[Goanet]ALERT:After Farmers, Fishermen may be forced to suicide
- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED, The time is come for the people of Goa to ORGANISE not AGONISE !! - -- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ -- -- After Farmers, Fishermen may be forced to suicide -- by Gasper D'Souza Several fishermen ventured out at the start of the fishing season this year in their quest for the 'Holy Grail' of the sea - the solar prawns, ignoring rough weather warnings. But the greed and ignorance mixed with political apathy saw the loss of life and a trawler. The early start of the mechanized fishing season this year may be good for people's palates but it could be doing irreparable harm to our fish resource. The boats docking at the fishing jetties unloaded their prized catch - fish laden with eggs. The size of the fish, including solar prawns has greatly diminished, said Mr Pascaol, a traditional fisherman from Salcette. Earlier, especially after the strict implementation of the ban last year, the prawn count was about 90 per kg. This year it is about 120 to 140 per kg. Is the poor catch worth the risk? The Marine Mercantile Department considers June 10 to August 15 as 'fowl weather period' with insurance available only with additional premiums. The monsoon season also coincides with the peak breeding season for most fish on the West Coast of India. A cursory examination of the prawns offloaded at the Panaji jetty revealed that most of the female prawns were laden with eggs. In October 2000 at a conference of scientists on sustainable fishery management organized by the NIO, it was agreed that a uniform ban is needed from May end to mid August recognizing that the south -west monsoon is the spawning season of pelagic species like Indian Oil sardine and Mackerel along with a majority of demersal fish and shrimps. Further, a two-day National Seminar in October 2004 on Conservation and Sustainable Growth of Fisheries organized by the MES College and attended by several scientists and academics also corroborated the need for a uniform ban throughout the West Coast from May 15 to August 15 along with implementation of nets of a minimum mesh size of 35 mm to prevent catching of baby fish. But even today the ban is not in place and as for mesh size, according to one researcher, some boats even use nets of mesh sizes of 15mm. But the issue is today so highly politicized that few are willing to go on record for fear of the repercussions. Based on scientific observations, in its September 2002 judgment, the High Court had, in its Order stated: During the ban period, namely from 10th June to 15th August, or Narali Poornima, whichever is earlier, the State Government of Goa should strictly implement the above fishing ban against all kinds of mechanized vessels. The Court Order further notes: For a proper conservation of fish on a sustainable basis, there has to be uniform dates with regard to fishing ban in all the States on the Western Coast. In its Order dated March 29 2004, the Central govt had notified June 10 to August 15 as the ban period across the entire West Coast of India. Yet ignoring all reason and court orders, the neighbouring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka maintain the ban only up to July 31. Using this as an excuse, the Goa government too relaxed the ban to July 31 from the original August 15. It takes a woman nine months to deliver a baby. Giving it just half that time will serve no purpose! says one fisherman. How can the government implement a ban for only a part of the breeding season? The ban has been reduced playing into the hands of a few who do not let off their labour even in the off-season. They can thus go out before all others, says one boat owner. But some scientists observe that although the monsoons coincide with the peak breeding season, different types of fish have different breeding patterns throughout the year. As such, they say a staggered ban is needed. Moreover, compared to the threat from purse seines and traditional 'rampons', the greatest threat is from bottom trawling wherein the marine life-forms over a thousand years old along the seabed is destroyed in a single trawl, explained one scientist who was a part of the MES National Seminar. As such the monsoon ban should be total for bottom trawling and lesser for other forms of fishing. At an international conference on deep sea
[Goanet]GOA Day in Mozambique
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[Goanet]IIT Delhi doctorate for E Sreedharan ex Konkan Railway
See http://www.eians.com/stories/2005/08/11/11iit.shtml IIT Delhi doctorate for Delhi Metro chief Indo-Asian News Service New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chief E. Sreedharan will be conferred an honorary doctorate by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi for his contributions and achievements in national development. E. Sreedharan is being conferred the degree of doctor of science (honoris causa) by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in view of his outstanding contributions and achievements in National development, a DMRCC press release said here Thursday. Sreedharan is responsible for the construction of the metro project in Delhi, which uses some of the most advanced technology in the field of civil, electrical, signalling and telecommunication engineering worldwide. Sreedharan had also built the largest rail project in India after independence by linking the west coast of India through the 760 km-long Konkan Railway line. He has been conferred several honours, including the country's fourth highest civilian award Padma Shri in 2001. TIME magazine named him an Asian Hero in 2003. --Indo-Asian News Service For clarifications/queries, please contact IANS NEWS DESK at 2616-5778/8546, 2617-3369 or mail us at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet]Re: Ros Mass - Roast Beef
Thanks Daisy Yummy mouth watering dish. Was on a lookout for this dish. hope I can cook it as you have mentioned. Thanks once again Jerry Fernandes
[Goanet]Re: *** Goanet Reader -- Absence: what a Goan writer finds when he embarks ona journey
Dear Ricco, I received the critique by Mr. Eusebio L.Rodrigues on Mr. Joao da Viega Coutinho's book A Kind of Absence:Life in the Shadows of History sent through one Rajesh Naik on 7.8.05 and wanted to know under what or which category I might be considered by these two, rather three gentlemen. Like thousands of Goans I am holding a foreign passport, am considered a foreigner, and am treated like a foreigner by the Indian Government. All well and good, some might say. But let's give a small peep or peek at some disturbing events which took place way back in the mid-fifties. Mr. Salazar said we were Portuguese. Mr. Nehru said, OK. So we treat you like Portuguese! In the fifties: Several older ex-pats of Indian origin, many of them now holding foreign passports, have told me stories of procedural correctness that led to delays if not downright harassment from the Indian side of the border compared to the diametrically open arms welcome they got from the Portuguese side of the Majali-Pollem crossing. In a way the Govt of India was not to blame, since Mr. Salazar had defined all Portuguese possessions as provincias, as intrinsic parts of Portugal and not colonies. Mr. Nehru respected this and from this sprang the slaughter of the innocent. Goans entering Goa were, perforce treated as foreigners with all their special formalities, special delays and, yes, special harassments inherent in that recognition. Overnight Goa's status changed into that of a foreign territory and according to international law this had to be respected. India's only flaw was to handle the Goans very insensibly, thus isolating them still further. And after Liberation? We saw the reverse side of the coin. Goans were no longer treated as foreigners but neither were the Portuguese there to welcome them with open arms. They did that in Portugal, if you were lucky (or unlucky) to land there. Like the wandering Jew, the Goan diaspora, now orphaned, took to heels from the new god-father or as some would say, step-father to spread world-wide over the seven seas. Liked, but not welcomed with open arms anywhere. Not even at home! And now? Yes, I say this as you know very well what I am going to say. That, as a foreigner holding a German passport I'm again being treated as a foreigner in my own land of my ancestors. I have applied for a visa again. And again the Consulate-General here tells me that my papers will have to go go Delhi by Office Mail which again means indefinite delay. The beat goes on, with the poor Goans like me being bambooed again and again. Wonder how many like me? Historically, the hurt the Goans have suffered are too big to enumerate here. Every Goan knows that hurt. Louis Armstrong once sang What a Wonderful World This Would Be. Ah! if only India would do what the Portuguese did - - welcome us with open arms! What a wonderful world it would be. With kind regards, Rodolfo de Sousa (I'd be happy if you'd give this reply wider publicity.) PS. The fall of Constantinople took place some centuries before that mentioned in the critique, wasn't it? Obviously a misprint.
[Goanet]Could be that dad is not real father, report shows
Now, where did I read ... native Goans use the word B*st*rd frequently. ? (^-^) Lawrence - See http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=healthNewsstoryID=2005-08- 11T124742Z_01_N11553710_RTRIDST_0_HEALTH-PATERNITY-DISCREPANCY-DC.XML NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Perhaps one out of every 25 dads could unknowingly be raising another man's child, a finding that has huge health and social implications, according to report released Wednesday. Exposing so-called paternal discrepancy -- when a child is identified as being biologically fathered by someone other than the man who believes he is the father -- could lead to family violence and the breakup of many families. On the other hand, leaving paternal discrepancy hidden means having the wrong genetic information, which could have health consequences. SOURCE: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, August 2005.
[Goanet]Re: WGKF - Support Goa University
From: Sonia Vaze goanet@goanet.org Whenever I pass by a pretty looking garden or landscaped area, I look for the small boards that tell me whose generosity it is due to, But it is just the opposite when I see huge nauseating hoardings that are nothing but an eysore. Sonia, dear, perhaps, dear Wendel could help evolve mentalities. His hoardings are by far the hugest and do tend to overpower a sizable portion of Goa's ... trees sight,smells,shade and fruits ... . Alfred, Just truing to help a little..
[Goanet]Re: Matahny Saldanha's Disqualification
Hi Tony, I don't know who you are but it is nice to know that there are times when the truth has to be spoken . It is people like you who can promote honesty in Goa politics and I hope that you will continue speaking in favour of the truth which in this case, is Matahny. Agnelo De Sousa From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Letter to the Editor of Gomantak Times: The editorial comments in today's issue of your paper on the disqualification of Matahny Saldanha by the Speaker of the Goa Assembly as well as the assessment of his political career are unfair and unjust and not borne out by the facts of the case. A number of judicial pronouncements have made it clear that the authority to issue whips and to take decisions for voting on issues before the House rests with the Legislature Party and NOT with its political wing or hierarchy.
[Goanet]Comedian Philip presents Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol in Musical on 16th Sept. 2005
Comedian Philip presents Tum Vhoir Aum Sokol in Musical on 16th Sept. 2005 Design by: T-Bush www.t-bush.com (c) www.goa-world.com Comedian Philip with Professional Music Directors: Norman (Goa), Shahu Adrian Gomes (Kuwait) with Sound Light Effects by Spiders and Nicholas Rodrigues as Project Coordinator is all geared up to present the long awaited Konkani Musical Show in Kuwait TUM VHOIR AUM SOKOL. Selected Cast: From Goa: Felcy, Anthony San, Francis de Tuem, Lawry Travasso, Anicet de Santa Cruz, Comedian Augustinho, Comedian Peter da Costa, Francis de Tuem. From U.K.: Tommy (Jr. Nelson). Joins a Galaxy of Konkani Lovers' Favourites from the cream of Goans and Mangaloreans. Never before in the annals of the Konkani Stage in Kuwait such a fabulous JUMBO star cast - Prince Jacob Date: 16th September 2005 - Venue: Hawally A/C Auditorium. Time: 3:30 p.m. sharp. For reservations, contact 6262597, 9732917, 9494518 - Raja Stores Tel: 2412970 Fahaheel: 3720619 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You heard it FIRST at http://www.goa-world.com - Promoted and Supported by http://www.goa-world.com GOAN MUSIC http://www.goa-world.com/goa/music/ PIONEERS IN GETTING KONKANI MUSIC TO YOU IN CYBER SPACE !
[Goanet]Re: CHURCH SILENCE ON ROMAN SCRIPT STUNS ITS FAITHFUL
Mr. Gonsalves, Roman Catholic Church is universal; so, it cannot patronize a single language or promote a single script for a language! Paradoxically Roman Catholic Diocese of Mangalore has revelled in also revels in linguistic vandalism of Konkani by Konkani speaking clergy of that Diocese. I do not impute intentions to them as Konkani is steadily vandalised since years but, a passionate Konkani considers it unpardonable crime to mercilessly implant accented/ellide Kannada/Tulu words for Konkani words that were are still in vogue!!! Ruefully, WEDS On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 godfrey gonsalves wrote : 10/08/2005 Archbishop of Goa and Daman Paco Patriacal Altinho Panaji ## His Grace, SUB; RECOGNITION FOR KONKANI IN ROMAN SCRIPT The issue of recognition for Konkani in Roman script has been gaining momentum. The Dalgado Konknni Akademi and TKK Porvorim are spearheading the movement with the active support of Konkani in Roman script writers.
[Goanet]Re: NEW KONKANI ALBUM IN KUWAIT
Hello Veronica Tumi Kuwaitkar khorench noxiban borleat. Bongo babdea Saudikaranchem. Tumkam Tiatr pollounk meltat, Konkani kantaram, cholchitram bou sompeponnim meltat, pun amkam Saudikarank, fokot konnei addlear pollounk meltat. Kednai kednai goemkar dekun mellonant. Ani meulear dekun dakoinant apun goemkar munn. Ojap dista. Goaneta udexim maka bouv thode Goemkar meulet ani ami bore ixtt zaleat. Korench Noxib tumchem. Tumkam itlem sompeponn assa dekun amchi Konkani bassek tumi Kuwaitak san kitlo adar ditat. Have a good day, and enjoy all new albums. Cheers Jerry Fernandes A. Veronica Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote New Konkani Album in Kuwait. Suknnim
[Goanet]East Indian - Correct terminology
The Goan discussion on East Indians has be interesting. Now that we are through with all the old derogatory terminologies used to describe Indians the issue is what is going on now and where do we go from here? Others will/should call us by the name we seek to be addressed by and how we address ourselves. In the USA, in the past we went by Asian Indians in America. We were a unique group as other ethnic groups were called Irish Americans and German Americans etc. We called ourselves the above because the title of American-Indians was taken and we did not want to be confused with any other groups. NOW the American-Indian terminology is NOT politically correct. It was a left-over of Christopher Columbus thinking that America was India. The American-Indians are correctly called TODAY as Native Americans. So too the young generation of Asian-Indians are more comfortable calling themselves as Indian Americans in keeping with other groups, and as they have less of an emotional link with Asia compared to their parents. So I hope we stop calling ourselves and dissuade others from calling us East Indians or West Indians etc. etc. As an FYI, in our upcoming novel we term Indian Americans in an innovative manner as Ind-o-US (Indians of U.S.). Of course somebody will write and tell us we plagiarized it.:=)) We are not trying to change the terminology but just be innovative. Kind Regards, GL Mario Goveia --- Tony Barros [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eugene et al! The label - East Indian is used in the U.S. and probably in Canada by Asian Indians from the Carribbean Islands-ostensibly as they were brought to work as bonded laborers by the British company - the East Indian Trading Company.I do not know what they call themselves in the Carribbean Mario adds: Tony, good analysis of typical name-calling in various places, and I was glad you put that one guy in his place. It is not hard to remind Caucasian Americans that even their ancestors from the Mayflower were illegals. I tell them they are Americans by virtue of a biological crapshoot whereas we are Americans by choice. However, I have lived in the US for 34 years. The term East Indian is used in my experience to distinguish Indians from India from the various other Indians around here. I have several Jamaican and Trinidadian and Guyanain friends and they call the descendants of the indentured laborers from India simply Indians. These were brought as supposedly contract laborers after the British abolished slavery, and most never went back. Their descendants are over 50% in Guyana, and about 35% in Trinidad, with a smaller % in Jamaica. The people of African descent from the Carribean call themselves by their Island's name, i.e. Jamaican, Trinidadian, etc. while we refer to all of them collectively as West Indians, i.e. from the West Indies. These terms are not racial slurs or used in a derogarory manner. They are simply descriptive. That cannot be said of the terms Pakis, Wogs, etc. which are used as racial slurs. In the midwest, where I live, and in most of the US, Indians are looked up to, being mostly professionals and businessmen and women, whereas in the areas of intense Indian concentration in NY or NJ, I believe there is some tension.
Re: [Goanet]Bloody foreigners - Semantics
--- Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So I find it surprising that the immigrants in the UK did not raise a cry when the book appeared in print - more so, to stop future insensitive titles and texts from appearing. We condemn practices of a generation ago with harsh words (see discussion on caste). But today's practices are called unfortunate; and I think that is amazingly unfortunate. :=)) Mario opines: to stop future insensitive titles and texts from appearing.??? How exactly would such censorship be achieved? The last time I checked Britain still had a strong heritage of freedom of speech, up to and including allowing some pretty radical Imams to publicly incite their followers to kill Brits and westerners in general, which the Brits are now struggling to control when it comes to incitements to kill people. The comparison with the discussion on caste is also curious, because we were expressing our freedoms of speech in that discussion, not suggesting anyone's ideas or words be censored.
[Goanet]Re: WGKF - Support Goa University
DearNetters, This is a point that we were discussing amongst ourselves in the WGKF[ Western Ghats Kokum Foundation] and with others aboutthe type of publicity that should be permitted in the WGKF project at Goa University. The view expressed by Sonia Vaze below is close to my own. I believe more people would like to see more of gardens and less of hoardings. In the Botanical Society of Goa[BSG], we do not even put permanent signboards. Yet, people in Goa associate BSG with trees, gardens and fruit shows. The work speaks for itself. Viva Goa. Miguel From: Sonia Vaze goanet@goanet.org Dear Miguel, Whenever I pass by a pretty looking garden or landscaped area, I look for the small boards that tell me whose generosity it is due to, and then I say a prayer ... the Sharayu-Toyota island at Cortalim is one such where I have so often prayed for the company and their staff and for so many other companies who sponsor these type of parks. But it is just the opposite when I see huge nauseating hoardings that are nothing but an eysore. sonia --__--__--
[Goanet]Goans of Mozambique - Join the Goan Alliance in celebrating WORLD GOA DAY !
0 The ALLIANCE , a perfect partnership ! WORLD GOA DAY 2005 00 0 Dear Rene, We plan to celebrate the event on 21th of August 2005. Vivek bring this special news to Goans in Mozambique. We try to joint all families for Goaday. In Maputo there is approximately 160 families related with GOA. Probably we will joint more or less 100 families. All of us are surprise with this great organization around the world. This network of contacts brings special opportunities for all of goans around the world and will joint all the communities. In Maputo, there is one goan club (in Catembe) build by goans few years ago were part of the goan community normally joint during the year for lot of events. For this special day we will joint at another club (Desportivo) where we can fit all together. Thanks for all support provide by you and Vivek. Nuno Rego == Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet]Graphic Designer wanted
Good graphic designer/s required for a progressive IT company in Goa. Excellent salary offered to the right candidate/s. Please call (0832)-2420797 and ask to speak to James. Tim
[Goanet]Attn:Maria De Souza
This has reference to a post I just came across on Goanet. Maria,if this gets to you feel free to contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am in the US and look foward to talking to you. Collin Almeida
[Goanet]Konkan Railway Diva-Sawantwadi Passenger Train Cancelled for 11-14 Aug 2005
See http://www.konkanrailway.com/website/press_2005/press_sww_dv_cancel_110805.htm 11th August, 2005 PRESS RELEASE DIVA-SAWANTWADI PASSENGER TRAIN CANCELLED FOR 11-14 AUG KR5-7/KR8-6 Diva-Sawantwadi-Madgaon passenger trains have been cancelled by Central Railway for 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th August, 2005. To cater to the passengers, Konkan Railway is running special trains between Madgaon and Mangaon on the path and timings of Diva-Sawantwadi-Madgaon trains during the above period. All other trains via Konkan Railway route to/from Mumbai are running as per their normal schedule. ---
Re: [Goanet]There's no minority in India: Supreme Court
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.dailypioneer.com/indexn12.asp?main_variable=front%5Fpagefile_name=story4%2Etxtcounter_img=4 Pioneer News service / New Delhi The Supreme Court has said the practice of notifying religious groups as minority communities should be discouraged as it promotes divisive tendencies that weaken the nation. Mario observes: It looks like they are finally catching up with Dinesh D'Souza at the Indian Supreme Court.
[Goanet]Indians warned against carrying scriptures to Saudi
Thought you might find this interesting if you've not already read this before. Indians warned against carrying scriptures to Saudi Indo-Asian News Service Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia have been warned not to carry religious scriptures,photographs or idols. An official statement issued here Wednesday said that religious activities in private residences or undertaking missionary or preaching activities are banned in Saudi Arabia and could invite stringent punishment. C.R. Banswal, principal secretary (political) to the Andhra Pradesh government, said the Indian ambassador in Riyadh had said that detention cases of Indian nationals on allegations of involvement in religious activities in that country were increasing. The statement said the Saudi religious police recently arrested nine Indians for preaching Christianity. He (the ambassador) has therefore expressed the view that it is urgent and important that all Indian nationals be forewarned prior to their departure from India against carrying any religious scripture, photographs or idols with them to Saudi Arabia, said the statement. The ambassador said the Indian nationals should also be strictly briefed against organising group religious activities in private residences or undertaking missionary or preaching activity. This would be a major preventive measure in promoting the welfare of the Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia, the statement added. Indo-Asian News Service
[Goanet]Goa as the IT hub
Goa has resources to become a major IT hub, says IT Minister Dayanand Narvekar, at a meeting with industrialists. (GT) I must thank the Minister for his observation that Goa has the resources to become a major IT hub. Thats good news. The Minister needs to be congratulated. However, what worries me, is the word recourses and its context to IT and IT hub. I recollect that some time ago the same IT minister announced that they plan to have an IT Industrial Estate and I just could not come to terms with the term Industrial Estate in context with IT. If we are looking at Action Plan Goa 2020, (which is a must) than we should THINK Knowledge and NO MORE Information. IT should only be as distant object in the rearview mirror. Now DELETE Industry (sic) altogether unless it is referred to the status in Government categories. When we talk of IT resources in context to Goa the state, it is not simply the human resource that can make it happen. This requires IT infrastructure with the initiative of the Government with a definite proactive implementation plan. Secondly, a good IT policy is required that can bring multinationals that are looking to span their operations out of hubs such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Poona and Mumbai. Building the IT hub has also to be complemented with public amenities and infrastructure like roads and housing to to day care centers If the minister is serious, he needs show the initiative in deeds and read through the fine print of models like Bangalore, Hyderabad etc. Amongst them Gurgoan near Delhi developed the fastest. One requires the time table drawn and responsibilities delegated. It is only then that the Human IT resource of Goa will benefit, besides several others people. So dear Minister, Think Goa 2020 with miles stones 2010 and 2015. Keywords Knowledge movement Joy Figueiredo Ahmedabad/Mapusa ends __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
RE: [Goanet]MP demands full-fledged TV station for GOA
Well, the first step is to have a full-fledged Doordarshan Kendra and finally a 24-hrs Konkani TV channel. What we need to see is if Jaipal Reddy listens to Shantaram Naik or just tosses the memo in a waste-bin. Avelino Bastora/Kuwait oo MP demands full-fledged TV station Herald News Desk PANJIM, Aug 10 - Goa's Rajya Sabha MP Shantaram Naik met Mr. Jaipal Reddy, Union Minister for Information Broadcasting in New Delhi and demanded the establishment of a full-fledged Doordarshan Kendra in Goa, with the status of a regional kendra. In a memorandum submitted to Reddy, Naik says, it is shocking and also embarrassing that despite Panaji being capital station, the Government does not have a uniform policy towards capital cities in the matter establishment of Doordarshan Kendras.
[Goanet]world goa day EVENTS
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[Goanet]MP demands full-fledged TV station for GOA
oo MP demands full-fledged TV station Herald News Desk PANJIM, Aug 10 - Goas Rajya Sabha MP Shantaram Naik met Mr. Jaipal Reddy, Union Minister for Information Broadcasting in New Delhi and demanded the establishment of a full-fledged Doordarshan Kendra in Goa, with the status of a regional kendra. In a memorandum submitted to Reddy, Naik says, it is shocking and also embarrassing that despite Panaji being capital station, the Government does not have a uniform policy towards capital cities in the matter establishment of Doordarshan Kendras. It appears that smaller States are discriminated as against the bigger States as, otherwise, there was no reason that Panaji has been deprived of the facilities which other capital cities enjoy, he said. Naik further said that despite Goa being an independent State, DDK Panaji has not been given the status of regional centre. Since its inception in 1990 DDK Panaji has been a Programme Generating Facility (PGF) till today. PGF means a sub-station of main station, which produces programmes for ½ hr to 2 hrs. Mumbai is Goas main centre and Mumbai DDK has other PGF centres like Nagpur and Pune. If it is given the status of regional centre these programmes can be seen on cable as well as DTH (Director to Home). Because the programmes can only be seen through antenna, viewership of DDK Panaji is extremely limited and hence the revenue generated by DDK Goa is also extremely limited, he said. DDK Panjim has got only one vehicle, which is 17 years old. This vehicle cannot be taken out of Panaji and so programmes outside Panaji cannot be recorded. Every now and then there is break down of vehicle and lot of expenditure is incurred on its repair. Booking taxi daily is out of question as again the fund for Motor Vehicles are very meagre, Mr. Naik said. Number of posts from DDK Panaji were shifted to DDK Delhi and other Kendraswhile several are lying vacant, he added. == __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
[Goanet]Chaos, at Mumbai airport
Goemcars..taking the connecting flight from mumbai pls take a note.. Rgds Edward Verdes Chinchinim/KSA Chaos, lambi lines at airport till Feb 2006 Airport officials at Mumbai have conceded that there will be delays and long queues at the renovated new terminal at the airport. Passengers can only hope to see relief by February 2006, when the terminal is fully completed. “Only the first phase is complete, which means we are operating with just 40 per cent space. Till the second phase is complete, passengers will be inconvenienced with long queues and delays,” said Anil Kumar, senior commandant, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which manages security at the airport. Kumar said the problem would be acute in the morning peak hours between 6.30 am and 8.30 am, when there are at least 25 flights from the terminal. He assured them that the fully renovated airport would be of world-class standards. The renovated 1B domestic terminal caters to domestic departures full text at: http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/115940.htm
RE: [Goanet] Mumbai floods derails finances of Konkan Railway...
The depth and width of the river are considerably reduced due to indiscriminate dumping of waste. The illegal constructions on the bank of the river and some in the river by land filling have drastically reduced the intake of rain water and restricted the flow of the river. Also, constructions by airport authorities on the bank of the river have reduced the width of the river and in some areas diverted the flow. These are some of the man made problems which caused Bombay to flood. The river now looks like a 'nullah' with waste and overwhelming putrid contents. Avelino Bastora/Kuwait Source: Sahara Mumbai TV __ Philip Thomas wrote: Let's hope these three railway zones are able to weather proof their tracks and trains. The main problem in Mumbai was lack of proper drainage compounded by high tides and the shut down of Reliance Energy. There seems to be a strong need to disperse transportation activites away from Mumbai and to develop effective backs ups like roadways and air services (equally weather proofed, for interstate travel). Let's hope that the Mumbai deluge and paralysis proves a real eye-opener for the urgent need to modernise our transportation, energy and communication infrastructure. The chalthai hai mentality and filepushing tendency must change in favour of the right measures taken in a timely way.
Re: [Goanet]Bloody foreigners - Semantics
On 8/11/05, Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So I find it surprising that the immigrants in the UK did not raise a cry when the book appeared in print - more so, to stop future insensitive titles and texts from appearing. I find nothing wrong with using a title such as Bloody Foreigners to ridicule the xenophobic mindset, and to expose the ignorance that underlies it by relating the story of immigration. Sarcasm is the best weapon available to a writer who wants to get an important message across. Cheers, Santosh * No offense meant. But let the chips fall where they may. *
[Goanet]Group Study to Italy sponsorred by Rotary International
GSE- Italia 2005-06 The Group Study Exchange [or GSE] Team is an exchange of young [26 to 40 years age]professionals led by a Rotarian between countries funded annually by the Rotary Foundation [TRF]. The GSE Team from Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka [District 3170] will be going to Italy's District 2060 in Zone 12. This RI District has 77 Clubs and 4375 Rotarians. It includes RC Trieste, RC Verona towns of Padova[Padua], Trento [Trent], Venezia[Venice] and Verona. With a fair knowledge of Portuguese, a GSE member from Goa will be in a better position to communicate in Italy, where English is learnt but frequently not spoken. . The GSE members, who need not even be related to a Rotarian, could possibly be given a few tips in spoken Italian through the services of some Italians settled in Goa and operating business as in Casa Nostra, Anjuna.They will have to learn about the Rotary movement for the interviews. The DG Rtn Giuseppe Giorgi of district 2060 is an Educationist and his spouse is Gabriella. They live on Milan street in Venice, Italy. For details contact your nearest Rotary Club President or Secretary or email to Rtn. Tulio D'Souza of Rotary Club Mapuca at [EMAIL PROTECTED] mobile 9822100077. This may be your ticket to an all expenses paid holiday in Italy.
