[Goanet] *** GOA NEWS: Mar 13/06 - Cashew fest, IT park at Soccoro, Vacancy for judges, NCP, Sports...
*** GOA NEWS: Mar 13/06 - Cashew fest, IT park at Soccoro, Vacancy for judges, NCP, Sports... *** 'Make Goa all-year tourist destination' Calling for efforts to make Goa a round the year top tourist destination. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10971 *** Migrants go unchecked as officials play blame game When Goa is flooded with the influx of outsiders - right from Kashmir and Bihar to Hubli and Kerala. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10969 *** Cashew fest debates farmers' woes The Cashew Mahotsav 06 at Kala Academy on Saturday saw a number of issues concerning cashew industry, assume center-stage. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10974 *** Anil Ambani group to open offices in Goa In what could be a major boost to the industrial growth in the state, one of India's premier business houses, Reliance Communications Ventures (RCoVL) and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd (RNRL) - two of the four companies spun off from Reliance Industries Ltd in January which belong to Anil Ambani will be moving to Goa. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10966 *** Most land for proposed IT park at Soccoro barren, says panel The Secretary of the Socorro IT Project Awareness committee Elman Dias has said that the land admeasuring 10,85,826 sq meters offered by the Serula communidade at Rs 25 per sq meter to the Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited for IT park at soccoro is a barren land and the vegetation is only on the slopes of the land. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10975 *** Vacancy for judges lead to huge backlog of cases The backlog of cases in various courts in the state is 34,315. In the courts of North Goa alone 22647 cases (criminal and civil) are pending, while in South Goa number of pending cases is little less - 11, 668. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10977 *** GOA: COMPETITIVE SCENARIO IN EDUCATION LIKELY WITH RELAXATION OF RULES The reported decision of the Education department to relax the distance barrier will give a new boost to the proliferation of new English Medium Schools, which are in high demand. More at: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=19419&n_tit=Goa% 3A+Competitive+Scenario+in+Education+Likely+with+Relaxation+of+Rules *** Pak quake slowed Goa operation The arrest of the Kashmiri terror suspect Tariq Ahmed Battlo has revealed that last year's quake in Pakistan had slowed down the operations by Tehrik-Ul- Mujahidin in Goa. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10960 *** Over 63% turnout for CCP elections Elections to constitute a full-fledged 30-member governing body to the Panjim City Corporation today recorded a 63.66 per cent voter turnout. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10962 *** Panjim selected under urban renewal scheme The central government, under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission has awarded a bonanza for Panjim city with the allocation of Rs 60 crore under the scheme. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10968 *** Agro dept assistance for cashew area expansion The Agriculture department is providing assistance for area expansion of cashew - the coastal horticultural crop as well as replacement of old cashew and mango plantations. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10970 *** Leadership battle in NCP flares up The leadership battle in the NCP has flared up again with party Vice President Fatima D'Sa issuing a notice to general secretary Ulhas Naik to show cause why he should not be expelled from the party for anti-party activities. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10973 *** Exam centres for HSS students Geography students of Navelim centre will answer their Geography paper at Rosary hSS, Navelim on March 18. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10965 *** Demolish illegal religious structures: citizens urge govt The government should demolish all illegal religious structures in the state without any bias. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031310 *** Car stolen in Ponda Some unknown persons committed theft of a Fiat Siena car from the parking place in Ponda early this morning. More at: http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=031311 *** J&K militant's presence shocks Goa Residents of Rosa Mystica building in Sirvodem-Navelim are still to get over the shock that they harboured a terrorist in their midst. More at: http://dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1017802&CatID=2 *** Panel 'needed' to check illegal religious places In a bid to maintain communal harmony in the State following the recent communal clashes in Curchorem and Sanvordem, a group of social activists have recommended the constitution of an all-party committee to identify all illegal religious structures in the State. More at: http://oheraldo.in/node/10950 *** Selaulim water pipeline bursts again at Quepem Hardly a week after it was repaired, the troublesome Selaulim water pipeline burst yet again in the wee hours of Sunday. More at: http://www.n
[Goanet] Most land for proposed IT park at Soccoro barren, says panel
http://oheraldo.in/node/10975 Most land for proposed IT park at Soccoro barren, says panel HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, MARCH 12 — The Secretary of the Socorro IT Project Awareness committee Elman Dias has said that the land admeasuring 10,85,826 sq meters offered by the Serula communidade at Rs 25 per sq meter to the Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited for IT park at soccoro is a barren land and the vegetation is only on the slopes of the land. Disclosing this to the press persons in a hotel at Povorim on Saturday evening, Mr Dias said that some handful of people have started spreading misinformation among the villagers that the site selected by the government at Succoro for setting up of IT park is a forest land and hence will be detrimental to the interest of villagers. Hence, their committee members visited the site in the month of February, 2006 and on inspection found that the most of the aforesaid area is a barren land with the tropical trees and bushes around its slopes only. "After verifying the Survey Nos 268/1, 271/1, 273/1, 274/1, 275/1, and 277/1 it was observed by the committee that survey no 268/1 admeasuring 4,35,400 sq meters of land is partly shown as private forest and in order to make up for this loss of area ITG thought to acquire additional adjoining land bearing Survey no 271/0, 268/0, 297/0, and 267/0 in Salvador-do-Mundo admeasuring 2,68,800 sq meters and all these additional areas neither have tenant nor houses. The land is clear for acquisition," informed Mr Dias. Mr Dias stated that in 1989 the aforesaid site was notified by the then Government as industrial area and the components of the Serula Communidade in its General Body meeting held on November 6, 2005 passed a resolution offering the land of 10,85,826 sq metres to the Government for IT project. Further the Soccoro Panchayat in the gram sabha meeting held on February 26, 2006 adopted a resolutions stating that IT project should be encouraged in the panchayat area. Mr Dias further informed that they have a received a letter from Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited stating that 30 per cent of the land will be retained as green area, 10 per cent of the land will be earmarked for institution, recreation etc and balance 60% of the land will be utilized for IT park. The letter also states that this project will have sewerage treatment plant and garbage plant and hence drinking water wells in the village will not be affected. Similarly, a new power sub-station will be erected on the site and the sufficient water will be provided for the project by laying new pipeline which will be connect to Tillari Project and no water will be used from the village reservoirs. Mr Dias also mentioned that they have requested the Information Tech Corporation of Goa Ltd to reserve 80 per cent of the jobs for sons and the daughters of the soils. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Average No. of Flts operated in a day at Bom/DEL/GOI etc
Average No. of Flts operated in a day at Bom/DEL/GOI etc BOM 452 DELHI 399 BANGALORE 180 MADRAS 179 CALCUTA 132 HYDERABAD 129 AHMEDABAD 54 COCHIN 54 GAUHATI 40 GOA 39 TRVENDRUM 30 JAIPUR 22 NAGPUR 13 i.e. av. one flght every 3.2 minutes at Bombay and every 37 minutes at Dabolim Where as London Heathrow, it is about every 30 seconds. [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 ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Dear Xavier, Lea and I feel as enriched by our circle of friends as you may feel by our friendship. In one way or another, all of us make our own distinctive contribution to society and to humanity at large; it so happens that I've had more opportunities than most, and have been fortunate enough to have been able to take advantage of them. My principal at St. Xavier's, Fr. Coyne, did not manage to make me a Jesuit; but he did impress on me the importance of giving back. Warm personal regards, Victor (and Lea, of course) -Original Message- From: Xavier Cota <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: goanet@goanet.org Sent: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:15:19 -0500 Subject: [Goanet] Victor Rangel-Ribeiro Dear Victor, Just a brief word of appreciation for the renaissance man that you are. There are newer and newer facets about you that keep coming out. It's a pleasure knowing you and Lea. Regards Xavier
[Goanet] Panjim selected under urban renewal scheme
http://oheraldo.in/node/10968 Panjim selected under urban renewal scheme BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 12 — The central government, under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission has awarded a bonanza for Panjim city with the allocation of Rs 60 crore under the scheme. Panjim is one of the 63 cities in the country selected to accrue benefits under the scheme. The Corporation of the City of Panaji now has an uphill task to prepare development plans through a centrally recognised consultant and will have to simultaneously implement mandatory reforms as prescribed by the centre. According to officials state level committees will be appointed to approve projects and a double accounting system will also be evolved to ensure financial accountability. The new changes in the financial accounting, is proposed to be introduced by 1st April this year. In the meantime, the CCP has presented a balanced budget for financial year 2006-07 to the tune of Rs 11.65 crore Some of the highlights include an allocation of Rs 4.21 crore for solid waste management. Similarly a provision of Rs 2.62 crore has been made for payment of works tendered and executed last year without any financial allocations. It is interesting to note that Rs 6.41 crore alone is allocated for payment of staff salaries. On the other hand, the CCP has projected revenue generation from house tax for 2006-07 to the tune of Rs 4.50 crore. Similarly, it has projected income from octroi at Rs 1.30 crore, Rs 75 lakh from license fees, Rs 30 lakh from signages and posters, Rs 20 lakh from solid waste management, Rs 10.60 lakh from the market, Rs 1.50 lakh from parking and Rs 6.50 lakh from fairs and exhibitions besides others. A budget provision of Rs 13 lakh has also been made for allowances for the 30 corporators. However this is likely to be subject to a cabinet approval as no provision has been made in the CCP Act for such allowances to corporators, unlike municipal councilors. It is proposed to collect fees (@ of Rs one per day) for door-to-door collection of solid waste along with the house tax. In view of this, a concession of Rs 65 is being awarded. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Women's Initiative for Peace
WOMEN'S INITIATIVE FOR PEACEA meeting has been called by Bailancho Saad at T B Cunha hall , on 16thMarch2006 at 3 pm to draw up a plan to ensure peace in Goa .Women are invited tocontribute to the peace process and can also participate in the meetingthroughpoetry, verse, song, stories,posters or any cultural _expression_ inkeepingwith the objectiveof the meeting.Sabina Martinsfor Bailancho Saad
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Sunday Reflections - Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday Reflections - An aid to Sunday Liturgy My Groups | JudeSundayReflections Main Page 13-Mar-2006 Dear Friend, Every believer would proudly profess that he or she believes in God. Perhaps the question that needs to be asked is: Who or what is the God we believe in? Is our God a police-man god, a grand-dad god, an aspirin-god, a super-market god or the God Jesus came to reveal? Do we worship God or use God? May His word confront us and lead us to the true God. Have a God-filled weekend! Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections: Third Sunday of Lent Having no business deals with God! 19-Mar-2006 Readings: Exodus 20: 1-7; 1Corinthians 1: 22-25; John 2: 13-25; The first reading from the Book of Exodus speaks of the Ten Commandments and spells out the implications of these commandments. God did not give the commandments for his own profit but for the sake of the people. When the people observed the commandments they were the gainers, when they disobeyed, they themselves were the losers. In other words, God gave the commandments out of love, that his people might attain happiness. Someone has called the Ten Commandments ten guidelines to happiness; unfortunately some have interpreted the commandments as restrictions to mans freedom. The first of the commandments forbids the worship of false gods, yet all of us at some time or another have created gods to suit us and often these false gods hold sway over our lives. Self-sufficiency and our proud self-image can become the God we worship in our lives. Keeping the law for the sake of the law results in bondage, while observing the law out of love for God and respect for ones neighbour results in true freedom. Knowing the Law One of President Reagans favourite stories involves a farmer and a lawyer whose cars collided. The farmer took a look at the lawyer, then reached in the back of his car and took out a bottle of whiskey. Here, you look pretty shook up, Take a nip of this; itll steady your nerves. After taking five or six gulps, the lawyer suggested the farmer have a drink himself. Not me, declared the farmer. Im waiting for the traffic police. Christopher Notes In todays section of his letter St. Paul reminds the Corinthians that he has not come to oblige the Jews with miracles that they wish to see performed, or with words of wisdom that the Greeks desire to discuss and debate. Pauls sole desire was to preach Jesus crucified. Jesus himself came not to offer people what they wanted but rather what they needed: salvation. People were looking for an easy way out, a religion that would cost them nothing. Jesus offered them salvation through the Cross, foolishness to the wise. Gods foolishness is stronger than human strength. People need houses to live in and human beings need food to survive. God did not need a habitation to dwell in, nor was he in need of sacrifices or offerings. Yet God, through Moses, instructed the people of Israel to offer him in sacrifice animals and the products of the fields. Certainly God for his own sake did not need these offerings, but in his goodness he adapted himself to the mentality of his people, for this simple reason: the neighbouring people offered similar sacrifices to idols; if God had not provided the Israelites with similar ways of worship in honour of the true God, they would have been easily drawn to worship the false gods of their neighbours. Hence the Israelites were asked to worship in the temple and offer sacrifices and offering to the true God of Israel. Jesus himself went to the temple in Jerusalem to worship and he partook in their prayers and sacrifices offered in the temple. In todays Gospel we are told that Jesus was enraged at the way things were conducted in the temple. Jesus drove out those who were doing business in the temple, not because it was business; for even as business it was a valuable service at a feast. He was angry and upset because their motive was diluted by their manipulative intention to make a fast buck. He certainly did not condemn the sincerity and the good faith of the simple people who honoured his Father in the best way they knew, by fulfilling the rules and obligations prescribed by Moses. But he condemned the greed of the religious leaders who took advantage of the simple folks to become rich under the pretext of honouring God. All the four Gospels mention the cleansing of the temple, which implies that this was a significant action on the part of Jesus. Jesus wanted to rid the temple of false worship, implying that we too should get rid of the false gods and the false pretexts we use in the guise of worshipping God. Take all this here and stop turning my Fathers house into a market place. We cannot do business with God and we cannot bargain with Him. Nothing that we do can gain us any merit; all that we receive from God is a gratuitous gift gi
[Goanet] Muslim Bomber
Gabe wrote: "Gabe Menezes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> He was here for last eight months? Gabe, Being in UK u must realise the work that goes in inteligence gathering. IF that is what the Indian CID are doing after being trained in UK. And, yes u r right, the Muslim comunity are aware of the goings on, so are the Muslims in UK who did not raise their voice AT FIRST after the 9/11 tragedy. Afra.
[Goanet] Wake up Goans!!
WAKE UP GOANS!! what the heck is happening to the susegad GOA that we love!! DAMN THE OUTSIDERS and the non-goans! -- Read Goanet messages at : http://www.goanet.org/archive.php?name=News&list=goanet
[Goanet] ADEUS KORCHEA VELLAR
ADEUS KORCHEA VELLAR You are gone Dad, but not away from our memories. We still remember you as Our Steel Strong Dad, because thats what you always called yourself. Yes, you were strong in your faith, in your walk with Christ, in whatever you did and also in yourself. Allen Costa as you were popularly known to the people of Goa, you never let them down and always gave them your best. During your days at ex-Emissora de Goa (now All India Radio), you regaled and enthralled your listeners with your rich toned voice. Your popularity with the listeners grew even more on the Konkani request show Manajogtim Geetam. Programs like Kandllam Onvllam, Moujecho Khell, and Goenchea Mollbar on FM became synonymous with the name Allen Costa. Your melodious songs of yesteryears, Mandovichea Deger, Vengoi Mujea Buzak, Kallangutchea Praer and especially Adeus Korchea Vellar are still on everyones lips even today. Yes Dad, this song Adeus Korchea Vellar sounds good only when you sing it. Even when you would hum this tune while in the hospital, you never faltered and hummed this tune to perfect. With pride we say we loved it when people called you Jim Reeves of Goa. Your good sense of humour took you a long way as compere at weddings and other social functions and even through your brief illness at the hospital. You had the knack of stealing everyones hearts. You went away too soon Dad. We never knew any sickness as partial Dementia. We were confident Senility was catching on, and we took your forgetfulness in our stride. But destiny had a different script for you. You hit the bed and never got out of it. All the doctors and nurses tried their best to get you back on your feet, prayers and dedications flowed from churches, family members, friends, fans, but in vain! You were destined to be with Jesus and thats where you are now rejoicing, without any pain or sorrow. We saw you struggle to talk, but only silent tears trickling down your eyes spoke what we couldnt understand. There was no exchange of farewell, just a silent retreat. Now while you are no more your voice continues to stay alive with us. We miss you Dad ! So also the people of Goa ! Tina Costa. (O'Heraldo/11 March 2006) - OBITUARY: 8 March 2006: ALLEN COSTA ALEIXINHO COSTA ALIAS ALLEN COSTA (Ex-Announcer, Emissora de Goa (All India Radio)); son of late Jose Costa/late Rosa Maria fernandes; Husband of late Beatriz, father of Flora/Marian (Germany), Joe/Melba, Tony/Cynthia, Tina, Evelyn/Ernest (Mumbai); grandfather of Kenneth, Rene, Joanna, Ruth and Elijah. (Porvorim, Goa) --- (Special thanks to Lino B. Dourado www.goa-world.com/goa/poems )
[Goanet] HURRICANE BABUSH LASHES CCP
Hurricane Babush (Antanasio Monserrate) struck the Corporation of City of Panaji when his panel won nearly 19 of the 30 seats establishing a resounding victory over the Parrikar Zuarkar Victoria Fernandes panel as official results just poured in. With this the political earthquake albeit of a mild intensity may now strike Goa, and heads (dead wood ) within the INC may have to pave the way for young and dynamic youth. More details follows. GODFREY J I GONSALVES BORDA MARGAO GOA __ Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner now. Go to http://yahoo.shaadi.com
[Goanet] DEVACHO GHUTT (konkani Cd Album Released in Goa N Muscat only
Dear Goan, I Congratulate Avers Periera come out with his 3rd HITS Album DEVACHO GHUTT with his 10 songs so meaning that you will play again and again as this Album is mixed with a difference, the Golden Voice Bai Lorna sing two songs that you will get the right Message to our future, Cannot forget the Voice of Anthony San say American Dollar. Comedian and a Master Character Ben says Dol Bai Dol. Avers Periera is well know Singer of Muscat konkani stage. i wish him all the best in Future. May God bless him n give him good health to keep the Tiatr n A Beautiful Voice alive on Konkani stage. Buy your copy today only in Muscat call 99335142 yours fellow Goan Tiatr Lover Stephen fernandes Muscat/ Divar
[Goanet] Goa terrorist involved in hawala deal
Goa terrorist involved in hawala deal Mid Day Mayuresh Pawar March 13, 2006 Pakistan-trained terrorist Tariq Jalal flanked by Goa police personnel on Saturday A Mumbai-based hawala dealer gave him Rs 1.5 lakh sent from Pakistan in three installments of Rs 50,000 each, confessed Tariq Jalal (28), the alleged terrorist who was arrested in Goa on Saturday. Jalal, who is allegedly from the Tehrique-ul-Mujahiddin terror outfit, affiliated with Laskhar-e-Taiba, revealed this to two teams from central intelligence agencies. Terrorist targets Jalal also disclosed that he had planned to target India's third biggest port, Mormugao Port Trust (MPT), Indian Oil Corporation's oil tankers, Dabolim International Airport and Madgaon railway station. The MPT also houses the headquarters of the Indian Coast Guard. "Though he was entrusted only with couriering the explosives, he had meticulously surveyed the entire state after setting up his base in Goa," said Ujjwal Mishra, deputy inspector general of police. Jalal came to Goa nine months ago and lived in a rented flat at Navelim in Madgaon. He often visited Mumbai, Delhi, Srinagar and Muzaffarabad. Tariq holds a bachelor's degree in physics and has done a course in radiology. In 2000, Jalal met a man, identified only as Farooq, in Srinagar, who introduced him to militancy. He was trained for over two years in Pakistan and was later sent to Bangladesh and Nepal, according to the police. Escape Jammu & Kashmir police arrested Jalal in 2002, but he managed to escape. The police recovered two kilos of RDX, two Russian-made handgrenades, two electronic detonators, two cameras, two mobile phones and a compact disc from him on Saturday. ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] 30 CORPORATORS OF CCP
In the final tally the Mr Antanasio (Babush) Monserrate (INC) panel 19 seats Dr Wilfred A De Souza(NCP) panel 02 seats Mr Manohar Parrikar(BJP) Ms Victoria Fernandes (INC) Mr Somnath Zuarkar (ex INC )panel 09 seats However it may be noted that political parties notwithstanding the panels heads have more bearing on the elections. But it is clear that the Corporation that will rule will be the INC led panel Ward I Melita Manuel Afonso Ward II Nazareth Francisco Cabral Ward IIICarolina Raul Po Ward IV Levino Anthony Pereira Ward V Bento Silvester Lorena Ward VI Maria Regina Almeida Ward VIIAldrin Basilio Soares Ward VIII Nagesh Sidappa Karishetty Ward IX Ruth Surendra Furtado Ward X Surendra Cristovam Furtado Ward XI Sadanand Ganesham Thakur Ward XIIVaidehi Vivek Naik Ward XIII Prasad Amonkar Ward XIVYatin Ramesh Parekh Ward XV Jyoti Masurkar Ward XVITony Rodrigues Ward XVII Uday Vaman Madkaikar Ward XVIII Uma Naik Ward XIXMenino Jesus da Cruz Ward XX Krishna Ramdas Shirodkar Ward XXIShushila Chandrakant Gawas Ward XXII Mangaldas Puttu Naik Ward XXIII Rudresh Vinayak Chodankar Ward XXIV Diksha Mayenkar Ward XXVShantaram Purushottam Kundaikar Ward XXVI Avinash Digamber Bhonsle Ward XXVII Varsha Haldankar Ward XXVIII Suresh Lamiman Chopdekar Ward XXIX Rupesh Ravindra Halarnkar Ward XXXVivina Gokuldas Nasnodkar It may be noted that the wards were re-constituted after delimitation of the wards. Thus Panaji has 16 seats with Taleigao 12 and the Santacruz Constituency 2 While the MLA Panaji Assembly Constituency Mr Manohar Parrikar played down the victory of the Monserrate panel stating that it would not affect his turf. Ohters consoled themselves stating that money was distributed. This amounts to an insult to the voters who perhaps voted not because of money but they saw in Mr Monserrate a vision for the betterment of Panaji city. Incidentally the Panaji city will recieve a special urban development fund for the development of the city being one of the 60 cities selected under the central scheme. This Mr Monserrate had planned to utilize for the development of the city. Most voters also admit in private that Mr Monserate is a no nonsense leader. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and he is known to distribute funds lavishly rather then fill it in his own coffers as others do.. Moreover he is rated as a go getter a man who speaks only what he can do and this perhaps so his commendable victory. No doubt there are concerns about PANAJI AND TALEIGAO GOING GREY FROM GREEN --- but not that the die is cast Panjimites and Taleigaocars will see how Monseratte goes ahead with developmental activities. His period of probation is short considering that elections to the Goa Legislative Assembly is round the corner. Thus before December end 2006 Panaji will need to be transformed. According one "descendant" an elderly resident of Panaji he believes that the litmus test of Mr Monserrates panel will be to see how the St Inez nullah will be transformed. Fortunately the husband wife duo of the Nationalist Congress Party that made it at the hustings Mr Surendra and Ms Ruth Furtado have no qualms about the emerging scenario and are confident that development will not suffer. With the victors being those "first past the post" the margins are thin and sometimes pale into insignificance in the sense that the electors can hardly be called representatives of the wards . The reason being that where the contests were not restricted one to one the more the numbers (7 being the highest for one ward) the votes polled by each is a two digit figure. Thus there are umpteen instances where the consolidated votes of the losers far exceeds that of the victor. To rectify such anomalies and ensure that the victor reflects the majority of the electorate in each ward that one represents it is necessary that an amendment needs to be brought in the Election laws to ensure that the victor is one who polls not less than 50% of the votes polled. This will ensure that last minute candidates are not propped up as is the practice now but only those who do service in the ward over a period of time could enter into the fray. Interestingly the antidefection laws are not made applicable to the Village Panchayats Municipalities and the Corporation therefore though there may not be defections at this stage but after the results of the next Assembly elections if the present INC led coalition government is not returned to power and the BJP individually or as a coalition comes to power then this could trigger floor crossing. There is also a prospect of curbing the developmental powers of the Corporation as the 74th Constitutional amendment which gives statutory powers to Municipalities and Corporations ordains that the power should go to the elected representatives after constituting a District
Re: [Goanet] Peace Meeting in Mapusa :Herald report
Dear Minguel, First, with due respect to you, I don't like the way you spell Mapusa. The Mapusa Municipality has not bothered to reply to our letter when we asked if the name change was effected through proper procedures. Second. I agree with you fully on the text of your post. But you have missed Vailankani (Market), the gumti at the Taxi stand. The one next to Christ Rei Mapusa Church, one accross Mandarin Hotel etc. All these and more should go along with their promoters. Will they?? Best of luck. As for me I have become allergic to funnels and beat music in Churches. Therefore I give Church services (except funerals) a wide berth. But should you yearn to be rid of all these and more, give goasuraj just 15 days. You will breath more easier and might even want to pray a little for ole time's sake. Floriano goasuraj check-out the Road Map for Goa at www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: "Miguel Braganza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 10:08 AM Subject: [Goanet] Peace Meeting in Mapusa :Herald report > Dears, > > The report below is on a Peace Meeting held at Sirsat Mini Hall on 11 March, > 2006. It was chaired by Adv. Norma Alvares and had the opening remarks made > by Vishwas Gupte. The proceedings were summed up by Adv.Albertina Almeida. > > I had made one more point: No religion claims that its god is deaf. In any > case, worhip of god pre-dated the advent of sound amplification devices. So > where is the need to fit loudspeakers OUTSIDE the place of worship. Those > who wish to pray need to enter the place of worship. > > A good place to begin the LEGAL demolitions of the ILLEGAL by the Goa > Administration is the illegal shrine of Our Lady of Valainkani over the > Municipal Storm water drain and part of the Asilo Hospital facing the > Casaualty and OPD, Mhapsa. All the property on which the said shrine stands > belongs to the Goa Government and it has full right to recover its property > as per law. The shrine , though illegal has been blessed by Fr. Roque > Barreto, the then Parish Priest of St. Jerome Church Mapusa, and has the BJP > MLA of Mapusa constituency, Francis D'Souza, as one of its patrons. It > regularly uses the prohibited 'funnel' loudspeakers to amplify the prayers > and disturb the already traumatized victims of accidents as well as the > in-patients of the Asilo Hospital, to say nothing of the in-mates of the Old > Age home next door. > > Recently, one employee of a bank is learnt to have put up an illegal grotto > by trespassing into private property adjoining an existing chapel in Aldona. > The Parish Priest has correctly refused to 'bless' it. Will the Village > Panchayat demolish it, since it would have been erected without a > construction licence? Illegality cannot be permitted in the name of God. The > Bible is clear, "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's." or give the > Government its due. > > We also need to demolish the mini temples and shrines at the entrance of the > Municipal market, opposite Ashok Hotel and opposite Ticlo's Petrol Pump. Our > Hindu bretheren have the Maruti temple , the Laxmi-Narayan Temple and a host > of local shrines from Bodgueshwar to Rashtroli dedicated to the "Rakhondar" > of pre-Hindu believers. The Catholics have the Church and a number of > Chapels all over Mhapsa. So there is absolutely no need for new structures, > specailly ILLEGAL ones. and no god is deaf. Scream your heart out, but > keep the amplifier and sound system within the four walls of the prayer > house. You are infringing on the rights of others to a better quality of > life. > > Viva Goa > Miguel > > - Original Message - > From: "Vidyadhar Gadgil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Herald, 12/03/06 > > HERALD CORRESPONDENT > MAPUSA, MARCH 11 - In a bid to maintain communal harmony in the State > following the recent communal clashes in Curchorem and Sanvordem, a > group of social activists have recommended the constitution of an all- > party committee to identify all illegal religious structures in the > State. The speakers, who met in the city on Saturday evening, also > suggested an > action plan to have these structures demolished within the ambit of law > by authorities. >
[Goanet] Sky policy charts new course for regional players
Sky policy charts new course for regional players NEW DELHI: After far-reaching reform measures over the past couple of years, the Civil Aviation Ministry is finally going to provide a policy backdrop to the whole reform initiative and is all set to dish out major incentives for the mushrooming of regional airlines in the country. The Civil Aviation Policy, which will be brought before the Cabinet in a week's time, caters for waiving off landing and parking fees for those airlines using one metro airport as their hub to operate to smaller cities on turboprop aircraft. Full text at: http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEH20060312214344&Page=H&Tit le=Top+Stories&Topic=0 ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] Intl airlines want to bring tourists to Goa
Intl airlines want to bring tourists to Goa Business Standard Regional Bureau / Panaji, Goa March 13, 2006 International airlines have been showing interest in bringing tourists directly from Australia, Europe and other countries to Goa. International airlines like Condor, Emirates, British Midlands, Gulf Air and Sri Lankan Airlines have shown interest in acquiring landing facilities in Goa. "The open skies policy would see a tremendous increase of direct flights to the state," Wilfred de Souza, state's tourism minister and also the deputy chief minister, said. Goa is considered one of the most favourite holiday destinations in the world, and the demand for direct (without a stopover in Mumbai) chartered flights to Goa has been increasing each year. From 419 chartered flights in 2000-01, it has shot up to 753 during this season. The arrival of chartered tourists is expected to show a significant growth with the number of tourists per flight going up considerably in the last couple of years. From 1.16 lakh in 2000-01, the number of chartered tourist arrival has crossed over 5 lakh. Goa has also witnessed a major growth in tourist arrivals last year with a record 24.50 lakh tourists visiting the state. While domestic tourist arrivals went up to 20.85 lakh (a rise of 20%) in 2004-05 from 17.25 lakh in 2003-04, the foreign tourist segment witnessed a 15.5% growth during the corresponding period with the arrivals going up from 3.14 lakh to 3.63 lakh. ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] Re: Remember ?- Cucurucu, Kiteak Kortai Nokre, Piti piti Mog, Lamarina Hotelant etc etc ???
All these CDs with original Sound Stracks includin from old Konkani Films like Bhoglant, Sukachem Sopon etc etc are available in Goa Rs.199 each. Just received Chris Perry's Golden Hits (see below) Rs.199. It can be posted to anywhere Europe/Gulf/US etc at foll extra Costs: To Gulf 1 CD $10 every additional CD add $1 To US First CD $10 and every additional $2 To Europe 1 CD $10 and every additional $2 e.g. Buying just One CD then you pay Rs.199 + about Rs.500 = Rs.700 per CD, Avoisss!!! 10 CDs? Rs.1990 + Rs.1000 = About Rs.3000 One can buy them online. Hope this info helps many who always wanted to know if VCDs/CDs available to buy on line. Most of may now say... 'Avoi!! Itu Marogu ??? ' Now, I am not selling them but.. Saregama.com selling --- JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Remember- Cucurucu, Kiteak Kortai Nokre, Piti piti Mog etc etc ??? > > or for that matter, Moje Maim Moje Maim, La Marina Hotelant, Mog tara Boom > boom, > Kaliz hem boong beng zata, Gelem baba gelem khuimcheanuch gelem etcet > > All these oldies appeared on Goanet/Gulf Goan News letter & Goan-nri > recently. > > > JoeGoaUk in association with SAREGAMA (India) has brought to you these and > many > more oldies on CDs > == > > Album 1: > Chris Perry's Golden Hits > RED Rose, Lorna > HAPPY NEW YEAR, Usha Mangheskar & Amber Kumar > MOJE MAIM, Miles & Giles Perry > MARIALINA, H Britton > BEAUTIFUL, Usha Uthup > MOG tara BOON BOONG, Bab Peter > CUCU-RUCU, Tony Carr > PITITI MOG, Anthonette > MOJE PUT, M Boyer > KALLIZ hem BOONG BANG ZATA, Tony CArr & Delphine > KITEAK KORTAI NOKRE, Adolf > > Album 2: > Alfred Rose Goa's Musical Hero > NOVE VORSACHE NICHEV > VIVA LA GOA > CELINA (La Marina Hotelant) > MAREKAR KRIMI > PATOK RODTAM > JANET & LINET > LAKPOTI PONVOTI > GELEM BABA GELEM > BESANV NASTANA KAZAR > > And Soon coming out Alfred Rose-Rita Rose Duets from Film Boglantt, Sukachem > Sopon > and Rita Rose Top Hits. > > This info appeared in Goan Daily NT dtd 10/3/06 > Another Charter Flight Express Delivery. > > Until then, > > HAPPY LISTENING. > > > > Important Reminder: > April Fool May come only once a year but in JoeGoaUk's postings it may come > several > times a year. One can trust every thing he says in his postings except the > one in > between the dotted lines > > > > [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 > > > > > > > > > ___ > Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail > http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com > [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 ___ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Santosh and the death threat
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I have no doubt that Santosh, as he reported, may > have received a fatwa from some Goan ayatollah. > Gilbert, are there ayatollahs in Saudi Arabia? Cheers, Santosh
Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS!
> > > Gabriel is wrong about colonial Goa being like most > Indian towns. I grew up in a medium sized Indian > town > and know that most of Goa under the Portuguese was > more like an Indian village rather than any Indian > town, because the Brits had done a far superior job > in > India than the somnolent Portuguese had done in Goa. Thank god the somnolent Portuguese did not treat Goans equivalent to dogs. God, what would it have been like to visit Simla? BC ___ Yahoo! Photos NEW, now offering a quality print service from just 8p a photo http://uk.photos.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Re: Thanks to the illustrious Goan Victorbab
--- Santosh Helekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/2006-January/037094.html > I thank the illustrious Goan Victorbab Rangel-Ribeiro for giving me the opportunity to demonstrate the truth of my assertion. Cheers, Santosh
Re: [Goanet] RE: Horror story from Russian tourists about Goa...
--- Bosco D'Mello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What tourism and travel information is Philip > keeping us updated about other than the airport > issue ?? Is Philip writing us about tourists > cavorting in Goa's beaches ?? > Mario responds: > Bosco, like Don Quixote, you are looking for windmills to tilt at. As usual you have caught the bull by the tail, getting hung up on the tourism and travel comment, which meant little, and ignoring the question I asked, which was the important part of my message to Fred. > The point remains that Philip rudely entered a thread for no apparent reason, made erroneous assumptions about what I had researched previously and did not answer the question I asked Fred. Now, if you have some useful comment about that, I'd like to hear it. >
Re: [Goanet] Re: Wildlife habitat under threat in Socorro
In addition to the destruction of hitherto pristine forests and wildlife habitats, a larger and more serious issue with building such a facility on a plateau is that run off and seepage from the sanitation systems up there will contaminate all the aquifers in the surrounding valleys, and the wells that tap into the aquifers. > --- Marie D'Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear Valentine > > Reading this article i have just realised what type > of area is involved in > the proposed development of Goa. (for Goans) > Since forest land is involved > perhaps the Ministry of Environment at the > Centre should be informed and > objections raised, rather than limiting > ourselves to raising objections > only > within the Panchayat or the State - who tend to > be corrupt and do not want > to see the wider issues involved. >
Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS! - final
Mario, All I can say is that "PEOPLE HAVE MISUNDERSTOOD WHAT 'FREEDOM' IN A DEMOCRACY MEANS" To elaborate further Freedom means one can do anything one likes. The whip is locked in a safe never to be seen. When I talk of Portuguese rule, I mean 'the whip' Singapore is a perfect democracy where I see the omnipotent/omnipresent WHIP which brings out blood and keeps lasting scars. Maybe like Rane, you will prefer to say that Singapore is a 'police state' A third rate European Country by your standards, maybe. But have been there extensively just like in Singapore. Have you?? rgds Floriano goasuraj check-out the Road Map for Goa at www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: "Mario Goveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 7:51 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] GOA FOR GOANS! - final > --- floriano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > MINUS THE PORTUGUESE, GOA VERY BADLY NEEDS THE > > ERSTWHILE PORTUGUESE RULE BACK IN PLACE. > > > > For that to happen in Goa, and for it to have a > > cleansing effect on the political scene in the > > COUNTRY, > > > Mario observes: > > > Floriano, > I think you may agree that this will happen about the > time that hell experiences global cooling, which will > be after the current global warming completes it's > cycle :-)) > > > What any democracy needs is for honest people to step > up and for the population to vote them into power. > It's not easy, but nothing in a free democracy is > easy. Which is why some people prefer the "stability" > of a nanny to dictate to them and take care of them, > even if it's a third rate nanny. > > > Look how upset some people are that 50 million Muslims > in Afghanistan and Iraq are now developing into free > and democratic countries, especially people who do not > live there. Apparently, they preferred these > countries to live under the tender care of the Taliban > and Saddam. Surprisingly, many of these critics live > in democratic countries. > > > In the meantime, it may help everyone to accept the > fact that the era of white, patronizing, dictatorial, > colonial rule over brown people is over, even that of > third rate European countries who are now unable to > compete with their previous subjects. > > > Best of luck in achieving your fantasy of "Portuguese > rule, minus the Portuguese", and that of Gabriel and > Bernardo, who think tilting at windmills like Don > Quixote wil make the windmills run better. > > > >
Re: [Goanet] A Veg. joke?
--- Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This could also be logically extended virgin > broilers and other animals. > Cannibals could then safely eat pre-puberty human > beings as VEGETARIAN food, > loosely speaking, of course. ;-)) > Mario observes: > Vegetarian cannibals!? That's a good one, Miguel :-)) >
[Goanet] Leadership battle in NCP flares up
http://oheraldo.in/node/10973 Leadership battle in NCP flares up BY HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 12 — The leadership battle in the NCP has flared up again with party Vice President Fatima D'Sa issuing a notice to general secretary Ulhas Naik to show cause why he should not be expelled from the party for anti-party activities. Naik, on the other hand, retaliated by asking D'Sa to withdraw the notice within two days and has demanded the resignation of Dr Wilfred de Souza as the party chief, terming him as a communal leader. Addressing a press conference, Naik maintained that D'Sa has no authority to issue the notice, saying that she is the vice president to look after the affairs of the Mahila wing of the party. "If at all action is to be initiated, it should have been done by the executive committee or a senior vice president like Carmo Pegado," he said. While demanding that the notice issued to him be withdrawn within two days time, Naik said he would take up the matter with the party high command in Mumbai on Monday. He charged Dr Willy for his style of functioning, saying the party president works as per his whims and fancies. Naik had received the show cause notice from D'Sa a day ago upon directions from Dr Willy for going to the Press against the State party president. He was directed to give his explanation in writing within 7 days time. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] ‘Make Goa all-year tourist destinatio n’
http://oheraldo.in/node/10971 'Make Goa all-year tourist destination' BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 12 — Calling for efforts to make Goa a round the year top tourist destination, Additional Director General, Tourism, Government of India, Rajeev Talwar said the State must diversify from its beach-oriented tourism. Speaking after the inauguration of "Goa Tourism Meet 2006" and Cashew Mahotsav, at Kala Academy, Talwar said in order to increase the inflow of foreign tourists, Goa should have a huge state-of-the-art convention centre, an international airport, life saving facilities on the beaches, well-organised water sports activities, etc. Currently, tourism in Goa is mainly from November to March. Talwar who had a stint as an IAS officer in Goa 25 years ago, said Goa has a huge potential to attract more foreigners in the coming years and for this, tourism should be taken to the hinterland and backwater tourism be introduced. He also advocated the need for issuing long-term visas – for 5-10 years, the way US and UK have been issuing. TTAG chief and chairman of GCCI's tourism committee, Walter D'Souza of CEPC also spoke. GCCI's Vice President Caesar Menezes welcomed while treasurer Manguirish Raikar proposed the vote of thanks. Tourism Director Sandeep Jacques was also present. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Partagal Math electrification gets underway
http://oheraldo.in/node/10972 Partagal Math electrification gets underway HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, MARCH 12 - The Rs 30-lakh electrification work along the Partagal Canacona Math has begun and is expected to be completed before the annual Ram Navami Zatra in the first week of April. The electrification work includes installation of street lights from National Highway 17 to the Math at Partagal. The project also includes lighting in and around the temple. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] Dalgado KA is Pro Romi, not Anti-Nagri.
Not against Devnagri script but for equal status for Romi script: DKA PANJIM, Mar 12: At a well attended general body meeting of the Dalgado Konknni Academy (DKA) held at the TB Cunha hall here this evening, the progress of the organisation which has been set up to give a fillip to Konkani writers in the roman script was detailed. Speaking to GoaNewsClips, President of DKA Wilson Mazarello said, "Several members suggested ways and measures to strengthen the DKA as well as beef up the fight to ensure equal status to roman script along with the Devanagri script. It was decided to take the message to every city and village in Goa, as also to approach the legislators to support the cause by bringing an amendment to the Official Language Act 1987 so that roman script gets it due rights, which are today available to only a handful of people." Mazarello further said, "It has been unanimously agreed that DKA is not against the Devanagri script, but we only demand respect and importance to the roman script which is being used by the majority of Goans." (GoaNewsClips) . It is nice that the position of the Dalgado Konkani Akademi is clearly stated by the President after the General body Meeting. A number of rumours were floating around that DKA was fighting for Romi exclusivity to replace the Devanagri exclusivity. It is a historical reality that 'exclusivity' has obtained no gains for its protagnists. Even Hitler's progroms took him nowhere. Neither Stalin's, nor those of Slavs in recent history of the former Yugoslavia. Viva Goa. Miguel
[Goanet] Patently false.
Govt to apply for feni patent PANJIM, Mar 11: The State may soon have exclusive right for distilling cashew feni if government succeeds in its attempt to get 'patent' for this special brew. indications are that shortly, the government will apply for patent for feni. (H) ... The Goa government has set up a Advisory Committee to prepare a case for "Geographical Indications" to feni on the lines of Tequila for Guadalajra province of Mexico, Scotch for the Scottish highlands and Champagne for Southern France. G.I. is different from 'patent' in that it is available to all producers who meet the standards in a particular region. G.I. is not given to an individual or company. It is given to a region or country. Viva Goa . Say it with feni. Miguel
[Goanet] RE: PORTUGUESE PASSPORT
Senhor Jose Colaco, Thanks a lot for the prompt response and clarifications but permit me to say some words. 1. How do we convince the portuguese authorities that certificates belonging to person A is true while that of B is false, problems in this world are many but very few solutions, and what should be the solution in this case? 2. What criteria should one follow firstly at the Portuguese consulate for nongoans who call themselves Portuguese Goans, here we are again , that means money has played an important role in availing such status to non goans by those crooks who work in the consulate and do not want to help the real goenkars, so back again Greasing plays an important role. 3.I wish someone like you could sponsor a ticket to my friend to go to paris and lisbon for whom i m fighting for to get the portuguese nationality. The rest of your contents is worth reading and indeed true, but finally you must agree its not that easy even though you are born in 1960 or before to secure a portuguese Nationality , its not so easy to exercise your right being in Goa by us Goans at the Portuguese Consulate, as we do not throw money or grease palms as the Non goans do, some can afford and some can't and its not our fault that we cannot afford all we what we are asking is our right. I know there are many agents like the one in Margao at Borda who has been advertising like no one's business wonder how many have been successful through him? If you go the official route you may end up getting the nationality after your death, if you go the agents route one leg is in the grave , so what does one do? The only alternative way is to restructure the staff of the Consulate , change the old cloth into a new get new aggressive, honest polite , focussed, and above all helpful to Goans, there are many of such qualities but have never been given a chance to prove themselves , presently the staff in the consulate are very rude , not polite and they are all related to one another. Who can take up this challenge?? Dev Borem Korum Bonefacio Loutulim
Re: [Goanet] Wake up Goans!!
--- "\\\"AF\\\"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > WAKE UP GOANS!! what the heck is happening to the > susegad GOA that we love!! > > DAMN THE OUTSIDERS and the non-goans! > Mario observes: > Sounds like we have a Goan jihadi here, who is reluctant to disclose his name. > >
[Goanet] Script Controversy
From: Eduardo Faleiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Script Controversy The Konkani speaking population that writes in the roman script constitutes a very substantial percentage of the total Konkani population of our State. They are entitled to the same safeguards and protection available to those who write Konkani in devanagari. This is their constitutional right and it flows from art. 29(1) and several other provisions of the Constitution. Roman script does not diminish patriotism. A large number of countries that did not use the roman script have adopted it for their national languages to strengthen national unity, regional communication and all aspects of modernisation. Turkey, Indonesia and Malaysia are a few among many such countries. In Turkey and Indonesia every signboard and every communication, whether official or otherwise, is in their own national language. Hardly anybody speaks English or any other European language in those countries. The use of the national language is far more extensive there than anywhere in India. Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru wanted Hindustani, written both in devanagari as well as in arabic or urdu scripts to be our national language. Gandhiji felt that hindustani in both scripts would unite North and South and Hindus and Muslims. The Congress Working Committee approved both scripts for hindustani. However, in 1945, the All India Hindi Sahitya Samelan held that hindi in devanagari script alone should be the national language. Gandhiji was dismayed with the chauvinistic drift and on this issue he resigned from the membership of the Samelan. The use of Hindi as official language in devanagari script alone was bitterly opposed in the Constituent Assembly. Ultimately, the Constituent Assembly approved it by a majority of just one vote. Riots followed and immollations of non-hindus .This is History. Those who do not learn the lessons of History are condemned to see it repeated. At present, there are several States in the country which recognise one language and two or more scripts. Arabic and devanagari are recognised as official scripts for Sindhi in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Santhali is written in Ol Chiki, devanagari and bengali scripts and all the three scripts are recognised and treated equally by the West Bengal Government. Regarding Konkani, both devanagari and the roman script should be treated at par for all purposes. However, it would be advisable and in the interest of the young students to teach konkani in schools through the devanagari script only. The reason is that children will learn the roman script through the study of English which is important for international communication. Devanagari is equally important for access to Indian culture and other Indian languages. There is some sort of allergy to Marathi among a section of the Goan population. This is the result of the virulent campaign for merger of Goa into Maharashtra in the Sixties and Seventies. With the grant of statehood and declaration of Konkani as the sole official language this phase is now behind us. Marathi has a rich cultural heritage and Maharashtra has been the home of great literary figures and social reformers. It will be in the interest of our young students, whichever their religion, to learn Marathi as an optionall language in their school education. My father wanted me to learn Marathi and I regret to this day that I did not follow his advice. Imposition of uniformity does not lead to unity. Respect for diversity does. - Eduardo Faleiro is a former Union Minister
[Goanet] Hi Mr. Miguel
Dear Mr.Miguel Braganza, The following text that I saw in a website narrates something about my brother Mr.W.M.Appaiah. My name is Dev & I live in Muscat. I am deeply saddened to announce to you that my brother is no more in this world. he expired in a freak car accident near Bangalore on 17th Dec 2002. This is only for your information, if you already are aware of the tragedy then treat this mail as my duty to inform those who knew my brother. thanks for prasing my brother & keep in touch with me if possible. regards, Dev. "There too I had students,both senior and junior, who taught me a few things through their lives. Augustus Jeremaiah[ from Malaysia] and Nadana Sigamani taught me writing and editing skills which I now put to good use. W.M.Appaiah and K.T.Nanaiah coached me in hockey and exposed me to the Coorgi[Kodava] lifestyle" Dev. - Goanet Admin Note: This appears to be a response to Miguel Braganza's post of Sep 5, 2004 on the occasion of Teacher's Day http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/2004-September/017456.html
[Goanet] Automartindia’s franchise in Margao
http://oheraldo.in/node/10976 Automartindia's franchise in Margao BY HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAR 12 — Automartindia — the name synonymous for certified used cars all over the country — has now launched its authorised franchisee at Margao, named Sitara Automart. Promoted by the Mahindra group, HDFC and Sah and Sanghi, Automartindia is being promoted with the objective of professionally organising the use car industry in India. Says Chief Finance officer of Automartindia: "An Automartindia certified used car assures peace of mind for each of our customers". Automartindia's franchisee at Margao is being headed by Rahul Naik, a reputed name in the Goa market, who have been associated with Bajaj Auto Ltd for product sales, spares throughout Goa. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] NEW KONKANI DRAMA
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Re: [Goanet] Wake up Goans!!
<< WAKE UP GOANS!! what the heck is happening to the susegad GOA that we love!! DAMN THE OUTSIDERS and the non-goans! >> "AF" Ja, Ja, Heil Hitler !!! -- Need a *Gmail* e-mail ID? Do write to me. Will send you an invitation to open a *Gmail* e-mail account. :-)
[Goanet] Vacancy for judges lead to huge backlog of cases
http://oheraldo.in/node/10977 Vacancy for judges lead to huge backlog of cases BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 12 — The backlog of cases in various courts in the state is 34,315. In the courts of North Goa alone 22647 cases (criminal and civil) are pending, while in South Goa number of pending cases is little less – 11, 668. But if considered the number of posts of judges that are vacant in various courts of the state, escalating number of pending cases will not appear shocking. As per information submitted to the Goa Assembly in the last assembly session, altogether 17 posts of judges are vacant in the state . This include four posts of Additional District and Sessions Judge, three posts of Civil Judge, JMFC (Senior Division) and ten posts of Civil Judge, JMFC (junior Division). When contacted the Law Secretary, U V Bakre said the High Court has started with the process of filling of the vacant posts of judges. Currently, they are scrutinising the applications. However, he could inform as to when the process of filling of vacancies would be begin, since it was done by the High Court. It is more of civil cases mostly pertaining to land disputes, which are pending. In North Goa there are 13381 civil cases pending — of which highest numbers of pending cases is in Civil Judge, Sr Division, & JMFC 'C' Court, Mapusa.Number of cases pending before this court is 1740, backlog of cases before other courts in Mapusa is also big — Civil Judge, Sr Division & JMFC 'B' Court have before it 1509 cases while Civil Judge, Sr Division & JMFC 'F' Court has 1154 cases. Total number of criminal cases pending in the North Goa courts is 9266, with a huge number of criminal cases lying before JMFC 'A' court (1468), JMFC 'B', (1359), JMFC 'C' (1363) and JMFC 'D' (1424) in Panjim . Pendency of cases in South Goa courts is relatively less. Number of civil cases pending is 7262 while 4406 are criminal matters. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet] RE: Average No. of Flts operated in a day ....
Have you adjusted for the 4.5 hours per day on 5 week days blocked by the Navy for their training flights and exercises at Dabolim? The resulting spacing of flights might give even Heathrow a run for its money. And have you considered how civil enclaves like Bangalore and Hyderabad are able to acommodate so many more flights per day? Dont they have military test, training and other flights like Dabolim? Why cant the Navy ease up at Dabolim the same as its sister services at Bangalore and Hyderabad? These are some of the questions stats like these throw up.
[Goanet] WORLD'S HEAVIEST MANGO
A woman in Hawaii has grown the world's heaviest mango. The more than 2.25 kg (4.960 lb) tropical fruit is roughly the size of a human head. The complete article is at, http://thecouriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,18441796-952,00.html Asit K. Ghosh http://www.asitghosh.com Rockledge, Florida 32955, USA LATI 28* 19' 5" North / LONG 80* 43' 41" West
[Goanet] Re: Note from the office of Mr Eduardo Faleiro
Indeed! Strongly support and subscribe to this wonderful idea to the best interest of the NRI-Goans. It should be noted that during the fateful invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in 1990, the Evacuation of the Indian Expats from Kuwait to India took off the ground only after the visit of Adv Eduardo Faleiro who was sent on the special mission to Kuwait along with MP from Kerala deputed by the PM - Mr Chandrashekar despite the fact that both belonged to the opposition party. This very special task was entrused to them bearing in mind the Keralites and Goans being the largest Community in Kuwait among the Indians at that point in time and they were both instrumental in raising their voice in the Parliament. They visited Kuwait along with an Iraqi MP on a fact finding mission. They were taken to the various camps where Indians were taking shelter to understand the ground reality and need for early action on the part of the Indian Government to evacuate the Community living in pathetic conditions. Adv. Eduardo Faleiro was also instrumental to cancel the Bond that each Indian Expatriate had to sign towards the cost of repatriation besides taking up the issues in re-habilitation back home. It does not matter to what political party one belongs. Adv. Eduardo Faleiro made us (Goan Delegation to Delhi) feel proud in arranging instant appointment with the Prime Minister to present our vows/grievances which were dealt very sympahetically. In fact PM was over the Phone congratulating the late Amir on the Liberation of Kuwait. The PM was full of praises to the son of the soil sitting in the opposition in the Parliament at that time. NRI-Goans and Indian Community at large must be proud of this Statesman who earned laurels and eased our burden. Indeed, he can be instrumental to help us and guide us in various ways besides resolving our issues both in Goa and New Delhi. I must confess that I do not belong to any of the political parties but only speak the actions of just that smell sweet until this day. With all the best wishes to the new organization and to this wonderful idea in particular. It is good to be United under one banner but the new organization must have proper representation in the NRI Facilitation Center in dealing with the issues. It is only an NRI who knows his problems better. Wilson Coelho Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:17:01 + From: "Gabe Menezes" On 12/03/06, Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Below is a note from the office of Mr Eduardo Faleiro. It would be nice if > expats could send in a note to Mr Faleiro on the issue they face. FN Dear Fred, Thank you for the address! I believe there is a NRI meeting in the offing at Leonora's Hotel on 16th March 2006. I have asked the organizers to get in touch with Mr Eduardo Faleiro and extend to him an invitation. Mr. Faleiro carries a lot of clout and I am sure Goan NRIs will greatly benefit from his involvement and help.
[Goanet] Konkani Essay Competition
Konkani Essay Competition Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust has invited entries for its "Konkani Essay Competition". Rules: The Competition shall be conducted in three Categories; (A) students of Stds. I to VII (B) students of Stds. VIII to XII (C) youths up to the age of 28 years. Topic for the essay is at the discretion of the participant. The essay shall be written in Konkani in either the Roman or the Devanagari script. The essay shall be submitted in clear legible handwriting on one side of foolscap papers leaving wide margins (5 cm on the left and 3 cm on the right). The pages shall be numbered consecutively. The length of the essay shall not exceed: 500 words for Category A, 1000 words for Category B and 1500 words for Category C. Only the title shall appear at the head of the essay. Name and other particulars of the participant shall be written on the covering letter which shall contain the following details: (a) Title of the essay, (b) Name and address of the participant, (c) Date of birth (d) Class and school in which studying (for categories A and B only) (e) Signature. The envelope containing the entry and superscribed "NIBONDH SPORDHA" shall reach the Office of the Trust latest by June 1, 2006. The following prizes shall be awarded: Category A: First Rs. 300/-; Second Rs. 200/- Category B: First Rs. 700/-; Second Rs. 500/- Category C: First Rs. 1000/-; Second Rs. 800/- Consolation prizes may also be considered depending upon the standard of entries. Prize-winning entries shall be published in a special issue of GOENCHO AVAZ and the prizes will be distributed to the winners at the forthcoming GULAB Annual Awards Function. The decision of the judges shall be final and binding and no further correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Address of the Trust: Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust, F-19, Virgincar Bhavan, Martinho Menezes Road, Comba, Margao - 400 601 Tel. : 2733211--- Begin Message --- Dear Sir, Kindly publish the following news-item in your esteemed newspaper for the information of your readers. Thank you. Konkani Essay Competition Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust has invited entries for its "Konkani Essay Competition". Rules: The Competition shall be conducted in three Categories; (A) students of Stds. I to VII (B) students of Stds. VIII to XII (C) youths up to the age of 28 years. Topic for the essay is at the discretion of the participant. The essay shall be written in Konkani in either the Roman or the Devanagari script. The essay shall be submitted in clear legible handwriting on one side of foolscap papers leaving wide margins (5 cm on the left and 3 cm on the right). The pages shall be numbered consecutively. The length of the essay shall not exceed: 500 words for Category A, 1000 words for Category B and 1500 words for Category C. Only the title shall appear at the head of the essay. Name and other particulars of the participant shall be written on the covering letter which shall contain the following details: (a) Title of the essay, (b) Name and address of the participant, (c) Date of birth (d) Class and school in which studying (for categories A and B only) (e) Signature. The envelope containing the entry and superscribed "NIBONDH SPORDHA" shall reach the Office of the Trust latest by June 1, 2006. The following prizes shall be awarded: Category A: First Rs. 300/-; Second Rs. 200/- Category B: First Rs. 700/-; Second Rs. 500/- Category C: First Rs. 1000/-; Second Rs. 800/- Consolation prizes may also be considered depending upon the standard of entries. Prize-winning entries shall be published in a special issue of GOENCHO AVAZ and the prizes will be distributed to the winners at the forthcoming GULAB Annual Awards Function. The decision of the judges shall be final and binding and no further correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Address of the Trust: Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Trust, F-19, Virgincar Bhavan, Martinho Menezes Road, Comba, Margao - 400 601 Tel. : 2733211 --- End Message ---
[Goanet] Re: : PORTUGUESE PASSPORT - again
From: "Bonefacio Lopes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Senhor Jose Colaco, Thanks a lot for the prompt response and clarifications but permit me to say some words. 1. How do we convince the portuguese authorities that certificates belonging to person A is true while that of B is false, problems in this world are many but very few solutions, and what should be the solution in this case? 2. What criteria should one follow firstly at the Portuguese consulate for nongoans who call themselves Portuguese Goans, here we are again , that means money has played an important role in availing such status to non goans by those crooks who work in the consulate and do not want to help the real goenkars, so back again Greasing plays an important role. 3.I wish someone like you could sponsor a ticket to my friend to go to paris and lisbon for whom i m fighting for to get the portuguese nationality. The rest of your contents is worth reading and indeed true, but finally you must agree its not that easy even though you are born in 1960 or before to secure a portuguese Nationality , its not so easy to exercise your right being in Goa by us Goans at the Portuguese Consulate, as we do not throw money or grease palms as the Non goans do, some can afford and some can't and its not our fault that we cannot afford all we what we are asking is our right. I know there are many agents like the one in Margao at Borda who has been advertising like no one's business wonder how many have been successful through him? If you go the official route you may end up getting the nationality after your death, if you go the agents route one leg is in the grave , so what does one do? The only alternative way is to restructure the staff of the Consulate , change the old cloth into a new get new aggressive, honest polite , focussed, and above all helpful to Goans, there are many of such qualities but have never been given a chance to prove themselves , presently the staff in the consulate are very rude , not polite and they are all related to one another. Who can take up this challenge?? Dev Borem Korum Bonefacio Loutulim = Dear Bonefacio, It's my lunch break and I have to head back to work very soon. So, let me make this very quick - excuse any possible typos. Let's try find the information (if it exists) from Lisbon You may wish to respond to this - via private email though you may choose to respond publicly. IF you wish us to try find the info from Lisbon for you, please provide the following details 1. Full Name as per application (should be identical to name on birth certificate) 2. Date application was handed over to Consulate in Goa; you should have a receipt. 3. If application made in person or through agent (WHICH agent) 4. If application made through agent, please verify yourself that the application was handed over. In any event .please provide 5. Process number (It's like the file number . If you have handed over the application personally, you should be able to get that info from the consulate. (IMPORTANT) 6. On what basis the application was made i.e. applicant Born in Goa pre-Dec 19, 1961 or Parents are Portuguese citizens. (what proof yhas been submitted) Upon e-mail transmission of this information, do allow 4 weeks to get back to you. No promises .except to try. If the info exists ...it does; If notwill let you know Good wishes have to get back to work now jc
[Goanet] Need your assistance again - Trees
Dear Miguel Thank you very much for helping me ID the Milk Weed. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me. And may I be so bold as to ask you another question? Ive seen several places in Goa a tall tree that I cant identify. I know that it is probably of the mangrove-family, but as that family is very big, I havent been able to narrow it down. I attach a couple of photos they are not very good, but hopefully can be helpful. The tree has very special seed- pods (see in the middle of photo nr. II) with a kind of berries in a bright reed-orange colour, inside them is the very hard black seed. I havent seen it myself, but II have been told that the flowers are yellow. It does not as some mangroves grow in water or on very wet ground. Do you recognize this? Is it really a kind of mangrove? And the name, English/Latin? Photos can be found at: http://www.goanet.org/images/topics/EmailPhotos/UnknownTree_I.jpg http://www.goanet.org/images/topics/EmailPhotos/UnknownTree_II.jpg Hope I am not taking advantage of you being so helpful. Best wishes Tine Albinus
[Goanet] Time ripe for maritime university in Goa: Sam Pitroda
Time ripe for maritime university in Goa: Sam Pitroda Business Standard Regional Bureau / Mumbai/ Panaji March 14, 2006 The large number of seafarers make Goa an ideal place for a marine university, said Sam Pitroda, chairman of the Knowledge Commission of India (KCI). "The state has a highly literate population and is the perfect place for knowledge institutions. The city has a knowledge city as well," Pitroda said, while delivering a lecture on knowledge economy recently. "Goa is an ideal place for setting up a maritime studies university, given the host of maritime institutions in the state. If the state government were to submit a proposal, KCI will push the idea," he said. Pitroda, who had pioneered a transformation in the telecom sector in the 90s, underlined the need to shake up the existing system and change the mindset to build a knowledge society. "KCI is looking at long term perspectives. We can't expect miracles overnight, but there is a need to restructure the institutions from ground zero," he said. Lamenting on the absence of creativity in India, he emphasised the need to focus on innovations to solve problems plaguing the country in the spheres of health, water, sanitation and primary education. Claiming that the KCI would look into all kinds of needs in the education sector, Pitroda said, "There is a need to bring research back into the universities across India and more students need to go back to mathematics and physics." He said that the country, with a population of one billion ought to have at least 2,000 universities, of which 100 should be of the international standards. "The quality of education is poor and the quantity too, is not adequate," Pitroda pointed out. Calling for a need to revive libraries, he said that the KCI wanted to bring about a network of schools, institutions and universities to share resources. KCI has taken up the task of creating portals on various subjects. ~(^^)~ Avelino
