[Goanet] Invest in Goa before it's too late
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Hi Goans Everywhere, I have just returned from a fourteen day holiday at home in Goa -- and I am dismayed to find that more and more Goans (particularly Christians) are selling out their ancestral homes and lands -- and the buyers are not just foreigners but other Indians from Punjab & Gujarat, -- fairly soon there will be few Goans in Goa as compared to non-Goans We now have enough Goans in India and abroad in really good financial position to invest in Goa -- so please come and buy those houses and lands which our short-sighted Goa Goans are selling out Cheers to a future inwhich Goans will inhabit Goa Aloysius - Original Message - From: "Mario Goveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Invest in Goa before it's too late | Goa world's fifth must-see place | London, January 11, 2006 | | Jan 10: India among top 10 travel destinations » |
[Goanet] Chodankar flays cops for going slow in Neri case
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- http://oheraldo.in/node/8680 Chodankar flays cops for going slow in Neri case HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, JAN 15 The sloppy handling of Velim MLA Felipe Neri Rodrigues signature forgery case by the police has exposed the department's special treatment of BJP functionaries, according to Youth Congress chief in Goa Girish Chodankar. Chodankar was reacting to the High Court order granting anticipatory bail to BJP general secretary Satish Dhond and Tivim MLA Sadanand Shet Tanavade. Chodankar charged that the same police had shown extra enthusiasm and worked overtime in arresting Sonmath Zuarkar, Mauvin Godinho and Dayanand Narvekar during the BJP rule. He also said that the observation made by the court clearly exposes that the police department is still working overtime to protect BJP, while citing the order which states that "The facts show that they were pampered. Otherwise it is unheard of that a police officer will record statements of accused as and when desired by an accused and being assisted by his advocate" this strong observation talks very loudly how police machinery is working in Goa. The court also blamed the state and police for slow probe bringing investigation to standstill. He said, police inaction for not arresting accused Dhond and Tanavade when both were moving freely has been also observed in the order. This has frustrated the common man and that is why he said, he was demanding Tanavade's arrest at Assembly complex which resulted in an attack on me by BJP MLAs at the Assembly complex. With this strong observation he declared "my demand to arrest Mr Tanavade is justified". Chodankar strongly demanded that the Chief Minister who is holding the home ministry to make a note of the court observations on police in delaying the investigation and not arresting the accused required in the most sensitive forgery case wherein MLA Felipe Neri had to be disqualified for nearly seven months and had to also resign as deputy chief minister. He said, this is not the only fall out of the case, what is more important is that the State government had to be dismissed. Police deliberately never thought the urgency and the seriousness of the case, he added. Chodankar further said that it is high time that the chief minister act tough to bring back confidence in the public about the police in Goa. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Process to develop Goa as AEZ for cashew nut export on
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- http://oheraldo.in/node/8685 Process to develop Goa as AEZ for cashew nut export on BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 15 The process of developing Goa as Agri Export Zone (AEZ) chiefly for cashew nut export, is underway. Goa, officials say, will benefit in a big way if developed as 'Agri Export Zone' however, not before number of modalities are worked out with other institutes in the country, dealing in the promotion and export of cashew nuts. Recently, State Government submitted the project report to the Centre on this venture. However, the Agriculture Product Export Development Authority (APEDA) has recommended changes and improvement in the project, pertaining to total area covered for AEZ, processing and storage capacity etc. The officer of the APEDA visited Goa last week in this regard, according to Agriculture Department sources. Attaining the status of AEZ means Goa will able to export cashew under brand name 'Goa Cashew'. Furthermore, food-processing industry will remain in gear round the year, creating alternate employment. The department is in touch with institutes such as Cashew Development Board, APEDA, Cashew Export Development Council (CEDC) the bodies, which are involved in promotion and exports of cashew nuts. Initially, the Government wanted to have AEZ for variety of agro products, but idea was dropped and decided to concentrate on 'cashew export' sector in which Goa enjoys economic leverage, the sources said. In fact, parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra, having good yield of cashew, and depend on Bangalore and Mumbai airport for exports respectively will find economically more viable to route their export of cashew nuts through Goa AEZ. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England - End forwarded message -
[Goanet] Why What's Good for India Is Good for the US
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- by Charles Wheelan, Ph.D. Wednesday, January 4, 2006 I spent two weeks last month in India, one of the most fascinating places on the planet. Where else can you stroll through the gleaming high-tech Bangalore campus of Infosys only hours after getting stuck in a traffic jam on a major highway caused by a collision between a tractor and an ox cart? So far, India has attracted mainstream attention mostly as the place where the guy booking your airline ticket -- or transcribing your medical records or even preparing your taxes -- happens to be sitting. That's true enough. But India is far more than a telemarketing curiosity, and "outsourcing" is only a tiny piece of the economic transformation going on there. Having grown at roughly 6 percent a year for the past decade with the potential to do even better, India is likely to be one of the most important economic stories of the next decade. America has a huge stake in that success -- even as some jobs migrate across the Indian Ocean. Indeed, here are four reasons we should hope that the next decade in India is at least as good as the last decade has been. 1. Because it's the world's largest democracy. If we're going to promote democracy around the globe, particularly as a solution for what ails the Middle East, then we ought to wish success upon the world's largest and most vibrant democracy. India has a billion people, 22 official languages, and so many ethnicities that everyone is a minority. If democracy can work here, it can work anywhere. And it is working. Indians vote in far higher numbers than Americans, even when it means trekking for hours to the closest polling place. India's government is plodding, fractious, and permeated by corruption. But it has also brought stability, the rule of law, and respect for individual rights to a place that looks ungovernable on the surface. And did I mention that India has the world's third largest Muslim population? 2. Because it's where a large proportion of the world's poor live. If you don't care about starving people, then skip to number three. If you do, then India matters a lot. It's just basic math; roughly a third of the world's poor live in India. Robust economic growth will help these people far more than any check you might mail to one of those places that sends you free return address labels. It's already started. India's growth over the past several decades has lifted some 100 million people out of dire poverty. 3. Because a richer India will make for a richer America. How can a place that "competes" with American companies and replaces American workers make us better off by growing wealthier? First, a growing Indian middle class will buy our products. The guy in Bangalore who answers questions about your Dell computer probably drinks Coke, uses Microsoft Word, and reads my column on Yahoo! Finance. (Okay, I can't prove that last one, but you get the point.) It doesn't matter what business you're in, having 300 million new middle class consumers in India is good for you. Second, Indian firms will design and sell products that make our lives better. That's what happens when you unleash new human potential. Imagine the following scenario: Your child has just been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. The doctor sits you down and says, "I have good news and bad news. The good news is that the disease can now be treated successfully. The bad news is that the treatment was discovered by an Indian scientist, and the drugs are produced by a leading Indian pharmaceutical company." Actually, that's not really bad news, is it? Third, at a minimum, Indian competition and outsourcing by American companies will lower the cost and improve the quality of all kinds of goods and services. Do you remember the crap that Detroit produced before Honda and Toyota became serious players in the American market? (True, Detroit still produces a shocking amount of crap, but now we don't have to buy it, as GM shareholders and bondholders have learned.) Cheaper imports from places like India or China are just like a tax cut; there is more money left in your wallet at the end of the month. And they create American jobs, too, which is less intuitive and therefore often overlooked. If you save money on cheaper cotton towels, much of that extra cash is likely to be spent on American goods and services. A Canadian trade minister made this point to me once when he asked rhetorically, "Lo
[Goanet] Don Quixote & Sancho Panza
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- To the pairs of geeks who keep jousting ad nauseam on this forum blow-by-blow, may I add to Cynthia's: "There's this to know, as you go blow by blow, There are things you say you know you know There are things you say you know you don't know What you don't know is that you'll never know How much you don't know." May the good Lord spare us.. Here's wishing, Claire.
Re: [Goanet] Two great men
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Let us also remember and honor Abe Lincoln, also known as the Great Emancipator who freed negroes from slavery and the Republicans in Congress who helped tip the 1964 Civil Rights Act even when Democrats such as Algore Sr and the Robt Byrd Klaneagle opposed it. - Original Message - From: "George Pinto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Goanet" Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 8:39 AM Subject: [Goanet] Two great men > -- - > | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | > | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho | > | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James | > | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&; amp;sid=216 | > -- - > January 16... > > Today is Martin Luther King day in the USA. Goan Americans (and others around the world) owe him > and others a debt of gratitude. They fought for civil rights and equal opportunity, inlcuding > economic opportunity from which we benefit today. See http://www.thekingcenter.org/ > > Today is also the feast of the Patron of Goa, Blessed Joseph Vaz. All Goans can appreciate the > inter-religious achievements of this great Goan. See more info. at > http://www.blessedjosephvaz.com/ > > Regards, > George > >
[Goanet] Xavier's Student Shines in Commerce Fest at Hyderabad
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Xavier's Student Shines in Commerce Fest at Hyderabad St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, participated in 'National Arthashastra 2005-06' a National Intercollegiate Commerce Fest at Hyderabad. The event was organized by St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad, and COFEE (Commerce Organisation For Emerging Entrepreneurs). National Arthashastra consisted of seventeen competitions testing the creativity, intelligence and innovativeness of the students. The whole programme was spread across two days with over a hundred colleges participating. St. Xavier's College, was represented by Vijayashree Palekar, Roxanna Pinto, Brenton Cordeiro and Jonathan D'Souza. Brenton Cordeiro secured the first place in "On The Spot" Elocution Contest and the second place in the "Creative Resume Making Competition".
[Goanet] information on DAB Radio
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Hello Netters, Could someone tell me what this DAB RADIO is and how different it is from Satellite Radio? Aslo, if one can listen to it in India and Goa especially? I do have a Satellite Radio. When I had bought it, it was free reception to various music stations and news, but now its pay to listen. I would appreciate if some one can share some insight on DAB RADIO. Thanks & Cheers Jerry Fernandes
[Goanet] Poor Governance
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- WHERE IS THE GOVERNMENT I called on the Chief Secretary on 7 Dec 05 regarding "Traffic Hazards ,Inaction" after 10 years of futile running around to improve traffic management, where all concerned authorities consulted,even notifications issued by competent authorities after due but lethargic process after dogged follow up, even run around with Director of Public Grievances(He complained they have no powers). There was absolutely no implementation with impunity! On 6/1/06, I sent a reminder to CS office, after the Home Office sat on her recommendations for action.Today I rang up CS office(not sure if she is transferred),SP Dixit of Home Office dealing with the case transferred,Mr Yatindra Maralkar is not in this office but down, and files go to him.Well,he also is not available! In the meantime accidents have killed,maimed, financially ruined people, and traffic Hazards increased manifold. Goa desperately needs to quickly tone up its administration.The three Cs( Corruption,Criminalisation,Communalisation) appear to be strengthenning by leaps and bounds. . Observe petrol tankers operators strike due objection to their illegal activities and incompetent coordination of Police protection/escort, Politicians backing taxi operators objection to go by legal activities and resistance to fixing rates/meters,no proper land reforms or control of illegal constructions, the River Princess saga, Beach illegal activities, more accidents,robberies,rapes,murder,Construction mafia unchecked, PWD illegalities and their absolute waste of water/mismanagement where they compensate by increasing water tariff, and so on . A fourth element,the foreign mafia is gainning a stranglehold. To quote Nandkumar Kamat " The age of greed,socially sanctified corruption and mutual suspicion has begun.Goa is kidnapped by Politicians to settle their personal scores whilst ignoring the mounting problems of the people" John Eric Gomes Alto de Porvorim (Tel 2417837)
[Goanet] Goan Voice UK. Daily Newsletter. Tuesday, 17 Jan. 2006
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- The Goan Voice UK Daily Newsletter can be accessed at 22:30 GMT daily at http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/ Goa to face power crisis, says chamber 17 Jan: Business Standard. The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has indicated in its report that the state will face a grim power situation in the coming years and has suggested adopting back-up power policy to overcome the situation. The report covering infrastructure such as road and water and power, will be released soon ... Experts claim that the power consumption in Goa is increasing owing to the changing lifestyle and installation of air-conditioners and geysers in the flats. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?storyflag=y&leftnm=lmnu2&leftindx=2&lselect=1&chklogin=N&autono=211848 Siddis discuss plan to widen network. By Pamela D'Mello 17 Jan: The Asian Age. African Siddi tribal settlers in India have come together for the first time ever for a discussion of their joint heritage and socio-economic status. Some 150 Siddis have arrived at a conference venue in Goa to map their common heritage, cultural practices and perhaps set up an India-wide network to tackle some of their immediate problems. Siddi ancestors came to India from roughly the 12th to 19th century as slaves, soldiers, sailors and merchants. They are believed to be mainly from northeast and east Africa. http://www.asianage.com/main.asp?layout=2&cat1=5&cat2=138&newsid=203317&RF=DefaultMain India woos expats with new program 16 Jan. Toronto Star. Canada may be home, but for Toronto's Indian community, "the sacred motherland" will always tug at the heart, and often the wallet. That deep sense of connection enticed about 500 GTA residents - Canadian citizens - to apply for a new form of dual Indian citizenship. Thousands more are expected to sign up in the coming months. http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1137365412890 UK: Tattler Restaurant Awards 2006 16 Jan: The Evening Standard (London). Nominated for RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR is Rebecca Mascarenhas (11 Abingdon Road). Rebecca Mascarenhas was born in Mombasa, daughter of the late Sonny and Carmen (nee Freitas); brother of Vernon (who owns a farm in Surrey and was featured in GVUK 2005-26). The family emigrated to Norwich, Norfolk, in 1967. She named her restaurant chain after her father. For more info about Rebecca Mascarenhas see http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLB,GGLB:1970-01,GGLB:en&q=%22Rebecca%2BMascarenhas%22 More states are vying to woo IT companies 15 Jan: The Economic Times. ... Even small states like Goa have been bidding for attracting IT giants so as to reduce the burden of unemployment. While announcing Wipro's proposed launch of an R&D project in Goa recently, state IT minister Dayanand Narvekar highlighted that the proposed IT habitat in the state would likely to generate employment for 10,000 youths... http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1372338.cms The top 25 destinations for 2006. 14 Jan: The Herald (Glasgow) ... Goa. Already famed for its glorious beaches, Goa is now tempting travellers who want to combine sun worshipping with experiencing India's rich cultural highlights. There's a growing trend, say industry experts, for two-centre holidays offering the traditional beach break along with time for exploring such inland attractions as Mumbai, New Delhi and the Taj Mahal. Funeral of Mrs. Edna Da Gama Rose Death was on 15 Jan. Nairobi. Funeral will be on Wed, 18 Jan. at Consolata Church, Westlands, Nairobi. Viewing of body at the church 2.15 pm. Mass 2.30 pm. Burial at Langata Cemetery 3.45 pm. Condolences to [EMAIL PROTECTED] =
[Goanet] Re: The Goan Cyber La Mancha
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- On 1/12/06, Viviana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >This will surely win the BEST POST OF THE YEAR award for 2006. >And so early in the year! > Hi Viviana, Thanks for your kindness. Hope many Fernandes's, Cervantes's and silent lurkers become Quixotes and Panzas this year. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Opinion Poll Day
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Dear Netgaokars, Today was the day that Goans voted to decide whether Goa should remain separate or merge with Maharashtra. Thank God for the Shashtikars who voted overwhelmingly for a separate identity. If the choice was left to the rest of Goa we would have been a miniscule part of Sindhudurg or a separate district in Maharashtra. The constituency-wise [28 in Goa of 1967]statistics will soon be out in the open once again soon. Today, the MARG of Gurunath Kelekar organised a small photo exhibition in what used to be the Art Gallery of the Instituto Menezes Braganza [ raped by the Goa Dept. of Art and Culture in the recent past]. Dr. Wilfred de Souza , Deputy Chief Minister[ and wannabe Chief Minister] was the Chief Guest. No where else for the MCP from NCP to go. It is a pity. He once belonged to the same party as the Father of the Opinion Poll, Dr.Jack Sequeira's United Goans Party. Sandesh Prabhudesai, editor of Sunaparant, reminded the Dy.CM. that the politicians in Goa today owed their very existence to the Opinion Poll. 40 of them would have otherwise been replaced by one MLA in the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha. Yet, the Government of the day finds no time to celebrate the Opinion Poll day. Perhaps it can make amends by 19 Januarythe day when the results of the historic Opinion Poll were declared. Goa had voted to remain separate. Once again, thank God for the simple people of Salcete. they ensured a separate identity. they fought for Konkani to be recognised as the state language. If they have been cheated by inserting a definition to define the script by another smart Shashtikar, they can still change that. It is not easy to merge Goa into another state any more. Viva Goa. Long live the Opinion of the Opinion Poll. Miguel
[Goanet] ARENA 2005-06 at Xaviers
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- ARENA 2005-06 at Xavier's ARENA 2005-06, an inter-college competition, was organized on the 9th and 10th of January, 2006, with the theme "What you do is what defines you", by the Department of Commerce, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa. The event, mainly commerce-based, aimed at acquainting students of various colleges with the competitive business world, that awaits them beyond the college doors. On day1, the inaugural was kicked off with a prayer dance by Ms. Vimal Nagvekar to invoke the blessings of the Almighty. In his opening address, the Principal, Prof. Newman Fernandes asserted that participation in such events is necessary to prepare students for stressful real-life situations and to help them adapt to a rapidly changing environment. This is a contribution of the College for the enrichment of the curriculum - he added. The Chief Guest, Mr. K.D. Bhatt, Managing Director of Konika Laboratories, emphasized that India has the potential to become an economic superpower, if only we had more educated manpower and students with a more aggressive business attitude. The first event was a mock CAT exam for the aspiring participants of Tycoon- Numero Uno. This was followed by 'Nouvelle Aventure', where participants had to prepare a project report for a new undertaking. Inspite of the lack of experience of students in this field, most colleges did a commendable job, though they received inputs form the judges. This event was won by Damodar College, Margao. Save Our Souls the second round of Tycoon-Numero Uno, the next event. Each participant was given a controversial personality and had to battle it out with the others to prove their worth. The audience truly had their fill! The final event for the day was 'Coat of Arms', where colleges presented painstakingly made thermocol cut-outs, business cards and letterheads for `Nihal Apparels, an industrial uniform manufacturer. The first place bagged by MES College, Vasco. The battle resumed at the Arena on day2, with the event management competition - 'WIZCRAFT'. Each college had to prepare an advertisement campaign for a company. The judges were hard to please. Nevertheless, all teams put in a lot of efforts and came up with good presentations. In the end, Fr. Agnel College, Pilar, proved too good and they walked away with the first place. ARENA came to a boil with 'Third Degree', the final round of Tycoon-Numero Uno. Participants were grilled to a golden brown by an unforgiving panel of judges. It was truly an audience event with maximum attendance in a jam-packed hall. Ms. Mrunalini Hawaldar of Damodar College, Margao was awarded 'Tycoon-Numero Uno'. At the closing function, the Chief Guest, Mr. B. Ramesh, the Head of Commerce Department at Goa University said the event was organized professionally and thoroughly and it was an opportunity for students to practically experience the real world. Prof. Newman Fernandes based his speech on the theme: what does it profit a person if he has all the bookish knowledge, but cannot speak two words in public? ARENA 2005-06, ended off with the Event Coordinator Mr. Carmelito De Souza proposing the vote of thanks followed by the singing of the College Anthem.
[Goanet] Congratulations on your support of Kiran Dhingra.
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Dear Editor, You are to be very highly commended on the exhaustive and cogent presentation of the way in which our Chief Secretary, Ms. Kiran Dhingra, has been victimized by C.M. P.R. Rane. It is very sad that the other newspapers have blandly reported that she will be moving to New Delhi to take up her new assignment. Your detailed analysis clearly shows that the Congress government here in Goa cannot tolerate an upright, honest and efficient Chief Secretary of the calibre of Ms. Kiran Dhingra. Not only is she outstanding in her function as Chief Secretary, but she has also proven to be an upholder of the Law, irrespective of the consequences to her as a person.Goa actually needs persons of integrity and courage such as Ms. Kiran Dhingra, instead of jellyfish bureaucrats who cringe before the unreasonable (and illegal) demands of the politicians.People like Kiran Dhingra are not only an asset to a State like Goa; they are also shining examples of what the Bureaucracy should be all over the country. It is a crying shame that instead of being rewarded, such paragons of virtue are victimized and demonized by our criminal class of politicians. What comes out even more starkly is the fact that our Ministers have not yet understood the role of the Bureaucracy in the system of governance. The bureaucrats are not their servants to merely carry out their illegal orders. The bureaucrats are expected to uphold the rule of Law, and to make sure that the government does not become a predator on its own citizens. Kiran Dhingra showed this independence and courage in an exemplary manner. Our politicians, on the other hand, have undermined the integrity of the system and have done grave damage to the entire edifice of government. Congratulations once again. You have the support of intelligent and courageous citizens in your battle to expose corruption in the government. Yours faithfully, Averthanus L. D'Souza, D-13, La Marvel Colony, Dona Paula, Goa 403 004. Tel: 2453628; 2451085.
Re: [Goanet] Loyalty to nation is what matters: Sudarshan
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Goanetters, I have been behind in my posts from and to Goanet but this one particularly caught my eye. Mr Sudarshan (a fellow Hindu) has been called an ignoramus three times in a single paragraph below. Even if he indeed were one, I am thoroughly embarrassed by the ferocity of the attack on Mr Sudarshan by some highly questionable 'know-it-all' character. Surely the best way to contradict Mr Sudarshan would have been to persuade him that there was an alternative to his perceptions, and thus, to try and win him over to alternative views instead of obviously alienating him from Goanet--perhaps forever. Even if it is difficult to keep one's cool, at times, such an alternative approach would be constructive and educational within Goanet aims which emphasise the concept of building social capital. I therefore wonder if the respondent, a certain Mario Goveia, was in a rage, or has never been socialised in being civil and courteous OR possibly both? Clearly, he ought to be encouraged to read Young T. (2001): How to Lose Friends and Alienate People. London, Little and Brown Co. But, who knows? He may have already read the book but failed to understand its clear message. But who knows still, maybe an apology to Mr Sudarshan may yet be in the offing. Cornel DaCosta - Original Message - From: "Mario Goveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Loyalty to nation is what matters: Sudarshan | http://www.goanet.org | Subject: Re: [Goanet] Loyalty to nation is what matters: Sudarshan "In fact," Mr Sudarshan said, "the rampant racism prevalent in America, especially in states like New Orleans, has exposed the futility of the religious equality professed by Catholicism." Mario responds: The ignorance and religious bigotry of Mr. Sudarshan is palpable. He takes scenes from the height of a flood, where evryone should have and could have been evacuated by the city administration, to describe the conditions in New Orleans as "rampant racism" that can be blamed somehow on Catholicism. Does this ignoramus know that the city administration in New Orleans is dominated by African Americans? Does this ignoramus know that the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana have been run by liberal Democrats for generations? Does this ignoramus know that the vast majority of people who were devastated by Hurricane Katrina were "white", while only the plight of the African Americans was prominently played up by the dominant left-of-center national media in the USA, thus distorting the facts beyond recognition? Liberal Democrats are those who are supposed to be as pure as the wind driven snow and eradicate poverty simply by "feeling their pain", to the point that over 90% of African Americans nationally support these liberal Democrats in national elections.
Re: [Goanet] THE ANGLO-PORTUGUESE TREATY
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- > --- Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Mario observes: > > > > > It find it hard to believe that people are writing > > such stuff in the year 2006. The British-Portuguese > > treaty is for attacks on the respective countries, > > --- Gabriel de Figueiredo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > As to the rest of your ramblings, I have to agree to > disagree with you in its totality - I have no wish > to duplicate what I have said and what others have said > in the past w.r.t to this topic - please visit > www.colaco.net when you have the time and check what > I have to say as well as the article by Bonnie Lubega > (1964). You will also find examples quoted in legal > treatises (such as by Quincy et al) on the 'Net > relating to India's action on Goa. > Mario replies: > Nice try at ancient colonial-era rationalization, Gabriel, which I have no interest in because there exists a fait accompli for 45 years now. Your family may been on Portugal's side, mine was on India's. > Who cares what Bonnie Lubega or Quincy et. al. thought? Portugal "acquired" Goa 450 years ago, in the same way that India "re-acquired" Goa in 1961. Unless Portugal has some intentions of re-acquiring Goa, it is time to move on. > The British and French had the civility to recognize the end of an era, and left gracefully. The Portuguese had the "chutzpah" to describe Goa as an "overseas province", a brazen and amusing construct in hyperbole that impressed no one on the nationalist side. There was no way that the Brits could support the Portuguese intransigence, having started by example the modern era of de-colonization. > >
Re: [Goanet] INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- --- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 15/01/06, Mario Goveia wrote: > > > We have a couple of sayimgs in America which I > have modified to suit this context, "Those who can, do. > > Those who can't, tell others how to do." AND "Put > your money where your mouth is!" > > Pray where is your mouth? You talk the talk (rather write the > write) Can you walk the walk? What have you done for Goa other > than pontificate on this forum? > > Mario replies: > You can stop praying because where my money or my mouth is is no one else's business. > I did not talk any talk about "fixing" Goa, just pointed out the patronizing, condescending and presumptious ideas that YOU had presented, insinuating that the current "doers" were not "thinkers", and that the self-proclaimed "thinkers" knew all the answers, but were not interested in being "doers" themselves. >
[Goanet] Shame on the Police and Politicians in Goa
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- -- 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/ --- --- Shame on Police and Politicians --- Here is an example depicting how the ladies are being treated by the politicians and the cops in Goa. I was proceeding from Mapusa towards Saligao at 10.15 am on 27/12/2005 on my motorcycle N0.GA-01-A-8167 with my daughter as pillion rider. Around 10.30 am, I reached Saligao near the house of Tourism Minister Dr.Willy De Souza where 4 cars were parked by the side of road . The driver of the car bearing registration no. GA-03-A-4501 belonged to the Ex-Transport Minister Mrs.Fatima De Sa without giving proper signal suddenly entered the road from side way. Naturally I lost the control and banged my bike on the said car and thereafter on another car. One of the legs of my daughter got fractured and I suffered Injuries. De Sa without ascertaining the real cause of accident and reprimanding her driver advised me in political style "you should drive the motorbike properly" Thereafter Calangute Police appeared on the scene and shifted my daughter and me to Azilo Hospital, Mapusa. Much to our dismay the Calangute Police instead of taking my statement they recorded the statement of my daughter in the Hospital. Further they took my motorbike to the Calangute Police station but they did not touch the car of the De Sa. Later in the evening when my brother approached the Calangute Police station the official on duty did not show him the Panchanama and called him next day stating that the accident has taken place due to rash and negligent driving of the motorcycle rider. Next day my brother along with the Advocate went to the Calangute Police station and filed our complaint and took the possession of my motorbike. If this is the treatment meted out to a an educated lady like me then one will imagine what would be the fate of a illiterate person if he happens to meet with an accident in which the vehicle of VIP is involved. These politicians dole out rosy promises during election time to the electorate and pretend to be social workers but in reality they are selfish people entered into this business of politics to amass wealth. Mable Pereira, Tivim in a letter to the Editor HERALD 13/01/06 page 8 --- === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org -- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy === -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.14.18/230 - Release Date: 1/14/2006
[Goanet] Opinion Poll anniversary
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Read the well written article on this subject by Valmiki Faleiro with interest and nostalgia. Like most Goan writings, he recaps and analyzes the past with no insights into the future. Just blaming history will not bring Goa and Goans sucess and prosperity unless we are willing to learn from history. To me the 1967 lesson is that Goans can achieve much if they ACTIVELY AND PROACTIVELY work at it. As a member of the Goan Diaspora, the Opinion Poll was a manifestation of the Goans (wherever they may be) to preserve their identity. So when will we hear next about the newly formed NRG group and committee? This is supposed to coordinate the Diaspora Goans, so that we can preserve our identity beyond the celebrations? As a first step let's stop blaming the past (Goans) or the next Goan even if they are politicians. Let each Goan determine what can they do NOW for their Goan community. Hopefully others with the same inclination and interests can work together to make a sucess of the project. Kind Regards, GL
[Goanet] SANTA CRUZ CONSTITUENCY CITIZENS COMMITTEE VICTORY RALLY
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- FROM HERALD DATED 16TH JANUARY 2006 HERALD CORRESPONDENT MERCES, JAN 15 - Around 200 villagers from St Cruz constituency participated in a motor-rally organized by St Cruz Constituency Action Citizens Committee (SCCACC) and St Cruz MLA Victoria Fernandes to thank the people of Santa Cruz, Merces and Chimbel for their support in the anti-PDA agitation. The rally, which started at the residence of St Cruz MLA covered the villages of Santa Cruz, Merces and ultimately culminated at Chimbel. Announcements were made on the loudspeakers thanking the people for their active participation in the agitation and helping to throw the P(I)DA out of the villages. SCCACC vice-chairman Mariano Araujo, while speaking to this correspondent, said that without the peoples participation it would not have been possible to achieve the desired result and the committee is deeply indebted to them. However, when this correspondent pointed that there are still some villages, which have not been excluded from the PDA, he said that only those panchayats, which passed resolutions in the gram sabha demanding exclusion from the PDA were excluded. When Victoria Fernandes was questioned whether these panchayats could still be excluded, she said that first they would have to pass a gram sabha resolution and hand it over to the chief minister. She further said that she took up the issue of only those panchayats, which passed resolutions opposing inclusion in the PDA. South Goa Public Interest Action Group Godfrey Gonsalves, Merces ex-sarpanch Jyoti Palekar, Chimbel sarpanch Chandrakant Kunkolkar, Chimbel panch Vasudeo Lawande and others participated END - 200 is a very poor show of strength. In no way is it enough for the political resuscitation of Victoria. And if the rally was to congratulate and thank the MLA is it not odd that it should have started at her residence instead of culminating there. Sign of the times. Maybe Santa Cruz like many other Assembly constituencies in Goa needs someone younger, dynamic and with a vision that can deliver. Aires Rodrigues ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Two great men
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- January 16... Today is Martin Luther King day in the USA. Goan Americans (and others around the world) owe him and others a debt of gratitude. They fought for civil rights and equal opportunity, inlcuding economic opportunity from which we benefit today. See http://www.thekingcenter.org/ Today is also the feast of the Patron of Goa, Blessed Joseph Vaz. All Goans can appreciate the inter-religious achievements of this great Goan. See more info. at http://www.blessedjosephvaz.com/ Regards, George
[Goanet] Goa to face power crisis, says chamber
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid!6 | --- http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?storyflag=y&leftnm=lmnu2&leftindx=2&lselect=1&chklogin=N&autono=211848 Goa to face power crisis, says chamber Our Regional Bureau / Panaji January 17, 2006 The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has indicated in its report that the state will face a grim power situation in the coming years and has suggested adopting back-up power policy to overcome the situation. The report covering infrastructure such as road and water and power, will be released soon. The GCCI's sub-committee on infrastructure headed by Mark Rodrigues is preparing the study report. GCCI President Nitin Kunkolienkar said the power situation was expected to be critical like other states in the country in the coming years owing to increasing demands of power in Goa. "The state government should promote captive power plants and wind mills to improve the power situation," Kunkolienkar added. The power department officials said there was a shortage of power during peak hours between 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. "Goa needs 360-370 mw of power during peak hours but owing to reduction of 50 mw from the western grid, the load shedding has became necessary. The state receives 270 mw from the national grid and draws 16 mw from Reliance at present," said Nirmal Braganza, chief electrical engineer. It would start receiving the 50 mw of power once the Korba plant overhaul is completed in February, he added. However, he said the domestic power consumers were not affected owing to this reduction as load shedding had been imposed on the high tension consumers especially the steel units. The industries' department officials said the heavy industries were directed for load shedding owing to power shortage during the peak time. Experts claim that the power consumption in Goa is increasing owing to the changing lifestyle and installation of air-conditioners and geysers in the flats. Though the geysers are normally used in houses during morning hours, thPune's kids to have five star schooling -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Digital Goa news clips
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid!6 | --- Central agrees to release 25 mw power to Goa Jan 16 - Central government today agreed to release 25 mw of power from the Southern grid to meet power shortfalls of the state. Announcing this, Power Minister Digamber Kamat also said that 50 mw of power from Korba plant will commence from next month after a gap of two years. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Digital Goa news; breaking news!
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid!6 | --- Sky Bus project gets new lease of life Jan 16 -- Railways Ministry will sanction additional Rs 60 crore for the extension of sky bus project of Konkan Railway Corporation (KRC) being undertaken at Margao. Speaking to reporters, KRC Chairman said that more trains will be introduced on Goa Bombay route shortly to cope up with the increasing traffic. He also announced that KRC's Margao station has been conferred ISO 9000 recently. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] 4000 graduates apply for 48 talathi posts!
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8672 4000 graduates apply for 48 talathi posts BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 15 — For the first time, graduate-cum-e-literate talathis are being recruited to serve in the North District of the State. During the last 10 days, the North Goa Collectorate has been conductinginterviews to select 48 talathis for which 4,000 candidates have applied for the same. The 48 posts, according to sources, have been vacant for almost a decade and constitute two-third of the total number of talathis required in the North District of the State. It is learnt that the recruitment has stressed on candidates being graduates with a six months computer certificate. "This computer qualification requirement has been issued for the first time for talathis in the wake of e-governance," says a highly placed official. Plans are also in the offing toprovide computers to village panchayats in the wake of the on-going process for developing on-line revenue records and on-line mutation processes. According to officials, the interviews, which commenced on January 2, this year are expected to conclude only by mid-February with nearly 150 candidates being interviewed daily. It is learntthat the previous Government had sought to fill up the vacancies through the Pre-Employment Training Scheme. However, in the absence of any recruitment, the present Government has initiated the process for the North Goa District. It is also learnt that the South District will shortly be initiating a similar recruitmentprocess to fill approximately 25 vacant posts of talathis in South Goa. Meanwhile, the recruitment process in the North Collectorate has partially affected routine internal functioning of the Collectorate with key officials at the Collectorate conducting interviews from 10 am to 5.30 pm. Since the recruitment rules do not permitthe pre-screening and shortlisting of candidates, the panel has to interview 4,000 takers for 48 posts! -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Fulte Machi Mogi Nirmiti tops at play contest
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8675 Fulte Machi Mogi Nirmiti tops at play contest HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, JAN 15 —'Kallkhachi Vatt Suru Zalea' – a one act play presented by Fulte Machi Mogi Nirmiti pealed in Goa, during Christmas and bagged the first prize at 5 places, in All Goa one act play competition. The play is written and directed by Marcos Gonsalves. The play seeks to awaken people to preserve Goenkarponn (the Goan entity) and highlights various issues. Actress Jenifer Gonsalves, who played the role of activist in the play, was crowned by best actress at Makazan -Curtorim and Telaulim while playwright Marcos Gonsalves snatched the best actor and best director award at Telaulim-Navelim. During the Christmas season, one-act play competitions were organised all over Goa. 'Kallkhachi Vatt Suru Zalea' bagged the top honours at Makazan on December 26, Telaulim on December 27, Velim on December 29, Fatorda on December 30 and Mandop-Navelim on January 2.The cast includes Mario Vaz, Jessy Colaco, Rufina Colaco, Joaquim Gonsalves, Jenifer Gonsalves and Marcos Gonsalves. Stage lights were managed by Santan Gonsalves while Raul Gonsalves played back ground music and Lucas Gonsalves designed the stage setting. The institution received positive feedback from the audience with applauds during their performance. Last year 'Ful Pisoddta Ten'na' play written by Gonsalves had bagged several prizes. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Benaulim shrimp hatchery left in the lurch
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8665 Benaulim shrimp hatchery left in the lurch BY GUILHERME ALMEIDA MARGAO, JAN 15 — Believe it or not, Goa's lone shrimp hatchery at Benaulim — established under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1992 — is out of production this season for want of government financial sanction of a meagre Rs 1.5 lakh to put the unit's faulty electric transformer to order. What's more, the government's callousness literally forced many a Goan shrimp farmer to turn to private hatcheries across the State's southern borders to Kumta and Mangalore for the seeds. And, if one goes by the bureaucratic process, it's clear the Benaulim hatchery will not be able to go into production till March-April, loosing in the process an entire season. What made the government to sleep over the file for almost three months without according sanction isn't clear, but the mystery over the government's real motive continues, with many wondering whether there were any moves to lease out the hatchery to private parties. What's surprising to note is that the transformer developed a technical snag around June-July — during the off-season — and that the fault is not rectified till date. Quotations invited by the department put the repair estimates at around Rs 1.5 lakh. When hatchery officials approached the contractor around November-December last, it was pointed out that the quotation validity had already expired. Till date, however, the new quotations have not come in with many an official wondering how much more time the government will take to give the sanction this time. Newly appointed Officiating Chief Executive Officer of the hatchery Cedric Gomes says he expects the quotations to come in by January end and that it will take around 35-45 days for the actual production to commence. This in effect means that production will commence only at the fag end of the current season. Goa has around 200 hectares of shrimp farming and most of the seed requirements of the farmers were met through the Benaulim hatchery and hatcheries across the border. Though the hatchery has a 25-million capacity, it has never been utilised to its optimum, thus incurring losses over the years. Three years ago, the then government had planned to lease out the hatchery to a private party to tide over the losses, but there were no takers. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England Comment: Truly left in the hatch!
[Goanet] Stone crushers, political rumbling and victims
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8659 Stone crushers, political rumbling and victims BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 15 — The Saleli incident has brought to focus how stone crushers are having a field day, irrespective of the governments in power. The State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has failed in its job of controlling dust pollution from these units even as the State Environment Ministry boasts of taking "effective measures" on this front. As if it was unaware of the dust pollution causing health hazard and nuisance to the residents, GSPCB has now sought guidelines from the central authority. Perhaps, it has realized the need for an air monitoring system after the suffering Saleli residents took law into their hands. Around 126 stone crushers may be registered with the department of Industries, Trade and Commerce, but there are more operating 'illegally'. Apparently, the department of Industries, Trade and Commerce issues licence for operating a stone crusher, subject to submission of NOCs from other departments, mainly the NOC from the GSPCB. However, one can still operate a stone crusher without valid licence, stated the Director. Besides NOC from GSPCB, Panchayat etc, report from Zonal Agriculture officer is considered before issue of licence for a stone crusher. The parties approach for a licence only when they want to avail subsidy and other tax benefits. And so, as and when permission for a stone quarry is issued there is likelihood of one or two stone crushers being brought into service — legally or illegally. And the ruling parties support them. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Yuva Mahotsav participant killed in mishap
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8663 Yuva Mahotsav participant killed in mishap BY HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, JAN 15 – Gloom descended on the concluding day of 11th Goa Yuva Mahotsav when one of its female participants was killed on the spot while on her way home. Twenty-two-year-old Shamma Uday Shirodkar, a resident of Shiroda-Ponda was returning home with her cousin on a motorcycle, after her performance at the festival on Sunday evening, when the motorcycle hit a speed-breaker at Neura. Shamma, who in the process, was thrown off the vehicle, hit a nearby electric pole and was killed on the spot. Shamma is a first year (Harmonium) student at Goa Music College, Panjim. Shamma's cousin immediately rushed back to the venue of the youth festival at Pilar and informed the organisers about the accident, who immediately wound up the remaining programmes and rushed to the spot. The news of her death reached the venue where Minister for Art and Culture Digambar Kamat was distributing prizes. Police on being informed of the accident rushed to the spot and shifted the body to GMC for an autopsy. Meanwhile, St Andre MLA and youth festival reception committee Chairman Francisco Silveira, Fr Agnel College Principal Fr Fredrick Rodrigues and Konkani Bhasha Mandal President Bhiku Bhomi Naik have jointly condoled the sad demise of Shamma. Participating students at the Mahotsav also paid tributes to Shamma by maintaining a two-minute silence. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] N Goa taxi drivers threaten stir over meters
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid!6 | --- http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=01166 N Goa taxi drivers threaten stir over meters NT News Service Mapusa Jan 15: If the government tries to implement the Tourism Minister, Dr Wilfred de Souza's suggestion to install fare meters on their taxis, the members of the Goa Tourist Taxi Association in North Goa will come out on the streets to resist the move with all their might. "Why discriminate only against the taxi drivers when other richer tourism businesses are fleecing the tourists?" asked the GOTTA vice-president, Mr Vasudev Arlekar. Operating from outside a popular resort at Calangute, Mr Arlekar and other tourist taxi drivers feel betrayed at the government's proposed clampdown on their trade. During the off season, hotels charge around Rs 2000 per room. Why does that tariff jump to Rs 7000 during the Christmas season? When will the government fit meters on these hotels? The taxi drivers show a brochure of a major tour operator in Goa which advertises a package of 'overnight adventures' at the rate of UK pounds 78 per person. The operator takes 40 persons on this two-day tour and at an approximate rate of Rs 80 per Pound, amasses around Rs 25,000 on a single trip. When will the government fit meters on these tours? We do not charge per person, we charge for the full taxi so why is the government targeting us who make Rs 1000 in a day? Also, we operate for only six months a year. There are more arguments. A single peg of Honeybee brandy costs Rs 80 to Rs 100 at a beach shack. Will the government also check this overpricing? There are six clubs around Calangute that charge around Rs 500 as entry fee during the off season. But during the peak season, the fee jumps to around Rs 1500. Will the government fix meters on these too? ask the taxi drivers. Mr Arlekar says that the tourist transport business is overcrowded and not lucrative anymore. Beside the 1500-odd tourist taxis and several smaller private tour operators there are at least 15 major tour operators in Goa. At a joint meeting late last year of the GOTTA and the tour operators at Kesarval in the presence of state ministers like Mr Joaquim Alemao, Mr Luizinho Faleiro and other government representatives, the GOTTA demanded a equal share in the business; three days in week for taxis and three days for tour operators. The tour operators agreed to follow this for one week but were supposed to give their final assent at another joint meeting on December 1 at the secretariat. Mr Arlekar says that the ministers and GOTTA members went for the meeting but the tour operators failed to turn up. The tour operators approached the High Court instead charging the taxi drivers for obstructing their buses. GOTTA members are amazed at how the tour operators got a list of the taxi drivers' names, a file of which, they had handed to the Tourism Minister. GOTTA members feel that instead of targeting poor taxi operators, the tourism ministry should work to boost tourism, first, by removing the River Princess and second, by repairing the badly dilapidated Calangute-Arpora road, part of which falls in the Saligao constituency. They say that over one-lakh vehicles travelled on the road on the evening of December 31. Finally, taxi operators feel that it is they who are the real friends of the tourists. "Often, tourists fall sick in their hotels. Or meet with accidents. The tour operators do not come then with their buses. It is we who rush them to doctors and hospitals," says Mr Arlekar. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England Comment first it was the S. Goa taxi operators, now the N. Goa...who is running the tourist portfolio? Dr. Willly or the taxi wallahs? We shall soon find out!!
[Goanet] Public Convention on Communal Violence Bill 2005
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Wud appreciate if you flash this invite to the netters if you deem it fit...Chris Fernandes The Bombay Catholic Sabha in collaboration with the Movement for Peace and Justice and various other human rights groups have taken an initiative to launch a public awareness campaign as regards the Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation of Victims) Bill 2005 recently tabled at in Rajya Sabha and thereafter referred to the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The National Common Minimum Programme, drawn up as the roadmap for governance by the United Progressive Alliance, had committed to legislate an Act so as to prevent recurrence of the Gujarat blood-bath. No doubt this is a positive step. Yet, it fails to address some of the major concerns. The most major one is that even after legislation, it remain a toothless tiger when its need would really arise. We must see to it that a really effective and meaningful Act is legislated, not just a half baked one. It is with this goal in mind - to discuss the necessary amendments to the current text of the Bill and the strategy to make our voice heard, a public convention under the following caption has been organised. Communal Violence Bill 2006 AMEND IT TO MAKE INDIA RIOT FREE !! Retired Supreme Court Judge P.B. Sawant to preside. Other speakers on the occasion are : Justice H. Suresh ... Retired High Court Judge Teesta Setalvad ... Citizens for Justice & Peace Dolphy D'Souza ... Bombay Catholic Sabha Satish Sawhney ... Retired Commissioner of Police, Mumbai Adv. Y.H. Muchhala... Senior Advocate Mahesh Bhat ... Film Director Flavia Agnes ... Majlis Venue: University Club House, next to Sydneham College, Churchgate West, Mumbai Date: Friday, 20th January 2006 between 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Vinod Noronha Secretary General Bombay Catholic Sabha, Mumbai
[Goanet] funeral details of Fr. Tommy
--- | New on Goanet's website's A&E section - http://www.goanet.org | | Book in Review: A Kind of Absence - Joao da Veiga Coutinho| | POEM: SUSEGAAD - Cynthia Gomes James| | http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=216 | --- Funeral/Burial of Fr.Thomas Kuruvilla is held on Friday, 20 January at 4 pm at St. Blaise, Amboli, Mumbai..Chris Message: 1 Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 22:29:30 +0530 From: "Lawrence Rodrigues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Mumbai: Fr Thomas Kuruvilla (57), Injured in Ratnagiri Accident, Passes away To: "Goanet" Daijiworld News Network - Mumbai (MB) Mumbai, Jan 15: Fr Thomas Kuruvilla, who had been injured in a road accident in Ratnagiri on January 6, succumbed to the injuries on Sunday, January 15 at 7 am. Fr Kuruvilla, parish priest of St Blaise Church, Amboli, Andheri (West), diocesan estate manager and also director RC Cathedral Trust, along with Fr Salvador Rodrigues, parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, was returning from Goa to Mumbai in a Toyota Qualis car on January 6. Around 2 pm, a tyre of the car burst and the vehicle went out of control near Sangameshwar village in Ratnagiri, turned turtle and rolled into a nearby paddy field. Both the priests were injured, of them Fr Kuruvilla severely. Fr Salvador is recovering in the Holy Spirit Hospital. Fr Kuruvilla passed away on Sunday, January 15 morning. Funeral details will be announced later. See http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=17794&n_tit=Mumbai%3A+Fr+Thomas+Kuruvilla+(57)%2C+Injured+in+Ratnagiri+Accident%2C+Passes+away
