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Sirsat is State NCP chief HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 23

Finally, the State Nationalist Congress Party has got a new president after the party’s national supremo Sharad Pawar gave his stamp of approval to the name of Surendra Sirsat for the top post.

NCP’s Chief spokesperson Trajano D’Mello said the seniority factor worked in Sirsat’s favour for the position. Secondly, he wasn’t new to holding party president’s posts as he had held the reigns of the MGP for eight years and the Janata Party for (Continued on page 11)

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NH survey reports 378 die in Cambodian stampede will be open for scrutiny: Kamat AP PHNOM PENH, NOV 23

Says land losers would be paid at market value HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

Making an appeal to Goans to do an introspect whether the State needs the highway or not, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday has said the government would place all survey reports on the National Highway project for public scrutiny.

Saying that the government will not shy away from coming out with a paper or placing all reports before the Goan people, Kamat said the government is committed to compensate the land losers on par with the market value of the land as per the assurance given by the Union Surface Transport Minister, Kamal Nath.

“But, let the people of Goa decide after doing a soul searching whether Goa needs the highway or not. My humble plea to the people is to first go through the plan and find out the number of houses that would be damaged”, he said, adding that the people should take the decision by taking into account the traffic congestion and the deaths on the roads.

Saying the government would not leave the affected people on the roads, the Chief Minister said that Union Surface Transport Minister Kamal Nath has promised to compensate the land losers with the prevailing market rate.

When Herald questioned him whether his government would come out with a white paper as

My humble plea to the people is to first go through the plan and find out the number of houses that would be damaged and than take a decision by taking into account the traffic congestion and the deaths on the roads.

— CM Digambar Kamat

is demanded in certain quarters, Kamat said all the plans of the joint survey which clearly shows the diversion can be shown to anybody. “Earlier, there was a notification for acquisition of 60 meters, the situation has changed now. At the moment, all records pertaining to the NH4 are ready for inspection”, he added.

Replying to another question, he said there should not be any problem on the compensation of the affected people. “I don’t think there should be any problem on paying the market value to the land losers. Kamat Nath has suggested to form a committee comprising of the MLA, Sarpanch to fix the rate for the (Continued on page 11)

Rescuers on Tuesday trawled a muddy river for more bodies and Cambodia prepared for a day of mourning in wake of a stampede by thousands of festival goers which left at least 378 dead and hundreds of injured.

The prime minister called it the country’s biggest tragedy since the murderous 1970s reign of the Khmer Rouge.

A panic-stricken crowd celebrating the end of the rainy season on an island in a river tried to flee over a narrow bridge in the capital Phnom Penh late Monday and many people were crushed underfoot or fell over its sides into the water. Disoriented victims struggled to find an escape hatch through the human mass, pushing their way in every direction.

After the stampede, bodies were stacked upon bodies on the bridge as rescuers swarmed the area.

The search for bodies in and along the Bassac River continued

Relatives mourn the loss of their younger brother among victims of the stampede placed inside a makeshift morgue, at Calmette hospital.

Tuesday as state television showed horrific footage of twisted and writhing bodies – both alive and dead – piled on each other. Some desperately reached out with their hands, screaming for help and grasping for hands of rescuers who struggled to pull limp bodies from the pile as if they were trapped in sand or snow.

It remained unclear what sparked the stampede. Police and witnesses pointed to the narrow bridge as providing inadequate access to and from

the island. Two Singaporean businessmen who organised a sound-and-light show for the festival, said authorities had closed another bridge earlier in the day, forcing tens of thousands of people to use a single span.

One witness said the trouble started when several people fell unconscious in the press of the crowd. Another survivor said he heard a police siren just before the panic erupted.

Ambulances raced back and forth between the river and the

hospitals for several hours after the stampede. Calmette Hospital, the capital’s main medical facility, was filled to capacity with bodies as well as patients, some of whom had to be treated in hallways. Relatives, some crying, searched for the missing today morning.

“I was taken by shock. I thought I would die on the spot.

Those who were strong enough escaped, but women and children died,” said Chea Srey Lak, a 27-year-old woman who was knocked over by the panicked crowd on the bridge.

She managed to escape but described a woman, about 60 years old, lying next to her who was trampled to death by hundreds of fleeing feet.

Hours after the chaos, the dead and injured were still being taken away from the scene, while searchers looked for bodies of anyone who might have drowned. Hundreds of shoes, water bottles, plastic bracelets and other items were left behind on and around the bridge. One body floated in the river.

Goa expects surge in tourists!

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This tourist season Goa is set to draw highest number of tourists cutting across all its past records.

Referring to wrong portrayal of Goa as an ultimate land of “drugs and sex” by some sections of the national media which Tourism Department sees as “anti-Goa campaign”, Director of Tourism Swapnil Naik, said despite of the “anti Goa Campaign”, Goa is set to receive highest number of tourists this

season surpassing all its past records.

While Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) has already anticipated 10 per cent growth in tourists’ arrivals for this season, the Tourism Department also expects substantial growth in tourism share. They expect substantial increase in arrival of domestic tourists, charter tourists as also Free Independent Travelers (FITs).

“We expect total 800 charter flights during entire season,” says Naik.

Year 2007-2008 was one of the best tourist season for Goa when the number of domestic tourist arrival increased to 22 lakh from 20 lakh-plus in the preceding year.

Similarly, the number of charter flights crossed the mark of 750.

There was addition of 38 charter flights that season.

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Now, 800 cc engine taxis can renew tourist permit HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 23

The taxi operators in the state can now heave a sigh of relief as the State government has reverted back their earlier decision of not renewing all Goa permit of taxis with 800 cc engine.

The recently held State Transport Authority (STA) meeting withdrew its earlier directive passed on September 2007 stating that all Goa permits for all those vehicles below 1000 cc engine will be now renewed.

However, it is also said that no new taxis permits will be granted to vehicles below 1000 cc.

Transport Director Arun Desai confirmed the government di-

rective adding that in 2007, the decision not to allow taxis below 1000 cc was taken which was extended in 2008.

Director said that the government decision has benefited nearly 500-700 taxi operators.

The taxi operators in the state in past had strongly raised objection to the government decision to ban permits for vehicles below 1000 cc.

The operators had claimed that more than thousand registered vehicles are waiting for permits to be renewed. “We earn our livelihood through this business,” they had said.

The taxi operators are issued with All India Tourist taxi permits for nine years duration, which are later renewed into All

Goa Tourist Taxi permit for another five years.

Since, Monday the state government has also increased the permit fees of all the tourist taxis and buses registered under various categories.

All Goa tourist taxis as well all India tourist taxis will have to shell out Rs 1000 and Rs 5000 as permit fees as against Rs 150.

Similar is the case with all Goa and all India tourist buses, who will have to now pay Rs 4,000 and Rs 5000 respectively as against Rs 300.

The yellow/black taxies, auto rickshaw and motorcycles are also affected with the hike in permit fees as they have to pay pay Rs 500, Rs 300 and Rs 150 each.

2 water sports operators held HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, NOV 23

Calangute Police on Tuesday arrested two persons in connection with the water sports activity at Baga.

Acting on Drishti reports in the media, Calangute Police acted swiftly and arrested the drivers of the speed boat and para-sailor Joseph and Valentine on charges of rash and negligence in Baga waters, thereby causing injuries to the Finnish national and Indian tourist.

Both the accused are presently in Calangute Police lock-up. Head Constables Ramesh Gaonkar and Datta Sawant are investigating.

It may be recalled that Drishti Surf Life Team had highlighted the accidents in water to Finnish national, Paul Andrews, and Indian tourist, Neeraj Vithalani, on Sunday.

Climate change will hit 20% of Western Ghat in 40 yrs: expert HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 23

A senior researcher from Indian Institute of Science (IISC) Bangalore has predicted that climate change in next four decade will affect 20 percent of the Western Ghat, which is a bio diversity hotspot.

IISC’s forest and bio diversity assessment team head, H N Ravindranath has feared that the there will be more forest fire.

The researcher also feels that there will be pest attack and diseases, dwindling the cover forest.

Western Ghat is a 1600 km long forest corridor running through states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

The worries for Western Ghats are added with the earth

temperature expected to rise by one degree Fahrenheit.

Ravindranath said that incessant rains coupled with climate change will worsen the situation in this bio diversity hotspot.

After a much long monsoon season, Goa had witnessed incessant rains for the month of October and November thus affecting huge agricultural crops.

IISC has forwarded the report to Union Minister Environment and Forest Jairam Ramesh.

The researchers have said that such climate changes are not good for sustainability of the existing varieties.

The report predicts that the existing vegetation will be replaced by a new forest type, suitable to the new climate that will take place over decades and

Health Dept framing diabetes policy HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 23

The Health Department is in the process of formulating a Diabetes Policy to control diabetes and diabetes related disorders even as it has been carrying out a survey to determine what percentage of population is suffering from diabetes.

Dr Ravindra Nadkarni, Chief Medical Officer, in-charge, noncommunicable diseases informed that they will shortly come out with diabetes policy.

The department has been emphasizing on creating awareness and has conducted 108 camps all over the State. They have detected that 2341 people are having uncontrolled diabetes after screening 13250 people.

At present there are more

centuries. However, the researcher said that it will impact birds and other animals.

When asked, environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar claimed that the ever increasing population along with development has been the main reason for climatic change.

“We our self, slowly and steadily are destroying the green beauty in the name of development or modernisation,” he stated.

As researcher, Ravindranath has suggested that the global emission of green house should come down to save the phenomenon from being happening, Kerkar also feels that there should be long term measures to tackle these critical issues, which are related to our own survival.

Saligao woman hangs to death from ceiling fan

than 20 million diabetic patients in India, which is estimated to go up to more than 55 millions by 2025 While house-to-house survey has been completed in talukas of Pernem, Vasco, Panjim wherein 8557 persons were referred for further treatment on found to have diabetes.

Also, house-to-house survey will be shortly taken up in Ponda, said Dr Nadkarni adding that their focus is to make people take up healthy lifestyle.

The type 2 diabetes can be avoided by adopting right eating habits and healthy lifestyle, added Dr Nadkarni.

Whereas type 2 or juvenile diabetes occurs at a younger age in Indians and is difficult to control.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, NOV 23

IFFI enthusiasts wait to catch a glimpse of celebrities walking on the red carpet in front of the old GMC, one of the film fest venues, on Tuesday. But none showed up disappointing the fans thoroughly.

Photo by Rozario Estibeiro

Shooting crew play traffic cops; shift barricades HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 23

A shooting crew which descended for a shoot at the Panjim Church Square early morning played traffic cops and shifted the barricades from the road thus diverting traffic as they wished.

Resident Rui Ferreira, who watched the early morning commotion, saw motorists being blocked from entering the Cortim road due to the shooting – a Carnival parade with King Momo and scantily clad women.

Church goers were greeted by loud Carnival music. The parish priest Fr Antimo Gomes didn’t appear happy as the shooting was taking place on the church’s historic steps without any prior permission from him.

Ferreira, whose house is in close vicinity to the steps, called the police control room at around 7.30 am for the obstruc-

on unhindered.

I called the police The resident has complained control room at to the North Goa Collector, Commissioner of the Corporation of around 7.30 am the City of Panjim, North Goa for the obstruction Superintendent of Police and SP caused to Traffic.

Some of the residents nearby pedestrians and were also infuriated by the lackschool-going adaisical attitude of the authorities concerned for allowing children. However, shooting in the early morning the PCR informed hours thus disturbing their the Panjim police sleep. Senior residents from the area complained of loud music station, but no one and chided the authorities for turned up at the allowing such nuisance in the scene and the morning hours.

In the past the church authorshooting went on ities had objected to the tradiunhindered. tional float parade passing via -- Eye witness Rui Ferreira the Church Square where King tion caused to pedestrians and Memo proclaimed the merryschool-going children. However, making decree after which it he maintained, the PCR in- was stopped. Today’s carnival formed the Panjim police sta- parade scene near the church tion, but no one turned up at flummoxed the parish priest the scene and the shooting went who was helpless.

British boy rescued from drowning HERALD REPORTER VASCO, NOV 23

An eight-year-old boy from England was rescued from drowning

by Drishti Special Response Service (DSRS) lifeguards at Bogmalo Beach on Monday evening.

According to Drishti reports, Fion, who was residing with his parents at Bogmalo Beach Resort, had ventured into the rough sea despite a warning from the lifeguards.

Fion, who was swimming in the sea, was warned by duty lifeguard Hanumanta Pawar, but the boy did not pay any heed.

The boy was closely monitored by the beach Captain Yammanappa Madar from the tower.

Suddenly, the lifeguard observed that the boy was in distress and was drifting into the deep sea.

Captain Madar immediately conveyed a message to lifeguard Hanumanta, who rushed towards the victim with the rescue tube and brought him safely ashore.

A 30-year-old woman from Saligao committed suicide by hanging herself to the ceiling fan at her residence in the wee hours of Tuesday.

According to Calangute Police, one Reshma Sagar Korgaonkar committed suicide by hanging herself to the fan with the help of a dupatta.

Calangute Police received a message about the death at about 3.15 am and PSI Narayan Chimulkar rushed to the site. The matter is being investigated by the Magistrate as the death of the woman occurred within seven years of her marriage.

DNS to observe Black Day on November 25 HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 23

A local group ‘Deshpremi Nagrik Samiti’ (DNS) will hold a protest march on November 25 against glorifying Portuguese rule in Goa. In a letter to the Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Giriraj Pai of the DNS has said that it will observe November 25 as Black Day as a protest against activities aiming to glorify the Portuguese.

“This is to draw your attention to several activities in the recent times, which are aimed at glorifying the cruel Portuguese rule in Goa. You may recall that recently, a Portuguese naval ship ‘NRP Sagres’ was docked in Goa to commemorate completion of 500 years of Portuguese setting foot on our beautiful motherland,” organization member Giriraj said in the letter.

He said that the protest will be a reminder of the most forgettable and humiliating rule of the Portuguese.

“It was on this day in 1510 that the Portuguese stepped on Goan soil with the evil motive of colonization. This marked the beginning of one the most brutal and barbaric era in Goa’s history; an era of dictatorship, forced religious conversions, slavery, destruction of temples, and exploitation of the local populace,” he further said.

The protest march, which will start from Mahalaxmi temple at Mala to Azad Maidan will also to pay respect to freedom fighters.

Davorlim sarpanch flays damage to spring HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

The Sarpanch of Davorlim along with residents has taken strong exception to the damage caused to the age old spring in the village.

The Sarpanch Francis Dias claimed that some engineers and the contractor came to the site on Monday and deployed machiney to clean the spring.

IN the process, however, the embankment of the spring was left damaged, he said.

He along with the residents demanded to know why the clean up work was not carried out with proper planning by the concerned agency. “When we

came to the spot, the contractor and the engineer left the site with the heavy machinery”, he said.

Another resident Anand Sawant said the government should immediate build the embankment or warned that the people will not spare the engineers involved in causing the damage. “No one has the right to damage the embankment.

This is our traditional spring which helped irrigate the nearby fields and was also used for Ganesh immersion”, he said, while calling upon the authorities to repair and build the wall immediately before taking up the cleaning work.

Goa Saras festival to be held taluka-wise

Child abuse cases high in Goa: panel HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 23

Contrary to the National Commission for Protection of Child Right (NCPCR) facts, the Goa CPCR has confirmed that the State has reported several child abuse cases in the recent years.

GCPCR head Sameera Kazi told Herald that apart from few cases of child abuse being probed by the commission presently, they have already dealt with 40 cases of corporal punishment between 2008 and 2010 till date.

Minister of State for Women and Child

Development Krishna Tirath in a written reply to Rajya Sabha had said that Goa, Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh have not reported such cases.

NCPCR has till date received 75 cases of child abuse, including corporal punishment upto October 31. But, Goa did not figure out in the list of existing child abuses cases.

As per information available with Herald, the NCPCR has received 75 cases of child abuse, including cases of corporal punishment with the highest number being reported from the national capital and

Uttar Pradesh.

While Delhi received 13 complaints of child abuse and seven cases of corporal punishment, Uttar Pradesh reported six cases of child abuse and 15 cases of corporal punishment.

Reacting to the Parliament reply, Kazi said that the commission is at present handling few cases wherein children have been discriminated and dropped out of the school.

“We are sorting out that matter with the parents and school authorities,” she said without disclosing facts of the case.

Motorcycle-borne garbage dumpers caught red handed

Woman succumbs to burn injuries

The culprits were told to take back the garbage bag which was thrown in the thick vegetation across the Agonda-Canacona road near Agondeshwar Temple.

When the motorcycle number and their names were noted, calls to inform police were tried before the youth agreed to take back the wastage.

However, both the youth pleaded not to report the matter to police and immediately picked up the bag. The duo also pleaded not to click their photographs and was allowed to go back after the culprits promised not to repeat such practices in future.

When questioned, the duo also revealed the name of the shack restaurant and the owner

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It was hasty retreat for two persons who came on a motorcycle to throw garbage by the roadside, but were forced to carry it back to the shack from where the garbage had originated.

On Monday night, two persons on a motorcycle were noticed by passing motorists throwing a cement bag containing waste by the roadside.

While other motorists went on their way apparently thinking it to be usual incident people encounter during tourist season, the persons were confronted by two passing scribes, including this correspondent, who noted the incident while driving back to village on Monday night.

on Agonda coast from where the waste was brought for dumping on the Agonda-Canacona roadside.

Both the motorcyclists were told to carry the waste back to where it was brought and dispose it there properly.

Without wasting time, the duo carrying the waste-filled bag, who but began to proceed towards Canacona side, were told to return back to Agonda.

Incidentally, a number of permanent and seasonal restaurants in Agonda, Khola and even some parts of municipal coast resort to such dumping of garbage along the entire Agonda-Canacona roadside, virtually turning this road into foul smelling zone to the motorists.

A 24-year-old woman from Khorlim-Mapusa, who had sustained burn injuries a couple of days ago, died in GMC Hospital at Bambolim on Tuesday.

According to Mapusa Police, Manisha Lamani had poured kerosene on her body and set herself on fire in the presence of her family members. She was shifted to GMC Hospital for treatment. She had sustained 90% burn injuries. She succumbed to injuries on Tuesday.

Police further informed that the woman was reportedly mentally unstable. Assistant Police Inspector Vithu Naik is investigating the case.

Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat inaugurating RDA’s Goa Saras festival in the presence of RDA Minister Churchill Alemao at the SGPDA grounds on Tuesday.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

Goa Saras festival – an exhibition cum sale of handicrafts products – will be now be held taluka wise coinciding with the Golden Jubilee celebration of Goa’s liberation.

After inaugurating the Saras festival at the SGPDA grounds on Tuesday evening, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat told RDA Minister, Churchill Alemao to hold the festival in every taluka for the benefit of the local artisans and the people.

Kamat made the announcement after Panchayat Minister Babu Azgaonkar demanded that the next Saras festival be held in North Goa, while Revenue Minister, Jose Philip asked the RDA Minister to hold the festival in the Port Town of Vasco.

In his brief address, the Chief Minister said the Saras festival will provide an opportunity to the artisans and the Self Help groups to not only display, but

sell their produce.

He said the government is committed to provide all out support to the local artisans and self help groups and recalled the success of the Krishi Mela held in the commercial capital earlier this month.

The RDA Minister Churchill Alemao said the RDA has been actively working for the upliftment of the downtrodden by including the families in the Below Poverty Line. He said the Saras festival will help the artisans and self help groups to sell their products and be independent.

Revenue Minister, Jose Philip D’Souza, Panchayat Minister, Babu Azgaonkar, GPCC general secretary Vijay Sardessai, besides RDA Project Director Gurudas Pilarnekar also spoke.

Urban Development Minister, Joaquim Alemao, RDA coordinator Farrel Furtado, Fatima Alemao and others were also present on the dais.

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Lohia Maidan reverberates with voices for highway diversion HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

If the historic Lohia Maidan reverberated with voices in favour of the National highway diversion on Monday, Tuesday saw the government drumming up support for the national highway from the SGPDA grounds in the city here.

That’s not all. If NCP MLA Mickky Pacheco on Tuesday joined hands with the National Highway Diversion Action Committee to demand diversion of the highway, Pacheco’s bete noire in the NCP and Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza rallied behind the government in support of the highway project.

Using the platform of the Goa Saras festival which got underway at the SGPDA grounds on Tuesday evening, the govern-

ment conveyed a message loud and clear to the people not to get misguided by a few individuals.

Be it Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat, PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao, Panchayat Minister, Babu Azgaonkar or Revenue Minister, Jose Philip D’Souza, they all made a strong case for the highway.

Without taking the name of Mickky Pacheco, Jose Philip in particular made a mention of attempts being made by some persons to defeat his panel in the recently held polls for the Vasco Municipality. “These people have got nothing to do with the Vasco polls”, he said, adding that the motto of the Kamat led government is to do good for the people and the state.

In his address, Babu Azgaonkar said those who are opposing the highway are trying

to take political advantage with an eye in the coming Assembly polls. “This highway is the for the good of Goa. There cannot be any progress without four-lane highway.

The vehicular population is increasing with each passing day. The Zuari bridge may collapse any time. Goans should support the highway project”, he said, while criticizing Opposition leader Manohar Parrikar for raising the bogey of commissions every time the government executes any public project.

Both the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and the PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao made a strong case for the highway, saying that the government would finalise the alignment in a transparent manner without causing injustice to the common man.

ZP team to tour Wagha border, Kulu Manali HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

It’s official. The Wagha border in Punjab and the picturesque hilly regions of Kulu Manali in Himachal Pradesh forms part of the itinerary of the 22-member South Goa Zilla Panchayat entourage to North India as part of the “study” tour.

And, the delegation has plans to seek an audience with Congress president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi while on the return trip to the state – sponsored by the government at a cost of Rs 10 lakh.

ZP Chairperson Maria Rebello told ZP members at Tuesday’s meeting that the government has sanctioned Rs 10 lakh for the study tour, which will take the members to Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, besides Delhi.

Tour coordinator, ZP Member Dayanand Pagi said the team would call on the Amritsar Zilla Panchayat and later their counterparts in Himachal Pradesh to study the Zilla patterns in these North Indian states, realizing little that a similar exercise undertaken by his predecessors

Cops oppose plea of Mickky for travel abroad It’s politically motivated, protests Churchill HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

Terming as politically motivated Monday’s meeting at the Lohia Maidan, PWD Minister Churchill Alemao has said some people have started opposing the NH17 expansion when the alignment is yet to be finalized by the government.

He further said that the highway expansion will be done along the land already acquired by the government, with only minor acquisitions wherever necessary.

“Only the NH-4 alignment is ready with minimum damage to the houses. The report is available with the district Collector and I have issued instructions to dispatch the alignment and survey reports to the Panchayats along the NH-4”, he told newsmen.

“The meeting held at the Lohia Maidan was not to solve the highway problem, but to

Turns down Gracias’ request to quit Cong HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao has turned down the request of his good old friend, Adv Radharao Gracias to quit the Congress and join hands with the opposition.

‘Let me make it very clear that I cannot quit the Congress. I also want to make clear that I will not ally with people like Mickky Pacheco”, Alemao told newsmen on Tuesday.

But, when newsmen drew his attention to his recent comments that he would not hesitate to contest in Navelim with or without the Congress ticket, Alemao shot back “right now, I have no problem with the Congress. If the Congress does not need me, then I will take the right decision. But, I cannot quit the Congress because Radharao says so”. make a political issue out of the highway”, he said, and came down heavily on CPI leader Raju Mangueshkar for his utterances against him at yesterday’s meeting. “Mangueshkar has always been negative. His approach to issues has never been positive.

I don’t think he has done any-

thing positive for Goa”, Alemao said.

He said the presence of political leaders at the meeting shows their true intentions behind brining people to the Lohia Maidan. Without taking Mickky Pacheco’s name, Alemao said one person has even demanded

Actress Mahima backs heritage fest in Margao

that the government should take advise of experts, adding that the government is aware and competent how to build the highway.

Saying the highway expansion project is good for the state taking into account the prevailing traffic situation, Alemao said the government understands the concerns of the people along the highway and is taking all possible measures to redress their grievances. “The government will rehabilitate the displaced people with land along the highway. The house will be assessed as per market value for the payment of compensation”, he said.

When newsmen asked him where exactly the government would rehabilitate the displaced people, Alemao said the people whose houses are facing the axe will be rehabilitated close to the highway in the land acquired by the government.

ICCR office at Margao to boost art, culture HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

Bollywood actress Mahima Choudhary with GPCC general secretary Vijay Sardessai and his wife Usha.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

Bollywood actress Mahima Choudhary has supported the heritage festival planned in Margao and Fatorda on the lines of Panjim’s Fontainhas festival.

The initiative was announced at a get-together organized by GPCC general secretary Vijay Sardesai’s charity “We for Fatorda” and attended by Bollywood star Mahima, prominent citizens, a host of Goa MMinisters, City Fathers and social workers at his residence on Tuesday evening.

Saying that Comba, Abade Faria road, Old Market, and areas near the Holy Spirit Church and Borda exhibited one of the best forms of heritage architecture, Sardesai said that recreating the concept of heritage festival on lines of the now extinct Panaji’s Fontainhas Festival has been his dream and had

even featured in his election manifesto in the last assembly elections.

He elaborated that his charity ‘We for Fatorda’ had initiated serious discussions in this regard with Chief Minister Digamber Kamat and Tourism Minister Nilkanth Haldankar to ensure that this festival is organised within the next 4 to 5 months. “The Chief Minister has shown an inclination to have this festival since his views were in consonance with the intention of the festival which was to preserve heritage and thus conserve our culture and exhibit the same for local as well as tourism sectors”, he added.

The GPCC Gen. Secy said that giving a face lift to most heritage homes and beautifying the surroundings to give a nostalgic effect to the Latin Quarter of the city would form an integral part

of the festival’s organisation.

Questioned as to the presence of Bollywood stars for the dinner sojourn, Sardesai said getting endorsement of glamour to a festival aimed at conserving and showcasing Goan architectural heritage for posterity was nothing wrong.

The Bollywood Star Mahima Choudhary said Goa with its endless beauty was the best tourist destination in the Country. Its wide variety of cultures and traditions in addition to the beautiful beaches and the hospitable nature of Goans attracted one and all from abroad as well as other parts of the country. “With the tourism boon and consenquent commercialization it was important not to forget one’s own heritage and culture”, she said, while committing her wholehearted support to the heritage festival.

Art and culture in the state is set to receive a big boost with the Regional Office of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) finally becoming a reality at the Dr Francis Luis Gomes library here on Tuesday.

If the Director General of the Council for Cultural relations Suresh Goel is to be believed, Goa has emerged as an attractive destination for higher education with 109 students enrolling themselves in the educational institutions this year.

“The objective of the Cultural centre is to take India to the world and bring world to India.

Our work is the promote Indian culture abroad and to bring over civilizations to the country”, he said in his address, after the centre was inaugurated by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat in the presence of PWD Minister Churchill Alemao and Director of Art and Culture Prasad Lolyenkar.

He said the Brazil Jazz group is soon arriving in India to perform in Delhi as per the cultural visits between the two countries, adding that the group would now play in Goa as well.

In his inaugural address, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said local artists and culture will receive a fillip with the setting up of the cultural centre. “I took up the initiative with Dr Karan Singh and convinced him on the need to set up the centre in Goa as the state is the only state in the country to have its own cultural policy”, Kamat said.

He said this is a momentous occasion for the state of Goa especially when the state is celebrating its golden jubilee of liberation from the Portuguese rule.

Uprooted tree hits traffic at Cuncolim HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

Cuncolim Municipal workers lifting away an old tree which came crashing on the road on Tuesday morning.

An old tree was uprooted in the Buinsa ward of Cuncolim Municipal Council on Tuesday.

The incident occurred in the wee hours of Tuesday when the tree came crashing down on the road lead from Sidhanagar to Buinsa, causing hardships to the regular road commuters.

Even as the vehicular traffic was diverted via Nainguillo, the Cuncolim Municipal officials quickly attended the work of lifting away the road. A Civic team led by Municipal inspector Balso Desai worked on a war footing to clean the blockade.

Convenor of Utth Kukalkar, Prajyot Desai said the Civic body was quick to attend the work, but hastened to add that work would have been much faster if the Municipal workers were equipped with state-of-the-art equipments and cutting tools.

forensic laboratory and the report is awaited.

The investigating agency has further submitted in the court that it will furnish details of the items seized from the former Minister and subsequently released during investigations of the case.

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

The Crime branch on Tuesday has opposed granting permission for former Minister Mickky Pacheco to travel abroad and as well as released of the CPUs attached by the investigating agency in connection with the Nadia Torrado death case.

Mickky’s application will come up for arguments in the sessions court on November 25.

In its reply to Pacheco’s application, the Crime branch said the former Minister may tamper with evidence if the CPUs and other articles are released to him. The investigating agency has said most of the seized items are sent to the central

has helped little to effect changes back home or convince the government to devolve additional functions and powers to the district Panchayat body.

If the Chairperson is to be believed, funds sanctioned by the government would take care of the air travel, besides boarding and lodging.

The members would leave Goa on December 5 and return back to the state by December 12.

Meanwhile, members questioned the Chairperson at

today’s meeting on the unequal distribution of developmental funds in the 20 constituencies.

Even ruling party members were unhappy over the unequal allocation of funds for development, prompting the ZP Chairperson to promise equal allocation of developmental work in the future.

She has also promised to procure dustbins and fixtures by floating a tender, adding that these items would be equally distributed amongst the members.

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s H o Rt tA K e s Ivo celebrates 60th birthday PANJIM(HND): Prominent businessman from Margao Ivo Almeida Coutinho will be celebrating his 60th birthday on Wednesday.

Mr Coutinho took on the responsibility as director of Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank in 1982. Currently, after completion of 28 years at the helm, he is the longest-serving director of the bank.

It may be recalled that Mr Coutinho played the l e a d ro l e i n s u p e r h i t Konkani movie “Buyerantlo Munis”. He is also known for his social work. He is simple, unassuming and tireless worker focused on employment generation and financial assistance to the downtrodden.

He has left his mark as a successful businessman and has his own brand of Goan pickle “Longson”.

His friends and staff have extended warm wishes on his birthday and also for the soon-to-release Goan cookery book “A day in Goan kitchen”.

GPCC President Subhash Shirodkar and Gen Secretary Altinho Gomes garlanding the portrait of Indira Gandhi on the occasion of 93rd Birth Anniversary. Also present are Gen Secretary Artur Sequeira, Secretaries Vijay Pai, Pravin Kukalekar and others.

SRS Computers completes 22 years PANJIM(HND): SRS Computer services, training institute at Ponda which recently completed 22 years will hold the nineteenth All Goa Annual Interschool Computer Quiz on November 28.

The institute annually presents awards to its outstanding students; this year’s winner are Manasi Shripad Khedekar, Shakila Banu, Barve Sneha J, Kanade Shraddha Sabaji, Govekar Jeevita P, Subhashika Subhash Gaude, Minakshi S Gaude, Priolkar Tejasvi Shanu, Gayatri G Naik and Fatima Vahid.

Prizes will be awarded during the special Anniversary celebration function to be held on December 12.

SRS is the only institute in Goa to get full accreditation from DOEACC Society GoI to conduct the DOEACC ‘O’ level computer course. SRS has been rated as A+ Institute in India,

by DOEACC Society.

SRS Computers in association with Aasanka Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd has started first e-learning centre, which offers preparatory courses for students of class 11 and 12 in the science stream and for students appearing for competitive exams such as CET, AIEEE and IITJEE.

POWER SHUTDOWN NOV 25 MAPUSA: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are VP Calangute, Candolim, Baga, Arpora, Nagoa and Parra village.

Illegal vendors set up shop along Canacona highway HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, NOV 23

The highway passing through Canacona Municipal Council’s limits has become a market of sorts, as unconventional vendors appear on either side of the road sans any permission.

Roadside vendors selling local mattresses, cushions, blankets, besides cemented goods like pots, stands and other materials are dotting the open spaces on either side of the NH-17 road from CharRasta since a fortnight ago.

At least one such establishment is permanently occupying the one side of the NH-17 road for the last year and was not even dismantled during the monsoon.

Interestingly, the vendors with the blessings of unknown patrons are making good use of roadside doing brisk business especially at a time when taluka’s coast is getting ready for the ensuing tourism season.

A lot of people are seen making purchases of local mattresses, which are normally used for cheap accommodations/letout rooms to the visiting flocks during tourist season in coastal taluka.

One of the vendors informed: “We informed and got the oral permission of the ‘saab’,” after questioned if necessary permit was obtained from the municipal authorities.

However, the vendor did not specified who is the ‘saab’ and from which authority.

The vendor took the refuge saying: “But we paid for the landlord of the area as per his

Ceiling fan stolen from GPS, Gaondongrim HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, NOV 23

Some persons stole with a ceiling fan from government primary school at Gaondongrim.

In a complaint, a teacher from the Government Primary School told Canacona Police that a ceiling fan had gone missing from premises allegedly during the Diwali vacation.

The incident came to light on Monday morning when the school re-opened after Diwali vacations.

Since it is a government property, the concerned teacher lodged a police complaint against the missing ceiling fan.

It is feared that some persons taking the advantage of Diwali vacation stole the ceiling fan from the Gaondongrim government primary school.

Vendors occupy NH-17 roadside space to sell their products.

Photo by Kathy Pereira

demands for using the open space.”

When pressed further for carrying the activity on public road and not on private property that too illegally, vendor said: “Saab, how do we know, one who came here saying the land is his, has been paid by us so that we are not bothered very often.”

Incidentally, there are at least four such vendors on NH-17 road operating between KRC bridge and Char-rasta junction, while still few more occupies roadside fields between Nagarcem and Chaudi.

When contacted, CMC Chief Officer Shiv Kumar denied issuing any permits for the vendors to operate on NH-17 roadside or otherwise.

“No, we have not issued permissions for such activities. Market inspector will inspect the

area and suitable action will be initiated, if required,” said CO Shiv Kumar.

When a scribe pointed out that a few rural women who were selling their seasonal veggies and fruits squatting at the roadside near Durga bakery were forcibly evicted, but roadside vendors prominently operating within the municipal limits are left untouched, CO said: “I had directed the market inspector to keep Chaudi’s streets free from traffic encumbrances, but while the traffic hazards still the same, my men instead targets on unnecessary targets.”

“The rural folks occupy the street-side to sell their seasonal veggies and fruits only for a maximum of one month, while outside vendors are prominently allowed to operate illegally for months together,” feel locals.

An appeal to save a life HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, NOV 23

AR Gonsalves has called for donations for a youth who has to undergo an urgent heart operation costing over Rs 2 lakhs.

As the boy’s family is unable to meet the cost of this operation, an appeal has been made to people to contribute money towards the operation to save the boy’s life.

Donations may be deposited in favour of AR Gonsalves A/C No 324902010019518, Union Bank, Panjim, says a press release issued here.

Karwar women arrested for stealing chain HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, NOV 23

Ponda Police recently arrested two women from Karwar on charges of stealing a gold chain of a woman traveller in a bus.

In her complaint, Mahima Naik told Ponda Police that she was travelling in a bus from Khandepar to Ponda on Monday evening.

However, when the complainant realised that her gold chain was missing, she raised an alarm. The bus was then diverted to Ponda Police, where the complainant named two suspects.

Ponda Police informed that the gold chain worth Rs 35,000 was found in one of the bags belonging to the accused. Police has identified the accused as Vijaya Somu Peri and Laxmi S.

Vacancies at old age home in Assagao HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, NOV 23

If you wish your old loved ones to be happy and be cared for then the Community Hope Centre (CHC) Assagao is the right choice. Here the inmates are provided with good well maintained accommodation, good food, and good care. Above all they spend their time in good company playing games such as ludo, snakes and ladders, chess, caroms and cards. They can also use their time creatively by making greeting cards, drawing, gardening and other hobbies are encouraged. They watch TV; listen to music through the tapes and radio, and community singing. Inmates can be in touch with world through newspapers, magazines and books that are provided. Living happily together is theme of CHC. Regular health check ups are conducted by a trained nurse and also at times of need.

The Home is managed by a skilled manager adept at personal relations. Relations of the inmates can visit inmates during prescribed timings.

Social service activists visit the inmates from time to time to chat and to cheer them up.

The inmates are allowed to make phone calls to their relatives, when required, from the CHC phone No 2274817 so that

Ravi Naik: Cooperative movement aids women empowerment HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, NOV 23

Minister for Home and Cooperation Ravi Naik has stated that the cooperation is the only effective channel, which supports the women for their self-development.

He was speaking as the chief guest at a function organized

by Bardez Bazaar in association with the Goa State Cooperative Bank at Mapusa.

“Cooperative movement is considered as a significant means for women empowerment. Women are capable of assuming leadership roles.

The women self-help groups should avail benefits of loan facilities being offered by government at concessional rate of interest and start their own business ventures,” said Naik.

He complimented the Bardez Bazaar for making significant progress in few years of its existence and the fact that they have declared 20% dividend to its shareholders indicated that Bardez Bazaar has now become financially strong.

“Government is aware that Bardez Bazaar requires land for the expansion of its activities and needful will be done in this regard,” assured Naik.

Mapusa Urban Cooperative Bank of Goa Ltd Chairman Ra m a ka n t K h a l a p s a i d i n 1990, the Central government had waived off huge outstanding loans of the farmers. Similarly the State government should provide financial assistance to the institutions involved in the cooperative sector.

“The Maharashtra Govern-

upcoming events Inter-religious meeting PANJIM (HND): The Committee for the Apostolate of InterReligious Dialogue in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman will organise an inter-religious meeting at Old Goa (in the pandal, adjacent to the Basilica of Bom Jesus) on theme 'Union with God, Values in Life' on November 30 at 10.30 am, aimed at fostering peace and harmony among people of different faiths.

Representatives of various religions will share their insights based on their holy scriptures.

Students, teachers and the general public are encouraged to participate in this meeting.

Portuguese skit contest they are in touch with them at all times. CHC has experienced and knowledgeable psychiatrist Lenin Nunes on the Executive Committee who works closely with the inmates. He lends sympathetic ear and allays their fears.

Due to changing times when the extended families are disintegrating and people have little time for the old, leaving them uncared for and lonely CHC is the home away from home.

The trustees are keen to spread happiness around and to give back to the community something of which they received from it in the past. Led

by President Edric D’Souza, Secretary Brig Ian da Costa and

Treasurer Joseph Martin D’Souza; and Trustees- Edwin Fonseca and Shrikant Parulekar, the CHC is on the move and is working hard to achieve its mission.

CHC has been blessed by the Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Rev Filipe Neri Ferrao.

CHC has appealed for contributions in kind, time or money to help it in its mission of providing a better and happier environment to our underprivileged and aged persons of the community.

CHC has five vacancies to be filled on first come first serve basis. Inmates must be above 60 years of age and of any faith. The CHC is located on the AssagaoBadem Road in House No 633.

PANJIM (HND): The Consulate General of Portugal in Goa and Instituto Camões in collaboration with the NIO Staff Club and the Goa Association of Teachers of Portuguese will organise the 3rd edition of the Portuguese Skit Competition on November 27 at the Cardium Auditorium, NIO, Dona Paula, at 5 pm with the objective of dissemination of Portuguese language and provide an impetus to the young to develop their language and creativity skills.

Six schools and two higher secondary schools will participate in the competition which will be judged by Prof Delfim Correia da Silva, Prof Maria Isabel Vas and Dr Oscar de Noronha.

Mayem festival MAYEM(HC): The famous festival of God Lafadar Brahmib Devasthan, Mayem-Vainginim, will be celebrated on November 24.

On the occasion, coconuts and raw rice are offered to the goddess and are given to the devotees, who in turn take it home, cook it and eat the same.

The food cooked is given only to the gents as per the tradition.

Tripurari Poornima festival celebrated at Sanquelim

Cleaning of roadside bushes begins in Uguem HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, NOV 23

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, NOV 23

The State level Tripurari Poornima festival was celebrated at Vithalapur-Sanquelim recently.

The results of the boat competition are Mahamaya Kalika, Ona-Bicholim (first), Sarvan Star, Sar van-Bicholim (second), Omkar Group, Vithalpur-Sanquelim (third), Jolly Boys of Mayem, Bicholim (fourth) and Allahdin - Kunkerkar Friend, Vittalapur-Sanquelim (fifth).

Consolation prizes were awarded to KSC Boys of Vithalapur, DS Group of Vithalapur, Chattrapati Group of Karapur, Bhumika Khuteshwar of Ranewada Paryem and Sateri Group of Honda, Sattari.

Prajot Naik, Ankit Sakhalkar, Children’s Group, Ravalnath Sports Club, The Gunners, Goa Tourism Zariwada and Siddheshwar Sports Club were given honorarium.

Mahendra Chodankar, Rajesh Chodankar and Gopal Kudaskar, lecturers from Goa College of Art, evaluated the competition.

The prize distribution function will be held at Panjim and the date will be informed to the participants accordingly.

ment provides land to the cooperative institutions for the construction of its premises.

Bardez Bazaar has made several requests to the State government to offer them land for expansion of its business activities, but in vain,” stated Khalap.

“If the youth and women join the cooperative movement in large numbers, the development of the State will be much faster,” voiced Khalap.

Mapusa MLA Francis D’Souza said success of any cooperative institution depends upon the hard work put in selflessly by the people at the helm of its affairs.

“Bardez Bazaar could make a stupendous progress due to the efforts of its Chairman Dharma Chodankar and other m e m b e r s . B a rd e z B a z a a r should provide a separate counter for the women selfhelp groups in its premises,” opined D’Souza.

Goa State Cooperative Ltd Chairman Ramachandra Mule, Mapusa Municipal Council Chairperson Sudhir Kandolkar and Vijay Kesarker also spoke on the occasion.

On the occasion, Evette D’Souza, Sanjay Arodkar, Sandya Sawant, Vaishally Divker, Siddhi Kamat, Ashok Bhurtu, Joaquim D’ S o u z a , V i j a y Ke s a r ke r, Ramkrishna Dangui, Dr Ramakrishna Morajkar and Carrel Pinto were felicitated by the guests.

Earlier, Bardez Bazaar Chairman Dharma Chodankar welcomed the gathering, Gurudas Sawal compered the pro gramme, while Eknath Nagvekar proposed the vote of thanks.

The boat competition at Vithalapur-Sanquelim.

Photos by Samir Umarye

The cleaning work of roadside bushes to provide a better view for the vehicle riders is in full swing in Mugoli ward of Uguem Panchayat.

Panch Subhash Gaonkar informed that the work is undertaken under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, where the unemployed youth in the village are provided with a guaranteed work for minimum 100 days in a year.

However, the work is provided to only those individuals who have got their job cards under the scheme and who have subsequently applied for work after completion of other formalities.

Under the scheme, the funds for the projects to be undertaken by the panchayat are provided by Block Development Officer after satisfactory completion of the work projects.

One of the criteria for the projects to be undertaken under the scheme is that the labour cost of the project shall comprise minimum 60 per cent of the total project cost, while the remaining 40 per cent could be spent on material and use of machines.

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80 bank cases reconciled in Lok Adalat HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 23

Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Panjim in a Lok Adalat reconciled nearly 80 cases, which were filed by a private bank against defaulters.

Adv Amit Palekar who represented the bank said that some 260 notices were served on defaulters under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The sitting of Lok Adalat was

by Tiswadi Taluka Legal Services Committee, Panjim and North Goa District Legal Services Authority.

“We have filed cases against those defaulters. The Lok Adalat was organized so that cases could be reconciled and settled before going to the Court,” he said.

Some 90 cases were settled, which were heard before two separate magistrates in the

n We have filed cases against those defaulters.

The Lok Adalat was organized so that cases could be reconciled and settled before going to the Court.

JMFC. “It is basically to settle the case or else a defaulter can be booked under criminal offense which will lead upto two years imprisonment or fine.

There is no ‘force’ or ‘pressure’ upon anybody though…

If willing, they can settle the matter,” Chief Judicial Magistrate Shinde said while hearing the cases on Sunday morning.

SGF tells Centre to appoint team to study highway feasibility HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

The Save Goa Front has urged the Centre to appoint a team along with officials of the Goa government to study the highway problem.

SGF President Antonio Gauncar warned that Goa’s natural beauty will be left damaged and would lead to displacement of the people if the highway is constructed without proper study.

“I had suggested that instead of having two existing National highways, only one road from Patradevi to Dodhamarg via Honda, Usgao, Sanguem, Canacona, Polem can solve the people’s woes as well as solve the mining traffic. It will also serve as a link to other states too and the cost of the road will be less as the compensation will be less and will save the people from paying the toll fees”, Gauncar said, while requesting Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Surface Transport Minister to look into the problems and protect Goa and its people.

CM opens Madkaikar Health, Educational Complex at Diwar

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat inaugurating the newly constructed Madkaikar Health and Educational Complex at Diwar Island.

Photo by Kanzil Rodrigues HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, NOV 23

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat recently inaugurated the newly constructed Madkaikar Health and Educational Complex at Diwar Island.

The Health and Educational Complex has been a dream come true for Cumbarjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar, who had promised the Diwar people of helping them in providing a fulltime residential doctor with medical facilities. He had also assured to set up educational facilities for the residents of Diwar.

It is learnt that Madkaikar has spent about Rs 28 lakh on the newly constructed complex, the construction of which was started in 2008 and has in his premises, the St Aloyius School along with a boarding for over 80 students.

The complex also has inhouse health facilities with a residential doctor, Ayurvedic

doctor and a physiotherapist.

Speaking after inaugurating the complex, Chief Minister Kamat said: “Today’s day is a day to be remembered for me, as the project which has been undertaken by the Cumbarjua MLA is attached with the health and educational facilities.”

“Our Prime Minister is looking towards a dream that our country should be the number one country in educational field, which could be achieved through such initiatives undertaken by Madkaikar,” said Kamat.

In his speech, Madkaikar said: “The name of the school will remain as St Aloysis School and it will not be bigger than my name and no one should think that Madkaikar has changed the name of St Aloysis School.”

“We have built the Complex in the interest of locals from Diwar Island, as it is my responsibility as MLA,” he said.

Ponda panel wants govt to compensate farmers HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, NOV 23

The newly formed executive committee of Ponda Taluka Bharatiya Kisan Sangh has urged the State government to compensate farmers affected by unseasonal rains.

The members during the meeting expressed concern over sudden unexpected losses incurred due to the rains.

In a press note, members claimed that majority of the paddy cultivation has been destroyed and farmers are worried. A resolution was passed unanimously requesting the State government to expedite work to compensate the affected farmers.

The members also extended support to Anjala Kazi of Animal

Welfare Society in her fight against an illegal animal slaughter activity at Vasco.

“Anjala Kazi did a commendable job recently, where an illegal slaughter house was closed,” states the press note.

The members also requested the authorities to initiate strict action against government officers, who have failed to take action against the illegal slaughter houses.

The meeting was presided over by newly elected president of Bhartiya Kisan Sangh, Ponda Taluka, Rohidas Naik. Other members elected are Tulsidas Naik (vice president), Vithoba Dessai (taluka mantri) and Rang Naik, Anant Wadkar, Ulhas Chari, Deepak Velkaskar and Kalpana Maujekar (working committee members).

Eye camp held at Bicholim HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, NOV 23

Rotary Club of Panjim Riveira recently organised an eye camp at Zantye Gymkhana Hall, Bicholim. About 300 patients were treated at the eye camp. Dr Shekhar Shirwaikar, Dr Pradeep Naik, Dr Srutika, Dr Cohelo and Dr Uttara checked the patients. Speaking on the occasion, Rotary Club of Panjim Riveria President Nitin Kenkre stressed the need to undertake routine check up of rural villagers, who are especially neglected in terms of health.

Youth leader Praveen Zantye, Siddharth Zantye and other members of Panjim Riveira were present. Global Vision Plus also extended its co-operation to make the programme a grand success. Villagers from Mayem, Pilgao, Narvem, Sarvan, Maulingem and other surrounding areas availed benefits of the camp.

“I always had a feeling to have a residential doctor for the Diwar people, who always supported me and keeping this in my mind, I thought of taking up this work, as every time whenever I visited the island for a meeting, I was asked by my supporters as to why I could not get a doctor for the island with the help of the State government,” added Madkaikar.

“But this is not necessary every time that the State government would help me in sending a permanent doctor for the island and keeping this in mind, I thought that I had to do something for my islanders and anyhow get a residential doctor, which I have done today,” he said.

Old Goa Sarpanch Janita Madkaikar, sarpanchas of Goltim Navelim and Sao Mathais panchayats and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

Locals voice concern over waste dumped in Benaulim lake HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 23

Trash, including broken bottles, syringes and flowers were found dumped in a lake at TolleabandBenaulim recently.

The presence of the waste in the lake – which once played host to the migratory birds – raised concern amongst local environmentalists and villagers, who have been fighting a sustained battle against waste dumping in the water bodies and along road sides.

Environmentalist Clinton Vaz said the Benaulim lake had been famous for playing host to the migratory birds, adding that the dumping of waste will only contaminate the waters and drive away the birds.

He said that farmers have been cultivating the fields over the years, adding that waste dumping will only keep the farmers away from agriculture.

A local resident Roque Fernandes said garbage dumping in the lake has been a regular feature and demanded action against the culprits. He made a humble plea to the hoteliers and others to avoid dumping in the water bodies and help protect the environment.

Administrative lapses cause of financial losses: Naik HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, NOV 23

Minister for Cooperation Ravi Naik has attributed administrative lapses to financial losses faced by the Sahakari Sugar Factory.

Naik was speaking after inaugurating the 39th crushing season of the Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, Dharbandora-Ponda.

sahakarI sugar faCtory “Since the last three years, my department has succeeded in reducing the loan amount from Rs 17 crore to Rs 2.75 crore. The yearly loss has also been decreased due to the efforts taken by the administrator N D Agarwal,” he stated.

“During the three years since I took over the cooperation department, we have succeeded in reducing huge losses and the financial burden of the Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana. This unit was having loans of about Rs 17 crore with Goa State Cooperative Bank,” claimed Naik.

“During these three years, we have succeeded in repaying Rs 14.75 crore. The annual loss has also decreased from Rs 7 crore to Rs 39 lakh. During 2007-08, it was Rs 7.66 crore, in 200809, it came down to Rs 5.30 crore and in 2009-10, it was further reduced to Rs 39 lakh. The entire credit goes to Administrator Agarwal and his team,” said Naik.

“I think it was possible because of good administration and hopefully within a couple of years, the company will see profits. Various cost cutting measures and seriousness in the functioning of the unit has helped to reduce financial burden,” he added.

Naik further informed that the sugar factor y has purchased harvesters and will help in reducing harvesting cost. High labour price and unavailability was the problem faced by the farmers every

One held for possessing live round bullet at Dabolim airport HERALD REPORTER VASCO, NOV 23

Vasco Police on Monday afternoon arrested a 25-year-old assistant engineer from Bangalore on charges of possessing a live round bullet at Dabolim airport.

According to Vasco Police, one Suhas Suresh, who had come down to Goa along his friend as tourists, was about to board the flight to Bangalore.

However, during body screening before boarding a flight at the airport, CISF detected a single live round of bullet in his purse.

However, the assistant engineer pleaded innocent before Vasco Police and that the bullet unknowingly remained in his purse, as it belonged to his uncle.

Va s c o P o l i c e P I B r a z Menezes said the single 7.65 mm round live bullet was found in his purse and Suresh claimed that it belonged to his uncle.

Vasco Police arrested Suresh under Section 3 r/w 25 of the Arms Act and is investigating the case.

year.

Every year, the sugar factory crushes 1.5 lakh tonnes of sugarcane, of which about 58,000 tonnes are from the State.

According to Naik, the gov-

ernment is working on a scheme, where uncultivated lands will be given to framers, who are interested and will help to increase sugarcane production.

Crash course on ‘Interviews’

PANJIM (HND): The Institute of Personality Development will organise a 5- day crash course on ‘Interviews’ from November 29 from 10 am to 11 am at its Panjim office. The course will include Personality development, Communication skills, Public speaking, Hospitality, Human relationship, Leadership and Mind control, Writing of Application, Biodata and removal of fears etc. The course will be conducted by Prof Agnel Crasto, Director of the Institute of Personality Development at Pinto Chambers, Block A, 2nd floor, Menezes Braganza Road, Opp Dena Bank, Panjim. Those interested can call Prof Agnel Crasto on 2435838/9420818302.

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t is nothing short of shocking that two accused involved in grave sexual assault on a nine-year-old Russian girl at Arambol beach in January this year were acquitted by the Children’s Court on Monday. Court President P V Sawaikar acquitted Aman Bharadwaj and Anil Raghuvanshi, giving them the ‘benefit of doubt’.

On Republic Day – 26 January – the girl’s mother was allegedly approached at the beach by Aman, employee of a pharmaceutical company in Goa. He engaged her in conversation, while Anil played with the girl in the water. Later, Anil chatted with the mother, while Aman took the girl further into the water, where he allegedly sexually assaulted her. A medical examination conducted by senior doctors from the Goa Medical College (GMC) confirmed “digital vulval penetration” and five scratches/abrasions on her body caused by fingernails.

At the time the incident happened, the identity of the two accused was not known. By the time they were identified, they had fled and gone into hiding. After a massive manhunt, Anil was arrested at the KTC bus stand in Panjim, while Aman was nabbed at Chembur in Mumbai on 30 January.

The incident caused huge ripples. The Russian Embassy expressed its outrage in a written communique and demanded “strict and efficient” measures by the Government of India to ensure the safety of its citizens, failing which it threatened to issue an advisory to Russian tourists to avoid visiting Goa. Union Minister for Tourism Kumari Selja intervened quickly to contain the negative fallout, and asked for a detailed report from the state government on the incident.

Pernem police chargesheeted the accused on 9 February, within 14 days of the offense – a record. They named 38 witnesses. The accused were charged under sections 376 (rape), read with 511 (attempt to commit an offence) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 8 (2) (grave sexual assault) of the Goa Children’s Act. Police claimed that both the accused had confessed, but their confessions were not recorded before a magistrate; required by law to make them admissible as evidence.

After the trial commenced, Anil was made an approver and granted a conditional pardon. The government announced it would ‘fast track’ the trial, as incidents of sexual abuse on foreigners in Goa were increasing alarmingly.

It should have been an open-and-shut case. What went wrong? How could there be any room for doubt after the medical evidence was conclusive, and one of the two accused had turned approver? The government needs to look into this. It should immediately order an inquiry into the acquittal, fix responsibilities and take action where necesary, so that such embarrassments are not repeated. We must know whether it was lapses in prosecution or some other factors that led to this acquittal. There should not be a miscarriage of justice in such cases.

There is one other thing that the government needs to do; it needs to file an appeal against the judgment.

No safety rules?

W

e have time and again pointed out how careless watersports operators are endangering tourists on our beaches. On Sunday, a Finnish tourist suffered deep cuts on his head after he was hit by a dolphin boat in the swim zone and had to be hospitalised. Earlier, two parasail boats came too close and their parasails got entangled, throwing one tourist into the water, while the other suffered rope burns.

There must be strict rules for the safety of those doing watersports as well as others on the beach. They must be implemented strictly. What are we waiting for... a death?

Movies during Xmas week Cajetan Peter D’Souza, Mumbai The English movie channels must telecast Xmas movies in the days leading to December 25th. There are a few Christmas related movies like The Santa Clause Films, Christmas with the Kranks, Jack Frost, Miracle on the 34th Street, The Nightmare before Christmas, Jingle all the Way, Home Alone Films, and many others depicting the spirit of Christmas. We also request Hindi movie channels to look into telecasting the Hindi version of these movies.

Avoiding stigma Merlyn Fernandes, Sao Jose de Areal The news item ‘Russian rape accused get benefit of doubt’ (Herald, Nov 23) exposes the leniency of the Children’s Court towards child sex offenders. The results of the med-

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corporate control has grown over the media with a money-is-king logic, says FReDeRicK NoRoNHa

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n the past week, an unlikely controversy broke out in cyberspace and some sections of the media. Phone calls made by a powerful business lobbyist called Niira Radia had been tapped, and were put out in cyberspace. Senior and respected journalists — whom the country allows to influence its mind — were shown to be in all kinds of power-brokering and deal-making initiatives.

Some were willing to allow their pen to be dictated by lobbyist interest. Others took it on themselves to act as courier pigeons and carry messages among different political parties.

Among the earliest to focus on this issue were campaigners and individuals ideologically close to the BJP. For them, everything gets reduced to a “Kangress” versus BJP debate. The weak points of the Congress are highlighted, while there is a stony silence over the many Achilles heels of the latter. And what better stick with which to beat the Congress, given the known weaknesses on this front of the many individuals who take shelter under its cover?

But look a bit deeper and a whole can of worms gets thrown into the open. If there were proCongress journalists attempting to broker political deals – and act as go-betweens among politicians – then there were some big media and other names that have been close to the BJP too.

For an NDTV’s Barkha Dutt and Hindustan Times columnist Vir Sanghvi whose name gets dragged in, there is also an India Today editor Prabhu Chawla. For that matter, featuring on the tapes is also a Ranjan Bhattacharya, the controversial foster son-in-law of ex-PM Vajpayee.

Tune in closely and you’ll be shocked to realise how big money and business lobbyists attempt to manipulate debates happening in Parliament, no less. Or keep close tabs on dissidence yet-tohappen in parties like the BJP, or protests by the Thackerays that could set the tone. Even leaders like Venkaiah Naidu come across in poor light.

For anyone wanting a crash-course in the very real world of today’s political science, a look at the outlookindia.com website is an absolute must.

In a sense, the tapes only underline what everyone has suspected for long. That politics is easily manipulated, that our democracy is a tool in the hands of those with huge resources, and that

ical examination are strong enough to convict the accused irrespective of whether they confess or deny the crime. It’s appalling that rape victims are still treated as liars and not as victims. Victims go through a lifetime of shame, guilt and trauma following a sexual assault. The greatest blow comes when the accused are acquitted. Is the judgment an attempt to make Goa a safe haven for sex offenders? I‘m sure they are celebrating.

No NCP in Mapusa?

Suresh Natekar, Mapusa In the recent held municipal elections the NCP failed to open an account despite Mapusa having an NCP senior in charge. With all the money pumped in, there was no official candidate and no alliance whatsoever with anyone. Where did all the money go to? If they are really interested, then a rethink of NCP leadership in Mapusa is necessary. The NCP at the centre should take note.

Amnesty granted

Lisbon reports that general amnesty was granted towards all the crimes committed with the exception of abuse of power and homicides.

Licences revoked

The Administrator of the District of Ilhas de Goa is revoking all the licenses granted to the ones exploiting the games of chance called ‘Guirguirem’.

Post of Collector

Was announced by the local government the execution of practical examinations within 30 days time for the post of collector in the treasury office of Valpoi.

Republican flag flutters

The traders from Calangute adorned their shops with buntings, balloons and other embellishments to usher a new era in the Portuguese governance.

All Goans should come forward to oppose the National highway alignment, which is not suitable for Goa. Highways passing through densely populated villages is not feasible to Goans. Why is the government hell bent on getting on with the project in the face of stiff opposition? They should understand common man’s woes. It is imperative to first take people into confidence.

If such a state of affairs continues, then Goans must unite and show the door to corrupt Congress leaders in the next assembly elections.

Exercise in futility?

Nelson Lopes, Chinchinim The proceedings in parliament has been stalled for over two weeks. It cost the exchequer dearly of every minute and is a precious waste of time and resource. There is a clamour for the JPC to investigate the 2G scam. Clear guidelines in such cases is necessary. If there is no faith in established constitutional authorities, then it is better to disband the same. What will be the fate of the findings of JPC and will they be bind-

ing the media to an immense loss of credibility.

Why should we be surprised by the emergence of power-brokers in the Fourth Estate? (Being the Fourth Estate has nothing to do thinking of the media as the fourth arm of government, as some repeatedly and mistakenly suggest) In fact, we in Goa have also seen repeated blurring of the lines between politics and journalism.

It is time that journalists realise that the sense of power they get from rubbing shoulders with politicians is only illusory. In Goa itself, we’ve seen such trends too. Individual journalists have got emboldened enough to try for party tickets, and even contest assembly elections. Other mediapersons have openly acknowledged the role they played in helping build the alliance between the MGP and the BJP, way back in 1994. This did rewrite the political dynamics in this State, probably for the worse in many ways.

Beyond blaming Barkha Dutt, we need to understand the Radia tapes for what they are. It shows the rot that has set in where big press players are willing to take dictation from whoever has the money or the clout.

(In past times, a Congress minister in Panjim would begin his press conferences with a sug-

Putty Polly’tics!

A piercing fanfare rang out, blasting through my lounge.

“Ta-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-pem-pem-pem-boom-boom-boom!!”

“What the hell??” I yelled at my dancing parrot Cocky.

“Party-time!” she chortled, “It is...just...party time!”

“There’s nothing to celebrate you moron!” I countered.

“No, stoopid,” she giggled, “I was talking about forming a new...political party! For the famous Indian Minister of Telecom!”

“You mean the “infamous” scamster A K. Raja??” I was aghast.

“Of course!” she cackled, “What a waste of rogue talent - being a member of those DMK losers. It was given that it was just a matter of time that his nakedness would be exposed in public!”

“Whaaat?” I was shocked, “Do you know what DMK stands for?”

“Any fool” she roared, “You know it stands for ‘Drop My Kashti!”

I was flabbergasted.

“And you think him forming his own party is a great idea?”

“Indeed!” Cocky cackled, “He was telcommunications Minister - what better means of communicating than mass mind-control, I mean controlling the minds of the foolish masses by...tele...”

“You lost me!” I said, “What kind of party could he form?”

“Idiot,” she said fondly, “It could only be uh...tele-pathy!”

“Ha ha!” I laughed, “Only hippies believe in telepathy! You’re sounding almost as deranged as that other No. 1 hippie party!”

“How rude!” Cocky snapped, “To call a prominent Goan political

Jerry Costa, Shiroda

24 November 1910

even those playing the game to the hilt are very cynical about the distortions they’ve themselves helped create in the Indian economy and polity.

To see the Radia tapes as mainly a media issue could be misleading. Yes, there were key journalists and editors caught up in it. This can seem shocking, because the media remains an institution which makes so many tall claims each day, and we actually have come to have high expectations of it.

But, it is time that media-persons realise that in these neo-liberal times, they’re only being made use of by powerful players. At the end of the day, they’re just convenient pawns. But as corporate control grows over the media, and we see the money-is-king logic as very natural, can we expect better?

There was a time when it was a big insult for a journalist to be labelled an “activist”. What that meant was one had a set of views – maybe even a bias in favour of the poor and the weak – and believed in what one wrote. Today, the Radia tapes only make it clear how some of the best and brightest minds of the country are “activists” for the powerful, for corporate interests and for themselves.

Give-them-what-they-want approaches are lead-

Goan abroad

Drop highway alignment PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS

Devil’s aDvocate

gestion-command: “Take down.” This would lead to protests, with at least a few pointing out that they were journalists, not stenographers.) Over the last two decades, the media has tightened up its romance with money and power.

Thanks to technology, today it is possible for a billion-strong nation to know how its corridors of power are being manipulated, to favour certain interests. Such issues have become public due to the power of technology — including websites which allow almost anyone to hear the recordings.

(It is rather tragic that something as dubious as telephone tapping had to be used to dig out this information. Till date, things are not clear.)

One shocking aspect of this whole episode is the manner in which power brokers continue to hold sway, regardless of which party rules. This is a fact in Goa too, more so with so many politicians hopping over party lines. Or continuing policies regardless of which party rules, and allowing the ‘permanent government’ to remain in power regardless.

Regional satraps, like the Tamil Nadu-based DMK in this case, also continue to use and be made use of. This is done both by the system and by powerful brokers who are willing to pay the price, and thus retain the semblances of a democracy if only they can stay in control of manipulating it. Ironically, those very same individuals and forces distort every aspect of governance and then go on to lament the state of affairs in the country.

Media needs to recognise that it is fast losing credibility. The site thehoot.org has suggested, there has been a great media blackout on the Radia tapes. It took some time for things to change. “Maybe editors and others who said that they could not use the tapes or transcripts for lack of authentication are waking up to the fact that there have been no statements of denial from the principals,” commented The Hoot.

So, as journalist P Sainath wrote in times when he brought out the journal ‘Countermedia’: “Who will investigate the investigators?” It is a tragedy that people gifted with such intelligence are willing to sacrifice credibility and more... for that sense of power gained from rubbing shoulders with the high and might.

party as hippie-led...how is this making them No. 1?”

“More like them making No. 1!” I collapsed in hysterics, “Their flower-power tinpot leader actually called Flower’iano Lobo, gave them the unpronounceable name of Goa...Su...su...su...raj!”

“You’re crude!” she bit me, “For you I have no sym...pathy!”

Sorry,” I said uncharitably, “Despite all the ‘party’ puns, we Goans are mere ‘putty’ in the hands of evil Goan politicos! And yet here you are irritating me with your witty brand of polly’tics!”

Cocky glared at me balefully.

“You’re being facetious!” she spat “Here I’m trying to help the disadvantaged, and you poke fun! Can you suggest names then?”

“I dunno how a two-lakh crore scamster like A K Raja qualifies to be called ‘disadvantaged’, but go ahead! Name some underprivileged groups, and I will suggest some political party names for them!”

“OK, out of the closet - nice medical name for a Goan gay party?”

“Homo’pathy!” I cackled uproariously in sheer delight.

“Sheesh!” she screeched, “What about a tea-stall owners party?”

“Cha’pathi!” I almost collapsed in a paroxysm of hysterics.

Cocky sneered at me pityingly.

“De Silva,” she used my name for the first time, “For your crazy views you and your parties would be strung from the highest tree, and what would you be then?

Maintain civic amenities like IFFI

Pachu Menon, Margao

Would it be foolhardy to wish for an IFFI every month of the year in Goa? The answer would be an emphatic ‘no’. The mega-show literally sends everyone scampering on their toes to make the event a success.

The National Highway Diversion Action Committee may question the government’s haste to go ahead with the expansion of highways in the state, but have any visible results ever come off those umpteen agitations against the poor conditions of roads?

For miles on end, the roads are either poorly lit or remain in darkness in spite of towering streetlight poles. Garbage is strewn all around, but who cares?

Against this backdrop, the yearly celluloid extravaganza is a harbinger of cleanliness and orderliness in the state. The administration is seemingly ‘forced’ to initiate various renovation works. Within a matter of hours, the public roads and streets are bathed in light. It is as if the sun never sets in Goa for eleven days when the whole state is spruced up to enliven proceedings. If crores of rupees could be spent to showcase Goa as envious as it can be, then a methodical approach towards maintaining civic amenities could bring about a world of change.

Proud of Hindu ancestry Dr F Miranda, Ex-GMC, Panjim All the things concerning Portuguese rule were not bad. There were no murders, rapes or robberies in Goa. Punishment for such crimes was very severe. Panjim city was very clean. So were other places. I am also proud of my Hindu ancestry. I am grateful to the Portuguese for bringing the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Majority of Goa’s Christian politicians, are much more corrupt than others. This is a reality. In this context, it was good to read Stephen Dias’s article ‘Erstwhile colonialism bludgeoned’ (Herald, Nov 22) of the blessings left behind by the Portuguese.

Creation v/s evolution Oswald Mattos, Ribandar This refers to letter “Reality of evolution” (Herald, Nov 22) by Paul Rodricks. I came

“Tri’pathi!!” I roared in ecstasy.

Cocky almost wept.

“Very sad...“ she murmured, “We must go to India immediately.

Only Sai Baba can save you now! There we will find salvation...”

“Puta...parthi??” I chortled and she blenched.

“You’re lost,” she stuttered, “Now who will find you?”

“Search...party!” I exploded and collapsed with laughter.

She shook her head.

“I started with a guy greater than the Bofors scam, and you diverted my train into an inane discourse on party puns!”

Then she sat bolt upright.

“I know an even greater scam perpetrated on Goans by outsiders!”

“Whaaat?” I gasped, “Goans are not only gullible goats, but the influx of migrants has made them into indolent, lazy layabouts!”

“Exactly!” screeched Cocky, “And under this guise, outsiders are stealing the birthrights from us lazy Goans. Biggest scam of all!”

“Bigger than Bofors?” I screamed, “What’s this laziness scam called?”

“Lofors!!” she screeched and collapsed.

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

ing and enforceable? Or will it be an exercise in futility?

Those in the house should forgo pay, allowances and other entitlements at such times.

By Francis Rodrigues

across this apt story even though it may not end the debate.

A little girl asked her mother, “How did the human race appear?” The mother answered, “God made Adam and Eve. They had children, so all mankind was created.”

Two days later, the girl asked her father the same question. The father replied, “Many years ago, there were monkeys from which mankind evolved.”

The confused girl returned to her mother and said “Mum, how is it possible that you told me the human race was created by God and dad said they developed from monkeys?”

The mother answered, “Well dear, it is simple – I told you about my side of the family and your father told you about his.”

Corruption crosses all barriers Michael Vaz, Merces A 2G spectrum scam by the disgraced former Telecom Minister has truly shamed the nation. What surprised everyone is the PM’s stoic silence. Ultimately, the Supreme Court had to intervene. Proceedings in parliament have been stalled. The opposition has demanded for a probe by the Joint Par-

liamentary Committee on the issue. The entire nation is humiliated!

The Congress is in the throes of scams.

One scam after the other has battered its image. Even the BJP government in Karnataka is in turmoil over the involvement of its CM in issues relating to granting of mining leases and other land scams involving his family.

It is the country’s stake at large when its ‘netas’ have crossed all barriers to degrade themselves.

Whither NCP? Jonas Correia, Aldona There is no doubt that whatever NCP is in Goa today is due to the efforts and acumen of Dr Wilfred de Souza. He was responsible for building a strong base and giving it representation in the assembly. However, as usual, people use Dr Wilfred to further their interest and then find excuses to sideline him.

After Dr Wilfred’s resignation from the NCP, the revenue Minister, Jose Philip wasboasting that there are many D’ Souza’s in NCP to head the party. Without mention, the truth of such comments has now come to light.

Dictatorial government Joseph MH Furtado, Sangolda The work done by Government in the State smacks of dictatorship, be it in the construction of national highways, the regional plan or the SEZ. The general claim is that everything is done in favour of the people, but this is untrue. The opposition from the public as regards road width or demolition of houses or diversions, is not acceptable by the dictators.

There was one proposed bridge from Sinquitim to Benaulim. The work was stopped pending environmental clearance requirement. As regards the public agitation vis-à-vis the national highway, police were brought in quell the agitation.

The hot mixed roads done by PWD have opened up due to lack of appropriate hot mix quality. Toll for the highway should not be collected from Goans but from interstate vehicles, who are its actual beneficiaries.

Paths of Wisdom We’re all at risk

A mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; contemplating what food it might contain.

He was aghast to discover that it was a mouse trap! Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning, “There is a mouse trap in the house.”

The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, “Mr. Mouse, I can tell you this is of grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me; I cannot be bothered by it.”

The mouse turned to the pig and told him the same.

“I am so very sorry Mr Mouse,” sympathised the pig, “but there is nothing I can do but pray” The mouse turned to the cow, who replied, “Like wow, Mr Mouse, a mouse trap; am I in grave danger, Duh?” So the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected.

That very night a sound was heard throughout the house, like the sound of a mouse trap catching its prey. The farmer’s wife rushed to see what was caught.

In the darkness, she did not see that it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught. The snake bit the farmer’s wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital.

She returned home with a fever. Now everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup’s main ingredient.

His wife’s sickness continued so that friends and neighbours came to sit with her around the clock. To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig.

The farmer’s wife did not get well, in fact, she died, and so many people came for her funeral the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide meat for all of them to eat.

So the next time you hear that someone is facing a problem and think that it does not concern you, remember that when the least of us is threatened, we are all at risk. (Source: Short stories)

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Parliament stand-off over JPC continues for eighth day PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 23

The stand-off in parliament over a joint parliamentary probe into the alleged irregularities in the 2G spectrum allocation continued today with the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha adjourning till noon following uproar.

As soon as the Lok Sabha met for the day, opposition members including those from the BJP, BJD, JD(U), SP were in the well demanding setting up of a joint parliamentary committee to probe reports of irregularities in allocation of 2G spectrum.

The opposition members were countered by those from the treasury benches who waved placards demanding the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa over corruption charges.

Some Congress members almost rushed to the well with placards and raised slogans 'Book Bellary Brothers', 'Sack Yeddyurappa'. They were asked

Opposition does not have mandate: Cong Adopting a tough posture on the demand for JPC probe into the 2G spectrum issue, the Congress today said the opposition does not have the mandate to force the government to do what it wants.

“Government has the mandate to rule the country. Opposition has the right to express its views. They can raise people's issues and problems.

But they do not have the mandate to force the government

to do what they want. The people have not given the mandate to the opposition for it,” Congress spokesperson Shakil Ahmed told reporters outside parliament.

On the deadlock in parliament over the JPC demand, he said, “Government's stand is the party's stand. We have tried to take opposition into confidence but unfortunately it did not happen.”

Terming the opposition behaviour as “irresponsible", Ahmed said, "Government has

made it clear that there is a public accounts committee and it is a constitutional provision that the CAG report will go to P A C .

“So how come the government will ignore constitutional provisions,” he asked, and added, “First let the CAG report goes to PAC then let it be examined by it.”

Since the PAC chairman is a BJP leader, “we are unable to understand why opposition does not believe in his neutrality and his capability,” Ahmed said.

to retreat to the aisles by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal.

Trinamool Congress members were seen waving the list of questions signalling their willingness for continuance of the normal business of the house.

The sloganeering and counter-sloganeering continued

for a while and Speaker Meira Kumar adjourned the house till noon.

In the Rajya Sabha, opposition members rushed to the well soon after Chairman Hamid Ansari completed obituary references. Congress members too moved into the aisles demanding sacking of the Karnataka

chief minister over an alleged land scam in the state.

While opposition members shouted “We Want JPC”, members in the treasury benches held placards reading “Sack Yeddyurappa”.

AIADMK members held copies of a magazine carrying a cover story on former Telecom

PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 23

Karnataka legislators back Yeddyurappa, seek debate PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 23

BJP legislators from Karnataka loyal to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today demanded a discussion during the parliamentary party meeting on the issue of his continuance in office while pledging support to him.

Party sources said that when the weekly parliamentary party meeting was on, the BJP MPs from Karnataka belonging to Yeddyurappa's camp demanded that the on-going crisis in the State be discussed.

BJP Parliamentary Party chief L K Advani told these MPs that they can come to his office in parliament after the meeting and discuss their grievances.

Thirteen Lok Sabha and four Rajya BJP MPs from the State yesterday had joined Yeddyurappa during a media interaction yesterday.

Though the chief minister has

been stating that he will go by whatever decision the party high command takes, he has also indulged in subtle acts of defiance by saying that he has not been asked to step down and that he has the support of “110-120 MLAs” in the State.

After today's parliamentary party meeting, senior party leader M Venkaiah Naidu told reporters that the central leadership is seized of the matter and was holding discussions with State leaders.

“The party is discussing the matter and an appropriate decision will be taken at an appropriate time,” he said.

Yeddyurappa met Naidu at the latter's residence this morning.

Naidu had earlier stated that Yeddyurappa will abide by the decision of the central leadership.

The BJP chief minister is likely to meet partypresident Nitin Gadkari to discuss the “political

situation” in the state. He may also call on other BJP leaders.

Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who has been asked by Gadkari to hold talks with Yeddyurappa and other Karnataka leaders, is said to be “closely studying” the situation on the ground and exploring all possibilities, a senior leader said.

Jaitley is also reportedly looking at all the alleged discrepancies in land allotments done by Yeddyurappa to his sons and other charges against him.

Party sources said the Panchayat elections may be announced in a day or two and removing Yeddyurappa at this juncture may affect the party's performance.

Central leaders indicated that Yeddyurappa should quit as his continuance is taking the sting out of BJP attack on the government in Parliament on corruption in 2-G Spectrum, Commonwealth Games and Adarsh Housing Society scams.

Navy forces fleeing ship to return PTI

MUMBAI, NOV 23 Firing warning shots, the Indian Navy today intercepted a foreign ship off Diu coast and forced it to return to Mumbai after the vessel left the city port without fulfilling necessary formalities here.

“Naval warship INS Angre fired warning shots ahead of the fleeing merchant ship's bow and stopped it. It is being escorted back to Mumbai. It would take at least eight hoursfor the vessel to reach here," defence spokesperson Manohar Nambiar told PTI. The joint operation by Navy and Coast Guard followed a police complaint about the Bahamas-flagged merchant ship, Dynamic Striker, fleeing Mumbai port without completingnecessary formalities, the spokesperson said. Initially, efforts to establish contacts with the fleeing ship failed.

Minister A Raja's alleged role in the irregularities in allocation of 2G telecom spectrum.

Ansari took up the first listed question of the day and asked members not to display any banners.

“No raising of posters,” he said, but the protesting members were adamant, forcing him to adjourn the house till 1200 hours.

The Question Hour was taken up in the Lok Sabha only on November 9, the first day of the Winter Session, while the Rajya Sabha had adjourned for the day as a mark of respect to a sitting member.

Since November 10, parliament has not seen transaction of any significant business and both the houses have been witnessing adjournments barely minutes after meeting.

Counting of Bihar poll votes today

Over 40 treated for ammonia gas leak

PTI

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PATNA, NOV 23

MUMBAI, NOV 23

Counting of votes for all the 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar will begin at 8 am tomorrow amidst tight security arrangements.

Counting for the Banka parliamentary constituency, where a by-election was held, will be taken up simultaneously, Additional Chief Electoral Officer Kumar Anshumali said Counting will be held at 42 counting centres, mostly in the district headquarters towns, where exclusive deployment of central paramilitary forces has been made, he saidFor each of the 243 constituencies, there will be 14 tables each manned by two counting staff and a special counting micro observer, he said. The EVMs will be opened under the supervision of senior officials, observers and Election Commission authorities from 8 AM.

Over 40 people, including children, were today hospitalised with breathing problems after inhaling poisonous ammonia gas which leaked from a tank in a cold storage room of a company in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, police said.

The leakage was plugged this afternoon and the situation is now under control, they said, adding an FIR was registered against the management of Naik Oceanic Exports Pvt Ltd under IPC sections 284 (negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance) and 287 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery).

Following the leakage that caused breathing problems to the people, an angry mob from Dongricha Pada village pelted stones at the security cabin of the plant and damaged four vehicles of the company, D K

Ghule, senior inspector at Taloja police station told PTI. “At the moment, 39 are undergoing treatment in various hospitals. More than 40 victims, including children, were taken to various hospitals but some have been discharged after the first aid," Ghule said.

According to police, at around 8.30 am, they received a complaint that the workers and people in the village adjacent to the factory, had suffered breathing problems due ammonia gas leakage from the company, owned by Rafiq Naik, in MIDC area.

“Four of the victims are now in the ICU of MGM hospital.

Their condition is said to be out of danger. Some children were also admitted in the hospitals for breathing problems,” Ghule said.

The entire factory and the nearby premises have been evacuated, police said.

‘India will have to work under G4 for UN seat’ PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 23

Days after the US backed India's quest for permanent membership of UN Security Council, Germany today suggested that New Delhi will have to continue to work under the format of G-4 to achieve it, arguing that no country could alone get the required votes.

Germany, which is a member of G-4 along with India, Japan and Brazil and aspiring for permanent seat in UNSC, underlined the need for reform of the global body to reflect the current world realities.

“We stand fully behind the G-4 proposal but in the UN you need to have 129 votes. At the moment, none of us are in the position to get them on our own. That is why we have offered this pack (G-4),” German Ambassador to India Thomas Matussek said here at the Indian Council for World Affairs.

He was asked to comment

“We stand fully behind the G-4 proposal but in the UN you need to have 129 votes. At the moment, none of us are in the position to get them on our own. That is why we have offered this pack (G-4),” German Ambassador to India Thomas Matussek said here at the Indian Council for World Affairs.

--Thomas Matussek on reports that Germany was not happy with India getting the US support for UNSC membership.

Commenting on US President Barack Obama's support for India's aspiration for permanent membership of the UNSC, the envoy said Germany “wholeheartedly” supports it.

Stressing the need for reforms in the UNSC, Matussek said present day UNSC reflected the “geo-political realities” of the 1940s and not the present global order.

He said though the major economic business in the world was being run through bodies such as G-7 and G-20, the only body

with accepted legitimacy was the UN. “Look at the US, in Iraq without the UN legitimacy, it could not get much far,” he said, making his point.

When asked why the armed forces of the two countries were not conducting joint counterterrorism drills, the ambassador said, “We would like to work closely with India in fight against international terrorism... we would be more than happy to perform these manoeuvres with Indian armed forces.”

He noted that all the attacks in India have been traced to Pakistan underlined the need for going to their roots in the

Afghanistan-Pakistan region.

When it was pointed out that Pakistan was having a hidden agenda in Afghanistan for creating strategic depth there, he said Islamabad needs to understand that it would also not be safe unless there was peace in Afghanistan.

Commenting on the Indian Air Force's move to procure 126 combat aircraft, Matussek said Germany, as one of the four partners in the Eurofighter programme, was offering a “real political partnership” to India in the programme.

“We are here for a long haul...

We are even forgoing the enduser monitoring agreement (EUMA) and offering a complete transfer of technology. We would like India to work closely with us in the future development of the aircraft,” he added.

Eurofighter is one of the six contenders in the race for the contract expected to be worth over USD 12 billion.

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High alert as N Korea fires artillery shells at South AFP SEOUL, NOV 23

North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells onto a South Korean island today, killing one person and triggering an exchange of fire as southern armed forces went on their highest state of alert.

In what appeared to be one of the most serious border incidents since the 1950-53 war, South Korean troops fired back with cannon, the government convened in an underground war room, and “multiple” air force jets scrambled.

The firing came after North Korea’s disclosure of an apparently operational uranium enrichment programme – a second potential way of building

a nuclear bomb — which is causing serious alarm for the United States and its allies.

Some 50 North Korean shells landed on the South Korean border island of Yeonpyeong near the tense Yellow Sea border, damaging dozens of houses and sending plumes of thick smoke into the air, YTN television reported.

One South Korean marine — part of a contingent based permanently on Yeonpyeong — was killed and 13 other marines were wounded, the military said. YTN said two civilians were also hurt.

“A North Korean artillery unit staged an illegal firing provocation at 2:34 pm (0534 GMT) and

South Korean troops fired back immediately in self-defence,” a ministry spokesman told AFP. “A Class-A military alert issued for battle situations has been imposed immediately,” the spokesman said.

One island resident, Lee Jong-Sik, told YTN: “At least 10 houses are burning. I can’t see clearly for the smoke. The hillsides are also on fire.

“We were told by loudspeakers to flee our homes.”

Another resident recounted a “thunderous sound outside”.

“When I walked out, the whole village was on fire,” the villager was quoted by Yonhap news

agency as saying. “I’m at the evacuation site with other villagers and I am scared to death.”

Yeonpyeong lies just south of the border declared by United Nations forces after the inconclusive war six decades ago, but north of the sea border declared by Pyongyang.

The Yellow Sea border was the scene of deadly naval clashes in 1999, 2002 and last November.

Tensions have been acute since the sinking of a South Korean warship in March, which Seoul says was the result of a North Korean torpedo attack. Pyongyang has angrily rejected the charge.

India is a natural ally, says US PTI WASHINGTON, NOV 23

The US has said that India is a “natural ally” to it and noted that the Defence ties between the two countries were “very positive” and “getting stronger”.

A Pentagon official also observed that military-to-military relations between the US and China have gone on and off, as if they were controlled by a dimmer switch.

The state of the Defence relationship with India is “very positive and very strong and getting stronger,” Michele Flournoy, the Undersecretary of Defense (Policy), said in an interview to the American Forces Press Service.

The comments by Flournoy came against the backdrop of the successful India visit of President Barack Obama early this month.

India, she said, is the second-most populated nation in the world after China and a natural ally to the US. The Indians, Flournoy said, want to cooperate with the US. The Indian military frequently conducts exercises with the United States and there is a vital exchange programme between the two nations.

“We’re trying to move into areas where we can be more cooperative operationally—like maritime security or humanitarian assistance and disaster relief,” she said, adding, “They have a lot of capability and a lot of well-trained people and they are great partners. We are looking to grow that relationship over time.”

Meanwhile, she said Chinese have used its military relationship with the US more as a “rheostat” and her country would like to have a military-to-military relationship with Beijing that is as comprehensive and collaborative as they have on diplomatic and economic issues.

“The Chinese have used the military relationship more as a rheostat. It’s on when everything is happy,” she said.

“When we make a defensive arms sale to Taiwan, for example, the rheostat is turned down. Or if the president receives the Dalai Lama in the White House, the rheostat is turned down,” said Flournoy.

But the Chinese now are ready to return to military discussions with the United States, Flournoy said, noting US and Chinese officials sat down in Hawaii to discuss maritime security and safety issues. The undersecretary said she was pleased with those discussions.

“I’m going to be welcoming my counterpart in December - General Ma Xiaotian - to Washington and we’ll have a very comprehensive and, we hope, candid and productive set on talks on defense policy,” she said.

William-Kate wedding on April 29 PTI LONDON, NOV 23

Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry on April 29 at Westminster Abbey, Clarence House announced today.

Prime Minister David Cameron said it would be “a happy and momentous occasion” and would be marked by a public holiday.

Westminster Abbey has hosted the weddings of the Queen and Queen Mother and was the venue for Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997.

Cameron said: “We want to mark the day as one of national celebration, a public holiday will ensure the most people possible will have a chance to celebrate on the day.

The costs of the wedding itself will be met by the Royal Household, with government meeting any wider security or transport related costs.”

On November 16, an official announcement had said that Prince William, the second-inline to the British throne, is to marry his longtime companion Kate Middleton in 2011.

William-Kate wedding, which is likely to rekindle memories of the fairytale wedding of

Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981, will climax an eight year on and off romance.

William is the most liked British royal after the late Queen Mother who died in 2002 aged 101 and Britons have been eagerly awaiting the nuptials for years.

“The wedding will take place in spring or summer of 2011, in London,” a statement from the Clarence House announcing the wedding had said, adding that further details about the marriage will be announced in due course.

“Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton became engaged in October during a private holiday in Kenya. Prince William has informed the Queen and other close members of his family. He has also sought permission of Miss Middleton’s father,” the statement had said.

William and Kate, both 28, will live in North Wales where the Prince is currently serving with the Royal Air Force.

The first to comment on the then announcement was Prime Minister David Cameron, who said “he was delighted” and wished the royal couple very best.

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Sirsat, who sounded elated, said he has not received anything officially though a communiqué to that effect has been faxed to the NCP’s office. I will come before the media and tell about plans for the party as the new president, he stated.

The party president’s post was left open after Jose Philip D’Souza submitted his resignation to the high command over differences with his won MLA Mickky Pacheco.

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land losers”, Kamat said.

Saying that the people should think and decide about the future, the Chief Minister said the State government has asked to impose toll fees at a distance of 40 km and make provision for a monthly pass of Rs 150 per month.

Surge in tourists!

2-3 lakh in domestic tourists with a total of 24 lakh arrivals.

This will take the total tourists arrival (domestic plus international tourists) this season to as high as 28 lakh, which is the highest ever in history of Goa. The global financial recession last season had an effect on tourism in Goa with only 615 flights arriving with a total of 3,76,640 foreign tourists, however, the officials expect the mark to cross 4 lakh.

13 killed in Pakistan roof collapse

PESHAWAR, NOV 23 (PTI) - Thirteen women were killed and 14 others injured today when the concrete roof of a house collapsed in a mountainous region of northwest Pakistan, police said.

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Iron ore prices set to rise HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, NOV 23

The Karnataka High Court verdict, upholding the State's ban on iron ore exports, may push up prices, which are already on the rise following a revival in demand over the last few weeks.

Karnataka had banned exports through its 10 ports in July to crack down on illegal mining.

Shipments from Karnataka account for about 25 per cent of the country's 100-milliontonnes-plus of iron ore exports.

This, incidentally, is half of the overall annual production of over 200 million tonnes.

However, India's exports almost halved to 3.03 million tonnes in Sept, from a year earlier, the sharpest monthly drop in nearly two years.

Karnataka produces about 45 million tonnes of iron ore a year and exports more than half of it, say traders. The much larger chunk comes from Goa. As shipments from India shrink, global supplies are expected to fall, leading to higher prices. Iron ore prices in the Sept quarter had tempered due to a fall in demand from steel-

makers in China though they have begun restocking, said a steel company official.

The Federation of Indian Mineral Industries has estimated that iron ore exports this fiscal will plunge to 80 million tonnes from 117 million tonnes in the previous year. Revival in Chinese demand and ban on exports from India have pushed up prices of low grade ore (largely exported from here) to $100 from $80 a tonne in the last month, said a trader.

With the High Court dismissing the plea of 32 companies, including major exporters such as Sesa Goa, V S Lad and Sons and Kumaraswamy Minerals, the State will now have to decide the future course of action. It has, incidentally, set up an autonomous body to study illegal mining activity.

“The ban was supposed to be in effect till the panel submitted its report on illegal mining but there is no deadline for this report. Technically, the ban may prolong for a while,” said an analyst.

Boat show in Goa from Dec 4 to 6 HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, NOV 23

The Goa International Boat Show is scheduled to be held from December 4 to 6, 2010.

The boat show will feature technology and trade options from the water luxury lifestyles industry, and provide a venue for interested parties to meet up with industry related buyers, suppliers and vendors alike.

Visitors invited to attend the 2010 Goa International Boat Show include exporters and importers, as well as manufacturers of boating, canoeing and sailing equipment and other related industry types, with interested members of the general public also quite welcome to attend.

Exhibitions at the event are expected to include accessories for boats and yachts, wind surfing equipment, boat building, repair and maintenance material, jet skis and related accessories, as well as exhibitions related to water tourism, water sports, cruise lines, charters, and many more besides.

Claris lifesciences IPO opens today HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, NOV 23

Claris Lifesciences Limited, one of the largest Indian sterile injectables pharmaceutical companies with a presence in 76 countries worldwide, proposes an initial public offer of equity shares of Rs 10 each for cash at a price to be determined through a 100% Book Building Process aggregating up to Rs 300 crore.

The issue opens on November 24, 2010 and closes on November 26, 2010. An- Arjun S Handa, MD and CEO, Claris Lifesciences Ltd at a press conference to anchor investors, if any, shall nounce the company’s IPO in Mumbai submit their bids on the anissue shall be made available chor investor bidding date, which will be one day prior to for allocation to retail individthe bid opening date. The price ual bidders on a proportionate band has been fixed between Rs basis subject to valid bids 278 and Rs 293 per equity share. being received at or above the Rating agency Fitch Rating issue price. Bidders (other than India Private Limited has ac- the Anchor Investors) may parcorded “IPO grade 3/5” to the ticipate in the issue through issue of indicating average fun- the ASBA process by providing the details of their respective damentals.

The issue is being made bank accounts in which the through Book Building process corresponding bid amounts wherein at least 60% of the will be blocked by Self Certified issue will be allotted to Quali- Syndicate Banks (SCSBs).

The equity shares offered fied Institutional Buyers (QIBs).

The company in consultation through the Red Herring with the book running lead Prospectus are proposed to be managers will have the discre- listed on the BSE. Enam Securities Private Ltd, tion to offer 30% of the QIB Edelweiss Capital Limited, JM portion to anchor investors.

The Red Herring Prospectus Financial Consultants Private also states that not less than Limited and ICICI Securities 10% of the issue will be allo- Limited are the Book Running cated on a proportionate basis Lead Managers (BRLMs) to the to non-institutional bidders Issue. while not less than 30% of the

BOARD MEETINGS Abbott India Odyssey Tech Bell Ceramics Phil Corp Kaycee Inds Siemens Source: Indiainfoline.com

MF FUNDA FIDELITY MUTUAL FUND today announced the launch of Fidelity Short Term Income Fund, an open ended income scheme that aims to generate reasonable returns primarily through investments in fixed income securities and money market instruments. The NFO for the fund will be open from 19 - 30 November 2010.

Shriram Ramanathan is the fund manager of the Fidelity

Short Term Income Fund. The Scheme is benchmarked to the Crisil Short Term Bond Fund Index.

CGl delivers 1200 KV product HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, NOV 23

Crompton Greaves Limited, part of the USD 4 billion Avantha Group announced the despatch of their first 1200 KV product to the UHV research station of Power Grid at Bina, Madhya Pradesh from its Nasik Switchgear Plant.

The 1200 KV Capacitive Voltage Transformer (CVT) is the first product, conceived, designed and successfully developed indigenously.

With this development CGL becomes the first Indian company to successfully develop and deliver a 1200 KV Ultra High Voltage product to the ambitious Indian T&D project.

By delivering the world’s highest KV class product indigenously, CGL once again affirms its leadership position in Indian T & D arena and has taken a giant leap in their quest to become a global leader.

1200 KV UHV AC System in India & CGL: Development of a 1200 KV UHV AC system, the highest AC system in the world, is an Indian dream to tackle the ever growing power demand which is expected to be over 400 GW by 2020. Al-

South Korea tremors shake Dalal Street; Sensex tanks 265 pts PTI MUMBAI, NOV 23

After slumping over 600 points—its steepest fall in 15 months — the BSE benchmark Sensex settled with a loss of 265 points on heavy selling, triggered by the news of conflict from South Korea and weak European peers.

Selling intensified on the Dalal Street after the news of North Korea firing at South Korean border started pouring in.

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though many countries in the world like USSR, Japan, America and Italy have made great progress in the research of 1200KV ultra high voltage AC transmission system only China has recently established the commercial 1100 kV system successfully.

Indian experience is rich in 420 KV and limited in 765 KV AC systems. The need for bulk transfer at ultra high voltage levels in India in the coming years is inevitable.

Hence indigenous development of this highest transmission system in the world is a major task with available time and expertise.

The task spear headed by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd ( PGCIL) involves, establishing a research station with an experimental 1200 kV transmission line (1km line at Bina in Madhya Pradesh) to study performance of various equipments, environmental effects and operational difficulties which are not envisaged currently and develop the commercial lines in due course.

However the real challenge was to develop the first of its kind UHV products indigenously.

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SPORTS GOA, Wednesday 24 November, 2010

Fortunato elected president

Chinchinim nose out Chandor bro eulalio vaz soccer HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, NOV 23

Union of Chinchinim Villagers nudged out Chandor Club 3-2 via the tie-breaker to enter the quarter-finals of All-Goa Bro Eulalio Vaz memorial inter-village football tournament organised

by Don Bosco Oratory at Don Bosco Oratory ground, Fatorda on Tuesday. There was no score

at full time.

The Chinchinim and Chandor strikers tested the rival keepers with sorties aplenty but missed numerous scoring chances.

In the second session too a goal eluded both.

In the ensuing tie-breaker, Noel Leitao, Cedric Fernandes and Franky Oliveira were on target for Chinchinim while Ashward Fernandes and Cruz Gomes converted for Chandor.

Shankar stars for Paradise HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 23

Fortunato Braganca has been elected unopposed president of Crown Club, Santa Cruz for the term 2010-12 at the elections held recently. Other comm i t t e e m e m b e r s - Fe l i x Fernandes, Ladislau Gonsalves and Hugo Gonsalves (vice-presidents). Roque Fernandes (secretary), Agnelo Oliveira (joint secretary), Cruz Coelho (treasurer). Members: Domingos Fernandes, Alexander Rego, Alvito Araujo and Vincent Oliveira.

HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, NOV 23

Shankar Murgaonkar netted a hat-trick as Paradise Sports Club defeated Cabesa Sports and Cultural Association 4-2 in GFA’s Third Division play - off at Taleigao ground on Tuesday. The score was 2-2 at half time.

Paradise opened the scoring just two minutes in after Pritesh Sawant punted home. In the 18th, Paradise cemented their lead when Shankar struck his first of the match.

Two goals down, Cabesa were

not sunk yet. Inacio Rodrigues levelled on the half hour mark and team mate Dilip Rodrigues equalised five minutes before the change of ends.

After the break, both teams went in search of the winner but could not find the break through.

With four minutes left on the clock, a tie-breaker was looming, but Shankar sprung to net his second and Paradise’s third.

Deep into injury time, Shankar completed his hat-trick to break the hearts of the Cabesa fans.

Navelim enter semis

Curtorim walk past Utorda HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, NOV 23

Curt o r i m G y m k h a n a b e a t United Club of Utorda 1-0 to sail into the semi-finals of Curtorim Villagers Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Curtorim Gymkhana at Curtorim ground on Tuesday.

Roy Albuquerque struck the lone goal of the match in the opening session.

Playing on home soil, Curtorim attacked from the start, leaving Utorda in a daze and keeping them away with neat tackles.

Curtorim’s match winner came in the 28th minute, thanks to a blunder by the Utorda keeper. An unimpressive shot from Melwyn Fernandes saw Utorda keeper fumble openly while lurking Roy Albuquerque headed in much to the loud applause from the Curtorim supporters.

Utorda tried hard to bounce back but all in vain.

BAFF down Moira HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, NOV 23

A convincing display from BAFF ensured that they marched on as they defeated AA de Moira 4-0 in GFA’s Third Division playoff at Duler Stadium, Mapusa on Tuesday. BAFF led 1-0 at the lemon break.

Moira were reduced to ten men in the 61st minute when young striker Peter Menezes received his second yellow for dangerous play. Peter was one of the most consistent strikers in the qualifiers and with him off the field it made Moira’s mountain even steeper to climb.

BAFF did well to keep the Moira forward line in check.

Vishnu Mandrekar played as a lone striker for the majority of

the game, with his midfield moving forward efficiently.

Moira created chances but could not find the net. A couple of defensive lapses allowed their opponents to steal in and punish them.

In the 10th minute, BAFF’s Masoor Khan rattled the post with a rasping shot after the Moira custodian Lue Fernandes saved the initial shot.

In the 27th, BAFF took the lead through Vishnu Mandrekar who walked through the Moira defense and received a return ball from Deelip Gaonkar before slotting home.

Tw o m i n u t e s a f t e r t h e breather, BAFF doubled their lead through Masoor Khan who blasted in from the right side

after Moira lost the ball cheaply in midfield.

Minutes later, BAFF looked threatening again but this time the cross bar came to Moira’s rescue after a shot from Vishnu.

At the other end, Peter received his second yellow and was sent off. From this point on, Moira continued to shift around players in search of a goal but the team looked like a jigsaw puzzle missing a couple of pieces.

Fifteen minutes from end, Prasad Parab tapped into an empty net after the Moira keeper saved Amit Gaddi’s attempt for BAFF’s third.

In injury time, BAFF captain Sunil Naik struck the final nail in the coffin after shooting in from close range.

Lehala to lead Goa

HERALD CORRESPONDENT fr basilio memorial morial football tournament at MARGAO, NOV 23 Musson ground, Majorda.

Lehala Gomes will lead the football Navelim led 1-0 at the interHERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 23

Third Division football: Siolim Sodiem SC v. Sangolda Lightning, Duler Stadium, 4 p.m.

All-India Veterans invitational football tournament: Bardez Veterans v. Ponda Veterans, 3.30 p.m; Salgaocar SC v. Shivaji SA, Dr. Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim, 5 p.m.

U-16 football: Guirdolim Club v. Sirlim SC, CavorimChandor ground; Rossman Cruz Nagoa SC v. Guardian Angel SC, Nagoa ground; Cana Benaulim SA v. Betalbatim SC, Dando ground. Kick off 4 p.m.

Fr Basilio Andrade memorial soccer semis: Navelim SC v. PY Nuvem, Musson ground, Majorda, 4.30 p.m.

Bro Eulalio Vaz memorial soccer: Maina SC v. St Anthony’s SC, Colva, Don Bosco Oratory ground, Fatorda, 4.30 p.m.

Eslinda Alemao memorial soccer: Mania SC v. Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim, Cuncolim ground, 4.30 p.m.

Curtorim Villagers Cup soccer: Sporting Club of Davorlim v. Chandor Club, Curtorim ground, 4.30 p.m.

Navelim SC defeated Baina SC 2-0 to enter into the semi-finals of Fr Basilio Andrade me-

val.

Navelim scored through Vikas Dhale in the first half and Seby Barreto in the second half.

GOA DIARY

Castellino memorial basketball

PANJIM (HSD) -- The Loyola Ex-Students Association (LESA), Margao will organise their annual All-Goa Castellino memorial basketball tournament on November 28 at Loyola school basketball court from 9 a.m. The tournament is open to men teams or clubs. Details may be obtained from event co-ordinator Royston Costa on 9822124349 by November 25. Draw will be available on November 27.

women’s sepak takraw team for the 4th sepak takraw Federation Cup at Mandya, Himachal Pradesh from November 27 to 29.

Team: Kadar Bin Nadaf, Lehala Gomes, Manisha Devidas, Sankeeta Lolyienkar and Rekha Paignakar.

Vishnu Dessai and Suraj Desaai will accompany the team as coach and manager respectively.

Mapusa-Saligao Boys winners of 2nd GOA-L Cup organised by Goa Learning Soccer School at Saraswat ground, Mapusa on Sunday. Francisco Fernandes player of the tournament. Sadanand Sirsat most improved player. Malcolm Fernandes goal of the tournament in the semi-finals.

Orissa record 3-wicket win against Goa

Lalit Suri soccer

CANACONA (HC) -- The second edition of Lalit Suri football Cup league invitational 7-a-side Canacona Taluka level tournament organised by Lions Club of Canacona will be held on November 27 and 28 at Devabhaga ground. The winners and runners-up will take home Rs 15,000 and a trophy and Rs 7,000 and a trophy respectively. Individual prizes will also be awarded.

Tennisball cricket tourney

COLLEM (HC) – The Chunouti Boys Sports and Cultural Club, Tamsoda, Dharbandora will organise their 15th All-Goa 5 overs tennisball cricket tournament on November 28 and December 5 at Sidhanath ground, Dharbandoda from 9 a.m. The winners and runner-up will take home Rs 10,000 and Rs 7,000 respectively.

Rs 2,000 will be awarded to the losing semi-finalists. Details may be obtained on 9420162513 or 9403269541.

Tie-breaker at Maddel

PANJIM (HSD) – The Friends Circle Youth of Maddel, Margao will organise their 6th All-Goa 3-a-side football tie-breaker on November 27 near Holy Cross chapel, Margao-Colva road, Maddel Grande at 8 p.m. The winners and runners-up will be awarded Rs 6,006 and Rs 4,004 respectively. Spot entries will be accepted.

State badminton probables

PANJIM (HSD) – The following players have been selected to represent the State badminton team at the Junior Badminton Nationals in Puduchery in December. Sharmad Mahajan, Aniket Shenai, Prathit Naik, Anushka Kuvelkar, Anura Prabhudesai and Pranjal Chimulkar. Roy Athaide will accompany the team as coachcum-manager. A preparatory camp will be held at Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panjim from November 25 to December 4 at 4 p.m.

The victorious Orissa team celebrating their win against Goa at BITS Pillani ground on Tuesday.

Photo by M Prabhav HERALD REPORTER VASCO, NOV 23

Orissa scored an exciting 3wicket win against Goa in a nailbiting encounter on the last day of Cooch Behar U-19 cricket tournament at BITS Pillani ground, Zuarinagar, Sancoale, on Tuesday.

Despite lagging behind by 68

Federer beats Murray in 2 sets at ATP finals

runs in the first inning against Goa, Orissa bounced back in the second inning to bundle out Goa for 164 runs while chasing 232 runs. An attacking Orissa scored 72 runs in just one hour and sealed the fate of Goa scoring 236 runs for seven in 41 overs.

Resuming the day at the overnight score of 97 for 4,

Orissa stuck to their attack. Goa managed to strike an early blow to take their fifth wicket in the eighth over of the day as skipper Ganeshraj Narvekar struck Anikt Yadav’s leg. Narvekar finished with a five- wicket haul.

Orissa skipper Abhilash Mallick showed good resilience to score half a century to pro-

vide the much needed 104 runs sixth wicket partnership along with highest scorer Sumitesh Pradhan’s 81 runs not-out to snatch victory from Goa. Ganeshraj Narvekar once again helped Goa to bounce back dismissing skipper Abhilash Mallick. Later, Srinivas Fadte got the seventh wicket of Orissa on 211.

The rain gods did play a spoilsport role as the match was stopped for nearly two hours following sudden cloudburst.

“We played a natural game and we did not allow pressure to pull us down while chasing our target,” stated Orissa skipper, Abhilash Mallic. He also appreciated his bowlers for restricting Goa for 164 in the second innings and the much needed performance from Sumitosh Praharaj.

Goan skipper Ganeshraj Narvekar was disappointed with the batting line-up. “We were defending a low target as the bowlers did well but we need to improve on our batting in the coming days to win.”

Kelambika win Mayem football HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, NOV 23

Kelambika Sports Club, Mayem defeated Vijayanand Sports Club 1-0 in Mayem football Cup organised by Ganesh Sports Club, Mayem at Mayem ground recently The winners pocketed Rs 8,000 and a trophy while the

runners-up had to be content with Rs 5,000 and a trophy.

Following individual prizes were awarded: Man-of-thematch - Pandhari. Best midfielder - Yogesh. Best disciplined team - Van XI. Best defense Shivram (Van XI). Best goalkeeper - Sumraj. Highest scorer

- Sai Sanardekar.

Opposition leader Manohar Parrikar, MLA Shet, vice-president of Goa football association, L avinio Rebello, Shankar Chodankar, Suhasini Kinalkar and Dinesh Patil were present. The function was compered by Subhash Salgaonkar.

AGENCIES LONDON, NOV 23

Roger Federer easily defeated Andy Murray at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday, winning 6-4, 6-2 to stretch his record to 2-0 at the season-ending event.

Federer looked unstoppable on the court at the O2 Arena, losing only eight points on his serve in the match—three in the first set and five in the second.

On Monday, top-ranked Rafael Nadal rallied to beat Andy Roddick 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 and third-ranked Novak Djokovic defeated Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-3.

Nadal will take on Djokovic on Wednesday, while Roddick and Berdych play in the early Group A match.

In doubles, Jurgen Melzer of Austria and Philipp Petzschner of Germany beat Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic and Leander Paes of India 7-6 (9), 4-6, 10-8. Later, top-ranked Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States were to play Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski of Poland.

Opposition leader, Manohar Parrikar and Anant Shet alongwith Kelambika Sports Club, winners o Mayem soccer cup.

Photo: Vishant Vaze

S M Taleigao stun Navelim HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, NOV 23

Sao Miguel de Taleigao prevailed over Navelim Villagers Union 64 via the tie-breaker to storm into the semi-finals of All-Goa 2nd Eslinda Alemao memorial inter-village football tournament organised by Cuncolim Union at Cuncolim ground on Tuesday.

Taleigao were leading 1-0 at the breather.

Taleigao began in right earnest with their forwards putting tremendous pressure on the rival citadel and came close

in taking the lead early when Anthony Pereira, former Mahindra United wing back floated the ball from the flank and striker Jesvil’s smart header was well thwarted by former India keeper Chandrakant Naik, who showed fine anticipation and fisted away the ball.

Taleigao took the lead in the 15th minute as striker Gautam Kankonkar slotted home following a Gavin Araujo pass.

After resumption, Navelim fought gallantly and created

some meaningful forays into the rival territory and were rewarded five minutes after resumption when Wilson Fernandes punished the rival keeper with a snap shot after being fed by veteran Domnic Cabral.

In the tie-breaker, Cedric Peixoto, Valencio Estrocio, Gavin Araujo, Levino Pereira and Raminov Estrocio scored for Sao Miguel while Chandrakant Naik, Sanford Cardozo and Wilson Fernandes converted for Navelim.

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AIFF questions Colaco’s move on Goa as AFC Challenge Cup venue AGENCIES NEW DELHI, NOV 23

On the eve of the Asian Football Confederations’ (AFC) Competitions Committee meeting at Kuala Lumpur, All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) vice-president Ankur Dutta has questioned the former general secretary Alberto Colaco as to how an arbitrary decision was taken with regards to hosting the AFC Challenge Cup 2012 qualifying round.

With the AFC deciding no direct entry into the AFC Challenge Cup, the qualifying rounds are to be held in March 2011 with several countries making their desire to host the event known.

The AIFF had sent a letter to all the State associations asking whether they are keen to have the tournament in their region and only two responded back in the positive – Delhi and Assam.

n When the names were to be forwarded to the AFC, Assam’s name was scrapped in favour of Goa, who hadn’t even applied to host the qualifiers until November second week, which was much after the deadline expired. I am surprised to know that the two names nominated by the AIFF are of Delhi and Goa with the latter never having approached the AIFF to host the qualifiers.

-- Vice-president Ankur Dutta However, when the names were to be forwarded to the AFC, Assam’s name was scrapped in favour of Goa, who hadn’t even applied to host the qualifiers until November second week, which was much after the deadline expired.

“I am surprised to know that the two names nominated by the AIFF are of Delhi and Goa with the latter never having approached the AIFF to host the

qualifiers.”

“I want to know from the exgeneral secretary Alberto Colaco as to who has recommended the names and which committee has approved of this decision?

What is the basis of rejecting Assam’s bid and who decided that?” questioned the secretary of the Assam state association.

At a time when almost everything has to be okayed by the AIFF Executive Committee or

the Emergency Committee, both of whom Dutta is a part of, it comes as a surprise as to why Goa’s name was listed and with what interest?

“I am asking this question as the vice-president of the AIFF and I do not know what’s happening? Decisions are being taken up randomly by Colaco and that is hurting Indian football. I shall take this matter with the AIFF President as well.”

“I have already written a couple of letters addressing the general secretary (Colaco) but have received no response from the concerned individual,” said an irked Dutta.

This issue once again highlights the ineffective system in which the AIFF works where the top officials are seldom on the same page and people act according to their whim.

(Goal.Com)

IMG-Reliance favourite to bag Indian football rights

Arteta grabs late equaliser for Everton

expected to sign the deal but the move didn’t materialise due to several reasons one of them being the long term MoU that AIFF has with Modi Enterprises being facilitated by a certain CAA Sports to organise a tournament with a few elite English Premier League and I-League clubs in the country.

It is reliably learnt that this MoU was signed without the knowledge of AIFF Executive Committee by a top AIFF official.

CAA Sports, whom former Manchester United and Chelsea CEO Peter Kenyon joined last year, have shown their interest in the broadcast and marketing rights of Indian football as is the case with a Japanese sports marketing agency.

A top AIFF official is expected to join CAA Sports if they do manage to get the broadcast rights in India and has been throwing his weight around to

Mikel Arteta hauled struggling Everton another point clear of the Premier League drop zone on Monday with a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Sunderland that denied the hosts a place in the top six.

T h e S p a n i s h p l a y m a ke r grabbed a much-needed point for the visitors at the Stadium of Light with an 83rd-minute shot that wrong-footed Craig Gordon after the ball took a deflection off Phil Bardsley.

Sunderland had been heading for all three points after striker Danny Welbeck scored a goal in each half in response to Australian international Tim Cahill's sixth-minute header for Everton.

Welbeck, now with three goals from two games, grabbed the equaliser in the 23rd from 10 yards and made it 2-1 in the 70th with a close-range header.

Everton moved up to 14th, two points clear of the relegation zone.

AGENCIES NEW DELHI, NOV 23

With questions being raised as to whether the I-League would be broadcasted this season, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is in the process of evaluating the possible options and a decision is expected soon in a matter of few days with IMGReliance being likely to be awarded.

Zee Telefilms have stopped making their regular payments to the AIFF as per the existing deal with the latter in the mode to end the 10-year contract with the former due to not being able to realise the full market potential of Indian football, as alleged by sources.

It is also believed that the AIFF would have to pay a huge sum of money to Zee Telefilms to end the existing contract.

IMG-Reliance are known to be keen to bag the broadcasting and marketing rights and were

Eto’o handed 3-game ban for headbutt

REUTERS MILAN, NOV 23

Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o has been banned for three Serie A matches for headbutting defender Cesar in the chest during Chievo's 2-1 win on Sunday, the league said in a statement today.

The loss of the Cameroonian, who has also been fined 30,000 euros (41,180 dollar), is a big blow to stuttering Inter who are also struggling with injuries.

get this deal done but even in a meeting held on Wednesday and Thursday earlier this week with CAA representatives, the top brass is not in favour as yet to sign the deal with the American company.

In order to secure his future, it is believed by many that the top AIFF official was keen on sabotaging the possible deal with IMG-Reliance.

The discussion with the company had been initiated around the World Cup 2010 but with only a few days prior to the deal being signed around October second week; the AIFF formed a four-member committee, namely Alberto Colaco, Subrata Dutta, Larsing Ming and Hardev Jadeja, to look at the finer aspects.

The AIFF’s financial health has been in tatters and they desperately need the money for the day-to-day functioning of the federation. (Goal.Com)

AGENCIES SUNDERLAND, NOV 23

Lanka struggle as Roach strikes AFP COLOMBO, NOV 23

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach grabbed two quick wickets in a lively opening spell to put Sri Lanka under pressure on the first day of the second Test today.

Roach removed openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Tharanga Paranavitana before the hosts struggled to reach 84-3 in their first innings at stumps on a new pitch helping the fast bowlers.

He conceded just 18 runs in his disciplined eight-over opening spell.

Skipper Kumar Sangakkara was unbeaten on 25 and Thilan Samaraweera was on 26 not out when bad light stopped play just after tea. Only 37.2 overs were bowled in the day, with no play possible in the morning session due to a wet outfield.

Sangakkara and Samaraweera put on 50 for the unfinished fourth-wicket stand to steady the innings, but found runs hard to come by against an impres-

sive West Indies pace attack in overcast conditions.

Samaraweera smashed the match's first six, hooking Roach in the afternoon session. He also hit two fours in his 69-ball knock.

Sangakkara has so far hit two boundaries in his 92-ball knock.

Sri Lanka, electing to bat after winning the toss, suffered a setback in the fifth over when Dilshan was bowled by Roach after contributing only four runs.

Roach nearly got the wicket of Sangakkara with a rising deliver y, but skipper Darren Sammy failed to latch on to a sharp chance at third slip when the batsman was on two.

The West Indies paceman did not have to wait long for his second success as he had Paranavitana (16) caught by Dwayne Bravo at second slip to send the hosts struggling at 31-2.

Sri Lanka were in trouble when new-ball bowler Sammy

bowled former captain Mahela Jayawardene for two runs.

Sammy, who bowled 17 overs in his opening spell, has so far taken one wicket for 25 runs.

The West Indies, relying on pace in helpful conditions, introduced spin after 30 overs, with left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn sending down three overs for nine runs.

Sri Lanka made three changes from the side that drew the opening Test in Galle, bringing in pacemen Nuwan Kulasekara and Suranga Lakmal, and spinner Rangana Herath in place of Dammika Prasad, Thilan Thushara and Suraj Randiv.

Lakmal made his Test debut.

The tourists replaced Andre Russell with Benn for the only change in their team.

The West Indies are seeking their first Test victory in Sri Lanka, having lost five and drawn two of their seven matches.

Rehman dents SA’s victory hopes AGENCIES ABU DHABI, NOV 23

Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman took three wickets and scored his maiden half-century to foil South Africa's attempts to win the second Test at Abu Dhabi Stadium on Tuesday.

Re h m a n c h e c ke d S o u t h Africa's quest for quick runs in order to set a target for Pakistan with wickets of Alviro Petersen (35), Hashim Amla (62) and AB de Villiers (25) before South Africa closed the fourth day at 173-4, for an overall lead of 323.

Ashwell Prince was unbeaten on 27 and Mark Boucher was 13 not out on a day when the 30-year-old Rehman became Pakistan's saviour.

Rehman scored a career-best 60 to help Pakistan score 434 in their first-innings in reply to South Africa's mammoth 584-9 declared - the first time Pakistan crossed the 400-run mark in a Test this year.

South Africa, for whom captain Graeme Smith couldn't open the innings after a recurrence of his finger injury, were running out of time to enforce a result in this match and the series which is tied at 0-0. The first Test ended in a draw in Dubai last week.

Amla and Petersen gave South Africa a flying start of 81 before Rehman put the brakes on their progress, taking three wickets

in the space of 36 balls. He removed Petersen, caught by Younis Khan in the last over before tea.

Man Utd aims to progress AGENCIES LONDON, NOV 23

A draw would clinch progress from the group stage but a win could guarantee first place and a favorable draw in the next round.

“We can go for a point and get through the group stage but we’re not going there to get a point—we want to get three,” midfielder Park Ji-sung said. “It’s very important for us to win and then maybe the manager can rest some players and leave us with more options in other games.”

With Premier League games against Arsenal and Chelsea s c h ed u l ed f o r r igh t a f ter United’s final group match against Valencia on Dec. 7, United’s motivation for victory over Rangers is clear.

With a top spot already secured, the likes of Rooney could rest up in preparation for two games crucial to the team’s chances of regaining the Premier

League title.

Rooney made his comeback with a substitute appearance in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Wigan and was mostly greeted warmly, although there were a few jeers from fans still angered by last month’s quickly rescinded threat to quit.

United manager Alex Ferguson said Rooney will definitely start at Ibrox, where United won 1-0 on its previous visit seven years ago.

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher was an unused substitute on that occasion and is likely to miss out again after sitting out training Tuesday.

His absence would spare him what is likely to be a hostile reception from a crowd responsive to the ancient rivalry between Scotland and England.

“The atmosphere is totally different compared to league games or other Champions League games,” Park said. “It’s more aggressive, the crowd are

on their feet and there’s also a heavy media focus on the match.

It’s just a natural feeling that this game is different.”

But United’s congested schedule means Ferguson is set to rest Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand despite his desire for victory.

United meets Blackburn in the Premier League on Saturday and then plays a League Cup quarterfinal at West Ham three days later, so Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans are likely to replace the first-choice center back pairing against Rangers.

Valencia hosts Turkey’s Bursaspor in the other Group C match, knowing that it could also progress with a victory.

The Spanish side has seven p o i n t s , t h re e f e w e r t h a n United—which is the only unbeaten team in the English Premier League and its Champions League group. Rangers has five points, while Bursaspor has no points and no goals.

Customs and traditions regarding eating and meals vary Foodalicious from country to country, as well as within countries, based on such factors as regional 7 Sorbet differences, social class, 4 Farineaux education, and religion. This course consists of The sorbet is a water ice The classical French menu some form of pasta. Ex- plus Italian Meringue flaconsists of 15 different amples would be dishes vored with champagne or courses. like cannelloni, ravioli or a liqueur. It should be piped in gnocchi.

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Sania Mirza shows her bronze medal as she poses for a photo during the women's singles final medal ceremony at the Aoti tennis centre in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

(Left)•Somdev Devvarman celebrates win over Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan at the Aoti tennis centre in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

(Right) Pramila Gudandda of India celebrates winning bronze in the women's heptathlon in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

PTI GUANGZHOU, NOV 23

Somdev Devvarman created history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the men's singles tennis event of the Asian Games while discus thrower Krishna Poonia bagged a bronze as India claimed three more medals to maintain their 8th spot on the 11th day of competitions here today.

Second seed Somdev, who had won a gold in the men's doubles event alongwith Sanam Singh yesterday, upset top seed and world number 44 Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-1 6-2 in

the lop-sided summit clash here to achieve the historic feat.

Poonia, who had bagged the gold in the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, put up a below par show in women's discus to take the bronze while heptathlete G G Pramila also secured a bronze on an otherwise disappointing day for the Indians.

It was heartbreak for the Indian men's hockey team after they suffered a shocking 3-4 defeat at the hands of lower ranked Malaysia in the semifinal while the shooters, cylists and grapplers also failed to make much of an impact.

With the addition of three medals, India's medal haul climbed to 7 gold, 12 silver and 20 bronze to maintain their 8th position for the third successive day. India had finished tenth on the medal rostrum in the last edition of the Games in Doha.

China was miles ahead on top of the medals table with a whopping tally of 165-85-79 while South Korea (64-55-74) and Japan (34-64-68) kept the second and third positions respectively.

The spotlight was on young Somdev as he entered history books with his superb win in the final over the top seed

Uzbek who seemed totally offcolour.

Just last month, Somdev had won men's singles gold at the Commonwealth Games and has been the face of India on the ATP Tour in singles for quite some time.

India had three bronze medals in men's singles to show so far at the Games with Leander Paes (Hiroshima in 1994), Mahesh Bhupathi (Bangkok in 1998) and Prahlad Srinath (Bangkok in 1998) winning them in the last decade.

In total, Somdev won three medals at this edition of the

Games as he had earlier won a bronze in team event as well.

India rounded off its tennis campaign with five medals, two more than what the country had got at the Doha Asian Games in 2006.

Poonia, who had won a bronze in Doha Asian Games four years ago as well as gold in last month's Commonwealth Games, was expected to win at least a medal going by the past performances of the seven throwers in the field and it was just a question of the colour of the medal.

The expected three-way contest among Poonia, Doha Asian Games gold medallist Song

Aimin of China and another Chinese Li Yangfeng, however, turned out to be a two-way affair as Poonia could not improve upon her 61.94m which she achieved in her first attempt.

Poonia's throw today was more than her CWG gold-winning 61.51m effort but well below her personal best as well as season's best of 63.69m.

Pramila then added the second bronze after finishing third in heptathlon with 5415 points.

Indian women were on course for a chess medal as they scored an easy victory over Bangladesh to remain on joint top along

with China after six rounds of the chess competition.

The Indian continued her winning run and defeated Chinese Taipei's Tan Ya Ting 6-4 before losing to Yun Okhee of South Korea in the shoot-off. In the bronze-medal play-off, Deepika lost to Kwon Un Sil 2-6. Another Indian in the fray, Rimil Buriuly bowed out of the competition in the second round.

Rimil started on a winning note as she blanked Zahra Dehghanabnavi 4-0 in her opening round but was outplayed by her Taipei rival 2-6 in the next.

In squash, Indian eves qualified

for the semifinals of the team event despite a 0-3 drubbing at the hands of Hong Kong while the men's team made the lastfour grade with a crushing 3-0 win over South Korea here today.

The women team advanced to semifinals courtesy their second place finish behind Hong Kong in Pool B. They face Pool A topper Malaysia in the semifinals tomorrow.

Indian shooters will have a tough task at hand to finish on the podium after all three of them ended day one of the skeet qualification round at the middle of the points table.

Rahim’s golden goal sinks India AGENCIES GUANGZHOU, NOV 23

Malaysia scripted a new page in the hockey history of the Asian Games on Tuesday. With a display that underlined the essence of fortitude, it sunk India's hopes of taking the only qualifying spot available for the London Olympics in 2012 with a 4-3 verdict that surfaced off a ‘golden goal'.

It is a pity that India should end the game at the altar of defeat. Actually, the team produced a few incandescent spells, recovered from a goal deficit, scored two brilliant field goals and led until the clock showed three minutes to the end.

In came the lethal striker, Rahim Amin, to demolish India.

He pumped in a perfect grounder for the equaliser, pushed the match to extra-time, and produced another impeccable shot to send the Malaysian supporters and players into a delirium of delight.

India continue to lead rankings Indian cricket team poses with a trophy after winning the third and final Test cricket match against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Tuesday.

India thrash New Zealand l Win by an innings and 198 runs to clinch series PTI NAGPUR, NOV 23

Spinners Harbhajan Singh and Pragyan Ojha wreaked havoc on a turning track as India recorded one of their most convincing Test wins in recent times by thrashing New Zealand by an innings and 198 runs in third and final Test to clinch the three-match series 1-0 here today.

The spin duo never looked threatening during the entire series but proved to be an altogether different proposition with turn and bounce that was on offer.

Both Harbhajan (3/56) and Ojha (2/67) got appreciable turn and bounce as the Black Caps batsmen literally struggled to stay put on a track that was suddenly looking difficult to bat on.

There was sharp turn on offer and some of the balls were also keeping low.

If Harbhajan and Ojha decimated the top-order, Ishant Sharma (3/15) and Suresh Raina (2/1) blasted out the lower order as New Zealand were all out for 175 in only 51.2 overs.

Needing 349 runs to clear the first innings deficit, the visitors needed to show a lot of appli-

cation but not having encountered appreciable turn and bounce in the previous matches meant that there wasn't a lot of homework done.

The pressure was immense and Daniel Vettori’s men surrendered meekly with the match lasting barely three and half days.

New Zealand 1st Innings: 193 India 1st Innings: 566-8 declared New Zealand 2nd innings (overnight 24-1): Tim McIntosh lbw b Harbhajan 8, Brendon McCullum lbw b Ojha 25, Gareth Hopkins c Gambhir b Harbhajan 8, Martin Guptill lbw b Ojha 0, Ross Taylor c sub (Pujara) b Harbhajan 29, Jesse Ryder c Ishant Sharma b Raina 22, Kane Williamson b Ishant 8, Daniel Vettori lbw b Raina 13, Tim Southee b Ishant 31, Andy McKay not out 20, Chris Martin b Ishant 0. Extras: 11. Total: 175 all out. Fall of wickets: 1-18, 238, 3-38, 4-62, 5-93, 6-110, 7-123, 8-124, 9-175. Bowling: S Sreesanth 7-3-25-0, Ishant Sharma 6.2-2-15-3, Pragyan Ojha 17-267-2, Harbhajan Singh 19-4-56-3, Suresh Raina 2-1-1-2.

‘We didn’t perform to our potential’ PTI NAGPUR, NOV 23

India might have won the third Test against New Zealand by an innings and 198 runs but captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said that the team didn't perform to their full potential in the three-match series.

"I would say we have performed 60 per cent of what we are capable of in this particular Test match. It may be for whatever reason. About the first two Test matches, we could only play upto 40 percent of our potential," the Indian captain said at the postmatch media conference today.

However, the skipper once again came in defence of an outof-form Suresh Raina terming the player's bad patch as a result

of being "mentally" exhausted having played a lot of cricket for last six months.

"Raina has been consistently playing for long period of time.

Even I got a break during the tour of Zimbabwe but he also played there. Luckily, I have got a break of 10-15 days now which will help to freshen up and prepare for the South Africa series”.

"But he hasn't got a break even in the first two matches of the New Zealand ODI series.

There are times when it's more of a mental aspect than a physical one of not being 100 per cent there," Dhoni said.

Asked if the Indian board could rest five seniors (Dhoni, Sachin, Sehwag, Zaheer and Harbhajan), why couldn't they take risk of

resting a sixth player, the skipper presented a dead bat.

"That's not for me to answer.

It's better if you ask the BCCI. I only hope that he gets a

chance to rest in the last three ODIs. He is an important player in our line-up and also our main fielder.

So day in and day out when you are playing, you tend to get exhausted and more so mentally.

A break would do him good," he said.

PTI DUBAI, NOV 23

India maintained their supremacy at the top of ICC rankings for Test teams after winning the three-Test series against New Zealand 1-0, while South Africa and Sri Lanka remained static on second and third position respectively.

However, the world number one India with 129 points, given their huge difference with the Kiwis (80) at the start of the series, lost one rating point despite the triumph.

On the other hand, the 0-1 verdict after draws in the first two Tests helped New Zealand earn two rating points and gain a place in the rankings chart, released after the completion of the three-match series.

I could have taken more wickets: Bhajji PTI NAGPUR, NOV 23

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh today said he was satisfied to score runs but his bowling was not up to the standard in the three-match Test series against New Zealand.

"It was satisfying to score runs with the bat but I could have taken a few more wickets," Harbhajan said after India thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 198 runs in the third Test, here today.

"I bowled well but the number of wickets that I got, I feel it is lower than my standard. I would have been happy with 15-16 wickets in the series," he added.

Harbhajan heaped praise on his colleagues for producing a brilliant bowling performance to bundle out New Zealand for 175 in their second innings.

Azian Misron (center) of Malaysia vies for ball with Sandeep Singh (left) and Mujtaba Danish of India in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

This is Malaysia's first entry into the final where it will take on Pakistan on Thursday. Pakistan edged out the defending

champion South Korea in the penalty shoot-out.

The impromptu scenes of joy by the Malaysians were well de-

served for the outfit had taken on the might of the Koreans, Chinese and now the Indians to march into the final.

CBI may arrest Kalmadi soon AGENCIES NEW DELHI, NOV 23

Delhi Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi may soon be behind bars after the Central Bureau of Investigation revealed it has collected concrete documentary evidence against him that establishes role in the Queen's Baton Relay, it was reported on Tuesday.

"We have found direct evidence against Kalmadi during the custodial interrogation of TS Darbari and Sanjay Mahendroo, and during the examination of the documents

recovered. We are deliberating his arrest on his return from the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China," a source was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

The report further adds that it was revealed during interrogation of Kalmadi's close aides Darbari and Mahendroo that the OC chairman was aware of the siphoning off of funds to Darbari and Mahendroo's foreign associates.

Feroz Shah Kotla re-instated as international venue UNI DUBAI, NOV 23

The ICC today said Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi will be allowed to stage international cricket again from January 1 after serving its one-year ban.

The venue was suspended as an international ground since the abandonment of a one-day international between India and Sri Lanka in December 2009.

The re-instatement of the ground followed an inspection by International Cricket Council (ICC) pitch consultant Andy Atkinson, the world governing body of cricket said in a statement.

1st innings batting let us down:Vettori PTI NAGPUR, NOV 23

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori feels that losing seven wickets on curtailed first day's play of the final Test became decisive in the end.

"I think after winning the toss, scoring just 193 put us under a lot of pressure. And yesterday morning we bowled so well and took three wickets but couldn't capitalise on that.

"Dhoni and Dravid played exceptionally well. There were lots of niggles for us but I think India showed us how to bat, especially in this Test," Vettori said.

The CBI has sought further custodial interrogation of Darbari and Mahendroo, saying: "The accused have remained evasive during custodial interrogation and we need to interrogate them extensively."

The report also states that, in a letter to the CBI director earlier this month, Darbari said that Kalmadi was at the helm of affairs and all decisions were endorsed and approved by him.