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UPCOMING EVENTS Summer workshop at Alto Dabolim PANJIM(HND): A summer workshop for children and teenagers will be held at Simply Ballroom Dance Studio, Alto Dabolim from April 12. Learn Indo Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Bollywood, Freestyle etc from a trained instructor Pragya Jain from a recognized Institute of Performing Arts, Mumbai. Registrations should be done by April 10. For details call 9923323611/ 9423057191/ 9822150348.
TAG’s awards PANJIM (HND): Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) awards for Konkani Song and Music will be presented on April 7 at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim, at 4.45 pm. A musical programme by Konkani singer Lawry Travasso and his troupe will also be presented on the occasion.
CME programme at GMC PANJIM (HND): The Department of Pathology in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Cytologists will be organising a CME (Continuing Medical Education) Programme on Adrenal Tumors on April 13 in the Pathology Department Seminar Room. The faculty comprises of Dr Madhumohan Prabhudesai, Head of Urology Department of Goa Medical College, Dr Vamoshi Kota, Postgraduate from the Radiology Department of GMC, Dr Eugene de Sousa and Dr Maria Vineeta, Postgraduates from the Pathology Department of GMC. The CME programme will be chaired and coordinated by Dr R G Wiseman Pinto. The topics to be covered at the CME will be Adrenal Pheochromocytoma and Adrenal Myelolipoma. The clinical features, Imaging, the Gross, Microscopy, the incidence and the management of both these Adrenal Tumors will be discussed. Goa Medical Council has given CME accreditation to the CME and this is open to Doctors. The CME programme is coordinated by Dr R G Wiseman Pinto.
‘Goa Civil Code’ book release PANJIM (HND): The Goa High Court Bar Association will organise the release of the book ‘Outline Goa Civil Code’ by Adv F E Noronha on April 8 at Seminar Room, Lawyer's building, High Court Complex, Altinho, Panjim, at 4.30 pm. The book is a project for consolidating the main areas of Civil Law in force in Goa both Portuguese and Indian as well as loose and overlapping legislation into a single Civil Code for the State in English with various innovations in line with the modern Civil Code in other countries. The book will be released by the chief guest Justice S C Dharmadhikari Senior Judge of the Bombay High Court at present in Goa. Guests of honour will be Justice A P Lawande, Justice P M Reis, Advocate General S S Kantak and Chairman of Law Commission, R D Khalap. The function will also be attended by the Chairman and members of the Executive Committee of the Bar Council of Maharastra and Goa.
Anniversary celebration PANJIM (HND): The Vidya Vikas Mandal will organise a programme to commemorate the 75th birth anniversary of late Adv H M N Gaunekar, founder president of Vidya Vikas Mandal on April 9 at the Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law auditorium, at 10.30 am. The event will also include the felicitation of commissioner for NRI affairs, Eduardo Faleiro.
Garbage menace continues to haunt Cortalim residents HERALD CORRESPONDENT CORTALIM, APRIL 5
The ghost of garbage menace continues to haunt Cortalim residents with the local panchayat apparently running out of ideas to solve the vexatious problem. A visit to the village will find garbage strewn across along the roadsides, high storm drains, open places and of course Cortalim fish market where fisherwomen are forced to burn garbage, thereby emitting plumes of toxic smoke. Cortalim-Quelossim Sarpanch Anthony Miranda however appeared to be helpless in solving the crisis. “We had submitted the file to the Mormugao Block Development Officer (BDO) for tendering garbage collection, but the BDO has raised various points including identifying of the place for disposal of garbage.” “Place for garbage collection and its treatment is a major issue since almost the whole of village comes within the prohibited distance of the funnel area of the Dabolim airport,” Miranda added. Asked whether the garbage will be allowed to rot because of these difficulties, Miranda said “As a stopgap measure, we have informed our contractor to collect garbage on trip basis until such time a suitable place is identified.” However, to tide over the
2 saved from drowning HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, APRIL 5
Two persons were saved from drowning off Baga and Sinquerim coast on Saturday. According to reports, Gautam Jain (29) of Chennai was rescued off Baga by lifeguard Ravi Shelkar while he struggled in deep waters. In another incident at Sinquerim, Santosh M (25) of Bangalore was rescued by lifeguard Laxman Rupaji while he too struggled in deep waters and called for help.
Heaps of garbage at the Cortalim fish market. Photo by Alvaro Colaco
menace, Deputy Speaker and Cortalim MLA Mauvin Godinho after identifying the site held a meeting of various authorities including the Naval and AAI officials to study the feasibility of
the site for dumping and treating of garbage. However, the proposal received a setback after a section of residents opposed the site at the Cortalim gram sabha.
Musical operetta at Panjim PANJIM(HNB): An English musical operetta ‘When Christ was crucified’ will be staged at Kala Academy Open Auditorium Hall Panjim on April 9 and at Ravindra Bhavan Margao on April 10 at 7 pm. The operetta revolves around the families of Joaquim and Ann, holy family of Nazareth and the family at Cana. The musical highlights how God choose Mary to give the world Jesus and how God continue to give Jesus to the world through each one of us. The operetta will feature some of Goa’s prominent musicians, singers and professional choreographers. The operetta is organized in aid of Eco mission for the Goa Province of the Society of Pilar. Donation passes of Rs 100 are available at St Paul’s Panjim, Furtado’s and Champs, Panjim and Margao and at Light House, Margao.
Cortalim affected by water shortage HERALD CORRESPONDENT CORTALIM, APRIL 5
Some areas of Cortalim have been experiencing water crisis for the last couple of days after the pipeline suffered a rupture. A local resident Anthony Mendes from 2nd Arvale informed Herald that the residents had to go without water for 3 days. Assistant Engineer, Kunju attributed the problem to the breakdown of the pipeline at Cortalim Junction and informed that the pipeline had already been repaired and water restored. “The residents will receive water by today (Sunday),” Kunju said.
‘Lok Ayukta’ workshop at Mapusa HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, APRIL 5
Asha Family Responsibilities and Rights Association will conduct a Workshop on ‘Prevention of Corruption (Lok Ayukta)’, on April 9 at Asha Centre Hall, Sweet Home Building, 1st Floor, Near Kenkare Hardware, Next to Marjorie Apts, Mapusa, from 10 am to 12.30 pm. The Workshop will be conducted in Konkani and English and is open to all. Registration is free. For details call 2256445 /9822166876 or Email: trustasha @yahoo.co.in.
CCP dy mayor feted at Chorao HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, APRIL 5
Corporation of the City of Panjim Deputy Mayor Rudresh Chodankar was felicitated by residents of Chorao at Mahavishnu Temple in Chorao. Cumbarjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar felicitated Chodankar on behalf of the residents and hailed his election as deputy mayor. Speaking on the occasion, Madkaikar said it’s a rare occa-
Old Stories of yore
Temple of Artemis
Cumbarjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar felicitates CCP Deputy Mayor Rudresh Chodankar
sion that people request a person to represent their constituency in the election. “Rudresh is a lucky person since people are requesting him to be their leader. It’s only due to his leadership qualities and the generosity that he is being forced to represent the people,” stated Madkaikar. Replying to the felicitation, Chodankar said he was shocked and surprised with the memorandum given to him by villagers of Chorao and Mayem constituency, requesting him to contest the forthcoming Assembly elections. "I respect the sentiments of the people and if people want me to contest the forthcoming election, I would definitely do so," he said.
Dignitaries present on the occasion included Sarpanch Salvador Cruz, Deputy Sarpanch Requeta Colaco, Sadanand Vaigankar, Panch members Nilima Kalangutkar, Dilip Dalvi, Pandurang Bandodkar and Councilor Yeshwant Madkar. Earlier, Salvador Cruz welcomed the people, Shamba Kalangutkar introduced Chodankar, Mahesh Amonkar and Tukaram Kholkar read the memorandum. Sadanand Vaigankar, Pooja Mayekar, Sanjay Kandolkar and Anand Narvekar spoke on the occasion. Mahesh Chodankar compered the programme, while Agnelo Rodrigues proposed the vote of thanks.
School is temple of learning: Fr D’Souza A
column and a few scant fragments strewn on the ground are all that remains of this Seventh Wonder of the Ancient World.
According to Strabo, the Temple of Artemis was destroyed at least seven times and subsequently rebuilt just as many times as well. Archaeological findings instead attest to at least four reconstructions of this temple, starting in the 7th century B.C. It is said that the Artemision was built on an existing temple site, which had been washed away in a great flood. Although the existence of this ancient temple cannot be sufficiently substantiated, it is commonly considered the first Temple of Artemis.
Cretan architect Chersiphron and Metagenes erected the Ionic dipteral temple in the 6th century B.C, around 550 BC. It was reportedly around 377 feet long and 180 feet wide.It was supposedly the first Greek temple built of marble, with peripteral columns some 40 feet high. The row of single columns was doubled to make a wide ceremonial passage around the room that housed the goddess' cult image.
In a misguided attempt to become famous, the temple was set on fire by Herostratus. Strangely enough, the destruction of the temple coincided with the birth of Alexander the Great. He also offered to finance the reconstruction, but his offer was turned down and eventually the temple was finished only after his demise.
The successive structure, again built entirely of marble, was begun in 334 and was finished in 250 B.C. The third temple was larger than the second; 450 feet long, 225 feet wide and 60 feet high, with more than 127 columns. Literary sources describe the temple's adornment by paintings, gilded columns of gold and silver, and religious works of renowned Greek sculptors Polyclitus, Pheidias, Cresilas, and Phradmon. Endoeus, a pupil of Daedalus, is said to be the sculptor of Artemis' main cult image.
The temple served as both a marketplace and a religious institution. The sanctuary was visited by merchants, tourists, artisans, and kings who paid homage to the goddess by sharing their profits with her. Recent archeological excavations at the site revealed gifts from pilgrims including statuettes of Artemis made of gold and ivory, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and artifacts from as far as Persia and India.
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Fr Tony Lopes, the Superior General of the Society of Pilar, inaugurates school building in the presence of Fr Kyriel D’Souza, the Provincial Superior and Fr Anthony Silva, Principal of Fr Agnel Central School. HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, APRIL 5
Invoking a special blessing for the children to grow and learn, Fr Kyriel D’Souza, Provincial Superior of Goa Province, stated that school is a temple of learning where the children learn to choose good and reject evil. Fr D’Souza was speaking after Fr Tony Lopes, the Superior General of the Society of Pilar, inaugurated a new school building opposite the Pilar bus stop on Saturday. The first phase of Fr Agnel Central School building was blessed by Fr D’Souza. Speaking on the occasion, Fr D’Souza stated that Pilar Fathers always work for nation building which respect universal values of democracy and human rights. “We realize that education has a crucial role of promoting democracy and building tolerant societies so as to bring about a world where all people can live in peace and harmony, and where diversity is respected,” stated Fr
D’Souza, the former Episcopal Vicar for Religious in Goa. Fr D’Souza, a professor at the Pilar Theological College, said: “Lot of importance is given to peace-related disciplines such as value education, moral education, growth-oriented activities with deeply rooted human values that would teach love, compassion, trust, justice and reverence for the human family and all life on our beautiful planet.” Fr Anthony Silva, Principal of the School, stated that Fr Agnel Central School, started in 2009, having 310 students from nursery to Std 2 will be affiliated to CBSE Board. The school will come under the Goa Province of the Society of Pilar. St Andre MLA Francis Silveira, Vicar General of the Society of Pilar Fr Walter Gomes, Central Delegate Superior of Pilar Complex Fr Nazareth Fernandes and School Manager Fr Milagres Barreto were present on the occasion.
S H O RT TA K E S North lifeguards excel
The winning North Goa lifeguards team.
CALANGUTE(HC): The North Goa Lifeguard team won the ‘Run Swim Board Relay Race’ against its South Goa counterparts in the competition held to inculcate the spirit of competition by Drishti Special Response Services at Colva Beach. The competition was held between the North and South Goa sector lifeguards to ensure fitness and competitive spirit among the personnel. According to a press note, the race was won by the lifeguards of North Goa sector and awarded the CMD Rolling Trophy. Director of Drishti Special Response Services Moses Menezes gave away the trophy to the winning team of North Goa.
Farmers camp at Cansaulim
MLA Mickky Pacheco inaugurates farmers camp at Cansaulim in the presence of Nelly Rodrigues, Martha Saldanha and others.
PANJIM(HND): The Mormugao Block of GPMSA and Village Panchayat of Cansaulim organized a gala farmer’s camp at Cansaulim Village Panchayat where over 200 farmers attended the camp which was organized by Martha Saldanha, President of Mormugoa Block. Earlier Sarpanch Minguel D’Costa welcomed the gathering. It was decided to form three farmers clubs at Arrosim, Cansaulim and Cuelim. At the request of Martha Saldanha Mickky Pacheco volunteered to donate 4 jute bag making machines to women SHGs. Mrs. Nelly Rodrigues, state President said the GPMSA office staff Tisha Pereira would help in formalities of registering the SHG’s and Farmers Club. Other panch members present were Vicentina Vaz, Terezina Azavedo, Lydia Gracias, Jose Manuel Fernandes, Esha Naik, Ferwin Saldanha and others. The programme was compered by Ferwin Saldanha.
JCI training workshop organised
Chief guest Adv Vallanka Alemao along with other dignitaries and participants at the two day training workshop ‘Leader and Parliamentarian’ of JCI India hosted recently by JCI Salcete Coastal at Longuinhos Beach Resort, Colva.
PANJIM(HND): Leader and Parliamentarian (LAP) the level 1 training event of JCI India for Zone XI (Goa and Maharashtra) was hosted by JCI Salcete Coastal recently at Longuinhos Beach Resort, Colva. The two-day residential training course was attended by 31 participants from JCI Chapters of Marine Lines, Poona, Pimpri, Khed, Margao, Calangute, St Inez, Bicholim, Colva, Vasco, MPT, Ponda, and Fatorda. The chief guest for the inaugural function was Vallanka Alemao and the guest of honour, was the Zone President, Jc Saiprasad Naik. The event was chaired by Jc Karuna Satardekar. The main resource person for the training was Jc Chandrahasa Rai from Puttur and Jc Ameya Kamat and Jc Amol Kamat were the other resource persons. Dignitaries present for the occasion were Zone Vice President, Jc Amey Naik, Jc Milind Desai, Immediate Past Zone President and President of JCI Salcete Coastal, Jc Wyn Coutinho who welcomed the gathering for the inaugural function. The chief guest for the closing ceremony was Executive Vice President, JCI India, Jc M Vasudevan from Tellicherry.
Lions hold blood donation camp PANJIM(HND): Lions Club of Mala Fontainhas, Panjim, organised voluntary blood donation camp, in association with Don Bosco College, Panjim at the college hall. 68 units of blood were collected by the Blood Bank team of the Goa Medical College (GMC). A talk was held earlier by Lion Jovito Lopes and Dr Sanjay Korgaonkar and coordinated by Ms Joyce Manlur to motivate the students to blood donation and impress upon them of its importance. The chief guest for the function was Principal of Don Bosco College, Dr Marie Raj. Lions President Barnabe Sapeco, Secretary Anand Jadhav, James Vas, Maruthi Kamu, Ezilda Sapeco, Dr M N Pal, Shailesh Joshi, Ramesh Kunder and Shardha Kunder were present on the occasion.
Bal Anand melawa organized
MAYEM (HC): Chandrakant Gawas said parents and teachers are more responsible constituents to create the future of their children. He was recently addressing the gathering after inaugurating Bal Anand Melawa organised by Radhakrishna Shishuwatika which is run by Saneguruji Dnynopasana Mandir at Shantaramnagar, Bordem-Bicholim. Association President Mohandas Amonkar, Vidhydhar Shirodkar, Krishna Marathe, Rayu Sawant, Pundalik Pal and others were present on the occasion. Varsha Chodankar compered the function, while Vidhyadhar Shirodkar proposed the vote of thanks.