[Goanet] Kiran Dhingra needs to be felicitated
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- On two occasions I had a chance to interact with Chief Secretary Kiran Dhingra. On both these occasions I found that she has an erect spine and that she is right lady in right place. She was in Goa in 1980 as Excise Commissioner for the union territory of Goa, Daman Div. Right during that time excise department seized a huge stock of illegal liquor worth over 2 crores of rupees belonging to politician cum businessman. And since she was not ready to release the seized liquor and drop the charges she was shunted to Daman. It was only during president's rule in 2005 a dazzling lady appeared back in Goa after 25 years as Chief Secretary of Goa. Right from the day one she took over as Chief Secretary she started controlling public exchequer, loot and plundering by ministers and politicians, and streamlining the administration prevailing in Goa. With her going back to Delhi Goa lost a pearl in Kiran Dhingra and Goans are left as spectators to keep watching aging hero in CM!
[Goanet] THE HILLS ARE ALIVE ... (TOI)
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- TOI Jan 16 had this prominently featured article titled The hills are alive .. which continues with the tag line ... with the sound of construction. Despite the prohibitive costs, more and more Delhiites are buying homes in the hills. But this practice has upset some locals. Sound familiar? Well check it out some time. Here are some points worth pondering: 1. Many metrozens are earning 6 figure salaries and when they are DINKs they have a lot of money to throw around. More and more are opting for homes in dream destinations such as those in hill schools where they once studied. [And beaches they spent their honeymoons on?] 2. The high cost of land along with maintenance charges does not seem to be a deterrent. Unattended land has to be secured against encroachment and squatters. [Building on them costs a bomb] 3. Purchase of hill land by outsiders is a violation of state laws which allows only locals to do so. Uttaranchal recently changed its law but it hasnt changed in Himachal Pradesh. [What's the story in Goa?] 4. Local landlords are more interested in selling land to outsiders because that fetches more money. This causes people to opt for illegal means such as benami transactions. [Maybe those who invest in property in Goa are just hoping to make a killing in the property market in future! Forget cultural and ecological values!] 5. The rising number of outsiders buying prime property in recent years has become a source of concern here. ... Most of the buyers are said to be from Delhi and Punjab. [Does this ring a bell in Goa? No foreigners?]
[Goanet] RE: Invest in Goa before it's too late
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- You say you went home on holiday, but Home is where the heart is is only a platitude.One's home is where one lives most of the time. There you go again with your patronising talk! The dictionary defines home as a dwelling place. Have you not heard of second homes and holiday homes? Get with it, man!
[Goanet] Goa tops enrollment in rural schools
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid!6 | --- Goa tops enrollment in rural schools 18 Jan 2006 - UNI New Delhi, Jan 17: Goa has beaten the 100 per cent literate Kerala to record the lowest number of children out of school in villages. Only 0.3 per cent of all children in the tiny coastal state do not go to school compared to 1.6 per cent of Kerala's, says a new national survey. Karnataka comes third with 1.9 per cent followed by Uttaranchal (2 per cent), Tamil Nadu (2.7 per cent) and Maharashtra (2.8) in the Annual Status of Education Report for villages released by Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia this evening. Of the 18 states covered by the report, the result of an independent survey by non-governmental organisations, Gujarat was placed seventh with 3.6 per cent of all children in villages out of school. Madhya Pradesh comes eight with 4 per cent followed by Punjab (4.3 per cent), West Bengal (4.4 per cent), Chhattisgarh (4.7 per cent), Haryana (5.3 per cent) and Uttar Pradesh (7.3 per cent). Andhra Pradesh (7.4 per cent), Orissa (8.9 per cent) and Jharkhand (9.8 per cent) come close to the end of the table. The end of the table, however, is occupied by Bihar with 13.5 per cent of its children in villages out of school. Rajasthan is marginally better at 10.4 per cent, but comes penultimate in the table of 18 states. According to the report, 93.4 per cent children between 6 and 14 years are today enrolled in school. Government schools account for 75.1 per cent of enrollment in this age group and 16.4 per cent in private schools, but madrassas and other forms of education account for a low one per cent. The report says 12.5 million children are not attending schools, which it says is an alarming figure. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa account for 71.2 per cent of all out-of-school children in rural India. It is absolutely vital that children in urban and rural areas have a reasonable opportunity to benefit from the economic growth of the country, said Mr Ahluwalia. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, the flagship programme of the central government to increase elementary school enrollment in villages, is given top priority in the Planning Commission for allocation of funds, he added.
[Goanet] International Guitar Festival from February 19 in Goa
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid!6 | --- International Guitar Festival from February 19 in Goa 18 Jan 2006 - UNI Panaji: Goa, where every second household boasts of having a guitar that initiated people into music, is hosting a 5-day International Guitar Festival for the first time, combining national level western classical competitions in music from February 19. More than 20 participants from Goa, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune and other places are expected to participate in the fiesta in which top rated maestros Piero Bonaguri from Italy, Roger Zimmermann and young Florian Moritz from Germany would render their concerts to enthrall the audience. Briefing reporters here yesterday, Guitar Guild of Goa's (GGG) founder Schubert Cotta said the festival features, apart from concerts, master classes, workshops, exhibitions showcasing various styles of guitar playing. The selected competitors would be judged in musical sense, technique, stage presence and programme notes during the competitions by a jury consisting of at least two outstanding musicians, including one or more guitarists of international repute.
[Goanet] India's first EDUSAT terminal launched
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid!6 | --- India's first EDUSAT terminal launched 18 Jan 2006 - UNI Panaji, Jan 17: The country's first Edusat Interactive Talk Back Satellite Terminal Facility, established in the premises of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment at North Goa's Saligao town, was today launched by Deputy Chief Minister Wilfred de Souza. Stating that Goa had attained yet another milestone through this launch, Dr De' Souza said terminal would facilitate the students access relevant data that could go a long way in promoting science and technology among the student community, in particular, and general public at large. After the launch, Dr V B Kamble, Advisor, Department of Science and Technology and Director Vigyan Prasar, Government of India had a live interactive session with the Dr De Souza. He expressed his appreciation and compliments to the officials of Department of Science Technology for their outstanding achievements and their initiation in the successful launching of the EDUSAT terminal. Later briefing the gathering, Dr T V Venkateshwaran, Scientist, Vigyan Prasar, said the Edusat (Education, Science and Technology Saetllite) is the only satellite available in the world for imparting education through communication and interactivity. He said currently around 20 terminals were to be commissioned through the Vigyan Prasar network and this facility would be further augmented to around 100 terminals in the near future. The augmentation and operationalisation of these terminals would facilitate dissemination of a wealth of science Technological information, he added.
[Goanet] Mahindra pip Dempo 4-3
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid!6 | --- Mahindra pip Dempo 4-3 The Telegraph Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Barreto scored the third goal for Mahindra Margao: Mahindra United pipped defending champions Dempo SC 4-3 in a National Football League match played at the Nehru Stadium Fatorda on Tuesday. While Barreto's goal made it 3-3 for Mahindra, Yusif Yakubu scored the winner to seal the fate of the match. Mahindra were held by Mohun Bagan in a barren draw in their opening match of the 10th at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday. That was a sheer bad luck for Mahindra as Mohun Bagan goalie Subrata Pal put up valiant show under the bar helping his side snatching a point from the Mumbai outfit. After this, Salgaocar SC of Goa are chart leaders with four points followed by East Bengal also with four points. Meanwhile, Federation Cup runners-up Sporting Clube-de-Goa hold an edge over Air India when they face each other at the same venue on Wednesday. Sporting, who have two points from as many matches, have dominated both the encounters but have failed to score goals despite creating several chances. Striker Edeh Chidi, the man of the match against JCT, has combined well upfront with Dudu Omagbemi. But Chidi has failed to find the net regularly which has been the main worry for Sporting, who will be trying to register their first victory in their NFL campaign. Their midfield has been functioning well as a unit with Bebiano Fernandes playing a vital role in spearheading the attacks. 'Keeper Luis Baretto too has played his role well under the bar but it is the defence that looks fragile under pressure. Sporting's vast experience and rich talent at their disposal make them overwhelming favourites against Air India, who could pose problems for the rival defence. Sporting coach Clifford Chukuwama said: We have not gained full points and on Wednesday we are determined to go all out for victory after two draws.(AGENCIES)
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Sunday Reflections - Third Sunday of the Year
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Sunday Reflections - An aid to Sunday Liturgy My Groups | JudeSundayReflections Main Page 16-Jan-06Dear Friend,All of us would admit that life changes constantly, nothing remains quite the same for long. While some would prefer that things change fast, others prefer to hold on and resist the changes that are taking place. There are many, who while they advocate changes in others and in things around them, they themselves are reluctant to change. Faith demands change, conversion, repentance, and not just once but as a life long process. Todays scripture challenges to change and believe in the Good News. Have a transforming weekend! Fr. JudeSunday Reflections: Third Sunday of the Year Repent and Believe 22-Jan-06 Readings: Jonah 3: 1-5, 10; 1Corinthians 7: 29-31; Mark 1: 14-20; The first reading has the intriguing experience of Jonah the runaway prophet. He was commanded by God to go to the Ninevites and tell them that God was going to destroy them in forty days. Jonah believes that God is merciful and that the city was not going to be destroyed, so he was reluctant to preach the threatening message. He ran away from his task with disastrous consequences, as we are aware. A second time he is asked by the Lord to preach at Nineveh and Jonah is repentant and is ready to preach Gods message. He is ready to change course and follow orders even though he might look foolish because of his message. To his great surprise the Ninevites listen and are open to his message and everyone, from the king downwards, repents, and Nineveh is saved. Even God appears to repent and change his mind because of their repentance. Do we have the courage to repent and change?Courage to ChangeIn November 1984 on one of his PBS Late Night America shows, Dennis Wholey confessed that he was an alcoholic. He went on to describe a book he had put together entitled The Courage to Change: Personal Conversations about Alcoholism with Dennis Wholey. The book contains frank and revealing conversations with a wide variety of celebrity alcoholics such as rock singer Grace Slick, baseball player Bob Welch, actor Jason Robards, comedian Shecky Green and Catholic priest Vaughan Quinn. Four years earlier, Dennis Wholey confronted his own problem with alcoholism and is now on a mission with his book to help other victims of what is sometimes called the most treatable untreated disease of this country. Dennis Wholeys message about The Courage to Change matches our Lords message in Marks gospel: This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the good news.In the second reading Paul reminds the Corinthians of their attitudes about earthly realities and their spiritual duties towards God. Believing that the return of the Lord was eminent Paul counsels an attitude of detachment from the things of this world. Even though we do not share Pauls belief in Christs eminent Second Coming, he still has an important message for us, namely that the world is not the be-all and end-all of life. Our priority has to be the spiritual and this should affect our every decision while we deal with mundane demands of daily life. To live the Christian life we are constantly called to repentance and change of heart. The gospel of Mark begins the story of Jesus mission on earth. John had prepared for his coming and his mission was accomplished. It is now time for Jesus to begin and he does so not by a long explanation of what he is about to do, but rather by calling people to follow him. The time has come and the Kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent and believe the good news. All three aspects that he stresses are important to his mission. Firstly, the time is now! Now is the moment of grace, now is the moment of salvation. Salvation is very near. Our faith is not a past story, not a mere recalling of something that has happened, but an ever-present reality. Secondly, to accept and experience salvation we are challenged to change and repent. If there is no conversion there is no salvation. Thirdly, it is not enough to change, we have to believe; we have to accept Jesus and acceptance means living like him and for him.The gospel of Mark illustrates how Jesus goes about his mission by calling people to follow him and we also see how they respond to his calling. We cannot follow Jesus unless we experience his calling, and we can only respond to his call
[Goanet] Congratulations on your editorial
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Dear Editor, I am hastening to send you my congratulations on your editorial Kiran's rays were too sharp for Rane's ministers in this morning's (Jan. 17th.) G.T. It is gratifying to note that you have considered this matter to be important enough to comment on it editorially. Apart from the fact that Ms. Kiran Dhingra has demonstrated her efficiency and impeccable integrity by not succumbing to the 'illegal' and unwarranted pressures of her political bosses, the issue here is a larger one, viz. that the Bureaucracy is meant to ensure not only continuity of administration, but also to ensure conformity with the Laws of the land and the maintenance of the integrity of the government. Kiran Dhingra is an outstanding example of how a senior bureaucrat should perform her difficult task. Instead of being commended for her courage and loyalty to the rule of Law, she is being victimized by the politicians, who found her unsupportive of their criminal attempts to bend the rules to suit their own purposes. As a civil servant, Ms. Dhingra cannot appeal to the public conscience to prove her honesty. That is why it is commendable that you have editorially taken up the issue and brought it to public attention. This is not just a matter of Ms. Kiran Dhingra's personal honesty and efficiency; it is a larger issue of the utter contempt displayed by Rane and his corrupt ministers for the rule of Law. They have systematically hacked away at the very foundations of good government and have brought the State of Goa to the brink of collapse. The situation has become so desperate that the government of Goa is now being carried on by remote control by the AICC General Secretary from Delhi, who has shown clear signs of her lack of confidence in the ability of Chief Minister Rane to provide the leadership which a Cabinet form of government requires. She has announced that she will visit Goa once a month to 'coordinate' the work of the different Ministers - a function which should normally have been performed by the Chief Minister. The implication of this is loud and clear - if the Chief Minister cannot lead his Cabinet, he should resign and hand over the responsibilities to someone who can. From the way things are going in Goa, it will not come as a surprise to the citizens if we are in for another spell of President's ruile. It is a pity that we cannot have a permanent President's rule in Goa. Yours faithfully, Averthanus L. D'Souza, D-13, La Marvel Colony, Dona Paula, Goa 403 004. Tel: 2453628.
Re: [Goanet] Goa: State Government Grappling with Water Crisis
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- --- Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Worn out meters, leakages and illegal connections have baffled the state public works department which puts the unbilled water to the tune of 35 per cent in this coastal state which has 1.80 lac tap connections. One major problem I have noticed over the years, in villages specially, is that public water tap, which is left running even when not required. Sometimes it is the worn-out standard-issue bibb-cock tap that is the problem, but most often it is the user who leaves it on for someone else to turn it off. Perhaps a good-quality spring-loaded push when required sort of tap - something similar to the drinking fountains that one sees in parks in the western world - would be a solution to this perennial problem. This would have the added advantage of having no issues with some heavy-heanded person tightening the tap too tight! Cheers, Gabriel de Figueiredo. Melbourne - Australia. Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Movies: Check out the Latest Trailers, Premiere Photos and full Actor Database. http://au.movies.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Goan Partiality
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Hi Gabe, Thanks for the response. I think you made my point. There was only one or two journalists who wrote a couple of articles on the South Goan MP. Compare that to the multitude of posts against Chief Minister Parrikar and his govt.! And the many Ethel D'Costa's vitriolic posts against the North Goa MLA (doctor). Are North Goan politicians easy targets for Goan journalists? Is North Goa's economic interests subservient to South Goan conveniences and political egos? Kind Regards, GL Gabe Menezes. London, England: There was more than one article by Aires Rod Castigating Churchill Alemao! Perhaps you missed it? There was another article posted on Goanet which had appeared in the Herald showing the true colours of another South Goa Politician; the man who boasted about being the biggest tax payer in Goa! I guess you missed that one as well; Churchill has instituted a case against the journos who apparently duped him. The matter is with the Police, that is why ostensibly, no action has been taken against him by the powers that be. I guess they are waiting for the law to take its course. There was also a satirical piece by Cecil Pinto on this issue, posted on Goanet and published in the Gomantak times - you missed that one too! There was also a report posted by Godfrey Gonsalves on this same issue, which has created waves in Goa! The other South Goa politico, Luizinho Faleiro, I guess was boasting about him being the highest tax payer in Goa. This back fired, as many people, rightly question, how an almost penniless person with little or no educational qualifications and no leg to stand on, ends up becoming crorepati ! To add fuel to the fire; the Godfather (Churchill) states at a public meeting that unlike the crorepati South Goa MLA, he still remains the same!!?? :-) The opposition Man, Parrikar, was quick on the draw, referring to what was stated by Churchill and pointedly stated that there were many Congress Politicians who became crorepatis, through dubious means. On 14/01/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, I am beginning to notice some divisions among Goans based on North and South Goa. Is this just my perception or is there some reality? .. I also noticed the rather LACK OF criticisms about the scandal-trapped / tainted MP from South Goa. I do not know the man, other than perhaps he owns a football club in Vasco. I noticed rather strong posts against much lesser political crimes (often of omission) allegedly committed by local Goan politicians getting a full airing in cyber Goa. So where are all the irate posts from cyber Goans but especially from the JOURNALISTS - both male and FEMALE on the tainted Goan MP?
[Goanet] King Abdullah to Visit India
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Hello Goanetters King Abdullah, the new King of Saudi Arabia will visit India as the Chief Guest for India's Republic Day on 26th January, 2006. The only other time the King of Saudi visited India was in 1955. It was King Saud. During those days Pandit Jawharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister of India, who paid visit to Saudi in 1956. King Fahd who became the King of Saudi Arabia after King Saud, never visited India. Even Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister visited Saudi Arabia. Wish all Goans and Indian members of Goanet Happy Republic Day Jerry Fernandes
Re: [Goanet] CONGRATULATIONS TO VCD JOHN D'SILVA N CD FRANCIS DE TUEM TOO GOOD!
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Hi Can someone please spell out the name of the CD or VCD Stephen is talking about. I want to get one if its that good. Wilson __ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca
[Goanet] Goa: State Government Grappling with Water Crisis
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid!6 | --- http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=17850n_tit=Goa%3A+State+Government+Grappling+with+Water+Crisis+-+Wastage+to+be+Curbed News -- Goa: State Government Grappling with Water Crisis - Wastage to be Curbed Feb 23, 2006 - In Dubai 'The CARNIVAL' - A Goan Cultural Fest Daijiworld News Network's special correspondent Panaji, Jan 17: Goa government is working out modalities to tide over the increasing water wastage in the state which burdens the state exchequer to the tune of Rs 15 crores annually. Worn out meters, leakages and illegal connections have baffled the state public works department which puts the unbilled water to the tune of 35 per cent in this coastal state which has 1.80 lac tap connections. We have formed a five-member committee to study the reasons behind such a huge amount of unbilled water,'' stated public works department minister Sudin Dhavlikar. This committee, according to the minister, would locate the worn-out meters, non-functional meters, leakages and other reasons. The state government has also decided to crack down on largely misused public taps in the state. The public taps have come down from 15,000 in the year 1994 to mere 8,000 in 2005,'' stated Dhavlikar. The PWD has begun giving free tap connections to the people covered with the public taps. Connections are free but water would be billed,'' clarified Dhavlikar. The department which has taken up a massive drive to check non-functional meters have replaced 14,000 meters in the last six months and the number is increasing every passing day. The state is worried over the possible water crisis, which they may have to face in the years to come. According to the PWD figures, state treats and supplies 394 MLD of water through its seven treatment plants to 1.8 lac consumers which includes 26,000 industrial connections. The state government has also altered the water tariff in the recent days which will make bigger consumers pay more without affecting the domestic consumers who judiciously use water, informed the minister. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Curry fights prostate cancer, study finds
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- http://washingtontimes.com/national/20060116-101518-4976r.htm The following excerpt is from the link above: Ladies, if you love your man, give him cauliflower curry with a side of kale for dinner. It may stave off prostate cancer, according to research released yesterday by Rutgers University. Though they don't often make the favorite menus of most men, cauliflower and kale -- along with cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, watercress and turnips -- contain a chemical that is a significant cancer-preventive. But add curry powder to the mix, the researchers say, and the vegetables and spice are effective in treating established prostate cancers, the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men. (end of excerpt)
[Goanet] CONGRATULATIONS TO VCD JOHN D'SILVA N CD FRANCIS DE TUEM TOO GOOD!
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Dear Goan, I am a Music n Konkani Tiatr n VCD Lover, today my heart feel to appreciate the work of John D'silva too Good VCD, we leave all rest vcd and only looking DUDDUVAMKAR' AGAIN N AGAIN MAY GOD BLESS YOU N YOUR FLY. KEEP IT UP JOHN D'SILVA WIN THE HEART OF EACH GOAN LIKE ME. DO MORE VCD WE WILL ENJOY TILL WE GO TO HEAVEN. I REALLY APPRECIATE FRANCIS DE TUEM SO GOOD N NICE TO TALK NOW I CAN SAY COMING UP TRIO OF POWERFUL VOICE N GREAT MAGIC WORK ON THE STAGE, AS I MET HIM IN DUBAI, WE REALLY ENJOYS THE TRIP TO DUBAI, AS EACH N EVERY SONG ARE TOO GOOD SO WELL COMPOSED CAN SAY WHO HE WILL BE LIKE IN OUR TIATRIST OF STAGE. PEOPLE SAYS M.BOYER , WILLIAM DE CURTORIM OR POWERFUL MAN ANTHONY TRIO KINGS. EVER SONG IS MEANINGFUL CANT EVEN TAKE A MISTAKE. I DONT EVEN REMOVE THE CD FROM MY DVD I REALLY ENJOY HIS SONGS TOO REPEAT N REPEAT AGAIN N AGAIN I WISH HIM THAT ALL THE BEST N I WISH TO WRITE A PLAY N SONGS VCD THAT IS MY DREAM IN MANY TYPE OF ACTING WE REALLY ENJOY THE MIMICY OF GOAN ARTIST HOW THEY WILL SING OTHER ARTIST SONG TOO GOOD, MAY SHOWER OF BLESSING ON FRANCIS DE TUEM.KEEP OUR STAGE MORE HIGHER N HIGHER. BE ALWAY ON YOUR FOOT STEP DONT LISTEN TO ANY ONE VERY INPORTANT ! GOD BLESS YOU TUEM. WE LOVES YOU. YOURS FELLOW GOAN N MUSIC N VCD LOVER OF KONKANI STAGE. STEPHEN FERNANDES MUSCAT/DIVAR __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Why What's Good for India Is Good for the US
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: by Charles Wheelan, Ph.D. 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.) The first is energy. On the fossil fuel front, the whole world is locked in a zero-sum game. Every newly prosperous high-tech worker in Bangalore (or Beijing or Bangkok) wants a car or at least a two wheeler. Folks, Looking at this from the view point of an investor, I would long oil stocks and short GM. Then again, that's what the smart people have been doing for the past two years. Also, as Indians get more dollars, dollars that are depreciating in value, they will use the method they traditionally use to store value i.e. they will invest in gold. Someone correct me if I am wrong but when you sell US dollars and buy gold, that cannot be good for the US economy. Mervyn3.0 __ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca
Re: [Goanet] Cost of corruption - Goa
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- --- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is no secret that political representatives in Goa (MLAs, even a current MP) have looted the public treasury. There are no official statistics on these matters given the nature of the activity, but I doubt more than 15% of allocated public expenditures go to the project, 85% fill politicans' pockets. Given this scenario it is difficult to be optimistic about Goa's future since in a globalized world, including the tourism sector, it is important to be cost effective. How can Goa compete when only 15% is actually spent on the project, making each project 7 times more expensive. Mario wonders: While I agree with George that there is corruption in Goa, corruption has always been rampant in the public sector in India, not just in Goa. In fact, the public sector is notoriously innefficient around the world, even when it is not corrupt. MLA's and MP's cannot engage in corruption without an army of bureaucrats and sycophants to help them. This is precisely why India dragged it's economic feet for 50 years until the public sector began to be dismantled, ever so slowly. I must also question George's methodology, which may be more useful in getting people to wring their hands, but would dilute credibility when it comes to actually doing something about the problem. Without having any facts to back up his claim, George says he doubts that more than 15% goes to the project. He then wonders how Goa can compete with the rest of the world when only 15%, a figure he had created out of thin air, is ACTUALLY spent on the project. Competent engineers should be able to arrive at an estimate of the cost of a project and compare it with the government's budget to arrive at a closer and more objective estimate of what has gone into the project and what has disappeared. These should be publicized in the media and used by opposing politicians. Such expert estimates are routinely used in the advanced democracies by political opponents of those in power when similar corruption is alleged. If no one is willing to step up and enter the political fray, using credible information instead of wild claims, then the place gets the government it deserves. What is the alternative? Armed revolution? A Chinese-style totalitarian form of government? In China, politicians caught in such corruption would be executed. Furthermore, raising alarms and wringing one's hands from halfway around the world is unlikely to get the problems addressed, much less solved.
Re: [Goanet] Two great men
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Chris Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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. Oh Joy! Mervyn3.0 __ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca
Re: [Goanet] Invest in Goa before it's too late
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- --- Aloysius D'Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 in which Goans will inhabit Goa Mario responds: Aloysius, As an expatriate who has been encouraging Goans in the diaspora to buy property in Goa for quite some time now, I object to some of your insinuations: a) The last time I checked, Goa was a province of India, and any Punjabi or Gujarati or anyone else could buy property there. You seem to have a preference for foreigners over Punjabis and Gujaratis, which I find offensive. b) Why was it OK for Goans to spread out around the world, but dismaying for others to come to Goa? You say you went home on holiday, but Home is where the heart is is only a platitude. One's home is where one lives most of the time. c) The Goans who are selling their properties are no more or less shortsighted that you are, who has left Goa and goes there only when it suits him. Everyone makes decisions based on what they think is best for themselves and their families. My suggestion for Goans to buy property in Goa is simply my belief that they will benefit considerably from the investment. The others obviously think they will, or why would they buy property in Goa.
Re: [Goanet] Don Quixote Sancho Panza
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- --- Gary Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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.. Mario asks: And to those gawkers who have nothing useful to say or add to any debate, may I respond to the post above? And while some of us may go blow by blow, What do these silent gawkers know or not know? They obviously think they are as pure as new snow, Alas, none of us will ever know. The good Lord may agree, All it takes for evil to succeed is for good men and women to do nothing. Nausea ad nauseum is no excuse for chronic inertia.
[Goanet] RE: N Goa Congmen form panel to lobby for Mopa
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Mr Khalap observed that the civil aviation ministry has already sanctioned an amount of Rs 500 crore for the upgradation of the Dabolim airport, thus ensuring that the airport would continue to facilitate the civilian air transport in the future, further pointing out that the Mopa airport would also be needed in view of the future transport needs of the state. .. .. The Mopa airport would be required for wide-bodied aircraft which need 5 to 6 kms long runway, besides fuel tanks for refill, parking strips and cargo facilities, he said, mentioning that the Dabolim airport would not be able to fulfill these requirements because of its geographical constraints. Only Margaret Alva, a political functionary, has announced that Rs 300-500 crores wll be spent on Dabolim. Crucial confirmation from Civil Aviation and Defense Ministries is awaited. In the meantime how about pushing for an increase in aircraft parking space so that night flights can commence at the earliest at Dabolim. AAI has also to be pushed to facilitate night flights urgently. No reference is made by MAFUC to the need for getting the Union Cabinet resolution of March 2000 revoked urgently. This is imperative for the committee to establish its bonafides. In addition for the sake of political correctness MAFUC must push for de-congestion of Dabolim including via dispersal of flight training activities to Kochi, Seabird etc. The present plan for an A380 airport at Mopa needs to be scrapped and a fresh one prepared keeping Dabolim firmly in the picture. Where is the need for 16000-2 foot long runways at Mopa when 1-12000 (same as Dabolim) would suffice? A380s only need deeper and wider runways not longer ones. There needs to be explicit discussion of the traffic sharing (domestic, international and charter) between Mopa and Dabolim over the LONG TERM. Dabolim need not be A380 ready either. B747s will do. Efforts have to be directed to improving the surface transport connectivity between Dabolim and Mopa urgently. These are the kinds of things MAFUC should be deliberating and not merely focusing on land acquisition and dishing Dabolim which only plays into opponents hands.
[Goanet] Re: Two great men
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- --- Chris Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let us also remember ... 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. The 1960's made strange alliances as both Republicans and Democrats jockeyed for the African-American vote. However, in the relative civil-rights calm of 1979, freedom and democracy loving REPUBLICAN Dick Cheney (now Vice-President) voted against the Martin Luther King holiday. He subsequently voted for it in 1983. How did he spend the holiday yesterday honoring Martin Luther King? In true Halliburton style he travelled to Saudi Arabia to meet his oil business partners. Regards, George
[Goanet] Sehwag, Dravid run-riot
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---Sehwag, Dravid run-riot Prem Panicker | January 16, 2006 | 12:53 IST Scorecard | Images There are times, in the life of a reporter, when he confronts something so enormous, that he is tempted to just shrug and say, look, sorry, but I don't have the words to adequately describe this. Sometimes it is tragedy, so complete it beggars belief. At other times, it is triumph so enormous, we didn't invent words for it because we never thought we would need them. On day two of the first Test, when words failed in their task of summing up what happened, I had recourse to a slew of statistics to make the points that needed making. Today, even statistics fail -- yet, what else is there? Try some. On January 16, 1956, Vinoo Mankad and Pankaj Roy walked out to open India's innings, at the Corporation Stadium ground in Chennai, against New Zealand. That evening, they walked back, unconquered, with the score reading 234. When they were finally separated, the board read 413/1. Between them, they faced 997 deliveries, scored 404 runs off the bat, hit 33 boundaries in all. Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid -- the latter opening the innings by default -- have thus far scored 374 runs off the bat (in a team total of 403/0) off just 462 deliveries, with 65 fours and one six, at a run rate of 5.37. And are now three boundary hits away from breaking a record that has endured for 50 years and 10 days. What can you say? For two days, we celebrated batsmanship of a high caliber: the composed class of Younis Khan, the lazy elegance of Mohammad Yousuf, the manic destructiveness of Shahid Afridi, the seemingly unhurried but equally manic run-scoring of Kamran Akmal. And we thought that between them, those four had paraded all there is to see in the art of batsmanship. And then these two came out, and topped all that we had seen thus far. Statisticians will by now be going nuts trying to corral all the records this partnership has broken, into one composite piece, so I won't go there. Instead, I'll try to summarize the story of the day with two, maybe three, vignettes. This morning, day 4, Sehwag -- in a first session that lasted all of two overs -- had taken all of four deliveries to get to his century (in the process breaking a record for the fastest Test hundred by an Indian). And in typical fashion, he had done it with a four. That was in over number 30. Fast forward to over number 58. The first ball. Sehwag let it come on to him. Then he let it go past him. And carved it, late as you like, to third man for four. The bowler, Rana Naved, went around the wicket -- and this time, to a ball angled across and on off, Sehwag shimmied a little to make room and blasted it inside out over cover. Next ball -- and this time Sehwag took a half step towards the ball as it angled across him, and blasted it through cover point for four. Ball four, fuller in length -- and Sehwag, perhaps bored with being inventive, stepped forward into an immaculate cover drive. Ball five -- short, lifting, the upper cut never mind the fielder placed just for that shot, one run, and the second fastest double century in Test history is his. One of the first to run up and congratulate him was Younis Khan -- the man who, two days earlier, had agonized his way through the 190s, and been tragically run out one shy of the double hundred. Another vignette, again from Sehwag, this time from over number 71. Shahid Afridi -- like Danish Kaneria for most of his spell -- had taken to going round the wicket, trying to angle into the rough, hoping that from the changed angle, he could make something happen during a phase where a dot ball, from the bowler's point of view, was 'making something happen'. Ball three, quicker delivery zipping across the stumps -- and Sehwag just stood there watching, moving after the ball was past him to tap the ball down to third man for four, beating both the keeper and the waiting slip. Spectacular, said the commentators, if a bit chancy. Next ball, same angle, a touch wider and quicker – and Sehwag did it again, this time beating the slip to the other side. As that second four raced to the third man fence, Shahid Afridi stood at the end of his bowling run, winced, shook his head, and walked slowly back to the crease. From a man who had bludgeoned the Indian bowlers into submission, it was an eloquent gesture. And the final vignette, from Rahul Dravid. Shoaib Malik, bowling over number 64; ball one is fractionally outside off, and the batsman rocks
RE: [Goanet] WHAT A MONUMENTAL SHAME! (Valmiki Faleiro)
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- From: Valmiki Faleiro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@goanet.org To: goanet@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] WHAT A MONUMENTAL SHAME! (Valmiki Faleiro) Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 23:00:56 -0500 Mr. Valmiki Faleiro's above article on 14th of this month was just an excellent piece of his genius mind in depicting a rare historical incident towards the protection of the identity of Goa and Goans. Even earlier articles of Valmiki Faleiro were very good and I am happy that such a great writer is existing amongst us in Goa. I hope more of Valmiki Faleiros will appear in Goa and Goan scene to advise, to guide and to direct Goans to take more interest and more care in the promotion and protection of Goan interest. I am not sad that Goa was conquered by Bharat with the strenght of its superior millitary power but I am sad that such a mighty military force was used to conquer Goa by the Bharati Government of Nehru. I am sad and extremely sad that Goa thru its conquest became a part of the rotten system which is totally foreign to Goa. Good that the Opinion Poll was held in Goa to decide its future otherwise Goa would be, as Goa, totally liquidated from the planet and all this would happen only because my half brothers showed their total allegiance to those who tried to liquidate Goa from beyond the boundaries of Goa. The margin of victory in the Opinion Poll was not very big but big enough to kick the Maharastrawadi sword hanging over our heads. I was at that time an student of St. Joseph's High School Arpora, during the first two days the counting showed mergerists gaining heavy lead coming mainly from the North side where greater part of zalach Pahije was residing. Besides all the deputationists, many Malyalis and all the Marathi teachers and Government servants working in Goa with the blessings of Bahusaib Bandodkar voting for merger were applauding every count in favour of Fulwalas (Flower symbol was for mergerists and don Panam - 2 leaves for antimergerists). In my village at Tinto mergerists were firing crackers and shouting at the top of their voices when they realised the lead that they were getting is going to sustain. Mergerists from the surrounding villages were taking procession in Cars, Cycles and Motorcycles and when they reached Candolim Tinto they started showing their Dadagiri with big talks. Some said you all Christians will have to go to Portugal and those who voted for Don Panam would be burnt alive. On the third day of counting if I can remember very well, one classmate of mine Rego by name brought in the class his Radio Set and hid it in his Desk. Prof. Rafael was taking the Maths Class, he was very strict and would not tolerate any indiscipline in Class. While Rego and me were listening to the news bulletin of the counting, absent mindedly Rego increased the Radio volume which Prof. Rafael heard and angrily turned his back from the Blackboard where he was showing us one calculation. That particular moment the radio gave details of the counting from Saligao where Prof. Rafael voted and listening to this even he fell prey to the news and indisciplined boy Rego in the classroom abruptly turned out to be a hero when everyone in the class glued to his Radio set including strict disciplinarian Prof. Rafael. Such was the interest in us on the results of Opion Poll. On the day of the voting for Opinion Poll, my mother gave me two rupees to buy something. I was along with others helping the people to bring them and assist them in voting. I was in all my totality an anti-mergerist. From the roll I saw one sure supporter of ours was absent and he was our local Grave Digger popularly known in our Church and Village as Bengalo. A few days before the voting he went to substitute his relative in the similar work at Aldona Church. I immediately in the afternoon pedalled my cycle to Aldona Church, spoke to Pe. Vigar, got his permission and brought Bengalo to Candolim by giving him 2 rupees that my mother gave me to buy something and in the bargain I cheated my mother of 2 rupees shopping. The 2 ruipees Bengalo would spend like this: 50 paise travelling from Aldona to Mapusa and 50 paise from Mapusa to Candolim and the remaining one rupee for his return. Poor Bengalo did not even ask a single paisa more at least for a cup of tea. If it is now, I am sure Bengalo would ask me special taxi and even 100 rupees
[Goanet] 3-day education conference
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8733 3-day education conference BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 16 – After achieving great strides in elementary education, Goa is on the brink of kick-starting the process to globalise secondary education. In the wake of this new process, a three-day conference is being organised in Goa from Tuesday) by the Council of Boards for School Education in India. As many as 70 delegates which include heads and representatives of 41 boards of education and educationists are expected to participate in the conference. Chief Advisor of the Council of Boards of School Education, Professor R H Dave said, The 21st century is the century dedicated to universalisation of secondary education and the process is being started in Goa. He said that Goa is leading not only in elementary education but in secondary education along with western region states and the thrust of the conference would be to further this and help central and eastern States lagging behind to progress. The suggestions and recommendations made at the three-day conference will be documented by the Goa Board and benefits from this will be accrued not only by Goa but the rest of the States in the country. Professor Dave also said that the conference will help focus on how best the country could generate skilled work force, human resource and accelerate growth for the purpose of equity and social justice. It was also pointed out that the aspect of universalisation of secondary education will focus on drop outs and highlight the importance of a continuation in education to higher levels. He said, At the national level, one-third of those who join school proceed for secondary education. We are now trying to see how we can cover the remaining two-thirds. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Several projects to be taken up in Aldona, says Narvekar
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8727 Several projects to be taken up in Aldona, says Narvekar HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, JAN 16 — Health Minister Dayanand Narvekar has announced a slew of projects to the tune of Rs 20 crore for Aldona constituency, in a bid to to make it one of the best constituencies in the State. Besides promising Rs 5 crore for the augmentation of water supply, Narvekar pledged Rs 10 crore for the construction and hot mixing of roads and Rs 5 crore for electrification in his constituency during the next one year. He was speaking at a Congress workers meet organised by the Aldona Block Congress committee in the Shatratej Hall at Porvorim on Sunday. The minister said that the underground water tank of 3000 cubic meters which has been constructed in PDA colony and the overhead water tank of 650 cubic meter capacity in Housing Board Colony will be commissioned on February 10. The commissioning of these water tanks will ensure water supply for at least three hours per day for residents of Porvorim Plateau, said Mr Narvekar. He informed that a survey of unemployed youth in Aldona constituency would be conducted in May and that, all efforts will be made to provide employment to these youth in the IT park, to be set up on the Soccorro plateau. Land measuring 10 lakh sq mtrs has been handed over to the government by the Serula Communidade for development of infrastructure required for the IT park, said Mr Narvekar. Taking a dig at the BJP government, Mr Narvekar said that not a single big project having massive potential employment has been set up in Goa during the four-year tenure of BJP government, on account of which unemployment in Goa has reached the staggering figure of 1.2 lakh. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] No-trust motion against Merces Sarpanch
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8732 No-trust motion against Merces Sarpanch HERALD CORRESPONDENT MERCES, JAN 16 — Five panchas from Merces panchayat have moved a no-confidence motion against newly-elected Merces Sarpanch Vishwalata Kalangutkar. The panchas are Girish Uskaikar, Jyoti Palekar, Sadhya Hoble, Kamalakant Fatarpekar and Lavu Hoble. In the no-confidence motion -- to be taken up on January 19 - the panchas have stated that the sarpanch was not taking them into confidence, was interfering in other wards of the panchayat and not executing the resolutions passed by the panchayat. It may be recalled that Vishwalata Kalangutkar was elected as sarpanch on December 27, 2005 after Jyoti Palekar stepped down as part of the power-sharing agreement and it has been only 19 days since she has taken over. Vishwalata Kalangutkar, when contacted, said that the no-confidence motion is a fallout of her decision to support the villagers' decision to revoke the licence granted to a private telecommunications company for installing a high-transmission tower in the village. The no-confidence motion will be held on January 19, at Merces VP. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Digital Goa news
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid!6 | --- Churchill for action against Khalap on Mopa issue Jan 17 - South Goa MP Churchill Alemao today demanded stern action against former Union minister Ramakant Khalap for forming pro-Mopa committee despite Prime Minister's assurance to look into the Mopa issue. Speaking to reporters at Margao today, Mr Alemao said that Mr Khalap's action to form such a committee is anti party. He appealed to GPCC President Ravi Naik to take disciplinary action against Mr Khalap. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Murder suspect’s bail plea rejected
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid!6 | --- http://oheraldo.in/node/8728 Murder suspect's bail plea rejected HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, JAN 16 - The Sessions Court on Monday rejected the bail application of former Talaulim Sarpanch Jose Jacinto Coutinho, who was arrested by Margao police in connection with the murder of 55-year-old migrant labourer, Raju Armugo, and thereafter destroying evidence. Earlier, the Sessions Court had rejected two of his bail applications. While rejecting the present application, Sessions Judge Anand D Salkar said that in the earlier application, he had occasion to observe that the accused was admitted in Hospicio on November 8 merely for the purpose of consultation, opinion and treatment on account of hypertension. After going through the records, wherein the accused got himself admitted in Hospicio on three occasions, the judge said that the alleged accused did not make himself available for custodial interrogation during police custodial remand, remaining in Hospicio claiming he was not well. From medical reports, prima facie it appears that admission of accused in hospital as indoor patient was not warranted and that he did this exercise only to frustrate the police custody remand to avoid custodial interrogation, Judge Salkar said. The judge said the police had no opportunity to interrogate the accused even though the offences for which he was charged are serious in nature. There is prima facie evidence on record to show the involvement of the accused of having committed offences of murder, assault and destruction of evidence, he added. Meanwhile, the same court has rejected the anticipatory bail application of Jowett D'Souza of Sernabatim, who was charged by Colva police for offences of abetment to suicide and alleged dowry death case. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Re: information on DAB Radio
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Re:information on DAB Radio This might help Can I use my UK DAB receiver overseas? The UK uses Band III (Band 3), while other parts of the world use the lower-performance L Band (1452-1490MHz). The UK may be extended to cover L Band in the future (a recent report states that this may happen by 2007). Most DAB radios available to the UK support Band III only, although some receivers for both Band III/L Band are expected to be released in 2003. If in doubt, check the manufacturers website. For details of which countries use Band III and L Band, see the DAB Ensembles site. Note that we're not aware of any UK stations being transmitted overseas on DAB. Worldwide travellers may still be better off with shortwave or satellite services to receive UK stations abroad. for more info.. http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/radiofaq.html#digital http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/surveys?id=12235636 [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ for Goa Goa Flights info.. http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/LetsGotoGoa For info on Konkani VCDs etc ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Build bridges of love: Archbishop
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8738 Build bridges of love: Archbishop HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, JAN 16 — Archbishop-Patriarch Felipe Neri Ferrao on Monday exhorted catholic families to emulate the Holy Family of Nazareth and follow in their footsteps, the way the family of Blessed Joseph Vaz did a long time ago. He was presiding over the annual feast mass of Blessed Joseph Vaz, the patron of the archdiocese of Goa and Daman, at the Blessed Joseph Vaz Sanctuary in Sancoale. Others who concelebrated at the pontifical feast mass included the Auxiliary Bishop of Delhi Anil Couto, Rector of Sancoale Sanctuary Fr Eremito M Rebello, Fr Maximus — who represented the diocese of Colombo — Fr Norbert Fernandes and several other priests. In his homily, Archbishop Ferrao gave an insight on the life of Blessed Joseph Vaz, who he said, lived a simple life and embraced poverty. His family was God-fearing and practiced Christian values, which Blessed Joseph Vaz later imbibed. When he migrated to Sri Lanka, he preached the Good News to the people and taught them family values, such as the importance of marriage, said the archbishop. Devoting the major thrust of his homily on families, Archbishop Ferrao reminded the large feast-day congregation of the binding togetherness between the Holy Eucharist and the families. Let us, therefore, as the children of one God, shed all our differences in the community and in the church, and try and build bridges of love and friendship among ourselves that will lead us to the Almighty, concluded Archbishop Ferrao. Thousands of devotees from all over Goa thronged to Sancoale. Masses were also celebrated at 5 am, 7 am, 8 am, 4 pm, and 5.30 pm. A mass was also celebrated at 12 noon at the Oratory of Blessed Joseph Vaz. Sancoale parish choir led the congregation in the hymns at the feast mass. Verna police team, led by PI Nolasco Raposo, made elaborate traffic arrangements during the day. To mark the occasion, entertainment programmes in the form of tiatrs have been scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Veteran tiatrist Socorro dead
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8734 Veteran tiatrist Socorro dead HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, JAN 16 — Veteran tiatrist Socorro Piedade Fremioth Fernandes (85), better known as Socorro de Verna, of Nagoa, Verna, passed away at his residence on Sunday. Socorro Piedade was a big name between the 60's and 80's in Khell-tiatrs, zagors and on All India Radio, Panjim. His Khell-tiatrs were popular on AIR and were enjoyed by a large number of his fans. He had dedicated most of his life to Konkani art and culture. The late artiste was felicitated by the Dalgado Konkani Academy in December 2005 for his contribution to Konkani folklore and theatre. The Dalgado Konkani Academy has condoled the death of its member, states a press note issued by Wilmix Wilson Mazarello, president of Dalgado Konkani Academy. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Neighbouring State trying to divide Goa, warns Rane
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8736 Neighbouring State trying to divide Goa, warns Rane HERALD CORRESPONDENT MORMUGAO, JAN 16 — Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane on Monday voiced concern over attempts by a neighbouring State to divide Goa on religious and language issues. One has to be very careful about this and we have to work towards the development of the State and we should try to make Goa a beautiful place, Rane said, while addressing Opinion Poll celebrations at Tourist Hostel, Vasco, organised by the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee. Others present at the function included Mormugao MLA Karl Vaz, GPCC President Ravi Naik, MMC Chairperson Sharad Chopdekar, GPCC Vice Presidents M K Sheikh, former minister Luis Alex Cardozo and Uday Bhembre. Rane advised the youth to support the efforts by leaders to save Goa from merging with Maharashtra. In his address, M K Shaikh highlighted efforts by leaders such as United Goan Party Leader late Jack Sequeira. Goa is the only state to go in for an opinion poll to decide whether to merge with Maharashtra or remain as a separate identity. The people decided that Goa should have its own separate identity, instead of merging with Maharashtra, said Shaikh. He recalled that around 34,000 voters were in favour of Goa maintaining a separate identity on January 16, 1967. If Goa had to merge with Maharashtra, then the Maharashtra government would have treated Goa as a tourist destination and there would not have been any other development, as is the case of neighbouring districts in Maharashtra like Malwan and Sawantwadi, added Mr Shaikh. GPCC president Ravi Naik also recalled the efforts of late Rajiv Gandhi in granting Goa its statehood. Other speakers included freedom fighter and former speaker Floriano Machado. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] HC grants time to restore land to original form
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8737 HC grants time to restore land to original form BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 16 — The Bombay High Court at Goa on Monday granted three weeks time to the Forest Department to submit a plan of action for restoration of land to its original form located on the Assagao plateau. It may be recalled that two months ago some trees on the Assagao plateau had been cut to facilitate other activities following which a PIL was filed by Adv Shanti Fonseca, praying that illegal felling of trees be stopped, and land be restored to its original form. While the Court in it's interim order directed the State to stop felling trees, and take necessary action, the petitioner today pointed out that restoration of the land is yet to be taken up. The land in question belongs to the Assagao Communidade. Adv Norma Alvares appearing on behalf of the Communidade told the Court that they did not have necessary facilities to restore the land, but will nevertheless co-operate with the Forest Department. The Court asked the Forest Department to prepare a plan of action, and submit it by February 7. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Accused in Saleli riots denied bail
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8701 Accused in Saleli riots denied bail HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, JAN 16 — Attempts to secure the release of the 109 villagers accused in the Saleli riots suffered a major setback, when their bail applications were rejected by the Additional Sessions Court in Mapusa on Monday afternoon. In a separate case, the Bicholim Judicial Magistrate First Class also remanded 103 of them to an additional 14-day custody. Earlier, on January 10, the six others accused of murdering Prithviraj Rane were also remanded to 14 days custody. Rejecting the bail applications, Additional Sessions Judge Nutan Sardessai said the crime was serious in nature and that, the accused had taken law into their hands and had assaulted the police, guardians of the law. Many relatives of the arrested villagers, besides Priol MLA Vishwas Satarkar and local leader Putu Gaonkar, were seen outside the Mapusa court, anticipating the release of the arrested villagers. Later speaking to reporters, Mr Satarkar said they would challenge the dismissal of the bail applications in the High Court and added that they would seek the opinion of senior advocates in the matter. The State is being represented by PP S Monteiro, while Bhikaji Gawas is arguing on behalf of the accused. Meanwhile, the women in Saleli have continued their agitation outside the Saleli temple, demanding the immediate release of the 109 arrested villagers. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Fishing jetty at Betul sinking...
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://oheraldo.in/node/8707 Fishing jetty at Betul sinking... BY HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, JAN 16 — This was the jetty used by small fishing vessels and visitors alike before the emergence of Cutbona jetty as a major fishing hub down South, so to say. Today, while Cutbona is bestowed with a whole lot of facilities, the fishing jetty at neighbouring Betul — overlooking the mouth of the picturesque River Sal — is crumbling, thanks to utter neglect by the authorities. A visit to the Betul jetty revealed that a good portion of the jetty has collapsed. For small boat owners and visitors, however, the jetty, still remains the place to anchor vessels or take a breathtaking view of the River Sal, notwithstanding the pitiable condition of the jetty. It was five months ago on July 26 last that a portion of the structure caved in during the monsoons, but there are no restrictions imposed on the visitors to the jetty despite the lurking danger of the structure caving in. Nor, is a warning sign board erected on the jetty to caution people about the weak structure. Incidentally, the Fisheries Department claims the Betul fishing jetty is being manned by the Captain of Ports. And inquiries from the Captain of Ports only revealed that estimates have been drawn up to the tune of Rs 69.90 lakh to re-construct this fishing jetty. We have accorded administrative approval for the re-construction of a new jetty. It's for the PWD to state when work will be taken up and completed, an official added. Says a small boat owner, Betul has been a fishing jetty and a tourist spot before Cutbona acquired the status of a fishing hub. The government should immediately re-construct the Betul jetty which would help small boat owners. On the other hand, the Cutbona fishing jetty appears to be enjoying all attention from the government. A visit to fishing hub reveals that a new jetty spanning 50 mts is ready to be commissioned by the Fisheries Minister, Joaquim Alemao two days from now. And, Cutbona will soon see the existing jetty expanded further at a cost of Rs 2.5 crore and get the status of a major fishing harbour. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Meters aimed at harassing us, allege taxi drivers
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---Meters aimed at harassing us, allege taxi drivers Meters aimed at harassing us, allege taxi drivers NT News Service Margao Jan 16: Opposing the government decision making fare meters mandatory to tourist vehicles in the state, the Goa Tourist Taxi Association has questioned the rationale behind the decision. The GOTTA vice-president, Mr Jose Afonso informed that all taxi drivers were united in opposing the fare meters. �The all-India permit vehicles do not need meters. This is only to harass us, and the public at large, Mr Afonso alleged. He observed that the fare meters would demean the value of vehicles once they are fitted on luxury tourist cars. This is an exercise undertaken by the government to create problems for us. If meters are needed for taxis then they should be made compulsory for tourist buses as well, he stated. Mr Afonso informed that the matter between taxi drivers and tour operators, who have been at loggerheads for quite some time now, had been in the court of law. We cannot be compared with the black and yellow-coloured taxis as we are attached to hotels and do not operate from designated taxi stands, he said. A group of taxi drivers at a Benaulim starred resort was skeptical about implementation of the government decision on fare meters. Some drivers asked this reporter, Are you sure that this fare meter decision will be implemented from next month.?� They alleged that the state government had failed in looking after their welfare. The government is not interested in increasing the rate of Rs 8 per kilometer that had been fixed by the transport department in 2000 one taxi driver said. Varca taxi drivers saw red vis-a-vis fare meters. They informed that they had purchased vehicles like Hyundai Accent, Honda City and Toyota Corolla on installment. Now with this meter problem it is going to be tough, they remarked. The taxi drivers alleged that the government before making the announcement had never consulted them. The present government is doing nothing for us. At least the previous one was better, they observed. Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] N Goa Congmen form panel to lobby for Mopa
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | ---http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=011725 N Goa Congmen form panel to lobby for Mopa NT Staff Reporter Panaji Jan 16: The former union minister, Mr Ramakant Khalap will lead the newly formed Mopa Airport Follow-up Committee, which would function towards expediting the work of the proposed Mopa international airport, at the state as well as central government level. The committee was constituted during the recent meeting of the North Goa District Congress Committee. Mr Gurudas Gawas and Mr Shirish Naik are the vice-presidents while Mr Laxmikant Govekar is the general secretary. The committee also includes Mr Dnyaneshwar Kambli, Dr Dominic Menezes, Dr Pramod Salgaocar, Mr Naresh Sawal, Mr Francis Fernandes and Mr Prakash Gaonkar. Addressing a press conference in the city today, Mr Khalap said the committee would meet on January 18 at Mapusa wherein representatives of the district as well as block committees of Congress party, besides Seva Dal members will attend. �The meeting will decide upon formation of a delegation for approaching the Congress Working Committee members as well as the representatives of the government in New Delhi to get the work of the Mopa airport expedited,� he added. Mr Khalap observed that the civil aviation ministry has already sanctioned an amount of Rs 500 crore for the upgradation of the Dabolim airport, thus ensuring that the airport would continue to facilitate the civilian air transport in the future, further pointing out that the Mopa airport would also be needed in view of the future transport needs of the state. Hoping that the land acquisition process for the Mopa airport would restart soon, Mr Khalap said, �or else, the same would lapse forcing the government to pay compensation to the land holders.� The land acquisition process has to be completed before the deadline, he reiterated. Mr Khalap also blamed the opposition, particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading the people that the work for the Mopa airport has been totally stopped. �The BJP wants to impress upon the people that it is undertaking an agitation to restart the same,� he stated. �I also wish to caution the people that Maharashtra is awaiting for an opportunity to set up an international airport at Mhapan, between Sawantwadi and Malwan, while Karnataka wants to construct the same between Belgaum and Hubli, if Goa abandons the Mopa airport project,� Mr Khalap said. The Mopa airport would be required for wide-bodied aircraft which need 5 to 6 kms long runway, besides fuel tanks for refill, parking strips and cargo facilities, he said, mentioning that the Dabolim airport would not be able to fulfill these requirements because of its geographical constraints. �Relinquishing the Mopa airport project would be shifting the nucleus of development of the state, thus causing permanent damage to Goa,� he maintained. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Goa dairy unfair practices /Melinda Coutinho Powell
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Hi all, Recently Goa dairy announced a price hike but they have the gall and the cheek to still use their stock of old plastic milk bags, with the old price ,printed on it.In effect,we have to pay more than the MRP printed on the milk bag. This is in direct violation of the legal Metrology rules. Today it is Goa Dairy,tomorrow it will be something else.Unless goans are vigilant,unless we protest ,we will just get taken for a ride.There have been a few raids on shops by the Metrology dept,shop keepers have been fined but the main culprit is Goa dairy .It will take a sustained campaign by the people to stop unfair practices. Melinda Coutinho Powell
[Goanet] Re: information on DAB Radio
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- Hi Jerry, DAB - Digital Audio Broadcasting devices are different from FM Radios and supposedly have superior quality audio.Most regular radio stations in Europe also transmit in DAB in Free to Air format (subscription-free) within a specific range. Here is a report on the status of DAB (end-2005). Appears India is testing DAB too. http://www.worlddab.org/images/WorldDAB-roundup.pdf On the FM Radio front..there appears to be a deluge of FM stations slated to begin tranmitting in India - 337 !! http://www.digitalmediaasia.com/default.asp?ArticleID=12397 Satellite Radio on the other hand seems to be the in-thing for 2006 in North America. XM Radio (http://www.xmradio.com/) and Sirius Sat Radio (http://www.sirius.com) are the two largest providers in North America that have ratcheted-up the subscriber base in the last few weeks by strengthening their programming line-ups that include shock-jock Howard Stern. These services have a monthly charge and are not Free to Air transmissions. It appears people are now willing to pay to listen to radio. WorldSpace Radio (http://www.worldspace.com/) is the provider in Asia and Africaand I think FN wrote a letter to WorldSpace some months ago, requesting for a Konkani music channel transmission albeit the economics may not tie-up just yet. In terms of what is available in Indiasurf the site or maybe contact them. Appears subscriber-based ($$$) commercial-free Satellite Radio is here !!! Will it stay ??? Best - Bosco Jerry Fernandes wrote on Mon Jan 16 15:26:38 PST 2006: 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.
[Goanet] Cost of corruption - Goa
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- It is no secret that political representatives in Goa (MLAs, even a current MP) have looted the public treasury. There are no official statistics on these matters given the nature of the activity, but I doubt more than 15% of allocated public expenditures go to the project, 85% fill politicans' pockets. Given this scenario it is difficult to be optimistic about Goa's future since in a globalized world, including the tourism sector, it is important to be cost effective. How can Goa compete when only 15% is actually spent on the project, making each project 7 times more expensive. Take for example the IFFI scam. Kala Academy was supposedly upgraded at a cost of several crores. The seats were upholstered and the place painted. Nothing else changed inspite of several crores spent, except money transferred from the public treasury to the politicans. In addition, the multi-complex was built at several times the cost of such structures. Under the guise of culture and tourism, IFFI robbed the taxpayer. And that is only one scam of many currently in Goa. Regards, George
[Goanet] MILITARY CHANGES DIRECTION
--- | New on Goanet's website's Aamp;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=modloadamp;name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=216 | --- http://www.financialexpress.com/latest_full_story.php?content_id=114698pn=0 Air Force to guard Indian economy PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Posted online: Monday, January 16, 2006 at 1916 hours IST GANDHINAGAR, JANUARY 16: The growing economy has altered the focus of Indian Air Force which is now concentrating on providing security to economic installations in the country, Chief of Air Staff S P Tyagi said on Monday. The Indian economy is unstoppable and so we have altered our focus from geo-political issues to geo-economic issues, he told reporters on the sidelines of commanders' conference at South Western Air Command (SWAC) headquarters here. Today the concern for economic security has become stronger than political factors, Tyagi said, adding the IAF is now concentrating on providing security for trade and energy installations of the country. Today trade and energy needs of the country are on the rise. So we need better reach and more exploitation of air space, he said. It is a whole new ball game. The Air Chief said in the era of globalisation geographical boundaries known as borders are vanishing and IAF is looking 25 years ahead. Page 2 of 3 The core-areas we are concentrating on are extending our reach through long-range aero planes. We have flight re-fuelling capacity and we need more, we need radar cover for our planes and so we are getting AWACS which will be delivered by the end of 2007, Tyagi said. We have our goal in place and the time frame of how our plans progress depends on the budgetary allocations for defence, he added. [Page 3 omitted] - Let's hope the bases from which this strategy is launched are not themselves interfering with thriving economic activities such as at Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad etc. IAF bases should spearhead economic development of 'remote areas'. Once criticial mass is reached, IAF should look out for other places to move to and develop in this manner. Closing of civil enclaves after greenfield airports are built to get around constraints there should become history now. Let's hope the Civil Aviation Ministry is listening to what the IAF chief is saying and taking the right cues from it (including for Navy's Dabolim so that Mopa can be planned properly).
