[Goanet] Voters of Goa: A Plea!
Dear Goan Voters, Please do not vote for any candidates from the BJP or the Siv Sena. Be it Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist or atheist, as long as you are a voter in Goa, please refrain from voting for these Devil Incarnates, because doing so would be suicidal for all good people, irrespective of whatever religion they belong to or not. Already these two parties heve brought shame on all Hindus by downgrading Hinduism to unprecented levels of intolerance and butchery; the muslim extemists and fundamentalists are equally condemned, but their actions give no right to Hindu fanatics to spread hate and venom and even go to the extent of 'genocide' like in Gujarat. We must all endeavour to take the guilty persons from Gujarat, New Delhi and Kasmir to the international court, on charges of Genocide in the first degree. All the NRI's and other PIO's should take up these matters in the United Nations and the Hague, to bring these 'Goondas' to justice. Every member and activist of the BJP, the RSS, the Sangh Parivar and other off shoots, are all guilty of 'GENOCIDE' and are in severe breach of the very Constitution of India, in letter and in spirit!!!The greatest guilt of this type lies with The PM and the Chief Servant of Gujarat, Mr Modi the basest of venom! This man has his place reserved as the slave among the rats in his very next re-incarnation! Neither the PM nor the Chief (dirty /dodgy)Mantri has ever commanded that the hate and killings be stopped; and no real steps have been taken. They have no Soul in them; Such vile persons as leaders in India are competing with each other and with the other big bad man, Mr Advani; they are bringing India to its knees by making Indian fight Indian. Pakistan comparatively is not making war against India; these three are, by pitting Indian against Indian, and opportunist George Fernandes sings their tune!!; Needless to say Parrikar is equally guilty, all for the same reasons. Any one who votes for the BJP or the Siv Sena in Goa, has the blood of 'Gujaratis' on their hands. They can't get rid of this guilt easily; they have to be charged with treason!! Wake up, dear Goans; I know there are lots of defectors and corrupt persons contesting on the Congress ticket, but better the lesser evil then the devil who has shown his hand in Gujarat, and even already in Goa. Therefore for the good of Goa and the future of all; please vote anyone but BJP and or Siv Sena. Disgusted but concerned Goan Onlooker. Viva Goa Viva! _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
goanet-digest V1 #4018
goanet-digest Sunday, May 26 2002 Volume 01 : Number 4018 - In this issue: [Goanet] NEWS: Christian body slams terrorism, calls for peace [Goanet] 26 MAY: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS [Goanet] Voters of Goa: A Plea! See end of digest for information on subscribing/unsusbcribing. -- Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 08:34:01 +0530 (IST) From: Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] NEWS: Christian body slams terrorism, calls for peace Christian body slams terrorism, calls for peace From Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) A prominent Christian body Saturday urged India and Pakistan to refrain from armed conflict and resolve their differences through peaceful means. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) called for initiating dialogue between the two countries to deal with terrorism that has seen a sudden spurt during since April and claimed nearly 50 lives in Jammu and Kashmir. Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the attack on an army camp May 14 when terrorists mowed down 31 people, mostly wives and children of Indian soldiers, and the assassination of separatist leader Abdul Ghani Lone on May 21. Expressing concern about the possibility of a confrontation between the two nuclear powers, CBCI appealed to both the governments to show restraint. While condemning the latest terrorists attacks, it called upon Islamabad to stop the infiltration of terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir. India and Pakistan must work towards diplomacy and dialogue to avoid the present situation at their borders, said Percival Fernandez, CBCI's secretary general. War, which ends only in the massacre of innocent people on both sides, should be avoided at all costs and both the countries should understand that they cannot afford a war at a time when millions of their people are living in poverty, social injustice, illiteracy and painful economic conditions. Delhi's Archbishop Vincent Concessao said: War is not the right solution to remove terrorism from India and Pakistan. The CBCI is of the firm conviction that Indians and Pakistanis are a peace loving people and they would never want a war between the two countries as a means to fight terrorism, which has affected both the countries and claimed hundreds of innocent lives, a statement issued by the CBCI said. Nearly 30,000 people have been killed in a bloody separatist campaign in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. - --Indo-Asian News Service -- Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 11:05:55 +0530 From: Joel D'Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] 26 MAY: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS 26 May 2002 PARRIKAR'S AIDE ASSAULTED: Poll related group clashes in the trouble-prone Ponda taluka surfaced yet again, when Mayuresh Khaunte, a special assistant to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, was allegedly attacked by a group of Congress workers in Ponda city on Friday night, (in connection with the fixing of poll banners and posters). Chief Minister Parrikar flayed the Congress party for attacking the BJP workers and alleged that the attack on his workers was carried out by the son of Ravi Naik and a councilor of Ponda. (H) CEO URGED TO LIFT BAN ON CASSETTES: A group of prominent citizens has urged the Chief Electoral Officer that the instructions issued by him to the police to seize cassettes of the film Hey Ram and magazine Communalism Combat on Gujarat carnage, be immediately withdrawn, as they are not only biased to a political ideology but also against the fundamental rights of freedom of speech and expression. (H) MGP INTRODUCED DAYANAND SCHEME: The MGP candidate for Bicholim, Pandurang Raut, has insisted that the Dayanand Social Security Scheme, which is being propagated by the BJP, was in fact being practiced by the MGP during Bandodkar's time. Raut accused the BJP of distributing DSSS forms to voters in a bid to lure them to vote for the BJP. (H) BARS MAKE MERRY: Apathy of the Colva police to maintain strict vigil in the hyper-sensitive Benaulim constituency has led to bar owners making merry and keeping their establishments open till deep into the night. (WE-GT) FORGERY UNEARTHED: A scam in which five persons formed a co-operative housing society (in Tivim-Cansa) and obtained a loan of about Rs.1.5 crore after forging signatures, has come to light after the victims were intimated for recovery of arrears by the assistant registrar of co-operative societies. (WE-GT) KNOW YOUR SALIGAO CANDIDATE: The Lions Club of Arpora-Nagoa-Parra in association with the Holy Trinity Social Cell of Nagoa, will organised a programme for the electorate of Saligao constituency today at St Joseph's High School Ground, Arpora, at 5.30 pm. (WE-GT) MAGIC FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS: The Goan Magicians' Guild has decided
[Goanet] NEWS: BJP has left Goa's finances in a mess -- Chennithala
10 QUESTIONS: BJP HAS LEFT GOA'S FINANCES IN A MESS -- CHENNITHALA Ramesh Chennithala (46) was Kerala's youngest legislator at 25, has been in parliament for four terms, and this former NSUI (Congress student front) leader is now AICC secretary with with independent charge of seven states and Goa. Sitting in Room 104 -- the Congress 'Press Centre' at the International Centre -- Chennithala directs operations. He tells candidates' aides not to waste time as he sends them off to meet different persons. His statement this is not a Rotary Club election indicates the importance of Goa 2002 to his party. He speaks to FREDERICK NORONHA explaining the Congress perspective before a critical poll: - FN: The general perception is that Congress observers made off with a lot of bags (facing insinuations of corruption in ticket allocation). Your comment? - I'm very sorry to say that this kind of a (propaganda) campaign is going on. I don't understand why. Basically the candidate's selection was done by local leaders. We are here -- incidentally, I'm a here as an AICC secretary, not an observer -- to coordinate and help. We consider (local leaders') reports. Without the local leadership's opinion nothing has been done. There was an election committee, where all local leaders were invited. The screening committee too. On the Central Election Committee, the PCC president and the CLP head were also present. Observers gave their views on certain key constituencies. Without the local leadership's approval, no selection has been done. In each constituency there are three (or more) candidates. We can select only one winnable candidates. The other two (hopefuls) will naturally allege. That has become a practise. - FN: So you're saying no money was involved in the ticket-selection process? - Nothing. These are all... I'm very pained to say. This is a very unfortunate thing. Who is going to pay money? For what? It is very easy to make an allegation. If anybody has any proof, let them come and talk to us. We will take action. We had gone to so many states. Here the people are going to the press, and allegations are coming. It is very unfortunate to cast aspersions like this. I can say it about you also. That we have given money to (put out) good news. This is not going to help anyone - FN: The BJP's plank is good governance, a clean and stable government... - BJP cannot talk about defections. They engineered defections, and Parrikar is the father of defections. This government is itself a baby of defections. They had not got any mandate to rule Goa. They engineered defections with the help of the Union government. Moreover, they've given a ticket to someone who has defected eight times! - FN: What about stability? - They've not given any stability. In sixteen months, Manohar Parrikar himself dissolved assembly. This election is the contribution of Mr. Parrikar. Talk of a clean government is all bogus. Ministers performed with a lot of corruption. - FN: We've had an election forced on Goa probably without even a proper Cabinet decision. Even to other controversial actions of the BJP government, the Congress has been slow to react. Your comment? - On the day of the dissolution itself, our MLAs went to the Governor and Speaker. All means we tried. We attempted our level best. We were not slow. - FN: Congress has foisted the same old faces that have been dominating state politics for two decades and more. Doesn't Goa deserve change? Isn't the party willing to take the risks apart from these individuals, some of whom are badly discredited by now? - That's your opinion as a journalist. They are not discredited. They are good candidates. They're going to win the elections. In fact, we've given 8-9 new faces, if not more. (Another Congress observer, former union home minister of state Subodh Kant Sahai, interrupts to argue: When they go to the BJP they're good. But when they come back to the mother party they're bad people. Is that so?) - FN: What was the three best things Congress can claim
[Goanet] NEWS: BJP tries to enchash war fears; EC seizes video (Devika Sequeira/Deccan Herald)
BJP tries to encash war fears EC seizes video on Gujarat carnage in Goa By Devika Sequeira/ DH News Service The Election Commission has seized video cassette of a documentary on the Gujarat riots that was being shown in many parts of Goa, and has ordered all copies to be withdrawn from circulation here. Joint Chief Electoral Officer R P Pal told Deccan Herald that the cassette had the potential to do damage and the state police had been instructed to seize copies wherever they were in circulation in the state. Also seized were copies of the latest issue of Communalism Combat which features the Gujarat clashes on the cover describing it as genocide. Mr Pal said the matter had been referred to the Chief Election Commission's office in Delhi, for a final decision. But local non-governmental organisations here, responsible for screening the video, said they were deeply distressed by the police action. The Forum for Communal Harmony said it had viewed the documentary Hey Ram, directed by Gopal Menon, and was convinced that it is a very human account. It said, What has happened in Gujarat are acts of planned genocide and the people of India have a right to know the truth. It described the police action as patently illegal and high-handed. This is a matter of serious concern, because it is part of a series of actions by BJP-led governments, at the Centre and the State, against freedom of expression, said the forum's spokesman and former MP Amrut Kansar. The police action comes at the peak of the election campaign here, with the Congress and the BJP locked in a war of words. On the defensive over its performance in Gujarat, the BJP has been struggling to counter the anti-communalism campaign. Some officials in the Election Commission's office here complained that the government was misusing the police machinery to do this.They pointed out that the first copy of the video cassette had been seized not under the instructions of the Election Commission, but of the state government. Bent on shifting the focus away from Gujarat, BJP leaders have of late begun to use the war slogan. Both Mr Pramod Mahajan and Mr Rajnath Singh, said in rallies that a vote for the BJP would be a vote to strengthen the prime minister at this crucial time when we face the threat of war. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 2/19/02
[Goanet] MEET YOUR CANDIDATE at Socorro.
* Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service circulated by Goa Civic Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)[EMAIL PROTECTED] * --- MEET YOUR CANDIDATE at Socorro. --- Date:27th May Monday 2002 Time: 7pm to 8pm Venue: Our Lady of Succour Church premises. The Socorro Parish Pastoral Council has organised a Meet your Candidate on a common platform at the Socorro Church premises so that the local electorate can make an informed choice. All five candidates who are contesting in the Aldona Constituency have been invited to tell the people why they think they should vote for them and be open to questions from the voters on issues that concern them. All are cordially invited to be present. Issued by: Fr. Roque da Costa, Parish Priest, Our Lady of Socorro Church. === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Working On Issues Of Development Democracy === =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
[Goanet] Remembering Citizen Hugo de Souza
'CITIZEN' HUGO DE SOUZA IS DEAD Margao, May 25 Shri Hugo de Souza (69), from Raia, Salcete, who always took pride in saying that above all he was a 'citizen,' died in the Mission Hospital, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, says a fax message received by his friends in Margao. Adept at what not, Hugo basically called himself a theoretician. During student days he was always a rank holder. He had done his graduation at St. Xaviers in Bombay, had LLB to his credit and further was a gold medallist in journalism. Hugo was a regular columnist of A Vida daily of yesteryears and thereafter the editor of Konkani daily 'Divtti' which played important role during and after the opinion poll. ' There are many wise people in this world with solutions,' Hugo used to say, ' but for me I would prefer to remain a Simple Simon.' One only knew him of what stuff he was made at a discussion table at his house or in a restaurant. Hugo left Goa in August 2001 to, what he called 'an unknown destination.' And he really did it. __ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
[Goanet] Socorro Civic and Consumer Forum set up in Bardez
SOCORRO CIVIC AND CONSUMER FORUM H.No. 1095/1, Zosvaddo ? Socorro, P.O Porvorim, 403501. Ph. 414628 Consumer's Forum formed in Socorro At a meeting of concerned citizens of Socorro village which saw good participation of 20 persons at Zoswaddo on 14 May, 2002, it was resolved to launch the Soccorro Civic and Consumer Forum. =20 Among those present were members of the erstwhile Socorro Jagrut Samitti:= =20 Soter D'Souza, Benedict Fernandes, Cajetan Viegas and John Vaz. =20 The meeting was animated by consumer activist,=20 Roland Martins of Goa Desc Resource Centre, Mapusa. The meeting discussions highlighted the following the system has collapsed with political party defections by MLA's rampant and lack of governance, accountability and transparency. =20 Therefore the only way we can make the system work is if each consumer takes responsibility to do something. It is the consumer forums that can provide a platform for social justice, political awareness and initiate the movement against bribery and corruption caused by citizens' ignorance. Rather than depend on the 'dhorum' mentality where one believes=20 that the only way to get your work done is to catch and bribe somebody in authority, the consumer must empower himself and know his rights. =20 Obtaining and using Citizens Charters from all the government departments= =20 is the first step in this direction. Mr.Martins related success stories of various consumer forums handling issues such as improved participation in Village Gram Sabhas, toxic waste dumping at Colvale, gas cylinder home delivery in the coastal villages of Salcete, excess billing by the telephone department in Tivim bus service on Mapusa-Calangute-Sinquerim route, etc. He explained some simple procedures for obtaining redressal of problems: local surveys, filing of complaints by many individuals and ultimate intervention of=A0 the consumer forum. Soter D'Souza said that the Peaceful Society [EMAIL PROTECTED], is due to publish small information pamphlets on various components of the Panchayati Raj and make them available cheaply to the common man as the Panchayati Raj Act and Rule books were expensive and too legalistic for the common citizen. =20 This would help the common man to participate in Gram Sabhas and be concerned about the proper working of the village panchayat.=20 Many of those present spoke about the issues that they had taken up and asked for help to continue follow-up. =20 The problem of low voltage due to replacement of a 1.5KVA transformer =20 with a 0.63KVA transformer in Zoswaddo was related by Victor Fernandes.=20 Max Mascarenhas related how he 'fixed' the problem of excess telephone billing by electronically locking his phone except when he wanted to use it.=A0 Being a working man, he also raised the problem of getting home delivery of=A0 gas cylinders. The meeting resolved that the Forum would steer clear of party politics, = =20 be free from religious focus and strive to promote the Civic and consumer = =20 rights in the village of Socorro. It was also decided to hold monthly meetings for this purpose and the next meeting will on Tuesday 11th June. Valentine Coelho (Convenor) Socorro Civic=A0 and Consumer Forum. [EMAIL PROTECTED] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
goanet-digest V1 #4020
goanet-digest Sunday, May 26 2002 Volume 01 : Number 4020 - In this issue: [Goanet] NEWS: BJP tries to enchash war fears; EC seizes video (Devika Sequeira/Deccan Herald) [Goanet] MEET YOUR CANDIDATE at Socorro. [Goanet] Socorro Civic and Consumer Forum set up in Bardez [Goanet] Remembering Citizen Hugo de Souza [Goanet] THE GAME IS OVER, MR PARRIKAR. See end of digest for information on subscribing/unsusbcribing. -- Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 21:34:10 +0530 From: Frederick Noronha [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] NEWS: BJP tries to enchash war fears; EC seizes video (Devika Sequeira/Deccan Herald) - --===20EE1E42=== Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-2D296477 BJP tries to encash war fears EC seizes video on Gujarat carnage in Goa By Devika Sequeira/ DH News Service The Election Commission has seized video cassette of a documentary on the Gujarat riots that was being shown in many parts of Goa, and has ordered all copies to be withdrawn from circulation here. Joint Chief Electoral Officer R P Pal told Deccan Herald that the cassette had the potential to do damage and the state police had been instructed to seize copies wherever they were in circulation in the state. Also seized were copies of the latest issue of Communalism Combat which features the Gujarat clashes on the cover describing it as genocide. Mr Pal said the matter had been referred to the Chief Election Commission's office in Delhi, for a final decision. But local non-governmental organisations here, responsible for screening the video, said they were deeply distressed by the police action. The Forum for Communal Harmony said it had viewed the documentary Hey Ram, directed by Gopal Menon, and was convinced that it is a very human account. It said, What has happened in Gujarat are acts of planned genocide and the people of India have a right to know the truth. It described the police action as patently illegal and high-handed. This is a matter of serious concern, because it is part of a series of actions by BJP-led governments, at the Centre and the State, against freedom of expression, said the forum's spokesman and former MP Amrut Kansar. The police action comes at the peak of the election campaign here, with the Congress and the BJP locked in a war of words. On the defensive over its performance in Gujarat, the BJP has been struggling to counter the anti-communalism campaign. Some officials in the Election Commission's office here complained that the government was misusing the police machinery to do this.They pointed out that the first copy of the video cassette had been seized not under the instructions of the Election Commission, but of the state government. Bent on shifting the focus away from Gujarat, BJP leaders have of late begun to use the war slogan. Both Mr Pramod Mahajan and Mr Rajnath Singh, said in rallies that a vote for the BJP would be a vote to strengthen the prime minister at this crucial time when we face the threat of war. - --===20EE1E42=== Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-2D296477 - --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 2/19/02 - --===20EE1E42===-- -- Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 21:24:26 +0530 From: Goa Desc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet] MEET YOUR CANDIDATE at Socorro. * Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service circulated by Goa Civic Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)[EMAIL PROTECTED] * - --- MEET YOUR CANDIDATE at Socorro. - --- Date:27th May Monday 2002 Time: 7pm to 8pm Venue: Our Lady of Succour Church premises. The Socorro Parish Pastoral Council has organised a Meet your Candidate on a common platform at the Socorro Church premises so that the local electorate can make an informed choice. All five candidates who are contesting in the Aldona Constituency have been invited to tell the people why they think they should vote for them and be open to questions from the voters on issues that concern them. All are cordially invited to be present. Issued by: Fr. Roque da Costa, Parish Priest, Our Lady of Socorro Church. === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - -- Working On Issues Of
[Goanet] TEJ PRASARINI: BIOGRAPHY ON BL. JOSE VAZ THROUGH STORM AND TEMPEST
Dear Netters: I am sharing below some good work on Goa's first aspiring Saint, Bl. Joseph Vaz from Fr. Darryl D'Souza, sdb: I would like to inform you that we have produced a well researched biography on Bl. Jose Vaz called Through Storm and Tempest by Fr. Michael Mascarehnas, sdb. It is available for sale in our Bookshop: Tej-Prasarini, Don Bosco Communications, Matunga, Mumbai 19. Price=$5 Postage extra. Tel: 4154118/4154106. E-mail: A HREF=mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED];[EMAIL PROTECTED]/A Could you put this information on your site. It could help in reaching out the book in many more families and making Bl. Vaz known to many more people. You are invited to visit the website: www.catholic-goan-network.net and view this and other useful information. Tej Prasarini's book features in the ARTICLES link. Thanks and best wishes: Pat de Sousa Maryland, USA =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
[Goanet] LPG CONSUMERS BENEFIT FROM A UNIQUE MELA IN MAJORDA .
* Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service circulated by Goa Civic Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)[EMAIL PROTECTED] * -- LPG CONSUMERS BENEFIT FROM A UNIQUE MELA IN MAJORDA. --- For the first time the residents of Majorda, Calata and Utorda witnessed a unique Mela in the village on Sunday morning. Organized by the Majorda, Calata and Utorda Residents and Consumer Forum in association with Bharat Petroleum through their distributor, M/s Salcete Gas Agencies, Benaulim the Gas Mela saw LPG consumers in large numbers avail of home delivery booking, new connections, additional cylinder, mechanic services, replacement of regulator and rubber tube etc. Some of the unique features at the Gas Mela was the free discount coupons being distributed to the Bharat Gas Consumers who now can draw benefits from numerous restaurants in South Goa. Also an exchange program of old stoves/ gas burners for new stoves at a discounted price. The highlight of the Gas Mela was the Home Delivery Booking service available to Majorda, Calata and Utorda LPG consumers as 380 LPG connections were transferred from Goa Gas Service Margao to the Benaulim based Salcete Gas Agencies thereby bring the LPG cylinders to their homes free of transport cost. The free home delivery issue demand was successfully settled by the Consumer Forum in a well coordinated campaign among the consumers, Petroluem Company officials and the Directorate of Civil Supplies authorities. The Co-ordinators for the Gas Mela from the Consumer Forum were Mr. Stephen C. Dias, Roque Pereira and Pavel Braganza and Ms. Leisha Pimenta of M/s. Salcete Gas Agencies. The Consumer Forum plans to co-organise more such Gas Melas in the area in the near future to promote the free home delivery service of LPG cylinders. Alvaro Braganza (Convenor) MAJORDA - UTORDA - CALATA RESIDENTS AND CONSUMER FORUM -- === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Working On Issues Of Development Democracy === =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
Re: [Goanet] Observation ?
In a message dated 05/24/2002 8:21:37 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is more of a stupid card trick. All cards change so no matter you pick it will not be there. Tim de Mello Toronto http://www.webshots.com/sp/card_trick Tim: You're a real genius :-) Thanks. Pat =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
Re: [Goanet] NEWS: BJP tries to enchash war fears; EC seizes video (Devika Se...
In a message dated 05/26/2002 10:51:18 AM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Some officials in the Election Commission's office here complained that the government was misusing the police machinery to do this.They pointed out that the first copy of the video cassette had been seized not under the instructions of the Election Commission, but of the state government. And doesn't the police, usually get blamed and slapped for doing what they're told? Citizens should realize that such abuse of authority could lead to the impotence of those who are charged with maintaining law and order. Is the judiciary blind to these manipulations for personal gain? A very sad form of democracy if culprits are allowed to hold unbridled sway :( Viva Democracy --- Of the People, By the People and For the People. Down with Goons Rule: Pat =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet === For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
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approved: TouaregVr6 From: Vicki [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: GoaNet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Goa polls -- BJP worried over Church influence Goa polls: BJP worried over church influence From Devika Sequeira DH News Service PANAJI, May 26 Keen to gain the acceptance of the minority vote, senior BJP leaders from Delhi have grown worried over the influence the Catholic Church could exert at this crucial stage of the Goa election. Voting is just four days away. Catholics make for 30 per cent of the electorate here, with another five per cent represented by Muslims. A BJP central minister told this correspondent that the feedback had not been favourable to the BJP. The church gave us to understand that they were unhappy with the Congress for renominating defectors. But they are far more disturbed about Gujarat, he said. How deep runs the mistrust after Gujarat, is apparent from the views of the spokesman of the Church Fr Carmo Martins. The BJP has failed to make it clear by its actions that it is any different in Goa, he told this newspaper today. He said the church had been disappointed by BJP Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's complete silence on the killing of minorities in Gujarat. He did not even condemn it, and what's worse, is that the prime minister tried to justify it as a natural outcome of Godhra. The Goa church had earlier issued a circular asking voters to reject corrupt candidates, defectors and those with a communal bias. It has changed its stance since and is asking voters here to reject outright those responsible for the Gujarat carnage. Our appeal to the voter today is to choose between the lesser of the two evils. And corruption is certainly less dangerous than communalism, said Fr Martins. We can never support those who want to force religious minorities to live in fear, he added. Unfazed by criticism for its vocal stance in this election, the church said politics was part of the life of the Church and it would continue to play a role in it --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 2/19/02
[Goanet] 27 MAY: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS 27 May 2002 GOA CAN BE MADE SLUM-FREE STATE: If at all any state in India can be made slum free, it is Goa, said Union Urban Development Minister Ananth Kumar, while speaking to the press yesterday in Panjim. (GT) RUDOLF GIVES COPS A SLIP: The police (about fifty armed personnel) conducted a raid at the residence of former MLA Victoria Fernandes at Santa Cruz to nab her son, Rudolf Fernandes, but he managed to escape through the backdoor yesterday afternoon. Victoria Fernandes said, This is an act of the BJP to give my family a bad name and give wrong vibes to my voters. (GT) VOTERS' SWING: After Ms Sonia Gandhi's visit, the equations in Goa's crude, ground level realpolitik seem to be changing very fast. Voters themselves may resort to Strategic Voting to avoid splitting the anti-BJP votes. That would substantially improve the chances of the Congress and UGDP. (Nandkumar Kamat in Glimpses-NT) CONG, BJP BATTLE IN MAPUSA: A ding dong battle appears to be raging between two top contendersCongress candidate Armindo Braganza and BJP's Francis D'Souzain Mapusa. Though Francis had an edge in the early stages, he seems to be fast losing grip, as his detractors are taking giant strides to wipe his early advantage and consolidate their position. (H) TRIANGULAR CONTEST IN SIOLIM: Christopher Fonseca, the CPI candidate, seems to be posing a major threat to BJP outgoing MLA Dayanand Mandrekar and NCP's Chandrakant Chodankar. The BJP and NCP have been quite effective at the roadshows but don't hold much charisma. Francis Fernandes, the Congress candidate, has not made his presence felt so far beyond the Siolim village limits. MGP's Pandarinath Pole, independent Dr Jawaharlal Henriques and the Shiv Sena candidate too do not seem to be doing much to enhance their chances of winning. With a smooth-moving volunteer setup and reaching out to almost every household with his eloquent and persuasive ways, Fonseca has improved his chances in the Siolim constituency, one of the most backward in the Bardez taluka. MEET YOUR CANDIDATE AT SOCORRO: The Socorro Parish Pastoral Council has organised a Meet your Candidate on 27 May from 7 pm to 8 pm at Our Lady of Succour Church premises so that the local electorate can make an informed choice. All five candidates, who are contesting in the Aldona Constituency, have been invited to tell the people why they think they should vote for them and be open to questions from the voters on issues that concern them. (Goa DESC) POWER SUPPLY AFFECTED IN GOA: Officials of the Electricity department said that the 400 kv transmission tower between Chandrapur and Parli in Maharashtra has collapsed. To make matters worse, there was failure of the flash over/decaping of the insulator strings between Kalwa-Lonikhand. This had had its effect on the normal load dispatch from Korba, Vindyachal at the eastern part of the western region which in turn has hit Goa very badly as the State's major share comes from these two stations. (H) NEED TO CONSERVE SAHYADRIS: Chief Secretary Baleshwar Rai has underscored the need for making the efforts to conserve the mountaineous region of Sahyadris, which, he said, is one of the richest reservoirs of bio-diversity and harbours in itself a variety of plant species of high medicinal values. (H) TRANSFER OF PRIESTS: In a major effort to infuse young blood in the church hierarchy, the Archbishop has made several appointments and effected transfers of priests in Goa. (GT) PUNDALIK NAIK RETURNS FROM USA: Though United States of America is a melting pot of cultures across the world, it is equally true that most of the communities in the state are keen on preserving their ethnic identity. Goans are no exception, said renowned Konkani writer Pundalik Narayan Naik. Naik, who recently returned from the USA, where he stayed at the South Asian Study Centre of the Pennsylvania University under Indian Writer-in-Residence programme, was speaking at a function organised by the Konkani Bhasha Mandal in Margao. (GT) FORUM FOR COMMUNAL HARMONY is deeply distressed by the orders issued by the Chief Electoral Officer to Goa police to seize cassettes of the video film, Hey Ram, on the Gujarat carnage, and copies of the magazine Communalism Combat in the state of Goa on the grounds that the dissemination or exhibition of these may have undesirable impacts on the conduct of a fair and peacefulpoll in the State of Goa.The Forum feels that Gujarat and the carnage there is an important part of our recent history.All citizens of Goa andIndia have every right to know the truth regarding these events. Meanwhile, the Forum is arranging to make available video cassettes and CDs of the film Junoon Ke Badhte Kadam (Evil stalks the Land) by Gauhar Raza, for private viewing only.This film critically analysis the Gujerat carnage and draws important lessons regarding the dangers of communalism and fascism.
