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WHERE IS THE MONEY: MICKKY Says charges are to frame him HERALD REPORTERS PANJIM/MARGAO SEPT 5

True luck consists not in holding the best of the cards at the table; luckiest is he who knows just when to rise and go home.

—John Hay

Nepal’s bid to elect a PM fails 6th time PTI KATHMANDU, SEPT 5

Nepalese lawmakers today failed in their sixth bid to elect a new prime minister, with Maoist chief Prachanda and his Nepali Congress rival R C Poudyal unable to secure a majority vote, deepening the two-month political crisis in the country.

More than two months after the 22-party coalition led by Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal collapsed, 55year-old Prachanda polled 240 votes, while 101 lawmakers voted against him.

Similarly, the 601-member parliament also rejected Poudyal who secured 122 votes in favour and 242 opposing him.

Out of total 504 members present today, 163 lawmakers stayed neutral. Lawmakers from third largest CPN-UML party, Terai based Madhesi parties and most of the other smaller groups remained neutral during the parliament vote.

The date for next round of election has been fixed for September 7.

After being named in the major international money laundering racket, former Tourism Minister Mickey Pacheco today said that he is clean and is ready to face any inquiry.

The Indian Express has carried a report in which Pacheco is named by US Bureau of Diplomatic Security as being involved in the massive immigration and money laundering racket.

“I am ready to face any inquiry and my bank accounts are transparent, open for any kind of investigation,” Pacheco said.

According to the published news report, the bureau had got in touch with Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) with the relevant documents and case is being referred to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Interacting with the media after felicitating retired teachers at Majorda on Sunday in the presence of ZP members, Nelly Rodrigues and Wilfred D’Sa, Pacheco asserted that he is not involved in any immigration racket as alleged. “I have nothing to hide as my financial records are clean and the same shall be made available to the investigating authorities when need be”, he said, while welcoming any investigations, saying it will give him an opportunity to clear false ru-

BrahMos cruise missile test-fired PTI BALASORE (ORISSA), SEPT 5

Bolstering its defence capabilities, India today successfully test-fired an “advanced manoeuvrable” version of the 290-km range BrahMos cruise missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur off Orissa coast.

“User’s trial of BrahMos conducted by the Indian Army was successful,” ITR Director S P Dash said after the missile blasted off from a mobile launcher at around 11:35 AM from the complex-3 of the test range near here.

The trial of the “advanced maneuverable” version of BrahMos Block-II was conducted for achieving the maximum range of 290 km of the supersonic missile, he said.

The missile can fly at 2.8 times the speed of sound carrying conventional warheads up to 300 kg for a

Oman to invest in fertiliser units Oman has agreed to invest $3 billion for revival of few closed plants of Fertiliser Corporation of India, Hindustan Fertiliser Corporation Ltd and the expansion in RCF, this was decided in the sixth Session of the India Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held by India and Oman here. — (PTI)

range of 290 km and can effectively engage ground targets from an altitude as low as 10 metres.

“The missile met all the specified parameters. The test-firing makes India the only country in the world to possess a cruise missile capable of performing steep supersonic dives and attack targets at difficult angles,” Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) officials said.

“The missile flew in the designated complex trajectory conducting large manoeuvres and steep dives”, they said.

Defence Minister A K Antony congratulated the army and defence scientists associated with the project following the successful launch.

The test-firing was witnessed among others by Director General of Artillery Lt. Gen. Vinod Nayanar and BrahMos chief A Sivathanu Pillai.

Hostage cops not yet traced PTI PATNA, SEPT 5

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I am ready to face any inquiry and my bank accounts are transparent, open for any kind of investigation.

I challenge to prove that I have such huge money in my bank accounts.

My overseas employment agency closed down four years back, when I got separated from my wife Sara.

— Mickky Pacheco

mours being circulated by his political rivals The report submitted to MEA had said that Pacheco had $15 million in his account in the United States and had recently transferred $2 million to India.

“I challenge to prove that I have such huge money in my bank accounts,” he said.

“My overseas employment agency was closed down four years back, when I got separated from my wife Sara,” the former minister added.

“The allegations are false, baseless and made with false intent, by those afraid of growing support and sympathy after

I was falsely implicated in a case of abetment to suicide”, he said.

Pacheco, who is out on bail after he was booked by the Crime Branch in connection with death of his close friend Nadia Torrado, in June confirmed that all the recruitments were done when he ran the agency along with his separated wife.

“The business was valid and with proper documents,” he added.

Pacheco however said that he is not aware whether Sara still continues with the licence.

He said that Sara herself had established the agency – (Continued on page 10)

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 5

The bus owners have deferred their strike scheduled on September 6 following a meeting with Chief Minister Digambar Kamat in the city here on Sunday.

After the meeting with the chief minister on Sunday, North Goa Bus Owners Association President Sudip Tamankar said the proposed strike has been called off following assurances that all their pending issues will be addressed at a joint meeting on September 27.

“After the Chief Minister assured that our grievances will be looked into by the government, we have decided to defer Monday ’s strike”, Tamankar said, warning that the bus owners would go on a strike on October 1 if nothing concrete comes out of the joint meeting scheduled on Septem-

ICC PROBES FOURTH CRICKETER

Teammates involved in fixing most matches: Ex-Pak player PTI LONDON/KARACHI, SEPT 5

The spot-fixing scandal today took a stunning twist with former Pakistan opener Yasir Hameed claiming that his teammates were involved in fixing “almost every match” even as a fourth touring Pakistani player came under investigation in the scam which grew in proportion after fresh disclosures.

Even before the dust could settle over the suspension of the tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir, British tabloid News of the World, came out with more explosive revelations.

While the tabloid gave star-

They’ve been caught. Only the ones that get caught are branded crooks. They were doing fixing in almost every match.

Indian student drowns in US A 24-year-old Indian student of Louisiana State University, who was on a rafting adventure with his friends, drowned after his boat flipped in the Mississippi river. Gotham Smiles, a masters student of engineering at the LSU, who was rafting without a life jacket, died after the accident yesterday, the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) said in a statement. — (PTI)

Asif, who has played around 50 matches, has built four mansions. Where did that come from? He has just built a house in Italian style in Lahore. You go there and you will think you are in Italy - that’s how good his house is.

— Yasir Hameed

tling details of the conversations and the modus operandi of the bookies, the report of a Sri Lankan player being inves-

HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, SEPT 5

Maharashtra Minister for Urban Development Bhaskar Jadhav inaugurates the Bardez taluka convention of Nationalist Congress Party at Sirsat Hall, Mapusa.

Photo by Anil Shankhwalker

workers try to solve the grievances of the people,” claimed Jadhav.

“Generally, the leaders go to the people during the time of election only and once the election is over, the leaders forget the people. It is essential that even if the candidate gets defeated, he should continue to serve the people of his constituency,” added Jadhav.

Observer for Goa Prakash Bhinsale stated that if NCP leaders in Goa aim at winning more than three seats in the next election, then there is need to strengthen the base of the party.

ber 27. “If the government again stabs us in the back, we will go ahead with the strike on October 1”, he warned.

Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat told newsmen after the meeting with the bus operators that the September 27 joint meeting will address all pending issues highlighted by the operators. “The Director of Transport has briefed me in detail on the issues raised by the bus operators. The joint meeting with the KTC and the bus owners will discuss all issues”, Kamat said, adding that he would ask the transport minister to sit and resolve the matter if the September 27 meeting fails to resolve all issues. “If the September 27 meeting comes out with a solution on the pending issues, it will be well and good. Otherwise, I will ask the transport minister to find a way out to the problem”, Kamat added.

They give you so much money that you can live out your dreams, buy a flash car. I’ve been offered huge amounts of money, up to 150,000 pounds. I was ousted, because I wouldn’t get involved, while my corrupt colleagues splashed money on plush properties and expensive sports cars.

NCP’s clarion call: bury differences, be united Maharashtra Minister for Urban Development Bhaskar Jadhav said if the organisation is strong, then nothing can prevent the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) from coming to power in Goa. He was speaking as the chief guest after inaugurating the Bardez taluka convention of Nationalist Congress Party at Sirsat Hall, Mapusa, on Sunday evening, which was attended by over 1,000 people.

“What is required is that the leaders should forget their internal differences, get united and strengthen the party’s base at the grassroots level. To achieve this objective, it is necessary that such conventions of the party should be organised in each and every constituency of Goa,” said Jadhav.

Jadhav further said nothing is impossible for the party if it gets strong support from the people.

“The constituencies of Goa are very small as compared to Maharashtra and hence it is possible to establish relationship with each and every family in each constituency if the party

Maoists today claimed to have released the three Bihar policemen taken hostage a week back but the State government said it had no information as the agonizing wait for their families continued.

Hopes of an end to the hostage crisis were dashed when there was no trace of the abducted policemen several hours after the Maoists claimed they had released them.

“The search has been intensified as we have to ensure safe release of the hostages,:Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) P K Thakur told Press Trust of India.

“We do not not depend on the media reports that showed Maoists claiming to have released the cops,” he said.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also said that he had no knowledge about the release of the hostages.

His comments followed an unsubstantied claim by Maoists to some local media offices that they had released the three cops.

Local TV channels in Jamui quoting Maoist sources said that the policemen had been released in Belhar forest on the border of Banka and Jamui.

According to footage beamed on a local channel, a self- proclaimed Maoist leader identifying himself as ‘Kishanji’ met family members of one of the hostages, Abhay Prasad Yadav in the wee hours today and assured them that he would be home soon.

Bus strike called off

“The party leaders should thrash out their personal differences within the four walls of the office and desist from voicing their grievances in the public. They should build good image of the party in the public and command their respect and goodwill,” said Bhinsale.

Sawantwadi legislator Deepak Kesarkar stated that Goa is known for tourism. “Tourist prefers to visit Goa because there is peace and communal harmony. The Goans should maintain their identity and should not allow the communal (Continued on page 10)

tigated by the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption and Security Unit added to the crisis facing the game.

Hameed told the tabloid that he had been asked by a bookmaker to help fix a Test (Continued on page 10)

Idiot!! Who told you to make use of a dog squad to search for missing ‘Atala’

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civic foRUm Restore our phones

FREDERiCk NORONHA, SALigAO

The above photograph shows staff engaged in restoring the Saligao telephone exchange in Bardez, which is an unmanned exchange and was burnt in a fire caused by a short-circuit on August 28. Till September 2, the phone exchange was yet to be restored to normalcy, though staff worked round-the-clock.

Hundreds of phones and broadband users have been left without phone and internet services for the better part of the week.

Pathetic Ribandar roads ANANT V kAmAT HALDONkAR, RibANDAR

The stretch of road between the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) and Ribandar Patto is so bad that it resembles the surface of the moon. Commuters passing through the village, as well as locals, have to endure this back breaking journey everyday.

When the PWD minister recently visited the site, he promised that repairs would be taken up immediately. But nothing has happened yet. While the authorities turn a blind eye, we continue to endure worn out tyres, damaged vehicles, sore necks and painful backs.

The government should do something urgently, as things will only get worse (maybe even disastrous) during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.

Please repair!

AuguSTuS ALPHONSO, VASCO

Though the Vasco Vegetable Market road was repaired a few months ago, recent heavy rainfall has created potholes and water logging in low lying areas at the entrance to the market.

I appeal to the MMC to carefully repair this road. Drainage channels must be provided to avoid water-logging.

Govt allowed Atala to leave, later issued red corner notice: Parrikar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 5

Leader of the Opposition, Manohar Parrikar has charged the government for issuing the red corner notice on alleged drug dealer Atala only after confirming that he has left the country.

“This government is involved in the loot of the people. They allowed Atala to leave the country and then issued the red corner notice. The government probably confirmed that Atala has left the country’, Parrikar said, adding that Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Home Minister Ravi Naik called on the Governor only after knowing that the drug dealer has left the country.

Slamming the Congress-led government in the state for corruption on all fronts, Parrikar appealed to the Goan electorate to show the government its place in the forthcoming Municipal polls. “If the municipal polls go against the ruling party, it will certainly indicate something against the government”, he said.

The Opposition Leader exposed the misdeeds of the various ministers, right from the Chief Minister to Home Minster and chiefs of government-run corporations. Parrikar explained to party workers how each minister and corporation head is involved in huge scams.

Referring to the protests made by the cronies of Home Minister that Ravi is targeted by the Opposition because he belongs to the Bahujan Samaj; Par-

…terms proposed highway as big scam HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 5

Leader of the Opposition Manohar Parrikar has said that proposed highway mooted by the Central government and Union Surface Transport Minister Kamal Nath is a big scam to loot the people of Goa. Reacting to the letter written by the State government to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests to suspend its clearance for the national project, Parrikar said the highway project is a scam perpetuated by the Central government and Kamal Nath to loot Goa. “The Centre wants to take the highway over residential structures, temples and churches”, he said.

Saying that Goans would have to pay for the highway project form their pockets, Parrikar said a monthly pass on the MargaoPanjim route would cost a passenger minimum Rs 1,000.

The Opposition Leader further said that the government is trying to acquire excess land for the highway project with an aim to illegally allot the acquired land for a price. rikar said these same people did not utter a single word or lodged protest when various schemes launched by the BJP for the welfare of the Bahujan Samaj were dumped by the present government. “The old age pension is in disarray. The computer scheme is in doldrums.

All these schemes would have benefited the Bahujan Samaj more than any other community”, he said.

BJP North Goa MP, Shripad Naik lambasted the government both at the Centre and State governments for the price rise affecting the common man.

Saying the ongoing public meetings are not being held with an eye on the assembly polls, Naik said the State is being hit by various scams. “The government seems least bothered

about these scams. Hence, we decided to approach the people with the issue to bring awareness on the functioning of the government”, he added.

The North Goa MP also came down heavily on Speaker Pratapsing Rane, saying that not much development has taken place in Rane’s constituency during his long innings in politics.

Fatorda MLA Damu Naik has said that the people of Fatorda are aware of the various scams perpetuated by the government and exuded confidence of winning the seat for the third time.

“The people of Fatorda can differentiate between gold and brass. Those who indulge in illegalities and distribute goodies with an eye on the polls would not garner votes from the people”, he added.

No proper housekeeping

Fatorda MLA Damu Naik addressing the BJP meet held at Fatorda on Sunday.

Photo by Sidharth Mehta

Arossim, Utorda locals want railway bypass scrapped HERALD CORRESPONDENT CORTALIM, SEPT 5

Anxious residents of Arossim-Cansaulim and Utorda have demanded that the proposed Konkan Railway’s Majorda-Cansaulim bypass linking South Western Railway line be scrapped as it was neither beneficial to the locals nor Goans at large.

The residents who met Cortalim MLA and Deputy Speaker Mauvin Godinho’s PA Ligorio Monteiro at his Upas Nagar office made it clear that they were totally opposed to the proposed by-pass.

What is the cause of worry to the residents is that the proposed by-pass was clearly depicted on the draft Regional Plan 2021.

Vivian Almeida, a senior citizen of Utorda, showed the report that appeared in local magazine Goa Today in October 2009, which stated: “Mormugao Port Trust is spending Rs 52 crore to revamp its internal rail network and South Western Railway had finalized the project for doubling the Hospet-Vasco line which would serve Karnataka hinterland. The Konkan Railway ’s Cansaulim-Majorda bypass in Goa will give the KRC line access to Vasco and serve port connectivity to Maharashtra and possibly Gujarat as well,” was quoted as saying by n high ranking MPT official.

Putting forth their grievances, the residents wondered as to what, was the need for the pass and what interest it would serve as far as Goans were concerned and whether Goans should pay a price for the people of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat when they already have several ports in their state.

It may be recalled that the Cansaulim-ArossimCuelim gram sabha in November 2009, had objected to the railway line saying that it would further subdivide Arossim and Cansaulim villages and virtually turn their villages into a railway yard.

The villagers had asserted that there was no need for an additional railway line since there was already an existing railway junction at Majorda where the trains could change tracks. The members had also produced a panchayat copy resolution way back in 1999 opposing the railway line and requested the Sarpanch to take a similar initiative and get the railway line removed from the draft ODP. Almeida recalled that in early 1990’s there was such a proposal which was later shelved after the South Western Railway was converted from meter gauge to broad gauge. “There were also several resolutions adopted against the proposal and Mauvin Godinho who was also the MLA at that time had voiced his opposition several times,” Almeida said and hoped that Godinho would also raise his voice against the line now also.

Assuring the MLA’s help, Monteiro said he would place before Godinho their grievances after he recovers from ailment and expressed confidence that everything would be done to get their grievances redressed.

On the demand for a joint meeting with the high level officials of MPT, South Central Railway and Konkan Railway, Monteiro said these and other problems would be placed before Godinho and further action would be initiated soon.

Asilo OPDs to function in new premises on Sept 9 HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 5

JEREmy REyNOLDS, CANDOLim

Finally, Asilo Hospital will have two of its out patient departments (OPDs) functioning in new premises on September 9.

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that medicine and pediatric OPDs will be conducted in new hospital even as the existing OPDs in old hospital will continue functioning.

The old Asilo hospital building is in dilapidated condition and it functions even after the new premises is completed. However, the new structure remains unutilized as the State is toying up with the concept of Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.

Rane was talking to reporters on the sidelines of GVK- Emergency Management Research Institute’s (EMRI-108) second anniversary at Goa Medical College.

He informed that on September 9 and 10, OPDs of medicine and pediatric departments would be opened at the new premises, which are left unused

Though the Department of Tourism invests large sums of money to keep Goa’s beaches safe, it is unfortunate that it does not monitor the practice of ‘good housekeeping’ by lifeguards at their Candolim/Sinquerim centre. The above photograph bears evidence of the large amount of garbage strewn around the centre.

When one considers the pristine beaches, villages and even roads of tourist hotspots in other parts of the world, it is easy to understand why garbage-strewn Goa has reached an alltime low in the foreign tourist stakes. Foreign tourists are becoming rapidly disenchanted with the ‘laissez faire’ attitude all too prevalent in Goa, especially where garbage is concerned, and are deciding to spend their hard-earned cash elsewhere.

If nothing is done, Goa will cease to be an attractive destination for foreign tourists, and their cash will not flow into the state. It is time the Tourism Department woke from its stupor and took some long overdue action.

Wasteful expenditure CAJETAN PARAS, CARONA

Prior to the monsoon, a number of cementing works in bylanes was undertaken by the authorities in Carona. It seemed convenient at first, and a job well done. But upon the arrival of the rains, it has become very difficult and extremely unsafe for young and old alike to use these lanes, owing to their slippery conditions.

In the first place, I fail to understand the logic behind cementing these lanes instead of using asphalt, thanks to redtapism and lack of foresight by contractors, who are probably even inexperienced or lack the required knowledge to execute such public works in a fair and proper manner. It would have been much better if the lanes were left in their original condition.

The gutters built just two years ago are no better. In the end, all these public projects smack of a get-rich-quick scheme in which nobody really cares. The authorities should apply their minds and imagination when awarding such works in the future.

Neglected fountains AuguSTuS ALPHONSO, VASCO

Why are the concerned authorities not reducing the water pressure of the fountains surrounding the TB Cunha statue in Vasco? Or, why haven’t they widened the spouts to reduce the pressure? This is an important issue as the sight of the statue getting wet is disrespectful in all aspects of it.

Erect speed breakers!

PRAViN u SARDESSAi, ADPAi

The road near the Maruti temple at Varkhandem in Ponda is very sensitive. Though it was widened recently, the much needed speed breakers were not laid over the road. Vehicular traffic on this route is continuous throughout the day.

In the absence of speed breakers, vehicles proceed at full speed and pedestrians wishing to cross the road suffer. The place turns into a death trap during peak hours.

The concerned competent authorities should install speed breakers at this dangerous spot, in the interest of assuring safety to innocent pedestrians.

(Do you have a complaint against some authority or service? Are there any violations of the law that you would like to bring to the notice of the public? Do you have any suggestions for improvement and/or redressal of services? if you do, then write to us at editor@herald-goa.com.

With the aim of improving the quality of our civic life, every monday Herald will publish the best letters on these subjects received during the week. This is in addition to our regular ‘Letters to the Editor’ column.)

HC to hear shack owner’s plea today HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 5

High Court will hear the petition filed by Vikash Bhagat, a private shack owner from Palolem on Monday.

Bhagat has approached High Court, alleging that beach shacks are blocking access to the Palolem beach and should not be allowed at any cost.

6 cattle electrocuted HERALD CORRESPONDENT PERNEM, SEPT 5

Six cattle, including four buffaloes and two bulls, were electrocuted near ITI, Tuem, on Saturday night.

According to locals, the incident occurred when the cattle came in contact with a live electricity wire, which had snapped and fallen on the ground.

Locals, who were at the site during the incident, immediately contacted Pernem electricity department officials, who rushed to the site. Pernem Police conducted panchanama.

for few years.

“The building will be inaugurated partially on the above date,” Rane stated.

The health minister said that once these OPDs are made operational, the morgue will be shifted to the new premises.

Rane confirmed that the process to finalise the consultant on PPP model for the project is currently underway.

“We have already appointed a medical superintendent to look after the facilities at the new building,” he said.

The State government had assured High Court that the hospital would begin its functioning

by March 2011 and that OPDs and morgue would be shifted to new premises immediately.

Replying to a question, Rane said that ragging incident reported in Goa Medical College was not serious and suspension from the hostel was enough punishment for the students.

Rane’s statement comes in contrast to medical college waiting for the report from its anti-

ragging committee, which had termed it as serious. A police complaint was also filed against the nine seniors who allegedly ragged the juniors.

The health minister, however, today played down the entire controversy saying that it was not serious.

“Ragging may be serious but what has happened in GMC, I don’t think, was that much serious for me to intervene,” the minister said.

Rane said that he is yet to get the detailed report on the incident but he does not think that such an incident requires his attention.

Earlier, Rane said that State will increase its count of EMRIs from 22 to 29 by December.

“A well-wisher has agreed to donate seven ambulances for this ambitious PPP scheme, which will be made public on December 19,” he said.

EMRI currently runs 22 ambulances which have attended to 65,500 emergencies in last two years saving 5227 lives with timely intervention.

Sanguem locals for early completion Commotion at Macazana gram sabha forces of Ravindra Bhavan works HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, SEPT 5

Residents from Sanguem have called for early completion of works pertaining to the construction of Ravindra Bhavan at Pajimol-Sanguem.

It may be recalled that the Department of Arts and Culture after receiving a proposal from Sanguem MLA Vassudev Meng Gaonkar for the construction of a Ravindra Bhavan at Sanguem had identified some three places in and around Sanguem for the implementation of the project.

After conducting a due survey, the department had proposed construction of Ravindra Bhavan on Water Resources Departmentowned vacant land at Pajimol-Sanguem.

Subsequently, plans were put forth and the procedure for the inter-departmental transfer of land from WRD

to the Director of Arts and Culture was finalized and the file pertaining to the construction of Ravindra Bhavan at Pajimol was forwarded for approval from the finance department.

However, over a period of one year has now elapsed, the file is reportedly gathering dust in the finance department.

Sources informed that most of the procedure pertaining to the construction of Ravindra Bhavan at Pajimol has been completed, but what has made the government to keep the project pending is not known.

When contacted, Sanguem MLA Vassudev Meng Gaonkar said the WRD has already granted sanction for the transfer of 10,000 sq mts of land for the construction of the Ravindra Bhavan.

"Moreover, there is also enough space surrounding the

area transferred to the Department of Art and Culture for parking of vehicles and the like activities," informed Gaonkar.

Gaonkar however feigned ignorance as to what exactly has made the government keep the proposal for the construction of Ravindra Bhavan at Pajimol pending and that too after completion of major part of the project work.

Gaonkar opined that if the Director of Art and Culture fails to construct Ravindra Bhavan at Pajimol, then there is every possibility of the WRD land, now transferred to the Department of Art and Culture, being encroached upon by individuals and construct illegal houses.

Incidentally, Sanguem taluka despite being the largest taluka is yet to be provided with the facility of a Ravindra Bhavan, which the citizens have been demanding for long.

police intervention

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 5

Police had to intervene at the gram sabha meeting of Macazana village panchayat on Sunday over a discussion on the implementation of NREG scheme.

Sarpanch Mariano D’Costa said commotion ensued when a member charged towards him during discussions on NREG scheme, evoking angry reactions from other members of the gram sabha. The situation was brought under control following the intervention of the police.

The gram sabha also adopted a resolution to write to the Maina Curtorim police to remove a tenanted family from the village following assault on a local resident.

The gram sabha served a seven days deadline to the police to inquire into the assault case and take necessary action.

In another resolution, the gram sabha also demanded a CBI inquiry into the kerosene business carried out by a Panch member on grounds that no taxes are being paid to the pan-

chayat body.

The sarpanch said the gram sabha members demanded to know the kerosene quota received by the kerosene dealer. They further demanded whether the kerosene business is being carried out with NOC from the fire services. After much discussions, the members demanded that the CBI inquire into the matter.

The gram sabha members also discussed the issue of NREG scheme, with the sarpanch saying that it has been decided not to take works of the Tenants Association under the scheme in future.

Trucks collide

MARGAO, SEPT 5 (HR) - Traffic on the NH-17 was thrown out of gear at Barcem-Paddi village on Sunday following an accident on the Barcem bridge.

Cuncolim police said no one was injured in the collision between two trucks, but added that traffic on the highway came to a halt following the accident.

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IMMIGRATION, MONEY LAUNDERING ALLEGATIONS

CM mum, Parrikar questions US officials’ inaction Mickky can’t be punished till proven guilty: NCP HERALD REPORTERS MARGAO/PANJIM SEPT 5

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has declined to comment on reports linking Benaulim MLA Mickky Pacheco to immigration racket and money laundering, while Leader of the Opposition Manohar Parrikar sought to know why the US authorities did not act when Pacheco was in that country.

When newsmen asked Chief Minister for his comments, he declined to offer any comment on the issue. “I cannot react, unless I have some information.

I have not seen anything nor heard anything on the matter”, Kamat said.

When Leader of the Opposition, Manohar Parrikar was approached by newsmen for his comments, he wondered why the US authorities did not act when Pacheco was in the USA. “I don’t know what are the allegations made against Pacheco. I am not aware and have not confirmed of the

n “ I don’t know what are the allegations made against Mickky. I am unaware and have not confirmed of the news. But, if some thing is there, the US authorities should have acted against the MLA when he was in the country. Let the truth come out.”

-- Manohar Parrikar news. But, if some thing is there, the US authorities should have acted against the MLA when he was in the country. Let the truth come out”, he asserted.

OUR PANJIM REPORTER ADDS: A day when former tourism minister Mickk y Pacheco was embroiled in a controversy over money laundering allegations, NCP leaders came in support of their legislator stating that he cannot be punished till he is proven guilty.

“What I have seen is just media report. We need to in-

quire into it,” NCP observer Prakash Bhingsale told reporters today.

He said that actions cannot be taken based on the media reports. “We will surely inquire and get back to you,” Bhingsale said talking to reporters in presence of NCP Goa Unit president Jose Philip D’Souza and other office bearers.

Party leaders including Nilkant Halarnkar, Surendra Sirsat, Carmo Pegado, Trajano D’Mello and Sangeeta Parab were present for the briefing.

Responding to a question whether code of conduct is re-

quired for the NCP politicians in the wake of Pacheco episode, Bhingsale said that such a code is not possible as every politician faces allegations.

“Every politician faces allegations. Let us wait for investigation to complete. We will surely take action,” he said.

“How do you enforce moral code of conduct? If there are allegations against me then I will say that I am not guilty,” he stated.

Bhingsale admitted that there are certain differences between Congress and NCP in Goa. “There are certain issues but we cannot discuss them in public. We will soon have a meeting of coordination committee to resolve the same,” he said.

The NCP leader said that last time when NCP and Congress met in Mumbai during political crisis, many issues were discussed and were subsequently resolved.

Talking on Goa, he said that the party has taken Goa seri-

Govt to hand Fountain at Selaulim dam’s botanical over tar garden no longer cascades! balls to oil refinery HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 5

Goa tourism ministry will hand over the tar balls collected from various beaches to an oil refinery.

Talking on the sidelines of NCP’s press conference, tourism minister Nilkanth Halarnkar told Herald that truckloads of tar balls will make their way to refineries very soon adding that no decision has been taken regarding the refinery.

It may be recalled that tar balls which had surfaced on many beaches in South Goa since Monday evening continued hitting the shore till Sunday.

Halarnkar said that tar ball appear on Goan beaches annually but this year, the quantum of oil slick was more.

The minister said that tar ball menace will not affect the tourism season. “We will clear all beaches before the season,” he said.

He said that a ship which had ventured off Goa coast allegedly released burnt oil in the mid sea.

Youth held for abducting, raping minor HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 5

In a second case in the last one month, a minor girl from the city was kidnapped and raped by a youth, who is presently cooling his heels in the Margao police lock-up.

The accused and the victim had gone missing from September 2 and the duo was traced by the Khanapur police today and later handed over to the team of Margao police.

Margao PI Santosh Desai said the incident occurred on September 2 when the girl hailing from Navelim-Sirvodem and the boy Bashir Sadekar, a resident of Malbhat went missing.

Medical examination of the girl has tested positive for rape, PI Desai said, adding that the accused has been arrested for kidnapping and raping the 14year old girl.

Incidentally, this is the second time that an offence of kidnapping and rape has been reported in the city in less than a month.

Last month, the Margao police had arrested a youth from the city for allegedly kidnapping and raping a minor girl.

Seraulim asks govt to notify RP soon HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 5

The Gram Sabha of Seraulim village Panchayat on Sunday asked the government to notify the regional plan at the earliest.

The meeting chaired by the deputy Sarpanch Joaquim Dias discussed the delay on the notification of the Regional Plan by the government and called for notifying the plan at the earliest.

The meeting also discussed the damaged caused to the roads and culverts by road digging to lay underground cables.

The rock garden at the botanical garden at Selaulim Dam in Sanguem.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, SEPT 5

The cascading water fountain at Goa Forest Development Corporation botanical garden at Selaulim Dam in Sanguem, which was inaugurated with much fanfare, is turning out into a mere show piece at the botanical garden.

The botanical garden was inaugurated with much fanfare by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on December 25, 2009.

The fountain sponsored by a company and installed at the rock garden reportedly functioned only on the day of inau-

guration and was made non-operational since then.

Sources however informed that the fountain is made operational and the water gushes all over the rock garden only during the time of the visits by GFDC officials and other VIPs. “On the other days, the fountain only remains to be on paper with no beauty to offer to the visiting tourists,” informed sources.

During the time when the fountain is made operational, additional beauty is rendered to the botanical garden and the site is worth watching and lit-

Photo by Alfred Fernandes

erally enjoyed by the visitors.

However with the fountain made non-operational, the rock garden which is constructed at one corner of the botanical garden proves to be a blessing in disguise for the couple who allegedly enjoy cool surrounding in the hide outs in the rock garden.

When contacted Goa Forest Development Corporation Director Rajnikant Naik over the matter, he feigned ignorance over the non-functional of the cascading fountain and claimed he would inquire in the matter at the next meeting.

Forest Rights Act: Goa gets a zero HERALD CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

Implementation of the ‘Scheduled Tribes and Other Tradit i o n a l Fo r e s t D w e l l e r s (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act’ is ‘Zero’ in Goa, according to Minister of Tribal Affairs Kanti Lal Bhuria.

The Minister said he has written to the Chief Ministers of the States which have not performed well regarding the Act. These include Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra, apart from Goa, which has the lowest rate of imple-

Woman robbed of chain at Corlim HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, SEPT 5

Robbers snatched a gold chain from a woman at Belavista-Corlim early Sunday morning.

According to reports, the incident occurred when one Mary D’Souza was on her way to attend mass at St Joao Facundo Church in Corlim. Two persons riding a motorcycle snatched the gold chain and fled from.

Speaking to Herald, D’Souza said she was unable to recognize the persons and was also not able to note the motorcycle number.

Later, when the incident was brought to the notice of St Joao Facundo Church Parish Priest Fr Assis Dourado, he asked the parishioners of Corlim to be cautious against such chain snatchers.

mentation.

As per the information received in the Ministry, the progress of implementation of the Act in these states as on 31 July 2010 is: Kerala – 30.92 per cent, Jharkhand – 30.84 per cent, Maharashtra – 24.94 per cent, Assam – 26.01 per cent, Gujarat – 18.10 per cent, Karnataka – 4.20 per cent and Goa – nil.

Bhuria has asked the States to launch a special campaign to generate widespread awareness about the provisions of the Act among forest dwellers and to impart training to field level functionaries for this purpose.

Gram Sabhas in the state could be given instructions to make special efforts to invite claims, he said.

In view of the priority being accorded to the implementation of the Act at the highest level, he has requested the Chief Ministers to direct the concerned officers to make vigorous efforts to invite claims and process them speedily for issue of title deeds to all eligible claimants on priority basis. He has also asked Chief Ministers to take action for dovetailing development and welfare programmes for the uplift of potential title holders.

ously.

Bhingsale stated that the party would continue its electoral alliance with Congress in order to ensure that there is no division of secular votes in the State.

Asked to react on NCP workers’ feelings on step motherly treatment by Congress, Bhingsale said that such feelings do crop up in coalition government.

He said that NCP was keenly following up investigations into the drug nexus case.

“Our local unit favours a CBI probe but if Goa Police are doing good job, then they can continue with the investigations,” Bhingsale said.

Condolence meet in city HEALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 5

The Konkani Bhasha Mandal has convened a meeting at the Black Box, Kala Academy on September 6 at 5 pm to condole the death of Jnanpith awardee Ravindra Kelekar.

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Seat reservations keep aspiring candidates perplexed HERALD CORRESPONENT CANACONA, SEPT 5

Dr Jose D’Sa, Chief Epidemiologist of Directorate of Health Services inaugurating the function.

PANJIM (HND): Health Centre of Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar organized a talk on ‘Prevention and Control of H1N1’ for the staff and students who attended the programme in large numbers.

Dr Jose D’Sa, Chief Epidemiologist of Directorate of Health Services gave detailed information about the H1N1 virus and guidelines for maintaining healthy lifestyles and responsible social behaviour. He also talked on various vector-borne diseases like malaria, chikungunya, dengue, filariasis and Japanese encephalitis and stressed the need to control the spread of communicable diseases.

Acting Principal Dr Yasmin Modassir welcomed the guests. convenor of Health Centre Dr Lina Talwadkar introduced the guest speaker. Vice Principal Prof Edwin Cortez proposed the vote of thanks.

Khell Tiatr workshop held

With no notification yet on the reservation of council wards in the October-slated municipal elections, councillors and aspiring candidates continue to be perplexed over their chances to contest the elections.

However, the rumour mills continue to reign supreme, sometimes heart-breaking, while at other times brightening the chances of intending candidates to be in the election fray.

The present rumours doing round is that three of the 10 seats will be reserved in Canacona Municipal Council and Chaudi (Ward No 2), Palolem (10) and Kindlem (5) for ST/OBC candidates.

Rumours say that Chaudi and Palolem will be reserved for OBC, while Kindlem will be left for the grab of ST community.

All three present councillors and strong contenders, who saw their chances of returning to the council is going into the drains, while the Palolem councillor despite the seat likely to be reserved for OBC still can't be a candidate, as it is expected

International Year of Biodiversity held at Carmel’s HERALD NEwS BUREAU PANJIM, SEPT 5

DKA president Premanand Lotlikar and TAG president Tomazinho Cardozo lighting the lamp to mark the opening of the workshop.

PANJIM (HND): Kala Academy in association with Tiatr Academy of Goa and Dalgado Konkani Akademi recently organised a Khell Tiatr workshop at the Black Box, Kala Academy Complex.

The workshop evoked good response from Khell Tiatr and Tiatr artists. Altogether 60 artists/experts from the concerned field attended the workshop.

The workshop was inaugurated at the hands of DKA president Premanand Lotlikar and TAG president Tomazinho Cardozo, in the presence of TAG vice-President Roseferns, and Anilkumar Devulker.

Tomazinho Cardozo stressed on the necessity to preserve the traditionalism in Khell Tiatr presentation and said that the work of the Academy is to preserve and propagate the traditional art forms of the region and not to look towards the aspect of commercial gain of any art form.

Premanand Lotlikar remarked that essence, flavour and elements of traditional Khell Tiatr should distinctly appear in Khell Tiatr presentation and that while experimenting new techniques of presentation, the very structure of Khell Tiatr should not be disturbed.

The experts/speakers at the workshop including Patrick Dourado, Vitorinho Pereira and Ligorio Fernandes briefed the audience about all the relevant aspects of Khell Tiatr and also answered the queries of the participants.

Anilkumar Devulker co-ordinated the workshop. Earlier, Dattaguru Amonkar, Programme Executive of Kala Academy explained the motive behind the organisation of the workshop especially with reference to the Khell Tiatr Festival of Kala Academy.

Health camp at Curchorem

Celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity following the UN mandate, Carmel College for Women, Nuvem, recently organized a talk by a Chennaibased eminent wildlife photographer, Akhilesh Sahay.

The function was organized under the joint guidance of Biodiversity Research Cell of the College and the Centre for Environment Education (CEE).

On the occasion, Mr Sahay’s second book on wildlife titled ‘Glimpses from India’s Natural World’, published by Broadway Publishing House, was launched.

Chief guest Mahesh Shambhu, deputy conservator, Forests of South Goa (DCF), while reviewing the book praised the author for his high-quality photographs and for having demystified the scientific texts.

Carmel College Principal Dr Sr Aradhana chaired the technical session of the programme.

Dr Manoj Borkar, Founder of the Biodiversity Research Cell, introduced and welcomed the guests, Sr Jonily of the Zoology Department proposed the vote of thanks, while Sharon Vijaykumar, a Zoology student, compered the function.

Sugeet Kumar unfolded the road-map of programmes to be organized during the year under this collaborative venture.

Dak Adalat at Mapusa HERALD NEwS DESk PANJIM, SEPT 5

General health camp at Curchorem.

CURCHOREM(HC): Sanguem-Quepem Patrakar Sangh and NUSI Wockhardt Hospital, Cuncolim, recently organised a free general health check-up camp at Curchorem.

Over 150 people took advantage of the camp, which was held at Sarvoday High School Hall. CCMC Chairperson Maruti Naik inaugurated the camp in the presence of Diksha Shenvi of NUSI Hospital, Patrakar Sangh President Prahar Sanvordekar, senior journalist Suhas Sanvordekar, Dr Kare, Dr Mardolkar, Siddesh Samant and others. Dr Mahendra Kare and Dr Gayatri Mardolkar assisted in the health check-up camp in respect of diabetes, blood pressure, ECG and other check ups.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairperson Naik appealed to the people to keep their surrounding clean to avoid the spread of diseases. Diksha Shenvi said NUSI Hospital is always ready to organize free check-up camp, if any organization approaches.

Earlier Prahar Sanvordekar welcomed the guests, Sarvanand Sawant compered the function, while Siddesh Samant proposed the vote of thanks.

Dheeraj to head Mandal

CALANGUTE(HC): The new managing committee for 201011 headed by Dheeraj Kalangutkar as president was recently elected at the annual general meeting of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Karyakari Mandal, Candolim.

Other members of the Managing Committee are Atchut Candolkar (vice president), Sanjay Candolkar (secretary), Dilip Candolkar (joint secretary), Nitesh Govekar (treasurer), Dilip Parulekar (assistant treasurer), Devanand Shirodkar (cultural secretary) and Yoganand Parulekar (joint cultural secretary).

Shrikant Naik, Anil Candolkar, Sachin Kurtikar, Sanjay Kurtikar, Devidas Bhat, Vishnudas Bhat, Prakash Lawande, Subash Kalangutkar, Gopal Naik, Pratik Satardekar, Rupesh Shirodkar, Rajesh Naik, Girish Candolkar, Yatin Gaunekar, Govind Falari, Pareikh Naik, Saiesh Naik, Pritesh Shirodkar, Jeetendra Toraskar, Rahul Naik, Sachit Naik, Tushar Bandodkar and Rajendra Chimulkar were elected as members.

A divisional level Dak Adalat is scheduled to be held in the Office of Sr Superintendent of Post Offices, Goa Division, Mapusa on September 21 at 3 pm. The Adalat will hear the grievances pertaining to postal services, which have remained undecided for more than six weeks.

The complaints for the Adalat are to be addressed to the Asstt Superintendent of Post Offices (HQ), Office of the Sr Superintendent of Post Offices, Goa Division, Mapusa, says a press release.

to be again reserved for women.

"Even though I stand good chance to win back the seat, the reservation in reservation will see me out of the contest," felt Palolem Councillor Divakar Pagui.

Poll Talk CanaCona When contacted, Chaudi Councillor and Deputy Chairperson Dilip Kenkre said there are strong rumours that his seat will be reserved for OBC. "Of course anything can happen even though the presence of OBC is very minimal in the ward, but I suspect the moves could be perhaps to keep my services away from the ward," said Kenkre.

Interestingly, Kenkre claimed that he contacted Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on the rumours doing round in the taluka.

"But Kamat told me nothing is going to happen and has expressed doubts whether the forthcoming elections are at all going to take place on ST/OBC

reservation policy, as lots of works needs to be done by concerned and time is too short," he said.

"So at the most, forthcoming elections could be like previous one and if that is the case my winning is guaranteed with thumping majority," added Kenkre.

The rumours are giving headache to yet another sitting councillor and ex-chairperson, Ranganath Naik Gaonkar.

"Some people claiming they have insiders in the government's machinery who say that my ward 1 (Nagorcem) will reserved for OBC candidature. This seems to be just to dissuade me from contesting next elections, which my supporters want me to," he said.

As the notification becomes a reality, sources informed that several candidates in general as well as reserved categories are willing to jump into the fray. On the other hand, with no guidelines nor notification in sight, one of the aspiring candidates informed that draw of lots will be the criteria for reserving municipal seats for ST/OBC.

Hotelier returns cheque to owner HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, SEPT 5

In a rare act of honesty, Suraj Naik of Kamakshi Hotel, Sanguem, returned to its lawful owner a bearer cheque of Rs 6,500, after it was found in his hotel a week ago.

The owner of the cheque, a pharmacist from the locality, had given the bearer cheque to one of his friends to encash it from a local bank in Curchorem, who however misplaced it while having tea at Kamakshi Hotel.

The pharmacist after being informed of the lost cheque by his friend made all possible efforts to trace the lost cheque, but could not find it.

However, on September 1 while the pharmacist had gone to have tea at Kamakshi Hotel, the topic of lost cheque was in discussion between his friend and himself.

The hotel owner after hearing the talks promptly came with the cheque and returned it to the pharmacist, who thanked Suraj for his honesty.

‘Social clubs have become centres for social activities’ HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, SEPT 5

Stating that ‘change is the law of life’, former director of Jana Shikshan Sansthan Prof Datta B Naik said the role of social clubs has changed over the years and they have now become the centres of social activities.

He was recently speaking as the chief guest at the installation ceremony of Board of Directors of Samrat Club of Porvorim held in a resort at Porvorim.

“India is known for its culture and the objective of the Club should be to educate the people about Indian Culture through social activities. The Club should promote art and develop appreciation of good art in the people,” said Prof Naik.

“The endeavour of the Club should be to tap raw and hidden talents among the youths and present a platform to them to showcase their talents,” added Naik.

Induction Officer Divakar Shinkre inducted six new members – Pranav Agrawal, Leena Shankar Pednekar, Govind Chodankar, Rama Chodankar, Amir Sakhalkar and Sunil Patil

Board of Directors of Samrat Club of Porvorim.

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into the club and explained to them their duties.

Later, Installation Officer Adv Avadhut Salatry delivered the oath of office to the Board of Directors of Samrat Club of Porvorim.

They are Rajkumar Desai (President elect), Gangaram Morajkar (Vice President), Ramakant Phal (Secretary), Siddesh Keni (Treasurer) and Prakash Malik, Ramakant Tamsekar, Anuj Harmalkar and Devidas Kudav (Directors).

President elect Rajkumar Desai in his speech said the Club will serve as social and cultural support network to budding artists and strive to promote art and

cultural activities in the State.

Earlier, Akhila Desai sang an invocation song. Outgoing president L R Gaonkar welcomed the gathering, while outgoing secretary Suraj Prabhudesai presented the report of the activities carried out by the Club during 2009-10.

On the occasion, Akhilesh Desai was felicitated by the chief guest with shawl, sreephal and a memento for winning bronze medal at the Rope Skipping World Cup Championship held at England recently.

Devidas Kudav compered the programme, while Club Secretary Ramakant Phal proposed the vote of thanks.

Industrialist praised for efforts to develop Vasco HERALD CORRESPONDENT MORMUGAO, SEPT 5

Work on the footpath opposite Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) has been going on at rapid space, thanks to the efforts of industrialist Narayan R Bandekar.

Though many leading citizens of Vasco have been elected to the legislative assembly, they have failed to develop the industrial capital of the State.

Besides failing to contribute towards the development of the city, they have also failed to seek help of various companies, that earning their revenue in Vasco, to develop the city.

A number of citizens have praised Bandekar for taking up the development project and have pointed fingers at other industrial houses for failing to develop the port town.

They have hoped that Ban-

for failing to develop the city in par with other cities of the State.

“The politicians and councillors are busy fighting among each other for their own gains,” they added.

Some citizens also alleged that during the recent Vasco Damodar Saptha, some The newly constructed footpath in Vasco. councillors were Photo by Elvino Araujo collecting haftas from stall owners dekar can take up other devel- with a promise that the dates for opmental issues in the city and the fair would be extended. added that MMC will maintain “Instead of fighting for selfish the development done. gains, the elected representaThe citizens came down heav- tives should focus on developily on politicians and councillors ment,” they added.

Fr Xavier D’Souza, true disciple of Christ FR ANTHONy CORREiA SAC

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r Xavier Diego D’Souza passed away at mid-day of 3rd September 2010 at Pallotti Home, Chicalim. He was just 58 years old, 36 years a member of the Pallottine Fathers and Brothers and 32 years a Priest.

He was born on 6th December 1953, at Assagao. He came from a good Catholic family and himself was a very God-fearing person. He is survived by his elder sister Sr. Aurora FHIC. While still very young he joined the Pallottine Apostolic School in Assagao. He completed his high school education at St. Britto’s, Mupuca, and proceeded to his seminary formation and college studies at Nagpur. He completed his priestly formation at Nagpur and was ordained a Priest on 21st October 1978, at St Cajetan Church, Assagao.

It was at this time that the Pallotine Society started their mission in Madhya Pradesh and Fr. Xavier was appointed to the newly erected church at Dongarrh.

Within a year he was transferred to Bislaspur to help with mission work there. During this time the Pallottine Fathers were offered a parish in Marol, in the Archdiocese of Mumbai. Fr. Xavier was sent to procure land there and to build the parish community at Marol. He did well and got things going. But being a disciplined and exemplary priest, he was appointed to our Novitiate in Bangalore.

Our then superior Fr Toni Kolb rightly stated that “in Xavier we have one of the best formators of our novices”.

After a few years he was asked to return to Marol and was appointed the Parish Priest there. It was at this time, while celebrating mass, he suffered a stroke and was put under heavy medication. Later he was shifted to Bangalore for treatment. He also

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had other complications so he had to undergo by-pass surgery at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai and returned to Goa. In spite of his illness he still offered spiritual direction to our brothers at Pallotti Home, heard confessions where necessary and did all he could for the people of God. The day he passed away, i.e. on 3rd September, he was as usual present at the chapel for the morning prayers and the celebration of the Eucharist.

Fr Xavier was true to his vocation till he breathed his last. He loved his priesthood and was dedicated to the Pallottine Society of which he was a member. He was indeed a priest, who being close to his confreres, always remained close to his Maker. He felt much closer to the Pallottine community and the Church, than to his own family.

The saying of Christ in today’s Gospel reading (Luke Ch 14: 25-33) “If anyone loves his own father, mother, brothers, sisters more than me, he cannot be my disciple” was so true in the life of Fr. Xavier. He was totally committed to being Jesus’ disciple.

May his soul rest in peace.

Demolition drive at Orda-Calangute.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, SEPT 5

Acting on the directives of the High Court, the demolition squad demolished 21 illegal structures at Orda-Candolim recently.

According to reports, the demolition squad comprising Bardez Mamlatdar Gaurish Sankhwalkar, Block Development Officer Shivprasad Naik, Candolim Sarpanch Anand Shettigar and Panchayat Secretary Eknath Talkar and per-

Photos by Thomas Fernandes

sonnel of electricity and PWD demolished 21 illegal structures at Orda.

The demolition was carried out with the help of a bulldozer and labourers, while Calangute Police provided the security cover.

The demolition, which began in the morning continued in the evening and was completed at about 6 pm with no untoward incident. The 21 structures demolished were identified by Candolim Panchayat.

Renovated Chapel opened at Sanguem HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, SEPT 5

Archbishop Patriarch Filipe Neri Ferrao inaugurated the over 50year-old renovated Chapel of Our Lady of Pilar at NetorlimSanguem on August 28.

The renovated Chapel was blessed by Fr Esperdiao Gonsalves in the presence of the Parish Priest Fr Tadeo D’Silva and others.

The renovation work of the Chapel was undertaken by Parish Priest Fr D’Silva, who felt the need to renovate the Chapel, which had become old and was in dilapidated condition.

After due and fervent efforts of Fr D’Silva and the co-operation rendered by the parishioners together with the financial support provided by the donors and the benefactors, the long cherished dream of the

Netorlim Parishioners turned into a reality.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Archbishop Patriarch Ferrao applauded the role played by the parishioners in getting the beautiful ediface completed in the village in no time.

“Together we can and with unity among the parishioners, a lot can be achieved,” stated Archbishop Ferrao and urged the parishioners to work with the same zeal to propagate the good word of Christ.

Pa r i s h P r i e s t Fr D’ S i l v a thanked all the parishioners, benefactors and the donors for making his dream of seeing the new Chapel a reality.

A large number of parishioners, donors and well wishers were present for the inauguration ceremony.

The newly renovated Chapel of Our Lady of Pilar at NetorlimSanguem. (Inset) Fr Tadeo D’Silva.

Dharma stands first in pre-sea training course HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, SEPT 5

Dharma Rohidas Pagi has stood first in the pre-sea training course in Marine Engineering at Institute of Maritime Studies, Vasco.

Pagi (23), who hails from the OBC community in rural Agonda village in Canacona taluka, joined the institute in 2008 for the two-year diploma batch.

He scored highest marks in Electro Technology and Engineering Knowledge – Motor, ranking first in the institute.

During the batch tenure, Pagi won awards for the best academic performance and best all round cadet in the institute.

Two years ago, Pagi had obtained his diploma in Shipbuilding Engineering, also standing first.

Incidentally, Pagi is a Navodaya student and did his schooling till Std XII at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Canacona.

According to Pagi, Institute of Maritime Studies, Vasco, is a private institute, but is a Director General of Shipping (DGS) approved institute.

Pagi said the passing-out parade was held recently in Vasco.

“Now I hope to get a suitably employed,” Pagi told Herald when asked about his future plans.

PoWER SHUTDoWn SEPTEMBER 6 BENAULIM: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are all the 33 KV Consumers pertaining to Benaulim substation.

MOIRA: From 9 am to 4 pm. Areas affected are Nachinola, Moira, Ucassaim and Bastora Panchayat areas.

MERCES: From 9 am to 4 pm. Areas affected are Waddy, Firguem Bhatt, CL Naik Apartments, parts of Kumbhar waddo, Mesta Bhatt and surrounding areas.

SEPTEMBER 7 BENAULIM: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are all the 33 KV Consumers pertain to Benaulim substation.

WEATHER REPORT Max Temp: 30.80C Min Temp: 23.80C Humidity: 83% Rainfall past 24 hrs: 007.2 mm Seasonal Total: 2927.5 mm Forecast: Occassional spells of rain or thunder shower would occur in some areas.

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CM to open Commonwealth Express train at Vasco today Students tested for HERALD REPORTER VASCO, SEPT 5

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat will inaugurate an exhibition train ‘Commonwealth Express’, dedicated to youth, sports and information technology in coordination with Railway Sports Promotion Board and Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, at Vasco Railway station on September 6.

As part of its journey, the Commonwealth Express train will arrive at Vasco Railway sta-

tion on Monday morning and it will be inaugurated by Kamat in the presence of Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza, Sports Minister Manohar Azgaonkar, Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate, Deputy Speaker Mauvin Godinho, Chief Secretary Sanjay Srivatsava, Divisional Railway Manager, Hubli Division, Praveen Kumar Mishra and others.

The train would be stationed at Vasco Railway station from 10 am to 7 pm for public and

depart to Maharastra later in the evening.

Indian Railways has been playing a major role in the promotion of sports and games since its inception and as part of this, the Ministry of Railways is running ‘Commonwealth Express’ train.

Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee had flagged off the train at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi, on June 24.

The exhibition train, on a countrywide journey in the run-

up to the Commonwealth Games, will make a halt at 48 railway stations over a period of 101 days.

It has 11 coaches, out of which five coaches have been allocated to the Railway Sports Promotion Board to showcase the history of Commonwealth Games, details of the venues of events to be held in October 2010, to spread general awareness of different sports and to give wide publicity to the sports icons of India, who have brought

laurels to the country.

Besides, one coach is exclusively dedicated to the Railway Sports Promotion Board to showcase its history, activities and achievements at the national and international level.

The remaining six coaches exhibit and demonstrate capability in general, capacity and the work done in the country in the area of information and communication technology and the initiatives carried out by the central government department

of information and technology.

The South Western Railways has requested the general Public, particularly the youth – school, college students, to make use of this opportunity by witnessing the progress and growth in sports and information technology in the country through the Commonwealth Exhibition Express.

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ARS urges not to pollute rivers HERALD CORRESPONDENT BICHOLIM, SEPT 5

Animal Rescue Squad (ARS) Bicholim has urged the people to save natural bodies and not to pollute the rivers by throwing plastic during the Ganesh festival.

In a press note, ARS Chief Amrut Singh has urged the people to maintain the surrounding clean and celebrate the festival.

"Rivers are the lifeline of all living beings on the Mother Earth, but in many ways we human are mostly responsible for polluting water and rivers.

If we do not take necessary steps to stop river polluting today, in future, we and our next generation will be suffering from many diseases," stated the press note.

In view of this, the ARS has tried to spread awareness regarding it and for this purpose they would put up flex banners with the much-needed message to the public for not using plastic bags and consequently for stopping water pollution.

Students at second level of urine testing at Maxem-Canacona.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, SEPT 5

About 203 persons, mostly school students, were subjected to various medical tests at S S Angle Higher Secondary School, Maxem-Canacona to ascertain functioning of their kidneys.

It may be recalled that as a pilot project, Level I urine tests were conducted on many persons, including the students, over 6 years of age.

The tests conducted on Friday were urine tests of level II (urea and nitrate), checking the hemoglobin, Sugar and wherever random doubts arise, ultrasound and blood tests were conducted.

Most of the tests were conducted in the mobile healthcare

unit having these facilities.

The medical team consisted of Dr Nadkarni, Dr Dhond, Dr Vandana Dessai of CHC Canacona, Bio chemists from Asilo Mapusa Mamai Kamat, Gauri Varde and other staff from Canacona Community Health Centre.

S S Angle Acting Principal Hemant Kamat was also present on the occasion.

On persuasion of an education society running a institute in the taluka, DHS in collaboration with IMA Goa Chapter doctors has taken up to conduct urine tests of over 45,000 residents from the taluka and trained NCC students to conduct level I urine test beginning October.

Members urged to contribute towards the growth of Kshatriya Maratha Samaj HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, SEPT 5

Former minister and Goa Kshastriya Maratha Samaj President Chandrakant Chodankar said the land of 3,600 sq mtrs, on which the Kshatratej Sankul has been built, belongs to Kshatriya Maratha Samaj.

He was speaking after performing the Bhumipujan for the construction of Multipurpose Hall on the first floor of the Kshatratej Sankul at Porvorim.

“Due to financial constraints, the expansion of Kshatratej Sankul could not be carried out for the last two decades,” said Chodankar.

He urged the members to contribute voluntarily for the construction of the multipurpose hall so that the project

Meet on marginalised in Goan literature HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 5

A symposium to be held at the Goa University coming Tuesday, September 7, will debate and deliberate upon representation of marginalised sections in the literary traditions of Goa in particular and western coastal region in general.

The symposium – The Marginalized Voices in the Literature of Western Coastal India – has been organised the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) in association with the varsity’s Department of Konkani at the Conference Hall, Administrative Building, GU at 2.30 pm.

A press release issued by the GU states that marginality has been emerging as a new and exciting area of research in literary, cultural and social studies. Literary culture is witnessing a major change as historically marginalised sections are making their presence felt, thus changing the landscape of literature, it states.

It observed that the arrival of new has certainly enriched literature and made it more heterogeneous by adding innovative experiences of social marginality. However, at the same time, this situation raises new aesthetical and cultural questions, it mentioned.

The symposium will, however, limit itself to the discussion on the state of affairs and trends in the literature of Western coastal India, mainly Konkani, Marathi and English in the context of Goa. Speakers at the symposium include playwright and poet Vishnu Surya Wagh, Associate Professor (Department of Marathi) Dr V D Sawant and Associate Professor (Department of English) Dr Nina Caldeira. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Goa Tiatr Academy, will chair the session.

Bhoomipujan being performed at Kshatratej Sankul at Porvorim.

Photo by Anil Shankhwalker

could be completed speedily.

Rajaram Naik said the growth of any organisation depends upon the work being done by the people, who are spearheading that organization.

“The Goa Kshastriya Maratha Samaj has progressed over the years due to the good work done by its office bearers and proper guidance given by them to their members. The members of the Samaj should forget their political differences and work unitedly for the prosperity of the Samaj,” said Naik.

Former Penha-de-Franca sarpanch Bhiku Sawant said all the members should work unitedly and strive to complete the project within six months.

E a r l i e r, G o a K s h a s t r i y a Maratha Samaj General Secre-

tary Purushattam Phadte said the multipurpose hall that will be constructed on the first floor of the Kshatratej Sankul at a cost of Rs 46 lakh would be fully air-conditioned and the first of its kind in Porvorim.

“The seating capacity of the hall will be about 800 and it will be available for all types of functions,” informed Phadte.

On the occasion, Rajaram Naik handed over a cheque of Rs 51,000 to the Goa Kshastriya Maratha Samaj towards construction of the multipurpose hall.

Penha-de-Franca Sarpanch Gopal sawant agreed to offer one tonne of cement for the project. Vaman Chodankar proposed the vote of thanks.

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Does Goa have a death wish?

Panjim is in peril from the neglect of its own residents, who need to claim their city back, says Dr JOe D’SOUZA

here are dozens of reasons why tourists overstay their visa limit in Goa. Some like the place so much that they simply stay on. Others miss a flight back and then run out of money. Still others fall ill. There could be over a hundred reasons why a tourist could, conceivably, overstay his or her visa limit, and not one of them would be in any way sinister.

Goa has been a destination for seekers of peace, tranquillity and beautiful beaches for decades now. First it was hippies from the USA in the 1960s and 1970s; then British and German sun seekers, from the 1980s onwards. The latest visitors have been Israelis and now, increasingly, Russians.

In over four decades, hundreds of visitors must have overstayed their visas, some for serious problems but most for trivial reasons. Only a minuscule few, if any, could be a cause of concern to the authorities.

Then why are courts in Goa treating Russians who overstay as elements dangerous to the security of India? Over the past few months, two Russians whose visas expired have been sentenced to a year’s imprisonment and a fine of Rs10,000 for their ‘offence’.

Let us look at the first case, one Aleksandr Solomin, 40, who was arrested on 29 May after he came to the police to get an exit permit. His case came up and was decided in a record time of three weeks (it usually takes years). Not surprisingly, he was pronounced guilty.

It was not just the unusual harshness of the sentence that was astonishing − one year in jail and a fine of Rs10,000, instead of the usual fine of $100 (Rs5,000) for most overstaying tourists − but the remarks of the judge, who held that by overstaying his visa, Solomin had committed a “crime against the Indian nation”!

The case has caused outrage in Russia. In fact, the Indian Business Alliance (IBA), an association of Indian businessmen in Moscow, has taken up the matter with the Indian Ambassador and lodged a strong protest. IBA Secretary Abbas Syed Maseem said that there was not a single case in Russia where, on overstaying, a visitor was sentenced to jail, much less for a ‘crime against the nation’.

Now, one more Russian tourist − Ilya Rusanov − has been sentenced to a year’s imprisonment over an expired visa.

Rusanov was arrested at Morjim. His visa had expired two months previously, along with his passport. This time, the judge said his “inadequate behaviour” was the reason for the decision.

Is India a banana republic run by a paranoid dictator, to treat visitors who overstay as enemies of the state?

Tourism is the source on which most Goans − directly or indirectly − make their livelihoods. Last season, the number of British visitors to Goa dropped sharply, as a result of India’s quixotic new visa regime and the Goa government’s senseless crackdown on British retirees living in Goa. Had tourist numbers from Russia not risen sharply, several Goan establishments would have been in trouble.

Having successfully alienated the British tourists, are we now trying to do the same with the Russians? Does Goa have a death wish?

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few days ago, we queried why the Goa Police was so efficient in some cases, and so lackadaisical in others. As an example of the latter, we cited the murder of Naresh Dourado in Vasco.

As if in response, the very next day, Vasco police announced that they had caught Naresh’s alleged killer. Good work!

The alleged assassin is a 19-year-old boy, apparently from a broken family. This is distressing. It shows that not all the fruits of ‘progress’ are sweet.

What’s in a language?

Jonas Correia, Aldona The middle ‘What you saying men?’ (Herald, 31 August) is unfair. Goans were never under British rule, and to expect the ‘Queens English’ is unrealistic. Language, after all, is only a means of communication; we are not competing for a Nobel Prize. But to denigrate a whole society citing a solitary example is unfair.

Goans are respected all over the world for their honesty, integrity and character.

Why Call Centres? We have had principals of schools and colleges, bankers, ambassadors, cardinals, bishops, governors, union ministers, managers and directors, bureaucrats, doctors, judges, even a prime minister of Portugal and a queen’s counsel.

Could Ms Coelho explain why we have 18 official languages if Hindi and English is all we need to earn our daily bread? America, the world’s most developed nation, does not have its own language. And Goans do not want another controversy.

Exhibitions a must Olencio Fernandes, Nuvem I support Anthony Fernandes (‘BPS exhibitions’, Herald, 3 Sept). The banning of exhibitions is not acceptable. All should rise in protest and demand that exhibitions go

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he situation is alarming for residents of Panjim, as they continue to accept a lackadaisical approach to growing acts of crime and decay in the capital city. Over the 37 years in which I have made myself a home in this city away from the place I was born in Anjuna, I have slowly seen the natives getting marginalised and outnumbered. Those originally from Panjim have migrated to seek greener pastures abroad, or settled elsewhere in India or other parts of Goa. Those now residing in Panjim seem less and less concerned about deteriorating conditions. There is hardly anyone with an undying love for the city.

The Panjimites in the voter’s list, sadly, take very little interest in the governance of this city, as they do not possess any emotional bond with this once-beautiful city. Panjim does not even have a resident representative in the Assembly, or Councillors in the corporation who have grown up in the essential beauty of the place and feel the desire to preserve its essence and heritage.

We must, at this juncture, meekly acknowledge with gratitude the services of those non-Panjimites who represent us in governmental institutions, because we have, as residents of Panjim, abdicated and evaded our responsibility to keep Panjim clean and green for posterity, and conveniently pushed our responsibilities onto non-residents.

The disgustingly negligent approach of Panjimites is not only degrading the heritage, environment, ecology, water bodies and rivers, but the very quality of their lives. Regular bouts of malaria and other vector-borne diseases, enteric diseases, diabetes, heart problems, cancer, skin and lung infections are growing menacingly. This has a lot to do with how Panjimites have fashioned the state of their environment, due to their attitude of taking everything lying down with the belief that problems in Panjim are either not of their doing or beyond their line of duty.

Panjimites only pay high taxes, and do nothing more. The total neglect and degradation of the St Inez creek and other water bodies around Panjim speak volumes of the lack of concern by locals. Today, the creek is an open sewer, a cesspool full of garbage, inviting disease and all sorts of pestilence. It is far, far away from any semblance of a tidal stream, rich in estuarine

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Thanks to the slums mushrooming around Panjim with the blessings of our politicians and goodwill of fellow Goans, Panjim is a host to the migrant menace. It was disgusting that Subodh Kerkar and a bunch of volunteers from an NGO were patronising the washing of cars ‘freely’, using municipal water from a well by a few migrants who do not live in Panjim, but illegally wash the cars of rich visitors to the capital city.

The media went gaga and reported pseudo acts of charity exhibited by a few individuals, with cars, at the cost of the health and residential comfort of the actual residents of Panjim, who routinely suffer owing to the illegal car washing done for only Rs40, which is far below the actual amount of Rs2,000, which these car owners from around Goa would have to pay at a licensed car washing centre. Some gullible as well as publicity-seeking NGOs are now forcing Panjimites as

Burn Tar Balls Ian (Doc) Watson, Calangute Further to my letter ‘May not be local’ (Herald, 3 Sept), I can suggest an easy way of disposal of Tar Balls. Burying them is like an ostrich putting its head in the sand; they will eventually reappear.

Tar balls burn well when put on an open fire. Beach shack owners who have beach bonfires should collect them in bucketsfull. Once the beach bonfire is going, throw the tar balls on the fire and they will keep it going all night.

Could they possibly used for domestic cooking instead of burying them? If people are made aware of their fuel value, perhaps they might start collecting them and reduce the clean-up burden on the authorities.

Despotic attitude Joao Felipe Pereira, Nagoa The OPinionatED by the Gauncars of

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well as the Corporation, to take care of these undesirable elements, which are not the creation of CCP or the residents of Panjim.

Today, the mangroves around Patto Plaza are dumping grounds for garbage. Hill slopes around Altinho are cut indiscriminately, causing landslides.

Panjim is slowly turning into an area open for all unwanted and illicit activities.

Panjimites go all over Goa under the banner of ‘Save Goa’ or ‘Goa Bachao Abhiyan’. Those with offices in Panjim were active to see that the River Sal was made free of casinos, only to ensure that those very casinos operate with full honour and dignity right opposite their offices in Panjim!

Panjim has also become a silent dumping ground for garbage by visitors to the city, who bring garbage in plastic bags and dump it either in the River Mandovi or on one of the numerous street corners around Panjim.

Today, the city roads are choked with cars and two wheelers of visitors essentially. Residents

have no cars or park their cars in their garages, as they do not need vehicles to travel within the city. Shopkeepers who do business in Panjim bring their vehicles early each morning and block parking slots all day long. Sadly, almost all shop owners in Panjim are not the residents of the city, but use, misuse and abuse Panjim; its roads, markets and water bodies.

It is a sad reality that the city fathers, instead of decongesting the city by removing parking from city precincts and broadening the pavements and footpaths, are narrowing the pavements and footpaths to broaden roads, allowing construction of buildings without parking and dreaming of converting gardens into parking lots.

Exponential increases in traffic on Panjim roads has made pedestrians and residents of Panjim prone to respiratory ailments, accidents and skin infections, owing to dust. If a Panjimite does not go for a walk fearing an accident or pollution due to dusty roads, degradation of gardens and receding pavements, he would be affected by diabetes, heart problems and high blood pressure.

The Corporation of the City of Panjim does not have visionaries to plan and regulate buildings, hotels and commercial complexes. Engineer, administrator or corporator, they specialise in turning space meant for car parking into shops and commercial units. This poaching of parking space has converted our roads into chaos. And now, pavements are being narrowed down or cars are being allowed to park on pavements, all at the cost of the poor pedestrians and residents of Panjim.

Dear Panjimite, it is a Catch-22 situation. You have to stand up to fight the menace of non-Panjimites dictating their will, since you refuse to administer your own destiny. If Panjimites continue to remain quiet, then begging, stealing, murders, accidents, pestilence, disease, degradation and decay will consume us all sooner rather than later.

Panjim was a beautiful town; well-planned and well-maintained till a few decades ago. It is changing for the worse. I see it from the heart of the city where I reside. But it lacks the services of ‘Saviours’; they are yet to come by. We need residents who will Do, not just pray. It is essential for Panjim to get out of the mess it is in.

One nation one people

ne of my friends told me that a non-Goan can never understand the concept of Niz-Goencar. I have a great dread and fear of ‘labels’ of this kind, which clinically separate one from the other. They demarcate a boundary and, in highlighting that difference, negate the glaring, obvious, loud and screaming similarities between us and others.

We are all human and all of us feel the same pain if our children get hurt. All of us feel the same joy when we succeed. All of us feel the same angst if we lose our jobs. All of us feel as strongly for our families as anyone else. How is it that in an overzealous attempt to brand ourselves as this or that, we forget that first and foremost we are all human, and only then anything else?

Just because I am Jewish or Parsi or Muslim or Andhra-ite or Spanish or Dalit or Kashmiri, does it make my human struggle any less than yours or anyone else’s? Does my character, personality, feelings, change if I put a label on myself? Do I become more equal than my equals?

Does it automatically enhance my status if I proclaim that I am a Delhi-ite or Keralite or a Bengali? Is there anything that inherently changes in me once I wear the brand? Don’t I still remain the same human being? Yet, we brush this aside by claiming loyalties.

on, and are manned by polite and disciplined staff. They offer goods which New Market traders cannot.

If traffic congestion is a problem, traffic police should not allow parking around the venue, and exhibitors’ vehicles only inside the premises. The MMC need not dance to the tunes of the CM.

SMILE WITH SMITHA

Filling up of mangroves with construction debris and garbage at Patto, Panjim

Loyalty is a problematic concept in a country like ours. Should we be loyal to state or country? Should we be loyal to our religion, or accept the equality and validity of others? Should we be loyal to the people who speak our language or go beyond? The biggest curse this country faces is divisiveness, because of its numerous states, languages, religions, castes and communities. We find it difficult to migrate from one place to another within our own country!

Migration is as old as Mankind. People have always gone places in search of better opportunities and lifestyles, right from the nomadic era till date. Just as we cannot stop Indians from going abroad, we cannot stop outsiders from coming here.

Let us imagine that we are able to stop all movement of people; can you for a moment visualise such a narrow, colourless utopia? Can a people, state or country live in isolation? If there was no migration in the world, we would never have had an exchange of ideas, culture, learning, education and concepts.

In many parts of the world, there is a conflict between natives and ‘outsiders’; the Palestine-Israel conflict, Australian violence against Indians, the American suspicion of anything to do with

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Islam, the victimisation of North Indians in Mumbai, etc. The socalled natives claim they are sons of the soil, and others are outsiders. It is this narrow regional sentiment that has caused the deaths of so many people around the world.

But how valid is the concept of ‘sons of the soil’, when history shows our ancestors were all migrants at one point or another. If migrants were not to be accepted, how would a Goan like Keith Vaz become a member of the British Parliament?

Ultimately it is the worth of a person that matters. (S)he may carry numerous labels that evoke ‘loyalty’, but they are all useless if (s)he has no integrity.

We should all be wary of all these regional, religious or caste labels. They are mostly creations of power-hungry politicians who use them to construct vote banks. Being born in a place and, by default, becoming a ‘son of the soil’ is no great achievement. One has to prove worthy of it.

In this country, which is at constant unrest because of divisive politics, it should be our aim to bring people together and not harp on their differences. Capable, honest, educated, hard working people are what we require. What have labels got to do with it?

Letters to the Editor Letter of the Day

Karnataka’s Quixotic Law Camilo D’Souza, Anjuna The passing of the ‘Prevention of Cattle Slaughter & Preservation Bill, 2010’ in the Karnataka State Assembly – which bans the slaughter of cows, calves, bulls, bullocks and buffaloes; prohibits sale, use and possession of beef; and even restricts transport of cattle – is like telling tigers and lions not to eat meat. Minorities, tribals and even certain sections of Hindus (especially scheduled castes) eat beef. If the government bans them from consuming beef, prices of other commodities will rise.

It is the people’s fundamental right to consume beef. The Directive Principles in the Constitution only advocates banning cow slaughter, not bulls, bullocks or buffaloes.

The BJP should change its attitude, and stop insisting on such a blanket ban.

One man’s food is another man’s poison. If such laws are passed, then the country will be divided, as they are not meant to protect the holy cow (already protected under the existing ‘Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964’) but only to harass beef-eating minorities. Religion is best confined within the four walls of your house. It should stop at your front door.

The Karnataka Governor’s decision to send the bill passed by the State Assembly to the President is appropriate. I trust that the President will decide on the basis of democracy, not on demands by religious fanatics. Tourists come to India and want non-vegetarian food. Goa is famous for its beef steaks and pork chops. If beef is banned, tourism will also suffer.

Taleigao (Herald, 31 August) further illustrates the misuse of comunidade land and assets by the government for political gain, creation of vote banks and amassing of wealth.

Once upon a time, comunidades were the backbone of Goa’s economy. They were so well organised, that Goa overcame famines during and after the Second World War, because they compelled farmers not to keep the fields barren.

Liberation brought the Tenancy Act, which ravaged the comunidades and religious institutions. The present masters have destroyed agriculture. Now, there is a tussle between the government and South Goa comunidades over non-release of Derrama (contribution of money for administration). The comunidades took this decision to keep away from the irregular and corrupt recruitment of staff in contravention of rules.

In a tit-for-tat, the Revenue Minister is understood to have given oral orders not to disburse ‘jonos’ or dividends to the Gaunkars, among whom are senior citizens

that solely depend on that money for their medication, etc.

Should they resort to hunger strikes and acts of vandalism to awaken the government from slumber?

Shameful Alic Alexander, Borda With an alleged scam-tainted husband and now an alleged land scam-tainted daughter, I think that this is the first time we have a President with an alleged scam-tainted family. It is sad to note the state of politics in our country.

Greed the only motive Vishant Shirodkar, Ponda

Ever since the massive Sea Link project was mooted, people were up in arms. Letters were published in newspapers it being a white elephant. Our CM chose to ignore all commonsense and decided to go ahead with a Rs100-crore ‘feasibility’ consulting assignment.

It is obvious that greed for kickbacks is

the only motive for the Sea Link project.

The money for the consultants could possibly have financed a complete roll-on rolloff ferry operation!

The NHAI has rubbished the Sea Link, but the CM hasn’t scrapped the 100-crore consulting assignment. This is a gross misuse of public money.

Whither hoteliers?

Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco Tar balls have been appearing on our beaches far too often. This time, they have affected several beaches. The government needs to investigate the reason for the appearance of these tar-balls and take necessary corrective measures, as it is having a negative impact on tourism.

School students and village volunteers have come forward for clean-up operations.

It would be in the fitness of things if the staff members of beachside hotels take up the work of cleaning the beaches, as it is these hotels that benefit most from tourists coming to the beaches.

Tar balls and oil spills P L Fernandes, Old Goa The Tar Balls invading our beaches are not from an oil spill by a single or a couple of ships. Tar Balls are formed long after oil spills.

After a ship discharges a cargo of oil into shore tankage, the ships’ tanks are washed and the dirty water is transferred to one of the compartments, later to be decanted.

Only clean water with a certain prescribed maximum parts per million (PPM) of oil can be discharged into the high seas.

Satellites can detect oil discharge by moving ships, so it is not easy to discharge oily bilge water in areas like the Mediterranean, the Persian/Arab Gulf, or Europe and the US. Ballast water or tank cleaning discharge attracts heavy fines plus imprisonment for the captain till it is paid.

The area off Port Fujairah, next to Oman, sees ships at anchor waiting for business.

Very possibly such ships – including Very Large Crude Carriers – do their dirty job and clean out their tanks into the Arabian Sea as they pass India on their way there,

as there is much less vigilance here. Let us wait and see what NIO has to report.

Not as per law Rajendra Kakodkar, Cuchorem There is no provision in the Land Acquisition Act to keep acquisitions on temporary hold.

Which powers did the government invoke?

Under section 4(1) of the Act, the person nominated to perform the duties of the Collector has full powers, including hearing under section 5(a) and can refuse to accept the instruction of the government, because such an instruction is not according to law.

Keeping land acquisition on hold clearly means the government issued Section 4(1) notification in haste, without doing proper homework. If that is so, the only recourse is to de-notify the Sect 4(1) notification, or allow it to lapse, on completion of a year.

What seems to have forced the Congress government to take this step is the municipal elections scheduled in October. Congress-backed panels would find it difficult to win if the NH issue hots up. Is the Government is trying to fox the ‘aam admi’?

Doctor in the House Ayres Sequeira, Salvador do Mundo Goans are urging Dr Oscar Rebello to rejoin the Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) and save Goa. But what can the poor doctor do unless we unite and cooperate with him?

One must visit the office of the Sub-Registrar at Tiswadi and Bardez to observe the sale of Goa’s land everyday. After executing the sale document, Goans lose their rights over their ancestral property, and become foreigners in their own land.

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oPinionated Status quo only option not Why are workers on strike on Tuesday?

BY PRASANNA UTAGI

On India’s 64th Independence Day, speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told us that Mahatma Gandhi used to say: “There is enough to meet everyone’s need, but not enough to meet even one person’s greed.” The prime minister should tell us, whose greed has no limits? Why can a handful of our countrymen like the Birlas, Ambanis, Mahindras, Laxmi Mittal, Anil Salgaocar and Vedanta’s Agrawal can become dollar billionaires, while 55 crore people do not have enough money to buy daily necessities, even after 63 years of India’s Independence?

He should also tell us why the economic policies of his government and of his predecessors have resulted in the rich growing richer while the vast majority of working people continue to languish in poverty? The PM told us on the 64th Independence Day that India is the biggest democracy in the world, and everybody can raise their voices in our country.

Are you listening Mr PM? On 7 September 2010, we the workers are going on strike, to highlight our demands.

Demands of Central Trade Unions: (1) Roll back prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and LPG. (2) Control prices of Essential Commodities.

(3) Expand and strengthen the Public Distribution System.

(4) Stop violation of labour laws.

(5) No sale of profit-making Public Sector Units.

(6) Stop job losses and retrenchment.

(7) Set up a National Fund for Unorganised Workers.

(8) Recognise the Right to Organise and Strike as a fundamental right of the working class.

State Demands: (1) Stop contract labour employment in all government departments – PWD, Electricity, Health, Forests, Education, Kadamba, River Navigation, GMC and Health Centres.

(2) Regularise contract workers in government departments.

(3) Ban contract labour in public, private and commercial establishments and services in permanent job operations. Ensure regularisation of workers presently on the rolls.

These were the same demands for which we undertook an all-India Satyagraha and Jail Bharo movement; over 10 lakh workers courted arrest on a call by all central trade unions.

The demands were submitted to the Prime Minister. Has the PM listened to the voice of the workers?

Why do over 55 crore people, even after day-long backbreaking work, go to bed without proper food, shelter and clothing? Why are wages under the Minimum Wages Act fixed so low that a worker cannot afford to buy adequate food to provide two square meals to a family?

Why were over 11,708 (the official figure; actual figures are much bigger) tonnes of food grains stored in the godowns of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) allowed to rot, but not released for distribution to the hungry masses?

Why does the Government of India offer over Rs80,000 crore in tax concessions to corporate India and the trading and business community in the Union Budget for 2010-11 and, on the other hand, provide a paltry Rs1,000 crore for the so-called ‘Social Security’ of 37 crore workers from the unorganised sector?

Why give a four-fold increase in wages, perks and tax-free benefits to 546 MPs – among whom 384 are millionaires and billionaires – while the mass of workers suffer job losses, and ‘contractorisation’ of work, with deprivation of leave, provident fund, gratuity and medical facilities?

Why concessions to multinational corporations (MNCs) – local and foreign alike – to exploit the natural resources of our country and its so-called ‘cheap labour’, while on the other hand denying workers their basic democratic right to form a trade unions of their choice, as happened in the Honda factory in Haryana, and the Goa Formulations Pvt Ltd unit in Valpoi, Goa? The Supreme Court had to direct the central government to distribute food grains free of cost to the poor, instead of allowing them to rot in the overflowing FCI warehouses. Private traders hoard food grains to make super profits at the cost of the common man, but why did the government hoard so much food grain, even allowing it to rot in the rain and feed rats? It is not open connivance with private traders, allowing them to earn huge profits at the cost of the ‘aam admi’, who has been reeling under high costs of food and essential commodities?

Has the government forgotten the Directive Principles of State Policy? Article 38 states: “The State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting as effectively as it may a social order in which justice, social and economic and political, shall inform all the institutions of national life.”

Is it not a fact that as per the Constitution, we are equal before ‘law’ irrespective of caste, creed, religion, region, gender, economic status, skin colour or political party we belong to?

But as soon as we go to the market to buy our daily needs, we are unequal, as the market only recognises people with money in their pockets!

We have been kept poor year after year; paid wages only to keep body and soul together, so that the next day we are available to sell our ‘labour power’ at a ‘cheap’ rate, to create more wealth for our capitalist owner. Why are workers not paid a need-based minimum wage based on sound principles formulated by the Indian Labour Conference in 1957, and thereafter improved and reinforced by Supreme Court?

Why do committees after committees appointed by the government deliberately manipulate to fix minimum wages lower than actually required, and thereby condemn over 37 crore workers in the unorganised sector to perpetual poverty?

Is it because if the workers get higher wages, the profits of factory owners and capitalists would automatically go down?

To protect the profits of the capitalist class, the government neglects workers’ repeated pleas for adequate wages, a proper Public Distribution System for essential commodities, and a national fund for unorganised workers’ social security.

For unorganised workers, where are the measures for job security, for health care facilities and, most important, opportunities for their children to get a good education?

During the 2008 global meltdown and financial crisis, our dear Prime Minister provided a special bail-out package worth thousands of crores of rupees to the capitalist class. But the workers got only lip-service.

They still face job losses, displacement, forced migration and dehumanised living conditions.

But workers are not going to keep quiet. United under the banner of the National Convention of Workers comprising of all Central Trade Organisations, workers will strike work on 7 September 2010 to record their strongest unequivocal protest against the government’s economic and social policies, and demand immediate remedial measures, and the demands in the declaration adopted on 15 July 2010 by the convention, forwarded to the PM by the Central Trade Organisations.

Workers will not adopt the path of the Maoists, as that would lead to anarchy and chaos. But if the prime minister does not listen to their democratic, peaceful and united dissent against his government’s social and economic policies, there is no saying what may happen.

(The author is the President of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Goa State Committee)

86 cops killed by Naxals in available to us, says Omar Bihar since 2005: statistics PTI SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

With the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir government working on various options to address concerns of Kashmiris, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah feels that a firm action on issues like amending or phased-withdrawal of AFSPA and resumption of political dialogue is an immediate need.

"Status quo is the only option not available to us," was the prompt reply of the Chief Minister when asked what measures were being considered to address the issues.

"When we talk about status quo, it means resumption of dialogue with all shades of opinion, a review of laws, measures to deal with unemployment whose figures have snowballed into six lakhs over the years," he told PTI. Omar's comments come at a time when the Central Government is expected to hold a highlevel meeting in the next few days.

In the meeting, the Centre, in consultation with the state government, is likely to come out with specific measures to address some issues which may bring relief to the people of the

state, official sources said.

This includes relocation of security forces, employment package for former militants, who have served their sentences and are unemployed, and a fresh surrender policy, the sources said.

While the Centre is building a consensus on Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Omar said, "This is unnecessarily being made a highly emotive issue which has led to extreme positions.

"I would like to request that a pragmatic view about the continuation of the AFSPA be taken with a view to removing its applicability from those districts where terrorist or insurgent activities are minimal or insignificant," he said, without naming the Defence Ministry and the

BJP, who favour the continuation of the law in Kashmir.

In a related move, the Centre is also toying with an idea of a proposal submitted by the state government for which phased withdrawal of AFSPA in the state following a strong case made out by Omar.

To begin with, Centre is likely to explore the possibility of phased withdrawal of the AFSPA in three districts of Kashmir — Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal — along with three in the Jammu region — Jammu, Kathua and Sambha — where incidents of violence have shown a marked decline, official sources said.

The Chief Minister also gave a road map for its phased withdrawal beginning with the districts which have registered no or bare minimum violence during the past one year and in this context he gave examples of the six districts.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had also constituted a committee headed by Hamid Ansari before he became the Vice President, to find ways for improving internal confidence building measures. The Ansari panel had recommended revocation of AFSPA in the state.

... may lose Cong backing

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is in trouble as the Congress in its coalition government is having a rethink on the wholesome support he was extended despite public wrath and the heartburns of its state unit.

A top Congress source says it is a matter of time before the party dumps him because of a combination of political factors and intelligence reports that he has failed to infuse confidence in the administration and the general public despite full backing of the Centre.

Denying the myth that Congress President Sonia Gandhi and son Rahul Gandhi want him to reign come what may, the source said the party’s core group at a recent meeting concluded that it is mis-governance of past one-and-half years in J&K that has led to the current uprising in the valley. Leaders were, however, averse to have any truck with Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), describing her as "naïve" and "puerile."

"Yes, our stand has been to back Omar Abdullah government fully since the violence started in Srinagar. Democrati-

cally elected governments cannot be suspended or dismissed at whims. But even after our unflinching support, if the Chief Minister is not able to put the house in order, the situation calls for a review," a senior leader said, stressing that "our view about the Chief Minister is certainly changing."

He pointed out that Omar Abdullah was extended an unprecedented and unmatched support of the Centre that no other chief minister, not even one belonging to Congress, enjoyed despite the administrative failures and violence reigning streets of Kashmir for over three months.

PTI PATNA, SEPT 5

As many as 86 policemen and over 188 civilians have lost their lives in Maoists attacks in Bihar since 2005, according to official statistics.

T h e re w a s n o l e t u p i n Maoists attacks this year too with the latest being the killing seven policemen by the rebels in an encounter in Lakhisarai district on August 29, before taking abducting four security personnel.

They later killed one of the policemen, Lucas Tete.

The remaining three policemen were claimed to have been released by the Maoists today, but they was no official confirmation.

According to the statistics provided by the state police headquarters, 86 policemen and 188 civilians lost their lives in various Maoists attacks in Bihar since 2005.

Between 2006-2009, 50 Maoists were killed by police in the state and the Maoists looted 132 police weapons during the

Threat call to M’rashtra CM PTI MUMBAI, SEPT 5

Maharashtra Police have arrested one person and detained another in connection with the threat call made to the residence of Chief Minister Ashok Chavan.

While Abdul Gani Shah was arrested from Nashik, one Harishchandra Yadav was detained from Jalgaon in connection with the case.

"Abdul Gani Shah has been arrested from Nashik. According to preliminary inquiry, he made the call to the CM's residence from outside Dheolali railway station. We have recovered eight SIM cards from him and a diary containing the telephone numbers of several ministers," ATS chief Rakesh Maria told PTI. Shah is presently in the custody of Nashik railway police and would be produced before a court there after which ATS would take him into its custody.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Himanshu Roy said the call made to the Chief Minister's residence was traced to Yadav's mobile number. Yadav is also being brought to Mumbai for questioning.

A person, claiming to be member of terror outfit Al Qaeda, telephoned at Chief Minister's official residence on Friday and sought to know whereabouts of Chavan. Police had described it as a `prank call’.

Army chief in Lanka to boost defence ties PTI COLOMBO, SEPT 5

Students making a banner at a Teacher's Day function at Patiala on Saturday.

Konkona Sen ties the knot with Shorey AGENCIES MUMBAI, SEPT 5

Bollywood's Bong sensation Konkona Sen Sharma tied the knot with VJ turned actor Ranvir Shorey on Friday, media reports said.

The pair had been dating each other for nearly three years and media reports said they were in a live-in relationship for some time now.

The marriage took place at a Goregaon house on Friday, with only few close relatives and friends attending the function.

Earlier, the couple had kept not only their marriage plans completely secret, but they hardly even discussed their relationship to media.

Talented Konkona Sen Sharma is the daughter of legendary Bengali film actress and director Aparna Sen. Konkona has acted in several critically acclaimed films like 'Mr, and Mrs. Iyer', 'Page 3', 'Wake up Sid' 'Life in a Metro' and '15 Park Avenue', earning a name for her powerhouse performances in each.

Prez asks teachers to prevent ragging PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

Strongly condemning incidents of ragging in educational institutions, President Pratibha Patil today exhorted teachers to prevent the menace from taking place in any establishment in the country.

"It must be strongly condemned and should not take place in any institutions of the country. You have a role in preventing it," Patil said, presentation of `National Awards’ to teachers on the occasion of Teacher’s Day here.

"Today one sees the disturbing trend of ragging in our institutes of higher education. I have often said this practice is not healthy, as it is a manifestation of intolerance on the part of senior students towards their juniors," she said at the function, where about 374 teachers were felicitated.

Recalling her visit to Russia on September 5 last year, the President said she was "impressed" to visit a Russian school in St Petersburg which was established on the 10th anniversary of India's independence.

"I was greatly impressed with the interest among the students

and the teachers of this school in a foreign country about our culture. I believe that an appreciation of diversity that exists in our world invariably broadens horizons and promotes understanding between people," she said.

Observing that the Right to Education Act has placed greater responsibility on all stakeholders, Patil said the challenge before teachers is to ensure that children actively participate in school activities.

"Teachers particularly in rural and distant areas should hold classes regularly and ask students to attend school everyday.

They should remain in contact with parents and pay personal attention to the difficulties that their students may face," she said.

HRD Minister Kapil Sibal asked the state governments to prepare enforcible rules to ensure a rational and transparent system of postings and transfers in light of the implementation of the RTE Act. "It should also be kept in mind that women teachers have demanding domestic responsibilities and their special circumstances should be given due consideration," he said.

Army Chief Gen V K Singh arrived here today on a five-day visit which is expected to provide an impetus to defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka and lay the ground for a bilateral defence dialogue.

Singh, who is accompanied by his wife, was received by his Sri Lankan counterpart Lt Gen Jagath Jayasuriya at the airport today.

Singh, during his stay here is scheduled to meet President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister D M Jayaratne, Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and External Affairs Minister G L Peires.

H i s v i s i t i s c o n s i d e re d preparatory to the Indo-Lanka defence dialogue that is scheduled to begin next year. The Indian Army chief will be given a ceremonial guard of honour tomorrow before he begins discussions with Jayasuriya and other top military officials of Sri Lanka.

General Singh served in the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka in 1987. He will tomorrow pay floral tributes at the memorial for the IPKF soldiers and officers, who were killed during the war with the LTTE. Singh will be the first Indian Army Chief to visit the memorial, since the time it was erected.

The Indian army chief, who was awarded the `Yudh Sena Medal’ for his distinguished ser vice during `Operation Pawan’ against the LTTE in Sri Lanka, is also expected to visit the war-ravaged Vavuniya in the North on Tuesday.

Media reports said that also on the anvil are visits by Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik and Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar to Sri Lanka.

period, the statistics said.

The Bihar Government says 33 of the 40 police districts in the state are "naxal-hit".

The Maoists attack this year started with a strike on the Bihar Military Police (BMP) camp in Bhagalpur and critically wounding four personnel before taking away four SLRs, two carbines, three hand grenades and 500 rounds of ammunition.

On February 13, Maoists killed a Station House Officer (SHO) Mithlesh Prasad in an encounter in Konch police station area in Gaya district. Four Naxalites were also killed.

On February 17, Maoists killed eleven villagers at Fulwaria village in Jamui district and torched a police jeep in Gaya.

On March 23, the ultras killed a private guard Wakil Singh and a driver at a tolla plaza under Mahapur under Gaya district and also looted 25 rifles.

On the same day, they attacked a police patrol and critically wounded SHO Virendra Yadav and six Special Auxiliary Police personnel at Belsand in

Sitamarhi district and injured two SAP personnel in Sheohar district.

Five villagers were killed and another injured at Rambanvillage in Sheohar district on May 21. On June 3, two Naxalites were killed by Maoists in Baghel jungle in Munger district.

On August 13, Maoists kidnapped a close aide of Bihar assembly speaker Udai Narain Choudhary but later let him off after assaulting him severely.

In 2009, 384 naxalites were arrested, while 105 weapons, 14,808 rounds of ammunition, 6833 kg explosive, 11,319 detonators, 56 landmines and Rs 6,81,148 in cash were seized from them.

The state government has initiated steps for ensuring speedy trial of cases related to Maoists and 226 cases have been disposed off by courts between 2007 and 2009 in which 109 Maoists were convicted.

Under the state government's rehabilitation package for Maoists, 297 surrendered with arms during 2006 and 2009.

80 IPS officers quit jobs in 7 years

PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

Belying the popular perception that IPS is an elite all-India service, nearly 80 officers of the cadre have left the hallowed portals of the top policing job in the country for greener pastures in last seven years.

Disparity in services, uneasiness in allotted cadre, challenging nature of the job, late promotion and attractive salary in private sectors are some of the major reasons for many IPS officers mid-career leaving the service, which is considered `coveted’ by many.

Seven Indian Police Service officers quit their jobs in 2007, 11 in 2004, eight in 2005, 13 in 2006, 16 in 2007, 15 in 2008 and eight IPS officers resigned in 2009.

Former Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) and a 1972 batch IPS officer M L Kumawat said disparity in the services, long posting in disturbed areas, challenging nature of the

job and better opportunity in the private sector could be the reason for the attrition in IPS cadre.

"Service condition should be improved and made on a par with other all India cadres. IPS officers throughout their career work on the field and they should be compensated, else the problem of attrition will remain," Kumawat told PTI. Though steps are being taken to the vacancy positions of the IPS officers, no major step has been taken to stop their attrition.

Home Minister P Chidambaram had said that given the shortage of IPS officers at the SP-level in most state cadres and taking into account the average attrition rate, "it was decided that the annual batch-size would be increased from 130 to 150".

Of the 26 ADGP posts at the Centre, 16 posts were vacant due to superannuation and promotion on March 31. Against 16 vacancies, only one officer was available on the offer list (out of the list of 32 ADGP-empaneled officers) on that date.

In order to increase the size of the pool of available officers, 61 IPS officers of the 1977 and earlier batches were em-paneled on November 21, 2009 to hold ADGP-level posts.

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Mid-East issue: Netanyahu ready for ‘historic compromise’ PTI JERUSALEM, SEPT 5

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for "outside the box" thinking to reach a resolution to the vexed Middle East issue and promised a "historic compromise" with neighbours, provided his country's security interests are not harmed.

"In order to succeed this time, we must draw lessons from 17 years of negotiations, and think in a creative way and outside the box in order to reach practical solutions.

"I believe this is possible, and I'm willing to reach a historic compromise with our neighbours, as long as our interests, led by security, are maintained," Netanyahu told his cabinet today, debriefing his ministers.

He said what is required is creative, novel thinking in order to resolve these complex issues.

The Israeli Premier also said that he has

Mudslides kill 22 in Guatemala AGENCIES GUATEMALA CITY, SEPT 5

Several mudslides on a Guatemalan highway have killed at least 22 people, officials said Saturday, and scores more are missing.

The first slide near midday Saturday partially buried a bus under tons of mud at kilometer marker 81 on a highway leading north of the capital toward Mexico. Officials said at least 12 people died. That led President Alvaro Colom to declare a national emergency.

Colom told officials to close the highway for fear of more slides. But hours later, vehicles were trapped by another slide at kilometer 171, officials reported, and some of the people who came to rescue them were themselves caught by following slide.

sensed signs of maturity in the Arab world which he said was realising the importance of a peace agreement with Israel.

"There may be some important countries which have yet to stand up for a move of peace, but my impression from their willingness to reach peace despite the attacks reflects a feeling of maturity in the Arab world," Netanyahu said.

"It's time to move forward towards peace with the Palestinians and extend it to a wider circle," he said.

"This feeling stems from my understanding of the meaning of the other alternatives, as well as the recognition (of Arab countries) that an agreement with Israel is required".

Meanwhile, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat told Army Radio today that Hamas may be willing to accept a peace deal with Israel should the agreement resolve the core issues at hand.

French bid to ban veils worries allies, tourists REUTERS PARIS, SEPT 5

Protests in Pakistan, al Qaeda warnings, skittish Muslim tourists: France's plan to do away with burqa-style veils is already reverberating far beyond its borders.

A bill to outlaw face veils, aimed at upholding French republican values, is expected to win Senate approval this month.

If it passes this key hurdle, French diplomats will face a tough task ensuring the ban doesn't alienate governments, deter devout foreign shoppers loaded with cash, or provoke Islamist terrorists.

It's a complex challenge for a country that works relentlessly to preserve its global diplomatic influence, its cherished secular ideals, and its sta-

India accused of releasing waters in Pak rivers PTI LAHORE, SEPT 5

JuD chief Hafiz Mohd Saeed, blamed by India for masterminding the Mumbai attacks, has alleged that the flood situation worsened in Pakistan after the neighbouring country released waters in Pakistani rivers.

"The Pakistani rulers are silent on Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir and the building of dams on Pakistani rivers.

We must not forget that in the current floods, more devastation has been caused after India released water in Pakistani rivers," he claimed while addressing a gathering yesterday at Jamia Masjid Al-Qadsia, JuD's headquarters here.

Saeed said Pakistan will have to stop the construction of dams on its rivers "by force" and for this purpose, it will have to "liberate" Jammu and Kashmir from India.

"Now we are left with only one option – free Kashmir to save Pakistan," he said.

"It is now time for decisions, not for negotiations," he said.

Referring to moratorium on Israel's building activities in West Bank settlements and east Jerusalem, he said the next few days would be key in determining the direction of progress.

Over the weekend Erekat said that Israel and the Palestinian Authority have agreed on the "core issues" that will be discussed during their direct talks.

The negotiator claimed that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Netanyahu agreed at their meeting in Washington on Thursday that the peace talks would be resumed from the point where they were stopped two years ago under then Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

The Israeli Prime Minister, though has repeatedly said that he was not bound by concessions that Olmert offered, and the Palestinians rejected.

Saeed, also the founder of the banned Lashker-e-Taiba, said though there were more rains than usual this year, the people must try to find out the "real reason" behind the floods.

"Besides building dams on Chenab, Jehlum and Neelum rivers, India is constructing dams on rivers coming from Afghanistan. Similarly, to stop the waters of the Indus River, India is building the world's second largest dam in Kargil so that it can flood Pakistan at will," he claimed.

Saeed accused foreign powers of providing resources to India to build dams on "Pakistani rivers."

He claimed that thousands of JuD volunteers are engaged in relief operations for flood-hit people, including Christians, Sikhs and Hindus across Pakistan.

He criticised the government for not initiating coordinated efforts to deal with the disaster.

For US Muslims, 9/11 anniversary like no other AGENCIES NEW YORK, SEPT 5

American Muslims are boosting security at mosques, seeking help from leaders of other faiths and airing ads underscoring their loyalty to the United States — all ahead of a 9/11 anniversary they fear could bring more trouble for their communities.

Their goal is not only to protect Muslims, but also to prevent them from retaliating if provoked. A September 11 protest in New York against the proposed mosque near ground zero is expected to feature Geert Wilders, a Dutch lawmaker. The same day in Gainesville, Florida, the Dove World Outreach Center plans to burn copies of the Quran.

tus as the world's top tourist destination.

Ensuring gender equality, woman's dignity and security are the official reasons France wants to outlaw Islamic veils, most often worn as "niqabs" that hide all but the eyes. Authorities insist the global ban — which would include visiting foreigners — is not anti-Muslim.

But that message has failed to convince some governments, be they Western or France's traditional Arab allies, or trickle down to moneyed travelers who swarm Paris' so-called Golden Triangle, a high-priced shopping district centered around the Champs-Elysees.

That some other European countries like Belgium are considering similar legislation — and Muslim countries like Syria

and Egypt have instituted their own limited bans on face veils — may help bolster the French argument, but not win the debate.

"When you're a tourist, you want to go to places you feel you are welcome," said Dalal Saif of Oman, a sultanate bordering Saudi Arabia, during a three-week summer visit to France.

Saif, whose work is tied to the oil industry, spent hours one day with his family selecting perfumes and cosmetics by the bagful at a Champs-Elysees store.

"If they feel unwelcome, France will lose this kind of revenue," he said, adding that such a measure "infringes on (France's) image as custodians, protectors of liberties."

FroM pagE 1 WHERE IS THE MONEY: MICKKY Overseas Manpower Private Limited, in 1996 and was running it.

“She was also part of the recruitment agency and I don’t know whether she continued recruiting people or not,” he stated.

Explaining about his business, Pacheco said that all the recruitments were done on ships on seaman visa and the boys, who are working abroad at times, deposit their money in his account which he withdraws and gives back to their families back in Goa.

NCP’s clarion call.... parties to grow,” he added.

Former Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco said he has no intention of leaving Nationalist Congress Party.

“Since I organized a NCP convention at Benaulim, which was attended by about 40,000 people, the Congress party got hurt and took revenge against me by implicating me in a murder case,” stated Pacheco.

“Though I did not get the required support from my party colleagues, I did not lose the courage and fought the legal battle single handedly. The party can progress if all the leaders stand united,” said Pacheco.

Minister for Civil supplies and NCP State president Jose Philip D’Souza claimed that all the three party MLAs are united and will continue to work together.

He urged the leaders to sort out their personal differences mutually and try to strengthen the party in the best manner they can.

Tourism Minister Nilkant Halarnkar, Venkatesh Prabhu Moni, Sangeeta Parab and Ulhas Naik also spoke on the occasion.

Senior vice president Surendra Sirsat welcomed the gathering, Rajan Ghate and Avinash Bhonsale compered the function, while Nagesh Colvalker proposed the vote of thanks.

Teammates involved ... for 100,000 pounds, but he turned down the money and said his teammates were fixing almost every match.

“They’ve been caught. Only the ones that get caught are branded crooks. They were doing it (fixing) in almost every match. God knows what they were up to. Scotland Yard was after them for ages”, Hameed is quoted as saying in the sting interview which was released by the tabloid.

But within a few hours after the video of the interview was released, Hameed denied having given any such interview, saying he could never think of accusing his teammates of ixing matches.

“I have told the team management that the newspaper is claiming that I have given them an interview. This is not correct. I deny it”, he said.

The Pakistan Cricket Board was huddled in an emergency meeting to take stock of the situation amid speculation that the team’s tour of England could be called off to avoid further embarrassment. However, Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed said he has been told that the two Twenty20s and five ODIs remaining in the tour would go on.

“As far as I know the series is on and we have just been told to focus on the matches,” he said.

Pakistan has all along maintained that its players were innocent and the entire episode was a conspiracy to alienate the countr y, which has not hosted any international cricket since last year’s Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan team.

The tabloid also revealed how the ICC was now probing a fourth Pakistan touring player over “match-rigging claims”. The newspaper did not name the player for legal reasons.

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Eta declares ceasefire agencies LONDON, Sept 5

the Spanish Basque separatist group eta has announced a decision "not to carry out armed actions" in a video. Here are excerpts from their message: Much has happened since, in the face of a strategy of denial and savage annihilation of the Basque country, eta, organising the people and taking up arms, began the struggle for freedom.

Men and women who have given their best, their hopes and aspiration... ordinary citizens of different origins who have come together in the struggle.

In the face of the political reform of the Franco era, bent on the denial and annihilation of the Basque country, while some decided to enter into the framework of what they call "autonomism", eta acted responsibly, first proposing a clean democratic break and then resisting attempts at assimilation and attacks. eta, and then the Basque left, have continued in the struggle.

And the recompense has not been negligible. We are paying for this dearly: torture, prison, exile and also death.

But the prize for our difficult struggle has been the survival of the Basque country and for the door to a free future to be open.

We have shown that the autonomy framework is not the

Kenyan police arrest scribe over bombings agencies MOMBASA, Sept 5

Kenya's Anti terrorism police Unit (AtpU) have arrested a journalist working for an Islamic media house in the coastal city of Mombasa over the deadly bombing in Kampala, Uganda in July. the officers raided the Radio Salaam offices on Saturday evening and whisked away Habib Suleiman just as he left the studio after his normal routine at work.

Suleiman voluntarily surrendered himself after being informed that the police wanted him for questioning over the bombing.

According to sources, the suspect was arrested on suspicion of having facilitated and financed the July 11 bombing suspects charged in a Kampala court, for causing the deaths of 76 people.

Suleiman, who recently settled in Mombasa from Nairobi with his wife and one child, lives in the Majengo area. He had been working at the station in the production department as a presenter, producer and voice artiste, with his work entailing voicing advertisements. police chief Leo Nyongesa confirmed that the suspect who is in his late 20s was flown to Nairobi, where more investigations will be conducted. "the investigations at this stage are still premature but we have all reasons to believe he is linked to the Ugandan bombings and once we establish a few details, we shall know the next step of action," Leo said on Sunday.

In a shocking revelation, senior police sources confirmed that there was a link between the coastal region and bombers of the Kikambala paradise, Nairobi and Dar-es-Salaam in Aug 7, 1998, and the Kampala.

way to satisfy the wishes of the Basque people; it is nothing but a tool for bringing about the division and dismemberment of the Basque country.

And we have overcome one by one the measures taken to neutralise the struggle for freedom.

One way may be the continuation of new scenarios in the fight for Basque freedom. therefore eta has contributed to proposals for cooperative actions and resolutions of the conflict.

In recent times, the Basque country has been at an important crossroads. the political struggle has opened up new conditions. the autonomy framework has been exhausted and the time has come for political change. the time has come to build a democratic framework for the Basque country respecting the wishes of the majority of the Basque people. the Spanish state is aware that the Basque country is at a crossroads. that the Basque country can now take the road of independence. they want to create conditions in which everything is blocked, to avoid political dialogue and to drown out the aspirations of the people in the state of exception.

Basque activists and Basque citizens need to respond to this responsibly and urgently.

It is time to take responsibility and take firm measures... in the articulation of the independence project, in the process of creating democratic conditions, to respond to repression and the firm defence of civil and political liberties. political change is possible.

But there is no shortcut along the way. the road to freedom must be walked a step at a time, perhaps flexibly, but the effort and struggle towards this goal is necessary.

Without confrontation, it is impossible to overcome denial and stubbornness. In that direction, eta's hand is held out always. eta confirms its commitment to finding a democratic solution to the conflict. In its commitment to a democratic process to decide freely and democratically our future, through dialogue and negotiations, eta is prepared today as yesterday to agree to the minimum democratic conditions necessary to put in motion a democratic process, if the Spanish government is willing.

We also convey this to the international community and call on it to respond to eta's will and commitment in order to participate in the building of a durable, just and democratic resolution to the centuries-long political struggle.

US presses Iran, Obama signals openness to talks ReUTeRs WASHINGtON, Sept 5

the United States declared Iran the biggest state sponsor of terrorism today, ratchetting up pressure on its long-time foe even as president Barack Obama signalled he was still open to talking to tehran about its nuclear programme.

Iran provided financial, material and logistic support for terrorist and militant groups throughout the West Asia and Central Asia, the US State Department said in its annual ''Country Reports on terrorism'' publication. the report said tehran had provided funding and support to militant groups in Lebanon, Iraq and the palestinian territories, as well as the taliban in Afghanistan.

Its actions have had a ''direct impact on international efforts to promote peace, threatened economic stability in the Gulf and undermined the growth of democracy,'' the report said.

Since June, the UN Security Council, the United States and the european Union have tightened sanctions on Iran over its refusal to enter into international talks on its nuclear program, which Washington fears is a cover to build an atomic bomb, but tehran says is for the generation of electricity. the Obama administration believes there are some small signs that the tougher sanctions are beginning to have an effect, a senior administration official told Reuters, although he acknowledged that it was hard to quantify. the administration says the sanctions are designed to force tehran to return to international

nuclear talks, and in a briefing with a group of US columnists and tV news show anchors at the White House, Obama reaffirmed the door was still open to negotiations. ''It is very important to put before the Iranians a clear set of steps that we would consider sufficient to show that they are not pursuing nuclear weapons,'' he told the journalists yesterday, the Washington post reported. the White House declined to make a full transcript of the briefing available.

Iran expert Suzanne Maloney said Obama's comments in the unusual forum may have been intended to send a subtle reminder to Iran that the increased pressure it faces is balanced by the standing offer of engagement. ''I think it is a rightful concern that there can be an unintended backlash to too much pressure from the Iranian side,'' said Maloney, author of ''Iran's Long Reach: Iran as a pivotal State in the Muslim World.''

A senior administration official said Obama was simply reiterating U.S. policy toward Iran and was not laying out a new ''master plan''.

Asked about Obama's reference to the steps Iran must take to satisfy concerns about its nuclear ambitions, the official said these should be agreed in the ''p5+1'' forum that groups the United States with Russia, China, Britain, Germany and France. ''As sanctions tighten and have more of a bite, Iran has a choice which it can make at any time to decide to enter into discussions... on how it will demonstrate its program is for peaceful intent,'' the official said.

Ashton Kutcher defends devotion to Demi Moore agencies BeIJING, Sept 5

Ashton Kutcher lashed out at Star magazine which recently reported the 32-year-old U.S. actor cheated on his wife, Demi Moore, according to media reports Friday.

"I think Star magazine calling me a 'cheater' qualifies as defamation of character. I hope my lawyer agrees," Ashton tweeted.

"StAR magazine — you don't get to stand behind 'freedom of the press' when you are writing fiction," he added.

Despite the 15-year age gap, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore have been regarded as the perfect couple for complete devoting to each other all the time.

Besides Kutcher, his representative's defenses and Demi Moore, the actor's five-year wife, also spoke up for him. "excellent point my love!" and

"No question!" she wrote in response to Kutcher's comments.

On Wednesday, Star magazine published a story that claims Kutcher was seen getting cozy

with "a hot young blonde" at a Los Angeles restaurant.

A Star magazine spokesperson told Access Hollywood that they "stand by its story."

Thaksin signals reconciliation agencies BANGKOK, Sept 5

Youths dangle from cranes while playing games at the Boscofest 2010 Fun Day organized by the Catholic religious order Salesians of Don Bosco at Savio College in Dingli on the west coast of Malta. Boscofest is primarily a Christian educational experience for young people from all over Malta through the mediums of art, music and drama, bringing some 200 young people together during the summer months.

French back crackdown on crime, immigrants ReUTeRs pARIS, Sept 5

French people overwhelmingly support tough new measures proposed by president Nicolas Sarkozy to fight crime, delinquency and illegal immigration, a poll showed today.

Sarkozy unveiled the measures last week in a bid to shore up support ahead of 2012 elections, amid a series of political scandals and unpopular economic reforms that have pushed his popularity to record lows.

Opposition parties accused him of trying to divert attention from his woes with populist steps that make a clear link between youth crime and immigration, but the poll by Ifop for the daily Le Figaro suggested a big majority of citizens support him. the survey of 1,003 people showed that 89 per cent agree with Sarkozy's plan to force re-

peat criminals to wear electronic tags for years after they have served time for their crimes.

Some 80 per cent backed his plan to strip French nationality from citizens with a foreign background who practise polygamy or promote female circumcision, and 70 per cent favoured the same penalty for people with immigrant roots found guilty of killing a policeman.

Sarkozy announced the proposals in the south-eastern city of Grenoble, the scene of midJuly riots sparked by the death of a man of Arab origin who was fleeing the police.

Opposition parties, human rights groups and unions announced this week that they would stage major demonstrations across France on Sept. 4 to protest against security measures they have condemned as xenophobic.

Sarkozy earned a reputation for being tough on crime when he was interior minister at a time of widespread riots in immigrant neighbourhoods surrounding paris in 2005, and rode that image to victory in the 2007 presidential election.

But the conservative leader has failed to reduce violent crime since taking office and many of France's immigrantheavy ''banlieues'', or suburbs, remain stricken by high youth unemployment, poor public services and drug trafficking.

In an interview to appear in the Friday edition of Grazia magazine, Sarkozy's former justice minister, Rachida Dati, criticised the government, saying its anticrime drive had not been successful. ''It's true that a majority of French feel that youth crime has increased ... that something is not working. For the past three

Chinese becoming arrogant of criticism agencies BeIJING, Sept 5

A rapid increase of wealth in the past three decades has made Chinese people arrogant, they are no longer modest and talk with contempt about others, a social scientist has said.

Ye Hailin, a research fellow with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, wrote in an opinion published in the people's Daily that the Chinese people are no longer tolerant of criticism from the outside world.

While some countries say China shows its force too easily, Chinese people respond by saying that it is because those countries do not want to admit that China is growing in strength.

When other countries say China's strategic purpose is not clear, they say those countries do not understand the "philosophy of hiding one's capacities and biding one's time". "to sum it up, in recent years, Chinese people have formed such a fixed way of thinking: China is misunderstood by the whole world," the revealing opinion piece said.

"We believe our environment and resources could provide an unlimited material basis for the economic miracle. We believe that water poisonous enough to kill fish is harmless for human beings. We start to believe our development model is unique." the way China has achieved

8 militants killed in US drone strike PTi MIRANSHAH, Sept 5

A US drone strike today killed eight militants including three foreign fighters in pakistan's northwestern tribal belt near the Afghan border, security officials said. the strike targeted a militant compound in Datta Khel village in North Waziristan district, a known hub for taliban and al Qaeda linked militants.

"A US drone fired missiles on a house used by militants as a compound. eight militants have been killed in the attack and 12 others were wounded," a security official in peshawar told a news agency by telephone. two intelligence officials in Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan district, also confirmed the attack and the toll. One of them said that a double-cabin pickup truck was also destroyed by a missile fired from a drone.

"Five local and three foreign militants were killed and 12 others were wounded," the local intelligence official said. pakistani officials refer to al Qaedalinked Arab and Central Asian fighters as foreigners.

Datta Khel, some 30 kilometers west of Miranshah, has frequently been the target of drone attacks, including one late Friday

which killed four foreign militants when it targeted a car, according to security officials.

An earlier strike yesterday killed six militants when it hit a compound on the outskirts of Miranshah. Four militants were reported killed in another strike in North Waziristan on August 28, after a strike on August 24 killed 12 people. the area is also famous as the stronghold of the al Qaedalinked Haqqani network, which has staged attacks on US and N At O t r o o p s f i g h t i n g i n Afghanistan.

US forces have been waging a drone war against taliban and al Qaeda-linked commanders in pakistan's northwestern tribal belt, where militants have carved out havens in mountains outside direct government control.

Washington has branded the rugged tribal area on the Afghan border -- part of which was been hit by pakistan's catastrophic flooding -- a global headquarters of Al-Qaeda and the most dangerous place on earth. the US military does not as a rule confirm drone attacks, but its armed forces and the Central Intelligence Agency operating in Afghanistan are the only forces that deploy pilotless drones in the region.

its rise is not unique, he said.

China's uniqueness is not well-grounded, but Chinese people have established the selfconfidence that may be unique across the world. this self-confidence is becoming arrogance and pride, which earlier did not exist in the blood of the Chinese nation.

"It is eroding the sense of the nation and polluting both its internal and external environment," he says.

"As Chinese people, we can be confident, but never arrogant. We must respect the rules, admitting that the development of China has its conditions all the time, both at home and abroad," Ye concluded.

years, attacks on people have risen and they are more violent than in the past,'' Dati, a Frenchborn daughter of Moroccan and Algerian parents, was quoted as saying.

Fugitive former prime Minister thaksin Sinawatra told his supporters, the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) or "red-shirts", during their concert in pattaya on Saturday night that he has kept quiet for some time because he wanted to see reconciliation in the country, media reported.

"When I kept silent, people said I was dead but when I spoke out, they blamed me for creating unrest in the country .. I remain silent because I see our country is very ruined already," he said in a 10-minute phone-in to his supporters.

"I want to see a peaceful nation and reconciliation. However, this means every player has to compromise," he said. the then thai pM thaksin had been ousted by bloodless coup in 2006 before seeking to live in exile abroad. He was later convicted by the country's supreme court for massive corruption and sentenced to twoyear jail.

He was also charged with terrorism case as he was accused of masterminding and funding the violent protests by the UDD whose 3- month demonstration from March to May this year finally left 91 people dead and more than 1,900 injured, not to mention serious division among thai people.

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With the Direct Tax Code bill before Parliament, government has taken the first step toward the process of legislation. The bill will now go before a select committee and will be brought before the houses of parliament in the winter session to be enacted as law on the 1st day of April 2012. Thus as was expected it will not come into effect from the next year, but from the following year. Is the government hoping that the Goods and Service Tax will also become operational at the same time?

Only time will tell! Now that the bill is before us, let us examine some of the major highlights to compare them with some of the existing provisions HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BILL The threshold limits of income tax have now being finalized.

The common limit will be Rs. 2 lakh both for men and women. This is a welcome feature since the idea of different

Mutual Fund Scheme Name A

limits for men and women does militate against the notion of equality. While there are several women who earn income and pay tax on their income earned; in many cases returns filed in the names of mothers, wives and daughters are only a method of planning.

In many of these cases, it is the income of the family or business, but is diverted by filing of a return in the name of the women members of the household. In several cases where an investigation is done into the sources of these incomes, or the women is called in for questioning, she rarely is aware of the income being filed in her name. However over years, this practice has been allowed by the tax department and in many cases there is a substantial income that has been built up in the names of women. The decision to do away with the differential threshold rates for men and women is welcome.

Key to abbreviations: R Price: Repurchase Price; S Price: Sale Price; (D): Dividend; (G): Growth NAVs (Rs)

A

AIG India Equity Fund - Regular Plan (D) India Equity Fund - Regular Plan (G) Infrastructure and Economic Reform - Regular (D) Infrastructure and Economic Reform - Regular (G) Axis Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) Tax Saver Fund (D) Tax Saver Fund (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) Tax Saver Fund (D) Tax Saver Fund (G)

12.38 12.38 9.77 9.77 11.13 11.13 11.00 12.01 11.13 11.13 11.00 12.01

B

Bharti AXA Equity Fund - Eco Plan (Bonus) 18.49 Equity Fund - Eco Plan (D) 13.01 Equity Fund - Eco Plan (G) 18.49 Equity Fund - Eco Plan (QD) 14.21 Equity Fund - Retail Plan (Bonus) 18.40 Equity Fund - Retail Plan (D) 12.96 Equity Fund - Retail Plan (G) 18.40 Equity Fund - Retail Plan (QD) 14.15 Focused Infrastructure Fund (D) 10.93 Focused Infrastructure Fund (G) 10.93 Focused Infrastructure Fund (QD) 10.93 Tax Advantage Fund - Eco Plan (D) 13.17 Tax Advantage Fund - Eco Plan (G) 24.20 Tax Advantage Fund - Retail Plan (D) 13.15 Tax Advantage Fund - Retail Plan (G) 24.12 Birla Sun Life Advantage Fund (D) 88.73 Advantage Fund (G) 163.77 Basic Industries Fund (D) 29.60 Basic Industries Fund (G) 107.31 Buy India Fund (D) 27.29 Buy India Fund (G) 44.95 Commodity Equities - Global Agri - Retail Plan (D) 15.22 Commodity Equities - Global Agri - Retail Plan (G) 15.22 Commodity Equities - Global Commodity - RP (D) 12.47 Commodity Equities - Global Commodity - RP (G) 12.47 Commodity Equities - Global Metals Plan -RP (D) 13.37 Commodity Equities - Global Metals Plan -RP (G) 13.37 Dividend Yield Plus (D) 15.69 Dividend Yield Plus (G) 87.77 Equity Fund (D) 78.61 Equity Fund (G) 279.54 Frontline Equity Fund - Plan A (D) 22.32 Frontline Equity Fund - Plan A (G) 87.48 Frontline Equity Fund - Plan B (D) 13.22 Frontline Equity Fund - Plan B (G) 13.22 India GenNext Fund (D) 15.36 India GenNext Fund (G) 25.33 India Opportunities Fund – Plan A (D) 18.31 India Opportunities Fund - Plan B (G) 53.78 India Reforms Fund (D) 11.07 India Reforms Fund (G) 11.07 Infrastructure Fund - Plan A (D) 13.38 Infrastructure Fund - Plan A (G) 18.22 Infrastructure Fund - Plan B (D) 13.07 Infrastructure Fund - Plan B (G) 13.62 International Equity Fund - Plan A (D) 8.46 International Equity Fund - Plan A (G) 8.46 International Equity Fund - Plan B (D) 9.37 International Equity Fund - Plan B (G) 9.37 Long Term Advantage Fund (D) 13.56 Long Term Advantage Fund (G) 14.68 Midcap Fund - Plan A (D) 26.18 Midcap Fund - Plan A (G) 118.44 Midcap Fund - Plan B (D) 14.95 Midcap Fund - Plan B (G) 14.95 MNC Fund (D) 81.72 MNC Fund (G) 202.22 New Millennium (D) 13.69 New Millennium (G) 19.70 Pure Value Fund (D) 16.75 Pure Value Fund (G) 17.87 Small and Midcap Fund (D) 13.35 Small and Midcap Fund (G) 13.35 Special Situations Fund (D) 10.65 Special Situations Fund (G) 10.65 Tax Plan (D) 48.62 Tax Plan (G) 13.86 Tax Relief 96 (D) 88.48 Tax Relief 96 (G) 11.94 Top 100 Fund (D) 15.37 Top 100 Fund (G) 22.13

C

Canara Robeco Emerging Equities (Bonus) Emerging Equities (D) Emerging Equities (G) Equity Diversified (Bonus) Equity Diversified (D) Equity Diversified (G) Equity Tax Saver (D) Equity Tax Saver (G) F.O.R.C.E Fund - Retail Plan (D)

DTC before Parliament

For senior citizens the threshold limit for paying of tax is Rs 2.50 lakh. This will keep several marginal senior citizens out of the tax net. A good gesture since many of the retired and senior citizens have only their savings to bank on! This upper threshold limit is available only to resident senior citizens.

INCOME FROM EMPLOYMENT The DTC has a new set of terminology. In the Income tax act of 1961, the first head of income was income from salary. This is now termed as income from employment.

The term employment is inclusive of salary, wages or any type of income where there is an employer- employee relationship. In the bill some of the deductions that did not find mention in the earlier draft have been restored. One of the more popular deduc-

19.75 16.28 23.59 25.37 25.33 55.69 21.89 26.58 13.92

F.O.R.C.E Fund - Retail Plan (G) Infrastructure (D) Infrastructure (G) Large Cap+ Fund (D) Large Cap+ Fund (G) Multicap (D) Multicap (G)

13.92 18.65 23.42 10.05 10.05 15.00 16.17

D

DWS Alpha Equity Fund - Regular Plan (D) Alpha Equity Fund - Regular Plan (G) Alpha Equity Fund - Wealth Plan (D) Alpha Equity Fund - Wealth Plan (G) Investment Opportunity Fund - Regular Plan (D) Investment Opportunity Fund - Regular Plan (G) Investment Opportunity Fund - Wealth Plan (D) Investment Opportunity Fund - Wealth Plan (G) Tax Saving Fund (D) Tax Saving Fund (G) DSP BlackRock Equity Fund - Regular Plan (D) Equity Fund - Regular Plan (G) Focus 25 Fund (D) Focus 25 Fund (G) India T.I.G.E.R. Fund - Regular Plan (D) India T.I.G.E.R. Fund - Regular Plan (G) Micro Cap Fund - Regular Plan (D) Micro Cap Fund - Regular Plan (G) Natural Resources and New Energy - Regular (D) Natural Resources and New Energy - Regular (G) Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan (D) Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan (G) Small and Mid Cap Fund (D) Small and Mid Cap Fund (G) Tax Saver Fund (D) Tax Saver Fund (G) Technology.Com - Regular Plan (D) Technology.Com - Regular Plan (G) Top 100 Equity Fund - Regular Plan (D) Top 100 Equity Fund - Regular Plan (G)

17.59 80.81 14.07 16.83 27.91 40.28 13.95 18.24 13.74 14.69 54.21 17.15 10.87 10.87 20.51 50.30 10.33 17.02 14.82 14.82 30.97 88.84 17.40 18.97 13.11 17.60 24.70 33.83 21.99 97.83

E

Edelweiss Absolute Return Equity Fund (D) Absolute Return Equity Fund (G) Diversified Growth Equity Top 100 Fund -A (D) Diversified Growth Equity Top 100 Fund -A (G) Diversified Growth Equity Top 100 Fund -B (D) Diversified Growth Equity Top 100 Fund -B (G) Diversified Growth Equity Top 100 Fund -C (D) Diversified Growth Equity Top 100 Fund -C (G) ELSS Fund (D) ELSS Fund (G) Nifty Enhancer Fund - Plan A (D) Nifty Enhancer Fund - Plan A (G) 12.46 Nifty Enhancer Fund - plan B (D) Nifty Enhancer Fund - Plan B (G) Nifty Enhancer Fund - Plan C (D) Escorts Growth Plan (D) Growth Plan (G) High Yield Equity Plan (Bonus) High Yield Equity Plan (D) High Yield Equity Plan (G) Infrastructure Fund (D) Infrastructure Fund (G) Leading Sectors Fund (D) Leading Sectors Fund (G) Power and Energy Fund (D) Power and Energy Fund (G) Tax Plan (D) Tax Plan (G)

11.21 11.21 14.36 14.36 14.41 14.42 14.46 14.46 20.14 20.14 11.36 12.37 12.38 11.02 13.51 81.61 14.46 12.29 14.43 9.10 9.10 12.02 12.02 14.70 18.33 11.11 51.70

F

Fidelity Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) India Growth Fund (D) India Growth Fund (G) India Special Situations Fund (D) India Special Situations Fund (G) India Value Fund (D) India Value Fund (G) International Opportunities Fund (D) International Opportunities Fund (G) Tax Advantage Fund (D) Tax Advantage Fund (G) Fortis China-India Fund (D) China-India Fund (G) Dividend Yield Fund (D) Dividend Yield Fund (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) Future Leaders Fund (D) Future Leaders Fund (G) Opportunities Fund (D) Opportunities Fund (G) Sustainable Development Fund (D) Sustainable Development Fund (G) Tax Advantage Plan (ELSS) (D) Tax Advantage Plan (ELSS) (G) Franklin

22.33 35.28 12.12 12.12 16.91 18.65 11.53 11.53 13.21 13.21 19.72 21.97 8.90 8.91 12.83 18.45 11.11 32.84 10.26 10.30 10.24 19.68 11.63 12.77 11.40 14.31

tions was house rent allowance (HRA). This was to be taxed as per the original code.

HRA as per the bill is now exempt, subject to certain conditions. This is indeed a valuable restoration, since HRA is a perquisite that companies would give to their employees on the premise that it is a tax saving device. In the cost to company formula, an employee would be given the liberty to determine the permutations that he could call in his emoluments. Of course, HRA is subject to certain conditions, and the office is required to call for details in terms of house rent paid. However in practice,

Asian Equity Fund (D) Asian Equity Fund (G) Build India Fund (D) Build India Fund (G) FMCG Fund (D) FMCG Fund (G) India Bluechip Fund (D) India Bluechip Fund (G) India Flexi Cap Fund (D) India Flexi Cap Fund (G) India High Growth Companies Fund (D) India High Growth Companies Fund (G) India Opportunities Fund (D) India Opportunities Fund (G) India Prima Fund (D) India Prima Fund (G) India Prima Plus Fund (D) India Prima Plus Fund (G) India Smaller Companies Fund (D) India Smaller Companies Fund (G) India Tax Shield (D) India Tax Shield (G) Infotech Fund (D) Infotech Fund (G) Pharma Fund (D) Pharma Fund (G) Templeton India Equity Income Fund (D) Templeton India Equity Income Fund (G) Templeton India Growth Fund (D) Templeton India Growth Fund (G)

10.36 10.36 12.80 12.80 41.88 66.72 41.84 209.01 16.58 32.73 13.39 13.39 15.47 32.19 45.31 290.76 29.77 221.72 14.07 15.20 33.33 202.73 19.62 57.65 30.92 58.42 15.61 20.10 57.41 122.04

H

HDFC Capital Builder Fund (D) Capital Builder Fund (G) Core & Satellite Fund (D) Core & Satellite Fund (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) Growth Fund (D) Growth Fund (G) Infrastructure Fund (D) Infrastructure Fund (G) Long Term Advantage Fund (D) Long Term Advantage Fund (G) Long Term Equity Fund (D) Long Term Equity Fund (G) Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund (D) Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund (G) Premier Multi-Cap Fund (D) Premier Multi-Cap Fund (G) Tax Saver (D) Tax Saver (G) Top 200 Fund (D) Top 200 Fund (G) HSBC Dynamic Fund (D) Dynamic Fund (G) Emerging Markets Fund (D) Emerging Markets Fund (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) India Opportunities Fund (D) India Opportunities Fund (G) Midcap Equity Fund (D) Midcap Equity Fund (G) Progressive Themes Fund (D) Progressive Themes Fund (G) Tax Saver Equity Fund (D) Tax Saver Equity Fund (G) Unique Opportunities Fund (D) Unique Opportunities Fund (G)

26.71 110.25 23.41 41.18 51.00 277.49 34.38 87.80 12.85 12.85 39.76 135.81 13.72 16.59 15.71 15.71 16.92 29.84 66.27 235.88 49.18 208.05 10.26 10.26 9.36 9.36 27.59 102.22 17.37 34.86 15.41 25.11 12.08 14.20 13.91 15.08 11.29 11.29

I

ICICI Pru Banking & Financial Services Fund - Retail (D) Banking & Financial Services Fund - Retail (G) Discovery Fund (D) Discovery Fund (G) Dynamic Plan (D) Dynamic Plan (G) Emerging S.T.A.R. Fund (D) Emerging S.T.A.R. Fund (G) Equity Opportunities Fund (D) Equity Opportunities Fund (G) FMCG Fund (D) FMCG Fund (G) Focused Bluechip Equity Fund (D) Focused Bluechip Equity Fund (G) Fusion Fund (D) Fusion Fund (G) Fusion Fund Series - III Retail Plan (D) Fusion Fund Series - III Retail Plan (G) Growth Plan (D) Growth Plan (G) Indo Asia Equity Fund - Retail Plan (D) Indo Asia Equity Fund - Retail Plan (G) Infrastructure Fund - Retail Plan (D) Infrastructure Fund - Retail Plan (G) Power (D) Power (G) Services Industries Fund (D) Services Industries Fund (G) Target Returns Fund - Retail Plan (D) Target Returns Fund - Retail Plan (G) Tax Plan (D) Tax Plan (G) Technology Fund (D) Technology Fund (G) R.I.G.H.T. Fund (D)

18.32 18.32 21.36 49.28 18.43 103.14 17.98 36.12 12.48 13.38 37.44 65.46 15.62 15.62 14.30 15.17 12.98 12.98 17.58 129.80 10.21 10.21 12.29 30.53 17.59 112.33 13.29 17.67 13.72 13.72 20.89 140.10 16.36 16.36 12.13

most companies call for a rent bill that is easy to procure and would not ask any further questions. HRA is indeed an important tax saving device for most employees. Another welcome provision for the salaried class is the hike in the exemption limit of medical reimbursement from Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000. Many companies give medical reimbursement as a perquisite to their workers. In many cases this reimbursement is used to buy goods other than medicines.

There have been instances where beauty products and health foods have also been claimed. Companies do not re-

R.I.G.H.T. Fund (G) IDFC Classic Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Classic Equity Fund - Plan A (G) Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Equity Fund - Plan A (G) Equity Fund - Plan B (D) Equity Fund - Plan B (G) Imperial Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Imperial Equity Fund - Plan A (G) India GDP Growth Fund (D) India GDP Growth Fund (G) Premier Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Premier Equity Fund - Plan A (G) Small & Midcap Equity Fund (D) Small & Midcap Equity Fund (G) Strategic Sector (50-50) Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Strategic Sector (50-50) Equity Fund - Plan A (G) Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund (D) Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund (G) Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund (D) Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund (G) ING C.U.B. Fund (Bonus) C.U.B. Fund (D) C.U.B. Fund (G) Contra Fund (B) Contra Fund (D) Contra Fund (G) Core Equity Fund (D) Core Equity Fund (G) Dividend Yield Fund (D) Dividend Yield Fund (G) Domestic Opportunities Fund (D) Domestic Opportunities Fund (G) Midcap Fund (D) Midcap Fund (G) OptiMix Multi Manager Equity Fund - Plan A (D) OptiMix Multi Manager Equity Fund - Plan A (G) OptiMix Multi Manager Equity Fund - Plan B (G) OptiMix Retireinvest Fund - Series I (D) OptiMix Retireinvest Fund - Series I (G) Tax Saving Fund (Bonus) Tax Saving Fund (D) Tax Saving Fund (G)

12.13 15.76 21.78 12.76 15.56 10.74 12.79 16.04 19.41 14.96 17.33 27.78 34.27 15.77 19.11 14.24 14.39 15.98 19.95 14.94 14.94 18.40 13.43 18.40 16.72 14.26 16.71 19.98 37.77 21.86 24.05 14.25 37.73 18.02 22.68 11.13 11.13 11.36 12.71 12.71 29.66 14.61 29.62

J

JM Agri & Infra Fund (D) Agri & Infra Fund (G) Basic Fund (D) Basic Fund (G) Contra Fund (D) Contra Fund (G) Emerging Leaders Fund (D) Emerging Leaders Fund (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) Financial Services Sector Fund (D) Financial Services Sector Fund (G) HI FI Fund (D) HI FI Fund (G) Large Cap Fund (D) Large Cap Fund (G) Mid Cap Fund (D) Mid Cap Fund (G) Multi Strategy Fund (D) Multi Strategy Fund (G) Small & Mid-Cap Fund - Regular Plan (D) Small & Mid-Cap Fund - Regular Plan (G) Tax Gain Fund (D) Tax Gain Fund (G) Telecom Sector Fund (D) Telecom Sector Fund (G) J P Morgan India Tax Advantage Fund (D) India Tax Advantage Fund (G) India Equity Fund (D) India Equity Fund (G) India Smaller Companies Fund (D) India Smaller Companies Fund (G)

3.00 3.00 12.65 18.12 6.00 6.00 9.19 9.17 15.01 36.87 10.51 10.51 5.99 5.99 13.82 18.79 19.52 28.48 14.50 15.59 6.49 6.49 7.76 7.76 8.48 8.48 14.80 18.27 12.33 13.28 8.18 8.18

K

Kotak 30 (D) 30 (G) Contra (D) Contra (G) Emerging Equity Scheme (D) Emerging Equity Scheme (G) Global Emerging Market Fund (D) Global Emerging Market Fund (G) Indo World Infrastructure Fund (D) Indo World Infrastructure Fund (G) Lifestyle Fund (D) Lifestyle Fund (G) Midcap Fund (D) Midcap Fund (G) Opportunities Fund (D) Opportunities Fund (G) Select Focus Fund (D) Select Focus Fund (G) Tax Saver (D) Tax Saver (G)

32.30 102.40 18.18 22.56 12.90 12.90 9.36 9.36 7.69 7.69 12.34 14.25 19.13 27.50 15.60 48.21 12.12 12.12 11.68 19.08

L

L&T Contra Fund (D) Contra Fund (G) Global Advantage Fund (D)

10.83 10.83 7.46

ally look into the nature of the items bought as long as the employees provide a bill for the expenditure. Nevertheless, the raising of this exemption will allow several employees to claim expenditure that is borne by them either for themselves or their families’ members. In the current bill employers contribution to the national pension scheme not exceeding 10% and to any approved superannuation fund as also to the employers’ contribution to an approved provident fund amount to 12% of the salary together with interest thereon will not be treated as salary income. This will allow an employer to invest in a saving plan for their employees that will be tax deductible.

INCOME FROM HOUSE PROPERTY Under the present Income tax act, there was a perennial con-

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flict between income from house property and business income. The Code has now clarified that income from house property shall be computed under this head of income even if the property is in the nature of trade, commerce or business.

However there are certain exceptions in the case of property used by a person as a hospital, hotel, convention center, cold storage or that forms part of a special economic zone.

While the section is clear, it would lead to litigation since there are several types of letting out where the income is in the nature of business. How would income from a business centre, or a lodge or a storage centre be considered? The terms used in the bill for income from house property income being considered as business are specified. But there are several areas where the letting out of space could also be considered as busi-

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31.62 10.42 10.42 10.42 40.04 23.82 40.04 52.40 39.08 52.40 12.87 12.87 12.87 24.84 31.87 17.04 21.86 46.58 45.24 277.35 6.37 6.36 7.25 7.25 15.66 20.17 12.30 12.30 12.74 16.48 12.72 12.73 12.73 12.74 8.79 8.79 15.29 15.27 15.24 15.25 11.62 11.62 14.91 18.00

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19.74 31.19 31.02 82.74 12.85 17.57 13.33 18.14 32.77 17.55 32.77 32.77 12.37 14.51 11.84 12.88 11.46 11.46 17.39 39.00 22.88 22.88 22.09 22.09 12.92 14.82 10.86 10.86 17.03 25.21 23.77 59.61 19.03 42.88 32.82 43.50 29.84 33.03 59.08 20.91 19.23 25.07 14.07 18.52 60.82 85.66 29.34 29.23 33.05 39.99 41.88 61.44 11.46 11.46 10.57 10.57 11.51 11.51 13.81 26.27

ness. This may lead to tax specialist attempting to read between the lines in future.

Interest on loans taken for buying a house is now deductible thanks to the change from the earlier draft. Interest for the acquisition, construction, repair or renovation of a house is deductible. This is a welcome innovation, since earlier only interest on loans taken to acquire a house was allowed as deduction. However, the need to maintain one’s property was not considered in the past. Often a household would require to obtain money to repair or renovate his house. Interest of these loans are now deductible.

The new bill contains several new features that I would be discussing over the course of the next few weeks.

(The author of the column is a retired Chief Commissioner and the views expressed, his personal.)

Equity Multiplier Fund (D) 12.05 Equity Multiplier Fund (G) 14.78 Financial Services Opportunities - Retail Plan (D) 16.31 Financial Services Opportunities - Retail Plan (G) 20.53 Growth Fund - Regular Plan (D) 12.71 Growth Fund - Regular Plan (G) 95.20 India Leadership Fund - Regular Plan (D) 13.00 India Leadership Fund - Regular Plan (G) 42.38 Media & Entertainment Opportunities - Retail (D) 13.25 Media & Entertainment Opportunities - Retail (G) 16.79 PSU Opportunities Fund (D) 11.55 PSU Opportunities Fund (G) 11.55 Rural India Fund (D) 14.43 Rural India Fund (G) 15.84 S.M.I.L.E Fund - Regular Plan (D) 13.84 S.M.I.L.E Fund - Regular Plan (G) 35.59 Select Focus - Retail Plan (D) 11.76 Select Focus - Retail Plan (G) 90.77 Select Midcap - Regular Plan (D) 19.91 Select Midcap - Regular Plan (G) 159.34 Select Small Cap Fund (D) 14.44 Select Small Cap Fund (G) 14.44 Select Thematic Energy Opportunities Funds (D) 8.76 Select Thematic Energy Opportunities Funds (G) 8.76 Tax Saver (OE) (D) 12.17 Tax Saver (OE) (G) 45.39

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Tata Capital Builder Fund (D) 14.63 Capital Builder Fund (G) 15.67 Contra Fund (D) 15.73 Contra Fund (G) 17.88 Dividend Yield Fund (D) 21.47 Dividend Yield Fund (G) 33.14 Equity Management Fund (D) 13.99 Equity Management Fund (G) 15.07 Equity Opportunities Fund – Plan A (D) 23.16 Equity Opportunities Fund - Plan B (G) 84.72 Equity P/E Fund (G) 47.88 Equity P/E Fund – Trigger Option A 5% (D) 40.43 Equity P/E Fund - Trigger Option B 10% (D) 40.90 Growing Economies Infrastructure Fund - A (D) 11.80 Growing Economies Infrastructure Fund - A (G) 11.80 Growing Economies Infrastructure Fund - B (D) 12.45 Growing Economies Infrastructure Fund - B (G) 12.46 Growth Fund (Bonus) 42.05 Growth Fund (D) 18.51 Growth Fund (G) 46.28 Infrastructure Fund (D) 23.53 Infrastructure Fund (G) 35.73 Infrastructure Tax Saving Fund (D) 17.67 Infrastructure Tax Saving Fund (G) 17.67 Life Sciences & Technology Fund (D) 33.59 Life Sciences & Technology Fund (G) 66.83 Mid Cap Fund (D) 16.13 Mid Cap Fund (G) 18.79 Pure Equity Fund (D) 38.34 Pure Equity Fund (G) 101.93 Select Equity Fund (D) 47.99 Select Equity Fund (G) 66.90 Service Industries Fund (D) 20.30 Service Industries Fund (G) 25.30 Tax Advantage Fund - 1 (D) 16.04 Tax Advantage Fund - 1 (G) 16.04 Tax Saving Fund 45.82 Taurus Bonanza Fund (D) 43.12 Bonanza Fund (G) 42.84 Discovery Fund (D) 17.45 Discovery Fund (G) 17.43 Ethical Fund (Bonus) 24.28 Ethical Fund (D) 18.21 Ethical Fund (G) 24.29 Infrastructure Fund (D) 14.24 Infrastructure Fund (G) 15.18 Star Share (D) 40.63 Star Share (G) 57.71 Tax Shield (D) 22.07 Tax Shield (G) 37.24

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‘High maturity of bonds is conscious strategy’ PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

The longer maturity of government bonds -- over one-third of about Rs 27 lakh crore of India''s public debt is slated to mature beyond 10 years -- is a result of conscious debt strategy, the Finance Ministry said.

"The relatively high average maturity of government bonds is the result of conscious debt strategy, demand pattern and market development initiatives," the ministry said in its quarterly report on public debt management.

The average maturity of outstanding stock of dated securities that accounts for 72 per cent of the total public debt was 9.71 years at June-end 2010. This is higher than the

end-March figure of 9.67 years, the report said.

The longer maturity was possible due to the strong demand by insurance and provident fund players, it added.

"About 34 per cent of the stock has a maturity in excess of 10 years, a consequence of the robust demand from insurance companies and retirement funds for long-tenor bonds," it said.

The holding pattern of government securities on Marchend showed banks were in the major investor category with 51 per cent of the holding, followed by long-term investors like insurance and provident funds with 29 per cent of total holding. Of the total public debt of Rs 26,97,940 crore, the

total outstanding dated securities stood at Rs 19,41,595 crore.

The total public debt increased by more than Rs 1 lakh crore in April-June quarter from Rs 25,92,945 crore at March-end this year. About 28 per cent of outstanding stock has a residual maturity of up to 5 years, which implies that over the next 5 years, on an average, only about 6 per cent of outstanding stock needs to be rolled over every year.

"The low rollover is a conscious debt strategy," the ministry said, adding it has also been a conscious policy to maintain issuance up to 30 years to develop a long-term and liquid yield curve.

Patel backs NRIs on dual citizenship PTI NEW YORK, SEPT 5

Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has said the issue is "engaging the mind and attention" of the Indian government. Dual citizenship is not a new phenomenon and India "should also be joining that club (of nations)," Patel said at a Town Hall meeting on the occasion of the launch of the North America unit of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in New York City.

Patel said he and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, who was also present here, "fully supported" the NRIs'' demand for dual citizenship and promised to take it up in New Delhi.

With issues like dual citizenship and visa problems emerging as main concerns of the Indian-Americans.

NSE to start mobile trading

PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

With a view to reach out to more customers, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is gearing-up to launch mobile trading through nearly 800 registered brokers in early-October, an NSE official said.

Currently, only about 10-15 big brokers who have the infrastructure, offer mobile trading but at very high costs.

"For the first time in India, NSE is taking steps towards facilitating nearly 800 members and their clients (total 1.2-crore investors) to trade through the mobile infrastructure set up by NSE from earlyOctober," the NSE official said, adding that NSE has 1,200 active brokers.

In early-October, the NSE will enable any registered broker or a client to trade from

RBNL plans big push in FM radio

Anti-dumping probe on US, EU steel

PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd (RBNL) plans to tap the private FM radio segment, which is expected take a leap when the third phase of licensing for stations kicks off. "The radio industry is poised for exponential growth with phase III and the opening up of around 700-odd new licences.

We are already the largest player in the country with a 45 station penetration and would like to take radio deeper into the country," RBNL CEO Tarun Katial said. The company will add radio stations as and when the third phase of licensing is rolled out, he declined a specific answer.

Acting on a complaint from steel maker JSL, the government has initiated a probe into alleged dumping of a particular variety of steel by exporters from US, EU and South Korea into the Indian market. JSL Ltd, the country''s largest stainless steel producer, has complained to the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) that the cheap imports of cold-rolled flat products were causing injury to the domestic industry.

The cold-rolled steel is used in manufacture of railways, pipes and tubes, automotive components, fabrication and other industrial applications.

India to miss $200 b export target: Assocham PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

Industry body Assocham has said that India may miss the USD 200 billion export target for 2010-11 due to sluggish demand in Europe, contrary to the government''s assertion of meeting the target. "India''s exports would be around USD 180 billion against the target level of USD 200 billion by the end 2010-2011," Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat said in a statement.

The sluggish demand in several European countries would adversely affect India''s exports, the chamber said. Europe ac-

counted for about USD 39 billion of the USD 179 billion exports in the last fiscal.

Exports in the first four months of the fiscal totalled USD 68.6 billion. While announcing the annual supplement to Foreign Trade Policy on August 23, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma had expressed confidence that India would be able to achieve the target.

"We are on course to achieving export target (USD 200 billion) for 2010-11," he said.

Even, the Prime Minister''s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) in its latest outlook

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said the exports could touch USD 216 billion this fiscal.

Assocham, however, said that with the countries like Spain and Portugal going in for fiscal consolidation, exports to the European Union is likely to take a backseat. While the government is confident of achieving the USD 200 billion exports, it too has expressed apprehensions of a slowdown as the developed countries may go for fiscal consolidation by partially rolling back the economic stimulus packages.

After posting a robust growth of over 32 per cent in the first quarter of this fiscal, exports growth slipped to 13.2 per cent in July. India''s exports entered into positive territory in November 2009, after contracting for 13 months in a row due to global economic slowdown.

DTC: Bad news for NRIs PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

More NRIs may fall under the tax net if the Direct Taxes Code (DTC) Bill proposal to impose a levy on their global income if they stay in India for more than 60 days in a year is approved by Parliament. As per the existing Income Tax laws, an NRI is liable to pay tax on global income if he is in India in that year for a period or periods amounting to 182 days.

Furthermore, in case an NRI resides in India for a period of 365 days or more over a period of four years prior to the assessment year, he is also liable to pay tax on his global income. The new DTC Bill has proposed to make an NRI liable to pay tax on global income is he resides in India in a particular year for a period or periods amounting to 60 days.

Pressure still on BlackBerry PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

Western India Shipyard docked 4 ships in the dock for the first time. The ships are Ambuja Vaibhava,Tug Sigma,Tug Ocean Leader, Lamnalco Marganser.

Computer repair, sales shop opens at Mapusa

Systeck Computer Solutions office being inaugurated.

PANJIM (HBD) -- Computer repair and sales office Systeck Computer Solutions has inaugurated their new, more accessible and spacious office on the ground floor in Sweet Home apartments, near the Asilo Hospital in Mapusa, recently.

Systeck Computer Solutions, owned by Gene Lobo, specialises in laptop repairs of all brands. Second hand PCs and laptops too are available here.

Working all week days 9 am – 7 pm, the outlet does not close for lunch. The contact numbers are 2266433 / 9422970855. Their website www.goasupport.com.

With the security agencies already putting to test BlackBerry's messenger service, its maker Research In Motion (RIM) has been asked by India to provide technical solution to intercept its enterprise mailing service which provides a private virtual networking among group of people and cannot be breached.

The BlackBerry has provided with a technological facility of intercepting its Messenger service between two handsets after providing the Personal Index Number (PIN).

The security agencies were ascertaining the intercepting provisions provided by the Candian smart phone manufacturer for intercepting BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for which a detailed report would be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs later.

While some delay had been noticed in the getting the intercepts, the BlackBerry manufacturers had assured them of getting a real time intercepts with very less human interface once the cloud computing environment was put in place.

The DoT and the security agencies are now looking forward for a technical solution to be provided by the smart phone maker for intercepting the BlackBerry Enterprise Service under which a private vir-

tual network is created within the server between a group of individuals who can exchange emails without getting intercepted, they said.

The DoT, in consultation with the Home Ministry officials, are now pressing for providing the access to BlackBerry Enterprise service (BES).

The DoT had asked other service providers including Google, Skype and Virtual Private Network (VPN) also to work a solution of intercepting their services within the stipulated 60 days as provided to the BlackBerry makers.

These service providers have been issued notices earlier and all of them were asked to comply with the directive or else they will have to close down their networks in India, the sources said.

"There will be no discrimination. All networks operating in India will have to give access to their services to law enforcement agencies," a senior Home Ministry official said.

Nokia, which wanted to introduce push-mail service in India, has already agreed to set up a server in India.

The Union Home Ministry has discussed the security concerns related to voice and messaging services on the Internet offered by Google and Skype in India, both of which have considerable presence in the country.

anywhere in the country through their mobile phones.

Clients can place orders, view positions and trade from anywhere in the country, the official said.

NSE's 50 randomly picked brokers will start getting market data on their mobiles from September 6. The market data facility will be extended to all brokers and investors on their mobiles effective from Sept 13.

The data includes the best bid and ask prices of Nifty stocks, other stocks, derivatives and currency.

Mobile trading will be conducted similar to Internet trading. It will be facilitated on the NOW software that NSE provides to its brokers free of cost.

The market data will also be provided free on brokers' cell phones and later on investors' cell phones.

NSE has facilitated mobile

trading on its hardware. Then brokers will be given a URL on their cell phones.

When they get access, they will have to put in a user id and password to ensure identification, to ensure there is no risk because it's being done from their cell.

Once clients go through these formalities, they can look at the prices and market data.

The links will be just like they are for Internet trading.

Through the NOW platform, there will be connectivity given to the Internet National Exchange of India, which will be connected to the service providers. They will be connected to the cell phone towers and then to the mobile.

The high speed connectivity is given from the exchange to the cell phone as fast as Internet speeds through BSNL, Airtel and Tatas, the official said.

SBI mulling merger of other associate banks PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

SBI is considering the merger of all five of its remaining associate banks with itself, having amalgamated with two of them in the last two years. "It (merger of other associate banks) is in my mind, but we have to see," SBI Chairman O P Bhatt said.

"We have to check out from the government and the banks concerned," he said.

The merger of State Bank of Indore, the smallest associate bank, was completed last month. All 503 of State Bank of Indore''s branches, including 437 core banking branches and 66 outlets for NRI services, became a part of SBI from August 26, 2010.

The merger would avoid competition between the two entities and would give State Bank of Indore easier access to funds at competitive rates, compared to what it would have managed on the basis of its own growing balance sheet. This was the second merger of an associate bank with SBI after a similar exercise with State Bank of Saurashtra in Aug, 2008.

SBI is left with five associate banks -- State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Mysore and State Bank of Hyderabad. Among these, the State Banks of Bikaner and Jaipur, Mysore and Travancore are listed companies. For 2010-11, State Bank

RBI Governor earns less than 5% of top bankers PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

In an irony of sorts, RBI gets to approve salaries of all the toplevel bankers in the country, but the central bank''s top officials themselves get less than 5 per cent of what is paid to the bank chiefs. An analysis of salaries paid to top officials of Reserve Bank of India and of banks licensed by it to do business in the country shows that RBI Governor D Subbarao''s total remuneration is less than not only the chiefs of private sector banks, but also most of the public sector lenders.

The gap is huge with salaries of some of the bank chiefs being over 20-times of what is paid to RBI''s Governor, its four Deputy Governors or its seven Executive Directors.

According to the information available from RBI under the Right to Information Act, RBI Governor D Subbarao got a gross salary of Rs 1,28,500 in the month of June 2010.

This corresponds to an annual package of little over Rs 15 lakh for RBI Governor, who is a signatory to all the cur-

In talks to buy small firms: Pearl PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

Pearl International Tours & Travel, a part of the city-based Pearl Pet Group, said it is in talks to acquire companies with turnover of up to Rs 300 crore as part of its growth plan.

The company, which is eyeing to nearly double its turnover to cross Rs 1,000 crore mark in the next two-three years from the current Rs 540 crore, also said it could go for private equity funding to finance its growth plans.

"The target is to double our turnover in the next 2-3 years through organic and inorganic routes," Pearl International Tours & Travel (PITT) Executive Director Arjun Seth said.

The main advantage of mobile trading will be anyone sitting in Sikkim or Siliguri can also see market data at the same speed as brokers or registered clients.

The mobile trading offering was in keeping with NSE's philosophy of reaching out to people in smaller towns, semi urban and rural areas without their spending any money on the infrastructure, he said.

People who have low-end phones with GPRS connections can also use this facility, which means 99 per cent of the mobile users are covered.

Also, if someone travels abroad and is a registered client with a broker, the client can trade from there directly with the exchange, even from a number that is different from the India number because the client would be writing the user id and password.

rency notes in the country.

Subbarao is the top-paid executive at RBI, followed by the four Deputy Governors, Shyamala Gopinath, Usha Thorat, K C Chakrabarty and Subir Gokarn, who got a gross salary of Rs 1,11,500 each in the same month.

This translates into annual pay of about Rs 13.4 lakh.

RBI''s seven Executive Directors were paid Rs 90,271 each in June 2010 -- the latest month for which salary data was available -- giving an annual package of less than Rs 11 lakh.

In comparison, at least 14 top executives at various private sector banks got an annual remuneration of more than Rs one crore in the last fiscal ended March 31, 2010. Among the public sector banks also, at least ten top executives of various banks including the State Bank of India Chairman OP Bhatt''s salary is higher than that of Subbarao.

Bhatt''s total remuneration in the fiscal 2009-10 stood at nearly Rs 26.5 lakh. However,

it is the private sector banks who pay the most to their top executives.

The pay packages of their top executives exceed by a large margin pay packages of their public sector peers as also RBI''s top officials. HDFC Bank Managing Director Aditya Puri earned Rs 3.40 crore in 2009-10 while ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar''s pay package stood at Rs 2.08 crore during that fiscal.

The government fixes the remuneration for key executives of public sector banks, as also that of RBI''s top officials.

On the other hand, private banks need a clearance from RBI for salary of their top executives, but currently there is no cap.

RBI in July suggested slashing salaries of CEOs and directors of private banks on poor showing and limiting the annual pay hikes to 10-15 per cent. At around the same time, a panel set up by Finance Ministry had recommended better salaries for public sector bank chiefs.

of India is aiming at a 20 per cent growth in net profit.

"Quarter one was 25%.

We can do 20 per cent (this fiscal). That is what we would try to achieve. We will try to maintain this growth as far as possible," Bhatt had said. The country''s largest bank had reported an over 25% growth in net profit to Rs 2,914.20 crore for the first quarter ended June, 2010, despite an increase in bad debts.

The rise in net profit was mainly due to a three-year high net interest income and a decline in the cost of deposits and savings. Net interest income rose by 45.35% during Q1, compared to the same quarter a year ago.

NSE among top 2 Asian bourses PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

The country''s leading bourse, the National Stock Exchange, has been rated as one of the top two Asia-Pacific bourses, boasting the highest volume of trading in financial derivatives contracts, a report by global consultancy Celent said. The study, which examined the growing clout of Asia- Pacific derivatives exchanges worldwide, said the region''s strong economic growth has resulted in a strong interest in derivatives trading.

The Korea Exchange and India''s National Stock Exchange have emerged as the most successful bourses in Asia and also figure among the leading exchanges globally in terms of their financial derivatives contract trading volumes. The list of the top 10 Asia-Pacific financial derivatives exchanges is led by the Korea Exchange, with a trading volume of 3.10 billion contracts, and the National Stock Exchange, with 918.5 million contracts, the data compiled in the Celent report showed.

IRDA to set up integrated grievance redressal cell PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 5

Insurance watchdog IRDA will set up a centralised grievance redressal mechanism to ensure that the problems of customers in the life and non-life sectors are addressed in a time-bound manner. "The Authority is in the process of developing the new Integrated Grievance Management System (IGMS) which will.

Facilitate policyholders to register or track their complaints online with insurance companies," the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has said in a letter to all insurers.

The new IGMS, when implemented, would help IRDA to monitor the grievance redressal procedure set up by the in-

surance companies, vis-a-vis the complaints. "The system involves mirroring of the grievance database of insurers in a central repository created for the said purpose," the letter added.

To implement this, the regulator has asked the insurance companies to set up infrastructure which would be compliant with the said grievance settlement procedure. "All insurers are directed to nominate professionals from their IT team and Grievance cell by September 8, 2010, who would be responsible for . successful completion of the integration requirement," IRDA said. In the interest of policyholders, IRDA had made it mandatory for insurance com-

panies from August 1 to respond to the grievances of customers within two weeks or face penal action.

"An insurer shall send a written acknowledgement to a complainant within three working days of the receipt of the grievance. where the grievance is not resolved within three working days, an insurer shall resolve the grievance within two weeks of its receipt and send a final letter of resolution," IRDA had said.

In the recent letter to all insurers, IRDA had asked the insurance companies to modify their grievance management system "to incorporate the uniform input form to be specified by the Authority."

ICEX, FIMI ink pact to develop iron ore futures market PTI MUMBAI, SEPT 5

Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) and the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI), have decided to join hands to promote an efficient iron ore futures mar-

ket.

ICEX is owned by firms such as Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd and the state-run MMTC Ltd, India's largest iron ore trader.

ICEX and FIMI have made significant progress within

their own areas for the growth and development of the iron ore market. Now, they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to mutually share their knowledge and expertise in this regard, ICEX said in a statement

here.

"ICEX and FIMI would co-operate to create product awareness and promotion of iron ore and other minerals futures trading and its derivatives," ICEX's CEO, Sanjay Chandel, said.

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SOAR High In The Sky I

By Caetano de Abreu

vividly recall my childhood days, when after playing a prank of two, or after getting up to mischief with some buddies, to avoid a getting real scolding from our parents, we would seek solace from the unknown. This unknown was, in our innocent eyes, the eternal blue sky. In those days, the skies had already been conquered with some fast moving jet planes. And yet, we were still in the dark ages, groping to find our own two feet with no solution in sight or any idea about when we would be able to make our own future. Luckily studies were not an impediment for us to pursue. Thus we could aspire to be Judge, Lawyer, Doctor (General Physician), Teacher, Writer, Priest, or Civil Servant, while other occupations were not very deeply thought of, although they were on our mind. And, nobody coaxed us to pursue other fields of interest. And therefore unfortunately, we remained enclosed in our own cocoon of ignorance. I concur that some of our locals upon migrating to faraway lands, availed of the opportunities that were thrown wide open to them and excelled in their chosen career fields there; whereas we in our own land were left to curse our infirmities, after hearing about the new innovations that were continuously happening in the industrial sector, and thus positively affecting the world job scene. Nevertheless, with globalization forcing ‘modernity’ on us, and thorough wide ranging procurements, job opportunities never seemed to be more attractive than they are now, and we can therefore now seek solace from the skies, not just by dreaming about it, but going through it as an aviator. The

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school of statistics reports that there are fewer accidents in the skies compared to those that occur on land or sea. Therefore, a career in the aviation industry should be sincerely contemplated upon.

From December 17 1903 when Kitty Hawk embarked on a solo flight initiated by Orville and Wilbur Wright, it brought to fruition man's primordial desire to fly and the world progressed connect and bring together people from different corners of the world who spoke different languages and had different ideas and value systems.

One can either be an Air Force or Commercial Pilot as both careers are much sought after.

In Air Force, Goans have excelled, and the roster accounts for their bravery and valour against all odds.

However, there are very few Commercial pilots in the long list of aviation's register. The

reason for this perhaps, is that Goans are in search more of thrills than spills. However, big money being much desired than anything else, the ever-increasing Airlines companies are seeking to employ competent and trained locals, in lieu of foreigners. And thus the Commercial Aviation industr y is becoming increasingly attractive and lucrative.

The report from the Aviation Ministry this year, states that there is a 19 per cent increase in passenger traffic, compared to 2009. The report also states that nearly $100 billion is expected to be pumped into the aviation sector, which makes this option really desirable.

With new international terminals getting ready by 2011, and 11 new non-metro airports, employment procurement in this sector should also be on the rise. It is speculated Cargohubs are being conceptualized

towards maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). This, once concluded is reported that several aircraft, aerospace and service providers will avail of those facilities to reach the whole of Asia. Thus it will generate more employment opportunities.

There are ample avenues available in the aviation sector although the most glamorous of them is to become a Pilot, although it is not easy to become a Pilot as he/she is responsible for the safety of the plane and the passengers. The second most attractive option is to become a member of the Cabin crew which includes Air-hostess, Stewards, Pursers, and FlightAttendants. Other equally important positions are ground based, and includes Air-Traffic Controller, Aeronautical Engineer, Engine and Air-frame technician, electrical technician, airfield safety operator and refuelling operator. Airports are

hub of the traffic and the nervecentre of the Aviation Industry – mammoth structures where every work place is handy for the arrival and the departure schedule and where the personnel work around the clock 24x7.

Eligibility : To become a Pilot one must pass the 10+2 HSC Sc with maths, physics, and chemistry(PCM) and undergo a rigorous training schedule to get a certification from Directorate Genera! of Civil Aviation {DGCA) while to be a commercial pilot, one has to hold (CPL) license. The minimum age for an SPL is 16 years and CPL is 18 years. There are several DGCA-approved flying academies where one can undertake a CPL course. After obtaining the CPL license one has to log in at least 1500 flying hours on different aircrafts to get acclimatize with different control panels to gain the mastery of the Plane and assuredly of the skies. Air-Hostesses and Flight Pursers again need 10+2, and sometimes a one-year diploma certificate from any recognized institution which are mushrooming in the Country. However, a pleasant and affable personality is a must. Although, as of now graduates from all the educational streams and with superior qualifications are availing of presented opportunities .

Some of the various colleges imparting the precious education in aviation are as follows: Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune, www.sinhaad.edu Institute of Business Studies a n d Re s e a r c h , M u m b a i , www.ibsar.ac.in Symbiosis Institute of International Business, Pune www.siib.ac.in Veermat Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai www.viti.ac.in The Bombay Flying Club, Juhu Aerodrome, Mumbai Frankfinn, Goa.

'EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING: CURRENT TRENDS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

mployee well-being is a key factor in determining an organization's longterm profitability. It is indeed believed that a collaborative and inclusive work environment, complemented with targeted training and development, inspires innovation. This shared approach is integral to the longterm success of any company, and needs to apply to employees of all ethnicities, ages, gender, religious beliefs, etc. To succeed, at individual and organizational levels, we must inspire ingenuity, nurture talent and create an inclusive workplace where people thrive and grow. With the objective of promoting an understanding about the relevance of 'Employee Wellbeing' amongst the employers, employees, academicians, students and the general public, the Abbe Faria Post Graduate Department of Psychology at St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa, is organizing a Two day National Seminar on "Employee WellBeing: Current Trends and Future Prospects" on the September 24th and 25th, 2010.

The seminar will provide a

platform for give and take of information on the topic. It will also bring about an amalgamation of theory and practice concerning the issue, which is of great significance to any organization. The themes to be covered in the Seminar are Promoting Employee Mental Health, Family-Work Environment and Employee Well-Being and Current trends and Future Trends in Employee Well-Being.

The seminar comprises of expert sessions, scientific sessions, a special session on academic- industry interface and a workshop. Sessions and workshop will be conducted by experts from both Academics and Industry. Participation is expected from across India. Research papers have been received from delegates representing Delhi, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Kolhapur, Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai etc.

The seminar is also expecting active participation from Human Resource Personnel.

The seminar is open to everyone interested. For further information contact on the College Office No. 08322262356 or e-mail: abbefari-

apgdept@gmail.com.

Hotel and hospitality institutes on the rise in Goa Goa's pristine beaches have always been a top draw for visitors the world over, but when it came to learning how to attend to those tourists, it would always be outside the state.

The landscape is beginning to change, though. Tourism and hospitality institutes are setting up shop in the tiny coastal state.

Over the past five years, more than eight hotel and hospitality institutes have set up base here, taking the total to over 15.

In the same period, more than 300 new hotels have registered to launch operations in the state. All this, despite tourist inflow dropping by nearly 30%, post the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and the economic slowdown, pointing to the state’s untapped potential.

For institutes catering to tourism and hospitality, the environment seems perfect: Robust year-round tourism activity, with hotels from starred resorts to boutique homes providing the training ground.

“We first set up base in Agra,

which has tourists visiting all year round, and then in Shillong.

Goa being a tourist destination was a natural choice, after our Shillong campus,” says Rahul Ratan Jha, Business Head, Development — Heritage Institute of Hotel & Tourism.

Most tourism training institutes started during the late 1990s in places with year-round tourist traffic. Even as Goa is considered to be the world’s favourite holiday destination, private institutes first set up base in Agra, Shillong and Kerala, ostensibly because these have greater domestic tourist traffic.

While more than 62 lakh domestic tourists visit Kerala every year; the number of Indian travellers to Goa is a little over 30 lakh. Similarly, Rajasthan and Agra receive an average 10 million Indian travellers annually.

Goa, though, has other pluses apart from the untapped potential: A fairly large English-speaking population, activities like the International Film Festival of India and the state-sponsored wine festival. Besides, studying in Goa is often a style statement for students from the rest of the

country.

“Tourism being the economy’s mainstay, it is easier for people here to accept the service industry as a career path.

So, unlike places like Kerala and Kolkata, where people focus on courses like engineering, our institute has been easily accepted here,” says IIAS School of Management’s Assistant VicePresident Aniruddha Das. Indeed, Goa’s association with tourism is long, and runs deep. The local population has not only interacted, but also earned its income from longstay tourists who have been flocking to the state since the 1960s. Most homes along the northern coast have let out rooms to guests, sometimes even moving into neighbouring villages to open up to tourists.

Nearly 12% of the state’s 14 lakh people work abroad, mainly in the service industry, according to a recent Goa migration study.

Their families back home are also in some way associated with tourism — from letting out bikes on hire or serving as local tourist guides while serving their guests authentic Goan food.

Dates announced for XAT 2011 now scheduled in January 2011

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AT bulletins for 2011 will be available at selected Axis Bank branches XLRI Jamshedpur has announced dates for XAT 2011, where XAT 2011 exam will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2011 in 33 cities across the country from 10 am to 12:30 p.m. XAT is held on the first Sunday of January every year. The schedule

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for XAT 2011 has not changed unlike CAT 2010 and FMS 2010 exams.

XAT is the MBA entrance test conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur and is accepted by more than 50 institutes like XIM Bhubaneswar, Goa Institute Management, SPJIMR Mumbai, LIBA Chennai, XIME Bangalore to name a few.

It is one to be the toughest exam of the season. The paper is of 140 minutes and consists of 200 objective type questions and an essay of 250-300 words.

Objective questions are asked from English, reasoning and quantitative ability and general awareness.

For every correct answer a candidates gets 1 mark and neg-

ative marking is done for an incorrect answer. Candidates appearing for XAT 2011 should be at least a graduate or should be in the final year of graduation or any other equivalent exam.

A candidate having less than 50% in graduation can also apply for XAT. XAT bulletins for 2011 will be available at selected Axis

Bank branches on payment of cash from the first w e e k o f S e p t e m b e r. T h e online registration will also be done from the 1st of September 2010 to 30th of November. Last date for receipt of XAT PP form is 1st week of December, 2010. The result of XAT 2010 will be declared on 31st January 2011.

Are You Loyal to Your Employer?

mployees may be feeling more loyal to their own career goals instead of their employers, as 40 percent do not feel loyal to their current employer and 23 per cent said they are likely to leave their current position to change jobs in a year or less. This is according to CareerBuilder.co.uk's latest survey of more than 250 HR professionals and hiring managers and more than 600 employees.

"When workers feel disloyal to their employer, they are more likely to be less productive and proactive in their role, and ultimately, are probably keeping their eyes open for a new position elsewhere," said Tony Roy, Managing Director for CareerBuilder.co.uk. "While already weathering the storm of a downshifted economy, employers may

need to factor in additional recruitment costs into their budgets to keep their workforce stacked with qualified talent."

The price tag of frequent turnover can be quite high. According to the survey, 34 per cent of employers have an average cost per hire of 1,000 pounds or more; 20 per cent estimate their cost-per-hire at 2,500 pounds or more.

Once employers factor in the costs of hiring new employees, it can take a significant amount of time to make up those expenses. Forty-seven per cent of employers estimated that it takes them more than six months to recoup expenses associated with recruiting and training someone once they're on board with the company; 22 per cent said it takes more than one year.

Workers cited a variety of reasons

for why they felt disloyal to their current employer: Don't feel my employer values me - 61 per cent Employer does not pay enough -53 per cent My efforts are not recognized or appreciated -- 46 per cent Not enough career advancement opportunities -- 42 per cent Benefits are not good enough -- 34 per cent Don't like the work culture -- 26 per cent Employer doesn't provide enough ongoing training or education -- 24 per cent Work is not challenging enough -24 per cent Don't like my boss -- 21 per cent.

Taking Stock of the Market - V Private Clients

Once you have completed the requirements set by both the law and your employer and have become a stock broker in your own right, you will be cleared to begin accepting your own clients. One of the major responsibilities of stock broker jobs involves dealing with clients and their needs and steering them toward the investments most likely to answer their needs. At no point in your career will you be free of the obligation to improve your own knowledge of the market as a whole and of your area of expertise. You will require this data on a daily basis in your interaction with clients who will be looking to your for the most up-to-date, accurate information possible. You clients will make investments based on your analytical skills and knowledge. The accuracy of the predictions you make will form the foundation of your reputation as a broker and will be the means by which you attract new clients.

Other Opportunities

If working directly with clients is not your forte, other positions are available at brokerage firms.

Many professionals prefer to be analysts, spending their time researching sector performance and supplying reports and recommendations to working brokers. Stock brokers can also be specifically focused on certain fields such as being an insurance advisor, working in investment banking, commodities and futures, or equities.

Typical work activities include:

* researching information about the market in domestic or foreign equities, securities and government stocks; * providing appropriate advice to private clients, by phone, direct contact or review letter; * buying or selling for clients; * managing and reviewing portfolios; * underwriting new issues in larger firms.

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Building Clientele

Just because you pass the exams and officially become a stockbroker doesn't mean that you can sit back and relax. On the

contrary, this means that your work is just beginning. You now must focus on building a book of business.

There are many ways to seek clients. Some of them include: * A phone book and an order to "smile and dial", which means to make cold calls in order to open accounts. * A list of prequalified prospects, from which to start contacting to drum up business. These may be given to you by your firm or bought from marketing firms. * Tapping relatives or friends to obtain referrals. * Organization memberships, such as the local chamber of commerce in order to network and meet prospective clients.

(Read Targeting Ideal Customers to learn why the wealthiest clients might not always be the most lucrative.)

Remuneration

The stock broker annual income isn't much in the opening years of a new career, but provided you stay in the field either as a working broker at a firm or as one of today's online stock brokers, and assuming you build a solid reputation, you will, in time make a good wage. If the person gets an opportunity to work in NASDAQ as a stock bro-

ker or join any stock trading company who trades in stocks then the monetary benefits are quite high. A stock broker earns a fixed fee or a certain percentage of the transaction amount as commission for rendering his

services.

Bottom Line

This entire process can be a very time-consuming and costly adventure. As a would-be broker, consider the effort that must be put forth and whether you have the patience and mindset to take

By Maria de Lima Pereira on something like this. Keep in mind the time and effort it takes to attain such a position.

If you are lucky or motivated enough to possess the necessary aptitude, take heart - although it isn't for everyone, being a stockbroker can be a very rewarding job.

Study Here:

In India there are institutes offering courses in stock broking.

Some of the renowned ones providing certified courses in Mumbai are listed below 1. Institute of Financial and Investment Planning, B/303,Ventex Vikas, M.V.Road, Andheri(E) Mumbai 400069 2. The UTI Institute of capital Market, Plot 82, Sector - 17, Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400705 3. Bombay Stock Exchange Training Institute, Mumbai.

New Boss Same As the Old Boss?

hange can be unsettling, especially when it involves your job. Welcoming a new boss is one adjustment almost every worker is likely to make at some point. Even if you’ve heard good things about the incoming supervisor, doubts are likely to remain. Will you be able to establish rapport with him or her? What will your new manager expect of you? How will the person’s work style differ from your previous manager’s?

While it may seem like much of the transition is out of your control, you have a large role in how smoothly it goes. In fact, your attitude and approach will determine how productive and rewarding the relationship eventually is.

Here’s how to start on the right foot with a new boss:

1. Make the first move

Arrange a one-on-one meeting with your supervisor so the two of you can get to know each other. Use this time to discuss your role, learn about your supervisor’s expectations and find out how you can support your boss’s top priorities. The discussion should serve as the basis for ongoing communication with your new boss. Regularly meetings with him or her can help forge a healthier relationship and even make your job easier.

2. Be a resource

Share any information that can make the person’s transition a little easier, such as the names of your department’s contacts in other areas of the company.

Many employees are reluctant to approach new supervisors with feedback or advice. However, your input could be valuable. Just be sure to offer your opinions tactfully.

3. Don’t look back

Unless asked, it’s generally best to avoid talking about the way things used to be done under the previous manager. Your new boss may have fresh ideas and solutions that benefit everyone.

4. Aim to please

Pay attention to your supervisor’s preferences. Does your boss seem more responsive when you stop by his or her office with questions than when you send e-mails? Does your manager want frequent updates on projects or allow employees plenty of autonomy? Adjust your work style, if

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5. Keep an open mind

Above all, don’t forget that your boss is new to the position and, in some cases, the company altogether. Like any new employee, he or she likely needs time to get accustomed to the role. Even if things aren’t going as smoothly as you would like a couple of weeks or months into the transition, don’t be too quick to judge and maintain a positive attitude.

Working for a new manager can bring a great deal of uncertainty, but there also is potential for positive changes. Welcome your supervisor with an open mind and supportive attitude, and you will set the stage for a strong working relationship during the transition period and beyond.

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Getting knowledge from Home

By Caetano de aBreu It is someway concurred that formal education may stifle the child's pattern of natural evolution, as he or she can be subjected to that claustrophobic milieu with no outlet to vent his/her own artistic or erudite talent. Differences abound amongst the family with a limited knowledge, that going to school or college is the way to acquire that much sought curriculum which can help their child(ren) face life on his or her own terms.

However, differences arise within the systematic pattern of educational facility with some parents up in arms against the format of dispensing knowledge to their wards, and yet being in limbo for which they opt to

educate their children within the ambit of excellence from their own home, although that semblance does not work in the Corporate sector where the Degree is deemed to be necessary and mandatory.

Nevertheless, the system is more tangible if one has a business or trade of their own, where no questions are to be entertained nor asked.

If luck has it, there are Open Universities where the pupil can study successfully in the portals of knowledge and be ready for the world’s beckoning.

Our great Goan writer and a learned man in every aspect of social and political life, the much acclaimed Luis de Menezes Braganza undertook his first steps in educa-

BeAuTy BeLLe Winona Carvalho(7), Std II, Babyland Primary School, Candolim

tion on his own - with no scholastic guidance from a library which could be the envy of the neighbours. But yet it brought him not heartburn but only the joys of learning that he soon became acclimatised to. Learning on his own this great Goan computed and adhered to the knowledge that Goa was unique and that no colonizers could really possess over its domain. In this lies the subject of freedom struggle, although like the sands of time the matter is very subjective and touchy and doesn’t seem worthy of being given much thought as it nears the defunct stage.

Fast forward to present times. It has been oft by many parents that not send-

SLeepING BeAuTy Lindsy Amberly Antao (10), Std VI, St Mary of the Angels HS, Chinchinim

SAVe TReeS Nameera Aga, Happy Kids Nursery & Primary School, St Inez

A hOuSe Imam Kutboddin Shah (10), Std V., Unity HS., Valpoi

ing children to recognized or accredited schools may seem to be blasphemous, especially to all those parents who are eager that their children should obtain the education necessary “to attain the required knowledge and expertise in their future choice of profession. However many well-to-do parents are laying much emphasis on tutoring their children themselves.

This could be taken to be the charter course towards holistic development with no holds barred. These parents are fearless in their endeavour to oust the conventional system and experiment with a format which is time tested method of self-development whereby lies the tale of our

own Luis de Menezes Braganza.

In contemporary times, parents believe that their children can evolve better sans any regimented educational structure of accepted schooling, although in the employment sector one's educational qualification is a must to attain what one aspires for, while studying from a home milieu is a way to illuminate and illustrate one's mind. For, no one can ask for educational degrees nor it is required, for each one knows what is being done to achieve that degree of success unlimited, as excellence is the key word to perpetuate one's aspirations in the educational or practical field of endeavour.

In this regard, parents should be creative and dedicate their time and energy and passion about exploring the road less travelled to create an alternative system of education.

The key to the system of imparting education at home is that parents be doubly responsible to present to their children the collective mode of education, where a child can learn the lessons of and from life, but yet reach the mainstream prescribed education without any hindrances. Failing which, the standard education should be inculcated.

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Melbourne Rodrigues (14), Lourdes Convent hS., Saligao wins a gift voucher of Monginis worth Rs. 125/Stesha pereira (10), Std V, St Mary of the Angels hS, Chinchinim wins a

gift voucher of Monginis worth Rs. 75/-

My Teacher Nash Afonso, Std IVA, Vidya Vikas Academy My teachers name is Clotilda Goes She is very kind and loving She is also very smart and clever.

She teaches us good manners My teacher helps me in my studies She takes good care of us She helps me in all activities and makes us understand In an easy way My teacher is very tall I wish if my class teacher could teach me in a very class My teacher is my best friend I love my teacher a very Happy Teachers Day May God bless her

My Mummy

By Zelfa esteves, std vI Mummy, you are the apple of my eye You taught me the truth and not to lie Your love for me will never ever die Mummy I love you and in dream, I feel to fly.

Mummy, you take up my lessons when at home After lessons, we usually go together to roam Kissing me goodbye, you send me to school I return back from School dancing like a fool.

My mummy’s smile glows like the sun Playing in the garden we have lots of fun My mummy is so tall and I am her doll As I listen to her call, I come running and fall.

She calls me and we sit for family prayer I hope the Blessed mother will bless and care Blessed Mother, protect my mummy as I humbly say Be with us, Blessed Mother, every night and day. **

Sorginche Maiecho Vadd’dis

By Peter Mendes Setembrache 8ver Maie Dis tujea zolmacho Ho dis soglleank amkam vhodd khuxalkaiecho Happy Birthday mhunnon sorginche Maincho Sogllim ugddas kortanv sobe mazar Aiz tuzo.

Maie tuka gaionamnim argham ditanv Tuzo upott mog korunk ami axetanv Hatan rozarachem kont ghevun magtanv Jezucho nirop sonvsarak patoilo mhunn dhadostanv.

Maie tujem asnem bogunk ami axetanv Tujea putacho Povitr Atmo ami magtanv Jezun mogachi Mai amkam dili mhunn Khuxaltanv Pidevont bhavam-bhoinnam pasot ami tuka pratanv.

Je porim fullamnim jardinn pormollta Te porim tuzo mogacho pormoll soglleak fankta Soglea sonvsarak tujem nanv gazta Ad multos annos Maie tuka - Jezun dil’lea Maincho put

A VILLAGe Melbourne Rodrigues (14), Lourdes Convent HS., Saligao

A LADy Stesha Pereira (10), Std V, St Mary of the Angels HS, Chinchinim

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dents who opted for "home education" (nothing to do with behaviour method), they said that they are happy for not having been sent to school as having no degree does not affect their careers.

Unguardedly parents opine that they are not rebelling against the system but are doing so as they strongly believe that they can do it better. The same was expressed by some others with the same mind-set.

But with a different timbre in their voice : "They believe that the conventional educational system does not help a child to attain his or her dreams, whereas schooling does not necessarily equal education although it should provide sense of adequacy."

With this dilemma afflicting a child's education the choice is ample and that is to choose what suits you.

SpACeShIp Serafino Marques, Std I, The Rosary School, Miramar

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St Thomas HS TT champions HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, SEPT 5

St Thomas High School, Aldona e m e rg e d c h a m p s a t U - 1 7 Bardez Zone inter-school table tennis boys tournament, at Peddem complex, Mapusa on Friday.

St Joseph’s HS, Calangute came up runners-up while Holy Family HS, Porvorim claimed the third place. The Aldona team

consisted of Saish Naik, Melvick Mascarenhas, Vishal Robertson, Kevin Miranda and Macbur Fernandes.

In the U-17 girls event, St Francis Xavier, Mapusa were champs and St Mary’s Convent HS, Mapusa took the runnersup spot.

The Xavier ’s team consisted of Leticia Pinto, Brenda Nunes, Tahiya Pinto and Mary Lobo.

In the U-14 boys event, St Thomas, Aldona were victorious defeating St Britto’s, Mapusa in the finals.

The Aldona U-14 team had Subray Naik, Josh Mendonca, Gaurav Raikar, Kalpesh Bandodkar and Vinay Prabhu.

Dempo walk past Vasco HERALD SPORTS REPORTER VASCO, SEPT 5

Dempo SC scored an easy 4-0 win against Vasco in GFA Kingfisher Pro -League at Tilak Maidan here on Sunday. They led 2-0 at the break.

Dempo managed to get into rhythm easily unlike their earlier match where they slogged to overcome Sesa FA. Joaquim Abranches struck a brace just before injur y time, while Kalu Ogba and Roberto Silva rounded off the tally.

Coach Armando Colaco displayed an experienced squad to

Holiday rout Guirim; big win for Carmona HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

Holiday Sports Club, Arpora trounced Guirim Youth Association 5-1 in a GFA Third Division football league on Sunday.

Cyril Lucas 27th, 58th, John Vaz 24th, Vassudea Pednekar 42nd and 50th scored for Holiday.

Sandesh Bahire 51st netted for Guirim.

Carmona trounced United Boys of Dando 4-0. Neil D'Cruz, Columban Noronha (3) were the scorers.

get their act together and Brazilian Roberto Silva and Nigerian Kalu Ogba sweated it out right till the final whistle.

Vasco had hardly anything to offer as their goalkeeper Milagrio Pereira sustained a cut on the eyebrow early in the game and as a result had to walk out of the field. Play was brought to a standstill for 15 minutes as the physician tended to the wound of the injured keeper.

Two minutes after play resumed, Kalu Ogba struck the opener, and a little later, before heading for the lemon break,

Joaquim Abranches scored the team’s second..

After change of ends, Dempo managed to net their third goal as an unstable rival defence failed to thwart Peter Carvalho’s shot.

The ball deflected off a rival defender and landed before Roberto Silva, who made no mistake. Joaquim Abranches then rounded off the tally off Peter Caravalho.

The referee flashed the yellow to Mickey Fernandes, Aiken Dias and Roberto Silva of Dempo as well as to Joel Sequeira of Vasco.

Dempo’s Beto goes into the attack at Tilak Maidan, Vasco on Sunday.

Photo: M Prabhav

Stage set for Queen’s Baton Rally: CM HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 5

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, today stated that the stage is set for the Queen’s Baton Relay entry in Goa on September 7 at 11 a.m.

Adressing the media in Margao on Sunday, Digambar said that the starting point will be the Pollem Check Post in Canacona where the Baton will be received by Sports Minister Babu Azgaoncar, GOA president, Subash Shirodkar, MLAs Vijay Pai Khot and Ramesh Tawadkar at the 30-minute function. (Nuvem Shristhal Kala Pathak Canacona, Ajit Poinguinkar and Group, Goa Police Band).

The convoy will then travel via Cuncolim, Chinchinim, Navelim to Margao where the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat will be the chief guest at the function at Ravindra Bhavan at 12.30 p.m. The function will last 40 minutes. (Elvis Goes and Group, Amelia Dias and Group, Kanta Gawde and Group, St Theresa HS Vasco) From Margao it will proceed to Old Goa via Fatorda, Borim, Ponda, Farmagudi. From Old Goa (Sammy Braganza Merces Brass Band) it will will be the Santa Monica boat cruise. At Santa Monica Jetty in Panjim (5.30 p.m.), there will be a colourful cultural presentation – fusion of carnival, sigmo and Goan festivals – presented by Francisco Martins.

The convoy will travel along the float parade route via Dempo House, Entertainment Society of Goa to Kala Academy Complex where the main official function will be held at about 6.30 p.m. It will be followed by a one- and-half hour cultural programme and subsequently a musicial evening

by Goa’s leading singers and musicians. (Mahesh Gawde, Bal

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat adressing media on Queen’s Baton Relay in Goa in Margao on Sunday in the presence of Dr Susana de Sousa, DSYA director.

Bhavan, Sanjay School, Jason and Silvia, Sonia and Vishnu Shirodkar, Lulu’s Band).

On September 8, the baton will take off from Mira Mar circle at 8 a.m. and proceed to Patradevi via Mapusa. The valedictory function at Patradevi will be at 10.20 a.m. (Rampurush Kala Pathak and Dinesh Gawade and Group).

Dr Susana de Sousa, DSYA director, disclosed that the baton bearers (all internationals) will

be Brahmanand Sancoalcar, Angela de Abreu Naik, Theophile Lowe, Ramona Gonsalves, Chandan Lakkra, Nitisha Calangutkar, Bharati Gaonkar, Yoshodan Karade, Maria Rebello, Ashok Fadte, Raj Kapoor Lotlikar, Levino Dias, Blanka Barreto, Elvy Goes Fernandes, Maurice Afonso, Selwyn Fernandes, Mario Soares, Benjamin D’Silva, Chandrakant Naik, Lyriston Moraes, Royston Carneiro, Covan L awrence, Socorro

Coutinho, Brandon Fernandes, Alisha Afonso, Shilton Fernandes, Sushmita Vasta, Sanjivini Kamat, Lavina Rodrigues, Milagrina Mascarenhas, Fortunato Franco, Savio Medeira, Derrick Menezes, Ali U Sadekar, Loretta D’Sousa, Caetano F Fernandes, Luis Andrew D’Sousa, Menino Figueredo, S P Singh, Ramlal, Surjit Mondel, S S Chauhan, Socorinha Pereira, Ritina Pereira Fernandes, Sharnifa D’Costa, Rashmi Naik, Sherol Fernandes,

Special postal cover to be released l5

Olympic hockey gold Goan icons to be projected l30,000 saplings to be planted for Green Games HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 5

A special postal cover to commemorate the Queen’s Baton relay passing through Goa on September 7 and 8 will be released by Governor S S Sidhu at Kala Academy hall, here on September 7 at 6.30 p.m.

The cover has been prepared with a special theme of Goa’s rich and cultural heritage and will project five Goan icons of the gold medal winning India hockey team at 1948 London Olym-

pcis - Leo Pinto, Walter D’Sousa, Lawry Fernandes, Maxy Vaz and Reggie Rodrigues.

The cover has been designed by artist Prakash Naik. The event is being coordinated by the Postal Department.

With the forthcoming 19th Commonwealth Games having been declared `Green Games,’ 30,000 saplings will be planted in villages by the NSS, Scouts and Guides units.

The massive drive is being coordinated by the Forest Department.

Kavita Avati, Madhura Upadya, Geeta Pawar, J Kavita, Sunuil Sharma, P Anand, Aman Kumar, Narayan Sawant, Betty Keneddy, Avita Bandodkar, Siddesh Naik, Shiraj Khan, Rahul Desai, Manguesh Kuttikar, Manoj Kamat, Paresh Kelkar, Franzil D’Silva, Benny Cardoso, Ruton Barreto, Rubina Haroon, Simon Fernandes, Rukesh Phadte, Sharada Joshi, Purshpa Naik, Swapnil Naik, Nilima Gaonkar, Manjita Shirodkar, Clarence D’Sousa, Yoland de Sousa, Juliana Colaco, Armando Colaco, Talasha Prabhu, Ivana Furtado, Bhakti Kulkarni, Natasha Palha, Mahesh Gawli, Climax Lawrence, Sameer Naik, Steffi Cardioso, Cyrus Pereira, Rhea Sawant, Bruno Coutinho, Sanjay Shirodkar, Navin Acharya, Nehern Acharya, Monica Lobo, Remy Colaco, Donald Coelho, Ravi Shirodkar, V K Kumar, L Raja Singh, Cristi Dias, Dinisa Dias, Manuel Pires, Silvester Rodrigues, Filomena Fernandes, Daljit Velinhgkar, Ajit Ghatkar, Noel Noronha, Santosh Harijan, Sonia Parab, Vinod Paliekar, Sushant Raut, Visitacao Lobo, Nicholas Pereira, Salil Sabir, Trisha Kumari, Pallavi Naik, Kailash Gaonkar, Maschidranath Gawas, Vijaykumar Kolwalkar, Jeet Arolkar, Ram Davaskar.

Teams - Churchill Bros, Vasco Club, Salgaocar Sports Club, Sporting Clube de Goa. The Rally started on October 29 last in London having covered 71 nations before embarking on a 100-day National tour.

It had traveled 1,90,000 km before entering India on June 25. In Goa, it will cover 166km.

The cultural pageantry has been arranged by Department of Art and Culture. The Army Band will be in attendance in Margao and about 10,000 school children are expected, stated Dr Susana.

Sao Minguel take home Mahabank trophy HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, SEPT 5

Clube Sao Minguel de Taleigao prevailed over Nagoa Sporting Club 2-1 in the finals of All-Goa inter-village Mahabank Platinum Jubilee Trophy soccer tournament sponsored by Bank of Maharashtra and organised by A d a r s h Yu v a k S a n g h a t Calangute Association ground, here on Sunday.

In a match witnessed by a large Sunday crowd, Taleigao shot into the lead off a goalmouth melee in the 5th minute through Gautam Kankonkar.

Stung by the reverse, Nagoa would have conceded another goal within minutes but a Caetano try missed the mark narrowly.

Nagoa tried their best to level the score and again came close to scoring in the closing minutes of the first half but a good try

by Sanjay sailed over the bar.

Changing over, Taleigao dominated the initial proceedings and consolidated the score in the 13th minute off a direct free kick by Cedric Peixoto whose power-packed shot gave no chance to rival keeper Mandar Parab.

Goaded by success, Taleigao could have made it 3-0 off Jesuvil

The winning team, Clube Sao Minguel de Taleigao along with chief guest Darryl Pereira, Prakash Shinde and Eknath Oraskar (extreme right).

D'Souza but Venancio effected a goalline save for Nagoa. With time running out, Nagoa went all out and pulled one back

through Raghuvir in the 25th minute.

Down 1-2, Nagoa mounted tremendous pressure on

Taleigao in the last five minutes and could have levelled the score on a couple of occasions through Raghuvir and Venancio

St Mary’s emerge winners

but Taleigao keeper, Francis came to his side's rescue denying Nagoa the equaliser.

Clube Sao Miguel pocketed Rs 25,000 while Nagoa SC had to be content with Rs 20,000 along with trophies.

Following individual prizes were awarded: Best up-coming player: Lawrence Rodrigues (Nagoa SC). Best defender: Raghuvir Salgaonkar (Nagoa SC).

Best half: Caetano Pinho (Clube S.M. Taleigao). First scorer of finals: Gautam Kankonkar (Clube S.M. Taleigao) and best goalkeeper: Francis Fernandes (Clube S.M. Taleigao).

Darryl Pereira, Chairman of Reira Group of Companies and Prakash Shinde, Assistant GM, Goa Region, Bank of Maharashtra were the chief guest and guest of honour respectively, who gave away the prizes along with other invitees. Also present were Padma Kumar Nair, President of Lions Club of Calangute and Executive Member of Calangute Association and Alirio L o b o , E xe c u t i v e M e m b e r Calangute Association.

Earlier, President of Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Eknath Oraskar and other members of the Club introduced the players and officials to the chief guest and other dignitaries. Laxmikant Kinelkar compered the finals and later proposed the vote of thanks.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

St. Mary's High School, Ponda emerged winners in Ponda Taluka inter-school Subroto Mukherjee football Tournament at Ponda Complex.

In the taluka finals, they defeated Dr. Sakaram Gude High School, Vazangal in the tiebreaker 3-1. Fleming Dias, Aaron D'Silva and Suraj Singh scored for St. Mary's.

St Mary’s HS, Ponda, winners of Ponda taluka inter-school football. Sitting (r to l) Wasim, Subin, Shane, Suraj, Ashley, Melbern and Mahendra. Centre Jesuraj, PE teacher, Sr. Annie Paul, Headmistress and Manager and Sr. Shaila Chacko. Standing Aaron, Fazil, Nafis, Fleming Dias, captain; Royston, Stalin, Shahish, Sampras and Nikhil.

GFA Third Division football: St Sebastian SC, Mapusa v. Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Anjuna ground; Varca SC v. St Sebastian, Benaulim, Dando ground. Kick off 4 p.m.

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Vasco looking for Fed Cup qualifiers HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, SEPT 5

Young Vasco Sports Club coach Gavin Araujo is looking forward to the Federation Cup qualifiers which will kick-off at Duler Stadium, Mapusa on September 14.

“It is expected be a great event, I am delighted that the qualifying round is in Goa and we are playing on the opening day,” remarked Gavin.

Vasco SC will face Sesa FA in the first Group B match while Sporting Clube de Goa will face Malabar United. The winners will meet in the finals scheduled for September 17.

For now, Gavin’s energy is on the Pro-League. He has resisted bringing in a foreigner in this transfer window and believes his players have already started to reward him.

“Why should I bring a foreign player, who is not as good as the local players just to fill up a quota,” explained Gavin.

After an exciting 2-2 draw against Churchill Brothers on Saturday in the opening Kingfisher Pro -League match, Vasco SC face Dempo SC on Sunday and are keen to take revenge against Dempo who defeated them on penalties in the Charity Cup match recently.

Gavin believes his men are ready to take up the challenge.

“I have the highest respect for Armando Colaco and have learned a lot for him, but my boys are very hungry after miss-

ing out in the Charity Cup and will be looking to come away with a result.”

Although Gavin is all praise for his boys, he has also impressed on them the need to concentrate from the kick-off.

“We conceded goals within the first five minutes against Dempo and Churchill and we need to focus early on.”

Vasco will have key players Jerose Oliveria and vice-captain Joy Ferrao back for the match after a long suspension. Joy who was a target for Dempo during the summer is happy to be back in the team.

“This is my 5th season with Vasco and I have seen a lot of changes, the atmosphere in the camp right now is good.”

Vasco captain, Prajot Naik also agrees “The coach has put a lot of faith in the local players, we have known each other on personal level for many years and I think all the players will repay the coach by putting full effort this season.”

Vasco have used the 3-5-2 and 4-5-1 formations recently but for the Dempo match are likely to play 4-4-2. Midfielder Donald Rocha will be missing due to injury.

Vasco probable line-up: Milagria Maderia (gk), Queterio Pango (lb), Thomas D’ Souza (def), Subhankar Dey (def), Prajot Naik (lb) Joel Sequeria (lw), Jose Colaco (mid), Brazileo Rego (mid), Jerose Oliveria (rw), Joy Ferrao (for) and Alvito Miranda (for).

Niraj clinches top place HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

Calangute Block Panchayat girls football team, winners of State Level PYKKA football tournament alongwith V. M Prabhudesai, Fr Francis Fernandes, Navin Acharya, Celvin Fernandes and Kridashree.

Politics XI win HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, SEPT 5

Politics XI defeated Sai Sharada of Mapusa in the finals of 20th all-Goa limited 12 overs cricket tournament organised by XI Stars Sports and Cultural Club at Peddem ground recently.

Anand Bhatkar, Councillor of Mapusa MC was the chief g u e s t . E r w i n Fo n s e c a o f Navhind Times was the guest of honour. Franky Carvalho was the special invitee.

Politics XI were awarded Rs.12,000 while Sai Sharada had to be content with Rs. 5,000 besides the trophies.

Earlier, in the semis Politics XI got the better of Kharren XI while Sai Sharada defeated Sakhleshwar XI. Fo l l o w i n g p r i z e s w e re awarded: Best team: S.S. Boys. Man- of-the-series: B a b u ( Politics XI). Man-ofthe-match: Manoj (Politics XI).

Best batsman: Salim (Sai Sharada) and best bowler: Soyag (Kharren).

State bodybuilding team to compete in Jaipur HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

The Goa State bodybuilding team will participate in the 11th Federation Cup National Bodybuilding Championship in Jaipur, Rajasthan from September 26 to 28.

Those selected include Asif Mulla, Raju Teli, Ritesh Faldesai and Chandrahas Deykar.

The bodybuilders were selected after going through the selection grind of Goa State Bodybuilding Association at Fitness Pluspoint Gym, Balli.

Durgesh Naik of Fitness Pluspoint gym will be the team manager and Anand Kambli of Jogging Sports and Cultural Club will be the assistant manager.

Ramchandra Azgaonkar of PWD is the team coach while Siddesh Falari of Shantadurga Sports and Cultural Club, Mapusa will be the assistant coach.

Meanwhile, the Varanasi World Bodybuilding Championship 2010 organised by the IBBF will be held in India for the first time.

Tennsis ball cricket at Campal HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

The Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association in collaboration with SAG will organise the 10th Goa State (under-16) inter-school tennis ball cricket championships for boys and girls and 7th State (under 19) inter-higher secondary school championships for boys and girls from October 3 to 5 at Vasco and Campal.

F i r s t t h re e t e a m s f ro m North Goa (boys and girls)

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

Sarvesh Gaude of SAG Kunkolim RCC and Laxmi Naik of SAG Campal RCC emerged victorious at the 9th all-Goa single wicket tennis ball cricket championship for men and women at

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

Chowgule College, DM’s College, Government College, Quepem and S S Dempo entered the last eight in inter-college football championship at university ground, Taleigao on Tuesday.

Chowgule bt Narayan Zantye, Bicholim 4-1. The score at the

end of first half was 1-1.

Kishen Borkar of Chowgule scored two goals in the 16th and 62nd minutes. Sanber Fernandes netted the 53rd and Wayne Vaz struck in the 69th.

Sagar Gawas of Zantye scored in the 27th.

DM’s, Assagao beat Post Graduate Students 1-0. Joaquim Gonsalves scored the winning goal.

Government College, Quepem bt Damodar, Margao 3-0. Micky Vaz scored two goals in the 20th and 39th while Sanjay Naik scored in the 50th.

S S Dempo beat MES 2-0.

Abhay Gawas found the net in the 18th and Gautam Kankonkar scored in the 51st minute.

Calangute Block Panchayat girls defeated Taleigao Block Panchayat 4-3 via the tie-breaker in the State level PYKKA football tournament at Dr. Remegio Pinto football ground, Taleigao on Thursday.

V.M Prabhudesai, Executive Director, SAG gave away the trophies.

Fr. Francis Fernandes, Navin Acharya, Assistant Secretary, Celvin Fernandes and Kridashree of SAG were present.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

Anurag Mhamal secured two points after round 3 at 36th National Junior and 27th Sub-Junior Girls Chess Championship underway in Delhi.

Akhilesh Rai is on 1.5 points while Tejas Chari, Omkar Damle and Gauri Hadkonkar are on one point each. Sonali Kerkar, Aishwarya Thorat and Rajas Chari are on 1/2 points each.

Kunkolim, Priol, Ponda organised by Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association in collaboration with SAG. In the finals, Sarvesh defeated Tek Bahadur of Campal RCC. Tek elected to bat and scored 10 runs in one over.

Sarvesh scored the required runs in an over. Laxmi defeated Sharmila Naik. Sharmila scored 17 runs and Laxmi scored the required runs in the allotted over.

In all, 32 men and 16 women participated.

Amul Satoskar of Vasco (left), winner of Nestor Rally 2010 organised by Indian Motor Sports Club alongwith his navigator M K Mustafa and actor Ragani Duedi. Amul (Team Goa) drove his Mitsubishi Cedia and was sponsored by Mum’s Kitchen, Goa. They covered a distance of 1000km with 1m29sec separating them from the second place winners. They covered Chikmangalur, Belur, Hemavathi, Shettrahalli, Shaaanivar, Bylakuppe.

Dharbandora Panchayat girls win

Rooney set forAGENCIES Swiss

HERALD CORRESPONDENT COLLEM, SEPT 5

England striker Wayne Rooney is expected to shrug off lurid reports about his private life to travel to Switzerland on Monday for a Euro 2012 qualifier.

The striker has been the subject of reports in the News of the World and Sunday Mirror about his frequenting a prostitute while wife Coleen was pregnant, leading to speculation about his participation in Tuesday's match.

However, FA sources told the Press Association that no decision has yet been taken and as it stands, Rooney is expected on the flight.

LONDON, SEPT 5

Dharbandora Panchayat girls beat Kalay Panchayat girls 2-0 in PYKKA volleyball tournament at Mollem VP court.

Dabal Panchayat took the third place while Mollem Panchayat claimed the fourth place respectively. A total of seven teams from Sanvordem constituency participated in the tournament.

HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 5

Govt college (Quepem), DM’s, Chowgule, Dempo in last eight

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

Anurag secures two points

Sarvesh, Laxmi triumph

AFC delegation coming

The Goa State Bodybuilding team seen alongwith Sandesh Narvekar, vice-president, Indian Bodybuilding Federation and president of Goa State Bodybuilding Association and international judge for bodybuilding.

and first three teams from South (boys and girls) will qualify for the State championships.

The winners and runnersu p w i l l b e a w a rd e d c a s h prizes, trophies, mementos and certificates.

Entries may be submitted

by September 20 to GTBCA, Bhatlem, Panjim or to SAG tennis ball cricket coaches at Mala, Bicholim, Mapusa, C u m b h a r j u a , Pa n j i m a n d Kunkolim.

Calangute P’yat beat Taleigao P’yat

Niraj Saripalli drew with Wilson Cruz in the last round to tally 8 points out of 9 rounds and clinch the top place in the All-Goa Rapid chess tournament organised by Comba Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsav committee. Wilson Cruz had to content with the second position.

The top 5 board results of last round: Niraj Saripalli drew with Wilson Cruz, Alfredo Menezes drew with Ameya Audi, Nandini Saripalli bt Tatvesh Sawant, Rishab Naik bt Ujjwal Biswas, Ritviz Parab drew with Kapil Pavse and Brendon Peroz bt Saeesh Bandodkar.

Top ten positions - Niraj Saripalli (8), Wilson Cruz (7.5), Rishab Naik (7), Brendon Peroz (7), Alfredo Menezes (7), Nandini Saripalli (7), Snehil Shetty (7), Ameya Audi (7), Ritviz Parab (6.5), Kapil Pavse (6.5).

Age category: Best U-7 boys Viraj Parab. Girls - Swera Braganza; Best U-9 boys - Vaibhav Pednekar.

Girls - Pranali Desai. Best U- 11 boys

- Aniket Naik. Girls - Aditee Prabhugaonkar. Best U-13 boys - Shubham Savoikar. Girls - Sakshi Naik Gaonkar. Best U-15 boys - Vipul Kulkarni. Girls - Trupti Naik. Best U-17 boys - Jeet Paiginkar. Girls Disha Verenkar. Veterans Manguesh Dalal. Youngest player - Prajakta Naik. A total of 108 players participated. A total of Rs. 15,000 and trophies will be given at the prize distribution function on September 14 at 6 p.m.

The AFC delegation will be in Goa on October 28 and 29 to inspect the I-League Professional Clubs.

The team will check the infrastructure, headquarters, stadium, training ground besides meeting with the club officials and managers and directors of competition, media, marketing, legal, finance and technical directors.

The team will inspect all 14 clubs from October 23 to November 1. The teams have upto December this year to qualify as professional entities.

Lavina Boys champs HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

Lavina Boys, Fatorda emerged champions in the 1st All-Goa four-a-side football tournament organised by Jolly Boys Sports club St Agostinho, Santa Cruz.

They beat C Kofa Boys, Taleigao 6-5 in the tie-breaker.

Lavina Boys won Rs 10,000 and C Kofa had to be content with Rs 7000. Prizes were distributed by Victoria Fernandes, MLA and Rudolf Fernandes.

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Cortalim winners of Mormugao taluka level U-17 boys Subroto Mukherjee football tournament organised by DSYA. In the finals, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour defeated Deep Vihar HS, Vasco 1-0. Royden Pereira scored the winning goal. Earlier, in the quarter-finals Our Lady of Perpetual Succour defeated Anjuman HS 3-1. In the semis they beat St Andrew’s HSS, Vasco 1-0. Nerry Fernandes was the scorer for Perpetual Succour.

Standing (l to r) Govind, Afroz, Ily, Paresh, Imphal, Jose Tavares (captain), Mahesh, Johnny and Josel. Sitting: Mukhund Naik (PE teacher), Antonieta Noronha (headmistress), Rajesh V. Nanoskar (PE teacher) and John Pacheco. Squatting: Lilton, Roston, Lincoln (gk), Nerry and Royden.

Ballack is part of my plans: Loew AGENCIES BERLIN, SEPT 5

Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Sunday he still has captain Michael Ballack in his plans for the national side, despite dropping the midfielder for the opening Euro 2012 qualifiers.

The 33-year-old missed Friday's 1-0 win over Belgium in Brussels and will not be in the side for Tuesday's qualifier

against Azerbaijan in Cologne as he works his way back to fitness after an ankle injury.

In his absence, Real Madrid's Sami Khedira has taken Ballack's midfield place, but Loew insists he still has the former Chelsea star in his planning.

"I hope the team continues to grow, and that certainly includes Michael," Loew told German daily Bild on Sunday.

Shiroda VP top HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

S h i ro d a B l o c k Pa n c h a y a t emerged victorious in PYKKA kabaddi championship (boys) organised by SAG at indoor stadium, Campal yesterday.

Ponda Block Panchayat and Pernem Block Panchayat secured the 2nd and 3rd places respectively.

In the girls category, Carambolim Block Panchayat bagged

the 1st place while Quepem Block Panchayat secured the 2nd place. Madkai Block Panchayat finished third.

Vinayak A. Naik, SAG’s joint director (accounts) gave away the prizes in the presence of Eugenio Cardozo, deputy director (administration), Mahesh Naik, asst. secretary, Monica Lobo e Dourado, project officer (women) and Narayan Malwankar.

YSC Mankem champs HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 5

Players of Vudo Beach, winners of inter-ward football tournament organised by Friends Circle, Siolim receiving the trophy from Michael Lobo, Dayanand Mandrekar, MLA, in the presence of Francis Fernandes, Bhola Ghadi, DYSP Subhash Goltekar, Sylvestor Fernandes, Leo Dias and Deepak Dhargalkar. Vudo Beach defeated Xetraal Oxel 1-0, in the final at church ground, Siolim.

YSC, Mankem defeated host Panchwadi FC 2-0 in the finals of inter-ward football tournament organised by Panchwadi FC at Panchayat ground, Panchwadi.

Both goals were scored in the first half through medio Manuel Reverado and Allan D'Souza.

The hosts nearly scored but Santan's pile driver was saved

by Y.S.C goalkeeper Brian D'Costa.

YSC were richer by Rs.10,000 while Panchwadi had to settle for Rs. 7,000. Following individual prizes were awarded: Manof-the-match: Manuel Reverado (YSC). Best player of the tournament - Pandu (Panchwadi FC).

GPCC president, Subhash Shirodkar was the chief guest and gave away the prizes.

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‘Pak player hid mobile in helmet’

A former Pakistan Test cricketer alleged that a national player had hidden a mobile phone inside the right earpiece of his helmet while waiting to bat during an international match.

Under ICC's regulations, players are not allowed to use cell phones on the ground during international matches, a move designed to prevent communication between match-fixers and players during matches.

Butt is a liar, says Raja Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja called Salman Butt a "liar" and ridiculed the suspended cricketer's defence against allegations of spot-fixing as a "big joke".

"Salman Butt's claims are a joke, a big joke. If you are implicated, you've got to come out straight away and say, 'I've not done this, I don't care what the allegations are, I'm not involved and that is the truth'," Raja told The News of the World, which has exposed the scam with a sting operation.

PTI LONDON, SEPT 5

The ICC's anti-corruption unit has been monitoring the unusual activities of a leading Sri Lankan player after team members alerted their skipper Kumar Sangakkara of his late-night activities with a man believed to be an illegal bookmaker.

Sri Lankan players passed on their concerns to the captain, who followed ICC protocol by contacting the anti-corruption unit. The player has since been investigated by Sri Lankan police, although no charges have been laid, British daily The Guardian reported today.

However, Sri Lanka Cricket has kept the entire matter

Raymond Domenech fired from FFF post News reports say former France coach Raymond Domenech has been fired from his last remaining job with the French Football Federation for his role in the team’s disastrous World Cup. France-3 TV says Domenech was fired from his post on the federation’s technical advisory board for making a “grave error” in three ways.

Swimmer injured in attack Commonwealth Games medal prospect, young Tamil Nadu swimmer M B Balakrishnan was today severely injured when some unidentified persons attacked him here.

The incident also put a question mark on the promising swimmer's participation in the October 314 quadrennial sporting extravaganza to be held in the national capital.

The 21-year-old, a backstroke specialist, was on his way to the swimming pool for a morning practice session when he was intercepted by four unidentified men who attacked him with logs and sharp objects, police said.

Capello hits back at his critics Fabio Capello has asked critics to look at themselves in the mirror and ask whether they have been right to attack the Italian.

Capello emerged from the maelstrom to deliver a successful start to England's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign last night.

Yet he knows a four-goal triumph over Bulgaria will not in itself silence the people who feel he should have lost his job in the wake of this summer's World Cup debacle.

The 64-year-old has done some soul-searching himself since South Africa.

Now he wants others to do the same.

The News of the World, which published its expose into cricket corruption a week ago after a sting operation against the Pakistan players' agent, Mazhar Majeed, provides further evidence today to support its allegations.

The newspaper claimed that the Pakistan players face 23 ICC charges between them and that the Metropolitan Police have recovered between 10,000-15,000 pounds of bills marked by the News of the World from Butt's room.

It also states Butt was warned five times that he must report any irregular dealings.

Yasir Hameed, who was recalled for the final Test at the Lord's – the Test that was the subject of the

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Mazhar Majeed claims to have almost the entire Pakistan cricket team in his pocket but the one man the alleged match-fixer could never get a hold on is the temperamental Shahid Afridi.

In his numerous conversations with the undercover 'News of the World' reporter during a sting operation which has exposed a widespread betting scam, Majeed said he couldn't get Afridi on board in his shady dealings.

"One player he does not want involved is Shahid Afridi, the veteran Pakistan captain in charge of the side in the one-day series. Afridi was not one of the players

Majeed had in his pocket," the tabloid reported.

Revealing his dislike for Afridi, Majeed, during one of his conversations with the reporter, is quoted as saying, "I could have signed Afridi five years ago. All the other players I know, you know like brothers. When they're in England I see them every day. I go to Pakistan to stay with them. We are going out for dinner tonight actually, Edgware Road."

"But he (Afridi) is the kind of player who you have to kiss his a**e every day if you want to manage him. And I am not that kind of person."

Afridi has the daunting task of leading Pakistan in the two Twenty20s and five one-dayers against England starting today in the middle of the raging controversy that has left his country humiliated in international cricketing circles.

The dashing but volatile all-rounder

has ordered his teammates to avoid reading newspapers which are full of sordid details about how the suspended trio of Test skipper Salman Butt and pacers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir took bribes from a bookie for 'spot-fixing'.

"I've told the boys 'Don't read the newspaper – just focus on cricket'. I know the people in Pakistan are very upset and what's happened is very disappointing. I think this is very bad news," he said.

He has also apologised on behalf of the implicated players to the fans.

"On behalf of these boys I want to say sorry to all cricket lovers and all the cricketing nations."

Meanwhile, coming hard at the suspended trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamir and Mohammed Asif, Afridi on Sunday said they should be kept away from the dressing room in the best interest of the team.

Pakistan's latest match in their controversial tour of Britain ended in a five-wicket Twenty20 defeat by world champions England at Sophia Gardens here today.

England, set a seemingly modest 127 for victory, collapsed to 62 for five.

But left-handers Eoin Morgan

Afridi though said the England tour should continue despite that the crisis has been deepened after another revelation by British tabloid News of the World.

"We are encountering a tough situation and we can't afford to back off from this situation. Everyone knows how important this England tour is for Pakistan cricket. The tour of England will go on.

"I don't think that trio should be part of the team or the dressing room. Keeping them out is for our best interest," Afridi told Geo News.

While Pakistan team is in Cardiff to play first of the two Twenty20 matches, the trio is in London for the interrogations.

Afridi had earlier offered a public apology on behalf of the three players.

Afridi had also distanced himself from the events of the last week and insisted that his team is focused on the remaining matches of the tour.

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Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh today said he has never been approached by a bookie in his career and would slap anybody who dares to approach him to fix games.

"I will slap any bookie who will come near me, big time," said Harbhajan when asked what he will do in case a bookie approaches him to fix games.

"I have never been approached by a bookie and I have not also seen these things happen in my career. I never feel that any one can do such things," he told NDTV at 'Walk the Talk' programme.

‘Spot-fixing’ scandal IPL to have 74 matches for next 3 seasons brings cricket into n Royal Challengers Bangalore have disrepute: Dhoni shown Karnataka as PTI MUMBAI, SEPT 5

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Ind ian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said that cricket has been brought to ‘disrepute’ by the 'spot-fixing' scandal and the guilty should be handed harsh punishment as such incidents tend to also paint other players in bad light.

"It's sad. Investigations are going on. Something like this, match fixing or spot fixing, it brings disrepute to the game," Dhoni said when asked about the 'spot-fixing' scandal in England that rocked world cricket.

"It does not only restrict to the people who are doing it or the side they belong to. I think people start associating it with the whole fraternity which means all cricketers whichever team you are playing for, it doesn't really matter,"

he said.

"At times what happens, if there is a game which is a low scoring game then people are thinking it may be a fixed game.

When you work so hard on a field then that's one thing you don't really want. You don't want somebody to comment that the match was fixed or whatever," he told NDTV. Asked whether harsh punishments should be handed to the three Pakistani players if they are found guilty, Dhoni said, "I would agree with that definitely because as I said it doesn't restrict the opinion to you. So definitely harsh decisions need to be taken."

Dhoni said any player guilty of match fixing should be kept "as far away from cricket as possible" as their wrongdoings could put paid to the hard work done by other cricketers.

Indian Premier League's next three seasons, starting 2011, will have a total of 74 matches, up from 60 this year, following the addition of two new franchises -- Sahara Pune Warriors and Kochi.

There would be 70 league matches plus four play-off matches with each team playing the same number of matches (14 of which 7 would be home and the other 7 away) as in the previous IPL editions, said BCCI secretary N Srinivasan in a release after the IPL's Governing Council meeting here.

"There will be one league table with teams divided into 2 groups of 5 teams each," the BCCI secretary said.

The IPL GC also decided to allow the original eight franchises to retain a maximum of four players, including three Indians, and fixed a salary cap of USD 9 million for each franchise to spend at the next players' auction set for the middle of November.

Player contracts will be for a period of two years plus a one-year right of extension by franchise.

Retention of players would result in reduced amount available with each franchise with amounts of USD 1.8 million

per annum for the first than 75 per cent of matches player so retained, USD for his team in the 2010 1.3m, 0.9m and 0.5m for season will feature in the the other three players auction. reduced from its kitty.

Pune and Kochi frantheir first venue and This is irrespective of chises who did not parthe actual player fee paid Goa as second. ticipate in the 2010 to each of these players, season can sign upto four Srinivasan said. players from the list of players who were If a franchise retains four players, its not a part of the squad of any of the salary cap will be charged by USD 4.5 teams in the past three IPL editions. million in each of 2011 and 2012 and it "However the list of players who are will have only USD 4.5m remaining to available for such franchise will be propay as player fees for the remainder of vided by IPL based on the registered list its registered squad. of players," Srinivasan said.

The IPL has added a rider to player In another significant change, the Govretention saying the franchise and player erning Council decided that all player must mutually agree to it as well as the contracts would be a tripartite agreement player fee to be paid for 2011 and 2012 signed by the player, the franchise and seasons. the BCCI and all the contracts would be The IPL also fixed the salary of un- managed by the Board. Till now the capped players at Rs 10 lakh per annum agreement was between the player and if they have not played so far or made/will the franchise only. make their first class debut in 2009-10 "A new player registration and contract or 2010-11, at Rs 20 and Rs 30 lakh per management process will be detailed annum for those who made their debut soon. No player contracts can be signed in 2006-09 seasons and in 2005-06 or until then," Srinivasan said, adding the earlier respectively. player regulations would be circulated Each squad would consist of not more soon to all the franchises. than 30 players, and only capped players In the new format, each team will play plus any IPL player who has played more the other four in its group twice -– home

Sharapova, Federer battle on AGENCIES NEW YORK, SEPT 5

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki and former world number one Maria Sharapova booked a f o u r t h - ro u n d showdown with straight-set US Open triumphs on Saturday while Roger Federer cruised into the last 16 as well.

Danish 20-year-old Wozniacki, last year's US Open runner-up, routed Taiwan's Chan Yung-Jan 6-1, 6-0, while Russian 14th seed Sharapova, whose three Grand Slam titles include the 2006 US Open, blanked American Beatrice Capra 6-0, 6-0.

Wozniacki has lost only three games in three matches, the best US Open run since Chris Evert dropped only two in the same span in 1976. No woman at any Slam has lost so few games so late since Mary Pierce at the 1994 French Open.

A showdown is brewing on the men's side as well as Federer, a 16-time Grand Slam champion seeking his sixth US Open title and seventh consecutive trip to the final, and Swedish fifth seed Robin Soderling reached the fourth round.

World number two Federer smashed 13 aces and 31 winners to beat 109th-ranked Frenchman

Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-4, 6-3, 63 while Soderling defeated 48thranked Dutchman Thiemo de Bakker 6-2, 6-3, 6-3. Both triumphs came in brisk winds.

French Open runner-up Soderling broke Federer's streak of 23 Grand Slam semi-finals in a row with a quarter-final triumph on the Paris red clay over the Swiss superstar who had won their 12 prior matches.

Soderling, who lost the Roland Garros final to topranked Rafael Nadal, and world number two Federer each need one more victory to book a rematch on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts.

Federer next faces Austrian 13th seed Jurgen Melzer, whom Federer ousted in this year's fourth round at Wimbledon in their only prior meeting.

Soderling will meet Spanish 21st seed Albert Montanes, who led 6-2, 2-1 when 147th-ranked Japanese qualifier Kei Nishikori retired after only 38 minutes with a groin injury.

Also advancing to the fourth round was Serbian third seed Djokovic, who downed US wildcard James Blake 6-1, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to book a date with US 19th seed Mardy Fish.

The day's biggest upset came

Caroline Wozniacki

on the women's side when Serbian fourth seed Jelena Jankovic, a former world number one who was a 2008 US Open runner-up, was wind-hampered and lost 62, 7-6 (7/1) to Estonian 31st seed Kaia Kanepi.

Kanepi will next play Belgian Yanina Wickmayer, a 2009 US Open semi-finalist who saved a match point in the final tiebreaker before beating Swiss veteran Patty Schnyder 7-6 (7/5), 3-6, 7-6 (8/6).

(38 not out) and Michael Yardy (35 not out) saw England to 129 for five with an unbroken partnership of 67 as they won with 17 balls to spare.

England were 1-0 up in this two-match series ahead of the second match here on Tuesday.

En g l a n d d ro p p e d t h re e catches in Pakistan's innings and then lost four wickets for 20

runs in 25 balls to be 62 for five.

Off-spinner Graeme Swann led England's attack with two wickets for 14 runs.

And with Yardy returning figures of one for 21 it meant England's eight overs of spin yielded three wickets for just 35 runs.

Pakistan found runs hard to come by after losing the toss.

But England's batsmen stut-

tered too.

Ra v i B o p a r a , i n f o r t h e dropped Kevin Pietersen, began the slide when he was well caught by Mohammad Yousuf, running back from mid-on, off fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

Pakistan one-day captain Shahid Afridi then had a wicket in his first over with a quick legspinner that opposing captain

Paul Collingwood could only edge onto his stumps.

Steven Davies made 33 at better than a run-a-ball before whipping seamer Umar Gul off his pads straight to Wahab Riaz.

England lost another wicket when Luke Wright missed an intended sweep off Afridi and was bowled for a second ball nought.

and away; four of the five teams in the other group once -– home or away; one of the five teams in the other group twice -– home and away.

The groups would be decided by a random draw, and similarly, which team will play the other from the other group twice (home and away) or once (home and away) will also be decided by a random draw.

"From a sporting perspective, this ensures all franchises will have the same number of matches at home as in the previous editions. The timelines for this will be finalized soon," Srinivasan said in his release.

A revised structure for play off matches would be followed for future seasons and the format would reward consistency of performance in the league stages, the Board secretary said.

The new play-off format will do away with the semifinals and the 3-4 places tie but still retain the same number of four knock out ties.

The new knock out format is: Play-off game A : 1st vs 2nd; Play-off game B: 3rd vs 4th; Play-off game C : winner of game B vs loser of game A; Final game D : winner of game A vs winner of game C.

Bhupathi crashes out AGENCIES NEW YORK, SEPT 5

Mahesh Bhupathi's US Open campaign ended after suffering defeats in both men's doubles and mixed doubles events with his respective partners.

Bhupathi and his Belarussian partner Max Mirnyi, seeded fourth, suffered a shock 4-6, 6-

Scandal-hit Pakistan well beaten by England AFP CARDIFF (UK), SEPT 5

British tabloid sting – was quoted as saying: "They were doing it [fixing] in almost every match. God knows what they were up to."

Hameed, however, denied that he had made the allegations and said he was "deeply disturbed" by them.

Meanwhile, Sri Lankan Cricket Board said they did not received any official report regarding any player so far.

"Nothing has been reported to us so far, there is nothing for me to comment on this. Nothing has been reported officially but there are media reports about various allegations. So, the official report has to come from ICC," SLC secretary Nishantha Ranatunga said.

Afridi, the man Majeed couldn’t get in his net

Indian swimmers in dope net Days after wrestlers and athletes brought embarrassment to the nation by testing positive for doping, three Indian swimmers have now joined the chorus as they failed in tests conducted ahead of the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games.

Swimmers Richa Mishra, Jyostna Pansara, medal prospects in the Commonweath Games and Amar Murlitharan - failed the doping tests conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) at the Senior National Championships last month.

away from the public spotlight by concealing the entire police investigation surrounding the player.

The player concerned has been under the ICC's scanner since the Twenty20 World Cup in England in 2009.

The officials from the ICC's anti-corruption unit are said to be dismayed at the lack of progress.

"The (anti-corruption unit's) working is not that of a policing agency or a newspaper. They have no power to arrest or seize, or carry out a sting operation.

"Getting international players to question the honesty of one of their own team-mates is a considerable challenge, but it is essential if the ICC is to root out corruption," Haroon Lorgat, the ICC's chief executive, said.

3, 6-7 (4) second round defeat in the men's doubles at the hands of unseeded Argentine pair of Eduardo Schwank and Horacio Zeballos.

Later, he combined with Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova for his mixed doubles first round but lost tamely 4-6, 2-6 to Estoina's Kaia Kanepi and Sweden's

Robert Lindstedt.

Kanepi and Lindstedt next play last year's finalists and second seeds Leander Paes and Cara Black.

Bhupathi's defeat in the men's doubles has left Rohan Bopanna as sole Indian contender in the men's doubles as Paes has already exited after a first round defeat.