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IN BRIEF 19 perish in Uttarakhand At least 19 people were killed and 14 were trapped under debris as landslides, triggered by torrential rains, wreaked havoc flattening scores of houses in the hill State of Uttarakhand today.

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Jailor killed by an inmate The jailor of Jodhpur central jail, Bharat Bhushan Bhat, was tonight killed by a jail inmate inside the prison complex, a police official said. -- (PTI)

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HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 18

The Goa Government Employees Association today decided to go on an indefinite pen-downtool-down strike from September 22 protesting against the government’s failure to meet their demand on upgradation of pay scales.

A decision in this regard was reached at a joint meeting of the GGEA working committee and the taluka committees.

The GGEA general secretary said that the meeting unanimously resolved to resume the pen-down-tool-down strike from September 22 till the order of upgradation of pay scales to the left out categories is issued by the government.

“All employees were already geared up earlier and awaiting to resume the strike in case the

demand is not settled by the government,” he said adding “However considering that there is enormous delay on the part of the government, despite giving a written assurance, we have resolved to go on a strike.”

He said that the taluka committees expressed their total support and determination to fight the injustice and informed the working committee that the employees of respective talukas have assured their total support.

The working committee guided the taluka committees about handling the situation during the strike period and also assured to depute office bearers in the respective talukas for overall supervision, he said.

The general secretary further said some secretariat employees have also extended their support to the strike.

HERALD REPORTER VASCO, SEPT 18

A 62-year-old man from SadaMormugao died while his daughter was injured when their motorcycle and a bus collided with each other near the fish market, here on Saturday evening.

According to reports, the incident took place as Jaydev Jhanjhu Divadkar (62), who resides near Laximinarayan Temple at Sada, along with his daughter Minaxi Sunil Shetgaonkar (32), were crossing an internal road near the Vasco fish market on their Suzuki bike (GA-02-T4032).

The motorcycle was knocked down by a speeding passenger bus (GA-02-T-4032) at the road junction.

Jaydev sustained serious head injuries and was rushed to the Chicalim Cottage Hospital in a police jeep. Doctors at the hospital, however, declared him dead on arrival. Minaxi was later moved to the Goa Medical College hospital at Bambolim.

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PTI LONDON/KARACHI, SEPT 18

The scandal-prone Pakistan cricket team today sent shockwaves through world cricket after it was disclosed that the scoring patterns in its innings during Friday’s one day international (ODI) match against England were fixed, prompting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to launch an immediate probe.

The ICC action followed disclosures by British tabloid The Sun that an individual in the Pakistani team camp is believed to be the ringleader who was taking money from bookies in India and Dubai and ensuring their orders were carried out.

“The Sun is withholding details of the alleged fix while the investigation continues - but we can reveal that horrified ICC chiefs launched their investigation before the Pakistan innings had even finished.

“The probe centers on an individual within the team camp who is believed to be the ringleader, taking money from book-

fixed Scoring patternS An individual in the Pakistani team camp is believed to be the ringleader who was taking money from bookies in India and Dubai and ensuring their orders were carried out.

Bookies knew details of Pakistan’s innings before the match even began and it had given the evidence to the game’s governing body ahead of the game.

The scoring patterns of the game matched with the “target that bookies had been told in advance by a fixer.” ies and ensuring their orders are carried out,” the paper said.

The paper reported that bookies knew details of Pakistan’s innings before the match even began and it had given the evidence to the game’s governing body ahead of the game.

Immediately after the news came out, the ICC said in a statement that the investigation is warranted as information about

a certain scoring pattern appeared to be “correct”.

“The ICC has launched an investigation into activities that took place during the third OneDay International between England and Pakistan at The Oval, London, on September 17,” the governing body said.

“Following information received by the ICC from a British newspaper and its source, the

ICC now believes a full investigation is warranted,” it added.

Pakistan won the match by 23 runs to keep their hopes alive in the five-match series after losing the first two games.

According to the newspaper, the scoring patterns of the game matched with the “target that bookies had been told in advance by a fixer.”

“Illegal bookies in India and Dubai apparently knew in advance what would happen so they could launch a betting coup. But The Sun’s undercover team was able to pass details to ICC inspectors before the match began,” the report said.

ICC Chief Executive Officer Haroon Lorgat thanked the tabloid for providing the information and said the evidence on table demands an inquiry.

“A source informed The Sun newspaper that a certain scoring pattern would emerge during certain stages of the match and, broadly speaking, that information appeared to be correct,” Lorgat said.

advani meets Shah in Sattari youth beats all jail, cong flays BJp odds to become a pilot PTI AHMEDABAD, SEPT 18

Sending a strong message that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was firmly behind jailed Amit Shah, the party’s senior leader L K Advani today went to Sabarmati prison to meet the former Gujarat minister who is an accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing case.

The visit of Advani, who is the second BJP leader to meet the close aide of Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the prison after Arun Jaitley visited him on September 11, came a day after the party broke into Congress bastion winning a byeelection in Kathlal assembly constituency for the first time in five decades.

Endorsing Modi’s views, Advani slammed the Centre for using the Central Bureau of In-

vestigation (CBI) s a tool in targeting the BJP government in the State against the backdrop of the former minister of State for home being booked in the Sohrabuddin case by the Central investigating agency.

Advani also visited Shah’s residence in Naranpura area to meet his family members. “The Centre is using CBI as a tool to defame our government which is absolutely incorrect. People will give them the reply of this.

The results of yesterday’s byelection is not ordinary,” Advani said after meeting the family members.

Advani was accompanied by State BJP in-charge Balbir Punj.

“Me and Advani together met Shah in the jail today,” Punj told PTI. Advani’s visit assumes significance as it reflects BJP’s stand that the BJP has not abandoned

Shah despite him being behind bars.

The BJP has maintained that Shah is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the 2005 fake encounter case.

Shah has been described by the CBI as the “kingpin” of the entire conspiracy leading to the killing of Sohrabuddin in the fake encounter, killing of his wife Kausarbi and also Tulsi Prajapati, a key witness.

Cong reaction: Congress today attacked BJP over Advani meeting Shah, wondering what message the party wanted to send out to people by a gesture like this.

“If the former prime minister aspirant of the BJP goes and meets him (Shah) in jail, what is the signal the BJP is trying to send to the country in its belief in rule of law,” party spokesman Manish Tewari said.

‘difficult to understand god’s plans’ HERALD CORRESPONDENT BELGAUM, SEPT 18

Heart-rending moments were witnessed at the KLES hospital as members of the Rodrigues family of Fatorda-Goa were inconsolable following the loss of two members in an accident near Khanapur on Friday.

While two persons of the family died on the spot, four others were seriously injured and are admitted at the KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital, here.

Joaquim L Rodrigues, elder son of deceased, Rosita, and elder brother of Conception, whose condition is critical, was incidentally an eyewitness to the tragedy, as he was trailing the ill-fated Wagon-R car in his Maruti Swift car.

Joaquim was inconsolable when this correspondent visited him in the hospital on Saturday.

“It is difficult to understand God’s plans. I cannot understand why this happened to my family, especially as we were returning from a pilgrimage,” sobbed Joaquim.

According to details from relatives, 12 members of the family had left Goa in two vehicles for

Good Samaritans reach out to help HERALD CORRESP9ONDENT BELGAUM, SEPT 18

Good Samaritans from Belgaum immediately got into the act after injured members of the Rodrigues family were moved to the KLES hospital, here, as they assisted the tragedy-struck Goan family in every possible way.

Rector of Fatima Cathedral Parish Fr Eusebio Fernandes sent a priest and members of the parish to bless and console the Rodrigues family.

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a pilgrimage to Vailankani on September 10.

While returning on the evening of September 15, they were at Tumkur when a dog came in front of Joaquim’s car, severely damaging the radiator

of the vehicle.

“Perhaps, this was a sign of the tragedy to come our way,” said Joaquim.

The next morning, the vehicle was towed to Chitradurga at 11.30 am and the Rodrigues family members were hopeful that the vehicle would be serviced at the official Maruti service centre there.

“Despite being the official service centre, they took one full day to replace the damaged radiator. Moreover, we were shocked that a new radiator had to be brought from Bangalore,” recalled Joaquim.

“As a result, all of us were forced to stay back in a hotel at Chitradurga that night. Had the service station carried out the job in time, my family would be saved,” said Joaquim, as tears rolled down his cheeks.

Describing the tragedy, Joaquim said the mishap took place at about 1.30 pm on Friday.

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HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, SEPT 18

When Saish, the son of a postman and hailing from a poor family and from a remote village in Sattari taluka, expressed his desire to become a pilot, no one outside of his family took him seriously.

Saish Anant Naik (24) of Nagargao-Sattari overcame various obstac les and turbulent times to succeed in becoming a commercial pilot, earning him the distinction of being the first pilot from Sattari taluka.

Saish, who recently completed his training from the Academy of Carver Aviation Pvt Ltd at Baramati-Pune, now plans to either join an airline company or become a pilot for a private chartered airline company.

Hailing from a poor family, Saish completed his primary education from a Marathi-medium school at Nagargao-Sattari and

Saish in a cockpit during the course of his training.

pursued his secondary education from the Shree Hanuman Vidyalaya, Valpoi, and Vidya Prabodhani school at Porvorim.

Saish then completed his HSSC at Bhumika Higher Secondary School at Poriem-Sattari and later his BSc at Government College, Sanquelim.

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Burning with the desire to become a pilot, Saish approached a number of organisations and financial institutions for financial support.

“They not only discouraged me by refusing to sanction a loan for these studies, but some organisations even claimed that I did not have the capability to become a pilot, as I come from a poor family and from a remote village in Sattari taluka,” said Saish.

“They advised me to opt for another profession. This did not deter me from my goal, and on the contrary, I was more focussed on achieving my dream.”

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Goa, Gujarat to sign MoU for boosting tourism HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 18

In a bid to increase the number of the domestic tourist inflow, the State government is in the process of signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to jointly promote tourism in both the States.

Speaking to reporters Goa Tourism Development Corporation chairman Nikhil Desai said that the MoU would help tourists coming to Gujarat to easily facilitate a passage and a holiday to Goa and vice versa.

“We have already signed a similar MoU with five other States which includes Meghalaya, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Karnataka and Sikkim. Joint promotion of tourism will help to boost tourism numbers in both the states concerned,” he said.

Desai was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a roadshow organised by the Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) in Panaji Saturday.

The MoU will also ensure revenue sharing by both the signatory states on the basis of bookings clocked in a financial year. “Sharing of resources between the two states is also key,” he said.

Desai also said that the Gujarat and Goa were also working at a proposal involving creation of boat cruise terminals on the western coast.

Recently, the GTDC has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with five different states – Sikkim, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Karnataka in a bid to attract tourists into Goa visiting those states.

According to the Goa Tourism Development Corporation Nikhil Desai the main idea is to expand the tourism panaroma.

“The MoUs will help towards mutual promotion of tourism, showcasing each others cultural heritage to the tourists and felicitating inbound travel into the respective states,” he said.

According to the deal, the corporations

Roping in Big B helped Gujarat: official HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 18

Roping in Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador of the Gujarat tourism has made a huge difference, says the secretary of Gujarat tourism Vipul Mitra.

Mitra, along with Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) Chairman Kamlesh Patel are in Goa as part of a Gujarat tourism road show.

Addressing the media during the road show, Mitra disclosed that tourism landscapes in which the State’s brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan has shot promotional videos, have transformed completely and tourists are making a beeline there.

“After Bachchan shot his ad film, promoting Gujarat tourism at the Gir sanctuary recently, a Taj group

states would mutually market their accommodations and tourism packages.

“Once a booking is made, 15 per cent of the amount will go to the corporation that has made the booking,” Desai said.

He said that since the GTDC accommodation would not be enough to handle the inflow of tourists, the corporation has into talks with all category of hotel owners.

“We are in talks with private hoteliers and even they will benefit from the MoUs,” he said. Desai further said that with these MoUs,

‘Goa has much to offer for shootings’ HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 18

“The internationally acclaimed tourism state of Goa has much to offer for film shootings,” Chief Executive Officer of the Entertainment Society of Goa Manoj Srivastava said today.

Speaking to reporters during South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) interaction, the CEO bragged that Goa comprises of everything except snow for film shootings. “One can convert the background of beach sand into dessert. Goa offers enough locations to shoot except snow,” he said.

Srivastava is besides optimistic to set Goa as a shooting location during the ensuing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2010. “Goa is an important point not only as tourist destination but also film

destination. In 2004, IFFI was given to Goa when we had no background…However, the attendance is growing now especially Goan delegates,” he claimed.

He stated that ESG’s motive is to promote film culture in Goa and in the nearing future, it will support at least 10 film societies in colleges to screen archive movies. “Through this method we can carry forward the film culture to generations,” he said.

Srivastava revealed that ESG will set up a special stall during IFFI 2010 that will display Goa as shooting destination for visiting delegates and film makers.

He further said that through various schemes and other benefits, the state can attract increasing film shootings.

Afghan film industry fearful of future HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 18

The Afghan film fraternity is apprehensive over its future as the European filmmakers have discontinued film shootings there as it has become a terrorstricken country, said Afghan actor Hamayoun Paiz.

“Till a couple of years ago, European films were shot in Afghanistan. We had few movies from France but the scenario has changed now,” he told reporters during the South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) interaction at Kala Academy today.

The 50-year-old film industry also seeks financial assistance from its neighbouring countries to produce good cinema. “We hardly produce four to five feature films annually while rest are short films. Our film industry lacks money power to make big

Abandoned infant dead HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 18

The five-day old infant found abandoned at Cabo de Rama on Friday died at the Goa Medical College and hospital, Bambolim on Saturday.

Cuncolim police said the baby girl, who was rushed to GMC, Bambolim last night from Hospicio hospital, died today.

Police said the post mortem examination will be conducted on Monday.

Incidentally, the Cuncolim has registered a case against unknown persons for abandoning the infant behind the Cabo de Rama bus stand. The police said section 315 of the IPC will be applied after the post mortem examination.

hotel which was closed for nearly nine years, decided to open up,” Mitra said, adding that the 'Amitabh' magic had ensured that the number of tourists visiting Gujarat had swelled by more than 30 per cent as compared to last year.

Bachchan had shot a series of advertisements to promote tourism in Gujarat with 'Khushboo Gujarat ki' (Fragrance of Gujarat) as the theme. The Big B's short, crisp ad films at the Gir sanctuar y, Rann of Kutch, Somnath Temple and several other tourism sites in the backdrop imploring tourists to ‘come breathe in a bit of Gujarat’ are a huge hit according to Mitra.

“Amitabh Bachchan has made a huge difference.

T h e re i s t re m e n d o u s amount of interest generated in the places where he has shot the promo-

films and hence we look forward to financial assistance from the good neighbouring countries,” he said.

Paiz’s 30-minute short film namely ‘I want a Horse not a Wife’ is being screened at the festival. Afghanistan is incidentally the focus country of this festival.

The film maker remarked that good things about the desert country need to be highlighted in the global cinema instead of showcasing unconstructive happenings in Afghanistan.

Paiz however bragged that movies from India, Pakistan and Iran are screened in the local theaters in Afghanistan.

tional videos,” Mitra said.

“Hotels in Somnath and Dwarka are also registering an increase in the number of tourists since the ads were aired,” Mitra said.

“It was not tough at all to rope him in. Our chief minister spoke to him and he agreed immediately,” he said adding “the State hopes to continue with the superstar for a longer period of time.”

Replying further queries, Mitra said that the State annually receives 1.65 crore tourists, which include 2 lakh foreign tourists.

When asked whether the Hindu-Muslim riots and the earthquake had any negative impact on tourism in Gujarat, he replied that these were the things of the past.

“Gujarat has come out well from these incidents,” Mitra stated.

GTDC wants to build synergies in and out of those states to Goa. “Anybody who visits Goa and want to visit one of these five states we can help them through the corporations of these states and visa versa,” he states.

“In the long run when we market Goa abroad, GTDC can act as a single window to attract tourist,” he said.

Through these understandings we can increase the foreign tourist inflow as well as give better packages to them, he stated.

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Kabrastan land acquisition Registrar of Co-op societies kicks up fresh controversy told to furnish missing report HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 18

The government’s controversial move to acquire private land admeasuring 16091 sq mts for the proposed kabrastan at Sonsodo has kicked up another row of sorts.

With the government invoking urgency clause under section 17 of the Land Acquisition Act, all doors for the land owners to lodge their objections to the land acquisition proposal stands closed.

In fact, Deputy Collector, Margao and Land Acquisition Officer, Johnson Fernandes has categorically told one of the co-owners of the private property that the provisions of Section 5-A of the Land Acquisition Act would not apply in respect of the land in question sought to be acquired by the government.

The Land Acquisition officer

has made it amply clear to the party that the objections raised to the land acquisition does not subsist, denying the owners the right to lodge their objections and hearings on the matter.

The land owners had objected to the acquisition of the private property for the proposed Kabrastan for the Muslim community on grounds that the land sought to be acquired is the only land belonging to the family. The family members told the deputy collector that the land sought to be acquired is the only land belonging to him and his family members and it would be utilized for constructing a residential house since they are facing severe difficulty of housing.

The party drew attention of the deputy collector that the government has proposed to acquire the land for the benefit

of the Muslim community when the very same community has opposed the acquisition on grounds the land is not suitable to be used as a burial ground, adding that the objective behind the acquisition made out by the government would not serve any purpose.

The government had put for acquisition land admeasuring 30191 sq mts, including 14100 sq mts belonging to the Margao Communidade and the balance 16091 owned by the private parties.

What has raised many an eyebrow on the acquisition is the fact that the Margao City Fathers had approved only the acquisition of the Communidade land, but the government has decided to acquire private land going by the unilateral decision of the Margao Chief Officer, Y B Tawde.

Water sports recommence along Benaulim beach

A water sports boat being pushed into the sea as the activity has recommenced after the monsoon break.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 18

After a three month break in view of the monsoons, water sports have recommenced on Benaulim beach from Saturday.

The activity was visible on the Benaulim beach on Saturday with the Captain of Ports and Tourism department issuing the required NOCs to operate water sports.

Owner of Lucky Remmy speed boat, Remy Fernandes said that he was issued the NOC by the Captain of Ports on Friday, after he completed the formalities with the Tourism department.

“I have started water sports operations from Saturday. This is just the beginning and we all hope for the good tourism season ahead,” Remy said.

Water sport is a popular activity along Salcete beach belt, including Colva, Benaulim and Cavelossim-Mobor, attracting hordes of tourists visiting the beach belt. In fact, operators say that majority of the visitors attracted to water sports are Indian tourists.

In the past, water sports activity had kicked up controversies over the area in which they

should operate, while leaving enough space for swimming and bathing on the beach.

However, it is learnt that the life guards manning the beaches now earmark certain areas for swimming taking into account the sea condition, leaving the remaining stretch of the beach for water sports activity.

Meanwhile, plastic and other waste in small quantities was washed ashore along the Benaulim coast on Saturday. The waste was found lying in certain stretches of the beach belt right up to neighbouring Colva.

Father killed, daughter injured in Vasco accident HERALD REPORTER VASCO, SEPT 18

A 62-year-old man from SadaMormugao died while his daughter was injured when their motorcycle and a bus collided with each other near the fish m a r ke t , h e re o n S a t u rd a y evening.

According to reports, the incident took place as Jaydev Jhanjhu Divadkar (62), who resides near Laximinarayan Temple at Sada, along with his daughter

Minaxi Sunil Shetgaonkar (32), were crossing an internal road near the Vasco fish market on their Suzuki bike (GA-02-T4032).

The motorcycle was knocked down by a speeding passenger bus (GA-02-T-4032) at the road junction.

Jaydev sustained serious head injuries and was rushed to the Chicalim Cottage Hospital in a police jeep. Doctors at the hospital, however, declared him dead

on arrival. Minaxi was later moved to the GMC hospital at Bambolim.

As fate would have it, Jaydev had gone to visit his son at the Chicalim hospital along with Minaxi barely half an hour before the mishap.

The son was shocked to see the body of his father in the hospital half an hour after they had met each other in the hospital.

Vasco police is investigating the case.

7 held for gambling in Pernem HERALD CORRESPONDENT PERNEM, SEPT 18

Pernem police arrested seven persons in two separate raids on gambling activities in Pernem taluka.

In the first case, police arrested five gamblers at a bar and restaurant in Naibag-Pernem and seized cash of Rs 13,605 from them.

Police arrested Gokuldas Narvekar, Suryakant Palni, Lavu

Tree crashes on Bicholim school HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, SEPT 18

A tree got uprooted and landed on the Shantadurga Higher Secondary School building at Shantaram Nagar in Bicholim on Saturday morning, as heavy rains also damaged property in other parts of the taluka.

Bicholim fire services rushed to the spot and cleared the uprooted tree from the building.

The school suffered a loss of about Rs 50,000.

Trees were also uprooted in Sal, Mencurem and Latambarcem villages, with the losses being estimated at about Rs 25,000.

Water level at the Anjune dam reached 92.75 metres and Bicholim Mamlatdar Pramod Bhat said water was being released from gates of the dam.

Kudav, Prasad Kavtankar and Umesh Nar vekar, all from Naibag, under Section 3 and 4 of the Gambling Act. In the second case, police raided a matka den close to the police station and arrested two

persons, Jotiba R Undre and Suresh A Mayekar, and seized cash of Rs 31,410 from them.

The raids were conducted by PSI Dattaram Raut and Sachin Narvekar under the supervision of PI Uttam Raut Dessai.

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 18

Th e Goa State Information Commission in an order has directed the office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, here, to furnish the missing XVIIth inspection report of the Reserve Bank of India pertaining to Goa Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, here, which was sought by Adv Rui Ferreira of Panjim.

The order of the GSIC has taken serious note of the missing document and has further directed the office of the RCS to fix the responsibility and initiate action against the delinquent officer/officials by lodging FIR and suitable penalisation. The same be done as early as possible and report compliance, the order states.

It reads further, “Issue notice under section 20(1) of the Right to Information Act to the Public

Information Officer at RCS (D S Morajkar) why penal action should not be taken against him for causing delay in furnishing the information. The explanation, if any, should reach the Commission on or before October 8, 2010.” The PIO has been directed to attend the hearing on the said day.

Adv Ferreira on April 3, 2009 had asked the office of the RCS for two documents – XVIth and XVIIth inspection reports of RBI – to know whether the Banking Regulations Act was followed while preparing these documents.

After the RCS failed to furnish him the reports Adv Ferreira approached the GSIC on August 21, 2009. The RCS replied to the Commission stating the documents were not available.

On November 13, 2009, not satisfied with the reply of the

Health officials warn against eye infection HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 18

Health Officials have warned people to take extra hygienic precautions as the Directorate of Health Services is coping up with cases of viral infection ‘conjunctivitis’.

The highly infectious eye condition, also called as ‘sore eyes’, has affected several people across the state. DHS Director Dr Rajananda Desai advised that people should maintain hygiene as the main priority to stay away from catching the viral infection.

The health centre is treating minimum three ‘conjunctivitis’ cases, daily. “Whether it is H1N1 (swine flu) or sore eyes, one has to maintain hygiene. We advise people not to attend crowded places and to avoid touching eyes with dirty hands,” she said while speaking to Herald today evening.

People are also told not to share towels or handkerchiefs and to wash their hands often.

The doctor admits of receiving cases daily though she clarified that the virus is not epidemic.

“These are sporadic cases and it is mostly during monsoon sea-

Carambolim local held for theft HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, SEPT 18

Old Goa Police on Saturday arrested Michael Pinto (45) of Kharebhat- Carambolim on charges of stealing electrical goods worth Rs 1 lakh from the James Electrical godown at the Corlim Industrial Estate.

In his police complaint on Friday evening, James Andrade of Tonca-Miramar and owner of the James Electrical Godown, stated that electrical goods worth Rs 1 lakh had been stolen from his godown.

He had suspected the involvement of Michael Pinto, the Godown keeper at the James Electrical Godown.

On Saturday afternoon, an Old Goa police team went to the residence of Michael and arrested him under Section 381 IPC. After interrogating Michael, police managed to recover some of the stolen electrical goods, including holders, lamps and chokes, which Michael had allegedly kept at a friend's house in Azzosim.

son. One has to take precautions to avoid H1N1 or any viral infection,” she said.

Dr Desai however could not furnish total number of cases DHS is currently treating. The most affected areas will be known only in the coming week.

Those who are diagnosed with this infection are advised to remain at home for minimum one-week till its recovery and avoid swimming.

RC S, the Commission remanded the matter back to RCS asking them to furnish the reports to the applicant. This time, The RCS maintained the reports were confidential.

Adv Ferreira again filed a complaint before the Commission on February 10, 2010. But the RCS kept on maintaining before the Commission the reports were confidential. Finally, on June 14, 2010 in its first order the Commission directed the RCS to furnish the information to the applicant.

After the first order RCS furnished the XVIth inspection report of RBI to the applicant, but failed to give him the XVIIth report. It maintained the said report was not traceable. In July, this year, Adv Ferreira again filed a complaint before the Commission bringing to notice noncompliance of its order by RCS. The Commission has now posted the matter to October 10, 2010 to see whether RCS has complied with its order.

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GOACAN highlights poor state Male panchas scuttle bid to elect woman sarpanch in Uguem of Mapusa bus stand HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, SEPT 18

GOACAN Convenor Roland Martins, officials of RTO and Health department inspect the KTC bus stand at Mapusa.

Photo by Anil Shankhwalker HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, SEPT 18

GOACAN along with authorities conducted a joint inspection of the Kadamba bus stand at Mapusa on Thursday morning.

GOACAN along with Kadamba Transport Corporation Traffic Controller Vishnu Naik, Assistant Director of Transport Ivo Rodrigues, Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector S R Parwadkar, Assistant Traffic Police Inspector F M Gawas, Deputy Director of Directorate of Health Services Vasudas Dewari, Urban Health Centre Mapusa Health Officer Dr Pratima Thali, Food Inspector Rajaram Patil and Inspector of Legal Metrology D N Mapari were present during the inspection.

GOACAN Convenor Roland Martins brought to the notice of the officials that the Kadamba bus stand has become a dumping ground for garbage.

“Everyday, garbage is being dumped by the shopkeepers, but it is not being lifted either

by KTC or Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) for days together. This garbage naturally begins to rot gradually and

starts stinking,” Martins told the officials.

A pile of garbage, which has been accumulated at the KTC bus stand, is causing discomfort for the public and is a health hazard.

“Further, unused vehicles of the government departments are also being dumped in the bus stand and food items are being sold in kiosks without following the norms of Food and Drug Administration,” informed Martins.

He further told the officers that KTC had employed four women on contract basis to maintain cleanliness at the bus stand.

“Since the KTC failed to pay two months salaries, the women have declined to work.

There is no security arrangement at the bus stand, eatables items are being sold at the kiosks at the bus stand without following FDA norms,” said Martins.

Traffic Controller of KTC bus stand Vishnu Naik said the Kadamba bus stand comes under the preview of Kadamba depot at Porvorim. He has already requested his senior offi-

cials to depute security personnel at the Kadamba bus stand and also informed them about the unhygienic conditions prevailing at the bus stand.

Assistant Director of Transport Ivo Rodrigues said it is the responsibility of KTC to maintain cleanliness at the bus stand.

“There is no security arrangement at the Kadamba bus stand, due to which the bus stand is being misused by the people,” said Rodrigues.

Urban Health Centre Health Officer Dr Pratima Thali stated that she had written a letter to KTC to maintain cleanliness at the Mapusa bus stand, but in vain.

“Dumping of garbage by shopkeepers has become a regular feature. KTC has to de-silting the drains,” she said.

“I will write to the KTC officials once again to remove the accumulated garbage at the bus stand and carry out de-silting of the drains within seven days,” she informed.

“Urban Health Centre is spraying abate medicine once in a week at the bus stand,” added Dr Thali.

In an apparent bid to thwart woman leadership at the panchayat level, all five male members in the seven-member Uguem panchayat abstained from the special meet convened to elect the new woman sarpanch.

It may be recalled that in the Uguem Panchayat, the post of sarpanch is reserved for women and was held by Madhevi Shiddiker since the last over one year.

Earlier, the post was held by another women member, Vidhyaksha Bhandari. However in July, the male members, including Deputy Sarpanch Devidas Naik moved a no-confidence motion against Sarpanch Shiddiker.

The male members alleged that the sarpanch was taking other members into confidence in deciding panchayat matters and failure in achieving any development works in the village.

Surprisingly, there has been 'zero' development in Uguem since the last over 10 years.

Leave aside undertaking any major development works, the panchayat members have even failed to undertake minor development works citing scarcity of funds.

The Gram Sabha members have been complaining of the inefficiency of panchayat members in undertaking development works in the village, but

the panchayat members have been constantly harping on scarcity of funds.

At the meeting held on Friday, presided by BDO Official Shambu Prabhudessai, except for two women members Madhevi Shiddiker and Vidhyaksha Bhandari, none of the male members remained present for the meeting, thereby prompting Prabhudessai to adjourn the meeting for lack of quorum.

The male members, who remained absent for the meeting were Deputy Sarpanch Devidas Naik, Anil Zangale, Subhash Gaonkar, Xavier Furtado and Anand Naik.

When contacted, Prabhudessai informed that despite having duly served with the notices, the male members refrained from attending the meeting.

"The report of today's proceeding will be forwarded to the Director of Panchayats for further action," claimed Prabhudessai.

Political sources in the known informed that the sarpanch's post cannot remain vacant for more than 60 days. If sarpanch is not elected within 60 days from the date of ouster of the sarpanch, then a fresh meeting needs to be convened by the Director of Panchayats within another 60 days.

"However, under no circumstances can the deputy sarpanch continue to hold the post of sarpanch for more than 120 days. In such a case, the

Director of Panchayat can call for dissolution of the panchayat," informed sources.

At Uguem Panchayat, the male members do not want to empower the women to head the panchayat for the alleged reason that women are not prone to resort to underhand dealings.

Villagers told Herald that since the ouster of Shiidiker, many NOCs, which allegedly command underhand dealings, are issued by the panchayat and the villagers are all set to raise these issues at the next gram sabha.

Speaking to Herald, Vidhyiksha Bhandari termed the outcome at Friday's meeting as "unwarranted" and much against the reservation policy for women.

She said if men continue to behave in the manner they behaved at Uguem Panchayat, then the very purpose of getting the seats reserved for women will be defeated and as such called for some justice from the Director of Panchayat.

Bhandari alongwith Shiddiker claimed male members to be fighting for what actually belongs to women and urged the Director of Panchayats for necessary action in the matter.

The women members are also likely to approach the women's forum in the State to help them in getting justice in the matter, as male members are trying to boss over women at Uguem Panchayat.

The prospective Haj pilgrims have welcomed the decision of the Union Cabinet wherein Goa is selected as the new Haj embarkation point. An overwhelmed former GSHC chairperson Sheikh Hassan told Herald that the fresh move would ease out problems faced

by Goan Haj pilgrims.

“Goan Muslim pilgrims had to travel to Mumbai from where they boarded flights or charters to Madina or Jata at Saudi Arabia to perform Haj. The fresh approval has proved a boom for several hundred Haj pilgrims who can board flights from Dabolim airport,” Hassan told Herald.

The approval is a result of three-year deliberation of GSHC with the Union Ministry to make Goa as a Haj embarkation point. Hassan recalled that GSHC had roped in Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Member of Parliament Francis Sardinha to support their cause.

“We also proposed to the Central Government that if Goan Haj pilgrims are limited for the pilgrimage then Haj Committee of India can com-

bine pilgrims from neighbouring districts like Sawantwadi, Ratnagiri, Karwar, Sindhudurg, etc,” he added.

Interestingly, the decision was passed last year but due to inexorable hurdles, Goan Haj pilgrims could not make it from Goa. “Firstly, the Navy had problems giving a slot for aircraft parking…and secondly, the Central Haj Committee could not distribute Haj passports and visas of Haj pilgrims in Goa, due to lack of time,” he said.

The Haj pilgrimage begins at least one and half month after Ramzan concludes. The present calculation of Goan Haj pilgrims is under process according to the quota allotted to every state as against its respective population.

This will also include Muslim doctors, as their presence at the religious venue is mandatory. “As far as health is concerned, Indian Health Mission is the best…” he said.

Muslim doctors who are ready to sacrifice are taken to Haj points in Saudi Arabia.

The Union Cabinet gave its approval to various issues concerning the Haj 2010 operations. With approximately 1,70,000 pilgrims from India will

be going for Haj, out of these 1, 25,000 pilgrims will go through Haj Committee of India.

Air travel arrangements for these 1, 25,000 pilgrims will be made by the Ministry of Civil Aviation from 21 embarkation points through chartered flights. To carry this service, the Union has for the first time added Goa as new embarkation point.

The number of pilgrims who could perform Haj during a particular year is decided by the Saudi Arabian Government along with Government of India.

This year each pilgrim going on Haj through Haj Committee of India will pay Rs 16,000 (plus airport charges) as air fare and the balance air fare (cost of operations) will be borne by the Government.

According to the Central Government, most of the pilgrims, this year will be carried

by Saudi Arabian Airlines, National Private Air Services Company Limited (NAS) and Al-Wafeer Air, which have been selected through a sealed tender process. Air India will coordinate the operations and provide support on cost basis, wherever required.

VMC chief to seek re-election HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, SEPT 18

Valpoi Municipal Council (VMC) Chairperson Gulzar Bi Khan has announced plans to re-contest from Ward 6 (Nanus) in the municipal elections.

Gulzar, who has to her credit the honour of being first woman chairperson of VMC since its inception in 1989, broke the record of all former chairpersons, who could not complete a full five-year term, as in past, instability almost always plagued the VMC. In most cases, chairpersons were voted out of office after no-confidence motions were moved against them.

"I also survived two motions, when few councilors made an attempt to bring in no-confidence motion against me.

However, I managed to overcome that situation and became the first chairperson to complete the full five-year term," said Khan.

Khan further said she has completed a number of devel-

Valpoi Municipal Council Chairperson Gulzar Bi Khan.

opmental works in Valpoi Municipal area in general and Ward No 6 in particular.

She gives credit to Speaker Pratapsingh Rane and local MLA Vishwajeet Rane for their support in carrying out developmental activities like improvement of all roads under VMC, construction of huge water tank, gutters at Nanus, repairs of public wells, besides providing employment to

many and beautification project, which is underway.

"I have the full support of the local MLA," claimed Khan.

Khan informed that during the last election, Ward No 6 was reserved for women, however this time the ward is general.

"Last time, I faced as many as six candidates and won the election. This time also I will not withdraw from the race if more contestants are there, due to ward being general," said Khan.

"Although panels are being formed to contest the election, I am not part of any such panels. I will contest the election in my individual capacity," announced Khan.

Meanwhile, Khan expressed ignorance on reservation of wards to OBC, SC and ST. She also expressed ignorance to the rumours doing round that one more ward among the in wards of VMC will be reserved for women, besides Ward No 1, Ward No 4 and Ward No 7.

Diabetics detection camp

PANJIM (HND): Lions Club of Cavelossim in association with Silver Star Appeal will organise a free diabetics detection camp on September 19, from 8.30 am to 9.30 am for residents of Cavelossim at Holy Cross Institute, Cavelossim, and for residents of Carmona on September 26. from 8.30 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus High School.

People are advised to take full advantage of this opportunity and do the tests on an empty stomach for best results.

Past pupils reunion

PANJIM (HND): The Past Pupils Association of Holy Cross High School, Bastora will convene its annual reunion on September 19 at Barretto’s Hall, Punola junction, opposite Union Bank- Ucassaim at 6.30 pm.

Fitness workshop for women

PANJIM (HND): Goa College of Home Science in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Goa will organise an unique one-day state level workshop titled ‘How Fit are You?’ on September 21, from 9 am to 4.30 pm at the college premises, for working women in the government offices/corporations in an attempt to seek improvement in their nutrition and fitness practices.

The workshop stresses on interactive sessions and participatory techniques with fun filled learning activities, covering sessions such as nutrition and health, exercise for good health, stress management and work & family balance.

Coastal clean-up drive

PANJIM (HND): The Indian Coast Guard in collaboration with Directorate of Tourism, will conduct the International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 25.

Coast Guard Naval and Army personnel including families, school children, NCC cadets, personnel from police, central and State organisation, hotels located close to beaches, NGOs and voluntary organizations will participate in the event being conducted at all the major beaches of Goa, from 7.30 am to 10.30 am.

The aim of this drive is to generate public awareness for prevention of pollution in marine environment as visitors to the pristine beaches of Goa tend to leave unattended garbage/wastes behind.

The major beaches being covered are Calangute, Sinquerim, Vainguinim and Miramar in the North and Baina, Bogmalo, Arossim, Majorda, Benaulim and Varca Beaches in the South.

Co-operation from local panchayats and municipal corporations is being sought to make the event success. Students can play an active role by organising coastal clean-up campaign in beaches close to their university/college/schools/residence. Volunteer groups desirous of participating may contact the chief coordinator on 2520968/Fax: 2520584.

Free medical camp

PANJIM (HND): Merces Sanskrutik Trust will organize a free medical camp on the occasion of 20th Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav on September 19 at Shree Sateri Mandap, Peri Bhat-Merces from 9am to 12.30 pm.

Specialist doctors who will be looking into a wide aspects like general medicine, general surgery, paediatrics, opthalmologists, ENT, orthopaedics, skin and bone mineral density, checking for osteoporosis will be in attendance at the camp.

For diabetic checkup, people should come fasting.

Muslims welcome selection of Goa as Haj embarkation point HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 18

UPCOMING EVENTS

Loknayak DVD released at the hands of Home Minister Ravi Naik. Also present are producer Milind Mahagut, Ponda Municipal Council president Pradeep Naik, Ritesh Naik, Damodar Bhatkar, Roy Naik and others.

Now, visitors can request to switch on fountains at rock garden HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, SEPT 18

Want to see cascading fountains flowing at the rock garden even when they are not otherwise operated during the day?

If Goa Forest Development Corporation Managing Director Richard D'Souza is to be believed, visitors can ask officials at the botanical garden to switch on the fountains when they visit the garden.

Reacting to a report in Herald earlier this month, D'Souza said the Corporation had decided that the fountains at the rock garden, which are spon-

sored by a private company, would be made operational from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

When brought to his notice that there is no board at the rock garden specifying the timings of the fountains, D'Souza said: "It is for the visitors to ask the officials present at the site to switch on the fountains."

D'Souza added that one Mr John or RFO Mr Salelkar are the officers to be contacted if visitors want to see the fountains flowing over the rock garden beyond the specified timing, but insisted that the timings for the fountains would be strictly maintained.

Civic polls: Duplication of voters comes to fore in Quepem HERALD CORRESPONDENT QUEPEM, SEPT 18

Believe it or not, hundreds of voters from one ward in Quepem town also find themselves included in another ward.

With election to Quepem Municipal Council (QMC) due in a month's time, the voters list displayed for objections at the mamlatdar's office in Quepem has been marred by numerous errors in the voter list.

About 100 voters from Ward 2 have found themselves in the voters list of Ward 1 as well.

Acting Ward Councilor Dayesh Naik has filed a complaint with this effect before the Quepem Mamlatdar.

Similarly, about 200 voters from Ward 8 also figure in Ward 9 and Ward Councillor Manuel Colaso has also lodged a complaint in this matter.

To make matters worse, over 120 voters from Ward 5 are included in Ward 7 as well.

"How can officials include voters from one ward in another ward, when there is no delimitation of wards," asked an angry Councilor of Ward 5 Caetani Fernandes.

Sources in mamlatdar office informed that the present complications have been created by the house number and none of the officers can be blamed for it.

Youth commits suicide HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 18

A 19-year old youngster from Housing Board, Davorlim has committed suicide by hanging.

Maina Curtorim police informed that the youngster hang himself on a rafter in his house today. Police said the youth was mentally disturbed and was undergoing treatment in the hospital.

The police are investigating.

Justifying the timings to operate the fountains, D'Souza said: "There are about 11 fountains installed at the rock garden and they being costly equipments, the Corporation will face huge losses if they are mishandled or kept on for a long duration."

"Hence, the Corporation has a restriction on the operation of the cascading fountains at the rock garden at the Selaulim Dam. The GFDC charges a fee of only Rs 10 per head for visitors at the botanical garden and the rock garden is part of the same," he added.

ICCR office in Goa soon HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 18

Goa will soon have a regional office of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) which will be a boost to Goan artistes and cultural troupes.

Making an announcement, Ajit Gupte, joint secretary to the Union Ministry of External Affairs, and deputy director general of ICCR said that this would give a major boost to the entertainment industry in Goa. “We are soon planning to have a regional office in Goa. We have good support from the chief minister,” Gupte said adding “we are hopeful of opening the office within months.”

The official further said that the new office would help Goa build cultural relations not only in the country but worldwide.

“The cultural troupes and artistes from Goa will benefit from the new regional office,” he added.

Chief Minister Digamabar Kamat commenting on the development said he was thankful to ICCR for opening an office in the State.

Training program in poultry

PANJIM (HND): Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Panjim will conduct a four days training programme in poultry development for farmers and unemployed youth at Farmers Training Centre, Curti-Ponda from September 22 to 25.

Farmers, unemployed youths interested in joining the training programme in poultry development are advised to enrol directly with the Assistant Director, Farmers Training Centre, Curti–Ponda on or before the scheduled date. Further details may be obtained by calling 2312479.

Felicitation of blood donors

PANJIM (HND): The Goa State Blood Transfusion Council will felicitate voluntary blood donors who have donated blood five times in the last two years, 10 times in the last three years, 15 times in the last five years, 20 times in the last seven years, 25 times in the last ten years at the State level function on the occasion of ‘Voluntary Blood Donation Day’ on October 1 at the Seminar Hall, Secretariat, Porvorim, at 11 am.

Donors are requested to contact the doctors in-charge of any of the following blood banks during office hours latest

by September 22, and submit their names so that they can be felicitated at the function.

The blood donors may contact Blood Bank, Goa Medical College, Bambolim on 2458724/2495032/2495054; Blood Bank, Hospicio, Margao on 2703801/2705664/2705754 and Blood Bank, Asilo Hospital, Mapusa on 2265119/ 2262372.

Indian classical music workshop

PANJIM (HND): Directorate of Art and Culture will organise a workshop on Indian classical music by senior and legendary Dhrupad-Dhamar artist Ustaad Hussain Sayeeduddin Dagar, Rajasthan from September 27 to October 1, at Black-Box, Kala Academy, Campal, from 2.30 pm to 7pm.

Entry forms for the above said workshop are available at the office of the Directorate of Art and Culture, 5th Floor, Shrama Shakti Bhavan, Patto, Panjim, which may be submitted to the Department on or before September 21.

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Ayodhya: security forces stage flag march UNI AYODHYA, SEPT 18

The security forces today staged a flag march here and in other parts of Faizabad district in order to maintain law and order and instill confidence among the people in view of Ayodhya verdict on September 24.

The flag march came a day after the special bench of Allahabad High Court refused to defer the date of verdict and rejected an application in this regard.

The forces comprised central forces, state police, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and mounted police with all equipment and weaponary at their disposal.

Faizabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) R K S Rathore said the purpose was to warn the anti-social elements and maintain harmony in twin towns of Ayodhya and Faizabad.

The security in and around the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri complex had already been stepped up and the additional force was deployed at sensitive places of the district.

Ten companies of central forces, 11 companies of PAC, about 5000 homeguards and 40 companies of state armed police, including one thousand constables are deployed in the sensitive district.

Rathore said 10 companies of central forces, 11 companies of PAC, about 5000 homeguards and 40 companies of state armed police, including one thousand constables were deployed in this sensitive district.

He said barriers were erected on the borders of the district and close watch was being maintained on the suspected visitors and rumourmongers.

AFSPA not arbitrary, says Army Chief PTI CHENNAI, SEPT 18

The army today expressed the hope that government will take a "correct" decision on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) which it maintained was an "enabling provision" that is not arbitrary.

In the midst of a raging debate on the application of AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief Gen V K Singh said there were "different" opinions on the issue and it was in deliberation with the government.

"The question is under deliberation with the government.

Everybody has a different opinion about it and I think our leadership is considering it in all aspects. It is an enabling provision.

"It is not something which is arbitrary and I think the government will take a correct on what is to be done about it," he told reporters here on the sidelines of a function at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) here.

Asked if the AFSPA breached any contemporary international con-

vention, Gen Singh said "No. The Supreme Court has very clearly held that the provisions of the AFSPA are neither arbitrary nor are they against the Constitution of India."

The army has given its views on the issue to the government which he said will take the "correct decision".

"We have told the Ministry of Defence whatever the Army has to say and the matter is under the consideration of the government," he added.

Gen Singh, who was here to review the Passing Out Parade at the Officers Training Academy, also said there have been more infiltration attempts into Jammu and Kashmir in the last two months.

"Not because of tension. It is a coincidence that there have been more infiltration attempts.

There can be a linkage, some method in Pakistan trying to exploit the situation in Kashmir," he said when asked if the infiltration attempts have gone up because of the current unrest in the valley.

BJP non-committal on Modi’s Bihar campaign

PTI BANGALORE, SEPT 18

BJP today was non-committal on the issue of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi campaigning in Bihar elections, indicating that it would take a call when the polls are near.

"Why are you so keen about campaign details? That will be known to you at an appropriate time. We are now in the process of selection of candidates," senior party leader M Venkaiah Naidu told reporters when asked about it.

He maintained that campaign issues would be taken up "when

the question of elections comes". "(The) party will decide who will campaign".

"Who is there, who is there not, that will be seen and known," Naidu said.

Favouring continuation of the "old arrangement" during the Bihar Assembly polls, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has left it to the BJP to decide whether Modi will campaign for the party during elections.

"BJP has to solve this. We are in favour of the old arrangement," Kumar had said referring to JD(U) objecting to Modi's presence during the Lok Sabha poll campaign last year.

Kumar had indicated that the BJP would concede the demand of JD(U) to keep Modi away from Bihar.

Naidu also sought to make light of the tours of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in different parts of the country to strengthen the party and said the Congress would suffer the "biggest setback" in the Bihar polls.

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Afghans vote amid attacks, violence REuTERs KABUL, SEPT 18

A string of attacks hit Afghanistan's parliamentary election today, killing at least 10 people as the Taliban tried to disrupt a poll that is testing the credibility of the government and security forces.

Voters appeared hesitant to go to polling stations after a series of rocket strikes in provincial centres across the country, including one which landed near the US embassy and the headquarters of NATO-led forces in central Kabul about three hours before polls opened at 7 am.

Officials reported violence across the country. In the worst attack, police said the Taliban killed one Afghan soldier and six pro-government militiamen in a raid on a security outpost next to a polling station in northern Baghlan province.

Significant security failures would be a major setback, with Washington watching closely before US President Barack Obama conducts a war strategy review in December likely to examine the pace and scale of

US troop withdrawals.

A poll flawed by violence and fraud would also weigh on Obama when his administration faces mid-term Congressional elections in November amid sagging public support for the war, with violence at its worst levels since the Taliban were ousted in 2001.

Today's election followed a similar pattern to last year's flawed 2009, which the Taliban also threatened but failed to disrupt significantly despite scores of attacks.

The Independent Election Commission (IEC) said 8 per cent of the 5,816 polling centres had either not opened or not reported in, mainly because of security fears, IEC chairman Fazl Ahmad Manawi told a news conference. It had already decided not to open another 1,019 sites in light of a Taliban vow to disrupt voting.

The attacks, and the number of polling stations that remained closed, raised fears about low voter turnout that could affect the outcome and credibility of the vote.

“As in every election, we do

hope that there will be a high voter turnout and that nobody will be deterred by security incidents,” President Hamid Karzai told reporters after voting at a high school near the presidential palace in Kabul.

ROCKETS, EXPLOSION Rocket strikes in northern Takhar province and eastern Kunar killed three and wounded nine, officials said.

Two Afghan election observers were wounded by an explosion inside a polling centre in eastern Khost province, a Taliban stronghold near the Pakistan border, local police chief Abdul Haqim Eshaqzai said.

Similar attacks on polling stations and government buildings were reported in Badakhshan and Kunduz in the north, Jalalabad in the east and Herat in the west.

“People are in their homes and they want to see the security situation. They will come out later and vote,” Mohammad Omar, governor of Kunduz province, told Reuters.

Four polling centres were closed after Taliban assaults in Logar, south of Kabul, and many stayed home after the

Taliban threatened to cut off the ink-stained fingers of those who voted.

“I don't want to go and vote because of the Taliban's intimidation. I don't want to risk my life, just for a candidate,” said a Logar resident named Naveed.

Others defied the Taliban's threats.

“This is for Afghanistan's future,” said student Sohail Bayat after casting his vote in Kabul.

“People don't want the Taliban back, so every Afghan needs to go out and vote.”

Corruption and fraud are also serious concerns after a deeply flawed presidential ballot last year when a third of Karzai's votes were thrown out as fake. Even though he is not standing, today's vote is seen as a test his credibility.

Washington believes graft weakens the central government and its ability to build up institutions like the Afghan security forces, which in turn determines when troops will leave. Obama has pledged to start drawing down US. forces from July 2011.

Election watchdogs reported

Rescue drill reaches miners REuTERs COPIAPO, CHILE, SEPT 18

The first of three rescue drills reached 33 Chilean miners trapped for six weeks half a 0.70 kilometre underground, but it will still take weeks to widen the shaft enough to extract the men.

The miners greeted the arrival of the drillhead yesterday with an exhilarated message of thanks to their companions on the surface who are working around the clock through the country's bicentennial independence celebrations.

“With all of our heart: Chi, chi, chi! Le, le, le! Miners of Chile!” they chanted in footage later sent to the surface.

Now the miners will be helping their own cause by clearing away the debris that falls into the mine as the drill bores through the mine's ceiling.

“From now on, we'll need their help because we're beginning a perforation where we need to remove material from below,” rescue chief Andre Sougarret, manager of state copper giant Codelco's El Teniente mine, said.

Mining Minister Laurence

Golborne said the latest developments have put government efforts ahead of the timeline for an early November rescue.

In one of the most challenging mining rescues ever, engineers are boring successively wider holes using three drills to reach the miners stuck since August 5 in a tunnel 700 metres below ground after a cavein.

Chile's Navy has designed a rescue capsule that will be used to winch the men to the surface one by one after the bore hole reaches 28 inches (70 cm) in diameter -- just bigger than the width of a man's shoulders.

Chile's government brought in a team of NASA experts to help keep the men mentally and physically fit during the protracted rescue bid. They lost an estimated 10 kg each during the 17 days before they were found alive.

The miners were initially sent high energy foods to boost their strength, and they are now in good health. Nutritionists are preparing traditional meat pies to help the men celebrate Chile's bicentennial on September 18.

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Father killed

As fate would have it, Jaydev had gone to visit his son at the Chicalim hospital along with Minaxi barely half an hour before the mishap. The son was shocked to see the body of his father in the hospital half an hour after they had met each other in the hospital.

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and the bank granted me an education loan,” Saish added.

Saish admitted that he had to encounter various obstacles during his studies to become a pilot.

“Some of these obstacles included the fear of flying and ragging from seniors, but I faced all the obstacles and did not run away like some of my friends,” said Saish.

“I never thought of returning home due to these obstacles I faced during my training, simply because I was determined to become a pilot and now my dream has come true.”

“I can now confidently tell people that any person, irrespective of his family background, can succeed in achieving his/her goals, provided they are focussed and work hard to achieve these goals,” opines Saish.

He also expressed his gratitude to North Goa member of parliament Shripad Naik for support him during the last two years of his training at Pune.

Saish father’s Anant, who is a postman at Panjim recalled that Saish had always been a hard-working person and was determined to be successful in life.

“I thank my close relatives, including brother, Sudhakar, who supported me financially. In fact, I would not have encouraged my son to pursue his pilot training without financial support from my relatives.”

“Though we have had to bear the educational expenses of about Rs 22 lakh, I am proud that my son has become a pilot, despite hailing from a poor family and from a remote village in Sattari,” Anant added.

According to Saish’s mother Kalpana, and uncle, Sudhakar, Saish’s achievements will be an inspiration not only to family members or relatives, but also to other youth from other remote villages in the State.

Saish’s brother Juben, who recently completed his MSc in Mumbai, was also proud of his brother’s achievements.

In recognition of his achievement, the Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal of Thane-Sattari also felicitated Saish for bringing honour to Sattari taluka.

Five Taliban militants sought pardon from a public gathering for "crimes" they committed during their rule in Swat valley in northwest Pakistan, a media report said here on Saturday.

The militants told the gathering of residents of Kabal subdivision that they had made a mistake by joining the Taliban,

whose leadership is "anti-Pakistan and anti-Islam”.

They requested the people to forgive them for their crimes, the Daily Times newspaper reported.

The Taliban fighters appeared before the public at a gathering held at the 'hujra' or guesthouse of local defence committee chief Idress Khan in Bara Bande village.

The militants are resi-

AGENCY ROME, SEPT 18

Italy's anti-immigrant North League party has introduced a bill in the lower house of Parliament seeking a ban on burqa, the full body veil worn

by Muslim women.

According to the legislation, wearing burqa will be punishable by a year in prison, fines of EUR 150 to 300 for the wearer and EUR 30,000 for anyone forcing a woman to don the face-covering Islamic garment.

Anyone coercing a minor or a disabled woman into wearing a burqa will be eligible for a EUR 60,000 fine.

If a woman is wearing the burqa of her own volition, the EUR 150-300 fine can be reduced, if she agrees to do community service aimed at better integrating Muslim immigrants.

"This bill represents a step forward because we are not just facing a problem of public order, but - we believe - an offence to women's dignity", said Carolina Lussana, Northern League Member of Parliament.

Anti-India rallies held in Pak cities PTI LAHORE, SEPT 18

The Jamaat-ud-Dawah on Friday organised rallies in several cities of the Punjab province to protest alleged atrocities by Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir and attacked the Pakistan government of being a "silent spectator".

In Punjab's capital Lahore, about 5,000 people holding banners and placards participated in the rally which began from the JuD's headquarters in the Chowburji area.

The marchers shouted slogans against the Indian government for "killing innocent Kashmiris".

Speaking on the occasion, Tehrik-e-Azadi Jammu Kashmir chairman Hafiz Saifullah Mansoor said the protesters would go to any extent to help Kashmiris and to "liberate their territory".

India would soon be "dismembered" due to the sacrifices of Kashmiris, he said.

"The blood of Pakistanis and

Kashmiris is one and if the Pakistan government cannot do anything for Kashmir's freedom, then it should not create hurdles for the freedom of Kashmir," he said.

The United Nations and it Security Council had been exposed for not taking notice of the killing of Kashmiris by Indian security forces, Mansoor alleged.

Top JuD leader Amir Hamza claimed 800,000 Indian troops had "completely failed to suppress the freedom movement in Kashmir".

He said, "If India does not pull out its Army from Kashmir, it will become its graveyard.

The time has come that freedom cannot be denied to Kashmiris".

Hamza criticised the Pakistan government for playing the role of a "silent spectator" on the Kashmir issue.

"It is so because the Pakistani rulers want the blessings of their counterparts," he alleged.

Maoists set to build new political mainstream in Nepal: Prachanda AGENCY KATHMANDU, SEPT 18

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik of India works on a likeness of US President Barrack Obama during the solo sculpting competition at the World Championship of Sand Sculpting in Federal Way, Washington on Friday. More than 54 sand sculptors from 16 countries who qualified by winning in regional contests are in Washington State to compete in solo, two-man and team championship competitions.

China, Taiwan God’s plans issue typhoon Wagon R being rammed by the alerts truck. We were stunned and we did not know what to do. We then tried to remove all those who were trapped inside the accident car,” said Joaquim.

Meanwhile, the condition of Conception, his wife, Maria, and their niece, Kimberly John Pereira, continued to be serious, while Conception’s elder daughter, Krisholda, was stable and out of danger.

Doctors at the KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital were engaged in rendering treatment to the injured family members.

The bodies of the deceased, Rosita Louis Rodrigues (63) and Canossa Conceptio Rodrigues (9), were shifted to Fatorda on Saturday morning.

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about the welfare of Goans visiting Belgaum, personally went to the hospital and consoled the family. He also ensured that the injured persons were being treated properly.

KLES Hospital Medical Director Dr M V Jali told Herald that he too is monitoring the treatment to ensure that proper care is given to the injured family members.

A large number of Goans were also seen visiting the hospital to extend their sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family.

AGENCY BEIJING, SEPT 18

China and Taiwan warned on Saturday that Typhoon Fanapi is getting stronger before its expected landfall on Sunday.

Taiwan issued an alert to island residents that heavy rains and mudslides are possible and warned ships to expect dangerous sea conditions. Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau says Fanapi was about 285 miles (460 kilometres) offshore early Saturday and is likely to make landfall on the island by noon Sunday.

Forecasters expect the typhoon to be a Category 2 storm at landfall on Taiwan with maximum winds between 96 mph (155 kilometres) and 110 mph (177 kilometres).

China's National Meteorological Centre says Fanapi could be the strongest the country has seen this year. The typhoon could hit the mainland coasts of the eastern provinces of Guangdong and Fujian on Sunday night or Monday morning.

Fanapi would be the 11th typhoon to hit China this year.

Seasonal flooding in China has been the worst in a decade.

Flooding from Typhoon Morakot killed 700 people last August in Taiwan's worst storm in half a century.

Taliban militants seek pardon PTI ISLAMABAD, SEPT 18

thousands of fake voter registration cards across Afghanistan before the poll, although the IEC maintains it has put measures in place to guard against major fraud.

It will not be clear for several weeks who among the almost 2,500 candidates have won the 249 seats in the wolesi jirga, or lower house of parliament.

Early results will not be known until at least October 8, with final results not due before October 30.

Election observers expect thousands of complaints from losing candidates, with Afghanistan's own poll watchdog expecting a ‘disputatious’ election, which could delay the process further.

Almost 300,000 Afghan soldiers and police are providing security for the poll, backed up by some 150,000 foreign troops, but that was not enough to convince some disillusioned Afghans.

“I'm not voting. I'm more interested in finding a job. My family doesn't have anything to eat,” said Faqir Jan, an unemployed Kabul man. “If I saw an honest man, I'd vote for him.”

Italy: Anti-burqa bill tabled

dents of Kabal, a former Taliban stronghold, and were arrested during the operation conducted by the Army in Swat last year.

This was the first time that Taliban militants appeared at a public gathering in Swat, located 160 kms from Islamabad.

The militants were later taken away to a detention centre located at an unknown place, witnesses said.

The Army has asked residents of Kabal to keep an eye on suspicious elements and to inform it if any wanted terrorists are spotted.

The Taliban had set up a parallel administration in most parts of Swat valley.

This prompted the government to launch an Army operation to flush out the militants from Swat and surrounding districts.

UCPN (Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias ''Prachanda'' has said that Maoists are in process of building a new political mainstream for the country.

Nepalnews quoted Prachanda as saying, “We are in process of building a new political mainstream for the country, not to be part of the existing structure, and till the time you all don't realise this fact, the country is bound to suffer."

He said the Maoists agreed to sign the 12-point deal that formed the basis for the peace process not to come into the mainstream of national politics, but to give the country "a new political mainstream".

Announcing his withdrawal of candidacy from the race for the prime minister’s post, Prachanda said: "There is no meaning in continuing to contest in the prime ministerial election when seven rounds have remained fruitless.”

The Maoist decision came as part of a three-point agreement with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist).

Both parties agreed the re-

peated failure to elect a prime minister had disappointed the sovereign Nepali people and there was a need to initiate a fresh process.

"Prachanda will withdraw from the election," a party statement jointly signed by him and UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal stated.

During the meeting held here, the parties have reached an agreement to initiate the prime ministerial selection process on national consensus basis.

The withdrawal of the Maoists' prime ministerial candidacy and continuation of the UML's neutrality streak in the upcoming elections have also been agreed upon.

Similarly, the parties have decided to appeal to the Nepali Congress (NC) to withdraw its candidacy in order to end the current indecisive electoral procedure.

Talking to reporters after meeting, Narayankaji Shrestha, vice-chairman, UCPN-M said: "The decision would encourage the Nepali Congress to reciprocate. He said both the parties would inform speaker Subas Chandra Nembang in writing and request him to do the needful.”

Shrestha said if need be par-

North Korea hits succession snag AGENCY SEOUL, SEPT 18

North Korea may have hit a snag in its move to anoint Kim Jong-Il's youngest son as successor, being forced to delay a key party conference, a government source in Seoul was quoted as saying on Saturday.

The communist state has apparently put off its biggest political gathering for 30 years due to take place sometime in the first half of September to elect the "highest leading body" of the Workers' Party of Korea.

"There is a possibility that the issues of publicly anointing Kim Jong-Un as the heir and appointing his patrons to key positions might have not yet been sorted out," the source was quoted as saying by Yonhap news agency.

The source also said the South Korean government had detected signs that some party delegates who had gathered in Pyongyang for the party meeting were packing up and returning home.

He noted that former US president Jimmy Carter had said that North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Il had denied in talks

with China that he would name his youngest son as his heir, as believed by many analysts.

liamentary regulations or the interim Constitution would be amended on political consensus to pave the way for a new beginning.

Despite seven rounds of voting, neither Prachanda nor Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Poudel have managed to secure support of 300 lawmakers needed for a win.

Poudel is now the sole candidate in the contest. But to get a majority, he will need the support of both the UML and the Madhesi parties in the next round of voting on September

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ABC Arambol overcome PY Vagator HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, SEPT 18

The Jackson 5 song states that “ABC is easy as 123”, but that was not the case as ABC Sports Club, Arambol battled to overcame Vagator Parish Youth 3-1 to qualify for the GFA 3rd Divison play-offs at Chapora ground on Saturday. ABC were leading 2-1 at the break.

Sharp shooter Audut Mamal netted his fifth goal in three matches to set Arambol on their way.

Russell Fernandes was in-

Margret, Malvita in India U-19 team for Dhaka HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 18

Michel Margret C (striker) and Malvita Mascarenhas (defender) are the two Goa players in India U-19 women’s team for AFC U19 Women's Championship 2011 qualifiers in Dhaka.

India have been clubbed with hosts Bangladesh, Iran and Jordan in Group B, while Group A comprise Philippines, Myanmar, Hong Kong and Uzbekistan.

India will begin their qualification campaign on September 20 against Iran, while they will take on Jordan in the second match two days later. India will play Bangladesh in the final league match on September 24.

The top team will advance to the second round.

volved in the majority of Arambol’s attacks, with his mazy runs and unorthodox movement, creating havoc for the Vagator backline as he trooped from the midfield to the wing.

Vaagator moved the ball well when in possession, but did not have marksmen to convert their chances.

In the 17th, the ball fell to Arambol’s Audut and in a snapshot he hit the ball cleanly into the top corner, leaving the Vagator goalkeeper Vincent Fernandes shocked as it caught him

Curtorim Gymkhana pipped Raia Sporting Club 4-2 via the tiebreaker to storm into the quarter-finals of Sao Jose de Areal Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club at Padribhat ground, Sao Jose de Areal on Saturday. Curtorim Gymkhana led 1-0 at half time.

Curtorim Gymkhana were put in the lead in the 22nd minute

by Brendon Cardozo.

On crossing over, Raia Sporting Club kept themselves in the hunt for the equaliser and finally found the winner through Alliston Fernandes.

With the scores level, the tiebreaker system was implem e n t e d , w h e re C u r t o r i m Gymkhana emerged victors, scoring through Johnson Bhagat, Brendon Cardozo and Roy Alburqueque while Leslie D’Souza netted for Raia Sporting Club.

Leslie D’Souza of Raia Sporting Club was adjudged man-ofthe match.

Souza.

Twenty-three minutes from the end in what would prove to be Edward Cardoza’s last contribution to the game before being substituted, he swung an inviting pass to near post corner.

The Vagator custodian dealt with the danger but he could not hold on to the ball and handed the ball on a plate for sub Roqui Fernandes to snatch the winner, tapping in rather embarrassedly on the goalline.

With one round to play ABC have qualified with ten points

but it will be a dogfight for second place as Nagoa Sporting have five points.

Chapora Yuvak Sangh have three points and Arpora Sporting have two. Parish Youth Vagator stay rooted to the bottom with one point and only have pride to play for in their final encounter.

Earlier in the day, the match between FC Clube de Sanquelim and Sirsaim Sports & WC at Tivim ground and Quitula SC and Friends XI SC was postponed due to heavy rain.

Rosary, Infant Jesus enter semis l St Joseph, St Anthony, Bethany move into quarters HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, SEPT 18

Our L ady o f Ro s a r y H i g h School, Fatorda and Infant Jesus High School, Colva moved into the semi-finals of Salcete Taluka under- 14 interschool football tournament organised by Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs at Government ground, Manora, Raia on Saturday.

Our Lady of Rosary High School thumped St Aloysius High School, Benaulim 5-0.

Rosary dominated the proceedings and outplayed their

opponents in alldepartments of the game. The highlight of the day was a brilliant brace byAlrick Araujo. Jesmon Soares, Allister Fernandes and Allister Araujo were the other scorers.

Infant Jesus High School, Colva played their best to defeat Loyola High School, Margao 4-3 via the tie-breaker. The teams were locked goalless at full time.

In the penalty shoot-out, Snedeeen Rodrigues, Deepak G, Joel Rodrigues, Dylan Lourenco were on target for Infant Jesus High School while Brokeman

Fernandes, Dilenger Carvalho and Bevan Fernandes converted for Loyola High School.

St Joseph Educational Institute,Chandor, Bethany Convent High School, Sao Jose de Areal and St Anthony’s High School, Majorda qualified for the quarter-finals.

Bethany Convent defeated Saviour of the World High School, Loutolim 4-3 via the tie-breaker after the teams were locked goalless at normal period.

In the tie-breaker, Vishal Fernandes, Darryl Costa, Sanyo Fer-

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Curtorim Gymkhana pip Raia HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, SEPT 18

off guard.

Two minutes later, Christpher Fernandes doubled Arambol’s lead shooting low and away from the goalkeeper.

On the stroke of half time, Leaster Alburquerque volleyed exquisitely from a corner to pull a goal back for Vagator.

Crossing over Vagator had a great opportunity to equalize w h e n S t e p h e n Fe r n a n d e s headed Tyson Fernandes’ cross from the right side, only to see his attempt amazingly saved by Arambol custodian Louis D’-

PANJIM (HSD) – All-Goa 7-a-side min-lighting football tournament will be organised by Povacao Boys of Macasana on September 19, at Macasana church ground, from 10 a.m. The winners will take home Rs 6,000 while be runners-up will grab Rs 4,000. Spot entries will be accepted.

Course for football referees

Third Division football: St Domnic Savio SC v. A.A De Moira Quitula ground; Adarsh Yuvak Sangh v. PVC Association, Anjuna ground; Pilerne SC v. Candolim SC, Nerul ground; Immaculate Conception SC v. Deao SC Paroda ground; Navelim Sporting Club v. Carmel SC, Navelim ground. Kick off 4.15 p.m.

Gold Silver Rolling Trophy soccer: Young Strikers, Benaulim v Wilred Leisure Sports Club, Curtorim, Rosary ground, Navelim, 4.30 p.m.

Friendship Cup soccer: Dicocesan Priests v Sao Jose de Areal Veterans, Padribhat ground, Sao Jose de Areal, 4.30 p.m.

All Goa Youth Boys Cup soccer: Swantwaddi Boys v Holy Cross,Mugali, 9.30 a.m; T i m i n g B o y s v Fa t o r d a Sports, 10.30 a.m; St Cross, Davorlim v Twenty Points, 4 p.m.; Zorivaddo ground, Davorlim.

4-a-side football, organised

by Murphy Boys, Mapa Digas ground, near St Francis Xavier chapel, 10 a.m.

2-a-side football tiebreaker organised by Unity Boys of Santa Cruz, near Dempo house, 1 p.m.

All-Goa 7-a-side min-lighting football tournament organised by Povacao Boys of Macazana, Macazana church ground, 10 a.m.

All-Goa fishing contest, Captain of Ports Jetty, Panjim, 9.30 a.m.

All-Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament organised by Panjim Table Tennis Club in association with JCI St. Inez and Sports Authority of Goa: Finals, Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panjim, 5 p.m.

PANJIM (HSD) -- The Goa Football Association will conduct a new entrant referees course on weekends. Those who have registered their names in Margao, Panjim and Mapusa may report on September 25 at 2 p.m. at PJN Stadium, Fatorda to Anthony John D’Costa. Unregistered clubs may also send their candidates.

7-a-side soccer at Britona

PANJIM (HSD) – The Penha de Franca SC will organise an all-Goa 7-a-side soccer on October 3 near Penha de Franca church, Britona from 10 a.m. The winners will pocket Rs. 10,000 while the runners-up will receive Rs. 6000. Spot entries will be accepted.

Colaco soccer at Verem

PANJIM (HSD) – The Verem Youth Sports Club, Verem will organise their 1st all-Goa inter-village football tournament in memory of Caetano Piedade Colaco on October 2 at Verem Panchayat ground, Ambekhand, Verem. The winners will be richer by Rs. 50,000 plus a trophy while the runners-up will take home Rs. 30,000. The semi-finalists will be awarded Rs. 5,000 each. Details may be obtained from Shailesh Parulekar on 9823364400 or Raju Banavalikar on 9850481699 upto September 25.

7-a-side soccer at Valpoi

VALPOI (HC) -- The Parish Youth of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Valpoi, will organise the 7th 7-a side one-day football tournament on September 26 at 10.30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes High School ground, Valpoi in memory of Fr. Peter Mary Mermier, founder of the Fransalians. Detaila may be obtained from Moses Ansari on 9923654810 or Fr. Jerad on 9822124725.

nandes and Vishal Diwadkar scored for Bethany Convent while Flyod Menezes and Sadiq Shaikh netted for the losers. St Joseph Educational Institute blanked Rosary High School, Navelim 3-0.

Livito Hilario struck twice for Chandor while Mayson rubbed the salt into Rosary school wounds in the second half.

St Anthony’s High School, Majorda scored a hard fought 1-0 win over St Pius High School, Orlim. The all-important goal was scored by Mathew Colaco in the dying minutes.

Tennis ball cricket camp HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 18

Goa tennis ball cricket teams (men and women) are undergoing pre-national coaching camp at Kunkolim, Mardol from September 2.

They will participate in 21st Senior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championships in Nagpur.

Nilesh Naik and Haresh Parsekar who are coaching the players have been laying stress on fitness and various aspects of the game.

Exhibition matches will be played from September 19 at Mardol with local teams.

Niraj held HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 18

Niraj Saripalli drew with Arun Kartik 2300 in the second round of National B Chess Championship in Haryana.

Yesterday, Niraj had drawn with FM Maheshwaran P. 2314.

He is on one point after two rounds.

Rohan Ahuja lost both games.

Ashvy stars in CRCC’s victory HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, SEPT 18

A fine brace by striker Ashvy Rebello helped CRC, Chinchinim to beat Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda 3-2 in Group H GFA Third Division league at St John Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulim on Saturday. CRC, Chinchinim were trailing 1-2 at half time.

CRC Chinchinim started the game in right earnest and took the lead in the 18th minute

when Bayon Noronha bulged the net with a snap shot.

Stung by the setback, Don Bosco Oratory went into the attacking mode and raided the rival citadel. They were rewarded when Sanjay Borkar equalised with a stiff shot.

Spurred by the equalizer, Don Bosco Oratory piled on the pressure with Sanjay Borkar struking the second time to record his

brace in the 39th minute.

CRCC were a transformed side and made a couple of forays in the rival penalty box and showed greater urgency in their approach with striker Ashvy Rebello neutralizing the lead in the 50th minute with a stiff grounder.

Ashvy Rebello, who was in his elements struck the match-winner to troop out worthy winners in the 80th minute.

Chandor rally to beat St Rock YC HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, SEPT 18

Chandor Club came from behind to defeat St Rock’s Youth Club, Majorda 6-4 via the tiebreaker to book a place in the semi-finals of 29th Gold Silver Rolling Trophy inter-village football tournament organised by Navelim Sporting Club at Rosary ground, Navelim on Saturday.

Chandor Club were trailing 0-1 at the lemon break.

St Rock’s Youth Club and Chandor Club displayed attacking football and kept the crowd on their toes. After the break, St Rock’s Youth Club, who went into attacking mode with their forwards created a scare into the rival territory and their persistent raids paid dividends hen Selwyn Sequeira’s snap shot

beat the rival goalkeeper.

St Rock made their last ditch effort which bore fruits in the dying minute when Sammy Dias struck the equalizer.

In the tie-breaker, Erison

Dias, Ashwin Gomes, John Fernandes, Allison Fernandes and Sammy Dias converted for Chandor Club. Presley Pereira, Seby Sequeira and Samson Braganza scored for St Rock’s.

Saloni, Roshni up HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 18

Saloni Shirvoikar, showing glimpses of her fine touch and aggression which has won her several titles in the past, stormed into the finals of junior girls event of All-Goa Major Ranking TT at Campal on Saturday.

The former State champion registered an emphatic 11-8, 117, 11-4 win over Akshata Naik in the semi-finals. Saloni will meet Devika Sood who beat Roshani Gopani 11-6, 11-6, 11-8.

In the sub-junior girls category, Roshni Gopani had to fight hardbefore beating tenacious Tanisi Kirtani 11-8, 11-8, 8-11, 3-11, 11-9. In the other semi-finals, Kafira Rodrigues was all business as she registered a comfortable 11-7, 114, 11-3 win over Apurva Bandekar.

In the junior boys semis, top seed Tejas Shevde beat Yash Naik 11-8, 11-5, 11-7 while second seed Krishal Peres De Silva beat Arjun Sood 8-11,11-8,11-9, 611,11-9.

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BY CHRISTINA VIEGAS HERALD FEATURES hen you talk of contribution to Konkani or to the unique Goan culture, it is inexorable to start with ‘tiatr’; the Goan art form which has stamped its indelible mark in the state, thereby contributing in a massive way towards keeping our mother tongue alive in the hearts of Goans. The huge turnout of crowds, whether in the villages or cities and the manner in which they enjoy and appreciate this drama, says it all.

The impact of ‘tiatr’ is so phenomenal that two significant incidents remain fresh in people’s memory: the opinion poll (on whether to merge Goa with Maharashtra) in 1967 and the Konkani language agitation in 1986. It was ‘tiatr’ that impacted the results and resolved these two very vital issues of Goa. Similarly, the tiatrists take up hoards of other crucial issues and enlighten people through their ‘tiatrs’. Conversion with tiatrists, both the famed ones who are commercially viable as well as the budding ones, illuminates the sordid state of the lives of these people; the very people who take so much trouble in educating society on every possible social issue besides entertaining them and tickling their funny bones.

If a Prince Jacob or Roseferns or any of our famed tiatrists on stage, request their audience to donate towards a good cause, they just flock forward to participate. Such is the love and respect commanded by the tiatrists and they unanimously concur, that they are what they are only because of the love and respect of the people.

Yes, that brings us to the fact that these tiatrists have built this industry brick by brick with their sweat and slog sans any help from the government or any other body, for that matter. There have been problems galore for these actors. Till today, they have only a shabby hall for them at Mapusa and Panjim. And in Vasco, there is one that is just coming up. Yet, these talented troupes churn out 40-50 ‘tiatrs’ in a year. And on an average, the popular ones run 100 shows while less popular ones do 30-50 shows.

On the flip side, there are laments that many tiatrists have become commercial and are only concentrating on raking in the bucks. They start off at the ‘tiatr’ festival organised annually by the Kala Academy where their amount of work is truly praiseworthy and they learn the finer nuances of theatre. But alas! Only to form their own troupes and tow the commercial line!

But the counter argument to this is why shouldn’t they? According to them, they have performed in villages with absolutely no proper facilities in terms of infrastructure, very often with their backstage in very unhygienic conditions. Often, they have sold their jewellery

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They have contributed in a huge way towards the Goan culture and towards keeping Konkani flying high through their famed medium, ‘tiatr’, for over a century.

But have these tiatrists been given their due? Herald gets probing…

With just days to go for the much talked about ‘Konkani Rocks Goa! Celebrating Lorna and more…’ concert, Herald finds out exactly what Lorna and her music mean to some children of the soil, esteemed Goan icons in their own right

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Antonio Rosario Fernandes (Roseferns), vice president, TAG: “At least 50 per cent of present day tiatrists have learned from me. They have trained under me or come to me for assistance sometime or the other. And yes, we have to make ‘tiatrs’ commercial for our survival. With my major contribution towards this drama form, I can proudly say, whatever I have achieved today is out of my own hard work and merit.”

Tomazinho Cardozo, president, TAG: “There is dire need of an extra hall in Panjim and the other hall should be upgraded so that more crowds are attracted towards the commercial shows.

Ditto with Mapusa. In this way ‘tiatr’ will thrive. As for non commercial artistes, the government should increase the prize money at the competition. Presently, a best actor gets just Rs 1,000. The remuneration should be increased in all aspects.”

Prince Jacob, ‘tiatrist’ working for the last 37 years: “’Tiatr’ has survived for over 100 years without anyone’s support except the people of Goa, yet we’ve never complained. Today, when some of us are reaping the fruits of the hard work that we sowed, why are the rivals so jealous? They should be happy that our mother Konkani is celebrated through ‘tiatr’. We have created an industry and we are a workforce of at least 800 ‘tiatrists’ who in turn provide for their families, which the government should appreciate.”

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BY THE PATHFINDER hen one thinks of the legendary Lorna, the mind conjures up images of a lovely lady with a powerful voice and an extremely down to earth personality.

She brings to the music-loving ear memories of melodious music, tunes of ever green Konkani hits and a repertoire of songs filled with passion, fire and emotion. But in addition to all this, it brings to mind so much more because, at the end of the day, Lorna means so much, to so many different people…

Remo, the man who put Goa on the music map and made history when he shared the stage with Lorna at Gonsalves Mansion on World Goa Day, says, “Lorna is nostalgia, Goan pride, Goan identity and everything rolled into one. She is a fabulous singer with a fabulous voice and she puts her heart, soul and life into her music. This is the true mark of a performer. And she is a performer not only on stage but also in the studio and wherever she goes. The first time we sang together was at the concert ‘Rain or Shine, Konkani Rocks!’ It was an on the spot improvisation and there are no words to describe that moment – it happened spontaneously. It was great fun singing with her because she brought feeling and fire to the stage.”

Famed percussionist Bondo quips, “Lorna is my all time favourite. I have such wonderful memories of her because we have performed together before and thus, I have experienced first hand, the emotion, fire and passion that she brings to the stage. For me, Lorna is a born artist. While others have to struggle and strive to achieve greatness, it just comes naturally to her! For all that and more, I consider her to be the greatest Konkani singer on the face of the earth!

Though I won't be able to attend the upcoming concert as I will be out of town, I will definitely be with her in thought and spirit. Viva Lorna!”

Another man who needs no introduction but is an ardent fan of the Queen of Konkani music is the illustrious designer, Wendell Rodricks. He says with ardour, “Lorna is a living legend. I met her just yesterday and immediately felt that I was in the presence of

A Hook, Line and Loads of Fun Fishing Frenzy, the Fourth All Goa Fishing Contest, is open for registration.

Taking a hobby to a competitive level is United Friends, Panjim.

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BY NOMRATHA FERNANDES HERALD FEATURES o many, at the end of the day, it is the size of the catch that determines the ‘success factor’ of the fishing trip. Interestingly, many a true blue fisher will say that “It’s not just about the catch, but more about the fishing experience.”

Taking this experience from enjoyable hobby to competition is United Friends from Panjim. This 5 year old little organisation will organise ‘Fishing Frenzy’, the Fourth All Goa Fishing Contest in the course of this month. From its first year around, the fishing contest has received a pleasing response claim the organisers. “We’ve seen participants as young as 4 years old right up to 70, all having a good time. Girls, boys, there is no bar,” says organiser Samuel D’Silva of United Friends. This statement goes beyond the traditional thought of fishing being associated with old, retired men

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or land to produce a play. They travel in most uncomfortable vehicles where often their numbers are in excess to the seats available, unlike the Marathi dramas from out of state, where they have luxury coaches and they face many more such hurdles.

When it comes to financial support, it is clearly evident that they are given the step-motherly treatment by the government who is so concentrated on film festivals galore happening in Goa, some which are as dead-pan as the ongoing SAFF. We really wonder who is benefiting. And on the other side we have our tiatrists silently crying for help, but to no avail. Silent, because they suffer in silence and are only concentrated on entertainment with a message for society.

They don’t voice out their problems, they are on stage with a smile bonding with the people who adore them.

Is the government going to look into providing them with good condition halls? Is the government ready to finance them with production equipment? Is the government ready to increase incomes of the non-commercial actors? Is the government willing to allocate funds to a medium that is unique, famous and loved by the people of Goa? Or is it only film festivals that will get the royal treatment?

or young, unemployed youth. Organisers say that people come in from Pune and Karwar and a good amount of foreign tourists show up to. It crosses a hundred, they state.

This contest has three prizes, the first going to the heaviest catch and the rest to follow. Consolation prizes will also be given.

Noticing how popular fishing is and in comparison, how few contests of such a nature are, these organisers decided to change that. “Fishing places you amidst nature. It in itself makes you spend time with nature and in the process, calms your mind,” voice out Samuel. To add, it soothes you, it clears your thoughts, it’s a refreshing experience. Though company is usually preferred, it is time alone with you and your thoughts or maybe a book or two or some music.

The contest will take place at the Captain of Port Jetty, Panjim. Spot entries will be accepted.

greatness. She is a part of our heritage, our history, our culture, our memories and our hearts and she in the one unifying factor for Goans across the world! And for all that she has done for us, individually and as a state, we need to honour her. I hope the government realises this too and makes this dream a reality.”

Renowned fado singer and performer Sonia Shirsat says with a smile, “Lorna is one of my two idols; the other being famed fado singer, Amalia, who I never met. So where Lorna is concerned, I am lucky because I have met her and shared the stage with her on many occasions. Lorna is a voice that unifies Konkani speaking people across the world. Her career, her life and the person that she is has helped us value what we have and given us a chance to be grateful for her. Hats off to her for having emerged victorious despite all her trials and tribulations!

My only wish is to be able to rock a stage and a show as well as she does at her age!”

These renowned Goan stars, along with other Goan personalities, have joined hands with Heritage Jazz to get Lorna her long due ovation: the Padmashree award which will pay homage to her contribution to Goa and its musical heritage. Together, they are also looking to set up a benefit fund that would support Lorna and other artists of the yesteryears.

Don’t assume I’ll marry an actress: Ranbir

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ll you Ranbir Kapoor female fans, here’s some good news – the young and dashing actor says there is no compulsion for him to marry an actress and that he is open to a girl from any profession.

“Don’t assume I will only marry an actress. I can marry somebody who is in another profession,” said Ranbir, who was until recently dating actress Deepika Padukone.

And he is not at all fussy about what he wants in his wife-to-be. “There are no specifications as such...not that I want a girl of 5'4 height only, or anything...she should be a nice-hearted, simple girl, who respects elders...yeah...that’s good enough,” he added. The 27-yearold, who used to feel uncomfortable watching his mother, yesteryears actress Neetu Kapoor romancing other heroes in films, says he will be open to the idea of letting his future wife pursue her career.

“Absolutely! Her career will be her choice. My mother left her career because she wanted to. She felt her priority was to make a home and bring up children. So it depends on the person I marry, there will be no pressures from me.”

Ranbir has now overcome his hang-ups with his mother’s movies also. “I was very young when I used to feel uncomfortable watching mom’s films. I have grown up now and I understand this business better...So I don’t think I will be uncomfortable with anything,” he said.

In fact, now he is extremely excited about his mother’s comeback with his father Rishi in the upcoming movie ‘Do Dooni Chaar’. “Seeing them together on screen after so many years was heartwarming. It makes me feel so good. I have seen the film and it is genuinely good,” said Ranbir, whose upcoming release ‘Anjaana Anjaani’ releases September 24 – just two weeks before his parents’ film.

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‘Fishing Frenzy’, the 4th All Goa Fishing Contest, organised by United Friends of Alto Guimaraes, Panjim is open for registration. It will take place at the Captain of Port Jetty, Panjim. Spot entries will be accepted. Call 9822100879 or 9822981416.

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by Kala Academy, Panjim will be held from September 21 at the Kala Academy. Call 2420452.

‘Save the Girl Child’ will be the theme for the state level inter-college street play competition organised by the Directorate of Health as part of the implementation of the Preconception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique Act on September 21 and 22 at the Maquinez Palace, Panjim.

An inter-school drawing and photography competition will be organised by Big Foot, Loutolim. The competition is in two categories; for Std V-VII the theme is Ganesh for prosperity and for VIII-X the theme is Ganesh festival celebrates unity and love. Registration closes on September 22. The winners will be announced at the Bal Mela at Big Foot in the month of November. Call 2777034.

The All Goa Toroloco Tequila Cocktail Competition is on for bartenders, both experienced and amateurs. Call 2262922, 2253377 or 2407030-71.

The 3rd All India Annual Art Competition and Exhibition 2010, organized by Bhikuram Jain Foundation, New Delhi is open for entries. Registration closes on November 30. The exhibition and the award presentation ceremony will be held on February 12, 2011. Call the Kala Academy, Panjim on 2420452.

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BY HERALD REPORTER, PANJIM he two former Portuguese colonies – Goa and Sri Lanka - came together in the South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) that embarked in the capital city of Panjim on Friday. Highlighting the similarities between both places, Sri Lankan film director Sumithra Peries said that apart from cinema, Goa and Sri Lanka share the same Portuguese incident and culture.

“Goa has a kind of rapport with Sri Lanka because of the common incident (being ruled by Portuguese) and the culture. The Portuguese ruled Sri Lanka for 100 years and we struggled for decades to attain freedom,” she said at a press briefing. She further remarked that Goan names are similar to that in her country. “I read some names in the newspapers like Dias and Peries, which are same in our country as well. We have links not only through cinema

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BY HERALD REPORTER, PANJIM Pakistan film delegation will visit Mumbai – the home of Bollywood, to take lessons to make good cinema, a Pakistan Senator told reporters.

“Our delegation is flying to Mumbai today evening to fix an appointment with Bollywood film biggies to meet our task force. We look forward to have a joint production and training opportunities with Indian filmmakers,” Nilofar Bakhtiar, the Pakistan Senator, said.

The Pakistan Film fraternity has formed an 18-member task force to enhance the film culture in its country. Also the chairperson of the Pakistan Film Censor Board, Bakhtiar, along with six other delegates, was down in Goa to participate in the four-day South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) which will conclude on September 20.

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Speaking about Indian films in Pakistan, she said that certain controversial shots showing Indo-Pak relations in a negative taste are censored.

“All films from India are released in Pakistan.

However, certain portions which may create bitterness between the two nations are censored before releasing in local media,” Bakhtiar replied to a media question during the interaction.

She added, “Please keep in mind that the region is disaster prone and blood stricken. We don’t want more (atrocities).

Our children need to live in a good environment and we need to live like good neighbours.”

The cordial and cooperative relation between the two large nations is often debated with no proper outcome from communications of respective Union Governments. The lady politician stated that the Muslim populated countr y considers India as their Big Brother in the field of Cinema. Bakhtiyar also recalled that they earlier faced tremendous pressure to air India cinema.

She urged Indian authorities to reciprocate and screen Pakistan movies in India, especially Punjabi movies. In her concluding statement, Bakhtiyar suggested that Pakistan should establish a ‘film culture’ office in India and vice-versa.

Earlier, during discussion, Bakhtiyar said that Pakistan Cinema is not in competition with Indian Cinema but they feel that if there is an exchange in films it will pave way to strengthen future friendship.

Entertainment Society of Goa’s Chief Executive Officer Manoj Shrivastava, filmmakers from eight South Asian countries and delegates were also present during an hour-long interaction.

Each representative shared their country’s experience in the field of movies wherein countries like Afghanistan and the Maldives admitted of being underdeveloped in this sector.

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(Left) Goa’s esteemed Lambert Mascarenhas turns 96. (Above) Lorna, Wendell and Jerome and (below left) Prashant Chaudhri (owner of Cafe Manjii)

(Above) Pallavi Dempo and friends, (below) the chef in action at the wood fire oven and (below left) Valentine, Luella and Sohan Photos by Chiquitita D’Sousa

BY CHRISTINA VIEGAS HERALD FEATURES Classy wines and exotic cocktails, hand-crafted woodfired oven pizzas along with appetizers, a variety of lip-smacking desserts, naughty cappuccinos, music and a warm cosy ambience were some of the attractions at the newly launched Café Mangii in Goa where Wendell Rodricks and Jerome Marrel welcomed the ‘who’s who’ of Goa to an epicurean slice of Italy on behalf of their friend, Prashant Chaudhri. The brainchild of Prashant, the newly launched Italian restaurant ensures to drown your sense with its warm and friendly service within its cosy and soothing ambience. He says, “Now you don’t have to go to a five star hotel

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but Portuguese culture also,” she said.

The filmmaker recalled that Sri Lankan cinema suffered a setback for they lacked opportunities during the extensive rebellion period. “Cinema halls were shut and people feared going for movies. However, after the end of LTTE war, things are changing possibly for the better,” said the former Sri Lankan brand ambassador to France.

Peries is in Goa to participate for SAFF, which is screening five Sri Lankan movies besides many movies from seven other South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan, the Maldives and Bangladesh.

The official affirmed that her country is crossing boundaries through cinema as the region is going digital.

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The 10 th Goa State (under-16) inter-school Tennis Ball Cricket Championship for boys and girls and the 7th State (under-19) interhigher secondary school championship for boys and girls, organised by the Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association and the Sports Authority of Goa will take place from October 3 to 5 at Vasco and Campal, Panjim. Registration closes on September 20. Call 2462609, 2463266 or 2464726.

The State Level Youth Festival 2010, organised by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs will be held to select young persons for the National Youth Festival 2011. The North District Level Youth Festival will be held on September 30 and October 1 at Gomantak Maratha Samaj Hall, Panjim. The South District Youth Festival will be held on October 7 and 8 at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Registration closes on September 27 at 5pm.

Visit www.dsya.go.gov.in to download application forms or collect them from the office of the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Campal. Panjim. Call 2463197.

The Ninth Daniel Pearl World Music Day Tribute Concert, organised by the American Center, Mumbai will be held on September 23 at 7pm at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Hipnotribe and The Mavyns will be giving performances. Call 2420451, 2420456 or 6656565.

Workshop on the Art of Writing Haiku by Kala Ramesh, a well known Haiku poet will be held on October 22 and 23 at 10am to 1pm or 3pm to 6pm at Sunaparata – Goa Centre for the Arts.

Maha Satsang with Sri Sri Ravishankar will be held at Colva Beach on September 25.

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to enjoy gourmet Italian food. This place is an extension of my personality. I want to ensure that all my guests enjoy their experience here.”

With several restaurants in Mumbai already to his credit, the reason he chose Goa to expand his brand is, “Four years ago, Goa had a slack season and a peak tourist season. But today, tourism happens 365 days a year and great business happens all year round. It is just the ideal place.”

The mood at the party was upbeat. Every guest was seen having a great time as they indulged in good food, beverages and music.

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NYK school tourneys HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 18

The Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) in coordination with DSYA and SAG will organise U-16 interschool level tournaments.

The schedule.Septamber 21 badminton (boys), September 22, badminton (girls), Peddem sports complex, Mapusa. September 22 and 23, volleyball (boys) and September 24 volleyball (girls), Peddem sports complex.

September 29, basketball, Youth Hostel court, Campal.

October 11, athletics, Peddem sports complex.

Schools may contact K K Ghatwal, NYK, Panjim upto September 20 (2225825).

Digital

Luciano elected Maina SC president

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 18

Luciano Rebello was unanimously elected president of

Maina SC for 2010-11.

Other unopposed members of the committee - Orlando Rebello (vice-president), Anil Figueredo (general secretary), Rock Carneiro (sports secretary), Minguel Pereira (asst. sports secretary), Jacinto Gracias (cultural secretary), Fial Braganza (asst. cultural secretary). Members - Joy Rebello, Jack Santa Sequeira, Willy Pereira, Milagre Sequeira, Leroy Vaz, Pittu Pereira, Bruno Fernandes, Neville Fernandes, Primo Fernandes and Francis X. Sequeira.

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In BrIef Sania-Edina in Guangzhou semis

Lee-Hesh keep India afloat

Sania Mirza and Edina Gallovits stunned fourth seeds Anna Smith and Zi Yan in straight sets to progress to the doubles semi-finals of the Guangzhou International Women's Open in Guangzhou, China. The unseeded Indo-Romanian pair beat British-Chinese pair 6-2, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the $220,000 hard court events.

Fit-again Tanvir returns to nets Pakistan pacer Sohail Tanvir, who was sidelined for the past 10 months due to a knee injury, returned to bowling in the nets in Islamabad. The lanky leftarm pacer, who had a knee operation abroad to save his cricket career late last year, said he was hopeful of making a comeback to the national team in Pakistan's home series against South Africa in the UAE in October and November.

Josh ruled out of India tour Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood was on Saturday ruled out of next month’s Test series against India due to a back injury, prompting the selectors to bring in Mitchell Starc and James Pattinson as standby players. "Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of Australia`s Test squad for the VB Tour of India after confirmation he has developed the early stages of a low back bone stress injury," Cricket Australia said in a statement.

‘Domestic cricket is corruption-free’ In the wake of raging spotfixing controversy, former Test cricketer and current Mumbai coach Praveen Amre said domestic cricket in the country was corruption-free. "I have never experienced fixing in domestic cricket. Perhaps there is not much money for them (fixers) in it," he said.

ECB confirms Pak tour continues The England and Wales Cricket Board has revealed that no England players or officials are implicated in the new spot-fixing allegations that emerged on Saturday and confirmed that Pakistan's tour will continue for the final two one-day internationals. An emergency ECB board meeting was held at noon on Saturday and Giles Clarke, the ECB chairman, has written to the ICC president Sharad Pawar for clarification of the information they hold.

Next 7 months a challenge: Ponting Skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the next seven months for Australia and himself will be the greatest challenge of his career. He believes that a tour of India, the Ashes and the World Cup in India, all will pose a stern test of character, ability, skill and performance. "As an Australian player, you don't get any bigger than what we've got coming up. I don't see any reason why we can't keep winning to the same degree, even if the wins are harder to come by," Fox Sports quoted Ponting, as saying.

No bookie can approach me: Yuvraj Explosive Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh has said that his body language while playing for the country is such that no bookie would dare approach him for match-fixing. Nobody can ever approach me for match-fixing. My body language is so strong for my country that nobody can lay a hand on me. For me, playing for India is a matter of pride. I will never want to stain my nation's honour," the dashing left-hander said.

Hargreaves near to Man U return Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves could soon be back in action after years of struggling with a knee injury, his American surgeon said.

Hargreaves has not started a match for his Premier League club since September 2008 but surgeon Richard Steadman told the BBC the 29-year-old former England international's prospects now looked good. ''It's all worked out,'' he said.

PTI CHENNAI, SEPT 18

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi recorded their 24th consecutive Davis Cup doubles win to keep India afloat in the World Group play-off tie against Brazil, reducing the margin to 1-2 here today.

The 'Indian Express' faced some stiff competition from Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares before prevailing 6-4 7-6(5) 6-1 in two hours and 19 minutes in

Arsenal held AP LONDON, SEPT 18

Tottenham scored three times in the last 15 minutes to beat Wolverhampton 3-1 in the Premier League on Saturday, while 10-man Arsenal was held 1-1 by Sunderland after conceding a fifth-minute stoppage-time equalizer.

Spurs fell behind on the stroke of halftime through Steven Fletcher’s goal, but Rafael van der Vaart equalised from the penalty spot in the 75th and Roman Pavlyuchenko and Alan Hutton completed the comeback.

Tottenham’s north London rival Arsenal was on the receiving end of a late fightback with Sunderland striker Darren Bent canceling out a freak goal from Cesc Fabregas after the visitors had Alex Song sent off.

West Ham, which had lost four straight matches, was held 1-1 by Stoke, while Everton is also still searching for its first win after being beaten 1-0 by Newcastle.

Clint Dempsey rescued a 1-1 draw for Fulham at Blackburn, Aston Villa was held at home by Bolton by the same score, and West Bromwich beat local rival Birmingham 3-1.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was angry that the match was still continuing after the four minutes of injury time initially announced had already elapsed.

“Nothing happened in those four minutes to justify them adding more,” Wenger said.

Leander Paes gives partner Mahesh Bhupathi a hug after the victory.

the doubles rubber.

The Indian pair saved four setpoints in the second set and then survived a tough tie-break of the

same set to take a comfortable 2-0 lead, en route to win.

Paes, who completed 20 years in Davis Cup, served out the

Mary Kom retains World title AGENCIES BRIDGETOWN, SEPT 18

India's woman boxer M C Mary Kom on Saturday claimed a historic fifth successive World Championship title, beating Steluta Duta of Romania 16-6 in the final here.

Mary Kom, who competed in the 48kg category, had defeated Alice Kate Aparri of Philippines 8-1 in semi-final yesterday to assure herself of at least a silver in the sixth edition of the competition.

T h e f o r m e r K h e l Ra t n a awardee from Manipur thus remained the only boxer to have won a medal in each edition of the World Championship.

Duta had defeated Kaza-

khstan's Nazgul Boranbayeva 105 in the semi-final.

However, there was disappointment as well for India

Mumbai Indians face a do-or-die situation against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first clash between two Indian Premier League sides in the Champions League Twenty20 here tomorrow.

IPL runners-up side Mumbai Indians, led by Sachin Tendulkar, paid the prize of batting and bowling inconsistently as they were stunned by less fancied sides in their first two matches.

Mumbai are still unsure about a semi-final berth as only one spot remains open from Group B after Southern Australia Redbacks have

AGENCIES PORT ELIZABERTH, SEPT 18

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to bowl Ravichandran Ashwin in the super over backfired as Victoria ended up winning unarguably the match of the Champions League T20 tournament so far at Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

David Hussey smashed three sixes to end a miserable day in the park for Ashwin as the Bushrangers notched up 23 runs in their super over. Chennai could just manage 13 runs in reply.

Three wickets fell in the last over of the Victorian innings bowled by Suresh Raina as both teams ended with identical scores.

Earlier, the Victorian openers Aaron Finch and Brad Hodge got their team off to a blazing start in their pursuit of 163 for

victory. Finch made his intentions clear right from the start by smashing Doug Bollinger for back to back boundaries in the very first over. He then followed it up with a couple of sixes in the next over bowled by Ashwin.

The Bushrangers lost their first wicket for 43 when Ashwin got his revenge by catching Finch of his own bowling.

Finch made 41 of just 17 balls with four boundaries and three sixes which swung the momentum in favour of the Bushrangers.

Bollinger provided Chennai with their second breakthrough when Brad Hodge was bowled as he tried to make room to play a cut shot.

With the score on 104, Muttiah Muralitharan brought Chennai back into the match by getting rid of Mathew Wade and Andrew McDonald of successive balls.

already booked their place.

Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Highveld Lions -- who play Guyana in the

TODAY’S MATCHES Highveld Lions v. TBC, 5 p.m.

Mumbai Indians v.

RC Bangalore, 9 p.m.

other match tomorrow in Johannesburg -- are on two points each after a win. But Mumbai are in a disadvantage as they have played one more match then the other two.

Even if they win tomorrow, Mumbai Indians will depend on the result of matches of other sides to qualify for the semi-finals.

On the other hand, RCB can still make it to the semi-finals even if they lose tomorrow and beat Highveld Lions on September 21 as they have the highest net run rate of 1.340 as against plus 0.529 of South Australia Redbacks and plus 0.260 of Mumbai.

AIFF aims top 100 spot for India in 3 yrs lPresently

PTI MUMBAI, SEPT 18

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) today said it wants to see the country's national team breach the top 100 of the world football rankings within three years.

"Our aim is to break into the top 100 in three years. We have been sliding in the rankings consistently. We need to develop the infrastructure as well as concentrate on grass roots level development. That is possible only by making it totally professional," AIFF President Praful Patel said at a media conference here.

The AIFF chief said all the ILeague clubs of the country have been given time till February next to become totally professional outfits by fulfilling all the licensing criteria laid down by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

"In October we will have an audit of all these clubs and by

when Kavita (+81kg) settled for a bronze after losing 2-14 to Ukraine's Kateryna Kuzhel in the semi-finals.

Victoria Super winner

MI in must-win situation PTI DURBAN, SEP 18

match for India. India came to the doubles rubber after heartbreaking singles defeats of Rohan Bopanna and Somdev Devvarman, who lost close matches on Friday.

Now Bopanna and Somdev will have to win both the reverse singles tomorrow's if India are to advance to the World Group.

Somdev will play the first reverse singles against world number 27 Thomaz Bellucci and Bopanna will take on 75thranked Ricardo Mello.

India had made the elite World Group after 11 years after beating South Africa in an away tie last year, but lost in the first round to Russia to be relegated to the play-off competition.

If the hosts players fail to win both the matches, India will be back to Asia/Oceania Zone Group I. Brazil have not entered the World Group since 2003 and have failed to clear the play-off hurdle in the last few attempts.

160 in FIFA rankings

February the full details of the clubs fulfilling the AFC laid down licensing criteria will be out," Patel said.

"FIFA President Sepp Blatter and AFC chief (Mohammed bin Hammam) are clear that if football is to be called a truly global game, it has to catch up big time in India." he said.

Patel rued the absence of international standard football stadiums in the country as a whole and Mumbai in particular, and said top footballers of the world cannot be invited to play here with the existing conditions.

"I cannot invite Ronaldinho to play in India. We need to develop the infrastructure. Mumbai has a good stadium for cricket and nothing else. There is great enthusiasm from the corporates for football but the infrastructure have to go up," he said.

Looking ahead to the AFC Asian Cup for which India has

qualified after more than twoand-a-half decades, the AIFF chief said said more international friendlies would be held for the national team ahead of the 2011 event in Qatar.

"We have qualified for the Asian Cup after 26 years. We have a good coach (Bob Houghton) and all the selected footballers are being paid what they would have earned contractually with their clubs plus 15 per cent. We hope we would do well," he said.

The quadrennial event is scheduled from January 7 to 29 and would feature 16 teams Qatar, China, Kuwait, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Jordan, Syria, South Korea, India, Australia, Bahrain, North Korea, UAE and Iran.

Patel said international friendlies would help the national team prepare for the prestigious football event.

Wade was caught behind by CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for 31 while McDonald was given out lbw for a first ball duck.

Earlier, Murali Vijay followed up his impressive half century against Wayamba Elevens with another fine innings that enabled Chennai Super Kings to reach 162/6.

More sports on pages 11 & 15 Jacobs, Prince steer Warriors to victory PTI PORT ELIZABETH, SEPT 18

Openers Davey Jacobs and Ashwell Prince shared a 147-run partnership off just 94 ball to help Warriors beat Central Districts by six wickets in their Champions League Twenty20 Group A match here today.

After Central Districts opted to bat, Warriors restricted them to 175 for three in 20 overs and then chased down the target with five balls to spare at the St George's Park. Skipper Jacobs (74) and Prince (64) laid the foundation for Warriors' successful run-chase.

With three wins in as many matches, Warriors have now virtually progressed to the semifinal, while Central Districts who have failed to win even a single match in the tournament, have been eliminated from the race for a final-four berth.

Chasing 175 to win, Warriors started aggressively and reached 50-mark in just five overs, with Jacobs and Prince smashing the Districts' bowlers.

Jacobs clobbered two fours off Micheal Mason in the first over of their innings and then hit Adam Milne for a four and a six in the very next over.

Pacer Doug Bracewell was then brought into attack but was proved expensive as Jacobs hit two fours and two sixes to accumulate 21 runs. George Worker and Mason tried to slow down the run-rate but skipper Jacobs was simply unstoppable as he blasted a four and a six in the eighth over to score 13 runs.

Jacobs took his side across the 100-run mark by hitting a six off Bracewell in the 10th over to add to the frustration of Districts' bowlers. Boundaries flew thick and fast as Jacobs and Prince dealt only in fours and sixes to take their side closer to target, scoring another 45 runs in the five overs to make the scoreline read 145 for no loss in 15 overs.

Warriors scored 181 for four in 19.1 overs.

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