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MICKKY FINALLY IN POLICE NET IN BRIEF GoM to be set up on honour killings Amid divergent views on tackling ‘honour’ killings, government on Thursday decided to set up a Group of Ministers (GoM) to suggest changes in the law and said it felt “pressured” to move these amendments in the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning July 26. – (PTI)

Maoists bandh turns violent, 3 killed The bandh by Maoists turned violent in two states on Thursday when the rebels attacked the house of a Congress leader in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district killing two of his relatives and blew up a railway station in Jharkhand leaving one person dead.

A bridge was also blown up and a four-wheeler used by the CISF personnel was torched by the Maoists. -- (PTI)

…vows to come out clean

To be produced for remand today

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JULY 8

HERALD REPORTERS MARGAO/ PANJIM JULY 8

A day after the Sessions Court, Margao rejected his bail plea, the Crime Branch on Thursday arrested former tourism minister Mickky Pacheco at Hospicio at around 5.45 pm no sooner doctors gave him a discharge from the hospital in a day of dramatic developments wherein he was subjected for medical examination at the Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim earlier in the day. (Related reports on Pg 3).

Margao Police Station in charge, PI Santosh Desai along with a posse of policemen took the former minister’s custody after he was discharged from Hospicio’s casualty by Dr Eddie de Mello. The Margao police later took Pacheco to Panjim to hand him over to the Crime Branch, which registered a case against him under Sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and 201 (destruction of evidence) of Indian Penal Code.

Mickky Pacheco broke down into tears as he thanked his supporters with folded hands after his arrest by the police.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar

Addressing a press conference in Panjim, police spokesperson Superintendent of (Special Branch) Police Atmaram Deshpande confirmed the former minister’s arrest even as further formalities were in progress till late night. He will be produced for remand tomorrow.

The probe, which was moving at a snail’s pace with the absence of the prime accused in custody,

Bus owners call off indefinite strike

Assured Re 1 hike at every 9-km stage HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 8

The private bus operators today withdrew their indefinite strike called from Monday July 12 after the transport director assured a hike of Re one at every nine kilometres stage.

However, the department refused to hike bus fare even by 15 paisa, as demanded by the operators today.

The operators on Wednesday had said that they will continue to earn only Rs 8 at every nine kilometres stage even after hike by ten paisa. As per new hike, the department has unchanged Rs 5 for the first three kilometres.

“We have assured them a hike of Re one at every nine kilome-

will now pick up speed.

“There are many issues which only Pacheco could shed light.

The recoveries will happen now and the case will move further.

About 50 to 60 per cent investigation is complete and the remaining will be completed with Pacheco’s custody,” Deshpande said.

Earlier, in the documents filed before the court, Crime Branch

6 Aguada jail guards shunted HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 8

tres stage,” Transport Director Arun Dessai said.

Desai said that the decision was taken after discussing the issue with the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat.

As per new directives, the private buses will charge Rs 9 at every nine kilometres stage.

Meanwhile, he said that the department is firm in its decision to have a fare hike by ten paisa.

“Today they asked us to increase it by at least 15 paisa, which is also not acceptable,” Desai said.

The All Goa Private Bus Owners Association, General Secretary Sudip Tamankar said that they have called off their indefinite strike scheduled from July 12.

In a sudden move by Prisons Department, six prison guards at Central Jail in Aguada were shunted and reassigned to three separate lock-ups.

It has been learnt that two guards each were shunted to Vasco Sub-Jail, Margao and Mapusa judicial lock-ups.

Sources say the guards were reassigned to other prisons soon after the senior officials were informed that drug dealer David Driham aka Dudu was supplied mobile phone, cigarette packets and other illegal substances.

Until their relieving orders, which will be probably issued tomorrow, the guards were stationed out-gate Aguada jail. Inspector General of Prisons Mihir Vardhan when contacted refuted

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Separatists behind Kashmir violence?

PTI NEW DELHI, JULY 8

Involvement of hardline separatists in engineering some of the violence in the Kashmir valley is indicated by an intercepted conversation between two of them during which they discussed killing of at least 15 people in a procession near Srinagar on Wednesday.

A large procession had started in Budgam district on the outskirts of Srinagar in the evening and two senior office-bearers of the hardline Hurriyat faction led

by Syed Ali Shah Geelani discussed how to utilise it to create casualties, according to the transcript of the conversation available with the Home Ministry.

According to the transcript, one of the office-bearers, Ghulam Ahmed Dar, was heard telling Shabir Ahmed Wani, another office-bearer, that a procession of nearly 20,000 people had started from Magam and was going towards Budgam.

Wani tells Dar, “You guys enjoy

payments sitting at home and do nothing.”

Dar, in his response, says, “The management of crowd becomes difficult later.....it gets difficult to manage the mob later.”

Dar then ends up by saying, “At least 15 people should be martyred today.”

Listen properly!! It's not 'Waka Waka', he's saying 'Naka Naka' to the police who are trying to seek his custody.

revealed that evidence relating to Nadia’s death was systematically destroyed, most likely by Pacheco. Nadia’s mobile phone, laptop, passport and the crucial rat poison paste which she apparently consumed had disappeared.

On being shifted to Crime Branch office in Dona Paula for interrogation in a police van, the (Continued on page 11)

An emotional Mickky Pacheco broke down into tears soon after his arrest and has vowed to come out clean in the Nadia Torrado death case.

Pacheco profusely thanked his supporters with folded hands for standing by him, before he was led to a waiting police vehicle for his onward journey to the Crime Branch headquarters at Dona Paula.

As he came out of Hospicio casualty, accompanied by Viola, soon after his discharge, the former minister finally broke his silence and clarified to the media that he will come out clean despite attempts made to frame him in the case.

“I will come out clean. I did not do anything wrong. I am innocent”, he asserted.

Pacheco broke down while he turned towards his supporters with folded hands to express his gratitude to them for rallying behind him.

When newsmen asked whether he has been falsely

implicated in the case by the big time politicians, Pacheco shot back “you know and the whole of Goa knows who are behind the move to implicate me”. He, however, did not name any individual politician before boarding the police vehicle.

Emotions ran high outside Hospicio as Pacheco’s arrest drew sharp reaction from his supporters, who thronged in large numbers to the hospital this evening after hearing of his imminent arrest.

Women supporters could not control their tears as the police took him into custody, while the male supporters shouted slogans “Mickky zindabad, Mickky innocent” and conveyed message loud and clear to their leader not to worry and vowed to stand by him till the last.

The Margao police made adequate security arrangements at the hospital premises, taking no chances as a precautionar y measure.

Armed members of the Eagle Force maintained a vigil.

Forgery case against Labour Commissioner HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 8

The newly-appointed Commissioner of Labour & Employment Fatima Rodrigues has apparently invited trouble for herself following a complaint by social activist Adv Aires Rodrigues of forgery and cheating.

Adv Rodrigues today filed a complaint suspecting Fatima of forging the letterhead and his signature in a representation letter to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on June 10.

Speaking to reporters, Deputy Superintendent of Police Deu Benaulikar informed the complaint

was registered under Sections 419, 420, 468, 469 and 471 of Indian Penal Code even as Fatima will be summoned for inquiry.

In the same breath, he said the investigation will proceed in the right direction.

Earlier, when the activist scanned through the representation documents, he discovered that someone had impersonated his name and forged his signature.

The representation to the Chief Minister was against further extension to former labour commissioner V B N Raikar, who was already granted one-year exten-

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Para two of the alleged forged representation quoted a High Court judgment that no government employee who has superannuated from his services should be granted an extension.

It further mentioned that a superannuated government employee could be granted 6 months extension in service with cogent reasons. “ … V B N Ra i ka r w h o i s presently acting as the Commissioner of Labour & Employment has superannuated on 30.06.2009 and the Government (Continued on page 11)

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Pharmacy students asked to swear by anti-ragging HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 8

I SWEAR THAT…

The students of Goa College of Pharmacy have to give in writing that they would not indulge in ragging before they start attending classes.

Adhering to guidelines of University Grant Commission (UGC), the college in its recent meeting has decided to get affidavit from its students, which are to be submitted by next week.

“Those who are just attending classes will have to give one affidavit while those who stay at hostel will have to give two,” a member of anti-ragging committee said.

The college has already formed anti-ragging committee headed by Principal M G Pai and anti-ragging squad chaired by Dr V Yeliger.

The students and their parents will have to swear-in the affidavits, which has to be submitted to the college administration.

Although the college had implemented anti-ragging measures since last couple of years, the formal affidavit is being sworn in for the first time from this academic year.

The 400-student strong col-

I have perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the regulation and I am fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against me in case I am found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively or being part of conspiracy to promote ragging. lege offers degree, diploma and M Pharm courses.

The students and the parents have to swear in that they have carefully read the UGC regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions.

“I have perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the regulation and I am fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against me in case I am found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively or being part of conspiracy to promote ragging,” the affidavits read.

On HCn Eduardo talks of politics then and now HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 9

Former Union Minister Eduardo Faleiro in a candid interview with Juino De Souza on HCN, Goa’s 24 hour news and entertainment channel talks of the politics in Goa then and now while narrating the forty years of his experience in public life. He explains why politics has undergone a radical change with power being captured by a new breed of politicians.

The telecast will be on Sunday July 11, at 11 am and again repeated at 4 pm.

‘Freeze’ Margao proposal stirs up hornet’s nest HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JULY 8

Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC’s) City Development Plan (CDP) proposal to “freeze” development in the city has raised a hornet’s nest in the commercial capital.

The plan does not specify the area – where the plan proposes to freeze the development – nor does it clearly say how the common man will benefit from the plan in respect of reconstruction of their houses, even though the plan has mooted transfer of developmental rights to the new commercial centre proposed at the Ambaji-Davondem area.

That’s not all. Most of the Councillors are completely in

the dark about the plan, even though many of them are bracing up to approve the CDP so as not to antagonize the powers that be in view of the forthcoming Municipal polls.

When Herald contacted a couple of Councillors on Thursday to explain the salient features of the CDP, most of them were in the dark about the CDP. This assumes significance given that the voluminous CDP is kept open for inspection in the Civic body for the benefit of the public at large.

The question of freezing development in the city –which would affect the common man in the future – appears to have not been given a thought by the City Fathers. Even though the plan is prepared by the GSIDC,

it is the nod from the Civic body that would give a stamp of approval to the CDP before its final implementation.

MMC Chairperson, Savio Coutinho, who had raised queries about the plan in the past, says the City Fathers and the public are large are confused on the proposal to freeze development in the existing city. “The Plan has not specified the area and the radium

where there will be a freeze in the development. This requires to be clarified by the GSIDC to the citizens”, he asserted.

Meanwhile, a group of citizens have called upon the Margao Municipal Council and the GSIDC to hold a power point presentation for the benefit of the citizens.

In a letter signed by Jose Maria Miranda, Pascoal Bar-

bosa Norohna, Dr D R Mallya, Ernesto Moniz, Prakash De Melo, Pandurang D Kantak and Narain Mauzo called for an urgent power point presentation of the CDP and the same be done in a spacious premises, so as to enable the maximum number of citizens to attend.

They said engineer, architects and planners may be invited to attend the presentation and also display the plan in the Civic body to enable the citizens to study the same.

They pointed out that the plan apparently envisages freezing of construction activity in the city and construction of commercial hubs in the outskirts with transfer of developmental rights.

Pollution Board checks sewage disposal at Colva hotels HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JULY 8

The Goa State Pollution Control Board on Thursday conducted random checking of hotels and restaurants in Colva to check the compliance of measures to contain sewage disposal into the storm water drains.

Information reveals that Board officials inspected as many as 12 hotels on Thursday and found that some of the es-

tablishments are yet to either install Sewage Treatment Plants or operate them as per norms.

The team warned the hotels and establishments of strict action for the failure to implement the pollution control measures.

It is learnt that during inspection, one of the establishment was found to have installed a STP, but it was not in use.

The team has taken water samples to ascertain the pollutants released in the water with-

out treatment.

Sources said the pollution control team also visited the panchayat to find out the measures taken by the local body against the hotels and establishments violating the sewage treatment norms.

Colva Civic and Consumer Forum secretary Judith Almeida informed that the team would compile the report on today’s inspection. “The Forum would again take up the issue of dis-

charge of sewage into the creek and storm water drains,” Almeida said and demanded that the authorities initiate action against the establishments not fulfilling the pollution norms.

The Goa State Pollution Control Board had a month ago issued a host of directions to government agencies to prevent an epidemic in the coastal village in view of rampant discharge of sewage into the creek and other water bodies.

Inspects Sonsodo

nine months on, fire ruined Talpona locals yet to get aid HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, JULY 8

Even though nine months have passed since the calamity hit Talpona coast in Canacona taluka and destroyed fishermen’s gears and their houses, the affected residents continue to wait for the promised government help to bring their fishing activities back on track.

It may be recalled that on October 27, last year, fishermen’s fishing gears and residential houses worth Rs 36 lakh were razed in Canacona taluka. Later, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat along with fishery officers and other administrative officers from the taluka visited the area and assured compensation to the affected residents.

Now, piqued at government inaction in delivering the promised compensation, the affected families have decided to resort to hunger strike on Independ-

ence Day at Deputy Collector’s office, Canacona, if no compensation is not given to them before August 14.

Out of the 13 affected families who lost their entire fishing gears, including boats, nets, etc, on that fateful day causing loss to the tune of Rs 25 lakh, damages to the tune of another Rs 11.5 lakh were caused to the houses of six fishermen.

The then Canacona mamlatdar Vinayak Volvoikar, area Talathi and police have reportedly conducted the panchanama of the losses and damages caused, while including ration, the taluka administration has paid some amount as immediate relief to the affected people.

“Where is the compensation promised to us, when Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on his own visited our razed area and assured us,” asked Sudhakar Namdev Arondekar and Vish-

wanath Tukaram Tari, who lost their fishing gears, including boats worth Rs 2.25 lakh.

If the fishing community is to be believed, the affected families were

badly affected due to non-extending of government help of assured compensation, which according to them would have helped them to re-build their boats and purchase new fishing

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rs 2,25,000 rs 2,50,000 rs 2,25,000 rs 4,50,000 rs 2,50,000 rs 1,50,000 rs 4,25,000 rs 1,15,000 rs 2,50,000 rs 25,000 rs 80,000 rs 80,000

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“As per Kamat’s assurance, our expectation was that we will get due compensation to rebuild our fishing gears and carry on our fishing activities. But this has not happened and the entire last fishing season was lost,” informed Ganpath Narayan Govekar, who also lost Rs 2.5 lakh worth fishing gear.

“In these circumstances, how are we going to sustain our families consisting of our children and other dependants,” asks Govekar. “The chief minister during his visit had assured us that pending office procedures, Rs 1 lakh each would be disbursed to us from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, but even that has failed to reach us,” added Govekar.

Incidentally, sources informed that what Kamat assured when he toured Talpona fire-razed area along with former minister

Isidore Fernandes was that, first let the officials ascertain what best compensation the affected fishermen can get and if that amount works out to less than a lakh, the shortfall will be madeup from the CMs Relief Fund to a respectable Rs 1 lakh.

“We cannot totally compensate the losses suffered by people in the accidental fire,” was the observation reportedly made by Kamat during his visit.

However, the same sources informed that even that has failed to materialize, as no official reports have moved out from Fisheries Department to the authorities concerned to decide on quantum of compensation to the fishermen.

It is learnt through local sources that reports prepared by extension officer (fisheries) at BDO office has already been submitted for expediting at the department level concerned.

Pollution control board officials inspecting the Sonsodo dump yard.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JULY 8

The Goa State Pollution Control Board on Thursday conducted a site inspection of the Sonsodo dump yard with officials of the Margao Municipality and representatives of the Fomento company.

The inspection was carried out as the Board has received an application from the Margao Municipality seeking authorization to set up a waste treatment plant at the Sonsodo dump yard.

Margao Municipal Council Chairperson Savio Coutinho and Fomento CEO Shridar Kamat were also present for the site inspection.

During inspection, Pollution Control Board officials raised various questions with the Fomento CEO on the land fill site

and drainage facility.

The MMC chairperson said that the drainage works should form an important component of the ongoing works at Sonsodo to control leachate.

Earlier in the day, Fomento made a power point presentation on the plant and machinery that would be installed at Sonsodo to take care of the city’s waste. The company also made a presentation on the land fill site at the dumping yard.

The power point presentation and the site inspection was arranged by the Pollution Control board following a request received from the Margao Municipal Council seeking authorization on behalf of Fomento to erect waste treatment plant at Sonsodo.

5 caught stealing scrap Road widening: opposition gathering force at Tilamol from MPT, two escape HERALD CORRESPONDENT QUEPEM, JULY 8

Tempers ran high at the meeting convened by residents of Kakumoddi-Curchorem to oppose the proposed four-lane road from Tilamol to Curchorem.

Around 300 residents from Kakumoddi on Wednesday gathered near the local chapel to oppose the proposed four lane road. This was the third such meeting in Curchorem constituency in the last four days.

Addressing the gathering, Babajan Fernandes said as per his calculations, presently the traffic plying on the road is only 30 vehicles per hour compared to the road capacity of 150 trips per hour. He sought to know why the government wants to widen the road by spending crores of public money.

Namdev Naik alleged that

politicians from Curchorem, who are also mining transport contractors, do not want the bypass road because after the dedicated mining road is constructed, mine owners would stop giving contracts and commissions to them.

Adds another speaker, Agust Barreto: “They want transport to continue through the populated areas so that they can armtwist mine owners and extract money. The locals must fight the evil unitedly. PWD has not done traffic survey before finalizing the road widening.”

Adv Atrey Kakodkar explained the legal recourses available to the aggrieved people.

Santan Olivera said widening means more mining traffic and more pollution leading to immense hardships to the locals.

He appealed to the people to

keep politics and religion aside and join the agitation en-masse.

Rajendra Kakodkar said when Curchorem Cacora Municipal Council (CCMC) and Xeldem Panchyat have passed resolutions disapproving the road widening, how can the government force it on the people?

CCMC Chairperson Maruti Naik, who was invited for the meeting, assured the residents that he and CCMC will be with the people in their fight and would do whatever required in getting the land acquisition de-notified.

Mafaldo Fernandes said government has confirmed that agricultural output has reduced due to mining menace. “Paddy has been reduced by 20%, cashew and mangoes reduced by over 50%,” he said.

It may be recalled that despite several assurances by Chief Min-

CCP officers likely to face inquiry for ‘lapses’ The detained labourers along with the scrap material near Khariwado jetty, Vasco.

HERALD REPORTER VASCO, JULY 8

Seven labourers may have succeeded in hoodwinking the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) with loads of scrap on Wednesday night, but they could not escape the watchful eyes of fishermen.

In a blatant security lapse by CISF at MPT, the labourers managed to escape from the port security with loads of scrap.

However, vigilant fishermen from Goa Fishing Boat Owners Association (GFBOA) managed to nab five labourers red handed, but two others managed to escape.

According to reports, the GFBOA office bearers detained five labourers while they were coming out of the port near Khariwado fishing jetty with scarp material after off loading

it from a barge anchored in port, while two labourers managed to escape.

Later, all five detained labourers were handed over to Vasco police, who arrested them under Section 41 of CrPC. GFBOA President Simon D’Souza questioned the efficiency security of CISF. “How these labourers managed to come out from the port despite heavy security there. This is an eye opener for the port authority to asses its security arrangement,” he added.

“The MPT had blamed that GFBOA fishing jetty is a security threat to the port, but GFBOA come forward in cracking such incidents,” added Pereira.

This is the second such incident to have appeared, as earlier GFBOA members had detained few people while unloading furnace oil near Khariwado fishing

Photo by M Prabhav

jetty.

It may be recalled that MPT is equipped with high resolution closed circuit cameras, enhanced security personnel and 24X7 security of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

MPT Deputy Chairman P C Parida, who rushed to the site to take stock of the situation, appreciated the efforts of GFBOA for detaining these labourers and urged them to work jointly with MPT. “MPT will conduct an inquiry into the entire episode, as despite such heavy security how the labourers managed to come out of port with scrap materials,” said Parida.

Interestingly, the port security had come under scanner earlier during the ‘Sagar Kavach’ mock drill, as two terrorists managed to enter port under the nose of port security.

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 8

The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) is likely to initiate an inquiry against its officer who released payments to Corporator Daya Karapurkar in a security contract, despite the doubts raised about the work by opposition corporators.

BJP led corporators in a complaint submitted to CCP Commissioner Elvis Gomes today accused its Account and Taxation Officer (ATO) Culaso for releasing Rs 6 lakh payment to Goa Force Security owned by Karapurkar, which had bagged the security tender.

“We have always been raising doubts about this security tender and as such we had requested then Commissioner Melven Vaz not to release payments to the said company,” Corporator Menino D’Cruz said.

“But it has come to our notice that Rs 6 lakh has been released

by ATO,” he said.

He said that the commissioner has assured them that he would conduct an inquiry in the above matter by Monday.

Commissioner Gomes told Herald said that it would be unfair to accuse ATO without studying the matter. “I have sought two days time to get the details,” he said.

Karapurkar has been accused for manipulating the tender documents to win security contracts for Caranzalem Park, ADC plant and market. It has been alleged that the duty hours of the security guards were altered from 12 hours a shift to mere eight hours.

The BJP backed corporator had also logged a police complaint against booming security scam in CCP. Meanwhile, Culaso has also been found guilty of trying to illegally add up the name of one Goswami in the Goa State Infrastructure Development

Corporation’s (GSIDC) market list.

“It has been said that the shop No 334 from the city municipal market, whose wall was illegally demolished by Karapurkar, earlier this month, has been transferred in the name of Goswami from Prashant Rai. And hence they want to add up the name in GSIDC list,” D’Cruz said.

He said that without proper documentation a shop cannot be transferred nor can it be added up in the list.

“We have also demanded an inquiry into it,” he stated.

It may be recalled that a police complaint has been logged against Karapurkar and some unknown persons by CCP and BJP corproators for illegally demolishing a wall of a shop, in the city market and putting a new shutter for the same. A complaint under ‘damage to public property’ has been registered.

ister Digambar Kamat to construct separate roads for mining, people of Curchorem constituency were shocked to see notification in newspapers on July 2 for acquisition of land for four-lane road from Tilamol to Curchorem.

The acquisition entails demolishing several houses, compounds, paddy fields and shops.

The reduced area of plots will lead to lower FAR at the time of building new structure after present structure becomes old.

Many plots would become unusable due to requirement of set-off. The present market rate in the area is Rs 3,000-5,000 per sq mtrs.

The road passes through the centre of a thickly populated area of CCMC, where over 15,000 people reside. Besides, there are another 15,000 people

residing in areas of Tilamol, Sirvoi, Sonfator, Chinchnagar, Tanki, Xeldem, Kakumoddi, Hodar, Sanvordem, Cotarli, where air-borne dust flies due to wind.

The chief minister in April 2010, after the death of one Satish Rivankar in the accident, had identified 12 mine owners, who transport ore on the road and had put traffic restrictions on them and had allowed aggregate 120 trips per hour.

Kamat had also assured to construct separate road for the benefit of mine owners.

On Sunday, about 500 affected people had convened a meeting at Bansai and had vowed to defeat the covert designs of politicians. Later on Monday, over 200 aggrieved people from Sonfator area met to oppose the four lane road.

HC seeks report on mining pollution control at Shrigao HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 8

The Bombay High Court at Goa on Thursday directed Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to file a compliance report of its (the court’s) directions (issued on February 23, 2010) by August 31.

The High Court had directed three mining companies M/s Dempo Mining Corporation Pvt Ltd, M/s Rajaram Bandekar (Shrigao) Mines and M/s Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd, to take remedial measures in the mining affected areas of Shrigao.

They were ordered to construct recharge trenches to control seepage of water into mining pits; provide adequate slope stabilization in the mining areas to minimize run-off of mining rejects to the nearby agriculture fields; and take measures for bio-remediation of silted soils.

Earlier, under section 33 (A) of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 the Goa

State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) had ordered the three companies to immediately implement recommendations suggested by it for containing mining pollution. They were warned that legal action as per provisions of section 33 (A) of the Act, will be initiated against them.

The Act also has provision to shut down units that do not comply with the orders. The GSPCB issued directions to mining companies following a report by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute.

During hearing of the case, on February 24, GSPCB had sought six months time to ensure that its recommendations were implemented.

The six months period ends next month and therefore will have to file compliance report next month about the progress made by mining companies in implementing the recommendations.

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CM prefers silence on demand for Ravi’s head HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 8

Chief Minister Digamabar Kamat today refused to react to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s demand that Home Minister Ravi Naik should immediately resign from the Cabinet as his son’s name is constantly figuring in the police-drug-politicians nexus case.

In an interview to an Israeli newspaper, Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse, former wife of alleged drug dealer Yaniv Benahim alias Atala, had alleged Roy Ravi Naik of having links with drug peddlers.

The Israeli paper had quoted her as saying that Roy would often visit Atala at Anjuna.

Pointing to this, the BJP demanded the resignation of Ravi and a focused criminal investigation against him and his son Roy. The BJP has also sought a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the entire police-politician-drug mafia nexus, which was revealed by a Swedish model some months back.

When contacted, the chief minister told Herald that he did not want to react to such baseless allegations.

“I have clarified so many times that these are baseless. If there was any truth the girl (Lucky) should have come to police and

given her statement,” Kamat stated.

When asked whether he would discuss the issue with the Congress High Command or Ravi Naik for that matter, he replied, “I don’t think there is any need.”

“Ravi is not well and admitted in the hospital and I don’t want to disturb him,” he stated.

“Nowadays anybody makes any kind of allegation on the internet and we just can’t take cognizance of everything,” he stated.

So far seven policemen including a police inspector and an alleged drug dealer have been arrested and released on bail in this high profile case.

Police remand for unnatural sex accused HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, JULY 8

A 24-year-old man from Madakwada-Savoi Verem, who was arrested on charges of having unnatural sex with a minor girl, has been remanded to five days police custody.

It may be recalled that Ponda police arrested one Sangam Naik, who allegedly lured the girl into a relationship and committed the offence. The accused recorded video of the obscene act with the victim. The recorded video on the mobile phone was in circulation since the last three months.

Ponda Police on Thursday produced Naik before JMFC Ponda, who remanded him to five days police custody.

Mickky discharged from Hospicio HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JULY 8

Former Tourism Minister Mickky Pacheco was on Thursday evening discharged by Hospicio hospital after the Goa Medical College told him to come to the OPD for a check-up after a week.

Based on the GMC report and its own examination of the former minister, Hospicio doctors had no option than to give Pacheco a discharge this evening before his arrest by the police.

The former tourism minister was examined by a team of doctors on Thursday noon after he was referred by Hospicio hospital for management of his hypertension and jaundice.

At the GMC, he was examined by the casualty officer, followed by the urologist and then by a medicine consultant. Sources informed that after his examination, GMC doctors told Pacheco to come to the hospital OPD after a week before referring him back to Hospicio hospital.

A Hospicio doctor said the remark by the GMC doctors asking Pacheco to come to the OPD after a week was a clear indica-

Pacheco alights from a car on his return to Hospicio after undergoing medical examination at the GMC hospital.

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tion that he is fit for discharge.

“It was only after we received the GMC report and our own examination of Pacheco by Dr Eddie De Mello, he was finally given a discharge,” a doctor said.

It is learnt that Hospicio doctors gave a letter to the police this evening that Pacheco is fit for a discharge based on the GMC report.

Earlier in the day, Pacheco

was taken in an ambulance to GMC for his medical examination. Hospicio doctors said the decision to refer Pacheco to GMC was taken suo moto, apparently in view of doubts raised by the Sessions Court on the medical certificates and reports while rejecting his bail application.

Acting Medical Superintendent Dr P D Nasnodkar, however,

said that Hospicio referred Pacheco to the GMC as the hospital physician thought that the former minister could receive better treatment for hypertension and jaundice from the battery of senior consultants.

“There was a letter from the Crime Branch to intimate the investigating agency before discharging Pacheco from the hospital. The CB wanted to know whether the patient is fit for police custody or not. Our Physician thought that these questions whether Pacheco is fit for police custody would be answered better if he was referred to the GMC, where many tests could be conducted and the patient could be attended to by the senior consultants,” Dr Nasnodkar said.

Given Pacheco’s medical history since his admission on Saturday, Dr Nasnodkar said the former minister was referred to the hospital as a case of hypertension and Hepatitis. “Our investigations show his serum urine as been going up since his admission. The many tests conducted showed that Pacheco’s blood pressure is fluctuating.

IFFI scam plea: court order on July 27 HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 8

The Special Court will give its order on July 27 on a petition filed by activist Kashinath Shetye seeking thorough investigation into the alleged IFFI 2004 related scam running into crores of rupees.

Special Judge Nutan Sardessai today heard arguments put forth by both the parties – Kashinath Shetye and the CBI which has been investigating the case.

The complaint was filed by Deputy Speaker Mauvin God-

inho in 2006 alleging multi-crore scam in IFFI related works, against Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar and others.

Parrikar who was chief minister in 2004 was also chairman of the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC).

Major infrastructure development for holding first the IFFI in Goa was executed through GSIDC.

The contention of the petitioner is that members of the core committee who were part of the decision making body were not investigated.

However, CBI has maintained that core committee members have been questioned. He had also alleged that the firm Bharat Construction which was owned by a wife of top politician had been awarded IFFI contracts.

The politician was member

of the core committee.

The Special Public Prosecutor S R Rivonkar appearing on behalf of CBI however told the Court today that the work was subcontracted to the firm by main contractor which was selected

by GSIDC and the core committee had nothing to do with awarding work to Bharat construction.

The core committee was a policy making body.

Clarification on bus fares PANJIM: The government has clarified that stage carriages and city buses plying within the State will charge Rs 5 for first 1-3 kilometres and for every subsequent

kilometre or part thereof 55 paise will be charged. The corrigendum in this regard will be issued soon, says a government press note.

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s H o Rt tA K e s Vanamahotsav celebrated

‘Sanjeevani’ scheme for aged homes: Kamat

Citizens of Mala with the saplings distributed at the function.

PANJIM(HND): Vitthal Rakhumai Kala, Krida and Sanskritik Mandal celebrated Vanamahotsav recently. Mahadev Arondekar (Mamlatdar – Tiswadi Taluka) was the chief guest. The programme was planned under the guidelines of Virendra Naik and Ratish Halarnkar. Nilesh Vaigankar compered the function.

Mandal member and the ex talathi Balkrishna Salgaonkar welcomed the guest by presenting a flower bouquet. Further, Mr Arondekar distributed various saplings to all citizens of Mala. The saplings which were distributed on behalf of the Mandal were arranged by the Range Forest Officer, Campal, Panjim.

Mr Arondekar in his speech appreciated the Mandal members for organizing such an event and further stated that people of Panjim should plant trees and care for them. Sandeep Chodankar presented the thanksgiving speech on behalf of the Mandal and proposed the vote of thanks.

Sagar, Frank awarded

MJF Lion Frank Fernandes and MJF Lion Sagar Sakordekar with Best Zone Chairman and Best President trophies respectively.

PANJIM(HND): President of Lions Club of Ponda, MJF Lion Sagar Ram Sakordekar was honoured with the Best President Award of District 324-D2 from among total 102 club presidents from Goa and Karnataka, while MJF Lion Frank Fernandes was honoured with the Best Zone Chairman award from among 22 zone chairpersons of the District. Awards were presented by the District Governor PMJF Lion Dr U Madhava Shetty at the District Award presentation ceremony held recently at Hubli.

The duo has also received the MJF plaque from Lions Club International for their contribution to the LCIF Fund, which is used by Lions Club International Foundation to meet humanitarian needs in communities around the world.

Under the able leadership of President Sagar Sakordekar, the social work undertaken by the Lions Club of Ponda increased by leaps and bounds and a total of 126 different service activities were conducted in three focal areas of health, education and sports, besides the regular ones, says a press release.

The Club has also received number of other awards which include Best Club Bulletin Award, Best Computer Education Programme, Best Sight First Program, etc. On administrative front, the Club bagged the second position in the district.

MJF Lion R G Desai received the Appreciation Award for District Chairman, says a press release.

Environment Day held at Pilar PANJIM(HND): Environmental Day was celebrated at Fr Agnel High School, Pilar, in a meaningful manner by maintaining the theme ‘trees are the breathing lungs of our earth’ and ‘grow trees and treat garbage’.

The students of Class VI enlightened the students on the importance of trees and how its logging leads to global warming, climatic change and erratic rainfall. This was beautifully depicted by the boys representing the green swaying trees and with the recitation of a poem on trees, which was followed by a skit, in which the students demonstrated how garbage is created and the ways in which it can be segregated and treated.

A tree plantation drive was then held in which the Principal Rev Fr Andrew Silveira planted the first tree in the presence of the School Environment Cell and the school leaders.

The programme was well-attended by the students, parents and the PTA members.

The resource persons for the session were Pratibha Pradhan and Reena Sequeira, lecturers of Fr Agnel Higher Secondary, Pilar. Pratibha Pradhan explicitly explained to the gathering the ‘hazards of garbage’ with very practical solutions for its disposal.

Reena Sequeira spoke on ‘global warming’ in which she tried to get the students to react to this problem. The session was an educative and interactive one.

The day ended with an inter school poster competition on the theme ‘Tapping Natural Resources’. The day’s programme was well-organized and deeply appreciated by all who attended.

Drama classes at Porvorim HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, PANJIM, JULY 8

Helen O Grady Drama Academy, Porvorim will be organizing communication skills, drama classes commencing in August. For details contact 9822134813, says a press release.

Chief Minister Digamber Kamat inaugurating the 22nd batch of Home Nursing at Sanjeevan Society for Youth Development, at Nageshi-Ponda on Thursday. Also present are MLA Deepak Dhavalikar, N B Narvekar, Director of Social Welfare and others.

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Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said the government has prepared a new scheme entitled ‘Sanjeevani’ to allocate grants to old age homes in the State.

The scheme will be implemented through the Social Welfare Department and a budgetary provision of Rs 1 crore has been made for the same.

The chief minister was speaking as a chief guest after inaugurating the 22nd Batch of Home Nursing at Sanjeevan, a society for youth development at Nagueshi- Ponda on Thursday.

Deepak Dhavalikar, MLA and Chairman of KTC was present on the occasion.

Under the Sanjeevani Scheme, annually Rs 5.93 lakh will be given to each old age home to meet expenses towards staff honorarium, food for the inmates, building rent, health care, doctors and medicine expenses, recreation like books, magazines, newspapers, games, besides electricity, water telephone charges and one time grant for utensils, furniture and purchase of television.

The Chief Minister said an-

New Cong block panel for Canancona

other scheme to reimburse fees to candidates who opt for Home Nursing courses in Government recognized educational institutions has also been prepared which will be implemented through Social welfare and Tribal welfare Department.

Speaking further Kamat said, this scheme will be applicable for four courses such as Six months certificate course, 3 years degree course, health workers course and one year diploma in home nursing. The scheme envisages provision of Rs 12 lakh for Social welfare and Rs 6 lakh for Tribal welfare Department. It also envisages allowance of Rs 800 per month for maintenance and Rs 1000 for hostel, besides Rs 2000 annually for uniform, books and stationary for each student, Kamat added.

The chief minister complimented the Sanjeevan Society for its humanitarian services since its inception in 1978 as regards infusing new life of hope among large number of young and old people. He said, there are few social institutions in the society which works for elderly and distressed people.

The State Government has also

concern for the elderly and is implementing schemes for their benefit such as Rs 1000 monthly pension under Dayanand Social Security scheme, stipend of Rs 1500 to Special children and financial assistance to artists under Kalakar Krityanadata Nidhi in their old age.

The chief minister who distributed certificates to the passed out students of 21st batch in Home Nursing conducted by Sanjeevan complimented its President Dr Asha Sawardekar for her bold initiative to start this Social institute which has benefitted many people of different faiths. Government is always sympathetic to the demands of such institutions, he asserted.

Deep a k Dha v l ikar, ML A lauded the society for youth development for conducting various programmes for needy women and children of rural areas.

Damodar Naik, Sarpanch of Bandora and N B Narvekar Director of Social welfare were present on the occasion.

Earlier, Dr Asha Sawardekar, President Sanjeevan welcomed and Anita Khandeparkar proposed the vote of thanks.

Development of wards without discrimination: Kurdi Sarpanch HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, JULY 8

Newly elected Kurdi Wadem Sarpanch Josephine Fernandes has assured development of all wards in the village without discriminating any ward.

Speaking to Herald, Fernandes claimed to have been elated on securing a second term in the seven-member panchayat despite steep opposition and efforts made by one panchayat member to see her get defeated from the post even at the last minute.

Fernandes, who earlier held the post of sarpanch for two years, informed that whatever works that were proposed by her during her tenure and which are left incomplete as of date would be completed with due help and co-operation from other members.

The major projects which Fernandes intends to undertake includes maintenance and reconstruction of internal roads in the panchayat area which are in bad shape and construction of spacious panchayat building.

The proposal and estimate for the construction of the panchayat building already stands forwarded to the concerned government agencies during her earlier term, but was held up since the new sarpanch took over a year back.

In the meantime, Fernandes has brushed aside the allegation made by one of the panchayat member casting allegations against panchayat member Kushta Gaonkar who was due to get elected to the post of sarpanch but made way for Fernandes to get elected for the second time.

While allegations are made that Gaonkar was paid huge sum of money by Fernandes to forego the post, Fernandes claimed that no truth lies in the allegations.

“It is only out of frustration that the concerned panchayat member is casting allegations against Gaonkar,” added Fernandes.

Gurudas Kamat lauds services rendered by White Tigers

HERALD CORRESPONENT CANACONA, JULY 8

The Congress party at Canacona elected a new block committee for the new and combined Canacona constituency under the presidentship of Block President Elvis Fernandes.

The committee has two vice presidents, a treasurer and 21 executive members representing respective booths in the constituency.

According to Canacona Congress Block Present Elvis Fernandes, secretary will be elected in the first meting of the Block, which will be held shortly.

The two vice presidents are Ramakant Naik Gaonkar and Saurab Gayak, Udaykumar Vasu Gaonkar (treasurer), besides 21 others as executive members.

Congressman Mario Maroes was the returning officer for holding the block elections, which were recently held at Shrishthal Panchcyat hall, Canacona.

Santosh Tubki, Ratnakar Dhuri, Shamsunder Desai, Pratiksha L Gaonkar, Sneha N.Lolyekar and Diogo D’Silva were appointed members on district committees.

Former youth Congress Canacona block president Sanju J Naik and Shrishthal Panchayat panch was elected as member of PCC. Speaking to Herald, Canacona Block President Elvis Fernandes informed that they are soon leading a delegation to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and party president Subhash Shirodkar requesting at least some of the ministers visit Canacona Deputy Collector’s office once in a month or two to hear people’ grievances.

According to Fernandes, all the communities are given equal representation on Block.

Naik is PMC’s chief officer HERALD CORRESPONDENT PERNEM, JULY 8

Shivprasad Naik has been appointed the new chief officer of Pernem Municipal Council (PMC). Naik replaces M A K Alornkar, who has been transferred at Panjim. Naik, who is presently Bardez BDO, was earlier the chief officer of PMC.

Sweet water fish ‘missing’ from Sanguemkars menu HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, JULY 8

By now, villagers in hinterland areas of Sanguem taluka should have been savouring sweet water fish, but this monsoon season has left them a disappointed lot so far.

It may be recalled that every year after the arrival of monsoon, the rivulets and the springs passing through the villages and paddy fields would begin to flow by June end.

However, this year even after the State having received adequate rainfall since the onset of monsoon, most rivulets and springs in the villages are yet to flow and this has left the villagers who would go for fishing during night armed with kerosene-run lamps without sweet water fish as of date.

It is to be noted that after the onset of monsoon, sweet water fish from nearby rivers would come to the springs and rivulets to lay eggs before returning to the river. It is during this time that the locals equipped with kerosene-run lamps and traditional sword used to kill big fish lay in wait to trap the fish which would come to lay eggs.

Normally across one big rivulet, one could see a line of locals waiting to catch the fish with the most-waited place being the rivulets forming tributaries to the backwaters to Selaulim Reservoir, where a lot of fish would come for breeding during fag end of June or first week of July.

What surprises one the most is that despite enough rain, no major rivulet or spring has begun to flow in most parts of Sanguem taluka, thereby denying the locals the taste of the sweet water fish and fish eggs.

Locals in remote villages claimed that even otherwise the availability of fish in the rivers has dwindled over the years and one does not get to see much fish in the local river as they used to see during earlier times.

“The availability of local crabs is also reduced considerably,” claimed Ramchandra Gaonkar of Bhati.

Opined Vinay Gaokar of Kalay Sanguem: “While no specific reason is cited by the locals over the steep decline in the availability of sweet water fish, a study to this effect would be of great help as with the passage of time some species of fresh water fish may begin to disappear.”

uPCoMing events Recitation of poems

PANJIM(HND): 'Gadatha Tinsana,' a poetry recitation programme of Bakibab's poems on the occasion of B B Borkar’s Death Anniverasry will be held on July 8 at 4.30 pm at Black Box, Kala Academy.

Dr Martin’s ballroom classes

PANJIM(HND): Dance Illusions an exclusive ballroom school will be conducting Basic 2 advance batches in Margao,Vasco, Panjim from July 12, 13 and 14 respectively. Rumba in Margao(Mondays/Thursdays) at BM hall, Cha Cha Cha in Vasco(Tuesday/Friday) at Flintstone, and Waltz in Panjim(Wednesday/Saturday) at Hotel Campal. One month course would cover one dance style only with valid certification and free learning audio CD for all age groups.

The classes would be conducted by Dr Martin and team. For details and registration call 9823014397.

Bal Yuva Kirtankar Melawa

PANJIM(HND): Kala Academy will be organizing a day long Bal-Yuva Kirtankar Melawa at Shree Saibaba Devasthan, Borim Ponda on Sunday, July 11 from 10.30 am to 5 pm. The melawa will be inaugurated by Ganpatibuva Dandekar, Senior Goa Kirtankar and President of Haribhakta Parishad, Gomantak.

Altogether, 10 child performers will be staging Kirtans and a few experts will deliver lecturers on various aspects of Kirtan in the meet, says a press release.

Seminar on Euthanasia

PANJIM(HND): The St Lukes Medical Guild, Goa Branch will be organising a seminar on Euthanasia on July 11 at 10:30 am in the Lar dos Estudantes, Altinho, Panaji.

The speakers include Fr Daniel Agnelo Pereira, Fr George Dias, Dr R G Wiseman Pinto, Dr Francis Couto and Dr Reuben D'Souza.

Governor Dr S S Sidhu unveiling the blow-up of the postal stamp commemorating 50 years of the Indian Naval Air Squadron - 300 at Miramar on. Also present are Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Nirmal Verma and others.

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Union Minister of State for communications Gurudas Kamat released a postage stamp commemorating 50 years of the ‘Indian Naval Air Squadron-300, popularly known as ‘The White Tigers’ that won many laurels in the history of the Indian Navy at a function held in the city on Wednesday.

Governor S S Sidhu, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Speaker Pratapsingh Rane, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma, Chief of Western Naval Command Vice Admiral V A Sanjiv Bhasin, Admiral R N Tahiliani, Former chief of Naval Staff Arun Prakash also graced the occasion.

Gurudas Kamat also released the postal cover, while the Governor unveiled the blow-up of the commemorative postal stamp and also released the Coffee Table Book.

Speaking on the occasion Union Minister lauded the services rendered by the White Tigers over the last 50 years in the service of the nation even as the Indian Navy was gearing itself to meet the demands of the three-dimensional war force equipped with the latest weaponry. The INAS300 was feared by the adversaries. It has won several laurel in serving the nation on board of INS Vikrant, the aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy since its inception, the Minister

added.

The Squadron represents the finest attributes of courage professionalism can be found anywhere in the armed forces.

During the last 50 years the squadron had in the front-line service distinguished itself in peace as well as in the 1971 War, a unique achievement, unlikely to be surpassed by many combat units. The art of operating fighter aircraft from the confines of an aircraft carrier has been not only kept alive by this sterling fighting unit but also matched with the best in the World, the Minister remarked.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma welcomed the gathering.

Plaint filed with PMC over stage construction HERALD CORRESPONDENT QUEPEM, JULY 8

A resident of Sirvoi-Quepem has filed a complaint against one contractor for constructing a stage in his property at Sirvoi.

Speaking to Herald, one of the co-owners of the property, Vikas Vasu Bene, said the contractor constructed a stage in his property at Sirvoi-Quepem in March 2010, which was inaugurated by a councilor.

“Since the contractor did not take consent from me at the time of construction of the stage, I filed a complaint with Quepem Municipal Council (QMC) to initiate action against the work,” stated Bene. “The QMC on April 30 forwarded the complaint to PWD to verify whether the PWD has undertaken the construction. The PWD in turn in a letter dated June 10 informed QMC and me that they had not executed the work,” he said.

“The QMC officials also denied that they had executed the work. However, some councilors challenged me to stop the project,” alleged Bene.

As both PWD and QMC have denied execution of the work, the property owner on June 28 filed a complaint with QMC to initiate action against the contractor, who had executed the work.

Sonography camp organised at Nuvem HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, JULY 8

Nuvem Charitable Trust organized the third and final phase of Sonography programme for the needy persons of Nuvem village recently.

The camp was a success as many availed the benefit of this camp.

Dr Francisco Almeida the well known consultant from Margao supported this initiative of Nuvem Charitable Trust in three phases since May 2010 when the programme was launched.

Since Sonography is a very costly health check up, people from every ward of Nuvem village participated and benefited from this programme irrespective of the age groups.

The people thanked and appreciated the Trust members for their efforts in organizing an event for the welfare of the people.

Nuvem Charitable Trust will be organizing such programmes benefiting specially the child and women on a regular basis in the coming months, says a press release.

Programmes for career guidance for students of the educational institutions of Nuvem village and programmes benefiting Nuvem farmers are already initiated. They have divided the whole calendar year into different programmes so that the benefits reach down to the door steps of the needy persons.

The Trust Chairman Peter Dourado thanked all the associates of Nuvem Charitable Trust for the stupendous success achieved on completion of the project.

Recruitment of various cadres in ITBP HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, JULY 8

The Directorate General, Indo Tibetan Border Police, New Delhi intends to conduct recruitment of Inspector (Hindi Translator), Inspector (Editor), Asstt Sub Inspector (Steno) in ITBP during 2010.

The details of category wise vacancies, pay and allowances, eligibility criteria and selection procedure etc. are given in the advertisement. For details, interested personnel are requested to download the advertisement from the ITBP website i.e. www.itbpolice.nic.in or www.itbp.gov.in.

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Shiroda MLA demands probe into electoral roll HERALD CORREsPOnDEnT MARCEL, JULY 8

BJP’s Shiroda MLA Mahadev Naik has demanded an enquiry into the alleged bogus entry of names in the electoral roll of Shiroda constituency.

“In every ward, there are at least five to six bogus names of persons who either have electoral cards in other states or in other constituencies,” claimed Naik.

In a complaint to Ponda Mamlatdar, Naik has requested to conduct thorough investigation and verify the addresses.

“In each part of Shiroda constituency, there are at least 5 to 10 bogus entries. Names of people who have shifted to other constituencies have also been included. Even the names of labourers from other states feature in the list,” added Naik.

Naik alleged that bogus entries are being done at the behest of a senior politician from Shiroda constituency and demanded for an action.

“A sizeable number of migrant population has been included in the electoral roll even though they posses electoral cards from

Conmen arrested in Margao HERALD CORREsPOnDEnT MARCEL, JULY 8

Continuing its drive against conmen who claim spiritual p o w e r s , Po n d a Po l i c e o n Thursday evening arrested two persons from a hotel in Margao.

According to Ponda Police, Chadrakant B Joshi and Sanjay O Joshi of Jalgaon-Maharastra were arrested. PI C L Patil along with his police personnel picked up the duo, after they were alleged to have looted people on the pretext of solving problems with the help of spiritual powers.

Ponda police received information about the duo and accordingly arrested them under Section 41 of IPC. Police informed that the duo posted an advertisement in the newspapers claiming to solve problems related to business, health, court cases, family disputes, marriage, etc, through astrology and spiritual powers.

Police further said the duo have confessed that they do not posses spiritual powers.

VCCF meet HERALD nEws DEsk MARCEL, JULY 8

The Velim Civic and Consumer Forum (VCCF) will have its monthly general meeting of consumers on July 11 at 10:30 am at St Xavier’s High School, Velim, says a press release.

Shiroda MLA Mahadev Naik hands over memorandum to Ponda Mamlatdar-II and Shiroda constituency In-charge N Araujo.

Photo by Amresh Parab

their native states,” claimed Naik.

“A large number of migrant populations has have systematically entered in Part No 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Shiroda constituency.

These migrants have electoral cards from their native state,” he said.

“This is going on with the blessings from a senior politician from the constituency. Even the booth level officers (BLO) are

being pressurized to make bogus entries,” alleged Naik.

Naik also demanded for an action against the BLOs. “Even some BLO’s are helping this illegal activity and the number of bogus entries could reach 700.

The Election Commission should take note of this and initiate stern action. I will also meet the chief electoral officer in this regard and hope action will be taken,” said Naik.

HERALD CORREsPOnDEnT CANACONA, JULY 8

At the time when government invites more and more farmers to take up paddy cultivations by increasing support price from Rs 5 to Rs 7 per kg, an increase in VAT by 1% and withdrawal of subsidy on fertilizers seems to have demoralized farmers in Canacona taluka.

If agriculture sources are to be believed, increase in VAT from 4% to 5% since the last year has instead increased cost of fertilizers ranging between Rs 25 and Rs 40 for 50-kg bag.

Government’s subsidy which was earlier eligible to all the farmers is now limited to only ST farmers, who according to Canacona Agriculture office sources gets 70% subsidy on the cost of fertilizers for the use of their paddy fields.

Presently, three brands of fertilizers, Urea, Samarth and Sampathi, manufactured by Zuari Agro Chemicals are available in the market.

The per kilogram cost of Urea has gone up to Rs 5.54 from last year’s Rs 4.98, while that of Samarth, it has increased to Rs 8.24 from earlier cost of Rs 7.46. Interestingly, the cost of

CMC demolition drive an eye wash, claim locals HERALD CORREsPOnDEnT CANACONA, JULY 8

Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) on Wednesday claimed to have demolished 20-25 temporary structures at Palolem, as part of its drive to demolish illegal temporary structures on municipal coast, while locals claimed several illegal structures continue to dot municipal coast.

CMC Chief Officer Deepak Dessai on Wednesday morning led the demolition team comprising engineer, inspector, besides labourers from PWD and CMC at Palolem main street.

Canacona police with only two policemen provided the protection to the demolition squad, which saw no incidents, but the concerned people themselves voluntarily dismantled their structures.

“About 20-25 partly standing structures with fabrications, steel pipes were taken-up for demolitions at the main Palolem Street, while there was no major structures to be taken-up for demolitions,” Dessai told Herald.

Sources informed that the team, which arrived past 10 am, left the site just around midday and did not return or visit any other coastal areas in the taluka.

However, contrary to the Dessai’s claim, residents informed that acting on press reports of the intended demolition drive

cost of 50 Kg bag Last year this year

urea Samarth Sampathi

Rs 249 Rs 373 Rs 436

Samarth which stood at Rs 436 per 50 kg bag has remained stagnant.

Farmers in the taluka claimed that they cannot expect a better

Rs 277 Rs 412 Rs 436

growth without the usage of fertilizers from the market and they had to compulsorily purchase it irrespective of its cost hoping to get respectable yields.

Grateful family plans event in Agonda instrumental in leading the police to kidnappers’ hideout at Upbeat after their son was res- Molorem in neighbouring Khola, c ued unsc athed from the which subsequently led to the clutches of his kidnappers, rescue of the old kidnapped boy grateful residents from Anjuna and also help nab the seventh are reportedly planning to fe- and last abductor. licitate about 12 Canacona vilRoseworld Fernandes, Vinod lagers, who were involved in the Faldessai and Akshat Pagui are rescue and arrest the three youths, operations by who stands foreanjuna Goa police last most in the list week. colabduction reportedly According to lected by Anjuna sources, some Anjuna villagers, locals. including the 22-year old kidInterestingly, there are annapped boy’s father, were in other six youths from Agonda, Canacona on Thursday collect- Gilbert Fernandes, Santosh Naiking details of all those who gaonkar, Anthony Borges, Luishelped police to rescue the kid- i n h o C o u t i n h o a n d B a d a l napped boy and arrest all the Naikgaunkar, who too conkidnappers. tributed in their own way and The Anjuna natives were also helped police in the rescue and seen meeting the Canacona PI arrest operations. and Agonda parish priest in makThe list of felicities ends with ing necessary arrangement for two names from Khola, Harfelicitations, which according to ishchandra Kholkar and Fondu sources has been fixed in St Velip Avalkar, besides Gonu Pagi Anne’s High School hall at (Palolem) and one Eusepio Goes.

Agonda on Sunday morning.

It is learnt that a bus load of It may be recalled that Herald indebted people from Anjuna had prominently highlighted the will also attend the felicitation help provided by three youths function at Agonda on Sunday from Agonda, who were largely morning.

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One the illegal structure on Palolem’s main beach street dismantled allegedly in the demolition drive.

which appeared on Wednesday, the concerned people had themselves taken up dismantling of their partly remaining structures, even before arrival of CMC demolition squad.

“Some labourers brought by demolition squad were seen assisting those people for sometime and left,” informed a source.

Interestingly, sources informed that the demolition squad had taken up the drive

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Director of Education Dr Celsa Pinto felicitating a student in the presence of Quepem MLA Babu Kavlekar and others.

in themselves that they can maintain it. 77 students in government schools have done very well and the credit for this should go to the head of the school, teachers, students and the parents, Dr Pinto added.

Speaking on the hardship faced by the government schools, Dr Pinto said that private schools can procure their requirements in no time but the government schools have to rely on PWD or Education Dept to fulfill all their needs. She told the students that discipline and hard work is the key to success and that every student should take it as their mantra for success.

Guest of Honour Anil Powar, Dy Director of Education said that encouragement is essential to achieve greater heights in life and that society and culture plays very important part in the life of the students.

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Nanora resident awaits financial help for damaged house

do your best, God will do the rest, Pinto tells pupils “You do the best and God will do the rest, success is in your efforts,” said Dr Celsa Pinto, Director of Education who was speaking as a chief guest during the SSCE Students felicitation function organized Navyug Vikas Manch, Quepem.

Dr Celsa further said that the Govt Schools are being neglected by everyone but are brought into the limelight for all wrong reasons highlighting all petty issues.

Dr Pinto thanked the Chairman of the NVM and local MLA Babu Kavlekar for organizing the event of felicitating the students of three Govt High Schools who had achieved 100% results in the last SSC examination.

Speaking further Celsa said the students felicitation should have been done by the Education Dept but is happy that NVM has taken this valuable step to admire the achievement of the students. In Goa there are 360 schools of which 290 are Private aided Schools of which only 13 schools have achieved 100% results where as 2 have got 0% results, whereas out of 70 Govt.

Schools 7 schools have achieved 100% results which will put to rest the wrong notion people had about Government Schools.

By achieving 100% results the government schools have set a very high bar for themselves and have taken additional responsibility to maintain it and have shown that they have faith

canacona farmers unhappy over Vat hike, ceasing of subsidy

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of NVM and local MLA Babu Kavlekar said that the achievement of the government schools could not be overlooked and it was time to appreciate the hard work of students and teachers in the process of success. This felicitation function will boost their morale which will enable them to work hard to achieve greater heights in life. He said that he is proud at the success of these children of Quepem constituency and that NVM is committed to organize such felicitation functions every year.

Lydia D’Costa, Chairperson of Quepem Municipal Council, Walter Menezes spoke on the occasion.

The felicitated students were presented with certificates, set of books and a gold medal. The three government schools were presented with a trophy and the teaching and non teaching staff was also felicitated.

without being equipped with a JCB and had visited only Palolem’s main beach street, while a horde of illegal structures are prominently standing elsewhere on municipal coast.

“Even some temporary structures issued temporary permits for last tourist season are left untouched by the demolition squad on the main beach street of Palolem,” claimed a local resident adding that the demolition squad was clearly an eye-wash.

Finance sanctioned for Bicholim MAYEM, JULY 8(HC)

About 722 natural calamity-affected villagers from Bicholim taluka have been sanctioned Rs 22.5 lakh by the State government. The work of delivering cheques to the affected people has been started at Bicholim Mamlatdar’s office.

It may be recalled that about 990 people from Bicholim taluka had submitted applications for relief fund due to the loss they suffered due to unseasonal torrential rains accompanied by cyclonic winds in March, this year.

A resident of WarchawadaNanora has suffered a loss of about Rs 60,000, after some portion of his residential house collapsed due to incessant rains on Thursday.

According to sources in Flood and Emergency Cell, Bicholim, household items belonging to one Namdev Shankar Kubharjuvekar were damaged, the panchanama of which was conducted by Bicholim Talathi through the mamlatdar’s office.

House owner Kubharjuvekar has requested the concerned department to provide immediate financial help through the State Emergency Cell.

It may be recalled that about 15 houses were destroyed due to torrential rains since the last 22 days, causing a total loss of about Rs 10 lakh.

Meanwhile, there is no danger of floods, as the situation is under control, even as the water level at Anjunem dam is below the danger level.

Sources informed that the real picture about precautionary work undertaken by WRD and PWD will be known only after heavy downpour.

It is also learnt that the mud, which was deposited at the foot of parallel bridge under construction in Bicholim, is yet to be cleared.

Meanwhile, some trees were uprooted at Mulgaon, Mayem,

Advalpal, Nanora and surrounding areas, but no loss to property was reported.

Khorlim resident sentenced for bounced cheque HERALD CORREsPOnDEnT PORVORIM, JULY 8

Judicial Magistrate First Class of Mapusa E Court has sentenced a resident from Khorlim on charges of a bounced cheque.

According to Mapusa police, a person from Panjim filed a case against Oscar Vaz under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act towards a bounced cheque issued to him.

Accordingly, the Court issued a warrant to the accused to be present in Mapusa Court. The accused along with his advocate went to the Court on Tuesday to request the Court to cancel the warrant.

The JMFC agreed to cancel the warrant provided the accused gave a surety. Since the accused failed to give any surety, the JMFC was in the process of typing the order to send the accused to judicial custody when Vaz went out from the court.

The JMFC then filed a police complaint and the accused was nabbed on Wednesday at 2 am from his Khorlim residence. He was arrested, produced in Court and later sent to seven days judicial custody.

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No demand for more ministerial berths: Pawar PTI MUMBAI, JULY 8

Scotching speculation about seeking additional ministerial berths for NCP, Sharad Pawar today said he had asked the Prime Minister to reduce the number of his existing portfolios to focus on strengthening his party.

Pawar, who had fuelled speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle after he asked the Prime Minister to 'reduce his burden', dismissed suggestion that he had sought ministerial berths for his MP daughter Supriya Sule and other party leaders.

There is talk of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh effecting changes in the Council of Ministers before the Monsoon session of Parliament commences on July 26.

"I haven't demanded any additional berths," the Agriculture Minister said in an informal interaction with media here last night after being felicitated on being elected International Cricket Council(ICC) president.

Pawar, who has been entrusted with agriculture, food and civil supplies, consumer affairs and public distribution, said

he had asked for a reduction in his portfolios as he wanted to focus on strengthening his party's base.

"There are some districts in Maharashtra where I have not been able to visit in a couple of years. I want to go and meet people and interact with the youth," Pawar said.

"Given the strength of my party in Parliament, I can't ask for additional ministerial berths," Pawar said.

To a query, he denied that NCP had demanded that Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel be elevated to Cabinet rank.

Pawar also rubbished reports that Chagan Bhujbal would be inducted in the Union ministry so that his nephew Ajit could be the new deputy CM.

No change in Centre's position on Belgaum PTI NEW DELHI, JULY 8

The Centre's stand in the Supreme Court on the Belgaum issue has been consistent and there has been no change in its position, official sources said today.

The written statement in the main suit filed by Maharashtra demanding transfer of Belgaum from Karnataka to Maharashtra was filed in November 2006.

"There is no change in the position of the Central government and that the suit may be disposed of 'in accordance with the proved facts of the case and in accordance with the law'," the sources said.

In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court yesterday, the Centre said that Belgaum district in Karnataka cannot be ceded to Maharashtra merely because it has a large chunk of Marathispeaking people.

The Centre pointed out that reorganisation of states was carried out in 1956 and 1960 on the basis of various criteria and

language was only one of them and not the sole factor.

It urged the court to dismiss Maharashtra's claim on the ground that there was no justification for the demand.

In March 2004, Maharashtra challenged in the Supreme Court the validity of certain provisions of the States Reorganisation Act and sought a direction from the Supreme Court for inclusion of certain Marathi speaking areas in Karnataka.

The Central government filed a written statement in the Supreme Court opposing the prayers in the Maharashtra's plaint. "It is stated that the suit may be disposed of by this honourable court in accordance with the proved facts of the case and in accordance with the law," sources said.

In February 2009, Maharashtra filed an interim application in the main suit reiterating its contentions in the earlier main suit and sought to urge additional grounds and reasons in support of the prayers.

NBW against Taslimuddin

PTI KISHANGANJ (Bihar), JULY 8

A Bihar court today issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Union Minister Md Taslimuddin on the charge of wrongfully confining a havildar.

Chief Judicial Magistrate Sanjay Kumar Upadhyay ordered issuance of the non-bailable warrant against Taslimuddin, who had recently quit RJD to join the JD(U).

He was booked under sections 323 (voluntary causing hurt), 340 (wrongful confinement) and 353 (criminal force to deter a public servant to discharge his responsibility) of Indian Penal Code.

Taslimuddin, who was a Union Minister of State in the RJD government, was allegedly involved in a scuffle and had wrongfully confined a havildar when he had tried to prevent his convoy of vehicles from passing through a damaged bridge near Tarabari in Kishanganj, over which movement of traffic was banned, in early 2009.

At least six cases are pending against Taslimuddin, under charges of attempt to murder, assault of public servant, extortion, forgery and defamation in courts in Araria and Kishengunj.

Operation on to trace abducted cop PTI BHUBANESHWAR, JULY 8

A massive combing operation was launched today to trace a police officer allegedly abducted

by Maoists in Orissa's Keonjhar district as normal life remained disrupted in some parts of the state, second day of the twoday Bharat bandh called by the rebels.

SOG and police personnel conducted combing in Daitari area in Keonjhar district where heavily armed Maoists had attacked the police station and a forest office last night and were feared to have abducted Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Umesh Chandra Marandi, police said.

Marandi, missing since the attack by about 80 heavily armed ultras on the first day of their strike to protest the death of a top rebel leader, was yet to be traced, they said.

The bandh continued to disrupt road communication and business activities in some areas as Government bus service was suspended in Maoist-hit districts

like Koraput, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Rayagada and Kandhamal leaving passengers stranded at many places, police sources said.

The ultras also blocked some roads in Malkangiri, Kandhamal and Koraput districts by felling trees.

A passenger train and some goods trains were suspended in Sundargarh district, while private buses also stopped plying in some areas fearing naxal attack. Vehicular movement in several rebel-infested regions remained restricted as the bandh evoked mixed response in the state.

The bandh had little impact in urban areas though shops and business establishments remained closed in rural pockets of Malkangiri, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Keonjhar and Sundargarh.

Barring the ultra attack in the mining area of Daitari, no untoward incident was reported from any other part of the state where the situation remained peaceful, a senior police officer said.

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Vol No CX No: 175 Goa, Friday 9 July, 2010

Investigate corruption

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he All Goa Private Bus Owners’ Association has chosen to justify its demand for a fare hike of at least 20 paise per kilometre in a most innovative manner. The bus owners have decided to tell the public exactly how much they pay in bribes to government officials.

Bus Owners’ Association General Secretary Sudip Tamankar told the media that private bus operators in the state today have to pay nearly Rs1 lakh per bus per year as bribes to officers in the Transport Department and the Traffic Police. He said these bribe were shared, and percolate up to the level of Assistant Director of Transport (ADT), apart from reaching the Minister of Transport!

A bribe, he said, has to be paid “at every stage of operation”. ADTs and the Minister, he said, pocket almost 80 per cent of the bribe amounts, while the remaining 20 per cent is shared in the department. He confessed that it is not just the increase in the price of diesel but the high cost of such harassment by transport officials that is forcing private bus operators to put a greater burden on the public in the form of an increase in ticket prices.

Bus operators say that the amount paid as bribes goes up to as much as Rs80,000 for a fresh bus permit. They gave a virtual ‘price list’ of graft by the department: While the official fee for registration of a new bus is Rs2,000, bus operators have to pay Rs5,000. The fee for renewal of a permit is Rs300, but they pay Rs5,000. Transfer of permit (Fee: Rs300) costs Rs7,000. Issuing of the time schedule (officially, no charge) costs Rs5,000. And so on and so forth…

The amounts are well documented. Mr Tamankar actually gave names of officers who demanded huge bribes to pass on to the minister, non-payment of which has led to denial of a stage carriage permit for his bus. He said bus owners had not exposed this earlier, because the association’s previous leaders decided to tolerate the corruption in the interest of getting their work done. The present committee has decided that enough is enough, he said.

Much as we may dislike them for the way they run their buses, the bus owners must be congratulated for taking a huge risk to bring this corruption out in the open. It takes immense courage to do that when one’s livelihood itself is at stake, and it is the government’s duty to give them the protection accorded to whistleblowers by law.

In response to the allegations, Transport Director Arun Desai apparently said that they should go to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) or the Vigilance Department with their complaints against corruption. What is the point in going to the media with such complaints, he asked. It must be noted here that not a single allegation of corruption has been made against Mr Desai, though several appear to have been levelled against his boss, the Minister of Transport.

Technically, Mr Desai is right. He is telling the bus owners to go by the rules. But the point is, if things in the department went by the rules, the bus owners would not have to pay any bribes at all in the first place. It is because no rules are followed in the department, and the only criterion for getting anything done is cash, that this whole issue has blown up. In such circumstances, it is perfectly understandable that whistleblowers want the protection that comes from media exposure.

It is now for Chief Minister Digambar Kamat to institute an inquiry into these charges and put an end to the corruption in the Transport Department. Surely he does not want his government to get a reputation for supporting corrupt ministers and officials?

Crooks in Customs Agniyah Shaikh, by email In the wee hours of 2 July, my family and I landed in Dabolim airport by an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah to Goa. We were all very excited to be on vacation after a year. But this was spoilt by a Customs Officer, who practically bullied me into paying Rs2,500 for my personal ornaments (unfortunately for him or fortunately for me, I had no other dutiable items).

He was not ready to listen that the ornaments were being carried up and down between Sharjah and Goa for the past three years, and no one had ever bothered to ask me about them. He threatened that he would charge me Rs4,500 if I did not put Rs2,500 in cash into my passport – open robbery in the name of Customs checking?

100 Years Ago PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS

9 July, 1910 Age Verified The British Daily Express reports about the entry, in a Russian hospital at Tomsk, of a man aged 200 years who is in possession of his birth certificate and other documents attesting his age.

Road Access

It is reported that the residents of “Montiwaddo”, a locality in the Parish of Majorda, are demanding the much needed road or at least a passageway to access to the main road.

Quay-age The “Ultramar” says that has been nearly completed the quay-age at Dona Paula.

Ministry Separation It is reported that a deep study is being undertaken by the specifically appointed Committee, to separate the Ministry for Navy with the Ministry of Naval Forces.

The Forces of Good must nurture and propel some of their own into the seat of power, says Dr OSCAR REBELLO

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f you haven’t noticed it yet, Goa is struggling to extricate herself from the complex, strangulating and confusing spider’s web she finds herself enmeshed in.

What that? Let me deconstruct and explain.

Goa is presently in a relentless tug-of-war between two fiercely opposing forces. On one side is the force of the self-serving and powerful, and on the other the good but powerless.

The self-serving and powerful include those who are hell bent on ripping open the bowels of our earth, engage in a race-to-the-death exercise of mining and building, and showcase this devastation as some kind of mirage of economic growth (nice to see that the recent ‘Bharat Bandh’ is a resounding slap in the face of the Manmohan Singh government that is responsible for this economic vandalism in the country).

Their lobbyists are embedded in all political parties, oil their machines regularly and influence every policy that benefits them and only them – the rest of Goa be damned.

All our principal political parties – the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – are servile supplicants to these powerful economic forces, if only to keep themselves in power. Dirty money pays for dirty politics, which helps them make more dirty money, which pays for more dirty politics... You get the all-embracing drift.

So witness how the Congress in Goa, AP and Maharashtra must lie prostrate before the money bags. The BJP, comically, is held hostage by the illegal mining lobby in Karnataka. Even the suave Naveen Patnaik is held to ransom by the Poscos of the world. The intricate pattern is the same all over. All dyed in the same soot.

At an individual level, I have met politicians of all these parties in Goa. Privately, they swear at and curse all the slime balls who hold them at gunpoint. Perhaps many of them may love to implement the ‘Goa Agenda’. But the moolah has to come in, and the moneylender is menacingly at the door. Frankly, for them, there is just no way out.

The people of Goa, naturally, gravitate to this

slim solution. The forces of Good must identify, seek, nurture and propel some of their own into the seat of power. They must back the candidate, and not the other way round.

Rumblings of this are already being felt in Benaulim with dentist Dr Hubert Gomes throwing in his hat in the ring. Way to go, guys! It’s probably the one way to hopefully break the vice-like grip of the extended family party zone.

In the meantime, until this pipe-dream of ours crystallises, let us continue to deliver our sermons from the mount (like this one) and indulge in abusive foreplay. Let us continue the hair splitting between the ‘We love Goa’ types with all the gusto and gale force that Goans are famous for. Vive la Goa!

Under Pressure

GOA DIARY powerful force. So a Babush or a Vishwajeet, a Mickey or Churchill, are absolutely certain that they will get re-elected and eternally rewarded if they continue to provide patronage and handouts to their constituents. At any cost. Even if they need to sell their souls to the devil. Thus does the swamp only get deeper!

Now what about that other force; of the good but powerless, then? This force comprises decent, hard working ordinary Goans [and non-Goans] who want to live by the rule of law, who dream of a safe future for their kids, who are content with a measured, sensible march of economic progress, who realise that the poor must have a shot at life, and who just want to seek a modicum of happiness in their humdrum existence.

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ndians thrive on acronyms, but understanding newspaper headlines such as: “PWD RTA Minister chided the BDO for shabby treatment of NREG card holders,” presents a challenge. Market rules society. The popularity of a newspaper appears to be directly proportional to the number of acronyms employed.

As a Goan, I browsed the net in search of Konkani equivalents of some acronyms and drew a complete blank; none of the illustrious Konkani scholars promoting conferences at the KA (Kala Academy) have dedicated a single second to this topic. I make this humble contribution hoping that the process of developing Konkani acronyms can be kick-started.

Everyone knows that ‘Chief Minister’ is abbreviated as CM, but this acronym has 217 other meanings, including ‘Cookie Monster’ and ‘Checkmate’. Since the CM has successfully outfoxed diverse contenders to his throne, and with fond childhood memories of a story about a fox that ate ‘kanntans’ and ‘chunnas’ and disposed of the seeds after wiping them to its posterior, I propose the Konkani equivalent of ‘Colo Mama’.

It is common knowledge that PWD and RTA are acronyms for the lucrative Public Works Department and the Road & Transport Agency. I found 29 meanings for the former, from ‘Prevailing Wage Determination’ to ‘Palm Wine Drinker’. Since the honourable minister is reported to have equated Goans, those valiant descendants of Parasurama who fight like tigers for Goa, as squealing

Quota in hospitals P K Pal, Panjim Politicians always enjoy certain privileges.

A special quota is kept for them in buses and trains, even though they do not normally travel by bus or train. This is normally used by their relatives or friends, at the politician’s recommendation.

There is now a need to reserve some beds in general wards, some in special wards and a few in ICUs in all hospitals. No sooner does a politician come to know about an impending arrest, (s)he is sure to get high blood pressure, suffer chest pain, uneasiness, profuse sweating and all medically known and unknown symptoms that compel his or her immediate admission to hospital.

This has happened not only to Mickky Pacheco, but also to Somnath Zuwarkar, Dayanand Narvekar, Mauvin Godinho, etc., in the past. The cunning illness waits for the last moment and strikes only when the cops come to make the arrest or the accused finally surrenders.

Since politicians are a privileged class in India, undoubtedly they require reserved accommodation in hospitals, at least till they get bail.

Critical Mass Jonathan Pereira, Navelim Rocky Dias’ letter ‘Children’s Mass’ (Herald, 7 July), wants the language of the Mass to be the medium of instruction of the school.

It is really heartbreaking to see the indifference of the society to our mother tongue, Konkani.

In Mumbai, maybe, a Mass in English is preferable to one in Marathi. But most people living in Goa, including successful people who usually speak only English at home, prefer Mass in Konkani.

The English Mass is mostly beyond the reach of children, considering the level of English in Goa (no offence, let’s be frank). Children usually converse in Konkani among their friends, owing to the apparent ban on

So is there a way out?

To get out of this spider’s web there is only one

Sensible Advice

Got this wonderful SMS from a friend which holds me in good stead: “When you rise up, your friends know who you are. When you fall down, you know who your friends are.” Touché.

Acronyms

Word-ly wise

It is high time the Goa government thought about maintaining the image of the state, and not only helping bureaucrats fill their pockets with the hard earned money of foreign tourists and NRIs.

Unfortunately this group is further divided into two opposing camps – into what I call the erstwhile United Goans (UG) thinking group and the erstwhile Maharashtrawadi Gomantak (MG) thinking group.

Divided on the fault lines of religion and caste and language and script, the yawning chasm between these two groups prevents them from coming together to mount an all-out assault on the first force.

So even if this group is right and good and sensible, they are inherently powerless because they can’t dictate an economic agenda to the current batch of our politicians. And therein lies the tale.

Nowhere in the annals of medicine is a patient kept in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for a slight increase in his blood pressure (BP) or a mild rise in his liver enzymes (also grandly called ‘jaundice’), as it happens in Goa, and occasionally in the rest of India.

I must admit that during my tenure at GMC, even we were cowards enough to be sometimes arm-twisted to provide sanctuary to politicians in power on the bail run. We ran the risk of losing our jobs or being shunted to postings in remote areas if we didn’t. Mercifully, the courts were far more lenient then.

The good news is that a mild rise in BP or ‘Jaundice’ in no way affects your libido and you can merrily continue on your risqué rampage.

However, it does render us in the medical fraternity and the law enforcers completely and shamefully impotent.

I do earnestly hope the judiciary takes a dim view of this miserable charade being played out in Goa.

pigs, a possible Konkani equivalent could be ‘Parasuramache Wagh Dukor’. The 70 meanings of RTA include ‘Revised Time of Arrival’ (not inappropriate in view of the state of Goa’s roads) and, significantly, ‘Road Transport Accidents’. To reflect this, I propose the Konkani equivalent: ‘Rostear Tudtat Addam’.

The role of an OSD – officer on special duty – consists of being a minister’s consultant and personal secretary. Incensed at a consultant’s exorbitant invoices, a colleague once likened him to a castrated tomcat that continues to disturb the neighbourhood in the company of other tomcats, because “it knows how, but is itself incapable of performing, so it is a consultant”. I hasten to add that any resemblance to any OSD; dead, hiding or living, is purely coincidental. To describe this role I propose ‘Odhikari Saibacho Dadulo’.

I recall with nostalgia the onset of the monsoon in Goa; our eagerness to get drenched with the thick drops of the first rains, the heady smell of wet earth, and our wonder to witness on occasion, sunshine at the same time as rain, a phenomenon called ‘makddanchem login’ or monkey’s wedding. Members of Goa’s Legislative Assembly or MLAs (68 meanings, including ‘Market Level Adjustments’), who are constantly denigrated yet faithfully re-elected, are masters at simultaneously being rain and sunshine, effortlessly adopting opposing philosophies of two or more parties, seamlessly hopping parties (political parties, of course), and swiftly changing

Transport Department corruption Vishant Shirodkar, Ponda Private bus operators have exposed the corruption in the Transport Department. RTO inspector posts are rumoured to be sold for upwards of Rs25 lakh. Goans should support the bus operators and help them get rid of corruption.

Bus operators pay bribes to get old and shabby vehicles passed in the ‘Annual Fitness Test’. This compromises the safety of commuters. Is it not more important for the bus operators to spend money on keeping their vehicles properly roadworthy, rather than paying bribes to Transport Department officials?

Director of Transport Arun Desai has asked for proof of corruption, and the private bus operators must not fail him. I request bus operators to keep up the fight against corrupt officials and, if possible, to use the latest electronic devices to record conversations with corrupt officials.

Shifting of casinos Stephen Dias, Dona Paula The Bombay High Court at Goa on Tuesday asked casino operators to submit suggestions to the Captain of Ports (CoP) about possible alternate locations for their floating casinos, because their casino ships pose a serious navigational hazard in the Mandovi River.

Since everybody knows that these casinos pose a serious navigational hazard, citizens should request for court orders to shift them immediately to a safer locations, possibly in the outer anchorage and away from the river channel, instead of waiting for the CoP’s suggestions.

Godmother Anthony J Simoes, Dona Paula The front page headlines of ‘The Economic Times’ of 4 July 2008 read: ‘Sizzling inflation could hit 12 per cent’. The article says, ‘In the previous week too, prices of primary food articles had risen 14 per cent…’

On 5 July 2010, we sat through a Bharat Bandh called in protest against inflation.

Last week the fuel prices were raised, and that broke the camel’s back. Nothing has changed; the same rascals are in the treasury benches. UPA-1 has just become UPA-2.

The loot goes on. Enron loot was Rs30,000

allegiance to the highest bidder, all in the name of the ‘aam admi’.

I believe that an appropriate equivalent for Goa’s MLAs could be ‘Makddanchea Lognanche Admi’.

Non-governmental organisations or NGOs are potential shining stars, but only sporadically successful in Goa, and seem to follow a confused strategy. Therefore I propose the Konkani acronym ‘Noketram Guspotat Ontrolar’.

In view of Herald’s word count restrictions I am compelled to close this article, but not before addressing the scholastic world.

HSSC – the Higher Secondary School Certificate – is a key milestone. I found only eight meanings, including ‘High Street Supply Chain’, without any specific reference to drug supply, though. This acronym brought back childhood memories of a gentleman in Calangute who used to don the garb of a friar and claimed to be Saint Anthony. It was related that in a fit of folly he had boiled his children, assuring that they would come to no harm because of his supernatural powers, but unsuccessfully. He was clearly a visionary, because what he had to say with the acronym HSSC to anyone willing to listen, aptly describes the state of affairs in Goa today from a political, legal, moral, ethical and just-about-every-other point of view: ‘Hea Sounsarant Soglem Cui’.

(In case you wish to suggest more acronyms, contact the author at: bedesousa.ch@gmail.com)

Letters to the Editor

Letter of the Day

Konkani in modern homes, mostly due to an inferiority complex. Let us strive to keep the lamp of Konkani burning brightly!

By Bernardo Elvino de Sousa

crore over 20 years. The same mafia is now planning a nuclear power loot of Rs300,000 crore over the next 20 years.

But the glass ceiling has broken. This mafia has no ‘Godfather’, but a ‘Godmother’. They cleverly used the NREGA to make her look like a Fairy Godmother, while the Gang of Four became ‘MoU-ists’ for the mining mafia worldwide. Mera Bharat Mine!

Swindon Goan festival Arwin Mesquita, Abu Dhabi At the Swindon Goan Festival, I request Swindon/UK Goans to organise a polite signature campaign about Goa and give it to St Andre MLA Francisco Silveira (who has been invited by the organisers), with copies to the Chief Minister and, if possible, to other ministers as well.

This action can send a strong message to our politicians that we find it unbearable to see our identity being destroyed, and we need politicians to act immediately.

Many UAE Goans have already sent a signature campaign, but we cannot do this alone.

If we lose Goa and our identity, all Goans – including those in Swindon, the Gulf, Canada and elsewhere – will be irrelevant.

Bandh blues Kajal Chatterjee, Kolkata Apropos the editorial ‘Will the ‘bandh’ make a difference?’(Herald, 6 July), political outfits

might have the democratic right to call bandhs, but they hold no right to prohibit a willing individual from going to work, or to disrupt traffic flow and other essential services. Not only were thousands stranded at railway stations and airports, but scores of serious patients failed to reach hospitals due to lack of transport.

Big-time businessmen may not feel the pinch, but do the self-appointed guardians of the oppressed classes realise how daily wage earners manage their meals on a bandh day? Political parties should learn that opposing a bandh is also a democratic right!

Magic missing Robert Castellino, Calangute In this World Cup, the magic is missing.

The big stars have failed to fire. There is not a single name that is at the tip of everyone’s tongue.

Ironically, club football, so important in raising the standard of the game world-wide, has begun to take its toll. The astronomical salaries doled out to club players are the culprit. Players are not willing to take undue risks on national duty, which may render them hors de combat and put an end to their career earnings.

There must be a cap on individual earnings. The capital saved should be contributed to the national organisation, to be paid as high salaries to players doing national duty. That way, they will once again begin to play for national pride.

GFA’s gaffe R Fernandes, Margao The India U-16 team was motivated by the ongoing World Cup to a splendid performance, losing 2-3 to Russia in the semi-finals at Pretoria. There was only one Goan in the team.

There was no such motivation for the Goa U-19, which got knocked out of the nationals. However, GFA officials came up with some good excuses.

Youth leagues are an accurate indication of the GFA’s performance. Karnataka’s performance showed they have sound development in place.

Coca-Cola and Budweiser sponsorships are for increasing their sales and avoiding closure of their plants (like in Kerala), not for developing football.

That is GFA’S job: they need their own vision, not to follow someone else’s.

Paths of Wisdom Will They, Then, Not Believe?

By Samir Khan “Did the unrighteous (in the teaching of the Prophet) not realise that heaven and earth were one solid mass, then We tore them apart, and We made every living thing of water? Will they, then, not believe (that We created all this)?

And We placed firm mountains on earth lest it should sway with them, and We made wide paths in them that they may find their way.” (Al-Qur’an – 21:30-31) These verses of the Holy Qur’an remind us of how Allah the Almighty tore one solid mass apart to create this beautiful universe and how dexterously He established a perfect balance on the earth. The verse 21:30-31 suggests that this universe was initially one huge mass which was later separated into different parts so that the earth and other heavenly bodies were given shape as separate entities. The expression “We made every living thing of water” shows that Allah not only made water a means of life, but also its very basis from which He caused all life to originate in and from.

The same point is made in the verse: 24:45, where the Qur’an says: “And God has created every living being from water.” The verse 21:31 in conjunction with the verse 16:15 avers that Allah placed firm mountains on earth to keep the earth in a stable position. It also asserts that Allah placed passes between mountains and also made it possible to traverse mountainous regions and journey from one territory to another along rivers.

These mountain passes are intended to help find ways to traverse the earth.

It also means that by observing the wisdom and dexterity of the well-ordered arrangement of things that sufficiently minister to man’s needs, people will be able to find their way to the ultimate truth.

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Pak talks aim at reducing trust deficit: Krishna PTI NEW DELHI, JULY 8

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today said one should not pre-judge the outcome of the new initiative for talks between India and Pakistan as these were primarily aimed at reducing the "trust deficit" between the two neighbours.

"Let us not pre-judge the outcome. An initiative has been taken by Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and PM Manmohan Singh. This is primarily to reduce the trust deficit. This is a confidence building measure," Krishna told reporters.

He said this in reply to a question on whether the Sir Creek issue would figure in the IndoPak talks. He was speaking on the sidelines of the All India Annual Conference for Haj.

Army in Srinagar a deterrent: PC PTI NEW DELHI, JULY 8

As curfew was clamped in more areas of Kashmir, Home Minister P Chidambaram today hoped Army would not be required there for too long and appealed to people of the valley to observe restrictions.

He said major share of patrolling and law enforcement was being done by the state police and CRPF and Army was on standby in case there was need for its deployment.

The Home Minister said Kashmir witnessed "two very minor incidents" of violence yesterday but today he was yet to receive any report on the situation.

"Army was deployed at the request of government of Jammu and Kashmir. I am not at liberty to disclose where it has been deployed. But I can assure that most of the places affected are still being patrolled and curfew enforced by J and K Police and paramilitary forces,"

Army was deployed at the request of government of J&K. I can assure that most of the places affected are still being patrolled and curfew enforced

by J and K Police and paramilitary forces. he told reporters here.

His comments while briefing on decisions of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs came as more areas of Kashmir were brought under curfew today.

Underlining that the purpose of moving in the Army was to "serve as a deterrent", he said, "Army has been kept ready in case it becomes necessary to deploy them."

Chidambaram said Army will be in Kashmir "as long as it is necessary" to deal with the sit-

uation there. "But I sincerely hope that it will not be necessary for too long."

He emphasised that people should not come out of their homes during curfew and pelt stones.

"I appeal to Jammu and Kashmir people to observe curfew and stay indoors. Curfew is in place for a couple of days. I am sure the J and K government will be able to relax curfew in a couple of days," he said.

"Parents should ensure that

Nitish playing RSS game: Paswan

Rear Admiral's body taken for post-mortem

Says JDU-BJP tiff stage-managed PTI NEW DELHI, JULY 5

Even as JD(U) and BJP have patched up after their recent tiff, LJP feels the whole episode was "stage-managed" to confuse people of Bihar ahead of the Assembly polls and contends that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is "playing the RSS game".

LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan said the incident had "exposed" Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Kosi flood relief and demanded a judicial or CBI probe to find out the amount of aid received by the state and how much was spent.

"JD(U) and BJP are engaging in shadow boxing. There appears to be an agreement between BJP and JD-U that they would play Hindu and Muslim cards, respectively, to confuse voters," Paswan said while commenting on the recent tiff between the two ruling coalition partners of Bihar.

"It is stage-managed as per

PTI KOCHI, JULY 8

Lok Janshakti Party Chief Ramvilas Paswan addressing a press conference at the party's state head office in Patna on Thursday.

the RSS strategy. Nitish Kumar is playing the RSS game," Paswan told PTI in an interview here.

He said while BJP was trying to bring Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to the forefront to garner Hindu votes, Nitish was talking of Muslim Dalits to woo minorities.

"People have seen through this double game and the NDA will pay heavily for it," Paswan

claimed.

Last month, Kumar, who belongs to JD(U), had snubbed the BJP by cancelling a dinner for its top leadership after advertisements were published in local dailies showing Modi and Kumar holding hands. He also returned Rs five crore given to Bihar government by Gujarat government in 2008 for Kosi flood relief.

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The body of Rear Admiral S S Jamwal, Chief of Staff of Southern Naval Command, who died yesterday in an 'accidental firing' at INS Dronacharya, has been taken to Alapuzha Medical College for post-mortem.

Police sources said the body of the 51-year-old naval officer was taken to the medical college this morning for medical examination to ascertain the cause of his death.

Meanwhile, Naval sources said the funeral of the second senior most officer in the Southern Naval command has been tentatively scheduled for tomorrow.

The cremation was likely to be held here, the sources said.

Police have registered a case of 'unnatural death', while Navy has ordered an inquiry.

According to Navy, the Rear Admiral was at the training establishment's small arms firing range when he died as a pistol he was inspecting went off accidentally.

their children remain indoors.

It is the responsibility of parents," the Home Minister said, adding "It is important that curfew is enforced and observed by everybody."

Meanwhile, in a clear message to those fomenting violence in Kashmir, the Centre has asked the state to deal "sternly" with the "anti-nationals and vested interests" creating unrest in the valley.

Home Secretary G K Pillai chaired a high-level meeting late last night to review the situation in the Valley during which he asked the officials to ensure that no guilty person be allowed to go scot-free and efforts should be made to ensure safety of innocent civilians, official sources said today.

The meeting was attended by Jammu and Kashmir DGP Kuldeep Khoda, Special DG CRPF N K Tripathi, Commander of Army's 15 Corps Lt Gen G S Marwah, Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen A M Verma and senior officials of central security agencies.

Maoist bandh claims 2 PTI RAIPUR/DHANBAD, JULY 8

Maoists today attacked the house of a Congress leader in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district killing two of his relatives while they blew up rail tracks in Jharkand on the second day of their two -day bandh.

The Maoists unleashed violence during the bandh in protest against the killing of their senior leader Azad in Andhra Pradesh's Adilabad district on July 1 following up on their overnight attacks in Chattisgarh and Orissa in which one policeman was abducted in the eastern state.

The attack on the house of Avdesh Gautam in Dantewada also left two persons injured including his son.

Armed Naxalites struck at the Kuakonda police station in Dantewada district in the wee hours, drawing retaliation from the police personnel.

Fresh breach in Satluj Yamuna link, 15 killed PTI CHANDIGARH, JULY 8

Fifteen people perished in floods triggered by heavy rains in Punjab and Haryana even as a fresh breach occurred in Satluj Yamuna Link at Udhar Singh village in Kuruskhetra submerging several adjoining areas.

About 15 people, including two children, have lost their lives in flood-hit Kurukshetra, Ambala, Patiala and Ludhiana in the past two days. Among the dead are six each from Patiala and Ambala, two from Kurukshetra and one belong to Ludhiana.

Meanwhile, about 20-feet fresh breach had occurred in SYL at Udhar Singh village in Kuruskhetra, worst hit due to torrential rains, inundating several villages in deep waters.

A heavy downpour has also started in the district which will worsen the situation further, officials said.

While, normal life, including movement of rail and road traffic, has been restored in parts of Punjab and Haryana with relief and rescue operations going on war footing in flood ravaged parts of Kurukshetra, Ambala, Patiala, Ludhiana and Sangrur.

As part of relief and rescue

operations, services of helicopters is being used by the army, besides personnel of National Disaster Rescue Force are working overtime to bring things under control in floodhit villages in districts of Haryana and Punjab, officials said.

Army and NDRF personnel are working to plug the breach at Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal in Kurukshetra district.

The Kurukshetra-Pehowa road has been closed for the movement of traffic in view of water logging, officials said, adding that a fresh breach had occurred at Bibipur Lake close to Jyotisar in Kurukshetra district.

Even as several seasonal rivers, including Markanda and Tangri, are flowing much below the danger mark, over dozen villages were marooned as water spilled over from overflowing of SYL near Naggal in Ambala district where Army personnel had been summoned for rescue and relief operations, reports said.

Due to breaches in Ghaggar river at two places in Sangrur and Patiala, nearly 50 villages were cut off in Dakala area and had been marooned under knee deep waters, they said.

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Thousands throng Jagan yatra PTI SRIKAKULAM (AP), JULY 8

Brushing aside reservations of the party high command, Congress MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy today resumed his controversial 'Odarpu yatra' in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh.

Jagan arrived at Ichapuram in the district from Hyderabad by Faluknuma Express and was received by thousands of his fans and Congress workers.

The young leader unveiled a statue of late Rajasekhara Reddy on the occasion of his father YSR's birth anniversary.

He later paid tributes to his father at the 'Vijaya Vatika', which was built to mark the culmination of the state-wide 'padayatra' undertaken by Rajasekhara Reddy ahead of

2004 assembly elections.

Speaking on the occasion, Jagan said he does not feel lonely as his father had given him a huge family that comprised the whole of Andhra Pradesh.

Later, he left for Loddaputti village to console the family of Pyla Chandramma who died following the death of death of his father last year.

Meanwhile, the Sakshi news channel run by Jagan showed a message by him to YSR's fans on the occasion.

"I have been asked to give a message on the occasion of my father's birth anniversary by his well-wishers abroad. I am happy you are celebrating my father's birthday. Mahatma Gandhi said my life is a message to the nation to see.

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Al Qaeda still running terror camps in Pak:US PTI WASHINGTON, JULY 8

A fresh chargesheet filed by the US Department of Justice in a terror case shows that AlQaeda is still running terrorist training camps in Pakistan.

The Justice Department pointed to this while stating that the plot to bomb New York's subway system, uncovered in September 2009, was directed by senior Al-Qaeda leadership in Pakistan.

It also said the leadership plotted to use western operatives to attack targets in Britain.

The eleven-page chargesheet, which was filed in a New York federal court, said that five of the accused had received training from alQaeda in Waziristan in 2008 and early 2009.

US prosecutors have accused al-Qaeda leadership of directing the accused to attack the New York subway system last year.

The Department of Justice unsealed charges against the five alleged members of alQaeda, including Adnan Shukrijumah whose name is on the FBI's list of most-wanted ter-

rorists, for plotting attacks on the US and UK. The charges reveal that the plot against New York's subway system uncovered in September 2009 involving Colorado resident Najibullah Zazi was directed by senior Al- Qaeda leadership in Pakistan, and was also directly related to a scheme

by Al-Qaeda plotters in Pakistan to use Western operatives to attack a target in the United Kingdom.

State Department spokesman Mark Toner, however, said the US has received “significant

counter-terrorism co-operation” from Pakistan.

The superseding indictment, which was returned and unsealed yesterday in the Eastern District of New York, charges the five defendants each with several terrorism violations.

David Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, said these charges underscore the global nature of the terrorist threat.

“They further reflect the effectiveness of mutual investigations and cooperation with our global partners in disrupting ter-

Swiss plane flies 24 hrs on solar power AFP PAYERNE (SWITZERLAND), JULY 8

A solar powered aircraft emerged from a night flight high over Switzerland today, on course to making history as the first plane to fly around the clock on solar energy.

More than 24 hours after it took off, Solar Impulse was still

Lankan minister begins fast PTI

COLOMBO, JULY 8

A senior Sri Lankan minister today began a hunger strike outside the UN office here, demanding that the world body scrap a panel set up to probe allegations of war crime during the country's civil war.

Housing minister Wimal Weerawansa claimed he would “fast-unto-death” to protect the country's military as he said that any international probe could lead to questioning of Sri Lankan armed forces and even some political leaders.

His fast comes as the siege of the UN office entered the third day today. But, unlike yesterday the essential staff of the world body reported for work.

flying in spectacular early morning clear skies in northwestwern Switzerland after dawn.

Pilot Andre Borschberg was set to land at Payerne at about 8:30 am (local time), after being confined to the cockpit of the single seater experimental aircraft for about 26 hours, team chief Bertrand Piccard

said.

Applause and cheers broke out at mission control as the sun rose over Payerne airbase at 5:43 am (local time) with Solar Impulse still in the air. "It's the first time ever that a solar airplane has flown through the night," said Piccard, who himself headed the first round the world

ballon flight in 1999.

“That was the moment that proved the mission was successful, we made it,” he told journalists.

Flight director Claude Nicollier said that the flight had gone well overnight as Borschberg guided the experimental aircraft towards a landing after dawn.

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former minister escorted by a number of policemen defended himself as saying he was innocent when approached by media persons.

Nadia died on May 29, a fortnight after she allegedly consumed ‘Ratol’. She was shifted to a Margao hospital after which she was flown in a special chartered ambulance to Jupiter Hospital in Thane and finally to Chennai Apollo where she succumbed.

Nadia’s family members offered a baffling explanation, backed by Pacheco that she consumed the poison mistaking it to toothpaste. With the arrest, things will be crystal clear, Deshpande explained, and added that “There are many discrepancies…many things and facts were unclear…the case was also surrounded by a number of rumours which will be cleared now.”

Similarly, Pacheco’s close aide Lyndon Monteiro’s presence will also help move case investigation at a faster pace.

The 46-year-old legislator emerged before the Margao Court on July 3 after the Supreme Court dismissed his anticipatory bail application. He was remanded to two-day judicial custody but had to be shifted to hospital after he complained of ‘hypertension’.

The prosecution on Tuesday however suspected Pacheco may be feigning illness and requested the court to refer him to a fresh medical board. The former minister was today referred to Goa Medical College that conducted his thorough health check, certifying that he does not require further treatment.

“Pacheco was referred to

GMC where he was medically examined by senior doctors who stated that he does not suffer from any disease and does not require further treatment. The case was referred back to Hospicio which declared him fit to be discharged,” mentioned the officer.

Asked to comment on the veracity of the previous report by Hospicio doctors, Deshpande declined to reply. His statement however hinted that former medical report on Pacheco’s health status was not true.

“Initial reports were presented in the Margao court. I am not qualified to say anything on medical aspects…GMC report itself speaks about Hospicio report,” was his only reply.

The prosecution, earlier, suspected foul in the first medical report also because Pacheco refused to allow his blood test even though he was under observation for jaundice, hypertension and urinar y tract infection.

The Crime Branch had last interrogated Pacheco on June 4 and failed to respond to the summons to appear before the agency the next day, before he moved the courts with anticipatory bail applications. His plea, however, did not find favour with the Sessions Court, High Court and the Apex Court as these courts ruled that the former minister subjects self to custodial interrogations.

It was on Saturday last that the former Minister surrendered before the South Goa Sessions Court and immediately applied for bail. The bail plea, however, did not find favour with Additional sessions Judge, P V Kamat, who observed that Mickky’s bail application is nothing but a camouflage to subvert the due process of law.

In fact, Judge Kamat had observed that Pacheco’s application seeking bail is nothing but an abuse of the process of law, saying the former Minister was intending to have a second inning seeking regular bail under the guise of surrender provisions.

In fact, the Crime Branch had submitted before the Sessions Court earlier this week that Pacheco’s custodial interrogation is necessary to unearth the involvement of more persons connected with Torrado’s death.

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the allegations.

“It is a routine transfer. We have been doing it almost every month. There is nothing exceptional in the fresh transfers,” he told Herald.

Dudu was lately shifted to Vasco Sub-Jail following complaints of his nuisances with other inmates and jail guards.

It may be recalled Dudu twice attempted suicide while in Aguada cell when jail authorities wanted to shift him to another cell.

Forgery case

has already given him extension in service for 1 year…” read an extract from the representation copy.

The FIR has been registered against Fatima as suspect, who is apparently moving anticipatory bail today.

“I suspect that the person,

who has done so, is the one, who has benefited from the representation i.e. Fatima Rodrigues, who has since taken over as the Commissioner of Labour & Employment…However, this is my suspicion and it is for the police to investigate and nab the culprit,” Rodrigues mentioned in his complaint letter to Panjim police.

Fatima was elevated to the post of Labour Commissioner on Tuesday.

Bus owners..

“They have agreed to hike bus fare by Re one for every nine kilometres. Hence we will be able to fetch Rs 9 as against Rs 8,” he said.

Tamankar also informed that department has assured to provide full support in forming a society of owners, drivers and conductors.

“The director has assured to provide his officers to us from Monday, who will help in collecting the information required for forming the society,” he stated.

Transporters have been alleging that the government is not co-operating with them to form the society.

rorism threats,” he said.

Sean Joyce, Executive Assistant Director of the FBI's National Security Branch, said: "The threat posed by terrorists around the world is a threat to security and a threat to the rule of law.”

The transnational nature of the conspiracy, and its connection to plots targeted outside the US underscores the importance of international coordination and collaboration to do everything to ensure public safety, the official said.

Apart from Shukrijumah, who is also known as “Hamad”, other defendants are Adis Medunjanin alias “Mohammad;” Abid Naseer; Tariq Ur Rehman; and a fifth defendant known as “Ahmad,” “Sohaib” or “Zahid.”

Each of the defendants faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

Largest hoard of Roman coins found Reuters LONDON, JULY 8

One of the largest hoards of Roman coins ever found in Britain has been unearthed in a field in Somerset by a metal detector enthusiast.

The stash of some 52,000 coins dating from the third century AD was discovered buried in a large jar close to the picturesque town of Frome.

Dave Crisp from Wiltshire, who found the hoard, said he hit the jackpot after his detector gave “a funny signal”.

“I put my hand in, pulled out a bit of clay and there was a little Radial, a little bronze Roman coin. Very, very small, about the

size of my fingernail,” he told BBC radio.

Since its discovery in April, experts from the British Museum have examining the find and local archaeologists have been excavating the site.

Archaeologists believe the coins were probably intended as some kind of votive offering to the gods.

The coins are estimated to represent the equivalent of four years' pay for a legionary soldier.

Because the find is a hoard, it is likely to be declared treasure trove, allowing the local museum to acquire it for the benefit of the nation at market value.

The money paid will be shared by the finder and the owner of the land.

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Rasna plans Mfg unit in Africa PTI NEW DELHI, JULY 8

Concentrated soft drink maker Rasna today said it is considering setting up a manufacturing unit in Africa to cater to the local market in that region and will soon launch new flavours in the domestic market.

"We already have facilities in foreign locations, Bangladesh and Egypt and now we are planning to set up a new manufacturing unit in Africa," Rasna Chairman and Managing Director Piruz Khambatta told PTI while declining to give further details saying that matter was at nascent stage.

He said unlike Indian market, where citrus based drinks account for majority of non-carbonated beverages, African consumers have special liking for dark coloured drinks such as colas and grape-based drinks.

Xylo micro-hybrid by year-end: M&M PTI NEW DELHI, JUL 8

Economy to grow 9.5% in 2010: IMF PTI WASHINGTON, JULY 8

TRAI report lopsided, says Mittal PTI NEW DELHI, JULY 8

Market leader Bharti Airtel today termed as "lopsided" the report of telecom regulator TRAI on spectrum charges, saying it was not liable for "one time charges" for the frequency beyond 6.2 Mhz. Demanding a level playing field for the old operators, Bharti group chief Sunil Mittal told PTI "our view is that the spectrum given to us and other operators from time to time is under a policy and there is no question of any additional payment for this. " TRAI has suggested that the operators be charged onetime payment for holding extra spectrum beyond the contractual limit of 6.2 Mhz and the same may be linked to the price of 3G spectrum for which auction was held recently.

Bharti, he said, has been paying extra spectrum charges on the additional spectrum for years now and there is no rationale for one-time charge for

any spectrum held by the firm.

Asked if he would take up the issue with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, he said "we have written to the regulator and the (Telecom) Minister. We have also seen the reports that the issue might be referred to an Empowered Group of Ministers.

"I am very hopeful that justice will be done." Mittal also slammed the regulator for suggesting that the operators must buy 2G spectrum at new price for their next licence period of 20 years as and when their old licences come up for renewal.

With Bharti''s most of licences due for renewal in the next 2-3 years the company may have to shell out a whopping up to Rs 15,000 crore for renewing its licences and at a time when the new operators have been given the same spectrum at Rs 1,650 crore a year ago. "TRAI has created a lopsided situation.

Certain set of operators have

SEBI norms on physical delivery settlement soon the system.

Bhave also said that SEBI is considering whether distributors of financial products need to be regulated. "We are looking at the issue and once we decide on it, we will bring out a consultative paper."

Replying to a query on the slow progress of Mutual Fund (MF) trading platform launched on stock exchanges, Bhave said, the process was new and took time to build up.

"We want to talk to stock exchanges...we want to give sufficient time, before arriving at any conclusion as to why there are not sufficient volumes," he said.

SEBI is also looking at launching options in the currency derivative segment fairly soon.

"RBI in its policy has said that currency options would be permitted. The technical

group between RBI and SEBI is working on this and we expect a decision soon," Bhave said.

SEBI is also considering issue of listing of exchanges.

"We have referred to a committee under the chairmanship of former RBI Governor, Bimal Jalan. There were issues relating to the 'infrastructure institutions in the market' that is stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations. The question was that can these institutions being infrastructural in nature be driven purely for profit and what kind of conflicts can arise out of that," Bhave said.

It needs to be ensured that the infrastructure nature of these institutions is protected and no problems are created in that particular role of these institutions, he said.

US banking on India, China for faster recovery

IDFC to raise Rs 840-cr

Mahindra & Mahindra today said it will launch a micro-hybrid version of its latest multipurpose vehicle Xylo before the year-end, while it gears up to roll out two electric cars from the Reva stable by the end of 2011. Micro-hybrid is a technology that helps a vehicle switch off the engine automatically while lying idle and restarts on pressing the accelerator, without having to switch on the engine again.

This option is already available to its flagship SUV Scorpio and Bolero MaxiTruck. "We plan to launch the Xylo micro-hybrid before the end of the year," M&M president--automotive and farm equipment Pawan Goenka told reporters here.

He said already there are about 50,000 micro-hybrid vehicles from the M&M stable plying on the roads now. Asked about the roadmap for its newly acquired electric car maker Reva, he said the company is eyeing the commercial launch of Reva NXR and NXG by the fourth quarter of 2011.

"A lot of work is going on at the moment and the launch of the new Reva NXR and NXG should be by Q4 of 2011," he said. In May, M&M had acquired 55.2 percent stake in Reva Electric Car Co by a combination of equity purchase from its promoters and a fund infusion of over Rs 45-crore in the Bangalore based company.

It was later renamed as Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicle Co with Goenka as the chairman. Commenting on June sales, he said utility vehicles were slightly down as the company faced production loss due to component supplies constraints.

M&M''s utility vehicles sales were at 12,748 units in June as against 13,087 units in the same month last year. Production was also down at 13,001 units from 15,120 units last June.

market recently.

'And America is very good at producing the things those countries need. We have the most-productive workers in the world,' he said. 'Our great companies operate at the frontier of innovation across the things that are so important to growth around the world.'

'And that's one reason why we came out of this crisis more quickly than other countries.

And again, we're going to continue to make progress,' Geithner said though he saw 'a little bit of concern coming from Eu-

AGENCY WASHINGTON, JULY 8

The US has expressed confidence that it will continue to make fast recovery from the global economic crisis thanks to its ability to make goods that emerging markets like India and China need.

'If you look across the rest of the world - China, India, Brazil, Mexico - emerging markets are very strong now,' US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told PBS Wednesday when asked if he was troubled by the downward moves of the stock

Sensex closes 181 pts higher PTI

MUMBAI, JULY 8

The stock market benchmark Sensex today jumped over 180 points on the IMF projection that the Rs 61 lakh-crore economy will grow by 9.5 per cent in 2010.

The Bombay Stock Exchange’s 30-share bellwether ended the session at 17,651.73, up by 180.70 points or 1.03 per cent.

The International Monetary Fund raised the growth forecast for the Indian economy on robust corporate earnings, among other things.

The National Stock Exchange’s wide-based Nifty-50 closed 1.06 per cent higher, at 5,296.85 points.

Taking cues from an overnight rally in the US market, the Sensex opened on a strong note and never looked back. During the trade, it touched a high of 17,728.37.

PTI MUMBAI, JULY 8

The International Monetary Fund today raised India''s growth forecast for 2010 to 9.5 per cent, stating that favourable financing conditions and robust corporate profits will accelerate economic expansion.

The multilateral lender hiked its growth projection from the earlier estimate of 8.8 per cent it made in April.

"In India, growth is expected to accelerate to about 9.5 per cent in 2010, as robust corporate profits and favourable financing conditions fuel investment, and then to settle to 8.5 per cent in 2011," the IMF said in an update of its World Economic Outlook.

Recently, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had said the country''s economy is expected to grow by 8.5 per cent for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.

rope about their capacity to manage through these problems'. 'But I think they will manage through their problems in Europe. I think they're taking the steps they need to take to make sure that they're growing again.'

Meanwhile, President Barack Obama has declared good progress on his pledge to double US exports over the next five years, saying US sales abroad were up 17 percent in first four months of this year.

'At a time when jobs are in short supply, building exports

Aban Offshor, 850, 869.1, 850, 862.15 Abb Ltd., 870, 870, 861, 862.6 Abg Shipyard, 261, 261, 257.05, 257.6 Acc Limited, 855.5, 865.9, 836.2, 842.75 Adani Enterp, 536.95, 540.65, 530.6, 535 Aditya Birla, 768.25, 777.9, 764.3, 766.75 Allahabad Ba, 164.75, 167, 164.1, 164.95 Alstom Proje, 657, 669, 655.05, 656.95 Ambuja Cemen, 112.95, 113.95, 112.65, 112.9 Andhra Bank, 134.1, 136, 133.8, 134.05 Ashok Leylan, 68.25, 69.65, 68, 69.05 Asian Paints, 2345.25, 2360, 2333, 2350.4 Axis Bank Li, 1260, 1260.35, 1238.8, 1241.55 Bajaj Hindus, 116.45, 117.6, 115.2, 115.6 Bank Of Baro, 718.9, 729.9, 713, 719 Bank Of Indi, 368, 369.45, 362.3, 368.05 Beml Limited, 1010, 1016, 993.1, 999.35 Bharat Elect, 1772.7, 1809, 1772.7, 1800.95 Bharat Forge, 313, 328.4, 308.45, 323.3 Bharat Petro, 666, 702.7, 661.6, 698.5 Bharti Airte, 279.25, 282.5, 277.35, 280.95 Bhel, 2384.2, 2409, 2374.5, 2386.55

Capital markets regulator SEBI expects to frame guidelines on enabling physical deliverybased settlement in the derivative segment by the end of July, a top official said.

"The issue of enabling physical delivery-based settlement is (being) discussed between SEBI and stock exchanges and we expect to reach a conclusion by end of this month," SEBI Chairman, C B Bhave, told reporters on the sidelines of a function here today.

"We should see something before the end of July," Bhave said.

In March, SEBI had decided to allow physical delivery in the equity derivatives segment to bring down speculation in the equity markets and had said it will hold talks with the stock exchanges and work on

is an imperative,' he said speaking at the White House to a gathering of government and corporate officials.

To this end, his administration is 'bringing to bear the full resources of the United States government', Obama said as he named 18 business, labour and government leaders to a new presidential advisory council on exports.

Among them were Charles Kaye, co-president of Warburg Pincus, a former chairman of the US-India Business Council and interim chairman of the

Bhushan Stee, 1487.8, 1490, 1457, 1468.8 Biocon Limit, 317.2, 320.35, 316.35, 317 Bombay Dyein, 511.8, 513.95, 503.25, 505.5 Bosch Limite, 5800.15, 5865, 5760, 5815.35 Brigade Ente, 134.9, 135.75, 133.7, 134 Cairn India, 300.85, 303, 299.4, 301.15 Canara Bank, 464, 467.4, 462, 463.6 Central Bank, 141.5, 145.7, 141, 144.55 Century Text, 472.3, 472.3, 459.4, 460.3 Cesc Ltd, 383.2, 394.9, 382.3, 392.5 Chambal Fert, 69, 69, 67, 67.2 Chennai Petr, 262.7, 267, 261.5, 263.5 Cipla Ltd, 336, 340.75, 335.7, 339.45 Colgate Palm, 846, 867, 846, 853.4 Container Co, 1433.6, 1435, 1419.05, 1430 Crompton Gre, 251.9, 253, 246.55, 248.05 Cummins Indi, 605, 609.8, 595.5, 603.9 Dabur India, 206.2, 213.9, 206.2, 211.35 Deccan Chron, 123.5, 124.95, 122.65, 123.05 Dish Tv Indi, 45, 46.3, 44.6, 44.75 Divi’s Labor, 769, 772, 758.15, 760.85 Dlf Limited, 285, 286, 281.65, 282.7 Dr. reddy’s, 1462, 1474.9, 1453.55, 1461.5

Asia Society, and Andrew N. Liveris president of The Dow Chemical Company and a member of the US-India CEO Forum.

Obama said a new body of key administration officials will meet every few months to chart progress, and is set to release a summary report in September.

'This is a nation that has never shied away from the prospect of competition,' Obama said. 'And we are upping our game for the playing field of the 21st century.'

Edelweiss Ca, 484.6, 486.7, 480, 481.25 Educomp Solu, 537, 539.8, 530.7, 532.15 Eih Limited, 121, 122.65, 120.95, 121.65 Engineers In, 356, 361.35, 351.25, 352.6 Essar Oil Lt, 138.2, 142.5, 138.2, 140.45 Essar Shippi, 87.9, 88.95, 86.1, 86.3 Exide Indust, 128, 132.85, 127.45, 132.2 Federal Bank, 352.1, 356.9, 350.65, 352.6 Financial Te, 1361, 1378, 1358.1, 1363.7 Gail (india), 461.75, 471.9, 460.5, 469.6 Gammon India, 215.5, 226.9, 210, 223.85 Glaxosmithkl, 2170, 2170, 2129.8, 2137.2 Glenmark Pha, 278, 281, 274.15, 279.85 Gmr Infrastr, 59, 59.6, 58.35, 58.85 Godrej Indus, 169.5, 178.95, 169.5, 176.35 Grasim Indus, 1827, 1879, 1827, 1862.5 Great Offsho, 440, 446.1, 437, 440.65 Gtl Infra.Lt, 45.55, 46.3, 45.05, 46.05 Gujarat Mine, 125.9, 126.35, 121.3, 122.6 Gujarat N R, 63.45, 63.65, 62.7, 63.05 Gujarat Stat, 103.85, 104.15, 102.5, 102.75 Gvk Pow. & I, 43.45, 43.9, 43.25, 43.7 Hcl Technolo, 359.8, 361.7, 357.7, 359.55 Hdfc Bank Lt, 1960, 1969.85, 1942.25,

1945.7 Hdfc Ltd, 2933, 2958, 2925.15, 2941.7 Hero Honda M, 2020, 2026.75, 1996, 2007.55 Hindalco in, 142.5, 145.45, 142.5, 144.85 Hindustan Co, 118.6, 124.2, 118.15, 121.65 Hindustan Ma, 71.5, 71.5, 70.3, 70.5 Hindustan Pe, 462.05, 480.8, 461.7, 477.25 Hindustan Un, 266.6, 268.55, 264.1, 266.45 Hindustan Zi, 954, 962.85, 948, 951.2 Housing Dev, 248, 250, 245.4, 246.45 Icici Bank L, 858, 865.8, 855.05, 862.3 Idea Cellula, 59, 60.4, 58.85, 59.1 Ifci Ltd, 58.5, 59.5, 57.4, 57.65 India Cement, 108.25, 108.7, 107.1, 107.65 India Infoli, 94.05, 94.6, 93.5, 94 Indiabulls F, 148.75, 153.8, 147.5, 151.2 Indiabulls R, 156.6, 161.8, 155.75, 158.9 Indian Bank, 241, 241.8, 237.6, 238.95 Indian Hotel, 104.5, 106.3, 104.5, 105.25 Indian Oil C, 394.8, 401.8, 390.6, 396.5 Indian Overs, 108.95, 109.35, 107, 107.15 Indus Dev Ba, 120, 123.7, 120, 123.1 Indusind Ban, 213, 220.8, 213, 218.85

MUMBAI: After successfully tapping the QIP route to raise Rs 2,654-crore, Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) will be mopping-up an additional Rs 840-crore through a preferential issue of Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS).

Malayasian sovereign fund, Khazanah, currently locked in a battle with India's Fortis to have a controlling stake in Parkway Holdings, and global private equity major Actis will be investing Rs 380-crore and Rs 460-crore respectively, a release issued by IDFC said today.

Infosys Tech, 2806, 2846.4, 2800.1, 2828.5 Infra. dev., 181, 183.4, 180.9, 181.4 Ispat Indust, 17.9, 18, 17.8, 17.9 Itc Ltd, 304, 305.35, 301.9, 303.15 Ivrcl Infras, 186, 187.75, 185.4, 186.6 Jai Corp Lim, 255.9, 260.5, 254.3, 255.15 Jaiprakash A, 124.5, 125.9, 123.15, 123.45 Jet Airways, 542.35, 571.45, 542.35, 560 Jindal Saw L, 203.9, 206, 202.6, 203.4 Jindal Steel, 631, 632.6, 619.8, 621.4 Jsw Steel Li, 1076, 1091.45, 1067.1, 1074.05 Kotak Mahind, 760, 765, 755.7, 760.05 Lakshmi Mach, 2069, 2074.95, 2041, 2050.45 Lanco Infrat, 67, 67.4, 66.35, 66.65 Larsen & Tou, 1800, 1829, 1799.9, 1819.9 Lic Housing, 997.5, 1008.85, 991.15, 994.75 Lupin Limite, 1932, 1936.9, 1915, 1924.45 Mahanagar Te, 66.2, 67, 65.5, 65.65 Mahindra & M, 622.75, 632.9, 615.2, 622.15 Maruti Suzuk, 1392.2, 1408.9, 1387.9, 1403.4 Max India Lt, 156, 158.2, 142.4, 155.1

got spectrum and they are going to enjoy it for next 20 years at a much lower price and some operators like us will have to pay much higher if TRAI recommendations are accepted," Mittal said. The company will wait for the renewal policy to be announced by the government.

"All that I would say is that whatever is the decision it should be absolutely same, equal and level playing field for

all the operators. And that will be acceptable to us.

"You cant have a difference that one set of operators are paying Rs 1,650 crore and others are expected to pay a multiple of that. Spectrum is spectrum whether is lying here or there.

If they (government) want to charge a higher price, then they will have to go back and charge all those who got spectrum in 2008 at the same charge," he added.

BOARD MEETINGS Ace India Indusind Bank Nalin Lease Compuage Info LGS Glob Remi Elektrotechnik Dhoot Inds Minal Engr Titagarh Wag Gujarat NRE Coke Source: Indiainfoline.com

MF FUNDA ICICI PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND has announced that the investors/unit holders of ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Plan can transfer the dividend payout or appreciation or dividend reinvestment, if any, to the target schemes by using Liquity Facility effective from July 9, 2010.

No exit load shall be applicable for transfer of dividend payout or appreciation or dividend reinvestment under `Liquity Facility`.

The investors/unit holders are requested to kindly refer to the Notice-cum-Addendum dated Jun.14, 2010 for terms and conditions of the Liquity Facility, list of source and target schemes.

UTI MUTUAL FUND has approved July13, 2010 as the record date for declaration of dividend under dividend option of UTI Top 100 Fund.

The quantum of dividend will be Rs 1.20 per unit or 12% on the face value of Rs 10 per unit as on the record date.

HSBC MUTUAL FUND has filed an offer document with SEBI to launch HSBC Fixed Term Series 79 to 81; a close ended income scheme with three plans.

Plans: HSBC Fixed Term Series 79 to 81 Maturity of the Plans: HSBC Fixed Term Series 79 and HSBC Fixed Term Series 80 will be for fixed terms of 370 days (two Plans) and HSBC Fixed Term Series 81 will be for a fixed term of 15 months (one Plan), from their respective date(s) of allotment. If such day is not a business day, the immediately succeeding business day will be considered as the maturity date.

On the maturity date of a plan, all units under the plan will be compulsorily, and without any further act by the unit holders, redeemed at the applicable NAV of that day. For the units held in electronic form, the units will be extinguished with the depository and the redemption amount will be paid to the unit holders on the maturity date, at the prevailing NAV of such plan on that date.

Options: Growth & Dividend Minimum Application Amount: Rs. 10,000 and in multiples of Re. 1 thereafter.

Benchmark Index: CRISIL Short Term Bond Fund Index Load Structure: No entry and exit load The scheme will invest upto 100% in fixed income and money market instruments. If the scheme/ plans decide to invest in securitised debt, it is the intention of the investment manager that such investments will not normally exceed 50% of the corpus of the scheme/ plan(s).

Fund Managers: Sanjay Shah and Kedar Karnik SBI MUTUAL FUND has announced the conversion of SBI Infrastructure Fund- Series I, a 3 year close ended growth scheme into open ended scheme. The changes will be effective from July 09, 2010.

Accordingly, SBI Infrastructure Fund- Series I, a close ended growth scheme with a maturity period of 3 years will be converted immediately into open ended scheme upon expiry of three years.

The scheme will be available for continuous sale and repurchase on every business day on applicable NAV on an ongoing basis.

SBI Infrastructure Fund- Series I is a 3 years close ended growth scheme with an investment objective to provide investors with opportunities for long term growth in capital through an active management of investments in a diversified basket of equity stocks of companies directly or indirectly involved in infrastructure growth.

Maytas Infr., 219.85, 223.85, 217.5, 221 Moser-baer (, 68.35, 69.4, 68.2, 68.6 Mrpl, 83.2, 85.4, 82.65, 84 Nagarjuna Co, 188.9, 188.9, 183.65, 185.15 Nagarjuna Fe, 34.45, 34.45, 33.5, 33.6 National Alu, 429.75, 430, 424.95, 425.2 Neyveli Lign, 161.8, 162.65, 156.25, 157.5 Ntpc Ltd, 201, 201.4, 199.2, 199.4 Oil And Natu, 1278, 1297.9, 1273.4, 1285.7 Omaxe Limite, 96, 97.8, 95.15, 97 Oriental Ban, 333, 337.5, 331.5, 336.05 Pantaloon Re, 474, 474, 456.2, 458.65 Parsvnath De, 123.8, 124.8, 121.6, 122.2 Petronet Lng, 78.25, 79.2, 78.25, 78.45 Power Fin Co, 302.4, 305.8, 301.65, 304.05 Power Grid C, 104, 104, 101.85, 102 Praj Industr, 81.4, 81.4, 80.3, 80.4 Punj Lloyd L, 137.75, 137.85, 135.6, 135.95 Punjab Natio, 1060, 1072.9, 1054, 1058.1 Rajesh Expor, 82.9, 84, 82.45, 82.85 Ranbaxy Labs, 462, 463.4, 457.6, 461.6 Rashtriya Ch, 93.8, 94.75, 92.05, 92.4 Rel. nat. re, 45.5, 45.95, 44.6, 44.75 Reliance Cap, 772, 776.9, 757, 759.9

Reliance Com, 188.7, 189.4, 185.6, 187.8 Reliance Ene, 901.01, 906, 900, 905 Reliance Ind, 956, 965, 922.1, 948.7 Reliance Ind, 1060, 1069.55, 1055.25, 1057.1 Reliance Pow, 176.85, 178.4, 174.6, 175.1 Rolta India, 174.5, 178.75, 174.5, 176.75 Satyam Compu, 92.7, 93.1, 91.3, 91.5 Sesa Goa Ltd, 352, 357.4, 349.2, 350.6 Shipping Cor, 159.05, 160.9, 158.6, 158.95 Siemens Ltd, 724.8, 729.7, 721.3, 724.75 Sintex Indus, 322, 324.6, 318.15, 320.5 Sobha Develo, 311.85, 320, 311.85, 318.55 State Bank O, 2315, 2366.85, 2315, 2356.8 Steel Author, 194.45, 194.45, 191.35, 192.05 Sterlite Ind, 162.25, 166.65, 161.55, 165 Sun Pharmace, 1790, 1796.85, 1742.3, 1752.8 Sun Tv Netwo, 433.45, 434, 428.1, 430.95 Suzlon Energ, 58.75, 59.05, 58.15, 58.3 Tata Communi, 267.9, 269.4, 264.4, 266 Tata Consult, 772, 779, 769.65, 776.8 Tata Motors, 760, 766.1, 754.65, 756.15 Tata Power C, 1306.6, 1325, 1302.15,

1306.35 Tata Steel L, 484, 488.9, 478.1, 484.75 Tata Tea Ltd, 121.5, 122.3, 120.25, 120.6 Tata Teleser, 21.85, 21.9, 21.55, 21.65 Tech Mahindr, 765, 768, 756.8, 762.45 The Ge Shpg., 300.1, 302.7, 297.1, 299.55 The Phoenix, 220, 222.7, 217.05, 217.65 Thermax Ltd, 758.1, 763.9, 745, 748.7 Titan Indust, 2423.8, 2515, 2416, 2490.75 Torrent Powe, 367.5, 370, 362.05, 363.3 Triveni Engg, 102.5, 103.7, 101.75, 102.05 Tv18 India L, 98, 98, 84.2, 84.75 Uco Bank, 79.55, 79.95, 78.9, 79.35 Ultratech Ce, 866, 874.4, 860, 862.35 Union Bank O, 314, 315.8, 312.55, 313.8 Unitech Ltd, 73.7, 75, 73.55, 74.65 United Phosp, 178, 179.6, 176.1, 176.8 Videocon Ind, 215.1, 216.9, 212.05, 212.6 Vijaya Bank, 62.15, 62.3, 61.55, 61.65 Voltas Ltd, 203.7, 209.8, 203.15, 204.55 Wipro Ltd, 398, 401.9, 394.25, 395.4 Yes Bank Lim, 272.1, 276.7, 272.1, 275.8 Zee Entertai, 298, 302.8, 295.2, 301.3

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FIFA mulls refereeing changes for future World Cups AGENCIES LONDON, JULU 8

Goal-line technology is back on the agenda after FIFA revealed this World Cup is set to be the last tournament under the existing refereeing system.

FIFA general secretary, Jerome Valcke told the BBC that TV replays showing Frank Lampard scoring a goal against Germany was a "bad day" for organisers.

And, Valcke suggested changes will be made before the 2014 World Cup. "We're talking about a goal not seen by the referee which is why we are talking about new technology," said Valcke.

FIFA's general secretary also suggested that the use of two extra referees positioned on the goal-line - a system trialled last season in the Europa League and set to be used in the Champions League this coming season might be used in future World Cups.

"Let's see if this system will help or whether giving the referee an additional four eyes will give him the comfort and make duty easier to perform," added Valcke.

"I would say that it is the final World Cup with the current ref-

Goa beat AP in cricket HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, JULY 8

Goa beat AP by 4 wickets in South Zone senior women’s cricket on Thursday.

Goa won the toss and elected to field. AP were all out for 141 with Marlene 3/22, Teena Volvoikar 1/21.

Goa scored 143/6 with Sunanda Yetrekar 78, Resha 18, Salma 12, Marlene 9.

Frank Lampard’s `non-goal’ against Germany in World Cup in South Africa.

ereeing system." Although Valcke's comments will be interpreted as a change of policy by FIFA following the International Football Association Board's (IFAB) decision to reject goalline technology and other aids for referees in March, the FIFA general secretary wants the whole approach to refereeing to be reformed.

"The teams and the players are so strong and so fast. The game is different and the refer-

game.

Opponents have also pointed to concerns over universality that all levels of the game should be subjected to the same rules and methods of refereeing.

IFAB - the game's rule making body which consists of representatives of the English, Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh FAs as well as four representatives from FIFA - is due to hold a meeting on 21 July where the issue is expected to be dis-

Modi moves Bombay HC against BCCI decisions

St Anne’s festival soccer

PANJIM (HSD) – Guardian Angel, Curchorem will meet Cortalim Bros on July 10 in the inaugural match of 21st allGoa St Anne’s festival soccer organised by Ponda Footballers at Animal Husbandary ground, Curti, Ponda at 4.30 p.m.

The other teams participating in the event are Rebello Bros Curtorim, Fiends XI Navelim, Pilerne XI, Cajie Friends, Nuvem, Sporting Club de Menezes Goa Velha a n d h o s t s Po n d a Fo o t ballers. The finals will be played on August 1.

The winners will take away Rs 21,000 and the runners up Rs 15,000.

ees are older than all the players," said Valcke.

"The game is so fast, the ball is flying so quickly, we have to help them and we have to do something and that's why I say it is the last World Cup under the current system."

FIFA President, Sepp Blatter has repeatedly rejected calls for the introduction of goal-line technology or TV replays, insisting an element of human error has always been a part of the

cussed. But Valcke said it was unlikely serious discussions would be held until a further meeting scheduled for October.

In March, IFAB heard presentations from two companies pitching to introduce systems which they say provide definitive proof when the ball has crossed the line for a goal.

But both the proposals from Cairos Goal-line technology, which uses a microchip inside a football and magnetic fields around the goal-line, and HawkEye, which uses six television cameras positioned around the goal, were rejected.

The Cairos system was tested

by FIFA in the World Club Championships in Japan in 2007, but despite their claims that the test was a success, IFAB again rejected the proposal in March 2008.

Both Hawk-Eye and Cairos insist cost is not an issue as they offered to pay for the installation of the system in return for a share of sponsorship rights.

IFAB also turned down the chance to introduce the system of two extra referees positioned on the goal-line in time for the World Cup in South Africa.

PTI MUMBAI, JULY 8

Suspended Indian Premier League Commissioner, Lalit Modi today moved the Bombay High Court against BCCI's decision to suspend him and prayed for quashing of the disciplinary proceedings of the board against him.

In his petition, moved through his constituted attorney, Mehmood Abdi, Modi also prayed that the Court appoint a mutually acceptable and independent person or panel to consider his replies to the three show-cause notices issued to him by the board alleging various irregularities in the conduct

of the T20 League.

The suspension order was issued to Modi by the BCCI on April 25 following which he was slapped show-cause notices on April 26, May 6 and May 31.

Modi has prayed for recall and withdrawal of the suspension order and further proceedings on the three notices.

The suspended IPL Commissioner also prayed for restraint on BCCI from taking any further steps in pursuance of the three show-cause notices and from proceeding further with the hearing of the three-member Disciplinary Committee.

The three members of the disciplinary panel reconstituted

by BCCI through a Special General Meeting on July 3 are Chirayu Amin, the IPL's Interim Chairman, Arun Jaitley and Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Modi has also challenged SGM's ratification of BCCI secretary N Srinivasan's decision to refer his matter to the Disciplinary Committee and has termed the action of the board in this regard as malafide, illegal, perverse, un-

constitutional and liable to be quashed and set aside.

The suspended IPL Commissioner has made the BCCI, its president Shashank Manohar, secretary Srinivasan and the three members of the Disciplinary Committee as respondents to the petition.

On July 6, Modi had sent a legal notice through Abdi to the same six respondents demanding that the Disciplinary Com-

mittee be disbanded and retired judges of the Supreme Court be made members of the panel as he feared the present panel may show bias against him.

Modi had said in the notice that Amin was an investor in the Pune consortium that bid unsuccessfully for one of the two new IPL franchises and, thus, cannot be a member of the Disciplinary Committee.

BCCI summons Lalit AGENCIES MUMBAI, JULY 8

Suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi has been summoned to the BCCI headquarters for the Disciplinar y Committee hearing on July 16.

In a letter to Modi, the Disciplinary Committee consisting of the interim IPL chief and BCCI vice-president Chirayu Amin, Jyotiraduya Scindia and Arun Jaitely said: "Members of the Disciplinary Committee of the BCCI are in

receipt of a communication dated 6 July addressed to them by your solicitors Wadia Ghandy & Co. The issues raised in the said communication shall be considered by the Disciplinary Committee in its meeting/hearing on 16 July at the Cricket Centre."

"You are requested to be present in person to address the Disciplinary Committee in the said issues after which the Disciplinary Committee/its members shall decide on the issues raised," the letter said.

Talasha sinks own National record HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, JULY 8

International swimmer, Talasha S Prabhu rewrote the National record book once again as she won the gold in 50m free style at 37th Junior National Aquatic in Bangalore on Thursday.

Dempo Goodwill Ambassador, Talasha clocked 27.49 seconds to set a new National mark. In the process, she erased her own National mark she set last year in Jaipur.

Sohail Somnath Mandrekar who passed the all-India Karate Do Federation (AIKF) 1st degree black belt in junior category alongwith sensei Subash S Shirodkar, Subash passed the yon dan 4th degree black belt in WSKI.

Ross Emerson, the Australian umpire who in 1999 called Muttiah Muralitharan for chucking, feels the Sri Lankan spin wizard doesn't deserve to hold the record of highest wicket-taker in Tests.

Muralitharan is set to retire as the most prolific bowler in Tests with 792 wickets, after the first Test against India at Galle beginning July 18.

"I haven't changed my view in 15 years - he doesn't deserve the record," Emerson, banished from international cricket after no-balling Muralitharan in a oneday game against England in Adelaide in January 1999, was

in the 25th minute when Milton Gomes bulged the net.

Stung by the setback, Raia Sporting Club tried hard to regain their composure and they continued to pile on the pressure making several forays into the rival territory. They were rewarded in the 30th minute when Mauricio D’Souza neutralized the lead with a stiff shot.

The second half saw saw Raia Sporting Club finding success

when striker Mauricio D;Souza slotted past the rival goalkeeper after he picked up a ball from his own half.

Despite being in arrears, Navelim Sporting Club did not give up and Joston put his team on level terms.

With the match heading for tie-breaker, Navelim Sporting Club made a last ditch effort and striker Milton Marques struck the match-winner.

Navelim Sporting in quarters HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, JULY 8

Navelim Sporting Club defeated Raia Sporting Club 3-2 to sail into the quarter-final of Muriel Faleiro memorial inter-village football tournament organized

by Parish Youth of Nuvem at church ground, Nuvem on Thursday. The teams were level 1-1at half time.

After much probing, Navelim Sporting Club went into the lead

quoted as saying the Daily Telegraph Thursday.

Emerson in 1996 had noballed Muralitharan seven times in a one-dayer at the Gabba.

"You couldn't compare his record to Shane Warne's - no one ever doubted the legality of Warne's action. Murali was a great competitor and a great bowler but a lot of the time he just didn't bowl within the limits of the law," Emerson maintained.

Darrell Hair, the umpire most famously associated with Muralitharan after he no-balled the off-spinner in the Boxing Day Test of 1995, too, insists he was right in his decision.

"I have no angst over him holding the record but the fact

that the rules had to be changed to handle bowlers like that vindicated my action and of the other umpires who called him," Hair said.

Cricket's lawmakers struggled to come to grips with debate over Muralitharan's action. After tests in 2004 revealed most bowlers illegally straightened their arms the law was changed from allowing no straightening to a 15-degree tolerance level.

"Once they changed the rules and made it legal for bowlers to bend their arm to 15 percent they gave an advantage to a couple of bowlers (Muralitharan included) who could get something extra from that rule.

I would rather see the rule as it

Angleys TT tourney PANJIM (HSD) – The Angleys

TT team championship organised by Panjim Gymkhana will start on July 19 at Panjim Gymkhana premises, Campal here.

Entries may be submitted at Panjim Gymkhana office or to Ajit Ghatkar upto July 17.

The Indian cricket team, sans newly-married skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, will leave for Sri Lanka from here tomorrow to play three Tests and a tri-nation ODI series starting July 18.

Pacer duo of S Sreesanth and Abhimanyu Mithun, who replaces the injured Zaheer Khan, arrived in the city, while Sachin Tendulkar will be reaching in the evening.

"Tendulkar missed his morning flight and is expected to arrive here at 7.15 in the evening," according to the airport authorities here.

Other Indian players will be arriving here in batches and cricketers from northern region, including vice-captain Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh, are expected to arrive at 10:30 p.m. before leaving by the Sri Lankan Airlines

UNI NEWPORT, JULY 8

India's Somdev Devvarman yet again fell at the hands of Mardy Fish as he lost in straight sets against the American to bow out of the singles event of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships here.

Somdev, the unseeded Indian, was outclassed 2-6, 0-6 by his

Indo-Pak series not now: Pawar PTI MUMBAI, JULY 8

Newly-appointed ICC President Sharad Pawar says immediate resumption of cricket ties between India and Pakistan is not possible.

"Immediate ties between both countries are not possible. It is not in the hands of the cricket boards. It is a diplomatic issue.

This is a decision taken by the Indian government," Pawar said here yesterday.

Ashok Gadag (4th from left) who will participate in Kailash Mansarovar expedition organised by Ministry of External Affairs alongwith Pramod Kamat, president of Goa Hiking Association, V M Prabhudesai, ED SAG, Dhargalkar, Navin Acharya, both of SAG and Mangirish Pai, secretary GHA.

Dramapur Sports Club beat Carmona Sports Club 4-1via the tiebreaker to enter the quarter-finals of 5th Benaulim Super Soccer inter-village tournament for Alvernaz and Lalush Alemao Memorial Cup organized by United Club of Benaulim at St John Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulim on Thursday.

The teams were locked goalless

at the end of regulation period.

Carmona Sports Club nearly scored midway through the opening session but striker Alex Rodrigues’ snap shot from handshaking distance went wide.

Dramapur Sports Club took the fight to the other end but their forwards messed up after reaching the rival danger zone.

Dramapur Sports Club nearly broke the deadlock soon after resumption but striker Jorex Fer-

Fish broke Somdev twice in the opening set and spanked the Indian Davis Cupper in the second set, without allowing him to even open his account.

With this defeat, Somdev, who was sitting at 107th place in the ATP rankings, would now have to wait a bit more to see himself breaking into the top100.

Cristiano Ronaldo names son after himself ANI LISBON, JULY 8

Cristiano Ronaldo's family revealed that the soccer ace has named his son after himself.

The Portuguese striker, 25, is on holiday in the US with Russian model girlfriend Irina Shayk after leaving his baby with his mother and sister. They are staying in a rented 2.5-million pound villa in Algarve, near Ronaldo's CR7 fashion boutique in upmarket Vila Moura.

"The baby is doing very well.

We are looking after him while

Cristiano is away. He's called Cristiano just like his dad," the Sun quoted Ronaldo's sister Katia as saying.

"Cristiano chose the name but we like it. He looks like his father and like me. He has the same eyes," she added.

According to reports in Portugal, Ronaldo handpicked a surrogate mother in the US in order to create his own 'minime'. He picked the woman after twice visiting fertility specialists in Florida last summer.

Mallya optimistic of podium finish in Spa, Monza AGENCIES NEW DELHI, JULY 8

was where you couldn't bend your arm at all. That would mean everyone was the same," Hair said.

tomorrow.

Dhoni, who recently got married to childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat, will be reaching Sri Lanka directly.

Incidentally, a function to honour Chennai Super Kings title triumph in IPL III and to extend honorary membership to Dhoni for his achievements as captain of India and CSK is slated to be organised here tomorrow night

by Madras Cricket Club inside the Chepauk stadium.

Dramapur oust Carmona HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, JULY 8

fifth seeded rival Fish in the second round of the 442,500 dollar grass court event yesterday.

Fish had earlier defeated Somdev at Aegon Classic championships in London, last month.

Somdev had his chances to overcome Fish but faltered at the spirited of the American, who also held his nerve to save as many as five breakpoints.

Somdev crashes out of Hall of Fame C’ship

Team India for Colombo today PTI CHENNAI, JULY 8

Mark Cavendish bounced back from the setbacks of recent days to win a sprint finish on stage five and claim the 11th Tour de France stage win of his career.

The Manxman was unable to contest the sprint on the first stage after a crash and finished a disappointing 12th in Wednesday's fourth-stage finish. But his lead-out man Mark Renshaw set him up perfectly to reassert his claim to be the fastest sprinter in the race.

Fabian Cancellara retained the yellow jersey after crossing in the main pack.

Welshman Geraint Thomas retained second place and the young riders' white jersey, with no change in the positions of defending champion Alberto Contador (ninth) and last year's runner-up Andy Schleck (sixth).

Cavendish prevailed ahead of German Gerald Ciolek in second and Team Sky's Edvald Boasson Hagen in third to claim his first victory of this year's race, after four stage wins in 2008 and another six last year. He moved up to ninth in the green jersey standings on 50 points, but still 52 behind Thor Hushovd, who finished fifth in the stage.

A three-man breakaway group carved out a lead of almost eight minutes before being caught with 4km left of the 187.5km from Epernay to Montargis.

With the peloton fast approaching, Spaniard Jose Ivan Gutierrez (Caisse d'Epargne) burst away from his fellow escapees - Frenchman Julien El Fares and Belgian Jurgen Van De Walle - with 6km remaining. But his solo break only lasted another 2km before he too was swallowed up by the chasing pack.

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Murali doesn’t deserve the record: Emerson IANS SYDNEY, JULY 8

Cavendish sprints to 11th Tour de France stage win

nandes ballooned over from close range with only the Carmona Sports Club goalkeeper at his mercy. Later, Piedade Rebello blasted wide after being fed by Domingo Rebello inside the rival penalty box.

In the ensuing penalty shootout, Noel Leitao, Dickson Costa, Jorax Fernandes and Domingo Rebello were on target for the winners while Ellie D’Costa scored for Carmona Sports Club

Force India Chairman Vijay Mallya is expecting both Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi to be among points in Sunday's British Grand Prix and reckons a podium finish is possible in Spa and Monza.

Dwelling on Sunday's race at the Silverstone Circuit, just metres away from the team's factory, Mallya said Force India has some updates and he was looking for a fruitful outing for both the cars.

"It's a very big weekend, and obviously Silverstone is where we really want to perform well.

It's the home race for us now and there's a lot of involvement from the guys in the factory, and the whole team enjoys the race weekend," Mallya said.

"We've got a little update coming, over and above what we had in Valencia, and hopefully we can bring both cars home well into the points.

Clearly this car is better than anything we've had at Silverstone in many years," said Mallya, also the team principal.

Sunday's race will mark the halfway point of 2010 Championship and Mallya is optimistic that Force India has realistic chances of podium finishes in the Belgian and Italian Grands Prix.

"I've said before that the objective of 2010 was to regularly score points and I think we're meeting that objective," Mallya said.

"Spa and Monza are tracks that will suit the car better, and if we can get a podium, that would be the icing on the cake.

But if not, at least we're demonstrating that we're scoring points. We're up to 43 now, and this team hasn't done as well in a long while," he added.

Mallya's sentiments found echo in Sutil who said in tracks more conducive to his car, he can do even better than his sixth place finish in Valencia.

"Sixth position in the end was very good for us and really a reflection of where we are in the field now. There are some tracks where we might even be a bit higher up but we are right there close to the front and anything from third to sixth is always a possibility," Sutil said.

Talking about Sunday's race, Sutil said, "We have some new developments, I would say a very similar step to Valencia, around the front wing and floor.

As we saw last year, every update we put on - whether large or small - does move us forward so I think it will put us in a similar position to Valencia, top 10, higher if we can.”

Muriel Faleiro memorial soccer: Sporting Club of Davorlim v. Betalbatim Sporting Club, Church ground, Nuvem, 4.30 p.m.

5th Benaulim Super Soccer: United Boys of Dando, Colva v. Cuncolim Union, St John Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulim, 4.30 p.m.

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Arangetram – Young Talent The Zing of the Indonesian Zest take Centre Stage Want to delve into some precious culinary secrets from Indonesia to have your taste buds sizzling? That is exactly what Goa Marriott Resort presents through its Indonesian food festival, ‘Indonesian Zest’ which starts today and goes on to the 18th of July

Classical dance has fascinated many for years and in Goa, Bharatnatyam specially has increasingly interested students. As Kalanjali Cultural Institution showcases the debut performance of three of their students, Herald finds out what it takes to step on stage and perform the dance that represents K r i s h n a ’s v a r i o u s moods

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BY CHRISTINA VIEGAS HERALD FEATURES lown to the Goa Marriott Resort, all the way from JW Marriott Medan, Indonesia, master chefs, Khairul Adnan and Safrial promise to garner in all you food aficionados and have you queue up for a fill of your plate, for some authentic tongue-tickling Indonesian cuisine. Get chatting with master chef, Khairul Adnan as we try communicating with our language barrier and he sends me into a tongue-twisting ordeal with the names of the Indonesian dishes.

But this is an ordeal of a lovely kind as the hospitable chef enlightens me on nuances of the Indonesian cuisine with little anecdotes of his life.

Elaborating on the elements of Indonesian cuisine, the chefs inform, “The food in Indonesia is very, very specific to a particular region. For example, the food in Panang is very spicy, in Java, it is sweeter and in Malay, there is a balance between sweet and spicy.” Drawing parallels with Indian food, he enlightens, “Both Indian and Indonesian cuisine comprise of a lot of herbs and spices. But we do a lot of stir frying and Indians are famous for their rich curries.”

Think Indonesian food and somehow the picture you conjure up is a muggy night, rustic tables and chairs filled with blustering locals all digging into massive plates of food. “Yes,” says chef Adnan, “though there are the expensive and elite restaurants, Indonesia is predominantly about exotic food churned out in the streets. In fact, the street food culture has picked up in the recent years with home-cooked food taking a beating.”

What forms the soul of this delectable cuisine is the usage of fresh spices and herbs and lots of peanuts

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whether in their original form or made into a rich, delectable paste that is liberally added to the various sates and salads. Chef Adnan also enlightens us about Indonesia being home to multiple ethnicities which is reflective in the diversity of the cuisines. The Indian essence has flavoured its way in this oriental gastronomy through the Tamils and Bengalis. And yes, Indonesia, being a country with a huge population of Muslims, also churn out the scrumptious ‘biriyani’ which is enjoyed by one and all like we do in India.

So, coming to the present food festival, what kind of a menu has the chef carved out for the people of Goa? The reply is, “Indians love their food to be salty, spicy and sweet.

We kept these constituents in mind and have planned out an elaborate menu. We want Indians to taste and enjoy our authentic Indonesian food.” He rattles off exotic delights for vegetarians such as the heavenly ‘Tahu Isi’. This deep fried beancurd with sprouted ‘moong’, lettuce and topped with peanut sauce makes you want to gorge on the dish as it is brimming with wholesome healthiness. Then there is ‘Sup Jagung Manis’Indonesian sweet corn soup and main course d i s h e s s u c h a s ‘ Te m p e Bacem’ – braised crispy Bean Cake in Sweet Soy and ‘Pergedel Kentang’ – shallow fried potato cake.

For the carnivores, there is the ‘Soto Ayam Medan’ – Medanese chicken and coconut soup with glass noodles which is as good and rich as an Indian stew. Main course dishes include the famous ‘Nasi Goreng’ – Indonesian fried rice with fried egg and chicken sate, ‘Redang Kambing Dan Kacang Merah’ – spiced lamb with coconut and red beans, ‘Cumi Cumi Cabe Hijau’ – stir fried squid with green chilli and ‘Gulai Ikan Kakap Dan Nenas’ – braised Red Snapper fillet with pineapple.

This delectable Far Eastern feast culminates with divine desserts which include ‘Es Kopyor’ – Indonesian young coconut ice and ‘Bubur Ketan Hitam’ – black sticky rice porridge with coconut milk, ‘Bubur Kacang Hijau’ – green bean porridge with coconut milk, amongst others.

Just penning down these dishes makes ones senses sizzle and drool. So, while all you people gorge on the sumptuous spread during the festival, you can be assured that you will not be able to budge from your seats with satiation; all you can mumble to the oriental chef, will be a gratifying, “Terima Kasih,” meaning, “Thank you!” And Chef Adnan says, “Selamat Datang, Selamat Makan” meaning, “You’re welcome, enjoy your food!”

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BY DOLCY D’CRUZ HERALD FEATURES t takes six years of rigorous training to perfect the intricate footwork, rhythm and body contortions of Bharatnatyam and presenting this form of dance is certainly a celebration for the students as well as the Guru,” says Sujata Naik, President of Kalanjali Institution. Kalanjali will present Nrityaranga – Bharatnatyam dance by Anushka Kunkolienkar, Koyal Shanbag and Nadia Claire Mascarenhas Dias on July 10, 2010 at 6pm at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Trained by their Guru, Deeptha Ruba Sundaram, they will perform four dances, Pushpanjali, Kirtanam, Varnam and Trimurti Mahima. The musical ensemble includes natuvangam (cymbals) by Deeptha Rubasundaram, mridangam (percussions) by Balachandra Bhagwat, vocal support

by Vidwan Ganesh Raj and violin by Sharmila Rao. Bharatnatyam, one of the outstanding classical dances of India, originated in the state of Tamil Nadu over two thousand years back. Also known as artistic yoga and natya yoga, Bharatnatyam has a mesmerising effect as it uplifts the dancer to a higher level of spiritual consciousness. Bharatnatyam was introduced to Goan students almost three decades ago through the institute and has grown since.

Though the dance form has gained prominence in the state, very often the true essence of the dance is lost when it is not taught in the right manner.

Bharatnatyam has its roots in the Vedas. It is devotional in nature and inculcates rich values in a learner. “It usually takes six years to present Arangetram, a solo dance recital which showcases what a student has learnt from the guru and how well they can perform it on stage. The criteria for choosing the students to perform at this Arangetram are very crucial. A teacher observes the students in class and this being a performance dance, some children are really blessed to perform well. Talent and only talent is seen in a child. Once these students are selected, they have to undergo three months of daily practice consisting of two and a half hour sessions. Parents are informed about the Arangetram as they have to pay for the expenses like the extra fees for the trainers, stage setup and music.

Those who are willing to these criteria are selected. This year, we have three students who perform exceptionally well,” says Sujata Naik.

“Kalanjali is planning to revise its process and we are revaluating Arangetram and keeping it as a passing out celebration for the group of children. We are trying to come up with various constructive and progressive methods of teaching Bharatnatyam,” adds Sujata.

Anushka Kunkoliekar is a class VIII student of Mahila and Nutan High School, Margao and has been training since the age

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BY CLARON MAZARELLO hile copying a plot is a thing quite common in filmmaking, amongst audios, it’s copying tunes. Just like the genre of remixes, there also exists a genre of translations, so-to-speak. So if Enrique Iglesias’ popular song ‘Hero’ had a Spanish version, apparently, we now even have a South Indian version of ‘Waka Waka’ called ‘Laka Laka’. Either way, audio quality wise, the South Indian musicians are quite talented. No wonder Mandd Shobhann from Mangalore are organising what many call the biggest convention of Konkani speaking people in the world, starting at the fag end of the rains almost coinciding with IFFI. Waka Waka Fridays however at Oceanique at Colva continue with a horde of progressive, house, hip-hop and trance Djs as one gets to watch the last of the screens with some interesting WC moments. Shakira and K’Naan stealing the show this whole month, a cd called Vintage Café (Jazz and Lounge Blends) and/or American Idol

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For those inspired by the Dr Martin and Flossy team that won accolades at the recently concluded National Dance Sport Championship at Delhi last month, the best place to be would be at this cute little place called L’Orange at Candolim with its Salsa nights apart from performances by this cool band called Street Light People – again on Fridays. Talking about Fridays, according to certain birdies, this one might unfortunately be the last for the most accurate soothsayer this World Cup – Paul, the ‘oracle’ octopus.

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six. She has conquered the stage from a ver y young age and has answered her dance exams conducted by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai. “When Anushka was as young as 3 years, we used to notice her dancing. As she grew up, we asked her if she was interested in learning Bharatnatyam. She grasped the dance and showed great passion. I am very pleased that my daughter will be dancing her debut performance in front of an audience. Though she has performed earlier, this one has a different vibe to it,” says Amit Kunkoliekar, father of Anushka.

Nadia Claire Mascarenhas Dias has cleared four exams in Bharatnatyam from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai. A student of Fatima Convent High School, Margao, she is also pursuing Western Classical music and has completed 4 grades in Pianoforte and 3 grades in Theory of Music from Trinity College of Music, London.

Nadia says, “We started practice in April.

We have a solo performance in the last dance, ‘Trimurti Mahima’ where Anushka will perform first, then Koyal and then myself. I like performing on ‘Kirtanam’ as I fell in love with the dance steps as soon as the teacher taught us. We’ve had different teachers teaching us at different stages and Guru Deeptha has taught us for Arangetram. I love both singing and dancing and find a balance between both.”

A recent trend noticed in Bharatnatyam students is that they discontinue the course after performing Arangetram. Sujata explains, “Students join classes at the age of 8-9 years and after their training they are almost in Class IX. They tend to take a one year break for their Class X exams and that crucial year has an affect on their interest in learning Bharatnatyam. By Class XI, the atmosphere around them has changed as they have to adapt to a new academic life. Some still practice and return to Bharatnatyam while others prefer a professional career instead of focusing on this dance form.

We are still focussing on reviewing the system to get children interested in this ancient dance form.”

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ctor Sayali Bhagat, who initially was reported to be seeing Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, but revealed it was just a publicity ploy for a film, is apparently in love with yet another co-star. It looks like this time there might be some truth to the story. This model-turned-actor is currently shooting for the movie, ‘IVivek’ with Vivek Sudarshan, who was launched some time back as a playback singer. This man seems to have swept Sayali off her feet.

A source, who is also an eyewitness to the growing intimacy of the two co-stars, reveals, “On the sets in Goa, Sayali found Vivek very compatible. He apparently, gave her a shoulder to cry on. This happened just after Shoaib Malik got married to Sania Mirza and fingers were pointed at her for fabricating news about their romance.”

The informer adds, “Sayali was isolated by the industry, post all the negative publicity. Now, all we can do is just wait and watch as to what new heights would this love soar. We do hope that Vivek is her true love. They don’t want to go public about their blooming love, but these things cannot be hidden for a long time. Everybody in the production team knows about it.”

The source adds, “Besides singing, Vivek partakes in a host of other activities. He is a science communicator and has been associated with the National Children’s Science Congress for about ten years. He has also caught many a corrupt doctor and policeman through his projects in college.”

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‘Nrityaranga- a Bharatnatyam dance’, organised by Kalanjali will take place on July 10 at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao at 6pm. Call 2653083.

Indonesian Zest, an Indonesian food festival will take place from July 9 to 18 at the Goa Marriott Resort, Campal, Panjim. Call 246 3333.

‘Green’, an art exhibition by Maendra Alvares will be inaugurated on July 11 at 4pm at Big Foot, Loutolim. The exhibition will remain open till July 26.

A Konkani Musical Programme on National Integration held under the Tiatr Academy of Goa’s (TAG) scheme, ‘Production of Musical Programmes on Patriotism/ National Integration/ Communal Harmony’ will be held on July 12 at 6:30pm at the Raju Gandhi Kala Mandir, Ponda and on July 27 at 7pm at the Kala Academy, Panjim.

Free Sanskrit speaking classes, conducted by Siddharth Seva Pratishthan are being held till July 12 from 6pm to 7:30pm. Call 926 0 0 3 9 3 3 4 , 9270159090 or 9762471782.

A physical fitness test for referees, conducted by the Goa Football Association will take place on July 25 at 6:30am at the PJN Stadium, Margao.

Call 2225532‎.

‘Wood Crafts and Carvings’, a workshop of detailed training of designing and modelling of wood, organised by the Directorate of Art and Culture, is open for registration. Registration closes on July 15. Visit the Department of Art and Culture, Sharma Shakati Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panjim. Call 2438103.

A 1-day trek to Pangad, Maharashtra, organised by the Goa Hiking Association will take place on July 11. Call 9270955733, 9850492922 or 9823539804.

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Chapel, Kudashi spring and Tivim Fort, organised by Wildtrek Adventures will be held on July 11. Historian Sachin Madge will accompany and educate the trekkers on the various spots. Call 9764106156 or 9822155805.

A 1-day trek to the Hivrem Waterfalls, organised by the YHAI, Panjim unit will take place on July 18. Registration closes on July 15. Call 9422445673, 9767701245 or 9822125868.

A nature trail to the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, organised by WWF-India, Goa State Office will take place on July 11. Registration closes on July 9.

Call 9822483535 or 2465480.

‘Giving Voice to India’, a music workshop conducted by soprano Patricia Rozario and pianist, writer, composer and broadcaster, Mark Troop will take place from July 27 to 31 at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Visit www.associationsargam.com/march 2010/patricia2010.html. E-mail diasfluis@yahoo.com. Call 9011051950.

A 5-day workshop on interview skills, conducted by the Detroit Institute, Panjim will be held from July 14 onwards.

Call 9822131835.

‘The Negative Consequences of the proposed widening of the National Highway in Goa’, organised by GOACAN, will take place on July 9 from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa.

‘Behaviour made Simple’, a workshop, organised by Aysha Naushad will be held on July 10 from 9am to 6pm at Channel Tree Psychology Centre, Margao.

Call 9049276742 or 9960431362.

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BY JANICE RODRIGUES HERALD FEATURES he environment during the monsoons is at its prettiest, the green carpeted fields and the lush growth of the trees; the sparkling surroundings can give any nature lover a high. But the monsoons these past few years have let us down, or rather, we have let our earth and environment down by not respecting and preserving what we are blessed with. And this feeling of disappointment is what led Maendra Alvares of Big Foot to bring an exhibition of his works, titled ‘Green’. “Goa at this time is normally so beautiful and green, but this year all we can see are trees cut down, the fields are being filled up and the garbage strewn across the place,” says Alvares.

“This scene got me thinking and thought that we have to do something and have just put my thoughts into these works,” says Alvares. The exhibition consists of about 7 works of paintings integrated with metal work; Alvares had started work on this collection when the rains first started to lash the state. “I realised that we have to preserve our environment and keep it clean and green. We see people worshipping the trees but yet we cut them ruthlessly. We have to stop this and the exhibition is my way of sending my message across to the public,” says Alvares.

The exhibition will be open to public viewing at the Big Foot, Loutolim from July 11 to July 26, 2010.

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Glittering Navy Event to mark 50 Years of ‘White Tigers’

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he weekend saw a glittering event at Goa Marriott Resort, organised by the India Navy to celebrate 50 golden years of its combat squadron, the ‘White Tigers’.

As an acknowledgement of the yeoman service rendered by the Indian Naval Air Squadron 300 to our country for the last five decades, the Government of India bestowed a unique honour on the squadron and the Indian Navy by approving the release of a commemorative postage stamp. The postage stamp which depicts the venerable Sea Hawk and the Sea Harrier was released by the Honourable Minister of State for Communication and IT, Mr Gurudas Kamat His Excellency Dr SS Sidhu, the Governor of Goa unveiled the blow up of the commemorative postage stamp.

The squadron also immortalised its his-

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tory of unquestionable devotion and dedication to the Navy in the form of a Coffee Table Book – ‘White Tigers on the Prowl’ which was released by His Excellency, Dr SS Sidhu immediately after the release of the postage stamp.

The ceremonial reception to mark the occasion was hosted by Vice Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command. The Chief Minister of Goa Mr Digambar Kamat, Hon’ble minister of state for communication and IT - Mr Gurudas Kamat, Admiral Nirmal Verma, Chief of the Naval Staff, Mr Pratap Singh Rane - Honourable Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Naval Area and other state and naval dignitaries attended the function.

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‘Sorg Tujea Dolleanim’ delivers a Social and Humane Message HERALD FEATURES differently abled child in a family, rather than being a reason for frustration, should be accepted and in fact given more attention, understanding, love and affection. Also, in moments of peril and doubt, do not take everyone into confidence as it may lead to people taking maximum advantage of your weakness. These are the messages conveyed by Anthony Sylvester in his drama ‘Sorg Tujea Dolleanim’.

Dr Borges (Rosario Botelho) owns his own hospital and his patients are content with the treatment provided by him at the hospital. He finds fulfilment in his profession, but deep down, he suffers from pain and depression; his mind is preoccupied and worried because of his mentally challenged son Daryl (Aliston).

All efforts and medical treatment to bring his only son to normalcy prove futile for Dr Borges. After his wife’s death, the doctor fails to find anybody who could come, reside in his house and take utmost care of his son. One fine day, his agony is noticed by his colleague Dr Fermino (Seby) and he encourages him to open up.

Taking Dr Fermino into confidence, Dr Borges reveals the truth about his disabled son. That revelation prompts Dr Fermino and nurse Pamela (Bushan) to take advantage of the situation and their boss.

Pamela, who is also a widow, volunteers to settle down with Dr Borges and take care of Daryl along with her only son Aaron (Aaron). But there are ulterior motives behind her prompt decision.

Accepting Pamela as his wife, Dr Borges hands over the administration of the hospital to her, but she turns ungrateful. Being madly in love with Dr

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Fermino, Pamela flees and leaves Dr Borges disheartened.

Under such circumstances, Dr Borges falls ill and is partially paralyzed.

He finds himself abandoned by everyone. Who will come to his aid in his moment of despair? Is his disabled son by his side?

Anthony Sylvester has rightly highlighted the plight of differently abled children in some of the Goan families. Simultaneously, he has created awareness of such children being of great help in moments of trials and tribulations.

Aliston deserves special mention for his excellent performance as a differently abled child.

In between the acts, Jaki (Hortencio), Mari (Sabina) and Rocky (Lipu) provide pills of laughter with their comic interludes. Two songs, namely ‘Mainchi Chuk’ and ‘Tankam Mog Zai’ rendered by Bushan/Lajea were thought-provoking, besides others by Seby, Aliston, Michael de Soilim, Hortencio and Aaron.

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Cheers in Spain, tears in Germany AFP JOHANNESBURG, JULY 8

Football fans cheered in Madrid and shed tears in Berlin as Spain set up a World Cup final showdown with the Netherlands at Soccer City on Sunday.

Carles Puyol, the mop haired Barcelona veteran deployed to prevent rather than score goals, settled a Durban semi-final thriller by dashing forward to head an Andres Iniesta corner into the net on 73 minutes.

The goal broke the deadlock in a match Spain took a vice-like grip on from the start as a German team becoming used to scoring four goals a game found themselves on the receiving end of a masterclass in possession and passing.

When Puyol scored, the Madrid fan park erupted as Spaniards cel-

ebrated a fifth successive victory after the World Cup campaign got off to a shock start with a loss to modest Switzerland.

'Red Fury' supporters leapt in the air, waved red and yellow scarves and football was the sole topic of Madrid conversation as night fell on the Spanish capital and the country looked forward to a first final appearance.

"It is over! We are in the final of the World Cup! It is historic, what joy!" shouted a commentator from television channel La Cuatro as the final whistle blew.

Stunned Germans, told a few days before by legend Franz Beckenbauer that the team was "perfect" after drilling four goals past Australia, England and Argentina, openly wept at another failure against Spain.

The countries also met in the 2008 European championship final in Vienna and the result was the same with Liverpool striker Fernando Torres the scorer on that occasion.

"Germany is upset and tears are flowing up and down the country," admitted mass-circulation German daily Bild. "No matter how tough it may be to accept, the defeat was deserved."

Spain and Netherlands have been competing in the World Cup since 1934 but never met which only adds to the intrigue ahead of a final that will attract a sell-out 90,000 crowd to a western outskirt of Johannesburg.

Pre-tournament favourites after only two losses in two years - against the Swiss and the United States in a 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final - Spain will retain that status going into the climax of the month-long event.

But the Dutch, runners-up to hosts West Germany and Argentina in the 1974 and 1978 finals, have an even better record at this World Cup than Spain, winning all six matches.

They reached the final with a

3-2 victory over tournament surprise packets Uruguay in a Cape Town clash settled by goals from Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben within four second-half minutes.

Like Dutch counterpart Bert van Marwijk, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque pleaded with his celebrating stars to keep their feet on the ground ahead of the second all-Europe final in-a-row with Italy defeating France in Berlin.

"Of course we must celebrate this victory but we will do so with moderation. We will not be blinded by success. We will enjoy this and then start preparing for the final," stressed the former Real Madrid coach.

"There is nothing more difficult or precious than to win a World Cup. But we still have to play the final. We cannot start bragging or get too conceited yet.�

"We looked to win the ball and keep it for the entire match and the players did their job magnificently," said the man who courageously axed misfiring Torres for the semi-final.

"The triumph is even bigger because of the size of the opponent. You could say Germany were less strong than expected but that was because our team did a great job. The bottom line is we played better than they expected."

While Spain and Netherlands moved to the South African financial capital, Germany and Uruguay headed for the Eastern Cape city of Port Elizabeth and a third place play-off on Saturday.

Hundreds miss Cup semis REUTERS JOHANNESBURG, JULY 8

Hundreds of soccer fans missed the World Cup semi-final between Germany and Spain after chaos at the airport in Durban delayed their landing or forced planes to turn back, local media reported.

The airport disarray was a rare blemish on the so far successful hosting of the World Cup, held on the continent for the first time, which has gone without any major glitches.

Some VIP planes, which were supposed to land at the new Durban King Shaka International airport and later park at an old airport some 60 km (40 miles) away, would not move, causing the chaos, 702 Talk Radio reported, citing the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) as saying.

Five planes were forced to turn back to Johannesburg and Cape Town, while others landed after being delayed by several hours, leading to fans missing all or most of the mouth-watering clash between the two European soccer giants.

ACSA said passengers would not be reimbursed because the planes took off and landed at an airport and because only a small portion of the ticket price was paid to the company.

Stranded passengers, who spent thousands of rand on flight and match tickets, were outraged by the situation and some threatened to sue the airports company for their losses.

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Puyol ‘the shark’, an unlikely Spanish hero REUTERS DURBAN, JULY 8

Spain defender Carles Puyol stepped up to become the unlikely hero in their 1-0 World Cup semi-final win against Germany in a team packed with talent such as David Villa and Andres Iniesta.

With the clock ticking towards

added time in a tense encounter, the shaggy-haired centre back rose above the defence and crashed a 73rd-minute header into the net to send the European champions into Sunday's showpiece with Netherlands.

It was the 32-year-old's third international goal in his 89th appearance and puts Spain in

their first World Cup final. ''Puyol the shark has taken us to the final,'' his jubilant Barcelona teammate David Villa, who is joint top scorer at the tournament in South Africa with five goals, told reporters yesterday.

Puyol's all-round performance was ''spectacular'', Villa said while midfielder Xabi Alonso added:

''There were 10 minutes where we were camped outside their penalty area but didn't score and then Puyol arrived like a young wild boar and scored.''

Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who is a Barcelona fan, added his voice to the acclaim, telling Spanish radio: ''What a leap,

what a header by Puyol! He is superb.'' Germany coach Joachim Loew criticised his team for not picking out Puyol's run into the area but acknowledged the ''massive power'' and ''great determination'' he demonstrated. ''This was a set piece and there's always a mistake if you concede a goal at a set piece,'' Loew said

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semi-final, ‘Puyi’, already dubbed ‘King Carles’ in the Spanish press, has not had the best of tournaments, but against Germany he had the best chance of the game in the first half when he hammered a flying header just over the bar, before atoning for his miss with a glorious bullet a header in the 73rd minute to send Spain into the final.

The assist was of course provided by Xavi from a corner, which was won by Andres Iniesta, one of Spain’s most consistent players throughout South Africa so far but one who has had to live in the shadows of David Villa and last night, Xavi.

Speaking of which, the midfield maestro had inarguably his best outing of the World Cup. Xavi was simply back to his majestic best against Ger-

many as he completely commanded the game, having struggled to really impose himself in the previous five matches.And it was young Pedro Rodriguez who looked the most dangerous player on the field against the Germans with his (over) weaving runs and a few close attempts at goal. He really should’ve added a World Cup goal to his recordbreaking collection after becoming the first player to score in six different club competitions in 2009 when he was presented with a chance late in the game. He over-weaved, of course, instead of shooting.

Sergio Busquets, meanwhile, really has come of age. Often criticised for being the weaklink in the Barcelona and Spanish side, with good reason, he has

really flourished into one of the most under-appreciated players in South Africa.

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at a news conference. ''There were two of our defenders somewhere close and we should have anticipated the ball,'' he added. ''We didn't do that ... and Puyol approached us too quickly and thumped the ball in.''

Barca’s stars unite for Spain A lot has been made of how Barcelona have been able to boast so many Spanish players and youngsters from their youth system and mould them together into a championship-winning unit over the past two years.

That success seems to have been translated to the Spanish National team as a cluster of Barcelona stars guided La Furia Roja to the World Cup final for the first time in the country’s history.

It was Barca captain Carles Puyol who nodded La Seleccion to the showpiece extravaganza on July 11 with the most heavy-metal of headers… against Germany no less. A goal from the most unlikeliest source and the most un-Spain like goal you’ll ever see.

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addition David Villa, who has yet to play a game for the Blaugrana after his pre-World Cup move to the Camp Nou from Valencia, has already shown how effortlessly he can collaborate with the likes of Pedro, Iniesta and Xavi.

Such is the telephatic understanding that these players have that it's little wonder that this Spain outfit can function so fluently and cohesively, and it’s even less of a surprise that they appear more like a club side than a National team made up of the best players in the country - or in some other nation’s cases, the biggest egos - and they look like they have all been playing together week after week, year after year.

Many would accuse the Spanish National team of trying to copy Barcelona’s style of play. Others would say it’s the other way around, seeing as how Barca only really took possession football to new heights under Pep Guardiola in 2008 whereas La Seleccion have been exhibiting their dominant style even before Euro 2008.

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Xavi Hernandez, midfielder, who was at the heart of Spain’s semis scintillating performance.

FIFA to tighten final security after fan incursion AP JOHANNESBURG, JULY 8

FIFA will tighten security for the World Cup final and third-place play-off after Wednesday’s incursion onto the field by an Italian fan carrying a vuvuzela.

The semi-final between Germany and Spain in Durban was interrupted briefly in the fourth minute when the fan ran onto the pitch to protest about the exclusion of a player from Italy’s

We can emulate Spanish success, says Lahm lSays will not surrender captaincy voluntarily AFP ERASMIA, JULY 8

Spanish supporters celebrate after their team’s victory against Germany, in Madrid, on Wednesday. Spain will now meet twice-finalists Holland in Sunday's final at Soccer City in Johannesburg.

A Spain's supporter waves a national flag prior to semis kick-off.

Supporter of German team cry, after her team lost to Spain.

Germany's largely young World Cup squad can get over their 10 semi-final defeat by European champions Spain and emulate their success in the future, captain Philipp Lahm said on Thursday.

The 26-year-old - who has been an inspirational captain in the absence of the injured Michael Ballack - added that one day he expected he would be holding a trophy aloft and assuaging the pain of being part of teams that had lost two successive World Cup semi-finals and the Euro 2008 final - 1-0 to Spain.

"I am a little surprised by the margins of victory against England (4-1) and Argentina (4-0)," said the 71-times capped Bayern Munich fullback.

"But I have been training with these guys for a long time, and I knew what they were capable of.”

"We were able to believe in our future. Spain proved that there is always room for improvement. Three to four weeks ago, they had the same players, and then they gained in confidence.

We too can do similar things."

Lahm, who repeated that he

We’re coping with favourites tag: Alonso AFP DURBAN, JULY 8

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso said the European champions are coping with the pressure of being favourites after reaching the World Cup final.

"We have been coping with the pressure quite well," said Alonso.

"We knew the pressure would be quite high, but the favourite thing means nothing, you have to show that on the pitch.

"But we've been playing well and now we're in the final against Holland."

Wednesday's semi-final was anything but a classic with a headed goal from centre-back

Carles Puyol from a Xavi corner proving decisive.

But although the match was short on excitement, Spain did manage to control proceedings with their smooth-passing game.

"It was the performance we needed," added Alonso. "We have seen that when Germany get ahead in the scoreline they play on the counter attack and score many goals so we were really concerned about that.

"We tried to keep a good balance between attack and defence, we controlled the game and although it took a little bit longer than expected to score the first goal we're really pleased

and delighted to play the final."

Alonso also praised the team's maturity in managing to impose their system on every opponent despite not scoring many goals.

"It's our style, it's the way we know how to play and the results have been good because we stick with that idea.

"We're happy with our performance, it was really mature and what we needed in the semi-final of the World Cup." Barcelona playmaker Xavi said Spain got what they deserved but warned that the Dutch will be a tougher proposition in the final.

"I'm delighted because we deserved to win and be in the final,"

he said. "We dominated the match and managed to impose our game, especially in the second half when Germany hardly touched the ball.

"We felt comfortable on the pitch, that's what we wanted from the match.”

"Holland are a great team with good attacking and creative players but if we play like we did (agianst Germany) then we've got a good chance."

Real Madrid right-back Sergio Ramos said he was surprised by just how well the Spanish were playing.

"I'm really happy. No-one expected us to perform quite so well. Finally after all these years of hard work we're getting our

reward," he said.

"I'm happy with how I'm playing but I'm lucky to be playing for such a team. "We play with a system that allows me to get forward and I benefit from that, it seems more as if I'm a winger than a full-back."

Star striker David Villa has his eye on more than one prize as he also leads the top-scorers charts.

"I hope I can finish top scorer but right now the only thing I want is to help my team become world champions," he said.

"If we manage that and we also win an individual title it will be a collective achievement, it wouldn't just be for me but for the whole team."

would not voluntarily hand back the captaincy to 33-year-old Ballack and would do so only if the coach instructed him to, admitted the defeat had been tough, he was reduced to floods of tears at the final whistle, but the Germans had still achieved more than other European heavyweights.

"I am 26 and therefore I have some years of football at this level in front of me," said Lahm.

"There will be other semi-finals. But it is true, it will never be easy to think back on (the defeat). But thereagain look,

Italy and France were knocked out really quickly (they both earned the unwanted tag of being the first finalists from the previous edition to both go out at the first stage).

"One day, I am convinced that we will be up there with the best. And then to also to lose a semi-final is not a mark of dishonour, that doesn't happen (reaching a semi-final) every day either."

Lahm, who revealed that the Germans had declined an offer of a 'victory' parade back in Berlin when they return unlike those that happened after the 2006 semi-final loss at home and the Euro 2008 final defeat, Lahm, who says he has changed his mind and would play in the third place match with Uruguay in Port Elizabeth on Saturday if he has recovered from a knock.

squad.

FIFA spokesman Nicolas Maingot said Thursday that police were investigating the matter but that the breach in security was “certainly not acceptable.”

Maingot says FIFA “ will tighten the controls again.”

The fan entered the field near Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s net and sprinted almost to midfield before he was caught by security and escorted away by police.

Italian Mario Ferri is a 23year-old business agent from Pescara with a larger than life liking for football, and in particular, for Antonio Cassano.

Known as 'The Falcon', he is rapidly becoming a nuisance for security teams at matches.

He dribbled his way smartly past unaware guards, but his goal is not to score, but cause a scene and protest - sending his messages across to former Italy boss Marcello Lippi.

Ferri has been there and done that and thus authorities will be asking how he found his way to Durban via Pescara and Genoa. His first invasion was on November 14, 2009 as Italy played the Netherlands in a friendly in Pescara. With Cassano still being excluded by Lippi, Ferri ensured he represented Il Talentino on the pitch as he came on after half-time with a "Cassano in Nazionale" T-shirt.

Lippi was not impressed and even thundered after the game following Ferri's lightening dash across the pitch that rumbled the coach.

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‘Psychic octopus’ to predict final, if not tired l Angry Germans demand killing of Paul AFP BERLIN, JULY 8

Paul the "psychic" octopus, who has become a global star after correctly forecasting all six of Germany's World Cup games, will predict the final, but only if his hefty workload has not exhausted him.

The mollusc medium, who stunned Germany by tipping Spain in the semi-final - spot on as it turned out, will on Friday make his prediction for the third-place Germany match with Uruguay, a spokesman for his aquarium told AFP. Paul's handlers will follow the now familiar routine. Two boxes

will be lowered inton German fans have den him," the his tank, each conspokesman begun posting taining a tasty said. morsel of food and recipes on the The eightthe flags of the two internet, believing legged oracle opposing teams.

Gerthat Paul's reward forecast Whichever box man wins over Paul wrenches open for his clairvoyant Australia, Aris adjudged to be powers should be gentina, Engthe winner. and and a meeting with the lGhana.

Afterwards, Paul Provw i l l b e o f f e r e d barbecue or the ing he is not boxes with Spanish paella pot. just attracted and Dutch flags, the to the German two teams in Sunflag, he also day's showcase final, but only if correctly predicted losses to Serhe is deemed not too tired and bia and Spain, the latter live on still hungry, the spokesman said. national TV. "We do not want to overburBut as many World Cup stars

have discovered in South Africa, the footballing gods can quickly snatch fame and favour away.

Bitterness at Germany's 1-0 defeat to Spain turned to anger with some sections of the 350,000-strong crowd in Berlin insulting both Paul and his mother.

Even crueller, some fans have begun posting recipes on the internet, believing that Paul's reward for his clairvoyant powers should be a meeting with the barbecue or the paella pot.

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‘S African stadiums better than Europe’ REUTERS JOHANNESBURG, JULY 8

FIFA President, Sepp Blatter lavished praise on South Africa’s World Cup stadiums on Thursday, saying they were better than in Europe.

“These stadiums are jewels from the architectural point of view, they are really, really good stadiums,” he told reporters.

“Wherever the spectators are in the stadium, they have a complete view of the pitch.”

“There is not one single European country which has so many good and high level stadiums as the ones which are here in South Africa.”

Blatter expressed hope that former South African President, Nelson Mandela would be present at Sunday’s final between Spain and Netherlands.

“If he can come to the stadium, it will be good,” he said.

“Whether he can stay for the whole final, I do not know.”

“He has had the trophy in his hands in Zurich in 2004 and it would be a wonderful moment for him, for football, for Africa, if this could be a possibility.”

Despite a tournament marred by some play-acting and occasional refereeing controversies, Blatter praised the behaviour of the players.

“The fair play of the players is a compliment to the teams and coaches because the statistics have shown that there are less injuries and this is very important, there have been less yellow and red cards, the players have been respectful to their opponents.

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l Spain worried of Paul AFP MADRID, JULY 8

The Spanish government on Thursday expressed concern for the future wellbeing of Paul, the soothsaying octopus who from its German zoo has

Octopus outwits punter who lost €500,000 on Germany AGENCIES PRETORIA, JULY 8

Spain's defeat of Germany was a resounding victory for La Furia Roja and soothsayer Paul the Octopus, who maintained his 100 per cent winning record. However, the punter who staked €500,000 on a German win is unlikely to be joyous today after losing the largest World Cup bet in history.

The fan, who placed the record bet over the phone with a British bookmaker, fancied Jogi Loew's side to win at odds of 1.91 (10/11). Carlos Puyol's bullet second half header put paid to Germany's dreams of a fourth World Cup and a tasty €454,000 profit for the punter.

Germany's defeat came as a relief to the bookmakers, who have been stung badly by their earlier wins against England and Argentina. On both occasions Germany were the underdogs and priced at better than evens. Had the punter placed the €500,000 on either of Germany's last two matches he would have won more than his original stake back.

As it stands he is a cool half a million out of pocket. Not that the bookies are shedding any tears.

A spokesperson for the well-known British bookmaker said a Dutch win on Sunday would cap a great World Cup for the industry.

predicted a slew of correct results at the World Cup. "I am concerned for the octopus ... I am thinking of sending him a protective team," joked Prime Minister Jose Luiz Rodriguez Zapatero.

Environment and Fisheries Minister Elena Espinosa suggested there be a moratorium on going after Paul."On Monday, I shall be at the European Council of Ministers and I shall be asking for a (fishing) ban on Paul the octopus so the Germans do not eat him!"