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99 p.c. of K’taka rebel Mahanand gets 7 years for rape Wants to stay at Sada jail demands met: Shripad HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar addressing the media outside the Taj Exotica, Benaulim, on Friday.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

Claiming that the crisis facing the BJP government in Karnataka has finally blow over, BJP leader MP Shripad Naik has said the BJP leadership has accepted all the demands put forth by the dissident group of MLAs, including restoration of their Ministerships and an extra Ministerial berth to an Independent.

Briefing newsmen after coming out of Taj Exotica, Benaulim at 10.15 pm on Friday night, Naik categorically said the BJP leadership has accepted all demands of the dissident group.

“They had demanded that the Chief Minister restore their status as Ministers in the government and an extra berth to one of the Independent MLA. This has been accepted by our Party leadership”, Naik said.

Replying to a question, he said the BJP leaders are huddled with the dissident group and a final decision would be announced before the media on Saturday morning. “Right now, they are having discussions on all issues raised by the dissidents. The party leadership has agreed to 99 per cent of their

demands. The talks are continuing with party leaders”, he said.

When asked whether the dissident group have put forth the demand for a change in the leadership of the Karnataka Legislature party, Naik replied in the negative, saying that the 14 MLAs have accepted the leadership of the Chief Minister.

When his attention was drawn to the statement made

by Janata Dal Secular leader Kumaraswamy that the Chief Minster will be defeated on the floor of the House, the North Goa MP said that Kumaraswamy had come to the resort to indulge in horse trading, adding that he had to leave the state after the dissident group agreed to remain with the ruling party.

Earlier in the day, Leader of the Opposition Manohar Parrikar told newsmen that a positive solution in favour of the BJP will come by Saturday morning, adding that the BJP MLAs housed at the Taj Exotica resort have shown their inclination to support the BJP in Karnataka.

He said the BJP MLAs have been told to take their independent decision and expects (Continued on page 10)

Yeddyurrapa fall imminent: JD(S) HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

Expressing confidence that Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurrapa would be ousted from office on October 11, Janata Dal Secular and former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy asserted his party MLAs together with the Congress will vote against the confidence motion against the Chief Minister.

He, however, evaded a query from newsmen whether the Janata Dal and the Congress would form the next government, saying all these questions are hypothetical for the moment.

When newsmen drew his attention to a statement by the Karnataka Chief Minister stating that the rebellion against him is over, Kumaraswamy said all the MLAs holed up in Taj Exotic are united and together. “You will know the real fact within the next 48 hours.. The decision of these MLAs will be known in the next 2-3 days”, he said, (Continued on page 10)

North Goa District & Sessions Court today sentenced the convicted rapist Mahanand Naik to seven years imprisonment for raping and blackmailing his wife’s friend for three years.

The serial killer is also fined Rs 25,000 and the Court directed to pay the entire amount as compensation to the 22-yearold victim ‘who had suffered emotionally and physically… and whose life had taken a turn leaving her with least chances of settling in matrimony.’

The Court has, however, set off his period of imprisonment already undergone from April 21, 2009 till date. In sentencing the Principal District Judge Nutan Sardessai took into account victim’s statement that the accused raped her threatening to circulate her semi-nude pictures in the village.

“I have every reason to hold that the victim’s case of forcible sexual intercourse by the accused over a period of time by putting her under threats to defame her, tarnish her image, spoil her marriage prospects

Soon after the District Judge Nutan Sardessai pronounced Mahanand’s sentence, the ‘calculated killer’ handed over a letter requesting not to transfer him to Central Jail at Aguada from Sada sub-jail at Vasco where is currently lodged.

Dressed in a full-sleeve skyblue shirt and a pair of jeans, Mahanand seated on the accused-bench quietly heard the sentence order, which was later explained to him in Konkani language.

He thereafter handed-over a hand-written letter to the Judge that requested not to

transfer him to Aguada jail in view of other cases pending against him in the Court.

The prosecution has been asked to submit a reply to the letter. – (HR)

and create fear also for the future of her sister inspires confidence and when the defense version is found palpably false,” the Judge ordered.

The punishment brings a sigh of relief to the prosecution, as Mahanand is already acquitted in three other rape and murder cases. The Judge has also ordered not to destroy the pho-

tographs (used for blackmailing) and mobile phones, as this material could be used in other cases against him.

A former rickshaw driver (42) from Ponda emerged as Goa’s notorious serial killer who raped, murdered and looted gullible girls for a period one and half decade from 1994 to 2009.

His string of crimes came to

light after the lone surviving victim complained to police that he repeatedly raped and blackmailed her for three years taking advantage that her parents were dead. Following this, he was arrested after which he allegedly confessed of committing 18 crimes.

The Court, however, categorically stated that the prosecution failed to prove the age of the victim either by producing her birth certificate or medical findings. This perhaps was the reason that the sentence was not enhanced as asked by the prosecution.

“The incident of rape for which he (Mahanand) has been held guilty commenced sometime in or about November 2005 and the complaint came to be lodged by the victim in April 2009…The benefit of lapses would also endure in favour of the accused,” Judge Sardessai observed while pronouncing the sentence order.

Speaking to some journalists outside the Court hall, Mahanand said that though he has not made up his mind, he is most likely to contest the order in the High Court.

Chinese dissident gets Peace Nobel PTI BEIJING/OSLO, OCT 8

Liu Xiaobo, a jailed pro-democracy dissident, who has been leading a “non-violent struggle” for ending the Communist Party rule in China today won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize, angering Beijing, which said the award has been “desecrated” as it honoured a “criminal”.

Fifty-four-old Liu, who was also a key leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests, was selected for the prestigious award by the Nobel committee, rejecting China’s demand not to honour him.

Liu was honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize for his “long and non-violent struggle” to secure fundamental human rights for his country’s 1.3 billion people.

Making the announcement in

TOP HONOUR

CHINA FUMES

Liu Xiaobo was jailed for leading a “non-violent struggle” for ending the Communist rule in China. He was also a key leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square prodemocracy protests.

The award to Liu desecrates the prize and could harm ChinaNorway ties.

It should be awarded to people who contribute to national harmony… Liu is a “criminal”. — Ma Zhaoxu

Oslo, Nobel Committee President Thorbjoern Jagland said Liu was “the foremost symbol of the wide-ranging struggle for human rights in China”.

Jagland, reading the citation, said China’s new status in the world in the wake of its phe-

nomenal economic advances “must entail increased responsibility”.

“China is in breach of several international agreements to which it is a signatory, as well as of its own provisions concerning political rights,” he said.

Court issues warrants against German duo HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

Children’s Court today issued warrants against the German mother and daughter, to depose in the Court in connection with the minor’s rape case in which Education Minister Babush Monserrate’s son Rohit stands accused.

Public prosecutor Poonam Bharne told the Court that although both – the complainant and victim - who have returned to their home town, are bound to depose for trial, they have been evading summons.

President P V Savaikar issued warrant against the German duo

and directed them to remain present in the Court on October 29.

Rohit, son of the education minister is chargesheeted for sexually assaulting the minor in 2008.

The Government last month sought German Consul’s intervention to record statement of the victim via video-conferencing.

Bharne had told the Court that the State is planning to seek German Consulate’s intervention to record statement of the German pair via video-conferencing.

The mother who pursued the

case vigorously, in an unexpected move refused to proceed with the case. In an email communication to the Court in August, she expressed unwillingness to depose before the Court.

On October 2, 2008, the mother had filed a complaint at Calangute police station accusing Rohit of sexually abusing her daughter and sending her lewd text messages.

After the case was registered on October 13, there were many ups and downs as the mother later opted to withdraw the complaint which, however, could not happen.

This is the second time Nobel Prize has been granted to a campaigner for human rights against Chinese government.

The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama was given the prize for tenacious struggle for the rights of Tibetans.

In Beijing, the Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the Nobel committee’s decision and said that the coveted prize was granted to a “criminal.”

The grant of the Nobel Peace Prize to Liu desecrated the prize and could harm China-Norway t i e s , Fo r e i g n M i n i s t r y spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said.

Liu was sentenced to 11 years in jail on December 25, 2009 after a local court in Beijing convicted him of organising an agitation aimed at subverting the government.

J&K, AP listed as ‘independent’ J&K and Arunachal Pradesh have been shown as “independent entities” by the UN’s Food and Agriculture (Continued on page 10)

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Cong bigwigs lose interest in Karnataka MLAs ‘drama’!

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

Unlike Thursday, Congress bigwigs were conspicuous by their absence at the Taj Exotica, Benaulim, even as their presence yesterday in the resort triggered a debate within party circles as to under whose instructions they rushed to Benaulim after the dissident BJP MLAs were flown into the state.

Initially, the presence of Home Minister Ravi Naik and PWD Minister Churchill Alemao at the resort along with Power Minister, Alexio Sequeira sent out indications to the party workers that their move had the backing of central leaders.

But, these leaders quietly withdrew from the resort past midnight following indications that there were no specific instructions to welcome the dissident MLAs. In fact, a Congress leader is believed to have told one of the ministers to first ask Kumaraswamy whether the Janata Dal would be ready and willing to support the Congress to form the government in Karnataka in the event of the fall

Youth dies in mishap HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, OCT 8

A teenager died in a road mishap at Tisk-Usgao on Friday morning.

According to reports, Prasad Pawaskar (19) of Pratapnagar, Usgao was proceeding to attend the morning gym sessions at Ponda on his two- wheeler.

On reaching Tisk-Usgao, he lost control of the bike and skidded off the road.

He was seriously injured and was shifted to the GMC hospital at Bambolim, where breathed his last in the afternoon.

Ponda PSI Deepak Pednekar is investigating the case.

Mickky too makes his presence HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

Another politician from Goa who made his presence felt a Taj Exotica, Benaulim was former Tourism Minister, Mickk y Pacheco.

Pacheco drove inside the resort in his vehicle on Friday evening with a supporter and came out after spending an hour inside.

When waiting newsmen asked Pacheco over his presence in the resort, he shot back “this is my area. I can come and go”.

The Benaulim MLA has also refused to share any information about his presence inside the resort. “Politics cannot be discussed in the open”, he said, before leaving the area. of the BJP chief minister.

Meanwhile, the absence of Congress leaders including Home Minister Ravi Naik, PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao,

Power Minister, Alexio Sequeira brought relief to the BJP camp, with even Leader of the Opposition Manohar Parrikar saying that there wasn’t much interest shown by the Congress leadership today.

The only notable Congress leader conspicuous by his presence at the resort was former minister, Sanjay Bandekar, whose son-in-law and BJP Minister Nasnodkar was holed up inside along with other dissident MLAs. “The government gave the police protection after it was asked by the MLAs”, he added.

He also approved of the huge presence of the police force at the Taj Exotica, saying there is no harm if the police are around to maintain law and order. “The police should not block any leader who wants to meet the ML As. Otherwise, they are within their right to maintain security”, Parrikar added.

“I don’t understand what role the Congress wanted to play with out MLAs. Moreover, Kumarasway is not with the Congress. They are rivals in Karnataka”, Parrikar said

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

Can a candidate be debarred from contesting the ensuing Municipal polls on the OBC quota on grounds that he belongs to the creamy layer.

This question has triggered a debate in the corridors of the district collectorate, South as the process of filing of nomination papers is underway before Returning Officer Johnson Fernandes.

The question has come to the fore as moves are afoot in Ward No 8 of the Margao Municipal Council to field noted

Konkani activist Poornanand Chari as a consensus candidate.

Sources in the know said that Chari had applied for the caste certificate before Deputy Collector Johnson Fernandes, who has issued the certificate that he belongs to the OBC creamy layer.

Inquires from the office of the Deputy Collector revealed that anyone from the OBC community whose annual family income exceeds Rs 4.5 lakh falls in the creamy layer category.

This has set off the debate

The two ferries that broke down along the Divar-Vanxim island route on Thursday.

Photo by Kanzil Rodrigues

Residents of Vanxim Island were once again left stranded on Thursday afternoon, after two ferry boats broke down one between the Amboi-Diwar Island and Vanxim Island ferry route.

Residents were shocked to learn that the ferry boat 'Pednem' and another ferry boat 'Curchorem' broke down within a span of few hours. A third ferry boat was put into service only at 7 pm.

According to sources, the lone ferry 'Pednem' plying along the Diwar and Vanxim Island route broke down at about 2 pm due to a problem in the clutch plate.

School children from Vanxim

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

Labourers work on a bridge which will link Palem in Pernem taluka to Aronda (Maharashtra) over Kiran Pani. The bridge once complete, will reduce distance of 28 kms to Sawantwadi in Maharashtra.

Photo by Rozario Estibeiro

Can creamy layer candidates contest in OBC wards?

Ferry boats nightmare haunts Vanxim residents again

HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, OCT 8

Mahanand’s victim had attempted suicide

island had to wait for hours to reach their homes on Vanxim island. Locals from Vanxim later utilised canoes to ferry the stranded students.

At about 3 pm, another ferry 'Curchorem' was pressed into service along the same route.

However, the second ferry developed a problem in the propeller within a few hours and could not ferry passengers along the route.

A third ferry `Curtorim’ was later pressed into service along the route.

"Our ferry was summoned at the site at about 7 pm on Thursday due to the breakdown of the `Curchorem’ ferry, which was put into service after the breakdown of the first ferry," said Anthony Ricardo, coxswain

of the ferry `Curtorim’.

Commenting on the incident, local Cumbarjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar said: “In the last two months, ferry services in my constituency have improved a lot. But this problem which took place on Thursday along the Vanxim-Diwar ferry route was due to the fact that the ferries are old."

"I will try and meet River Navigation Minister Sudhin Dhavlikar and request him to put a new ferry along the Vanxim-Diwar ferry route," he added.

Added Malar Sarpanch Tulshidas Kundaikar: "I have also spoken to river navigation officials, who have assured to send a new ferry as soon as possible."

whether a candidate from the OBC can be denied the right to contest the polls on the quota on the pretext that he falls under the creamy layer.

One section was of the view that the creamy layer was applicable only in case of reservations for jobs and in educational institutions and is not applicable for contesting elections.

Sources in the know said that legal opinion is being sought from both sides on the ticklish question if at all an objection is raised at the time of scrutiny of nomination papers.

Duo held for cheating HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, OCT 8

Ponda police arrested a couple on charges of cheating a youth by promising him a job abroad.

Acting on a complaint filed

by Honarth Periera of TishemBorim, Ponda police arrested Ramji and Suda Vishwakarma from their residence at Curti on Friday afternoon.

Police has also seized seven passports from their residence, which also includes one passport of a Nepali national. According to the complainant, cash of Rs 24,000 was deposited with the accused some six months back.

The duo was learnt to be involved in employing people abroad, but the complaint said the accused kept making excuses when he approached them to know about his employment abroad.

Pereira finally lodged a police complaint when he realised that he had been taken for a ride.

Ponda ASI Chandra Morajkar is investigating the case.

The Judicial Magistrate First Class, Margao on Friday dismissed the application filed by former Tourism Minister, Mickky Pacheco seeking release of his laptops and mobile phones seized by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Soon after the court passed the order dismissing Pacheco’s application, his lawyer Adv Srikant Nayak said he would challenge the JMFC’s order in

Coast Guard to mount spy gear on lighthouses HERALD CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, OCT 8

For effective surveillance at sea, the government has sanctioned a Coast Guard plan to deploy radars, cameras and sensors on all lighthouses in coastal areas, to detect and identify ships close to the shore.

In the two-phase project, 46 lighthouses would be equipped at a cost of Rs350 crore by the end of 2011 in Phase I. The inputs gathered by the network would be shared with all the agencies concerned on a real-time basis, sources said. Another 56 lighthouses are to be

nSince the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai, the Indian Coast Guard has carried out 26 operations in coordination with other maritime security agencies on the basis of intelligence inputs, to nab ‘rogue’ boats and trawlers with terrorists. equipped in the second phase of the project.

Since the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai, the Indian Coast Guard has carried out 26 operations in coordination with other maritime security agencies on the basis of intelligence inputs, to nab ‘rogue’ boats and trawlers with terrorists. However, so far,

no one has been apprehended, defence ministry sources said.

During the same period, the Coast Guard, Navy, Customs, state fisheries departments and Marine Police forces have carried out 28 exercises – around one each month – to expand vigil, improve cooperation and pre-

40 casino employees go unpaid

house burgled

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

HERALD REPORTER VASCO, OCT 8

In a daylight burglary, gold valuables worth Rs 1.42 lakh were stolen from a house of a Mormugao Municipal Council worker at New Vaddem on Friday morning.

Vasco Police said that incident occurred in the morning when Suresh Naik's wife had gone to drop her son to school, while other family members were in hospital attending to Suresh's ailing mother.

Police suspect that it could be a handiwork of some known persons as the complaint's wife had locked the door and had kept the keys in a secret place outside the house.

It became once again evident that some off-shore casinos operating in River Mandovi conduct their business in violation of the labour laws.

About forty employees of Mint, an officer shore casino owned by the home minister of Haryana, have been left stranded as the management decided to shut shop on expiry of licence for operation -- without paying salaries for last month.

Some disgruntled employees complaint that even otherwise they were never paid their salaries on time. James Mendes, Inspector gaming services, told Herald they were promised by

vent any attacks in future.

The Coast Guard is using Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft, choppers and around 20 ships to keep an eye on Indian territorial waters. After the attacks, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) sanctioned 40 ships, 20 boats and 42 aircraft in February last year, the sources revealed.

Recently the force commissioned a Coast Guard Station at Murud Janjira on 30 September, which will help to plug the gap between Goa and Mumbai. Earlier there was no Coast Guard station between these two places.

K K Jain, Vice –President, Finance, that salaries for month of September will be disbursed on October 7/8 but now he says that payments will be made on October 12.

What has bugged the employees of Mint is that they have been asked to go home without even customary one month notice. On the top of it the management has been dilly-dallying in paying their salaries.

No wonder Mendes and other Mint employees are distrustful of the management as none was given an appointment letter. Anthony D’Mello, who worked for two years for Mint is dismayed that he has lost the job with no avenue to raise his grievance.

When asked whether a com-

KTC income zooms after introduction of AC buses HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) treasury got richer with the introduction of air conditioned Volvo buses on Margao- Panaji route.

The two AC Volvo buses, which started plying on nationalized route since October 4, has jumped the shuttle service revenue on this route from 20 percent to 30 percent.

Corporation’s Chairman Deepak Dhawalikar said that the effort was to prop up the revenue and also to provide better service to the passengers.

“Since, these buses were lying idle in the depots for years and we were also planning to buy new AC buses for shuttle service we thought to repair them. The cost of repair was much less then what we would have spent on buying new one,” Dhawalikar

said.

He said that on an average one AC Volvo bus cost Rs 60 lakh, while a repairing cost was not more then Rs 10 lakh.

The Kadamba management said that they are planning to increase the number of trips from four to six due to good response from the commuters.

“We are charging Rs 30, which is little higher then the normal shuttle price (Rs 26). But still more and more people prefer to travel by these buses as they provide much comfort,” he said.

Mickky’s plea seeking release of laptops, cell phones dismissed HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

The victim who succeeded in giving first conviction to serial killer Mahanand had attempted suicide by consuming ‘Lizol’ in 2007.

She resorted to this method rather than continuing to endure his harassment and sexual abuse. In her deposition during case trial at District & Sessions Court, the victim recounted that on June 4, 2007 the alleged accused came to her house and had forceful sexual intercourse with her though she was suffering running temperature.

Failing to get rid of his harassment, she purchased ‘Lizol’ on June 5, 2007 and after consuming the poison. She telephoned Mahanand that she was ending her life. He however rushed to her place and took her to primary health centre from where she was shifted to Hospicio Hospital at Margao.

The victim said she changed her statement to the police that she consumed ‘Lizol’ mistaking it to ‘Dew soft drink’ because Mahanand yet again threatened to kill her younger sister.

the South Goa Sessions court next week.

Pacheco had moved the JMFC for the release of his laptops and mobile phones which were seized by the CBI during raids conducted by the Agency in connection with the case registered against him for alleged immigration and money laundering racket.

The CBI, however, had vehemently opposed Pacheco’s application on grounds that the seized items have been dis-

patched to the forensic laboratory for investigations.

Pacheco’s lawyer had contended before the JMFC that the investigating agency can very well obtain call details from the cell phone provider instead of keeping the items in their possession.

Meanwhile, a witnessed was examined by the JMFC in the Natekar assault case, where the former Tourism Minister has been cited as an accused in the case.

MMC urged to streamline system for disposal of files HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

The United Goans Democratic Party (UGDP) has asked the Margao Municipal Council to streamline the system for disposal of files and prevent bribery and corruption.

Party secretary General Anacleto Viegas has urged the Chief Officer to streamline the procedure for disposal of the files systematically and speedily, so that progress is attained and citizens are prevented from encouraging bribery and corruption.

“We have time and again orally informed the Chief Officer that the Engineering / Technical department needs to be shaken up to attend to the peoples requests for NOC’s and licences. The procedure followed in obtaining NOC’s and licences is time consuming, vexatious and immensely expensive”, Viegas said.

He pointed out that the citizens have to follow a procedure spanning 6-8 weeks for no fault of theirs inspite of the fact that the file has the approval of the SGPDA.

KTCL has a fleet of 392 buses of which 60 provides shuttle service on Panaji –Margao route catering around 20,000 passenger’s everyday.

The corporation by next month will be also adding 20 new low floor buses with additional 10 seats, which will provide shuttle service to the public.

Dhawalikar while taking over the charges of the financially crumbled corporation had said “my priority is to make the organisation a financially stable one”.

The Corporation which was hit by financial crisis after the implementation of Sixth Pay Commission earlier this year, had seen a respite after injection of several fiscal measures to improve the functioning of KTCL, which according to new chairman was important to increase revenue.

plaint was filed with labour department, “How can we -- with nothing in written we have nowhere to go?”

K K Jain, President who runs Mint was not contactable. When this reporter checked with some employees of other off-shore casinos, it was found that practice of employment is no different from that of Mint except that salaries are paid on time.

Shalaka who works as helper in kitchen for one of the offshore casinos, said though she has been in employment for last six months, she does not have an appointment letter and similar is the case of others as well.

Will the government bother to look into illegalities conducted by off shore casinos?

Four Margao locals held for assault HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

A delivery boy working for a Goan vernacular daily was assaulted and the car he was driving was damaged by four men on Friday early morning.

Agassaim PI Vishwesh Karpe informed that victim Mahesh Borkar of Ponda was driving his van from Panjim to Margao to deliver stacks of newspapers to North Goa agencies when his car came in contact with another moving car in the opposite direction.

The four men in Chevrolet Optra then chased Borkar and stopped him. “The argument resulted in a tussle and the foursome assaulted the delivery boy.

His vehicle was also damaged resulting in a total loss of Rs 40, 000,” said the inspector.

The foursome identified as Cnedden Gomes, Maclloyd Gonsalves, Myron Dias and Elton Figeredo, all from Margao were arrested after a complaint was filed by the victim. They were released on bail later.

22 file nominations for Cuncolim, 13 for Margao HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

The Office of the Returning Officer for the Margao and Cuncolim Municipal Council polls witnessed a heavy rush of candidates on Friday.

A total of 22 nomination papers were filed for the Cuncolim Municipal Council on Friday, while 13 nomination papers were received from candidates contesting the Margao Municipal polls.

Returning Officer Johnson Fernandes said his office has received nomination papers of 22 candidates for the 10-member Cuncolim Civic body.

Candidates who filed their papers on Friday are Crossy Fernandes, Filipinha Victorina Barbosa and Midora Fernandes (Ward No 1), Pratima Gaonkar, Surya Kusta Gaonkar, Chandru Gaunkar and Mangaldas Gaunkar (ward No 2), Leodade Coutniho (ward No 3), Tarachand Govind Desai (ward No 4), Joysilo Coutinho, Noor Mohammed Shah, Anthony Fernandes, Noor Mohamed Shaikh and Shabir Shah (Ward No 5), Premdeep K Desai (ward No 6), Alvis Almeida, Landry Mascarenhas and Feliciano Rodrigues (Ward No 8), John Inacio Monteiro and Xavier Anthony Vaz (ward No 9) and Bindiya Surendra Desai, Sara M Fernandes and Rashmi Desai (ward No 10).

Meanwhile, candidates who have filed their papers for the Margao Municipal elections are Pratap Narcinva Kamat (ward No 1), Jose Silva (Ward No 3), Angelis Pereira and Anwar Sayed (ward no 5), Hamid Mamlekar, Martinho Faleiro and Anwar Shaik (ward No 6), Geeta Prabhu (ward No 7), Luis Rebello (ward No 8), Raju Rajaram Madkaikar (ward no 11), Doris Texeira (ward No 12), Welceslau Sebestiao Fernandes (ward No 14) and Sajjan Naik (Ward No 18).

VASCO REPORTER ADDS: While there have many aspirants for wards allotted to the general, women and other backward classes (OBC) categories in the MMC, there are hardly any takers for the two wards reserved for STs. Wards 3 and 7, both reserved wards for the ST community ward, has witnessed lukewarm response.

The situation is such that the entire election campaign has come to grinding halt in these two wards since not single candidate has emerged from these wards.

With Monday as the last day to file nominations, efforts are now on to get ST candidates from other wards to contest in these two wards. Candidates who had planned to contest from these two wards have accused the government of failing to assess the concentration of a particular community in these wards.

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Sinquetim locals demand Churchill’s resignation HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

A day after the work on the Sinquetim-Navelim was stopped following the high court directives, residents of Sinquetim has demanded the resignation of PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao for forcing the bridge on the people with public funds sans the necessary clearances.

Hailing the high court order, the residents celebrated the court directions at the proposed bridge site at Sinquetim on Friday evening by bursting of fire crackers.

A local resident Jose Paul Coutinho said the since public money is involved in the construction of the bridge, the PWD Minister should immediately tender his resignation or sacked by the Chief Minister.

“We demand the immediate resignation of the PWD Minister.

If not, the Chief Minister should direct Alemao to step down”, demanded Coutinho.

Congratulating the petitioners led by George Barretto and Avertando Barretto for having taken pains to take the matter to the high court, Coutinho said

justice has been done to the residents, who had started the agitated exactly a year ago on October 9 last year.

Addressing the gathering, George Barretto recalled that the PWD Minister had issued a statement last year that he would use the military to construct the bridge, but expressed his satisfaction that justice has been finally done to the agitating residents.

Adv Bairon Rodrigues said the PWD did not obtain the mandatory clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests before undertaking the bridge work. He pointed out that the law mandates any agency to first seek clearance from the Union Ministry if the project cost exceeds Rs five crore.

“This mandatory norm was thrown to the winds by the PWD. The PWD even tried to delay the high court decision on the matter by maintaining that the clearance was coming from the Union Ministry”, he said, adding that the politicians should now respect the wishes of the people.

Muslims urged not to support Cong HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

BJP State Executive member, Shaikh Jina said the time has come for the Muslim community to teach a lesson to the Congress and not vote for the party in the Valpoi by-polls, besides Congress-backed candidates in the ensuing municipal polls.

“All Muslim, in respect of differences should remain united to fight the biased Congress government policies”, Jina said, adding that the Muslim community has been asking the state government for land for the proposed Kabrastan, but has only been given empty promises by the successive governments, including present Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat.

He said it is heartening to note that the Muslim commu-

nity has realized that the Congress government in Goa led by Digambar Kamat has been using the community as a “tissue paper”.

Supporting the decision of the Muslims to field a panel for the forthcoming polls for the Margao Municipal body, Jina said it is true that the Congress wins as many as six seats in the Assembly polls only because of the support from the minority community.

“It is indeed an insult to the Muslim community that Ward No 3 of the MMC has been reserved for the ST community though the ward has large number of Muslim electorate. Similarly, ward No 15 and 17 have been reserved for OBCs to keep away the BJP contestants”, he added.

Work on selecting 30 short films begin HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

The process for selecting the final 30 films for the Short Film Centre (SFC), a business platform for shorts and documentary films and official section of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began today and would be completed by October 14, the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) official said here today.

The seven-member committee, who will finalise the 30 films in include last year’s winner and actress Geethu Mohandas, filmmaker Anwar Jamal, Sharda Ramnathan, Rekha Deshpande- film critic, Nandini Sardesai – member of Censor board, Pundalik Naik and Malti Sahai – DFF nominee on the committee.

Addressing a press conference here, ESG CEO Manoj Srivastava disclosed that the members have started screening the movies and will select the final 30 movies by October 14.

“There are so far 300 entries so far and we are expecting 50 more as October 10 is the last date,” he said.

The CEO said that 20 films would be selected for International competition which carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, Rs 3 lakh and rs 2 lakhs for the first three winners respectively while 10 films would be selected for Vasudha award, which has a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh.

Srivastava also said that there were 10 entries were Goa itself.

The SFC will start on November 23 at the IFFI venue here and end on December 1, penultimate day of the IFFI 2010.

In the first two consecutive years, the SFC received 300 entries each, and with publicity for the event having increased, more entries were expected this year, the official said.

The SFC award-winning films have been appreciated at various prestigious festivals.

For instance, last year's Golden Lamp Tree Award winner Kelkkunnundo (Are you Listening?) by Geethu Mohandas bagged the Special Jury Award at the 57th National Film Awards recently.

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ordhofond youth battling for life in dubai, help sought HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, OCT 8

A doctor checks a student as Mickky Pacheco looks on, during a dental check-up camp held at Mae Dos Pobres HS, Nuvem.

PANJIM (HND): JCI Salcete Coastal organised its 12th free mega dental check-up camp in association with Goa Dental College for students of Mae Dos Pobres High School, Nuvem.

Four doctors from Goa Dental College checked the students.

This camp was organised under the United Nations Millennium Development Goals programme.

Ex- tourism minister Mickky Pacheco inaugurated the camp in the presence of Nuvem ZP member Wilfred D’Sa. Dr Deepa Desai from Goa Dental College gave pointers on oral hygiene, showed the students the brushing techniques and urged the students to inculcate good oral hygiene habits.

Mickky Pacheco hailed the good work carried out by JCI Salcete Coastal for a social purpose, especially in schools where the importance of oral hygiene has to be imparted. He also urged that such camps should be taken up at village level schools also.

Around 260 children were checked by the doctors of Goa Dental College. Dr Deepa Desai, Dr Kelly Norton and Dr Soni Rajput were later felicitated at the hands of Mickky Pacheco.

Neurological camp organised

Canacona Health Welfare Committee (CHWC) has appealed to the public to come to the financial aid of Ordhofond youth, who is battling for his life in a Dubai hospital.

In an appeal signed by CHWC President Diogo Pereira, members of public are asked to generate generously for raising the funds for Jackson Coutinho of Ordhofond, who continue to lie seriously ill at a hospital in Dubai. Coutinho will be shortly shifted to Hindujas Hospital, Mumbai.

CHWC has opened a joint account in SBI Branch of Chaudi-Canacona in the name of Jackson Countinho and his father Brejeto Fabao to enable the public to contribute directly.

Donors can directly make contributions in SB Account Number 31454131935 in SBI of Chaudi-Canacona.

CHWC Secretary Sanjay Komarpant informed that public contributions will be utilized for the cause of Jackson, once he is shifted to Hindujas Hospital, Mumbai.

“We are also approaching parishes to keep donation boxes in the church premises and whatever collected, will be deposited at one time in SBI account,” said Komarpant.

When asked, Komarpant informed that Jackson’s brotherin-law, who is monitoring him at Dubai, expressed hope that improvements in his health will help them to bring Jackson to Mumbai in the next few days time.

CiviC polls round-up 17 more file

32 candidates file papers in Mormugao HERALD REPORTER VASCO, OCT 8

As many as 32 candidates, including Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Shekhar Khadapkar, on Friday filed their nominations for the ensuing council elections.

Khadapkar has filed his nomination from Ward 1, while former MMC chairperson Manesh Arolkar, filed his nomination from Ward 14.

Others who filed their nominations included Councillor

Rajesh Ghonsekar from Ward 1, Councilor Suchita Shirodkar (Manda) from Ward 10, former councillor Peter Araujo and Narayan Kando from Ward 9.

Pratap Gaonkar, younger brother of former MMC chairperson Kritesh Gaonkar, also filed his nomination from Ward 10.

Earlier on Thursday, Councillor Lavina D'Souza had filed her nomination from Ward 12 and Fiola Regao, wife of Councillor Arnold Rego, has also filed her nomination from Ward 13.

17 enter fray in Bicholim Nichal H Israni, Dr V B Dhaimodkar, panch Narayan S Talauliker, Dr P S Ramani, Dr P V K Ghanekar and Vinayak S Naik at the inaugural of the neurological camp.

PANJIM (HND): The 37th annual neurological camp by Dr PS Ramani was organised by Laxmi Narayan Sports Club, Wadi-Talaulim and Dr P S Ramani Medical Foundation at IMA Hall at Ponda.

Chairman and Managing Director of Blue Cross Laboratories Limited, Mumbai Nichal H Israni inaugurated the camp in the presence of Dr V B Dhaimodkar, panch Narayan S Talauliker, Dr P S Ramani, foundation president Dr P V K Ghanekar and trustees Vinayak S Naik and Prakash Kenkre.

Over 263 patients from different parts of Goa and nearby states took the benefits of the camp. Dr V B Dhaimodkar presented annual report and compered. Prizes for this year’s essay competition for college students on ‘Drug Abuse’ were distributed. Dr Antonio Figiredo of Loutolim, Margao was selected for the two weeks training and scholarship programme for 2010 under Dr Ramani at Mumbai. Israni complemented Dr Ramani for his contribution to the society and advised people to stand united for rendering humanitarian services to the society at all times. He also praised the people of Goa for their hospitality and contribution in nation building.

Raghu P Naik, Rohan Naik, Sanjay Naik, Rajesh Kamat, staff of Dr S T Shirsat Hospital, Ponda and doctors from Ayurvedic College, Shiroda provided essential services during the camp.

Vinayak S Naik presented vote of thanks.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT BICHOLIM OCT 8

Seventeen candidates on Friday filed their nominations for the Bicholim Muncipal Council (BMC) election.

Those who filed their nominations were Vithal Karmalkar (Ward 2), Narayan Betkekar (Ward 3), Deepa Mandrekar (Ward 7), Ajit Birje (Ward 5), Hafija Beag (Ward 5 and Ward 6), Anisha Vernekar (Ward 7), Riaz Beag (Ward 5 and Ward 6), Shrikrishna Dhond (Ward 5), Deepa Shirgaonkar (Ward 1), Tanaji Pal (Ward 2), Supriya

Mayekar (Ward 4), Reshma Pal (Ward 1), Niyamat Pathan (Ward 6), Yogesh Kausar (Ward 5), Bharat Chanekar (Ward 2).

On Thursday, only one candidate, Kiran Kawthankar, had filed his nomination in Ward 2.

Councillor Ajit Birje filed his nomination in Ward 5, while Hafija Beag filed her nomination in two wards, 5 & 6.

Similarly, ex-councillor Riaz Beag also filed his nomination in two Ward 5 & 6.

In all, 23 candidates have so far filed their nominations for the 10-ward BMC.

Feast at Curca

Daily cycling rides PANJIM (HND): The Goa Cycling Club will conduct daily cycling short rides, for upto half hour daily, in Panjim commencing on October 11.

The rides will start at Cafe Coffee Day, Miramar and will go on different routes on all weekdays at 6.50 am. The aim is to get people to do some exercise daily and cycling is a great workout. Also group cycling is fun as cycling alone can be boring.

Ride leader will be Patricia Pinto and those interested may meet her at Cafe Coffee Day on weekdays at the appointed time. Please bring your own cycles and carry a bottle of water with you. Please contact Patricia on 9822802629 or log onto Goa Cycling Club in groups on Facebook and send a message.

power shutdown OCTOBER 9 PANJIM: From 9 am to 4.30 pm. Areas affected are Sesa Ghor, City Centre, Dempo Tower, Shiv Tower, Tristar building, SLDC and surrounding areas of Patto Plaza.

OCTOBER 10 MAPUSA: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Kamat garden, P&T quarters, Electricity department office, Poornima hotel, Satya Heera Hotel, Mapusa Municipality, Mapusa Market, Hanuman theatre and surrounding areas.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, OCT 8

Seventeen nominations for the ensuing Sanguem Municipal Council (SMC) elections were filed on Friday before the Returning Officer Amol Gaonkar.

Of the 17 nomination forms, five candidates filed two nomination sets each as a precautionary measure. The total nomination forms received as of date for Sanguem Municipal polls are 23.

Those who filed their nominations on October 8 included former Chairperson and Congress leader from Sanguem Minguelinho D'Costa, Oscar D'Costa, sitting councillor Agnelo F G D'Costa (all Ward 2), former Sanguem Block Congress President Caitano Martins Fernandes, present Sanguem Block Congress President Revansiddh Naik and Ajay Naik (all Ward 3), Gatu Naik (Ward 9),Francisco Lima and Deepa Naik (both Ward 7), Shrikant A Naik and Vincent Mascarenhas (both Ward 5) and Queroz Cruz (Ward 4).

Except for Agnelo F Costa and Queroz Cruz, none of the remaining ruling councillors have filed their nominations till date.

Those expected to file their nominations on Saturday from the ruling lot include vice chairperson Caitano Fernandes, Sandesh Kossambe, Chairperson Harsha Dilesh Sambhari and prominent Congressman Sanjay Raikar.

the resort. The plant comprises of shredder, homogeneous mixer and cutting system.

The compost which gets generated through the plant will be utilised as organic fertilizer for the large expanse of horticulture of the property.

PANJIM (HND): The feast of Our Lady of Rosary Church, Curca will be celebrated on October 10. The regular novenas started from October 1 with the service beginning at 5 pm.

The masses on the feast day will be at 7 am, 8 am and the High Mass will be at 10 am.

PANJIM (HND): A senior citizen program of Konkani comedy, mimicry and Goan cultural songs will be organised by the Society of St Vincent de Paul Blessed Frederic Ozanam Centre on October 10 at the Holy Trinity Church Parish Centre, Benaulim at 4.30 pm. Forms for making senior citizen cards will also be distributed. For more details, contact Ashley Dias on 9822176131.

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Cidade installs organic waste converter plant

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Konkani cultural program

It is learnt that some youth in Bhatpal have also commenced to raise funds for Jackson by organizing football tournaments and will also stage a Konkani drama ‘Bukh ani Tan’ by Cajee D’Silva and directed by Joycelene on Friday evening.

It may be recalled that Jackson after reaching Dubai started hunt for a decent job and soon joined a catering company as a technician with a hope of becoming a sole bread-earner to his family.

But as the fate would have it on the third day of his arrival, he suffered from high fever and was admitted in hospital. Since then, he is lying seriously ill in the ICU of Al-Rashid Hospital, Dubai, reportedly with multiple organ failure.

Chairman of Goa State Pollution Control Board, Dr Simon D'Souza and department heads of Cidade de Goa, at the launch of Organic Waste Converter plant.

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, OCT 8

Cidade de Goa has installed and commissioned Organic Waste Converter (OWC) plant as a part of its initiative towards implementation of ecofriendly practices in the resort.

The plant was formally inaugurated at the hands of the Chairman of Goa State Pollu-

tion Control Board, Dr Simon D'Souza in the presence of all the heads of department of Cidade de Goa. In the first phase, OWC plant which has a capacity to convert 200 kgs per day of wet garbage into compost has been installed in the premises to take care of the central kitchen and cafetaria waste generated in

Kenyan Goan on EU advisory panel HERALD CORRESPONDENT LONDON, OCT 8

Kenyan-born expert on European and International Law Dr Rose D’Sa has been nominated by the British government to be a UK member of the Brussels-based European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) for a five-year term till 2015. The EESC is a unique EU consultative body to involve civil society representatives in the decisionmaking process.

Dr D’Sa, the only child of Annie and the late Alex D’Sa, of Nairobi, was educated at Loreto Convent, Nairobi, and at

Millfield School in England. She graduated from the University of Birmingham, and went on to get a PhD in Public International Law. She was earlier in the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, and a legal consultant to the 1990 Commonwealth Law Ministers meeting in New Zealand. She was the first Professor of European Law at the University of Glamorgan in Wales, where she lives. She has numerous publications to her credit, including two law books. A tennis player, Dr D’Sa was once the No: 3 ranked player in Kenya.

Goan teachers to visit UK schools HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, OCT 8

Two heads and six teachers from four schools in Bardez taluka will visit partner schools in Cornwall, UK, as part of the Global Schools' Partnerships Programme.

Teachers Irene D'Souza Manuel and Reena Simoes of Holy Family High School, Porvorim, will visit Pensans Community Primary School, Cornwall, Sr Ernestine Fernandes and teacher Ivy D?Costa of Little Flower of Jesus School, Calangute, will visit St Petroc's School, Bodwin, Selena Po Fernandes and Eliza D'Souza of Spring Valley, Porvorim, will interact with Sir James Smith School and Sr Antonette Pereira and Lorraine Lopez of Lourdes Convent, Saligao, will visit Bosvigo School, Truro, from October 31.

The visits are for an equal duration and will provide equal opportunities for both the schools of Bardez and Cornwall, UK. The purpose of the visit is to develop joint curricular projects to highlight the culture of the two countries with global dimension themes, enhancing skills in teaching, learning, mentoring and bringing about awareness in moral values in schools. The grant is funded by the British Council Global Reciprocal visit grant.

Restricted water supply

PANJIM (HND): There will be restricted water supply to entire Bardez and parts of Bicholim taluka on October 9 due to shutdown at Assonora Water Treatment Plant substation for replacement of higher capacity transformer brought from Selaulim Water Treatment Plant for carrying out all 6 pumps in operation. Public is requested to bear the inconvenience caused.

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A judgment that does not reconcile

Vol No CX No: 254 Goa, Saturday 9 October, 2010

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hat use is a port that will not help the industries in its area? This is the question Goa’s pharma industry – an important constituent of the state’s economy – is asking after the Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) suddenly decided that it could not function as a designated port for pharmaceutical products.

Goa-based pharmaceutical companies export around 75 per cent of their production. A large number of them have been approved for exports by international regulatory agencies like the US Food and Drugs Administration (USFDA). But because the MPT is not a designated port for pharma products, all drugs exported from Goa have to be sent to the Mumbai port.

The pharma export market in Goa is worth about Rs4,000 crore. Had MPT become a designated port for pharma products, the industry had projected that the state’s pharma exports would grow to about Rs10,000 crore in three years. At present, it costs about Rs35,000 to move a container to the Mumbai port, which affects the cost-competitiveness of Goa’s pharma manufacturers.

That is why the Goa Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (GPMA) decided to work towards making MPT a designated port for pharma products. The MPT Chairman was enthusiastic, and promised to work towards this. GPMA went ahead and made the requisite proposals to the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI). Officials of the DGCI then visited the port, met the Chairman and decided to notify MPT as a designated port for pharma products. The premises where the Assistant Drug Controller’s office would be located at the port was identified, and an announcement was made in the media.

However, it appears that in a letter dated 4 October, MPT Chairman Praveen Agarwal has written to DGCI Surinder Singh saying that the Mormugao port would be “unable to handle increased numbers of containers” unless infrastructure facilities were improved. What are these alleged ‘infrastructure facilities’?

“In particular, for enabling the establishment / development / construction of a container terminal at Vasco Bay, it is absolutely necessary that the following two actions must be taken without wasting any further time: relocate Khariwada slums, remove encroachments on MPT land at Khariawada, and relocate the Khariwada fishing jetty to Katem Baina.”

Is this not strange? MPT could start large-scale import of coal without any ‘infrastructure facilities’, even though coal dust was causing enormous inconvenience to the citizens of Vasco. But now it claims it cannot start export of containers – a clean operation – without ‘infrastructure facilities’…?

Why is Mr Agarwal trying to mix up issues? The port may have a legitimate grievance with the state government on the issue of relocating the Khariwada slums for its expansion project, but why is the state’s pharma industry being held to ransom for this?

By raising such bogus issues, the port itself gets hurt. Not only does it stand to gain substantial income through pharma exports, but it can actually diversify its portfolio of products, which is at present too heavily skewed towards iron ore and coal. If this is Mr Agarwal’s parting kick to the state government (his term as MPT Chairman ends later this month), it should not be at the cost of the pharma industry and the port.

What if courts relied on the ‘faith and belief’ of hindus in cases like sati and child marriage, asks AnAnd TELTUMBdE

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he parallel may not be palatable to everyone, but the recent verdict of the Allahabad bench of the Lucknow high court can be compared with a case that was decided some 80 years ago in a small colonial court at Mahad in Maharashtra. The case was filed by the orthodox Hindus of Mahad to block the move of the untouchable castes to perform a satyagraha at the ‘Chavadar Talao’, a pond at Mahad, in December 1927. The tank was private property, and the untouchables could not trespass, was their contention. The court of the sub-judge of Mahad granted them a temporary injunction on the eve of the proposed Satyagraha, which had to be suspended. But the case was later zealously fought by none other than Dr B R Ambedkar and won.

Just imagine if that court had relied on the faith and belief of the majority Hindus, as the judges of the Allahabad High Court did; what would have been the fate of the social reform movement in India? Surely, the faith and belief of the Hindus 80 years ago would have considered that untouchables filling water from the Chavadar tank was ‘ritual pollution’.

Those were colonial times. Nearly a century later, independent India has lofty ideals in its Constitution and aspires to be a global superpower. But we have gone back to the faith and belief of the Hindus to decide the most important aspect of our national character – secularism – which represents a social contract this country had with its minorities.

Just imagine if the courts were to rely on the faith and belief of the Hindus to decide cases; decadent customs like sati, child marriage, untouchability, caste atrocities, etc, will all get validated. Perhaps the ‘Manu Smriti’ may replace our Constitution. This judgment needs to be seen in the danger it poses to the basic premises of our nationhood.

As such, it was a simple case of deciding property rights over disputed land around the spot where the Babri Masjid once stood. In absence of a clear title deed, the court had to go by the physical evidence that the Masjid existed there.

There is a principle of possessory provision in the law, which entitles land title to those who have uninterrupted and unchallenged possession of an area for 12 years or more. Surprisingly, the court dismissed the case of the Waqf Board and the Nirmohi Akhara claiming titles to the inner

EyE on AyodhyA courtyard (where the Babri Masjid stood) and the outer courtyard (where the Ram Chabutara is located) respectively.

It is indisputable that the Masjid was at the spot uninterrupted from 1528 till 1949, when ‘namaz’ was last read. At the Ram Chabutara of the Nirmohi Akhara, poojas have been performed uninterrupted since the 19th century. As regards the claim to the area under the central dome as the birth place of Ram Lalla, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court had already ruled in 1994 that it was incapable of legal determination, while responding to a Presidential Reference sent to it after the demolition of the Babri Masjid. There was a legal ruling of the highest court in the land to guide the three judges on the issue.

But the learned judges chose to seek archaeological evidence to determine whether there once existed a Ram temple, as contended by the Hindus. How was it relevant? Even if archaeology shows that there was indeed a Hindu temple, can it be construed that the land belonged to the contending Hindus? It only proves that before the mosque was built, there existed a Hindu temple; nothing more. There is no way to find out what property transactions took place while constructing the Masjid. But the court has seen what even archaeology could not.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the then NDA government, led by the BJP, which spearheaded the Ram Temple movement, reported a finding that there was a place of worship at the site where the mosque stood. The evidence was not incontrovertible, and was widely disputed by experts. But did it prove whose place of worship it was? It could well have been a Buddhist or a

The election of selection

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t’s election time once more. There is going to be the byeelections for the Valpoi consistuency followed shortly by the elections to the civic bodies all over the state. As it is, the state exchequer is burdened by the Assembly elections, which is held once every five years. Now we have a bye-election which will cost the tax-payers a whopping Rs 60 lakh.

The question to be asked is: Why should the common man be he government has decided to create a special class of burdened for no fault of his? If a particular elected representative visa under the ‘E’ category to enable power and steel decides to join a political party and in the process, has to resign projects to employ foreign experts. Visa restrictions im- from the membership of the legislative assembly, does it not seem posed after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks have substantially right for the particular representative, or for that matter the slowed down the progress of these projects. political party he wants to join, that they bear the expense of the Why not have another special category of visas for foreign elections? Yes, of course. Be that as it may, in the entire process nationals who have bought property in India? That way, the it is the aam admi who has to suffer, the same aam admi for which government will be able to examine the legality of the property the Government has vowed to work for. Elections are essential in purchases, while the property owners will face less hassle to a democracy which is of the people, by the people and for the people. But in our country, it is a government of the politicians by live in India. It’s a win-win solution.

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Political immaturity Tulsidas Malkarnekar, Margao The recent outburst of Rahul Gandhi equating RSS and SIMI shows his total immaturity in the field of politics. Just because he holds a position in his party does not warrant that he makes such naïve statements.

Rashtriya Seva Sangh (RSS) is a dedicated organisation and has actively worked with Mahatma Gandhi, in the freedom struggle and overall interests of the nation. The party has an impeccable pedigree towards nation building. Congress Seva Dal is also a similar organisation that merged with the party. However RSS has retained its separate identity. SIMI has a reputation for being

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terrorist and is anti national Rahul is an upcoming youth leader and a force to reckon with in the party. He should study facts and desist from making unequal comparisons.

Protect the tiger Blossom Cabral, Nagoa It is indeed amazing to learn that the forest cover in the state has increased, thanks to the culture of preservation and up keep of trees in the area. Environment enthusiasts can now heave a sigh of relief.

Though camera tapping method can be carried out to confirm the evidence of tigers in the forest, a wildlife census is also important. Tigers should have the freedom to roam in their natural habitat, without endangering cattle or domestic animals.

Besides, tigers should be well fed and protected, so that they do not turn into man eaters. Bio diversity needs to be preserved.

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9 October, 1910 Yacht arrives with Queen

Reports Reuters from Gibraltar that the yacht “D Amelia” arrived with the Portuguese Queen on board along with the Infant Prince D Afonso. It also states that the King was on board, safe and sound.

Unaware of surrender

The uncertainty over the actual situation is indicated through a Decree which states that the Government is undertaking positive measures in view that the Royal Forces entrenched do not know that their comrades have surrendered to the Republicans.

Council president wounded

Reuter reports that on the 6th the President of the Council was found wounded due to a bomb blast which occurred at his own residence.

Explanation demanded

Madrid reports that at its House of Commons the Republican Azcaraja demanded an explanation from the Government as why the Navy was deployed to Lisbon and why the troops were sent to the Frontiers.

Crossing the fine line Jeffrey John Pinto, Parra I refer to your editorial entitled “Fundamentalism and terrorism” (Herald, 8 Oct).

Indeed, it is a very thin line that Rahul Gandhi has crossed by equating banned fundamental outfits to the RSS, but it is a fact that “extreme fundamentalists” like the RSS who indirectly incite religious violence and intolerance are no better than all fundamentalist or terrorist organisations, whose sole aim is to create disturbance.

All fundamentalists like you have pointed out are not terrorists. The word ‘terrorist’ was first used in India in the early eighties while referring to Bhindranwale, who was a dreaded terrorist. He was a Sikh fundamentalist influenced by Pakistan. After the Punjab issue was resolved, Pakistan fuelled tensions in Jammu and Kashmir, by using fundamentalists and turning them and their followers into terrorists.

Percussionist’s view Jenson Burton, U.K. I have read a few articles and letters with regard to musicians in Goa. Being a trained percussionist and having played all over the world, the music played at resorts is sub standard and many musicians lack the basic technique. Moreover, they are not

Jain temple. Even assuming it was a Hindu temple, could the ASI prove that it was a Ram temple, let alone the place where Lord Rama was actually born? But the judges have, notwithstanding, accepted the spot under the central dome as the birth place of Lord Rama!

India does not have archaeological evidence of any civilisation older than Mohenjodaro and Harappa. The next living evidence, after a dark period of a millennium-and-a-half, belongs to the Buddhist period, which extended till the 9th century CE. During this period, historians tell us, India was dotted with Buddhist viharas, monasteries and Buddha idols. Very little of it is seen today. It is a known fact that the Hindus decimated Buddhism and converted these viharas into temples. If mosques were built at the sites of temples, it is equally true that temples were built at the sites of Buddhist viharas.

When the Babri Masjid controversy was raging, exactly such a claim was proffered on behalf of Buddhists by the late Dr Savita Ambedkar, the widow of Dr B R Ambedkar. If the court is inclined to go into archaeology, logically, it should take cognisance the claims of Buddhists. Ayodhya figures much more in Buddhist (and Jain) literature as an important religious place, than in any Hindu text. Not even the ‘Ramcharitmanas’ of Tulsidas, written in the 16th century in the very same province, has any mention of Ayodhya being the birthplace of Ram. There is no incontrovertible evidence for Lord Rama being a historical personality. Mythology takes him back to 17 lakh years. Hindutva pseudoscience places him at 7,000-odd years ago. Still, the judges have established the exact spot of his

birth, under the central dome of the destroyed Babri Masjid.

If it was really the belief of the majority of the Hindus, history would have provided evidence of some disturbances during the five centuries of existence of the Babri masjid. The land dispute goes back to the mid-19th century at the very earliest, while the temple-mosque controversy started only after the idol of Ram Lalla was placed under the central dome surreptitiously by some miscreants in 1949, in the frenzied communal context of the times immediately after partition.

Leave apart the majority of Hindus of India, even the majority in Ayodhya does not believe that Lord Rama was really born under the central dome. Just as there are dozens of churches in Bethlehem that claim to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, there are many temples in Ayodhya that claim to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. It is only the Sangh Parivar which initiated and propagated the notion of ‘Ram Janmabhoomi’ for mobilisation of Hindus for its political objectives.

This judgment unwittingly validates that partisan politics by accepting that it was the “place of birth of Lord Ram as per faith and belief of the Hindus”, as Justice Agrawal wrote and “the birth place of Lord Ram… Hindus have been worshipping the place… and visiting as a sacred place of pilgrimage since time immemorial”, as Justice Dharam Veer Sharma wrote. The main slogan of the Sangh Parivar – “mandir vahin banega” (the temple will be built at the same spot) – is enabled by the judgment.

The least the judges could have done was to grant the Babri Masjid site to the Muslims. It is futile to say, as Home Minister P Chidambaram observed, that it does nothing to justify the demolition of the Babri Masjid on 6 December 1992.

Since the judgment suggests that the masjid was an illegitimate structure built after destruction of the Ram temple, the criminal case gets automatically weakened. Even without this judgment, it was inconceivable that someone like Advani would be convicted for the demolition. But with the judgment, all his provocations to the frenzied mob that razed the domes appear like quasitruth.

The judgment has been defended as ‘reconciliatory’. But in reality, it does not reconcile anything. Just because there was no strong adverse Contd on Page 9

the politicians and for the politicians.

One wonders if this really is a democracy or mobocracy. It must be said that election time brings misery and hardship to the common man. To start with, there is the model code of conduct during which the entire government machinery comes to a standstill. As it is, files in the government offices move at snail’s pace.

Imagine when the movement of these files come to a dead stop.

Pending developmental work, if any, remains just that. Carrying out such work can be construed as trying to influence the electorate.

Then there is the problem of candidates coming to your doorstep, begging for votes. The business community also gets affected.

The Election Day and the days following the elections, till the results are declared, are declared as dry days. Bars and wholesale dealers will have to pull down their shutters and those who cannot do without booze will have to keep their larders well stocked.

Then there are elections to the civic bodies. There have been

Maintain quid pro quo

Babluis Pereira, Pomburpa

This refers to your report “Bandora fishermen say barge destroyed nets” (Herald 4 October). The losses as a result of damages are to the tune of Rs 2 lakh. Fishing is the sole livelihood of these families. Since there is no response from the barge owner and the fact that a police complaint has been lodged, the fishermen have pinned their hopes on the state authority.

Heavily laden iron ore barges are known to damage fishing nets and poles in the fishing activities (known as ‘harr’) while navigating the inland waterway channels of the Zuari river channel. This puts the livelihood of fishermen into serious jeopardy.

Repeated complaints to the Captain of Ports and Director of Fisheries have fallen on deaf ears. The state authority seems to protect the interests of the mining lobby and has no regard for the livelihood of the aam aadmi. There is a need to give succour either to the fishing operators or to the barge operators so that each one’s activity is not a source of hindrance to the other.

Acknowledge the ‘ghanti’ Michael Vaz, Merces Kenneth Pereira, an ethnic Indian of Goan origin, was the flag bearer of the Canadian contingent for the CWG 2010. Canadians preferred to give importance to a outsider for his meritorious contribution. During the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, it was touching to see a little girl of Indian origin along with star footballer David Beckham.

Against this backdrop, we need to introspect our attitude towards our own countrymen. In Goa itself, we call the migrant labourer a ‘ghanti.’ Although, we are fully aware that we are helpless without them

some reservations about the conduct of Municipal elections this time around, since many councillors have been grumbling about the reservations of the wards for women, SC, ST, OBC and other candidates. Many councillors consider Municipal elections as a first step to contesting the assembly elections in the near future.

Talking of civic bodies, the Mormugao Municipal Council has had several councillors occupying the chair of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

In fact, Vascoites have lost count as to how many chairpersons the outgoing Municipal Council gave to the port town. Call it the rotation policy or the “Merry-go-round” policy. Most of the councillors can now boast of being ex-Chairpersons or ex-vice-Chairpersons. Behind this drama are the elected representatives of the Legislative Assembly. Amidst all this depressing news there is something to cheer about. Check out tomorrow’s date. It has all the tens. Having a unique number combination, this date will be written as 10-10-10. Cheers...

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open at all to learning from others. They seem to cast barriers between themselves and musicians who have come to perform from outside Goa. They don’t even spare musicians of the same nationality. This will hold no good.

Goan musicians need to realise that they couldn’t possibly all know, as music is a learning process and there is something new all the time. This should serve as an explanation for the falling standards of Goan musicians.

While I admire a few great musicians around, my sympathies lie with the ones with false pride. Fooling yourself and the audience will not work. Live acts are the need of the hour.

By Adelmo Fernandes

and yet they are despised.

We have spread to all parts of the world.

Every now and then, we hear of news that our identity and culture is getting eroded.

By being abroad, we have let the door open to outsiders. We need to respect such people and acknowledge their contribution.

Merger not needed Orlando Da Silva, Carmona The recent statement made by the PWD Minister who has espoused the cause of a greater Goa by proposing to merge parts of Karwar with Goa is fraught with hypocrisy and treachery. This is an insult to the soul of Ravindra Bab Kelekar. The contention is that if the proposal is implemented, more land will be made available to Goa’s future generations. This ideology is also an insult to the founding father of the historic opinion poll that decided Goa’s current identity.

Goans, watch out!

Disrespecting environment Melson FM Louis, Margao Isn’t it a matter of shame that NUSI–Wockhardt Hospital Management who pledged to provide super specialty healthcare and medical tourism in Goa, have failed to show its respect for environment laws? The reason being that over 50 billboards are being put up for publicity, by using electric poles while others are nailed to roadside trees.

These bill boards along with NH17 at Navelim and beyond is in violation of the Environment Protection Act. It is also against the Indian Electricity Act against use of a billboard on an electric pole.

NUSI–Wockhardt needs to do a rethink of this.

Paths of Wisdom

Begging woes Robert Castellino, Calangute The government’s decision to hand over the task of reigning in beggars and hawkers to the tourism department will be appreciated. Hitherto, this task was left to the understaffed police dept. who gave it very low priority..

Officers must be appointed to take care of beggars. Migrant labourers who bring their families to Goa, usually send out their children to beg so as to supplement the family income. The officers should apprehend children who beg. These children are very annoying and constitute the largest chunk of beggars in the state. This trend needs to be stopped with severe fines which will discourage begging. They may also think in terms of relocation back to their villages and will solve the migrant problem to a large extent.

Unjust reservation Willie Severes, Majorda The government’s decision to reserve seats for backward classes in the forthcoming municipal polls is not fair. Section 10 of the Goa Municipal Act 1968, clearly states that the director of Urban Development has to specify the wards in which seats are reserved, are as per the concentration of population in those particular wards.

But, by doing so, the government is trying to reach out its iron fist over the councils by dictating its own terms, without proper knowledge on the population of the reserved community. Voters should convey their disgust by voting wisely and showing the electorate that there is zero tolerance for corruption and injustice.

Letters should be 150 words or less in length, and should have the writer’s name, address and telephone number. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for size and readability, and to delete any personal attacks or libellous /objectionable matter.

Trust in God

Jesus said to his disciples, “And so I tell you not to worry about the food you need to stay alive or about the clothes you need for your body. Life is much more important than food and the body much more important than clothes. Look at the crows; they don’t sow seeds or gather a harvest; they don’t have store-rooms or barns; God feeds them! You are worth so much more than birds! Can any of you live a bit longer by worrying about it? If you can’t manage even such a small thing, why worry about the other things? Look how the wild flowers grow; they don’t work or make clothes for themselves. But I tell you that not even King Solomon with all his wealth had clothes as beautiful as one of these flowers. It is God who clothes the wild grass – grass that is here today and gone tomorrow, burnt up in the oven. Won’t he be all the more sure to clothe you? How little faith you have!

So, don’t be all upset, always concerned about what you will eat and drink. (For the pagans of this world are always concerned about all these things.) Your Father knows that you need these things. Instead, be concerned with his Kingdom, and he will provide you with these things.

(Luke 12; 22-31)

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Judgment (CoNtiNUED fRom PAgE 8) reaction is no proof that it was accepted by all communities.

Only the Hindutva forces have been troublemakers in this case.

Muslims kept calm when someone installed a Ram Lalla idol right in the centre of their masjid. They maintained it when the locks put on the gates were opened, allowing Hindus to perform pooja in their masjid. They did not react when they were communally abused all over the country during Advani’s Rath Yatra. They showed restraint even when the masjid was demolished by the frenzied mob; and suffered grievously in its aftermath.

The Babri Masjid has been more important for the Hindutva forces than the Muslims. They were hurt not so much by the loss of the masjid, as by the breach of trust by the Indian state. Still, they reposed faith in the Indian judiciary. What will be their opinion about the judiciary now, after this judgment?

The Muslims are in no position to take a combative posture, and are trying to display magnanimity. Many in their ranks feel they should not appeal to the Supreme Court.

Some are even prepared to help Hindus build a Ram temple at the site. Actually, Mohammed Hashim Ansari, a nonagenarian and a litigant in this case, proposed a negotiated settlement with Mahant Gyan Das, the head of Ayodhya’s Hanuman Garhi temple and the Akhara Parishad, who has influence over the Nirmohi Akhara. The only hurdle they both perceive is the Ram Lallawallahs, backed by the Hindutva brigade. It is the Ram Lallawalahs who, despite having got more than expected, are belligerent and want to appeal to the Supreme Court.

There was no question of any mischief this time, for several reasons. The state did not want any disturbance, because of the Commonwealth Games among other reasons. The Hindutva forces have lost their steam, and cannot recreate the mass frenzy of the 1990s. Even in their heyday, the Hindutva forces would not have been so successful without the tacit support of the state; this time the political equations are much less favourable.

In order to keep the issue alive, the Hindutva forces will certainly go in for an appeal. So will the other parties. It will take another 10 years. Until then, the government will have to continue to cordon off the area with heavy security. In practical terms, the judgment will not even ser ve the purpose of paving the way for reconciliation, as some commentators imagine. Chidambaram was right when he termed the judgment “not operational”.

“I believe that the Ayodhya judgment will mark the start of a new chapter for national unity,” Advani told reporters in his first reaction to the verdict.

By now, everybody knows the Hindutva definition of ‘national unity’. It means that if non-Hindus wish to live in India, they have to live according to the terms of the Hindu majority. Advani could not hide his glee when he said: “It has affirmed the right of Hindus to build a temple at the sanctum sanctorum.” Indeed, that is the crux of the Ayodhya judgment. But its import is not limited to that.

By allowing faith and belief to overtake reason, it has pushed jurisprudence back into darker times.

(The writer is a well-known political analyst and civil rights activist)

Prof Nayak highlights importance of fitness programmes HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, OCT 8

Prof Bhaskar Nayak, Director, Directorate of Higher Education, said fitness programmes are need of the hour.

Prof Nayak was recently speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory function of the one day State Level Workshop ‘How Fit are You?’ organized by Goa College of Home Science in collaboration with Sports Authority of Goa in the college premises.

Prof Nayak also urged the participants, who were working women from government departments, to imbibe healthy eating habits along with regular exercise for fitness. He urged the participants to pursue happiness and stress free living.

V M Prabhudesai, executive director of Sports Authority of Goa and the guest of honour, also spoke on the occasion and demonstrated breathing exercises for good health.

Principal Rajal K Shinkre stated that working women in the process of multi-tasking caring, feeding, nurturing the family and occupying the work place, tend to have faulty food habits and lack of physical activity, which invites life style disease like diabetes, obesity, heart problem and

cancer.

Earlier, Shinkre delivered a session ‘Nutrition and health’ in which she addressed the importance of a balanced diet, dietary guidelines for good health, the role of regular exercise and importance of the Body Mass Index and the Waist to Hip Ratio.

Rajan Prabhu, a Fitness Consultant, dealt with ‘Exercise for good health’, followed by an interactive session on ‘Stress Management’ by Nadisha Coelho, Faculty, Goa College of Home Science.

The last session by Larissa Rodrigues, a Human Development Professional on ‘Work-Family Balance’ dealt with prioritization, delegation of responsibilities, maintaining stable family relationships and a good work atmosphere.

The workshop made use of interactive and participatory techniques. Students of TYBSc (Home Science) specialising in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics enacted numerous skits depicting the relation between nutrition and health.

K Madhavilatha, workshop convenor, gave the overview of the workshop and proposed the vote of thanks, while Zimaida D’Costa, Faculty, compered the workshop.

Debate contest focuses on ‘size zero’ HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, OCT 8

Goa College of Home Science recently organized a debate competition on ‘Size Zero – Healthy or not’ for students of higher secondary schools in the State.

The competition was organized to create awareness about body image, healthy eating habits and regular exercise.

In all, 10 higher secondary schools participated in the competition.

Pooja Bhat and Sonal Salkar of Shantadurga Higher Secondary School, Bicholim, bagged the first place, followed by Akanksha Sharma and M C Vagesh of Kendriya Vidhyalaya Higher Secondary School, Vasco (second place) and Anna Sayyed and Lyzendra Fernandes of MES Higher Secondary School, Zuarinagar (third place).

Nirmala Shahapurkar, factory manager Nestle India Ltd Bicholim, who was the chief guest, appreciated the efforts of all the participants.

She also spoke about the importance of healthy eating

habits and making informed food choices for a balanced diet.

Later, Shahapurkar gave away the prizes sponsored by Nestle India Ltd to the winners.

Principal Rajal Shinkre and Consultant Dietician Vandana Kakodkar, who were the jury members for the competition, emphasized the importance of attaining and maintaining good health and making simple changes in diet and activity patterns and the importance of weight control by healthy eating and regular exercise.

They also cautioned the participants about ‘crash’ dieting.

Molita Ratos, student TY BSc (Home Science) specializing in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, compered the programme and proposed the vote of thanks.

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‘Second Innings’ celebrates anniversary HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, OCT 8

‘Second Innings’, a entertainment centre for senior citizens run by Baba Sawaikar Trust Bicholim, celebrated its second anniversary with a variety of cultural, social and entertainment programme.

Bicholim Municipal Council Chairperson Satish Gaonkar, Dr Dinesh Amonkar and Ramakant Shetye were present for the inaugural ceremony.

On the occasion, a bhajan CD of senior citizens was released.

Blood checking, medical check up for senior citizens was also held.

Banking guidelines, talk on law for senior citizens was also held, in which Chandrakant Gawas, M K Patil, Dattaram Shetye, Ramakant Shetye and Deu Pal participated.

At the valedictory function, two senior citizens M K Patil and Sagun Prabhu were felicitated by Bicholim MLA Rajesh Patnekar in the presence of Prof Anil Samant, Bicholim Lion President Dr Shekhar Salkar and Ramakant Shetye.

archbishop ferrao prays for more servants of god HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, OCT 8

Parishioners at Agonda ushered in the golden jubilee celebration of Sr Magdalene Da Costa (75), the first nun ever from the village.

Archbishop-Patriarch Felipe Neri Ferrao, who participated in the celebrations, led the faithful as the main celebrant in a festive mass held on the occasion in St Anne’s Church, Agonda on Sunday afternoon.

In his homily, Archbishop Ferrao prayed to God for more daughters and brothers from the village to serve in the vocation of God, the almighty, and reminded the faithful the services of venerable Mother Teresa.

Sr Magdu (Magdalene), as she is lovingly called in the village, joined Ribandar Convent, run

by Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM sisters) in 1959 after she came in contact with FMM Sisters at Caranzalem Convent while doing a Catechetical course.

Incidentally, she is the only daughter and youngest child with four elder brothers in the family of Caetano Da Costa and Rose Martina Fernandes of Agonda.

She lost her father at a young age and much against the wishes of her mother her elder brothers, Sr Magdu took the bold decision to leave her home for good.

“My vocation is God’s gratuitous gift to me,” says Sr Magdu.

Her first profession posting

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, OCT 8

Sr Magdu cuts the golden jubilee cake in the presence of Sr Superior of FMM sisters and her sister-in-law. Photo by Kathy Pereira

came in 1962 at Pune.

Sr Magdu served in various capacities at Jabalpur (MP), Bicholim, Hyderabad and Vijayawada (both in AP), Villa Theresa and St Anthony’s (both in Mumbai). Later, on a missionary role she served at Caranzalem, Ribandar and Bicholim.

She held various positions serving as in-charge of Orphanages, Boarding, Primary and K G School, Socio Pastoral Work, House, Administration, Accounts and as Community Supervisor.

Sr Magdalene is still active and is serving at Our Lady of Grace Convent, Bicholim, run

by FMM Sisters.

Her co-sisters remembering her said: “Cheerful and generous giver, she enjoys her cooking,

gardening and decorating and edifying and inspiring to all including to new comers. Always faithful to her prayer, committed to her mission, accountable with time and money, self-giving, simple, local, local and laborious.”

Congratulating Sr Magdu, her near and dear ones and parishioners of Agonda, Parish Priest Fr Mathew Fernandes said: “Sr Magdalene’s becoming a nun 50 years ago is a living example as to how the parish of Agonda was active and vibrant even 50 years ago.”

Relatives of Sr Magdalene first led her into the church for the mass celebrations and later joined with villagers and few parishioners from Bicholim, besides other priests, sisters in cutting the Golden Jubilee cake.

Charismatic renewal retreat held for Calangute parishioners HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, OCT 8

St Alex Church Parish, Calangute, organised a three-day Charismatic renewal retreat for the parishioners during the weekend.

The Charismatic renewal team was led by Fr Anthony Lopes, Redemtorist Priest, who preached and conducted the praise and worship pro grammes for the parishioners of Calangute for the renewal of faith.

Expressing regret over proclamation of Catholic faith through day-to-day living, Fr Lopes called upon the Catholics to renew their faith to transform the society in tune with the teachings of Christ.

Fr Lopes was assisted by Peter D’Souza and Alex Silveira, while the Goa Service Team of Constancio, Florina and Freeda pro-

FATTOD expresses gratitude to tourism minister

Fr Anthony Lopes preaches at the three-day Charismatic renewal retreat at St Alex Church, Calangute. Photo by Thomas Fernandes

vided music for the retreat.

A large number of parishioners took part in the Charismatic renewal retreat held in the Parish hall. Parishioners of

Calangute led by Parish Priest Fr Carmo Martins and his Assistant Fr Clifford Cardozo saw into the smooth conduct of the retreat.

Sunil Shetty opens office of Kadam Bros

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

FATTOD has thanked Tourism Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar and the Director of Tourism for addressing the long pending request of tourist taxi owners and drivers for directing members of the Travel and Trade fraternity to display a board with the notified rates of government of Goa. FATTOD President Jeorge Fernandes further thanked the duo for their offer to set up a counter at a suitable place for the tourist taxi and the tour operators.

Saying that the tourists taxi operators look forward to the mitigation of their other demands, Fernandes reiterated its support to make Goa a truly a love destination.

“Out of the five major demands FATTOD is blessed by two demands”, he said, while expressing their gratitude for the Tourism Minister and the Director of Tourism for addressing the long pending request of the tourist taxi owners and drivers.

Senior citizens participate in Global Walk at Calangute

Bollywood star Sunil Shetty inaugurating the Goa branch office of Kadam Brothers at Malbhat recently. Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 8

Bollywood star Sunil Shetty was in the Commercial capital recently to inaugurate the business office of the Kadam Brothers dealing in mining and real estate.

Saying that two of his films Thank You and Problem are due for release in the coming months, Shetty said that success of the film depends on how the audience accept the

film. He said Border was his best film centered around the country.

Bhushan Kadam said the Goa branch office will deal with mining, real estate, adding that the group has planned 3-4 resorts in Karnataka, besides a club in Goa. “I am happy that Sunil Shetty is one of the partners of our concept”, Bushan said, adding that the Corporate office of the group is headed by his elder brother Atul.

The Association of Senior Citizens in collaboration with Lions Club of Calangute organised a ‘Global Walk’ at Calangute in keeping with the 10-year-old tradition of World Elders Day at Calangute.

The ‘Global Walk’ was flagged off by St Alex Church, Calangute, Parish Priest Fr Carmo Martins in the Church compound. The elders then marched the streets of Calangute upto the ‘Greenfield’ Cottages owned by a Lion member Malhotra.

Senior Citizens President Ivo Flinto accorded a warm welcome to the participants of the ‘Global Walk’. One of the members of Lions Club of Mapusa Suburban Henri Caldeira explained various government schemes and facilities available for senior citizens.

Workshop on nutrition organised HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, OCT 8

Goa College of Home Science organized a workshop on ‘Learning Nutrition Made Fun’ to conclude its activities of the National Nutrition Week held recently.

“Nutrition Education through fun-filled activities is an important tool to make people aware of health and good food habits,” said Sanjay Bhandari, Manager, Corporate Affair, Nestle India Ltd, who was the chief guest for the workshop.

“Good messages always come from good learning. Nutrition communication should use innovative techniques and technology to encourage people to try new behaviours and sustain them,” he said.

Later, Bhandari distributed prizes to the winners of all the competitions held during the Week. Competitions organized include Nutricartoon competition, Nutrihairstyle competition, Nutriclock competition and T-Shirt painting competition. All the prizes were sponsored by Nestle India Ltd. Rajal K Shinkre, Principal, introduced the chief guest and briefly outlined the activities of the National Nutrition Week.

The students facilitated the workshop, which consisted of activities like mock advertisements, muppet shows, skits, songs and a puppet show.

Sneha Kamat, student of TY BSc (Home Science) specialising in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics compered the workshop, while K Madhavilatha, Faculty, proposed the vote of thanks.

IGNOU admissions open HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, OCT 8

Admissions for various programmes of IGNOU are open for the Januar y 2011 session.

IGNOU offers value added programmes leading to masters, bachelors, diploma and certificate in various specializations.

It includes areas such as psychology, arts, science, commerce, economics, history, public administration, law, postbasic nursing, food and nutrition, HIV and family education, counselling and family therapy, civil and mechanical engineering, extension and development studies, environmental studies and tourism management.

The last date to submit the filled-in application form is October 31 without late fee and from November 1 to 30 with a late fee of Rs 200.

Prospectus can be obtained from Panjim regional centre, near P&T staff quarters, Alto Porvorim (2414553), Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao (2732084) and Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar (2462616).

Seminar on Konkani Ramayana organised HERALD CORRESPONDENT KARWAR, OCT 8

The first ever national seminar on Konkani Ramayana kicked off at the Vishwa Konkani Kendra at Shaktinagar near Mangalore recently. Konkani scholars have come from all Konkanispeaking areas of the country, including Goa, Kerala, Mumbai and Karnataka.

In the keynote address, Uday Bhembre said the first ever Konkani Ramayana was called ‘Goddo Ramayan’, which was spoken and sung by the first

n The social tenors of Konkani were rock solid.

Konkani might have many scripts, but the language always remained the same. tribal settlers in Goa about 1,000 to 1,200 years back.

Later, Goa was ruled by several

dynasties that tried to dilute the culture of Goa and Konkani.

The onslaught came from the Rashtrakutas, the Shatavahanas, the Kadambas, the Yadavas of Devgiri, Adil Shah of Bijapur and finally the Portuguese. But Konkani stood like a rock, and none of these dynasties could weaken it. The Ramayana, he said, had served as a mainstay of both Goan culture and language.

President of the All India Konkani Parishad Dr H Shan-

taram said the social tenors of Ko n ka n i w e re ro c k s o l i d .

Konkani might have many scripts, but the language always remained the same.

Earlier, Vishwa Konkani Sard a r a n d p re s i d e n t o f t h e Vishwa Konkani Kendra Basti Vaman Shenoy said the seminar had been organised to bring back the great tradition that the Konkani Ramayana had given to the world. About 50 experts on the Konkani Ramayana are taking part in the seminar.

Elders take part in the ‘Global Walk’ at Calangute.

Photo by Thomas Fernandes

Dr Siddarth Sawaikar, Ortho surgeon and yoga therapy consultant from Panjim, enlightened the participants on yoga-related cures, especially for senior citizens, while Dr Vasudev Dukle guided on healthy foods for a

healthy living.

Lions Club of Calangute Presi d e n t Pa d m a K u m a r N a i r thanked everyone for their participation, while Flavia Mascarenhas compered the function.

Michael wins singing contest at Aldona

St Thomas Boys School, Aldona, Headmaster Fr Johnson Gonsalves distributes a prize to a winner at the All Goa individual singing contest at the Quitula Sports Club (QSC), Aldona.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, OCT 8

Michael de Caranzalem has won the first prize in the seniors category at the 35th All Goa individual singing contest at the Quitula Sports Club (QSC), Aldona, on October 2.

Evola Couto won the second prize and Sheikh Liyatat bagged the third prize in the seniors category, while consolation prizes were awarded to Larissa Carvalho and Tonio Dias.

In the Sub-Juniors category, the prize winners were Kimberly Pinto (first), Jessica Michelle Carvalho (second), and Velon Pereira (third), while consolation prizes were awarded to Christ Joy Fernandes and Josiah Rebello.

In the Juniors Category, the prize winners were Daneca Da Cruz (first), Christene Saldanha (second) and Virgenia deMello

e Granjo (third), while consolation prizes were awarded to Charlene Carvalho and Nigel Souza.

In all, 41 singers participated in the contest, which was adjudged by Ninette D'Souza, Derick Conceicao and Maria Dcruz.

The chief guest, Fr Johnson Gonsalves, headmaster of St Thomas Boys School, Aldona, extolled the club and promised all the help and assistance.

The guests of honour were Bachan Singh Shetty, Dileep Haldankar and Fr Everisto da Gamma.

Earlier, QSC President Jose Caridade Fernandes introduced the chief guest and the judges, while Nikita Fernandes and Joanne Fernandes compered the programme. QSC Social Secretary Rosario Fernandes later proposed the vote of thanks.

from page 1 K’taka rebel demands a favourable reply from the dissidents tomorrow morning. Saying that his mission to Taj Exotica was to ensure the dissident MLAs continue with the party, Parrikar said he did not go inside Taj Exotica to consider their demands or to indulge in horse trading.

“There are some positive signs coming from the dissidents. We have a fleeing that things would move positively for the BJP in Karnataka”, he said, adding that the party MLAs have been told to take their own time and don’t work under pressure.

The Leader of the Opposition said he is confident that those who are holed up in the hotel are thinking positively to support beleaguered Chief Minister. “I have told them to take their own decision after weighing the pros and cons”, he said.

Saying there is no horse trading from the BJP since the MLAs belong to the party, Parrikar said he can give a guarantee that things are definitely moving in the direction of the BJP. Admitting that he has met and discussed the situation with MLA Asnodkar holed inside Taj Exotica, Parrikar said that he would disclose their decision on Saturday morning. The police had deployed a huge force in and around Taj Exotica given last night’s ugly incidents, but there was no untoward incident throughout the day.

Yeddyurrapa fall imminent adding that the MLAs will not succumb to pressures from any quarters. When newsmen pressed the Janata Dal leader with queries to throw light on his presence in the resort, Kumarasway said he had just come to the hotel to take rest. He left for Bangalore later in the evening.

J&K, AP listed Organisation which said this was its approach towards “disputed” areas. The categorisation came as a surprise to many here as the UN has been so far only treating Jammu and Kashmir as a dispute between India and Pakistan while viewing Arunachal Pradesh as a part of India. In its report, FAO has shown J-K and Arunachal Pradesh as separate countries along with India. The Indian states figure in country grouping for East Asia. The names are there in annexure five of the 2010 FAO report to assess greenhouse gas emissions from the dairy sector.

When contacted, FAO representative in India Gavin Wall said the country grouping is based on FAO’s Global Administrative Unit Layers (GAUL), which aims at compiling and disseminating information on administrative units for all countries in the world and it complies with the UNCS international boundaries map.

Wall said because the GAUL is developed at the global level, controversial boundaries cannot be ignored. “The selected approach is to treat disputed areas as independent entities not dependent from countries.

“In this way the GAUL preserves national integrity for all disputed countries. Areas of then classified from a purely geographic point of view,” he said.

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India destined to have place in UNSC: FM PTI WASHINGTON, OCT 8

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has expressed hope that India will get a permanent seat at the UN Security Council whenever the reforms of the international body and its expansion take place.

"So far as the Security Council Permanent Membership is concerned, I do hope as and when the expanded Security Council along with the general reforms of the United Nations take place India's claim for being the permanent member of the UNSC would be considered and accepted," Mukherjee said.

The Finance Minister said this yesterday while responding to a question on India's chances in the expanded Security Council at the Woodrow Wilson Centre.

Early this month here, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon had said things are moving in the right direction for the country to get a permanent seat at the UN Se-

Airtel announces winners PTI KOCHI, OCT 8

curity Council.

"I think the world's view has evolved, as far as I can see we are heading in the right direction. As far as we are concerned in terms of distance or the gap of the world's attitude towards the UN Security Council reform and what we consider the desirable outcome that gap has steadily narrowed," Menon said in response to a question.

"And now there is meaningful negotiation going on in the United Nations itself on not just Security Council reform but the reform of the UN itself.

That's the real prospect. How the US chooses to do this, when the US chooses to do this, it is for the US to decide.

We have made our views known, I do not think, we are shy in a way, they (the US) know what we expect," he said.

Early this week, India rebutted a media report that Washington has linked the UN Security Council permanent seat to the resolution of the Kashmir issue.

On Wednesday, a report said that Obama would be carrying the message on his visit to India in November that settling the Kashmir issue is the key to get a permanent seat at the powerful wing of the world body.

Dismissing such reports, official sources said that India was eminently qualified to become a UNSC permanent member and there was no possible link with the Kashmir issue.

"There cannot be any possible links. These are very different issues," Indian official sources said, dismissing the reports as speculative.

In New York, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao recently said that while the US is not fully sold on the idea of India becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council, there has been positive movement in that direction.

"I'm not saying we have reached the destination of full American support for our case but certainly we are moving from divergence to greater convergence," she had said.

Complete fund transfer in a day: RBI PTI MUMBAI, OCT 8

The Reserve Bank today said that public sector banks will have to make transfer of funds to government account in case of e-payment within one day of the transaction from next month.

This decision was taken after a review carried under Controller General of Accounts (CGA).

"The committee (constituted by CGA) recommended that the remittance norm of T+1 working day. For e-payment as applicable for private sector banks may also be made applicable for the public sector banks," RBI said in a notification.

The new norm will come into effect from November 1.

According to existing rules, formulated in 2008, all government transactions, in form of e-payment, has a permissible time period of two days after the date of transaction.

Persistent Systems celebrates 5 years in Goa HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, OCT 8

Bharati Airtel, a leading global telecommunication company, today announced the winners of 'Onaghosham' lucky draw contest.

The Airtel 'Onaghosham' recharge and win' contest ran for a month from July 25 which saw participation from nearly 1.5 million customers.

Lucky participants were picked through a random application and were invited to take home their prizes including the much coveted Nissan Micra car, which was won by Yasser Arafat.

Handing over the key of the new Micra to the winner, Rajiv Rajagopal, CEO, Kerala and Tamil Nadu Mobile Services said the 'Onaghosham' contest witnessed ethusiastic response from the customers in the region.

Persistent Systems, a leader in outsourced software product development services, celebrated their fifth anniversary of the Goa center on October 7, 2010.

The Goa center originally ControlNet India, a 100% subsidiary of Campbell, CA based ControlNet Inc was acquired by Persistent Systems in October 2005.

Persistent enjoys a presence in 3 continents, with nine development centers spread across India in Pune, Nagpur, Goa and Hyderabad.

Persistent is also celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr Anand Deshpande, CMD of PersistentSystems said, “As we celebrate the completion of five years of our Goa centre, I am delighted with the progress we have made. The

TALK BUSINESS

Bhattacharya is executive director of Indian Bank PANJIM (HBD) -- Anup Sankar Bhattacharya, executive director of Indian Bank, has taken over as chairman and managing director of Bank of Maharashtra with effect from October 1, 2010.

Bhattacharya began his career as a trainee officer in United Bank of India in 1971. Having worked in various capacities in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Delhi, Secretary to Board, Executive Secretary to CMD, he rose to the position of general manager in the bank’s head office. He was elevated as executive director of Indian Bank on October 15, 2008.

Sensex falls by 65 pts PTI MUMBAI, OCT 8

The BSE benchmark Sensex today dropped by 65 points, breaking its five-week gaining streak, as investors booked profit at existing higher levels amid weak global cues.

Extending losses for the second consecutive session, the 30share barometer of the Bombay Stock Exchange ended lower by 65.06 points, or 0.32 per cent, at 20,250.26. The maximum losses brought in by metal, banking and auto stocks. The National Stock Exchange’s wide-based Nifty Index also shed 0.28 per cent to finish at 6,103.45. Market started on a firm note but brisk selling pressure in blue-chips like Tata Steel, HDFC, HDFC Bank and M&M dragged the market down. Weak start in Europe, ahead of monthly US job data, too weighed on investor sentiment, analysts said.

From left to right are Kishole Bhalerao, Sr VP human resources, Satish Kenkre, associate VP adminstration, Girish Bharne, associate VP operations and Nitin Kulkarni, COO of Persistent addressing the media at the 5th anniversary celebration of the Persistent Systems Goa centre.

center has demonstrated indepth domain expertise and teams in Goa are working on some exciting and innovative projects.”

Located in Verna, Persistent’s Goa centre has been a strong contributor for providing employment opportunities to software professionals and fresh graduates.

Persistent, Goa has been actively contributing to the Goa

University, Computer Society of India (CSI), Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) and Goa Management Association (GMA).

As part of the anniversary celebration, the Goa center is organizing a variety of activities and programs such as launching two new charitable activities through the Persistent Foundation, service awards and benefits for employees etc.

Uninor’s Dynamic Pricing HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

Uninor, the GSM service provider, which launched in Goa in June this year today introduced the ‘Dynamic Pricing’ offer in the state.

Timed to coincide with the beginning of the new tourist season Uninor will deliver the best mobile tariff ’s with up to 60 per cent discount on 1 paise per second billing, said Olave Sande, Uninor executive vice-president, Mumbai Hub while addressing a press conference.

“Whether a tourist or a local there is something for everyone in what we are offering in Goa this tourist season,” he explained adding “…We believe in coming closer to the costumer and understanding their needs – so whether it means great value for money voice products or great data service

India-Africa trade gets $150 m push AGENCY WASHINGTON, OCT 8

India's Export-Import Bank has secured a $150 million international loan to help expand Indian exporters' access to finance, including for small and medium enterprises, and support their exports to Africa.

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd have each provided a medium-term trade-finance loan of up to $75 million to Exim bank, the IFC announced Friday.

IFC said it supports the transaction as part of its strategy of promoting trade and investment among countries in emerging markets.

'A large number of Indian corporations, including small and medium enterprises, have started looking at Africa as an export destination,' said TCA Ranganathan, Exim Bank's CMD. 'The financing agreement with IFC and BTMU marks a key step in our relationship with them and in our strategy to provide finance to India's exporters with a focus on Africa.'

for some, or smooth roaming switches to others – we have it all. Customer delight is all what we are aiming for through all our products and services.”

Giving further details, Sande said, the dynamic pricing offers discounts that change with location and time.

“Every cell phone broadcasts a different discount, which is displayed on the screens of all mobile phones in that area. So the discounts change as a customer moves from the coverage of one tower to the next. At the same location, the discounts change every hour,” he said adding “this means the customer can enjoy an effective tariff as low as 0.40 paise per second simply by changing their location.”

For example, he continued, the tourist at Baga beach could get a better discount simply by

moving from Britto’s to Tito’s.

“This plan is available at a recharge of Rs 26 with a validity of 3 months and will be available at four exclusive Uninor stores and over 1500 points of sale across Goa,” he said.

In addition to Dynamic Pricing, Sande disclosed that Uninor will also offer date services to the customers in Goa, through two products – myconnect 9 priced at Rs 9 that is valid for 3 days and allows free browsing upto 60 MB and myconnect 90, priced at Rs 90 that is valid for 30 days with 6 GB of free browsing.

“For both plans, usage beyond free data will be charged at 10 p per 10 kb. Both plans also allows customers free access to popular social networking site such as facebook, twitter and linked-in,” Sande stated.

L&T bags Rs 1,585 cr order PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 8

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) today said it has bagged Rs 1,585 crore orders in July-Sept period from the construction segment. "L&T Buildings and Factories Operating Company part of its Construction Division - has secured orders. For construction of residential projects, factories, office space, hotels," the company said.

Of the Rs 1,585 crore orders, Rs 435 crore order is for construction of building projects from leading developers while Rs 781 crore orders is from "clients for construction of hotel, office building and add on orders from its ongoing airport and commercial building projects," the company said.

Besides, it has bagged Rs 369 crore order for construction of factory building projects.

Yamaha SZ Tour – Stay Ahead flagged from Goa

HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, OCT 8

The “Yamaha SZ Tour – Stay Ahead” rally was flagged off from Hassan Motors, Goa, today.

The bikers rode into Goa bringing along with them the “Stay Ahead” spirit with which it was flagged off from Yamaha’s Surajpur factory on September 15. The rally has covered Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat and have made Yutaka Terada, director, sales and marketing, flagging off the Yamaha SZ India Tour at their way into Goa be- Hassan Motors in Taliegao. fore being flagged off tour, the company aims to ap- and raising traffic safety awareto Shimoga.

Twenty bikers divided into 2 peal & reach out to a wider sec- ness among local communities. teams, each team consisting of tion of customers, not only Yamaha has already conducted 10 members started their jour- urban but also rural customers. this program in 7 cities across ney from Delhi and is riding Yamaha also wants to demon- India since its inception a year through different routes across strate Styling, good Mileage ago. Through Yamaha SZ Tour, the country. This team is cov- and Comfortable riding of SZ Yamaha also aims to promote ering an extensive stretch models as bikers traverse safety riding among bikers with across Delhi, Rajasthan, Gu- across the length & breadth of the slogan “Be Safe on Road – jarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chattis- the country on these bikes to Wear helmets while riding”. garh, Maharashtra, Goa, ride more than 12,000 kms.

Yamaha acknowledges its Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kercorporate social responsibility ala.

The culmination of the towards the society and is reg“Yamaha SZ Tour” will take ularly conducting safe riding place in Cochin on October 17, education program - Yamaha Safe Riding Science (YSRS) for 2010.

Through the YAMAHA SZ inculcating safe riding habits

Cotton export only after meeting domestic demand: Maran PTI CHENNAI, OCT 8

Seeking to allay apprehensions of textile industry over cotton exports, Union Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran today said the Centre would ensure that the domestic requirement was met and export of raw cotton would not exceed 55 lakh bales this year.

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export of cotton will not exceed 55 lakh bales," he said on the sidelines of a function here.

Stating that the domestic demand was about 260 lakh bales, Maran said export would begin only after the domestic requirement was met and if there was surplus. Citing representations he had received, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi had last month written to the

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PM Manmohan Singh appealing to him to ensure that the domestic requirement of cotton was fully met before permitting any export.

Various industry associations, particularly in the state, a major textile producer, have opposed export of cotton, saying it would hit the domestic industry. Maran said cotton would usually arrive in September, but this

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year due to heavy rain in certain region it had been delayed.

"Now it has (cotton) started arriving", he said. To a question whether there would be possibility of malpractises in the online registration for cotton exports, he said: "it is just online registration.

It is not online trading and therefore, there cannot be any malpractises." He

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said those who want to export cotton should mandatorily register online to export cotton.

On recent increase in cotton price, Maran said the cotton prices would stabilise in coming weeks. Currently, the cotton prices in the domestic market are ruling over 65% higher than Rs 22,400 (per candy) in the same period last year.

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Life imprisonment till death for driver PTI BANGALORE, OCT 8

After a five-year-long trial, a court today sentenced to life imprisonment till death driver Shiva Kumar for the gruesome murder of Pratibha Srikanthamurthy, an incident that led to revamping of security of women staff in the IT sector across the country.

The 11th Fast Track Court (FTC) Judge B V Guddali spared him the noose but sentenced him to imprisonment for life till death for murder.

He also sentenced the accused to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 10,000 fine for the charge of kidnapping under section 366 of the IPC and in case of failure to do so one year additional RI. The driver was given another 10 years rigorous imprisonment for charge of rape under section 376 of the IPC and a fine of Rs 20,000, in case of failure to do so, two years additional RI. Gowramma, the widowed

mother of Pratibha, her only child, who had been demanding death for the driver said, “I am satisfied” with the judgement though she added her happiness was gone with the murder of her daughter.

PRATIBHA CASE “I got relief and it should be a lesson to others who do this type of crime. For five years, I suffered and I have been wanting justice and at last, I got it,” she said.

Pratibha’s husband Pavan RPT Pavan Shetty also expressed similar sentiments, saying, “Everyday the convict should remember the diabolic act he committed”.

22-year-old Pratibha, who joined HP Globalsoft in 2005 after her marriage, went missing on December 13, 2005 after leaving home for her night shift. Her body with her throat slit was found on the outskirts of the city a day later.

Eighty witnesses have been

Mahasabha asks Hindu outfits not to leave land for Muslims PTI LuCKNOW, OCT 8

Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, a party to Ayodhya title suits, today asked all Hindu outfits not to negotiate for an amicable solution with Muslim organisations and leave land to them at the disputed site.

"We have already decided to approach the Supreme Court for getting ownership of the entire land in favour of Nirmohi Akhara. We are appealing to all

Ayodhya title suit verdict best possible judgement: Digvijay PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 8

Congress leader Digvijay Singh has said the verdict of the Allahabad High Court in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri masjid title suit was the best possible judgement under the circumstances.

"In the present circumstances, there could not have been a better judgement. It has recognised the rights of Hindus and Muslims both," he said in an interview to Karan Thapar in CNN-IBN programme Devil's Advocate.

He said the best way to resolve the dispute was to come to some kind of a "reconciliation" between the two parties and for "God's sake" leave politicians and political parties out of it.

Singh, who is also the General Secretary in-charge of uttar Pradesh, said the party has held that the issue should be resolved out of court but if it cannot be done, "we should accept the court verdict."

Ashmit-Riya MMS clip making waves AgencIes MuMBAI, OCT 8

Thanks to Bigg Boss, Ashmit Patel's MMS sex clip has become one of the most searched videos on Google. Titled 'RiyaAshmit new MMS scandal' the clip was re-uploaded on YouTube on October 5.

Not just the video but the two kissing scenes the pair shared in a movie are also being watched. At last count, there were 126,641 views and rising.

The clip was the 27th most popular search on Google on Wednesday and made around 522,542 views on another popular portal Dailymotion.com. It was also the most discussed topic on a TV forum tracking daily shows.

It's ironic in the sense that Ashmit Patel went into the Bigg Boss House to steer clear of the MMS controversy. And it seems, he's revived the controversy himself by coming on the show.

the Hindu organisations not to have talks with Muslim organisations at the cost of leaving land of the Ram Janmbhoomi," Party General Secretary Manish Mahajan told reporters here.

"There is no question of leaving even an inch of land to any other party. We are committed for construction of a grand Ram temple there and fight legal battle in this regard", he said.

He said all preparations had been made to approach the apex court.

A Mahasabha delegation had met Mahant of Nirmohi Akhara Bhaskar Das yesterday to have a detailed discussion with him on filing a joint appeal in SC against the Allahabad High Court's verdict to trifurcate the disputed land in Ayodhya.

Mahajan said that since 1730 Akhara was performing puja in Ayodhya and it should get the right back.

The Sunni Central Wakf Board had already decided to approach SC.

examined in the case in the last five years.

High drama was witnessed outside the court with the convict’s wife screaming that her husband is innocent.

“Everybody is here for publicity. My husband is innocent,” she said. As he was being taken into a waiting police van, Shiva Kumar claimed he was innocent.

Speaking to reporters outside the court, Pratibha’s uncle Srinivasan said he was not satisfied with the verdict.

“It should have been a death sentence,” he said.

Chaman Lal Mattoo, whose daughter Priyadarshini was raped and murdered, said nothing less than a death penalty should have been imposed on the convict.

The Supreme Court had on Wednesday commuted the death sentence of Santosh Kumar Singh, son of a former IPS officer, in the Priyadarshini rape and murder case taking into account some “mitigating factors”.

Battlelines drawn for SC asks govt to respond to CAG Bihar first phase poll report on 2G spectrum scam PTI PATNA, OCT 8

Battlelines are drawn for the first phase poll in Bihar on October 21 involving 47 constituencies including crucial Kosi and part of Mithilanchal and Seemanchal belts where the stakes of ruling NDA, main opposition RJD-LJP combine and Congress are very high.

As many as 636 candidates are in fray in the important constituencies.

The Congress and BSP are contesting in all 47 seats whereas the ruling JD(u) is contesting in 26 and ally BJP in 21.

The RJD is contesting in 31 seats, ally LJP in 16 while CPI-M has put up candidates at seven places, CPI 11, CPI-ML (Liberation) 17 and NCP 33 seats.

Prominent contestants include senior JD(u) ministers, Vijendra Prasad Yadav, Narendra Narain Yadav, Renu Kumari, Congress nominee Ranjeet Ranjan, wife of incarcerated former MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, state Congress Chief Choudhary Mehboob Ali Kaiser and Congress candidate Lovely Anand.

Lovely Anand is the wife of

India, Japan hold 2 round of N-talks ahead of PM visit nd

PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 8

Signifying an important movement forward ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Tokyo, India and Japan today held the second round of talks for a civilian atomic cooperation pact that will pave the way for sale of advanced technology by Japanese majors.

The latest round comes over three months after the launch of talks for civil nuclear cooperation and barely days before Singh's visit to Tokyo from October 24.

Joint Secretary (East Asia) Gautam Bambawala leads the Indian side while Special Representative Mitsuru Kitano is heading the Japanese delegation at the two-day talks here, sources told PTI. The timing of the second round signifies a major forward movement towards early conclusion of the pact, the sources said. However, when asked if the pact can be inked during Singh's visit, the sources said that there was no timeline for signing it.

Besides the discussion on the contents of the agreement which is aimed at forging cooperation between India and Japan in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, the two sides also deliberated upon the contours of the proposed pact.

The negotiations for the pact were launched on June 28 when officials of both the countries met for the first round in Tokyo.

The agreement will enable the Japanese companies like Mitsubishi, Hitachi and Toshiba, all having the advance civil nuclear energy technologies, to set up projects in India, which, according to some estimates, has a market of nearly uSD 150 billion.

Major atomic power companies of the united States and France, both of which already have a bilateral nuclear cooperation treaty with India, have urged Tokyo to sign the nuclear pact with New Delhi so that they can use Japanese technology for building reactors in the country.

former MP Anand Mohan who is lodged in judicial custody in Saharsa jail in the Gopalganj District Magistrate G Krishnaiyah murder case.

Amid the presence of Congress and BSP candidates besides kin of some rebel leaders having significant political presence in the region, multi-cornered contests are lined up in all 47 assembly segments of Saharsa, Madhepura, Madhubani, Supaul, Purnia, Araria, Katihar and Kishanganj districts.

The JD(u) with 13 sitting MLAs in the Kosi region, is riding high on its development plank and votes of EBCs who form a big chunk of the vote bank in the entire eastern Bihar.

In October 2005 polls, the JD(u) had got the initial lead from Kosi region and Seemanchal.

On the other hand, RJD chief Lalu Prasad and LJP president Ram Vilas Paswan are hoping to gain in Kosi and Seemancal belts banking on their vote banks of Yadavs, minorities and Paswans.

PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 8

The Supreme Court today asked the government to respond to the CAG report pointing out largescale irregularities and favoritism allegedly by telecom minister A Raja in the Rs 70,000-crore 2G spectrum allocation scam in 2008.

A Bench comprising Justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly asked Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium to go through the the draft report alleging that the Ministry of Telecom ignored the advice of the Law Ministry and the Prime Minister and allotted the license by favouring "ineligible" companies at the lower rate on firstcum-first basis by arbitrarily deciding the cut off date.

The Bench posted the matter for October 22 without perusing the status reports filed by CBI and Enforcement Directorate into the investigations in the case.

It returned the reports filed in sealed covers to both the agencies stating that it will consider them during the next date of hearing.

Raja was represented by senior advocate T R Andhyarujina who was asked to be supplied with the copy of the CAG report.

Earlier, Subramanium said he would like to allay any apprehension that investigations would not be fair. "We are bound to conduct fair investigation," he added.

However, he said it would be premature to say anything at this stage about the final conclusion of the investigations in which more than one government agencies are involved.

The Solicitor General said FIR relating to the scam was registered against unnamed persons a year ago and the matter has undergone judicial scrutiny in the Delhi High Court and the apex court.

"Today, we have a situation

where co-ordination is required between CBI and other government agencies like ED, Income Tax department and others," he submitted and pleaded that six months time be granted for a comprehensive probe.

He said transcript of the tape involving telephonic conversation between several persons, including corporate lobbyist Nira Radia and some journalists, have to be examined as it has a bearing on the allocation of 2G spectrum.

However, advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the NGO which has alleged financial irregularities by Raja in connivance with certain middlemen including Niira Radia, alleged the probe by CBI was not fair as even after the registration of FIR a year ago, none of the persons has been interrogated or arrested.

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Pak ISI elements assisting terror networks: Pentagon PTI WASHINGTON, OCT 8

Some elements of Pakistan's ISI are assisting terror networks in the Af-Pak region, the Pentagon has said, while voicing concern over the strategic focus of the spy agency.

It is probably the first time the Pentagon, which is often accused of shielding the Pakistan army and the ISI, has acknowledged that the latter has links with terrorist networks, which is a matter of serious concern for the US. Pentagon spokesman Col David Lapan said this while responding to questions about a report in The Wall Street Journal which had said that ISI is assisting Taliban against NATO and US forces in Afghanistan and even pressing Taliban commanders to fight the allied troops.

Lapan told reporters that some members of the ISI "might be interacting with terrorist organisations in ways that aren't consistent with what the government and military are doing."

"The ISI has done a great deal in fighting terrorism. Some have said they probably have killed more terrorists than any other organisation. But we also have some concerns with the strategic focus of the ISI," Lapan said.

He added that Pakistan's Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani is aware of these concerns and even shares them.

"Our optimism is that Gen Kayani understands and has

made it clear that they need to make some changes," he said.

The White House meanwhile made it clear that Pakistan needs to do more in fighting extremist elements and said the "status quo" in the country's restive tribal areas is unacceptable.

White House spokesperson Robert Gibbs said Pakistan should understand that there cannot be "excuses" for not taking action against militants at the Af-Pak border. "... the status quo being where we are now also isn't acceptable, which you saw in some of the reporting that went to Capitol Hill in the last few days," Gibbs said referring to the White House report sent to the Congress this week that was highly critical of Pakistan's inaction against terrorism in the region.

He said the US administration was "heartened" by Pakistan government's actions that have helped put al Qaeda in a tight spot, under the kind of pressure "it (al qaeda) has never faced before" but the fight is to be taken to "more insurgents".

"We'll continue to work on that relationship in order to improve it but also to improve the effort to take the fight to more insurgents," said the White House spokesman.

"I think it is a difficult and complex situation. And we see improvements in some aspects over the past 20 months. We also understand that there are more improvements that have to be undertaken," he added.

Man gets lifer for killing Indian couple PTI BOSTON, OCT 8

An Indian-origin man was sentenced to life today for his alleged involvement in the 2008 murder of an Indian couple in Michigan.

Narayan Thadani, 63, was sentenced before Chief US District Judge Gerald Rosen in Michigan for "murder-for-hire" of Aasha and Brij Chhadbra.

Another co-defendant Douglas Tobar, 42, was also sentenced in the case.

Thadani received a sentence of life in prison, while Tobar will spend 30 years behind bars based on his cooperation in the case, US Attorney Barbara McQuade said in a statement.

Thadani had pleaded guilty in June this year.

Authorities said the Chhadbras were killed on March 11, 2008, in their home over a lawsuit that would have revealed embezzlement.

Investigators further said that Thadani had embezzled almost USD two million from Aasha Chhadbra, and was embroiled in a lawsuit with the couple over

the missing money.

According to the information presented to the court at the time of the guilty plea, Thadani and Tabor had arranged for Miguel Servando and Nelson Mendoza to travel from Texas to Michigan to murder the Chhadbras.

Servando and Mendoza were arrested by the Taylor Police Department later.

A search of their vehicle revealed a diagram and address of a home in Troy, Michigan, and a copy of a passport picture of a woman.

When the Troy Police Department went to the Chhadbra's residence for a "welfare check," they found the couple had been killed.

Servando and Mendoza were charged with first degree murder by the Oakland County Prosecutor's office.

Servando pleaded guilty to state and federal charges and is currently serving a life sentence in federal prison.

Mendoza was found guilty after a trial on state charges. He is currently serving a life sentence in state custody.

Pak orders probe into ‘army killings’ video REUTERS ISLAMABAD, OCT 8

Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Kayani ordered today an investigation into a video posted on the Internet showing men in Pakistani military fatigues shooting at a group of what the military said were civilians.

The video raised fresh questions about alleged extra-judicial killings by the army, while Pakistan faces mounting US pressure to crack down harder on militants launching attacks on Western forces in Afghanistan from Pakistani sanctuaries.

The US officials said last week they had asked Pakistan for information about the Internet video purporting to show Pakistani troops lined up in a firing squad shooting bound and blindfolded men in traditional Pakistani clothing.

Human Rights Watch this year briefed the US State Department and congressional officials about evidence of more than 200 summary executions of suspected Taliban sympathisers by Pakistani soldiers in Swat, a former Taliban stronghold.

Pakistan denied the allegations.

Tom Malinowski, Washington director for Human Rights Watch, told Reuters last week although the video's authenticity remained a subject of debate, the occurrence of such abuses was not.

The military said Kayani vowed to take action if the perpetrators were found to be soldiers, and has set up a board of inquiry to establish the identity of ''uniformed personnel''. ''It is not expected of a professional army to engage in excesses against the people whom it is trying to guard against the scourge of terrorism,'' the military quoted Kayani as saying in a statement. ‘‘(It is) unacceptable under any circumstances.''

However, Kayani cautioned against ''reaching hasty conclusion'' as previously militants had disguised themselves as soldiers during a number of attacks including one on military headquarters in the city of Rawalpindi last year.

If the blurry, amateurish video is found to be genuine, it is likely to raise troubling questions for Washington about its support for an army which is vital for efforts to stabilise Afghanistan.

U.S. law forbids funding foreign military units singled out for human rights violations.

The video has been on YouTube since late last month and has been circulated on blogs related to Pakistan, Afghanistan and the region, as well as on a Facebook page for a group called Pashtuns' International Association.

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Wilred Leisure enter quarters HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 8

Wilred Leisure Sports Club, Curtorim beat Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Saligao 3-1 in F&C Cup soccer organised by Verem Boys in memory of Caetano Piedade Colaco at Verem ground on Friday.

Curtorim led 2-0 at the break.

Sertorio Monteiro gave Curtorim the 2-0 lead in the first half. However, Saligao pulled a goal back in the 49th minute as Mohan Parab turned home a Vinayak Mulgaokar free-kick.

Minutes later, Rio Mascarenhas found the mark to seal Curtorim’s win.

Jesus Nazareth triumph

PANJIM (HSD) -- Jesus Nazareth of Siridao defeated Shanu Boys, Bandh, Santa Cruz to emerge victorious at All-Goa 3-a-side football tie-breaker organised

by United Club, Santa Cruz.

Jesus Nazareth were awarded Rs. 7,777 while Shanu Boys had to be content with Rs. 4,444.

Adv. Suresh Palkar was the chief guest and gave the prizes in the presence of guest of honour, Victor Gonsalves, ex-MLA. Prizes were sponsored by Suresh Palkar, ZP member. Ellison Gonsalves proposed the vote of thanks.

Kingfisher Pro League football: Dempo v. Churchill Bros, Duler ground, Mapusa; Sesa FA v. Vasco Club, Tilak Maidan, Vasco. Kick off 4.15 p.m.

3rd Division football: Batim YC v. Jawahar Club, University ground, Taleigao; Chicalim SC v. Cortalim Villagers, Cansaulim ground; Sinquerim SC, Mayem v. St Domnic Savio SC, Quitula ground; SCC, Loutolim v. Our Lady of Gloria SC, Loutolim ground. Kick off 4 p.m.

Telaulim Panchayat cup soccer: Cuncolim Union v. Curtorim Gym, Telaulim ground, 4.45 p.m.

F&C Cup soccer: Nuvem SC v. Arpora Sporting, Verem ground, 4.45 p.m.

Dalton Fernandes memorial soccer: Navelim Sporting Club v. Maina Sports Club, Government ground, Sarzora, 4.30 p.m.

Sao Jose de Areal Panchayat cup soccer: Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club v. Verna Sports Club, Padribhat ground, Sao Jose de Areal, 4.30 p.m.

Fermina volleyball quarters: Santa Barbara v. Shantadurga; Beta Boys v. Primeiro Bairo; Crown Club Court, Santa Cruz.

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Sarzora, UC Benaulim up HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, OCT 8

Sarzora Sports Club defeated Socio Cultural Club, Loutolim 2-1 to enter the quarter-finals of 2nd Dalton Fernandes memorial inter-village football tournament organised by Sarzora Sports Club at Government ground, Sarzora on Friday. The teams were tied 1-1 at half time.

D Bosco sail into quarters HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 8

Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda defeated United Club of Benaulim via the sudden death 6-4 to sail into the quarter-finals of Telaulim Panchayat Cup soccer organised by United Club of Telaulim at Telaulim Panchayat ground on Friday. There was no score at the break.

In the first half, after a couple of misses, Benaulim broke the deadlock in the 45th minute through Shamaro Rodrigues’ brilliant strike. Don Bosco regrouped quickly and Wilson Dias found the net in the 55th minute.

In the shoot-out, Sanjay, Quilito, Francisco, Valent and Danny scored for Don Bosco while Ashley’s kick was saved by keeper Poly. Benaulim netted through Shamaro, Alfred and Steven while Albino’s and Luis’ kicks were saved by the keeper.

Fatima Convent, St. Thereza win HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, OCT 8

Fatima Convent High School, Margao and St. Thereza’s High School, Raia won the boys and girls title in the Salcete Taluka U-14 boys and girls title respectively in the inter-school throwball tournament at SAG Sports Complex, Fatorda on Thursday.

In the boys section, St Thereza’s defeated King’s School, Sao Jose de Areal 25-21 and 25-12 while St Rita’s HS, Maina clinched the third place beating St Anthony’s HS, Majorda.

In the girl’s category, Fatima Convent HS, Margao outclassed St Joseph HS, Aquem 25-7, 25-5.

St Thereza’s, Raia got the better of King’s, Sao Jose de Areal 2511, 25-17 to claim the third spot.

Socio Cultural Club started the game on an aggressive note with their forwards repeatedly raiding the Sarzora citadel. Their persistent raids paid dividends in the 12th minute when Floyd Fernandes beautifully headed in off a flag kick taken by Volney Vaz. Unfazed, Sarzora took time to settle down and once they

found the rhythm, they called the shots against the Loutolim citadel. Sarzora were rewarded in the 21st minute, when Franky Oliveira’s snap shot beat the rival keeper off a pass from Cedric Fernandes.

Changing ends, Sarzora created many moves that caught the rival defence on the wrong foot. Their match-winner came

in the 12th minute of the second session, when Franky Oliveira struck a second time, off a pass from Jerry Fernandes.

Stung by the reverse, Socio Cultural Club tried their best to neutralise the lead but failed to get past the strong rival defence.

United Club of Benaulim downed Chandor Club 2-0 to cruise into the quarter-finals.

Mauricio stars for Manora YC HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, OCT 8

A fine brace by Mauricio D’Souza helped Youth Club of Manora to drub Raitura Sports Club 4-0 in GFA Third Division League at Loutolim ground on Friday.

Manora led 2-0 at half time.

Raitura seemed to be in trouble and had difficulty handling the pressure as the Manora for-

wards weaved some attacking patterns and kept the rival defence on their toes. Mauricio D’Souza opened the scoring in the 15th minute.

Spurred by early success, Manora piled on the pressure on the rival citadel. Mauricio doubled the lead with a stiff grounder in the 32nd minute.

Crossing over it was one-way

traffic for Manora as they teased the rival defence with orchestrated raids.

Anthony Dias made it 3-0 in favour of Manora. Finally, Norbert Colaco drove the last nail into Raitura’s coffin at the stroke of full time.

Arlem Youth Association routed Shiroda Youth Club 6-0 at Loutolim ground on Thursday.

Nitin to lead Goa U-22 HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 8

Ninad Pawaskar will lead the Goa U-22 cricket team for C.K. Nayudu tournament. Goa will meet Jammu and Kashmir in Jammu from October 11 to 14.

Other members of the team Yeshwant Raikar, Vaibhav Naik, Tushar Narvekar, Keenan Vaz, Girish Yadhav, Yogesh Chodankar, Rajshekhar Harrikant, Sumiran Amonkar, Suraj Dongre, Vithallraj Sangodkar, Arun Wagji, Gajanand Azgaonkar, Dennis Fernandes, Utkarsh Pokle. Anil Pokle (manager), Pravin Barde (coach) and Dr Ketan Bhatikar (physio). The team will leave for Jammu on October 9.

Candolim pip Sangolda Lightning HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, OCT 8

A solitary goal by Paul Cardozo in the 15th minute ensured Candolim Sports Club defeated Sangolda Lightning 1-0 in GFA’s Third Division at Tembi ground, Anjuna on Friday.

Candolim’s captain Vikesh Palyekar was booked for delaying the restart of play and Bushan Samant of Sangolda was booked for a reckless tackle.

Candolim raided the rival’s goal on numerous occasions and were rewarded when Paul Cardozo cheekily back-healed the ball into the goal after receiving a cross from Remedious Fernan-

des.

Sangolda who were missing three key players due to college exams, stood their ground in midfield but were passive in front of goal.

Sangolda stay on 6 points after three matches while Candolim have joined them on 6 points after only two outings.

In another match at Quitula ground, Augustias Sports Club defeated Quitula Sports Club 62. Maxy Menezes scored a first half brace for Quitula, but goals from Nitesh Haldankar (24), Bernard Fernandes (55), Malcolm D’Abreu (67), Sachin Darlekar (70), Sanjay Maykar (86)

and Noah Fernandes( 90+2) secured the three points for Augustias.

Panjim Footballers defeated Aivao United Football Club 2-0 at Taleigao ground.

St Barbara win HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 8

Santa Barbara beat Segundo Bairo 25-15 to enter the quarter-finals of Fermina volleyball at Crown Club, Santa Cruz.

Lawry Dias excelled.

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Don Bosco squeeze past SJ Areal HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, OCT 8

Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda registered a 1-0 narrow win over Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club to sail into the quarter-finals of Sebastiao Rosario Dias memorial inter-village football tournament organised by Davorlim Sports Club at Davorlim Panchayat ground on Thursday. There was no score at half time.

Don Bosco and Sao Jose were in an aggressive mode with their forwards putting tremendous pressure on each others citadels.

The lone goal of the match came late in the second half when

Danny Dias’ snap shot beat the rival keeper.

Stung by the reverse, Sao Jose were in full cry but failed to find success.

Yesterday, Varca Sports Club prevailed over Dramapur Sports Club 4-3 via the tie-breaker to move into the quarter-finals

India beat Vietnam HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 8

After suffering a narrow defeat against Hong Kong on Monday, India were right on target with Sunil Chhetri scoring a fluent hat-trick to guide India to a 3-1 victory over Vietnam in an international friendly at Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune on Friday.

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Dionisio seeks Jaju’s disqualification l Failure to attend 4 consecutive EC meetings

ElEctions HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

The Returning Officer for the GFA elections on October 24 will have a ticklish issue to be

decided as one of the contestants has raised the issue of disqualification against a present member of the Executive Committee for failing to attend four consecutive meetings and is contesting the current election.

Curtorim’s Dionisio Sardinha pointed out that Benaulim’s Jaju Fernandes had failed to attend four successive meetings of the current Executive Committee and that as per the old constitution’s Articles 10.1 (b) and 10.3 the member stood disqualified automatically and consequently ineligible for any post in the association subsequently.

Dionisio argued that the moment the member failed to attend the 4th consecutive

GFA okays turf at Duler l Savio Messias’services commended HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 8

The GFA has accepted the FIFA offer to install artificial turf at its own stadium at Duler, Mapusa, stated GFA sposkesman Tonito Botelho.

The AIFF had asked the GFA to intimate by October 10 about the offer at Mapusa and the meeting of the Executive Committee presided by senior vice-president Elvis Gomes, CCP Commissioner, in the absence of president, Joaquim Alemao, agreed to the proposal and authorised Elvis to sign the MoU on behalf of GFA, disclosed Tonito.

Meanwhile, the GFA decided that the Third Division match between Holy Cross Arambol and Xetrapal be replayed.

The request from Bardez Second Division clubs was deferred so that the new committee could decide on the same. So also, the changes in the constitution proposed by AFC under the Vision India Programme were also deferred.

Anthony John D’Costa moved a resolution thanking the committee on behalf of the referees sub-committee, while Elvis Gomes moved a resolution thanking secretary Savio Messias for his tireless efforts for the past seven years. Both were passed unanimously.

Savio worked in the capacity as honorary secretary, without drawing any salary, perks or allowances but committing his quality time, energy for the upliftment of Goan football. In financial matters he was often criticised for being too strict, resorting to thrifty financial management. But he did perform well, even under Shivanand Salgaocar’s tenure (2003-07), and as such he was duly reelected for another term (200710) even when a Salcete strongman had worked against him. Hence, the congratulatory message at today’s meeting as a token of recognition for his selfless, dedicated and devoted services.

Koko on loan to Vasco HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, OCT 8

For Vasco Sports Clubs’ coach, Gavin Araujo the last 48 hours have been an interesting period in his young management career. On Wednesday morning, Donald Rocha, the player who has lit up the Kingfisher Pro League this season, was the victim of a robust challenge in training which saw him break his ankle which will keep him out for the next 12 weeks at least.

“It is a big blow, but Donald has a strong character and will bounce back from the setback,” remarked Gavin.

Fast forward 24 hours and Gavin’s face of absolute shock and horror of seeing his star player injured on the Verna training ground has turned to absolute joy!

And, the reason is the good news that former striker Koko Sakibo has agreed to come back to Vasco on loan till the end of the season.

“It is a big boost to our season, we are thankful to Churchill Brothers for allowing him to come back and at the end of the season we are looking forward to making the move permanent,” stated Gavin.

Gavin does not want to rush Donald back prematurely but is

relishing the sight of seeing Donald and Koko on the same side when they start their campaign in next April’s I-League Second Division.

What finally managed to persuade Churchill Brothers to part with Koko is unknown. During the pre-season, when Koko eventually signed after a long transfer saga, the Churchill supporters were licking their lips at seeing last season’s Goa Pro League top goal scorer partnering Odafe Okolie, the most sought after striker in the ILeague for the past three seasons.

For now though, Koko will hardly have time to empty his suitcase after making the short journey from Varca to Vasco as he set to be thrown straight into the deep end as Vasco lock horns with Sesa Football Academy at Tilak Stadium on Saturday.

One thing is for sure, Koko’s name will be the first on the manager’s team sheet in the fiery dual. It was Sesa who took full honours in the Federation Cup dress rehearsal match a few weeks back.

In another epic encounter, Churchill Brothers and Dempo Sports Club are to battle in what football fans have termed as “Super Saturday”.

meeting, the member stood automatically disqualified as per the rules.

As per Article 10.1 (b), an elected person shall cease to hold the office if he/she fails to attend four consecutive ordinary meetings of the Executive Committee. Article 10.3, states, “A person who ceases to hold the post under Article 10.1 (b), shall never again be eligible to seek election to the post in the Association subsequently.”

Jaju, currently the assistant secretary, has filed his nomination for the post of member from Salcete with Dionisio also being a candidate for the post of member from Salcete, from where four members will be elected in all.

Jaju is not alone in attracting

the rule. Besides Jaju, there are three others from the present Executive Committee who did not attend four consecutive meetings – president Joaquim Alemao, vice-president Sandeep Jacques, member Shrinivas Dempo and Anju Albuquerque.

And, the last two are also contesting the elections.

Jaju alongwith Anthony Pango, Schubert Furtado, Ben-

jamin D’Silva are in Dempo’s panel for Salcete which has the blessings of Joaquim Alemao and Alberto Colaco. So also is the case of Vinod Parkkot who is seeking election for the post of vice-president and is pitted against strong and favourite Saxtikar, Elvis Gomes from Cuncolim.

The last date for withdrawals is Saturday.

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Another big medal harvest for India on Day 5

Double delight in wrestling as Alka, Anita strike gold; Gagan, Imran clinch gold in rifle 3 positions; Vijay adds gold; Raut creates history with 10,000m bronze; India win gold and bronze medal in archery; Somdev, Sania enter singles final; Lee-Hesh out of gold race; India trounce T&T 7-0 in women hockey; Vijender enters boxing quarters; Women win TT team silver; England down India in TT semis; India finish on a bitter note in track cycling PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 8

In what turned out to be another big harvest, India today culled an impressive tally of 14 medals, including six gold and a rare women's athletics bronze in track events, to remain well on course in their aim to eventually finish second at the Commonwealth Games.

To add lustre to the gold, the country bagged five silver and three bronze medals too, leading them to an overall five-day medal heist of 20 gold, 16 silver and 12 bronze medals.

Gold medals were won by shooters (3), woman wrestlers (2) and the women's recurve archery team to help India end the day glued firmly in second place behind Australia whose haul read a seemingly unassailable 47-24-27.

India were also just two be-

hind their second-best tally of gold in the Games history, 22 four years ago at Melbourne.

The haul is also ten short of equalling their best of 30 at Manchester in 2002 when each class of weightlifting awarded three gold medals, a practice that has been discontinued since then.

England were breathing down the host nation's neck with 18 gold under their belt. They have also won 35 silver and 17 bronze. Canada, with 14 gold, 5 silver and 20 bronze were in fourth spot.

The race for finishing No. 2 in the Games has effectively become a three-horse race between India, England and Canada.

World rifle shooting champion Gagan Narang plucked his third gold medal at the Dr Karni Singh archery range by winning

the 50m 3-position pairs event while pistol experts Vijay Kumar and Omkar Singh became the champions in 25m rapid fire and 10m air pistol events respectively.

Not to be outdone by the men, the country's women competitors chipped in with their share of the yellow metal with the recurve team of Dola Banerjee, Bombayala Devi and Deepika Kumari opened the gold medal account at the archery range.

Later Women grapplers Alka Tomar (59kg freestyle) and Anita (67 kg freestyle) fought their way gold medals in grand style and stole some of the limelight away from the all-conquering shooters.

Long distance runner Kavita Raut also made history by becoming the first athlete to bag a medal, bronze, in women's

English official abuses Indian archery coach PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 8

In an unsavoury incident, the Indian archery head coach Limba Ram was today allegedly abused by an English official, who was miffed at his team's loss to India in the final of the women's recurve team event.

Just after the Indian recurve trio of Dola Banerjee, Bombayla Devi Laishram and Deepika Kumari registered a thrilling onepoint win over their English opponents to bag the gold, Limba walked over to shake hands with the officials of the English team.

But to the utter shock of the three-time Olympian, an English official allegedly showed him his elbow in a rude gesture and abused him on his face saying "F*** ***" An unassuming Limba, however, did not lose his cool and chose to ignore the incident.

Talking to PTI, Limba said, "The screaming crowd had made up for a vibrant atmosphere and it became all the more exciting after our one point win.

"A person wearing the red English team colours who was sitting in the officials stand told me F*** *** when I went to shake hands with him as a post-match gesture. I was shocked, it was really in a bad taste."

But Limba said he failed to identify the person as he had chosen to ignore the one-off incident.

track events in the Games history when she finished third behind Kenya's Grace Kwamboka Momanti and Doris Changeywo, clocking 33:05.28 in the 10,000m.

It was also the country's tenth medal in track and field events since 1958 when "Flying Sikh" Milkha Singh bagged India's lone gold medal at the Cardiff Games.

The day began with shooting star Gagan Narang claiming his third gold medal, with partner Imran Hasan Khan by winning the men's 50m rifle 3-position pairs event with Imran Hasan Khan and pistol shooter Vijay Kumar claimed the 25m rapid fire individual gold.

Late in the day Omkar Singh clinched the 10m air postol individual title, the tenth gold garnered by India from the Dr Karni Singh range, after women archers and grapplers got into the gold-winning act.

The women's recurve team of Dola Banerjee, Bombayala Devi and Deepika Kumari opened the gold medal account at the archery range before women wrestlers Tomar and Anita helped keep India ahead of the fast-catching England with a double gold strike.

Seasoned trap shooting pair Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Mansher Singh got a silver in pairs trap event, pistol expert Vijay

Country Gold Australia 47 India 20 England 18 Canada 14 South Africa 6 Nigeria 5 Malaysia 5 Singapore 3 Kenya 3 Jamaica 2 New Zealand 1 Scotland 1 Cyprus 1 Botswana 1 Nauru 1 Uganda 1

Kumar stood second in the 25m Rapid Fire event, and grappler Babita Kumari won another silver in the women's 51kg category.

India also won silver in the team event of women's table tennis and badminton and Ashish Kumar (artistic gymastics).

Bronze standards were attained by rifle shooter Gurpreet Singh, in the 25m individual competition, men's archery trio of Rahul Banerjee, Jayanta Talukdar and Tarundeep Rai in the recurve competition and woman athlete Kavita Raut.

Rifle shooting ace Gagan Narang began India's gold quest by snapping up his third gold medal, and second in pairs, by winning the men's pairs 50m rifle 3-position event with Imran Hasan.

Narang, who had won the men's 10m air rifle pairs and individual gold medals going into today's competition, also set two Games records - a combined total of 2325 out of which his own contribution of 1167 was also a new championship mark.

The pair's shooting gold was the country's 16th after the trio of women archers fetched the country the first of the day.

Alka Tomar and youngster Anita won gold medals in their respective 59 kg and 67 kg

Silver 24 16 35 5 5 5 5 4 2 1 13 3 -

Bronze Total 27 98 12 48 18 71 20 39 6 17 8 18 6 16 4 11 1 6 3• 5 19 5 9 1 2 1 1 1

SCHEDULE

Athletics: men's race walk, men's discus throw, women's 800m, men's 400m hurdle, women's long jump final, men's high jump.

Netball: women: India v. Samoa Lawn Bowls: Triples men: India v. New Zealand Pairs men: India v. Falkland Islands, India v. Malta Pairs women:India v. Zambia Singles women: Farzana Khan v. Siti Zalina Ahmad (Malaysia) Singles men: Mohammad Raja v. Safuan Said (Malyasia) Singles women: Farzana Khan v. Claire Johnston (Scotland) Hockey: women: India vs South Africa. Men: India vs Scotland Boxing: light fly weight (46-49kg) , heavy weight (91kg), light heavy weight (81kg), bantam weight (56kg).

Weightlifting: 75kg women.

Red Bull dominates, Hamilton crashes REUTERS SUZUKA, JAPAN, OCT 8

Formula One championship leaders Red Bull dominated first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix today while fired-up title contender Lewis Hamilton crashed his McLaren early in the session.

Germany's Sebastian Vettel, last year's winner at the Honda-owned

circuit, lapped with a fastest time of one minute 32.585 seconds on a dry track with the sun shining through morning cloud.

His Australian team mate Mark Webber, the championship leader who is 11 points clear of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso with four races remaining including Sunday's, was second and 0.048 slower.

Laxman won’t be allowed runner this time: Ponting PTI BANGALORE, OCT 8

Wary of even a half-fit VVS Laxman, Australian captain Ricky Ponting today said that in case the Indian batsman plays the second cricket Test despite back spasm, he will not be allowed a ‘runner’ if his injury begins to bother him during the match starting tomorrow.

Laxman struck an unbeaten 73 as India fought back from the brink of defeat to beat Australia by one wicket in a thrilling first Test in Mohali and Ponting, aware of their old nemesis' potential, does not want to take any chances this time around.

"Learnt the lesson last week (Mohali Test). It can happen obviously. He (Laxman) comes to the game and had a runner. I actually look very faintly that it did not seem he was injured looking at the way he was batting.

"I am bit surprised that he had not batted today at the net

session. He obviously had much recovery time as possible. I expect that in the game in this stadium he would not be having a runner. No, that can't happen," Ponting said in the pre-match press conference.

Talking about the success of his bowlers in Mohali Test but leaving Laxman scot free, the

Second Test India v. Australia 9 am, Bangalore Aussie captain said the team has different plans now even though he had not trained at the net sessions here.

"I expect Laxman to play.

Look, when you have a batting order like the innings (Mohali) you got, I have to talk about every one of them. Sachin is foremost and first and probably then, Sehwag but we play cricket with total respect for all of these

stars.

"Laxman batting with the tailenders was very very sensible and good. So, we need to make sure that we have got our plans up and working when he bats in this game. I am sure things would be slow and different from the other day. I think it will be different this time. Until we got him out this guy is going to shake a bit," the Australian skipper said.

TEAMS India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Virender Sehwag, M.Vijay, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Suresh Raina, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, S Sreesanth, Amit Mishra, Pragyan Ojha, Cheteshwar Pujara, Abhinav Mukund and Jaydev Unadkat.

Australia: Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke, Shane Watson, Simon Katich, Philip Hughes, Mike Hussey, Marcus Nor th, Doug Bollinger, Ben Hilfenhaus, Mitchell Johnson, Tim Paine (wk), James Pattinson, Peter George, Nathan Hauritz, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc.

freestyle categories to add to the maiden gold won by Geeta yesterday.

While Alka outclassed Athens Olympic silver and Beijing Games bronze medallist Tonya Verbeek of Canada, Anita beat Megan Budyens of Canada winning the first two rounds on points. Anita won 4-0.

India got another medal courtesy Babita Kumari who lost her 51kg freestyle bout against Ifeoma Christi Nwoye of Nigeria by 4-6 margin. India thus fin-

ished with six medals, 3 gold, two silver and a bronze.