4 May 2014

MARGAO:  Judicial Magistrate First Class, (JMFC), Margao has issued a non-bailable warrant against two accused, including former Goa Cricket Association (GCA) President, Dayanand Narvekar, in the 2001 fake cricket ticket case.

JMFC Pooja Kavlekar issued the NBW against former GCA president Dayanand Narvekar and Eknath Naik, brother-in-law of Narvekar for failing to remain present at the hearing on Saturday in person or through their advocates.

The ticketgate scam rocked the State on April 6, 2001 during the India-Australia ODI, in which nine are accused including then GCA president Narvekar and present incumbent GCA president Vinod Phadke. The others accused in the case are Ramashandar Das, Chimmay Fallary, Devdutt Fallari, Gajanan Bhise, Joaquim Pires, Venkat R Dessai and Eknath Naik. All the accused are charged of committing offence under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 471 (forgery for the purpose of cheating), 420 (cheating) and 201 (destruction of evidence) IPC. 

MARGAO: An unknown motorcycle rider knocked down a pedestrian at Goencheabat while riding his two-wheeler in a rash and negligent manner on the Betul-Cuncolim road.

The pedestrian escaped with minor injuries. Cuncolim police have registered offence under sections279, 337 IPC and Sec 134 (a) (b) of Motor Vehicle Act against unknown person and HC A Gomes is investigating.

MARGAO: Shashikant Ram Gaomkar, a native of Karwar but residing at Cottamol in Cuncolim, who has been arrested by the Cuncolim police for the murder of a six-year-old girl, was remanded to five-day police custody on May 3, when police produced him before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Margao. The accused during interrogation is alleged to have confessed to have committed the murder of the minor girl. Police sources however said that he is yet to divulge more details of the murder and the motive behind the crime. Goamkar was arrested on the evening of May 2 by the Cuncolim PI Ninad Deulkar as a suspect. On interrogation the accused confessed to the murder and has been placed under arrest under section 302 IPC (murder).

PANJIM: The six persons arrested for their alleged complicity in a prostitution racket in the city, were released on bail on Saturday. The accused identified as Khudbodin Karazgir, Patel Roshan Shashikant, Sanjay Ambalal Patel, Jackiekumar Sundarlal Punjabi, Niju Kalugar Agasthi and Sudip Partho were arrested in the raid at Priya Saloon and Spa, in Panjim, a week ago. Defence counsel Adv Swapnil Nachnolkar said they have been released on conditional bail in an order passed by the Additional Sessions Court at Mapusa. One of the accused Dinesh Mishra who is absconding has applied for anticipatory bail. His petition will be heard in the next week. Crime branch had also rescued three girls ~ one each from Karnataka, Odisha and Manipur, all of whom are lodged at the protective home at Merces.

CORTALIM: Over 400 telephone lines to Sancoale and Cortalim villages attached to Cortalim telephone exchange went dead after a copper cable wire was stolen by miscreants on Thursday night. According to Cortalim telephone exchange in-charge, a cable wire near railway overbridge at Manxer, Cortalim was stolen, putting over 400 telephone lines out of service. “We have already informed Vasco telephone office which will have to provide the copper wire and workers to repair the telephone line,” a staffer told Herald adding that a complaint had also been filed with the police. In fact, Sancoale telephone users will be the worst hit since large parts of the village does not have network coverage for mobile phones and have to depend entirely on landline service for telephone connectivity.

VALPOI: At least two persons were injured when a pickup and a van collided with each other at Chorlaghat near the Goa-Karnataka border on May 1. According to Valpoi police, the incident took place at about 12.40 pm when the pickup (GA-03-K-9099) was proceeding from Goa to Belgaum, while the van (MH-10-BA-4379) was travelling in the opposite direction. Lajan Malwankar of Belgaum, the van driver and other occupants were injured in the mishap.

CALANGUTE: A person from Porbowada-Calangute has been arrested on charges of assaulting a youth from Calangute and damaging music equipment, besides stealing a laptop at Maddo waddo, Calangute.

In a police complaint, Felix Fernandes (24) of Calangute accused Joaquim Rodrigues of assaulting him and other local youth with a chopper in Madda waddo at 4 pm on May 2.

Fernandes also claimed that Rodrigues damaged music equipment and had threatened him with dire consequences, besides stealing a laptop worth Rs 25,000. Calangute Police has arrested the accused under various sectionsand PSI Satish Gawde is investigating the case.

CALANGUTE: A day after the controversial construction of a retaining wall over a pipeline was stopped at Nagoa, the contractor on Saturday fill the trench and began the process to draw up a new layout for the retaining wall. It may be recalled that the contractor was constructing a retaining wall over the PWD water pipeline for road-widening purpose which was stopped following the invention of Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on Friday. Lobo directed the contractor to stop work pending the re-alignment of the trench or shift the water pipeline. The contractor preferred to realign the trench through the paddy fields. 

On Saturday, workers were in the process of marking a new layout for the retaining wall.

BICHOLIM: Thousands of devotees from in and around the State are expected to attend the five-day festival of Goddess Lairai at Shirgao on May 4. The festival is also popular for the unusual tradition of the Dhonds (special devotees of Goddess Lairai), who walk on the embers at night.

The Dhonds begin their ritualistic practice five days before the festival and leave their homes during this time and stay either in a temple or a place close to the river. Most Dhonds who walk on the embers are those who have inherited the practice from their ancestors. Some willingly become Dhonds and others do so as thanksgiving to Goddess Lairai on recovery from some illness. 

On the day of the festival, the Dhonds will take a dip in the ‘Dhondhachi Tali’ (lake for the Dhonds) at Shirgao, before participating in the unusual tradition of walking on embers, a ceremony known as ‘Agnidivya.’

Legend has it that Lairai of Shirgao is one of seven sisters, the others being Morjai of Morji, Kelbai of Mulgao, Mahamaya of Maye, Mirabai (or Milagres) of Mapusa, Ajadipa of Anjadiv and Shitala of Patala. They along with their lone brother Khetoba of Vaingan, came from the Ghats and settled in different parts of Goa.  The Lairai temple and its surroundings have been illuminated and decorated. 

CANACONA: Most of the 32 injured parishioners of Fatorda, who were injured in an accident at Khola, and who were being treated at hospital, are reported to have been discharged from the hospital. However, four of the parishioners who sustained serious injuries in the bus mishap on Thursday are still undergoing treatment at the GMC hospital at Bambolim.

“Most of the parishioners have been discharged from the Margao hospital and they are now recuperating in their respective homes,” said Clyde Gonsalves, one of the parishioners injured in the bus mishap, who has also been discharged from the Hospicio Hospital after treatment.

Gonsalves, who was inadvertently identified as the bus driver in an earlier photo in the Herald, added that all the four passengers who sustained serious injuries are undergoing medical treatment at the GMC hospital.

“The incident was a severe jolt to our parish, but most people are slowly coming to terms with the unfortunate incident and are grateful to God that no fatality occurred to any of our fellow parishioners.”

“Our concerned Asst Parish Priest Fr Agnelo Dias also offered special prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured people in the accident,” he added.

Gonsalves informed that he was seated in the middle of the ill-fated bus, which was proceeding to Agonda beach on a parish picnic.

“Like everybody else, I was also in shock, but I managed to regain my composure and got out of the bus. We later helped others to come out from the fallen vehicle. The bus driver, Santan Barbosa, also helped to pull out the injured occupants,” added Gonsalves.

PORVORIM: Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) has organized an annual traditional dine and dance programme on the first day of Milagres feast on May 5, at Comunidade hall at Mapusa at 9 pm. Addressing a news conference, MMC Chairman Sandeep Falari said the event would include the crowning of the Milagres Feast Queen. He informed that Aldona MLA Glenn Ticlo and Calangute MLA Michael Lobo will be special guests at the event. Music will be provided by the band ‘Tidal Wave’ while the event will be compered by Jesus Rebeiro.

PANJIM: Admissions are open at Shining stars educational centre, Neuginagar, Panjim, that provides educational support to all children including those with special needs such as Autism (ASD), Down Syndrome (DS), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Developmental Delay (DD) and other types of learning disabilities. The educators are also trained in early childhood care and education. The centre also provides crèche and daycare services. Shining Stars Education centre is located at Chirantan Apartments, B block, 2nd  floor, Neuginagar, Panjim. 

Ponda students for national contest

PONDA: Two students of Saraswathi High School in Kavlem-Ponda have been selected for the national-level talent search exam. The two students, Pavanraj Naik and Manasi Phadte were selected after bagging prizes at the Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan State-level science talent hunt exam conducted at Vidya Prabodini Sankul, Porvorim. The exam was organised by Vinyan (Science) Parishad Goa in association with SCERT.

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PANJIM: The Diet Clinic in Vasco organized a free yoga workshop for the citizens of Vasco to increase trend of personal fitness and good health through a combination of balanced healthy eating and exercising. The workshop was led by Heta, a Mumbai trained yoga expert and personal trainer and about 50 people participated. The programme also had a few competitions and prizes were given away. 

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KG Graduation at Pernem school

PANJIM: A Kindergarten graduation was held at St Joseph High School Pernem. The Chief Guest was Dr Gervasio Mendes, Principal of Govt College, Virnoda-Pernem. 46 KG II students received diplomas at the hands of Mendes. The Headmistress Aveline Dancho welcomed while the class teacher Sr Antonette gave a brief report. Fr Frederico D’Souza Manager of the school proposed the vote of thanks. Mendes congratulated the tiny tots and wished them a bright future. Teacher Ashwini Parrikar was the compere. The students of Primary and secondary staged a cultural programme at the end.

Immunization Clinic at Apollo Victor 

PANJIM: The department of Paediatrics and Neonatology at Apollo Victor Hospital, headed by Dr Rahul Kadam, has launched an immunization clinic, which deals with all issues related to vaccines & immunization. The clinic also has a multidisciplinary team of trained staff who are skilled in giving various vaccines & addressing minor & major ailments related to immunization and offers immunization against all common vaccine preventable diseases & also newer vaccines for particular high-risk group.

Dr Kadam said that recently there was a case reported of tetanus in a boy who missed booster at 5 years. Tetanus is a serious illness & the boy required a ventilatory support.

Similarly vaccination of adolescent boys & girls is important, he said. Cervical cancer is second leading malignancy among Indian women & it can be prevented by just 3 shots for adolescent girls. There is a certain catch-up period for all vaccines, if they have been missed, Dr Kadam said.  

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Producer of Konkani film ‘Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?’ Sharon Mazarello is felicitated by Dalgado Konknni Akademi on Konkani Cinema Day at Curchorem.

CURCHOREM: Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) President Premanand Lotlikar has requested the State government to honour legendary producer of Goa’s first Konkani film, late Al Jerry Braganza, with a scheme named after him.

Addressing a function at Ravindra Bhavan hall, Curchorem, organised by DKA to mark Konkani Cinema Day, Lotlikar said that DKA was celebrating the day to remind the people and government that Al Jerry Braganza had produced the first Konkani film ‘Mogacho Aunddo.’

“We urge the government to name the scheme, through which the government provides financial assistance to produce Konkani films, after Al Jerry Braganza,” said Lotlikar.

CCMC Chairperson Carmelina Fernandes, her deputy Pradeep Naik, Jesmine Braganza and producer of Konkani film ‘Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?’ Sharon Mazarello were also present. Carmelina Fernandes also felicitated the cast of the Konkani film ‘Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?’

PANJIM: As part of its golden jubilee celebrations, Menezes Polyclinic is organizing a free cardiac risk factor detection camp on May 17 to mark World Hypertension Day. The objective of the camp is to promote public awareness of hypertension which has been identified as one of the most leading causes of cardiac failure, as well as fatal strokes.

The first 20 registered patients can avail of blood sugar and lipid profile tests followed by cardiac consultation with consultant interventional cardiologist, Dr Jyoti Kusnur. Contact Sapna Amonkar, Customer Relations Officer, on 2225918 or 2220237.

Nelly Rodrigues welcoming Amita Salatry in the presence of Farrel Furtado and Deepa Kholkar.

PANJIM: Aquem-Baixo-Navelim Socio-Cultural Association and department of Science and Technology jointly organized a one-day summer camp at Navelim Panchayat Ghar for children. There was a talk on healthy diet by Culinarist Amita Salatry. Earlier, Nelly Rodrigues (Chairperson, Zilla Panchayat) welcomed. President of the Association Farrel Furtado e Gracias introduced while Deepa Kholkar proposed the vote of thanks. 

Vaman Sardesai Memorial lecture

PANJIM: The Vaman Sardesai Memorial Trust and the Institute of Indo-European Studies will jointly hold a public memorial lecture on May 6, at the Chamber of Commerce hall, Opp Azad Maidan, Panjim at 6 pm. Dr M A Jalihal, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Studies in Philosophy, Karnataka University, Dharwad, will be the chief guest and speak on ‘Upanishads – from Darkness to Light.’

Dr NPS Varde, former director and jt. secretary, dept of Science, Technology and Environment, will be the guest of honour. Dr Antonio F X Rodrigues, Rector, Author and PhD in ‘Upanishads’ from the Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, will preside.

The lecture is being organized to commemorate the 20th death anniversary of late Vaman Sardesai.

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PANJIM: The Presentation Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary organized ‘Family Days Out’ at St Pius X Convent School, Orlim. Students and ex students entertained through dance and music, fashion show. The bands in attendance were Harmony, Bandwagon, Rhythm N Blues and one-man band Ivor. Gail Nicole Da Silva, a Femina Miss India 2014 runner up and an ex student of the school also attended and was introduced by Sr Mariazinha Carvalho the manager of the school 

PANJIM: The Vaman Sardesai Memorial Trust and the Institute of Indo-European Studies will jointly hold a public memorial lecture on May 6, at the Chamber of Commerce hall, Opp Azad Maidan, Panjim at 6 pm. Dr M A Jalihal, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Studies in Philosophy, Karnataka University, Dharwad, will be the chief guest and speak on ‘Upanishads – from Darkness to Light.’

Dr NPS Varde, former director and jt. secretary, dept of Science, Technology and Environment, will be the guest of honour. Dr Antonio F X Rodrigues, Rector, Author and PhD in ‘Upanishads’ from the Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, will preside.

The lecture is being organized to commemorate the 20th death anniversary of late Vaman Sardesai, IAS, poet, freedom fighter, former Ambassador of India to Angola.