Body found in River Mandovi
PORVORIM: An unidentified decomposed male body was found floating in the Mandovi River at Verem on Tuesday.
According to Porvorim Police, the deceased is suspected to be in his late thirties. PSI K P Sinari is investigating the case.
One held for theft
PONDA: Ponda Police arrested a man from Cumbharjua on charges of stealing tools from a company at Kundaim Industrial Estate. According to Ponda Police, a company official complained that their accused employee, Jivba Tari, stole tools from the company worth Rs 36,000. Ponda Police arrested the accused and recovered the stolen property. ASI G A Malik is investigating the case.
One held for theft, threat
PERNEM: A resident of Sarmale-Pernem was arrested on charges of stealing a gold chain and assaulting a man from the same village near Pernem Municipal Council building on Tuesday night. According to Pernem Police, Dattaram Kashalkar complained that the accused, Vishnu alias Bappa K Salgaonkar, abused and assaulted him. The complainant further stated that the accused threatened him with dire consequences, snatched a gold chain and fled. Pernem Police arrested the accused and ASI S R Naik is investigating.
Tivim resident held over loud music
PERNEM: Pernem Police arrested a resident of Cansa-Tivim on charges of playing loud music at Ashwem-Mandrem.
According to Pernem Police, Francis Pereira was found playing loud music without obtaining permission at Ashwem in the wee hours of Tuesday, disturbing and causing nuisance to the public. Police arrested the accused and he was later released on bail. PSI Sushant Gawas is investigating the case.
Two unnatural deaths in Margao
MARGAO: Two incidents of unnatural deaths were registered by Margao police on Tuesday, wherein one Atick, 51, of Chaudi, Canacona, collapsed and died in the bathroom of a lodge in Margao early on Tuesday. The lodge manager filed a complaint stating that Atick who was staying in the lodge since February 26 had expired after collapsing in the bathroom. In the second case, one Niyaz, 50, a labourer who was brought by the Jumbo Circus assistant manager for work was found dead at noon on Tuesday. Both deaths have been registered as unnatural. No foul play is suspected.
Duo held over photographs
PORVORIM: Mapusa Police arrested two persons on charges of uploading a girl’s photographs on a social networking site.
According to Mapusa Police, the girl’s father accused Vishnu Naik (Ibrampur) and Siddesh Dhargalkar (Dhargal) of clicking photos of his daughter and later uploading the photos on facebook. Police arrested the accused under Sections 328, 354 IPC and Section 8 of Goa Children’s Act & Section 7 (A) 3 IT Act. PSI
Sagun Sawant is investigating.
Corlim local cheated
OLD GOA: A resident of Dhulapi-Corlim has accused three persons from Mahad-Mumbai of cheating him to the tune of Rs 7 lakh. According to Old Goa Police, Dilbahadur Modisingh Bajati complained that the accused fraudulently induced him to pay Rs 7 lakh against purchase of three second-hand boats. The complainant further stated that the accused have failed to deliver the boats and also failed to return the amount, thereby cheating him. PSI Sagun Sawant is investigating.
Hotelier accused of copyright violation
CALANGUTE: A general manager of a resort in Calangute has been accused of infringing on the Copy Right Act.
According to Calangute Police, Sachin Gosavi of a Mumbai-based company complained that the accused obtained signals of TV channels from a company in Mumbai without obtaining legal licenses from his company which is the authorized distributor of the TV channel broadcast through local cable operators at his premises, infringing on the Copy Right 1957. PSI Mahesh Gadekar is investigating the case.
Notice to electricity consumers
PANJIM: No cash or cheques will be collected from March 26 to 31 towards energy bills and service connection charges of the areas covered by the Office of the Assistant Executive engineer, Sub-Div-V, Electricity Department, Margao, in view of the closing of the financial year.
Similarly, the Office of the Sub divisional Engineer Electricity Sub Div II Quepem will not accept payment and other charges on March 28, 2013.
Big discount shopping exhibition
PANJIM: ‘Big Discount’ shopping exhibition will be present for the first time in Vasco at Chicalim Ground.
Various lifestyle and household items by major market leaders in the corporate sector are on display and sale. Major furniture houses have put up designer furniture stalls with imported furniture at competitive prices.
Customers can choose from various brands of home furniture, lazy bags, Lotus furniture, do art interiors, Racold solar water heaters, Italian blanket, roti maker, Galaxy security system dealings in CCTV’s etc, Sumeet mixers and grinders, magic mops, Smart Shoppee induction cooker, various brands of jewellery, office and childrens furniture, kitchenware, exclusive crockery, decorative wall hangings and paintings, a range of home appliances and electronics, artificial flowers, magnetic health care products, frames, ladies fashion garments and purses, men’s and kids wear, suits, foldable plastic tables, Korean ladies hand bags, doormats, toys, shoes, sunglasses, paintings, Punjabi Pulkaris, dress materials, Gujarat handicrafts and other indoor and outdoor lifestyle items.
The exhibition has been a major crowd puller and is open to the public till March 17 from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm.
Women’s Day celebrated in Sirlim
PANJIM: Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on the occasion of international Women’s Day for the first time in Sirlim,.
The theme for the day was ‘Gender Agenda – A gaining momentum’. The event was organized by the sisters and postulants of Maria Dhan, a formation house of Sisters of St Joseph of Tarbes and the Catechists of Sirlim Catechetical Association, under the guidance of the chaplain, Rev Fr Freddy Braganca and superior of Maria Dhan, Sr Rosy Raphael.
The programme began with a prayer-dance performed by the postulants. Dr Belinda Viegas Mueller, a renowned physiatrist / counsellor from Varca was the chief guest. Fr Freddy Braganca and Sr Aida were the guests of honour.
Dr Belinda delivered a talk on women empowerment and childcare focusing on current issues in our families. She enlightened women on how every person is in need of happiness and tries to find it outside. She stressed the need to find happiness within oneself.
The postulants put up a street play depicting the life journey of a woman, focusing on gender discrimination.
Runcie Pereira, a catechist, hosted the event and Sr Rosy delivered the vote of thanks.
Retreat at Vasco
PANJIM: Salvation Ministy Bro Anil will conduct ‘God’s power demonstration retreat’ at MPT Hall, Vasco, on March 16 from 3 pm to 7 pm. It will be followed by skits and a live crucifixion. All are invited. For more information, contact Frederick on 9763553575.
Camp, workshop on sleep problems
PANJIM: Vrundavan Shalby Hospital, Mapusa, is organizing a free camp and workshop on sleep problems on March 15 from 10 am to 1 pm.
Dr Aruna Vishwanathan (ENT specialist) will be conducting the workshop. Complete counselling and free consultation will be given to attendees.
For registrations, contact 8380071044 or 6713535.
Entrepreneurship development prog
PANJIM: There will be a three day Entrepreneurship Development programme on seed / planting material / live stock breed including mushroom and bio-inputs scheduled to be organized at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR), Old Goa, from March 21 to 23 from 10 am to 5 pm.
The event is being organized under Mega Seed Project (MSP) to impart technical skills, expertise and competence in quality and reliable production of seeds, planting materials, live stock species, fodder, bio-inputs like Trichoderma, earthworms and mushrooms, among others.
Farmers desiring to attend should have the required facilities for taking-up entrepreneurship so that the venture runs in a business mode to meet the growing demand of quality seed material, horticulture, planting materials and animal breeds / bio-input production in state.
Interested farmers, youth and other stake holders may register by addressing the programme coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR), Goa or mail pckvknorthgoa@gmail.com or contact 2285475 / 9766448827.
Seats are limited and are on first-come-first-serve basis.
Ex-servicemen contact programme
PANJIM: An ex-servicemen contact programme will be conducted by the Department of Sainik Welfare on March 17 at 10 am at Siddharth Sabhagrah, Duler- Mapusa.
The Secretary, Department of Sainik Welfare will brief ex-servicemen and their widows on various schemes, welfare benefits and other concessions provided by the Department of Sainik Welfare as well as the state / central government. He will also listen to grievances of widows and gather relevant input through this programme to formulate future proposals for the benefit of all ex-servicemen.
Ex-servicemen and widows of Bardez can attend.
Programme at Vasco to honour women
PANJIM: A two day programme was organized to commemorate Womens Day by Desterro Eves Mahila Mandal Vasco.
A rangoli competition and a two wheeler treasure hunt was organized for women. On March 8, a peace rally and award distribution ceremony was held in front of the municipality.
Speaking on the occasion, DEMM President Celsa Antao called on women to bring in winds of change, stop gender bias and teach their sons respect for women.
The man of substance award was given to Jose Noronha and the women of substance award in remembrance of late Subiksha Bhosle was given to Kanti Kutwalkar for running a successful SHG. Sashikala Govekar was awarded the all round development of women award. Arti Gupta was awarded as a social activist. The awards were given by Chief Guest Fiola Rego, Chairperson of Mormugao Municipal Council and guest of honour Sushikal Govekar, Sarpanch of Nerul, Bardez.
TAG condoles Srirang Narvekar’s death
PANJIM: Srirang Pandurang Narvekar, though coming from Marathi dramas was held in high respect by tiatr artistes and lovers for his valuable contribution to Goan tiatr.
Narvekar passed away on March 12 of a heart attack. He was 76 years old.
After Goa’s liberation, many dramatic troupes from Mumbai including tiatrs started coming to Goa to stage shows. A major hurdle for them was the absence of established theatres in Goa at that time.
During this time Srirang Narvekar being an actor realized the need for infrastructure to stage performances and erected temporary pandals at Mapusa and Panjim, wherein thousands of tiatrs were staged.
These temporary pandals popularly known as ‘Narvekaracho Mattov’ benefited tiatr lovers from Bardez and Tiswadi which has seen tiatr stalwarts like J P Souzalin, Souza Ferrao, Anthony Mendes, C Alvares, Alfred Rose, M Boyer and Nelson Afonso, among others, performing their tiatrs.
Although starting with Marathi dramas he subsequently became one of the strongest supporters of Konkani tiatrs and never differentiated between Marathi Natak artistes and Tiatr artistes which rates him as a true cultural activist of Goa.
Besides being a writer he has contributed to agitations in order to safeguard the interest of Goa and Goans such as the Opinion Poll, the language agitation, etc. He has also written a book in Konkani in Roman Script ‘Mhaji Russia-chi Bhonvdi’ besides his Marathi publications.
A recipient of the Goa State Cultural Award and Kala Academy’s Ranga Puroskar Award, Tiatr Academy has also conferred on him TAG’s prestigious Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Award in December 2011.
On behalf of the tiatr fraternity and tiatr lovers, Tiatr Academy expresses deep grief over the death of Srirang Narvekar and expresses heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.
