log on to thegoan.net @thegoaneveryday SUNDAY MAY 7, 2023 MOVIES »PAGE 16 The Real Powerpuff Girl Daisy Shah reveals how she bagged Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, admiration for its host Rohit Shetty, and more FILM REVIEWS : Resonates with its title, a good screenplay is an Afwaah! MAGAZINE MAGAZ 9 World Athletics Day: Why athletes should develop mindfulness India Justice Report (2022) and factsheet for Goa Tips to keep your makeup intact in scorching summer 10 Managing asthma with effective treatment Goa’s May traditions: Time for Litany and saltwater baths 11 Auto Review Honda Shine 100: Commuter King Facebook.com/thegoaneveryday The Goan (Playstore) 16 pages PRICE ` 8 PANAJI MARGAO GOA VOLUME VIII, NO. 319 PLAY & PAUSE »PAGE 13 Instagram.com/thegoaneveryday RNI: GOAENG/2015/65729 LIVE SMART »PAGE 14 THE POWER OF LAUGHTER When AI meets Music DJs of the future don’t spin records, hey write code according to multidisciplinary creative technologist Abhinay Khoparzi who will demo livecoding at a gig of a different kind SPORTS »PAGE 8 Pathirana stars as CSK canters past Mumbai Indians On World Laughter Day (May 7), people from different walks of life talk about how laughing helps them MANGO TANGO City close in on EPL coronation, Chelsea end losing streak Digital transactions: An eco-friendly revolution New high: Record 95.46 pc Govt notifies hike in students pass HSSC exams power tariff by 5.19% BETTER LAST YEAR’S PERFORMANCE BY 2.8%; GIRLS OUTPERFORM BOYS AGAIN THE GOAN I NETWORK PORVORIM As many as 18,497 of the 19,377 candidates were declared successful at the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSSCE) in March, securing a pass percentage of 95.46. Announcing the results, the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) stated that this year’s overall pass percentage of 95.46 was better than last year (92.66%). Of the 19,377 candidates who appeared for the exams, the results of only 49 students have been kept reserved. GBSHSE Chairman Bhagirath Shetye said the Class 12 (HSSC) exams were conducted by the Board in two terms. “While Term 1 was conduct- THE REPORT CARD „„As many as 18,497 of the 19,377 candidates were declared successful „„9,316 of the 9,716 girls passed (95.88%), while 9,181 of the 9,661 boys passed (95.03%) „„Students from the commerce stream performed exceptionally well this year, with 5,772 of the 5,980 students passing (96.52%) the exams „„In the Arts stream, 4,701 of the 4,940 students passed (95.16%), while in the science stream, 5,044 of the 5,244 students passed (96.19%) „„In the vocational stream, 2,980 of the 3,213 students passed (92.75%) ed from November 10, 2022 to November 25, 2022, Term 2 was conducted between March 15 and March 31. The final results have been prepared based on the performance of the Term 1, Term 2 and internal assessment,” said Shetye. “There is no separate marksheet for Term 1 and Term 2 exams. Only one mark-sheet will be issued by combining the performance of Term 1, Term 2 and Internal Assessment. The consolidated result sheet will have Term 1 and Term 2 marks, which will be shared with the schools,” Shetye added. Shetye further mentioned that the girls outperformed the boys yet again this year. “While 9,316 of the 9,716 girls passed (95.88%), 9,181 of the 9,661 boys passed (95.03%) the HSSC exams.” He added that students from the commerce stream performed exceptionally well this year, with 5,772 of the 5,980 students passing (96.52%) the exams. In the Arts stream, 4,701 of the 4,940 students passed (95.16%), while in the science stream, 5,044 of the 5,244 >Continued on P6 THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI Against the proposed hike of 6 per cent in power tariff for the current financial year, the State government has notified a hike of 5.19 per cent. The notification comes after approval from the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) in a bid to further reduce its dependence on budgetary support from the State government. The order comes into force with effect from April 1, 2023. The Department in its submission to the Commission had clarified that in the domestic category, Goa's power tariff is less compared to the neighbouring states. The State government did not increase the tariff and continued to levy the tariff approved by the Commission in 2019-20 for the next two financial years allowing the consumers to revive from Covid-19 pandemic. POWER ‘SHOCKER’ „„The Commission has approved the ABR of Rs 5.04/kWh against the approved ACoS of Rs 5.87/kWh „„The Commission has rationalised the tariff levels for cross-subsidised categories by marginally higher than the average hike and has reduced/maintained the tariff levels at lower than average tariff hike for cross-subsidising categories Meanwhile, the Commission also approved the Average Billing Rate (ABR) of Rs 5.04/kWh against the approved Average Cost of Supply (ACoS) of Rs 5.87/kWh. "The entire revenue gap shall be met through the budgetary support as per assurance letter of the Government of Goa dated January 24, 2023. The Commission acknowledges this letter of assurance from the Government of Goa towards meeting any prospective revenue gap for FY 2023-24, and hence the revenue gap for FY 2023-24 has been considered as NIL," it said. The Commission has rationalised the tariff levels for cross-subsidised categories by marginally higher than the average hike and has reduced/ maintained the tariff levels at lower than average tariff hike for cross-subsidising categories. The ABR without the Government Budgetary support has been calculated considering the per unit gap of Rs 0.83/kWh (difference between ACoS and ABR at Approved >Continued on P6 >> SEE PG 2 HELL ON THE HIGHWAYS Two constables suspended on extortion charges, face probe CROWNING GLORY! IN SHORT >> Student, 11-year old rescued from Manipur THE GOAN I NETWORK crusted St Edward's Crown accompanied by chants of God Save the King, church bells and trumpets. The King and Queen Camilla then made their customary appearance at the iconic PANAJI Two patrolling constables have been suspended on allegations of extorting money from a couple and harassing one of them through multiple phone calls. An inquiry, which lasted for over a month, led to the decision to suspend constables Rupesh Malusure and Dharmendra Wadkar who now also face a departmental enquiry. In March, the two constables who were on late-night patrolling duty in Miramar intercepted the couple, who were allegedly found in the isolated area. They were issued warnings of police action or to pay an amount of Rs 5,000 approx to let them go free. The amount was later negotiated and paid after which the couple was asked to leave. The cops also obtained the woman's mobile number and proceeded to harass her with multiple calls since then. Disturbed by the continuous harassment, the woman decided to file an official complaint against the constables, with the Superintendent of Police (North), Nidhin Valsan. An inquiry was conducted wherein the victims' statement was recorded and some evidence about the extortion and calls >Continued on P6 >Continued on P6 PANAJI: A medical student from Goa was rescued by CRPF from violence hit Manipur. The CRPF helped the student, identified as Suvidya Naik to safely reach the Imphal airport in Manipur on the request of Goa government. While another 11-yearold child who was stranded at his grandparents house in Manipur was also rescued.  >> See pg 3 Sanquelim, Ponda polls results today PANAJI: The election results of Sanquelim and Ponda municipalities will be declared on May 7. While BJP exudes confidence of won, Saglani’s ‘Together for Sanquelim’ is banking on the silent votes. However, in Ponda it’s a three-way fight. The fate of 31 candidates from Sanquelim and 43 candidates from Ponda will be known Sunday morning. King Charles III sits as he is crowned with St Edward's Crown by The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London, on Saturday. Charles III crowned King at first UK coronation in 70 yrs Becomes 40th British monarch WEATHER >> PTI TIDES LONDON King Charles III was officially crowned as the 40th King of the United Kingdom at a ceremony steeped in history with modern multi-faith touches amid pomp, pageantry and Max: 31 C Min: 26 C Humidity: 75% Low: High: 05:23 17:59 12:21 23:13 choir music inside the iconic Westminster Abbey here on a rainy Saturday, reminiscent of the Coronation of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 70 years ago. The 74-year-old new monarch was formally enthroned with a 360-year-old jewel-en- Cong promises justice on Mhadei issue once elected in Karnataka THE GOAN I NETWORK BELAGAVI Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has stated that once Congress party comes in power in Karnataka it will form a Mhadei Neeravari Nigam to give justice to the people of North Karnataka. The Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka was speaking to media persons in Belagavi on Saturday. Exhibiting strong confidence that Congress will form the next government in Karnataka with a clear majority, he said the Congress party will immediately resolve the Mhadei water diversion issue by forming a separate corporation. He also criticised the BJP and right wing elements of politicising the ‘ban on Bajrang Dal issue stating that one cannot misuse the name of Gods and deities in causing ethnic disturbance and for gaining political mileage. Stating that Congress party will form the next government in Karnataka by winning at least 140 seats, he criticised Prime Minister Modi by stating that it is not the double engine but double trouble governments in BJP ruled states. “People of Karnataka are seeking freedom from the 4 Goan Labour candidates win at Swindon Council polls Major setback for Conservatives as all 9 Goan candidates defeated LUI GODINHO LONDON Party affiliations had a direct impact on the 14 Goan candidates contesting elections in the Swindon Council on May 4, as all four Labour Party candidates won their seats and all nine Conservative Party candidates and one Independent candidate lost the elections. The four Goan Labour Party candidates who won their elections were sitting councillor Adorabelle Amaral-Shaikh (Borough Seat), Domingos Dias (Parish Seat), Joseph Pereira (Parish Seat) and Danial Vales (Parish Seat). The nine Goan candidates LABOUR PARTY TRIUMPHS [From L to R] Swindon’s first Goan Councillor Imtiyaz Shaikh along with the four winning Goan Labour candidates in the Swindon Council, Domingos Dias, Joseph Pereira, Danial Vales and Adorabelle Amaral-Shaikh. who contested from the Conservative Party and lost the elections were Anabelle Pegado (Parish Seat), Edwin Rodrigues (Parish Seat), Romal- do Fernandes (Parish Seat), Agnelo Estrocio (Parish and Borough seats), Norton Fernandes (Parish Seat), John Barreto (Borough Seat), Raul „„The four Goan Labour Party candidates who won their elections were sitting councillor Adorabelle Amaral-Shaikh (Borough Seat), Domingos Dias (Parish Seat), Joseph Pereira (Parish Seat) and Danial Vales (Parish Seat) Fernandes (Borough Seat), Brenda Fernandes (Borough Seat) and Vilma Crasto (Parish Seat). Independent candidate FORMER MAYOR RE-ELECTED FOR 9TH SUCCESSIVE TIME AT WATFORD LONDON: Former mayor of Goan origin and sitting Councillor Rabi Martins from the Liberal Democrat Party won the borough seat at the Watford Council. “I am thrilled and humbled to be re-elected for the 9th consecutive time,” said Rabi Martins, Rabi Martins who traces his roots to Varca. “These are times when individuals, communities and businesses face economic and environmental challenges so I look forward to being able to provide help and support in whatever small way I can. I will, of course, also continue to make myself available to any UK Goan for advice and guidance.” Elsewhere, Daniel Carvalho of the Conservative Party lost the borough seat at the Lincoln Council. Mariano Rodrigues also lost the election for the Borough seat. Incidentally, three Goan 179 deplaned as passenger pulls emergency door control handle candidates had contested the elections for the Central Ward >Continued on P6 THE GOAN I NETWORK RAMESH SPEAKS… „„Congress will form the next government in Karnataka by winning at least 140 seats „„Party will immediately resolve the Mhadei water diversion issue by forming a separate corporation present BJP government,” he said. Ramesh also stated that the Bharat Jodo Yatra by Rahul Gandhi has created a positive picture for Congress party. “While Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted road shows in metro cities, the Bharat Jodo Yatra by Rahul Gandhi that went in small villages across the nation has created positive sentiments, courage and confidence among the people of the nation,” Ramesh added. VASCO As many as 179 passengers were deplaned from a Chandigarh-bound flight at Dabolim airport, after a passenger pulled down a control handle of the emergency door of the IndiGo Airlines flight. Dabolim Airport police later booked a case against the passenger Vishal Shandil of Himachal Pradesh under sections 336 IPC on charges of endangering the lives of the crew and 179 passengers. The incident took place as the IndiGo Airlines 6E724 flight was preparing to take off for Chandigarh. The passenger pulled the control handle of the emergency door, causing the pilots to abort the flight. The aircraft was grounded and as a result, 179 passengers and crew had to be deplaned. Dabolim Airport ASI Santosh Gaonkar is carrying out further investigation.