[Goanet-news]24 JAN 2005: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
## # Don't just read the news... discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet# # Goanet is a 10-year-old network launched by Herman Carneiro in 1994. # # See all archives http://news.gmane.org/gmane.culture.region.india.goa/ # # To join, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask to join GoanetDigest. # ## GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 24 January, 2005 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Jednam tum dusream thaim doiallponn dakoita, nhoich tem tuka bodolta punn tachea barim sonvsarui bodolta. (When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.) domnic fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] GRANTS TO TACKLE STRAY CATTLE MENACE: The government has sanctioned an amount of Rs.13.94 lakh for construction of cattle pounds in six municipal council areas to supplement the efforts of the Corporation of the City of Panaji to clear roads from the menace of stray cattle. (H) COPS MADE SCAPEGOATS? If anything the police's inability to take action against the party (rave) at St Anthony's Praia Vaddo in Anjuna on Sunday morning appears to be a clear indicator of the nexus that exists between party organizers and local politicians, while the police are made scapegoats in the bargain. (GT) RELIEF GIVEN TO TSUNAMI-HIT AREAS: A two-member team of officials on January 23 handed over relief materials worth Rs.17 lakh to the Andaman and Nicobar Island administration in order to distribute the same to the Tsunami hit areas. (GT) COLVA PANCHAYAT OPPOSES PDA TAG: The villagers of 18 panchayats from Salcete taluka have not given up their fight to demand withdrawal of the government notification bringing these villages under the purview of the newly-constituted Margao Planning and Development Authority. (GT) RAVE PSYCHEDELIA: It was dark and moonless in Anjuna at 1.15 am on 23 January. Standing on the cliffs and looking out to sea was an eerie experience with the mist rolling gently above the water. The only element that spoilt the moment was the steady throb of the bass accompanied by electronic sounds that ravers call music, emanating from nearby. The party was a few minutes ride from the collapsing cliffs of Anjuna. (GT) MGP STRUGGLING FOR ITS EXISTENCE: The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party in the State is today fighting a battle for its existence and appears that only a miracle can save it from staggering. The party, which ruled Goa for nearly 17 consecutive years soon after Liberation and which created a certain image in terms of the Bahujan Samaj, was now struggling to remain a crucial player in the state politics. (GT) RENUKA UNVEILS ATHITI DEVO BHAVO: Minister of State for Tourism Renuka Chowdhury announced major initiative Athiti Devo Bhavo', aimed at providing the inbound tourist a sense of being welcomed to the country. The campaign will provide training and orientation to taxi drivers, guides, immigration officers, tourism police and other personnel directly interacting with the tourist. The campaign will be rolled out in a phased manner over a period of three years. In the first phase, Goa, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Aurangabad would be covered. (GT) TODDY TAPPER FOUND DEAD: A 48-year-old man from Natangim-Sadolxem was found dead on Sunday in River Talpona, after he had gone to tap toddy in the morning. Ramakant Pandu Bhandari had been employed to tap toddy at Natangim. (H) MAN HELD: The Maina-Curtorim police have registered a case against one Jose Borges, a resident of Nuvem, for allegedly attempting to outrage the modesty of a woman at Nuvem on December 22. (GT) FLAT BURGLED IN PANAJI: Unidentified culprits burgled a flat at Kundaikarnagar in Panaji, belonging to one Bruno Sanfrancisco. The theft came to light on January 21 when the maidservant had gone to carry out the weekly cleaning, since the flat remains closed as Sanfrancisco is learnt to be working in the Gulf. (GT) BOOKED FOR PLAYING LOUD MUSIC: The Anjuna police on Wednesday registered a case against one Ganesh Palyekar of Charpora, for playing loud music without obtaining permission from the competent authority. (GT) PALOLEM LOCAL ASSAULTED: A resident of Palolem-Canacona was beaten up three persons after he objected their causing disturbance outside his residence on January 22 night. Anthony Mascarenhas was assaulted with a knife. (H) MOTORCYCLE STOLEN: Mr Cliff D'Silva from Aldona lodged a complaint with the Mapusa police stating that his Pulsar motorcycle which was parked in an open place near a petrol pump (in Mapusa) was stolen. (NT) WITHOUT BASIC FACILITIES FOR GENERATIONS: Residents of Cazugoto have spent their lives for generations without basic facilities. The situation continues to remain the same till date. Cazugoto is a hamlet by itself situated on a hilltop on the borders of Cavrem Pirla and Barcem and is yet to be provided with road, proper water, toilet or even education facilities.The total
[Goanet-news]NEWS-GOA: Goa Carbon profits, Interpol on lookout for 'gutka' kings
## # Don't just read the news... discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet# # Goanet is a 10-year-old network launched by Herman Carneiro in 1994. # # See all archives http://news.gmane.org/gmane.culture.region.india.goa/ # # To join, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask to join GoanetDigest. # ## GOA Carbon Q3 net at Rs 1.62 crore Myiris.com - India Goa Carbon (Q, N,C,F)* Ltd. (GCL), the second largest manufacturer of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) in the country, has reported ... http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/newsPopup.php?fileR=20050124180043011dir=2005/01/24secID=livenews INTERPOL'S Red Corner Notice against gutkha kings Rediff - Mumbai,India ... Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against businessmen Rasiklal Dhariwal and Jagdish Prasad Joshi, owners of Manikchand Gutkha and Goa Gutkha, respectively ... http://us.rediff.com/news/2005/jan/24interpol.htm See all stories on this topic: http://news.google.com/news?ie=utf8oe=utf8persist=1num=30hl=enclient=googlencl=http://us.rediff.com/news/2005/jan/24interpol.htm INDIA Trek Awes and Enlightens HarBus.org - USA ... After the speed of Mumbai, the trek moved to Goa where we spent New Year's Eve on the beach. Goa is the place to be on New Year's ... http://www.harbus.org/news/2005/01/24/News/India.Trek.Awes.And.Enlightens-839644.shtml CONFIDENT Mahindra United take on Dempo in NFL tie: New Kerala - Ernakulam,Kerala,India ... 1-0 win over Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan, local outfit Mahindra United will be looking for their second win when they take on Dempo Sport Club, Goa, in the ONGC ... http://athens-olympics-2004.newkerala.com/?action=fullnewsid=64021 SC sends Governor removal petition to constitution bench:- Webindia123 - India ... The Congress-led UPA Government removed the Governors of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Goa and Gujarat after it assumed power at the Centre. ... http://www.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=62378n_date=20050124cat=India
[Goanet]RE: the RIBANDAR PARISHIONERS non MEETING of Jan 22
From: Aires Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] the meeting of Ribandar Parishioner's which was scheduled to be attended by Archbishop's representative Fr Luciano Fernandes was cancelled. Ah well .at least 25% of the questions requested by Adv Aires Rodrigues got answered The question which got answered :- Q1 : Is it true that Fr. Luciano will attend ? ( posted by JC on January 19, 2005 11:53 AM ) Unfortunately - and this is the Archbishop's fault, not to mention the parish priest's, that the following three remained sans opportunidade for asking and answering. Q2: When will the Church do a follow up on the Rape Threat complaint? Q3: Did Aires Rodrigues (or anybody with his prior knowledge) make any telephone calls to the nuns between 8:30 and 9.30 p.m - on August 5, 2004 ? Q4: WHY would any sensible person wait 8 LONG months before bringing an alleged molestation to the attention of the authorities. See Archbishop !..you are sweeping a lot of questions (75%) under the carpet Aaah Cchhoo! (pardon moi dust allergy est) jc _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
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[Goanet]Get to know the Goan Organisations -World Wide. .........Goan Overseas Association NSW -
OVERVIEW: Association Goan Overseas Association NSW Inc is a Sydney based organisation representing Sydney Goans and Goa. It has been in existence since 1978 (27years this March). Its Membership is around 250 memberships consisting of Family (husband/wife/ dependant kids under 25, and unemployed) and single members. The association mission is to bring Goans (young and old) together via various social family functions held over the year. It is also committed to providing Community and Welfare benefits to members and it support some sporting activities. Website www.our-goa-nsw.org is the official website of the Goan Overseas Association NSW Incorporated. New South Wales (NSW) is one of the major Australian states with Sydney as it's capital city. As advised by the webmaster, the website was designed by a young Goan and projects a look and feel of Goa. It also incorporates the colours of the association - Green and Gold. The green also represents the greenery and scenery of Goa. The website has been in existence since July 2004 and has had close to 15,000 hits in this time. Tell us about your Goan Association - I am sure , you too must be proud of your organistion. rene barreto www.goaday.com WORLD GOA DAY 2oth of August 2005 Let's work towards GOAN UNITY 365 Days ! =
[Goanet]Large reserves poor Country
http://in.rediff.com/money/2005/jan/24guest.htm Large reserves, poor country January 24, 2005 While writing about the level of foreign exchange reserves some time back, I had expressed an apprehension that it may give our political masters the delusions of being rich. One manifestation of this was the previous government's petty gestures like prepaying some concessional aid from the smaller countries, and refusing foreign help at the time of the Gujarat earthquake. Even the present government initially seemed to take a similar stand to the tsunami devastation in Andaman and Nicobar, and east coast. But the prime minister quickly changed that and acknowledged that our response was not shaped by false pride or by chauvinism. However, it did look like that to many. In fact, the incident reminded me of an experience I had about 30 years ago. I was working with the State Bank of India and one of my colleagues had been selected to go abroad for a training programme. He was told this just a couple of weeks before the programme was to commence. Though he did not even have a passport, he was keen on not missing out on the opportunity. He also knew that in the normal course it would be impossible for him to get a passport and visa in two weeks. He requested me to talk to one of our exporter clients and seek his help in getting the passport. Businessmen then, as now, knew ways of expediting things. The passport was delivered in a week's time. I called the colleague to my room so that he could thank the businessman for his help. He did so, and offered to reimburse any taxi or conveyance expenses that may have been incurred. While thankful for the help, he did not like to have anybody's obligations. I wonder sometimes whether some of our actions in refusing a helping hand do not fall in the same category. Surely, prickliness and haughty refusal of help that is genuinely offered are not signs of a nation mature, confident of its place in the world, and of its strength. While we may not ask for help, surely there should be no loss of pride in accepting what is offered? After all, the resources that would get diverted to the tsunami victims will surely come from some other equally worthy, if less headlined, need -- the provision of schools, drinking water and roads in villages, for instance. In this connection, much has been made of the $4 billion worth of aid committed by the world community to help the tsunami victims. Past experience suggests that many such pledges do not get converted to disbursements, and that much of the money is merely diverted from other aid programs. To quote just one instance, the entire US pledge of $35 million-increased-to-$350 million is coming from the existing Agency for International Development budget. While on the subject of national pride, and in the context of the recent Pravasi Bharatiya conference in Mumbai, I noticed an interesting difference. When I used to work in the UK in the 1970s, British residents/ citizens of Indian origin preferred to call themselves Asians rather than Indians -- which is associated with poverty and the Hindu rate of growth. Lately, however, this seems to have changed with the Hindus and the Sikhs preferring the label Indian to Asian (even the BBC recently broadcast a programme Don't Call Me Asian). One reason could of course be an attempt to have a separate identity from the Muslims, post-9/11; but another reason is the identification with the second-fastest growing economy in the world. Coming back to the reserves, it would do well to remember that we remain one of the poorest countries in the world in per capita income, and that there are vast investment needs for which adequate rupee resources are not available. Yes, a poor country can have large reserves but it would be foolish to consider the latter to be synonymous with national wealth. The availability of reserves merely removes one historical (but of our own making) constraint on growth, namely foreign exchange for imports. Having said this, after reading a lot of media commentary on the governor's statements and the finance minister on foreign institutional investor inflows, I personally felt that the differences were overblown, that it was more a media-created storm in a tea-cup. All that the governor said was that, A view needs to be taken on capping FII flows into the markets. Price-based measures such as taxes could be examined though their effectiveness is arguable. The finance minister also said that, options would be kept open. If markets overreact, as they often have a tendency to do, is it right to blame the statement or its maker? Markets rarely respond consistently or proportionately to news (except in academic literature) and cause-and-effect relationships in market movements are often extremely tenuous. But that apart, one suggestion for the authorities: permit -- indeed encourage -- the corporate sector to float dollar denominated, rupee
Re: [Goanet] Not a Canadian View
Mario Goveia previously wrote: This is not a Canadian view, but the patronizing and puerile view of one Haroon Siddiqui, opining in the far-left-wing Toronto Star. Mr. Siddiqi displays his solidarity with terrorists Abu Musab al Zarkawi and Osama Bin Laden. Tariq Siddiqui responds: So if you write a column or express doubts about the programs of Georgie, you are expressing solidarity with the terrorists? Sounds like Nazism to me. Mario replies: I hope you and Haroon Siddiqui are not related. You certainly seem to think alike. When someone verbally attacks the US and its attempt to bring freedom and democracy to Iraq, in the kind of vicious and hostile rhetoric used by Haroon Siddiqui, they are expressing solidarity with the Sunni Baathist insurgents who are doing the exact same thing along with physical attacks. If you had taken the time to read Haroon Siddiqui's screed in the anti-American left-wing Toronto Star you would know he was doing a lot more than politely expressing his doubts about the programs of President Bush, whom you continue to try to insult by calling him Georgie. Haroon Siddiqui not only insulted President Bush but the entire US electorate. Then he did not even have the guts to respond when I challenged his assertions directly. Your gratuitous use of the incendiary term Nazism also displays your ignorance of that movement, which sought to commit genocide against the Jews, and to rule Europe by force. This is the exact opposite of what President Bush and I stand for, which is freedom and democracy for all, a concept you seem to find objectionable. Nazism is a far better description for what the the Sunni Baathist insurgents in Iraq are attempting, and of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the Al Aqsa Brigades in Palestine, who continue to want to exterminate the Jews in Israel.
Re: [Goanet] Can three left wingers represent a Canadian View
Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Folks, The following is from the Letters to The Editor section of The Globe and Mail of 22nd January, 2005. The letter itself is a vicious anti-American rant. Mario replies: Mervyn, you have now regaled us with the opinions of three people in Canada who oppose President Bush's new policy of encouraging liberty around the world. These are you, a committed anti-American left-winger, Haroon Siddiqui, an anti-American left-wing columnist in the anti-American left-wing Toronto Star, and some anti-American guy who wrote a Letter to the Editor in the anti-American left-wing Toronto Globe Mail. I see a pattern here. I doubt that three anti-American left-wingers represent the whole country of Canada, even one that has drifted left of center in recent years. By the way, I challenged Haroon Siddiqui's assertions, and he declined to respond on the grounds that I had been unmannerly in writing to him. A guy who insults not only the President of the US but the entire US electorate proved that he does not have the guts to defend his opinion. Hit and then run. Just like the Iraqi insurgents he supports.
[Goanet]NEWS-GOA: Goa Carbon profits, Interpol on lookout for 'gutka' kings
GOA Carbon Q3 net at Rs 1.62 crore Myiris.com - India Goa Carbon (Q, N,C,F)* Ltd. (GCL), the second largest manufacturer of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) in the country, has reported ... http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/newsPopup.php?fileR=20050124180043011dir=2005/01/24secID=livenews INTERPOL'S Red Corner Notice against gutkha kings Rediff - Mumbai,India ... Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against businessmen Rasiklal Dhariwal and Jagdish Prasad Joshi, owners of Manikchand Gutkha and Goa Gutkha, respectively ... http://us.rediff.com/news/2005/jan/24interpol.htm See all stories on this topic: http://news.google.com/news?ie=utf8oe=utf8persist=1num=30hl=enclient=googlencl=http://us.rediff.com/news/2005/jan/24interpol.htm INDIA Trek Awes and Enlightens HarBus.org - USA ... After the speed of Mumbai, the trek moved to Goa where we spent New Year's Eve on the beach. Goa is the place to be on New Year's ... http://www.harbus.org/news/2005/01/24/News/India.Trek.Awes.And.Enlightens-839644.shtml CONFIDENT Mahindra United take on Dempo in NFL tie: New Kerala - Ernakulam,Kerala,India ... 1-0 win over Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan, local outfit Mahindra United will be looking for their second win when they take on Dempo Sport Club, Goa, in the ONGC ... http://athens-olympics-2004.newkerala.com/?action=fullnewsid=64021 SC sends Governor removal petition to constitution bench:- Webindia123 - India ... The Congress-led UPA Government removed the Governors of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Goa and Gujarat after it assumed power at the Centre. ... http://www.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=62378n_date=20050124cat=India
Re: [Goanet]Cuncolim Chiefs !!
On Mon, 24 Jan 2005, Dominic Fernandes wrote: Such a hue and cry for a bunch of crooks , who didn't hesitate to murder Jesuit Priests in cold blood . Armstrong Vaz , you and whoever supports you should be ashamed of your selves. You seem to have no idea of what to be proud of and what to be ashamed of. Some recent interpretations of history seek to show just about any protest in colonial times as linked to 'nationalism', 'patriotism', 'fighting-for-freedom', etc. This obviously is an exaggeration, and maybe a politically-convenient one at that. Likewise, Dominic Fernandes' interpretation hardly does justice to understanding the issue. Here's an interesting interpretation of Cuncolim: http://www.goacom.com/culture/history/cuncolim.html Excerpts: -- WHY CUNCOLIM MARTYRS? An historical re-assessment By: Teotonio R. de Souza ... It is in this context that I thought of analysing the background and implications of The martyrdom of the Jesuits and their native collaborators in Cuncolim in 1583. My analysis suggests that both The Portuguese rulers and the native dominant class of Cuncolim were using religion for their own vested interests. Religious beliefs were not the main issue, but the economic and political implications of conversion were seen as a threat. The religious feelings of the ordinary people were excited to obfuscate these main implications and to kill the missionaries. There is no reason To believe that the native exploiting class of Cuncolim were doing Devil's and the Portuguese colonial exploiters supporting the missionaries were doing God's work. THE CASE OF CUNCOLIM I have discussed the process of the disintegration of village economy as having been more marked in the areas subject to market influences of the city. However, Cuncolim was experiencing a similar process at work though it was far from the city of Goa, and not to close to the provincial town of Margao. We need to examine the other factors at work in the interior. If Cuncolim led the revolt against the Portuguese in association with its neighbouring villages, this fact needs perhaps to be understood against the background of its own economic development and interests that were affected by the new tax impositions and administrative-religious controls of the Portuguese. The Portuguese chronicler Diogo do Couto describes Cuculi (sic) as The leader of rebellions and its people as The worst of all villages of Salcete. (17) The prosperity of this village seems to have been derived from its fertile land that had abundant and fresh waters from rivers descending from the New Conquests and crossing it before they became brackish in the neighbouring villages nearing the coast. (18) Surplus agricultural production had enabled this village to develop crafts of a very skilled order. Cuncolim is still known for its skilled metal works. But already in the letters of Afonso de Albuquerque one reads that guns of good quality were manufactured in Cuncolim, and he finds them comparable to those made in Germany. (19) A century later the viceroy D. Jeronimo d'Azevedo was banning the manufacture of guns in Cuncolim under penalty of four years in the galleys and even gallows! (20) This kind of developed crafts can give us some idea of the economic interests that had developed in Cuncolim when the Jesuits arrived. The village also had other important economic resources. One of these was its permanent bazar at the end of more than one caravan routes connecting it with the mainland through the Ghats of the Ashthagrahar province. One of these cut through the Donkorpem Ghat and another through the Kundal Ghat, leading to Netarli and Naiquini respectively. Besides these two Ghat passages there was another coming from Dighi Ghat to Veroda via Talvarda. It was frequented by caravans bringing cloth and other provisions. (21) Cuncolim bazar needs to be considered as an important factor in its socio-econornic development. In keeping with the traditional fairs connected with temple and religious festivities, also the bazar economy of Cuncolirn depended upon its temple and religious celebrations. One should analyse against this background the reaction of the dominant class of Cuncolim to the destruction of its temples and to the attempts of the Jesuits who sought to establish Christianity in Cuncolim and its satellite villages of Assolna, Velim and Ambelim in 1583.
Re: [Goanet]RIBANDAR PARISHIONERS MEETING
I find a post such as this more than a bit problematic. It presumes that the reason for the cancellation (or is it a postponement?) of the meeting was because the irregularities are too revealing. This could be the case; but when viewed from a distance, it could also be due to a number of other reasons. The Net offers a lot of 'freedom' for individuals to make their point; but institutions which have a hierarchy might find it more difficult to address such an issue, and that too in public. For its part, the Church in Goa (or any other religion or influential institution for that matter) probably needs to acknowledge that a policy of silence isn't the best policy, specially on communication. It probably only allows the gossip mill to keep rolling, and for the worst to be imagined. -FN On Sun, 23 Jan 2005, Aires Rodrigues wrote: It was unfortunate that democracy, deliberations and discussion was not the order of the day today at Ribandar. As expected the meeting of Ribandar Parishioner's which was scheduled to be attended by Archbishop's representative Fr Luciano Fernandes was cancelled. Fr. Newton Rodrigues announced this at today's Sunday masses without giving any reason as to why the meeting was suddenly cancelled. The parishioners were only told that a new date would be intimated. The cancellation of the meeting came as no suprise. Infact many had anticipated it. The facts of the irregularities at the Ribandar Parish are to revealing for the Church to digest. It is now clear that by canceling this much awaited meeting the Bishop's palace will only further escalate the Ribandar Church crisis. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar
[Goanet]NEWS: Banking on tsunami, RSS tries to enter South India with aid (SAR News)
Banking On Tsunami, RSS Tries To Enter South India With Aid By SAR NEWS KOLKATA, West Bengal (SAR NEWS) -- As non-resident Indians dig deep into their pockets to help the tsunami victims, there is a heightened concern that sectarian groups are exploiting the tragedy for their own divisive goals. Ashish Kumar Sen wrote in the Washington Diary: Secular groups across the United States and Britain are specifically apprehensive about the US-based India Development and Relief Fund, and overseas chapters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Sewa International and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Chetan Bhatt, a reader in Sociology at Goldsmiths College, University of London, has studied the proliferation of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh affiliates in the NRI (Non-resident Indian) community. He says in India the RSS is trying to penetrate the southern states under the guise of providing tsunami relief. The RSS has had little success in South India and it hopes to spread its influence like it did in Orissa after the cyclone (in 1999) and in Gujarat following the earthquake (in 2001), he said. There is a pattern where you have a natural tragedy, the RSS launches an appeal and this is followed by a dramatic expansion of Sangh activities in the area. This expansion has invariably been accompanied by violence, Bhatt says. Established in 1925, the RSS advocates Hindu nationalism and seeks to convert India into a 'Hindu Rashtra' (nation). The RSS has been banned thrice in India, most recently in 1992 after the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The RSS is not permitted by the Government of India to accept funds from abroad. Instead, the US affiliates, which include IDRF (India Development and Relief Fund) and HSS (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh), serve as fronts for organisations like Sewa Bharati, Jana Sankshema Samiti and Vivekananda Kendra in India, all of which are intrinsic parts of the RSS operations and subscribe to its anti-minority ideology. A former employee of the World Bank and a former member of the RSS, Maryland-based IDRF founder, Vinod Prakash, has in the past said the IDRF had given absolutely no money to the RSS. In 2002, the US-based Campaign to Stop Funding Hate (CSFH) documented links between IDRF and RSS affiliates in India. Biju Mathew, a professor of business at Rider University and a member of the campaign, says of the long list of organisations that the IDRF claims to support, only Sewa Bharati (Tamil Nadu and Kerala), Jana Sankshema Samiti (Andhra Pradesh) and Vivekananda Kendra (Tamil Nadu) are clearly identified as RSS affiliates. Sewa Bharati (in Tamil Nadu) is housed in the same office as the southern region branch of the RSS, said Mr. Mathew. In London, the Charity Commission is investigating Sewa International (U.K.) and the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (U.K.) following a number of complaints, including one from Lord Adam Patel of Britain's House of Lords. Lord Adam Patel claimed that not all the funds raised by the Gujarat Earthquake appeal (by Sewa International and the HSS) were applied in accordance with the appeal, said Sush Amar, public relations manager at the Charity Commission. She said the commission has not placed any restrictions on fund-raising campaigns by these groups during the course of the investigation. Mr. James Bishop, director of humanitarian policy and practice at Washington-based InterAction - the largest alliance of the US-based international and humanitarian non-governmental organizations - acknowledges a precedent in which humanitarian tragedies have been exploited by certain individuals and groups that posed as legitimate charities and engaged in fraud. Mindful of these incidents, the Chicago-based American Institute of Philanthropy, a non-profit charity watchdog, has instructed Americans to send tsunami aid to only those charities with an established track record of helping people in this region. During a highly publicised crisis, it is common for disreputable, fly-by-night 'charities' to take advantage of the public generosity, the institute cautioned. Complaints about unequal distribution of aid in the tsunami-hit regions in India have started to pour in to human rights organisations. Brad Adams, Asia Director of Human Rights Watch, says the New York-based group has received reports of discrimination against Dalit communities in India by the authorities as well as by some aid groups and local communities. Noting the presence of a significant Dalit Christian population among the affected communities, Mr. Mathew said the RSS, through its Tamil Nadu front - the Hindu Munnani - has been trying to divide that community along religious lines for the last decade. The Hindu Munnani is most active in Tamil Nadu amongst the fisher folk communities, he said. With an influx of funds, the Munnani will be able to launch an aggressive campaign against the Dalits. The region is prone to a fairly bad communal situation. The emergence of Sewa International (US) and
Re: [Goanet] Countdown to global propaganda
--- Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm glad Mr. Helekar has finally admitted to owing his livelyhood to research funds to spread typical environmental propaganda and to cast aspersions on anyone who disagrees with him. The above statement is false. I have never admitted to owing my livelihood to environmental research funds. I owe my livelihood to research funds devoted to helping people who have mental, neurological and sensory problems. This will surprise his old friend, Jose Colaco, who, based on his comment shown above, seems to be under two mistaken impressions a) that Mr. Helekar is a scientist and b)Mr. Helekar is NOT one who relates his livelyhood to environmental research funds. The above statement is false. Jose is right in believing that a) I am a scientist, and that b) my livelihood does not depend on environmental research funds. I am a brain scientist supported by the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet]Ambuja cement, Who bought my tip?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4191445.stm Swiss cement firm in buying spree A bag of Holcim cement being filled India is the world's fastest-growing cement market after China Swiss cement firm Holcim has bid $800m (£429m) to buy two Indian cement firms and a holding company in the country. It plans to buy Associated Cement Companies (ACC), Ambuja Cement Eastern and the holding firm, Ambuja Cement India Ltd, a Holcim statement said. Shares in ACC fell 5.5% as investors, who thought the offer was underpriced, decided to sell. Meanwhile, UK-based firm Aggregate Industries said it had agreed a £1.8bn takeover by Holcim. Holcim is looking to buy ACC very cheap KK Mittal, Escorts Mutual Fund The deal with Aggregates will give Holcim, the world's second-biggest cement maker, an entry into the UK market and boost its presence in the US. Peter Tom, who will remain as Aggregate chief executive, said the 138p a share offer provided significant value for shareholders. The Markfield, Leicestershire-based company runs 142 quarries in the UK and the US. It also has 164 ready-mixed concrete plants, 90 asphalt plants and 32 pre-cast concrete factories. 'Premium needed' If the Indian deals go ahead, it will give Holcim a major presence in the world's fastest-growing market behind China. ACC is India's second-largest cement maker with an annual capacity of 18.2 million tonnes and a market share of 13%. Holcim is looking to buy it (ACC) very cheap, said KK Mittal, a fund manager with Escorts Mutual Fund in New Delhi. The market is not impressed. If they want a substantial chunk, then they should be paying a premium over the market price. Shares in Holcim rose by 2.3% on Thursday following news of the takeover. -- Cheers, Gabe. Wimbledon - London England.
[Goanet]The College Preparatory Program!
Thanks Fred for posting a brief summary of the program. So far, ten people contacted me but I did not respond them. Since the write-up is education-related, I am posting it on Goanet for the benefit of all, including those who contacted me and asked for the details. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM OF SAUDI ARAMCO INTRODUCTION For decades, Saudi Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, has sponsored the post high school pre-university education of Saudi students in Dhahran and their university education at institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad. Since 1983, the company has been operating a dedicated College Preparatory Center (CPC,) which has consolidated all college preparatory programs in the company. The CPC prepares selected Saudi high school graduates for admission to and success at the King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran and at out-of-kingdom (OOK) universities. English is the language of business at Saudi Aramco. It is also the language of instruction and communication in the College Preparatory Program (CPP.) The CPP is an intensive ten-month college prep program focusing on English language, math, chemistry, physics, and business studies courses. The program also includes instruction in computer programming and applications, library skills, academic research, and cross-educational and cross-cultural skills. Specific academic requirements are also catered for in specialized courses such as Geology and Organic Chemistry. Proficiency in English is necessary in order for students to graduate from the CPP, succeed at university, and enter the Saudi Aramco workforce upon completion of their university studies. During its 20 years of existence, the structure of the CPP has passed through two generations and is now in its third. The first period lasted from 1983 to 1991 and witnessed numerous changes and exciting experimentation with a neophyte college preparatory program. The second generation, which went through major revisions in the summer of 1992, began in the fall of 1992 and lasted until the spring of 1997. These revisions occurred as a result of the findings and recommendations of a group of English language, math, and science educators working under the aegis of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. They had been invited to visit the CPP in the spring of 1985, 1988, and 1992 to evaluate the program. The present generation of the CPP has undergone the most fundamental redesign. It was benchmarked against other exemplary college preparatory programs in the United States. The introduction and expansion of the Advanced Placement courses and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) program are a direct result of this desire to benchmark the program internationally. The CPP is a member of a number of internationally recognized institutions including the College Board, NAFSA and ECIS. In 2003, Educational Testing Services (ETS) added the CPP to its National Secondary School list and awarded it a source II code allowing it to administer standardized exams and receive scores. A primary goal of the newly restructured CPP is to simulate a university environment, thus easing the transition of students from Saudi high schools to universities. The CPP is not a university program, however, and features differentiating the two have been purposely planned. For example, upon entry to the CPP, all students are placed in different training patters based on their academic profile. They are also required to attend many more classes per week than university students. The Fall Semester is divided into two eight-week sessions which are designed to assist in the transition from high school to the CPP and the program reaches out to support students during this very rigorous time of emotional, academic, and cultural change. The Spring Semester is a full-fledged16-week semester during which students are expected to meet high academic standards and exhibit the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors predictive of university success. As at university, CPP students earn credits and maintain grade point averages for both core and elective courses in all subjects of the program. The current curriculum has been radically redesigned to reflect, to a degree, not only the academic but also the cultural needs of students at university. Increased emphasis has been placed on cooperative approaches in language learning, critical thinking, and problem solving. Computing skills are emphasized from day one, and graduating students are expected to be competent users of common office software applications and programming languages. Commercial texts and in-house materials, including state-of-the-art interactive multimedia software, audio and video packages, have been introduced to give student an effective preparatory
[Goanet]NEWS: Some get healed, some don't ... at Hinn's Bangalore meet
Some Get Healed, Some Don't At Evangelist Hinn's 3-day 'Festival of Blessings' in Bangalore By SAR NEWS BANGALORE, Karnataka (SAR NEWS) -- Popular American evangelist Benny Hinn concluded the 3-day Festival of Blessings on the night of Jan. 23 amidst mixed reactions from people, some ecstatic, some disappointed and all totally overwhelmed. The festival, held at the Jakkur airfield, Yelahanka on the outskirts of the city was packed with some 20 lakh faithful and curious people each day. The crowds braved dharnas, bandhs and rough spurts of communal violence to arrive and attend the festival. Many vehicles that transported people to the venue were damaged in the violence in and around the airfield and in other sensitive parts of the city as well. However, the police soon swung into action and contained the upsurge and with the last two days went off without any untoward incident. The festival was attended by Christians and non-Christians alike and even saw local politicians including the Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda attending the function and receiving blessings on stage. Roads around the otherwise quiet area, were dotted with people walking and riding to the event each day through the afternoon and up unto the wee hours of the morning. Each day, over 2000-member choir mesmerized the crowds at the start of the worship sessions and with Pastor Hinn taking to the stage an hour later. Hours of prayer and worship later, the programme concluded with testimonials of healed persons. Of course, there were the ones that were not healed but the organizers reasoned that only Jesus could heal in His time. The big question of the whole spiritual fest was the authenticity of the healing ministry. Newspapers carried screaming headlines questioning the healing that Hinn provided. Ignoring the fact that Hinn is simply a conduit for healing, people questioned why only some of them received healing to which Hinn replied, One question I am going to ask Jesus when I meet Him, is why don't some people get healed and some do. Fighting off accusation of attempting to convert people, Hinn said at a press conference, I did not come here to convert. I came to tell everyone that healing is available for everyone and God loves all. The festival probably the largest the city has ever witnessed had several impressive facilities like 67 giant screens, 1,50,000 watts sound, 480 toilets, 26 help desks, ample parking space, first aid centres and the most important, tight security.
RE: [Goanet]'Animal Tracks'
Dear Rene and Chris If you wish to make a donation direct to Goa you can. If you are in Goa then please pop into the clinic in Assagao and donate direct. If you prefer to donate from your bank then the details of our account are : Remit through (Swift code HSBCGB2L ) HSBC Bank 110-114 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6AA, UK for A/c No.- 00-263000 of (Swift code CORPINBB) Corporation Bank, International Banking Division, Mumbai, for further credit to (Swift code CORPINBB259) Corporation Bank, Panaji, Goa, for ultimate credit of International Animal Rescue Goa A/c No. 5755 held at Corporation Bank, Oxel branch, Goa. If you want to visit the address is ANIMAL TRACKS MURDUNGO VADDO ASSAGAO BARDEZ, GOA India Warmest regards Alan Knight Chief Executive International Animal Rescue Lime House, Regency Close Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DS UK Tel : 00 44 (0) 1825 767688 Fax : 00 44 (0) 1825 768012 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : www.iar.org.uk -Original Message- From: rene barreto [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 21 January 2005 17:31 To: goanet@goanet.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet]'Animal Tracks' Hi Chris , I am sure you can do that , I see no reason - why not ? Their latest magazine Issue 5 - gives us .an in depth of the work they do in Goa. and I quote from the Mag. * Our update in Goa describes the new equipment we have obtained to help us at the clinic , and the building work that is being done to accommodate it.* I am copying this email to International Animal Rescue ...here in the UK. I am sure they will contact you. rene www.goaday.com == rene --- Chris Vaz Chris'[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could donations be sent directly to the Mapuca clinic instead of channeling them through International Animal Rescue? I know that stray animals with severe medical problems abound in Goa and it is a very distressing sight. Perhaps we could help alleviate the problem with financial assistance to the clinic there. - Original Message - From: rene barreto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Goanet goanet@goanet.org Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 4:48 PM Subject: [Goanet]'Animal Tracks' * 'Animal Tracks' is the name of our rescue facility in Goa. It is located in the North of Goa near the town of Mapusa. We employ three vets under the leadership of our Veterinary Director Astrid Almeida. We started work in Goa around 6 years ago in a small bungalow, operating on the kitchen table. * For more details read : The International Animal Rescue http://www.iar.org.uk/india/goa.shtml Posted by : rene barreto = __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
[Goanet]Threat to Feast of Our Lady of Springs - Anjediv 2/2/2005
Union Minister for Defence Ministry of Defence Govt of India NEW DELHI Union Minister for Home Affairs Ministry of Home Govt of India NEW DELHI Rear Admiral Shekar Sinha Flag Officer Commanding Goa Vasco da Gama Goa Station Commander Sea Bird Project Binaga Karwar Sir, After Mr S K Sinha took over as Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area on 16.4.2004 he had kindly announced in July 2004 that the Navy has permitted (albeit with security considerations) the visit to the Island and celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Springs (Nossa Senhora de Brotas) on 2nd February, at Anjediv Island (near Karwar) off the coast of Canacona Goa as per the agreed terms of transfer of island by the Govt of Goa. This news was welcome by all and sundry. This year too the customary Feast will be celebrated on 2nd February, 2004 As per a communique from the Archdiocese of Goa Daman, dated 15.1.2005, to Station Commander Sea Bird, this year it is decided that two masses will be held one at 1000 hrs and the other at 1300 hrs to regulate the crowd participating in the Feast. However it is noted as per reports on the local (Karwar) Kannada daily dated 23.1.2005 and confirmed by this writer that one Mr Pramod Mutalik General Secretary Vishwa Hindu Parishad South India has once again threatened to prevent conduct of the Feast on this Island. On an earlier ocassion too on 21.10.2004 on the eve of Dusserha he had threatened to enter the island and conduct religious rites at an ancient temple believed to be on the Island but this move was averted due to the timely intervention of the District Magistrate Karwar and the Navy It may be noted that until 1987 the Island was in the revenue taluka of Canacona Goa and the only Feasts celebrated by the people of Goa and attended by the people of Binaga and Karwar were the above Feast and the Feast of St Francis de Assisi on 4th October. Therefore the attempts of the VHP to disrupt the festivities is uncalled for and needs to be put on check. It may be recalled that the BJP led Goa Government had donated Rs 25,000 to the repairs of this Church and also ensured the smooth conduct of the Feasts in the past years. Therefore the devoutees feel that the State machinery both in Karnataka Goa and the Defence Ministry and Home Ministry Govt of Goa should take all necessary steps to ensure the smooth conduct of the customary Feast and ensure the safety of all those visiting from Goa. The sacred Constitution of India provides for a secular democratic society and therefore any attempts to create a law and order situation should be nipped in the bud. The people of Goa who have maintained a tolerance towards all communities will not be cowed down by such threats . This year they have promised to attend in large numbers as they are delighted that the Sea Bird authorities at its own cost have now (18th May, 2004 repaired the Church and restored it to its pristine glory to the satisfaction of all. GODFREY J I GONSALVES Borda Margao Goa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your life partner online Go to: http://yahoo.shaadi.com/india-matrimony
Re: [Goanet] Countdown to global propaganda
Dr. Jose Colaco wrote: BTW: From what I know of Santoshbab, he indeed is a scientist but NOT one who relates his livelihood to environmental research funds. To which his old buddy, Santosh Helekar, adds: I owe my livelihood to research funds devoted to give freedom and democracy to minds held captive by a warped sense of reality. Mario replies: I'm glad Mr. Helekar has finally admitted to owing his livelyhood to research funds to spread typical environmental propaganda and to cast aspersions on anyone who disagrees with him. This will surprise his old friend, Jose Colaco, who, based on his comment shown above, seems to be under two mistaken impressions a) that Mr. Helekar is a scientist and b) Mr. Helekar is NOT one who relates his livelyhood to environmental research funds. It makes me wonder whether Mr. Helekar's lack of support for freedom and democracy for 80% of Iraq's population may be due to a lack of research funds to enable him to study that problem in more depth.
[Goanet]TUMI AMKAM NAKA.
Its a pleasure to announce this, soon this coming October - 2005 Mr. Jacinto Noronha will stage his maiden show TUMI AMKAM NAKA, with a full cast of local artists only (Kuwait based) venue will be announced shortly, so just wait for further details in this same coloumn. Best wishes to all. Sanny Vaz. _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
[Goanet]Cuncolim Chiefs !!
Such a hue and cry for a bunch of crooks , who didn't hesitate to murder Jesuit Priests in cold blood . Armstrong Vaz , you and whoever supports you should be ashamed of your selves . You seem to have no idea of what to be proud of and what to be ashamed of. It is disgusting the way you people have made heros out of these treacherous ,and murderous chiefs who murdered missionaries . What next ,maybe you will next glorify Dara Singh co. for burning alive Graham Staines and his innocent sons . Do you belong to the Rabid Sangh Parivar ? The Cuncolim chiefs or whatever you call them got what they deserved , and paid for their treachery , and certainly do not deserve any glorification nor memorial . Why is it heroic to kill Christian Missionaries only ,while all other religions Ranging from Islam to Buddhism have been converting Indians ? Please call a spade a spade !!! Dominic
[Goanet]Sania keen to inspire youngsters
Sania keen to inspire youngsters January 23, 2005 20:18 IST Indian sports' new pin-up girl Sania Mirza said she is keen to inspire a whole new generation of Indian players whom she wanted to take the tennis world by storm. There are lot of talented youngsters coming up in our country and I would like to inspire them to do well on the international scene, Sania said on her arrival from the Australian Open in Melbourne. Barring a handful of media personnel, there was less of the throng that normally greets the senior cricket team at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Terminal in Mumbai on Sunday. The 18-year old, who became the first Indian woman to reach the third round of a Grand Slam, was received by her close relatives as her parents are yet to return from their pilgrimage to Mecca. Thanking her family members, coaches and the fans for their support, Sania said she is revising her targets for the year. Before the Australian Open, my goal was to break into the top 100 in world rankings. But this performance has given me confidence and my aim would be to break into the top 50 before the end of the year, Sania said. The Hyderabadi girl put up a gutsy performance in her third round match against former world number one Serena Williams. Although she lost 6-1, 6-4, she captured the Australian public's imagination with her fighting spirit in the second set. Asked how she felt about the American superstar's pre-match comments that she was an unknown quantity, Sania said, I did not expect her to know me and I did not think much about her comments as my mind was on the match all the time. However, I wanted to play well against her and give a proper reply by displaying my talent on the court and I think I performed quite well against her, she said. On the match itself, she said, I was very nervous in the first set and was not at all hitting the ball well. However, in the second set I realised I could match her when I won the first game and started gaining in confidence. It was a fine feeling for me to hear Serena say a few good words after the match.
[Goanet]Vasco, SBT in drab draw
Vasco, SBT in drab draw January 24, 2005 20:06 IST Vasco failed to capitalize on the chances that came their way and were held to a goalless draw by State Bank of Travancore in a third round match of the ninth National Football League in Margao on Monday. Vasco, who lost their earlier two matches, dictated terms throughout but failed to score. Play was mostly confined to the midfield as the teams played a mediocre game. Vasco, who had the lion share of exchanges, came close to scoring in the 37th minute but Alex Ambrose's try was saved on the goal line by defender Paul Anthony. Earlier, Denis Cabral and Sushat Mathew's attempts failed to find the mark. Vasco's best chance came in the 57th minute. Following a Cabral cross from the right, Kamal Thapa's shot hit the post and off the rebound Ambrose, who was left open, failed to score. With this draw Vasco opened their account and have one point from three matches. SBT have three points from three matches.
[Goanet]Martins brace gives Dempo win
Martins brace gives Dempo victory January 24, 2005 19:56 IST Striker Ranty Martins's brace helped Federation Cup winners Dempo, Goa, beat Mumbai's Mahindra United 2-1 in the ONGC Cup ninth National Football League at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Monday. It was Dempo's third straight victory in as many matches in the league. Mahindra United drew first blood in the 15th minute when their Brazilian import Flavio Rodrigues, who became a hero and then a villain within 90 minutes, lobbed the ball over an advancing Dempo custodian Satish Kumar off skipper S Venkatesh's fine forward pass. Martins, who had scored in the previous match against State Bank of Travancore, then equalised in the 30th minute when he turned swiftly and scored from medio Melwin Rodrigues's cross, with none of the Mahindra defenders even attempting to clear the ball. In the 60th minute, Dempo were awarded a penalty after Martins was brought down on top of the box. Martins himself took the spot-kick and scored to put his team ahead for the first time in the match. Following a counter attack, five minutes later, the home team too forced a penalty when Rodrigues was brought down inside the box. However, Rodrigues shot wide and was booed by the Mahindra supporters for the rest of the match. Though Mahindra United scored first it was Dempo who made most of the attacking moves. In the 20th minute their winger Johny D'Cruz missed a golden chance to restore parity to Mahindra's goal following an R C Prakash's pass. Three minutes later Mahindra winger Abhishek Yadav failed to connect a Steve Dias cross before Martins got the equalizer and the teams went in for the break on equal terms. After half-time, Flavio Rodrigues had very good chance to score after he managed to snatch the ball from Dempo defender Valeriano Rebello but an advancing Satish Kumar made a very good sliding save. Soon after Dempo medio Jose Colaco's pile driver just went over and then Prakash failed score with just Mahindra custodian Sandip Nandy to beat. Dempo got a golden chance to increase their lead at the fag end of the game but Nandy effected a very good save when Colaco tried to score off a cross from Prakash and Mahindra defender Arun Malhotra made a timely clearance. Mahindra play their next match at the Cooperage against another Goan outfit, Sporting Clube de Goa on January 29.
[Goanet]Greenfield Airports: Can Goa Chart a Different Path (for Dabolim's Sake)?
From: http://www.thetribuneonline.com/aviation.htm Bangalore shows the way for greenfield airport By Deepak Arora In a historic step, the Government of India has signed a concession agreement with Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) for setting up the first-ever greenfield airport in the country. Greenfield airports have been conceptualized to bridge the huge resource gap and to increase the management and efficiency levels to world-class standards. The airport would be constructed through private-public partnership, with the joint venture company comprising Karnataka State Investment and Industries Development Corporation (KSIDC) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) as well as a consortium of Siemens (Germany), Unique Zurich (Switzerland) and Larsen and Toubro (India). The new airport would come up at Devanahalli in Karnataka in three years time. While KSIIDC and AAI would hold 26 per cent equity in the joint venture firm BIAL, the private consortium would hold the remaining 74 per cent. The total project cost of building the plush airport is estimated to be Rs 1,300 crore. Civil Aviation Secretary Ajay Prasad, BIAL chief W Bischoff and Karnataka's additional chief secretary S Krishnakumar signed the concession agreement in New Delhi on July 5 in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel, Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh and his Deputy Siddaramaiah. The new Bangalore airport would be constructed on a build, own, operate and transfer basis. The old Bangalore airport, operated by the Indian Air Force and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), would be closed down to civilian traffic after completion of the new airport, as per a recent decision of the Union Cabinet. The airport would accommodate a minimum of 20 aircraft of different types and have an ultimate capacity of catering to 40 million passengers, with the initial phase planned for a capacity of five million. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Praful Patel said that the Aviation sector shou ld not be restricted only to flying planes but also to developing the infrastructure facilities including airports of world class standard. He said that the Bangalore International Airport would usher in a new era in the field of Civil Aviation. Mr Patel said another greenfield airport would shortly come up at Hyderabad and give tough competition to the proposed airport at Devanahalli. Such a competition will usher in a new era in airport development as also the civil aviation sector in the country. The Minister lamented that in a country like India with more than a billion people, there were just 150 planes in all. In the US, he said, one can find so many planes at a small airport. Time has now come, he said, when the civil aviation sector should act as the catalyst for growth by increasing the number of aircrafts, the number of people who fly and developing infrastructure of international standards. Observing that it was not a happy sight for foreign travellers to land at Indian airports, Mr Patel said the modernistion and restructuring of Delhi and Mumbai airports would be given the highest priority as also the development of infrastructure at other airports in the country. He urged all States in the country to reduce sales tax on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which eats into the revenues of the airlines. The high cost of ATF is largely due to the state sales tax. I urge all state governments to loosen a little bit on the sales tax in order to gain a high volume of air traffic and income. More revenue could be earned from areas like trade, commerce and tourism if the aviation sector flourished, he said. Speaking on the occasion, Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh said with the signing of the agreement, over 10 years of efforts by the state government had fructified. It marks a new development in India's infrastructure by combining private sector expertise and state capacity. The Karnataka government has provided Rs 350 crore soft loan to BIAL and would provide budgetary support of Rs 400 crore. The concession agreement is a complex document, which has been finalised after numerous meetings between the Ministries of Civil Aviation, Law Justice, Finance, Law, Government of Karnataka and the BIAL. The agreement provides for Rights and Obligations of Government of India (GOI) and BIAL. The agreement provides for Rights and Obligations of GOI and BIAL, Operation and Maintenance Standards including monitoring thereof Airport Charges, Provision of Reserved Activities like Customs, Immigration, Security, Liabilities and Indemnities and Resolution Mechanism for Disputes, if any. The Central Government has agreed to grant concession to BIAL to design, develop, finance, construct, commission, maintain, operate and manage the airport. Karnataka is providing 4300 acres of land for this purpose. The proposed airport at Bangalore will have a runway designed to accept Boeing - 747 type of aircraft, having a length of
[Goanet]24 JAN 2005: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 24 January, 2005 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Jednam tum dusream thaim doiallponn dakoita, nhoich tem tuka bodolta punn tachea barim sonvsarui bodolta. (When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.) domnic fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] GRANTS TO TACKLE STRAY CATTLE MENACE: The government has sanctioned an amount of Rs.13.94 lakh for construction of cattle pounds in six municipal council areas to supplement the efforts of the Corporation of the City of Panaji to clear roads from the menace of stray cattle. (H) COPS MADE SCAPEGOATS? If anything the police's inability to take action against the party (rave) at St Anthony's Praia Vaddo in Anjuna on Sunday morning appears to be a clear indicator of the nexus that exists between party organizers and local politicians, while the police are made scapegoats in the bargain. (GT) RELIEF GIVEN TO TSUNAMI-HIT AREAS: A two-member team of officials on January 23 handed over relief materials worth Rs.17 lakh to the Andaman and Nicobar Island administration in order to distribute the same to the Tsunami hit areas. (GT) COLVA PANCHAYAT OPPOSES PDA TAG: The villagers of 18 panchayats from Salcete taluka have not given up their fight to demand withdrawal of the government notification bringing these villages under the purview of the newly-constituted Margao Planning and Development Authority. (GT) RAVE PSYCHEDELIA: It was dark and moonless in Anjuna at 1.15 am on 23 January. Standing on the cliffs and looking out to sea was an eerie experience with the mist rolling gently above the water. The only element that spoilt the moment was the steady throb of the bass accompanied by electronic sounds that ravers call music, emanating from nearby. The party was a few minutes ride from the collapsing cliffs of Anjuna. (GT) MGP STRUGGLING FOR ITS EXISTENCE: The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party in the State is today fighting a battle for its existence and appears that only a miracle can save it from staggering. The party, which ruled Goa for nearly 17 consecutive years soon after Liberation and which created a certain image in terms of the Bahujan Samaj, was now struggling to remain a crucial player in the state politics. (GT) RENUKA UNVEILS ATHITI DEVO BHAVO: Minister of State for Tourism Renuka Chowdhury announced major initiative Athiti Devo Bhavo', aimed at providing the inbound tourist a sense of being welcomed to the country. The campaign will provide training and orientation to taxi drivers, guides, immigration officers, tourism police and other personnel directly interacting with the tourist. The campaign will be rolled out in a phased manner over a period of three years. In the first phase, Goa, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Aurangabad would be covered. (GT) TODDY TAPPER FOUND DEAD: A 48-year-old man from Natangim-Sadolxem was found dead on Sunday in River Talpona, after he had gone to tap toddy in the morning. Ramakant Pandu Bhandari had been employed to tap toddy at Natangim. (H) MAN HELD: The Maina-Curtorim police have registered a case against one Jose Borges, a resident of Nuvem, for allegedly attempting to outrage the modesty of a woman at Nuvem on December 22. (GT) FLAT BURGLED IN PANAJI: Unidentified culprits burgled a flat at Kundaikarnagar in Panaji, belonging to one Bruno Sanfrancisco. The theft came to light on January 21 when the maidservant had gone to carry out the weekly cleaning, since the flat remains closed as Sanfrancisco is learnt to be working in the Gulf. (GT) BOOKED FOR PLAYING LOUD MUSIC: The Anjuna police on Wednesday registered a case against one Ganesh Palyekar of Charpora, for playing loud music without obtaining permission from the competent authority. (GT) PALOLEM LOCAL ASSAULTED: A resident of Palolem-Canacona was beaten up three persons after he objected their causing disturbance outside his residence on January 22 night. Anthony Mascarenhas was assaulted with a knife. (H) MOTORCYCLE STOLEN: Mr Cliff D'Silva from Aldona lodged a complaint with the Mapusa police stating that his Pulsar motorcycle which was parked in an open place near a petrol pump (in Mapusa) was stolen. (NT) WITHOUT BASIC FACILITIES FOR GENERATIONS: Residents of Cazugoto have spent their lives for generations without basic facilities. The situation continues to remain the same till date. Cazugoto is a hamlet by itself situated on a hilltop on the borders of Cavrem Pirla and Barcem and is yet to be provided with road, proper water, toilet or even education facilities.The total population is about 76. One has to walk for four kilometers through a forest to reach Cazugoto. (John Fernandes in Herald) SEMINAR ON 'TRANSFER PRICING': The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with the ICAI WRC Goa branch organized a seminar on Transfer Pricing - Income Tax at the GCCI Convention Hall on January 22. The seminar was well attended by industries like Dlink, Colorcon Asia, Titanor Components, Tubrocam India, Ciba
[Goanet]Fw: XCHR History Hour
- Original Message - From: cornel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: goanet@goanet.org Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 1:09 PM Subject: XCHR History Hour Colleagues, I am delighted to hear of the topic at the XCHR for presentation and discussion, on 27/1/05, namely, the Question of Race: US Southern Catholics and Segregation. I now sincerely hope that the next topic to be considered by XCHR will be linked closely to Goa i.e Brown racism cum casteism, among the Catholic Goans in Goa. I believe it to be more insidious than white on black racism in the USA as it is internal brown on brown racism with very clear endorsement by the Catholic Church in Goa. Cornel
Re: [Goanet]Goan Connections, Wave of Hope Tsunami appeal
Priya, Have noted date, time and venue but can't tell in which country the Party is to be held. Cornel - Original Message - From: Priya Carvalho [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@goanet.org Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 10:26 PM Subject: [Goanet]Goan Connections, Wave of Hope Tsunami appeal On behalf of Save the Children GOAN CONNECTIONS, FRIENDS SPONSORS Presents WAVE OF HOPE - TSUNAMI RELIEF APPEAL Lots of children are being abducted and taken away for slavery . . . This robbing of children, it's happening on a large scale, Kantha Shakti executive director Rohini Weerasinghe told The Age.. Rapists, abusers prey on disaster victims, By Liz Minchin ,January 5, 2005, theage.com.au, The Age. NOW YOU CAN DO SOMETHING TO HELP. By coming down to the WAVE OF HOPE- TSUNAMI RELIEF PARTY. VENUE: Sports Central, Fox Studios DATE: 12 February 2005 TIME: 7PM - 1AM TICKETS: Presold $15 Door $20 All proceeds will be donated to Save the Children Tsunami Relief Appeal. Save the Children have begun setting up child safety shelters in camps across the region, as well as registering the names of orphaned and lost children. Rapists, abusers prey on disaster victims, By Liz Minchin, January 5, 2005, theage.com.au, The Age. SO BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND COME DOWN TO THIS WORTHY EVENTBUY NOW AS TICKETS ARE LIMITED
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