Sunday, September 5, 2010

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Now, Goa ex-minister Pacheco in immigration scam

Posted: 05 Sep 2010 06:01 AM PDT

Former Goa minister Mickey Pacheco, accused in the murder of his lady friend Nadia Torrado, is in for more trouble. Now, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security - a unit of the US state Department, has told India that the former minister may be involved in a global immigration and money laundering racket.

Government sources said the the Bureau of Diplomatic Security has backed the allegations with documents and details of banking transactions. The CBI is now assessing documents handed over by the United States.

The evidence is being described as “substantive and watertight”. Pacheco was arrested on July 9 in connection with the murder of Nadia Torrado, but is now out on bail.

Courtesy:CNN IBN

Goa: Breathtaking waterfalls of Canacona

Posted: 05 Sep 2010 02:24 AM PDT

Normally, the rains prevent people from indulging in outdoors activities. But if you come to the enchanting waterfall, called 'Bamonbuddo', you are bound to be smitten by its beauty so much so that the monsoons will not come in your way of trekking to beautiful sights like these. Seated at the feet of Ambheghat, in Gaondongrem, Canacona, this waterfall is a wonderful spot where hundreds of picnickers, both locals and tourists in Goa, vist, especially at this time of the year.

Goa Waterfall

Goa Waterfall

The best time to visit the waterfall is from mid-June to mid-September because this is the time when it is in full splendour. It slowly dries up in October as it has no continuous water source apart from the monsoon waters.

The numbers at this place increase particularly on Saturdays and Sundays as people from neighbouring states flock here. "Sometimes there is no place to even park your vehicles," says the local panch. As a result of which people park their vehicles on the road, which blocks the flow of vehicular and pedestrian travel. Considering the tourist potential, the former MLA from Poinguinnim, Mr Isidore Fernandes suggested that the place be developed but the proposal still remains a dream.

Nearby is another waterfall at Kuskem in Cotigao village, which also attracts tourists and adventure-lovers.  Schools, environmentalists, nature-lovers trek here often informs a forest guard stationed nearby. The only hurdle in getting to this place is that it doesn't have a proper access route. One has to walk through unsafe and thick vegetation.  It's really a treat to watch as it is one of the highest waterfalls of Goa.

By Albert Fernandes

Courtesy: Navhind Times

Goa ex-minister Pacheco in immigration scam

Posted: 05 Sep 2010 02:09 AM PDT

United States’ Bureau of Diplomatic Security, a unit of the US state Department, told Indian government that the former Goa minister Mickey Pacheco was involved in a global immigration and money laundering racket. Mickey Pacheco, accused in the murder of his lady friend Nadia Torrado, is in trouble again. He was arrested on Jul 9 in connection with the murder of Nadia Torrado, but is out on bail from Jul 26.

Media reported that evidence against him in the money laundering racket was substantive and watertight. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security has backed the allegations with documents and details of banking transactions. Government sources reported that Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is now assessing documents handed over by the United States.

Courtesy: oneindia

Goa police issues red corner notice against drug dealer Atala

Posted: 04 Sep 2010 10:54 AM PDT

After an inordinate delay, Goa Police have finally issued red corner notice against Israeli drug peddler Yaniv Benaim, who has apparently jumped bail in a drug case and has been missing since first week of August. Crime Branch sources said the red corner notice has been issued against Benaim alias Atala on September 1, almost a month after he was found to be missing. Crime Branch had said they realised about Atala going missing when he did not appear before before them when summoned for some clarification in the drug peddler-police nexus case.

The drug peddler, allegedly purchasing drugs from the state police, was arrested on March 9 this year after his
former girlfriend shot his confession on spy cam and uploaded it on social networking website. Police had issued look out notice on August 25, nearly 18 days after he was found to be missing.

Atala who was given conditional bail by Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic substances court, Mapusa on June 24 was last reported to be staying in a resort till July 4. The drug peddler is an important link in policemen drug peddler nexus. State’s Opposition party BJP during the recent Assembly session had demanded handing over of the inquiry to CBI.

Courtesy: hindustantimes
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