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GAME OVER: CBI PULLS THE PLUG, FINALLY

KALMADI ARRESTED Charged of cheating, conspiracy and corruption l Cong slaps suspension

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Sacked CWG Organising Committee Chief Suresh Kalmadi was Monday arrested by CBI on charges of cheating, conspiracy and corruption in connection with awarding some Games contracts and the ruling Congress wasted no time in suspending the Lok Sabha MP. Six months after the end of the New Delhi Commonwealth Games that was mired in controversies and scams, the CBI finally closed in on 66-year-old Kalmadi, the CWG’s public face, arresting him for allegedly awarding illegal contracts to a Swiss firm for Timing-ScoringResult (TSR) system for the Games causing a loss of Rs 95 crore to the exchequer.

A beleaguered Kalmadi’s arrest was announced after his more than four hours questioning at the CBI headquarters, his fourth since December last, over the alleged irregularities related

to the award of contract to Swiss Timekeeping and the Queens Baton Relay (QBR).

The agency also arrested two other OC officials Surjeet Lal, Deputy Director General (Procurement) and A S V Prasad, Joint Director General (Sports) in the same case.

Kalmadi, who came to the headquarters of the agency here in the morning, was arrested at 1530 hours, a CBI official said.

Kalmadi, an MP from Pune, and the two other officials will be in CBI custody and will be produced in a court tomorrow.

The CBI registered a case under section 120B (conspiracy) read with Section 420 (cheating) IPC and other relevant sections of Prevention of Corruption Act in the case, an official said.

“The CBI has today arrested the then Chairman of OC of Commonwealth Games-2010 for conspiracy to cause favour to a private firm based in Switzerland in awarding the contract

Pressure mounted on the Indian Olympic Association to elect a new president following the arrest of Suresh Kalmadi even as the sports apex body planned to meet in a couple of days to take stock of the situation.

Sports Ministry fired the first salvo by asking the IOA to elect a new president while an organisation fighting to clean up sports said the arrest would help in kickstarting reforms in sports.

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Action will be taken: Cong

Congress, having suspended Kalmadi, did not rule out further disciplinary action in the wake of his arrest by CBI.

Suresh Kalmadi, former Chairman of CWG Organising Committee at CBI headquarters on Monday.

for Timing, Scoring and Result system at an inflated cost of Rs 141 crore,” CBI spokesperson Dharni Mishra told reporters.

Kalmadi’s arrest came weeks after his close aide and OC’s

Secretary General Lalit Bhanot and Director General V K Verma were arrested in the same case.

Shortly after Kalmadi’s arrest was announced, AICC general secretary Janardhan Dwivedi

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said the Congress has suspended Kalmadi.

“The Disciplinary Committee of the Congress has suspended Kalmadi from the membership of the party,” Dwivedi said.

Problems also mounted for Kalmadi in sports administration after his arrest with the Union Sports ministry writing a letter to the IOA asking it to consider appointing a new president.

Karuna’s daughter in 2G chargesheet, wife left out PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

The CBI Monday filed its second chargesheet in the 2G spectrum case naming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi’s daughter and MP Kanimozhi and four others as accused.

However, the CBI has not named Karunanidhi’s wife Dayaluammal, whose name had figured in the 2G probe, as the accused in the supplementary chargesheet filed before Special judge O P Saini.

Others who have been chargesheeted along with Kanimozhi are Kalaignar TV Managing Director Sharad Kumar, Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa’s cousin Asif Balwa, Rajeev Agarwal – Directors of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd, and Karim Murani of Cineyug Films (Pvt) Ltd. Kanimozhi has been charged with section 7 and 11 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The sections deal with acceptance of alleged gratification.

Kanimozhi, Sharad Kumar and Murani have not been arrested by the CBI but Asif Balwa and Agarwal are in judicial custody.

The chargesheet said the investigation into the case disclosed that money had travelled from DB Realty to Kalaignar TV. Kanimozhi, Dayaluammal and Sharad Kumar, Managing Director of Kalaignar TV, have 20, 60 and 20 per cent shares in the channel respectively.

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Taking a firm stand on illegal mining and illegal and excess transport of ore, the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) The Parliamentary Accounts on Monday recommended the Committee, has requested setting up of two check posts the presence of South Goa along the volatile CavremCollector as well as the Quepem route to keep a check Chief Secretary for the next on mining trucks.

PAC meeting to be held on Taking the issue head-on, May 2.

Chairman of the committee and The PAC is reported to leader of Opposition Manohar have demanded the presParrikar demanded to know why ence of both the South Goa the officials were not acting Collector as well as the CS against erring mining as well as to help in the better coortransport companies, who were dination between the variclearly violating the High Court ous departments in tackling directives. with the issue.

Sources present for the meeting said that the chairman He asked them to issue a questioned officials of the Mines Department for not act- show-cause notice and subseing against mines extracting quently revoke their licences.

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Miscreants set ablaze 12 trucks parked around the Timblo Mines at Tolem-Sanguem in the wee hours of Monday, causing an estimated loss of over Rs 1 crore.

According to the affected truck owners, over 70 trucks were parked in the open space at the mines for loading on the previous night.

“The practice of overnight parking of trucks at the mines is being followed since the commencement of the mining operations several decades ago, but there had been no reports of damages to trucks being caused by the miscreants over all these years,” claimed the truck owners, who claimed estimated loss of over Rs 1 crore.

This is the first time that such an incident has been reported at the mines which has

Two of the trucks that were set on fire at Tolem Mines in Sanguem.

literally sent shockwaves to other truck owners in the locality.

All the 12 trucks were totally damaged with cabin being burnt into flames. The engine of all the 12 trucks and wiring was also burnt as the miscreants reportedly used sacks clogged with kerosene to set

the trucks ablaze.

However, no damages were caused to the other trucks which were parked barely a feet away from the damaged trucks.

Sources said that the cowardly act of the miscreants seems to be pre-planned as before setting the trucks on fire, the miscreants chose the trucks

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which they wanted to damage allegedly out of jealousy or vengeance.

Immediately after the incident, the team of policemen led by Sanguem Police Inspector Sagar Ekoskar visited the site to take stock of the situation and conducted panchanama.

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A team of finger print expert was also pressed into service along with the dog squad.

While the dog squad failed to prove any light in the incident, the finger print experts got some finger prints on the bonnet and other parts of the damaged trucks.

The president and members of South Goa Truck Owners Association also visited the site and condemned the cowardly act resorted to by miscreants.

“Sanguem Police have begun the investigation in right earnest and are likely to get a breakthrough in the next few days,” Sanguem PI Ekoskar told the affected truck owners.

Director of Timblo Mines Chetan Timblo, Mines Managers Upadhye and Patil and General Manager Kanekar also inspected the damaged vehicles and assured all possible help and support to the truck owners.

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om Lokayukta Bill, which has FrGoa’s l 14th sent for President of India’s Apribeen 011 still requires certain 2assent,

modifications and changes to make it up to date in today’s context, former Justice Santosh Hegde, member on joint drafting committee of Lokpal Bill said on Monday.

Hegde said that Goa Bill needs to have policing powers, which are required to prosecute corruption cases.

“I have studied Goa Bill with provisions made and I found that this is one of the best Bill drafted in the entire country but it too has certain deficiencies,” Hegde said adding ‘it still

I have studied Goa Lokayukta Bill with provisions made and I found that this is one of the best Bill drafted in the entire country but it too has certain deficiencies. It still requires modifications and changes which will make it up to date in Justice (Retd) Santosh Hegde at today’s context.

International Centre Goa on Monday. Photo by Sachin Ambadoskar - Justice (Retd) Santosh Hegde

requires modifications and changes which will make it up to date in today’s context so

that the State will get good administration and degree of corruption will substantially be

reduced.’

Elaborating the lacunaes in the Goa Bill, Hegde said that under Prevention of Corruption Act the investigation of a corruption case cannot be done by anybody other then police and that to a police not below the rank of a Deputy Commissioner of Police or somebody authorised by notification of State government.

“I don’t think while drafting this (Goa) act, it has been taken note of and power to investigate corruption cases has been vested with Lokayukta of Goa,” Hegde said adding that giving policing power to Lokayukta will certainly help.

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Govt wanted to withdraw Lokayukta Bill during Budget session: Kamat HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

For the first time, Goa government has come on record revealing its intentions to withdraw the Lokayukta Bill tabled in 2003 contending that ‘the Bill is suffering from legal infirmity.’

State Law Secretary Pramod Kamat said that the government intended to withdraw Goa Lokayukta Bill on the floor of the House during recently held budget session but the business could not be taken due to noisy scenes created by opposition benches.

“On account of boycott of business proceedings by BJP and pandonieum in the House, the withdrawal of the bill could not be taken during just concluded Assembly session,” Kamat said while presenting the status of

Goa Lokayukta Bill 2003.

He said that several central government departments have cited irregularities in the Bill since it was referred for the consideration of President of India.

“The Ministry of Law and Justice had raised certain observations relating to clause 19 of the bill,” the secretar y cleared.

Kamat was addressing a ‘Brainstorming Session on ‘Lokayukta: Goa’s Concerns’ organized by International Centre Goa (ICG) at Dona Paula. The session was attended by Goa State Legislative Assembly Speaker Pratapsingh Rane, MP Shantaram Naik, Chairman of Law Commission Ramakant Khalap and Present Lokayukta of Karnataka and member of Jan Lokpal Bill Drafting Committee Justice (Retd) Santosh Hegde.

Kamat stated that the Ministry of Personnel and Grievance and Pensions, department of personnel and training has made certain observations that Provisions of Goa Lokayukta Act are not repugnant to the Provisions of Public Corruption Act and Delhi Special police establishment.

“There is overlapping jurisdiction of Goa Lokayukta Bill and Model State Vigilance Commission Bill. Department of legal affairs also stated that clause 18 of the Lokayukta Bill, 2003 appears to be contrary to the provisions of section 22 of Right to Information (RTI) Act and instructed to reconsider,” he added.

The Law Secretary said that in the light of observations made by Ministry of Home Affairs and as the Bill suffers from

Justice Hegde not interested in Lokayukta post after retirement HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

Karnataka’s Lokayukta Justice (Retd) Santosh Hegde on Monday said that he is not willing to continue in the chair even if he is granted extension after expiry of his term, this year.

“I am not dreaming about any extension nor will I accept if any extension is granted to me. I have worked enough. I can’t keep the same tempo,” Hegde told reporters responding to a question.

Hegde believes that he won’t be able to handle and cope up with the situation in near future.

“Even government won’t be happy to see me on chair again,” he said.

Hegde, who is also the member of the joint drafting committee of the Lokpal Bill, has been making headlines over the past week. On his way defending a need to have a strong Lokpal Bill, Hegde has been also found defending his own integrity.

Hegde said that all the five members of Lokpal bill be writing to the Prime Minister and Supreme Court to investigate all the charges leveled against them.

“Let’s be very clear that there

3 held for accepting matka bets HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

The Panjim police on Monday arrested three persons from three different places for allegedly running ‘matka’ gambling and seized total cash estimated at Rs 1205.

The police team on a tip-off raided places near a Miramar college, Shankarwadi in Taleigao and KTC Bus Stand. The accused identified as Ashok Chodhary, Shankar Gawas and Jaywant Vishi have been arrested under the Goa Gambling Act.

Single judge to hear Raj Bhavan’s plea on RTI HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Monday declined to hear the petition filed by Raj Bhavan challenging the order of the Goa State Information Commission (GSIC) directing it to furnish information under the Right to Information Act. A Division Bench comprising of Justices S C Dharmadhikari and F M Reis directed that the matter be heard by a single judge.

The matter has been adjourned to April 28.

The petition filed by Governor S S Sidhu’s Special Secretary N Radhakrishnan challenged the March 31 order of the GSIC which had directed the Raj Bhavan to furnish information sought by lawyer activist Aires Rodrigues under the RTI, by April 30.

GSI Commissioner Motilal Keny in his order had ruled that the Goa Governor was a “Public Authority ” and does come within the ambit of RTI. Rodrigues had sought from the government details of action taken on the complaints made by him against Advocate General Subodh Kantak. But he was refused the information with Raj Bhavan officials claiming that Governor is not the Public Authority.

Rodrigues had then moved GSIC.

was a concerted effort by certain people to disrupt the process of Lokpal bill,” he said citing various points on how the members were being targeted from out of blue.

He said that the allegations against him were leveled (by Congress leader Digvijay Singh) that he is not a capable person to control corruption in Karnataka.

The former justice said that, three days before the statement, Singh in his interview to Karan Thapar had said that he does not know Hegde.

“However, three days later the version I heard was allegation against me that I was protecting Karnataka chief minister.

If someone who is fighting

against Karantaka Chief Minister is not the Congress but its Lokayukta of Karnataka,” Hegde commented.

The anti corruption crusader said that he had recently submitted his first part of the report which is totally damming the Karnataka government Responding to a question, the former Supreme Court justice said that Lokayukta institution under him has done much more than predecessors. “In last four years and seven months, we have charge-sheeted 1,400 police, IAS and IPS officers and even MLAs,” he said.

He said that prevention of corruption was just 10 per cent of the job handled by the institution while 90 percent was to tackle mal administration.

He strongly feels that one Lokpal will not be in position to clean up entire system, as the corruption and mal administration are two such diseases, which grow up every hour-second.

When asked, Hegde said not just those who take bribe but all those who give bribe would come under the scanner of Lokpal bill.

legal infirmity it was decided to withdraw it.

And accordingly, the proposal for withdrawal of bill was approved by the cabinet, in its meeting held on March 9, 2011.

“The notice of intension to move the motion for withdrawal of the bill was given to secretary (legislature) by letter dated March 29.

However, query were raised for furnishing the reason for withdrawal and the same were furnished on April 1,” Kamat told the gathering.

Earlier, Kamat said that the Bill introduced by the state Legislative Assembly in 2003, was modified after referring to the Select Committee.

The bill was again approved

by Goa Assembly in 2007 and was sent to Governor of Goa for his assent.

‘Revive Goa Public Men’s Corruption Commission’

Joe Boy’s bail plea today

Collector peeved over failure to control vector diseases

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HERALD REPORETER MARGAO, APRIL 25

North Goa Sessions Judge will pronounce on Tuesday its order on the anticipatory bail filed by Jose Lopes alias Joe Boy, who allegedly offered ‘supari’ to a contract killer to eliminate Home Minister Ravi Naik’s son Roy. Joe had gone underground after Michael Fernandes’ confession that he was offered Rs 2 crore to kill Naik family but surfaced last week when he filed for anticipatory bail before the Court.

Goa police have sought custodial interrogation of the notorious history-sheeter in order to know the motive behind harming Naik family.

Reeling out a list of his involvement in various offences including theft, robbery, threatening and other similar offences, Goa police has sought the Court to order Joe to surrender before the police for custodial interrogation. Interestingly, Michael, who managed to give the cops a slip for the fifth time, last Friday is still untraceable.

Village panchayats once again came in the firing line of the district authorities –this time over complaint over their noncooperating in combating vector borne diseases.

An agitated district Collector, South G P Naik warned that the administration will be forced to seriously take up the issue with the government over Panchayat’s indifferent attitude in tackling malaria and other vector borne diseases.

This became evident at a meeting called by the district collector to review monsoon preparedness of various agencies in the prevention of vector borne diseases. The meeting was attended by Deputy Director of Health Ser vices, Dr Kabadi, representatives of NGOs, besides health officials from South Goa district and other departments such as the PWD, Labour and Municipalities.

nCollector, South G P Naik warned that the administration will be forced to seriously take up the issue with the government over Panchayat’s indifferent attitude in tackling malaria and other vector borne diseases.

The district Collector told Herald that complaints were galore against the panchayat bodies for their indifferent approach to the problem, even as he expressed satisfaction over the response received from the Municipal bodies.

The meeting also reviewed the decision taken by the government to issue health cards to workers employed on beach shacks.

The Collector also admitted to the fact that health cards should be issued to industrial

Worker crushed to death

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Goa Law Commission Chairman Ramakant Khalap has said that the state can revive its ‘Goa Public Men’s Corruption Commission’ pending the implementation of Lokayukta Bill in the state.

Khalap, former union minister for law, said that the commission was rescinded, which can be brought to life to cater the rampant corruption.

“The scope of the commission was wide. It had power to book cases against people like President and vice presidents of political parties at state as well as district level for indulging in corruption,” he said. Khalap said that the Law Commission can propose to rejuvenate the commission, which is a weapon to fight against corruption.

The Congress leader said that the corruption in Goa has gone down to the grass root level.

Khalap informed that the basic idea of doing away with high denomination note has emerged from a Pune based group called Arth Shastra.

He said that the idea can help to do away with corruption as these notes are the main reason for it.

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, APRIL 25

The site of the Chapel under construction which killed a 24-year old worker in Cuncolim.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar

12 companies shortlisted for developing iron ore terminal HERALD REPORTER VASCO, APRIL 25

Twelve companies have been short-listed for the final bid for development of the Rs 1,012 crore iron ore export terminal at West of Breakwater (WOB) of Mormugao Port Trust (MPT).

According to daily stock report portal, major companies have been short-listed for developing the iron ore export terminal.

However, MPT had signed a concession agreement with the finally selected bidder in August last year.

The WOB project will be set up on a public-private partnership (PPP) model, which is considered as the single biggest PPP project initiated by MPT as part of its expansion plans, which is in the eye of storm among local

MPT’s major project proposed for development of iron ore terminal at West of Breakwater.

Margao council buys four more garbage compactors HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, APRIL 25

The Margao Municipal Council on Monday added four more brand new garbage compactors to its fleet of garbage collection vehicles at a cost of Rs 88 lakh.

With the induction of the four compactors, the number of the garbage compactors with the Margao Civic body has risen to seven.

Margao Municipal Chairperson Sushila Naik said that the addition of the new compactors to the existing fleet will greatly help in the collection and disposal of garbage from the city.

“The absence of the sufficient number of compactors had affected work on garbage collection in the city. But, things may soon see a turn around in view of the induction of the four compactors”, she said.

The Chairperson disclosed plans to purchase two goods rickshaws to add to the fleet of vehicles collecting garbage.

“The three wheelers, once procured, will help in the collection of waste from the narrow lanes in the market, especially the

nMargao Municipal Chairperson Sushila Naik said that the addition of the new compactors to the existing fleet will greatly help in the collection and disposal of garbage from the city.

sadekar lane”, she added.

Replying to a question, the Civic Chief said that the Municipality has adequate number of manpower to operate the vehicles and waste collection.

Municipal Engineer, Parsekar said with the induction of the four compactors, municipal garbage vehicles would now be in a position to make their presence felt in all the wards.

He said that each of the four mechanical hydraulic compactors have a capacity to carry seven tones of garbage, adding that the compactors would go a long way in garbage collection.

KTC driver wants chargesheets withdrawn HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, APRIL 25

Maintaining that he has been made a scapegoat by the KTCL Management following the agitation by the workman in the per kilometer scheduling duty, KTC driver Kamlakar S Gadkar has asked the KTC Managing Director to withdraw the charge sheets filed against him by the department.

In his petition, Gadkar further demanded that he be re-instated in the Margao depot and given regular duty assignments as a driver. He called for action against the officers involved in meting out harassment to me by initiating strong department inquiry against the officers.

The petition asked the Managing Director to issue punch card facility to the employees deployed at the Porvorim depot to mark their presence, while demanding maintenance of sanitary conditions in the latrines at the depot.

On the question of demands raised by agitating workmen, Gadkar urged the KTCL Managing Director to set up a committee to look into the grievances of the agitating workmen.

workers employed in the Industrial estates.

Meanwhile, Margao Urban Health Centre on Monday celebrated World Malaria day with the district Collector G P Naik flagging a rally in the city this morning.

Margao Urban Health Officer Dr Geeta Kakodkar informed that the city has registered a significant decline in the number of malaria cases from 2007.

Crediting the improvement in the Malaria situation to the continuous drives undertaken by the Urban Health Centre, Dr Kakodkar said the Centre has this year conducted drives in 14 of the Municipal wards with the active participation of the Councilors and locals NGOs. Our team comprising of Eusebio Silva and Krishna Panchwadkar besides staff explained to the public on controlling sources of breeding, early detection and prompt treatment”, Dr Kakodkar added.

politicians and Goa State Pollution Control Board has refused to hold public hearing on the projects.

WOB will be the second dedicated iron ore terminal with main berth 300 mtrs and barge berth 300 mtrs with backup area of about 1,50,000 sq mtrs and stockpile area of 70,000 sq mtrs, breakwater of 620 mtrs and mole of 230 mtrs, as large portion of the area would be reclaimed.

Speaking to Herald, MPT Chief Engineer Lokhande admitted that 12 companies have been short-listed for development of iron ore terminal and the bid would be finalized once security clearance from Minister of Home and Affairs is obtained.

He further said that WOB p rojec t has got ap p roval

from Planning Commission of India and Central Cabinet Committee on Infrastructures, as the bid is expected to be finalized once security clearance is obtained.

As per the port expansion plans, the terminal is expected to become operational by March 2014 and will provide the muchneeded mechanised facilities for direct export of the Karnataka iron ore through MPT, the leading iron ore exporting port in the country.

The design of the terminal incorporated mechanised equipment for smooth and safe handling of the ore, and also had the most modern pollution control and dust suppression systems, which would ensure zero pollution and spillage.

Bicholim town to get new police station

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

A new police station building will be a reality for Bicholim town after 18 months almost after a delay of seven years.

The building which traces its root to Portuguese era will finally get a make over, which was much needed in the terms of facilities.

The structure had feared to crumble at any time and shabby conditions within had stunned even Goa State Commission for Women’s team.

There was another shocker for the commission.

Women’s lock up was converted into store room. The commission was quick enough to order the police to restore the lock up to its earlier stage.

The State government which had planned the refurbishment of this station in the year 2005 had almost forgotten about the proposal.

Various agencies, Public Works Department (PWD) leading them, kept on dragging their feet over the project, which was the dire necessity of Bicholim town and villages around, who

nChief Minister’s ‘surprise’ worked well for this building, who saw government agencies literally rushing over the project and files which were at snail’s place literally flying. are dependent on this police station.

But the fate took turn for betterment in November 2010 when Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Home Minister Ravi Naik arrived here on a visit. Kamat, after going through the plans and estimates, was apparently surprised himself.

Chief Minister’s ‘surprise’ worked well for this building, who saw government agencies literally rushing over the project and files which were at snail’s place literally flying.

Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) officials visited the premise once again (earlier visit was when the proposal was put up).

When this old building will make transition into a new structure it will have everything including: Reporting room, lock-ups, armoury, interrogation rooms, malkhana, reception room for visitors, rest room, barracks, gymnasium, parade ground and office of the SDPO, CID/Traffic office.

GSIDC which rejected PWD plan will now work on fresh plans.

“The officials of the GSIDC have informed that they will tentatively take around 18 months to complete the construction of the police station premises,” said an officer.

The Home Minister had announced sufficient budget during the budget session of the State Legislative Assembly, construction of which will be taken phase manner.

“The construction has to be taken up in stage manner because there is no replacement for the entire staff of the police station. The western portion including the canteen, SDPO office, ladies barrack, meeting room and derelict portion in the North West will be taken up first,” said the officer.

A 24 year old construction worker was crushed to death at a construction site at Mollanguinim-Cuncolim on Monday morning.

The incident occurred when deceased Shaifullah Sheikh, a native of Haveri-Karnataka, was engaged in the construction work of the Perpetual Succour Chapel when the beam supporting the arch came crashing down on him, killing him instantly.

Cuncolim police said the deceased was at work at the site removing the centering plates of the arch when the incident occurred.

The police had initially registered a case of unnatural death following the death of the worker. However, later this evening, Cuncolim PI Nelson Albuquerque said the police has registered an offense against the contractor Hussain Saab Dodamini under section 304-A of the IPC. The police are investigating.

Chargesheet against ex-Loutolim sarpanch HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, APRIL 25

The Maina Curtorim police on Monday filed a chargesheet against former Loutolim Sarpanch Jose Fernandes for allegedly submitting a forged draft RP 2011 to the Senior Town Planner.

In the chargesheet, the police stated that the government via a notification had constituted Village Level Committees to draft the Regional Plan 2011.

However, the police alleged that the former Sarpanch bypassed the Village Level Committee formed for the purpose in Loutolim prior to July 14, 2009 drafted a forged draft Regional Plan and forwarded the same to the Senior Town Planner by using the letter heads of the village Panchayat and a false outward number.

The police stated in the chargesheet that the former sarpanch committed the act for the alleged purpose of cheating.

The former sarpanch has been charged under section 464, 465, 466, 471 and 420 of the IPC. The Maina Curtorim police had investigated the case following a complaint lodged by a villager Franky Monteiro. In fact, the issue had repeatedly figured in the successive gram sabha meetings with the gram sabha members demanding that the panchayat lodge a FIR against the former Sarpanch and others in connection with the forged Regional Plan 2011.

Counterfeit notes found HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

In all, 55 counterfeit currency notes of Rs 1000, Rs 500 and Rs 100 face value were found in the ICICI Bank at Panjim branch, after which a police complaint has been filed.

ICICI Bank Manager Surekha Sequeira has complained that the counterfeit currency was found during their regular checking.

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Cavrem panel hits out at Govt, Arihant ink pact on Princess, finally verbal assurances of PAC HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

A four-member delegation of villagers from Cavrem led by Nilesh Gaonkar the president of the Cavrem Adivasi Bachao Samiti attended the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting to put for their view demanding that action be taken against the defaulters.

However, faced with not even an assurance from the PAC the villagers hit out at the verbal assurances they were given.

“All we are demanding is that the law be followed. Is the law applicable only to us when we are protesting? Besides the various laws regulating mining, there is the tribal Act 2003 [Tribal Forest Protection Act 2004]. Why can’t these be implemented? All the chairman of the PAC has assured is that he will talk to the respective departments saying there is very little power in his hands,” Nilesh Gaonkar said.

The area of Cavrem is inhabited by 99% tribals who claim that their fields are being destroyed.

“We cannot stand by and watch as our sources of water and fields are being wiped out before our eyes. If they want to arrest us they can do so. But

nWe cannot stand by and watch as our sources of water and fields are being wiped out before our eyes. If they want to arrest us they can do so. But once released we will continue our agitation,” Goankar warned.

once released we will continue our agitation,” Goankar warned.

The delegation present during the meeting had vociferously raised the issue of police atrocities committed against them and demanded that the mines be closed.

Parrikar however, turned down their request saying that the PAC has only taken up the issue of illegal mining and illegal transportation and isn’t empowered to shut down mines.

The villagers claimed that the one lady was de-robed of her saree and had to face the embarrassment of returning home half naked.

“During the scuffle with the police, one male policeman derobed a lady of her saree, she had to face the ignominy of re-

turning home only in her blouse and gagra. Another lady lost her mangalsutra during the scuffle,” a lady Anishivell told reporters after the meeting.

The police representatives present for the meeting however assured that if such an incident was found to be true immediate action would be initiated against the concerned official/constable.

Police representatives present at the meeting also informed that all the women were sent for medical examination after the incident and barring one, lady who injured her fingers no injuries were found on any of the protestors.

The villagers of Cavrem had in the past laid siege on the office of the director of mines and demanded that a mine lease belonging to Xec Salim be revoked.

The director of mines had then issued an order, but subsequently no action was forthcoming from the department.

The villagers now feel that this meeting was just another bout of verbal assurances.

“I don’t think anything will come out of it. We haven’t got anything concrete from this,” Gaonkar told reporters as he proceeded home all the way to Cavrem from Porvorim.

11 chargesheeted in headless murder case

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, APRIL 25

Nearly two months and half after the cold blooded Nessai headless body murder case sent shock waves across the State, the Goa Police on Monday chargesheeted a total of 11 accused in the sensational case, including two accused still at large.

A team of Maina-Curtorim police headed by PI Sidhant Shirodkar ferried a trunk load of documents, numbering approximated 600 pages, to the Court of Sessions, South on Monday morning as part of the chargesheet against the 11 accused persons.

The 11 accused named in the chargesheet are Govind Naik, Vivek Dhamakle, Nitin Dicholkar, Jayesh Naik, Rajesh Naik, Rishikant Gauns, Sandeep Kalangutkar, Nitin Bhosle, Krishna Hanchute, Vinod Kumar Yadav and an unknown person. Accused Vinod Kumar Yadav and the unknown person are absconding.

In the chargesheet, the police stated that the 11 accused persons criminally conspired and abducted deceased P Sultan, aged 36 years, a native of Bellary-Karnataka, by tying his hands. The chargesheet states that the deceased was taken in a Swift Dzire car (GA 08F 5056) from Pedda-Benaulim, near Nanu construction site on the intervening night of January 9-10, between 22.30 hours to 2.30 am, and was thereafter wrongfully confined in a gymnasium room and at the adjacent room occupied by accused by accused Vinod Kumar Yadav in the prem-

Goa government on Monday sought time to decide whether Israeli drug dealer David (Dudu) Driham’s case be handed over to the CBI, after which High Court of Bombay at Goa adjourned the matter to Thursday, April 28.

A Division Bench of Justices S C Dharmadhikari and F M Reis was informed so while hearing the PIL filed by National Students Union of India (NSUI) demanding enquiry by the CBI into the police-drug mafia nexus case in the State.

Advocate General Subodh Kantak, appearing on behalf of the State told the Bench that he would discuss the matter with the government to make an ap-

Ammonia leakage: officials visit Cuncolim estate HERLAD REPORTER MARGAO, APRIL 25

A Maina-Curtorim police personnel load documents of chargesheet in a trunk before ferrying the same to the South Goa Sessions court in the headless body murder case.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar

ises of Swami Samarth Temple at Davorlim and committed his murder with weapons by causing multiple stab injuries.

The police further said the beheaded body of deceased P Sultan was found at an isolated place around 150 meters away from the road at Mugali-Ramnagari.

The chargesheet stated that all the 11 accused as part of the criminal conspiracy burnt the

chopped head of deceased P Sultan on the roadside of Xelvona-Quepem in order to destroy the evidence.

The police said all the accused have committed an offense for murder, abduction, destruction of evidence and for criminal conspiracy. In support of its case, the police has cited a total of 131 witnesses and has attached 46 documents running into around 600-odd pages.

CBI probe into Dudu’s case: Govt seeks time

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

The Tourism Department today finally signed an agreement with a Mumbai based ship breaking company M/s Arihant Ship breakers for breaking and removal of M V River Princess that has been grounded off Candolim beach for over a decade now.

The agreement has been signed almost a month after the Ship breaking company started breaking the grounded vessel on March 14 and as per the tender conditions work has to be finished within 180 fair working days.

Director of Tourism Swapnil Naik when contacted confirmed that they have signed an agreement with M/s Arihant Ship Breakers and it will on cure no pay basis.

This means no payment will be made to the company until whole work of breaking and removing the vessel is completed.

The company has quoted Rs 99 crore for breaking and removing the vessel and upon app ro v a l o f t h e m o n i t o r i n g committee appointed by the government.

“The payment to the company will be made upon certification by the Monitoring Committee that work has been carried out as per their

propriate statement on their stand as far as transfer of Dudu case to the CBI is concerned.

He said that a notification will be issued once the government gives it a nod. The matter was thereafter adjourned till Thursday.

NSUI last week filed a fresh affidavit, which was a part of the PIL filed earlier, demanding a CBI probe into links of the Israeli drug dealer Dudu.

NSUI counsel Surendra Desai had argued that the very conduct of investigating officer (police sub inspector) Sunil Gudlar, who probed drug seizure from Dudu, has been suspicious, since he was caught on camera negotiating with the relatives of the accused over the sale of drugs.

CBI has already accepted

probing the two cases, which includes suspension, arrest and release of seven policemen for having close links with Israeli drug lord Yaniv Benaim alias Atala, and the sting operation wherein Dudu’s kin caught on camera PSI Gudlar trying to push drugs to them.

The drug nexus was exposed last year after Swedish model and Atala’s jilted girlfriend Lucky Farmhouse caught on camera her boyfriend bragging about his links with policemen and smoking charas.

Atala mysteriously fled India few weeks after he was released on conditional bail earlier this year but was caught by Peruvian police and still remains in detention pending extradition process to India.

satisfaction,” stated tourism director.

The tourism director also clarified that the company will not get any extension in working days and if it fails to complete the work within stipulated period, the agreement stands terminated.

The ship breaking company has paid the government bank a bank guarantee of Rs 10 crore.

Meanwhile, it has been tentatively decided not to use Britona Jetty which was identified as “Customs Point” to be used for temporary storing and weighing of scrap ferried from Candolim beach.

The department was however compelled to scrap Britona Jetty as locals of Britona supported

by Aldona ML A Dayanand Narvekar protested against the plans saying it will pose environmental damage even as the government had assured that area would be used only for temporary storing and weighing scrap before it is moved elsewhere.

However, Britona people continued their opposition while Tourism Department decided to use a private jetty located between Ribandar and Old Goa and has got permission to unload it.

“The company doesn’t want to take any chances and will not

Officials of the Directorate of Factories and Boilers, labour department, besides talathi attached to the Salcete Mamlatdar office descended at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate following leakage of Amonia from a food processing unit in the wee hours of Sunday.

A couple of workers had to be admitted in hospital after they complained of nausea and vomiting following the leakage.

Managing Director and Partner of Quality Foods, M Ibrahim told newsmen at the factory premises that the minor leakage occurred at the plant at around 1.30 am on Sunday. He, however, maintained that not a single worker from the food processing unit was affected by the leakage, adding that workers from a neighbouring plant who were putting up outside the premises were affected by the leakage.

Ibrahim said that the leakage

occurred after the high tension bolt was cut out, but hastened to add that personnel manning the unit managed to plug the leakage within minutes. “This is the first time in the 7-year old history of the unit that such a incident has occurred”, he said, adding barring one or two, most of the workers stands discharged from the hospitals.

Salcete Mamlatdar Paresh Faldesai informed that the Talathi has submitted his report on the Amonia leakage, saying that the leakage was plugged moments after the incident.

Meanwhile, District Collector, G P Naik informed that he has called for a report on the incident from both the police and the Salcete Mamlatdar. “I have been given to understand that the Amonia leakage was plugged immediately after the incident.

I have called for a report from the police and the Mamlatdar on the status at the factory site”, Naik added.

Timblos: trucks burning unwarranted HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, APRIL 25

Director of Timblo Mines Pvt Ltd, Tolem-Sanguem, Chetan Timblo has termed Monday’s incident of 12 trucks being set ablaze by miscreants to be devoid of any logic and to have been done by people having no reasoning power.

“What has happened is bad and will not be tolerated,” claimed Timblo while assuring all support and co-operation to the affected truck owners.

In a meeting with the affected truck owners, Timblo urged the truck owners to come out in open if they have any idea or doubts of people involved in the incident.

“We shall provide all cooperation to the investigating officer investigating the incident from our end,” said Timblo while simultaneously requesting the truck owners to come forward with any clues to their knowledge which will help in nabbing the culprits.

Mines Manager Patil claimed the act to be highly disturbing and unwarranted.

Sanguem PI Sagar Ekoskar lamented the cowardly act and assured of probing the incident

from all angles and bring the culprits to book at the earliest.

Affected truck owners Josinho Fernandes, Relvis Gomes, James Fernandes and Diago Fernandes had no words for the huge losses they suffered in the cowardly act.

“We never anticipated for such an incident to place as the practice of parking trucks overnight in the open space around the mines is followed since past several decades,” they said.

“Earlier we had heard of diesel or ‘Jacks’ being stolen but that too had stopped since last couple of years,” claimed Relvis Gomes.

“But the Monday incident is something new and unheard of,” he added and demanded immediate and strict action by the police in nabbing the culprits.

Businessman Josico Pereira also demanded thorough investigation in the matter to avoid further incidents from taking place in the locality.

PI Ekoskar has begun the investigation in full swing and has deployed his team to work in the matter to bring the investigation to a logical end.

Around 2000 delegates to attend Konkani Sammelan HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, APRIL 25

The All India Konkani Parishad will organise its 20th All India Konkani Sahitya Sammelan (literary gathering) beginning April 29 at Sadashivgad in Karwar which will for the first time feature presence of a delegation of Konkani speakers from Gujarat.

Chief Minister of Goa Digambar Kamat is expected to grace

the inaugural function of the Sammelan as a chief guest.

The Parishad, which claims it is the oldest institution working for the all round development of the Konkani language will organise the three-day gathering, which will feature four seminars, two sessions for poets besides a special session for upcoming writers.

Announcing this at a press conference, today, Gokuldas

Prabhu, the executive president of the All India Konkani Parishad said he hopes that this will be the biggest all India gathering ever.

“We expect a total of 2000 delegates from the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala to take part in the deliberations, besides also for the first time, we expect a team of 13 delegates from Gujarat to be present. There are about one-

lakh Konkani speakers in Gujarat. We have only just been able to get in touch with them and call them over. So this will be an historic event,” Prabhu said. Since its inception, the Parishad has so far organised 27 sessions, and 19 Konkani Sahitya Sammelans at the National level.

“These conferences have offered valuable opportunities to the fragmented community to

discuss the linguistic, literary, educational, social and cultural issues which confronted it during the past seven decades,” Prabhu said.

The Parishad has claimed credit for the recognition of Konkani as an independent language by the Sahitya Academy, New Delhi its acquisition of the status of official language and its inclusion in the 8th schedule of the constitution.

use Britona Jetty,” said tourism director while explaining the reason for going for another jetty.

The jetty has been hired by the ship breaking company and the government will not bear

any hiring cost and any additional expenditure, pointed out Tourism director.

Meanwhile, the company has completed 35-40 per cent of the work and it intends to break remove top

portion of the ship before onset of monsoon while balance work will be done post monsoon.

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Pg 4 UPCOMING EVENTS Mass at Sancoale PANJIM(HND): The Bishop of Belgaum Rt Rev Peter Machado along with sixty priests of his diocese will celebrate Holy Mass at the Sanctuary of Bl Joseph Vaz, Sancoale on April 26 at 11 am. Devotees of Bl Joseph Vaz are welcome to participate in the Eucharistic Celebration, says a press release.

Anti-rabies drive vaccination CURCHOREM(HC): A free anti-rabies vaccination and free sterilization programme will be conducted at the Animal Care Centre in Curchorem. Dr Jayram Dessai of the Goa Animal Welfare Trust, Bansai-Curchorem branch, told Herald that healthy male and female puppies would also be available for adoption at the Animal Care Centre in Curchorem.

Further details of the programme are available with Dr Dessai on Ph: 2653677 from 10 am to 6 pm.

Shopathon at Mandovi Hotel PANJIM (HND): The Summer Shopathon will be held at The Mandovi Hotel, Panjim from on April 30 from 10 am to 8 pm, with a wide range of apparels like trendy Indo-western designer tops, tunics, summer dresses, kaftans, products related to décor and more, says a press release.

Sessions on Rhythmic Breathing PANJIM (HND): Free sessions on Rhythmic Breathing exercises based on knowledge of Rishi Patanjali which take only about ten minutes to practice per day but have a powerful effect of cleaning the body of toxins and restoring natural way of breathing, will be held in Vasco and Panjim according to following schedule: on May 1 from 11 am to 1 pm at 2nd Floor, Rotary Community Centre (entrance from opp ICICI bank), Tilak Maidan Complex, Vasco; and in Panjim from 6 pm to 8 pm at Room No 2, 1st Floor, Vidhyadhiraj Hall (opp Hanuman Temple), Mahalaxmi, Temple. On May 6, from 6 pm to 6.45 pm, at the Basement of Radhakrishna Temple, Near Mahalxmi Temple, Panjim.

For registration contact Venkatesh Betigiri, Coordinator, Rhythmic Breathing Club, Goa on 9422443421 or veebee200303@yahoo.co.in.

‘Sobit Amchem Goem’ at Chicalim

VASCO(HR): The five-day annual cultural events of music, dance, drama and handicrafts ‘Sobit Amchem Goem’ will commence at Chicalim Church Junction from May 4.

The five-day event is being organised by Chicalim Youth Club. Besides cultural events on May 4, drawing competition for sub-juniors, juniors and seniors and salad competition for ladies (participants to bring their own requirements) will be held. Konkani Kantaram competition (18 years and above) will be held on May 5 and entries will be restricted to the first 15 participants only. For entries, contact Francisco Nunes on 9822120807.

On May 6, fancy dress competition for sub-juniors, juniors and seniors will be held and on May 8, wealth from waste competition. “Interested participants for the competitions may report directly at the venue near Chicalim Church Junction, Chicalim, Vasco da Gama at 4.45 pm on the designated days,” states Francisco Nunes (general secretary of Chicalim Youth Club) in the press note.

Politics has turned into immoral activity: Parrikar HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, APRIL 25

Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar has stated that today politics has become an immoral activity because of few corrupt and characterless politicians.

He was speaking at the 3rd installation ceremony of Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) at Porvorim.

“It is sad that virtues and values are getting eroded under the pressure of politics day-byday. We require people of good character in politics,” said Parrikar.

“Character is distinctive quality, individuality, identity, personality in its uniqueness. What distinguishes an individual from others is his distinctive character. Unless and until the people of good character enter politics, corruption won’t reduce,” he stated.

“No government can function efficiently with the politicians without character,” added Parrikar.

Parrikar further stated that literate person need be educated person. “Person who is honest, truthful, earnest and rational can be termed as an educated person. Education has to be geared to character development. If education does not develop character, it is no education,” he said.

“Bharat Vikas Parishad should strive to spread this message to one and all through their pro-

Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar delivers a speech at Porvorim.

Photo by Anil Shankhwalker

grammes. They should take up this as mission,” said Parrikar.

Guest of honour K P Angle stated that Bharat Vikas Parishad is very active in North Indian states and is doing commendable service to humanity.

“BVK came into existence in Goa in 1963 and since then they have done quite appreciable social work,” said Angle.

He appealed to all the members of BVK to work unitedly and carry out their mission with dedication.

Former BVK president (Porvorim Branch) B P Natekar welcomed the gathering and read the report of activities carried out by them during 2009-11.

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Passport applications processed HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, APRIL 25

The Passport Office at Panjim, during the week ended on April 15 has cleared all the applications for fresh passports received up to March 15, (F004141/11), which were found complete in all respects and police clearance received. During the same period, all the applications for renewal of passports received up to April 6 (R001836/11) and for minors’ passports received up to March

29, (C001353/11) have also been processed and ready passports have been dispatched.

Entrance exam for Armed Forces

PANJIM (HND): Entrance examination for Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, will be held on May 1 at 2.30 pm at Vasco at KV No1 at Varnapuri and KV No 2 at Shantinagar. Candidates have been advised to reach the venue by 1.45 pm.

Culture and Traditions

Science today has no conclusive answers or explanations for how the world was created; however mythology abounds explanations. They may not be scientific, but they are certainly quite creative.

Mythology is usually abstruse, and is intended to have deeper meaning embedded in seemingly fanciful stories. Philosophers have spent many years trying to decode the hidden mysteries cleverly woven in myths and legend.

The stories themselves vary greatly from culture to culture, and below you will read some of the more accounts of how the world was created.

Creation in Greek Mythology

In the beginning, there was a big, shapeless void called Chaos. It was surrounded by an infinite stream of water ruled by the god Oceanus, while Chaos was the domain of the Goddess Eurynome.

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The Creation of the World in Mythology

Creation in Hindu mythology

Eurynome wanted to create order out of Chaos, so she coupled the Giant and powerful snake, Ophion. From this union Eros, the God of love, was born. Eurynome then separated the skies from the seas by dancing on the waves of the God Oceanus. She created landscapes, and a whole universe which she populated with various creatures such as such as the Nymphs, Furies, and Charites. She created also a myriad of beasts and monsters. Out of the Chaos was born also Gaia (the earth) and Uranus, the personification of heavens and skies, (not the planet!).

There are a few variations to this myth, as different scholars tell it differently.

Before it all began, there were no skies, no earth and no space. There was simply a vast, dark ocean surrounded by nothingness. A giant cobra floated on the ocean’s waters and, on its endless coils, lay asleep Lord Vishnu. Suddenly, from the depths, a humming sound was heard. It grew more and more intense, and slowly spread everywhere, filling the nothingness. Lord

Vishnu awoke and, as the dawn began to break, A beautiful lotus flower grew from Vishnu’s navel. In the middle of the lotus flower sat Lord Brahma, the Creator of the World.

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A wind swept up the waters, and Vishnu and the Cobra vanished, while Brahma remained in the lotus flower.

He lifted up his arms and calmed the wind of the ocean.

The he split the lotus flower in three pieces. And from the three pieces he created the heavens, the earth and the skies. Thus the world was born.

Creation in Egyptian Mythology

According to the Egyptians, in the beginning there was nothing but water. It was chaotic, with tossing and bubbling waves of water called Nu or Nun. The Egyptians believe that everything began from these waters.

When the floods receded, out of the chaos of water emerged a hill of dry land; first one and then another and then another. On this first dry hilltop, on the first day there came the first sunrise. And that was how all started.

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duced chief guest Parrikar and Atul Phadke introduced guest of honour Angle.

Later, Angle gave an oath of office to the members of new executive committee, they include Santosh Kamat (president), Mahesh Nagvekar (vice president), Devidas Kudav (secretary), Gajendrasing Rajput (joint secretary), Atul Phadke (treasurer), Mangesh Kor gaonker (assistant treasurer) and Vijay Shetty, Suraj Prabhudessai, M Bhatt and Ashish Samant (members).

President-elect Santosh Kamat assured that he would perform his duties sincerely. Devidas Kudav proposed the vote of thanks.

‘Aprant Mand’ encourages SHGs: Salgaocar HERALD CORRESPONDENT CURCHOREM, APRIL 25

About 130 stalls are participating in the 10-day Aprant Mand 2011 at the parking ground in front of the SUDA market, here.

The Aprant Mand was inaugurated on Thursday by GHRSSIDC Chairman Sameer Salgaocar.

Speaking at the inaugural function, Salgaocar highlighted the various schemes being implemented by the GHRSSIDC. In his address, Curchorem MLA Shyam Satardekar said this is the third Aprant Mand in the past four years.

“The Mand encourages SelfHelp Groups, Mahila Mandals and artisans to display and sell their products,” said Satardekar and appealed to the public to visit the stalls.

He informed that 70 of the 130 stalls were allotted to groups from Curchorem constituency.

Goa Handicraft Development Managing Director Nikhil Dessai, Directors Nitin Kakodkar, Deepak Dessai, Hussein Mulla, Digambar Naik and Devendra Kenkre, CCMC Chairperson alifa Fernandes, Vice-chairperson Baburao Dessai, CCMC Councillors Guna Naik, Patricia Fernand e s , P u s h ka l S a w a n t a n d Carmelina Fernandes, Sanjay Raikar, Assolda Sarpanch Tony Fernandes, Deputy Sarpanch D a y a D e s s a i a n d Xe l d e m Sarpanch Benedita Fernandes were also present at the inaugural function.

Villagers block access to starred resort in Cansaulim HERALD REPORTER VASCO, APRIL 25

Agitating villagers of Arossim under the banner ‘CansaulimArossim-Cuelim Residents Civic Forum’ on Monday blocked main access leading to a starred resort in Cansaulim, protesting the alleged harassment to locals by hotel staff under the guise of security.

The villagers staged a peaceful agitation at the entrance of the hotel, which is also a common access to seven residences and the Arossim beach.

The agitators asked the hotel management to obey the order passed by Mormugao Deputy Collector Levinson Martins to remove security barricade, which is placed nearly 80 mtrs from the main entrance of the hotel gate.

After intense round of talk, Mormugao Mamlatdar Rajesh Azgaonkar at about 2.30 pm directed the hotel management to obey deputy collector’s order and assured the villagers that security barricade should be removed from the common access and the same should be placed before the main entrance of the hotel till the issue is resolved.

Earlier at about 10.30 am, the villagers started the agitation and blocked the access, which forced few hotel guests to walk down nearly 100 mtrs to the hotel, as not even a single vehicle was allowed to enter and exit from the hotel.

Verna Police Inspector Jivba Dalvi rushed to the site and tried to specify the agitators, even as the hotel management asked the agitators to resolve the issue across the table.

As PI Dalvi failed to find a solution to the problem between the villagers and hotel management, PI Dalvi requested Deputy Collector Martins to intervene in the matter to resolve the issue.

Mormugao Mamlatdar Rajesh Azgaonkar along with Joint

Mamlatdar Brijesh Manerikar from Deputy Collector’s office rushed to the site.

After inspection, Azgaonkar asked the hotel management to remove the security barricade and place demands of the villagers before the management and suggested that both the parties should have positive approach for amicable solution.

In the meantime, MLA Mickky Pachecho arrived at the site and requested the hotel to resolve the matter amicably in the interest of villagers and the hotel.

Belan Gomes, a local, claimed that despite knowing that few villagers resides in the vicinity of hotel, they are regularly frisked and stopped for security check and denied access to the beach, as there is an existing access to the beach on either side of the hotel. “ We are asking to obey deputy collector’s order, which states that the road leading to beach, which is blocked, should be permitted,” said Gomes.

Villagers demanded that the barricade should be immediately removed and hotel management should give in writing that henceforth they would not restrict villagers to proceed towards the beach.

Meanwhile, CansaulimArossim- Cuelim Sarpanch Minguel D’Costa and Panch Terezina Azavedo alleged that despite notice being served to the hotel after gram sabha decision, the hotel management was reluctant to answer to the panchayat and showed feigned ignorance.

However, group staff from the hotel informed media that they have installed security barricade as per directive from police after threat perception to American chain of hotels.

Hotel staff refuted the claim that they have closed the beach access on either side of the hotel and said that regular checking and frisking is done on southern side of the beach access.

ICAR holds training for farmers at Valpoi HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, APRIL 25

ICAR Research Complex for Goa in collaboration with the Directorate of Agriculture recently conducted training-cum-field day programme on rice-based cropping system at Zagoti Nature Farm at Bhirodem-Valpoi.

Those present on the occasion were Director of Agriculture Satish Tendulkar, Director of ICAR N P Singh, Programme coordinator R Narayan, Valpoi ZAO Hoble, Bicholim ZAO P Malik, Fr Inacio Almeida, Prasad Khadilker, sarpanchas of Bhirondem and Guleli.

In his speech, Director of Agriculture Tendulkar lauded the efforts of Fr Almeida and said that

he is one of the pioneer agriculturalists who is assisting the State agriculture department for promotion of new techniques and schemes in rural area like Sattari.

“Fr Almeida has helped the department in reaching its schemes and new programmes to the farmers and motivated them to make this into practice,” stated Tendulkar.

He also briefed about solar fencing which helps the farmers from saving their crops from wild animals.

Earlier, Tendulkar also inaugurated the drip irrigation system of irrigation costing Rs 1.80 lakh and which will irrigate the land admeasuring 3.5 hectares.

S H O RT TA K E S Rupali awarded gold medal

Rupali Chandrakant Palyekar receives certificate from Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chauhan during the 47th Convocation ceremony at Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

VASCO(HR): Rupali Chandrakant Palyekar of Orulem-Vasco was awarded gold medal for securing first place at the university level in the degree examination of bachelor of library and information science conducted by Shivaji University, Kolhapur. She was awarded gold medal by Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chauhan in the recently held 47th convocation ceremony.

Vice-chancellor of Kolhapur University, Dr A G Pawar, Registrar, Dr D B Mule, freedom fighter of Satara district, Dagi Bapu Lad and B M Hirdekar were present on the occasion.

Palyekar completed her school education from St Andrew’s Institute Vasco and higher secondary education in Commerce and BCom graduation from MES College of Art and Commerce, Zuarinagar. Presently, she is working as a librarian at MES Higher Secondary School, Zuarinagar.

Tailoring classes opened at Calangute PANJIM(HND): The Overseas Employment Agency, in collaboration with Goa Panchayat Mahila Shakti Abhiyan recently inaugurated their first batch of tailoring classes at St Alex’s Convent, Calangute. Chairman of Overseas Employment Agency of Goa (OEAG) who was the chief guest lit the traditional lamp in the presence of State President, Nelly Rodrigues and Vice President, Abelina Menezes followed by a cultural programme. Nelly Rodrigues urged the participants to make the best of the tailoring classes and to start their own units to be economically independent. She thanked Bardez Block President Carmelina Franco and ZP Abelina Menezes for coordinating and starting the classes.

Later, Chairman of OEAG explained the various schemes of his department and syllabus of the course and thanked the Instructor Sr Carmen Vaz and the Sisters for use of their premises. Local ZP Member Abelina Menezes stressed the importance of being self employed and offered all further assistance to start more such courses in her constituency through GPMSA. Sr Carmen Vaz welcomed the gathering, while Manager Christopher D’Souza proposed the vote of Thanks.

Renowned notary passes away PANJIM(HND): Advocate and Notary Estevam Godinho passed away on Monday after completing 90 fruitful years.

A well-known personality from Fontainhas, Panjim, he was Professor of Portuguese in Goa and Professor of Lyceum at Daman. Later, he was ‘Chef de Stationne Postal’ and thereafter ‘Administrador Civil’. Post-liberation, the Goa Government appointed him as Under Secretary at the Secretariat, where he continued till his retirement as Dy Director of Fisheries.

Post-retirement, he worked as an advocate. At 70, he was appointed as a notary and continued working enthusiastically till the end. He also served in many social organisations, including as President of Clube Nacional and Clube Vasco da Gama. He is survived by his wife Lydia, five children and 12 grandchildren.

Farewell function held MAYEM(HC): Headmaster of Goa Vidhyaprasarak Mandal’s Rajmata Padmavati Raje Saundekar High School Pramod Anant Jambhale was recently given a warm send-off by PTA, teachers and students in the school hall.

Goa Vidhyaprasarak Mandal President Bhaskar Khandeparkar, Secretary Deepak Gaonkar, retired headmaster of Almeida High School Vishwanath Lawande and PTA President Radhakrishna Bambolakar were present on the occasion.

Speaking as the chief guest for the function, Vishwanath Lawande called upon the parents to inculcate the habit of discipline in their kids.

In his reply, Jambhlae stated that during his tenure, he tried hard to give best to the students.

Senior teacher Laxmikant Naik compered the function, while Rupa Shanbag proposed the vote of thanks.

Harmonium workshop organised MAYEM(HC): A two-day workshop on harmonium was held at Kala Academy’s black box on Friday and Saturday.

During the workshop, senior harmonium player and teacher Dr Arvind Thatte from Pune imparted training to the trainee artistes on different ways of playing.

Dr Thatte told the trainees that there should be a corresponding match up between playing and singing along with regular rehearsals. A large number of trainees from different parts of the State attended the workshop.

Kirtan workshop at Bicholim MAYEM(HC): Deputy Director of Art and Culture Ashok Parab on Thursday inaugurated a workshop for child Kirtan artistes at GPS Central School, Bicholim.

Speaking on the occasion, Parab stated that Kirtan art helps the children in achieving personality development.

Goa Sane Guruji Kathamala President Pandurang Nadkarni, Hari Bhajani Pandit Suhasbuwa Vaze, Headmaster Madhukar Sasolkar, Krishna Marathe and Srikrishna Dhond were present on the occasion.

POWER SHUTDOWN APRIL 26

FARMAGUDI: Dhonshi, Mahalaxmi, Bandora, Perigol, Dhumre and surrounding areas.

SIOLIM: From 9 am to 4 pm at Siolim PHC, Ingrezwado, Oxel, Madhlabhat, Marna, Gudem, Dando, Vagali, Tarachi Bhat, Partawada, Bamanwada, Waddi Siolim, Oxel, Sodiem, Gaunsawada and surrounding areas.

CANDOLIM: From 9 am to 5 pm at Candolim-Orda, Saipem and surrounding areas.

BAMBOLIM: From 9 am to 2 pm at State Bank, CBI office, IPHB Hospital, Gomeco Colony, Gaunkarwaddo, BSNL Quarters, Holy Cross, Arkar waddo and Azad Colony.

ASSONORA: From 9 am to 12 pm. Areas affected are Assonora, Sirgao, Ganeshnagar, Bandirwada, Gaonkarwada, St Clara, Madalawada and Sirsas area.

ASSAGAO: From 9 am to 5 pm. Areas affected are Anjuna beach, Priazwaddo, Dando flee market, Goikarwada, Pedem, Tembi, Sorantto, Monterwado, Mazalwado, Ximwado and surrounding areas.

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Ambassador of Portugal calls on Governor HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, APRIL 25

The Ambassador of Portugal, Dr Jorge Rosa de Oliveira along with the Consul General of Portugal in Goa, Dr Antonio Jose Marques Sabido Costa, called on Governor Dr S S Sidhu at Raj Bhavan, on Monday morning.

After the exchange of pleasantries, it was noted that warm and friendly relations have existed between India and Portugal which were further deepened with the High Level visits of the President and Prime Minister of Portugal to India in 2007.

The Ambassador of Portugal expressed interest in exploring the possibilities of investment in infrastructure, water management, waste management and alternate sources of energy. The Governor mentioned that the four centuries of Portuguese presence in Goa has left behind a rich cultural legacy in various areas like art, architecture, dance, music, cuisine, which need to be further enriched. He also emphasised that there is considerable scope of bilateral cooperation in tourism, civil aviation, information technology

B-School boys do Goa proud HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, APRIL 25

Four students of the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Ribandar, have bagged the coveted 13th rank in the International Business Simulation Challenge, closely contested by top B-schools from all over the world. Ketan Kenkre,Vasudev Dhuri,Sharmad Prabhugaonkar and Vaibhav Kunkolienkar scored 918 while the toppers from IIM Bangalore scored 956.

This is the first time that a team from Goa has ranked among the top 15 in this simulation challenge. A total of 906 teams from all over the globe competed in the contest, in which business management students tested their knowledge and decision making abilities in Research and Development (R&D), Operations, Marketing, Total Quality Management (TQM) and Finance.

The GIM team beat top Bschools like IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Lucknow by huge margins, highlighting the talent and potential of management students from Goa.

Director of IC, Delfim Correia da Silva, Consul General of Portugal, Dr António Costa and Ambassador, Dr Jorge Roza de Oliveira during their recent visit to Instituto Camões.

and other sectors of economic development. It was also felt that both the countries need to make concerted efforts to further strengthen their friendly relationship and economic cooperation.

The meeting ended on a cordial note with the Ambassador of Portugal thanking the Governor for sparing his valuable time to meet him and exchanging views on various issues of common interest.

Meanwhile, the Ambassador visited Instituto Camões where

he met with the Director and staff and interacted with students of the Department of Portuguese of the Goa University.

Dr Roza de Oliveira, in his informal interaction with the students of Portuguese, spoke about the increasing importance of the language not only worldwide, but also in India, as can be seen not only in the Universities of Goa and Delhi, but also the Universities of Bangalore, Kolkata and Hyderabad.

GIM•students who won the coveted 13th rank in the International Business Simulation Challenge.

Dessai awarded gold medal at IGNOU convocation HERALD CORRESPONDENT CURCHOREM, APRIL 25

Sarvanand Tukaram Sawant Dessai was awarded gold medal and certificate in Post Graduation

D i p l o m a i n S o c i a l Wo r k (PGDSW) at the 22nd convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) held recently in New Delhi.

Ex-chancellor of Madras University Prof P T Manoharan awarded Sarvanand the gold medal in the presence of Vice Chancellor of IGNOU Prof V N Rajshekaran.

Sarvanand is the lone student from Goa who came first in all the centres of IGNOU in Post Graduation Diploma in Social Work examination held in June 2010.

Earlier, Sarvanand completed Bachelor in Social Work through Shivaji Open University Kohlapur. Vice Chancellor of Shivaji Open University Kohlapur had specially permitted Sarvanand to answer the social work examination on the basis that he was awarded district, state and National Youth Award.

A special syllabus was designed by the Shivaji University for the social work degree course. Sarvanand is the only student from Goa who completed Bachelor degree in social work as an external student from Shivaji University.

Now, since the syllabus for the external students is prepared by Shivaji University, any student can answer this examination under this newly designed syllabus.

Sarvanand has represented the State in different national integration camps held in different states like Rajasthan, Kerala, Dehli, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Manipur, Mount Abu, etc, and also in the interstate cultural exchange programme on behalf of Art and Culture Department at Mizoram and National youth festivals through the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs at Gujarat, Rajasthan, Kerala, Hyderabad, etc.

“All the social and cultural activities conducted under the banner of different social and government organizations helped me a lot to answer this exam,” Sarvanand told Herald.

Being an automobile engineer, Sarvanand is presently working as a diesel mechanic teacher in Smt Hirabi Talaulikar High School Sancorda for the last 16 years.

Cong backed MMC group meet CM over development

Global Goans convention HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, APRIL 25

HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, APRIL 25

The Congress-backed group at Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) on Saturday met Chief Minister Digambar Kamat at his residence in Altinho-Panjim to discuss development works pertaining to the town.

Claiming that Mapusa has been largely neglected, the group sought the intervention of the chief minister to usher in development works in Mapusa.

Kamat assured the group that he would personally look into the development of Mapusa and support the MMC in giving a new look to Mapusa.

The meeting was attended by Councillors Roohi Patre, Rupa Bhakta, Vijayata Naik, Deepak Madeshi, Ashish Shirodkar, Subh a s h N a r v e k a r, S u b h a s h Kalangutkar and Michael Carrasco.

Vasco school holds annual gathering

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat along with the Congress-backed group of Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC).

Mayem MLA opens hot-mixing of road from Shirgao to Assnora

HERALD REPORTER VASCO, APRIL 25

The first annual social gathering of Little Angels Play School, New-Vaddem, was recently held with various cultural and entertainment activities in the school premises.

Journalist and Nivedam Vice President Sudesh Bhosle, who was chief guest for the function, inaugurated the first annual social gathering by lighting the traditional lamp.

Renowned educationalist, Sheela Pandey, was the guest of honour, while School Principal Sylvia Fernandes, besides teachers of the institution, Smita Shirodkar and Lydia Fernandes, were present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Bhosle appealed the parents to mould their children at young age by providing good values which would help them to build their career.

Prizes to meritorious students were handed over by the chief guest and the guest of honour.

A cultural programme was held, where kids performed dances, followed by a magic show by Apollo Magician. Lydia Fernandes compered the function, while Smita Shirodkar proposed the vote of thanks.

Mayem MLA Anant Shet inaugurates hot mixing work of road at Shirgao-Bicholim.

Photo by Vishant Vaze HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, APRIL 25

Mayem MLA Anant Shet on Saturday inaugurated the hot mixing of a major district road from Shirgao to Assnora.

It may be recalled that the road was in dilapidated condition for the last several years due to continuous transportation of trucks carrying iron ore and digging of the road on different occasions to lay cables.

The villagers on several occasions demanded with the concerned authorities to repair the road. MLA Shet took the initiative and approved the road for re-asphaltation and hot mixing with the co-operation of Shirgao

‘Mind Freakers’ bag first place in dance contest at Vasco

Deputy Speaker Mauvin Godinho presents cash prize, trophy and a certificate to the first prize winners ‘Mind Freakers’ of Vasco in the ‘Dance Sangram’, the first All Goa group dance competition organised by Nivedam.

HERALD REPORTER VASCO, APRIL 25

‘Mind Freakers’ of Vasco bagged the first prize in the ‘Dance Sangram’, an All Goa group dance competition organised by ‘Nivedam’, a socio-cultural and sports club of New-Vaddem, Vasco.

The competition was held at Vaddem Nagar Government High School ground at New Vaddem. The winners were awarded cash prize of Rs 6,000, trophy and a certificate.

Deputy Speaker and Cortalim MLA Mauvin Godinho was the chief guest for the function, who awarded the prizes to the winners and runners-up groups.

Humanitarian Relief Society, Goa Branch, President Abdul Wahab, Alfred Alfonso, Ligorio Monteiro, Nivedam President Rupesh Fatji, Vice President Sudesh Bhosle, General Secretary Rajan Faldessai, Treasurer Deepak Naik, Joint Secretary Apa Salgaonkar, executive members Achut Shirodkar, Jagdish Sawant, Bappa Shet, Sunil Naik and Prashant Narvekar and other were present.

The second prize was

awarded to Krishna Ar yan Group of Birla-Zuarinagar.

Two other consolation prizes were awarded to Extremer’s group of Ponda and Dynamic Art Entertainment group of Panjim.

Speaking on the occasion, Godinho appreciated the effort taken by the members of Nivedam for organising such a talented event, thereby giving an opportunity to young and dynamic youths to perform and explore their hidden talent on the open platform.

Godinho urged the youths and people to preserve art and culture, thereby organizing such events for the benefit of the youths.

He further assured the people of New Vaddem to provide all benefits and other schemes of the government to explore the talents among the youths.

In all, 14 groups from all over the State participated in the group dance event. The competition was judged by Kristy Furtado and Ajay Arondekar from Margao. The function was compered by Nivedam Vice President Sudesh Bhosle.

Panchayat members.

Speaking on the occasion, Shet stated that some portion of the bridge joining Assnora and Shirgao, which was on the verge of collapse, has also been repaired and the demand for parallel bridge has also been put up before the government, besides completion of several other development works.

Sarpanch Hemlata Gaonkar, Deputy Sarpanch Gajanan Chari, Panch Minal Ghadi, Yeshwant Gaonkar, Lairai Temple President Digambar Gaonkar, former sarpanch Atchut Gaonkar, BJP Mandal Chief Shankar Chodankar, Vice President Ladko Kinalkar, ZP member Naresh Gaonkar, Subhash Salgaonkar, Sanjay Shirgaonkar, Sanjay Parsekar and villagers were present on the occasion.

The annual Global Goans Convention will be held in London from July 22 to 25 next. The Indian High Commissioner in the United Kingdon, dignitaries of Goan origin, Leaders of the Indian Association in the United Kingdom as well as leaders of Gaon Associations across the world will participate in the Convention organised by the Goan Association (UK).

The programme of the Convention will include several meetings of interest to non resident Goans (NRGs). There will be an interactive session with the participation of the High Commissioner of India on issues concerning NRIs and PIOs of Goan origin. Concerned Officials of the Indian High Commission as well as officials of the State Government will attend.

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Better late than never?

une Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi is finally in the net.

If the treatment accorded to his accomplices becomes his lot too, the so-far-unquestioned king of Indian sports administrators will probably have to ‘celebrate’ his 67th birthday – on Sunday – in gaol. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) finally arrested the Chairman of the Organising Committee (OC) of the notorious Commonwealth Games (CWG) held last October yesterday.

But is it going to be one more case of ‘too little, too late’?

Kalmadi has been held for conspiracy and cheating, and charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act. He is charged with ‘conspiracy’ in the case of favouring a Switzerland firm for supply of the Timing-Scoring-Results (TSR) system for the games, at a grossly inflated cost of Rs141 crore.

Kalmadi’s committee of hand-picked officials that ‘shortlisted’ the suppliers allegedly eliminated all the offers of competitors.

But his arrest comes months after that of his aides, including OC Secretary General Lalit Bhanot and Director General V K Verma, who are charged in the same case. This has allowed more than enough time to ensure that any evidence pointing to Mr Kalmadi could be efficiently eliminated.

In fact, Mr Kalmadi deftly avoided CBI notices – summoning him to appear for interrogation in the case of irregularities in contracts for the Queen’s baton relay in London in September 2009 – the whole of the last week. He turned up only yesterday to face arrest. There are no prizes for guessing what he could have been up to in the interregnum, or even why the CBI did not pursue him in the meantime.

The blatant and large-scale corruption in the games became known in the weeks and months before the games.

That this country’s corruption-prevention machinery – which finally handed over the case to the CBI – has taken seven months to close in on the top person responsible for the naked graft that horrified the entire nation is telling. In this country, the rich and powerful are more or less insulated from the ‘long arm of the law’. Thanks to the enormous outcry over corruption recently, those charged for irregularities in the CWG may end up spending a few weeks or months behind bars, but will they ever have to pay the full price for their sins?

Nevertheless, Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken has done well to ask the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to remove Mr Kalmadi from the post of President and elect a new head. As he said, “It would not be in the national interest that country is represented abroad by a person who is in jail or who has been charge sheeted.” But the question is, will the IOA, which is an autonomous association not controlled by the government, comply?

It is becoming clearer that by themselves, the Jan Lok Pal proposals of Anna Hazare & Co may not be sufficient to curb corruption in high places. They will have to be supplemented by legislation that mandates completion of investigations and court cases in a time-bound manner, so that the investigative and legal processes cannot be dragged out till the accused passes away with old age.

Spate of suicides

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re Goa’s parents pushing their kids too hard? The number of students attempting suicide on account of poor performance in examinations is sharply increasing.

The government must lose no time in implementing Chief Minister Digambar Kamat’s scheme of appointing a counsellor in each college, higher secondary and high school in the state.

Justice needed Elsa Borges, Dona Paula I refer to letter entitled “Govt ploy” by Jonas Correia (Herald, 18 April)). The writer should get his facts right before making baseless allegations. The strike by the malaria control workers was rightly justified as these employees of the Health department, were promised regularisation of their jobs after having worked on a contract basis for over 15 years. In fact, new posts in various Health departments were created precisely for them, but at the time of appointment, personnel from only a particular constituency were taken. These workers have toiled for so long and at the last minute, all their hopes went in vain. Our government cannot provide one job per

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the fire at Sancoale raises relevant questions about industrial safety concerns, says antHonY SiMoeS

t 11:20am on Monday 18 April 2011, a naphtha pipeline burst into flames at Zuari Agro Chemicals Industry Ltd, Zuarinagar, Sancoale, according to media reports. The Herald of 19 April 2011 went on: “According to fire-fighters and emergency service personnel, the incident occurred when a negligent heavy earth-mover driver damaged an underground naphtha pipeline while undertaking excavation work. ‘It generated a spark, due to which traces in the naphtha pipeline burst into huge flames,’ they informed.

Immediately after the pipeline was damaged, a blast occurred and flames reached up to 40ft high and engulfed the earth-moving excavator machine, 23 two-wheelers, 6 cars, 3 trucks, 1 tempo and 1 phosphoric acid tank, which were parked at the entrance gate of the industry.”

The report went on to add: “Luckily, a major tragedy was averted, as two ammonia storage tanks of the industry are located barely 50 metres away from the entrance gate, where the fire incident occurred. ‘Our emergency team and firefighters acted swiftly and kept the fire under control. The injured labourers were rushed to a hospital,’ informed ZACIL Chief Financial Officer Vinayak Dutta. ‘The JCB driver negligently damaged the naphtha pipeline, while carrying out excavation work,’ he admitted. ‘Immediately after the fire broke out, both ammonia tanks were water covered and the pipeline was plugged-off,’ said Dutta.

“He further said that excavation work was carried out to lay the gas pipeline of Gas Authority of India.(GAIL) Sources informed that for nearly one hour, hardly any co-ordination was seen from the disaster management team, as it was only fire-fighters from Vasco, Verna and Zuari Industry involved in dousing the fire.”

On the TV news, the scene was quite unreal.

On the one hand, you had company officials behaving like headless chickens. Dutta claimed: “This kind of operation is normal and routine.”

On the other hand, you had politicians like Mauvin Godinho and Jose Philip trying to score brownie points. There was no sign of GAIL personnel, who were allegedly carrying out work for laying a natural gas pipeline. It was left to the police and the firemen to bring the situation under control.

26 April 1911 Elections deferred

It is reported that it is somewhat premature to preach correction as the elections for the post of Deputies in the Portuguese Parliament will not be held at any time soon.

Airplane drops bomb

Malabar Herald from Cochin reports sighting a large airplane which flew over the City of Tripuhithura bombarding it with white liquid which is yet to be analyzed.

Plague infects Mormugao

Was officially announced that the Vila of Mormugao is infected with bubonic plague.

Armed forces crush revolt

The revolt which took place in South Africa has been crushed by the armed forces with the exception of two small groups of warring faction.

PoLitiCaLLY inCorreCt The entire scenario during this episode raises a number of very relevant questions about industrial safety concerns of ZACIL and GAIL. In the past, ZACIL had shown questionable standards of safety and of corporate social responsibility.

Since inception, there have been a number of incidents. It started with huge fish kills in local water bodies and the sea as highly toxic liquid effluents were discharged without complete treatment. These even contaminated a spring whose curative waters had cured generations of locals from skin diseases. This stream became so polluted that locals actually began to develop serious skin ailments.

The worst nightmare was the release of ammonia into the atmosphere which destroyed entire coconut groves and caused serious respiratory and other problems for people around. A PIL was filed but as inevitably happens when small people take on financially powerful corporations in legal matters, especially those concerning the environment, the court proceeding was subject to long delays. It took 10 years for the affected petitioners to get an order from the High Court asking the Goa State Pollution Control

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y maid brings her daughter to play with my young daughter every day. She is desperate for her daughter to learn English and is hoping she will learn it from my child. For her, it is the only passport to a job and to betterment. I, on the other hand, am hoping my child will learn Konkani.

I have been watching in amazement, the thousands who have been turning up for rallies to demand the right to English. It is the biggest issue in Goa due to its sheer numbers. On the other hand, we have an entire lobby standing against subsidies to schools that teach in English. One wants opportunities for their children. The others want to preserve their culture. It is a fight that neither party can win without losing.

The point of a democracy is that people are given choices. Parents have a right to the choice between English and Hindi. To skew that choice by only funding one and not the other is incorrect. It is incorrect to believe that the minute children start learning English they will abandon their mother tongue. To presume so, is to underestimate the parents. It is only in Goa that I have seen such a fierce determination to protect land and identity. Those who stand for Goan identity and pride would do much better to create a real agenda rather than use a mish-mash of appealing to religion and fanning insecurities over outsiders. You wish to revive Goan culture and pride – then do so by

Samir Khan, Mapusa Though the movie has depicted susegad Goans in a distasteful manner, and with all its exaggeration, it echoes the ground reality in Goa. The makers of the movie have done a marvellous job by taking up the social evil, of drugs and sex, which has plagued Goa. It shows how one gets lured into this trap for making easy money, by selling one’s conscience to the traders of death, and its natural dangerous consequences, and also the effect it will have on any given society. We are already witnessing the ill effects of drugs which is ruining our society and Goa’s image, especially our youth from the coastal belt who have fallen into this death trap.

Marcos Alemao, by email Your editorial ‘Michael learns to run’ (Herald, 25 April) is a fitting lesson to the inefficient police department. It is the not the first and last case where the criminals escaped from the hands of police. Suspension of the police constables is not the end. They should be dismissed from services for their lapses. Then only will they learn a lesson to carry out their duties efficiently. The suspended police constables will be reinstated after sometimes, after a faulty inquiry and they will be paid a huge amount of suspended salary.

Sneak in via backdoor?

Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco The controversy surrounding the Medium of Instruction (MoI)is gaining momentum every day. It is pertinent to note that a local TV news channel (Not HCN) has been airing an advertisement in Kannada. The question to be asked is how many Goans understand Kannada? Which consumer group does the advertisement wish to target? Do we find advertisements in Konkani in the local channels of other states? Or is it the case of one more language trying to

supporting creative endeavours in the language, funding the printing of Konkani books, investing in the training of teachers and in raising the overall quality of teaching in Konkani. The issue is not the language, it is the abysmal quality of teaching. The last time I was promoting my children’s book, I travelled to little schools across the state to read from it. I came back horrified at the quality of the education imparted to children. The language had little to do with it – the kids were just being taught shoddily. A bad education in English is just as useless as a bad one in Konkani. Parents are pinning their hopes on English doing the trick and suddenly getting their children the sort of education that turns around jobs. But this is a vain hope, unless massive investment is put into training the teachers.

There is a mission here for all those who are turning up in thousands to present their side of the English versus Konkani debate. Whichever side of the language divide you are on, it would serve your purposes better to unite in forcing the government to rehaul the syllabus, invest in regular training of teachers, and in setting up a system of testing that goes beyond rote exams. I urge you to add this to your agenda as well. The fight is not about a language, but in providing good edducation. For that you need to push for much more. Already thousands have turned up for rallies – for and against. Imagine if both sides got together! That would be the numbers that could force real change on

By Venita Coelho the education system. An educator once said to me that education for the lower income families was the biggest fraud that the government was pulling on them. They are being educated just enough to despise the roots they came from, and not enough to actually get a job that would allow them to move upwards. And there exactly lies what both sides are fighting over. A good education system would keep the children’s pride in their roots intact – and yet allow them to compete in the job market.

That mirrors exactly the concerns of my maid and I, both mothers.

I worry about Kaira sticking stubbornly to English, and being too westernised. Nanda worries about Uttkarsha never learning English and being cut off from decent opportunities later in life. But as I watch Kaira and Uttkarsha playing together and getting along fine with a mish-mash of languages, I know that there is a solution here.

But it can only take shape when both lobbies join hands instead of allowing themselves to be divided by the political opportunists who are grabbing at the chance the debate presents. There is a space for both English and Konkani within a good, well thought out education system. One that restores pride in culture and belonging, but also places emphasis on being skilled in competing internationally. I think it’s time the two lobbies of Konkani and English education spoke to each other. I am sure they will find they talk a common language.

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family. Perhaps the answer lies in electing worthy and capable candidates in the next election.

‘DMD’ : True depiction

Board (GSPCB) to monitor the levels of atmospheric ammonia and to file quarterly compliance reports.

However, even this small relief granted to the petitioner by the courts failed to produce the desired results when the GSPCB, instead of doing random, unscheduled air quality monitoring, worked its testing schedules in coordination with the plant operation schedule. So there were reduced levels of ammonia releases when the GSPCB was doing its monitoring. The other problem was carrying out the sampling upwind of the plant, depending on the prevailing winds. Thirdly, they unquestioningly accepted sampling results supplied by the company. This continued until the arsenic-based process used then was abandoned and replaced by the present process, based on naphtha.

Coming back to the fire on 18 April 2011, I fail to understand how anyone can call this a pure industrial accident. This is also a clear case of dereliction of duty on the part of the supervising body, the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL). There was not a single qualified officer / supervisor from this entity on site when such a hazardous

operation was in progress. To blame the fire on the negligence of an excavator operator who has only two illiterate labourers to guide him is disingenuous and unfair.

But in industry, too often, this is only to be expected. Whether it is a case of someone goofing off when (s)he was supposed to be on duty or whether it was a case of penny-pinching that is the likely cause of the lack of supervision, it is a story that one has heard all too often. Business ethics at work are not what they should be. The guiding principal, in very many cases, is one of profits before all else. Safety, environment and, in extreme cases, even human life don’t count for anything.

Most alarming is the fact that the incident happened too close for comfort to the two Horton Spheres that can store 3,000 tonnes each of liquid ammonia. This liquid is stored at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius and a pressure of 5 Atmospheres. Any leakage could be disastrous, because of the huge temperature and pressure gradient vis-à-vis ambient conditions.

The liquid ammonia would turn into a gas so quickly that hardly anyone could out run the massive toxic cloud of gas that that would have been generated. Depending on the velocity of the prevailing winds we could have had a major disaster on our hands; nowhere near as grave as the Bhopal tragedy of December 1984, but very damaging all the same.

Interestingly, the permissible level of atmospheric ammonia outside is given as 400mcg/m3 while inside the plant it is 18mg/m3. Is it conceivable that the people living and working within the plant’s perimeter can handle 45 times greater atmospheric ammonia concentration than those outside the boundary walls?

With this kind of culture of a casual attitude towards safety in some of our biggest corporations – both public sector and private sector – as well as neglect bordering on a disregard for human life and the environment, how can India even dream of building the world’s biggest nuclear power plant at Jaitapur? There is absolutely no scope for comparison between a nuclear chain reaction and the CAT cracking of naphtha to produce ammonia. It’s like comparing a forest fire with a gently burning candle!

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S Kamat, Alto-Betim

If we can cite an example from the horrific gas leakage at the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, many years ago, we have to ensure that this does not happen again. This applies to nuclear power too, and the Jaitapur nuclear power plant should be viewed in a different light. The government must listen to the voices of people protesting against the formation of the plant in question. The present attempt by the government to adopt a ‘we know better than you’ and ‘what’s good for you’ stance will certainly not help. Further, it will be difficult to justify the Jaitapur coastal based nuclear plant, with unproven reactors at an area which is earthquake prone.

The earthquake, the resultant tsunami and the extensive damage to Japan’s Fukushima plant and its reactors is a poignant reminder of the dangers of harnessing nuclear energy. The government must review the necessity of having a nuclear power project which is fraught with dangers. make a backdoor entry into Goa which already has a vexed problem in hand with regard to MoI?

Biased eves Glestone Fernandes, Cuncolim I laud Ramesh Naik ‘Support N Shivdas’ (Herald, 23 April) for his excellent letter and his support for the poet’s poem ‘Chedi’.

Women activists in Goa are so predictable.

They keep themselves busy by protesting against a work of literature and a piece of art (Dum Maro Dum) which portrays the bitter truth about Goa, while the people of Cavrem (Quepem) fight against mining.

None of the women activists joined those of their gender in their struggle for English as MoI, nor were they seen supporting the Khariwado issue and neither did they protest against the plight of hundreds of women passengers who were stranded due to the recent bus strike. It is all about which side the weightage comes from.

Taking Goans for a ride Cedric da Costa, Margao Easter eve was definitely a bad day for the villagers of Cavrem. It’s a matter of great shame for Goa’s CM Digambar Kamat.

Shame for sending the police to the front to destabilise a peaceful cry of protest by the much harassed villagers of Cavrem.

This is not the first time that he has successfully managed to send the police to terrorise the peace loving Aam Admi and that includes senior citizens, women and children.

CM should use his good offices to curb corruption going on in his cabinet. Please send the police force to arrest Roy Naik.

Make good use of the cops to curb corruption in your cabinet of ministers. Goans, it has been proved that our government has taken you all on a joy ride.

Religious in driving rashly Willie Severes, Majorda Some days ago, I was driving to Panjim with my wife and small kids. I was dangerously overtaken by a high-speed car from the left, at the TATA showroom, Nuvem. It would have hit my car, thanks to my acute road sense. What was astonishing, however, was that this car had a big religious sticker behind it.

Religious slogan stickers are common on the road nowadays in Goa. But these drivers are very rash in driving. Through this letter, I humbly request them to be more careful while driving.

MoI: Win win situation Mateus Saldanha, by email Wih reference to MoI, the government

must give students a choice of selection rather than force them to study in a particular medium. I read the following in a section of the press -“The sate shall not, in granting aid to educational institutions, discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language.” Indian constitution Article 30(2). Also the new RTE act also says the primary education should be free regardless of language. If this is the case, FORCE should file a PIL in the High court seeking justice under the Constitution Of India and RTE Act, instead of haggling with a spineless government which cannot take any decision on its own.

Deriving sadistic pleasure Jesuin George Fernandes, Cansaulim Strangely (or is it on expected lines?), the Konkani and Marathi fanatics have ganged up and seems to take sadistic pleasure in denying English primary education to the masses. The most affected are the Catholic community who have no option but to pay through their noses or be content with poor quality education in Konkani. Are these people not paying taxes like everybody else? The state government has done precious little to improve the standard of our mother tongue, so why does it want to artificially keep Konkani primary schools alive, by ignoring the sentiments of the people?

Find a coach of calibre Michael Rosario, Mapusa The sorry dismissal of Bob Houghton from the post of chief coach of the Indian football team spells doom for the sport in India.

His dismissal came due to the show cause notice issued to him for verbal abuse on an Indian referee, and also his outbursts at the lack of infrastructure in developing football in the country. Bob is right. India’s progress in football has been reflected in the dismal FIFA rankings. However, Bob’s devotion to improving the standard of the game in India had been instrumental. So where does Indian football go from here?

AIFF should now hunt for a coach of calibre to rejuvenate India’s football fortunes.

Paths of Wisdom The Dragonfly Once, in a little pond, in the muddy water under the lily pads, there lived a little water beetle in a community of water beetles. They lived a simple and comfortable life in the pond with few disturbances and interruptions.

Once in a while, sadness would come to the community when one of their fellow beetles would climb the stem of a lily pad and would never be seen again.

They knew when this happened; their friend was dead, gone forever.

Then, one day, one little water beetle felt an irresistible urge to climb up that stem. However, he was determined that he would not leave forever. He would come back and tell his friends what he had found at the top.

When he reached the top and climbed out of the water onto the surface of the lily pad, he was so tired, and the sun felt so warm, that he decided he must take a nap.

As he slept, his body changed and when he woke up, he had turned into a beautiful blue-tailed dragonfly with broad wings and a slender body designed for flying.

So, fly he did! And, as he soared he saw the beauty of a whole new world and a far superior way of life to what he had never known existed.

Then he remembered his beetle friends and how they were thinking by now he was dead. He wanted to go back to tell them, and explain to them that he was now more alive than he had ever been before. His life had been fulfilled rather than ended.

But, his new body would not go down into the water. He could not get back to tell his friends the good news. Then he understood that their time would come, when they, too, would know what he now knew.

So, he raised his wings and flew off into his joyous new life!

(Source: Spiritual Short Stories

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opinionated Thousands pay homage to Sai Baba The goodness of English medium

By DR JOE D’SOUSA

The conspiracy of keeping on the exploitation of the downtrodden masses active in our country is over three thousand years old.

With the emergence of the Manu doctrine of a society based on a class and caste divide, we saw a few arrogating upon themselves the powers to seek the kingdom of God. As a result, with the emergence of the ‘brahminical’ doctrine, the lower castes were denied their rights to education perform rituals and acquire wealth and prosperity.

As centuries rolled by, those so called holders of the “keys to heaven” used and abused their self proclaimed authority to keep the down trodden masses as tools for their exploitation and the comforts and the security of their future generations.

The merit seemed to be in the fact that one had to be born of upper caste parents to inherit religion based perks and privileges and however intelligent and hard working a progeny of a lower caste individual may be, his talents at the best would result in reaping good harvest for his upper caste bosses. Thus ‘chamars’, ‘mahars’ and ‘sudras’ remain backward even after 60 years of Indian Independence as “the keys of governance “ is still under control of these casteist forces.

Today, after 21 years of forcing the regional language as medium of instruction at primary level, the common man has woken up to understand the conspiracy behind denying empowerment through English by those vested interest casteist forces, shedding crocodile tears over the use of a regional language. These pseudo protagonists of regional language usage reap the benefits of globalisation by working or settling in the USA or UK, using English while pushing regional language education on the downtrodden masses, as the work force is required by them to maintain their orchards, fields and properties. As a result of exploitation and manipulation by the deceptive caste system, these low caste ‘mundkars’ have for over 3,000 years remained true to the regional ethos and sectorial grandeur. While their ‘bhatcars’ have become global citizens the poor have been forced to protect the language, fields, properties, houses of their zamindar bosses, without exposure to globalisation.

It is worth noting that the selfish amongst the so called upper caste, often talk of Indian identity and culture or “amchi ashmita”. These crooks conveniently evade the fact that culturally Indians never wore shirt, pant, frock, skirt or a sari. It was the kasti, dhoti and the choli and a thin loin cloth around the waist which was a tradition amongst our ‘kunbis,’ ‘kharvis’ and traditional natives of Goa. Hardworking Indians women never found saris comfortable in work places be it in a field or a kitchen, due to scientific impediments of a sari in labour intensive duties.

Why are double standards used by the vested interest lobby?

Those who adopt English are called anti-national or decolonised as the language is labelled as alien to India. May I ask why these same men use western clothes, and have abandoned their traditional bullock cart transport; now derive the benefits of the internet and mobile phones which are the blessings of the western world to humanity all round the world. Indians do not get denationalised if they study in foreign countries.

Why do we not get deculturised by using foreign technology or inventions, the goodness of electricity and luxuries of modern farming techniques but do get deculturised by only studying English?

These exploiters are parasites, who have used double standards to keep the masses subdued and suppressed in the name of foreign religion culture and heritage must be challenged aggressively or the common man of Goa would remain subdued and suppressed for eternity.

When I first wrote about the harm done to Goans by denying primary education in English, it was John Fernandes, elder brother of Raul Fernandes, MD of Herald, who stood thick and thin with me and ensured my articles were printed with the support of the Editor of Herald at that time in the nineties, with no results.

Twenty one years down the line after two decades of tomfoolery the down trodden of Goa have woken up to see that English alone is holding the keys to the globalised world and the door to the interstate dialogue, as India has hundreds of languages and dialect and English is understandably the only link language with economic prosperity attached to it.

Science and languages are tools for human development and prosperity. Individuals should be given the choice to preach and practice as per his or her desire, talent and capacity, in a language of one’s desire. Let not the pseudo pedagogic principle of mother tongue as medium of instruction not keep our children away from economic growth and prosperity amidst stiff global competition where English hold the keys.

The Diocesan schools have done a grave mistake by not fighting the conspiracy to keep the masses, amongst the minorities, backward by the denial of grants to schools teaching in English. Better late than never, it is time for the Goa government to realise that the parents are the only stake holders on the issue of medium of instruction.

The “so called” educationists are not stake holders but parasites as some amongst the “so called” freedom fighters, who derive pension only because of the colonial presence. We must realise that exploiters in societies across the world have misused authority and power to cheat and suppress the down trodden using the doctrine of caste, class and the rights of the intellectual authority in decision making.

We must understand that United Nations has powerful and influential Americans and other representatives of rich nations, who are hell bent on keeping out job seeking individuals from poor countries and migrants from entering their country and prospering through English education. We all know as to how UN is misused by the Americans and the other developed countries in fields of education and military. The upper castes in India in general and Goa in particular, who have found it difficult to find labour, due to empowerment of down trodden locals and hence the conspiracy of mother tongue of UNESCO primarily dominated by Americans is sought to be applied in Goa too, in order to suppress the poor.

I know and have witnessed my students with primary education in Marathi coming from poor families, did not prosper at international levels as they harboured an inferiority complex due to their less of expressive and communicative skills in English. It is time for us to wake up and fight this conspiracy of suppression of the poor masses. Remember sati, child marriages, women exploitation, menace of castes which was the part of Indian culture identity and heritage have been wiped by the Portuguese and the English.

We must count our blessings and give our best for our children to meet the challenges of globalisation by accepting the goodness of English both as a medium for instruction, interaction and building international bridges and understanding.

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Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar paying his last respect to Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

A sea of humanity – from commoners to political leaders, cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar and film personalities – today descended on this little town in Andhra Pradesh to pay homage to spiritual Guru Satya Sai Baba, who died here yesterday.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and a host of other dignitaries would visit Puttaparthi in Anantapur district tomorrow to pay their last respects to Sai Baba, who would be buried in the Sai Kulwanth Hall with full state honours between 9 and 9.30 am on Wednesday.

AP Governor E S L Narasimhan and Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy would visit Puttaparthi again tomorrow. BJP leader L K Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi are also expected tomorrow.

85-year-old Sai Baba died yesterday morning at 7:40 after fighting illness caused by multiorgan failure for over a month.

“Jai Sai Ram” rent the air and volunteers sang Sai Bhajans as cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar came with their wives Anjali and Marshneil and children to have a last look at the moral remains of the Baba, who millions of his followers across the globe considered him a “living God”.

BSP’s concern for dalits a farce: BJP

High power committee set up in blackmoney case: Govt to SC

PTI LUCKNOW, APRIL 25

aspects of the black money case can be probed by differA high power committee ent agencies and it would not comprising heads of various be limited to the present case probe agencies and speof Pune stud farm owner cialised departments has Hasan Ali Khan who has come been constituted to monitor under the scanner of ED and the investigation and steps income tax department. taken to bring back black “As far as security angle of money stashed in foreign the case is concerned, it banks, Government told the would be probed by the CBI Supreme Court today. which would also deal with The 10-member commitHasan Ali Khan case. Money tee, which will immediately laundering to be investigated start functioning, consists of by the ED while RBI should Revenue Secretary, Deputy be asked to look into the Director RBI, Directors of CBI, black money stashed in UBS Intelligence Bureau (IB), Enand other Swiss bank,” Subforcement Directorate, Chair- n The bench had asked the ramanium said. m a n o f C B D T, D i re c t o r The government also subgovernment to explain why mitted that it is investigating General of Revenue Intelligence, Director General of into 36 cases involving black its investigation was DGNC (Directorate General money and informed the focused only on Hasan Ali of Narcotics Control), Direccourt that it has entered into Khan and no other names agreement with 26 countries tor of Foreign Intelligence Office (FIO) and Joint Secreunder which it could attached have come out who have tary of Foreign Trade. the black money stashed in stashed money in overseas their banks by Indian citizens.

Government said the banks. multi-disciplinary committee The government’s submisfor the investigations and ershan Reddy and S S Nijjar sion came after it was pulled up other steps likely to be taken, which had favoured setting up in the last hearing on April 21 can co-opt members not below of an independent special in- for restricting its probe to an the rank of joint secretary for vestigating team (SIT) headed individual and being evasive effective implementation of the by a retired judge to monitor about the idea of an investigawork in consultation with the the case. tion by the Special Investigating secretaries in Home, Foreign Solicitor General Gopal Sub- Team. and Defence ministries. ramanium told the bench that The bench had asked the govThe secretary in the Cabinet the co-ordinated mechanism has ernment to explain why its inSecretariat can also be co-opted been put in place to deal with vestigation was focused only on as a member. all such cases of black money Hasan Ali Khan and no other The government stand was and it would be headed by the names have come out who have in response to proposal of a Revenue Secretary. stashed money in overseas bench comprising justices B SudHe further said that various banks.

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Branding as “farce” BSP’s concern for dalits, BJP today alleged that the community in Uttar Pradesh was facing maximum problems during Mayawati’s regime.

“Mayawati claims to be the leader of dalits, but in reality they have faced maximum problem in the four-year rule of the BSP,” BJP general secretary Ravi Shanker Prasad told reporters here.

He said Mayawati, who had demanded dalit representation in Lokpal Bill drafting committee, should answer some questions of the BJP. “She should tell how many dalits were given employment by the BSP government.

What is the rate of malnutrition among dalit women and what is the infant mortality rate among dalits,” Prasad asked.

He alleged rampant corruption in the state and also said that law and order has hit rock bottom in Uttar Pradesh.

“Even a month after CMO B P Singh was killed, no arrest has been made. Riots in Meerut were also due to lack of proper police action,” he said.

He alleged that “limitless corruption” was common to both BSP and SP regimes. “BSP and SP are two pillars of the corrupt UPA government at the Centre,” he alleged.

Both the cricketing heroes, ardent followers of the guru, were overwhelmed emotionally when they took their seat on the floor in front of the glass case in which the Baba’s body was kept. Gavaskar said Sai Baba will continue to live in the hearts of the followers and guide and inspire them. Cricketers V V S Laxman and Sreesanth also paid their respects to Sai Baba.

The state government has already declared a four-day state mourning for Sai Baba who transformed this tiny hamlet into a self-contained town with excellent educational, medical and other institutions and funded development and philanthropic work in other states

as well.

Union Ministers Vilasrao Deshmukh and Praful Patel, yoga guru Baba Ramdev, veteran South Indian playback singer P Suseela and actress Anjali Devi were among the prominent persons who paid homage to the Baba’s body that was lying in state in the Sai Kulwanth Hall at Prasanthi Nilayam here since last evening.

Ramdev told reporters that the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, believed to be commanding wealth to the tune of at least Rs.40,000 crore, should be left to be handled by the present trustees and the government should not intervene in its affairs.

PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

WB ‘among worst governed’ states: PC CPI-M dismisses charges as ‘rubbish’

PTI KOLKATA/CANNING, (WB), APRIL 25

Taking the Left Front government head on, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said West Bengal is among the “worst governed states” in the country and that its administration was “sub-standard”.

Chidambaram also said the state’s financial health is in a mess and that its law and order situation was deteriorating, two days after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh observed that West Bengal has slipped into the morass in ‘all fields,’ – agriculture, industry, investment, health and education.

The CPI-M dismissed as “rubbish” Chidambaram’s charges.

“There is a concerted effort to malign the Left Front as they (Congress) have made an alliance with the main opposition. The Trinamool Congress-Congress combine is speaking all types of rubbish,” CPI-M state secretary Biman Bose said.

Chidambaram said, “If the CPI(M) thinks that we don’t record what is happening in West Bengal, it is wrong. We know what has happened and what has been happening

in the last 34 years in the state.”

He was addressing a news conference in Kolkata while campaigning at Canning in South 24 Parganas district, ahead of the third phase of the six-phased polls.

Chidambaram said that ever since he took over the Home ministry he has been “carefully watching” the situation in West Bengal.

“For two and a half years ago, I have been keeping record of law and order in the state.”

For too long we had a government that neglected governance. West Bengal is among the worst-governed states in the country and our immediate concern is law and order,” the union minister, who was here to campaign for the Congress-TC combine, said.

The Minister further said, “I am constrained to say that sub-standard administration exists in West Bengal whose financial health is precarious.

“For the last two to four months I have been bringing to the notice of Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and his colleagues that law and order is deteriorating.

“However, the chief minister was in a state of denial and the bubble burst when Netai (when nine people were killed in West Midnapore district on January 7) occurred,” he said.

Sachin, who reached Puttaparthi from Hyderabad this morning, broke down on seeing the Baba’s body. He spent more than 45 minutes at the venue praying at his spiritual guru’s body.

Suseela too wept inconsolably while a wailing Anjali Devi fell unconscious. Bollywood actor Ritesh Deshmukh also paid tributes to the Baba.

State Ministers Mopidevi Venkata Ramana, P Sabita Reddy, Sunita Laxma Reddy and D K Aruna, Karnataka Home Minister R Ashok also paid homage to the departed spiritual guru even as ministers J Geeta Reddy and N Raghuveera Reddy, who have been camping here on behalf of the state government, announced that over one lakh devotees visited the town so far for paying homage to the Baba.

The chants “Jai Sai Ram” rent the air as the devotees conducted bhajans inside the sprawling hall where Baba used to grant audience to devotees when he was alive.

Thousands of people, including quite a number of followers from abroad, waited patiently in long queues to gain entry into the hall. Police personnel had a tough time controlling the crowds who were overcome by emotion and wanted desperately to get that last glimpse of their guru.

Hundreds of Satya Sai volunteers are managing the crowds all along the place even as the Sai Trust and the Anantapur district administration made elaborate arrangements for supply of food, butter milk and drinking water.

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PM to visit Puttaparthi PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit Puttaparthi tomorrow to pay his respect to the late Satya Sai Baba.

He will leave in the morning and return the same day after paying his homage to the spiritual leader who died yesterday, official sources said.

Expressing “deep and profound sadness” over Baba’s death, the Prime Minister had yesterday said that he was a spiritual leader who inspired millions to lead a moral and meaningful life even as they followed the religion of their choice.

“Sri Sathya Saibaba as a preacher of the highest human values was an iconic figure for over five decades. He endeared himself to the people through various institutions, with headquarters at Prashanthi Nilayam, that promoted egalitarian values, education and public health,” Singh said.

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Protest against Bhushans at Jantar Mantar

‘Modi’s office asked not to take proactive steps during riots’

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PTI KUTCH, APRIL 25

A group of civil society activists here today staged a dharna demanding removal of Shanti Bhushan and Prashant Bhushan from the joint drafting committee on Lokpal Bill.

Demanding an independent inquiry into the allegations of corruption against the fatherson duo, the activists of National RTI Forum said they should be kept out of the committee till the probe against them is over.

“There should be an independent high level inquiry into the charges of corruption against the Bhushans and till the time it is over, they should be kept out of the committee,” said Nutan Thakur, convener of National Right To Information (RTI) Forum.

Suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma has alleged that during the 2002 riots he received a call from Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s office asking him to tell his brother, IPS officer Kuldeep Sharma, to not take action against rioters.

Pradeep, who was municipal commissioner of Jamnagar during the 2002 post-Godhra riots and is presently in jail in a land scam case, has made the allegation in a letter to Special Investigation Team (SIT) chairman R K Raghavan and has offered to depose before the agency.

His letter comes within a few days of an affidavit by senior IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt alleging complicity on Modi’s part in not

India urged to continue good work in Afghan WASHINGTON: Afghanistan’s former foreign minister and opposition leader Dr Abdullah Abdullah has appreciated India’s role in post-Taliban period and said that it should continue with its good work in his war-torn country.

Currently on a visit to the US to familiarize leaders, officials and think-tanks here about the ground realities in his country and its neighborhood, Abdullah said unlike others India has a clear defined goals in Afghanistan.

taking prompt action during the riots.

“I had received a phone call from the Chief Minister’s Office stating that I should ask my brother K N Sharma, then posted as IGP Ahmedabad range, that he should abstain from taking any proactive measures in favour of the minorities,” Pradeep has said.

In the letter, he has expressed his readiness to reveal before the SIT the name of the officer who had called him from Modi’s office.

Pradeep is in jail in Bhuj for his alleged role in a land scam in Kutch.

Pradeep’s brother Kuldeep Sharma has been fighting a legal battle against the state government for degrading his ranking

in his annual confidential report (ACR). He recently obtained a stay to the ACR from the Central Administrative Tribunal.

He has alleged that Modi is trying to thwart his career prospects because when he was the state CID (crime) chief, his actions in some cases irked the ruling BJP. As the CID chief, he had directed submission of the first interim probe report related to the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case before the Supreme Court. It led to a chain of events and several officers landed in jail.

He has said in the petition before CAT that this was not liked by the political bosses.

Kuldeep is now on a deputation to the Central government.

Bangladesh probe clears Yunus of misusing aid AFP DHAKA, APRIL 25

A Bangladeshi probe has cleared Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of misappropriating Norwegian aid money at the pioneering microfinance bank he founded, the country’s finance minister announced Monday.

But the bank is still awaiting a final decision on a separate government claim that Yunus was illegally reappointed mana g i n g d i r e c t o r, w i t h t h e Supreme Court due to review an order for his dismissal next month.

Yunus has been under fire since last December when a Norwegian documentary claimed $96 million of aid had been diverted from Grameen Bank, which provides small loans to the poor, to other parts of Grameen group.

Norway cleared Yunus of wrongdoing but the 70-yearold, who won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, was accused of “sucking blood from the poor”

by Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and his bank was subject to a government probe.

But the Bangladeshi investigation also found no evidence

of misconduct.

“The probe has accepted that (the Norwegian government’s decision) was final. There is nothing to do about it,” Bangladesh finance minister A.M.A Muhith said.

The government-appointed investigation committee also found no truth to allegations Grameen Bank charged excessive interest rates on loans to the poor, Muhith said.

“Grameen Bank’s interest rate is the best among all the microfinance institutions,” he told journalists after receiving a copy of the report, which has not yet been released.

G r a m e e n B a n k c h a rg e s around 20 percent interest on its micro loans.

The figure is the lowest among the country’s 1,200-plus micro-lenders, whose rates average around 30-45 percent interest, according to the government’s Microcredit Regulatory Authority.

The head of the probe committee said they had recommended changes to make Grameen Bank more efficient and accountable, but did not elaborate.

Magisterial probe ordered into Mirchpur Dalit case PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

The Supreme Court today ordered a magisterial probe into allegations that victims of Mirchpur Dalit violence were being targeted by those accused of killing an elderly Dalit and his daughter in the village.

A bench of justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly asked the chief judicial magistrate of Hisar district to conduct the enquiry and sub-

mit the report within two weeks.

The bench passed the order on an application by the victims and their lawyers alleging that they are being targeted by the accused persons.

On April 21 last year, a Dalit man and his physically challenged daughter were burnt alive in violence against the community allegedly by members of an upper caste, forcing about 150 families to flee Mirchpur village in Hisar.

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of Mines Hector Fernandes, said that the department was working on the issue and that by May 10 the department will act on the same.

Dealing with the issue of illegal transport, chairman of the committee Manohar Parrikar sought that two check posts akin to those used by the Forest Department be set up along the route from Cavrem to Sanvordem one at Cavrem and another at Quepem to prevent the illegal transportation of ore.

“These check posts should be staffed by officials from the Mines Department, the RTO, the police as well as a delegation of the villagers in order that there is complete transparency in their functioning. The High Court orders, with regard to timings, weight of trucks and other directives should be maintained,” the PAC ruled.

Reports suggested that mining trucks were plying even in the night in violations of HC guidelines.

He also sought that a check be kept on the Transport Department issuing licences to truckers for transportation of ore.

Goa Lokayukta Bill

Briefing media persons at International Centre Goa, Hegde said that way out from this is that without going to Central government for Presidential assent, section 36 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) should be amended to make Goa Lokayukta as the superior police officer.

“That would give institution right to interfere in the investigation which also means supervision of the investigations,” he said.

“They can initiate action, control the activities of the police in the prevention of corruption which otherwise they cannot deal with,” Hegde, who is also Karnataka’s Lokayukta, said.

He said that there is need to create a separate police force of effective importance. “You cannot rely on local police to play dual role as there is immense pressure from all sides,” Hegde said.

The former Supreme Court Justice said that in Goa there is urgent need for enacting and putting in place strong institution of Lokayukta.

On the delay by government for Lokayukta Bill, he said “I don’t know where the fault lies. Whether it is Goa government which is not pressing hard or Central government wants to withhold it by backdoor methods,” he said.

“There is urgent need to enact and put in place strong Lokayukta in Goa,” Hegde emphasised.

The State government is in process of withdrawing the Lokayukta Bill 2003, claiming that several Central government departments have cited anomalies in the Bill.

After passing the Bill in the State Assembly in 2007, it was sent to Governor of Goa for his assent, who in-turn referred the Bill for the consideration of the President of India in 2007.

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AARUSHI MURDER CASE

SC ticks off CBI for turning ‘active’ against Talwars

Aarushi PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

Ticking off CBI for suddenly becoming “active” against the Talwars, the Supreme Court today said it would “examine on merit” the dentist couple’s plea challenging the trial court’s summons against them in the twin murders of teenager Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj.

A bench of justices B Sudershan Reddy and S S Nijjar, which heard the arguments of the CBI

and Rajesh Talwar and Nupur for over one-and-half hours, also questioned the couple over their reluctance to appear before the trial court.

The Talwars however, got a breather as the apex court while adjourning the matter to July 12, clarified that its March 19 order staying the proceedings against the Talwars would continue until further others.

“Where from the CBI has become active? Pages after pages you have filed in the trial court submitting that there is nothing against them. Now how could you assume that there is evidence against them? Is it merely because the trial court has taken cognisance,” the apex court asked Solicitor General Gopal Subramaniam.

The bench asked the counsel as to what was the material before the trial court at the time of issuing the summons.

“Apart from your closure report what were the material

available with the trial court to issue the summons,” the bench asked.

The Solicitor General, however, defended the summons on the ground that the trial court had examined the statement of police recorded under Section 161 and other relevant materials.

14-year-old Aarushi, the only daughter of the Talwars was found dead with her throat slit at the family’s Noida residence on the outskirts of Delhi on May 16, 2008 and the body of their domestic help, Hemraj, was found on the terrace the next day.

Senior counsel Harish Salve and Pinaki Mishra, appearing for the dentist couple, accused the CBI of planting false accusations against the Talwars which they said was the reason for the trial court to summon them.

Salve further alleged that the media was commenting adversely against the Talwars at the behest of the CBI “so much

COUNTERING NAXALISM

SC flays Centre’s policy to arm untrained people as SPOs PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

The Centre’s policy of arming untrained people as Special Police Officers (SPOs) to counter Naxalism came under sharp criticism today of the Supreme Court which pulled it up for creating such a force on the basis archaic law of British era.

The Centre and Chhattisgarh government faced a tough time to justify the creation and arming of a force of local tribals before a bench comprising justices B Sudershan Reddy and S S Nijjar which raised doubts about its constitutional validity.

“How can they create SPOs (special police officers)? How can you arm them and let loose on the people. How can you permit such a force in the country?

You rely on 1861 law (Police Act) which was made during British time when they were ruler. We have serious doubts about constitutional validity of such appointment,” the bench said.

The court said it was very easy to arm the people by giving them Rs 3000 per month, which is a big money in the region where acute poverty is prevailing.

Further, the Bench said though the government was taking the plea that SPOs are appointed from the local population as they are aware of the difficult terrain and other factors, it was in a way dividing the people of the region.

“It is deeply disturbing. We have serious doubts about such appointment. It’s dangerous that you just recruit them just because they can fire. It is dividing people one against the others.

We want to know what is the procedure, tenure of the appointment in such force,” the bench said asking the governments to file their detail report on it by May 2.

It also said it was concerned with the life and liberty of the SPOs who may also have suffered and “we are of the considered opinion that this (SPOs) can’t go”.

In the meantime, Chhattisgarh government agreed to conduct a probe by a sitting High Court judge into the cases in which two villages were put on fire and social activist Swami Agnivesh was attacked in a separate incident by a group of people allegedly consisting of SPOs and Salwa Judum volunteers

when he was visiting a Naxal region near Dantewada.

The court passed the order while hearing a petition against the existence of Salwa Judum in Naxal-hit regions of the state to fight the Maoists.

The petition had been filed by sociologist Nandini Sundar, historian Ramchandra Guha, former bureaucrat E A S Sarma and others seeking a direction to the state government to refrain from allegedly supporting Salwa Judum.

The apex court has been monitoring the steps taken by the state government to disband Salwa Judum and also the measures taken by it for the relief and rehabilitation of the tribals who were caught in the crossfire between the Maoists and the security forces.

It has also asked the authorities to free schools and ashrams from the occupation of the security forces.

Earlier in February 2009 also, the court had questioned on how the government could arm common people or those associated with Salwa Judum, a people’s movement to combat Maoists in Chhattisgarh.

so that even the trial judge was compelled to issue the summons, lest she should be accused of corruption.”

He said that such was the adverse reports appearing in the media that Rajesh “escaped death from a whisker” after he was attacked with a knife by a man outside the Ghaziabad court. “ That is now over. Why should we interfere. Why don’t you go to the trial court and appear. Why should you go to the high court,” the bench asked the Talwars’ counsel.

Salve claimed that he and Mishra were appearing “pro bono” (free of cost for a public cause) to ensure justice to the couple on account of the “trial being taken over by the media.”

He alleged that the CBI was planting even absurd stories like plausible father-daughter illicit relationship and other inferences as a motive for the murder.

Digvijay ‘speaking too much’ on corruption:BJP

Rickshaw pullers take a nap whilst lying on their cycle-rickshaws at the road-side in Amritsar on Monday. Temperatures in north already hover around 43 degree Celsius.

Appropriate action will be taken against Kalmadi, says Cong

PTI LUCKNOW, APRIL 25

Criticising Congress leader Digvijay Singh for “speaking too much” on the issue of corruption, BJP today said he himself was deep in the “quagmire of corruption” with a court ordering an inquiry against him.

“It seems that Digvijay Singh, who is speaking too much these days, is himself getting deep into a quagmire of corruption,” BJP general secretary Ravi Shanker Prasad told reporters here.

“The Jabalpur High Court has ordered an inquiry against him in corruption cases as he overlooked norms in construction of a mall in Indore when he was the Chief Minister (of Madhya Pradesh),” he alleged.

He said the order also states that a charge sheet should be filed in the matter. “The Congress should tell in which capacity Singh is speaking... Whose line is he toeing — Sonia Gandhi’s, Manmohan Singh’s, Rahul Gandhi’s or none of them,” he asked.

“He (Digvijay) is known for first attacking and then retreating. We have all seen this in the cases of Lokpal Bill and (Justice) Santosh Hegde,” the BJP leader said.

Suresh Kalmadi PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

Suresh Kalmadi, sacked CWG organizing committee chief, today appeared to be in for more trouble as Congress, having suspended him, did not rule out further disciplinary action in the wake of his arrest

by CBI in connection with alleged graft in the Common-

Sadhvi produced before court in ambulance

People collect drinking water being supplied by Municipal Corporation as the city faces acute water shortage in Ranchi on Monday.

Achuthanandan fasts, wants ban on Endosulfan

PTI THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, APRIL 25

Demanding a nationwide ban on the pesticide Endosulfan, Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V S Achuthanandan today led a day long state-wide mass fast here.

He was joined in the seven-

hour fast as part of ‘anti-Endosulfan day’ from 10 AM by leaders of various political parties, including BJP, cultural personalities, rights activists and representatives of NGOs. The Congress supported the demand for a ban, but its leaders did not join the agitation, holding that the issue was being used by the Left as a weapon against the Centre.

Addressing the protesters, Achuthanandan said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s stand that further studies were needed before a nationwide ban was a “challenge” to the people and it had to be “corrected.”

He said Endosulfan had been banned by 81 countries and others were following suit. There was no reason why India should

hesitate to formulate a policy on deadly chemicals like Endosulfan, he said.

The protesters also wanted India to advocate a global ban on Endosulfan during discussions at the Stockholm convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) being held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Kerala has been pressing for a nationwide ban on Endosulfan as studies by expert panels had shown that its use in northern Kasaragod district had caused nearly 500 deaths and chronic health problems, including deformities in hundreds.

An all-party delegation from the state had last week called on Singh to press the demand.

Big B to host KBC 5 PTI MUMBAI, APRIL 25

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be hosting the fifth season of the popular and hit reality game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.

"Preparing now for KBC next season starting I think in a few months... creative and promo discussions today ... very interesting," Bachchan said on microblogging site Twitter yesterday.

KBC is an Indian reality game show based on the UK game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The show first aired in 2000 was hosted by the 68-yearold actor making his maiden appearance on Indian television.

The game show became a huge rage with Bachchan hosting its first and second seasons.

Following this, superstar Shah Rukh Khan was roped in for the third. But Big B returned to anchor the show's fourth season which was aired on SET.

wealth Games.

“Let there be no ambiguity...at appropriate time, appropriate demonstrable and visible action will be taken,” party spokesperson Manish Tewari told reporters at the AICC briefing responding to questions on whether Kalmadi’s arrest was an embarrassment for the party and whether he would be removed as an MP after being seen as a symbol of corruption by the middle class.

Kalmadi was earlier removed from the post of Congress Parliamentar y Party Secretary after controversies hit the Games. Af ter the Games, he was sacked as chief of the Organizing Committee by the government.

The Congress MP from Pune was arrested today on allegations of conspiracy to favour a private firm in Switzerland by awarding contract at inflated cost of Rs 141 crore in the CWG. Seeking to take a high moral ground on the issue of corruption, Tewari said that Congress

party has acted whenever there a “whiff of corruption” and it has been a tradition in his party.

He said it was Congress-led UPA government that had set up the Shunglu committee and party President Sonia Gandhi had made it clear during a Congress Parliamentar y Party meeting last year that investigations into allegations of corruption and irregularities would be carried out once the Games are over and guilty won’t be spared.

“Once the Games were over, the Prime Minister ordered a p ro b e . C B I t o o k a c t i o n .

Kalmadi was asked to leave from the post of CPP secretary,” he added.

Tewari, however, did not find anything wrong in Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit earlier slamming the Shunglu Committee report which had questioned the role of Delhi government in the whole matter.

“Every person sitting in a post of responsibility has a right to put his or her views

No red tape in Mumbai terror attack probe: US

PTI DEWAS (MP), APRIL 25

PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur was today presented before a court here in an ambulance parked inside the premises, in the Sunil Joshi murder case, as she was unable to step out due to spine problems.

Sadhvi, who reached here today by Mumbai-Indore Awantika Express was unable to climb to the first floor of the court building, where Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Onkarnath Singh sits because of pain in her backbone and inability to stand properly.

There were no “red tapes no turf battles” in investigating the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks when FBI agents worked extensively with their counterparts in the Indian police and intelligence agencies, US Ambassador to India Timothy Roemer said.

Maintaining that citizens benefit when law enforcement officials work together to bring to justice terrorists and criminals who target innocent civilians, he said agents from both the countries testified in the trial of Ajmal Kasab in order to bring him to

justice.

Sharing his thoughts after the conclusion of a five-day ‘Law Enforcement Executive Development’ seminar focusing on counter terrorism, crisis response and mega city policing, organised by FBI in partnership with the Home Ministry, Roemer said “no red tape, no turf battles – just investigators standing shoulder-to-shoulder in cooperation at a time of crisis”.

“Teams of forensic specialists pulled fingerprints from improvised explosive devices. Damaged GPS devices were wired back together by FBI engineers to obtain

Anti-nuke activists denied entry to Jaitapur PTI MUMBAI, APRIL 25

The anti-nuke activists, who undertook a three-day protest march against the proposed Jaitapur Nuclear Power project from Tarapur of Thane district, had to end it in Mahad before they could reach the project site after denied permission by the district administration there.

The protest march ‘From Tarapur to Jaitapur’ started on April 23 by the anti-nuke activists to put pressure on the Centre as well as State government to suspend the Jaitapur project and also other proposed foreign plants in different states of the country, was today stopped at Mahad town before entering Ratnagiri

to the recommendations made by a committee if he or she does not agree with the them.

In law, it is called due process,” he said.

Asked whether action will be taken against the Delhi Chief Minister on the basis of Shunglu Committee report, the Congress spokesperson merely said “once the government reaches a decision on the committee report, then what ever action is appropriate will be taken and proper reaction will be given.”

The Congress spokesperson came down heavily on BJP and CPI-M questioning their right to raise the issue of corruption and said the UPA government allowed investigations to reach their logical ends whether it was the issue of CWG, Adarsha Housing Society scam or 2G Spectrum.

“UPA discharged the responsibilities of a government sensitive to corruption,” he said adding BJP and Left had “acted contrary to this spirit in states where they were in power”.

district where the proposed project site is located, the protesters said.

“In spite of threats, arrests at various places on our way, we could come successfully till the historic Chavdar Pond in Mahad but could not enter Ratnagiri district due to the imposition of prohibitory orders,” Vasishali Patil, convener of Konkan Vinashkari Prakalp Virodhi Samiti told PTI today from Mahad.

Several project-affected people from different places includi n g t h o s e f r o m Ta r a p u r (Maharashtra), Haripur (West Bengal), Kakrapar (Gujarat), Madhya Pradesh and Haryana besides the NGOs participated in the protest rally.

During the last three days,

several people were detained at Bhoisar, Pen and Wadkhal police stations, Patil said.

Some of the eminent participants included Dr S P Uday Kumar, convener of National alliance of anti-nuclear movements, Banwarilal Sharma of Azadi Bachao Andolan and Mathani Saldana of National Fishermen Forum of India, she said.

The proposed Jaitapur nuclear power project has been opposed tooth and nail by the activists and common people.

On April 18, Tavrez Sejkar, a local was killed in police firing at Jaitapur when Shiv Sena activists along with few locals set police station on fire protesting against the proposed 9,900 MW project.

valuable data. Agents from both the countries testified in the trial of Ajmal Kasab in order to bring him to justice,” he said.

The seminar was held last week in Los Angeles, California, at the facilities of the FBI, Los Angeles Police Department, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department.

Thirty-nine senior police executives from fourteen central and fifteen state agencies across India were invited by the Ministry of Home Affairs to participate in the exchange, a US Embassy release said today.

AIMPLB to oppose Wakf Amendment Bill PTI HYDERABAD, APRIL 25

Muslims all over the country would launch agitation against any attempt to interfere in the Muslim Sharia, warned Moulana Syed Mohammad Hasan Rabe Nadvi, President of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), here.

Nadvi exhorted the Muslims to join AIMPLB in its efforts to prevent changes in the Muslim personal laws, and also to oppose Wakf Amendment Bill 2010 and Right to Education Act 2009 which he said were defective and went “against the interests” of the community.

AIMPLB is opposed to some provisions in Right to Education Act which have a bearing on education in Madarassas.

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‘Inflationary pressure biggest challenge’ PTI VADODARA, APRIL 25

Managing inflationary pressures -- particularly in food grain prices -- was the biggest challenge before the policymakers, said C Rangarajan, chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, here.

Rangarajan, a former governor of Reserve Bank of India, was speaking on the topic `the growth path and some concerns on the way' at a function at Federation of Gujarat Industries (FGI) today.

"There are a few areas where immediate engagement of the policy-makers is needed. In the short run, managing inflationary pressures, particularly foodgrain prices, is the biggest challenge," he said.

"We also need to watch out what happens to crude prices in the global markets. We must remain committed to maintaining inflation at a low level."

Saying that he did not subscribe to the idea that high growth demanded higher level of inflation, he stated, "We must use all of our policy instruments -- interventions in the grain market, fiscal and monetary policies -- to bring down inflation further and reanchor inflationary expectations to the 5 per cent comfort zone."

The second concern, he

IndusInd Bank picks Finacle PTI MUMBAI, APRIL 25

IndusInd Bank today announced that it has selected Finacle core banking solution version 10 of Infosys Technologies, for its core banking transformation.

"We are confident that Finacle will help significantly scale up our customer base and branch footprint besides improving productivity," IndusInd Bank's Managing Director and CEO, Romesh Sobti told reporters here.

Finacle, built on new generation technology, will enable IndusInd Bank to accelerate innovation and stay ahead of emerging customer demands, Sobti said.

said, was the balance of payments as the current account deficit had remained very high at 3.7 per cent of the GDP in the first half of 2010-11. "Efforts must be made to bring down the current account deficit to a more manageable level of 2 to 2.5% of GDP." This, he said , was desirable to impart much-needed stability on the external payment front and to reduce the risk to domestic economy from volatility in international financial markets.

Another critical challenge was fiscal consolidation which was a necessary pre-requisite for sustained growth, he said.

In the wake of international financial crisis, India, like many other countries, adopted an expansionary fiscal policy to stimulate demand. Consequently, the fiscal deficit which was coming down started rising; in 2008-09, deficit was 6 per cent of GDP, it rose to 6.4 per cent next year.

But, unlike in countries in the advanced world, where there was a continuing debate on when to terminate the expansionary policies, "we in India have taken a decision to initiate fiscal consolidation process," Rangarajan said.

In 2010-11, the fiscal deficit was expected to come down to 5.1 per cent and it was projected to fall to 4.6 per cent in

the current fiscal, he said, adding that "we should maintain this course and reach the FRBM target of 3 per cent".

Rangarajan also said that in the medium term, farm economy and power generation were crucial sectors.

"Steps must be taken to revitalise the traditional crop agriculture which is vital to food security and farm income." As consumer demands shift, agricultural production must also respond, he said.

Shortage of physical infrastructure, most importantly the electricity, was another big challenge, he said, stating that a more "aggressive path" of capacity creation must start immediately for sustaining a high growth rate of 9 per cent.

"In the midst of various controversies, India's growth story remains intact. We have the potential to grow at 9 per cent over the next decade," he said.

The thrust of the new economic policy was on creating a more competitive environment to improve productivity and efficiency and this was to be achieved by removing barriers to the entry and restrictions on growth of firms, he said.

He claimed that "economic reforms are on the right track, (the fact which) is vindicated by the performance of the economy since the launch of the reforms'.

Birla Sun Life launches gold ETF PTI MUMBAI, APRIL 25

Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company (BSLAMC) today announced launch of Gold ETF, an open-ended gold exchange traded fund that closes on May 9.

"This new product offers multiple benefits to the investors seeking to diversify their portfolio through investment in gold.

In the last few years, there has been increased trend of investing in gold ETF as a part of broader asset allocation to various asset classes," said BSLAMC's CEO A Balasubramanian in a release.

The Gold ETF has window of 15 days, it said.

"The scheme will add stability to investor's portfolio as gold has historically been a hedge against inflation through appreciation in value," he added.

The minimum application amount is Rs 6,000 and in multiples of Rs 2,000 thereafter.

The units of the scheme will be listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE. Investors will also have the option to convert to physical gold provided by certain vendors.

BSLAMC is a joint venture between Aditya Birla Group and Sun Life Financial Inc, a financial services organisation from Canada.

I-T for 22k additional staff PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

Aiming to give more teeth to the investigation against black money, Income Tax Department hit by staff shortage today said it has sought an additional 22,000 staff to strengthen its various operations.

Besides, the tax department will redeploy its existing manpower towards intelligence gathering, investigations and prosecutions.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is restructuring its organisational structure with a view to focusing on scrutiny of high value tax cases, a senior Finance Ministry official said.

"We have asked for an additional 22,000 staff in different cadre to strengthen our investigations and intelligence," the official said.

Currently, the CBDT is operating with a staff of about 47,000 against the sanction of 58,000. As such, with computerisation and increasing trend of e-filing of I-T returns, staff engaged in scrutiny of forms and other related task, will have time to focus on investigations and intelligence gathering and help in tracking blackmoney.

"Due to redeployment, now our officers will be getting more time for scrutiny of high profile cases," sources added.

In India, on an average one IT official scrutinizes 150-200 returns against international best practices of 60 cases.

Earlier, the scrutiny of I-T returns was done on basis of proposals by assessing officers.

However, with computerisation in the last 10-years, manual selection has been replaced by

Computer-Assisted Scrutiny System (CASS).

"The I-T department is witnessing an increasing number of new methods used by various entities to hide their income, generate blackmoney and even launder funds to foreign location", the official said adding "that is why we need more people, including officers".

Expressing serious concern over the generation and circulation of black money, the government has adopted a five-fold strategy to deal with the menace, including entering into treaties with tax havens.

The Finance Ministry has also commissioned a study on unaccounted income and wealth held within and outside the country to suggest methods to tax and repatriate the illicit money.

IOC may raise petrol prices soon PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

State-owned Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest oil firm, today hinted at an imminent hike in petrol prices, whose rates have not been revised since January in view of elections in states like West Bengal.

"We would do it (increase rate) at the earliest possible," IOC Chairman Ranbir Singh Butola told reporters here.

In his first interaction with media after taking over as the Chairman of the nation's largest fuel marketing firm, Butola said IOC and other state firms had consciously decided not to revise rates of petrol to keep "the environment happy".

Vaswani Ind sets Rs 45-49 IPO band REUTERS MUMBAI, APRIL 25

Vaswani Industries Ltd, which manufactures coal-based sponge iron, has fixed a price band of Rs 45 to 49 per share for its initial public offering of 10 million shares, the company said.

The issue, which will constitute 42.57 percent of the company's post-issue paid-up capital, will open on April 29 and close on May 3, the firm said in an advertisement.

The government had in June last year freed petrol pricing from its control and state-run firms had on as many as seven occasions changed rates in line with international prices before deciding in the second half of January to freeze rates.

"We live in an environment (comprising of the people and the government). If we take certain action, the environment is going to turn against us," he said.

IOC is losing a tad less than Rs 7 per litre on petrol currently. After including the local sales tax or VAT, the desired increase in price comes to about Rs 7.50 a litre in Delhi.

"In our consideration, we decided to take these losses for

sometime," Butola said.

Asked if the petrol price will be revised soon after assembly elections are completed on May 10, he said a review "will take place soon."

He, however, deflected questions on state firms acting at the behest of the government in not revising petrol prices.

IOC was losing Rs 297 crore per day on selling diesel, domestic LPG and kerosene at government-controlled rates, he said.

"We are losing Rs 18.11 per litre on diesel, Rs 28.33 a litre on kerosene and Rs 315.86 per 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder," he said.

The company, whose debt is growing at Rs 5,000-6,000

crore every month on unchanged fuel prices, expects government to compensate it for the losses.

Its debt stood at about Rs 53,000 crore at the end of March.

While retail price of petrol is benchmarked at USD 98 per barrel of international rates, the same for diesel is at USD 72-73 equivalent.

The basket of crude oil that India buys averages USD 120 per barrel currently.

The government had in June last year allowed state-run oil firms to fix the price of petrol but continued to control the prices of diesel, kerosene and cooking gas with a view to control inflation.

Maruti net drops 9.23% PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

Notwithstanding its best ever sales achieved in a year, Maruti Suzuki India today reported 9.23 per cent decline in net profit for the fiscal 201011 to Rs 2,382.37 crore due to higher royalty payment, increased input costs and higher spending for promotions of new models.

The country's largest car maker, which had posted a net profit of Rs 2,624.64 crore in FY10, said it has earmarked Rs 4,000 crore investment for capital expenditure in the ongoing fiscal 2011-12.

The consolidated total income from operations during last fiscal went up by 24.75 per cent to Rs 37,578.48 crore from Rs 30,122.51 crore in 2009-10.

During the fiscal, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI)

Sensex loses 18 points PTI MUMBAI, APRIL 25

The BSE Sensex today slipped 18 points, despite sustained capital inflows, as top heavyweight Reliance Industries fell on below-expected earnings amid lack of direction from overseas markets.

Petrochem giant RIL was the top loser from the Sensex pack, falling 2.97 per cent, on lower-than-expected fourth quarter (FY'11) results announced by the company on Thursday -- after markets closed for the week. As a result, the sectoral BSE-Oil & Gas index dipped 180.16 points or 1.75 per cent.

The company had posted 14 per cent growth in the net profit for the fourth quarter of 2010-11, as natural gas production from its mainstay field declined.

saw 24.81 per cent increase in volumes sales with a total of 12,71,005 units, its best ever in a year, beating 10,18,365 units it had clocked in the previous fiscal.

"It was landmark year for the company as we crossed the one million units mark in the domestic market. The year also saw the company recording its highest ever total sales," MSI Managing Director Shinzo Nakanishi told reporters here.

Despite such a feat, the company's margins were under pressure due to a variety of factors.

"There was a significant increase in commodity prices and forex fluctuation. The impact due to forex fluctuation is one per cent of net sales.

Apart from that there were lot of new model launches, which also had cost impact," MSI CFO Ajay Seth said.

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Superbikes ride into Goa HERALD REPORTER VASCO, APRIL 25

Bike lovers will be revved up with the arrival of two new superbikes in the State.

Garware Motors (GM) and Korean giant S&T Motors have joined hands to bring two new superbikes ‘Hyosung’ in the State, with the inauguration of an exclusive GM showroom in the port town.

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat inaugurated the exclusive GM showroom on Saturday evening in the presence of Mormugao MLA Milind Naik, Vasco Councillor Krishna Salkar, GM MD Diya Garware and Krishnakant Kamat of Kar Motors, Vasco.

The Vasco showroom has on display two new Hyosung superbikes GT650R (650cc sports bike) and ST7 (700cc Cruiser Bike).

While the ST7 is priced at Rs 5.69 lakh, the GT650R is available at Rs 4.75 lakh for the single tone colour and Rs 4.9 lakh for dual tone colour.

Photo by M Prabhav

UCO Bank ties up with Religare PTI KOLKATA, APRIL 25

Chief Minister Digamber Kamat inaugurates Garware Motors showroom for superbikes in Vasco. Also seen is Mormugao MLA Milind Naik.

Bookings for the superbikes will commence immediately and delivery will commence by mid-June.

“We are very passionate about promoting and developing these bikes in India. The opening of this showroom falls in line with our long term plans. This decision was largely driven by growing popularity of bikes in Goa,” said Diya Garware.

Besides Goa, GM has already opened showrooms in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, while showrooms in Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh would be opened within two months.

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Mormugao MLA Milind Naik congratulated Kar Motors for taking the initiative to open a franchise of Garware Motors in the State.

UCO Bank today said it has tied up with Religare Securities to offer online trading to its customers as part of expanding the product bouquet and has drawn up ambitious expansion plans.

"We are looking forward for greater brand recall of the bank and adding new facilities like mobile banking and internet trading facility to customers," UCO Bank Executive Director Ajai Rai said here on the sidelines of signing the MoU with Religare.

Kumar said the bank planned to open 800 new branches and 2,400 ATMs across the country in the next two years for stronger presence.

"New branches will be pan India, but focus will be given to places like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and the North East," Kumar said.

Ambrrosia: food for gods BHARATI PAWASKAR

Meet this enterprising lady – Anjali Prabhu Walavalkar.

Known for her expertise in more than one field, she has recently come up with an innovative idea Ambrrosia to tickle the taste buds of one and all.

She loves doing whatever she does and puts her heart and soul into her each creation.

Five-month-young Ambrrosia is a healthy brainchild of nutrition conscious Anjali, who is a Home Science graduate from SNDT, Mumbai. An excellent cook Anjali is famous for her Goan, international food and bakery products.

Ambrrosia, meaning food forthe God, is a place on a busiest street in Panjim, where one can sit and sip his coffee over a chocolate Mousse and a fresh cream cake, or coconut biscuits... That mouth watering treats homemade under Anjali’s supervision at her own bakery, are superb in the sense, they are all nutrition based snacks and breads.

Why did Anjali think of opening a bakery outlet with homemade products? Explaining the reason for starting a bakery Anjali tells, “I had completed Bakery and Food course from IHM, Porvorim. Then Agnel Ashram, Verna offered me a franchise in 2007 to teach this nationally recognised course to 9th std pass children.

It was a UGDP recognised short time course which would have helped children to earn soon after they get their certificate, within 3 months. Initially there was good response but later I had tough time getting students for my batches.”

And so the infrastructural investment Anjali did to start this course at her Dhuler-Mapusa home, seemed pointless. Agnels advised Anjali to start her own enterprise. The franchise got over in 2009 but Anjali learnt and developed the skills for bakery. Today she is an expert baker with a variety of delicious cakes, biscuits and breads. She cooks 25 types of cookies out of which 18-19 are eggless. Ginger cookies, choco chips, nutri-biscuits of Ragi, varieties of bread, donuts, burgers, bhajipao, puffs, desserts, custards, cream caramels, bebinca, dodol, choco mousse gateauh, birthday cakes, plum cakes, mini meals and every item that would immediately attract a foodie.

Blissfully married to Anil Kumar from Goa. Mumbai girl Anjali spent the first 10 years of marriage enjoying the growing up of her three kids – two boys and a girl. When the children grew up she had time for herself. Anjali, then, felt she should use her skills and try some business. Anil supported her whole heartedly.

She started dress designing.

This was around 1990. She purchased the cloth from Mumbai markets and got the dresses done according to her designs and then sold them at home.

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Anjali Walavalkar at her bakery Ambrrosia in Panjim

This went on for some time, when Anil suggested, why don’t she go to England and try to get market for her dresses there. With this suggestion he placed the return ticked in her hand. Excited Anjali boarded the flight to UK. Recession hit UK had forced

the Brits to think twice before any purchases. The ironing, taxi, travelling - everything was expensive. Anjali learnt from this experience that life abroad is tough. But luck totally favoured Anjali. She sold her entire stock. This was a good beginning for Anjali. Her Europe trip was a total success, more because more business opportunities and avenues opened up during this visit. Anjali had taken some gifts for her friends in England. These were beautiful designer leather bags. They liked her bags and asked her to send more after she returns India.

This was a golden opportunity. She opened a shop of bags. Anil again proved to be her motivational force. He kept an export license in her hand.

Anjali made a trip to Europe again, visiting four countries – Germany, Spain, England and Portugal, meeting entrepreneurs there. While returning after a month-and-a-half Anjali had in her hand a contract from Germany, to supply designer leather bags. She visited Leather Messe in Hoffenberg and in Frankfurt to learn the latest innovative designs. Back in India she started production of these leather bags, as they required special designs as per demands in Germany. So she travelled between Germany, Goa and Mumbai for some two years. This time she felt her children needed her more and their upbringing took priority over everything else.

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Cidade-de-Goa regarding a cooking course of three years attracted her. An expert in cooking Anjali was asked to join the second level. Her knowledge of Goan cooking came to her help now. Cidade asked her to teach them Goan cooking and instead they would teach Anjali international cooking. No fees, visa versa. Here Anjali entered into the main kitchen and learnt commercial cooking. She learnt to cook all kind of food and helped Cidade serve the best of Goan delicacies to their special guests.

Not that Anjali always hunted for new opportunities, the opportunities found their way to her. This time Anil Couto of Alcon Group offered her the post of General Manager of his hotel Delmon. This was on 15 April 1999. The job was challenging, she had to manage everything. She organised various food festivals, introduced innovative ideas to entertain the guests and visitors. It was a gala time for Delmon. Seeing her apt, Alcon promoted her as PR in head office in 2003. Eager to learn Anjali joined the 3 year post graduate diploma in Business Management from Goa Institute of Management (GIM).

The experience with Alcon Group made Anjali all-rounder

by 2007, when she bid a thankful goodbye to Alcons. “I am obliged. The years with Alcons have gifted me with valuable experiences, which will lead me in my future journey of life,” says Anjali, who is still in the good books of Delmon and Alcons.

Now, in her freshly opened bakery, Anjali is experimenting with newer tastes and different foods with nutritional content.

There is lot to learn from this enterprising lady with die-hard spirit who tirelessly touched newer horizons and succeeded in all ventures.

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Al Qaeda threatens hellstorm if Laden caught PTI WASHINGTON, APRIL 25

Al-Qaeda terrorists have threatened to unleash a “nuclear hellstorm” on the West if their leader and world's most wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden is nabbed.

A senior Al- Qaeda commander has claimed that the terror group has stashed away a nuclear bomb in Europe which will be detonated if bin Laden is ever caught or assassinated, according to new top secret files made public by Internet whistleblower WikiLeaks.

The documents are secret details of the background to the capture of each of the 780 people held at or have passed through the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba, along with their medical condition and the information they have provided during interrogations.

The documents have been released to select European and US news outlets and reveal that the day 9/11 terror killings took place in United States, the core of Al-Qaeda was concentrated in a single city of Karachi in Pak-

istan.

The intellectual author of September 11 attacks watched the horrifying scenes of the planes crashing into the twin towers of World Trade Centre beamed live on TV with key Al-Qaeda commanders at a safe house in Karachi.

While in a nearby hospital, the accused mastermind of the bombing of USS' Cole off Yemen waters was recovering from an tonsillectomy, the alleged organiser of the 2002 Bali bombing was buying lab equipment for a biological weapons programme.

Within a day much of the AlQaeda leadership disappeared back to Afghanistan to plan for a long war, the Washington Post reported quoting the fresh leaks on whereabouts of the international Al-Qaeda terror brigade.

The cache of classified military documents portray the planning of the 9/11 terror attacks and whereabouts of its plotters including the world's most wanted terrorist Osama Bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri on that fateful day.

US considers ISI as a terror outfit PTI LONDON, APRIL 25 US authorities have described Pakistan's powerful Inter-Services Intelligence agency as a terrorist organisation and considered it as much of a threat as al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Recommendations to interrogators at Guantanamo Bay rank the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate alongside AlQaida, Hamas and Hezbollah in L e b a n o n a s t h re a t s , T h e Guardian reported quoting secret US files obtained by it.

“Being linked to any of these groups is an indication of terrorist or insurgent activity,” the documents dated September 2007 said.

“Through associations with these...organisations, a detainee may have provided support to Al-Qaeda or the Taliban, or engaged in hostilities against US o r c o a l i t i o n f o rc e s ( i n Afghanistan)," the document said.

The fresh revelation on ISI links with terror groups, The Guardian said, comes on the heels of its own “published evidence” that US intelligence services had been receiving reports of ISI support for the Taliban in Afghanistan for many

A senior Al-Qaeda commander has claimed that the terror group has stashed away a nuclear bomb in Europe which will be detonated if bin Laden is ever caught or assassinated.

Osama bin Laden The Guantanamo detainees are assessed “high or medium or low” in terms of their intelligence value and the threat they pose while in detention and the continued threat they might pose if released.

The leaks say that four days after September 11 attacks, bin Laden visited a guest house in Afghanistan's Kanadhar province where he told his gathered Arab fighters to “defend Afghanistan against infidel invaders” and to “fight in the name of Allah”.

The intelligence report says after the 9/11 attacks began a peripatetic three weeks for bin Laden and his deputy as they criss-crossed Afghanistan handing out assignments to followers, meetings with top Taliban leadership and delegating control of al-Qaeda to the group's 'shura' council, presumably because he feared being captured or killed as US forces closed in.

The leaks also refer to a meeting held close to Afghan capital Kabul's guest house where bin Laden gave instructions to continue operations against West-

-- Taliban spokesman.

Taliban spokesman Yousuf Ahmadi said the militant Islamists were responsible for the mass break-out.

“Prisoners dug a 360-metrelong tunnel to the south of the prison. They started getting out of the prison at 11:00 pm (1830 GMT) last night and by early

morning today, 541 prisoners escaped the prison,” he said.

“They all have made it safe to our centres and there was no fighting.”

Ahmadi said that 106 were Taliban commanders while the rest were footsoldiers.

The Taliban are known to exaggerate their claims in relation to incidents during the insurgency.

The jail break is the second major escape in three years to hit Kandahar prison.

In 2008, around 1,000 prisoners including Taliban militants escaped after the Taliban used a truck bomb to blow open the gates.

Kandahar is seen as the birthplace of the movement and the city and surrounding area is scene of some of the worst fighting in Afghanistan.

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Being linked to any of these groups is an indication of terrorist or insurgent activity, the documents said.

years.

In the Threat Indicator Matrix in the new document, the ISI is listed among 36 groups including Egyptian Islamic Jihad, led by al- Qaida deputy leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, the Sabotage Battalion of Chechen Martyrs; the Iranian intelligence services, and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Though the document dates from 2007 it is unlikely the ISI has been removed from the current Threat Indicator Matrix, the report said.

In classified memos outlining the background of 700 prisoners at Guantanamo there are scores of references, apparently based on intelligence reporting, to the ISI supporting, co-ordinating and protecting insurgents fighti n g c o a l i t i o n f o rc e s i n Afghanistan, or even assisting al-Qaida. Pakistani authorities have consistently denied any l i n k s w i t h i n s u rg e n t s i n Afghanistan or al-Qaeda.

The revelation that the ISI is considered as much of a threat as al-Qaeda and the Taliban will cause fury in Pakistan, it said.

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, mastermind of the 26/11 attacks, today claimed India cannot prove his organisation's link to the 2008 terror strike and accused Pakistan Government of succumbing to pressure from India and the US. Saeed, who is the founder of the banned LeT which carried out the Mumbai attack, said India had sent a 400-page report to the Pakistani government in an attempt to substantiate its claims but had failed to do so, Saeed told Dawn News.

India cannot prove JuD's link to Mumbai attacks, he said.

He accused the Pakistan government of being “spineless and succumbing” to the pressure from India and the US. Saeed also claimed his organisation had nothing to do with LeT. India calls Saeed the mastermind of the Mumbai attacks and says it has “credible evidence” to prove his involvement in the strike that claimed 166 lives.

But, Pakistan says the evidence is not enough to nail Saeed.

“Pakistan's Interior Ministry tried hard to defend the Indian stance but failed. Pakistan is confronted with internal and external challenges and India is benefiting from that” he said

Guests on their way to a wedding stop and buy souvenirs from a stall selling memorabilia for the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton, in London, on Monday,

Pre-wedding poll shows royals still have following

As preparations step up for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, an opinion poll Monday showed two-thirds of British people believe the country is better off because of the royal family.

However, only 37% said they were "genuinely interested and excited" by Friday's nuptials.

In bright sunshine, thousands of tourists in London took advantage of the Easter Monday holiday to flock to Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace to see the two focal points of the wedding.

The prospect of the wedding appears to have given a boost to the royal family's popularity, with 63% of those questioned in the ICM sur vey for The Guardian saying Britain would be worse off without the monarchy.

And 74% believe the royal wedding will give the country "a strong feel good factor", although only one third of respon-

Nearly 500 Taliban prisoners have escaped from Kandahar prison in southern Afghanistan through a tunnel hundreds of metres long, officials said today.

The Taliban said it was behind the huge jail break and that all of those who escaped were members of the militant organisation.

“A tunnel hundreds of metres long was dug from the south of the prison into the prison and 476 political prisoners escaped last night,” said prison director General Ghulam Dastageer Mayar.

The acting police chief of Kandahar, Shair Shah Yousufzai, also confirmed the escape, saying: “Last night some political prisoners broke out of the prison and have escaped.”

nPrisoners dug a 360-metre-long tunnel to the south of the prison. They started getting out of the prison last night and by early morning today, 541 prisoners escaped.

ISLAMABAD, APRIL 25

George's ride on Easter Monday in Traunstein, Germany, on Monday.. Saint George was a Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a priest in the Guard of Diocletian, a Christian martyr who is regarded as one of the most prominent military saints.

Japan launches hunt for missing PTI TOKYO/FUKUSHIMA, APRIL 25 Launching a massive search operation, Japan today sent 25,000 troops to the tsunami affected northeastern coast to locate thousands still missing after last month's earthquake, with government now estimating that radioactive substances 20,000 times the allowable annual limit had swept into the Pacific Ocean.

The search, involving 25,000 Self-Defence Forces members, 90 aircraft, 50 navy ships, police, coastguards and US forces, was the third of its kind after earlier sweeps recovered 438 bodies, the Japanese defence ministry said.

Around 14,340 people were killed in the 9.0-magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami, while some 12,000 are still miss-

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India cannot prove 26/11 charges: Saeed

NATO resumes supply re-route

LONDON, APRIL 25

ern targets, dispersed his fighters from training camps and send women and children including, some of his wives to flee to Pakistan.

The tapes also refer to a meeting in October 2001 between bin Laden and Taliban leader Jallaudin Haqqani, who continues to lead a deadly insurgency against the US and its allies in Afghanistan.

It was only after dispersing his fighters and handing the reins of his dreaded organisation to 'shura' council that bin Laden and Zawahiri fled to the cave complex in Tora Bora near Jalalabad where he was last seen giving a speech to his close followers on November 25.

The Guantanamo leaks have a trace of bin Laden till the Tora Bora caves and according to US intelligence, the Al-Qaeda chief is known to have survived intense US air strikes on the caves and escaped the dragnet of American special forces sent to hunt him down.

WikiLeaks said that bin Laden and his deputy Zawahiri separated from Tora Bora. While the latter is supposed to have taken refuge with an Afghan family, little is known aboutLaden’s whereabouts.

500 Taliban escape from prison after digging tunnel

dents said they were "genuinely interested and excited" by the marriage.

Researchers interviewed a random sample of 1,003 adults across Britain.

After days of unseasonably hot weather, cloudier and cooler weather was spreading across Britain and forecasters said the wedding could be hit by heavy showers.

"At the moment, it is looking like temperatures will probably be a little bit above average and there is a risk of heavy showers," said Helen Rossington, senior forecaster at MeteoGroup.

William spent Sunday having lunch at the home of Kate's parents in the village of Bucklebury, southeast England, reports said, while the rest of the royal family had gathered for an Easter church service in Windsor.

The British media pored over the guest list, noting that while football star David Beckham -who befriended William during England's doomed bid to host the 2018 World Cup -- was in-

vited, it was confirmed there was no place for Sarah Ferguson.

The absence of the ex-wife of Queen Elizabeth's second son, Prince Andrew, will make the wedding a bittersweet occasion for their daughters Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice.

Also among the 1,900-strong congregation at Westminster Abbey will be "Mr Bean" actor Rowan Atkinson, a good friend of W illiam's father Prince Charles.

Bahrain's crown prince on Sunday turned down a controversial invitation to the wedding to avoid causing potential embarrassment to Kate and William after protests in the Gulf kingdom were crushed by security forces in recent weeks.

Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa complained that British media had “misrepresented” his stance and “clearly sought to involve my potential attendance as a political proxy for wider matters involving Bahrain.”

ISLAMABAD, APRIL 25

Supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan from Pakistan were resumed today after a two-day sit-in against US drone strikes ended in the country's northwest.

Pakistani authorities had stopped NATO supply trucks and oil tankers as thousands of people had blocked the main highway, bordering Afghanistan.

Cricketer-turned politician and Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan, who led a two-day sit-in in the city of Peshawar, last night announced that he would disrupt supplies to NATO forces if the US did not halt drone strikes in a month time.

President of the NATO contractors association Shakir Afridi said that supplies for the foreign forces resumed early today and hundreds of stranded trucks and oil tankers headed to Afghanistan.

Witnesses said they saw supplies trucks entering Afghanistan via Torkham border point.

The US uses pilotless drone aircraft to rain missiles on the Pakistani tribal regions to target Taliban and al-Qaeda militants, who CIA says plan cross border attacks into Afghanistan.

Tribesmen and Pakistani leaders argue that mostly civilians are killed in the American strikes

ing, as authorities fear that many of them were swept into the ocean and will never be found.

The search mission will also take place in inland areas and waters off the coast within 30 km of the radiation-leaking Fukushima nuclear plant. Those areas were not covered in previous operations.

Meanwhile, the government's nuclear safety agency today endorsed a report by Tokyo Electric Power Co. estimating radioactive substances 20,000 times the allowable annual limit were carried into the ocean by contaminated water leaking from the quake-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in early April.

The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency approved the report submitted by the plant operator last Thursday and said

the leak would not cause immediate health hazards because radioactive materials would be diluted in seawater, while fishing had been banned in areas close to the atomic power station, Kyodo news agency reported.

Hidehiko Nishiyama, a spokesman for the nuclear agency, said the concentration of radioactive substances believed to have leaked into the sea from a cracked pit between April 1 and 6 was about 30,000 times higher than the level seen in low-level radioactive water TEPCO deliberately dumped into the sea between April 4 and 10.

Local officials said the government has decided to allow displaced people a brief visits of upto five hours to their homes.

These people are among thousands told to evacuate their homes as it fell within a 20-kilometer radius of the Fukushima plant.

In parliament, embattled Prime Minister Naoto Kan said that he would like to see hometown visits by evacuees begin after the upcoming holiday season through early May. His government has explained the details to municipalities located within the 20-km area, which was set last week as a legally binding no-entry zone.

Under the rules for the temporary visits, a five-hour limit for the duration of their stay will be imposed to keep their radiation dose to 1 millisievert or less. Only one person will be allowed to return per household, excluding those under 15 years old and the elderly.

17 killed as workshop catches fire PTI BEIJING , APRIL 25

At least 17 people were killed and 24 injured when a fire engulfed a four-storied garment workshop in the southern Beijing suburb today.

The fire broke out in the building in Jiugong town in Daxing district at around 1 am, deputy head of the district government, Chang Hongyan said.

Initial investigation showed the fire started at the first floor of the workshop which was unlicensed. The above stories were used to accommodate workers, who were all migrants, Xinhua news agency reported.

The building belongs to a local resident named Zhang and its construction was not approved by local authorities, Chang said.

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Salgaocar down Sesa FA gfa’s u-18 first division HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, APRIL 25

Salgaocar Sports Club came from a goal down at half time to defeat Sesa Football Academy 3-1 in GFA’s U-18 First Division at Poriat ground, Calangute on Monday.

Sesa raced into the lead in

the 25th minute, when Mauvin Borges bundled the ball into the back of the net after some confusion grew between the Salgaocar goalkeeper and his defender, with neither being able to clear the ball.

Nine minutes into the second half, Lainenjenan Singh swung in a corner for Salgaocar from the right side and

Meldon D’Silva swept home the equaliser after the ball was kindly headed onto his path.

In the 69th minute, Lainenjenan Singh took a corner from the left side with it rebounding back to him, with one swipe at the ball he managed to lift it over a surprised Sesa custodian.

Fifteen minutes from the end, Tunard Fernandes was lurking at the back post to head in a cross from the left flank.

At Taleigao ground, Dempo Sports Club hung on to a solitary goal victory over Goa United Sports Academy. Edberg got the all-importanat goal in the 53rd minute.

At Tilak Maidan, Sporting Clube de Goa and Brasil Futebol Academia played out an exciting 2-2 draw.

Sadam gave Brasil the lead early in the 9th minute from a corner, but Sporting fought their way back into contention and by the lemon break led 2-1 with goals from Joy Dias and Jesvil D’Souza.

Aleesh Sawant scored a beautiful free kick in the 90th minute to earn a point for Brasil.

Jesvil D’Souza was shown the red for Sporting, while Faisal Sheikh was also sent off for Brasil in the 65th.

AIFF U-19 I-League: Salgaocar SC (Juniors) v. Churchill Brothers SC, Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao; Dempo SC v. Sporting Clube de Goa, Tilak Maidan, Vasco. Kick off 4 p.m.

GFA U-18 Second Division: CDJ Ribandar v. Goa Velha SC, Santa Cruz ground; Paradise SC v. Vasco SC, Taleigao ground; Salcete FC v. Davorlim SC, Rosary ground; Cuncolim Union v. Ave Maria AWC, Cuncolim ground. Kick off 4 p.m.

GFA Second Division inter-district play-offs: Sao Minguel de Taleigao v. Curtorim Gymkhana, Nagoa ground; Wilred Leisure SC v. Goa Police SC, Assolna ground.

Kick off 4 p.m.

10th All-Goa Guirdolim Panchayat Cup soccer: SSC, Loutolim v. Chicalim Youth Club, church ground, Chandor, 4.30 p.m.

4th Three Kings inter-village Cup soccer: CAC, Cansaulim v. Pax of Nagoa SC, Dr T B Cunha sports complex, Cansaulim, 4.30 p.m.

Crown Boys Soccer: St Caitan, Merces v. Sur vivors, Neura, Taleigao ground, 5 p.m.

Salgaocar memorial soccer: Parish Youth, Nuvem v. FC Siolim, Saligao Sporting ground, 4.30 p.m.

Nerul Cup soccer quarterfinals: Sodiem SCA v. UC Nerul, Dr Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim, 4.30 p.m.

St. Anthony Festival soccer: United Sanguem v. Black A r ro w, C u r t o r i m , B a n t o ground, Mapa, Pancwhadi, 4.30 p.m.

St Mathew soccer: Vaz Caterers, Ponda v. Star Boys of Forgottem, Goa Velha, St Mathew ground, Azosim, 5 p.m.

3-a-side soccer tie-breaker, organised by Sinquerim Sports Club, Botat ground, Sinquerim, 7 p.m.

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Man United wary of German jinx

AFP GELSENKIRCHEN, APRIL 25

If Manchester United are to reach a third Champions League final in four years, they must overcome both surprise package Schalke 04 and a dismal record against German teams.

United visit Schalke in their semi-final first leg on Tuesday, bidding to reach the final at Wembley 43 years after they beat Benfica there to become the first English champions of Europe.

Schalke stunned holders Inter Milan 7-3 on aggregate in the quarter-finals though, and they have little to lose ahead of United's trip to the Veltins Arena.

It is the first time the Gelsenkirchen club have appeared in the last four of Europe's premier cup competition, but they will take heart from United's historic struggles

against German opposition.

Despite having memorably beaten Bayern Munich to win the final of the 1999 tournament, Sir Alex Ferguson's men are yet to win in four two-legged ties against German teams.

Bayern accounted for United at the quarter-final stage in both 2001 and 2010, but more appropriate comparisons can be made with their semi-final defeats by Borussia Dortmund, in 1997, and Bayer Leverkusen, in 2002.

On both occasions United were strongly tipped to progress, only to lose 2-0 on aggregate to eventual champions Dortmund in 1997 and go out on away goals against Leverkusen five years later.

Ferguson will be acutely aware of the similarities and he will also be wary of the dangerous have-a-go mentality forged

in the Schalke ranks during their astonishing 5-2 first-leg success at Inter in the previous round.

"The German teams have always had that resilience and determination about them and that will be exactly the same on Tuesday night," said Ferguson.

"We're going into this game with far more experience than we have in previous years."

Whatever happens on Tuesday, something will have to give, as Schalke have a 100 per cent home record in this season's competition while United are yet to concede a goal on their travels.

Manuel Neuer will be the man seeking to keep United at bay and Ferguson is thought to be an admirer of the Germany goalkeeper, who has announced that he will not extend his Schalke contract when it expires in 2012.

Coach Ralf Rangnick shuffled his pack in a bid to keep key players fresh and he is expected to restore midfielders Jose Jurado, Kyriakos Papadopoulos and Alexander Baumjohann to the starting XI. Right-back Rafael could start after returning to the squad following a hamstring injury sustained in the first leg of the 3-1 aggregate quarter-final win over Chelsea, but striker Dimitar Berbatov (groin) will miss the first leg.

Mumbai, Chirag in goalless draw AGENCIES MUMBAI, APRIL 25

Mumbai FC and Chirag United shared points when they played a goalless draw in the I-League at Sahu Maharaj ground, Kolhapur on Monday.

The result takes Mumbai FC to 29 points from 21 ties (6th in the table) while Chirag move to 26 points from as many.

In fact it was a tale of missed

St Anthony advance HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, APRIL 25

St Anthony SC, Colva defeated Rising Stars of Uguem 2-1 to move into the second round of 10th All-Goa Guirdolim Panchayat Cup football at church ground, Chandor.

John Fernandes gave an early lead for Colva in the 5th minute.

Stung by the equaliser, Rising Stars equalised through Marlon Gomes. Joao Fernandes netted for Colva.

Pilerne win HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, APRIL 25

Pilerne Sports Club trounced Quitla Sports Club 4-1 to move into the quarter-finals of 20th Late V M Salgaocar Trophy intervillage football tournament organised by Saligao Sporting Club at Saligao ground on Monday.

Pilerne led 2-0 at break.

Dominating a major part of the proceedings, John, Steyn, Agnelo and Xavier found the net for Pilerne while Jerome reduced the margin for the losers.

opportunities. Both teams had their chances but were not able to convert them. However, it won’t be off the mark to say Mumbai enjoyed the better of the exchanges. Manager Henry Picardo sounded disappointed but felt, “a draw is at least better than a defeat.”

“We missed chances and we need to work on it. In football, you need to convert. But if you can’t,

one will have to pay the price.”

Mumbai’s striker Henry Ezeh could have sealed it for his team but muffed from close in the 40th and the 78th minutes.

Chirag also had their chances but inept shooting on part of their strikers didn’t help them.

Mumbai travel to Goa for their next match against Salgaocar, while Chirag will be locking horns with ONGC in Kohlapur.

Betalbatim beat Churchill HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, APRIL 25

A fine brace by striker Hayston D’Costa enabled Bresources Betalbatim Sporting Club to register a fluent 3-0 win over Churchill Brothers in GFA’s U-18 First Division at Nagoa ground on Monday. There was no score at half time.

Betalbatim began brightly and had scoring chances to break the deadlock but striker Hayston D’Costa and Vishal Rego spurned an easy scoring opportunity.

On the other hand, Churchill took time to settle down but could not exert pressure on the rival defenders who were alert

in frustrating the attacks.

Betalbatim made quick substitutions in bringing midfielders Quan Gomes and Darryl Endro in the second half. The duo gave a stellar performance in asserting their supremacy in the rearguard.

Betalbatim broke the deadlock soon after resumption when defender Elvis Barretto, through a also effort, beat the rival keeper with a scorcher.

Thereafter, there was no respite for Churchill Brothers as their opponents attacked from both the flanks.

Midfielder Hayston D’Costa struck twice to seal Churchill’s fate.

Cuncolim Union ahead HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, APRIL 25

Cuncolim Union defeated Chicalim Youth Club 5-3 via the tie-breaker in 4th Three Kings inter-village soccer at Dr T B Cunha sports complex, Cansaulim on Monday. Chi-

calim were leading 1-0 at the break.

Chicalim shot into the lead through Vincent Lucas.

Changing ends, Deepak Velip put Cuncolim on level terms.

Rosario Carvalho netted the match-winner.

5 Goan chess players beaten HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, APRIL 25

Minister of Transport and Social Welfare, Sudin Dhavlikar inaugurated the All-India FIDE (international) rating chess tournament at GVM hall, Ponda recently.

The tournament has attracted 187 entries from various parts of India which include four International Masters - Arghyadip Das (2478), Saptarshi Roy (2395), K Ratnakaran (2394) and Himanshu Sharma (2393) and Fide Master J Ramakrishna. The Tournament has a total of 86 FIDE Rated players.

International Arbiter Dharmendra Kumar will be officiating as chief arbiter.

Also present were Arvind Mhamal, secretary, GCA, Kishor Bandekar, treasurer and principal A K Kamat.

Mahesh Shetye, president, GVM (general body) and Ashesh Keni, president, GCA. Earlier, Bhaskar Khandeparkar, president, GVM welcomed. A K Kamath, principal, GVM proposed the vote of thanks.

Results: Das Arghyadip bt Bagade Kashish, IM Saptarshi Roy bt Balachandar Eshan, Rath-

nakaran K bt Bale Ashwin Anand of Goa, IM Himanshu Sharma bt Bandodkar Sachi S of Goa, Phoobalan P bt Bandodkar Vandana S of Goa, Syed Anwar Shazuli bt Bir Yogesh Pai of Goa, FM Ramakrishna J bt Bodke Sharmad S of Goa, Phadke Sohan bt Chikhailikar Siya Umesh, Gunasekaran K bt Costa Diogo P of Goa, Abhishek Kelkar bt Desai Pranali Ganapati, Deshpande Aniruddha bt Desai Rahul Ganpati of Goa, Anurag Mhamal of Goa bt Dias Aston of Goa, Ramaraju N bt Dias Atira Ann of Goa, Dahale Atul bt Dukhande D S.

South Goa U-16 boys cricket selections

PANJIM (HSD) – The GCA will conduct selection trials for U-16 South Goa boys on April 28 at BITS Pilani campus, Zuarinagar at 2.30 p.m.

Those born on or after 1/9/1995 are eligible. The last date to register is April 27. Those interested may report at Indoor Academy,

Porvorim alongwith a copy of their birth certificates and passport size photographs. Details may be obtained on 6514595.

Dempo face Churchill HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, APRIL 25

Injury hit Dempo Sports Club plans to go all out for a win in their opening match of Group A U19 I-League against Churchill Brothers at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Tuesday at 4.15 p.m.

Both coaches Dempo’s Mathew D’Costa and Churchill’s Severino Fernandes are determined to pick maximum points.

However, Dempo will sorely miss the services of striker Myron Fernandes who is ruled out due to an injury while defender Shalum Pires is also

doubtful. Coach Mathew D’Costa is still hoping that his team will come good on Tuesday. D’Costa believes that the players have to give their best to earn advantage. “Every match is a new match.

We will be playing for a win to get three points and we have planned it,” stated D’Costa.

Churchill’s coach was upbeat about the encounter and felt his team’s chances depend on how much heart and soul the boys throw into the match and make good of the chances they conjure. “We need to finish off the chances we create,” Fernandes pointed out.

Indian GP track ready AFP NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

Organisers of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix on Monday promised a glitch-free event and said the track was ready to host its first-ever Formula One race on October 30.

India is due to hold the race at a new $350 million, 5.14-kilometre (3.2-mile) circuit designed

by German architect Hermann Tilke in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi.

The circuit is part of an ambitious sports complex being built by the Jaypee group that will include an internationalstandard cricket stadium.

"Our and our country's reputation is on (the) line. We are responsible people and we will deliver a successful race," Manoj Gaur, executive chairman of the Jaypee group, told reporters.

"The track is ready and the homologation (approval by F1 officials) of the facility will be done in July as per the timetable of the FIA (international body)."

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone inspected the circuit site in October last year and dismissed concerns that preparations for the race could mirror the chaotic build-up to the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Formula One has been followed closely in cricket-crazy India since local driver Narain Karthikeyan raced for the now defunct Jordan team in 2005.

Karthikeyan returned to the circuit this year following a deal with the Spanish Hispania racing team.

Goa Velha pip Rossman, enter semis conceicao colaco cup HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, APRIL 25

Goa Velha Sports Club nudged out Rossman Cruz Sports Club, Nagoa, Verna 2-1 to storm into the semi-finals of All-Goa Conceicao Colaco memorial intervillage football tournament organised by Shooting Stars Club of Colleavaddo at Assolna ground, on Monday. Goa Velha led 1-0 at the break.

Goa Velha dominated the proceedings. They created many openings and tested the rival keeper with sorties.

Their umpteen forays paid dividends when striker Roydon Camelo put Goa Velha into the lead with a stiff grounder after picking up a pass from his colleague in his own half.

The early goal spurred Goa Velha to mount pressure on the rival citadel and they came close to increasing their tally but their forwards either shot wide or shot straight into the rival keeper.

Crossing over, Goa Velha continued to dictate terms and enjoyed the lion share of exchanges with their midfielders asserting supremacy and feeding the forwards with a stream of passes.

Goa Velha doubled the lead when striker Kunal Rodrigues unleashed a blistering shot which beat the rival keeper all ends up.

After taking a 2-0 cushion, Goa Velha slackened their pace and allowed their opponents to strike rhythm and managed to reduce the margin through the boots of Christino Dias.

Goa Velha’s striker Roydon Camelo was adjudged man-ofthe-match.

Indian Open: Saina upbeat PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

All eyes will be on Saina Nehwal as she returns to the Siri Fort sport complex, looking to recreate her Commonwealth Games gold medal success, at the Indian Open Super Series starting here tomorrow.

The 21-year-old ace has been troubled by an ankle injury for the past few months but Saina assured she is fit to lead the Indian challenge in the USD 200,000 event, the first ever super series in India.

"There were some problems with my ankle, there was a little fluid but it is better now. It was paining during the All England and Swiss Open but I have taken tablets and I amfit to play," Saina said.

With the Chinese deciding to skip the event because of prior engagements, the stage is set for the top seeded Indian to sizzle, but Saina remains cautious and is not ready to lower her guard against the lower-ranked shuttlers.

"This stadium has been lucky for me and I hope to perform like I did in the Commonwealth Games. It is going to be tough even though the Chinese players are not here. Other players are also playing very well.”

"Second seed Tine Baun of Denmark is also here, even the Japanese, Koreans, all have im-

Ball badminton selections at Porvorim PANJIM (HSD) – The Goa Ball Badminton Association will conduct

selection trials at Porvorim ground, near Maruti Mandir on April 27 at 3 p.m. to select probables for 56th junior National Ball Badminton championship at Bharatratna Late Rajiv Gandhi sports complex, sector 4, CBD Belapur, New Mumbai, organised by the Ball Badminton Federation of India in association with Maharashtra Ball Badminton Association. Those born on or after 2/1/1991 are eligible. Those interested may report to Kishor Govekar, secretary, Goa Ball Badminton Association.

proved a lot. It is going to be a tough fight," said Saina, who takes on Ai Goto in the first round.

Aditi Mutatkar, the other Indian challenger in the women's singles, faces fourth seed Pui Yin Yip of Thailand in her tournament opener.

With women's world number

one and two Wang Shixian and Wang Yihan missing in action, it will also be an opportunity for Dane Tine Baun, who is back after recovering from injury, sixth seed Ji Hyun Sung and third seed Youn Joo Bae to shine.

In the men's singles, it will be a sort of homecoming for P Kashyap, who won the Commonwealth bronze here and now spearheads Indian challenge in the tournament, where as many as 203 players, comprising 109 men and 94 women, from 16 nations will vie for top honours.

The world number 23 from India, who faces Slovekian Michal Matejka in the first round and a possible showdown with second ranked Taufik Hidayat in the next, said he is itching to beat the Indonesian after coming so close in their last three meetings.

Among international stars world number one and two, Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and Taufik of Indonesia and Peter Gade of Denmark will be seen in action.

Tennis tourney at Mira Mar PANJIM (HSD) – Lifestyle Sports and Hotshots Tennis Academy

in association with the Goa Tennis Association will organise a State open tennis tournament at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Mira Mar from May 1 to 8.

The event will be held in men singles and doubles, juniors singles and doubles (U-14 and U-19 boys and girls), veterans (45+).

Entry forms are available at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and BPS Club, Margao. The last date to register is April 29. Details may be obtained from Lifestyle Sports on 2904142 or 8806477216.

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Govt likely to push for new IOA chief

In BrIef Dhoni in for 'Incredibile India' campaign Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be roped in for the Incredible India campaign to promote tourism, government said. "We are keen to rope in Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to be part of the Incredible India campaign," Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai said adding "we will approach him soon for becoming a part of our Incredible India campaign".

However, Sahai clarified filmstar Aamir Khan would continue to be the brand ambassador.

PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

Bin Hammam welcomes Blatter’s ideas Many of the ideas now being floated by FIFA President Sepp Blatter may “not have seen the light of day” if he wasn’t fighting to win re-election, according to rival candidate Mohammed Bin Hammam on Monday. On his blog Monday, the 61-year-old Qatari welcomed Blatter’s ideas to reform the organisation he has run since 1998 as long overdue. Titled “Time For a Fresh Approach” the blog posting echoed many of the themes Bin Hammam has pushed since announcing his candidacy last March, including the need for new leadership and increased transparency within FIFA.

Arsene Wenger accepts blames Arsene Wenger shouldered the blame after admitting that Arsenal's title chances had all but vanished following defeat to Bolton. Wenger said his team's hopes of avoiding a sixth successive season without a trophy were "minimal" after a 2-1 defeat at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday. Although Wenger's side, who entertain United at the Emirates Stadium next Sunday, can mathematically finish top, it will require an exceptional set of circumstances for them to overhaul Sir Alex Ferguson's side. The Frenchman said his third placed team lacked maturity and experience, but admitted he was to blame for another unsatisfactory season.

Ecclestone warns of quitting Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is ready to quit if Rupert Murdoch’s media group succeeds in a bid to take control of the sport, the Sunday Times reported. Ecclestone, 80, who has previously dismissed the idea of retirement, said in an interview with the newspaper: "I'm old enough to get a pension, so I don't have to get a job. I'd have to be sure the people (who end up owning F1) are people I would like to work with and whether they would want to work with me."

Fans death threats for Cologne after defeat Supporters of Bundesliga strugglers Cologne made death threats to the players after their thumping 41 weekend loss at Wolfsburg which left the once proud side just two places off relegation. Several fans burst into the club's training complex early Monday and brandished a banner some 20 metres long bearing the legend "if you go down we'll kill you."

Title race not over: Ancelotti Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has refused to rule out a Manchester United meltdown in the final four games of the Barclays Premier League season after suffering one himself 11 years ago. According to the Daily Mail, a Chelsea comeback in the current title race would be even more sensational, with Ancelotti''s men having trailed United by 15 points at one stage. But a 2-1 victory sparked a run that has now seen them take 22 of the last 24 points on offer. Ancelotti has insisted anything could happen in the next fortnight.

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Chennai Super Kings players celebrate victory against Pune Warriors India at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

Kings subdue Warriors PTI CHENNAI, APRIL 25

An out of sorts Yuvraj Singh found difficulty in middling the ball as Chennai Super Kings were successful in defending a mediocre score of 142 defeating Pune Warriors India by 25 runs, in an IPL match, here today.

The CSK bowlers used the conditions to good effect and their fielders saved atleast 20 runs as the Warriors could manage only 117 for nine in 20 overs. CSK now have six points from six matches and moved upto the sixth place while Pune Warriors with their third loss are now on eighth position.

Touch seemed to have completely deserted India's World

Cup hero as he scratched around for his 34 (43 balls, 2x4) before an inspirational catch by Shadab Jakati at extra cover ended his agony. During his stay, Yuvraj failed to clear the fielders and at times he even failed to connect.

Having lost first four wickets for 40 runs, the team depended a lot on Yuvraj but sapping Chennai heat seemed to have taken its toll.

Ravichandran Ashwin who is now India's premier T20 bowler did his reputation no harm as he castled the dangerous Jesse Ryder (11). This was after Albie Morkel started the slide getting Mohnish Mishra to drag one back onto the stumps.

Manish Pandey (12, 2x4) com-

ing back after serving fourmatch ban was also out in an identical fashion as he played on to a Morkel delivery trying to guide it to the third man region.

With the ball not coming onto the bat, Robin Uthappa's (0) premeditated sweep shot off Ashwin saw his stumps go for a walk. The ball pitched outside lef-stump and turned enough to beat Uthappa's bat.

Precariously placed at 40 for four, things were looking downhill for Pune Warriors when Mithun Manhas (20) joined skipper Yuvraj. The duo added 38 runs before Manhas was done in by extra bounce as he edged one off Doug Bollinger to Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind

stumps.

Earlier, put into bat on a tricky pitch, Chennai openers Mike Hussey (61, 48 balls, 5x4, 1x6) and Murali Vijay (31, 29 balls, 2x4, 1x6) added 64 runs for the

Chennai Super Kings: Murali Vijay c McCullum b Thomas 31, Mike Hussey c Pandey b Taylor 61, Suresh Raina b Thomas 2, M S Dhoni st Uthappa b Sharma 26, Albie Morkel c Ryder b Taylor 0, S Badrinath not out 11, S Anirudha c Uthappa b Taylor 7. Extras: 4. Total: 142 for 6. Fall of wickets: 1-64 2-66 3-118 4-122 5-123 6-142. Bowling: McCullum 2-0-12-0, Taylor 4-0-30-3, Thomas 4-0-29-2, Kartik 4-0-29-0, Sharma 4-0-27-1, Yuvraj 2-0-14-0.

Pune Warriors: J Ryder b Ashwin 11, M Mishra lbw Morkel 3, M Pandey b Morkel 12, R Uthappa b Ashwin 0, Y Singh c Jakati b Morkel 34, M Manhas c Dhoni b Bollinger 20, N McCullum c Jakati b Bollinger 15, R Sharma run out 1, J Taylor run out 2, M Kartik not out 1, A Thomas not out 1. Extras: 7. Total: 117 for 9. Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-27, 3-40, 4-40, 5-78, 6-109, 7-110, 8-114, 9-114 Bowling: Morkel 40-29-3, Bollinger 4-0-20-2, Ashwin 4-1-19-2, S Randiv 4-0-23-0, Raina 2-0-11-0, Jakati 2-0-12-0. Man-of-the-match: M Hussey.

Daredevils brace for Gayle storm

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Delhi Daredevils v.

Royal Challengers 8 p.m.

PTI NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

Explosive West Indian Chris Gayle’s threat looms large over Delhi Daredevils as they take on an unpredictable Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL match here tomorrow.

Senior players request to skip Windies tour AGENCIES NEW DELHI, APRIL 25

After the ongoing IPL gets over on May 28, India will tour the West Indies for five ODIs and three Tests. The hectic schedule has resulted in some senior players writing to the BCCI, expressing their desire to skip the tour so that they are fit enough for the crucial tours of England and Australia later in the year.

Players like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh may be rested for this tour which starts in early June.

A successful World Cup campaign and the jam-packed IPL schedule will most definitely drain out the players and crammed up international commitments this year have forced the player to think twice about the low profile West Indies tour.

Earlier, reports of BCCI being keen on sending a full fledged team to the Carribean were doing rounds, but some players are likely to opt out of the tour owing to injury problems and fatigue.

Immediately after the West Indies tour, India would be flying to England in July-August. Keeping this in mind, the senior players want to be fully fit and are taking this tour as an opportunity to regain fitness.

If the senior cricketers are rested, some of the players who have done well in the domestic circuit and in the ongoing IPL may get a look-in.

Reports of Yuvraj Singh being named as captain in the absence of MS Dhoni have also emerged.

Gayle, who remained unsold in the IPL 4 auctions earlier this year and came in the RCB team only as a replacement for injured pacer Dirk Nannes, made his return in grand fashion silencing his former team Kolkata Knight Riders with a thunderous ton.

In a spot of bother with one win, three consecutive losses and an abandoned match, the left-hander provided the much needed impetus to the Bangalore outfit, inspiring the team to a comprehensive nine-wicket win over the Knight Riders the other day.

The West Indian opener would be eyeing a repeat at a transformed Kotla pitch, which from a low, slow wicket has suddenly turned into a better and witnessed a run riot in the last match it hosted between Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab.

In the points table too, RCB finds itself in a better position than Daredevils. With five points from six matches, the Daniel

Vettori-led side is presently occupying the sixth position while Delhi is languishing at the second last spot with four points from five games.

With the likes of Gayle, Tillakaratne Dilshan, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli and Saurabh Tiwary in its rank, the RCB has got a power-packed batting line up, which can raise alarm bells in any opposition camp.

However, with pace spearhead Zaheer Khan looking out of sorts, RCB's bowling continues to remain the team's weakest link.

Captain Daniel Vettori has been RCB's standout bowler and though domestic recruits Syed Mohammad and Sreenath Arvind performed reasonably well against KKR, the Bangalore team lacks a genuine wickettaking bowler.

On the other hand, Delhi's campaign so far in this tournament has been far from impressive.

Despite winning their last match

Haider returns to Pakistan Insists had reasons to abandon team

PTI KARACHI, APRIL 25

Back in Pakistan after being in hiding for five months in UK, Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider today justified his decision to abandon his team midway through a series last November citing death threats from match-fixers.

"I had a potentially growing career with the Pakistan team when I took the decision. No sensible person would sacrifice his career like this without any reason," Haider told reporters after a meeting with Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Sports Minister Shaukatullah following his return to Islamabad today.

"I had my reasons for doing what I did. I have conveyed my issues to the government now," he stated.

Haider insisted that he decided to return from London and withdraw his application for asylum because of assurances given by Rehman Malik.

"I came back after the minister assured me about the security and safety of myself and my family," he stated.

Haider had fled the team hotel last November during a one-day series against South Africa and on reaching London claimed that he had got death threats for refusing to take part in match fixing. He claimed having got two more death threats while he was preparing to return to Pakistan last week.

Before leaving for Islamabad on Sunday night, Haider told the "Duniya" news channel that the person who threatened him was an Indian national.

The 24-year old keeper said he was keen to resume his cricket career and hoped that the Pakistan Cricket Board would allow him to do this.

"I will be meeting with the chairman of the Board soon to resolve this issue and convey my point of view," he said.

Haider said he was reassured about his security after meeting with the minister. The keeper was not allowed to speak to the media as he returned home this morning and was whisked away by security personnel in a waiting car.

Malik told reporters that he had advised Haider to get in touch with the Pakistan Cricket Board and sort out his issues with them.

opening wicket. After scoring 63 off the first nine overs without losing a wicket, the CSK managed only 79 off the back 11 losing six wickets in the process.

by 29 runs against Kings XI, Delhi still find themselves at the bottom of the points table and they need to conjure some wins quickly to climb up the ladder.

Unlike RCB, Delhi are considerably weak on paper and it's high time, their players struck form for any chance of progressing into the next stage of the event.

Apart from Sehwag and Warner, there aren't too many big names in Delhi's batting line up. Y Venugopal Rao has been consistent run getter in the middle order for the team in this tournament but the likes of Aaron Finch, Yogesh Nagar, Naman Ojha, Irfan Pathan need to rise to the occasion soon.

Like RCB, Delhi's bowling line up too looks shaky with South African Morne Morkel waging a lone battle so far but unfortunately he is not being able to get the team breakthroughs because of lack of support from the other end.

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Alastair Cook has warned that England`s players could go on a strike if the country’s Board does not trim the schedule as the team is playing "too much cricket".

Cook, who is widely tipped to take over as ODI captain if Andrew Strauss decides to quit the post, said the players are competing in far too many games and risk burnout.

"I feel sorry for the lads. I`ve been pretty much the only one who’s been able to play and to enjoy the experience of winning because of the schedule," the 28-year-old told a newspaper.

"It has to change before it all becomes meaningless. As players we don’t have much power.

We keep on saying that we play too much cricket. I’ve been saying this since I was 18 and I’m now 26, but we cram more and more games in.”

"We can go on strike, which is not recommended, but at some stage it will have to change," he warned.

England’s players were on the road for close to five months before the World Cup and ended up losing some key players such as Stuart Broad and Kevin Pietersen to injury during the mega-event. Their campaign came to an end in the quarter-finals.

Sachin, Sunny pay homage to Baba PTI PUTTAPARTHI, APRIL 25

Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, both of whom are devotees of the late Sathya Sai Baba, today paid their last respects to the godman.

The 38-year-old Tendulkar skipped his birthday celebrations yesterday to mourn the death of Sai Baba. The iconic batsman was accompanied by his wife Anjali during his visit to the Sai Kulwant Hall in Prashanti Nilayam here. The couple was moved to tears upon arriving at the hall where they sat for a while. Gavaskar also had his wife Marshneil for company.

The government is likely to push for a new president to head the Indian Olympic Association following the arrest of incumbent Suresh Kalmadi today in connection with the Commonwealth Games scam.

The former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman was arrested by the CBI today for allegedly awarding a contract for the Games to a Swiss company at an inflated rate of Rs 141 crore in a "premeditated" manner.

"What we have decided here in the Sports Ministry is that as soon as the official arrest of Suresh Kalmadi is announced by the CBI, we are going to write to the IOA that they should elect a new president," Sports Minister Ajay Maken told reporters here.

"The person who is in jail or who has been charge-sheeted, it would not be in the national interest that he should represent the country anymore. As soon as official confirmation of his arrest comes, we are going to request the IOA to elect someone," Maken said.

Maken also said his ministry will seek the advice of the Attorney General (AG) in this regard.

"We would also be writing to the Attorney General seeking his legal advice. The government can also take action on its own if the IOA fails to take any action against him. If required, we will take action on our own.”

"We will first write to the IOA to remove him, elect a president and simultaneously we would also write to the AG to give us some advice on the matter," the sports minister said.

Dilshan seeks early IPL exit AFP COLOMBO, APRIL 25

Sri L anka's new skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan, one of the stars of the Indian Premier League, has said he wants to leave the event early to travel with the national team to England on tour.

Dilshan is keen to join the Sri Lankan squad when they fly to England on May 10, which means he would have to abandon his Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL side three weeks before the tournament ends.

Sri Lanka are set to play three Tests, five one-dayers and a Twenty20 international during the tour.

"Dilshan is keen to travel with the team, to try and create a bond as some of the senior players will be joining the squad a bit late," Dilshan's manager Roshan Abeysinghe told AFP. Sri Lanka Cricket last week

allowed its IPL players to stay on in India until May 18, rowing back on a request for them to return by May 5 to prepare for the tour.

Dilshan took over as skipper last week after Kumar Sangakkara quit following Sri Lanka’s defeat to India in the World Cup final in Mumbai earlier this month.

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The Woman behind the Voice Photo by Siddesh Mayenkar

Atanch baim marlear atanch udok meuna - Anonymous

The voice of Imelda Dias captured the hearts and minds of radio listeners in Goa during the late sixties and seventies. Coming out with her new book Reminiscences of my Radio Days: Birth and Progress of the Radio in Goa, Goa’s first woman RJ, Imelda gets talking with the same charm and enthusiasm about her life as a radio announcer to her way up to being the Transmission Executive at All India Radio with my listeners and playing them their favourite songs. You will be amazed to know that I was offered the job over a cup of tea. I was sitting in Café Moderno with a cousin and Mr Martins, who was the owner of the café and the director of Radio Goa Commercial Service. He told me to come for the auditions which were being held at that time and out of about the 79 applicants who came in for a voice test, I was selected. He knew who I was and that I came from a conservative family which made him hesitant to approach me. Conservatism always existed in my family but I was the one who broke the norms. I divorced my husband, Lubé de Noronha e Távora in 1977. There were many ups and downs in my personal life and working in the radio gave me a break for one hour and kept my mind focussed. I had

BY DOLCY D’CRUZ five children to look after at that time,” says Imelda, who is the mother of Margarida HERALD FEATURES Costa, who runs Nostalgia, Raia; Advocate Francisco de Noronha e Távora, whose family ello, are you listening in? was my signature line and I knew people owns Walk Over; Maria Ana Agarwal, who lives in Hyderabad; Carlos, who owns Navtara; would be tuning in to request their songs,” says Imelda Dias with and Luís, who runs Poshak. a broad smile. Imelda, from Panjim, is the author of three books, Imelda worked for 27 years in the radio, starting off as an announcer at the commercial Shattered Lives, a book on short stories and her personal memoirs services of Radio Goa in 1958 and retiring as Transmission Executive in two parts – How Long is Forever? – Autobiography of a Woman of All India Radio in 1985. The station was later named Emissora de Goa Ahead of her Times and To Love and Live Again. Her upcoming book, Reminiscences of my in 1946, where she worked as an announcer, news reader and translator Radio Days: Birth and Progress of the Radio in Goa, published by Third Millennium Publishers, being fluent in English and Portuguese. She presented her hit shows Panjim will have a radio launch on May 10, 2011 on FM Rainbow. like Your Favourites and Your Choice, which were request programmes After reading Imelda’s personal memoirs, one can really understand her and feel a that gained popularity among different sections of the society. “People bond even if they are meeting her for the first time. Her memories are so vivid that she from across Goa could hear us over the radio. I would get letters from creates an entire scene with just words, transporting you back to the 1930s and bringing listeners from Bangalore and Bombay and some would even send in them back to the present day. Her memoir also features her career as a radio announcer. gifts like cards and earrings and pendants. Once, I was on holiday and “A career in the radio was not exactly a career as such. I enjoyed myself interacting a lady called Chawla Kapadia came to the station searching for me.

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She kept a note for me saying that she was a listener from Bombay and she was in Goa for a few days and wanted to see the face of the voice. She wrote that she was now married in Rajasthan and would not be able to hear me anymore so she wanted to meet me. I still remember her name. There were some listeners who wrote very frequently.

Some of my shows were Your Choice which was on air twice a week. Then, there was Latin Rhythm and Fados and Guitars. We used to play the big records on the gramophone record player and we had to write down everything that we would say and that sheet would be saved as the work of the day; everything had to be recorded. I planned my own shows, right from my script to the music; we had to bring the records from the music section of the station. They still follow that same system.”

In December 1961, Imelda was transferred to Lisbon, where she worked for Emissora Nacional (National Radio), Lisbon, in its English Section. She returned to Goa in June 1962, where her post was waiting for her.

So how much change has Imelda seen from her radio days to the present scenario? “Change came slowly but it did come eventually. One gets used to the new system of RJs and music arrangements. The system of recording what was broadcasted for the day still continues. But it is very disappointing when I listen to the radio now and find a few RJs talking too much instead of playing good music. A listener wants to listen to good music instead of jabbering. An RJ should say just a few lines and play more of music,” advises Imelda.

Speaking about the book Reminiscences of my Radio Days: Birth and Progress of the Radio in Goa, Imelda says, “The book is divided into three chapters that speak about the evolution of radio in Goa from being under the Portuguese rule to the state owned radio.” The book also features Imelda’s hunger strike in 1981 for a much deserved raise and promotion. “It is sad that our government only understands that language. The strike was first delayed and within a month I was given a raise and promoted as Transmission Executive of AIR. Working for the radio needs more dedication that making fast money. If you enjoy being on air, the listeners will also enjoy the experience and most importantly, you should have a good voice,” concludes Imelda by signing off with her line, ‘Yours Truly, Imelda’.

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Mad about Mangoes The mango happens to be one of the favourite fruits of Goans and yet ironically, you can sit down to a sumptuous mango meal at a five star resort than purchase mangoes at Rs 600-Rs 800 per dozen. ‘Mango Mania – Return of the King’ seems an apt title for the ongoing festival at the Cidade de Goa Beach Resort, to celebrate this luscious culinary delight Photo by Siddesh Mayenkar

BY CHRISTINA VIEGAS No matter how dark the clouds of trouble and doubt may be, a single ray of HERALD FEATURES sunlight shining through, promises a blaze of hope and truth. ou are dewy eyed with the fragrance playing havoc on your senses; its texlike mango ‘lassi’, mango ture feels buttery in your Chef shares his Secret: power punch and the mouth as you suck at its lusv e r y l o v e d ‘ a a m k a cious, richly toned and Grilled Fish with Mango Hollandaise panna’. And when you wholesome body that grinds (for 2 portions) get to the main course, your senses as your tongue the pan fried Basa fillet discerns the specific flavour. with mango Holandaise Yes, only a mango can extract or the grilled chicken the hidden animal in you as with mango and you get into the passionate Cayenne Pepper act of relishing one.

Salsa just leave And yet, the local dailies you smacking are constantly reporting on your lips for how the ‘aam’ is out of reach m o re . A n d for the ‘aam admi’ and ‘aam then to aurat’. Alas! What a shame sample that we cannot enjoy our Ingredients d i s h e s very own locally grown fruits!

For Fish In fact, it is ironical that inPhotos by Christina Viegas which per4 slices of Fish haps your stead of purchasChef Prasad Paul 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil grand mom ing a dozen of mangoes at Rs 600-Rs 800, you might Juice of One Lime as well sit to a sumptuous mango meal at the churned out at home like Salt and Pepper to Taste the ‘touk dal’ mildly spiced with raw mango or the ‘uddamethi’ very reasonably priced mango festival that is For Mango Hollandaise Sauce currently on at the Cidade de Goa Beach Resort. which is the raw mango curry seasoned with fenugreek seeds and 200 gm Salted Butter The unassuming hero in the background, served with steaming hot rice, is a pure delight. Each dish among 2 Egg yolks Chef Prasad Paul spins his ‘aam ka jadoo’ the copious variety had a distinct taste of its own!

During the course of our meal, Chef Paul enlightens us, “Using a Juice of One Lime and is busy dishing out great mango deli5 gm crushed Pepper cacies; all cooked to perfection, at the re- lot of raw mango in your food will complement the seafood that 50 gm Pureed Ripe Mango sort. He enlightens, “Our team of expert Goans eat virtually everyday.” Yes, the piquant dishes with their chefs have rustled up a varied fare to entice sweet and sour flavours are particularly delicious.

Method Just when we thought we had enough and could not move, desserts the taste buds of gourmand connoisseurs 1. Marinate the fish slices with olive oil, lime were served which were truly delightful: mango ‘rasmalai’, dices of of Goa.” juice, Salt and pepper.

So, what is his motive in holding a mango fresh mango, mango cheese cake, mango mousse, mango raft sundae 2. Cook the fish on a flat griddle using little and many more.

Unfortunately, there was no stock of the mango festival? The chef informs, “In the past, whenolive oil to prevent sticking. ever we held mango festivals, the dishes always liqueur which perfectly complements a mango meal. And if you are 3. To make mango hollandaise sauce, melt a teetotaller, just drizzle some of the liquid on your desserts.

So, revolved around desserts or drinks. But mango the butter slowly in a medium-sized sauce ensure that you demand for the liqueur, as who needs brandy to can be used in so many dishes from the starters to pan and leave it aside. main course. So this year, like we did last year too, douse our desserts when you can have the pleasure of mango liqueur, 4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the enhancing every nuance of the delectable flavours?! you can sample every dish on the menu with mango in it.” egg yolks with lemon juice and crushed pepper.

So, go ahead and delve into the delights of mango. And perhaps, As for the elaborate and meticulously planned menu which is rea5. Start adding melted butter little by little while you should try eating with your hands; it provides an exciting intimacy sonably priced too, for starters there is crab meat with mango salad, whisking constantly. smoked chicken with sweet mango chutney and the very interesting with your food that is not easily experienced with our daily fork and 6.Once the mixture reaches a thick consistency, mango with avocado cocktail. As for the soups, the mango and spoon. add mango puree, mix well and serve it with fish.

The festival is on at the resort till May 20, 2011. coconut cream really stands out. There are interesting beverages

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his year marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. The King James Bible is one of the many English Bibles currently in existence. However the King James Bible was the first English translation of the Bible. After 400 years, the King James Bible is still popular among some Bible reading adults. In a recent survey carried out by LifeWay Research, about 67 per cent of all Americans who own a Bible have the King James Version. It is estimated that 89 per cent of adult Americans own a Bible.

The numbers are quite higher regarding those who regularly read their Bible. The study found that those who read their Bibles at least once every month do so with the King James Bible.

When the age variation is used, Bible owners who are above the age of 55 almost exclusively use the King James Bible. The study showed that 76 per cent of them had the King James Bible. The study was conducted between March 2 and March 6. More than 1,000 adult respondents were involved in the study.

The use of the King James Bible in people under the age of 35 years was much lower at 56 per cent.

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The founders day of India’s Longest Laterite Sculpture will be held on April 26 at 6.45pm at Big Foot, Loutolim. Call 2777034.

‘Jean de la Fontaine’, will be screened on April 26 at 6:30pm at Maquinez Palace, Panjim. The screening is a part of the French Cine Club, organised by the Entertainment Society of Goa, the Alliance Francaise, Panjim and the Goa Film Alliance, which will screen films once a month. Call 2420049 A workshop in broken tile murals, facilitated by Aadhi Vishal, organised by Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts will be held from May 2 to 7 from 2pm to 7pm at Sunaparanta, Altinho-Panjim. E-mail info@sgcfa.org. Call 2421311.

COCO’JU, the Coconut and Cashew Fest ‘11, organised by Ancestral Goa, Big Foot, Lotoulim will be held from April 30 to May 2 from 9am to 5:30pm at Ancestral Goa, Big Foot, Lotoulim. Call 2777034.

Special Summer Cooling Camp, organised by Wildtrek will be held on April 28 at Coorg, Madikeri, Kushalnagar and Dubare Elephant Island. Registration closes on April 20. Call 9822123458 or 8796418565.

‘The European Influence in Goa and the German contribution to the IndoPortuguese Trade in the 16th – 18th Centuries’, a presentation by Luis de Assis Correia will be held on April 29 at 5:30pm at Fundação Oriente, Fontainhas-Panjim. Call 2230728 or 2436108.

‘The Mango Tree Art Camp’, organised by Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts will be held from May 2 to 7 from 10am to 4pm at Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts,

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Steak ‘Em Up! a steak festival will be held from April 22 to May 1 at Simply Grills, Goa Marriott Resort, Campal-Panjim. Call 2463333.

‘Art is all around us’, an art and craft workshop will be held from May 23 to May 28 May at Chinchinim. Registration closes on May 19. Call 9766374445 or 9860082466.

Free Summer Special animation classes, organised by Arena Animations will be held during the course of May at MGM Animations Academy, Panjim. It will cover creative art and sketching and computer fundamentals. Registration is open. E-mail mgmanimations@gmail.com. Call 2225153, 9823013484, 9823611824, 9423885224 or 7709425857.

‘Food and Health Security through Home-grown organic fruits and vegetables’ will be the topic of discussion at the Friday Balcao. It will be held on April 29 from 4pm to 6pm at Goa Desc Resource Centre, 11 Liberty Apts, Feira Alta, Mapusa. E-mail to goadesc@gmail.com Yoga sessions, organised by the International Centre Goa, Dona Paula will beheld every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning from May 3. There will be two batches.

Batch I will take place from 6am to 7am and batch II from 6pm to 7pm.

E-mail prog@incentgoa.com. Call 9766015762 or 2451363, 9765404391 or 2452805-10.

‘Prevention of Corruption and Lok Ayukta’, a workshop organised by Asha Family Responsibilities and Rights Association will be held on April 30 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at Grace Church Complex Hall, Margao. It will be conducted in Konkani and English.

Registration is free. E-mail trustasha@yahoo.co.in. Call 2256445 or 9822166876.

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You're more easily irritated than usual today, which is a drag for you -- but worse for your friends! You may want to give them a break by taking off on your own to brood and let your batteries recharge.

Your convicGemini tions might be slipping a bit today, but that might not be a 21 May - 20 Jun bad thing. Your mind is somewhat more flexible and malleable than usual right now, and you should be able to make adjustments that can help you to see how things ought to be. Make life better!

Your sunny attitude will be the perfect antidote to someone who is acting aloof.

22 Jun - 23 Jul You need more validation than usual right now, but that might not be easily forthcoming. See if you can get your colleagues or family members to tell you what they like, but expect dispassionate analysis.

Be patient if your invitation isn't greeted with all the enthusiasm you hoped 24 Jul - 23 Aug for. It's a great time to sit down with your sweetie or a family member and hash things out. Even if all seems well on the surface, you may find that there are deeper issues that are crying out for resolution.

Be openminded when a friend lets you down -- they 23 Aug - 22 Sep h a v e a v e r y good explanation. Your calendar might not be much help today, as unscheduled meetings, interruptions and sweet distractions are almost all you get. It's not so bad -- unless you pin all your pleasure on ticking off to-do list items.

Today you'll meet a fun person who could be a perfect candi23 Sept - 22 Oct date for a new romance. Your thirst for knowledge is a driving force at the moment, and you are almost certain to find that people share your passion once you start talking. It's easy to learn more about almost anything right now.

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Things really start to shake today for some reason, and you should find that you can't control -- or even predict -- how it all ends up. You may just want to step back and watch it all unfold for the time being.

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it Capricorn W h e n comes to your finances, be thrifty today -22 Dec - 20 Jan y o u w i l l b e richer for it tomorrow. You don't fear change, but you know that when it's done for its own sake, little of value is achieved. You think today's big idea has been oversold, and you need to do what you can to stop it.

Aquarius Speak up when you see brilliance in action - not everyone 21 Jan - 19 Feb else will notice it. Your mounting excitement is palpable -and those around you are starting to feel some of it themselves, maybe in spite of their doubts. Your good energy should sweep them off their feet soon!

Be open to changing your mind today -- it'll demonstrate 20 Feb - 20 Mar your strong intelligence. The left side of your brain needs some stimulation, but it may be harder than usual for you to find it. Create your own -go looking for puzzles or problems that need solving, then get to work.

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Hagfish are marine craniates of the class Agnatha or Myxini. The earliest fossil record dates back approximately 550 million years. Their unusual feeding habits and slime-producing capabilities have led members of the scientific and popular media to dub the hagfish as the most “disgusting” of all sea creatures. Hagfish can feed upon and often even enter and eviscerate the bodies of dead and dying/injured sea creatures much larger than themselves. They are known to devour their victims from the inside.

Hagfish have the ability to absorb dissolved organic matter across the skin and gill, which may be an adaptation to a scavenging lifestyle. Hagfish are long and vermiform, and can exude copious quantities of a slime or mucus of unusual composition. When captured and held, they secrete the microfibrous slime, which expands into gelatinous goo when combined with water. If they remain captured, they can tie themselves in an overhand knot which works its way from the head to the tail of the animal, scraping off the slime as it goes and freeing them from their captor, as well as the slime. It has been conjectured that this behaviour assists them in extricating themselves from the jaws of predatory fish or from the interior of their own ‘prey’.

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Tuesday, 26 April 2011

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HERALD FEATURES he Botanical Society of Goa (BSG) and its festival partners, the Directorate of Agriculture-Goa and Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP), together with the ICAR-Goa, NABARD and Tiatr Academy of Goa will present the Goa Liberation Golden Jubilee ‘Konkan Fruit Fest’ from April 29 to May 1, 2011, at the Promenade and The Art Park at Campal-Panaji. The fruits, fruit products and fruit trees that are an integral part of the Goan and Konkan culture will be showcased at the event so that the people, specially the urban youth, may know and appreciate the diversity of Goa’s heritage. The KFF will be inaugurated on Friday, April 29 at 10:30am by Sarvdaman Patel, President of the Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI) and a leading biodynamic farmer from Anand District of Gujarat.

Farmers from all over Goa and the rest of the Konkan will participate in the ‘fresh fruits’ competition. Taking into consideration the increasing prices of fruits, it has been decided to reduce the number of fruits for each entry from the earlier six to just four fruits, at least one of which must be fully ripe on April 28, 2011, for organoleptic and visual judgment.

The ICAR-Goa Research Centre, the Dr B Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeet’s Regional Fruit Research Station, Vengurla, Ravimangal Agro, Western Ghats Kokum Foundation and the Directorate of Agriculture-Goa will set up ‘Knowledge Stalls’ to demonstrate the achievements and to transfer appropriate technology.

Among the mangoes in the competition section in the previous years are those with unfamiliar names like ManAthaide, Papayee and Sukari as well as mango varieties from other states that have been grown in

Goa. The familiar Malcurada, Xavier and rotund Bishop mangoes are also expected this year. Rare fruits like Mangosteen (Garcinia mangosteen), Vomt (Artocarpus lakoocha), and rosavde (Averrhoa Sp) can also be seen in the Competition Section.

There will be participation of fruit plant nurseries, farm/post harvest processing equipment manufacturers and dealers, etc at the Konkan Fruit Fest. Stalls selling mango fruits, juices, concentrates, wines, etc as well as a food and beverage court will also be available.

Soccoro de Santa Cruz, Sonia Fernandes, Sybil Cabral and a live brass band will entertain the visitors on April 29 with Konkani songs about fruits, courtesy the Tiatr Academy of Goa. As per the plans of the new executive committee of the BSG the Konkan Fruit Fest will be followed by the Plant Utsav in October-November, 2011, and the Home Garden Competition in Januar y, 2012. Training workshops, awareness programmes and other such initiatives will be held through the year.

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HERALD FEATURES he Bengal Goa Academy did a splendid job of bringing the states of West Bengal and Goa together with the cultural and intellectual event of Indradhanush. The three-day cultural extravaganza showcased the traditions and hospitality of the Bengali culture at the Mandovi Riviera with the Goan sunset in the background. The event saw a lot of colour and energy from the various dance competitions held as well as the ‘Bauls’, the Bengali folk musicians who were brought to the state all the way from Shanti Niketan in West Bengal.

The dance and drawing competitions showcased the talent of the Goan youth in performances that ranged from Western to Indian folk dances.

The event also witnessed an intellectual discussion on the works of the great Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore to commemorate his 150th birth Cesar centenary.

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HERALD FEATURES n order to improve the quality of Konkani films, producers and directors must take the making of a Konkani Maria Cardozo singing 'Claudia' from 'Nirmonn' film seriously so that the film maintains a certain standard,” stated Rajendra Talak, producer and director of the in difficult times. commercially successful Konkani film ‘O Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG stated that Maria’. He was speaking as the Chief Guest Konkani cinema has not become commercially successful on the occasion of Konkani Cinema Day not because all of them are below standard but because jointly organised by the Tiatr Academy of of the negative attitude of Goans towards Konkani cinema.

Goa (TAG) and Dalgado Konknni Akademi If we love Konkani and love Goan culture, then it is the (DKA) on April 24, 2011 at TAG’s Conference duty of every Goan to witness Konkani cinemas by paying Hall, Panjim. Speaking further, he appealed tickets. When this attitude is imbibed in us then only to all involved in the production of Konkani Konkani cinema will rise to greater heights. Earlier, Talak films to shed off the crab mentality and work garlanded the portrait of A L Jerry Braunited for the development of Konkani cinema. ganza as a mark of respect to the Premanand Lotlikar, President of DKA, in his Father of Konkani Cinema. welcome speech, stated that the sacrifices of A L The formal function was folJerry Braganza who is known as the ‘Father of lowed by a cultural programme of Konkani Cinema’ for producing and releasing the songs from old Konkani films. The first Konkani film immortal songs were rendered by ‘ M o g a c h o A n - Socorro de Santa Cruz, Sonia Fervddo’ in 1950, nandes, Clarissa and Maria Cardozo. should not go in vain and that he s h o u l d b e re membered for his efforts to p r o m o t e Konkani cinema

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HERALD FEATURES rystal Cut Crafting your Dreams, an event management firm, organised an Environmental Film Festival on April 23 and 24, 2011 at the Maquinez Palace Auditorium I, ESG, Panjim. The festival was an ecofilm fixture aimed at spreading awareness about environmental issues by the means of cinema.

The opening ceremony was done by the hands of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat at 4:30pm in the presence of CEO of ESG Manoj Sirvastava, and Director, Information and Publicity Menino Peres.

Kamat gave away the Mitra Honour to three personalities who worked in their respective fields for the Environment. The awardees were NGO Nisarga Nature Club, film maker Rajendra Talak and Aircel for being the green advertiser of the year for holding a campaign ‘Save Our Tigers’.

This ceremony was followed by a cultural programme by Sapna Atul Naik, Siddhi Desai and Pallavi Desai.

The second day of the festival had the opening ceremony of the Photography Exhibition at the hands of Atmaram Despande, SP Goa Police at 9:30pm. This was followed by the Audio Visual lectures by wildlife photographer and cinematographer Arnold Noronha, Forest Range Officer Praesh Parob and CEO of Goa Seven Ajay Thakur.

Later, seven films were screened after the lunch break and the closing ceremony was done by the Director of Crystal Cut Crafting Your Dreams, Sanat Naik.

While ‘Aleesha’ was the opening film of the festival, the closing film was ‘Tiger Queen’.

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Tuesday 26 Apr 2011

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fter sharing screen-space with Abhishek Bachchan in Dum Maaro Dum, South actor Rana Daggubati has now gone ahead and replaced Abhishek in Ram Gopal Varma’s forthcoming flick Department.

RGV’s Department was to star Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan and Kangna Ranaut in lead roles but now the news is that Rana Daggubati has been signed for the part which was originally to be played

by Junior Bachchan.

Ramu even confirmed the same on Twitter and said, “Due to date problems to match combinations with other actors I am going ahead with Rana Daggubati instead of Abhishek Bachchan in Department.”

While the filmmaker cites the common date issue as the reason, one wonders what’s the real reason behind Abhishek’s ouster from the film? Has it got to do with the poor performance of AB Jr’s last few films or has there been a fall out between Abhishek and Ramu, especially after a tabloid recently carried a story of Ramu sending out n e g ative SMSes o f Abhishek’s recent release Dum Maaro Dum.

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t’s official. Emma Watson will be transferring from the prestigious Brown University to another school this autumn, but her spokeswoman has denied reports of ‘bullying’.

The Harry Potter star’s announcement comes just days after it was claimed the reason she put her studies on hold at the university was because she was taunted by her peers in class.

Watson’s representative Vanessa Davies denied reports that Watson had been picked on at the Ivy League institution by fellow students. She said the actress had decided to pursue a course not offered at Brown, and had “absolutely loved” her time at the institution.

Watson is said to have been the subject of frequent jibes whenever she answered questions in lectures. A source said that fellow students would respond to Watson with quotes from Harry Potter, saying “the most popular choice was, ‘Three points for Gryffindor!’”

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ctress Kalki Koechlin says she will tie the knot with filmmaker beau Anurag Kashyap this year, but refused to reveal the wedding date as she wants to keep it a private affair. “Yes, we are getting married this year. I am not going to tell anyone the date, but I am getting married soon,” Kalki, who made her Bollywood debut with Kashyap’s Dev D (2009), informed the media. The two have been dating each other since.

What took them so long to decide to get married?

“We have been engaged since January this year. When you marry a star, it’s really tough to find dates for marriage (laughs),” said Kalki.

The actress, of French descent, will be seen in Bejoy Nambiar’s directorial debut Shaitan, which is produced by her fiancé. Also, her much-talked about film, The Girl in Yellow Boots, which she has co-written with Kashyap, is also set to release this year.

ctor Orlando Bloom is proud of his three-month-old son Flynn and finds him amazing. The actor and wife, Australian model Miranda Kerr, welcomed the baby in January, though they struggled to name him for several weeks after he was born. Bloom revealed that fatherhood has taken precedence over everything else in his life, regardless of his past priorities.

The 34-year-old also explained how his life has changed since his son’s arrival. “Everything you know, all the things that you thought were important, drift into the background,” he explained. “And even things that were important really come to the fore and he’s one of them.”

He added: “He’s my boy, he’s amazing.”

The actor, who attained fame as the elf-prince Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and as blacksmith Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, will next be seen in The Good Doctor, Main Street and The Three Musketeers, all to be released this year.

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iven a chance, many of us would happily spend an entire day curled up with a book. But researchers say reading is not just a hobby, it satisfies a deeply human, evolutionarily requirement – the need to belong. “The study explains how this everyday phenomenon – reading – works not just for escape or education, but as something that fulfils a deep psychological need,” says psychologist Ariana Young, from the University of Buffalo, US. Shira Gabriel, who led a study with Young, surveyed 140 undergraduates about their need for staying connected by identifying with groups. Some students were made to read a passage from the novel ‘Twilight’, in which Edward describes what it feels like to be a vampire and his romantic interest Bella.

Others read a passage from ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone’, in which Hogwarts students are separated into ‘houses’ and Harry meets potions professor Severus Snape.

Participants were given 30 minutes to read the passages and were instructed to simply read for their own pleasure. Then, two measures gauged the participants’ psychological affiliation with vampires or wizards. As predicted, on both measures, ‘Harry Potter’ readers “became” wizards and the ‘Twilight’ readers “became” vampires.

Besides, participants who were more group-oriented in life, showed the highest assimilation effects. Finally, “belonging” to these fictional communities delivered the same mood and life satisfaction people get from affiliation with real-life groups.

Laser Igniters to replace Spark Plugs in Combustion Engines

new research has suggested that students who have a much more drastic increase in heartbeat during exams are more likely to achieve better results. It found that on average, the most successful pupils’ heartbeat reached a level that was 23.9 times a minute faster than normal.

And those who performed at the bottom end of the class were found to have a minimal increase in heartbeat – only around 3.9 times their normal rate.

The finding led AQA exam board, which conducted their study at a leading sixth-form college, to suggest that the increase was caused by a heightened alertness rather than a nervous anxiety. But some anxiety, called ‘good stress’, seemed to be pivotal to students being able to channel their thoughts and focus on the task in hand.

“This increase in heart rate is a sign that arousal encourages the students to be more alert,” said one of the leaders of the research, Suzanne Chamberlain, adding, “It encourages them to work to the best of their ability, it sets the scene for better performance. But we can’t say for sure it is the direct cause,” she said.

The students were fitted with heart monitors in the hours before the exam, and then during the examination period. For the highest performers who achieved an average mark of 78 per cent, their heart rate increased from 79.8 beats a minute to 103.7 while sitting the exam. And the pulses of those who did not fare as well – they scored an average of 53 per cent, their rate only going up slightly, from 78.5 to 82.4.

The study, however, does not recommend that those taking exams use stimulants to boost their heart rate.

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aser igniters are set to revolutionise transportation by replacing spark plugs that have powered internal combustion engines for more than 120 years. These low cost igniters, made from ceramics, will now provide cleaner, more efficient and more economical vehicles, says study author Takunori Taira of Japan’s National Institutes of Natural Sciences.

In the past, lasers strong enough to ignite an engine’s airfuel mixtures were too large to fit under an auto hood. Conventional spark plugs pose a barrier to improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), a key component of smog, said Taira.

Spark plugs work by sending small, high-voltage electrical sparks across a gap between two metal electrodes. The spark ignites the air-fuel mixture in the engine’s cylinder, producing a controlled explosion that forces the piston down to the bottom of the cylinder, generating the horsepower needed to move the vehicle.

Engines make NOx as a byproduct of combustion. If engines ran leaner – burnt more air and less fuel – they would produce significantly smaller NOx emissions. Spark plugs can ignite leaner fuel mixtures, but only by increasing spark energy.

Unfortunately, these high voltages erode spark plug electrodes so fast, the solution is not economical. Conversely, lasers, which ignite the air-fuel mixture with concentrated optical energy, have no electrodes and are not affected.

Equally important, Taira says, lasers inject their energy within nanoseconds, compared with milliseconds for spark plugs. Lasers promise less pollution and greater fuel efficiency, but making small, powerful lasers has, until now, proven hard.

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