log on to thegoan.net @thegoanonline SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2024 MOVIES »PAGE 16 Facebook.com/thegoan The Goan E-Paper (Playstore/IOS) Instagram.com/thegoanonline 16 pages PRICE ` 10 PANAJI MARGAO GOA VOLUME IX, NO. 311 RNI: GOAENG/2015/65729 PLAY & PAUSE »PAGE 13 LIVE SMART »PAGE 14 PINCH ME Beyond the finish line Frequent flyer perks SPORTS »PAGE 8 Rajasthan Royals edge closer to IPL play-offs Bold re-entry: Ulka Gupta reveals reason behind choosing to play a mother on screen BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS AND SUMMER FASHION POWER OF COMPOUNDING Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by 10 runs Actor recalls shooting a five-minute long scene for Heeramndi MAGAZINE MAGAZ 9 World Day for safety and health at work Ensuring ‘Access to Justice for all’ under Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 Ayurvedic remedies to keep eyes healthy this summer 10 Navigating summer sizzle: Guide to staying healthy and cool Anita Tea House: A timeless haven in the heart of Fontainhas 11 Auto Review Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: An unshakeable iconic extreme beast IN SHORT >> Good paddy yield for Benaulim farmers MARGAO: Smiles lit the faces of Benaulim farmers as their hard work and determination to continue agricultural activity at Tolleaband lake paid rich dividends. Even as a fleet of heavy trucks plied on the western bypass under construction dumping mud along the alignment, a group of farmers Raymond D’Costa and Minguel Fernandes supervised the harvesting activity as workers went about the task of filling paddy in the sacks for transportation.  >> See pg 3 Car destroyed in fire at Guirim MAPUSA: A driver had a miraculous escape when a car was gutted in a fire near the Green Park Junction flyover at Gurim on Saturday afternoon. The incident took place at around 2.30 pm, when the driver Mahadev Morjakar of Sangolda was proceeding from Guirim towards Mapusa market via Tar Bastora. 3 women from India killed in horrific car crash in US  >> See pg 6 WEATHER >> Max: 34 C Min: 26 C Humidity: 77% TIDES Low: High: 06:56 19:40 00:01 14:08 Former Formula One racer Narain Karthikeyan talks about his twowheeler venture, DriveX Unlock the benefits by navigating the world of airlines loyalty programmes effectively Modi plays performance card in Goa n SAYS ELECTIONS A BATTLE OF IDEOLOGIES, NOT INDIVIDUALS; HAILS STATE’S CONTRIBUTION ACROSS ALL SECTORS THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI Delivering a staunch message ahead of phase 3 elections in Goa on May 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delineated the polls as a choice between two contrasting ideologies.  Addressing a massive public rally at Sancoale on Saturday, Modi said I could not decide whether this is an election rally or a victory rally. “I am grateful for this immense response from the people of Goa”, Modi said, as he began his speech in Konkani. PM stressed on creating a distinction between the NDA, which he portrayed as working for the betterment of the nation and its people; and the INDI Alliance, which he accused of pursuing self-interest and family-vested agendas. Modi in his 33-minute long speech hailed the State’s contribution across all the sectors and assured sports enthusiasts of hosting the Olympics in Goa. “I want to assure Goa, known as a land of football lovers, that we will fulfill your dream of hosting the Olympics  in Goa,” he said at the ON PAGE 2 PM Modi’s visit in Goa electrifies massive crowd at Sancoale Sawant attacks Opposition candidates Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade and BJP candidates from North and South Goa Shripad Naik and Pallavi Dempo at Sancoale on Saturday. poll rally. Highlighting the government’s developmental efforts in the State, PM Modi reiterated the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas” (Together with All, Trust of All), emphasizing the importance of inclusive governance and heaped praises on Goa for fulfilling the “saturation approach.” “The saturation approach, epitomized by our mission “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas,” ensures that government benefits are evenly distributed without discrimination, reaching every segment of society. Goa stands as Dept to showcase Goa at travel market in Dubai Likely to cost exchequer around `  cr 3 THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI Goa Tourism is quite excited about the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2024 scheduled from May 6 to 9 -- yet another international platform to promote Goa -- albeit remaining silent about the expenses it will incur. Reliable sources confirmed to The Goan that the ‘Department of Tourism, Government of Goa’ pavilion and participation will cost the State exchequer no less than Rs 2-3 crore, a substantial amount that seemingly appears inconsequential to tourism officials accustomed to participating in numerous international fairs without subsequent auditing. Sources indicate that the ATM at the Dubai World Trade Centre will undoubtedly benefit Goa given its reach over the years and with around 1718 operators expected to mar- Night clubs, dance bars are not allowed in Assagao: P’yat THE GOAN I NETWORK “The expenditure segment has not been disclosed by the department, but based on past participation, it is like- MAPUSA The Assagao panchayat has made it clear that no dance bars or clubs of any kind are allowed in the village. Addressing a news conference in the panchayat office on Saturday, Sarpanch Hanumant Naik stated that if anyone has doubts about this, they could confirm the same under Right to Information. “Some people are claiming that night clubs have been allowed in the village. In this regard, misinformation is also going on by holding meetings at various places. In May last year, a businessman had demanded permission for the construction of a bar and restaurant in Munangwada. Accordingly, the Panchayat allowed only construction of the bar and restaurant,” said Naik. “The construction was allowed only till March 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the owner had >Continued on P5 >Continued on P5 Goa International Travel Mart drew lacklustre response PANAJI: Branded as one of the biggest hosted buyer travel events in the country, the Goa International Travel Mart 2024 fell short of bolstering business for Goa, as majority of international participants comprised start-up firms. In its fourth edition, feedback was reportedly not impressive as sources claimed the response was lacklustre. “Although over 100 domestic and around 50 international entities participated, nearly all international attendees were looking for business…these were primarily startups. No established entities were present in fact,” disclosed the source. The conference, hosted at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, allegedly incurred an expenditure of around Rs 3 crores. According to sources, certain firms were flown into India that gave a “positive response” to the mart. However, postevent details have not been made public as yet. ket Goa along with promoting their services on a platform that hosted 2,100 exhibitors, representatives from over 150 countries with an attendance of 40,000 last year. a shining example under Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s leadership and his team’s concerted efforts as it has made remarkable achievements,” he said adding, “Goa has achieved 100 percent Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, electricity coverage, and LPG and tap connec- Govt tightens screws on installation of generators THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI he Electricity Department has appealed consumers to adhere to regulations governing the installation of power generating units or face legal action as it issued an advisory in view of electrocution cases in the recent past. To address this urgent issue, the Department has cited regulations 4.15 to 4.19 of the Supply Code 2018, officially notified on February 21, 2019. The advisory states it is imperative that consumers who have installed such power generating units without Department’s permission take immediate action to disconnect these devices. Reconnection should only occur after the installation of isolating devices capable of T WHAT ELECTRICITY DEPT’S ADVISORY SAYS… „„Consumers who have installed power generating units without Dept’s permission must disconnect these devices „„Reconnection should be done with assistance of authorized licensed electrical contractor „„All necessary technical, operational details must be effectively isolating Departmental mains, including the neutral line, in compliance with the Regulations. This process must be undertaken with the assistance of a State authorized licensed Electrical Contractor, and all necessary technical and operational details must be submitted promptly „„Consumers must submitted promptly. The Department emphasizes that failure to comply with these directives will hold consumers accountable for any damage caused to Department apparatus or human life, as outlined in Regulation 4.19. Any subsequent modifications made after notifying the submit test report detailing connection of the generating device with internal wiring to the jurisdictional Division/Sub-division for inspection and permission for equipment usage „„Failure to comply with directives will hold consumers accountable for any damage Department must be promptly communicated for inspection and approval. Consumers who have installed power generating devices without informing the Department or obtaining permission are urged to immediately disconnect and isolate these units from their internal wiring connected to the Department’s system. It is crucial that adequate isolating devices are installed by licensed contractors to ensure the safe operation of these power generating units. Furthermore, consumers must submit a test report detailing the connection of the generating device with internal wiring and permission for equipment usage. Unauthorized connection of generating devices will result in consumers being held fully responsible for any damage to Departmental infrastructure or loss of life, subjecting them to civil and criminal prosecution. It may be recalled that the ‘back field’ power transmitted from a inverter of ‘Fitness Factory’ had charged the neutral wire which eventually electrocuted a linesman at Bicholim. tions. This holistic development shows secularism and social justice...  the marginalized groups such as the poor, farmers, fishermen, and women have reaped significant benefits.” While refraining from making pointed allegations against the Opposition leaders  against the backdrop of  controversial statements regarding the Constitution and party candidates in both parliamentary constituencies, PM Modi condemned the Opposition, particularly the Congress party, for what he termed as spreading negativity and obstructing progress. “They have been disregarding the ethos of “Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat” (One India, >Continued on P5 MODI’S ASSURANCES AT SANCOALE RALLY „„People above 70 years will be given free medical treatment „„Will fulfill dream of sports lovers in Goa of holding Olympics in India „„Centre engaged in making Goa international conference hub „„Will increase fishermen’s insurance cover „„Our government created separate fisheries ministry as Congress was never bothered about fishermen „„Work done in last 10 years just a trailer, more will be done „„Goa has attained 100% saturation in implementation of Central government schemes „„Harmonious coexistence of diverse communities in Goa good for the country „„Three crore permanent houses for underprivileged after the elections;  people of Goa can tap any families who need ‘pakka ghar’ „„Home voting for those above 85 years and persons with disabilities „„Goa’s has rich cultural heritage… will enhance infrastructure and tourism potential within the State Hundreds throng INDIA bloc meet MARGAO: Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant criticised the Congress and its South Goa candidate, Captain Viriato, accusing them of disrespecting the Indian Constitution, hundreds of supporters thronged Benaulim’s Dando ground for the INDI Alliance meeting in support of Viriato and listened with rapt attention to a speaker who raised fears over the very future of the Indian Constitution.  >> See pg 3 Taleigao panchayat elections today PANAJI: Voting by ballot for the Taleigao panchayat is scheduled to begin from 8 am on Sunday where there will be a direct one-to-one contest in seven of the eleven wards between candidates of the panel floated by Revenue Minister Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate and the Opposition which has united. In all, 11,988 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the election which will be held across 17 polling booths in the village.  Four candidates belonging to the panel floated by Monserrate -- Taleigao Progressive Development Front -- have already got elected unopposed.  >> See pg 3