance Pow, 171.25, 172.95, 169.25, 170.05 Rolta India, 165.6, 169, 165.6, 166.25 Satyam Compu, 86.2, 86.2, 85, 85.1 Sesa Goa Ltd, 385.3, 387, 372.6, 375.7 Shipping Cor, 167, 167, 164.45, 165.05 Siemens Ltd, 725.3, 742.7, 725.3, 735.75 Sintex Indus, 308, 308, 299.05, 300.35 Sobha Develo, 287, 294, 283.55, 284.85 State Bank O, 2375, 2394, 2350.1, 2354.55 Steel Author, 201, 201.5, 198, 198.7 Sterlite Ind, 182, 183, 177.15, 178.7 Sun Pharmace, 1773, 1783.9, 1749.15, 1761.65 Sun Tv Netwo, 406.7, 411.7, 401, 402.55 Suzlon Energ, 57, 57.2, 56.25, 56.45 Tata Communi, 256.3, 258.75, 245, 255 Tata Consult, 785, 786.5, 773.3, 778.65 Tata Motors, 809.5, 809.5, 791.6, 797.65
Tata Power C, 1310, 1330, 1310, 1321.65 Tata Steel L, 508, 508, 492.3, 494.05 Tata Tea Ltd, 1200, 1204.7, 1172.6, 1179.8 Tata Teleser, 21.8, 23.15, 21.8, 22.55 Tech Mahindr, 725, 733, 681.7, 717.05 The Ge Shpg., 309, 309, 302.3, 304.25 The Phoenix, 212.9, 215.3, 208, 209.4 Thermax Ltd, 738, 743.85, 730, 739.25 Titan Indust, 2208.5, 2220, 2165, 2206.15 Torrent Powe, 336, 345.55, 336, 338.25 Triveni Engg, 86.1, 98.4, 86.1, 97.05 Tv18 India L, 90, 92.1, 89.55, 90.05 Uco Bank, 79.75, 82.1, 78.8, 81.7 Ultratech Ce, 960, 965.95, 948, 957.4 Union Bank O, 318, 318.9, 314, 314.85 Unitech Ltd, 73.65, 75.8, 72.6, 74.25 United Phosp, 195.5, 198.35, 190.25, 194.6 Videocon Ind, 204.2, 206.75, 202.6, 205.4 Vijaya Bank, 62.4, 63.95, 62.2, 63.1 Voltas Ltd, 196.8, 203.4, 195, 200.95 Wipro Ltd, 415.45, 415.45, 399.55, 406.4 Yes Bank Lim, 280, 280, 262.8, 271.85 Zee Entertai, 294, 318, 286.1, 290.95
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Maharoof ‘tricks’ Lanka to big win over India AFP DAMBULLA, JUNE 22
Seamer Far veez Maharoof grabbed a hat-trick on his way to 5-42 as Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets in the last league match of Asia Cup on Tuesday. Maharoof's feat helped Lanka to knock India out for 209, as senior pros Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene helped the defending champions gallop past the modest target in the 38th over. Skipper Sangakkara hit 73 off 82 balls and Jayawardene remained unbeaten on 53 during a match-winning stand of 104 for the third wicket at the Rangiri stadium in Dambulla. The two sides will clash again in Thursday's final of the fournation tournament. Maharoof, a 25-year-old veteran of 93 one-day internationals, trapped Ravindra Jadeja leg-before, bowled Praveen Kumar and had Zaheer Khan caught behind off successive deliveries in his ninth over. India were without opener Virender Sehwag, who was ruled out of both Tuesday's match and the final due to a hamstring in-
BCCI rejects Lalit Modi's explanations AGENCIES MUMBAI, JUNE 22
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi’s explanations on all charges and sources said board secretary, N Srinivasan who has recommended that the disciplinary committee take further action against him. NDTV exclusively got a copy of the BCCI s proceedings on Modi’s replies. Modi was served with three show-cause notices and suspended from all positions in the BC The BCCI is not accepting his lengthy explanations and says they warrant a more detailed inquiry.
Tie-breaker at Nachinola
PANJIM (HSD) – The Nachinola Youth will organise their 3-aside football tie-breaker floodlit tournament on June 26 at SCAN ground, Nachinola from 7 p.m. The winners and runners-up will receive Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3000 respectively. The best goalkeeper will also be awarded a prize. Entries will be accepted on first-come-first-serve basis. Details may be obtained from Santosh on 9657253449.
Snooker at Navelim
PANJIM (HSD) - The first-leg of all-Goa snooker tournament will be held from June 26 at Martins Pool Parlour, Navelim while the second-leg will be in Panjim. The dates for second-leg will be announced later. The first three combined winners of both the legs will represent the State in the National Snooker tournament. Those interested may contact Nicholas D'Souza on 9850464878 for registration.
37th Bandodkar memorial football: United Club of Nerul v. S a l i g a o U n i t e d , M P T ground, Vasco, 4.45 p.m. 34th Cana Benaulim soccer: Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club v. Varca Sports Club, St John Baptist ground, Dando – Benaulim, 4.45 p.m. Gumboots soccer: Mobor Boys v. Guardian Angel SC, church ground, Orlim, 4.30 p.m.
jury sustained against Pakistan on Saturday. Dinesh Karthik, who flew in from Chennai to replace Sehwag, hit 40 off 43 balls after an opening stand of 58 with Gautam Gambhir. Sri Lanka, who rested three frontline bowlers in Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekera and Muttiah Muralitharan, reduced India to 110-4 by the 23rd over. Rohit Sharma (69) and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (41) retrieved the situation by adding 79 for the fifth wicket, before
the Indian captain was run out. Dhoni's dismissal triggered a collapse as India slipped from 189-4 to 189-8 in the space of four deliveries as Maharoof sliced through the lower order. India were all out with 7.3 overs still remaining from their allotted 50. Sri Lanka made a confident reply under lights, racing to 801 by the 14th over. India missed the rested bowling duo of Ashish Nehra and Harbhajan Singh as Sangakkara and Jayawardene fired Sri Lanka home in the one-sided contest.
India: G Gambhir c Randiv b Mathews 23, D Karthik c Sangakkara b Herath 40, V Kohli c Sangakkara b Maharoof 10, R Sharma run out (Jayawardene) 69, S Raina lbw b Herath 18, MS Dhoni run out (Kapugedera) 41, R Jadeja lbw b Maharoof 0, P Kumar b Maharoof 0, Zaheer Khan c Sangakkara b Maharoof 0, A Dinda b Maharoof 2, P Ojha not out 0. Extras: 6. Total: 209 all out. Fall of wickets: 58-1, 75-2, 77-3, 110-4, 189-5, 189-6, 189-7, 189-8, 195-9, 208-10. Bowling: C Welegedara 7.30-42-0, F Maharoof 10-1-42-5, A Mathews 6-0-37-1, R Herath 7-0-312, S Randiv 9-1-40-0, T Kandamby 3-0-14-0. Sri Lanka: U Tharanga c Dhoni b Zaheer 38,T Dilshan c Jadeja b Zaheer 24, K Sangakkara c Zaheer b Kumar 73, M Jayawardene not out 53, T Kandamby not out 7. Extras: 16. Total: 211 for 3. Fall of wickets: 38-1, 80-2, 184-3. Bowling: P Kumar 8-2-30-1, Zaheer Khan 7-1-42-2, A Dinda 5-1-39-0, P Ojha 10-0-49-0, R Jadeja 6.3-0-29-0, R Sharma 1-0-9-0. Man-of-the-match: F Maharoof
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India U-16 go down to Russia in semis HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, JUNE 22
India U-16 boys went down narrowly 2-3 to Russia in the semi-
finals of Coca Cola International U-16 Football Tournament in Pretoria. India took an early lead in the
India U-19 assistant coach, Francisco Bruto da Costa with Brazil legendary footballer Bebeto of 1994 World Cup fame in Pretoria, South Africa.
first half through Jitender Singh, which was equalized by the Russians. Anto put India once again ahead in the second half but, Russia once again managed to hold their nerves and scored the equalizer to make it 2-2 at the end of the regulation time. The Russians scored in the extra time to make it to the finals. India played extremely well, disclosed coach Francisco Bruto Da Costa, who, after quitting Salgaocar, has joined the AIFF as the assistant coach of India Under-19 under Collin Toal. “It was a team performance, with the boys including the lone Goan defender Constancio Rodrigues jelling well and putting up a superb coordinated effort,” stated Francisco who
IOC: Ministry-IOA row ‘settled’ AGENCIES NEW DELHI, JUNE 22
The Sports Ministry-IOA row over the tenure limit guidelines has been settled and both have agreed to “work together with mutual respect and understanding", the International Olympic Committee said in a statement. The tug-of-war between the Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Ministry over the guidelines -- which fixes the term of the sports bosses in the country -- had reached IOC, which claimed to have addressed the issue after a meeting with both the affected
parties on Friday. Calling it a “fruitful meeting", the IOC said, “During this meeting, all issues currently pending were discussed at length and settled. All parties agreed to work together with mutual respect and understanding in order to develop and implement the principles of good governance within the Olympic and sports movement in India in accordance with the Olympic Charter," it said. IOC said all the parties were looking forward to a "fruitful collaboration" even though it asked the Sports Ministry not
Curtorim Gym felicitates Armando, 3 others HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, JUNE 22
Curtorim Gymkhana felicitated four prominent achievers from Curtorim, Dempo head coach Armando Colaco, sports promoter Bruno Lourenco, headmaster Gromiko Fernandes of Our Lady of Rosary High School, Fatorda, State and National award winner teacher Gregorio Leao Rodrigues at an impressive function at St Alex hall, Curtorim. Fr Mariano Dias, assistant parish priest, St Alex Church, Curtorim was the chief guest. Fr Dias lauded the efforts of Curtorim Gymkhana for taking up the cause of felicitation of
the achievers. Armando said he was touched by the warmth of his fellow villagers. “I will always be available for any purpose for my village.Whenever I am needed I will make myself accessible for the village,” Armando stated. Bruno explained about his aim to serve the village and the club in the future. Gromiko and Gregorio also echoed similar views. Four students each from St Xavier’s Institute, Curtorim , St Rita’s High School, Maina, St Xavier’s High School, Macazana and Our Lady of Carmel High School, Curtorim were also felicitated.
Dempo coach Armando Colaco being felicitated by Fr Mariano Dias at a function organised by Curtorim Gymkhana at Curtorim.
to infringe on the autonomy of the sports federations. IOC member Randhir Singh led the IOA delegation while joint secretary I Srinivas represented the Sports Ministry. Srinivas himself sounded satisfied with the meeting and said the ministry made its point clear before the IOC. “The meeting was very cordial and it turned out to be a fruitful one. We presented our position before IOC and they (IOC) also expressed their views on the autonomy of sports bodies," Srinivas said, without saying whether the guidelines would be withdrawn or not.
pointed out that India had played in all four matches. India drew with Guatemala 1-1 and then after being two goals down rallied to hold the eventual winners Mexico 2-2 who beast the Russians 2-1 in the finals. Pitted against Egypt, India scored a resounding 131 victory, Francisco elaborated. India topped Group A on s u p e r i o r g o a l d i f f e re n c e while Mexico were runnersup. “It was pretty cold in Pretoria, yet the boys adjusted well, with Constancio being fielded against Egypt and Mexico. Even against Russia in the semi-finals, it was a superb spirited display with India going into the lead, not once but twice, Francisco said.
Federer, Serena advance AGENCIES LONDON, JUNE 22
The second Test was meandering towards a draw when South Africa reached 23 for no loss at the end of the fourth day in St Kitts on Monday, a lead of 20 over West Indies. Captain Graeme Smith was unbeaten on 13 at the close while Alviro Petersen was eight not out. Earlier, West Indies compiled a painstaking 546 all out on a pitch as flat as a pancake in reply to South Africa's 543 for six declared. Anchorman Shivnarine Chanderpaul added 15 runs to his overnight 151 to finish with a marathon 166.
World number one Rafael Nadal marked his first Wimbledon appearance since winning the 2008 title with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Japan's Kei Nishikori. Serena Williams finished with an ace and a curtsy, showing she’s ready for the queen and a lot more at Wimbledon. The defending champion won her opening match Tuesday, relying on an overpowering serve to beat 17-year-old Michelle Larcher de Brito of Portugal 60, 6-4. It was Nadal’s first match at Wimbledon since he became the 2008 champion; he missed last year’s tournament because of knee tendinitis. Roland Garros runner-up Samantha Stosur, ranked a career-high sixth, lost to qualifier Kaia Kanepi 6-4, 6-4. Surprise French Open winner Francesca Schiavone was beaten Monday. Maria Sharapova, the 2004 Wimbledon champion, needed only 54 minutes to beat lucky loser Anastasia Pivovarova 6-1, 6-0. No. 3-seeded Caroline Wozniacki swept Tathiana Garbin 6-1, 6-1. James Blake lost to Robin Haase 6-2, 6-4, 6-4. No. 6 Robin Soderling, runner-up at the French Open the past two years, beat American Robby Ginepri 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. No. 18 Sam Querrey of the United States won. No. 4 Andy Murray, No. 9 David Ferrer and No. 10 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga also advanced.
citadel and found success when Royston bulged the net from hand- shaking distance. Royelle doubled the lead with a snap shot. Stallin increased their tally with an adroit placement. Stunned by triple blows, Mistake Boys regrouped quickly and called the shots. They were rewarded when Ozie Fernandes reduced the margin at the stroke of half time. Mistake Boys came back strongly in the second half and
created many forays into the rival territory with Santan unleashing a stiff grounder which gave no chance to the rival goalkeeper. Spurred by the reducer, Mistake Boys piled on the pressure and were rewarded when Levino resorted parity late in the second half. In the tie-breaker Aldrin, Royelle and Royston scored for Alleulia Boys while Santan and Levino converted for Mistake Boys.
SA-WI Test heading for draw BARBADOS, JUNE 22
Alleluia Boys advance HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, JUNE 22
Alleulia Boys, Navelim beat Mistake Boys, Sernabatim 65 via the tie-breaker to storm into the quarter-finals of Gumboots football tournament organised by Gumboots Boys of Orlim at church ground, Orlim on Tuesday. The teams were level 3-3 at full time. Alleulia Boys dominated the proceedings in the opening session as their forwards repeatedly raided the rival
St Anthony prevail over Maina HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, JUNE 22
St Anthony’s Sporting Club prevailed over Maina Sports club 4-3 via the tie-breaker to romp into the quarter-finals of 34th Cana Benaulim football tournament organised by Cana Benaulim Sporting Association at St John Baptist ground, Dando – Benaulim on Tuesday. The teams were locked goalless at
the end of regulation time. Maina were a dominant lot in the opening session with their forwards creating umpteen chances. At the other end, St Anthony’s were a subdued lot altough midfielder Nelson Gomes worked overtime to spray passes to keep his forwards busy. Maina’s father-and-son combination - Roque Carneiro and Jessel had a good match.
At the fag end, Maina suffered a blow when defender Reo Mascarenhas was ejected by referee Joaquim Manuel Silva for abusive language. In the penalty shoot out, Nelson Gomes, Clyde Pacheco, Dulo Andrade and Clifford Fernandes were on target for St Anthony’s while Roque Carneiro, Mackroy Peixoto and John Fernandes converted for Maina.
Nagoa pip Oratory, enter finals HERALD REPORTER VASCO, JUNE 22
Nagoa Sporting Club, Bardez, stormed into the finals of NRB Group 37th Bandodkar Memorial Soccer Tournament organized by Baina Sports Club shooting out Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda 5-2 in the tiebreaker at MPT ground here on Tuesday. The teams were level 1-1 at the end of regulation time after a barren first half. Don Bosco lads shot into the lead in the 40th minute when prolific Valen Silva sent in a powerful try after accepting a pass from Wilson Dias from the right flank. There was nothing that Nandan
Simepuruskar of the Nagoa keeper, who was later adjudged man-of-the match, could do. Five minutes from end, a Stanley Coutinho - Saish Palyekar move saw Adnan Baig being tripped outside the box. Off the resultant free kick taken by Raghuvir Salgaocar, Adnan shot home from close to equalize for Nagoa. Vincent Barbosa, Francis Andrade and Wilson Dias were erratic, missing sitters which ultimately led to Fatorda’s downfall. In the tie-breaker, Nagoa’s Stanley Coutinho, Lourenco Rodrigues, Gourish Naik and Saish Palyekar were successful while
Girish Naik shot over. For Don Bosco Oratory, Mahadev Talwar and Ashley Araujo could convert but Wilson Dias and Valente Silva’s kicks were beautifully saved by Nandan Simepuruskar who was awarded the man-ofthe match prize by Dayanand Rane of Gomantak, who was the chief guest. Referee Inacio Rodrigues flashed the yellow card to Oratory’s Mahadev Talwar for handling the ball and Savio Quadros for rough tackle. Gaurish Naik of Nagoa Sporting was booked for dangerous tackle. Incidentally, with the exit of Don Bosco team it will be allNorth Goa final.
Segundo Bairo, winners of Santa Cruz interward football after defeating Cabesa SC via the tie-breaker 5-4 alongwith Suresh Palkar ZP member, Micheal Mascaranhas, Baba Rodrigues panch, organiser Britto Fernandes. Photo: Rozario Estibeiro
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BY CAPTAIN JOE LOBO aste falls into largely four categories: water, sewage, solid waste and power consumption. To make Goa a sustainable society, we must implement ‘nature provided solutions’ that are simple, cost effective and successful. But the key to successful implementation of these measures is that each and everyone, from a child to the aged, rich and poor, takes responsibility. It is predicted that the next big war will be over water. In fact, our enemy will be our own neighbour. Goa receives almost 11,127 billion litres of rain every monsoon; enough to cater twice our needs. However, 90% is runoff; causing erosion of valuable topsoil and clogging our reservoirs, lakes and rivers with silt. There are simple measures that are common sense, to harvest this bountiful gift of nature. Our ancestors created percolation tanks and wells to cater for their needs. If we maintain these precious assets, it will cater for some of our needs. Rainwater harvesting from rooftops is the cleanest source of water to charge our wells and bore wells directly. Use a net at the end to filter debris. The next simple solution is water percolation measures. The ground, because of its grainy composition, is a wonderful reservoir to hold water. All what we need to do is dig pits in the ground to break through the impervious layer at the top and allow water to soak in the ‘murram’ (porous layer) below. Pits around the periphery of our boundaries allow water to soak and recharge wells. Because of our ignorance, we allow the PWD to transport water from great distances by pipelines and at great expense to the exchequer. We also leave the responsibility of the quantity and quality of water in the hands of people whom we do not know. This creates dangerous dependence for a resource which is available in abundance. Sewage causes contamination of ground and well water. This is especially noticeable in mega projects that are not connected to a sewage system. The septic tank-soak pit solution was meant to cater only for a family of five and where the discharge barely exceeded 600 litres. This was just sufficient for the naturally present micro-organisms in the earth to manage. However, when the number of people rises to 100 and over, then the load becomes 15,000 to 1,00,000 thousand litres of sewage and the problem becomes catastrophic. If sewage is treated with E M (effective micro-organisms) it becomes com-
posted with no smell and rich with nutrients which can be pumped to the roots of trees. Each large tree consumes around 2,500 litres of water a day and transpires through their leaves about three times that volume. Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) is the best solution for large urban areas. A STP plant in Nasik uses Bio-sanitizers to treat 300 million litres of sewage waste a day. The system downstream uses this clean water for their needs. The system uses no power. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board monitor the quality of water discharged from STP plants using electronic microchips. Sensors measure the parameters and transmit information through internet, directly to offices. The Goa Government can emulate such practices. Green Goa Works (0832-2255217) consults on how to segregate waster and how to compost waste. Goa is moving to a point of ‘NO to landfills’, that is, burying of waste, as a solution, a failed idea in the West. There is hope that everything is recyclable and this will go a long way to keep the poor employed and fed. Goa needs a dedicated listening from the powers to be and who bestow a budget for garbage management. Concerned Goans have suggested that Goa needs a dedicated Central Authority for Waste Management. This includes solid waste, sewage treatment and water harvesting. This authority needs to look into the best methods of dealing with these issues. POWER SAVING SOLUTIONS: The summer months are a time for power consumption, especially to run air conditioners. Most heat that we feel is generated by radiation from heated surfaces that are in contact with the sun. The roof, walls and ground around the home is the main source of radiated heat. Shady trees and a good garden can bring down temperatures by almost two to three degrees. As a temporary measure, UV treatment sunscreen nets over sunny areas will ensure that most heat is defused. Observing your house pets will help locate the coolest place in the home. A portable fan is your best friend for a pleasant afternoon. Pursuing such options will not only bring down power consumption, but also temper the body for better immunity, health and well-being. There are many who will read an article and forget its contents. There are others, who say ‘I am responsible’ and make ‘a declaration’. They keep their ‘word’ to make the world a better place. The children of the next generation in schools and colleges should make ‘I am responsible’ their battle cry. This is the only hope for future generations to make Goa truly clean, green and an example to other places in India and the world.
Kashmir through Goan PSI’s Eyes BY THOMAS FERNANDES olice Sub Inspector Sherif Jacques and his companion Dinesh Naik who stayed at Nehru Park Dalgate, Srinagar, took time off from their personal fiesta in order to feel the life of their counterparts in the terror hit state of Jammu and Kashmir. Interacting with Herald, PSI Jacques explained his experience of the beautiful state rich in natural beauty. “Standing by the shores of these lakes one can admire the stunning beauty of the houseboats as they traverse though; PSI Sherif Jacques and his companion Dinesh the scene takes on an even more ethereal Naik don the mantle of kayaking staff in J&K look in the nights. The homes are simply unimaginable under the star-studded skies when they are completely lit up with their reflection on the calm waters of the lake adding magic to scene. Interestingly, as these boats are mainly stationary, one needs to travel by boat to get to them,” says PSI Jacques. As he continues to inform, some of the houseboats are almost 50 years old, a fact that bears witness to the strength of the wooden boat as these massive structures keep floating in the water. The houseboats are good enough for a dream stay and probably the best place where you can see the use of beautiful Kashmiri handicrafts. They have two bedrooms with attached bathroom and a common eating-place while the interiors are as luxurious as that of a five star hotel and a balcony to enjoy the refreshing evening breeze. The decorations are typically Kashmiri of vibrant colours and arts. These boats have a cook boat attached to them to serve many cuisines like Chinese, Continental and exclusive Kashmiri dishes. Even the basic houseboats have a balcony with a beautiful view. It is learnt that the idea of houseboats came up when the British had to put up in boats as the Marathas would not allow them to have permanent residences in this state.
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m in Currently at Aque was a lv Si Margao, Fr in l a t instrumen t en es pr bu ild in g th e a o s l church and a lving cemetery, thus so ding the long stan ing needs of the budd the in parish l of ta pi ca al commerci ers on hi ris Goa. The pa a d e s i have organ ng vi gi sp ec ia l th an ks am mass today at 6.45 BY CEDRIC DA COSTA r James Torres e Silva, Parish Priest of the St Sabestian Church at Aquem, Alto Margao will today celebrate 50 years of his life dedicated to the church. Hailing from Raia, Fr Silva is the third among four children of Late Protasio Jose Marie Torres E Silva and Maria Piedade Torres E Silva having completed his schooling at St Theresa Convent, Ganapoga, Raia. He joined the Saligao Seminary at the age of 13. Being ordained a priest on May 4, 1988, at Our Lady of Snows Church Raia, he has completed successful postings in and around Goa in parishes like
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Cuncolim, Verna, Saligao Seminary, Santa Cruz. Currently at Aquem in Margao, Fr Silva was instrumental in building the present church and also a cemetery, thus solving the long standing needs of the budding parish in the commercial capital of Goa. “I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity of starting an ICSE school in Aquem, under the Diocesan Society of Education. There are plans of acquiring land for expanding the School in future,” informs Fr Silva. Always a calm and composed personality, he, despite of shouldering many responsibilities, is always accessible to the parishioners. In his free time he enjoys travelling, reading books, sight seeing and also does a bit of landscaping. “On this day I would like to thank God for giving me this wonderful priesthood life, and all the people who have touched my life and always supported me in my endeavours. I want to thank the people of Aquem in a special way for helping me in my achievements. So my message to the people would be ‘we can succeed only if all of us work together hand in hand’,” says Fr Silva. “With the support of the parishioners, a priest can achieve great things. The people of Aquem always collaborated and stood besides me,” he adds. Due to recent church transfers, Fr Silva is to take up his new posting at Guardian Angel Church in Sanvordem, Curchorem.
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akistani singer Ali Zafar doesn’t have pleasant memories of his maiden visit to the US and always wanted to change his image there. He says his first Bollywood film ‘Tere Bin Laden’ provides him the opportunity to do so. “When I started singing, my album ‘Channo’ became a big international hit. When I went to America with my music, I got negative vibes at the airport. When they saw my Pakistani passport, their attitude was negative. The feeling was that you are not welcome there,” said Ali. “I thought the discrimination was unfair. That day I decided I have to do something that will change their attitude towards me, and this film gave me that opportunity,” added the 29-year-old, also known as Pakistani Prince of Pop. Set for a worldwide release July 16, ‘Tere Bin Laden’ is a comedy and it is director Abhishek Sharma’s debut movie. Asked was he apprehensive before accepting the role, he said: “Of course, I was apprehensive. I read the script to make sure the content has nothing that would offend anyone. There was nothing like that. It’s a fun comedy film.” “The media spread distorted facts about (Osama bin Laden) and the film’s story is about that. Who knows where has he been? In the film, it shows that one makes a fake tape on Laden and sells it to the world and the world buys it. So there is nothing to worry about,” he added. The Pakistan censor board has yet to approve the film’s release in Pakistan. “Media in Pakistan has written well about the film. But the film still has to go through the Pakistan censor board. If they will approve it, then only it will be screened there. There films go for censor board approval just a week before release because the prints reach there at that time,” he said.
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ne year on from Michael Jackson’s death, US musician Sheryl Crow pays tribute to the late performer as she prepares to release a new record inspired by soul and R&B. ‘100 Miles from Memphis’ is Crow’s seventh studio album. “Like so many other people, I didn’t really weigh the importance of his presence until he was gone,” says the 48-year-old, who toured with Jackson in the 1980s. The Jackson 5’s ABC record was the first album I ever owned, and Michael ended up giving me my first gig as a back-up singer.” Crow’s latest album, 100 Miles from Memphis, features a cover version of the Jackson 5 song I Want You Back, which the singer describes as “a sort of homage”. “It was a bitter-sweet moment for me to sing that song with the experience that I’d had with him,” she reveals. Crow performed with Jackson on his Bad world tour in the late 1980s “For years I wanted to make a record that was directly linked to my earliest influences,” she says. “After ‘Detours’ in 2008, it seemed a great time to make something that was a more light-hearted, a little more sexy and not quite as heavy.” As the title suggests, Crow grew up near to Memphis, Tennessee - an important force in the genesis of country, rock & roll and the blues.“I grew up listening to a lot of Stax music, a lot of Memphis artists like Al Green, and a lot of Motown,” the singer recalls. “This record is really a throwback to old soul, with a lot of lyrics based in sensuality and emotion,” she continues. Apart from her music, Crow is busy with her two adopted sons, Wyatt and Levi, though she did take the time out to try her hand at acting with a three-episode stint in US TV show ‘Cougar Town’ in which she played a wine expert. The show stars Courtney Cox as a recently divorced woman who begins dating again.
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GOA’S HEARTBEAT Statistics Day will be celebrated on June 29 at 10am at the Kala Academy, Panjim, organised by the Department of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation to commemorate the great statistician PC Monalanobis. There will be a quiz competition on the ‘socio-economic perspective of Goa’ and a blood donation camp on June 24 and 25, respectively at the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation, Panjim. Call 9850685080. The 9th Zeitgeist-The Art History Club session will be held on June 24 at Gallery Gitanjali. The topic for discussion would be Full Circle Post Modernism II. For details contact 9823572035 or email us at gallerygitanjali@gmail.com Night school classes for Std VIII and Std IX will take place in the last week of June from 6pm to 9:30pm at the Housing Board School, Gogol. It is conducted by the Adult Education and Welfare Association, Vidhyanagar-Margao. Call 9422059808. ‘The Value of Art – Understanding the Art Market’, a lecture as part of a lecture series by Kanchi Mehta (art curator, consultant and historian) on June 25 at 6.45pm at the Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim. Call 2421311. San Joao Celebrations at Ancestral Goa, Big Foot, Lotoulim on June 24 from 10:30am to 12:30am The Sketch Club hosted by Harshada Kerkar will be recommencing on June 26 at Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts. The club will be held every Saturday, for four 2 hour sessions from 10 am to 6 pm. ‘A new world…VISION 2050’, a creativity contest on graphic designing on the subject, will be held on July 10 and 11. Registrations close on June 28. Call 2225153. Visit www.mgmgoa.com. ‘Awakening’ – a Tai Chi workshop by artist and black belt martial arts practitioner, Satyakam Gupta will be held on June 29 at Sunaparanta-Goa
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BY JANICE RODRIGUES HERALD FEATURES andicrafts is a major thriving small scale industry in India, even in Goa, as Goan handicraft items have been in demand for as long as tourism has been around. Being a costal state, it is expected to have a thriving sea shell craft industry, but very often, the artists are faced with a sudden drop in the sales of item which have been selling like hotcakes for the past twenty years. Taking a look and understanding these shifts in trends, the GHRSSIDC (Goa Handicrafts, Rural & Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited), has conceived the idea of holding a workshop that would enable the local artisans to understand the global markets. The Design Development Workshop has been designed to help master craftsmen expand their vision and create new variants, under the guidance of Bhawana Vij Katyal, a jewellery and handicrafts designer who was with the National Institute of Fashion Technology, in Delhi. The workshop is meant for the people who know the craft, but are not aware of the trends. “The demands in crafts change from time to time, and they have to keep up with the trends. This workshop will give them a platform to cope up with the global demands and will encourage them to come out with more creative ideas,” says Nikhil Desai, Managing Director of GHRSSIDC. Katyal will be opening up the view of these craftsmen to see how designs have to change with time
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The second part of the workshop which will commence from June 28, 2010, will focus on creating 40 prototypes which will be based on the previous designs but in tune with what is the current demand in the global markets. These prototypes will be then sent to various parts of the state and beyond, to test their markets, thus enabling the Goan artisan to look at wider scope of their crafts.
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Indian Classical Music to get a boost with Samraat Sangeet Sitara HERALD FEATURES he richness of India’s culture is clearly evident in the compositions of some great classical musicians of the country. But the genre of Indian classical music does not seem to have many takers among the youth today. In a bid to turn this trend around, the Samraat International Club is organising a classical singing competition, titled, ‘Samraat Sangeet Sitara 2010’. “The Singing Competition in its fifth year is an excellent platform for budding artists of Goa, and a good means of boosting those who are undergoing training in this genre of music,” says Mahesh Naik, Chairman of the Club. The contest which begins with the auditions commencing from June 26, 2010 will span over a time of a month and a half, culminating with the final round to be held on August 1, 2010 at the DMK Hall, Kala Academy. “The auditions are being held at seven different centres in Goa, namely Panjim, Savordem, Margao, Ponda and Bicholim; the other two centres are at Sawantwadi and Belgaum,” says Satchit Pai, CEO of the Club. There will be 24 contestants chosen to participate in the next round. The contestants will be divided into two groups: Soormayee and Swarmayee. From them, five of each group will progress into the pre-final round and then the final round will have five participants who will compete for the title of the Sangeet Sitara. The contest is open to people from the age of 15 to 25 who should perform any songs from the languages of Konkani, Marathi or Hindi, and can sing short Raga, Khoyal, Thumri, Dadra, Gazal, Bhaav Geet and Natya Geet. The first place winner will be awarded cash prize of Rs10,000 along with a token; second place is Rs5,000 plus token and third place is Rs3000 with token.
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Monsoon Magic on the Goan Beaches
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Library Digitisation methods discussed at NACLIN 2010
HERALD FEATURES he 13th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking, called NACLIN 2010 is being held at the BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, Vasco. Among other topics, participants of the conference discussed matters relating to digitisation of libraries. Digitisation basically refers to the process of converting books, newspapers and other reading material from a physical medium to a digital one. It is an excellent
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and place; if one design works in India it not necessarily goes well with the US markets. The workshop is divided into two parts – the introduction and exploration of material and the creation of prototypes. The first part, which took place last week, included the study of the changing trends and study of the type of shells available locally and how they can be used to facilitate the designs. Since the latest trends are to rely very less on plastics, this workshop delves on using substitute material like crochet, wood and terracotta, even crushed shells available abundantly in Goa thus even facilitating the other industries.
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11:00 Indian Idol 13:00 Godh Bharaai 13:30 Baat Hamari Pakki Hai 14:00 Maan Rahe Tera Pitaah 17:00 C.I.D Classics 18:00 Indian Idol 19:30 Godh Bharaai 20:00 Maan Rahe Tera Pitaah 20:30 Baat Hamari Pakki Hai 21:00 Boogie Woogie Kids 2010 22:00 Indian Idol : Extra 22:30 Crime Patrol
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11:00 Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 11:30 Behenein 12:00 Sapna Babul Ka ...Bidaai 12:30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata 13:00 Tere Mere Sapne 13:30 Hamari Devrani 14:00 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat 14:30 Behenein 15:00 Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai 15:30 Sapna Babul Ka ...Bidaai 16:00 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata 16:30 Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 17:00 Sasural Genda Phool 17:30 Saath Nibhana Saathiya 18:00 Tere Liye 18:30 Sabki Laadli Bebo 19:00 Saath Nibhana Saathiya 19:30 Sasural Genda Phool 20:00 Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai 20:30 Behenein 21:00 Sapna Babul Ka ...Bidaai 21:30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata 22:00 Tere Liye
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Centre for the Arts. The program includes the 24 forms of Tai Chi (Yang style), as well as Qi Gong exercises in over 18 sessions over the monsoon period. For details contact Sunaparanta: 2421311 ‘Coconut Heritage Photography Contest’, organised by Heritage Jazz is open for registration till July 10. Entry forms are available at Champs and Big G in Margao and Champs, Magsons, Don Bosco Oratory and the Gonsalves Mansion in Panjim. Entries should be submitted at the Gonsalves Mansion, Campal. Visit www.heritagejazz.com. Call 2228010. A 2-week Free Monsoon Dance Workshop for Children and Adults, organised by Xtremers Dance Group is being held till June 26 at Margao, Panjim, Ponda and Mapusa. Call 9823712572 or 9823469258. A basic pranic healing workshop, conducted by grand master Choa Kok Sui will be held on June 27 from 9:30am to 5:30pm at the GORC Hall, Vasco. Call 9923752569 or 2515703 Kirtan orientation classes, organised by Kirtan Vidyalay, Borim will take place every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm at The Padmavi Hotel, Ponda. Call 9421097435 or 2333061. Free course on fashion designing, refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) and beautification, conducted by the Government Polytechnic, Panjim, under its Community Develeopment through Polytechnic Scheme is open for registration till June 30. Visit the Government Polytechnic, Altinho, Panjim. Call 2432667 or 9850226366. Consumer rights awareness week, organised by GOACAN will be held till June 25. Write to GOACAN, Post Box 187, Margao, Goa, 403 601. Email goacan@gmail.com. Personality development workshop will be held at the Detroit Institute, Jose Falcao Road, Panjim, from June 24 for a period of two weeks. Contact 9822131835.
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11:30 Pavitra Rishta 12:00 Do Saheliyaan 12:30 Yahan Main Ghar Ghar 13:00 Jhansi Ki Rani 13:30 Pavitra Rishta 14:00 Choti Bahu 14:30 Do Saheliyaan 15:00 Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi 15:30 12/24 Karol Bagh 16:00 Yahan Main Ghar Ghar 16:30 Choti Bahu 17:00 Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi 17:30 Jhansi Ki Rani 18:00 Pavitra Rishta 18:30 Ghar Ghar Mein 19:00 Do Saheliyaan 19:30 Choti Bahu 20:00 Jhansi Ki Rani 20:30 Yahan Main Ghar Ghar 21:00 Pavitra Rishta 21:30 Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi 22:00 12/24 Karol Bagh 22:30 Do Saheliyaan
11:15 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo 12:00 Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale 12:30 Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta… 13:00 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo 13:30 Maniben.com 14:00 Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta.. 14:30 Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale 15:00 Lapataganj 15:30 FIR 16:00 Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta… 16:30 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo 17:00 Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale 17:30 Gutar Gu 18:00 Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta… 18:30 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo 19:00 Lapataganj 19:30 Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale 20:00 Maniben.com
08:35 Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief 10:25 The Brothers Grimm 12:45 Police Story II 14:50 The League of Extraordi nary Gentlemen 17:05 Rogue 19:00 Danny the Dog 21:00 Never Back Down 22:45 Police Story III
09:30 Rescue Dawn 12:00 The Great Escape 15:30 The Making of : Fast & Furious 15:45 Save the Last Dance 2: Stepping Up 18:15 As Good as it Gets 21:00 Hannibal 23:30 Rescue Dawn
08:30 Kisse Pyaar Karoon 11:50 Pyar Hua Chori Chori 15:55 Masti 20:00 Hero No. 1 23:30 Lok Parlok
09:30 Priyatama 12:30 Main Aisa Hi Hoon 16:00 One Man Army 20:00 Pratighat
09:40 Gosford Park 12:15 Jerry Maguire 14:55 A Chinese Tall Story
17:00 A Good Man in Africa 18:55 King Cobra 21:00 13 Going on 30 23:10 Monster's Ball
08:30 Phool Bane Angarey 12:00 Khoon Bhari Maang 16:00 Dharam Kanta 20:00 Dushmani: The Target
08:00 Maa Durga Divya Haathi 12:00 Chori Chori Chupke Chupke 16:00 Andaz Apna Apna 20:00 Gopi Kishan
E N T E R TA I N M E N T 20:30 Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta… 21:00 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo 21:30 Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale 22:00 Lapataganj 22:30 Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai
10:00 Dill Mill Gayye 10:30 Mile Jab Hum Tum 11:00 Laughter Dons 12:00 Jaane Pehchaane Se Yeh 12:30 Dill Mill Gayye 13:00 Mile Jab Hum Tum 13:30 Geet 14:00 Rang Badalti Odhni
14:30 Jaane Pehchaane Se Yeh 15:00 Insaaf Ka Tarazu 18:30 Star One Horror Nights 19:00 Geet 19:30 Rang Badalti Odhni 20:00 Dill Mill Gayye 20:30 Jaane Pehchaane Se Yeh 21:00 Mile Jab Hum Tum 21:30 Geet 22:00 Rang Badalti Odhni 22:30 Dill Mill Gayye
11:00 CSI: NY : Epilogue 12:00 Masters of Illusion 13:00 So You Think You Can Dance : Top 20 Compete
15:00 Whacked Out Sports 15:30 Video Zonkers 16:00 The Amazing Race 18:00 Leverage : The Lost Heir Job 19:00 Masters of Illusion 20:00 Video Zonkers 21:00 Whacked Out Sports 22:00 Wipeout
10:30 The Simpsons 11:00 V.I.P 12:00 Friends 12:30 Castle 13:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway?
14:30 Scrubs 15:00 Desperate Housewives 16:00 The Simpsons 16:30 Friends 17:00 Castle 18:00 V.I.P 19:00 30 Rock 19:30 The Simpsons 20:00 90210 21:00 Friends 21:30 Scrubs 22:00 Castle
14:00 FIM Motocross 2010 15:00 FIM Motocross H/ls 15:30 Wimbledon H/ls : Day 2 16:30 2010 Wimbledon 18:30 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa : Pre Show 19:20 2010 FIFA World Cup USA vs. Algeria 21:30 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa : Post Show 22:00 2010 Wimbledon 23:00 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa : Pre Show 23:50 2010 FIFA World Cup Australia vs. Serbia
11:00 2010 FIFA World Cup 12:00 2010 FIFA World Cup 13:00 2010 FIFA World Cup Slovenia vs. USA 15:00 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa vs. Uruguay 17:00 2010 FIFA World Cup 18:00 Sportscenter Express 18:30 2010 FIFA World Cup 19:20 2010 FIFA World Cup Slovenia vs. England 21:30 2010 FIFA World Cup 22:00 Sportscenter India 22:30 Sportscenter Asia 23:00 2010 FIFA World Cup
way of preserving old texts. Issues covered building up institutional repositories using open source software. The discussions were led by Dr Surinder Kumar, Technical Director, National Informatics Center, Delhi. Other issues included Electronics Books Collection Management, Institutional Repositories, Open Source Software, Revising Library and Information Science Curriculum, Indigenous Knowledge resources and Hybrid libraries. Another speaker at the convention included Dr H K Kaul, Director, DELNET who spoke on evaluating material for scanning for digitisation which is a vital concern for libraries as there are no laid down institutional policies for digitising the documents. There also were product demonstrations by 3M on RFID products for libraries, Digital library hardware/software by Beegees Computers and Online bookshop by Flipcart. Prof S S Mantha, Chairman, All India Council for TechSouth Africa : Pre-Show 23:50 2010 FIFA World Cup Ghana vs. Germany
10:30 Barca TV 13:30 Mobil 1 The Grid 14:00 Moto GP H/ls 15:00 2010 South Africa Tour to West Indies H/ls : 2nd Test Day 5 17:00 WWE: Bottom Line 18:00 FIFA: Futbol Mundial 18:30 Moto GP H/ls : Airasia British Grand Prix: Silverstone 19:30 Motorsport Mundial 20:00 Mobil 1 The Grid 20:30 2010 South Africa Tour to West Indies H/ls : 2nd Test Day 5 22:30 WWE: Bottom Line 23:30 Mobil 1 The Grid
07:00 Kids Club 07:30 Flavors 08:00 English News 09:00 Konkani News 10:00 Marathi News 11:00 Straight Talk 12:00 Konkani Songs 12:30 Flavors 13:00 English News 14:00 Kids Club 14:30 Fantasia By Children of El Shaddai 15:00 Straight Talk 16:00 Fairyland 16:30 Flavors 17:00 Khell Tiatr 18:00 Konkani News 19:00 Marathi News 20:00 English News 21:00 Khell Tiatr 22:00 English News 23:00 Trendsetters 00:00 Talking talkies 00:30 Flavors 01:00 Art of living Note: Subject to change
nical Education, Prof L K Maheshwari, Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani, Prof K E Raman, Director, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa campus and Dr H K Kaul, Director, DELNET participated at the inauguration of the conference on June 15. Over 260 delegates from both India and abroad are participating in the conference. The four-day national convention, which will conclude today, is organised jointly with Developing Library Network (Delhi).
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AFP PORT ELIZABETH, JUNE 22
England, with John Terr y's mutiny quelled, take on Slovenia here Wednesday knowing they must raise their game considerably or face the ignominy of crashing out of the World Cup at the group stages for the first time since 1958. The opening 1-1 draw with
the United States and the uninspiring goalless stalemate with Algeria has left a team hyped up as one of the pre-tournament favourites with little room for manoeuvre. Three points against Slovenia will ensure England progress to the last 16 and a possible date with Germany. Defeat and they will be
D-Day for England heading for the airport, while a draw will leave their fate hanging on the result of the United States v Algeria game being played simultaneously in Pretoria. Capello says he is "mystified" at the gulf between England's polished displays in qualifying and training and their toothless performances in Group C. Yet as they approach this defining moment England can take heart from history. In 1990 the Three Lions found themselves in a similar predicament. Under then manager Bobby Robson they had opened their Italia '90 campaign with two draws, against the Republic of Ireland and Holland, leaving them requiring a win against Egypt to qualify. They made it, and went on to reach the semi-finals.
Brothers representing nations REUTERS JOHANNESBURG, JUNE 22
The Boateng siblings - KevinPrince of Ghana and Germany’s Jerome - could line up against each other in a World Cup first on Wednesday. Here is a selection of brothers who have played international football for different countries. * Michele Andreolo (Italy) and Raymundo Andreolo (Uruguay). * Gerry Baker (U.S.) and Joe Baker (England). * Jerome Boateng (Germany) and Kevin-Prince Boateng (Ghana). * Jim Brown (Scotland) and John Brown (U.S.). * Chris Cahill (Samoa) and Tim Cahill (Australia). * Archie Goodall (Ireland) and John Goodall (England). * Dave Hollins (Wales) and John Hollins (England). * Parfait Mandanda (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Steve Mandanda (France). * Christian Vieri (Italy) and Max Vieri (Australia). * Jose Luis Vidigal (Portugal) and Lito Vidigal (Angola). * Manfred Kizito (Rwanda) and Nestory Kizito (Uganda).
Capello believes his England can emulate the class of 1990 and Les Bleus four years ago. "I hope that after playing a big performance the minds of the players will be free and we can play like the England that I know," the Italian said. The England boss must decide whether to make significant changes to his line-up. One of Terry's gripes for example was Capello's refusal to play Joe Cole - arguably England's best player in Germany four years ago. With Jamie Carragher suspended, Matthew Upson will start alongside Terry in central defence while striker Emile Heskey could be replaced. Unlike England, table toppers Slovenia need only a draw to progress after a 1-0 defeat of Algeria and a 2-2 draw with the
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If England can shrug off the burden of expectation weighing them down they can regain the impressive form they showed in qualifying for South Africa and make it into the last 16. Once again key to that will be the form of striker Wayne Rooney. United States. Slovenia captain Robert Koren scents an upset. "They (England) didn't show the type of football we expect of them," he said. "It gives us some hope, but we will see." Whatever happens on the pitch an electric atmosphere is assured off it with England's sizeable travelling fan club set to wake up this sleepy Eastern Cape port. Whether England wake up is another matter.
Fitness is key for Germany AFP JOHANNESBURG, JUNE 22
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With a relatively inexperiCoach Joachim Loew says fitness enced squad, the game will will be the key for his Germany be decided by whether Gerteam when they take on Ghana many can control their on Wednesday with their World nerves. With striker Miroslav Cup survival at stake. Klose suspended, the task of The Germans need to get their breaking down the Ghana deSouth Africa 2010 campaign back fence falls to an attacking on track after their shock defeat midfield led by Lukas Podolto Serbia and a loss to Ghana ski who failed to score would mean they fail to qualify against Serbia despite a from the World Cup's group stages string of chances. for the first time in their history. Germany will be tense and Miroslav Klose, the top scorer are playing for their World at the 2006 World Cup, is susCup survival, while Ghana pended for the Ghana clash at Joneed just a point to make the hannesburg's Soccer City which will Round of 16 and a draw decide the winner of Group D and would see them through. only a win will guarantee the GerGhana coach Milovan Rajevac mans a place in the Round of 16. Five of the squad are on a yel- expects to have his first-choice low card and a second for any centrebacks back as captain John of the quintet will see them Mensah and fellow defender banned for the last 16 match, Isaac Vorsah both missed Saturday's 1-1 draw with Australia should Germany progress. Loew expects a tough, phys- through injury. Rajevac revealed that both ical encounter against Africa's Black Stars. "Ghana are fast and experienced defenders might h a v e can play been able well on TODAY’S MATCHES to play t h e counter, Slovenia v. England, 7.30 p.m. a g a i n s t Australia t h e y USA v. Algeria, 7.30 p.m. if he had don't shy a w a y Ghana v. Germany, 00.00 hrs. been willf r o m Australia v. Serbia, 00.00 hrs. i n g t o risk them one-to one duels as they are strong, missing out on the Germany they have players who can put game. Po r t s m o u t h m i d f i e l d e r in fantastic sprints," said the 50Boateng, who was born in Geryear-old. Brazilian-born Cacau is ex- many and whose brother Jerome pected to start as the lone is in Loew's squad, is Rajevac's striker with Lukas Podolski, who key midfielder, but the coach missed a penalty against Serbia, will speak to the 23-year-old M e s u t O e z i l a n d T h o m a s about the pressures of playing Mueller as an attacking midfield. against the country of his birth.
Algeria in the way of USA last 16 place AFP PRETORIA, JUNE 22
United States will advance to the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a victory Wednesday over Algeria, but the Desert Foxes will try and sustain their own bid by ending American dreams. Slovenia, the Group C leader on four points, face England, on two points after a pair of draws, while the US team, also on two points but with more goals than England, meet the Algerians, who drew England for their lone point. "This team keeps fighting until the end," US coach Bob Bradley said. "We have the experience of pushing games when we’re behind. It’s something we feel good about. It’s a credit to the mentality of the players." Algeria's defence silenced a stellar English lineup and knows it must win or go home early
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US striker Jozy Altidore vs Algerian defenders Both teams need to attack at some stage with victory vital to each. The US team figures to go on the offensive early on and with forward Robbie Findley suspended, the workload will fall to Altidore, aided by Clint Dempsey and Donovan. Blunting the initial US surge will be critical for Algeria. from its first World Cup appearance in 24 years. The North Africans carry plenty of confidence into the match. Midfielders Karim Ziani and Yazid Mansouri set the tempo for Algeria, which was undone in a loss to Slovenia only after a red card dipped them to 10 men and made England pay for saying they barely knew any Foxes player.
High stakes for Serbia AFP
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Australia and Serbia face a mustwin game at the Mbombela Stadium here on Wednesday while keeping an eye on the outcome of the other Group D game to decide which teams progress to the World Cup's last 16. Serbia could even go through to the knockout stage with a draw against the Socceroos, but for the Australians, with just one point, it's all or nothing. Ghana, who lead Germany and Serbia by a point, take on the Germans at Soccer City at the same time and they will have to ensure that they win, so it is high pressure stakes for all
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Australia have trouble scoring goals and their other problem is who will replace suspended key defender Craig Moore to take care of Serbia's strong attack led by giant striker Nikola Zigic and prompted by the playmaking skills of Milos Krasic and captain Dejan Stankovic in midfield. teams. The Socceroos will have to find a replacement for experienced centre-back Craig Moore, who picked up his second yellow card of the tournament, while star attacker Harry Kewell is suspended after his red card for hand-ball on the goal-line against Ghana.
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Cup bridged SA’s racial divide: Zuma
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AFP JOHANNESBURG, JUNE 22
The World Cup has helped bridge the racial divide in a South Africa still often split by colour lines, President Jacob Zuma said Tuesday as the host nation faced a make-or-break match. "South Africa has never experienced such vibrancy and jubilation since the release of president Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners in 1990," he said in a speech in Johannesburg. "We are truly excited by the success and the spirit engulfing the country. For the first time ever in the 16 years of freedom A supporter of Honduras cheers for her team before the start of the Group H first round match between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg, on Monday.
Deco to undergo MRI; Tiago may be first choice now AP CAPE TOWN, JUNE 22
Portugal midfielder Deco will have an MRI scan on Tuesday on the right hip injury that could keep him out of the team’s final group match against Brazil at the World Cup. He may have lost his place in the lineup, anyhow. The Portuguese football federation says Deco will undergo the scan because he “still has pain in his right hip which is preventing him from training normally.” The 32-year-old midfielder played poorly in Portugal’s 0-0 opening draw with Ivory Coast. He then aggravated his hip in training.Deco was only a spectator during Portugal’s 7-0 thrashing of North Korea on Monday. His replacement, Tiago, scored twice and had an assist, winning the praise of coach Carlos Queiroz and teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
A fan of the Honduran football team reacts after Spain’s David Villa scored the second goal against Honduras at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg, on Monday. (Right) Switzerland's supporter cheer prior to the start of the Group H first round match Chile v. Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth, on Monday.
Charges dropped in mini-skirt case AFP JOHANNESBURG, JUNE 22
Fans of the Spanish football team look at their photos during the Spain v. Honduras match, at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg.
A Chile supporter cheers prior to start of the Group H first round match Sara Carbonero, Spanish TV reporter and girlfriend of Spain's goalkeeper Chile v. Switzerland at Nelson Man- Iker Casillas, waits for the start of the Group H first round match dela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth. between Spain and Honduras at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg.
Charges were dropped Tuesday against two Dutch women arrested at a World Cup match for wearing short orange dresses made by a brewery that FIFA says was "ambush marketing". "The charges have been dropped. FIFA indicated that they have no interest in proceeding with the matter," said Mthunzi Mhaga, spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority. Prosecutors dropped the case after the football governing body and Dutch brewery Bavaria reached a settlement in the case, he said. "All parties have agreed to drop any claims and also not to make any further comments related to this matter," FIFA and Bavaria said in a joint statement. "Bavaria NV has agreed to fully respect the integrity of FIFA's commercial programme until the end of the year 2022," it said, without elaborating. Barbara Castelein and Mirte Nieuwpoort were accused by FIFA of orchestrating a campaign that brought 36 women in orange mini-dresses to the Denmark-Netherlands match in Johannesburg on June 14. The dresses in the Dutch national colour were made by Bavaria Beer, and FIFA complained that the stunt defied its strict marketing rules that only allow its official sponsor Budweiser to advertise at World Cup events.
French stars in tears
AFP BLOEMFONTEIN, JUNE 22
A French minister reduced the country's disgraced World Cup stars to tears as she gave them a dressing down over their tantrums ahead of their final group game Tuesday. With the whole of France outraged at the antics of the millionaire footballers in refusing to train and threatening to boycott the match against South Africa, Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot said she had told the players they are a "moral disaster". "They applauded me and they were crying," Bachelot said of the encounter at the team camp on Monday night. A French Football Federation
official, Henri Monteil, said many young players were again in tears when they went to coach Raymond Domenech’s room to apologise for the strike that started after Nicolas Anelka was sent home for insulting Domenech. "I told the players that they are perhaps no longer heros for our children," Bachelot told reporters. "It is the dreams of your part-
ners, your friends, your supporters that you have broken. It is the image of France that you have tarnished." She went on: "I said to the players that French football was confronting a disaster, not because it had lost a match, but because this disaster is a moral disaster." Bachelot said she told the stars that "nothing will be the same again" during what she
n I told the players that they are perhaps no longer heros for our children.It is the dreams of your partners, your friends, your supporters that you have broken. It is the image of France that you have tarnished. -- Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot
called "an extremely emotional meeting" when she saw tears in the eyes of the players. France's World Cup campaign has been in disarray since the 2-0 defeat to Mexico. Bachelot said she had spoken to French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Prime Minister Francois Fillon before delivering her dressing down. She said measures would be taken to reform the French football federation after the World Cup fiasco. She vowed to continue "the combat for the financial moralisation of sport" and to improve the game's professional conduct. She said that any player who did not agree to a new charter would not be selected for France.
and democracy, we see black and white South Africans celebrating together in the stadiums and fan parks." South Africa's Bafana Bafana play France on Tuesday in a match that will seal their longshot bid to make it to the next round. Even if the national team crashes out, Zuma urged South Africans to focus on ensuring that the final weeks of the tournament go off without a hitch. "We view the tournament not as an end in itself, but as a catalyst for development whose benefits would be felt long after the final whistle," Zuma said.
n We are truly excited by the success and the spirit engulfing the country. For the first time ever in the 16 years of freedom and democracy, we see black and white South Africans celebrating together in the stadiums and fan parks. -- President Jacob Zuma "Two weeks into the competition, we can proudly say that everything has gone according to plan with regards to the logistics of the tournament." "While supporting our national squad, we must also remember that we have a much bigger responsibility. We are hosting this tournament on be-
half of the African continent. We must succeed and we are doing exceptionally well so far." South Africa has been plagued by doubts about its high crime rate and limited public transport ever since the country was named the host six years ago. So far, the main problems have centred on traffic jams around
Eusebio hails one of Portugal’s ‘greatest ever’ victories AFP CAPE TOWN, JUNE 22
Elated Portugal legend Eusebio has hailed his country's 7-0 World Cup drubbing of North Korea as one of its greatest ever victories. Considered one of the best footballers of all time, Eusebio is in South Africa with the team and witnessed their goal rampage in Cape Town on Monday. "Fantastic, just fantastic," said the 68-year-old, who scored four goals for Portugal when they memorably came from 3-0 down to beat North Korea 5-3 in the 1966 World Cup quarter-finals. "That was one of the greatest wins I’ve ever seen from the national side. To score seven goals against a team that had given Brazil a lot of work shows the quality that Portugal have," he told fifa.com. "Everyone's over the moon." In reference to that classic encounter in 1966, Eusebio said it was difficult to make comparisons. "You suffer a lot more when you watch games than when you play in them," he said. "Even when we went three goals down in that 1966 match,
I didn’t feel as nervous as I did today, at least until we got the second goal, and then the third and the fourth, which came right after each other." North Korea held Portugal for almost 30 minutes until Raul Meireles got the breakthrough. But it was the three quick second-half goals from Simao, Hugo Almeida and Tiago that changed the course of the match before substitute Liedson banged in the fifth. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo got the sixth, ending his two-year international goal drought, and Tiago made it seven. With Brazil already qualified from Group G, Portugal now have four points to Ivor y Coast's one, leaving Didier Drogba's team with only an outside chance of making the knockout rounds. Portugal face Brazil in Durban on Friday and coach Carlos Queiroz said their reputation would be at stake.
"We are closer to the round of 16, but we don't want Brazil to score any goals because this will put our reputation, our prestige into question," he said. "Now we must concentrate all our attentions on our last match in order to get to the round of 16."
stadiums and a slate of mostly small crimes.
Terry apologises to Capello AFP LONDON, JUNE 22
John Terry has apologised to Fabio Capello and his teammates after launching a failed coup against the Italian's leadership of England's faltering World Cup bid, in comments to a newspaper Tuesday. The Chelsea defender admitted that he might have gone too far when he vowed Sunday to challenge Capello at a squad meeting, and stressed the manager had his "total support." Versions of what went on in the meeting later that evening vary but leaks from inside the camp to the English media were unanimous in indicating that no other senior player had been prepared to back the Chelsea defender. Apologising for his outburst, Terry told the Daily Mail paper Tuesday: "I went into yesterday's press conference with the intention of being honest. "I was asked a question about Joe Cole and maybe I went too far. But it was never my intention to upset the manager or the players and if I did upset anyone, I apologise.
N Korea picks wrong game to start live broadcasts AFP SEOUL, JUNE 22
North Korea made good on its promise to carry the World Cup clash with Portugal live but a hail of goals from the European side left the commentator speechless, South Korean media reported Tuesday. The communist state's Korean Central TV Broadcasting Station had aired recorded footage of the team's first group match
against Brazil. The North, making their first World Cup appearance for 44 years and ranked lowest among the finalists, put up a dogged defence against the five-time champions from South America before going down 1-2. Apparently encouraged, the station aired Monday evening's game in real time -- reportedly the firstever live World Cup broadcast in
Torres raps ‘Jabulani’ ball
REUTERS JOHANNESBURG, JUNE 22
Fernando Torres became the latest player to complain about the Jabulani World Cup ball after the Spain striker fluffed several scoring opportunities in 2-0 win over Honduras. Coach Vicente del Bosque included Torres, who recently completed recovery from knee surgery, in his starting lineup for the Group H clash at Ellis Park and if he had shown his usual lethal touch the dominant European champions could easily have matched Portugal's earlier 7-0 thrashing of North Korea. ''Personally speaking, I am very happy to have played but we need to practice a bit more with this Jabulani because we are having a bit of bother with it,'' Torres told reporters. ''But whereas the other day we couldn't score today we got two and we have to be happy that we managed to turn things around,'' he added, in reference to Spain's shock 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in last week's group
opener. The victory over Honduras put the Spanish bid for a first World Cup back on track and a win against Chile on Friday in their third and final group game would put them in the next round and set up a probable meeting with Brazil or Portugal. Del Bosque and his players were disappointed not to have netted more goals yesterday, but said getting back to winning ways had lifted the group's spirits and removed some of the anxiety that crept into the squad after the Swiss game. ''We would have liked a bigger margin of victory but the win is positive for our mood and that's the route we have to follow,'' defender Sergio Ramos told reporters. ''We played a great match against a team that was always going to sit back from the start,'' he added. ''Fortunately, we now have our fate in our own hands against Chile and we'll be going for victory.''
the soccer-mad nation. A commentator expressed disappointment when Portugal scored their first goal 29 minutes into the first half, according to South Korean media that monitored the broadcast. The North Koreans should have been more alive to the forward threat posed by Cristiano
Ronaldo's team, he said. "If we play our own style of game, we will be able to score." The hopes were soon to be shattered. Portugal added an avalanche of six goals in the second half to knock the scoreless North out of the tournament. The broadcast ended immediately after the final whistle.
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Uruguay topple Mexico, both qualify AFP RUSTENBURG, JUNE 22
South Africa's striker Katlego Mphela scores past France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris at Free State Stadium in Mangaung on Tuesday.
S Africa regain pride with win over France, both out AFP BLOEMFONTEIN, JUNE 22
Hosts South Africa suffered World Cup heartbreak on Tuesday despite a stirring 2-1 win over 10-man France, crashing out of the competition on goal difference. It means the Bafana Bafana are the first host nation to be knocked out in the first round of a World Cup despite finishing level on points with Group A rivals Mexico. Fr a n c e c o a c h Ra y m o n d Domenech saw his six year reign come to an end and admitted he wished France had played with as much spirit in their first two matches after a campaign marred by in-fighting and the players going on strike over the expulsion of Nicolas Anelka. "They showed real heart, real fight, real generosity of spirit out there today, it is what I was looking for" said 58-year-old Domenech, who appeared to get involved in a verbal altercation with opposite number Carlos Alberto Parreira at the final whistle. "However there was a low blow (the sending-off of Yoan Gourcuff) and when things don't go for you they just don't go for you. "We wasted too much energy (in the events preceding the match). It is not the time for settling accounts. A word for the French people? Just to say that I am sad, that this team has
Mexico.................0 France.................1 Nigeria.................2 Greece.................0
real potential, I wish good luck to my successor. "I love the France team. It will not die, it will continue forever. It has all the ingredients to succeed." Roared on by a passionate crowd, South Africa took the lead on 20 minutes when Bongani Khumalo rose highest to head in a corner from the left swung in by Siphiwe Tshabalala, sparking scenes of joy among the yellow-clad fans. The contest was given a dramatic twist midway through the first half when Gourcuff was sent off for using his elbow against
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MacBeth Sibaya with Domenech burying his face in his hands. And the Bafana Bafana doubled their lead on 37 minutes when Katlego Mphela poked the ball past Hugo Lloris after France failed to clear. France threw on Florent Malouda for Andre Pierre Gignac at the start of the second half but the momentum was with South Africa, with Steven Pienaar directing play from midfield and Tshabalala terrorising the French defence. Early in the second half Mphela went desperately close to extending South Africa's lead
S Korea hold Nigeria, qualify AGENCIES JOHANNESBURG, JUNE 22
South Korea advanced to the last 16 as runners-up despite a 2-2 draw against Nigeria in a World Cup Group B match today. It was only the second time that South Korea have reached the last 16 and they will take on Uruguay for a place in the quarter-finals. Argentina will face Mexico, whom they beat in the last 16 four years ago. Nigeria became the second African team of the day to crash out in the first World Cup on African soil, after host nation South Africa exited. The Nigerians were left to rue a host of wasted chances to win the game in Durban and overtake the South Koreans on goal difference.
MORE SPORTS ON PG 13, 16, 17 Nigeria started promisingly with a Kalu Uche goal in the 12th minute after he got in front of his marker and swept a low cross from Chidi Odiah into the net. The on-song Uche hit the woodwork later in the half, but South Korea hit back in the 38th minute when Lee Jung-Soo shook off his marker to scramble the ball past Vincent Enyeama from a Ki Sung-Yeung free-kick. The Koreans went ahead four minutes after half-time when Park Chu-Young curled a freekick around the Nigerian defensive wall. Yakubu Ayegbeni produced the miss of the World Cup when he shot wide from directly in front of the goal, but he regained his composure to coolly convert a penalty on 69 minutes after Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi was tripped. Another Nigerian chance went begging when Obafemi Martins prodded his shot wide with only the goalkeeper to beat with 10 minutes remaining.
after a pass from Tshabalala but it hit the woodwork with the goalkeeper beaten. Djibril Cisse lashed a shot over from the edge of the penalty box moments before Thierry Henry was brought on to replace him. Mphela, who looked increasingly dangerous, then forced Lloris into a save from the edge of the box as the atmosphere in the stadium reached fever pitch and South Africa seemed certain to add to their tally amid intense pressure. But France shocked the crowd when Malouda scored with 70 minutes on the clock, making Bafana Bafana's task almost impossible and the French were able to take the sting out of the game despite being a man down. In a desperate last push Tshabalala went close but South Africa's World Cup dreams were snuffed out. To squeeze into the last 16, 1998 World Cup winners France and South Africa were hoping to win by a big margin and for a positive result from the Uruguay-Mexico match. Both teams made sweeping changes to their starting line-ups as they went in search of goals. Domenech left captain Patrice Evra out of the team following a bust-up over the expulsion of star striker Nicolas Anelka from the squad.
Ajax striker Luis Suarez fired Uruguay into the last 16 of the World Cup as winners of Group A after a 1-0 win over fellow qualifiers Mexico here on Wednesday. Despite the defeat, the Mexicans also progressed, having edged hosts South Africa out of the runners-up spot on goal difference. Suarez's header just before half-time settled a full-blooded contest which belied fears that the two sides -- who kicked off knowing a draw would see both of them through -- would decline to make a fight of it. "The important thing was to win and finish top of the group," said Uruguay striker Diego Forlan. Mexico defender Rafael Marquez said his side needs to improve for the second round where their opponents could be Argentina. "We will have to improve. As
went begging in GROUP A M W D L F A P the 19th minute when Mauricio Uruguay (Qualify)3 2 1 0 4 0 7 Victorino headed Diego Forlan's Mexico (Qualify) 3 1 1 1 3 2 4 corner over the 3 1 1 1 3 5 4 bar from an un- South Africa marked position France 3 0 1 2 1 4 1 on the edge of Uruguay's tempo eased off the six-yard box. The Uruguayans were bossing after the interval but it required the game but Mexico came ag- a superb stop from Perez to preonisingly close to opening the vent them doubling their lead scoring when Guardado, in for as the hour mark approached. Uruguayan skipper Diego the suspended Erwain Juarez, struck the under-side of the bar Lugano rose above the Mexican with a swerving left foot drive defence to power Forlan's freekick goalwards and the goalfrom 30 yards out. Giovani Dos Santos then wrig- keeper had to throw himself full gled clear inside the area but length to save. Mexico's clearest chance of Porto defender Jorge Fucile recovered with a superb last-ditch the afternoon followed ten mintackle to snuff out the danger. utes later. Substitute Pablo BarUruguay finally took the lead rera's cross found Francisco two minutes before the interval Rodriguez unmarked on the sixwhen Edinson Cavani got free yard line but the defender failed on the right. His delivery to the to connect cleanly and his back post was impeccable and header slipped wide of the tarSuarez peeled away from his get in what was to prove Mexmarker to nod the ball past Perez. ico's last chance of an equaliser.
Kaka laments ban, calls for Brazil to 'be Brazil' AFP JOHANNESBURG, JUNE 22
Real Madrid star Kaka on Tuesday said he was furious to have to miss out on Brazil's final pool match against Portugal after his
Argentina crush Greece
in the competition again. A Greek team coached by wily German Otto Rehhagel set out a defensive stall and after a cagey opening period they came under pressure with Tzorvas called into action twice. Sergio Aguera burst through only to be denied by a save at the expense of a corner and when that was partially cleared, Juan Sebastian Veron unleashed a powerful drive that was tipped over. These close shaves were the signal for sustained pressure from the South Americans, whose goalkeeper Sergio Romero was a virtual spectator at chilly Peter Mokaba Stadium. Greece finally showed some attacking intent when a superb lobbed pass from captain Giorgos Karagounis was just too long for Glasgow Celtic striker Giorgos Samaras to reach. Tzorvas was fast becoming the busieset footballer on the field as he foiled Maxi Rodriguez and made another superb save on the stroke of half-time to deny a curling Messi shot and leave the match goalless at the break. The second half followed a similar pattern with Argentina continually pressing only to be denied by a series of Tzorvas saves until Demichelis abandoned his defensive duties and turned scorer.
PRE-QUARTER FINALS Uruguay v S Korea, June 26, 7.30 p.m. Argentina v. Mexico, June 28, 00.00 hours. AFP POLOKWANE, JUNE 22
for (now likely meeting) Argentina, we will have to work to reproduce the kind of form we showed in the match against France," said the Barcelona star. U r u g u a y w e re s u p e r i o r throughout and, with better finishing, would have won more comfortably, although Mexico also had their moments, notably when Andres Guardoado's wonderful strike crashed against the bar midway through the opening period. A feisty opening period might easily have ended with Uruguay building up the kind of lead that would have given South Africa, 2-1 winners over troubled France in their final match, hope of snatching second place. They should have taken a sixth minute lead after a fluffed clearance by Hector Moreno left Suarez with only Mexican goalkeeper Oscar Perez to beat but the forward dragged his shot from the right of the goalmouth beyond the far post. Another chance for Uruguay
Martin Demichelis struck a late goal to set up Argentina for a 2-0 World Cup win over Greece Tuesday, top spot in Group B and a second-round showdown with Mexico. The Bayern Munich defender ended the brave resistance of the Greeks with goalkeeper Alexandros Tzorvas to the fore by slamming the ball into the net from point-blank range on 77 minutes after a corner was not cleared. And veteran substitute Martin Palermo added a second 60 seconds from full-time when he pounced on a rebound and hammered the ball into the corner of the net. World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi captained the twotime champions in the absence of midfielder Javier Mascherano as coach Diego Maradona made seven changes from the side that triumphed 4-1 against South Korea. The South Americans gave a first start at the tournament to striker Diego Milito, whose two goals against Bayern Munich last month brought Inter Milan their first Champions League title in 45 years. Argentina M thrashed Greece GROUP B 4-0 in the World Argentina(Qualify)3 Cup 16 years ago with Maradona S Korea (Qualify) 3 among the scor3 ers, but he later Greece failed a drugs test 3 and never played Nigeria
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red card against Ivory Coast. Brazil have already reached the last 16 so the five-time champions can afford to rejig their starting eleven in any case - but Kaka insisted he was sore about his dismissal for a light push on Abdelkader Keita, who looked to have over reacted. "I should have controlled myself a bit more," Kaka admitted to reporters, while blasting Keita for "simulation." "These things should be avoided - you should avoid taking risks at a World Cup. "It was not a confortable situation - I should have controlled myself a bit more. But the referee was very severe. He saw my reaction but not the provocation". And Kaka added: "Unfortunately, there was simulation. If I had been to blame I would have come out and said 'I am sorry, I offer you an apology. But that's not how it was - I didn't lose the plot. I continued to play normally but there
was a bit of an argy bargy and it all ended with my dismissal." Prior to that, Kaka had been slowly finding his form again with two assists in the match as Brazil came through with two goals from Luis Fabiano and another from Elano. "I am happy for him (Luis Fabi-
ano). I know him from Sao Paulo and we have an understanding which is bearing fruit. Kaka said he had received support over his red card from Portuguese rival and Real teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. "I talk regularly with Cristiano. Last time he told me my sending off was unfair."