Re: [Goanet] LAST CALL: Goanetters' Dec-end meeting in Goa happens tomorrow (Monday)
Dear FN, While Ema and I will be spending this Dec 28 in rather Chilly Philly, we send all those who attend and their families, the best of wishes.for the Season and for 2015 and beyond. Have fun jc On Dec 27, 2014, at 6:05 PM, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com wrote: Twenty years of Goanet, in 20 bullet-points --- Be a part of Goa's cyberhistory-in-the-making. In its 20th anniversary year, Goanet invites you to its annual get-together on Dec 29 (Mon), 2014 at 11 am at the Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Alto Porvorim. Tea (10.45 am). Visit to the XCHR. Meet the author of *Bloodline Bandra* (Godfrey Joseph Pereira). Caricatures by architect-artist Joseph Dias (Dubai/Utorda). Konkani-Portuguese music by Chico Fonseca. Visit to TSKK (special attraction: learn Konkani books). Encounter books by Pantaleao Fernandes. Share ideas and brainstorm. Etc. Some present may go for a lunch to a nearby restaurant; where all go Dutch. RSVP via email to goa...@goanet.org or SMS 9822122436. * Spreading free expression; one email at a time. * Alive (and kicking!) for two decades; driven by volunteer-power! * Inspired a whole lot of other cyber-networks for Goa (and beyond) * Building an alternative media, not just in cyberspace. * Creating writers (some since tapped by the mainstream press too). * Trying our best to be fair, free and fast. * Space for all points of view. 19,000+ readers each day. * Prompt to correct our mistakes; willing to tell 'the other side'. * Recognising our achievers, building role-models wherever located. * Goanet's ideas bought into by individuals, groups, the government. * An early proponent of taking computers to schools in Goa. * Holding our political class + permanent government accountable. * Raising diaspora issues back home; raising Goa issues to the diaspora. * Promoting writing in Goa, books and writing about Goa. * Resisting electoral manipulation of opinion through cyberspace. * Building local content and the reading habit. * Conscious of the need to fight Goan caste, gender, communal, class bias. * Sounding board for building and sharing Goa-related content, links * Initiatives like CyberMatrimonials, EventsInGoa, photo+video reports,etc * Free of advertising control; we do accept ads but can survive w/out. --- Did you benefit in some way from Goanet? Believe in building social capital for the wider community and those who need it? Feel the need to create more 'outliers'? Then keep the wheels of the gift-economy moving. Share something you can! Either in the cyberworld, or real life. If you'd want to start some initiative (online or real-world) discuss it on goa...@goanet.org For Goanet Admin Frederick Noronha -- P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter: @fn Facebook: fredericknoronha
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Re: [Goanet] [ Goanet}: By -election candidates should be crooks?
And by your own admission that 'good people do not stand for elections, Stephen, you have admitted that we, as citizens and voters, have relegated the responsibility of running this state to CROOK. Therefore, we should shut our mouths and bear whatever indignities that our crook politicians hurl at us without complaining. NO?? GSRP - Original Message - From: Stephen Dias steve.dia...@gmail.com To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org; Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2014 10:09 PM Subject: [Goanet] [ Goanet}: By -election candidates should be crooks? Dear Joe, Yes you are right , and also your are wrong. RIGHT is because you can get cash from other party, and Wrong is because you will pocket it that amount for personal benefits? Make sure that money goes to poor and bring it out in HIDDEN MANIFESTO. Your ideas are valid for those who are crooks. I do not think that you are of that type. In India this is a trend to get huge money after withdrawing from the fray.Good people do not stand for election , Sir? stephen Quote: Message: 11 Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:12:45 + (UTC) From: JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] I am also contesting Message-ID: 1920542611.1683394.1419667965363.javamail.ya...@jws11101.mail.ir2.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 ?I am also contesting Contesting for a reason* Babush?s U-turn has prompted me to take this drastic step Yes, I have also decided? to throw my hat in the ring to stand for bye-election. No, I am not seeking publicity nor I am soliciting your precious votes. Yes, I know you will not vote for me for I have no cash or goods to give you in return. Before you say anything more about me, let me tell you, I don?t want your votes. So, why am I contesting? Well, as I said,? I am doing it for a reason (shhh..can call me a dummy Candidate). If there is a move to get BJP or any other candidate elected ?unopposed? as in Cortalim.. I will graciously withdraw for a price* ?The possibility cannot be ruled out? Come on you guys, you can also throw your hats in the ring Best and the quick way of making big money Phony Election manifesto to follow.. EVM https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk51/6802689370/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
[Goanet] RSS open to re-conversion of Goan Catholics
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Re: [Goanet] FINANCE MINISTER ARUN JAITLEY BREACHES THE LAW IN GOA
Jaitley responds: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/arun-jaitley-family-navy-chopper-to-attend-wedding-activist-goa/1/408808.html On 12/24/14, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s wife Sangeeta and daughter Sonali flew into Goa from Delhi by the Indigo flight 6E -335 to attend a wedding at the 5 star Lalit Golf Spa Resort at Canacona in South Goa. On their arrival at 4.30 pm instead of driving down to the resort by road from Dabolim airport they were very high-handedly at the instance of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar flown by a naval helicopter from the airport to the resort in Canacona. What a gross abuse of power and an unnecessary burden on the State exchequer. Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of his so called “Good Governance day” dare to order an inquiry into this blatant misuse of the naval copter and criminal waste of public funds by none other than his own Finance Minister Arun Jaitley? Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Air India - Brings Pride to the Nation
Air India - Brings Pride to the Nation Mangir? Ami umaleanim sontonsuk zai. Ami mijasin amchi bhuzam voir kaddunk zai. Mhoinantle tin pavtti tori vimananche ‘landing gear’-ache ‘tire burst’ zatat ani passingerank Kuwait Airport Hotelant gorje viret ek dis vo 24 voram odik sutt’ti piddear korchi poddta.Tumi zanna astana hea Maharaja sarkelea vimanant proves kortat. Punn kaim goxttti tumi monan laun ghenant. Tumchea ‘hand’ beggant bhitorleo mustaki asunk nibel goroz. Toothpaste, tooth brass, shaving cream ani razor daddlea passingeran ani ostoreanim apnnalem make-up set chukoinastana hand begant toyar dovorchem. Eka voran ‘flight’ vetli oxem tumi aikolear, dusrea disa mhunn somzuchem. Eka disacho bhitorlea mhelli mustakicho, tonddacho vas? Naka re saiba!!! Dekhun, passingeran gorjecheo vostu hand-begant sambalcheo. Air India vimanan proves korta titlech pavtti tuka ghatt zata. Vimananchem landing gear-acho tire burst zalo, nibam melltat. To tire dusre ‘flight’-icher Delhi thavn Kuwait pavtta mhonllear, mornank ajir zaunk vetolea passingerank moronn chuktta. Bhoinnichea putak vo bacheak mamachem besanv favo zainam ani kazarachea resperakui vellar pavona. Ganvchea festachem vhoddlem Mis chukchem chukonn porbek ailolim soireak ‘wish’ korunk mellona. Hea vellar tumi sorgest Rosario Rodrigues hachea tiatrachi yad korchi. ‘Fattim Pavlo’Thodde passinger desh-boktti. National carrier Air India xivay dusrea vimanan poin (traveling) korinant. Punn aple kuttumbak dusrea ‘flight’-ir dhaddtole ani apunn sota Maharaja zaun Air India vimanan udna kortole. Tire burst zaun akh’khi famil voir voir fly zali zalear?Ami bore dixen ken’na tori dixtt ghalea? Amchem National carrier amkam kitleo sovlovti dita tem tumi ken’na tori niyallam? Dusre aviõa-cher vetana tumkam kitli funkot sutti ((free baggage allowance) mellta? Tis kilo. Hoi mhu? Amgelo Maharaja tis kilo sutti, ani 10 kilo subeij (excess) samonank fokot KD 12 farik korunk sangta. Ani tea bhair tum frequent flyer aslear tujean ‘Flying Returns’ hatunt vangddi zaun anik 10 kilo ek fils dinastana tujean vorunk zata. Itlem sogot amkam melltana ami kiteak gorvan mhonnchem nhoi? Air India – Brings Pride to the Nation? Ani Nimnnem: Vellar pavunk naka zalear sodanch Air India vimanan udnam korchim. Lino B Dourado
[Goanet] GWA Qatar donates Rs. 3 Lakh to Orphan Children with HIV.
Click the links below for photos. https://www.facebook.com/simon.dsilva.18/media_set?set=a.10152856941025340.1073741866.693950339type=1notif_t=like http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcastbroadcastid=537547 http://www.newskarnataka.com/gulf/GWA-Qatar-donates-Rs-3-Lakh-to-children-suffering-from-HIV/ Press Release Goa: In keeping with the spirit of Christmas and their annual tradition of donating to noble causes, the Goan welfare association (GWA), Qatar, on 22 December, Monday donated Rs 3 lakh to the orphan children suffering from HIV, who have been looked after by Caritas Goa. Goan Welfare Association (GWA) president Simon D’Silva handing over a cheque of Rs. 3 Lakh to Archbishop of Goa Daman, Felipe Neri Ferrao at Bihop’s Palace, Altinho on Monday, 22 December. Former Chief Minister and GPCC President Luizinho Faleiro, GWA Event Coordinator Glorio Fernandes, Members Nancy D’Silva,and Sacra Fernandes are also seen The cheque was handed over to Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Ferrao by GWA president Simon D’Silva in the presence of former Chief Minister and Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Luizinho Faleiro; GWA Event Coordinator Glorio Fernandes, members Nancy D’Silva and Sacra Fernandes. Appreciating the initiative of GWA, the Archbishop said that the donated amount will be exclusively used for the orphan children suffering from HIV and in setting up a new training institute/college for DEd teachers in Goa. The training institute which is in the nascent stage would be set up at Sancoale (Padr. Jose Vaz). He said that the Goan Welfare Association has been donating regularly for charitable causes and thanked for their generosity in helping such social causes in the State. Luizinho lauded the charitable, social and cultural activities of the GWA and praised them for doing yeomen service for the Goans. He also applauded Simon D'Silva and his team for celebrating 14 consecutive years of success. Simon thanked the Archbishop and Luizinho, who he said guided and converted GWA's altruistic desires into reality. Since 2001, the GWA have pitched in to support organisations involved in relief work for the cause of the downtrodden and neglected sections of society in India, he said. GWA Qatar functioning under the dynamic leadership of President Simon D’Silva who have been consistently doling out funds for relief work to different organizations in India. D’Silva is also the recipient of Global Goans Community Service Leadership Award from the Government of Goa and recently Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) appointed him as the Convenor of Congress NRI Global Goans Cell. The Goan Welfare Association has been the voice of Goans living in Qatar for the last 15 years without any doubts. Superbly led by the multi-talented Simon D’Silva, the association has rendered yeoman’s service in nurturing Goan culture and spirit among the large number of Goan expatriates. On a larger note the association has always been in the forefront of reaching out to various causes back home, thus setting a shining example to all. It is therefore not astonishing to see them host events with great aplomb and success over the last decade. The association is known not only for meticulous planning but also perfect execution and the annual May Queen Ball has been the true example for this. Contributions to the Gujarat Earthquake Victims through Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, Child Relief and You (CRY), a national level social-charitable body involved in the welfare of orphan children have been the twin organizations where the Goans have pitched in over the last few years. GWA have also supported social work carried out by Lar de St. Terezinha Orphanage home at Margao and also helped the institute in Cavelosim village functioning under Caritas which is sheltering orphan girls suffering from HIV. Simon said adding that they will continue helping social and good causes.
Re: [Goanet] CONTROVERSY: Minister Arun Jaitley challenges Aires Rodrigues' charge via Facebook
Come on Let's Play the Ball and see it does not Bounce back now? Sam On Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 11:47 PM, Goanet News news.goa...@gmail.com wrote: PM urged to probe ‘misuse of naval helicopter’ Prakash Kamat The petitioner, a social activist and lawyer, alleged that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's family used a Navy copter to attend a wedding while in Goa. Goa-based social activist and lawyer Aires Rodrigues on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an inquiry into an alleged misuse in Goa of a naval helicopter by the family of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. In a complaint faxed to the Prime Minister, the activist has pointed out that Arun Jaitley’s wife Sangeeta and daughter Sonali who arrived in Goa from Delhi on December 23 by the Indigo flight 6E-335 on a private visit to attend a wedding were flown by a naval helicopter from Dabolim airport to the five-star Lalit Golf Spa Resort at Canacona in South Goa. Alleging that this misuse of the naval copter was at the instance of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and was clearly a gross abuse of power and an unnecessary burden on the Exchequer, Mr. Rodrigues has stated that it was also contrary to the government’s mantra of good governance and high probity in public life. Stating that those in power are expected to be sincere custodians of the State and should under no circumstances abuse and misuse their authority, Mr. Rodrigues has sought the Prime Minister’s immediate intervention and prompt action in the matter. Mr. Rodrigues has further demanded that the Government must recover from Mr. Jaitley the undue expenditure incurred in ferrying his wife and daughter by that naval copter. Seeking action against Mr. Jaitley within 15 days, the activist lawyer has in his complaint stated that if no action is taken he would be constrained in public interest to move the Bombay High Court at Goa for appropriate orders. He has in his complaint also stated that it was an irony that on a day which the government has declared as ‘Good Governance Day’ he had to seek the Prime Minister’s intervention to the blatant misuse of the naval copter and criminal waste of public funds by none other than the Finance Minister. Arun Jaitley's response: Further to this report, Arun Jaitley has responded on his Facebook page. The online edition to “The Hindu” has reported that a Goa based activist has asked the Prime Minister to order an enquiry on the alleged misuse of naval helicopter by my wife and daughter on 23rd December at Goa. The news item mentioned that one Mr. Aires Rodrigues has claimed that my wife and daughter were flown by a naval helicopter from Dabolim Airport to resort at Cancona in South Goa. He has further alleged that the naval helicopter was made available at the instance of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. 2. The news item is entirely false on three counts: Firstly, it was my wife and son (not my daughter) who were in Goa on 23rd December. Secondly, they did not use any governmental facility, least of all a naval helicopter. Thirdly, Manohar Pariikar, the Defence Minister, had not sanctioned the use of any Defence helicopter for them. In fact, since it was a purely a private visit, Manohar Parrikar was not even aware of the fact that they were in Goa. 3. No activist has a right to invent falsehood and then publicize it over the social media. I am waiting to see whether this activist and the online editions, which have published the statement without verification, retract from the falsehood and tender apology and express regret over the same.
[Goanet] 'HAPPY NEW YEAR, PEACE AND JOY'
*Dear Goanet fraternity and all its Readers,* *I take this opportunity to wish one and all * *A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR” * *'MAY THE COMING NEW YEAR 2015 BE PEACEFUL, HARMONIOUS, JOYOUS AND PROSPEROUS TO THOSE WHO ARE STILL SEEKING HAPPINESS AND JOY IN THEIR LIFE' WITH UTMOST CARE TO ALL HUMANS ON EARTH'* *Let he LIGHT of WISDOM Dawn upon all Men who have gone astray and need true Guidance to follow the true path of Salvation.* * 'MAY THE ALMIGHTY LORD OUR GOD HELP THEM TO ACHIEVE IT '* *Three Cheers to all out there and the very best of everything.* *Sam Furtado * gtedi...@gmail.com, C
[Goanet] Goa news for December 28, 2014
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Bombay High Court refuses to stay Sunburn Music Festival in Goa - Daily News Analysis TtRpg6BmXObjDSOr4Qclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778691710007ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGJhoENt820_eXXTlllRnMgYUZvDgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778691710007ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-bombay-high-court-refuses-to-stay-sunburn-music-festival-in-goa-2047162 *** IRCTC gears up for slice of Goa's New Year revelry - Daily News Analysis eavy as far as the Goa circuit is concerned, agreed railway ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFMOEt1LnVzCDc_YnU1ODyEvmUdUQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778693435978ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-irctc-gears-up-for-slice-of-goa-s-new-year-revelry-2047058 *** Goa hoping to carry forward ISL success to Federation Cup - Zee News iband event but the buzz surrounding ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHTt-YclXY_oavgXKZ3onVQNh4fpgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778695306855ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/goa-hoping-to-carry-forward-isl-success-to-federation-cup_1520879.html *** Visa on Arrival Facility Boosts Tourist Influx in Goa - NDTV VNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHHP6XLHicDRYfe40yRpyjjm--5Mwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778694110302ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/visa-on-arrival-facility-boosts-tourist-influx-in-goa-640483 *** Good Governance on another day, BJP-ruled Goa opts for holiday on Christmas - Firstpost rstpostBowing down to sustained pressure from the Opposition as well as belated dissent from Goa's influential Roman Catholic Church, which oversees 26 percent of the state's 1.5 million population, to ensure that December 25 is not a 'working day', Chief ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFhl3Y3zmVsy9YyPUnO02SoMOa18gclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://www.firstpost.com/india/good-governance-another-day-bjp-ruled-goa-opts-holiday-christmas-2015031.html *** Ogba Kalu rejoins Sporting Clube de Goa - Times of India VNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFfoFnGBl16s3-R35OlEGONygYvCwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778694962266ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Ogba-Kalu-rejoins-Sporting-Clube-de-Goa/articleshow/45660728.cms *** Crackdown on Smoking In Goa Music Festivals Sought - NDTV obacco federation of 20 non-governmental organisations, has demanded strict implementation of the ban on ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEZ79XDB5rb3HWkHNytBBbebAl6Uwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778694303614ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/crackdown-on-smoking-in-goa-music-festivals-sought-640112 *** Goa's Ghost Mines: Face of iron ore mining set to change forever with stricter ... - Economic Times even year old Rajesh Sulebhavikar, hailing from the mining belt of North Goa, is still struggling to cope with the professional and personal void created by the September 2012 mining ban in the state. On the professional front, his income ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFPLcTgyUVbifVlxakZJajvZmIszwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/livelihoods-shatter-after-supreme-courts-ruling-on-iron-mining-in-goa/articleshow/45635250.cms *** Foreigner arrested for illegal stay in Goa - Firstpost rstpostPanaji, Dec 27 (IANS) A foreigner, believed to be a Nigerian national, has been booked for overstaying in Goa without proper documents, police said Saturday. James Ikechukwu was found staying at the Calangute beach village, 20 km from state capital ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEj1KPjDRPkBk7f_Z_kXCdGFWULyQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778694977557ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/foreigner-arrested-for-illegal-stay-in-goa-2018837.html *** Two special Mumbai-Goa trains for Dec 31 - Times of India inute bookings to Goa for New Year's Eve celebrations. A CR official said ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNEO54t4xN14wMShVWBJ9TupPj7sqwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778695348975ei=DE-fVNCABdP2gAfyiIDwDwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Two-special-Mumbai-Goa-trains-for-Dec-31/articleshow/45663965.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] SCHOOLS DOES NOT NEED SECURITY MEN INSTEAD THEY CAN HAVE CCTV
TO, SCHOOL PRINCIPALS / HEADMISTRESS Today ( 28th Dec 2014), I read in all the local newspapers two contradictory news coming, one from Goa Police Dept where Principals and headmistress have attended the meet. Chairperson of the meet PI Prubhudesai advises all the schools to deploy armed security men in view of intrusion by Pakistanis or any other gang operating in Goa and at the same time an another news appeared today itself coming from a Defence Minister and ex-CM of Goa Mr Manohar Parrikar saying that future of Goa is very safe. Going through these reports especially from a Defence Minister, it appears that there is no need for any security men to be made available at the schools since these children being minor there can be an another problem if the security men themselves misbehaves with the children during the interval time. It is better that a CCTV may be appropriate to have in all the schools and the Principals can monitor the movement of children instead of having a security cover unless it becomes very essential in future. That could be another financial burden to schools. Stephen Dias D.Paula
[Goanet] STATEMENT ON JAITLEY RELATIVES USING NAVAL HELICOPTER APPEARS TO BE FALSE AS PER HIM.
Dear Airesbab, Will you reply to Arun Jaitley statement that whatever you have published in Goanet and Facebook is correct. He makes 3 counts that they are all false as per his statement today in Press. Kindly clear the doubts in the minds of people. Or else you might have to tender an apology to him, instead of asking him.. This has bounced back on you , and if it is true you should take it up strongly with proofs and photographs as far as possible that it is not her daughter but it was his son who traveled to Goa. Regards Stephen Dias Message: 1 Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 23:47:44 +0530 From: Goanet News news.goa...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] CONTROVERSY: Minister Arun Jaitley challenges Aires Rodrigues' charge via Facebook Message-ID: cabcxcfewhu5tb+qu0_-dp0terqrmnwyfyvzt2emm+t0wwfs...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 PM urged to probe ?misuse of naval helicopter? Prakash Kamat The petitioner, a social activist and lawyer, alleged that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's family used a Navy copter to attend a wedding while in Goa. Goa-based social activist and lawyer Aires Rodrigues on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an inquiry into an alleged misuse in Goa of a naval helicopter by the family of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. In a complaint faxed to the Prime Minister, the activist has pointed out that Arun Jaitley?s wife Sangeeta and daughter Sonali who arrived in Goa from Delhi on December 23 by the Indigo flight 6E-335 on a private visit to attend a wedding were flown by a naval helicopter from Dabolim airport to the five-star Lalit Golf Spa Resort at Canacona in South Goa. Alleging that this misuse of the naval copter was at the instance of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and was clearly a gross abuse of power and an unnecessary burden on the Exchequer, Mr. Rodrigues has stated that it was also contrary to the government?s mantra of good governance and high probity in public life. Stating that those in power are expected to be sincere custodians of the State and should under no circumstances abuse and misuse their authority, Mr. Rodrigues has sought the Prime Minister?s immediate intervention and prompt action in the matter. Mr. Rodrigues has further demanded that the Government must recover from Mr. Jaitley the undue expenditure incurred in ferrying his wife and daughter by that naval copter. Seeking action against Mr. Jaitley within 15 days, the activist lawyer has in his complaint stated that if no action is taken he would be constrained in public interest to move the Bombay High Court at Goa for appropriate orders. He has in his complaint also stated that it was an irony that on a day which the government has declared as ?Good Governance Day? he had to seek the Prime Minister?s intervention to the blatant misuse of the naval copter and criminal waste of public funds by none other than the Finance Minister. Arun Jaitley's response: Further to this report, Arun Jaitley has responded on his Facebook page. The online edition to ?The Hindu? has reported that a Goa based activist has asked the Prime Minister to order an enquiry on the alleged misuse of naval helicopter by my wife and daughter on 23rd December at Goa. The news item mentioned that one Mr. Aires Rodrigues has claimed that my wife and daughter were flown by a naval helicopter from Dabolim Airport to resort at Cancona in South Goa. He has further alleged that the naval helicopter was made available at the instance of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. 2. The news item is entirely false on three counts: Firstly, it was my wife and son (not my daughter) who were in Goa on 23rd December. Secondly, they did not use any governmental facility, least of all a naval helicopter. Thirdly, Manohar Pariikar, the Defence Minister, had not sanctioned the use of any Defence helicopter for them. In fact, since it was a purely a private visit, Manohar Parrikar was not even aware of the fact that they were in Goa. 3. No activist has a right to invent falsehood and then publicize it over the social media. I am waiting to see whether this activist and the online editions, which have published the statement without verification, retract from the falsehood and tender apology and express regret over the same.
[Goanet] Indo German Goa: Visit to VW Pune, German Classes, Kochkurs für Deutschsprechende
*Newsletter of **IGSG (Indo German Friendship Society Goa)* *Deutscher Text weiter unten* Dear reader, Our 7th German Cultural Week and Oktoberfest, in December 2014, was a great opportunity for everybody to get in touch with the Goan German speaking community! Please read below information about our planned visit to VW Pune, about German classes for beginners in Goa and, for the first time in Goa, a Goan Cooking Class for German speaking participants. We wish you a Happy 2015! *German classes for beginners at Verna, Goa, 15 Jan – 10 Febr 2015* IGSG – Indo German Friendship Society Goa will conduct a German language course for beginners from 15th January until 10th February 2015, twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 pm. Venue: Agnel Ashram Educational Complex, N.H. 17, Verna South Goa. The course will be held by a German professional language teacher. After successfully concluding the 16 hours course the participant will understand and use familiar everyday expressions in German. He/she will be able to introduce himself/ herself as well as ask others about themselves, e.g. what their name is, where they live, which language they speak and what they like to do, and will be able to respond to questions of this nature and report about a third person. He/she will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. For registration please contact: i...@igsg.org or phone: 9763365050. *Stammtisch in North Goa on January 18, 2015* The first IGSG Stammtisch for North Goa will be held on January 18 (Sunday), 2015 at 10 a.m. at Coffee Heaven, Arpora. Anybody interested in German-Goan friendship is welcome to chat over the excellent brunch served at this restaurant. Coffee Heaven is located in Arpora, next to the Saturday Night Market, Arpora Main Road. For any further information please call: 9763365050. *Goan Cuisine. Cooking class at Verna for German speaking participants, January 26, 2015* *Goanesische Spezialitäten-Kochkurs für Deutschsprechende in Verna* *26. Januar 2015 (Montag), Beginn 8:00 Uhr. Ende gegen 17:00 Uhr* In dem Kochkurs, der von IGSG - Indo German Friendship Society Goa veranstaltet wird, führt eine Profiköchin den Teilnehmern die Zubereitung ausgewählter traditioneller goanesischer Gerichte vor. Gegen 8:00 Uhr werden die Teinehmer gemeinsam auf dem Fischmarkt in Margao einkaufen. Gegen 12 Uhr können die Teilnehmer in der Nähe des Kursortes einem Toddysammler bei seiner Arbeit zusehen und Näheres über diesen Prozess, seine Produkte und Utensilien erfahren. Die Teilnehmer werden bei der Zubereitung der Gerichte zuschauen und diese dann in gemütlicher Runde verspeisen! Für Anfänger geeignet. Auf dem Menü-Plan stehen: Starter, Fischgericht, Fleischgericht und Nachspeise. Zum Tee: eine Süss-Speise. Getränke während des Kurses: Feni-Cocktail (alkoholisches Getränk aus Kokospalme), Bier und Softdrinks. Die Rezepte werden den Teilnehmern auf Deutsch zur Verfügung gestellt. Teilnehmerzahl: maximal 15 Teilnahmegebühr: Rs 1000/- Melden Sie sich bitte per E-mail (i...@igsg.org) oder telefonisch an (9850452073). *Visit to Volkswagen India plant in Pune: February 11, 2015* IGSG (Indo German Friendship Society Goa) is planning a visit to Volkswagen India plant, located in the industrial hub of Chakan, Pune. The plant is one of the most modern facilities of Volkswagen Group where the visitor gets a chance to experience German engineering, made in India. If you are interested in this visit please register by email (i...@igsg.org), with your name, address, email and mobile number and the option you pretend (for options see below). The payment should be done only AFTER you get our confirmation. Last date of Registration January 15, 2015. *Option A * *(Full package excluding travel arrangements to Pune) Rs 9 000 per adult (inclusive Hotel Tax):* Inclusions : § 2 nights (10th and 11th) accommodation in a double room (executive room) with breakfast in 4* Deccan Rendezvous - http://www.deccanrendezvous.com/ . § Transfer from airport / train / bus station to hotel and back § *On February 11:* § Trip at 9:00 am from Hotel Deccan Rendezvous to VW Plant in Chakan and return to hotel at about 12:30 pm. § Visit of the VW Plant in Chakan from 10.00 to 12:00 am § Guided visit to Pune, starting at Hotel Deccan Rendezvous at 4:00 pm (duration of the visit about 2 hours). § Closing dinner at 8:00 pm at Hotel Deccan Rendezvous. A very good spread of Veg and Non veg / Indian / desserts etc., a total of about 10 dishes + desserts starters (drinks to be paid separately). Exclusions : § Flights / trains / bus to from Pune *Option B * *(without hotel, without travel) Rs 4 000 per adult:* Inclusions: § *On February 11:* § Trip at 9:00 am from Hotel Deccan Rendezvous to VW Plant in Chakan and return to hotel at about 12:30 pm. § Visit of the VW Plant in Chakan from 10.00 to 12:00
[Goanet] WILL NaMo GET HIMSELF AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR NEW YEAR
Despite all that loud talk of e-governance surprisingly Prime Minister Narendra Modi though over seven months in office is yet to set up an email address on which the people could send him their grievances and concerns. People now can communicate with the Prime Minister only by post or fax. That much hyped “Interact with the PM” on the Prime Minister’s official website besides being very user unfriendly permits you to write up to only 500 characters which is around a mere 80 words. Today with the advanced technology, communication by email is the way forward. It should be the Prime Minister’s resolve to have in place before the onset of the New Year an email address on which the public could write to him. In this day and age to have to communicate by post or fax besides being very outdated also incurs expenditure and other logistic problems which could be avoided by being able to correspond through an email. Email has today become the most widely used medium of communication. Enabling the people to address their vows and views to the Prime Minister through an email would be a right step towards Narendra Modi’s promise of Good Governance with an open, accountable and people friendly administration. In the words of Narendra Modi “E-Governance to me is easy, effective and efficient governance”. Time to walk the talk, Mr. Prime Minister. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
[Goanet] Fwd: Xmas in uk goan family -dailymail.co.uk
Subject: Xmas in uk goan family http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04w1scp/michael-mcintyres-very-christmassy-christmas-show
Re: [Goanet] OVERCHARGING PATIENTS
Dear Jerry, Having visited the 'offices' of some of the doctors in Goa, I agree with your description of 'facilities'. Despite the allegedly high costs charged for Doctors' consultation, I really cannot classify these as Over Charging until I know what 'usual and customary charges' are for Goa. These depend on CPT codes as well as the locale of the practice eg. Velim v Panjim. BTW: depending upon what is required to be done at the review visit, the CPT codes ( and hence the charges) could be different at the review. Remember what you are also paying for is the TIME. I will not comment on the 50 Rs consult in Mumbai. Need more details including the name of the doctor..what he did, how long he spent with you etc. Allow me to place a few thoughts on the way forward for Goans and Goa: 1: Lobby the Dept of Public Health, the Medical Association and the Medical Council in Goa to ensure that ALL health facilities are inspected, certified and licensed annually. 2: Lobby the same entities to enforce the 'disabled access' for ALL medical facilities within (say) a period of 1 year. I have seen elderly patients walk up several flights of some really decrepit stairs to reach the offices of their doctor. 3: If the 'Check if the medicine works' review visit is a near-routine, something is off. However, unless one has detailed history (without names) one cannot comment. 4: Insist that your doctor has sufficient Medical Malpractice coverage. This is for the Medical Council to insist at the Annual re-Registration.but for Goans to lobby for. 5: Diligently follow-up cases where Negligence is suspected, understanding that NOT all alleged Negligence is Medical Negligence and that one's legal advice in Negligence matters in Goa may or may not be Optimum. 6: Practice Preventive Self-Care ie Do NOT Smoke, IF one wishes to drink alcohol, do so in extreme moderation, If one is non-veg, limit the amount of meat consumed, Avoid eating food at unhygienic eat houses and way-side stalls and Avoid stress.for a start 7: Yesall of us will need Medical attention at some point and time BUT Far Too Many Goans are visiting doctors, only NOT to be compliant with advice, and Far Too Many Goans are on all kinds of unprescribed medicines. jc Medicine, Law Medical Law. On Dec 27, 2014, at 12:22 PM, Jerry Fernandes jerryn...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you (...) Jose, for your valuable time in responding to my querry. Yes, you have written various points and all as per your practice which does not happen otherwise. does it? All I know is that Drs do prescribe medicine for a patient, which for some reason or the other may not work on the patient. It could be a rare case, It could be a general case, no idea. Does that mean the patient has to go again to the doctor as a fresh patient? If you see the offices of some doctors here in Goa, its nothing but a plain room with lots of papers and a bed of course medicine which could be free samples from the pharmaceuticals. So what other over heads do they have that they charge the original fee for a follow up visit patient? As I had said earlier, indeed i was surprised that the doctors I visited in Mumbai, Mira Road charged me fees which would have been three time or four in Goa. As for shunning rogues, here in Goa the doctors are only known through other patients. There is no such directory to find out doctors in Goa. :), or people like to visit their own known doctor, who may charge exhorbidently, but at least a known doctor. Wish we had more doctors like you ie what I understand from your views posted below. Thank you and Pray, you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. God Bless Jerry Subject: Re: [Goanet] Subject: OVERCHARGING PATIENTS Message-ID: 917240b0-e1bc-4712-969f-913bfc8cd...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Dec 23, 2014, at 10:26 AM, Jerry Fernandes jerryn...@gmail.com wrote: (...). Interesting story. Thanks for sharing it. Can you tell please if follow up visits have to be charged or they should be free? One needs to know how the medicines prescribed are working if the case is serious, for minor cold no one will go again, but some treatments could be serious and the very first visit one pays 200 or 300 depending on the doctor. And these visits are without any receipts. RESPONSE: Dear Jerry, A few points : 1: As far as I am concerned, there is NO such thing as a free visit to a professional at his office. There, also, is NO such thing as a visit to check IF the medicine is working ! 2: In my own little practice, every evening I have a telephone conversation with that day's clients or the parents of minor patients. I will do this is some cases for the first few days. The clients are also free to call me anytime they believe they have to. Mercifully, most do not call after 11pm. That, I suggest, is one way to
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[Goanet] Candolim beach, Vh1 Supersonic vernue - Pics and video 28.12.14
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[Goanet] Goa news for December 29, 2014
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Re: [Goanet] STATEMENT ON JAITLEY RELATIVES USING NAVAL HELICOPTER APPEARS TO BE FALSE AS PER HIM.
Dear Stephen, In my opinion, why would a gentleman and well known Social Activist-cum-lawyer Aires Rodrigues stature take up falsehood in either maligning or marring the reputation of FM Arun Jaitley's wife and his daughter who attended a wedding especially flown by a naval helicopter from Dabolim Airport to the Five-star Lalit Golf Spa Resort at Canacona in South Goa, when it was apparent (Prima facie) that they arrived in Goa from Delhi on December 23 by Indigo Airlines, flight 6E-335 and then being flown by the said Naval helicopter to the said location, is this not hiding facts from the Truth or is it falsehood then facts? If the FM feels that he is telling a pure truth and justified in his statement as per his per se; that The news item is entirely false on three counts: Firstly, it was his wife and son (not his daughter) who were in Goa on 23rd December. Secondly, they did not use any governmental facility, least of all a naval helicopter. Thirdly, Manohar Pariikar, the Defence Minister, had not sanctioned the use of any Defence helicopter for them. In fact, since it was a purely a private visit, Manohar Parrikar was not even aware of the fact that they were in Goa. THEN ALL POSSIBLE INFORMATION MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE STAFF AND OFFICIALS AT LALIT GOLF SPA RESORT HOTEL AT CANACONA, AS TO HOW ARUN JATLEY'S WIFE SANGEETA AND DAUGHTER SONALI /SON ARRIVED AT THE SAID RESORT either by road or Air? Getting hold of the above vital information from third party source may throw some light into the issue brewing or false allegations spilling over to malign-whom only time can tell with meticulous-spade-work, so as to veto further damage and mar the reputation of the well known and reputed social activist-cum-lawyer Aires Rodrigues of Goa once and for all. ALSO IF THERE IS ANY PERSON /S WHO HAS LITERALLY SEEN THE WIFE AND DAUGHTER /SON OF HON'BLE FM ARUN JATLEY'S BEEN FLOWN FROM DABOLIM AIRPORT BY NAVAL HELICOPTER TO LALIT GOLF SPA RESORT AT CANACONA, SHOULD COME FORWARD WITH DUE INFORMATION WITHOUT ANY FEAR WHATSOEVER, WHEREBY REST ASSURED TRUE JUSTICE CAN BE DONE AND SEE THIS DOES NOT OCCUR HENCE FORTH. Sam Furtado On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 5:17 AM, Stephen Dias steve.dia...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Airesbab, Will you reply to Arun Jaitley statement that whatever you have published in Goanet and Facebook is correct. He makes 3 counts that they are all false as per his statement today in Press. Kindly clear the doubts in the minds of people. Or else you might have to tender an apology to him, instead of asking him.. This has bounced back on you , and if it is true you should take it up strongly with proofs and photographs as far as possible that it is not her daughter but it was his son who traveled to Goa. Regards Stephen Dias Message: 1 Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 23:47:44 +0530 From: Goanet News news.goa...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] CONTROVERSY: Minister Arun Jaitley challenges Aires Rodrigues' charge via Facebook Message-ID: cabcxcfewhu5tb+qu0_-dp0terqrmnwyfyvzt2emm+t0wwfs...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 PM urged to probe ?misuse of naval helicopter? Prakash Kamat The petitioner, a social activist and lawyer, alleged that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's family used a Navy copter to attend a wedding while in Goa. Goa-based social activist and lawyer Aires Rodrigues on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an inquiry into an alleged misuse in Goa of a naval helicopter by the family of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. In a complaint faxed to the Prime Minister, the activist has pointed out that Arun Jaitley?s wife Sangeeta and daughter Sonali who arrived in Goa from Delhi on December 23 by the Indigo flight 6E-335 on a private visit to attend a wedding were flown by a naval helicopter from Dabolim airport to the five-star Lalit Golf Spa Resort at Canacona in South Goa. Alleging that this misuse of the naval copter was at the instance of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and was clearly a gross abuse of power and an unnecessary burden on the Exchequer, Mr. Rodrigues has stated that it was also contrary to the government?s mantra of good governance and high probity in public life. Stating that those in power are expected to be sincere custodians of the State and should under no circumstances abuse and misuse their authority, Mr. Rodrigues has sought the Prime Minister?s immediate intervention and prompt action in the matter. Mr. Rodrigues has further demanded that the Government must recover from Mr. Jaitley the undue expenditure incurred in ferrying his wife and daughter by that naval copter. Seeking action against Mr. Jaitley within 15 days, the activist lawyer has in his complaint stated that if no action is taken he would be constrained in public interest to move the Bombay High Court at Goa for
[Goanet] Fwd: Nandy and Saha sign for Sporting Clube de Goa
*Nandy and Saha sign for Sporting Clube de Goa * Sporting Clube de Goa reinforced their squad ahead of their opening Federation Cup match, by signing experienced goalkeeper Sandip Nandy and left wing back Biswajit Saha, at the SCG Headquarters in Panjim on Sunday. Biswajit joined from Atletico de Kolkata with whom he helped win the ISL tournament, while Sandip was part of the Kerala Blasters side which finished as runners up in the same competition. Despite tasting glory recently, Biswajit is very hungry to do well and is willing to put in the hard work and discipline needed to hold down a first team place. “I came to Sporting Clube de Goa because of the fantastic facilities and I am fully motivated to succeed here,” remarked the 27 year old Biswajit. Former India International, Sandip turns 40 next month and believes he has a lot more to offer. He has played in the Indian national league since 1999, representing a whole host of top Indian clubs along the way. “I wanted to play for an ambitious club and I am very happy to have joined Sporting Clube de Goa,” stated Sandip. PHOTO: (Left to right) Sandip Nandy and Biswajit Saha at the SCG training ground, in Panjim on Sunday -- CONNECT WITH US: www.sportingclubedegoa.com www.sportingclubedegoa.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/sportingclubedegoa.officialpage www.twitter.com/sportingoa -- CONNECT WITH US: www.sportingclubedegoa.com www.sportingclubedegoa.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/sportingclubedegoa.officialpage www.twitter.com/sportingoa
[Goanet] ARUN JAITLEY FINDS HIMSELF CORNERED
The official records now show that the helicopter which on December 23rd had ferried Arun Jaitley’s kin from Goa’s Dabolim airport to that five star resort at Canacona in South Goa to attend a wedding was owned by that Lalit Suri Resort. That the helipad at the Resort was an unauthorized and illegal structure is another issue. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley besides being a very Senior Advocate is also a former Law Minister and should have known to uphold the Law. His demand for my apology is outrageous to say the least. Would rather combat Arun Jaitley head on in Court as his gross abuse and misuse of power being blatant cannot be condoned. Arun Jaitley owes a public apology as to how his kin were privileged to such a misuse of a helicopter for travelling from the Dabolim Airport to the Canacona Resort. Does this privilege come only once you are the Finance Minister of the country? Arun Jaitley’s family has visited Goa umpteen times earlier but never enjoyed such privilege of a copter ride. Shame on you, Arun Jaitley. It was expected that you would have stood tall from the rest of the rot with Good Governance being the epicenter and focal point of your functioning. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
