OHERALDO
Pg4 S H O RT TA K E S Rameshwar is Pirna Sarpanch
PANJIM (HND): Rameshwar Gadekar was unanimously elected as Sarpanch of Pirna on Monday. He succeeds the outgoing sarpanch Dattu Naik. Being a young man with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm, Gadekar has promised to strive hard for the overall development of the village.
Entrepreneurship program
PANJIM (HND): A three-day workshop on entrepreneurship development for the vocational students of Shiroda Higher Secondary School and apprentice trainees was conducted at Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Shiroda in collaboration with Board of Apprenticeship Training-Western region, Mumbai. Vice-Principal of Cuncolim United Higher Secondary School Silvestre Rodrigues, Fr Simao Diniz and Ashwini Yadav, Philip Almeida and Amay Amashekar were the resource persons for the workshop.
NSS camp held
PANJIM (HND): The NSS camp of Dhempe College of Arts and Science was held recently in Pomburpa at Mother of God Church and the associated school St Elizabeth HS. The NSS volunteers levelled the school volleyball ground, the school garden and cleaned the surrounding. Training in self employment skills such as mushroom culture, grafting techniques and vermicomposting was taken up by ICAR, Ella farms, Old Goa. A snake awareness programme was conducted by a team from wild life and ecotourism department. Doctor Sangam Kurade held a session on entrepreneurship with the volunteers. Professor Prajal Sakardande organised a heritage walk for the volunteers and explained the history of Pomburpa Church, the chair on which Pope John Paul II sat when he visited Goa in 1986. Prof Vaishalli Naik conducted a session on Lokgeet. Principal Dr Yasmin Modassir addressed the students during the inaugural and the valedictory programme of the camp .The camp was coordinated by the NSS in-charge Professor Maria Miranda.
‘Law Day’ observed
SANGUEM (HC): The Taluka Legal Services Committee, Quepem, in co-ordination with South Goa Legal Services Cell, Margao, observed ‘Law Day’ by organizing a camp on legal awareness in the premises of Civil and Criminal Court, Quepem. On the occasion, Adv Victor Diniz spoke on the role of advocates in the society, while Adv J Fernandes gave a detail account on classes of people entitled for Free Legal Aid and rights and remedies available to common man under Consumer Protection Act. Adv V G Naik spoke on new amendments to be followed in criminal cases. The Quepem Taluka Legal Services Authority also observed Children’s Day by organizing a camp for the students at Government Primary School, Xeldem-Quepem, on November 27. Adv Cynthia Parab provided the students a gist on Child Labour and need to eradicate it. Adv Pavitra Naik spoke on health care services available to the students, while Adv V G Naik spoke on duties of children towards their parents.
Students should look beyond classrooms: Adv Sonak HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, DEC 21
Noted Advocate and eminent environmentalist Satish Sonak has stated that students need to interact with their biodiversity rather than be confined to their classroom study only. He was speaking at the annual day gathering of Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School, Curchorem, held at Ravindra Bhavan Hall, Curchorem, on December 6. “Our biodiversity is indeed rich and varied and several species are getting extinct because of human negligence,” said Sonak. He urged each and everyone present to do their bit in protecting our rich diverse life forms which play a vital role in our own human existence. The entire function revolved
Govt urged not to permit festival at Candolim
around the theme ‘Our Biodiversity – Our Lifeline’. The highlights were the Shadow Show on biodiversity, English skit ‘Listen to the Mountain’, Jungle Dance, Kunbi dance, Konkani skit and the dance choreographed by Aestron Diniz, exstudent of the school, depicting three dance sequences of peaceful nature, the onslaught on nature and the inspiring reforestation programme, thereby promoting the theme in a unique fusion of hip hop and techno dance style. The school report was presented by Martin Barbosa. Guest of honour Fr Kyriel D’Souza appreciated the concerns shown through the programme and encouraged the staff and students to carry on this eco-mission sincerely. “The need of the hour is to
HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, DEC 21
Former Calangute sarpanch Joseph Sequeira has requested government authorities not to grant permission to a proposed mega festival at Candolim beach between December 27 and 29. In a letter to Calangute police and other authorities, Sequeira claimed that the festival could involve various illegal activities like the drug and sex trade besides other immoral activities, which would bring a bad name to the villages of Candolim and Calangute. He claimed that a young woman had allegedly died of an overdose of drugs at the festival last year. "Though the people are against the festival, the high and mighty have suppressed the decent voices for ulterior motives. The locals are also against the festival as it causes commotion in the village and traffic congestion," said Sequeira in his letter.
HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, DEC 21
India’s largest and most exciting offshore casino, Casino Carnival, aboard MV Boa Sorte on River Mandovi is offering an exciting mix of world class gaming facilities and a host of variety entertainment programmes this Christmas. A gala X’Mas dinner aboard Boa Sorte has been organised on Christmas day. Besides, events and entertainment have been organised on various days.
Amino Acids in Meterorite
Albatross Thought to be Extinct Lays Egg
The breeding pair, who have been taking turns warming the egg, previously had both been branded. Identifying rings around the mother and father show both birds were born on Torishima Island, 3,000 miles west of Eastern Island, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Sunday.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers Eastern Island which is part of the Midway atoll. In 2000 a Japanese non-profit called The Oceanic Wildlife Society was allowed to place 16 decoys on Midway to help the birds form a new colony.
Environmentalists have endeavored to get the albatross there to form pairs by putting out detailed models of the birds and playing recorded bird cries on Torishima Island, one of the other hoped-for breeding sites, the newspaper reported.
bring God into our lives even though we may belong to any religion,” he said. Earlier, Fr Frank Mendes, Principal, welcomed the guests and outlined the role of the school in protecting our biodiversity and to create such an awareness in staff and students as well as parents. On the occasion, Phillipina Fernandes, retired teacher of the school, was felicitated by the School Management. Lionel Rodrigues and Raisa Pereira compered the pro gramme, while the Cultural Secretary of the Students’ Council proposed the vote of thanks. The PTA Chairman and the Manager of the Institute Fr Henry D’Souza were also present. During the programme, a souvenir was also released to mark the biodiversity.
Christmas festivities at Casino Carnival
Natural World
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says a short-tailed albatross, once thought extinct, has laid its first-ever egg on Eastern Island in the Midway atoll.
GOA
GOA, WEDNESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER, 2010
NASA astronomers have uncovered amino acids—the fundamental foundation for life—in a place where they shouldn't be.
One can enjoy Elvis vs Angela on Wednesday with Nick Solo on Thusday, while Music Fever will entertain on Friday. On Saturday there is the entertaining pair of Denzil and Trisca, while Praxis the Magician will keep one spellbound. Sunday’s performers include Axel & Shine. The multi-facility offshore casino is now operational with the best of world-class facilities, games and services. Casino Carnival has four operational decks with large gaming area with food and beverage arrangements at the ‘Samba’ the restaurant, besides the open air deck. The various games include 45 glittering slot machines, two automated roulette tables, eight live roulette tables, eight Texas hold'em poker tables, four Punto Banco tables, three Carnival five card poker tables and two three card poker tables.
Centenary of Konkani gramophone record HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, DEC 21
The first Konkani gramophone record was produced in the year 1910 thereby creating yet another historical happening in the history of Konkani drama, song and music. The first Konkani song was produced by Joao Agostinho Fernandes and the first song recorded on gramophone record was ‘Mirmireancho Mog’ sung by Joao Agostinho Fernandes and his daughter Sofia. In order to celebrate this historic happening, Tiatr Academy Goa has organized a special function on December 22 at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy Goa, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, at 4.45 pm. Dr Rafael Fernandes will speak on the completion of 100 years for Konkani song to be recorded on a gramophone record. Veteran singer Ansu Rodrigues who dominated the singing of Konkani songs on All India Radio in the 60s and 70s will be the chief guest. TAG President Tomazinho Cardozo will preside over the function. This will be followed by a cultural programme of singing of old Konkani songs from gramophone records by Anthony San, Clarissa, Socorro de St Cruz and Sonia Fernandes. Comedian Domnic and Comedian Luis Bachan will provide laughter moments for the function. Mukhesh Ghatwal has arranged the music.
MMC blamed for failure to prevent fire mishaps HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, DEC 21
The Shiv Sena has blamed the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) and other authorities for failing to take measures to tackle fire mishaps in the market. In a press note, the ad hoc committee of Shiv Sena claimed that the fire hydrants installed in the market are white elephants and are not yet functional. "We have to say that the fire hydrants have only been a publicity stunt," the Shiv Sena said. "There are unauthorized hawkers occupying the streets of the market, making it impossible for fire brigade vehicles to reach the spot. We blame the municipality for the huge loss suffered by the shopkeepers," stated the press note.
Sale of handlooms, handicrafts in Panjim
The acids have been unexpectedly found inside fragments of previously superheated meteorites that landed in northern Sudan in 2008, a new study says.
Short-tailed albatross were thought to have become extinct between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, due to overhunting for their feathers which were used in women's hats.
HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, DEC 21
‘Cotton Fab 10 in India’ an ongoing exhibition of handlooms and handicrafts of New Ayushi Craft & Weaves Promotion Society Bhopal (MP) is being held at Clube Nacional Panjim, till December 29. Many craftsmen and weavers from various parts of the country, registered with office of the Development Commissioner (Handloom) are displaying their handloom and handicrafts prod-
ucts. An array of products includes apparels and fabrics from various states. Handicrafts on display include and pearl and stone jewellery, toys, jute bags from Assam, to name a few. 20% discount on handlooms and 10% discount of handicrafts are being offered on purchases. New Ayushi craft & Weaves Promotion Society Bhopal (MP) is registered under Society Registration Act of 1973 and is working for the development of poor weavers and handicrafts artisans.
RFO office shifted HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, DEC 21
The North Goa Forest Division, Forest Department, has shifted the Range Forest Office, Panjim from its present location at IIIrd floor, Junta House to Campal Forest Complex site. The public is requested to take note of the same. The Range Forest Office, Panjim along with the offices of Round Forester, Bardez and Tiswadi will function from December 20 onwards in its new premises at Campal Forest Complex.
Coastal villages smart card Contact Us:
Comments or queries? Bouquets or brickbats? Talk to us! Email Junior Herald at junior@herald-goa.com or join our Facebook fan page. Our readers are invited to rave, rant, chat or even contribute. No message will go unanswered!
Dance marathon
PANJIM (HND): Intercontinental The Lalit Goa Resort, Rajbag, Canacona will organise a live marathon dance session on December 26 from 10 am to 10.30 pm, and also release an international album. There will be three acts from Australia and two domestic acts. Some of the live acts will include Grouch – Zenon + Audio Ashram, Sensient – Zenon Recoers, Tetrameth – Phreex Network, Kalyug – Audio Ashram, Shiva Central – Audio Ashram, Boombaba - Urban Distortion, besides DJ sets. The entry fee is Rs 500 which can be redeemed with drinks. For details call 2667777.
Christmas midnight service PANJIM (HND): St Thomas Chapel, Panjim, will organise its open air Christmas midnight service on December 24.The evening service will begin with a presentation of Christmas Carols at 11.15 pm, followed by a meaningful spiritual preparation for Christmas and the Solemn Midnight Mass, culminating in a get-together.
Carol singing competition
PANJIM (HND): The Women's Forum of the YMCA, Panjim, will organise an all Goa inter school carol singing competition on December 22 at the Don Bosco Oratory Building Hall, Panjim, at 5 pm. For further details, contact Chairperson YMCA Women's Forum Organising Committee, Marie Finch on 9623525442.
Christmas Week
CURCHOREM (HC): Guardian Angel Church at Curchorem will organise a number of programmes to celebrate the Christmas season from December 25 to January 1. The celebration will began with serenade, singing of carols and a small skit with a Christmas message to prepare the coming of Jesus Christ followed by Christmas midnight mass. From December 26 to 28, a variety of entertainment programmes will be presented by different wards, like carols, group dances, and one-act play. To encourage budding artistes, a special programme will be performed by the Parish Youth on December 29. On December 30, Parish Priest Fr James Torres long with Assistant Parish Priest Fr Trinidade Monteiro will visit parishioners, especially those who are sick and unable to come to Church. They will also watch the cribs displayed by the families in their homes. There will be a one-hour adoration before the Blessed Sacrament followed by midnight mass on December 31. The morning masses will be at 7 am and 8.30 am on the New Year's Day. On January 2, Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao will administer the sacrament of confirmation to 120 candidates at a Eucharistic Celebration at 9.30 am in the Guardian Angel Church, Curchorem.
Carol singing contest
PANJIM (HND): The Senior Citizens Association of Santa Cruz will organise carol singing contest and ‘Bhokti Gitam’ in association with Santa Cruz Parish Church, on December 22 at the Church Square from 7 pm onwards. Cash prizes for the carols are Rs 3,000, Rs 2,000 and Rs 1000 for first, second and third places, respectively. The prizes for individual ‘Bhokti Gita’ (Religious Hymns) contest are Rs 500, Rs 300 and Rs 200, for the first three winners. For entries call C S de Araujo on 9822766379/2903330. Spot entries will also be considered.
Anniversary celebration
COLLEM (HC): Dudhsagar Pearls Sports and Cultural Association of Collem will organize its 14th anniversary day on December 25. On the occasion, orchestra will be held at Our Lady of Piety High School ground. Industrialist Arjun Salgaonkar will be the chief guest for the programme, while Dharbandoda ZP member Rashmi Lambor will be the guest of honour. Collem Sarpanch Sandeep Dessai and Kirlpal-Dabal Sarpanch Rama Gaonkar will be the special invitees. Association President Nilesh Panchawadkar will preside over the programme. During the programme, a social worker, top scorer in April SSC exam and a famous personality from educational, literature or any other field will be felicitated by the chief guest.
Yoga workshop
Amino acids have already been found in a variety of carbon-rich meteorites formed under relatively cool conditions. But this is the first time the substances have been found in meteorites that had been naturally heated to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That extreme temperature which should have destroyed any hint of organic material inside, said study leader Daniel Glavin, an astrobiologist at NASA
UPCOMING EVENTS
HERALD CORRESPONDENT CORTALIM, DEC 21
Coastal residents living in the panchayat areas of Dabolim-Chicalim, Bogmalo, Velsao and Cansaulim have been called upon to correct, include or delete their names from the list of smart cards which have been displayed in these panchayats during office hours. Forms are also available in the respective panchayats according to the information given by AK from Mormugao, Mamlatdar office.
PANJIM (HND): The department of physical education of Rosary college of Commerce and Arts will organise an UGC sponsored state level workshop on the topic ‘Yoga for Healthy Living’ From December 26 to 31 in the seminar hall of the college from 10 am to 5.30 pm. The workshop will impart theoretical knowledge and also conduct practical sessions in Yoga for a healthy life. Only 30 participants will be taken on ‘first come first serve’ basis. Registration is free and the form should be submitted by December 24. The registration form can be downloaded from www.rosarycollege.org
Christmas celebrations
PANJIM (HND): The Ponda Christmas Festival Committee will celebrate its annual Christmas Week at Kranti Maidan, next to The Mount Carmel Chapel, Ponda, with daily programs starting with the star competition on December 24 and culminating with fancy dress competition on January 2 at 6.30 pm followed by prize distribution and gifts to the needy and a Konkani Tiatr ‘Kednam Utt'ttolo’ by Prince Jacob at 9 pm. ‘Santa Claus in Town’ will feature on the evening of December 25 distributing sweets and goodies. On December 26, the committee will organise sports for the children of Ponda; on December 27, a combined cultural programme will be staged by the Mount Carmel Catechism Children and the Mount Carmel Franciscan Youth (Youfra) followed by a popular orchestra from Ponda led by Satawan Naik, ‘Omkar Melodies’ at 9 pm; on December 28, a Konkani Musical Show, ‘Adim ani Atam’ by Goa's versatile trio, ‘Mil-Mel-Nel’; and on December 29, a Konkani Tiatr ‘Girestkai’ by Remy; on December 30 Konkani Tiatr ‘Goykaramcher Dust Porinam’ by Agnel D'Souza and on December 31, the traditional Old Man Competition will be held. The annual Beat show to usher in the New Year will start at 6 pm. The New Year’s Day on January 1, will feature live bands like, Open Highway, Shades and a surprise band. All other programmes will start at 7 pm. Entries for various competitions may be handed over to the chairman Augustine Fernandes, treasurer John Albuquerque or secretary Oscar Dias.
POWER SHUTDOWN DECEMBER 22 BENAULIM: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are all 33 KV consumers pertaining to Benaulim sub station.