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Obama decided to put off a summit with Russia’s Putin, citing ‘disappointment’ over the Snowden affair 9

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Snapshots Cong coordination panel for Goa

NEW DELHI: The Congress set up a six-member coordination committee for overseeing the party functioning in Goa. While the PCC president will be its convener, its members are the AICC general secy and secretary in-charge, the CLP leader, Pravin Kunkoliekar and Aleixo Lourenco.

Micromax mobiles owners arrested

NEW DELHI: CBI arrested the two owners of Micromax mobiles while they were allegedly giving Rs 30 lakh bribe to the engineers of North Delhi Municipal Corporation for clearance to a banquet hall construction. Along with Rajesh Agrawal and Manish Tuli, both of Micromax Informatics, CBI sleuths also arrested two junior officials of the corporation.

Mehta refuses to be Gujarat Lokayukta AHMEDABAD: Justice RA Mehta, whose appointment as Gujarat Lokayukta was opposed by Narendra Modi, declined to assume office, saying the controversy has “denigrated” the office of the anticorruption watchdog. Pg10

The SC pulled up govt agencies for not taking action on the basis of taped conversations of Niira Radia 10

Panesar has been fined for drunkenly urinating in public after being asked to leave a nightclub 18

Property sale by foreigners in Goa comes under scanner 8-member panel to zero down on violations Julian D’ Cruz

No foreigner can sell land or 1cleared register any sale deed until by this committee

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PANJIM: In a muted move, properties which were up for sale in Goa by foreign nationals, have been put under the scanner of an eight-member high level committee, since they came to the notice of the government. This specially-constituted committee has been examining the transactions since June this year. The move aims at zeroing down on violations that may have been committed at the time of purchase of such properties and are now sought to be sold. The development assumes importance given that large number of properties are under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate. The committee comprises the joint secretary (debt management unit) as chairperson and the members include the state registrar and head of notary services, under secretary (revenue), deputy collectornorth (revenue), deputy collector –

Since the committee was 2manyconstituted in June 2013, as as 25 applications have been submitted to the committee Applications for sale of property have been made by British nationals, Russians and Germans

HERALD EXCLUSIVE south (revenue), under secretary (DMU), an official of Reserve Bank of India and a chartered accountant. According to top officials in the registrar’s office, no foreigner can sell land nor register any sale deed until cleared by this committee and directions have to be given to the registrar that the property deal can

be registered. Since the committee was constituted in June 2013, as many as 25 applications have been submitted to the committee. Applications for sale of property have been made by British nationals, Russians and Germans. The committee which met on Wednesday has kept on hold all ap-

plications before it to enable it to seek certain clarifications from the Reserve Bank of India on the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) on the issue of sale. Sources say that so far only three cases have been cleared for sale, where the sellers through foreign nationals were persons of Indian origin (PIO) and were having all documentation in order. Goa has banned purchase of land by foreigners and the Enforcement Directorate continues to probe purchase of land by over 450 foreigners in Goa. Most of the transactions are believed to be illegal. According to ED records, nearly 150 such properties are owned by British nationals and not surprising, most of the applications before the eight member committee for sale of property are those of British nationals who wish to sell off their properties located in Bardez taluka. “The present applications have come before the committee during the last two years,” State Registrar Continued on pg 12

BJP questions ‘contradictory’ statements PTI

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party today wondered if Defence Minister A K Antony was “constrained” by some factors when he made the statement on the killing of five Indian soldiers along the LoC even as it asked the government to make clear the reasons for the “compulsion” to hold talks

Ban fails to deter sand extractors TIVIM: The State government’s two-year ban on sand extraction did not deter traditional extractors from illegally pursuing the trade. But many sand extractors from Colvale and surrounding areas are not rejoicing over the government’s recent proposal to resume legal sand extraction after the monsoon and are, in fact, unhappy about cumbersome procedures to obtain a sand extraction licence. Some sand extractors said they have been extracting sand as their traditional occupation. “Despite the ban, we were forced to extract sand as it is our only livelihood for many generations. I had a valid licence to extract sand till 2009-10,” said a traditional sand extractor. Pg3

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with Pakistan. Deputy Leader of BJP in Rajya Sabha Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters that there are “palpable contradictions” in the statement made by the minister and the army. “What is the mystery behind the statement of the defence minister,” Prasad asked. He maintained that if as a defence minister he felt there was a need to change

the statement from the one given by the army he could have done so. “But he ought to be fair to parliament if he was doing so and said the statement has been changed for the underlined reasons,” Prasad said. The party said though Antony claimed he had examined whether state and

non-state actors from Pakistan were involved in the attack, it is “aghast” that he claimed terrorists were dressed as army personnel. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) tonight rubbished as “mischievous” the reports that a statement on the killing of five Indian soldiers on the LoC was changed at its behest. “Such allegations being

made are mischievous and have no basis,” a PMO spokesman said. He was reacting to reports that the statement was changed after being drafted by the army. Prasad wondered why there is this compulsion in the government to hold talks with Pakistan. “Is security of India more important or the compulsion to Continued on pg 12

Decision to revise reimbursement rates

Communalism or somebody not ‘taken care’ of: Victor TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: Managing Director of Victor Hospitals and Medical Services Victor Albuquerque said there are suspected communal motives behind the government’s decision to revise the reimbursements given to hospitals under the Mediclaim Scheme, reducing it from Rs 1,500 per visit to Rs 1,300.

A furious Albuquerque said that at the reduced rate it would not be feasible to continue offering treatment to patients under the scheme, when the reimbursements are going to be reduced. He suspected a business conspiracy behind the move to reduce the rates.

In a letter sent to the government earlier he alleged, “After having given a great thought to the state of affairs and the treatment you have been giving us, we are pained to inform you that we suspect, repeat suspect, that there is either COMMUNALISM (emphasis original) or that somebody has not been ‘taken care’ of, as otherwise the way things have unfolded cannot be understood.” Continued on pg 12

Wagh sceptical of Lusofonia Games organisation in Goa Kanzil Rodrigues bureau@herald-goa.com

OLD GOA: Even as the state government is confident of organising the Lusofonia Games in Goa, St Andre legislator Vishnu Surya Wagh, who has been a vocal critic of the event, has expressed strong doubts on whether the games will be organised in the state. In fact, Wagh has even gone to the extent of stating that he would be “the happiest person if the games are not held in Goa.” Incidentally, Wagh’s critical comments on the Lusofonia Games comes barely

three weeks after Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has stated that he would never have hosted the games, but was forced to do so due to assurances given by the previous Congress government. Parrikar had, however, said he would complete all the requirements (for the games) but “without feelings”. It may be recalled that Wagh has criticised Goa as a host to the Lusofonia Games and had even opposed Goa's participation in the event. “I have no problem with the state government in setting up infrastructure facilities in my constituency

for the games like an athletic stadium and a stadium at the university. But given the present situation, I’m quite sure that the Lusofonia Games 2013 may not be held in the state,” Wagh told Herald. “Whatever I have seen so far makes me feel that the games will not be held in Goa at all as there is lot (of work) to be done. I will be the happiest person if the games are not held in Goa,” said Wagh. “Under the present scenario, team may back out from the games and I am given to understand that football teams from Brazil

and Portugal have already backed out. And if such teams back out, then what is the use of the Lusofonia Games,” he asked. When asked to comment on the current work in progress, Wagh said he has not inspected any infrastructure facilities till date, though some of them are coming up in his constituency. “When I’m not told what is going on, it’s my habit not to interfere in such issues. If I am not invited to inspect certain things and if I am not told to be a part of it, then I will not be there,” he said. Continued on pg 12

Czech woman murdered in Calangute Boyfriend arrested on charges of murder TEAM HERALD team@herald-goa.com

CALANGUTE/PANJIM: A 24-year-old Czech woman was found murdered in a guest house at Umtta Vaddo, Calangute on Tuesday night, while her Czech boyfriend, who claimed to have been abducted before falling unconscious and abandoned at Tivim, has been arrested on charges of murder. Calangute police said the murder came to light when the boyfriend, Pavel Neuhaul, was found unconscious in CansaTivim at about 8 pm on Tuesday and was later shifted to the Mapusa district hospital.The hospital staff then noticed some injury marks on his wrist and alerted the Mapusa police at about 8.35 pm. When questioned about his place of residence, Neuhaul claimed that he was roughed up by two unknown persons while he was in the kitchen of a guest room which he had rented along with his girlfriend, Marketa Horka, at Calangute and was taken in a car to an undisclosed destination. He then led a Mapusa police team to the Calangute guest room which was locked from the outside. The police interrogated neighbours and then contacted the owner, who said that he did not have the key of the lock on the door. The police took Neuhaul back to Mapusa and registered an offence, before transferring the case to the Calangute police station at around 10.15 pm as the incident had taken place in Calangute. The Calangute police took over the investigations and broke open the door, only to find Horka lying in a pool of blood. The Continued on pg 12

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Two projects mooted by outgoing MLA and former Urban Development Minister, Joaquim Alemao, are yet to see light of the day in Cuncolim

GUIRDOLIM PANCHAYAT GRIDLOCK

Outcry over no-trust against sarpanch One panch backtracks, five remain adamant to press for his ouster TEAM HERALD

Santosh Mirajkar

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MARGAO: Guirdolim village witnessed an uproar on Wednesday over the noconfidence motion tabled against Sarpanch Milagres de Chandor, as a large number of his supporters descended on the Panchayat ghar and later took out a rally in his support. Following the development, one of the signatories to the motion and deputy Sarpanch Flavia D’Costa later publicly declared her decision to withdraw her signature from the no-trust motion. Flavia said she has taken the decision as per the wishes of the people from her ward. Carrying banners, supporters of the Sarpanch descended on the Panchayat ghar this morning where a panchayat meeting was scheduled today. They sought to know the reasons behind tabling the motion against the Sarpanch and demanded resignation of

People raise their hands in support of Guirdolim Sarpanch Milagres de Chandor outside the Panchayat hall on Wednesday.

those who has signed on it. Maina-Curtorim police also made their presence felt at the Panchayat ghar as a precautionary measure to avert any law and order situation. Addressing his supporters, Milagres said he has done nothing wrong for the village, but was instrumental in bringing schemes and projects during his short

tenure. He rubbished the allegations that he did not take the members into confidence on development matters, saying that all the members were treated equally. One of his supporters Xavier Costa said that Milagres has implemented many projects during his six-month tenure and demanded his continuance in office.

The opposition, however, appears determined to dislodge the Sarpanch, reiterating that he did not take members into confidence. Panch member Sonia Dias also condemned the assembly of the supporters of the Sarpanch at the Panchayat ghar, claiming that some of the people had even come from neighbouring villages. “Though deputy Sarpanch Flavia D’Costa has announced her decision to withdraw her resignation, we the remaining five signatories will express our lack of confidence in the sarpanch as and when the BDO calls a meeting. The sarpanch should have discussed with us the no-trust motion instead of using pressure tactics by bringing people at the panchayat ghar,” she said. Milagres, however, denied his hand in mobilising the people, saying the people have come on their own, after coming to know of the no-trust motion tabled against him.

Legal recourse if waste dumps not dumped, say Seraulim locals TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

MARGAO: Even as the Seraulim panchayat has decided to issue notices to the starred hotels from where garbage finds its way into the village causing nuisance, agitated residents have threatened to take legal recourse if the two waste dumps are not cleared by August 15 as promised by Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar. The residents assembled outside the Seraulim panchayat ghar when the panchayat had its meeting on Tuesday noon, as they pinned their hopes on the Chief Minister to honour his word and rid the village of the waste dumps. After the meeting Sarpanch Leslie Dourado told the media that he is supporting the villagers demand for shifting of the waste dumps. He said the Panchayat has decided to serve notices on the hotels, from where the contractors bring waste in the village, adding that the Panchayat would meet again if there’s no change in the ground reality. Convenor of Seraulim Villagers Action Committee Rodney Almeida and social activist Zeferino Fernandes said the villagers had tried everything to stop the garbage menace, but in vain.

Davorlim promise of CM waiting fulfilment TEAM HERALD

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MARGAO: During his whirlwind tour of Navelim constituency on November 14 last year ~ the first after taking over the reigns of office ~ Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar visited Davorlim railway crossing with local MLA and Fisheries Minister Avertano Furtado in tow to give his stamp of approval for a flyover costing Rs 24 crore. He announced that the government would acquire the required land to build the approach roads on both sides of the proposed flyover. Nine months down the line, the Chief Minister was back in Navelim earlier this week to review the devel-

The Davorlim railway crossing.

opmental works, but it has now come to light that process for acquisition of land admeasuring 12,000 sq mts is yet to begin till date. Konkan Railway officials, who were called for the review meeting, maintained

SNAPSHOTS Moti Dongor: Serving of notices ends

MARGAO: The countdown for the demolition of the Moti Dongor structures began from Wednesday, with officials of the South Goa Administrator of Comunidades completing the exercise of serving demolition orders on each of the 210 encroachers atop Moti Dongor. The two teams constituted by the Administrator Sangeeta Naik completed the task on Wednesday evening under police protection. Sources in the know said the encroachers have 10 days time at their disposal to raze down the structures ordered to be demolished under the Goa Land (Prohibition of Constructions) Act, 1995. So far, the parties have not taken legal recourse against the order of the Comunidade Administrator, even as the parties are bracing up to serve a notice on the Administrator on the review petition already pending in the High court vis-a-vis the illegal structures.

Ticket gate trial commences today

MARGAO: After 12 long years, trial in the sensational ticket ate case will commence in the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class on Thursday. The Court has issued summons to the nine accused, including former GCA President Dayananad Narvekar, incumbent GCA Chief Vinod Phadke and others to appear before the court on Thursday.

Acquittal in Quepem robbery case

MARGAO: South Goa additional district and sessions judge Vincent Silva on Wednesday acquitted Mohammad Manrangi, Narendra Patil, Asif Kittur, Raffik Kolloli, Rajesh alias Raju Devar, Michael Fernandes, Suleman alias Sameer Sheik, Bunty and Sanna Saidappa, who were charged for robbery at Acamol in Quepem. The Quepem police had charged the accused for threatening and assaulting the occupants and committing robbery of bag containing cash Rs 1.28 lakh, cheque Rs 22,000 and calculator from Anthony Barreto of Quepem

Tarpaulin theft registered

MARGAO: On a complaint filed by Nawaz Hussain of Karnataka, Cuncolim police have registered an offence under section 370, 427 of IPC against unknown persons for trespass and theft of tarpaulin worth Rs 65,000. Hussain in his complaint has stated that unknown persons between August 1 and 5 trespassed and committed the theft.

that the responsibility of initiating and expediting the process of land acquisition rests with the PWD. Says KRC Sr Public Relations Manager, Baban Ghatge: “We had submitted all the plans and proposed road alignment to the PWD

Nine months down the line, the Chief Minister was back in Navelim earlier this week to review the developmental works, but it has now come to light that process for acquisition of land admeasuring 12,000 sq mts is yet to begin for the land acquisition. The KR has no role to play in the land acquisition. The moment the land is acquired and the government gives the nod for the flyover, we will build the road over bridge at the Davorlim crossing,” he said.

Incidentally, when Herald contacted PWD Executive Engineer, V S Mardolkar, he said his office had put up the file to the government for administrative and financial sanction. Mardolkar further said that the PWD has proposed acquisition of land for all flyovers proposed by the Konkan Railway at the crossings in Salcete. Sources in the PWD said the department would move for land acquisition of the land in question only after receiving the government’s financial nod. When contacted, Fisheries Minister Avertano Furtado said he has taken up the matter with the CM. “I will pursue with the government the question of land acquisition,” he said.

No breakthrough in tabernacle theft case TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

MARGAO: A day after the daring burglary sent shockwaves across Benaulim and beyond, police could not collect any clues leading to a breakthrough in the St John the Baptist Church tabernacle theft case. Sub-divisional Police Officer, Margao DySP Mohan Naik, told Herald that he has directed the Colva police to carry out a search for the tabernacle, which might be abandoned by the miscreants after breaking it open. “The thieves might have probably lifted the tabernacle presuming some valuable inside since it could not be opened. I have told the

Gold ornaments snatched from woman at Gogol TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

MARGAO: Jyoti Sandeep Naik of Varca complained to the Margao police that one Ansari Narangi, resident of Housing Board, Gogol, along with another person on a motorcycle, snatched her gold ornaments worth Rs 1 lakh at Vidya Nagar, Gogol. Police have registered an offence of theft under sections 356, 379 read with 34 of IPC against Narangi and the unknown person travelling along with the accused. PSI G D Nalkar is investigating.

police to find out whether the tabernacle has been abandoned at an isolated place after breaking it open,” he said. Replying to a question, he said the police are baffled over the mystery surrounding the theft when the doors and windows of the Church were all locked and closed. Meanwhile, St John the Baptist Parish Priest Fr Nelson Colaco said that a police team visited the Church on Wednesday evening as part of the investigation. Colva police station in-charge, PI Uttam Raut Desai, who resumed duties on Wednesday, said he has asked the investigating officer to round up the suspects for interrogation in the case.

Cuncolim MLA Rajan Naik said he would provide housing for the scheduled tribes of Panzorconne under the tribal welfare department

Consultancy fees down the drain in Cuncolim TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

MARGAO: The Cuncolim Municipal Council finds itself in a tight spot after spending a whopping Rs 13 lakh on consultants, as projects mooted by outgoing MLA and former Urban Development Minister, Joaquim Alemao, are yet to see light of the day. The two projects ~ housing for the scheduled tribes staying at Panzorcone and the improvement and beautification of NH-17 from Panzorconne to the Cuncolim police station ~ were proposed during Alemao’s tenure as Urban Development Minister. Of the two projects, the Cuncolim Municipal Council had spent Rs eight lakh on the consultant to prepare the project report on the NH-17, while another Rs

five lakh was paid to a consultant to compile a report on the housing project mooted under HUDCO. The civic body has now found to its utter shock that the amount spent on the consultants remains blocked since the two projects could not take off after Joaquim’s exit from Cuncolim. “The civic body has been told by the agencies that the question of reimbursing the consultancy fees is ruled out in the absence of executing the projects,” remarked Cuncolim Municipal Chairperson Devendra Desai. He said the housing project for the Scheduled Tribes was to be funded by HUDCO, adding that the agency had even sanctioned the necessary funds for the project, but the same has not found favour with incumbent MLA Rajan Naik.

Follow law, not political clout, RTO, cops told TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

MARGAO: Fisheries Minister Avertano Furtado on Wednesday in a stern message told traffic police and RTO officials to deal with traffic violators as per law and not to buckle down when they use the influence

to take a round of the casualty in the GMC where people are admitted with broken hands, legs and head injuries. Then everyone will realise about the importance of wearing helmets,” he said. He pointed out that strict enforcement of traffic rules will help in enforcing traffic discipline, while laying

DoT says helmets must MARGAO: Director of Transport Arun Desai on Wednesday sought to remove the misconception on helmets, asserting that wearing helmets is compulsory under the Motor Vehicle Act. Speaking at the concluding day of the Road Safety Week at the Damodar College here this evening, Desai sent an unequivocal message that no notification is required to bring the rule into force, saying the Motor Vehicle Act is quite clear on the issue. He said that a notification is required only in case when the government decides to exempt certain categories of riders from the purview of the Act. Making an impassioned plea to two-wheeler riders to use helmets, Desai urged riders not to carry the head gear while riding as the same poses danger to the rider.

of ministers and MLAs to escape punishment. On the contrary, the minister told the officials to double the fine and not to entertain calls from ministers and MLAs. The minister was speaking at the concluding day of the Road Safety Week at the Damodar College campus, here. “Even we (the MLAs) were fined for riding our bikes without helmets. The next day we rode with helmets to prove that nobody is above the law,” he said. The Fisheries Minister appealed to the parents to take care that their underage children do not ride bikes when they are below 18 years. In his address, Margao MLA Digambar Kamat underlined the need to make wearing of helmets compulsory. “I often advise people

stress on education and awareness on road safety. Director of Transport, Arun Desai said that the exercise of road safety weeks have paid dividends with the accident rate coming down in the last two years despite a growth in the twowheeler population. “Around 179 deaths of twowheelers were reported in 2010 and the figure came down to 170 in 2011 despite an addition of 51,000 vehicles on the roads. The first six months of 2013 have reported only 68 deaths of two-wheelers, indicating that the figure has come down compared to the corresponding period last year,” he added. GOACAN Co-ordinator Roland Martins and Deputy Transport Director, Sandeep Desai were amongst those who spoke on the occasion.

“The MLA has told us that he would provide housing for the scheduled tribes of Panzorconne under the tribal welfare department. Unless the civic body implements the project, we cannot get reimbursement,” he added. Incidentally, the civic body is planning to revive the NH-17 project in phases upon advise of the Goa State Urban Development Agency. “The civic body has already spent Rs 10 lakh on the project ~ Rs five lakh as consultancy fees and Rs two lakh on advertisements inviting bids. We cannot claim reimbursement on the consultancy fees without executing the project,” he said, adding that the civic body is planning to take up the NH-17 work in phases for want of NOCs from the land owners of the property alongside the highway.

Now, fishermen say dredging of river Sal mouth is no solution TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

MARGAO: The Captain of Ports is finally bracing up to take up dredging of the river Sal mouth at Betul, but boat owners, including traditional fishermen from Betul operating small boats, say that only a break water facility or a retaining wall would offer a permanent solution to problems plaguing at the river mouth. Capt James Braganza told Herald that dredging work would commence at the river mouth at an estimated cost of Rs 1.89 crore. “The bid is already finalised and the work order will be issued to the contractor soon,” Capt Braganza said. Incidentally, the Captain of Ports had planned to take up the river mouth dredging last year, but a single tender received for the work delayed the process. Boat owners, who have been demanded a solution to the hostile navigation problems at the river mouth, however, sounded sceptical whether dredging offers a solution to the issue. Says Cutbona Boat Owners Union President, Seby Cardozo: “Dredging offers only a temporary solution to the navigation problem at the river mouth. The construction of the retaining wall and break water facility will solve the problem on a permanent basis.” Cardozo said the dredging work should be taken up after the government builds a retaining wall along the river mouth, and hoped that the Fisheries Department would fulfil the long-pending demand of boat owners. Incidentally, Herald understands that the Fisheries department-appointed consultant, West Bengal Fisheries Corporation, had recommended construction of a retaining wall at the river mouth to tide over the navigation problem.

Stage set for 18 months survey of river Sal TEAM HERALD

Santosh Mirajkar

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MARGAO: After years of neglect, the stage is finally set for the much-awaited study and status of the contamination of Salcete’s lifeline, river Sal. Japan’s Asahi Geo Survey Ltd empanelled by JICA is bracing up to carry out a pilot survey to ascertain the status analysis of river Sal with respect to its chemical content of both the surface and ground water. Actual work of remediation or de-contamination of the river will get underway after Ms Asahi submits its report to the GSPCB

JICA and GSPCB officials inspecting the River Sal rivulet at Uskinibandh-Cuncolim.

and JICA after the 18-month long survey of the river course ~ right from its place of origin at Verna to the river mouth at Betul. The survey

will also cover the rivulet passing through Cuncolim given the location of an industrial estate. Says Goa State Pollution

Control Board Member Secretary, Levinson Martins: “The Board has entered into an agreement with Asahi to conduct the survey, which will target the river Sal basin, including the industrial areas at Verna and Cuncolim. The survey is expected to be complete within 18 months. Actual work of bio-remediation will begin after the completion of the survey.” A team comprising of GSPCB, JICA and Asahi inspected the river at Cuncolim and at Mobor. “We have also taken up the rivulet passing by the Cuncolim Industrial Estate and joining the river Sal at Assolna to study the

presence of pollutants and heavy metal in the water,” he said. As per the memorandum of understanding entered between GSPCB and Ms Asahi, the agency will conduct an environmental site assessment and boring survey in the river, besides identifying the pollutants and contaminants. The remediation by bio-remediation will be conducted on site, while ground water monitoring will be conducted as post-survey of bioremediation. The agency will also conduct flow simulation for effective use of water resources in the river.

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The Congress has filed a cheating complaint with CM against Deobagkar and Prof Dessai for causing loss to the GU to the tune of Rs 30 lakh

Due to frequent accidents at Porvorim, MLA Dilip Parulekar has sought estimate to build a subway near Jivottam Mutt

Undeterred by ban, sand extractors now wary of red tape in legal trade BY GERARD LOBO bureau@herald-goa.com

TIVIM: The State government’s two-year ban on sand extraction did not deter traditional extractors from illegally pursuing the trade. But many sand extractors from Colvale and surrounding areas are not rejoicing over the government’s recent proposal to resume legal sand extraction after the monsoon and are, in fact, unhappy about cumbersome procedures to obtain a sand extraction licence. Speaking to Herald, some sand extractors said they have been extracting sand as their traditional occupation. “Despite the ban, we were forced to extract sand as it is our only livelihood for many generations. I had a valid licence to extract sand till 2009-10,” said Anand Halankar, a traditional sand extractor from Colvale. “We earn barely Rs 250300 per day and the peak season to extract sand is between March and May. Sand extraction is risky during monsoon when water levels are high, while in the remaining months, the activity is less,” said Halankar. Halankar claimed that

sand extractors had, in fact, played a key role in providing direct or indirect employment. “Carpenters are allotted work to build canoes, while labourers earn daily wages and truck drivers are hired to transport sand to the construction industry,” added Halankar. Another traditional sand extractor, Babani Salgaonkar, a member of the North Goa District Committee constituted by the Directorate of Mines and Geology on January 18, admitted that people were extracting sand for their living despite the two-year ban. “It’s almost three years since I stopped extracting sand, but we are thankful to the State government for planning to legalise sand extraction,” said Salgaonkar, who is also a panch of Colvale. Salgaonkar was, however, apprehensive about the cumbersome process for a licence to extract sand. “One has to apply for a licence by August 12 and a lot of documents are needed, making it difficult for sand extractors to apply for them,” he said. According to Salgaonkar, the documents to be submitted include a 15-year residence certificate from

Gerard Lobo

Sand boats lined up by the riverbank at Colvale.

Documents needed for a sand extraction licence 15 years residence certificate issued by Mamlatdar. Registration of the canoe with the Captain of Ports. Certificate of registration with the Labour Dept Form I & XIV of the land where sand is unloaded/stacked. l NOC from the landowner. l Affidavit stating applicant is from the local community and his livelihood is dependent on sand extraction by manual means. l l l l

the Taluka mamlatdar, registration of canoes with Captain of Ports, the labour department’s certificate of registration, Form I & XIV of the land and an NOC from the landowner, where sand will be unloaded/stacked/trans-

ported. In addition, applicants need to submit an affidavit stating that he is from the local community and that, his livelihood depends on sand extraction by manual means. “Chapora River area is

divided into four zones, Pirna, Colvale, Camurlim and Nadora, to restrict sand extraction of one family to one zone only,” said Salgaonkar. He said some sand extractors recently met Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar with their grievances regarding documents needed for the licence. “A request was made to extend the deadline to submit applications along with required documents. There are issues regarding the certificate from the labour department. Besides, landowners are not prepared to give NOCs to dump the sand, while in other cases, the whereabouts of some landowners are unknown,” said Salgaonkar. “The chief minister has assured to simplify the process to apply for the licence. He asked the extractors to apply for the licence with whatever documents they have with them and they will be given more time to produce the remaining documents,” Salgaonkar added. Asked what could be consequences if sand extraction is stopped, Salgaonkar replied: “There is a company in Goa which uses ar-

NGT ban leaves sand mining industry reeling TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: The National Green Tribunal’s ban on mining river sand across the country has come as a blow to the State’s sand mining industry, just when sand was set to be available after the government was trying to get its act together. Though sand was part of the real estate boom in Goa, the past few years have seen a recession due to the ban by the State government. The NGT has asked river sand miners to stop all mining till they get permission from either the Central Environment Ministry or its counterpart in the States. Many in business and government circles point

Officials and industry persons also point out that the rules are followed mostly in States like Goa which are by and large literate and have a strong NGO presence, while in States where the mafia is strong these rules and orders rarely matter as in case anybody stands up to them, it is at the peril of his life or job as recent instances in one of India’s largest states has shown’ out that sand is essential for not only commercial construction, but even private construction, “even to build your bathroom,” as one official put it. Officials and industry persons also point out that the rules are followed mostly in States like Goa which are by and large literate and have a strong NGO presence, while in States

where the mafia is strong these rules and orders rarely matter as in case anybody stands up to them, it is at the peril of his life or job as recent instances in one of India’s largest states has shown.’ “Since the sand from Karwar was stopped (from being brought into Goa) we faced a lot of problems,” says Desh Prabhudessai of

CREDAI, the commercial real estate association in Goa. Stressing that sand is an important raw material for the industry, he said that they had been interacting with the government in trying to sort out this problem. “Because of this shortage, rates have shot up,” he says, adding that as it is the industry is going through a recession. Agrees Manjunath Dukle another builder from Margao,“As it is, there is no market, no buyers. Rates have already gone up from Rs 400 to Rs 1200 per cubic metre,” he says, adding that if a ban is enforced the rates will go up even further. “If this situation continues, not only me but all will have to get out of construction,” he argued.

Cong files cheating plaint with CM against Deobagkar TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: The Congress has filed a complaint of cheating with the Chief Minister against controversial exvice chancellor Dileep Deobagkar and Dean of Life Sciences Prof PV Dessai for causing loss to the Goa University to the tune of Rs 30 lakh, by conducting an unauthorised course in Clinical Research with the whole scam amounting to around Rs 70 lakh spread over three years. The Congress has alleged that the Deobagkar and Dessai caused loss to the Goa University and gain to other private parties by cheating over 100 students of the PG Certificate /Diploma course in Clinical Research and issuing Certificate/Diploma which is fake and invalid by collecting lakhs of rupees from them. The complaint cites that several batches of students were admitted during the period 2007-2011 but the exams were outsourced to Bioinnovate at different locations in the country such as Pune (from where Deobagkar hails) Gurgaon, Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai,

PG courses: SC relief for medical students

PANJIM: The Supreme Court on Monday has apparently granted relief to students who were admitted to PG courses at GMC on the basis of NEET, asking the State government to admit with immediate effect those who were admitted to the PG programmes of GMC and Goa Dental College, health department sources said. However, they said that they had not received any official confirmation regarding the order and would wait for a copy to study the details. Copies of the order are not available as yet. However, the court has apparently called the Medical Council of India and the Dental Council of India to give their say next week. Meanwhile, the Congress on Wednesday lodged a complaint, with the Anti- Corruption Branch, against the government, alleging corruption and illegal gratification in admissions to post graduate courses at GMC and Goa Dental College, at Bambolim. The party has asked the ACB to investigate Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s role on allegations that rules were bent to accommodate candidates, who are supposedly related to him. “While undergraduate admissions as of now have been done under NEET-UG, admissions for PG are not done as per NEET-PG but as per MBBS marks aggregate score merit,” the spokesman said in the complaint letter.

Chennai etc. The Congress spokesperson alleged that the company acted in connivance with Deobagkar and Dessai to cheat the gullible students. The complaint also states

that Education Minister should conduct a thorough inquiry into the scam and take action within 8 days, failing which they would take it up in legal forum. The Congress said attempts were made to bury the scam (by

staff close to Deobagkar) even as the daughter of the present vice chancellor was a victim of the scam. The Academic Council of the Goa University has passed a resolution and a committee has been set up by the present vice chancellor under the chairmanship of D’Lima with members of the Academic Council to investigate the role of Deobagkar and Dessai. “Over 100 students from all over India were admitted to this course by GU through an agreement of outsourcing with a private company called Bioinnovate probably from Delhi or Gurgaon. The students were charged Rs 50,000 (for certificate course) and for PG Diploma the fees were Rs one lakh which was collected by the private company on behalf of GU,” reads the complaint copy. The spokesman alleged there was neither any exam conducted for the 2011 batch students nor were they issued certificates. “The fees have not been refunded to these students by GU and Bioinnovate Company. This amounts to gross cheating and defrauding of gullible students.” he said.

Tony Rodrigues, of T R Constructions Panjim and former Mayor said, “It is very difficult to procure sand as it is inadequate to meet the demands by the real estate and whatever is available comes at a heavy price.” He pointed out that sand once cost Rs 700 per cubic metre but is now priced at Rs 1,500 per cubic metre which also includes transportation. In case trucks are provided by the builder, it was pointed out that what cost Rs 350 per cubic metre is now charged Rs 1,000 a cubic metre. This will have an adverse effect on construction projects at a time when sales are already down, Rodrigues opined.

tificial sand by crushing basalt stones (khadi) and it is almost the same price as sand extracted from the riverbed. But if the government decides to permanently shut down sand extraction, alternative employment should be provided to ensure the survival of traditional sand extracting families.”

Truck driver seriously hurt COLLEM: A truck driver from Rajawal-Karnataka was seriously injured, while two passengers escaped with minor injuries in a collision between a bus and a truck at Kasvalim-Mollem on Wednesday. According to Collem Police, the bus was proceeding from Ponda to Raichur-Karnataka when it collided against the oncoming truck at Kasavalim. Truck driver, Shau Injo Awane, was seriously injured, while two passengers of the bus sustained minor injures. Awane was shifted to ID Hospital, Ponda and later referred to GMC.

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Reginaldo Lourenco said that it was against the extended school timings and demanded that the government revert to old school hours

murder Mopa can wait: Cong Mahanand’s conviction upheld

Party stops short of calling for scrapping TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) on Wednesday resolved that Goa government should put on hold the proposed Mopa Greenfield international airport project until the facilities at Dabolim airport are fully utilized and revert to the old school timings. These were among the four resolutions passed by the CLP that met Wednesday, a day ahead of AICC general secretary Digvijay Singh visit scheduled for Thursday. Singh will renew the exercise of selecting a new president for the GPCC by meeting party men. The meeting attended by seven of the nine Congress MLAs also criticized the deteriorating law and order situation under the Parrikar regime and the high rates of road tax imposed by the government. “Mopa can wait... as and when the issue comes up, it can be tack-

Instead of tackling the Mopa issue, the government should focus on expanding the Dabolim terminus and parking facility for which the Centre has already sanctioned Rs 500 crore, said CLP spokesman led,” CLP spokesman Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco told media after the CLP meet on Wednesday. He said the government should instead focus on expanding the Dabolim terminus and parking facility for which the Centre has already sanctioned Rs 500 crore. The legislator was however tight lipped on whether the main opposition party was intending to demand the scrapping of the project. “Mopa issue was discussed at length and we came to a resolution that it can wait,” he told me-

dia. Sources said that the meeting also decided that the leader of Opposition Pratapsing Rane was authorized to meet the Centre and push for the completion and the inauguration of the Dabolim expansion project. The CLP members also expressed displeasure over the extended school timings and demanded that government revert to old school hours. “The issue is concerning the parents, teachers and students. They are facing considerable hardships due to the increase in school timings,” he said. The third key issue discussed at the CLP meeting was the deteriorating law and order situation. Lourenco alleged that lawlessness in the State is a result of government’s lax attitude towards curbing the menace. “The law and order situation has deteriorated. There is complete lawlessness. The government should take stock of the present situation and curb crimes,” he said.

Tender for appointing new Zuari bridge consultants soon TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: The decks have been cleared for floating tenders for appointing a consultant to construct the new River Zuari Bridge, as the State government persists with its decision to go ahead, even as the Centre is tight lipped on sharing the financial burden for project as suggested by the for the PWD. The government has decided to float tenders and the PWD will begin the process for appointing consultants for bridges over Zuari and Khandepar, within a week. The financial sanctions to appoint consultants for both bridges have been received and

the estimates of the consultancy are pegged at Rs 5.5 crore for Zuari Bridge and Rs 1.8 crore for Khandepar Bridge. “The mandate before the consultant for Zuari Bridge is to chalk out the alignments, land acquisition, bridge design based on traffic patterns and possible introduction of toll,” said Principal Chief Engineer (PCE) J S Rego. While the initial plan was for a six-lane Zuari Bridge, the government now intends having four-lane bridges over both the Zuari and the Khandepar rivers. There will be two separate consultants for either bridge and the entire process for selecting the consultants is expected to take at least three to four months.

TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has upheld the murder conviction of alleged serial killer Mahanand Naik in one case and acquitted him in another rape case. The second case involves his lone surviving victim had complained of rape and blackmail to the Ponda police in 2009. The District and Sessions Court had on April 4, 2012 held Mahanand guilty for the murder of Yogita alias Balika Khushali Naik, under IPC Sections 302 (murder), 364 (kidnapping for killing), 392 (robbery), and 201 (disappearance of evidence) and sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment for life. The accused then challenged the sentence before the High Court in June 2012 which was dismissed Wednesday. Public Prosecutor Milena Pinto had examined 52 witnesses. The mobile call details were also produced as evidence in which the prosecution submitted that the last two calls on Yogita’s phone were those by Ma-

hanand. Whereas, he has been acquitted in the rape case, the district court had sentenced him to seven years imprisonment and fine of Rs 25,000 as compensation to the victim ‘who had suffered emotionally and physically… and whose life had taken a turn leaving her with least chances of settling in matrimony.’ The lower court had taken into account victim’s statement that the accused raped her threatening to circulate her semi-nude pictures in the village. “I have every reason to hold that the victim’s case of forcible sexual intercourse by the accused over a period of time by putting her under threats to defame her, tarnish her image, spoil her marriage prospects and create fear also for the future of her sister inspires confidence and when the defense version is found palpably false,” the Judge had ordered. The High Court however pointed out various discrepancies in the evidence and the statements of some of the witnesses, and ordered his acquittal.

The HC said that the victim’s case of forcible intercourse by the accused over a period of time inspires confidence while the defence version is palpably false

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Goa SNaPSHOTS Orissa native assaulted at Kesarval

DABOLIM: A 25-year-old assistant accountant from Orissa, but residing at Kesarval was injured after he was assaulted by two persons at Kesarval on Monday. Verna Police has arrested two persons in this connection. According to Verna Police, Ganendra Kantha, who was working at Dona Paula, along with Prassana Kantha and Satyapriya Kantha was residing in a room at Kesarval. Prassana and Satyapriya are working at Verna Industrial Estate. Police further informed that on Monday evening, Ganendra who was under the influence of alcohol, picked up an argument with Prassana and Satyapriya. In the ensuing scuffle, Prassana assaulted Ganendra with fist blows, while Satyapriya attacked Ganendra with a blade on his chest and abdomen. Police said a common friend residing nearby intervened in the matter and Ganendra was later shifted to GMC Hospital in Bambolim. Verna police have arrested Prassana and Satyapriya and the accused have been remanded to three days police custody. Police is investigating the case.

Ashton elected nGYC prez

CALANGUTE: Ashton Santamaria from Umtta Vaddo, Calangute, was elected as president of North Goa Youth Congress (NGYC) at the recently held organizational elections. The 22-year-old Santamaria won the elections by securing 119 votes. Speaking to Herald, Santamaria has attributed the victory to strong backing of the youth members and the support of senior Congress leaders.

Dance classes in Margao, panjim

PANJIM: Dancesport Goa will be starting Ballroom Samba from August 8 in Margao at BM Hall at 8 pm and Cha Cha Cha classes at Panjim from August 10 at Mayfair Hotel at 7 pm. All classes are held twice a week and for 2 months.

OL of Lourdes HS pTA elected

The newly-elected PTA of Our Lady Of Lourdes High School, Utorda. PANJIM: The PTA of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Utorda, was elected at the general body meeting. The executive committee members for the term 2013-15 are Albino Fernandes (Chairperson) Laura Braganza (Secretary) and Sabina Dourado (Treasurer). The members are Suzan Pereira, Maria D’Costa, Conceicao Rodrigues, Lalita Fernandes, Maria Antoneta Carvalho, Sarita Borkar, Anna Pacheco and Ida Fernandes.

VpK Mapusa office shifting today

PANJIM: VPK Urban Cooperative Credit Society Ltd is shifting their office to new premises at Prestige Arcade, Near Mapusa Municipal Market, Morod, Mapusa on August 8 at 5 pm. Inauguration of the new premises will be done by the Deputy Chief Minister Francis D’Souza. Deepak M Dhavalikar, Minister of Cooperation will be the chief guest. Sandeep H Falari, Chairperson, Mapusa Municipal Council will preside over the function. J B Bhingui, Registrar of Coop Societies, Dr Surya S Gaude, Chairman of VPK Urban Coop Society and Sudhir Rama Kandolkar, Councillor of Mapusa Municipal Council will be special invitees. The Satyanarayan Pooja will be performed from 10 am and at 5 pm, prominent customers of Mapusa branch will be honored.

Cytology conference held in paris

MLA Michael Lobo said NagoaArpora-Calangute-Baga road is being widened with a footpath all along the road up to Baga Bridge

Agonda siblings laid to rest Kathy Pereira

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CANACONA: The mortal remains of the two siblings who drowned at Agonda were laid to rest in the village cemetery on Wednesday evening, as villagers, friend and relatives thronged to pay their last respects. It may be recalled that gloom descended on Agonda over the drowning of Jason Fernandes (26) and Jocelyn Fernandes (29) while on a leisure fishing trip on the village coast. Jocelyn had attempted to rescue her brother, Jason, late Monday evening when his leg got entangled in a net they had cast in the sea. Jocelyn was also dragged into the sea though she was later pulled ashore; however, she was declared dead at the Canacona Community Health Centre (CHC). The body of Jason washed ashore early Tuesday morning, about 200 metres from the site of the ill-fated fishing trip. Finding it difficult to control the mourners visiting both the houses, bodies of Jocelyn and Jason were kept outside the church to enable mourners to pay their final respects. Local MLA and Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar and former Canacona MLA Vijay Poi Khot visited both

Villagers, family and friends pay last respects to the two siblings, whose bodies were kept outside the village church before the funeral service.

the families earlier in the day, while Quepem MLA Chandrakant Kavlekar attended the funeral. After the Eucharistic concelebrated by village Parish Priest Fr Romeo D’Silva and ex-parish priest Fr Mathew Fernandes, besides Fr Arvind Fernandes, Fr Santiago Fernandes, the bodies were then laid to rest in the village cemetery. Meanwhile, villagers reacted angrily to reports of a police case filed by a doctor against Jocelyn’s husband, Cadgon, for allegedly assaulting a doctor late Monday evening, when his wife was rushed to CHC for medical attention. It is reportedly learnt that a doctor attached to CHC lodged a complaint with Canacona Police that Cadgon allegedly assaulted him late Monday evening before en-

pre-primary teachers training course

PANJIM: HNM Gaunekar Institute of Management Training & Research in association with Vidya Vikas Academy (Margao) begins the six-month, sixth batch of the Pre Primary Teachers Training Certificate Course, which will be conducted thrice a week. Prospectus for the programme can be obtained from the IMTR office in Shree Damodar College Complex Margao.

examination notice

PANJIM: Students of Dhempe College of Arts and Science (TYBA/BSc) appearing for Semester V examination to begin on October 12 are requested to note that the forms for the above examination will be available in the college office from August 7. The last date for filling forms is August 17 without late fee. The timing for submitting the forms is TYBSc ~ between 10 am to noon and TYBA ~ between 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

tering into an argument with him over non-availability of transportation facility to shift the body to Hospicio in Margao. Other relatives, who were in CHC at the time denied any assault as reportedly claimed by the doctor, except the arguments. “Doctors should understand the state of mind of a close family member when such incidents like the present one occur. Doctors are also humans and should understand human feelings and react to situations accordingly. There was no need to lodge a police complaint against a grieving family member merely for entering into an argument, as the affected persons are distressed at that particular moment,” MLA Kavlekar told Herald. It is also learnt that Canacona Police has lodged a FIR.

Pollution Board directs 32 star hotels over bio-waste plants TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: Goa State Pollution Control Board on Wednesday issued directions to 32 starred hotels to immediately install bio degradable waste disposal plant, failing which action would be initiated against them. The three and five star hotels were found to be functioning in violation of the provisions of the Consent to Operate under Water Act. The Board has directed all the hotels to immediately

stop sending their waste to piggeries and to maintain detail records of quantity of waste generated at the hotel and the amount which is treated. The hotels have been asked to submit the compliance report within next seven days failing which stringent legal action would be initiated. The consent granted to various hotels under Water Act specifies that ‘the applicant should install facility for converting bio-degradable waste generated from the hotel to compost so as

to meet the standards of compost prescribed in the municipal solid waste (management and handling) rules, 2000.’ The GSPCB, last week conducted inspection of 56 starred hotels after it was noticed that the hotels were reportedly asking piggeries to take away the surplus food. GSPCB Chairman Jose Manual Noronha said that during inspection of hotels, it was observed that that though they have installed the machinery

Doctor files fraud plaint TEAM HERALD

PANJIM The 18th international conference of Cytology organized by the French Society of Clinical Cytology and the International Academy of Cytology was held recently in Palais des Congres in Paris, France. Around 1200 cytopathologists from all over the world attended. Dr Pinto, professor and Head of Pathology Department, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, was invited as a faculty and chairman of two scientific sessions. He also presented three research papers in Cytology. Dr Pinto is invited as faculty at the World Congress of Nutrition and Health to be held at Dalian, China. He will speak on cancer and nutrition. He is also invited as faculty for the international CME in Pathology at Chittagong, Bangladesh, organized by the SAARC Academy of Cytopathology and Histopathology and the Bangladesh Academy of Pathologists. He will speak on congenital tumors and mucinous cystic tumors of the pancreas.

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Dr Wiseman Pinto and Dr Arvind Rajwanshi chairing the scientific session at International Conference of Cytology in Paris.

MLA Chandrakant Kavlekar said there was no need to lodge a police complaint against a grieving family member over a mere argument

PANJIM: An ophthalmologist alleged that eye camps are being conducted across the state fraudulently claiming that they are being conducted under her supervision, when in reality she had nothing to do with them. In a police complaint filed before the North Goa Superintendent of Police at Porvorim, Dr Alethea de Lourdes Barbosa, who is a consulting ophthalmic surgeon at Mapusa, besides being a consultant at Our Lady of Grace Hospital, Bicholim and CMM Hos-

pital, Altinho, Panjim has said that eye camps have been organized in three places but she has not been a part of any of them. According to her complaint, the camps were organized in Saligao Panchayat Hall on June 22, Nadora Panchayat premises on July 7 and at Zos Vaddo, near Socorro Church on August 4. “The eye camps mentioned by me are the ones which have come to my knowledge and there might be many more camps held in my name of which I am not aware and nor do I know the persons conducting the said camps,” she said.

VASCO: Vasco Police on Wednesday detained a 45year-old engineer from Navelim on charges of playing a prank at Dabolim airport. According to Vasco Police, the accused was travelling by Jet Airways from Goa to Mumbai. During routine frisking by the staff of Jet Airways, they found a metal object in his pocket. Police informed that on questioning, the accused told the staff that he was carrying a bomb. When the staff sought to know whether he was joking, he said he was actually carrying a bomb. Police further said that as the accused informed the staff that he was carrying a bomb, they took him aside and searched him thoroughly, due to which he missed his flight. During the search, the staff found a mobile phone in his pocket. As the accused played a prank on the Jet Airways staff, they later handed him over to Vasco Police. Vasco Police said the accused informed police that as he was interrogated again and again by the Jet Airways staff as to what he was carrying, he got frustrated and informed the staff that he was carrying a bomb. Police said after taking a statement from the accused, they let him go and Head Constable V Pereira is investigating the case.

Estimates for subway at Porvorim TEAM HERALD bureau@herald-goa.com

PORVORIM: Public Works Department, Mapusa, has prepared preliminary estimates for the construction of subway from Jivottam Mutt to District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Porvorim. Speaking to Herald, Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said traffic along the national highway from Panjim to Mapusa has increased and accidents have become a regular feature near Jivottam Mutt. “Residents of PDA had requested me to construct subway near Jivottam Mutt to enable two and four-wheelers to proceed towards the DIET side,” informed Parulekar. “The total cost of the oneway subway has been estimated to be Rs 1.98 crore. We have prepared the estimates and submitted it for approval,” said Kerkar. “Once approved by the PWD minister, we will prepare detailed proposal,” he said.

Calangute roads in bad shape Thomas Fernandes

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CALANGUTE: Most of the main roads in and around Calangute are in bad shape and motorists have been struggling to negotiate the pot holes and other obstacles. Pot holes have developed along the major roads, including the Nagoa-Arpora, Baga-Calangute and Candolim route. The main road leading to Saligao from Calangute near Little Flower of Jesus High School, and near the temple junction at Candolim also needs urgent attention. “Major roads in Calangute and Arpora are full of potholes, which are the result of either underground cabling or road-widening work, but precautions

A motorist negotiates the pot-holed road at Arpora.

should have been taken by authorities concerned not to damage the roads,” said Laurie Lopes. “The work should have been completed before monsoon to avoid accidents due to pot holes which have

damaged life and property,” added Lopes. When contacted, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo admitted that the roads are in very bad state at few places. “But since it’s raining

heavily, the work will be taken up soon after monsoon with asphalting and soling done by September 2013, while the hot mixing of roads will be completed by November. The roads cannot be done now due to rains and heavy movement of vehicular traffic on the major roads,” said Lobo. “The road leading to Nagoa-Arpora-CalanguteBaga is being widened through GSIDC with a provision for footpath all along the road up to Baga Bridge. The work on retaining walls is being carried out in phases but the asphalting and soling will be taken up after monsoon. A footpath will be done from Nagoa five roads junction up to the Baga bridge,” added Lobo.

NEWS iN bRiEf Colvale girl held for attempted theft

PORVORIM: Mapusa Police arrested a girl from Colvale on charges of attempting to commit theft. According to Mapusa Police, Abdul Beig of Khorlim-Mapusa complained that on August 6, the accused girl along with her associate attempted to commit theft from inside his room by breaking the wooden window of the room. Mapusa Police arrested the accused and ASI C R Gawas is investigating the case.

Suicide victim’s body recovered

PONDA: Ponda Police on Wednesday recovered the semidecomposed body of a 35-year-old woman from the Zuari River at Panchawadi-Shiroda. According to Ponda Police, Sangeeta Kerkar had reportedly committed suicide by jumping from the Chandor-Asolda Bridge on Sunday. Police said Kerkar was residing in rented premises at Chandor and the post-mortem report confirmed that death was caused due to drowning. Police is investigating the case.

Case for holding bull fight lodged

CALANGUTE: Calangute Police have registered a case against some persons for reportedly organising a bull fight at Agarwado-Calangute. According to Calangute Police, some persons organized a bull fight, causing cruelty to animals at Agarwado. Calangute Police registered the case under Section 11(m) (n) Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act 1960. LPSI D Naik is investigating the case.

ASI Mahale dies of cardiac arrest

VALPOI: Assistant Sub Inspector Chandrakant Mahale, attached to CID, died of a massive cardiac arrest at GMC Hospital in Bambolim on Tuesday. According to sources, ASI Mahale, who was promoted recently, was undergoing refresher course/training at Police Training School (PTS) Valpoi. Sources informed that on Tuesday morning during training, ASI Mahale suddenly collapsed. He was rushed to CHC Valpoi, from where he was referred to GMC Hospital, where he breathed his last on Tuesday afternoon. Sources further informed that Mahale, a resident of Pernem, was due to retire in 6 months.

One held for outraging modesty

PANJIM: The Panjim police arrested one Prashant Talgaonkar for allegedly outraging the modesty of a college student Wednesday morning. The police said that the victim has complained that the man followed her on his bike while she was walking towards the college. He then stopped her and tried to molest her. He even attempted to snatch her mobile phone and threatened her.

Hira Theatre inauguration today

BICHOLIM: Bicholim MLA Naresh Sawal will inaugurate Hira Talkies Theatre, which was under renovation, on Thursday at 5 pm. Speaking to Herald, the owner of Hira Film exhibitor, Pravin Zantye, said the theatre has been renovated and one screen is ready. “The theatre will be inaugurated on Thursday by Sawal.” he said and added that screening of films will be from Friday.

Lok Adalat on Aug 10

PANJIM: The Permanent and Continuous Lok Adalat is scheduled to be held in the Court hall of the District Judge I and Asst Sessions Judge at Panjim on August 10 from 10 am onwards to take up the cases of Claim Petitions arising out of Motor Accident, Civil and Criminal matters of trial Court etc, pending in the North Goa district for settlement. The concerned parties and advocates whose cases have been referred to the Lok Adalat are requested to attend.

POWER SHUTDOWN TODAY BARDEZ: From 9 am to 4 pm at Resicom Home Elite, Sabnis Park, Gauri Apartment, Khana Khazana, PDA Colony, Tarun Bharat, Teen Building, Mona Nagar, Shatadurga Temple, Patel Nagar, Ramnagar, Gurudwara, RND workshop, Betim and surrounding areas. AUGUST 10 BARDEZ: From 9 am to 4 pm at Varsha Colony, Holy Family High School, Socorro, Damian-de-Goa, Limawado, Porvorim Bazaar, ITG, Hyundai Showroom and nearby areas.

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More ‘Shakti’ needed ADELMO FERNANDES

he ongoing tussle between the government of Uttar Pradesh and the bureaucracy after the suspension of the IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal who had clamped down on the mining mafia in the Gautam Budh Nagar area of UP has caught the attention of the entire nation. It must be said that this is in no way a one-off incident of this kind but the bureaucrats all over the country have been working under severe pressure from the political class. According to reports over 100 IAS officers have been suspended in UP over the last 23 years, but not one for communal riots. These bureaucrats who are IAS officers have been subjected to numerous transfers if they do not toe the line of the political bosses. There have reportedly been instances w in which IAS officers have been transferred several times in a month. In the case of Durga Shakti Nagpal the decision to suspend her which has reportedly been undertaken on flimsy grounds, has been defended by the UP Chief Minister Akilesh Yadav. The reason that has been attributed for the suspension is the demolition of a wall of a religious place. But then reports suggest that everything was done according to the law. She reportedly had neither flouted the rules nor unilaterally issued orders for the demolition. However, it should be emphasized that no officer has been suspended even after failing to control the riots that followed. Even the nationwide protest has not moved the conscience of these politicians who, on the contrary, have supported the decision to suspend the IAS officer. The suspension of Durga Shakti has led to a great deal of anguish and trepidation among IAS officers across the country. Obviously something needs to be done to set our bureaucrats free from their political bosses so that they can function without fear or favour. The bureaucrats should not be at the beck and call of the political bosses and need to function without the sword of Damocles constantly hanging over their heads. They should not be under the fear of transfer or suspension if they do not follow the dictates of the politicians, however unjust these dictates may be. India is an old and healthy democracy and it needs to show the way for other democratic countries to follow. But such blatant occurences are a blot on the functioning of a democracy. Several officers belonging to the central services have come out against the unfair treatment meted to an honest bureaucrat who dared to take on the sand mining mafia. The Centre has responded by asking for a status report on the suspension. The fight for Durga Shakti Nagpal should be taken to it’s logical conclusion so that justice is meted to the IAS officer and she is reinstated in her post.

The Supremacy of Opportunism

Coming Full Cycle ith the emergence of a new prosperity post the 1980s in the wake of the real estate and tourism booms, the parallel rise in salaries and the attainment of statehood in 1987, Goans have seen an undeniable upswing in their levels of comfort and lifestyles. Farm work of the 1960s generation was rejected in favour of service sector jobs by the new generation as education became more accessible. Growth of business, tourism, and the Gulf remuneration replaced washing of clothes with washing machines, grinding with automated mixer-grinders and walking/bicycles were replaced by private modes of transport such as two-wheelers and cars especially after the Maruti car became a great Indian leveller. Now, a Goa Medical College professor’s study reveals that bad eating habits and sedentary lifestyles are taking a toll on Goans. The study shows that 18.61 per cent of patients whose medical records were examined for the study in Goa died due to cardiovascular diseases, followed by diabetes (at 12.25 per cent) and cancer (5.52 per cent). Irregular eating, the kind of food consumed and what can only be called couch potato lifestyles ~ for all which Goa has gained some notoriety ~ are the main contributory factors in these deaths. In a life cluttered with intense working hours, computers, smart phones and other gizmos, the inactivity of the body has resulted in lifethreatening ailments such as heart disease and obesity. Cars and motorcycles ferry us to work ~ as also to every little corner even when we can easily walk the distance ~ soon after which we plonk on to our office chairs and spend hours before computer screens. This is indeed a dangerous trend given the fact that a person remains inactive for a number of hours inviting upon him or herself medical trouble which he/she cannot always foresee. Ironically, despite so much “work”, inactivity levels in Goa have shot up shockingly. Many of those staying within a radius of even 5 kilometres prefer using their cars and motorbikes to get to their workplaces, unlike earlier when everyone was forced to either cycle or walk long distances to do their daily chores. In the Goa of yore, there were wayside rest houses for travellers on foot. These activities kept them fit. Several studies on the correlation between exercise and cancer, especially colon and breast cancer, have found that cycling reduces the chances of bowel cancer. Some evidence suggests that regular cycling reduces the risk of breast cancer as well. Certainly, the rising death toll due to these diseases is a symptom that our lifestyles are not active enough to keep us fit and our diets are no longer building and strengthening our immunity. The UK National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) 2012 report says nearly two-third of men and threefourth of women were not sufficiently active to maintain their health. NICE suggested to the UK government that walking and cycling should become the norm for short journeys to help combat the crisis in national health arising from inactivity and obesity. In Goa, the suggested master plan for Panjim has dedicated cycling tracks as a means of reducing congestion in the city which is choked with two and four wheelers. Already, a number of cycling enthusiasts have formed clubs, which organise daily morning rides through the city, besides special long-distance exciting events to various hinterland locations. The Panjim Master Plan has a ring road kind of cycling track where bicycles can be picked up and dropped at various points like the London model which is indeed commendable. It is hoped that this will help not only to reduce congestion but also improve the health quotient of city dwellers. It is also hoped that Vasco, Margao, Ponda and Mapusa will also follow suit and have dedicated cycling tracks, to reduce traffic congestion and up the health quotient of citizens. In the short term, however, the government, planners and civic authorities should immediately provide a part of the Miramar-Campal-Patto-promenade as a cycling track and in the near future develop the Miramar- Dona Paula stretch ~ where the infamous gutter constructed by GSIDC lies abandoned due to opposition from CCP ~ besides developing tracks at other places including linking various heritage sites of Old Goa. Get on your bicycle, Goa!

Over 100 IAS officers have been suspended in Uttar Pradesh over the last 23 years, but not one for communal riots

B SOTER D’SOUZA

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This political caucus of MODI and the corporates is attempting to spin the common citizen out of the realm of rational decision making. The churning of the electorate towards a mob mentality has commenced

lowing dust into the eyes of the common citizen has begun. The blinding of public reason can only be expected to increase manifold in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Fishing in troubled waters, as always is the case, are the ‘Masters of Opportunism, Deception and Intolerance’ (MODI) who engineer discontentment through proxy and remain invisible. Election trackers are eager to project the MODI as a political alternative. This political caucus of MODI and the corporates is attempting to spin the common citizen out of the realm of rational decision making. The churning of the electorate towards a mob mentality has commenced. Goans have seen this happen in the 2012 Vidhan Sabha polls when they were promised a ‘parivartan’ free from mining, drugs, casinos and massage parlours; only to be told much later that the revenue generated from such socially destructive activities are vital for Goa’s economy. Just as ‘all is fair in love and war’, so it is in politics. Lying and duping the voters in an election does not attract disqualification under the Election Code of Conduct nor apparently does it amount to cheating under the IPC. There is consistent propaganda about widespread discontentment in urban India which could well turn the tables against the UPA2 government. But when has urban India ever been in sync with rural India? MODI predominantly breed in urban centres. It was rural India that punctured the urban view of ‘India Shining’ in 2004. It is rural India that has thus far frustrated the attempts of divisive communal forces which are now hellbent on destroying

the secular democratic fabric of this nation. These MODI consider common Indians as incompetent to understand the nuances of good governance for this country. They strongly believe ‘that a Lie repeated a hundred times becomes the Truth’. For the last sixty years, they have only been generating misinformation and hate against particular communities, politicians and political families by blaming them for the pathetic plight and problems of this country. Twisting facts and resorting to covert defamation of select political leaders and communities is the typical trait of the MODI. That is how the repeated stalling of Parliament and preventing of various Bills from being cleared is now marketed as a policy paralysis of UPA-2. The logic of the MODI is weird. Every opposite view expressed by citizens of this country is considered as being supportive of the Government. Not subscribing to their grand projection of the next prime minister immediately attracts accusations of being a paid voice of the government, of being ‘anti-Hindu’ and ‘anti-national’. The Muslims are expected to forget their 2000 dead during the Gujarat carnage of 2002 and move on, but the MODI are never known to have asked the Sikhs to leave behind the memories of the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 and move forward. The president of one political dispensation can go all the way to the US to plead for a visa for the chief minister of an Indian state, but no sooner the Indian MPs petition the US President, requesting him not to lift the visa ban, it becomes unacceptable and humiliating for the nation.

The appeasement of minorities by one political party is dubbed as vote-bank politics, but a ‘Mission Salcete’ to woo minorities by another political party is hailed as ‘inclusive’ politics. The ability to silence dissenting voices in a debate by shouting them down and even resorting to personal abuse is considered their ‘right to opinion’, but exposing the lies and abuses of MODI becomes defamation. And to cut the long chain of contradictions short, truth for the MODI gets subjectively interpreted in accord with political and economic convenience. And as the MODI seeks to exploit issues like inflation and corruption in the hope of cornering the minds of Indians, they do not spell out measures on how they will tackle inflation or stem corruption. They project some good governance model only to the extent of economic development and conceal the status on basic characteristics of accountability, transparency, equity, participation, pluralism and the rule of law as listed in the UN classification of ‘Good Governance’. This nation knows how the Lokayukta in one state is not being appointed even after court verdicts upholding the intervention of the governor in this matter, and even as the Lokayukta is made inaccessible to the common man. This is proof on who actually is interested in reducing corruption in this country. What the MODI conceals from the public is how the price rise could also be linked to global trends and economic recession; how the Government’s compulsion to reduce subsidies on certain commodities or undertaking of certain controversial projects is actually dictated by international agencies like the World Bank and

Still of the night A MARIA GORETTE SEQUEIRA

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s the day ends and dusk thickens, slowly casting an inky veil of darkness over the earth, the stillness draws a curtain on the hectic and noisy day gone by. Lucky enough to live in the countryside away from the drone and pandemonium of traffic and other urban noises, we are utterly charmed by the descent of nightfall. A time when our ears are attuned to listening to the stillness of night punctuated by the variable phonetics of nature filtering through. The night does speak in its own way to all those who care to listen with the birds nestling back in their roosts, the crickets

letters to the editor Stray cattle everywhere

its rhythmic anklets draw to a close as we awaken to the rising of an orange sun and the clink of the bicycle and intermittent horn of the baker’s boy, that everlasting symbol of Goa. The day’s hectic grind begins all over again but the soothing sounds of night have ensured that we have rested soothingly in its cradle, ready again to face the rigours of the day. The night, as they say, is a time to contemplate and meditate while the day is a time to act upon our dreams and make them a reality.

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Naroa, another ‘sales target’?

Day in and day out we have been reading of the fatal accidents taking place due to the stray cattle on our village roads and on our highways. Besides this, stray cattle shelter at nights on busy open roads and at market places. They overturn garbage bins, litter our roads, public places, and our beaches thus creating a poor image of Goa for visitors. Understanding the gravity of this problem and the nuisance caused to the public and safeguarding the image of our village, the Calangute VP has now envisaged swift action by impounding and confiscating these stray cattle and imposing fines on erring owners. It’s hoped that villages all over the state follow suit and get rid of this stray cattle menace once for all. Domingos S. D'Souza, Calangute

Very few people know about Naroa but that has changed thanks to Herald’s vigilant exposure department. Its news article published in its August 4 edition (‘Herald Review’) shows the work done to expose the Mumbai based Sea Scan Project. Goa has been the sales target for every government in power. Indeed it has become the norm to sell off our assets to non-Goan companies and builders. This is still going on under the present government, making people fight for what rightfully belongs to Goa. This is exactly what is happening in places such as Naroa. The people there have been fighting the Sea Scan project for three years now. There clearly appears to be a secret agenda on the anvil behind the smokescreen of cultivating a large ‘mango tree plantation’ to pull the

wool over the eyes of the authorities. Goans request the Environment Minister Alina Saldana to take cognizance of the situation and to fight till such companies who believe that Goan land is available for exploitation on the cheap are ejected. T he situation has been an ongoing one for the past three years which makes it amply clear that this process is certainly going ahead with the blessings of all the government authorities, blithely ignoring the pristine beauty of the environment in Naroa. ‘Special status’ will have no meaning for Goa if it continues to be sold to outsiders. It is a great pity that our Chief Minister has so far been a silent spectator of such causes. Peter Fernandes, Panchwadi

should to be given a fair chance to prove her mettle, Martha Rebello, Navelim

Congress President has chosen to take up the issue of this suspension with the Prime Minister who is now compelled to intervene in a subject that should have been ordinarily dealt by the Chief Secretary of the state. It is indeed a bad precedent for highly placed national leaders to get involved in such matters with a view to settle political conflicts. If the handling of the situation appears to have lacked prudence and administrative acumen, it was for the departmental head or the chief secretary of the state to advice and guide Ms Durga Nagpal on the careful handling of the situation. The

Valanka the right choice

It was with great regret that I note that some Congress party MLAs and functionaries tried to thwart the initiative of Ms Valanka Alemao to contest for the Youth Congress President’s post. She is highly educated, young and dynamic besides being a vocal speaker on relevant issues. Her one point agenda to re-organise, galvanize and strengthen the Youth Congress at the grasroot level, which is the need of the hour for the Congress party to regain its stability after the drubbing at the 2012 elections, should have seen her garner the support of the Congress party. But instead the vicious stigma of ‘family raj’ came up. Ms.Valanka over a period of time has gained enough maturity and has the required political skills to steer the Youth Congress and the Congress Party back to stability. She

chirping away, the occasional susurration of the snake, the cow chewing on its cud in the shed. Sounds all perfectly suited to the soft stillness of the dark. The night speaks in a different tenor to the inhabitants of our coasts with the orchestral rumbling of the waves, the rustling of coconut palms, the amplified barking of canines and the hoot of the owl as the fishing boats rest their oars on the beach. To those accustomed to it , these are soothing sounds, allowing the night to slip away peacefully as dawn filters in over the horizon with its golden hues. The songs and jingles of the cricket through

Collision course

IMF. They will not inform the people how corruption is ingrained in the very systems of governance which begins with the price for a party ticket and the price of a voter during elections. The only difference is in the modus operandi: while some politicians are greedy enough and so distrustful of others that they accept cash directly, others much cleverer than them route it through their organisational cadre. The MODI thrives on public ignorance and rumours, and thus the intolerance to freedom of thought and expression, attempts to stall the spread of minority institutions and education in the English language in this country. The MODI deprives the people of this nation their right to information by preventing fullfledged debates in Parliament on what they portray as harmful policies of the UPA-2 government. The hopelessness of this country that the MODI seeks to politically exploit is not the failure of any single Government but more the collective mischief on economic policies and systems of governance that have been selfishly designed and manipulated by the entire political class ever since the independence of this country. The actual reasons for the problems this country faces today were in reality forewarned by Mahatma Gandhi in 1898 in his treatise “Hind Swaraj”. These are problems that the MODI are aware that they too are in no position to fix but only exploit to their own advantage and convenience. What the MODI conceals from the hapless voter is that ultimately this is a Democracy ‘of Opportunists’ and ‘for Capitalists’ that unconsciously gets endorsed ‘by the People’ every five years.

The suspension of Durga Shakti Nagpal, a junior IAS officer, who independently and boldly acted against the sand mafia in UP has been converted into a fighting arena by the Centre and the state of U P ruled by the SP. Both these parties are on an open collision course before the next general elections. The pity of the matter is that the

matter has now become a national issue involving the confrontation of politicians and civil servants which indeed is an unhealthy and dangerous trend. An upstart political spokesperson like Ram Gopal Yadav has poured fuel to fire by his irresponsible statement that the SP can govern in U P even without the services of the IAS or IPS. The politicians are merely indulging in cheap gimmicks detrimental and dangerous to the unity of this country Major Mathew Oommen (Retd), Pune

Family values

This is with reference to the letter dated August 6, 2013 by Mr. Allwyn George with regards to ‘Exile at Sea’. I would like to emphasize my agreement over his concerns. It is indeed true that the youth today are looking for fast money. The Merchant Navy, oil rigs and foreign jobs are baits which our youth easily swallow. I do agree that working conditions are far better than in India but they fail to realize that they have in India the support of the family system. What good is earning a few thousand more when you miss the birth of your child, your child's first birthday, his first steps, or your wife's birthday, your wedding anniversary and other family gatherings year after year? People today work like crazy to make money only because their neighbour has a better house than theirs. People spend years away from their families and in time, this results in far too many domestic issues. Is money the only substance that keeps families together? Our youth need to understand the family and its values. You cannot put a price tag on it. Robert Stewart, by email

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Silvio Berlusconi's conviction for tax fraud has fuelled speculation that his daughter Marina could take his place as leader of the centre-right in Italy

Obama drops Moscow summit with Putin AFP

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has decided to put off a Moscow summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin, the White House said Wednesday, citing a lack of progress in relations and 'disappointment' over the Edward Snowden affair. Obama talked about the souring relationship with Moscow in a talk show interview late Tuesday, accusing the Russians of slipping back "into a Cold War mentality." In a statement, White House spokesman Jay Carney said that while the United States valued what had been accomplished with Russia in Obama's first term, there had not been enough progress to warrant a summit. "Given our lack of progress on issues such as missile defense and arms control, trade and commercial rela-

Russia's disappointing decision to grant Edward Snowden temporary asylum was also a factor that we considered in assessing the current state of our bilateral relationship tions, global security issues, and human rights and civil society in the last twelve months, we have informed the Russian government that we believe it would be more constructive to postpone the summit until we have more results from our shared agenda," Carney said. "Russia's disappointing decision to grant Edward Snowden temporary asylum was also a factor that we considered in assessing the current state of our bilateral relationship,' he said.

Russia last week granted a year's temporary asylum to Snowden, a former US intelligence contractor who revealed the existence of US electronic surveillance programs that scoop phone and Internet data on a global scale. Obama was to meet with Putin in Moscow in early September after a G20 summit in Saint Petersburg. The White House said Obama still planned to attend the summit on September 5-6, and announced he would visit Sweden before heading to Russia. "Sweden is a close friend and partner to the United States," the White House said. PTI It added that US Secretary of State John Kerry and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel would meet with their Russian counterparts in Washington on Friday "to discuss how we can best make progress moving forward on the full range of issues in our bilateral relationship."

Seized ivory tusks, rhino horns and leopard skins are displayed during a press conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Hong Kong customs seized an illegal shipment of ivory tusks, rhino horns and leopard skins worth more than 5 million USD, officials said, the second seizure of endangered species parts in a month in the Asian financial hub, home to one of the busiest ports in the world.

Huge fire guts Nairobi airport AFP

NAIROBI: A devastating fire shut down Nairobi's international airport for much of Wednesday in a "major crisis" that forced the cancellation or diversion of scores of flights at east Africa's biggest transport hub. The first international flights by Kenya's national carrier will land early Thursday in Nairobi, officials said, with immigration formalities and baggage processed through what is normally the domestic terminal as international arrivals were gutted in the four-hour blaze. Cargo and domestic flights out of Nairobi resumed early evening Wednesday. It was not clear whether other airlines would also land as early as Thursday. The inferno, which started before dawn, sent dramatic plumes of black smoke billowing out of the main arrivals terminal. But by 9 am firefighters had succeeded in stemming the raging flames, despite being hampered by a lack of water and equipment. "Everything is being done to resume normal operations," said presidential spokesman Manoah Esipisu, speaking outside the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where flames lit up the pre-dawn sky. International passengers were given priority to fly to Kenya's second city Mombasa to connect to onward flights from there, while Nairobi's domestic terminal was being prepared to handle international flights starting Thursday.

Czech govt set to lose confidence vote AFP

PRAGUE: The Czech parliament met Wednesday for a confidence vote on the new technocrat government, which is unlikely to win but could still remain in power with a little help from its ally, the president. Appointed by President

Milos Zeman on July 10, the government of leftwing economist Jiri Rusnok replaced a centre-right coalition cabinet that was toppled by a bribery and spy scandal in June. But the former coalition still dominates the 200seat parliament in which Rusnok needs a simple majority of votes to win.

"It is a government consisting of non-partisan experts, which has done many useful things in the first phase of its activity, such as raising the minimum wage," Zeman said. The vote on the cabinet -- which includes a former prosecutor and an ex-army general, plus managers and politicians close to Ze-

Yemen foils Qaeda plot to seize oil terminal AFP

SANAA: Yemeni authorities foiled an AlQaeda plot to seize control of two cities and an oil export terminal and to kidnap foreigners, a govt spokesman said on Wednesday. "The main aim of the plot was to seize control of two cities, Al-Mukalla and Ghayl Bawazeer" in the southeast, Rajeh Badi told AFP, adding that oil export facilities near Mukalla were also to be targeted. Foreigners working at the terminal were to be kidnapped as well, he said. He said that the Mina al-Dhaba oil terminal west of Mukalla, and a nearby export facility for oil derivatives, were to be targeted by militants disguised in army uniforms. "They would demonstrate pretending to be guards demanding bonuses... and then storm the port," he said. "If they were to fail in seizing control of the facilities, the plan was to take foreign experts away as hostages," he said. The attack was planned for the 27th day of Ramadan, the fasting month for Muslims, which coincided with Monday, August 5. The plot was foiled around two days before it was due to be launched, Badi said.

7 killed in US drone strike ADEN: Al-Qaeda in Yemen was Wednesday hit by a fresh strike from a US drone which left seven militants dead, tribal sources said, a day after Washington pulled its diplomats from the country fearing an attack by the jihadists. The early-morning strike in Yemen's southern Shabwa province destroyed two vehicles, the sources said. Those who died were all members of AlQaeda in the Arabian Peninsula(AQAP). "The shell left the cars and the militants inside in pieces," one source said of the attack in the town of Nasab. Another thwarted plot was to attack a main gas pipeline in the southern province of Shabwa, that would cut exports of liquefied gas from the Balhaf terminal southwest of Mukalla, Badi said. Militants also plotted to attack a "couple of banks," Badi said, without specifying where.

Sikh woman warned against sleeping with husband PTI

LONDON: In what is believed to be the first ruling of its kind in the UK, an Indian woman who had an arranged marriage with a mentally disabled British Sikh man has been warned that she faces life in prison if she were to sleep with her husband. Justice Holman, sitting at the Court of Protection in Birmingham on Tuesday, said her husband lacked the capacity to

consent to a sexual relationship. "The fact that they are married to each other would be no defence. If she were to have any form of sexual intimacy with him, he would be the victim of a criminal act," he said in his ruling. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had pleaded with the court not to annul her marriage to the man who is being cared for at a local authority home in the West Midlands.

man -- will take place later Wednesday following a debate. "Rusnok will hear 'no' 103 times," said a front-page splash in the business daily Hospodarske noviny on Wednesday, while the Pravo broadsheet said Rusnok was "poised for defeat". The leftwing Social Democrats, the far-left Com-

munists and the centrist Public Affairs have vowed to back the cabinet comprising Zeman's allies, but together they only have 91 votes. "Someone may fall ill or fail to show up, so it's not absolutely certain, but it seems they'll fail," Josef Mlejnek, a political analyst at Prague's Charles University, told AFP.

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Sitaram Yechury said Trinamool’s politics of terror undermines democratic structures which could be dangerous for democracy

India, Pak DGMOs talk to calm tension

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ISLAMABAD: Top military officials of Pakistan and India today spoke to each other on hotline to lower tension after the killing of five Indian soldiers along the Line of Control in Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir. An official of Pakistan army said that the two Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) established a "special hotline contact this morning" to discuss the situation "arising out of the recent Indian allegations on the Loc". "Pakistan army DGMO strongly and categorically rejected Indian allegations of violation by Pakistan troops and killing of five Indian soldiers at LoC in Poonch sector on 5-6 August night," the official said. He also said Pakistan has lodged a strong protest during hotline talk for "LoC violation by Indian troops in the Pandu sector today in which two Pakistan soldiers were seriously wounded." "It was reiterated by Pakistan Army Director General of Military Operations that Pakistan abides by the ceasefire agreement existing between the two countries," said the official. Five Indian soldiers were killed early Tuesday in an ambush along the LoC in Poonch sector. An agreement to maintain

Radia tapes: SC raps agencies for inaction PTI

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today pulled up government agencies for not taking action on the basis of taped conversations of former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia with top politicians, businessmen and others which show various serious matters like cross-border transactions. The apex court said that the conversations pertain to multiple issues that were sidelined by the government agencies which entirely focused on those portions that pertained to 2G scam. On the contents of the conversations, a bench headed by Justice G S Singhvi said that they indicate presence of middlemen in every government department.

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JAMMU: Bad weather conditions restricted Army chief General Bikram Singh from visiting the border areas of Poonch to review security situation. Gen Singh, who arrived in Jammu this morning and took part in the wreath laying function at Technical Airport here, was scheduled to visit Poonch. to review the security situation following the killing of five jawans along the LoC in a Pakistan Border Action Team attack yesterday. In the afternoon, Gen Singh, along with senior officers tried to fly to Poonch but bad weather forced them to return.

ceasefire along the LoC was signed in 2003 but its violations have increased in recent months. Tension rose in January and February and again in July after a series of border incidents. The latest incident involving the killings of Indian soldiers could cast a shadow on the resumption of the Indo-Pak dialogue process. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani

counterpart Nawaz Sharif are slated to meet in New York next month on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. Meanwhile, Pakistan called in the Indian Deputy High Commissioner over protests outside its High Commission in India and asked New Delhi to ensure the security of its mission and personnel. "We have summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner to the Foreign Office to stress that protection of the Pakistan High Commission and Pakistan House is the responsibility of the Indian government," Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Chaudhry said. "We also called for strengthening security of the Pakistani representation in New Delhi," he told PTI. Some demonstrators gathered in front of "our High Commission and Pakistan House", the envoy's residence in New Delhi, and shouted slogans against Pakistan, Chaudhry said. Another Pakistani official said Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baglay was given a note verbale on the incident. Tensions between the countries have increased following skirmishes along the Line of Control over the past two days in which five Indian soldiers were killed and two Pakistani personnel injured.

Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh pays tributes to five of their slain soldiers at a wreath laying ceremony at Jammu Airport on Wednesday.

PM to go ahead with Sharif meet TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

NEW DELHI: Refusing to yield to the BJP's demand for Defence Minister AK Antony's apology, the government on Wednesday asserted that his statement to Parliament on the killing of five soldiers by Pakistanis on the Line of Control (LoC) was not offhand but carefully calibrated. A clear indication was also given that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh won't drop his slated meeting with his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif in New York next month just because of one incident. External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid came to the rescue of the besieged Antony while rejecting the demand for his apology. His defence gave an impression that the brief 3-para statement of Antony was vetted at the highest level in all respects.

Cong rules out going back on Telangana PTI

NEW DELHI: Congress categorically ruled out going back on Telangana statehood decision even as it set up a four-member committee headed by Defence Minister AK Antony to address concerns arising out of the decision to carve out a separate state out of Andhra Pradesh. "No...There is no question of going back. There are many other things to be decided. This (Committee) is to implement the decision not to put the decision on hold," party spokesperson PC Chacko told reporters at the AICC briefing. Earlier in the day, the party announced the setting up of the four-member committee. "Congress President Sonia Gandhi has constituted a four-member committee to hear the concerns being expressed arising out of the decision to form a new state of Telangana," AICC general secretary Janardan Dwivedi said.

Cong leader in soup over Rahul marriage MUMBAI: AICC Secretary Shyoraj Jivan Valmiki stirred a controversy by saying Rahul Gandhi had vowed not to marry to prevent "dynastic rule" but apologised soon for the gaffe. Talking to reporters here, Valmiki first said that Rahul had vowed that he would not marry in order to prevent 'vanshwad' (dynastic rule). However, when asked to repeat his statement, he refused to do so and instead apologised. "I read it somewhere that he (Rahul) had said that he will not marry so as to prevent dynastic rule," Valmiki said. He later apologised and said, "I may be wrong and therefore want to apologise."

1,000 held in week-long protests HYDERABAD: Over 1,000 people have been taken into preventive custody in connection with the agitation by supporters of united Andhra Pradesh even as the protests continued for the eighth consecutive day today, a senior police official said. Also, 221 persons were arrested so far and as many as 124 criminal cases were registered against the protesters in Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra districts. Following the announcement on Telangana, there have been similar statehood demands in various parts of the country with some of them triggering violent protests in Assam and in Darjeeling in West Bengal. Besides Antony, Union minister M Veerappa Moily, a former in-charge of party

Bihar mourns, family of martyr returns Rs 10 l cheque AGENCIES

Islamabad summons Indian envoy PTI

affairs in Andhra Pradesh, current AICC in-charge Digvijay Singh and political secretary to Congress President Ahmed Patel are members of the panel. Chacko said that there were indeed two opinions among party leaders and that Congress was also divided on the issue but added," we have to now implement the decision taken by the CWC, the highest decision making body of the party." CWC had passed the resolution for the creation of a separate Telangana on July 30 bringing to an end to its dithering on the issue for several years. Asked what will be the next move if the Andhra Pradesh state assembly does not pass a unanimous resolution for creation of Telangana when it is not mandatory, Chacko said," naturally they should get the opportunity to discuss it and pass the resolution. This question comes only when they do not pass it."

"Whatever the defence minister said was carefully calibrated, considered, was a thoughtful after-reflection and was based on facts by the army… There is no question of him apologising," Khurshid said. The Prime Minister, who had invited the BJP leaders to discuss India's stand in the wake of Pakistan's flat denial of any ambush by its army, made it clear that he had no plans to cancel his meeting with

Jaiswal: coal block auction in 2 months

Nawaz Sharif, the first after the latter took over as the PM two months ago, in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly session. He rather stressed that talks with the new regime in Pakistan can resolve many problems instead of picking up every incident as a reason for no dialogue, sources said. The Prime Minister initiated the process of personally meeting the senior opposition leaders to explain his government's position amid demands that he should make a statement in Parliament to clarify who were behind the killings. Khurshid, who was also present during the PM's meeting with the BJP leaders, earlier dubbed the soldiers' killings as "unacceptable" and "extremely distressing" and said the government would carefully consider a host of factors before deciding an appropriate course of action.

Mehta ‘no’ to Guj Lokayukta post PTI

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KOLKATA: Union Coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal said the coal block auction is likely to be held in the next two months. "Auction will happen in two months," Jaiswal said on the sidelines of an interactive session at the MCC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ministry officials said the number of blocks to be put on auction were yet to be finalised. According to reports, at least four blocks were expected to be put on auction in the first phase. The Coal ministry has started groundwork to auction coal blocks after receiving provisional clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

AHMEDABAD: Justice RA Mehta, whose appointment as Gujarat Lokayukta was opposed by Narendra Modi, declined to assume office, saying the controversy has "denigrated" the office of the anti-corruption watchdog. A retired Gujarat High Court judge, Mehta, blasted the Modi government for calling him "biased" and "anti-government" while opposing his appointment. A Lokayukta unwanted by the government cannot get all the necessary and timely support from it, he said in a letter to Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal who had appointed him, triggering a standoff with the Modi government. Maintaining that the "appointment has lost all the grace and dignity", the former judge said he was withdrawing his consent as "he could not persuade himself to accept the office of Lokayukta". "I humbly withdraw my consent for the appointment as the Gujarat Lokayukta and

Mehta said I am averse to any controversy and try to keep away... the present controversy has denigrated the office of the Lokayukta and adversely affected its credibility… the appointment has lost all the grace and dignity decline to assume the office. Kindly accept my request and relieve me," Mehta said in his 7-page letter. "I am averse to any controversy and try to keep away. The present controversy has denigrated the office of the Lokayukta and adversely affected its credibility. The appointment has lost all the grace and dignity," he said. By-passing the state government, Governor Beniwal had appointed Mehta as Lokayukta on August 25, 2011.

PATNA: As the political arena fumes over Defence Minister AK Antony's statement on killing of five Indian soldiers, martyred sepoy Vijay Kumar Rai's family has returned the compensation cheque given by the Bihar government. In an embarrassment to the state government, Rai's family refused to accept the cheque of Rs 10 lakh and called for a stern action against Pakistan for killing five soldiers in an ambush along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, a pall of gloom descended on the native villages of four martyr Bihar soldiers. The bodies of the four jawans belonging to 21 Bihar Regiment will arrive here late evening with senior Army personnel of the Danapurbased regiment; besides top officials will receive them at Jai Prakash Narayan airport. District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police of respective districts would attend their funeral which would be carried out with full state honour, Mehrotra told a news agency. Of the four, Rai belongs to Bihta in rural Patna, Shambhu Sharan Singh hails from Bhojpur district and Premnath Singh and Raghunandan Prasad are natives of Saran district of the state. The locals are seething with anger and want retaliatory action against Pakistan for the audacious attack and as the news of Vijay Kumar Rai's death came to Danapur, 10 km from Patna town, his mother, wife and neighbours were inconsolable.

Naxal attack: Belgaum cop among dead TEAM HERALD bureau@herald-goa.com

BELGAUM: A CRPF constable from Belgaum was martyred during an ambush against Naxals. IM Manjunath, a CRPF constable belonging to 85 battalion of the CRPF, died during firing between CRPF Jawans and Naxalites on August 5 during an anti-naxalites operation. The incident took place in dense forests of Bijapur in Chattisgarh district. According to information from official sources, Manjunath, who was serving with CRPF since 2007, belonged to Bailwad in Bailhongal taluka of Belgaum district. He had married just 11 months ago and is survived by wife and old parents. The cremation will be carried out with state honours at his native place on August 8 in the presence of dignitaries and officials from police and defense. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior officials have paid rich tributes to the martyr.

Stop mocking poverty, Chouhan tells Sonia, PM PTI

DHAR (MP): Slamming Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for stating that poverty was just a "state of mind," Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Congress leadership and Planning Commission should immediately stop making fun of poverty. "Congress leaders including its president and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Planning Commission should stop making fun of poverty," Chouhan said addressing a rally as a part of his ongoing Janashirwad Yatra at Manawar in Dhar district. Criticising Rahul for stating in Allahabad that "poverty is just a state of mind," Chouhan said if the Congress can't provide "roti, kapda, makan" (food, clothing

New Food Security Bill tabled TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com

NEW DELHI: The Government on Wednesday introduced the new National Food Security Bill to replace the Ordinance issued on July 5, after withdrawing the related 2011 Bill that was even partly debated in May. A supplementary agenda was circulated in the afternoon to facilitate Food Minister KV Thomas to withdraw the old Bill and introduce the new Bill. Only AIADMK and DMK opposed the Bill at its introduction stage. and house) to the people, then they have no right to make a mockery of it. If the poverty is not measured on the basis of these three parameters, then on what basis it can be established? Chouhan asked. Participating in a discourse in Allahabad on Monday, Rahul had said, "Poverty is just a state of mind. It does not mean the scarcity

of food, money or material things. If one possesses self-confidence, then one can overcome poverty." In this context, Gandhi had cited the example of a poor woman in Amethi, who redeemed her self-esteem by getting associated with self-help group Rajiv Gandhi Mahila Vikas Pariyojana. However, it was later clarified that

Rahul's statement was misreported. The Madhya Pradesh chief minister also criticised the Congress leaders and Planning Commission for stating that those earning Rs 27 a day cannot be classified as poor in rural areas or one can have full meal for just Rs 15. Chouhan said that Rahul should show the people how he will have a breakfast in just Rs 27.

Strongly condemning the attack on Indian soldiers at Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir by the Pakistani forces, Chouhan demanded from the Centre to give a "befitting reply" to the neighbouring country. He said that Pakistan and China always provoked India and the country should act against them in a firm manner. The chief minister also blamed the Centre for rising inflation and added that during NDA rule, the cost of a fertiliser bag was Rs 527, but now it has gone up to Rs 1,272 per bag. The cost of diesel and petrol too is rising, causing lot of hardships to the people. Chouhan said earlier farmers (in Madhya Pradesh) used to get agriculture loan at 18 per cent interest, but they are getting the same under at zero per cent interest under the BJP's governance.

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Essar Steel has appointed Firdose Vandrevala as executive vice chairman, with effect from August 12. Prior to joining Essar Steel, Vandrevala was the CMD at construction and real estate major HIRCO

ETF Performance Schemes

US Dollar 61.25 British Pound 94.71 Euro 81.46 Japanese Yen 0.63 Brazilian Real 26.59 Russian Ruble 1.85 Chinese Yuan 10.01 Hong Kong Dollar 7.90 Singapore Dollar 48.31 Thai Baht 1.94 Malaysian Ringgit 18.82 Saudi Arabian Riyal 16.33 Kuwati Dinar 214.37 Bahraini Dinar 162.47 Qatari Riyal 16.82 Emirati Dirham 16.67 Omani Rial 159.14 Yemeni Rial 0.28 Iraqi Dinar 0.05 Canadian Dollar 58.69 Australian Dollar 54.77 New Zealand Dollar 48.41

192.00 1,653.10 127.99 200.00 197.00 570.00 563.95 53.05 110.77 110.77 560.12 999.99 71.56 2,676.15 1,117.17 2,731.15 2,612.00 2,701.35 2,742.00 2,672.30 2,548.40 1,320.00 2,609.55 2,664.05 2,606.10 2,710.00 2,722.55 1,019.31 2,752.20 6.78 204.88 271.52 233.51

0.97 0.13 0.03 -7.27 3.14 0.03 -0.47 -2.71 1.02 1.02 -0.58 -0.00 0.29 -1.52 -0.96 -0.26 -1.41 -0.36 -2.70 -1.01 -1.22 -0.71 -1.33 -1.13 -1.47 -0.79 -0.90 -3.79 -1.46 2.57 0.15 10.10 3.77

Asset Size (Rs Cr) 65.58 10.62 0.69 0.94 5.92 33.54 10.58 1.10 76.78 1.64 494.06 572.88 62.96 69.23 11.08 118.16 1,122.36 186.00 132.23 0.00 2,550.39 55.80 648.86 439.98 2,590.20 765.70 160.00 58.49 63.51 115.49 4.27 7.30 9.28

NAV (Rs/Unit) 191.02 1,873.16 133.18 206.31 194.43 578.62 566.58 56.65 107.84 558.07 560.22 1,000.00 72.08 2,755.96 1,034.39 2,770.20 2,639.32 2,717.17 2,761.47 2,692.26 2,567.98 1,312.15 2,635.18 2,681.26 2,621.62 2,685.10 2,746.90 984.28 2,742.42 6.75 200.78 236.01 234.78

IDFC MF has launched a new close ended income scheme named “IDFC Fixed Term Plan Series –25” with maturity period of 90 days from the date of allotment. The NFO price for the scheme is Rs 10 per unit. The NFO opened for subscription today and will also close today. The minimum application amount is Rs 10000 and in multiples of Rs 10 thereafter. The two options available under the Plan of the Scheme are Growth and Dividend option. The performance of the scheme will be benchmarked against Crisil Short-Term Bond Fund Index. Anupam Joshi will be the Fund Manager of the scheme. HDFC MF has launched a new close ended income scheme named “HDFC FMP 370D August 2013 (1)” with maturity period of 370 days from the date of allotment. The NFO price for the scheme is Rs 10 per unit. The NFO opened for subscription today and will also close today. The minimum application amount is Rs 5000 and in multiples of Rs 10 thereafter. The three options available under the Plan of the Scheme are Growth, Dividend and Flexi option. Anil Bamboli will be the Fund Manager of the scheme.

Sensex Company Bajaj Auto Ltd Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd Bharti Airtel Ltd Cipla Ltd Coal India Ltd Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Ltd GAIL (India) Ltd HDFC Bank Ltd Hero MotoCorp Ltd Hindalco Industries Ltd Hindustan Unilever Ltd HDFC Ltd ICICI Bank Ltd Infosys Ltd ITC Ltd Jindal Steel And Power Ltd Larsen & Toubro Ltd Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd Maruti Suzuki India Ltd NTPC Ltd Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd Reliance Industries Ltd State Bank of India Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Tata Consultancy Services Ltd Tata Motors Ltd Tata Power Company Ltd Tata Steel Ltd Wipro Ltd

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Copper - 30 Aug

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Govt hopeful of 5% CIL divestment PTI

KOLKATA: The Coal Ministry today expressed hope of getting the go ahead for divestment of five per cent stake in Coal India Ltd that could raise Rs 10,000 crore for the exchequer, despite a section of the trade unions opposing the decision. "We are hopeful of resolving the issues with the unions of CIL," Coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal said. "We have said that we will go in for 5 per cent disinvestment. I am aware of the situation. I am sure we will get everybody on board," he said. Coal India's CITU-led All-India Coal Workers Federation (AICWF) served a three-day strike notice to protest against the proposed disinvestment of the Coal India stake. The union, which claims to have one-third membership of Coal India's 3.5 lakh workforce, has threatened to observe a strike from September 19 to 21 against the proposed divestment and restructuring of CIL.

The union, which claims to have 1/3 membership of Coal India's 3.5 lakh workforce, has threatened to observe a strike from Sept 19 to 21 against the proposed divestment and restructuring of CIL Jaiswal had earlier claimed that the union had agreed to divestment for 5% instead of the earlier proposal of 10%. The govt holds 90% stake in Coal India, valued at Rs 1,88,227 crore. The INTUC-led trade union general secretary SQ Zama said, "Though we are against disinvestment, we want to discuss further with the government before we decide on the strike as there are many other issues." INTUC plans to discuss further on the matter with the government after August 15 to find a solution.

Direct tax mop-up rises 13.27% PTI

NEW DELHI: Gross direct tax collections rose 13.27 per cent to Rs 1.57 lakh crore in the April-July period. The collections had totalled Rs 1.38 lakh crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Gross collection of corporate taxes increased 9.75 per cent to Rs 92,115 crore in April-July from Rs 83,932 crore a year earlier, the Finance Ministry said in a statement today. Gross collection of personal income tax was up 19.32 per cent to Rs 63,583 crore in the first four months of the fiscal compared with Rs 53,289 crore in the period a year ago.

Over 1.23 cr e-returns filed PTI

NEW DELHI: More than 1.23 crore e-returns were filed by taxpayers during the current filing season, a 68 per cent jump in numbers as compared to last year. Latest data compiled after deadline for filing of income tax returns closed on August 5 shows, more than 87 lakh salaried class taxpayers filed their tax returns online this year, registering an overwhelming rise of 85 per cent in this category as compared to the last time. "123.03 lakh returns have been e-filed till August 5, 2013 which is 68.3 per cent higher than 73.11 lakh returns e-filed in the corresponding period during last year. Upto August 5, 87,13,493 returns were e-filed under ITR 1 and ITR 2 (salaried class of taxpayers) which is 85.8 per cent higher than the 46,90,279 returns e-filed under ITR 1 and ITR 2 in the corresponding period last fiscal," the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement today. The board had earlier extended the last date for filing of IT returns for assessment year 2013-14 to August 5, both manual and e-filed, because of pressure on the computer servers of its Bangalore based Central Processing Centre (CPC) which deals with e-filing.

Looking forward to nod from India: Etihad CEO PTI

MELBOURNE/DUBAI: Etihad Airways, which is seeking regulatory approval for its planned Rs 2,058 crore stake in India's Jet Airways, today said that it is awaiting

SNAPSHOTS aryaman Sai’s fuel economy rally held

efficiency of 85.7 in his M800 while Gautam Upadhey achieved an efficiency of 50.4 in his Alto F8. In the diesel segment it was Nilesh Shetye and Datta Satodkar attaining a fuel efficiency of 49.5 and 46.1Kmpl respectively with their swift diesel.

Karnataka Bank appoints woman director PANJIM: Aryaman Sai Goa organised a fuel economy rally, recently. The event gave Maruti Suzuki vehicle owners a chance to see for themselves the mileage of their Maruti vehicles and also gave them a perspective to what they could achieve. One of the Maruti Suzuki SX4 attained a fuel efficiency of 27.8 Kmpl. Most of the other 1000cc cars like the Zen, Astar, etc had fuel efficiency in the thirties. The winners of the event were Vishesh Naik and Wyne Gonsalves getting a fuel efficiency of 52.4 and 44.5 respectively. In other high efficiency drives Chandravardan Borkar achieved 57.9 in his Ritz Petrol and Saish Gaitonde reached the efficiency of 47.1 in his WagonR, Azim Hanchi attained an efficiency of 41.14 in his Esteem while Jayson Andrade reached an efficiency of 37.67 in his swift petrol, Paresh Shety managed an

PANJIM: Karnataka Bank Ltd has appointed Usha Ganesh, IAS, former Administrative Member, Karnataka Administrative Tribunal, Bangalore as an additional Usha Ganesh Director under Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956. The above appointment has been made at the recently held Board meeting on July 31, 2013. She is the first woman director on the Board of the bank. Born on July 5, 1948, Usha Ganesh IAS, is a post graduate in MSc (Botany), MSc (Econ), LLB, and has undergone Advanced Training in Administration and Management of Change from Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad and Management Development Centre, London. She brings with her vast experience in the field of law, finance, agriculture and rural economy, cooperation and SSI.

a final approval from the Indian authorities for the deal which could enhance its global reach. Speaking at the 2013 CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation Summit held in Sydney, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airline’s President and CEO James Hogan said, "We are delighted to welcome Air Serbia to our equity alliance, and look forward to receiving final approvals from regulators in India of our investment in Jet Airways," he added. The Abu Dhabi-based airline last week bought 49 per cent stake in Serbia's national airline Air Serbia and

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a five-year management contract to run it. "Including Jet Airways, where we’re still going through the regulatory process, Etihad Airways will have six equity and 46 codeshare partners, offering a pool of over 96 million guests and a choice of more than 410 destinations on six continents, serviced by a fleet of approximately 500 modern aircraft," said Hogan. The Etihad-Jet deal is awaiting nod from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) after which it needs approval of the Indian Cabinet.

BHEL wins BPCL order NEW DELHI: State-run BHEL today said it has bagged a Rs 265-crore order from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited for supplying equipment for latter's refinery project in Kochi. BHEL has won a contract for supplying the Gas Turbine Generator package for an energy efficient and environment friendly co-generation captive power plant at Kochi Refinery in Kerala, the company said in a statement.

Last 1,771.20 115.90 326.80 390.80 262.75 2,245.00 304.15 601.25 1,829.70 86.65 603.20 729.40 868.10 2,955.45 322.70 203.80 780.95 843.30 1,334.25 136.50 272.55 871.00 1,713.55 75.00 524.10 1,819.70 278.85 76.95 207.70 450.05

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Chg % Volume -2.11 23,377 +2.61 1,216,838 +1.05 212,812 -0.27 91,926 +1.86 145,974 +2.15 17,160 +0.43 38,048 -1.07 170,396 -1.03 35,906 +1.29 1,130,461 -0.80 169,768 -2.95 337,091 +0.21 291,357 -1.03 122,550 -2.30 420,606 +4.30 451,319 -1.80 361,062 -1.35 107,250 +0.01 55,071 +1.19 229,332 +1.79 267,893 +3.64 417,290 +4.44 421,146 +5.04 632,440 -2.56 104,603 -2.72 187,079 -2.96 1,908,244 +7.85 1,625,918 +4.58 1,243,991 -0.28 323,236

Company Last ACC Ltd 1,159.95 Ambuja Cements Ltd 177.30 Asian Paints Ltd 423.20 Axis Bank Ltd 1,068.75 Bajaj Auto Ltd 1,771.55 Bank of Baroda 502.00 Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd 115.65 Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd 273.65 Bharti Airtel Ltd 326.25 Cairn India Ltd 291.75 Cipla Ltd 390.35 Coal India Ltd 262.50 DLF Ltd 131.10 Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Ltd 2,254.65 GAIL (India) Ltd 304.70 Grasim Industries Ltd 2,397.80 HCL Technologies Ltd 906.60 HDFC Bank Ltd 601.20 Hero MotoCorp Ltd 1,834.65 Hindalco Industries Ltd 86.50 Hindustan Unilever Ltd 603.20 HDFC Ltd 729.70 ICICI Bank Ltd 868.25 IDFC Ltd 106.35 Indusind Bank Ltd 372.15 Infosys Ltd 2,963.35 ITC Ltd 322.10 Jaiprakash Associates Ltd 31.00 Jindal Steel And Power Ltd 203.60 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd 640.90 Larsen & Toubro Ltd 779.00 Lupin Ltd 828.30 Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd 842.60 Maruti Suzuki India Ltd 1,330.85 NMDC Ltd 99.85 NTPC Ltd 136.40 Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd 272.75 Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd 93.30 Punjab National Bank 532.70 Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd 281.50 Reliance Industries Ltd 872.45 Reliance Infrastructure Ltd 334.65 Sesa Goa Ltd 130.95 State Bank of India 1,716.10 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd 522.05 Tata Consultancy Services Ltd 1,822.70 Tata Motors Ltd 278.90 Tata Power Company Ltd 77.00 Tata Steel Ltd 207.95 UltraTech Cement Ltd 1,642.60

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Volume 295,889 7,084,180 2,441,631 3,235,222 557,125 1,264,144 6,876,627 3,234,065 4,227,592 1,600,989 925,903 1,697,887 11,857,210 267,333 444,635 108,563 1,415,259 5,689,114 306,022 8,781,589 2,424,701 11,055,713 4,482,529 12,349,283 3,843,246 812,951 7,891,046 57,218,364 2,845,287 1,004,324 3,788,051 2,674,199 1,508,067 456,603 5,857,277 2,818,863 5,082,706 3,216,209 1,028,859 2,658,687 4,296,180 3,125,385 1,617,642 3,064,051 1,612,383 1,347,490 19,307,409 9,226,082 5,626,169 460,038

Group A 3i Info (3.73) 3.84,3.60,3.77 (3.70) [583194, 21] A.Birla Nuvo (1113.35) 1100,1126.50,1093.50,1118.25 (1114.50) [307002, 3428] Aban Offsh. (218.20) 218.40,238.45,211.30,223.05 (217.95) [685242, 1540] ABB (467.65) 466.75,483,466,475.05 (467.45) 465,485,477.10 Abbott (I) (1383.45) 1360,1373.10,1333.15,1348.15 ACC (1163.65) 1169,1181.30,1151.55,1160.10 (1162.20) 1175,1179.60,1151,1159.95 Adani Enter (163.80) 164.25,171.85,160.50,166.90 (164.10) 162,172,160.30,167.15 [1678861] Adlabs Films (37.65) 36.90,39.50 AIA Engr (290) 299.20,299.90,287.50,290.70 (289.55) [237, 1] Air Deccan (3.91) 3.98,3.99,3.81,3.95 Allahabad Bank (67.45) 67.80,71.25,66.35,70.30 (67.40) 67.50,71.35,66.30,70.25 Alok Ind (6.14) 6.12,6.15,6.03,6.09 (6.15) 6,6.15,6.05 Alsthom Proj (296.10) 294,302,292.25,299.25 Ambuja Cem (178.55) 178.70,181.85,175.50,177.25 (179.15) [7084180, 12586] Amtek Auto (60.45) 59.30,62.70,61.80 (60.20) 61.25,64,59.50,62.35 Andhra Bank (56.90) 57.40,59.70,56.20,58.65 (56.85) 56.10,59.75,58.55 Ansal Prop (12.61) 12.45,13.70,12.40,13.31 Apollo Hosp (957) 960.60,964.10,904.95,915.95 (959.25) 969.90,906.10,920.60 Apollo Tyre (63.15) 62.60,64.30,59.60,60.30 (63.10) 62.70,64.35,59.50,60.30 Aptech (59.80) 60.05,61.50,59.60,61.25 (59.70) 59.80,61.50,59.60,61.25 Arvind Mills (69.65) 69.80,65.70,66.35 Asahi Saf.Gls (31.90) 31.90,33.50,31.10,32.80 (31.75) 31,34,31.90 Ashok Leyland (12.27) 12.40,12.60,12.17,12.45 (12.30) 12.10,12.60,12.45 Asian Paint (437.65) 439.95,411.60,423.65 (437.35) 435.30,439.45,412,423.20 Aurobindo Ph. (148.65) 150,159.20,148.90,157.80 (148.70) 151,159.60,148.85,158 Aventis Pharma (2400) 2305,2442.90,2411 Axis Bank (1090) 1094,1055.65,1068.60 (1089.85) [3235222, 34569] Bajaj Auto (840.25) 836,855,820,834.25 Bajaj Hind (12.24) 12.50,12.73,12.15,12.55 (12.15) 12.15,12.70,12.55 Balaji Tele (34.40) 33.80,34.75,34.15 (34.40) 33.85,34.75,33.55,34.10 Ballarpur (9.99) 10.05,10.30,9.70,10.20 Balram.Chini (36.05) 35.55,36.55,35.70 (36) 36.05,36.80,35.30,35.55 Bank of Baroda (488.15) 491.90,509.90,485,501.90 (488.75) 492,510.55,484.05,502 Bank of India (166.10) 164,175.35,172.35 (165.85) 165.80,175.50,164.80,172.20 BASF (501.05) 490,509,505.35 (498.45) 499.10,507,490.50,505.35 Bh.Earth Mov (130.80) 131,135.75,126,132.45 (130.40) 129.30,135.85,125.05,132.40 Bh.Electr. (1135.80) 1130,1158,1120.95,1140.75 (1141.50) 1138,1164,1120.05,1134.75 Bharat Forge (188.10) 188,201,186,198.25 (188.95) 188,201,186.05,197.90 Bharti Air (323.40) 323,332.80,320.60,326.80 (322.90) [4227592, 13815] BHEL (112.95) 113.30,117,113.25,115.90 (112.60) 113.05,117,115.65 Bhushan Stl (460.40) 460.40,464.90,460,460.65 (460.50) 454.10,464.80,460.75 Biocon (318.85) 319.95,325.20,313.55,316.45 (318.80) [536655, 1719] Birla Corp (212.40) 218.90,221.95,212.05,220.80 Bombay Dye (39.05) 38.45,41.60,37.25,40.80 (39.15) 37.10,41.75,40.90 Bombay Rayon (227.35) 223,229,215,225.10 (228.45) [105338, 239] BPCL (261.50) 264.90,279.35,260.30,274.70 (261.45) 262,280,260,273.65 Britannia (722.75) 724,730,697.55,702.60 (723.15) 737,698,704.30 (312.15) 313,316,307.25,314.35 Cadila Health (744.30) 751.05,754,741,746.10 (744.90) 740,755,747.30 Cairn (289.80) 292,296.55,288.30,292.25 (289.90) [1600989, 4680] Canara Bank (239.30) 239.50,251,234.80,246.85 (238.70) 238,251,237,246.65 Castrol (312.45) 315,315.90,307.45,313.55 Cent.Bank (54.35) 54.45,55.70,54.05,55.10 (54.40) [179032, 99] Century Enka (96.05) 98.60,99.25,96,98.15 (96.40) 96.40,99.70,95,99.10 Century Tex (198.70) 200,208,198.50,203.75 (198.45) 198.45,207.70,203.40 CESC (321.50) 322,323.50,312.90,318.30 (321.30) 322,324,313.05,318.80 Chambal Fert (35.25) 35.25,36.95,34.75,36.70 (35.25) 35,36.90,34.75,36.75 Chennai Petro (58.05) 59.80,61.50,58.40,59.25 (58.45) 59.90,61.90,58.40,58.90 Cipla (391.85) 396.80,384.05,390.80 (391.50) 393.70,395,384.35,390.35 CMC (1160.25) 1145,1215,1131,1201.95 (1157.35) 1149.40,1222,1140,1204.40 Colgate (1263.80) 1263.60,1269.80,1218,1258.25 Contain.Corp (1014.40) 1012.10,1060,1010,1050.40 (1005.45) 1005.05,1065.05,1054.40 Corp.Bank (268.15) 268,278,266.10,271.50 (270.10) 270,276.40,265.65,270.85 Crompton Gr. (84.45) 84.50,88.35,82.60,87.90 (83.90) 84.50,88.25,82.60,87.80 Cummins (392.40) 392.60,396.65,385.40,387.60 (393.05) [459676, 1780] D-Link (42) 40.40,47.95,45.55 Dabur (160) 161,161.90,157,157.60 (160.30) 161,161.95,156.30,157.35 Dena Bank (45.25) 45.50,47.75,44.80,47.15 (45.20) 45.25,47.80,44.80,47 Divi’s Lab (929.90) 937.90,951.40,936.90,943 (932.45) 935,951.50,945.65 DLF (122.15) 121.15,133.30,121.05,130.95 (122.20) [11857210, 15245] Dr Reddy’s (2197.65) 2198,2259.70,2174.80,2253.70 (2198.20) 2205,2262,2175.55,2254.65 Dredging Corp (180.35) 180.30,210,205.80 (180.85) 184,208.95,180.30,205.25 [262524] Educomp Soln (20.40) 19.40,20.80,19.40 EIH (44.10) 44.50,46.75,43.30,46.30 (44.20) 44.05,46.70,43.50,46.35 Engineers India (125.20) 125.20,126.45,122,123.90 (125) 125.05,127,121.70,123.35 Escorts (67.05) 67.25,69.25,67.90 (66.95) 66.50,69.10,67.70 Essar Oil (47.40) 48,47.15,49.75 (47.40) 47.05,49.75 Essel Propack (38) 37.50,38.70,38.15 (38.05) 38.10,38.45,37.25,38.30 Everest Kant (9.17) 9.24,9.40,8.90,8.99 (9.25) [81737, 7] Exide (121.25) 121.25,123.25,120.55,122.90 (121.65) 121,123.65,120.60,123.05 [340617] FDC (83.40) 84,85.80,85.05 (83.45) 84,85.85,82.50,85.05 Federal Bank (338.45) 341,345,330.25,334.35 (338.95) 342.30,343.90,330.55,333.40 Fin.Tech (159.15) 153.25,194.40,151.25,168.10 XD (159.10) [11174832, 19201] Finolex Cab (50.80) 50.95,52.30,50.30,51.90 (50.75) 50,52.35,51.90 Finolex Ind (110.40) 110,116.60,109.60,114.85 (109.90) 110.50,116.70,109.95,115.55

GAIL (302.85) 303,306.25,298,304.15 (302.90) 303,306.70,298.20,304.70 Gateway Dist (104.65) 107,104.60,106.70 (104.65) [38587, 41] GE Ship (231.90) 230.30,236.40,228.75,235.40 (231.55) [34263, 80] Geometric Soft (71.10) 71.25,76.45,70.75,76.20 (71.30) 70,75.90,75.75 Gesco Corp (432.10) 425,443.60,401,434.80 Gillette (2100.45) 2159,2188,2117,2140.30 (2101.85) 2170,2299.90,2120,2157.50 [1268] GlaxoSmith.Cons. (4068.15) 4014,3900,3998.15 (4051.65) 4020,3875,3998.40 GlaxoSmith.Ph (2322.70) 2331,2409,2305,2392 (2320.45) 2306,2414.95,2301,2402.25 GMDC (80.25) 82.95,88.80,80.50,87.65 (80.80) 80,89.45,87.20 GMR Infra (11.46) 11.60,12.09,10.81,11.92 (11.50) [14037545, 1624] GNFC (70.65) 71,71.60,70.20,71.15 (70.75) 70.10,72,71.25 Godrej Cons.Prod (840.70) 845,869,835.05,849.05 (841.25) 840,868.90,833.40,857.70 Grasim (2444.15) 2443,2448.30,2343,2400.10 (2447.55) 2429.95,2457.40,2352.05,2397.80 GTL (11.45) 11.90,11,11.25 (11.40) 11.80,10.95,11.25 [163470] Guj Gas (163.65) 165,165.20,159,162.30 (163.05) 164,166.90,158.60,162.85 Guj Indl.Pow (54.70) 54.95,54.05,55 (54.70) 54.25,55,54,54.90 Havells Ind (604.75) 608,614,600.20,602.50 (604.70) 605.10,614.40,600,601.05 HCL Info (26.85) 26.75,27.15,26.30,26.90 (27.05) 27.50,27.60,26.25,27.15 HCL Techno (943.40) 948.20,955.70,900,906.25 (944.45) 952,956,898.85,906.60 HDFC (751.55) 760.90,721.30,729.40 (751.85) 759.70,723,729.70 HDFC Bank (607.75) 609,614.50,599.10,601.25 (608.65) 609.95,614.35,600,601.20 Hero Honda (1848.65) 1835,1866.65,1818,1829.70 Hexaware (118.70) 119.50,120.50,116.70,117.95 (118.75) 120.90,116.40,118.05 Hind Constr (10.48) 10.26,11.08,10.50 (10.45) [1653339, 177] Hind UniLev. (608.05) 609.80,611,595.60,603.20 (608.35) [2424701, 14599] Hind Zinc (97.90) 99,101,97.85,100.10 (97.95) 100,101,97.85,100.05 Hindalco (85.55) 85.85,88,83.05,86.65 (85.55) [8781589, 7495] Hinduja TMT (331.85) 334,321,326.80 HMT (20.90) 21.30,22.40,20.80,21.90 (20.80) 21,22.50,20.65,21.75 Hotel Leela (15.50) 15.25,15.75,15,15.30 (15.30) 15.75,14.95,15.35 Hous.Dev (26.90) 26.25,29.50,26.10,29 HPCL (178.45) 179.80,187.60,177.20,184.55 (178.45) 177.95,187.90,176,184.75 HTMT Glob (233.50) 234,238.50,236.60 I-Flex (2924.65) 2937,2985,2922,2972.90 ICI (877.45) 870,900,860,886.80 ICICI Bank (866.25) 870,879.50,860.75,868.10 (866.35) 868,879.70,860.50,868.25 IDBI (56.90) 57.30,59.20,56.80,58.55 (56.85) 56.85,59.40,56.75,58.40 Idea Cell (156.75) 157,159.30,152.15,153.10 (156.30) [5666481, 8861] IDFC (102.95) 103,107.70,102.10,106.40 (102.95) [12349283, 13016] IFCI (19.65) 19.85,21,19.05,20.55 (19.70) 19.60,21.05,19,20.60 India Cem (45.60) 45.50,45.95,44.10,45.25 (45.45) 46,44,45.15 India Infoline (49.70) 50.05,50.75,49.40,50.65 (49.95) [36721, 18] Indian Bank (69.85) 70,72.90,69.30,72.05 (69.35) [325234, 232] Indian Hotel (38.60) 38.50,40.30,39.95 (38.50) 39.80,40.30,38.50,39.85 Indian Oil (192.15) 193.95,197.20,191.50,195.65 (192.90) 192,197.35,191.25,195.45 Indian Over. (38.70) 39.25,40.70,38.40,39.70 (38.75) 38.15,40.70,39.70 Indo Rama (13.69) 13,14.05,12.76,13.18 (13.60) 13.30,14,12.65,13 [68859] IndusInd Bank (360.90) 360.50,378.80,355,371.85 (360.15) 362,378.65,355.15,372.15 Infosys (2986.10) 2980,3000,2947.20,2955.45 ING Vy.Bank (488.55) 488.55,506.55,475,497.90 (487.70) 498,507,473.10,498.20 [38081] Ingersoll (322.10) 320,326,316.05,322.05 (320.80) 328.90,315.05,325.05 IPCA (658.25) 662.65,647,651.55 (656.40) 657.20,662.85,645,652.10 ITC (330.30) 331,332,319,322.70 (330.25) 331,332.75,318.50,322.10 IVRCL Infra (10.79) 10.90,11.30,10.70,10.91 (10.80) 11,11.30,10.65,10.85 J&K Bank (1063.20) 1071.35,1071.40,1027,1038.25 (1066.20) 1079.80,1028.40,1038.30 JB Chem (74.85) 75.35,78.35,75,77.35 (75) 75,78.60,74.95,77.45 Jet Air (311.25) 309.50,334,301.85,323.70 (310.40) [2154397, 6928] Jind.Saw (38.55) 39.30,41.75,40.80 (39) 37.55,41.70,41.10 [91964] Jind.Stain (42.10) 41.45,50.50,40.80,41.95 Jind.Stl (195.40) 196.15,207.80,189.65,203.80 (196.45) 196.45,207.85,189.40,203.60 Jind.Vijay (510.05) 509,532.50,491.20,521.10 JP Asso (29.70) 29.60,32,29.15,31.05 (29.70) [57218364, 17737] JP Hydro (9.73) 10.15,10.93,9.80,10.42 (509.75) 507.35,533,490.95,521.55 [1594605] Karnat.Bank (70.15) 70.20,74,69.65,72.75 (70.20) 70,73.90,69.60,72.65 Kotak Bank (638.85) 634,645.90,632.05,637.30 (638.15) 632,645.80,640.90 [1004324] L&T (new) (795.30) 790,771.35,780.95 (795.25) 787,793.90,771.30,779 [3788051] Lakshmi Mach (1783.25) 1783,1810,1775,1790.40 (1790.10) 1800,1813.40,1770.05,1797.05 Lanco Infra (5.38) 5.50,5.12,5.35 (5.40) [4929487, 263] LIC Hsg (160.60) 157.50,169.35,154.40,165.65 (160.70) 159,169.40,154.55,165.75 Lupin Ltd (885.25) 891.10,895,820,827.70 (887.55) 893.90,894.35,820,828.30 M & M (854.85) 855.10,857.70,838.20,843.30 (854.15) 856,858,837.10,842.60 Maha.Seamless (189) 188,190,189.15 (189) 189.10,189.85,189 Maruti Udyog (1334.05) 1350,1298.10,1334.25 (1331.95) [456603, 6040] Mastek (111.10) 115.85,115.95,110.20,113.80 (111.65) 110,116,112.95 McDowell (2258.95) 2274,2336,2179,2293 (2261.45) 2283.45,2338.15,2176.60,2294.60 Merck (535.05) 546,547,535,535.75 MICO (8312) 8475.45,8578.70,8395,8450.05 Mirc Electr (4.97) 4.73,5.21,5.05 Moser Baer (2.39) 2.40,2.36,2.62 (2.40) 2.40,2.35,2.60 MphasiS-BFL (397.10) 399.70,426.80,390.25,408 (397.85) [97421, 394] MRPL (29.15) 29.40,30,29,29.75 (29.15) 29.05,29.90,29.70 MTNL (12.84) 13.19,13.60,13.01,13.31 (12.85) 13.25,13.60,13,13.25 Nagar.Constr (18.55) 19.90,18.30,19 Nat.Alum (24.90) 25,26.35,24.90,25.90 (24.90) 24.90,26.20,25.80 Nat.Fert (19.95) 20.30,20.45,19.85,20.20

(19.95) 19.95,20.50,19.50,20.20 [236093] NDTV (74.80) 68,82.90,80.70 (74) [618504, 491] Nestle (5101.50) 5091,5101,4937.25,4965.20 Neyveli Lign. (50.20) 50.60,53.25,49.90,52.25 (49.95) 49.90,53.40,52.20 Nicholas Pira. (570.70) 569,584.50,565,580.95 Novartis (389.50) 387.50,397.95,385.10,391.10 NTPC (134.90) 134.05,139.50,132.75,136.50 (134.85) [2818863, 3839] Nucleus Soft (69.95) 70,74.50,73.80 (69.70) 70.60,75,69.70,73.80 Omaxe (137.15) 137.30,138.65,137,138.60 (137.30) [232822, 320] ONGC (267.75) 267,273.75,272.55 (267.35) 269.30,273.85,268.10,272.75 Orchid Chem (35.60) 35.95,38,35.50,36.60 (35.55) 35.15,37.30,36.40 Oriental Bank (137.35) 137.90,144.80,136.25,142.50 (137) 136.95,144.90,136,142.30 P & G (2641.15) 2709.95,2714,2626,2690.55 (2648.70) 2659,2718,2611.25,2687.20 [621] Pantaloon Ret. (78) 78,82.90,76.60,80.65 Parsvnath (28.05) 27.80,28.80,26.65,27.05 (28.05) [266951, 74] Patel Engg (27.85) 27.25,29.80,29.35 (27.70) [92385, 26] Petronet (117) 115,119.60,117.20 (117) [1601598, 1894] Pfizer (1051.15) 1040,1070,1030.65,1059.30 (1049.85) 1059.90,1074.95,1035,1064.05 Pidilite (258.45) 259,260.40,249.25,252.95 (257.60) 258.75,259.55,249,252.25 PNB (520.65) 523,543,521,532.65 (520.50) 523.50,543.85,520,532.70 Polaris (118.35) 119.25,123.10,118.25,121.20 (118.55) 119.80,123.35,118.20,121.30 Power Fin (107) 107.90,115.90,107.10,114.25 (107.10) [5149339, 5780] Power Grid (93.60) 93.50,94.90,92.65,93.35 Praj Ind (33.25) 33.40,33.80,33.10,33.30 (33.30) 33.40,34,33,33.25 Punj Lloyd (22.85) 22.85,24.45,22.35,24 (22.80) [4304251, 1019] Puravankara (62.10) 63.85,67.15,60.10,61.55 (62.20) [76961, 48] Rajesh Exp (95.60) 93,100,97.50 (95.15) 95,98.50,93.10,97.40 Ramco Sys (76.70) 73.05,72.95,77.90 Ranbaxy (269.55) 271,286.40,261.50,281.90 (269.85) 268,290,261.30,281.50 Raymond (194.50) 194.40,196.95,187.70,191.20 (193.60) 194,196.90,187.15,191.10 RCF (26.95) 27,28.20,26.60,27.85 (26.85) 27,28,26.80,27.80 Rel.Energy (320.15) 322,338.20,320.20,335.10 Rel.Power (66.85) 66.50,72.80,66.30,71.55 Reliance (840.40) 845.05,880.70,831.55,871 (841.05) 845,881.85,831,872.45 Reliance Cap (309.10) 310.80,322.75,318.75 (309) 311.75,322.90,310.35,318.60 Reliance Comm. (121.15) 122,127.45,121.25,124.80 (121.15) [10706906, 13380] Renuka Sug (14.95) 14.85,16.15,14.70,15.95 (14.95) [4008583, 624] Rolta (54.15) 53.60,55,54.20 (54.15) 54,55,53.50,54.10 S Kumars Nat. (2.65) 2.70,2.57,2.78 (2.70) 2.65,2.60,2.80 SAIL (38.15) 38.25,40.20,37.65,38.65 (38.15) 38.05,39.20,37.60,38.70 Sasken Comm (106.95) 108.40,112,108,109.50 (107.25) [6700, 7] SBI (1640.75) 1645,1727.25,1637,1713.55 (1641.40) 1645,1729,1636,1716.10 Sesa Goa (124.85) 124,131.35,122,130.20 (125.05) 124,131.95,123.10,130.95 Ship.Corp (27.10) 27,29,26.80,28.10 (26.95) 27.20,28.95,26.75,28.30 Shree Cem (4060.90) 4000,3823,3856.30 (4038.70) 4001,4002.55,3811.15,3859 Siemens (427.25) 430.80,453.50,426.65,447.45 (425.80) 428.10,454,424.10,448.90 SKF Bearing (443.40) 460,435,442.70 (444.95) 438.15,450,432.50,442.75 [25316] Sobha Dev (283.30) 281.20,287,280.05,282.65 (282.95) [48820, 138] SRF (128.10) 126.55,130,129.90 (128.65) 130,131,126.20,129.90 Sterl.Bio (4.51) 4.63,4.89,4.26,4.77 (4.50) [70651, 3] Sterlite Ind (71.40) 71,75.75,70.50,75 (71.35) [5931097, 4362] Sterlite Opt. (16.30) 16.25,17.05,16,16.75 Strides Arco. (694.40) 699,833.25,684.15,811.30 (696) 695.75,835.20,683.10,811.50 Sun Pharma (537.85) 540,541.15,515.90,524.10 (538.30) 540.50,541.30,515.20,522.05 Sun TV (414.05) 415,427.50,403.20,415.55 XD (413.90) [1035047, 4313] Suzlon Ener (6.69) 6.68,6.75,6.45,6.70 (6.70) [5014028, 333] Syndicate Bank (74.55) 75,75.25,71.80,72.70 (74.50) 74.20,75.40,71.85,72.75 Tata Chem (251.60) 251.70,252.75,247.50,248.75 (251.95) 251,253.25,247.20,248.85 Tata Elxsi (168.15) 171.10,173.20,168,172.25 (167.10) 168.40,173.50,168,172.10 Tata Motors (287.35) 284,286.65,272.50,278.85 (287.55) 284.10,286.75,271.80,278.90 Tata Power (71.35) 70.90,77.90,68.60,76.95 (71.40) 70.50,78,68.65,77 Tata Steel (198.60) 199,208.75,195.40,207.70 (198.25) [5626169, 11409] Tata Tea (137.75) 138.90,143.20,136.10,141.45 Tata Teleserv. (6.39) 6.10,6.27,5.85,6.17 XB (6.40) [1030175, 63] TCS (1870.50) 1866.35,1890.30,1812.40,1819.70 (1870.10) [1347490, 24939] Tech Mahin. (1233.70) 1232,1259.40,1209,1228.55 (1233.40) [1100030, 13675] Thermax (563.60) 559.70,567,556,559.15 (565.15) 566.85,567,553.10,555.45 Titan Ind (259.90) 262,266.95,255.50,263.10 (259.75) 261,267,255.40,262.75 TN Newspr. (86.55) 88,86.25,87.20 (86.45) 86.50,88.75,87.65 Torrent Pharma (444.95) 445,455.90,430.10,434.40 (446.75) 449.90,457,432,434.55 Tulip IT (7.88) 7.80,8.15,7.75,7.91 TVS Motor (29.65) 29.95,30.45,29.50,29.70 (29.60) 29.30,30.45,29.75 Ultra.Cem (1670.15) 1671,1677.15,1622.40,1642.95 (1670.60) [460038, 7557] Union Bank (112.95) 113.60,119.25,112.35,117.60 (112.90) 113.50,119.20,112.40,117.55 Unitech (14.95) 15.10,17.70,15,17.15 (14.95) 15,17.70,14.95,17.15 United Phos. (129.15) 129.75,131.60,123.40,127 (129.20) [3313188, 4220] Vijaya Bank (36.35) 36.50,37.80,35.80,37.35 (36.30) 36.10,37.90,35.80,37.15 Voltas (72.85) 73,75.50,72.20,74.65 (72.70) 72.50,75.65,72.10,74.50 VSNL (143.55) 144,148.25,142.60,146.15 Welspun Guj (34.40) 33.05,39.60,28.95,36.75 Wipro (451.30) 449.55,462.40,445.25,450.05 (451.30) 450,462.70,445.75,451.05 Wockhardt (381.30) 362.25 (381.60) 362.55 Wyeth Leder. (627.35) 630,638.85,610,615 Yes Bank (274.45) 273.70,299.05,268.60,292.75 (275.15) [13792257, 39125] Zee Enter (240.10) 241,241.90,234.10,235 (240.10) [4183864, 9927]

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body was lying on the floor with stab injuries on her chest and a cut on the neck. The Calangute police conducted the inquest and sent the body for a post-mortem to the GMC, Bambolim. The owner of the guest house told police that the couple had checked in on Sunday for a week’s stay. They had arrived in Goa from Mumbai by an interstate luxury bus. Locals in the neighbhourhood claim they were not aware of any incident nor did they see anyone being abducted and taken in a car. The locals were also unaware of any fight. The articles in the guest room were left untouched, leading the Calangute police to rule out robbery as a motive for the murder. Calangute police also did not find any clues that could corroborate Neuhaul’s claim that he was attacked by two persons in the guest house. Police have arrested Neuhaul on charges of murder under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and are investigating the case. Senior police of-

ficials, including Superintendent of Police (North) Vishram Borkar, Deputy Superintendent of Police N C Raikar and Police Inspector Nilesh Rane visited the site and took stock of investigations into the murder. Meanwhile, addressing a late evening press conference at the police headquarters, Borkar said Neuhaul had killed the woman between 3 to 4 am on Tuesday and hired a rickshaw to go to Tivim at about 8am. “He stepped out of the guest house at about 8 am,” he said. “The accused, in his confession statement told the police that he asked the rickshaw driver to drop him to the Mapusa railway station. He was dropped at Tivim railway station.” In his statement before the Calangute police, the rickshaw driver said he could not make out the injuries on Neuhaul as he was wearing a long sleeve shirt. “The driver had inquired about the luggage to which Neuhaul said he had none,” the officer said.

Borkar said the FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) has informed the Czech embassy in Delhi about the incident. Sources said that Neuhaul had attempted to destroy evidence by cleaning the blood stains in the room where his girlfriend was found dead. The knife, with which he fatally stabbed the victim and inflicted injuries on himself, has not been recovered still. The two friends, accompanied by three other Czechs, had visited Goa on August 2, 2012 and stayed here for about a month. The case at Mapusa police station will be investigated as ‘action after commissioning of crime’ as Neuhaul had tried to mislead the police by filing a false complaint of kidnapping. He was sent for forensic medical examination late on Wednesday night and will be produced for remand on Thursday. Borkar said the motive of the killing will be ascertained only during his custodial interrogation.

BJP questions ‘contradictory’ statements hold talks,” he asked. BJP reiterated its demand that Antony apologise in parliament. “If for some reasons he was constrained to make this statement; he should make amends,” Prasad said. BJP maintained that though the heading of the written text of Antony's statement was right as it said the ambush in which Indian soldiers were killed was by the Pakistan army

but the content of his statement said some persons wearing Pakistan army uniforms were behind it. “The heading of the defence minister's statement is true to the facts but the content has been changed for convenience. Why was he not speaking the whole truth in the House... He should kindly tell us whether we trust the title of his statement or the content?" Prasad said.

Referring to Antony's comments today that the army chief is on a visit to the border areas to study details, he said this shows the defence minister is not sure of the facts. "This is another reason why we feel he misled the House,” Prasad said. Recalling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's words after the beheading of an Indian soldier earlier this year that “there cannot be

business as usual” with Pakistan, BJP asked how it can be business as usual when five soldiers have been killed. BJP said the fact that this incident happened close to the LoC shows the terrorists and Pakistan army were trying to enter. The party further said that the army had issued a revised statement yesterday night to concur with Antony's views.

Wagh sceptical of Lusofonia Games in Goa “But I am more concerned about the type of stadiums and facilities that people in my constituency will get,” the legislator said. Meanwhile, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee Subhash Shirodkar has denounced the statements of Wagh and felt that the state government should ensure that the infrastructure is ready ahead of the games. “The prestige of the state and of the nation is at stake and since this is an international event, I would like to say that we have to get things well organized for the event.” “But if a ruling legislator has said such things, then it will

be a setback for the state government. But this should not happen as the government should see to it that everything falls in place ahead of the games,” Shirodkar said. Reacting to the statements made by Wagh, Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar has, however, felt there is no need to panic and suggested that Wagh had been taken into confidence on issues pertaining to the Lusofonia Games. “No one should panic about the state hosting the third Lusofonia games in Goa as it will be held on time. Sometimes, some things are not known to others and it may be the same

case with the concerned legislator, who may be unaware about the progress regarding the Lusofonia Games.” “But whenever our meetings are held on the issue of infrastructure facilities at the games, there have been deliberations along with the legislators concerned and they have been informed about ongoing progress of the Lu-

sofonia Games time and again, while taking them into confidence,” said Tawadkar. “Although we are 15 days behind schedule to put in place the required infrastructure due to the rainy season, we have decided to expedite the work with additional workforce and we complete all works by October 15,” Tawadkar added.

Communalism or... “Undoubtedly, you may be getting lower rates from other hospitals and other centres, but certainly you cannot compare apples with tomatoes and whether any other centre provides you (care) at a lower rate it is their problem and not ours. For us to provide the services we need a minimum of Rs 1500 per dialysis,” Albuquerque said, on Wednesday. He said he has been providing dialysis under the mediclaim scheme over the last seven years with the government reimbursing them Rs 1500 per visit of dialysis under the Mediclaim Scheme. The government’s sudden decision to reduce the reimbursement rate to Rs 1300 per dialysis without informing the hospital is designed to put him out of business, Albuquerque claims. “Considering the reasoning given by the government that the other hospitals including Hos-

picio (which has been outsourced to a private player) are charging Rs 1300 that does not mean that Apollo should charge the same. One should understand that the quality of services rendered by Apollo is far superior than anyone else,” Albuquerque said. “Is it an opportunity given to another players to enter through the backdoor and thereafter enhance the rates?” Albuquerque questioned. “Even if the government wants to pay reduced rates, are there specifications laid down by the government on the minimum facilities that should be offered by the establishment?” the MD of Victor Hospitals asked. “We are not interested in providing Mediclaim services at our hospital at Rs 1300 as we are running heavy losses to provide first class services and we cannot lower ourselves,” Albuquerque declared.

Property sale... and Head of Notary Services P S S Bodke said, adding that in most cases the sellers (foreigners) appear to be having deals with Indian purchasers and in many cases local Goans. However, many of the properties sought to be sold are under the scanner for violations of FEMA, coastal regulations, and for location of houses on land which was are not settlement areas etc. The committee is treading cautiously in the matter.

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LABOUNEH: Four Israeli soldiers on patrol were wounded in a blast 400 metres (yards) inside Lebanese territory on Wednesday, Lebanon's army and a UN peacekeeper in the border region said. Israel's army said earlier the four soldiers were wounded in an explosion overnight near the Lebanese border, but did not specify on which side of the UN-demarcated "Blue Line" border. An AFP correspondent at the scene and a Lebanese

army officer said two separate explosions had taken place, although there was no early confirmation. "An infantry patrol of the Israeli enemy penetrated 400 metres (yards) inside Lebanon in the Labouneh area at 00:24 local time," or 2124 GMT on Tuesday, the army said in a statement. "An explosion took place and the soldiers were wounded, with blood found at the scene. A military committee has opened an investigation in coordination with UNIFIL," the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, it said.

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CAIRO: Egypt's government vowed on Wednesday to break up Islamist protest camps after foreign mediation failed, sparking fears of a violent end to the monthold standoff since President Mohamed Morsi’s ouster. "The cabinet affirms that the decision to disperse the Rabaa Adawiya and Nahda sit-ins is a final decision, on which all agree, and there is no going back on it," Prime Minister Hazem al-Beblawi said on state television. Protesters have been camped out in two Cairo squares and insist they will stay until the Muslim Brotherhood's Morsi is reinstated as president. "We call on them now, anew, to quickly leave, and return to their homes and work, without being chased if their hands have not been soiled by blood," Beblawi said. "The government's solicitude for the holy month of Ramadan ... in which it hoped the crisis would be resolved

without the intervention of security, did not mean the cabinet had gone back on its decision," he said, just hours before the end of the Muslim fasting month. The presidency announced earlier on Wednesday that Western and Arab efforts to mediate an end to Egypt's political deadlock had failed. Its statement came hours after US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns left Cairo. "The phase of diplomatic efforts has ended today," the presidency said, referring to mediation by Burns and EU envoy Bernardino Leon, who were among other diplomats who had travelled to Cairo. "These efforts have not achieved the hoped for results." The presidency said it "holds the Muslim Brotherhood completely responsible for the failure of these efforts, and for consequent events and developments relating to violations of the law and endangering public safety."

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GLobAL TrENdS HEALTH & FITNESS

Red night lights better for health

he colour of the light can make a big difference, when it comes to some of the health hazards of light at night, a new study suggests. In a study involving hamsters, researchers found that blue light had the worst effects on mood-related measures, followed closely by white light. But hamsters exposed to red light at night had significantly less evidence of depressive-like symptoms and changes in the brain linked to depression, compared to those that experienced blue or white light. The only hamsters that fared better than those exposed to red light were those that had total darkness at night.

The findings may have important implications for humans, particularly those whose work on night shifts makes them susceptible to mood disorders, Randy Nelson, co-author of the study and professor of neuroscience and psychology at The Ohio State University, said. "Our findings suggest that if we could use red light when appropriate for night-shift workers, it may not have some of the negative effects on their health that white light does," Nelson said. Other research suggests these lightsensitive cells also send messages to parts of the brain that play a role in mood and emotion.

Shravan is the most auspicious month of the Chatur Mas. Celebrated with fasting and prayers, it is also an occasion for blessings as it plays host to several festivals during the entire month of August. PATRICIA ANN ALVARES takes a look at the highlights of Shravan...

Shravan... a season for Worship, Fast and Blessings

PLANTS & ANIMALS

HErALd FEATUrES

Dolphins have longest social memory

cientists have revealed that dolphins have the longest memories yet found in a non-human species. Researchers in the US have found that dolphins can remember the distinctive whistle of another dolphin they haven't seen in two decades. The authors believe that these longterm memories are a product of the complex social connections that dolphins have evolved. Dr Jason Bruck from the University of Chicago who carried out the study said that when they are familiar with the call, the dolphins are more likely to approach the speakers for longer periods of time, however if they are unfamiliar with the call they are more

likely to ignore the sound. The researchers believe that the complex nature of dolphin social systems is behind the long term memory effect. According to the researchers, a dolphin's abilities to recall events indicate that the cetaceans have a level of cognitive sophistication comparable to humans, chimpanzees and elephants. While elephants are also reputed to have extremely long memories of up to 20 years, there is little scientific evidence of their abilities outside of family relationships. The research is published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

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s the first and most auspicious month of the ‘Chatur Mas’ (four holy months in the Hindu calendar) ‘Shravan’ is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. ‘Chaitra’ heralds the beginning of this month which is not only celebrated with fasts and prayers, but also revered for divine blessings as it plays host to seven festivals namely ‘Nagpanchami’, ‘Shitala Saptami’, ‘Narali Purnima, ‘Raksha Bandhan’, ‘Krishna Janmahshtami’, ‘Gopal Kala’ and ‘Pithori Amavasya’. Taking advantage of the auspiciousness of this month, every day of the week has a specific significance and associated ritual. Thus Monday is reserved for the worship of ‘Shiva’; on Tuesday the blessings of Goddess’ Gauri’ are invoked by women for the good health of the family; Wednesday is dedicated to ‘Vithala’ a form of ‘Vishnu’ or ‘Shiva’; on Thursday obeisance is paid to ‘Buddha’; Friday for the worship of ‘Laxmi’ or ‘Tulsi’; ‘Sampat Sanivara’ or wealth Saturday is for blessings of Shivrak Thali wealth and Sunday for Sun worship and ‘Aitar puja’. “This month is also symbolic for the fact that people who have been indoors during the heavy rains are now brought out of the house on the pretext of festivals, taking them to various temples during these festivals,” explains lecturer Anjali Chitale.

“The sun is worshipped as it is the giver of life to the plants and fruits that we eat off the earth. It sustains all life forms hence its importance. Similarly, ‘Narali Purnima’ which falls on August 21, is also the full moon day. According to ancestral practice, this is the actual day the fisherman enter the sea after the monsoon. They make an offering of prayers and coconuts to the sea to appease it. Only then do they enter the sea,” she adds. Mondays are observed as the most auspicious day of the week, when devotees observe the ‘somvar vrat’ a

Nagpanchami fast which lasts till sunset. Offerings of milk, honey, holy water and bilval leaves are made to Lord Shiva amidst chantings of ‘Om Namah Shiva’. Being a month of fast and prayers, the cuisine is also similarly influenced. “During ‘Shravan’ the menu is an entirely vegetarian one and is prepared without onion and garlic throughout the week,” informs Chef Anjali Walaulikar while offering a more scientific reason for the abstinence of meats and fish during this season. “This is the fish breeding season, so we keep away from fish so as to give them a chance to breed properly and grow. Also it is important for the digestive system to take a break from non-vegetarian foods,”

YOUNG GUNS

Master of the

Game

Rajaryan Kuvelkar recently won the bronze medal in the rapid chess ASEAN age group championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand. HERALD chats with the youngster CHrISTINE MACHAdo goashearbeat@herald-goa.com

few years ago, a six year old boy made up his mind that he would win the chess tournament happening in his school. And win it he did. So much so that his Physical Education teacher was impressed and urged him to participate for the Nationals. Today, 14- year- old Rajaryan Kuvelkar, a student of Sharada Mandir School, has successfully accumulated a number of titles to his name. “I’ve always had a passion for playing chess. It is a good mind game and not always one sided,” says Rajaryan, who considers the Under 9 nationals that he participated in and won the sixth position, his most memorable till date as his good form began there. Some of his noteworthy performances include the bronze position at International Caissa Open in Keckskemet, Hungary (2011), joint first at the International Prague Open (January 2012) in Czech Republic, silver medal in rapid chess ASEAN age group championship at Hue City Vietnam (June 2012), first place at the under 12 invitational 1st IWICA Bangkok chess tournament and also won the All India open rapid chess Soudamini Khedekar trophy at Goa University in May 2013. “I usually practice daily on different sites on

the internet where you get to play against different players,” says Rajaryan who is under the coaching of Ragunandan Gokhale from Mumbai. Talking about his tournaments, Rajaryan, whose idol is Viswanathan Anand confesses that most of the tournaments are tough and it feels good especially when he wins against rated or seeded players. “I feel playing under pressure is good. When you are the underdog they sometimes underestimate you and it is nice to win then,” he says. “If I lose I just decide that I will do better in the next tournament.” While football continues to occupy the limelight in Goa, Rajaryan believes that chess is improving in Goa as more and more people are joining this game. Other than chess, Rajaryan has also achieved his purple belt norm in world shotokan karate federation, japan but had to discontinue with it as it clashed with his chess timings. He is also

an avid traveler and reveals that his favorite spot so far is England as there are lot of historical places and lots of things for kids to do like visiting Lego Land. This young lad already has his future plans all marked out. “I want to be an astrophysician as I have always been fascinated by space. I will however continue with chess alongside too,” he concludes.

she elaborates. “During this holy month certain sweet dishes are made on specific days. On ‘Nagpanchami’ (11 August), ‘patolis’ on ‘haldi’ leaves are served, but there is no frying or roasting on this day. Similarly on the day of ‘Narali Purnima’ ‘narali bhat’ a dish made of rice, jiggery and coconut is served. On ‘Krishna Janmahshtami’ ‘godache fau’ is made to commemorate Lord Krishna’s fondness for ‘fau’,” she explains. Sweet dishes like ‘mangganem’, ‘sakarbhat’ ‘kokum dudi kheer’, ‘vermicelli kheer’ among others are the flavours of the season. Vegetables which are plentiful in this season, particularly ‘ambade’, ‘keela’ ‘karli’ raw bananas, ‘neer ponnos’, ‘tausi’ and ‘tambdi baji’ are copiously used to prepare the ‘Shravan’ dishes. ‘The ‘shivrak thali’, which has different variants, comprises of one ‘sukhi bhaji’, ‘tondak’ which is gravy dish prepared with coconut, ‘gaathi moong, dhudi or even bamboo shoot, ‘khatkhate’ ~ a thick gravy dish of mixed vegetables, ‘kappe’ of fried banana, potato or any other, ‘mirchi bhajya’ which can be varied with potato or capsicum, rice, ‘sar’ or ‘dalicho ros’, ‘phulkas’ homemade ‘papad’, ‘koshimkeer or karam’ a type of chutney, fresh homemade vegetable pickle, and ‘sol’ curry,” informs Anjali. These are topped up with an Raksha Bandhan array of tempting desserts like ‘sakar bhat’, ‘payas’, ‘keli halwa’’muthlim’. “The list of dishes and their variants are endless,’ clarifies Anjali. Truly ‘Shravan’ is a season of fast, worship and a wealth of blessings.

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HOROSCOPE Mar 21 - Apr 19

ARIES

You have to take care of your health today -there's just no getting around it! See if you can get your friends to help you figure out a new routine so you don't fall back into bad habits once again. Apr 20 - May 20

TAURUS

You need to turn on the charm today -and it's easier than usual! Your great interpersonal energy is in perfect sync with what people need, so you can make new friends and impress people with ease! May 22 - Jun 20

GEMINI

A sudden flash of understanding crosses your face -- and then you can explain the situation to those who are still in the dark. Your great mental energy makes you a brilliant educator! Jun 21 - Jul 22

CANCER

It's time to clean up your act -- or at least to clean up your desk! You've got the right kind of energy to make your life and space more beautiful, and that is its own reward. Jul 23 - Aug 22

LEO

You have to rethink your approach today -it's just not doing what you need it to do. That's not to say you should give up, but just that some new information is key to your success. Aug 23 - Sept 21

VIRGO

LIBRA

Oct 24 - Nov 21

SCORPIO

Your commitment to others is stronger than ever today, and your ability to make real differences in their lives is also quite strong. One tiny action should have enormous consequences. Nov 22 - Dec 21

SAGITTARIUS

Hunker down and avoid causing a stir today -- you've got to ensure that you're not asking for more than people are willing to give. Resentment is easy to stir up today, and who wants that? Dec 22 - Jan 19

CAPRICORN

You should get more done today than you would have expected -- so take on as much as you can handle! It's one of those days when you are pretty sure that magic is real, but of course, you can't quite prove it. Jan 20 - Feb 18

AQUARIUS

Try to get a better grip on what's really going on at work or in the neighborhood -the surface appearance just isn't enough to go on. Ask questions, work from hunches and see what's really real. Feb 19 - Mar 20

PISCES

This is not a time for deep thinking -- you need to take action instead! The good news is that it will all make sense later, though it may take a few days or months to really become clear to you.

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AUGUST 8  ‘Here Today, Gone Tomorrow’, Planning for art conservation movement in Goa, a panel discussion by Anupam Sah will be held at the Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Alto Porvorim on August 8, 2013 at 5:30 pm. Call: 2417772/ 2414971 or email:saviosj@gmail.com.  Dr Martin and Dance Illusion team are starting samba classes from August 8, 2013 at Margao at BM hall at 8 pm. Call: 9823014397.  French for Kids from August 8, 2013, 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm at Alliance Francaise. Call: 2420049 or email: alliancefr@hotmail.com.  Eco Treks Goa is conducting its annual trek to Raigad, Pratapgad, Mahabaleshwar and Panchgini between August 8 to August 11, 2013. Call: 9422445444.  Child's Play (India) Foundation invites applications from music teachers Auditions are on between 7 and 8 pm at Casa da Moeda, near Panjim Post Office. Call: 9011051950 or email: luis@childsplayindia.org.  ‘Incredible India Festival’ at Waterfront Terrace & Bar, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa is on till August 15, 2013. Call: 2463333.

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open elocution cum essay competition for Reshean Dias Trophy on August 10, 2013 at Fatorda Goa for SSC students. The topics are ~ ‘If I am a social worker’, ‘My role as priest or nun in the society’, ‘Our girls our rainbow of life’. Call: 9850047533.  Chowgule College has announced commencement of new batches of Spanish language classes at its Spanish Centre on August 10, 2013 at the college premises. Call: 2759504 (Ext. 2215) or e-mail: spanish@chowgules.ac.in.  ‘Reunion of the Beat Root Blues Band’ on August 10, 2013, 7. 30 pm onwards at Tawa Resto-Bar at Baywatch Resort. Call: 9323590051  The newly-formed Goa University choir is pleased to present its debut concert 'Hanacpachap' featuring Sacred Choral music from the Baroque colonial era, at the Santa Cruz church on August 10, 2013 at 7.15 pm.  A conversation on music and poetry, with Jeet Thayil, performance poet, and Professor Santiago Lusard Girelli at Goa University at 11 am on August 10, 2013  Young Stars of Dugrem Agassaim is organizing their ‘43rd

The Goa State Museum in collaboration with the Naree Artisans Movement present 'Goan Godhadis through the Ages', an exhibition displaying traditional old Goan quilts as well as quilts of participants of the ‘Goa Design Quilt Contest 2013’. The exhibition is on till August 8, 2013 at the Goa State Museum. AUGUST 9  Talk on ‘Mary, intercession and the Communion of Saints’ by Rev Fr Alexandre Pereira, Parish Priest of St. Cruz, at the prayer meeting of Community of the Way, Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group, on August 9, 2013 at 6 pm at Jesuit House.  The SEQC Road Trip 2013 to Atreya Vedic Spice Farm, Mollem will be held on August 11, 2013. Registrations close on August 9, 2013. Call: 9890141715.  ‘Friday Balcao’, the fortnightly discussion event will be held on August 9, 2013 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Goa Desc Resource Centre, Mapusa and will focus on making organ donation a possibility in Goa. Email: goadesc@gmail.com. AUGUST 10  The Good Shepherd social organization is organizing an

FLIGHTS Air India

Sept 22 - Oct 23

You are having a hard time separating out the various details that are making your life needlessly complex. Today may be the day it all falls apart -- but the good news is that you get a clean slate!

All Goa Inter Collegiate Quiz on August 8, at Assembly Complex, Porvorim  Positive parenting workshop on August 12, 14 and 17. Call: 2255131 

AROUND TOWN

Get started on something big, bold and new -your energy is just right for beginnings of all kinds. Someone may need convincing, but your communication skills are just as powerful as the rest of them.

ART CENTRES/MUSEUMS

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‘Mhozo Des Mahan’ on August 26 at Institute Menezes Braganza. Call: 2230738/39  Smoking Chutney at Alila Diwa's Edge Bar on August 9,. Call: 9049997505. 

All Goa Dance Competition’ on August 10, 2013 at Dugrem Ground in Agassaim. Performance categories may be hip-hop/fusion. Maximum eight members in each group. Call: 7507437370/7507891052 or email: ysd.society@gmail.com.  Music classes for different instruments ranging from guitar, keyboards and piano at Panjim will begin from August 10, 2013. Call: 8007704279.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS  Indulge your senses and achieve serenity at Zaara ~ The Spa, Resort Rio, Arpora. Call: 2267300.  Experience the best traditional Thai foot therapies, winter special hot stone therapy and the herb bun therapy at Sukho Thai in Calangute, Baga and Titos Lane. Call: 9921008877.

DISCOS/NIGHTCLUBS  ‘Indian Classical Nite’ at Resort Village Royale. Call: 2275118.  ‘Thumping Thursdays with DJ Tushar at Mekong Lounge. Call: 6455547.  Thursday night with Shuban at Casino Carnival. Call: 8888864347.

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TRAINS Railway Enquiry: PH. NO. 139/2712790 Departure (from Madgaon) Train No. Destination Train Name Konkan Kanya Express 10112 CSTM Mandovi Express 10104 CSTM Margao Diva Passenger 50108 Diva Janshatabdi Express 12052 Dadar Mangalore J.-CSTM Exp 12134 CSTM Matsyagandha Express 12620 LTT Mangala Exp 12617 H. Nizamuddin Netravathi Exp. 16346 LTT Rajdhani Express 12431(Wed, Fri, Sat) H. Nizamuddin Goa Sampark Kranti 12449(Tue, Wed) H. Nizamuddin

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FLT NO DEP/ARRI FREQ SECTOR 6E 161 12:40-14:20 Ex-Su Ahmedabad Ahmedabad 6E 161 14:05-15:40 Su Bengaluru 6E 345 12:55-14:00 Ex-Tu Chandigarh via Mum 6E 437 10:15-14:35 Daily Delhi via Mum 6E 181 09:30-13:20 Daily Delhi via Ahmd 6E 161 10:40-14:20 Ex-Su Delhi via Ahmd 6E 161 12:00-15:40 Su Delhi 6E 329 12:20-15:00 Daily Delhi 6E 335 14:45-17:15 Daily Kolkata via Bglr 6E 345 09:55-14:00 Ex-Tu Lucknow-Delhi/Ahmd 6E 161 08:55-14:20 Ex-Su Lucknow-Delhi/Ahmd 6E 161 10:20-15:40 Su Mumbai 6E 181 12:15-13:20 Daily Mumbai 6E 437 13:25-14:35 Daily Mumbai 6E 417 15:40-16:50 Daily Ex Goa 6E 162 14:50-16:30 Ex-Su Ahmedabad Ahmedabad 6E 162 16:10-17:50 Su Bengaluru 6E 343 14:30-15:40 Ex-Tu Chndgr via Mum 6E 438 13:50-18:05 Daily Delhi via Ahmd 6E 162 14:50-18:30 Ex-Su Delhi 6E 332 15:30-17:55 Daily Delhi via Ahmd 6E 162 16:10-19:45 Su Delhi via Ahmd 6E 192 17:20-21:40 Daily Delhi 6E 336 17:45-20:15 Daily Kolkata via Bglr 6E 343 14:30-18:50 Ex-Tu Lucknow via Ahmd 6E 162 14:50-20:10 Ex-Su Lucknow via Ahmd 6E 162 16:10-21:25 Su Mumbai 6E 438 13:50-14:55 Daily Mumbai 6E 418 15:05-16:10 Daily Mumbai 6E 192 17:20-18:30 Daily Spice Jet - Ex Goa Ahmedabad SG 138 16:50-18:30 Daily Bengaluru SG 246 13:40-14:50 Ex Tue Chennai SG 1012 16:40-18:45 Daily Delhi via AMD SG 138 16:50-21:25 Daily Delhi SG 254 14:00-16:30 Daily Delhi SG 256 17:50-20:10 Daily Hyd via MAA SG 1012 16:40-20:35 Daily Hyd SG 1072 14:15-15:45 Daily Kochi via BLR SG 246 13:40-16:20 Ex Tue Kolkata via Bom SG 804 16:50-21:35 Daily Mumbai SG 247 13:30-14:40 Daily Mumbai SG 804 16:55-18:00 Daily

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24-HOUR PHARMACIES 1) Vintage Hospital, Margao 6644401-04 1) Vintage Hospital, Panjim 6711462-469 2) Campal Health Centre, Panjim 2222111 4) Neha Chemist & Druggists, Panjim 2421313 6) GMC Pharmacy office, Bambolim 2495308 7) Jeevan Rekha Medical Stores, Panjim 9881746573

FOREIGN CONSULATE OFFICES IN GOA British Deputy High Commissioner Casa Del Sol, (Gr Floor) Opp Goa Marriott Resort, Miramar Phone : (+91) 2461110/ 2461113 German Consulate CMM House, Rua de Ourem, Panjim. Phone: (+91) 0832 2235526 Consulate General of Portugal Parvati, House No. 38 and 39 Father Agnelo Road, Altinho Panjim-403001, Goa Phone : (+91) 832 2421524/5 Italian Consulate Dempo House, 2nd Floor, Campal- Panjim- Goa. 2441441 Austrian Consulate Salgaocar House, Dr. Luis Gomes Road, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa Phone : (+91) 0834 2513811/16 Tourism Helpline Goa Panjim, Goa, India. Phone: 08322540829, 0832-2540031 Russian Consulate 2nd Floor, Alcon Chambers, D.B. Marg, Panjim, Goa. Tel No. 0832- 6715525

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KADAMBA VOLVOS DEPARTURE PANJIM TO BELGAUM VIA PONDA, ANMOD PANJIM PONDA BELGAUM 6:30 7:30 6:00 8:45 -8:00 10:00 11:00 8:30 11:00 12:00 11:30 13:00 14:00 11:45 15:00 16:00 12:45 16:30 17:30 14:00 PANJIM TO BADAMI VIA PONDA , BELGAUM PANJIM BELGAUM BADAMI 11:30 17:00 -----11:00 6:15 PANJIM TO BELGAUM TO SAWANTWADI,AMBOLI PANJIM SAWANTWADI BELGAUM 6:45 11:45 ----16:45 14:30 PANJIM TO BIJAPUR VIA PONDA,BELGAUM PANJIM BELGAUM BIJAPUR 18:30 ----00:30 ------18:30 PANJIM TO GULBARGA VIA PONDA,BELGAUM PANJIM BELGAUM GULBARGA 17:00 23:30 -----16:30 PANJIM TO BELGAUM VIA CHORLA PANJIM MAPUSA BELGAUM 6:15 7:00 --8:30 --12:15 PANJIM TO MANGALORE VIA MARGAO,KARWAR PANJIM KARWAR MANGALORE 6:15 9:30 ----7:00 13:30 17:00 9:30 PANJIM TO CHIKODI VIA BELGAUM PANJIM BELGAUM CHIKODI 10:15 16:45 --11:00 8:45 PANJIM TO SHIRDI VIA PUNE PANJIM SHIRDI PUNE 7.15 5.00 PANJIM TO MUMBAI PANJIM MUMBAI 18.00 8.OO

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HAPPENINGS

The Sound of Hanacpachap

Studio for mass media students

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he Department of mass media of Don Bosco College, Panjim recently inaugurated its media studio in the presence of Fr Savio Gomes, Nandini Sahai, Fr Wilfred Fernandes and Dr Marie Raj. The inauguration was followed by a panel discussion on the topic, ‘Is media overstepping its boundaries?’ by journalists from different mass medias.

he sounds of Heaven’s Joy or ‘Hanacpachap’ will reverberate through the sacred environs of the Holy Cross Church Santacruz on August 10, 2013 at 7.15. ‘Hanacpachap’ ~ (from the Quechua language of South America) ~ features sacred music of the Baroque colonial period from the jungles of South America. Under the aegis of the Visiting Research Professor of the Anthony Gonsalves Chair of Western Music at Goa University, Professor Santiago Lusardi Girelli has put together Goa University’s first ever choir. An ensemble consisting of around 30 participants includes both students from the University as well as members of the wider community. Of the four musicians ~ two violinists, 1 recorder, 1 viola de gamba accompanying the choral ensemble, one is a Goan while the others are from the troupe of foreign musicians accompanying Professor Lusardi Girelli. An invitation to form the choir brought an overwhelming response. After auditioning participants, both novices and seasoned artistes, Professor Lusardi Giralli, has been putting the ensemble through the paces, rehearsing the sacred choral music in Latin and other native South American languages. Having done his thesis in the music of the Quechua language, the professor’s choice of this baroque era music has been a deliberate one. The sounds of heaven’s joy promises a unique musical evening.

Nandini Sahai

Lorraine Fernandes Raviraj Kerkar, Glenda Mascarenhas and Rafia Begum

Fr Savio Gomes

Angling for a catch

Tribute to tiatrists

ishing Lovers of Ribandar are organizing the 14th All Goa fishing Competition along with Sea Food Festival on Independence Day August 15, 2013 at Ribandar opposite the old Institute of Management at 11.30pm. The competition will be for the duration of 90 minutes. Participants will have to get their own bait and only one hook per line will be permitted along with a fishing line or rod. Fishing spots will be allocated according to lots. Three first prizes will be awarded for ‘Big Catch of Fish’ and five consolation prizes. An entry fee is payable.

BOLLYWOOD INSIDER

iatr Academy Goa organized its monthly special programme remembering tiatr artiste who were born in a particular month and who are no more. The artistes who were born in the month of August and who have contributed a lot for the development of tiatr its song and music were remembered with a special programme at Tiatr Academy Goa. The artistes who were born in the month of August are Saib Rocha, C Alvares, Minguel Rod, Alfred Rose, Felicio Cardozo, Francisco Antonio Fernandes, Rosary Ferns, Mateus A Pereira, Niclau Xavier Fernandes (N X Fernandes) and Shalini Mardolkar. Veteran tiatr artistes William Fernandes and Fatima D’Souza spoke on the works of these late artistes.

Norman Pereira, Colin Pereira and Ansoo Rodrigues

arun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, who made their acting debuts with Karan Johar’s ‘Student Of The Year’ will now be seen together in another Karan Johar movie. Called ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, the film will be produced by their mentor and will be helmed by debutant Shashank Khaitan. A source close to the production house reveals, “Though they have been seen together in a film before, their pairing is still fresh and young. Since Varun is currently busy shooting for (father) David Dhawan’s directorial ‘Main Tera Hero’, and Alia has some work she needs to finish on ‘2 States’, they will start shooting for this film by October this year.”

areena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Vidya Balan are witnessing frequent announcements around their films and that too in last few days itself. Deepika Padukone being Shahrukh Khan's leading lady in Farah Khan's ‘Happy New Year’, Katrina Kaif has bagged a biggie opposite Saif Ali Khan in ‘Kabir Khan’ and Sajid Nadiadwala's next. “Meanwhile Karan Johar has roped in his favourite leading lady and friend Kareena Kapoor opposite Hrithik Roshan rrish 3’ trailer, which was unveiled on Monday, has already crossed the 3 in Karan Malhotra's million mark on Youtube within two days of its release. The superhero flick ‘Shuddhi’. Priyanka ‘Krrish 3’ stars Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra with new additions Chopra anyways Kangana Ranaut and Vivek Oberoi. Hrithik Roshan's sister Sunaina Roshan tweeted has her hands full that the trailer managed to achieve the feat in just 36 hours. with ‘Krrish 3’, ‘GunKrrish 3 trailer gives a peek into some action sequences that are reminiscent day’ and Mary Kom of Hollywood films, where the hero takes on evil forces and mows them films in the making,'' a down mercilessly. Hrithik Roshan will be seen in a double role in the film source said. both as Rohit from ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ and ‘Krrish’. The film directed and written by Rakesh Roshan is set to release this Diwali in October. (Courtesy: Agencies)

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Mission Impossible 5

hristopher McQuarrie will direct the forthcoming 'Mission Impossible' film for which Tom Cruise will reprises his role as Ethan Hunt. Tom who produced all the films in the 'Mission Impossible' franchise said, ''I am thrilled to reunite with Chris for the latest installment in the 'Mission' series.'I began producing the films with the goal that a different director with his own vision would make each one. Chris is an extraordinary filmmaker who will deliver the heart-pounding action and thrills that audiences around the world have come to expect from the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise.'' Other big names who have directed films in the action sequel include Brad Bird, J.J. Abrams, John Woo and Brian De Palma.

War of the Divas

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Varun and Alia together in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania

eteran singer-composer Bappi Da has been roped in by Yash Raj Films to croon for ‘Gunday’. Bappi said, “I’ve worked with Sohail’s father, Sameer, many years ago and now I’m working with his son. This song is a guaranteed crowd-puller, especially in Kolkata.” It is being reported that the makers were looking to create a cabaret track, set in Kolkata of 1980’s and for this Bappi Da became an inevitable preference. ‘Gunday’ is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, featuring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan in the lead roles. The composer Sohail Sen said that they want this soundtrack to be exceptional and now with Bappi Da singing the song, it is definitely going to rock, especially among the people of Kolkata.

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Bappi Lahiri excited about Gunday

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Morgan Freeman auctions Golf Game

eteran actor Morgan Freeman is offering fans the chance to challenge him in a game of golf to raise money for underprivileged schoolchildren. ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ star is auctioning off a round of golf with him followed by an intimate lunch in Los Angeles and a photo opportunity so the lucky winner can remember their special day. Freeman hopes to raise over $10,000 for the Communities In Schools projects which places adult professionals in schools to provide extra help and support for children. Bidding has already hit a high. (Courtesy: Agencies)

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Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed the European champions are considering selling Brazil midfielder Luiz Gustavo to Bundesliga rivals VfL Wolfsburg

Moroccan playmaker Adel Taarabt has joined Fulham on a season-long loan from West London rivals Queens Park Rangers, the Premier League club announced

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MAPUSA: Goa Velha Sports Club scored once in each session to ground Wilred Leisure Sports Club 2-0 in a round one match of GFA Pro League at Duler Stadium, here, Wednesday. Goa Velha did not create too many chances but were sharp in finishing. Wilred were equally impressive only to be denied by the crosspiece on three occasions. Goa Velha started cautiously, observing their rivals’ plans. As soon as Wilred lost steam, Goa Velha pressed forward with a series of well orchestrated raids and surged ahead in the 21st minute. Midfielder Alber Gonsalves made a promising run down the left and hammered in a low cross to Atish Madkaikar, who outpaced his marker and slotted past helpless Wilred goalkeeper Macklas Moraes from handshaking distance. Two minutes later, Atish could have had another one but his close ranger missed the mark narrowly off a pass from Nester Dias. At the other end, Wilred

GOAL !!!: Goa Velha’s Atish Madkaikar coolly slots in from close range to give his team the lead against Wilred Leisure SC in a GFA Pro League match at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, Wednesday.

were slowly getting back into the game as Nevin Pereira set up striker James Fernandes in an ideal position but the latter’s clever chip was scrambled to safety by Goa Velha custodian Milagrio Madeira. Just before half time, Wilred’s veteran Jhonny D’Cruz, who played a stellar role in midfield, beautifully made way for teammate Agnelo Colaco but his rasping

effort kissed the horizontal. After resumption, Wilred came up with a quick move in the 49th minute but were unlucky yet again when Mario Fernandes’ effort hit the crossbar and fell to Joe Colaco, who poked the ball towards the goal only to be denied by the upright as Wilred were left frustrated. In the 56th minute, Wilred were caught on the counter-attack as Nester

sent a long ball to Joe, who however, headed wide with goalkeeper Macklas out of his position. Goa Velha scored their second goal, five minutes later through substitute Royden Camelo off an assist from Wellington Fernandes. Wilred went all out in the final quarter but could not score a consolation goal as the Goa Velha defenders stood rock solid.

Panchwadi move into quarters PANJIM: Panchwadi United Sports Club blanked Union of Chinchinim Villagers 2-0 to enter the quarter-finals of Prime inter-village football tournament at St John de Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulim, Wednesday. Panchwadi settled early and surged ahead in the ninth minute through striker Meliston Pereira. Panchwadi scored their second goal in the dying minutes through Glen Colaso.

CHAMPIONS: Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (PCCE), Verna, winners of Goa University women’s inter-college badminton tournament. (l to r): Fr Tony Fernandes, director, ATEC; Riddhi Naik, Raunika Bandodkar, Simona Fernandes, Dr Luis Mesquita, principal, PCCE, Valmiki Cardoso, sports officer.

Riha held, Ritviz wins TEAM HERALD sports@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: Ritviz Parab and Rohan Ahuja are on three points each while WCM Riya Savant is on 2.5 points at the end of the third round of 39th National sub-junior open and girls chess championship in Kolkata, Wednesday. Rishubh Naik, Reema Naik and Aishwarya Thorat are on two points each. Ameya Audi is on 1.5 point while Deeptesh Karmalkar, Pawan Vernekar and Saish Audi are on one

point each. Results of second and third rounds in open category: Ritviz Parab bt Anustood Biswas of West Bengal and M Satvik of Karnataka in the second and third rounds respectively. Rohan Ahuja bt Koustav Chatergee and Hemanth Ram of Tamil Nadu in the second and third rounds respectively. Girls section: WCM Riya Savant drew with Toshali V of Tamil Nadu and Bhagya Jayesh of Kerala in the third and fourth round respectively.

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MARGAO: Bhatikar Model HS, Margao and Presentation Convent HS, Margao won the Salcete Taluka under-17 boys and girls title respectively in interschool badminton tournament at Fatorda. In the boys category, Bhatikar bt M&N HS Margao 2-1. Tejan Fallary bt Sopandev Naik 21-3, 213; Shrinivas Kare lost to

Siddhant Salunke 12-21, 14-21, Tejan Fallary and Shrinivas Kare bt Sopandev Naik and Siddhant Salunke 21-10, 21-10. In girls, Presentation beat St Rita's HS Maina 21. Emilia Silveira bt Stancy Fernandes 21-3, 21-0; Priyanka Naik lost to Aurea D'Mello 6-21, 321; Emilia Silveira and Sakshi Ramnathkar bt Stancy Fernandes and Aurea D'Mello 21-10, 21-8.

GOA DIARY Veterans football at Camurlim

MARGAO: The All-Goa veteran football tournament organized by Jose Cookies Centre in association with Boys of Camurlim will be held on August 9 at panchayat ground, Camurlim. Rs 12,000 and Rs 8,000 will be awarded to winners and runners-up respectively. For details contact Austin on 9822168415 or Alfred on 9822753638 or John on 77670226651.

7-a-side football at Tivim

PANJIM: The one-day 7-a-side All-Goa football tournament organized by United Boys Tivim will be held on August 11 at Tivim ground. Sixteen teams will participate. Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 will be awarded to the winners and runners-up respectively. Interested teams may contact Reagan on 8888788057 by Saturday.

Football tourney at Ponda PONDA: The first All-Goa 5-a-side football tournament organized by Sharp Shooters Sports Club, Raigini will be held on August 11 and 15 at Raigini ground, Bandora, here. Rs 6,000 and Rs 4,000 will be awarded to the winners and runners-up. For details contact 8007904254 or 9923837131.

Soccer tourney at Collem

COLLEM: The 16th Progressive Championship Cup organized by Collem Sports and Cultural Club will be held from August 15 and the finals will be played on November 10 on the occasion of Our Lady of Piety feast. All matches will be played on Sundays, Saturdays and other holidays. The winners will be awarded Rs 25,000 while the runnersup will be take home Rs 15,000 along with trophies besides individual prizes. The tournament will be held in two groups. Group A will consist of teams from Sanvordem constituency while Group B will consist of teams from all over Goa. The last date for submitting entries is August 12. Details may be obtained from Walton on 9545069026 or Vincent on 9545884446 or Leo Fernandes on 9922966042.

Football trials at Candolim

PANJIM: Football trials for U-16 boys will be held on August 9 and 10 at Candolim ground from 8.30 a.m. Those born on or after 1-1-1998 may contact caetano Xavier on 9850813512.

Manovikas, M&N triumph TEAM HERALD

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MARGAO: Manovikas English School, Margao and Mahila and Nutan High School, Margao claimed the U-17 boys and girls titles in Salcete taluka inter-school table tennis tournament at Fatorda. Manovikas defeated M&N Margao 3-2. Varun bt Sopandev 5-11, 11-8, 114, 11-7; Anthony bt Shub-

ham 13-11, 11-3, 9-11, 711, 11-5; Shane lost to Raunak 8-11, 7-11, 8-11; Varun lost to Shubham 1412, 15-13, 2-11, 8-11, 5-11; Anthony beat Sopandev 12-10, 11-9, 11-9. M&N Margao outplayed Fatima Convent Margao 30. Sarva Hede bt Kezia D'Cunha 11-6, 11-4, 4-11, 114; Aditi bt Davina Vaz 11-1, 11-1, 11-6; Shivani bt Michelle 11-8, 11-7, 11-5. Chess: U-17 girls: Vidhya

Vikas Margao -1, Manovikas Margao -2, Maria Bambina Convent Cuncolim -3. U-17 boys: Vidhya Vikas Margao -1, M&N Margao 2, Loyola Margao -3. U-14 girls: M&N Margao -1, The King's S J de Areal -2, Presentation Convent Margao -3. U-14 boys: Manovikas Margao -1, Loyola Margao -2, Auxillium Benaulim -3.

Manovikas, Popular top MARGAO: Popular HS, Margao and Manovikas English School, Margao emerged Salcete Taluka champions in under-14 boys and girls sections respectively in inter-school badminton tournament at Fatorda. In the boys section, Popular defeated Manovikas Margao 20 through Yash Kunkalienkar and Ritesh Borkar. In girls, Manovikas bt Bhatikar Model Margao 2-0 though Bhumika Bebartta and Shania Mascarenhas.

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Badminton's world number one Lee Chong Wei said Wednesday that becoming a father has changed his life, and that his wife is the secret of his success

Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale, strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, was named in the Wales squad for next week's friendly against the Republic of Ireland

Sporting ready to take on Margao SC TEAM HERALD sports@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: Reigning Super Cup champions, Sporting Clube de Goa take on Margao Sports Club in their opening GFA Pro League match at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Thursday. The kick off is at 4.15 p.m. This will be Sporting Clube’s first match at the venue since clinching the Goa Super Cup in the very last minute against Sesa Football Academy in May. Sporting Clube have since recruited the likes of Liberian striker Jerry Boima Karpeh and attacking midfielders Beevan D’Mello and Cajitan Fernandes from Salgaocar Football Club to bolster their squad, while their

top goal scorer for the past two seasons, Ogba Kalu has been retained. However, The Flaming Oranje will be missing the services of striker Dawson Fernandes who has been called up for the National team. On the other hand, Margao look to start their third consecutive season in the top flight with their focus remaining on the promotion of local talent. “We have had a very good pre-season. The players understand what is expected from them and we would like to start the season with a bang and give our supporters plenty to cheer about,” stated Sporting Clube coach, Oscar Bruzon.

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MARGAO: A first half strike by Stanley Colaco helped Parish Youth, Nuvem overcome Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda 1-0 to romp into the semi-finals of Our Lady of Merces inter-village football tournament organized by Sirlim Sports Club at church ground, Chinchinim, Wednesday. In an evenly poised battle, the teams adopted an aggressive approach and kept the crowds on their toes. The lone goal of the match came in the 28th minute when Stanley Colaco slotted past the rival

goalkeeper with a snap shot off well measured through pass from Minguel Baretto. Stung by the setback, Don Bosco piled on the pressure on their rivals but failed to get past the rival rearguard. Post resumption, Don Bosco showed urgency and attacked the rival goal. They had to blame themselves for the debacle as their forwards frittered away from ideal positions. At the other hand, Nuvem had a couple of scoring opportunities but their forwards blasted wide from handshaking distance.

Loyola, Manovikas shine TEAM HERALD sports@herald-goa.com

MARGAO: Loyola HS, Margao and Manovikas English School, Margao clinched the Salcete Taluka under-14 boys and girls titles respectively in inter-school table tennis tournament at Fatorda. In boys, Loyola beat Vidhya Vikas Margao 3-2. Ravindra Kudchadkar lost to Kartik 11-8, 7-11, 8-11, 6-11; Wesley do Rosario bt Sheldon 11-4, TALUKA CHAMPS: Chubby Cheeks Spring Valley HS, winners of Bardez Taluka U-14 boys and U-14 girls badminton tournaments organized by DYSA. Standing (l to r): Ayush Hadfadkar, Shane Rebello, Shashank Chopdekar, Aarjan Shrestha, Rutuja Shinde, Nisha Narvekar, Vishaka Malik and Sharadhi Shetty. Sitting left to right: Dipesh Kalangutkar; Cajetan Vaz, PE teacher; Selena D’Souza, HM; Agnela Baretto, PE teacher and Mamta Alkunte.

Lovers Boys champs

PY Nuvem romp into semi-finals GFA Pro League: Sporting Clube de Goa v. Margao SC, Duler Stadium, Mapusa, 4.15 p.m. Prime inter-village soccer: Raia Sporting Club v. St Rock SC, Calata-Majorda, St John de Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim, 4.45 p.m. Assumption soccer quarters: Bet 365 v. NSC, Curca, Batim ground, 5 p.m. 15th PY Vagator Cup football quarters: Parish Youth Nuvem v. Saligao United, Vagator ground, 4.30 p.m. Our Lady of Merces soccer: United Club of Nerul v. Navelim Villagers Union, church ground, Chinchinim, 4.30 p.m.

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MAPUSA: Mathias Dias scored four times in the second session as Saligao Sporting Club thrashed Dunes Sports Club 4-1 to advance into the semi-finals of 15th Parish Youth Vagator Cup football tournament organized by Parish Youth of Vagator Sports Club at Vagator ground, Wednesday. After a barren first half, Saligao went all guns blazing and broke the deadlock in the 48th minute through Mathias, who finished neatly off an assist from Ajay Divadkar. Two minute later, Ajay cleverly set up Mathias for his brace. Stunned by the two quick goals, Dunes regrouped and pulled one back in the 52nd minute through Sandesh Sawant. Then onwards, Saligao continued to dominated the proceeding and in the last five minutes of play Mathias scored another two goals to make it 4-1.

WINNERS ALL: Lovers Boys of Gaunem receiving the trophy and Rs 15,000 prize from Jayesh Salgaocar in the presence of Jayesh Salgaocar, Varad Mardolkar, Manoj Mardolkar, Shivdas V Gaude, Damodar G Naik, Kishor Naik, Satish Madkaikar, Dr Ghanshyam Mardolkar, Chandrakant Gaude, Dr Ajay Pednekar, Meghashyam Mardolkar. TEAM HERALD Best defender Atmaraj Naik (Devkikrishna sports@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: Lovers Boys, Gaunem beat Vaz Caterers Ponda 3-0 in the finals of 8th Ponda Taluka football organized by United SC of Mardol. Abhijeet Gaunekar, Bhavesh Gaude (2) scored. Lovers Boys won Rs 15,000. Following prizes were awarded: Best disciplined team Maigal SC Shiroda. Inaugural goal Aditya Panajikar (Baba Boys Veling).

SC Marcel). Best goalkeeper Pramod Parwar (Lovers Boys). Promising player Bhavesh Gaude. Kishor Naik welcomed. Jayesh Salgaocar, chairman NG Zilla Panchayat was the chief guest. Jayesh Salgaocar, Sarpanch Varad Mardolkar, Damodar G Naik (ZP Veling), Shivadas V Gaude were the guests of honour. Dr Ajay Pednekar compered.

India football team for Tajikistan NEW DELHI: Wim Koevermans announced the list of 20 players for India’s international friendly against Tajikistan which is scheduled to played in Khujand on August 14. The Indian squad leaves for Tajikistan from New Delhi on Friday and are set to return to the capital on August 16 from where they would proceed to Bengaluru

St Joseph’s win PANJIM: St Joseph’s Institute, Vasco, won the Mormugao Taluka inter-school TT tournaments for boys and girls at Chicalim. Boys: St Joseph’s beat Regina Maundi 3-0 and St Theresa HS 3-1. Boys – Craig Dourado (capt), Nidhish Chodankar, Armaan Charania, Siddharth Salkar, Vasantraj Dabholkar. Girls – Isha Bhandary (capt), Vedangi Barve, Shalakha Naik, Saloni Menon and Mrinalini Pai. St Joseph also won the boys under-17 championshiup defeating regina maundi 3-1. Boys – Bhuvan Khadapkar (capt), Anish Rane, Vinol Tauro, Rohan Pandit, Aliro Vales.

for the preparatory camp for the SAFF Championship. Another set of players would also be joining the squad for the preparatory camp in Bengaluru which would be announced later. The 20-member squad: Goalkeepers: Karanjit Singh, Sandip Nandy, Subhasish Roychowdhury. Defenders: Denzil Franco,

Nirmal Chettri, Arnab Mondal, Gouramangi Moirangthem, Raju Gaikwad, Gurjinder Kumar. Midfielders: Mehtab Hossain, Lalrindika Ralte, Arata Izumi, Lenny Rodriguez, Jewel Raja Shaikh. Forwards: Francis Fernandes, Shylo Malsawmtluanga, Clifford Miranda, Sunil Chhetri, Robin Singh, Dawson Fernandes.

11-4, 11-5; Jaden Gomindes lost to Jason 6-11, 1012, 11-6, 8-11; Wesley do Rosario bt Kartik 11-2, 11-5, 12-10; Ravindra Kudchadkar bt Sheldon 11-1, 11-1, 11-4. In girls, Manovikas Margao defeated M&N Margao 3-0. Ritika Ghanti bt Rucha Kare 11-5, 11-0, 11-7; Tanisi Kirtane bt Swasti Karangate 11-1, 11-2, 11-2; Tanya Joseph beat Gayatri Gaonkar 115, 11-3, 11-7.

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India will accept the Decision Review System only when it becomes "foolproof," the Board of Control for Cricket in India's interim president Jagmohan Dalmiya said

Fixing has been always happened and will continue to happen in cricket. Last year it was also reported that the biggest fixing happened in the EPL, said KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan

TT, judo, taekwondo, wushu at Peddem JOVITO LOPES

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PANJIM: The 3rd Lusofonia Games’ table tennis championship will be held at Peddem Stadium, Mapusa from October 30, two days ahead of the opening of the Games on November 2. The news about table tennis being held at the Community Hall in Taleigao is false, an official pointed out. This was also confirmed by Gurudatta Bhakta, GOA secretary as well as Vero Nunes, president, Goa Table Tennis Association and the competition director. In fact, that the event will be held two days before the opening ceremony on November 2 and at Peddem was reported by the newspaper early July with the Games Manual also indicating Peddem as the venue. Similarly, the news that judo and taekwondo will be held at Fatorda is also not correct, the official added. Lenny Gama, deputy director, disclosed that both events will be held at Peddem in Mapusa as planned earlier and as well as reported by this newspaper. Lenny also found fault that wushu will be held in Pernem as reported on Wednesday. “Wushu will also be held at Peddem,” he said and added and he was pained to state that someone had deliberately distorted the facts. In fact, the correct venues were published by this newspaper in May itself. That the sand at Mira Mar was not according to the international specifications was also pointed out by this newspaper in June after the visit of Martin Sudhakar, the technical delegate of Volleyball Federation of India’s Beach Volleyball Council, who had suggested that beach volleyball event ought to be held at Colva or in the alternative that sand from Colva beach would have to be arranged to be placed at the Mira Mar venue.

Associations responsible for selection of players “Sand, about 1500 cubic metres, is now being brought from Malwan,” stated SAG’s chief engineer Chimulkar. “We have already stored it at Malwan and this will be used for the beach event at Mira Mar,” added Chimulkar. It may be recalled that when the Games organizers insisted that there was noting wrong with the Mira Mar sand, Martin Sudhakar had warned that it did not meet the international requirements and that it would have to be sent to an European laboratory for certification since it had to confirm to certain specifications concerning its microns. Martin had also highlighted that the 2nd National beach volleyball event held in Goa in 2002 had to be shifted from Mira Mar where the first edition was held, to Colva and that as such the Lusofonia Games event should be shifted to Colva. But the organizers, having finalized all arrangements for volleyball concerning hospitality in North Goa, since the men and women

volleyball events would be held at Taleigao (University Stadium) were reluctant to shift it to South Goa and as such the stupid alternative of getting sand from some other place. It could not be ascertained if the Malwan sand is as per the accepted international specifications. On the question of fielding sportspersons in various teams, Bhakta clarified that it is the prerogative of the respective associations to select the team for the Games. “It was decided at the general body meeting of the associations held in June 2012, that if the associations wanted to field outstation players for the sake of securing medals for the honour and glory of Goa and the country, since it was only in taekwondo that Goa had obtained medals at the two previous

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today refused to grant interim stay on Bombay High Court verdict declaring as illegal and unconstitutional the BCCI's two-member probe panel set up to look into spotfixing and betting charges in the IPL tournament. A Bench of Justices A K Patnaik and J S Khehar, however, agreed to hear Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) petition challenging the high court's judgement and issued notice on its plea. The bench asked Cricket Association of Bihar, on whose plea the high court had delivered its verdict, to file its response on BCCI's petition within two weeks

Sania-Zheng up TORONTO: India's Sania Mirza and her Chinese partner Zheng Jie advanced to the second round in a gripping tie-breaker at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament here. Zheng and Mirza defeated Natalie Grandin of South Africa and Croatia's Darija Jurak 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-2.

are toying with the idea of fielding outstation players with the sole intention that the teams put up a good show at least, if they do not win medals, and are not put to shame in their own land with a pathetic display. Obviously, the talk is about the standards of the Goan teams, which barring taekwondo have almost nothing to show at the senior National levels. A case in point is judo. “After three months of training, the performances of judokas are not satisfactory. They are irregular for practices and lack dedication needed for international levels. Our judokas are not good enough to represent at international competition. They need to work hard and dedicatedly to come up to satisfactory level and some extra efforts should be taken to motivate them,” stated a report submitted to SAG’s coaching wing. The report is not from the Goa Judo Association. The coach’s report also stated: “Four

DSYA, SAG employees barred TEAM HERALD sports@herald-goa.com

PANJIM: The Government banned employees from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs (DSYA) and Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) from holding elective posts in sports associations or federations due to conflict of interest with immediate effect. Chief Secretary I M Vijayan

Elective posts in federations, associations in a circular dated July 18 which has the approval of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, stated: “It has been decided that the respective competent authorities should not accord permission to officers/employees requesting for prior sanction/permission of the Government for holding

SC refuses interim relief to BCCI, agrees to hear plea AGENCIES

Games held in Macau (2006) and Lisbon (2009), then 50 per cent of the players in the team could be from the rest of India. It was the overall view that since the event was being held in Goa with the Government spending several crores, that it would be only appropriate and sporting to see that the teams would put up a creditable performance and earn as many medals as possible. More so, ACOLOP is an association of National Olympic Committees and as such it is Indian Olympic Association of which GOA is an affiliated that has been granted recognition as an associate member and Goans are Indians first and last,” stressed Bhakta. Football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis teams are undergoing coaching in preparation for the Games with all Goan players. Athletics as well as judo

and posted the matter for hearing on August 29. The High Court order had come on July 30 just two days after the panel, comprising two former judges of the Madras High Court Justices T Jayarama Chouta and R Balasubramanian, submitted its report giving a clean chit to all those against whom the probe was conducted. The panel had gone into the charges against India Cements Ltd, owners of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, its former Team Principal Gurunath Meiyappan, son-in-law of BCCI's President-in-exile N Srinivasan and Raj Kundra, co-owner of Rajasthan Royals. The panel was set up by BCCI and IPL Governing

Council after surfacing of the betting and fixing scandal. Commenting on the Supreme Court’s refusal to stay the Bombay High Court ruling, BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla on Wednesday said that the Board would abide by the decision of the Supreme Court. “Whatever the Supreme Court has decided we will abide by that and accordingly we will proceed,” he told media. The IPL Governing Council on August 2 decided to appeal to the Supreme Court, which meant that Srinivasan will remain president-in-exile till the Bombay High Court order was vacated. Meanwhile, Jagmohan Dalmiya will continue as interim BCCI president.

elective posts in sports federations or associations. In other words, officers or other employees of the DSYA and SAG are debarred from holding an elective office in sports federations/associations.” “In respect of those Govt officers/employees and employees of DSYA and SAG who

Drunk Panesar fined for urinating in public

Djokovic too good for Florian AFP

MONTREAL: Novak Djokovic returned to competition after a post-Wimbledon pause on Tuesday and coasted into the third round at the ATP Montreal Masters. The Serb world number one easily defeated Florian Mayer 6-2, 6-1, then proceeded to dance with a tennis ball mascot with choreography he said he and friends worked out last month on holiday in Croatia. Mayer double-faulted to lose the 29-minute opening set and never made an impression on the top seed. Vasek Pospisil produced the most dramatic victory as he powered to a 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4) win over John Isner to send the big American back across the border.

Saina, Sindhu on the move PTI

GUANGZHOU (China): Saina Nehwal today started her campaign for an elusive medal at the World Championships with a crushing straight-game victory over lower-ranked Olga Golo-

vanova of Russia in the women's singles competition of the prestigious event here. London Olympics bronze medallist Saina, who had reached the quarter-finals of previous editions in 2009 and 2011, brushed aside Olga 21-5, 21-4 in just 23 minutes to set up

are already holding elective post on the basis of prior permission obtained before the issue of the memorundum, their cases should be reviewed in the light of instructions contained in DOPT's order dated 22.4.1994, which interalia, provides that no Government servant should

be allowed to hold elective office in any sports association/federation for a term of more than four years or for one term, whichever is less,” pointed out Vijayan. The secretaries to the Government have been asked to comply with the directives and submit the action taken report within a month. Several coaches would be directly affected with the order.

judokas were selected for Senior Nationals in Orissa from December 2730, 2012. The performance was not good. They lost their bouts in the first round. Only Pragati Kutikar won the first bout and lost in the second. The coaching camp for Lusofonia Games was held at Peddem, Mapusa from November 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013. From the six judokas, only one was found technically and physically fit but even he will have to work hard to achieve a medal while other judokas are not regular for practices.” While taekwondo won medals in the past, the football team held plenty of promise in the last two editions of the Games. The rest left much to be desired. Certainly, you cannot put up a noteworthy show and much less win medals unless one is highly fit and practices regularly and competes seriously at various levels for gaining valuable exposure. This is a matter of sustained training for several years altogether. It is here that grassroots, youth development programmes and competitions come to the fore. Let the associations spell out what programmes they have undertaken for the real, sustained upliftment of their respective sport all these years. The list will start and end with football and taekwondo. It’s here that the SAG has failed to check the falling standards and instead has been religiously releasing grants without the process of accountability in terms of quality based on performance. Grants should be directly proportional to performance, and if this taken seriously it is chess that will take the cake. There are associations which are not even holding their mandatory, annual competitions, but are glad to just participate at various Nationals only because it is the SAG which releases grants for participation.

a clash with 15th seed Thai Porntip Buranaprasertsuk in the pre-quarterfinals on Thursday. P V Sindhu overcame a fighting Kaori Imabeppu of Japan 21-19, 19-21, 21-17 to secure her place in the third round of the women's singles competition.

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LONDON: England spin bowler Monty Panesar has been fined for drunkenly urinating in public after being asked to leave a nightclub, police revealed on Wednesday. The 31-year-old was ejected from a club in Brighton on the English south coast in the early hours of Monday morning. After he was seen urinating near the venue, police were called and he was issued with a fine for be-

ing drunk and disorderly. "A 31-year-old man received a fixed penalty notice for being drunk and disorderly after being seen urinating in public near the Shooshh Club in King's Road Arches, Brighton, around 4:13am (local time) on Monday (August

5)," said a police spokesman. The Sun newspaper claimed that Panesar was told to leave the club for harassing women and that he urinated from the promenade above the venue onto bouncers standing below. Panesar was a member of the England squad that retained the Ashes after drawing the third Test against

Australia in Manchester on Monday, but he did not play. He has made 48 Test appearances for England and taken 164 wickets, but was omitted from the squad for the fourth Ashes Test, which starts on Friday in Durham, northeast England. His county side, Sussex, said they would investigate the reports.

Suarez’s plea LONDON: Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has accused the club of not honouring a clause in his contract which would let him leave Anfield, in comments published in Wednesday's Guardian.

KP hits out at ‘cheating’ claims

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CHESTER-LE-STREET: England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Wednesday angrily denied reports that he was one player in the Ashes series using silicone tape on his bat to avoid nicks being detected by "Hot Spot" technology. The allegations were made by Australia's Channel Nine television but Pietersen said he would be "stupid" to try to cheat the system while

Australia captain Michael Clarke denied any knowledge of sharp practice. Australia's Channel Nine said the International Cricket Council (ICC) general manager of cricket, Geoff Allardice, would be investigating the matter in Durham, where the fourth Test begins on Friday. However, the ICC insisted Allardice was coming over solely to speak to the teams regarding their concerns regarding the controversial Decision Review System and said it was not investigating any alleged attempts by players to "cheat" Hot Spot. "These media reports are totally incorrect," said ICC chief executive David Richardson in a statement issued by the global governing body on Wednesday. "Geoff Allardice is meeting with both teams and umpires to see how we can best use the DRS and the available technology going

forward in the next two Test matches. It has nothing to do with any players," the former South Africa wicketkeeper added. Nine suggested both sides were under suspicion of trying to "fool" Hot Spot, which uses thermal cameras to see if a batsman has hit the ball, either with his bat or pad. The channel added there was concerns regarding Pietersen's dismissal in the second innings of the third Test at Old Trafford, when a noise was heard indicating a nick but no Hot Spot was detected on the bat. Pietersen described the report as "horrible journalism" and "hurtful lies". "I am never afraid of getting out! If I nick it, I'll walk. To suggest I cheat by covering my bat with silicon infuriates me," he tweeted. "How stupid would I be to try & hide a nick when it could save me on an LBW appeal, like in 1st innings

where hotspot showed I nicked it," he added. Clarke told the Sydney Morning Herald he had no knowledge of tape being used to fox the technology, which is often used to review dismissals. "If that's the case, then we're talking about cheating and I can guarantee there is not one person in the Australian change room that will cheat," Clarke said. "That's not the way we play cricket. "It's hard for me to talk for other players but I've never heard any conversation about that in the Australian change room...I didn't know there was such a thing you could do to hide nicking the ball on Hot Spot." It is perfectly legal under the Laws of Cricket for players to tape their favourite bats for "protection and repair". Meanwhile Australia allrounder Steven Smith said tape was used solely by his side for the purpose of protecting the bat.

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