Nigerian held with drugs

ANJUNA: Anjuna police arrested a Nigerian national on charges of possessing drugs worth Rs 34,000 at Ozrant-Vagator. According to police, the accused, Obana Michael, was caught red-handed in possession of narcotic drugs, suspected to be cocaine, worth Rs 34,000. The Nigerian national has been arrested by Anjuna police under Section 21 (b) of NDPS Act.

Two injured in Ponda accident

PONDA: A 36-year-old man from Varkhandem-Ponda and a 14-year-old boy were injured in a road accident at Upper Bazzar, Ponda, on Thursday. According to police, Suhas Naik, who was proceeding on his two-wheeler, and the minor boy, who was riding a motorcycle, collided head-on at Upper Bazaar, Ponda. Naik sustained serious injuries to his leg. 

Russian robbed at Candolim

CALANGUTE: Camera and tablet PC, belonging to a Russian national, were stolen at Candolim on Thursday. According to Calangute police, Katsko Ekhter Ima Vladislar, Russian national, presently staying at Candolim, complained that some persons entered her room and stole camera and tablet PC, all worth around 200 US dollars. Police is investigating the case.

Navelim consumers’ meet today

MARGAO: The Navelim Civic and Consumer Forum (NCCF) will have its monthly general meeting of consumers on January 18, at 10.45 am in Rosary High School classroom, Navelim. The movement of bauxite mining trucks through Navelim, the proposed 4 laning of road from Navelim to Jackniband, proposal of a commercial building in church property along with other consumer issues will be discussed. Senior Citizen forms will also be filled up. 

Two injured in Sanguem mishap

SANGUEM: A scooterist and a pillion rider were injured in a road accident near Sanguem police station. According to Sanguem police, Bharat Lambor (25) of Devrem-Neturlim was proceeding on his scooter (GA-09-F-3701) from Sanguem market towards Uguem. On reaching near Sanguem police station, he dashed against a car (GA-09-A-8421) which was also proceeding in the same direction, due to which Lambor and pillion rider, Janu Zoro, sustained injuries.

Art Academy at Dona Paula

PANJIM: Wilson D’Souza will be opening another branch of his Pyde Pyper Art Academy at Dona Paula. The Institute is situated at G1/G2 BuddaShet Heritage, next to Ocean Park Residency, opposite NIO residential Colony, Dona Paula.  Regular classes will be held from Monday to Saturday at 9 am to 6.30 pm. Students from age 3 onwards can enroll for any of the 4 batches per day. For details and enrollment phone 2465175, 9850614430 or 7744094430. Website www.pydepyper.in. 

Mandatai condolence meet on Jan 21

VASCO: The Mormugao Jestha Natya Sahittik Kalakar Sanghatana and Mormugao Hindu Samaj have organised a condolence meet on January 21, at 5.30 pm, at Janta Vachnalaya at MMC building, Vasco, to condole the demise of Mandatai Narayan Bandekar, wife of industrialist Narayan (Nana) Bandekar. All members of the sanghatana and well-wishers are invited to attend the condolence meet. 

Discourse on jealousy and hatred

PANJIM: Jesuit priest and counsellor Fr Abraham and Talbert Frank will deliver a discourse on ‘Jealousy and Hatred’ on January 18, at 4.30 pm at Loyola High School, Margao. Fr Abraham is also available for counselling at Jesuit House, Panjim.

Retreat for families at Ribandar

PANJIM: Fr Sam Koonamplackily (Potta), Fr Raju Godinho (Dominican Fathers, Goa) and Bro Godfrey, Goa of Divine Mercy will conduct a family retreat at Ajuda Church, Ribandar on January 25 and 26, from 10 am to 5.45 pm. There will be praise and worship led by Logos - group from Bangalore, along with Word of God, healing, deliverance and anointing.