[Goanet] Goa news for June 23, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** HC asks Goa govt to outline plan for water supply (Business Standard India) A division bench of the Bombay High Court in Goa asked the state government to give concrete assurance on how it intends to take care of water scarcity in the state. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=2176 *** Goa information panel starts functioning (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 21: The Goa State Information Commission has started functioning at Ground Floor, ShramaShakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza with Mr A Venkatratnam as State Chief Information Commissioner and Mr G G Kambli as State Information Commissioner. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=062211 *** Goa has failed to enforce smoking ban: NOTE (New Kerala) Panaji: The National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE)-India has pointed out that Goa governement had failed to enforce the ban on smoking and spitting at public places in the state. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=11432 *** Domestic tourists thronging in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji: With the arrival of monsoon in Goa, the domestic tourists, especially those from north India, were thronging here, to cool themselves in the showers. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=12131 *** Goa to celebrate `San Jao' festival on Jun 24 (New Kerala) Panaji: Various programmes have been planned for Goa's traditional `San Jao' festival to be celebrated on June 24. As per mythology, on this day St John De Baptista took a leap in his mother's womb. This leap was considered to be a leap of joy. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=12137 *** GTDC aiming at upmarket tourists (New Kerala) Panaji: After successfully catering to domestic tourists, the state-owned Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) is aiming at upmarket high spending guests in the state. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=12339 *** GOA reveals launch line-up for casual games portal (gamesindustry.biz) France Telecom's videogames publishing arm, GOA, has revealed the first three titles to appear on its European free-to-play games portal, which is scheduled to launch in the second half of the year. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17844 *** Goa to get amusement park (ATE On-line) Log in to remember this page. Email this Goa's Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has identified three sites, Baga and Vagator in North Goa and Colva in South Goa, for a planned amusement park and has said that 'an expression of interest will be floated soon'. http://www.ateonline.co.uk/60/74/79/articles/7470.php *** India Hot Stocks: Sesa Goa up on Chinese price hike (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) MUMBAI, June 21(Reuters) - The following stocks were on the move at the BSE on Wednesday.At 12:05 p.m., the benchmark 30-share BSE index was up 1.35 percent at 9,955.37 points.The 50-share National Stock Exchange Index was up 1.15 percent at 2,894.80 points.--- http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060621/3/2m64t.html *** Gold Aura (Mineweb) PNGs FERGUSSON ISLAND IS NEW GOLD TARGET Gold Aura Limited (GOA) has signed a contract with the PNG based firm, Paradise Drilling for a drilling program at its Wapolu and Gameta gold properties on Fergusson Island in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. http://www.mineweb.net/co_releases/575963.htm Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 22, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** New traffic plan for Panaji city worked out (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 21: A new traffic circulation plan for the Panaji city has been worked out by the Goa traffic police. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=062210 *** Goa information panel starts functioning (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 21: The Goa State Information Commission has started functioning at Ground Floor, ShramaShakti Bhavan, Patto Plaza with Mr A Venkatratnam as State Chief Information Commissioner and Mr G G Kambli as State Information Commissioner. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=062211 *** Kerala in Plate Division Group `A' (The Hindu) KOCHI: : Kerala has been clubbed with former champion Railways and Madhya Pradesh in Group `A' of the Ranji Trophy Plate Division this season. Goa, Vidarbha and Assam are the other teams in the group. Kerala's fixtures: v Vidarbha (Nov. ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/06/22/stories/2006062209702000.htm *** Goa has failed to enforce smoking ban: NOTE (New Kerala) Panaji: The National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE)-India has pointed out that Goa governement had failed to enforce the ban on smoking and spitting at public places in the state. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=11432 *** Domestic tourists thronging in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji: With the arrival of monsoon in Goa, the domestic tourists, especially those from north India, were thronging here, to cool themselves in the showers. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=12131 *** Goa govt to find out foreigners illegally owning properties (New Kerala) Panaji: With the violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 by foreigners brought to the notice by police, Goa government has activated its concerned departments to find out foreigners illegally owning properties in the state. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=11224 *** Jamir lauds Goa's overall development (New Kerala) Panaji: Lauding the overall development of the state in the past few years, Goa Governor S C Jamir today urged the people to work for transforming the state into a more harmonious and progressive one. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10833 *** Goa to celebrate `San Jao' festival on Jun 24 (New Kerala) Panaji: Various programmes have been planned for Goa's traditional `San Jao' festival to be celebrated on June 24. As per mythology, on this day St John De Baptista took a leap in his mother's womb. This leap was considered to be a leap of joy. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=12137 *** GOA reveals launch line-up for casual games portal (gamesindustry.biz) France Telecom's videogames publishing arm, GOA, has revealed the first three titles to appear on its European free-to-play games portal, which is scheduled to launch in the second half of the year. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17844 *** India Hot Stocks: Sesa Goa up on Chinese price hike (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) MUMBAI, June 21(Reuters) - The following stocks were on the move at the BSE on Wednesday.At 12:05 p.m., the benchmark 30-share BSE index was up 1.35 percent at 9,955.37 points.The 50-share National Stock Exchange Index was up 1.15 percent at 2,894.80 points.--- http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060621/3/2m64t.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 21, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Report: (NDTV) Portugese culture is today so imbibed in the lives of Goans that it's difficult to imagine Goa without its Portugese connection. But when it comes to football, Brazil is a clear favourite. http://www.ndtv.com/sports/showsports.asp?sportname=Reportstory=Goa roots for Brazilid=28781 *** Cong supports govt over English in primary schools (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 19: The Goa pradesh Congress committee, at its meeting held at the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry hall, today fully supported the government and the Education Minister, Mr Luizinho Faleiro for introducing English language subject in Marathi and Konkani medium schools and further recommended setting up of a panel for drafting state education policy. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=062017 *** PLIVA sets up group's fourth RD centre in Goa (PharmaBiz) PLIVA, the 85 year old generics company based in East Europe, set up its new Research and Development facility PLIVA Research (India) Private Ltd, in Goa on Wednesday. This is the fourth RD center within the Group. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=33809 *** Claims of Goa Liberation struggle heroes to be settled: Rane (New Kerala) Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane today said pending claims of the state's liberation struggle heroes would be settled soon. All the claims have been discussed at the meetings, attended by representatives of freedom fighters... http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10861 *** Goa has failed to enforce smoking ban: NOTE (New Kerala) Panaji: The National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE)-India has pointed out that Goa governement had failed to enforce the ban on smoking and spitting at public places in the state. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=11432 *** Goa govt to find out foreigners illegally owning properties (New Kerala) Panaji: With the violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 by foreigners brought to the notice by police, Goa government has activated its concerned departments to find out foreigners illegally owning properties in the state. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=11224 *** Jamir lauds Goa's overall development (New Kerala) Panaji: Lauding the overall development of the state in the past few years, Goa Governor S C Jamir today urged the people to work for transforming the state into a more harmonious and progressive one. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10833 *** Goa to celebrate Revolution Day on June 18 (New Kerala) Panaji: Several functions would be held by the government and educational institutions all over the state to mark the Goa Revolution day tomorrow. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10541 *** [GOAA] Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin June 16, 2006 (Worldwide Faith News) This is the weekly edition of the GOA E-Bulletin. For more information justclick on the links below to go to the topics of interest to you.If the link does not work from your email, copy the link and paste it intothe address bar of your web browser.CLERGY-LAITY REGISTRATION ONLINE:The 38th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congresswill be held in Nashville, July 16-21.Registration, general http://www.wfn.org/2006/06/msg00393.html *** Amiantit's Indian joint venture wins USD22.5 million in contracts (AME Info) Amiantit Fiberglass Industries India Limited (AFIIL), Saudi Arabian Amiantit Company's joint venture in partnership with the Salgaocar Group of Goa, is forecasting a record 90 percent growth in sales for 2006 as the manufacturing facility steps up production to meet increasing demand from India's booming industrial sector. http://www.ameinfo.com/89355.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 20, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Illegal sale of homes to foreigners in Goa (NDTV) Goa has drawn people from all over the world for decades. Some people decided to stay back for good and buy beautiful old homes in the state. But NDTV found that foreigners buying homes in Goa are not always following the rules, which makes these sales illegal. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Illegal sale of homes to foreigners in Goaid=89140 *** Report: (NDTV) Portugese culture is today so imbibed in the lives of Goans that it's difficult to imagine Goa without its Portugese connection. But when it comes to football, Brazil is a clear favourite. http://www.ndtv.com/sports/showsports.asp?sportname=Reportstory=Goa roots for Brazilid=28781 *** Wild animals encroaching on India's new city settlements (Channel NewsAsia) GOA, India : Wild animals, squeezed out of their natural habitats by man, are in turn encroaching into human settlements. That's a frequent phenomenon in India, as cities expand rapidly outwards. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southasia/view/214330/1/.html *** Cong supports govt over English in primary schools (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 19: The Goa pradesh Congress committee, at its meeting held at the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry hall, today fully supported the government and the Education Minister, Mr Luizinho Faleiro for introducing English language subject in Marathi and Konkani medium schools and further recommended setting up of a panel for drafting state education policy. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=062017 *** Rane firm on reforms in education (The Hindu) PANAJI: The Goa Government has ruled out changing its decision to usher in reforms in the primary education system. To prevent the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies from hijacking the sensitive issue when the State ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/06/19/stories/2006061907010700.htm *** PLIVA sets up group's fourth RD centre in Goa (PharmaBiz) PLIVA, the 85 year old generics company based in East Europe, set up its new Research and Development facility PLIVA Research (India) Private Ltd, in Goa on Wednesday. This is the fourth RD center within the Group. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=33809 *** Claims of Goa Liberation struggle heroes to be settled: Rane (New Kerala) Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane today said pending claims of the state's liberation struggle heroes would be settled soon. All the claims have been discussed at the meetings, attended by representatives of freedom fighters... http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10861 *** Goa govt to find out foreigners illegally owning properties (New Kerala) Panaji: With the violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 by foreigners brought to the notice by police, Goa government has activated its concerned departments to find out foreigners illegally owning properties in the state. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=11224 *** Jamir lauds Goa's overall development (New Kerala) Panaji: Lauding the overall development of the state in the past few years, Goa Governor S C Jamir today urged the people to work for transforming the state into a more harmonious and progressive one. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10833 *** Goa to celebrate Revolution Day on June 18 (New Kerala) Panaji: Several functions would be held by the government and educational institutions all over the state to mark the Goa Revolution day tomorrow. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10541 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] From CNN / Time Magazine: India's influence soars
India's influence soars The 'un-China' could be world's next economic superpower You may not be aware of it, living in the United States, but your world is increasingly being shaped by India. Even if you've never been to India, eaten its food or watched its movies, there is a good chance you interact with it every day of your life. It might be the place on the other end of that call you call you make if your luggage is lost on a connecting flight, or the guys to whom your company has outsourced its data processing. Every night, young radiologists in Bangalore read CT scans e-mailed to them by emergency-room doctors in the U.S. Few Americans are surprised today to learn that their dentist or lawyer is of Indian origin, and the centrality of Indian brainpower to California's high- tech industry has long been documented. Read the entire article at: http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/06/18/india.influence.tm.tm/index.html Bombay's Boom Brash, messy and sexy, India's biggest city embodies the nation's ambition. How Bombay is shaping India's future--and our own By ALEX PERRY / BOMBAY The streets are wet with the dew of the coming monsoon as Rajeev Samant unveils his latest enterprise in midtown Bombay. The Tasting Room is a softly lit tapas bar built into a high-end furniture store in the old textile district. The idea is to showcase Samant's range of Indian wines in a space that oozes class and cash--with bottles costing twice the average Indian weekly wage, it's meant to be exclusive. Tonight the guests include local investment bankers, venture capitalists and a group of students from the business school in Fontainebleau, France, on a two-week trip to India to see what all the buzz is about. Over Chenin Blanc and Reserve Shiraz, the patrons swap investment tips and gossip about recent sightings of Richard Gere and Will Smith. You're so lucky to be here now, says Samant, 39. This is an incredible time. It's all happening. Right here, right now. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1205390,00.html http://www.goanet.org _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 19, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Illegal sale of homes to foreigners in Goa (NDTV) Goa has drawn people from all over the world for decades. Some people decided to stay back for good and buy beautiful old homes in the state. But NDTV found that foreigners buying homes in Goa are not always following the rules, which makes these sales illegal. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Illegal sale of homes to foreigners in Goaid=89140 *** Wild animals encroaching on India's new city settlements (Channel NewsAsia) GOA, India : Wild animals, squeezed out of their natural habitats by man, are in turn encroaching into human settlements. That's a frequent phenomenon in India, as cities expand rapidly outwards. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southasia/view/214330/1/.html *** Rane firm on reforms in education (The Hindu) PANAJI: The Goa Government has ruled out changing its decision to usher in reforms in the primary education system. To prevent the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies from hijacking the sensitive issue when the State ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/06/19/stories/2006061907010700.htm *** PLIVA sets up group's fourth RD centre in Goa (PharmaBiz) PLIVA, the 85 year old generics company based in East Europe, set up its new Research and Development facility PLIVA Research (India) Private Ltd, in Goa on Wednesday. This is the fourth RD center within the Group. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=33809 *** Goa to chalk out programmes for farmers (New Kerala) Panaji: With Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane declaring 2006 as the `Year of the Farmers', the state machinery is all set chalk out various programmes for the farming community, officials stated. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10080 *** Claims of Goa Liberation struggle heroes to be settled: Rane (New Kerala) Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane today said pending claims of the state's liberation struggle heroes would be settled soon. All the claims have been discussed at the meetings, attended by representatives of freedom fighters... http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10861 *** Constitution Bench to weigh Goa guv's deeds (The Economic Times) NEW DELHI: After Bihar, the constitutional conduct of yet another governor #148; SC Jamir #148; has come under judicial scanner when the Supreme Court today referred to a Constitution Bench, a petition filed by former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar challenging the dismissal of his government. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1652165.cms *** Jamir lauds Goa's overall development (New Kerala) Panaji: Lauding the overall development of the state in the past few years, Goa Governor S C Jamir today urged the people to work for transforming the state into a more harmonious and progressive one. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10833 *** Goa to celebrate Revolution Day on June 18 (New Kerala) Panaji: Several functions would be held by the government and educational institutions all over the state to mark the Goa Revolution day tomorrow. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10541 *** Goa commercial sex workers up in arms (The Times of India) Commercial sex workers, hit by the demolition in Baina red light area, are seeking cooperation from the state govt. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1656069.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Passion knows no borders in India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1500729,prtpage-1.cms Passion knows no borders in India [ Monday, April 24, 2006 12:03:30 amTIMES NEWS NETWORK ] RSS Feeds| SMS NEWS to for latest updates JAIPUR: Sex on the sand during camel night safaris, passion play with boatmen on the moon river and shacking by the sea with a local boy—the female foreigner tourist has always been the subject of a hundred stories, the object of a million fantasies. Reports from India’s hottest tourist destinations—Goa, Rajasthan, Varanasi— now suggest that sexual dalliances between tourists and guides, even waiters, have peppered these magical mystical tours. Some tourists also fall in love and have enduring relationships with these amorous hosts. A few even get married but often these ties break up due to cultural fault lines. In Goa’s Anjuna beach, it is not uncommon to see local boys walking hand in hand with foreign women. Motorbiking along the coastline, swimming in the sea, being each other’s massage partners, drinking in coy bars—intimate relationships grow fast. In Jaisalmer, stories of tourists falling in love with camel riders thrive. Social scientist Assa Doron talks about the stories told by some young boatmen of their sexual interludes with Western women in his research paper, 'Encountering the 'Other’: Pilgrims, Tourists and Boatmen in the City of Varanasi’. With a huge growth in tourism—Varanasi received 3.45 lakh foreign tourists in 2005 and Goa gets about 3 lakh firang visitors each season—the number of cross-cultural encounters too are likely to rise. And there is a negative fallout: the rising number of AIDS cases. Jaisalmer camel riders have to be medically cleared before getting the job. But not all relationships are sexual. Doron, a research student at National University of Singapore, also talks about long-standing friendship between a young boatman from Varanasi and a Dutch woman in her 40s, Ineka. Doron says, Ineka has helped Sundar learn English and assisted him financially. Over the years, she has helped him purchase a small house. Such close relationships are not entirely rare or novel. Such associations though are not easy to form. Industry sources say classier tourists usually have a polite but functional relationship with the locals. Instances such as that of Jill Lowe, an upper class English lady who fell in love and married a Haryana Jat taxi-driver, are rare. But backpackers, often putting up in grotty hovels, interact more with locals. Sometimes, a rapport is struck. It’s all about trust, says a middle-aged tourist in Goa, Ann, who doesn’t divulge the country she comes from. But Goan restaurant owner David says such associations are formed only after several attempts to prove that you gonna spend on them, take them around and stick around so long she is in Goa. Yet, many opt for the routine: some for fun, others because a wedding could also mean a ticket to First World. Industry sources say differences in culture occasionally causes a misreading of intent. Writes Doron, The majority of foreign tourists seem oblivious of local conventions. Some women wear skimpy worn-out clothing, have their hair loose and smoke in public, all of which are considered inappropriate behaviour in traditional and sacred places. For some women tourists, the carefree, liminal phase of travel also opens up other possibilities, including sexual relationships with boatmen. Himmat, who owns a hotel in Pushkar, says some tourists stay for long periods and get familiar with locals. Then trouble begins, he says. Adds a Jaipur police officer, At times, a local friendly with a foreigner reads the wrong signals and indulges in something like rape. A young Israeli medical student visiting Delhi has a different view. She says rapists suffer from psychological problems. For them, any woman is fine. That there were a few cases involving foreigners is purely coincidental. There are many more cases involving Indian women, says the student, who prefers anonymity. But the tourism industry is taking no chances. Hazel, a 24-year-old from Australia and on her first visit to Varanasi, says they have been instructed not to talk to strangers by the tour operators. And yet, as long as the human heart beats, such cross-cultural stories of love and passion will be heard from time to time. Old-timers recall that sometime back a German tourist married a rickshawwallah in Jaipur. Both of them stayed in a rented house for a month. Then one day, the German left for Delhi on the plea of revalidating her visa. She never returned. He still waits. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 18, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Illegal sale of homes to foreigners in Goa (NDTV) Goa has drawn people from all over the world for decades. Some people decided to stay back for good and buy beautiful old homes in the state. But NDTV found that foreigners buying homes in Goa are not always following the rules, which makes these sales illegal. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Illegal sale of homes to foreigners in Goaid=89140 *** Goan properties sold without RBI approval (NDTV) Goa, for decades has drawn people from all over the world. Some of who decided to stay back for good and buy beautiful old homes. But it turns out that many of these homes have been bought illegally. Assagaon is known for its beautiful colonial Portuguese bungalows. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Goan properties sold without RBI approvalid=89140 *** Goans hit by Zuari bridge closure (Deccan Herald) Daily commuters were the worst hit by the poor arrangement of conveyance following the partial closure of the Zuari bridge, which links north Goa to the south on Friday. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jun172006/national1841192006616.asp *** PLIVA sets up group's fourth RD centre in Goa (PharmaBiz) PLIVA, the 85 year old generics company based in East Europe, set up its new Research and Development facility PLIVA Research (India) Private Ltd, in Goa on Wednesday. This is the fourth RD center within the Group. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=33809 *** Goans threatened by industrial toxic emissions (New Kerala) Belasao (Goa): Industrial toxic emissions are posing a major threat to Goans. Zuari Industries Limited, is one such factory that is posing an ecological threat. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10593 *** Goa to chalk out programmes for farmers (New Kerala) Panaji: With Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane declaring 2006 as the `Year of the Farmers', the state machinery is all set chalk out various programmes for the farming community, officials stated. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10080 *** Constitution Bench to weigh Goa guv's deeds (The Economic Times) NEW DELHI: After Bihar, the constitutional conduct of yet another governor #148; SC Jamir #148; has come under judicial scanner when the Supreme Court today referred to a Constitution Bench, a petition filed by former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar challenging the dismissal of his government. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1652165.cms *** Goa to celebrate Revolution Day on June 18 (New Kerala) Panaji: Several functions would be held by the government and educational institutions all over the state to mark the Goa Revolution day tomorrow. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10541 *** Goa contemplating making Konkani as compulsory subject (New Kerala) Panaji: Facing stiff opposition for imposing English as subject at the primary level, Goa Education Minister Luzinho Faleiro today said that government is contemplating the possibility of making Konkani or Marathi as compulsory subject in English medium schools including non-aided ones. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=9636 *** Goa commercial sex workers up in arms (The Times of India) Commercial sex workers, hit by the demolition in Baina red light area, are seeking cooperation from the state govt. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1656069.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 17, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Illegal sale of homes to foreigners in Goa (NDTV) Goa has drawn people from all over the world for decades. Some people decided to stay back for good and buy beautiful old homes in the state. But NDTV found that foreigners buying homes in Goa are not always following the rules, which makes these sales illegal. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Illegal sale of homes to foreigners in Goaid=89140 *** Goan properties sold without RBI approval (NDTV) Goa, for decades has drawn people from all over the world. Some of who decided to stay back for good and buy beautiful old homes. But it turns out that many of these homes have been bought illegally. Assagaon is known for its beautiful colonial Portuguese bungalows. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Goan properties sold without RBI approvalid=89140 *** Vital Goa bridge damaged; traffic to be restricted (rediff.com) Traffic will be restricted on the Zuari bridge, a vital link between north and south Goa, as it has developed a crack, Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane said on Tuesday. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/jun/13goa.htm *** KTC to run 50 minibuses over Zuari bridge (Navhind Times) Margao, June 15: The state-owned Kadamba Transport Corporation will ply a total of 50 direct minibuses on the Panaji-Margao and Panaji-Vasco routes to reduce problems faced by the commuters between North and South Goa after the Zuari Bridge will be closed for heavy traffic starting tomorrow. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=061624 *** MoST official inspects bridge (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 15: The regional officer, Mr Chamergode, an officer of the rank of superintendent engineer of the Union ministry of surface transport (MoST), based in Mumbai, today visited Goa and inspected the Zuari bridge and left later in the evening. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=061623 *** Goa to chalk out programmes for farmers (New Kerala) Panaji: With Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane declaring 2006 as the `Year of the Farmers', the state machinery is all set chalk out various programmes for the farming community, officials stated. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=10080 *** Constitution Bench to weigh Goa guv's deeds (The Economic Times) NEW DELHI: After Bihar, the constitutional conduct of yet another governor #148; SC Jamir #148; has come under judicial scanner when the Supreme Court today referred to a Constitution Bench, a petition filed by former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar challenging the dismissal of his government. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1652165.cms *** Goa contemplating making Konkani as compulsory subject (New Kerala) Panaji: Facing stiff opposition for imposing English as subject at the primary level, Goa Education Minister Luzinho Faleiro today said that government is contemplating the possibility of making Konkani or Marathi as compulsory subject in English medium schools including non-aided ones. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=9636 *** PRESS RELEASE: GOLF, GUNS AND GOALS! (gamesindustry.biz) PARIS, France, 16th June 2006 - GOA, the France Telecom-owned online games publisher, is delighted to reveal the first three games which will be available to play on its forthcoming online gaming portal GOA.COM: Pangya, Gunbound and eXtreme Soccer. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17753 *** [GOAA] Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin June 16, 2006 (Worldwide Faith News) This is the weekly edition of the GOA E-Bulletin. For more information justclick on the links below to go to the topics of interest to you.If the link does not work from your email, copy the link and paste it intothe address bar of your web browser.CLERGY-LAITY REGISTRATION ONLINE:The 38th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congresswill be held in Nashville, July 16-21.Registration, general http://www.wfn.org/2006/06/msg00289.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 16, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Vital Goa bridge damaged; traffic to be restricted (rediff.com) Traffic will be restricted on the Zuari bridge, a vital link between north and south Goa, as it has developed a crack, Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane said on Tuesday. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/jun/13goa.htm *** KTC to run 50 minibuses over Zuari bridge (Navhind Times) Margao, June 15: The state-owned Kadamba Transport Corporation will ply a total of 50 direct minibuses on the Panaji-Margao and Panaji-Vasco routes to reduce problems faced by the commuters between North and South Goa after the Zuari Bridge will be closed for heavy traffic starting tomorrow. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=061624 *** MoST official inspects bridge (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 15: The regional officer, Mr Chamergode, an officer of the rank of superintendent engineer of the Union ministry of surface transport (MoST), based in Mumbai, today visited Goa and inspected the Zuari bridge and left later in the evening. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=061623 *** Constitution Bench to weigh Goa guv's deeds (The Economic Times) NEW DELHI: After Bihar, the constitutional conduct of yet another governor #148; SC Jamir #148; has come under judicial scanner when the Supreme Court today referred to a Constitution Bench, a petition filed by former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar challenging the dismissal of his government. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1652165.cms *** Petrol, diesel price in Goa reduced: Rane (New Kerala) Panaji: The Goa government today slashed the rates of petrol (unleaded), petrol (power) and diesel by Rs 1.19, Rs 1.23 and 59 paise per litre respectively. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8537 *** New bridge to be built at Panaji over Zuari River (New Kerala) Panaji: The Goa Government has decided to invite tenders for the construction of a parallel bridge worth Rupees 100 crore over the Zuari River. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=9517 *** Petrol price reduction benefit to reach consumers in two days (New Kerala) Panaji: Even though Goa government has reduced prices on petrol and diesel, it will take at least two more days for the benefit to percolate to the consumers, officials said. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=9648 *** Goa contemplating making Konkani as compulsory subject (New Kerala) Panaji: Facing stiff opposition for imposing English as subject at the primary level, Goa Education Minister Luzinho Faleiro today said that government is contemplating the possibility of making Konkani or Marathi as compulsory subject in English medium schools including non-aided ones. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=9636 *** National football camp starts tomorrow (New Kerala) New Delhi: At a time when the world is glued to the action at the World Cup in Germany, Indian football probables head to Goa for a preparatory camp ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=9707 *** Goa to set up five special economic zones (New Kerala) By Devraj, Panaji: The Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), the nodal body for industrialisation in the coastal state has begun the process of allotting land to leading industrial groups to set up five Special Economic Zones(SEZs). http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8393 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] NEWS-RELIGION: Pope Has Authority To Speak For Religious Freedom: Cardinal Dias
Pope Has Authority To Speak For Religious Freedom: Cardinal Dias It Is Not Interference In Internal Affairs Of The Country By SAR NEWS MUMBAI, Maharashtra (SAR NEWS) -- Cardinal Ivan Dias of Bombay has asserted that Pope Benedict XVI has the authority to take up the cause of the persecuted Christians in India and other countries and it did not amount to interference in the internal affairs of any country. In a June 13 press statement, Cardinal Dias, the newly appointed head of Vatican's Congregation for Evangelization of Peoples, said the Pope's recent remarks on freedom of religion in India had unnecessarily raised hue and cry from some politico-religious groups. He said the important dual role of the Pontiff has to be understood clearly as head of the Holy See, the Vicar of Christ on earth and head of the Vatican City-State, as a first citizen. The Pope had recently told India's new ambassador to the Vatican Amitava Tripathi that the disturbing signs of religious intolerance which have troubled some regions of the nation, including the reprehensible attempts to legislate clearly discriminatory restrictions on the fundamental right of religious freedom, must be firmly rejected as not only unconstitutional, but also as contrary to the highest ideals of India's founding fathers, who believed in a nation of peaceful coexistence and mutual tolerance between different religions and ethnic groups. Cardinal Dias said the Pope's remarks on freedom of religion in India were wrongly interpreted as intruding into the internal affairs of a sovereign nation and for acting ultra vires as the head of the Vatican City-State. The Holy See has existed ever since Peter was mandated by Christ to take care of His flock, which is the whole human race. The Vatican City-State exists only since 1929. It would, therefore, be wrong to attribute to the Pope as head of the Vatican City-State the statements he makes in virtue of his authority as Christ's Vicar on Earth (Holy See), the prelate said. The cardinal said people everywhere are normally quite aware that the Pope's role as head of the Church (Holy See) is quite distinct from that of first citizen of the Vatican City-State: for instance when they listen to the Pope's speeches or when they react to various papal events, such as the sight of the hundreds of thousands of persons who come to Rome from five continents wishing to attend a papal audience, the anxiety of the millions around the globe who followed the radio and television bulletins for over a week as Pope John Paul II's life was slowly ebbing away and the sadness which prevailed all over the world when he died and at his funeral service; the enthusiasm with which countless of persons witnessed the election and inaugural ceremonies of his successor, Pope Benedict XVI. Re-reading Pope Benedict XVI's remarks on religious freedom in India - which were made within the context of a speech filled with appreciation of and praises for the Indian nation - one cannot but sense the Holy Father's deep concern at the negative attitude taken by certain politico-religious groups vis-à-vis the innate fundamental rights of the Indian people, which are also enshrined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, are guaranteed in the Indian Constitution and reflect the spirit of India's founding fathers. This is fully within the competence of the Pope (Holy See), Cardinal Dias said. He said the Pontiff's observations are all the more relevant when one considers the deep yearning of the Indian soul as expressed in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: from untruth lead me to the truth, from darkness lead me to the light and from death lead me to immortality (1.3.28). The Pope is the highly revered spiritual leader of the world and his concerns expressed from time to time regarding violation of fundamental rights and deprivation of religious freedom cannot be construed as a threat to the political governance of any country. Father Anthony Charanghat, spokesman of the Bombay Archdiocese, told SAR News. He said Cardinal Dias was deeply concerned with the apparent misunderstand manifested in the criticism made against the Pope's remarks by some political and Hindu religious leaders. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 15, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Vital Goa bridge damaged; traffic to be restricted (rediff.com) Traffic will be restricted on the Zuari bridge, a vital link between north and south Goa, as it has developed a crack, Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane said on Tuesday. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/jun/13goa.htm *** Local man Electrocuted on Holiday in India (ITV.com) A Selkirk man has died after being electrocuted while on holiday in India. Twenty-nine year old Matthew MacLean was killed after picking up a live electricity cable on a beach in Goa. His body is being flown back to Scotland for a funeral service in Edinburgh on Saturday. http://www.itvregions.com/Border/News/Local man Electrocuted on Holiday in India.htm *** Man electrocuted in Indian resort (BBC News) A 29-year-old Selkirk man is killed in a tragic accident on a beach while on holiday in Goa. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/south_of_scotland/5075228.stm *** Man electrocuted in Indian resort (BBC News) A 29-year-old Selkirk man is killed after picking up a live power cable near a beach while on holiday in Goa. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/5075228.stm *** Goa to launch website to attract funds from non-residents (Hindustan Times) Goa is planning to use the Internet to showcase investment opportunities in the state to attract funds from non-resident Goans (NRGs). http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1718616,00020020.htm *** Goa fishermen demand uniform ban on fishing (New Kerala) Panaji: With the Goa government imposing a ban on fishing in view of fish's breeding season and sealing all seven fishing jetties, the state's fishermen have alleged that fishing boats from neighbouring Karnataka ventured into Goan waters. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8032 *** Petrol, diesel price in Goa reduced: Rane (New Kerala) Panaji: The Goa government today slashed the rates of petrol (unleaded), petrol (power) and diesel by Rs 1.19, Rs 1.23 and 59 paise per litre respectively. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8537 *** Goa to set up five special economic zones (New Kerala) By Devraj, Panaji: The Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), the nodal body for industrialisation in the coastal state has begun the process of allotting land to leading industrial groups to set up five Special Economic Zones(SEZs). http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8393 *** Tourist dies in holiday horror (The Scotsman) SCOTTISH tourist Matthew MacLean, 29, has died in an accident during a holiday in India. He was electrocuted near his accommodation in Goa. http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=872182006 *** Croat Pliva opens research center in India (NDTV Profit) ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia's drugs maker Pliva said on Wednesday it had opened a research centre in India to further boost its generics business. The centre for bioequivalency studies was opened in Goa, the largest east European pharmaceutical firm by sales said in a statement. http://www.ndtvprofit.com/homepage/news.asp?id=254633 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
*** NEWS: Goa website to attract non-resident funds ... Go to Goa and get healthy...
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1718616,00020020.htm Goa to launch website to attract funds from non-residents Press Trust of India Panaji, June 12, 2006: Goa is planning to use the Internet to showcase investment opportunities in the state to attract funds from non-resident Goans (NRGs). A website on the lines of Punjab, would be launched within a month by the State NRI Commissionerate, to provide information and opportunity to NRGs for investment in the state, Development Commissioner JK Dadoo said. There are a large number of people, who want to help their village. This website will help them to invest here, he said. NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro is personally persuing the file, Dadoo said. There is a tremendous opportunity for NRGs to come together and contribute towards the state's development, he said. * * * * * http://www.thisisbradford.co.uk/display.var.791094.0.go_to_goa_and_get_healthy.php 'Go to Goa and get healthy By Jonathan Walton Jan Bostock # Jan Bostock Everything from a bargain tummy tuck to cut-price heart surgery is being offered in a bid to tempt health tourists to India. Patients aiming to dodge waiting lists and get cheaper private operations can head to Goa - thanks to a deal between a Bradford business and a hospital in the Indian Ocean resort. Going to Goa is offering all-inclusive' packages including flights, luxury lodgings and surgery. Director Jan Bostock said clients stood to save thousands of pounds on procedures ranging from a hair transplant to a heart bypass operation. continued... He said: We set this business up because we felt people were being short-changed. I had dental work recently and couldn't believe the high cost. There can be queues for surgery. Our service shows that these procedures should not cost the earth. Shipley-based Mr Bostock said a private heart bypass operation costing more than £15,000 in the UK could be had for £5,000 at the partner Victor Apollo Hospital. Flights and accommodation cost about an extra £1,000 for a three-week stay. He said: We are facilitators. We do not give medical advice, but our service helps people get all the facts before they decide to go ahead. Mr Bostock said clients are able to speak to the surgeon by phone or communicate by e-mail before going ahead. The company is also aiming to set up video-conferencing. He said: The doctors' credentials are available for the client and in turn the medical notes for the patient are sent to the team in Goa. We make sure we get all the questions answered and all the checks possible in place right from the start. We have to make sure our clients are 100 per cent confident about the procedure. The hospital is comparable with a British hospital, if not better. Standards of hygiene are incredibly high. There has not been a single record of MRSA. The company's brochure promises first class medical facilities and first class after care treatment as well as a home counselling service. But Telegraph Argus columnist Dr Tom Smith warned potential patients to demand facts before committing to a procedure. He said: There are so many questions. Is the blood transfusion system safe? Does it screen for things like hepatitis? What are the safeguards against deep vein thrombosis? How good is the nursing care? Is there evidence of MRSA? I would want to know a great deal about the surgeons. In the UK you can find out a surgeon's success rate in his previous 1,000 operations. How are the post-operative morbidity rates? People must always be careful to weigh up the risks and the benefits of going abroad for health care. A spokesman for Bradford and Airedale PCTs said people choosing private treatment in India did so at their own risk as there is no guarantee of the standard of care. He said: We would strongly recommend that anyone considering this first takes advice from their GP or other health professional. The need for this service is also debatable as NHS waiting lists continue to fall and patients are getting faster treatment than ever before for many conditions. And anyone who was regarded as an urgent case would be treated even sooner, free of charge. e-mail: jonathan.walton @bradford.newsquest.co.uk A PATIENT'S STORY: 'SPLENDID JOB' George Marshall travelled to Bangalore in India for a double heart bypass operation in 2005. He said he had no regrets about having his operation abroad. The violin repairer, pictured, 74, had felt time was running out as he waited for NHS treatment. He said: I'm definitely glad I did it. They did a splendid job and I speak very highly of the staff and the hospital. I'm not sure how happy my GP was about it, but he did say paying for these things wasn't easy. Mr Marshall, of Ilkley, spent £4,800, including flights and medical fees on his treatment. It was a saving of £14,000 on the potential bill for a private operation in this country.
[Goanet] Goa news for June 14, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Vital Goa bridge damaged; traffic to be restricted (rediff.com) Traffic will be restricted on the Zuari bridge, a vital link between north and south Goa, as it has developed a crack, Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane said on Tuesday. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/jun/13goa.htm *** Man electrocuted in Indian resort (BBC News) A 29-year-old Selkirk man is killed in a tragic accident on a beach while on holiday in Goa. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/south_of_scotland/5075228.stm *** Man electrocuted in Indian resort (BBC News) A 29-year-old Selkirk man is killed after picking up a live power cable near a beach while on holiday in Goa. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/5075228.stm *** Goa airport to be modernised (Navhind Times) Lucknow, June 12: The government has an ambitious plan to modernise and upgrade 35 non-metro airports in the country, which would also help ease traffic congestion at the two major metro airports #148; Delhi and Mumbai, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Mr Praful Patel said here. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=061332 *** Cracks in pier 5 deck of Zuari bridge (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 13: Zuari bridge, the main connecting link between North and South Goa will be closed for heavy vehicular traffic from June 16, as it has developed certain hairline cracks in its upper deck on pier 5. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=061422 *** Goa to launch website to attract funds from non-residents (Hindustan Times) Goa is planning to use the Internet to showcase investment opportunities in the state to attract funds from non-resident Goans (NRGs). http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1718616,00020020.htm *** Goa fishermen demand uniform ban on fishing (New Kerala) Panaji: With the Goa government imposing a ban on fishing in view of fish's breeding season and sealing all seven fishing jetties, the state's fishermen have alleged that fishing boats from neighbouring Karnataka ventured into Goan waters. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8032 *** Petrol, diesel price in Goa reduced: Rane (New Kerala) Panaji: The Goa government today slashed the rates of petrol (unleaded), petrol (power) and diesel by Rs 1.19, Rs 1.23 and 59 paise per litre respectively. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8537 *** When Amritsari nights turned Goan delights! (New Kerala) By Savinder Singh, Amritsar: When it comes to relaxation, merry-making and enjoyment, there are a few places to match Goa. Besides the predominance of music and the idyllic beauty of the shores, the Goan identity is deep-rooted in its food. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8615 *** Goa to set up five special economic zones (New Kerala) By Devraj, Panaji: The Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), the nodal body for industrialisation in the coastal state has begun the process of allotting land to leading industrial groups to set up five Special Economic Zones(SEZs). http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8393 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 13, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Football mania eludes many (NDTV) Even as sports fans in the country feats themselves on cricket, football, tennis and Formula One action, many others can barely stand it. From Delhi to Mumbai, Kolkata and Goa, those who have bitten by the sports bug are displaying typical symptoms. http://www.ndtv.com/template/sportstemplate.asp?sportname=Reportstory=Football mania eludes many id=28663template=Fifa2006 *** Goa passes policy for disabled (NDTV) Goa has now taken a new step to ensure that disabled persons have equal and easy access to not just all buildings but also transport facilities. The smallest state of India has taken a giant step towards equal rights for the disabled. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Goa passes policy for disabledid=88890 *** Spreading the message of peace on foot (Deccan Herald) Retired railway employee Dilip Kumar Bhatacharya (65) who is travelling the country on foot to spread the message of communal harmony, peace, patriotism and anti-corruption reached Karwar on Saturday morning. Next, he left for Goa. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jun132006/district1739292006612.asp *** Overseas employment agency in Goa (IBN live) Goa sets up employment agency for abroad employment seekers so that foreign agencies wont exploit them. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/overseas-employment-agency-in-goa/12595-3.html *** Goa airport to be modernised (Navhind Times) Lucknow, June 12: The government has an ambitious plan to modernise and upgrade 35 non-metro airports in the country, which would also help ease traffic congestion at the two major metro airports #148; Delhi and Mumbai, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Mr Praful Patel said here. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=061332 *** Kamat is new SFI president (The Hindu) KOCHI: Goa's Power Minister Digambar Kamat is the new president of the Swimming Federation of India. The elections, for a four-year term, were held at the SFI's annual general body meeting in Margao on Sunday. Gujarat's Virendra Nanavati has ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/06/13/stories/2006061308411800.htm *** Goa to launch website to attract funds from non-residents (Hindustan Times) Goa is planning to use the Internet to showcase investment opportunities in the state to attract funds from non-resident Goans (NRGs). http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1718616,00020020.htm *** Goa fishermen demand uniform ban on fishing (New Kerala) Panaji: With the Goa government imposing a ban on fishing in view of fish's breeding season and sealing all seven fishing jetties, the state's fishermen have alleged that fishing boats from neighbouring Karnataka ventured into Goan waters. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8032 *** Goa to set up overseas employment agency (The Times of India) PANAJI: The Goa government would have its own overseas employment agency by next month to save people belonging to the state seeking employment abroad from being exploited by agents, NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1635013.cms *** Goa to set up five special economic zones (New Kerala) By Devraj, Panaji: The Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), the nodal body for industrialisation in the coastal state has begun the process of allotting land to leading industrial groups to set up five Special Economic Zones(SEZs). http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=8393 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 11, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Football craze: Goa gears up to view World Cup (NDTV) Football mania has swept the entire world and India too is all set to catch the late night fever as Goa gears up for the sporting spectacle in style. http://www.ndtv.com/template/sportstemplate.asp?sportname=Reportcallid=4slug=Goa gears up to view soccer World Cuptemplate=Fifa2006id=28604 *** Goa passes policy for disabled (NDTV) Goa has now taken a new step to ensure that disabled persons have equal and easy access to not just all buildings but also transport facilities. The smallest state of India has taken a giant step towards equal rights for the disabled. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Goa passes policy for disabledid=88890 *** Overseas employment agency in Goa (IBN live) Goa sets up employment agency for abroad employment seekers so that foreign agencies wont exploit them. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/overseas-employment-agency-in-goa/12595-3.html *** Goa to expedite settlement procedure of Kuwait war victims (New Kerala) Panaji: Facing a deadline of September, the Goa NRI Commissionerate has decided to expedite the procedure of settlement of claims of Goan victims of Iraq-Kuwait war. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=7186 *** Goa to set up overseas employment agency (The Times of India) PANAJI: The Goa government would have its own overseas employment agency by next month to save people belonging to the state seeking employment abroad from being exploited by agents, NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1635013.cms *** Lifestyle responsible for spread of HIV/AIDS in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji: It is the lifestyle of people in Goa which makes the state vulnerable for spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS, Goa Governor S C Jamir today said. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6853 *** BJP demands resignation of Goa Education Minister (New Kerala) Panaji: Delay in availability of National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks has sparked off a controversy in Goa with opposition BJP demanding resignation of Education Minister Luizinho Faleiro. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6855 *** GOA gets Warhammer MMO ( News ) (EuroGamer) GOA, the videogames publishing division of France Telecom, has secured the exclusive European publishing and online operational rights for Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=65382 *** Oil Slick Threatens Tourist Beaches in India's Goa (Environmental News Network) An oil slick from a cargo ship that sank off India's coast is threatening popular tourist beaches in the southern resort state of Goa, environmentalists said on Tuesday. http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=10618ref=rss *** Enjoy football mania in Goa's special sports bars! (Yahoo! India News) By Devraj http://in.news.yahoo.com/060610/139/64yjy.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa's education conundrum: English or mothertongue, choice isn't yours
Goa's education conundrum: English or mothertongue, choice isn't yours Panaji: After a decade and half of officially pursuing regional languages as primary school instruction mediums, Goa's education sector is poised to vote itself back towards English as the preferred medium. Starting this academic year, the education department reintroduced an English language subject from Std I in government-aided primary schools, where it had earlier been virtually banned as the medium of instruction in primary school -- by starving it of grants -- following an aggressively chauvinistic language policy of the late 1980s. This week, the Goa cabinet decided to drop regulations that barred new schools opening near existing ones -- a move seen as easing the way for more private English-medium schools to open. The opposition BJP has crticised both decisions, accusing the government of promoting English education at the cost of regional languages. This will lead to cultural degeneration, the BJP said. Education minister Luizinho Faleiro though has justified the reintroduction of English in Std I, citing declining education standards and a 43% school drop out rate across the ten-years of schooling in Goa. A majority of students currently go through a scrambled education system, that leaves them confused and is widely perceived as flawed. Many study pre-primary in English medium, then switch to their primary in Konkani/Marathi and four years later switch again to English at middle and secondary school. College and university studies are overwhelmingly, if not exclusively, in the English medium. English as a subject was completely dropped in Std I and II and introduced from Std III onwards. But the long gap and inadequate exposure to English left many barely able to read English by Std V, leave alone answer examinations, educationists point out. Inability to cope with the switchover is believed tp be one of the reasons for the 30% drop out rate after Std V, prodding an advisory board to suggest retaining English as a subject right through. On Friday, the opposition BJP indicated it would target Mr Faleiro, calling for his dismissal. Unless a roll back was announced, the party has threatened a street agitation. Sensitive to the emotive language issue. Mr Faleiro -- an ardent Konkani supporter himself during the 1985-87 language agitation-- has clarified that the government's pro-regional language policy is unchanged. Education in the mother tongue is still the policy of the government, and they (regional languages of Konkani and Marathi) continue to be the medium of instruction, he said. Retaining English as a subject right through was only a pragmatic solution, he argued. However, interference from political lobbies and language propagandists have for long overshadowed pedagogical concerns here, creating serious disconnect between government policy and public demand. Though backed by government grants, regional language schools are in decline. Many of the 1000-odd government primaries in this state of 1.4 million have as few as 12 students to a class. Konkani medium are seen as an imposition on the masses, in a state where English is interpreted as the passport to opportunity. Many regional language propagandists dispatch their own wards to elite English medium institutions. Those with the wherewithal to pay and bear the inconvenience of transporting children over longer distances, have voted with their feet, only increasing the demand for English medium schools. Successive governments have only managed to cap the exodus by witholding new permissions if an existing school was within one kilometre and three kilometres for primary and secondaries respectively. Education department sources say an average of 60 applications for new English-medium schools were rejected each year on these grounds and for inadequate infrastructure. With the cabinet now deciding to drop distance rules, the opposition has voiced concern that the English mediums would sprout in a former Portuguese colony, where English education has been on the rise since the 1940s or earlier, mainly spurred on by opportunities in outmigration across the globe. This return of English, they fear, could render existing infrastructure and teachers surplus. Some 136 schools teaching in Konkani, most of them run by Christian trusts, stand to be impacted too. When education in the mother tongue became a divisive war cry, Goa's archbishop plumbed for Konkani -- changing Christian-run English medium to primary schools to Konkani mediums virtually overnight, though under pressure from the government, in one of its most contentious decisions that had sparked street protests from the lay Christian community. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 10, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Football craze: Goa gears up to view World Cup (NDTV) Football mania has swept the entire world and India too is all set to catch the late night fever as Goa gears up for the sporting spectacle in style. http://www.ndtv.com/template/sportstemplate.asp?sportname=Reportcallid=4slug=Goa gears up to view soccer World Cuptemplate=Fifa2006id=28604 *** Goa passes policy for disabled (NDTV) Goa has now taken a new step to ensure that disabled persons have equal and easy access to not just all buildings but also transport facilities. The smallest state of India has taken a giant step towards equal rights for the disabled. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Goa passes policy for disabledid=88890 *** Overseas employment agency in Goa (IBN live) Goa sets up employment agency for abroad employment seekers so that foreign agencies wont exploit them. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/overseas-employment-agency-in-goa/12595-3.html *** 'Goa to go in for smaller SEZs' (The Economic Times) PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane has said the state will go in for smaller special economic zones (SEZs). We have become the first state in the country to approve the SEZ policy which is as per Central government directives, Rane, said here. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1628192.cms *** Goa to expedite settlement procedure of Kuwait war victims (New Kerala) Panaji: Facing a deadline of September, the Goa NRI Commissionerate has decided to expedite the procedure of settlement of claims of Goan victims of Iraq-Kuwait war. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=7186 *** Goa to set up overseas employment agency (The Times of India) PANAJI: The Goa government would have its own overseas employment agency by next month to save people belonging to the state seeking employment abroad from being exploited by agents, NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1635013.cms *** Lifestyle responsible for spread of HIV/AIDS in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji: It is the lifestyle of people in Goa which makes the state vulnerable for spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS, Goa Governor S C Jamir today said. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6853 *** BJP demands resignation of Goa Education Minister (New Kerala) Panaji: Delay in availability of National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks has sparked off a controversy in Goa with opposition BJP demanding resignation of Education Minister Luizinho Faleiro. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6855 *** GOA gets Warhammer MMO ( News ) (EuroGamer) GOA, the videogames publishing division of France Telecom, has secured the exclusive European publishing and online operational rights for Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=65382 *** Oil Slick Threatens Tourist Beaches in India's Goa (Environmental News Network) An oil slick from a cargo ship that sank off India's coast is threatening popular tourist beaches in the southern resort state of Goa, environmentalists said on Tuesday. http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=10618ref=rss Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Video: Goa, India's Cultural Crossroads (National Geographic)
May 3, 2006The state of Goa on India's southwestern coast is home to one of the world's most unique confluences of cultures. From 1510 to 1961, the region was controlled by Portugal as a base for spice merchants and Christian missionaries. But Goa's Indian residents managed to hold on to their culture and religion, while selectively adopting some aspects of Western life. Learn more about Goa's distinctive history, and tour the modern-day sights that capture its colorful past. National Geographic Digital Media http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/05/0503_060503_india_video.html _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 9, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Slick alarm for Goa coast (The Telegraph) Mumbai, June 6 (Reuters): An oil slick from a cargo ship that sank off Indias coast is threatening popular tourist beaches in Goa, environmentalists warned today. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060607/asp/nation/story_6320224.asp *** 'Goa to go in for smaller SEZs' (The Economic Times) PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane has said the state will go in for smaller special economic zones (SEZs). We have become the first state in the country to approve the SEZ policy which is as per Central government directives, Rane, said here. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1628192.cms *** Frenzied football fans in Goa, Kerala soak in World Cup fever (New Kerala) Mallapuram (Kerela)/Panaji: With less than twenty-four hours to go for the kick off of FIFA Football World Cup in Germany, the bona-fide soccer fans are gearing up for the game at a feverish pitch in far off places in the country. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6932 *** Lifestyle responsible for spread of HIV/AIDS in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji: It is the lifestyle of people in Goa which makes the state vulnerable for spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS, Goa Governor S C Jamir today said. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6853 *** BJP demands resignation of Goa Education Minister (New Kerala) Panaji: Delay in availability of National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks has sparked off a controversy in Goa with opposition BJP demanding resignation of Education Minister Luizinho Faleiro. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6855 *** Goa to go in for smaller SEZs: Rane (New Kerala) Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane has said the state will go in for smaller special economic zones (SEZs). We have become the first state in the country to approve the SEZ policy which is as per Central government directives, Rane, told reporters here. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6175 *** BJP workers protest fuel price hike in Goa (The Times of India) The BJP workers in Goa adopted an unique way of protesting the hike in fuel prices as they moved through the city in a bullock cart. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1628100.cms *** Plant to generate power from solid waste in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji: Goa government is setting up a non-polluting power generation plant, which will use solid waste, in the state in cooperation with a Malaysian company. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6085 *** GOA gets Warhammer MMO ( News ) (EuroGamer) GOA, the videogames publishing division of France Telecom, has secured the exclusive European publishing and online operational rights for Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=65382 *** Oil Slick Threatens Tourist Beaches in India's Goa (Environmental News Network) An oil slick from a cargo ship that sank off India's coast is threatening popular tourist beaches in the southern resort state of Goa, environmentalists said on Tuesday. http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=10618ref=rss Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 8, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** GOA to publish Warhammer Online in Europe (Warcry) The Press Release says:Mythic Entertainment, a leading developer and publisher of massively-multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG's), today announced Warhammer(R) Online: Age of Reckoning(TM) (WAR) will be published and operated across Europe by GOA, the France Telecom-owned publisher of online games. GOA has successfully operated Dark Age of Camelot in Europe with Mythic since http://www.warcry.com/scripts/news/view_news.phtml?site=15id=54786 *** Slick alarm for Goa coast (The Telegraph) Mumbai, June 6 (Reuters): An oil slick from a cargo ship that sank off Indias coast is threatening popular tourist beaches in Goa, environmentalists warned today. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060607/asp/nation/story_6320224.asp *** 'Goa to go in for smaller SEZs' (The Economic Times) PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane has said the state will go in for smaller special economic zones (SEZs). We have become the first state in the country to approve the SEZ policy which is as per Central government directives, Rane, said here. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1628192.cms *** Goa to go in for smaller SEZs: Rane (New Kerala) Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane has said the state will go in for smaller special economic zones (SEZs). We have become the first state in the country to approve the SEZ policy which is as per Central government directives, Rane, told reporters here. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6175 *** BJP workers protest fuel price hike in Goa (The Times of India) The BJP workers in Goa adopted an unique way of protesting the hike in fuel prices as they moved through the city in a bullock cart. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1628100.cms *** Plant to generate power from solid waste in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji: Goa government is setting up a non-polluting power generation plant, which will use solid waste, in the state in cooperation with a Malaysian company. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=6085 *** INDIA: 'Da Vinci Code' banned in Goa (AsiaMedia) Panaji --- Bowing to public pressure and Christian organisations who have been up in arms against the controversial film The Da Vinci Code, Goa government on Monday decided to ban the screening of the movie in the state. http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=47228 *** GOA secures Warhammer Online publishing rights (gamesindustry.biz) GOA, the videogames publishing division of France Telecom, has secured the exclusive European publishing and online operational rights for Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17539 *** Demand for atleast 20 pc tickets for women in Goa (Hindustan Times) The All India Mahila Congress on Tuesday said it would demand that atleast 20 per cent of tickets for the state legislative assembly elections in Goa next year be given to women. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1714292,0009.htm *** Oil Slick Threatens Tourist Beaches in India's Goa (Environmental News Network) An oil slick from a cargo ship that sank off India's coast is threatening popular tourist beaches in the southern resort state of Goa, environmentalists said on Tuesday. http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=10618ref=rss Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 7, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Oil spill threatens Goa beaches (NDTV) The oil slick off the coast of Karwar has spread to Palolem and Canacona in south Goa. The spill was caused by the breaking up of the Panamanian cargo vessel Ocean Seray on Saturday after it hit an island Oyster Rock on its way to Karwar port. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Oil spill threatens Goa beachesid=88775 *** GOA to publish Warhammer Online in Europe (Warcry) The Press Release says:Mythic Entertainment, a leading developer and publisher of massively-multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG's), today announced Warhammer(R) Online: Age of Reckoning(TM) (WAR) will be published and operated across Europe by GOA, the France Telecom-owned publisher of online games. GOA has successfully operated Dark Age of Camelot in Europe with Mythic since http://www.warcry.com/scripts/news/view_news.phtml?site=15id=54786 *** Slick alarm for Goa coast (The Telegraph) Mumbai, June 6 (Reuters): An oil slick from a cargo ship that sank off Indias coast is threatening popular tourist beaches in Goa, environmentalists warned today. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060607/asp/nation/story_6320224.asp *** Goa approves SEZ policy (New Kerala) Panaji, Jun 5: The Goa Cabinet today approved the Goa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Policy 2006, which provides for tax incentives and concesssions to industries setting up units in these zones. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=5386 *** INDIA: 'Da Vinci Code' banned in Goa (AsiaMedia) Panaji --- Bowing to public pressure and Christian organisations who have been up in arms against the controversial film The Da Vinci Code, Goa government on Monday decided to ban the screening of the movie in the state. http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=47228 *** PRESS RELEASE: GOA SECURES EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN PUBLISHING RIGHTS FOR WARHAMMER® ONLINE: AGE OF RECKONING#132;¢ (gamesindustry.biz) PARIS, France, 6th of June 2006 - GOA, the France Telecom-owned publisher of online games, is extremely proud to announce that it has secured exclusive publishing and online operational rights for the massively anticipated MMORPG, Warhammer ® Online: Age of Reckoning TM from Mythic Entertainment. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17502 *** Demand for atleast 20 pc tickets for women in Goa (Hindustan Times) The All India Mahila Congress on Tuesday said it would demand that atleast 20 per cent of tickets for the state legislative assembly elections in Goa next year be given to women. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1714292,0009.htm *** Goa sees no drop in '06/'07 iron ore exports (Yahoo! India News) HONG KONG (Reuters) - Goa expects its 2006 iron ore exports to at least match last year's level, despite a seasonal slowdown and greater domestic consumption, an industry body said on Tuesday. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060606/137/64uh5.html *** Oil slick threatens tourist beaches in India's Goa (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News) MUMBAI, June 6 (Reuters) - An oil slick from a cargo ship that sank off India's coast is threatening popular tourist beaches in the southern resort state of Goa, environmentalists said on Tuesday. http://sg.news.yahoo.com/060606/3/41bxb.html *** PC News GOA Nabs Warhammer Online (News0r) GOA has done a deal with Mythic Entertainment to publish and operate the upcoming MMORPG Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning in Europe. http://www.news0r.com/index.php?p=3375 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 6, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** The Da Vinci Code banned in Goa (Hindustan Times) Bowing to public pressure and Christian organisations who have been up in arms against the controversial film The Da Vinci Code, Goa government on Monday decided to ban the screening of the movie in the state. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1713456,001100030009.htm *** Goa bans the da vinci code (The Economic Times) While Goa did not join the rest of the country for an all India release, the film was screened in Goa a week later i.e. on 2nd June at the Inox theatre amidst heavy security. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1621395.cms *** Goa bio-tech policy approved (New Kerala) Panaji: Goa cabinet today approved the Goa Bio-tech Policy 2006 which rolls out red carpet to the bio-tech industries to invest in the state. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=5147 *** Goa seeks 60 MW additional power from Centre (New Kerala) Panaji, Jun 4: Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane has sought 60 MW of additional power from the Centre. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=4918 *** 'Code' taken off Goa theatre (The Times of India) The Inox Leisure Ltd pulled off screen The Da Vinci Code from its Goa theatre on Sunday. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1612602.cms *** Centre to help Goa set up major power project (New Kerala) Panaji: The Centre will extend all possible help to Goa for setting up an ultra-megawatt power project in the state, Union Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said today. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=4527 *** INDIA: Multiplex withdraws 'Da Vinci Code' in Goa (AsiaMedia) Panaji --- Apparently bowing to pressure from some quarters of forcibly stopping the screening of the controversial film The Da Vinci Code , a leading multiplex in the city on Sunday withdrew the movie from its theatres. http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=47140 *** DVC banned in Goa (Outlook India) Bowing to public pressure and Christian organisations who have been up in arms against the controversial film 'The Da Vinci Code', Goa government today decided to ban the screening of the movie in the state. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389936 *** Da Vinci Codeexits Goa multiplex (Sify News) Respecting public sentiments, Inox multiplex in Panaji on Sunday withdrew the controversial filmThe Da Vinci Codefrom Goa. http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14219725 *** #152;Da Vinci Code withdrawn in Goa (Sify News) Bowing to pressure from some quarters to forcibly stop screening of the controversial filmThe Da Vinci Code , the Inox Entertainment Limited on Sunday withdrew screening of the film in Goa, prompting Catholic community in the state to withdraw their agitation against Inox Multiplex in Panaji. http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14219826 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 5, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Inox withdraws Da Vinci Code in Goa (Business Standard India) Bowing to threats from some quarters to forcibly stop the screening of the controversial film, Da Vinci Code, a multiplex here today withdrew the movie prompting Christian groups to stop their agitation against it. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=93660leftnm=8subLeft=0chkFlg= *** Inox multiplex withdraws The Da Vinci Code in Goa (Deccan Herald) The Inox Multiplex has notified withdrawal of screening of the controversial film ''The Da Vinci Code'' without citing any reason, with some christian organisations threatening to demonstrate against it today. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jun42006/update74016200664.asp *** Multiplex withdraws Da Vinci Code in Goa (The Times of India) PANAJI: Apparently bowing to pressure from some quarters of forcibly stopping the screening of the controversial film The Da Vinci Code , a leading multiplex in the city on Sunday withdrew the movie from its theatres. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1612236.cms *** 'Code' taken off Goa theatre (The Times of India) The Inox Leisure Ltd pulled off screen The Da Vinci Code from its Goa theatre on Sunday. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1612602.cms *** Alemao threatens to stop screening of 'Da Vinci Code' in Goa (New Kerala) Panaji: With a multiplex in Goa starting to show the controversial film The Da Vinci Code, Congress MP Churchill Alemao has threatened to forcibly stop the screenings from tomorrow. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=4500 *** Centre to help Goa set up major power project (New Kerala) Panaji: The Centre will extend all possible help to Goa for setting up an ultra-megawatt power project in the state, Union Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said today. http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnewsid=4527 *** Watch Tower: Under scanner naval seamanship (Central Chronicle) Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee has done well to express the Government's grave concern during the Naval Commanders Conference over naval accidents of the kind that led to the sinking of the missile-boat Prahar after it collided with a merchant vessel off the coast of Goa. Mr Mukherjee's advice that a sense of responsibility be inculcated in all ranks of the Navy (coming as it does soon after http://www.centralchronicle.com/20060605/0506303.htm *** Heavy rains in Gujarat, Goa; four more dead (Outlook India) Heavy rains today lashed Goa inundating low-lying areas and Gujarat, where four more persons died in rain-related incidents pushing the toll in the past two days to 12 as monsoon gathered strength in Arunachal Pradesh cutting off a part of the state from rest of the country. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389475 *** Da Vinci Codeexits Goa multiplex (Sify News) Respecting public sentiments, Inox multiplex in Panaji on Sunday withdrew the controversial filmThe Da Vinci Codefrom Goa. http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14219725 *** #152;Da Vinci Code withdrawn in Goa (Sify News) Bowing to pressure from some quarters to forcibly stop screening of the controversial filmThe Da Vinci Code , the Inox Entertainment Limited on Sunday withdrew screening of the film in Goa, prompting Catholic community in the state to withdraw their agitation against Inox Multiplex in Panaji. http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14219826 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
*** Goa wants expats to leave (Pushpa Iyengar in DNA)
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1033200 Goa wants expats to leave Pushpa Iyengar Saturday, June 03, 2006 21:04 IST PANAJI: They helped build brand Goa, fell in love with it and decided to stay on forever. But it seems that they have worn out their welcome. Foreigners who helped make Goa what it is today are no longer welcome to stay. 'Spend your Euros and return home', is the clear message that is being sent out to the expatriates — especially the predominant British population. This message also extends to the French, German and Italian populace, among others, who have made Goa their home and run some of its most successful restaurants. These expats have stayed on by extending their tourist visas, which demands them to return home after the expiry period. They inevitably return to India with an extension of the period of their stay. Ironically enough, the Congress government which is trying to make it difficult for foreigners with tourist visas to live permanently in Goa is unsure if its unwelcome gesture is legal. To begin with Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane said foreigners on tourist visas may no longer buy land or do business in the state. The business he is believed to be referring to includes running bars, bakeries and restaurants. For instance, a German expatriate living in Anjuna began the first genuine production of whole wheat bread in the 70s. His success spawned a host of so-called 'German bread' bakeries in Goa. Candolim's (north Goa) La Fenice Pvt Ltd, a registered firm run by two Italians who have adopted Indian names and run a Italian restaurant or Mobor's (south Goa) Gaffino Ventures Inc whose director Brian Gaffino lives in California during the off season, are many such success stories. Surprisingly, the first objection was raised by the Nationalist Congress party, whose president Dr Wilfred de Souza is married to a UK national. Rane responded saying his government would send circulars to concerned sub-registrars to submit details of foreigners seeking registration for buying property. The details and government's legal position will be studied before registering properties. Rane has also threatened an investigation into properties already registered which could expose the nexus between locals who sell properties and foreign buyers contravening FEMA (foreign Exchange Management Act) that allows foreigners on business and commercial visas to buy properties by forming Indian companies under the Companies Act. But not all foreigners are worried. Sinead Mcnanus who runs a hotel Pepper Valley near a wildlife sanctuary said, I think it's fair. You must have laws that differentiate between business and tourist visas for those who want to run businesses at least.
[Goanet] Book ‘Alfred da Silva and BoB in Goa’ released
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=06044 Book ‘Alfred da Silva and BoB in Goa’ released NT News Desk Panaji, June 3: The second edition of brochure, ‘Alfred da Silva and BoB in Goa’ authored by Dr Jose de Sousa and late Maria Luis, was released at International Centre, Goa, at Dona Paula, recently, by Dr Pedro Cabral Adao, the Consul General of Portugal in Goa. Present on the occasion were Mr C P Kulkarni, assistant general manager of Bank of Baroda, staff members and former staff members of the bank. Retrospecting on the occasion, Dr Jose de Sousa, former manager of Bank of Baroda, outlined various features of the bank during the tenure of late Alfred da Silva, the first manager in various branches in Goa, who had been a banker par excellence and under whose dynamic leadership, in a short span of seven years, 13 branches were opened in Goa. Rich tributes were paid to late Alfred da Silva and late Maria Luis, the co-author of the brochure by Mr Kulkarni and by Dr Adao. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 4, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Da Vinci banned in more states (Gulf Times) NEW DELHI: In less than a week after the delayed release of The Da Vinci Code in India, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya and Pondicherry have joined Goa, Nagaland, Punjab and Tamil Nadu in banning the controversial film. http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2item_no=89747version=1template_id=40parent_id=22 *** 'Da Vinci Code' movied banned in parts of India (CBC) Seven of India's 29 states have banned the movie The Da Vinci Code saying it is insulting to Christians. Officials in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh said Friday they were joining six other states including Goa, Punjab and Tamil Nadu which have made similar announcements this week. http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2006/06/03/davincicode-india.html?ref=rss *** Goa geared up to tackle oil spill (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 1: The state government machinery is geared up to tackle any oil spill menace along the Goa coast, officials sources said, following reports that the oil spilled from a merchant vessel off-Karwar coast has touched Karwar and Deobag coasts in Karnataka and that the spill is moving towards Goa. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=060214 *** Underground power lines in S Goa: Goa to ask Centre for Rs 60 crore (Navhind Times) Margao, June 1: The state government is going to ask for Rs 60 crore from the Centre to undertake the underground cabling of all 33 KV and 11 KV high tension lines in the coastal belt of Benaulim, Colva, Betalbatim, Varca, Fatrade going right up to Mobor. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=060215 *** Heavy rain in Gujarat, Goa (The Hindu) Four more persons died in rain-related incidents in Gujarat http://www.thehindu.com/2006/06/03/stories/2006060307341300.htm *** Monsoon enters Mumbai, widespread rains in Goa, Kerala (Outlook India) The South-West monsoon entered Mumbai with torrential showers lashing the metropolis today injuring six even as incessant rains continued to pound Kerala and Goa claiming 11 lives so far and leaving a trail of destruction. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=388986 *** Heavy rains in Gujarat, Goa; four more dead (Outlook India) Heavy rains today lashed Goa inundating low-lying areas and Gujarat, where four more persons died in rain-related incidents pushing the toll in the past two days to 12 as monsoon gathered strength in Arunachal Pradesh cutting off a part of the state from rest of the country. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389475 *** Ship breaks into two, oil spill moves to south Goa coast (Outlook India) A merchant vessel stranded in the rocks off Karwar coast near Devgad island today broke into two pieces and the oil that spilled from the vessel touched south Goan shores even as Coast Guard continued the operations to contain the spill. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389516 *** Coastal Goan villages alerted about spread of oil spill (Outlook India) Goa government has alerted all coastal village panchayats and municipalities besides the tourism department to maintain a strict watch to check spread of oil spill along the coastline even as Coast Guard was engaged in disintegrating the oil leaked into the Arabian Sea from a ship. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389444 *** Congress MP threatens to stop screening of `Da Vinci Code'' (India Daily) With a multiplex in Goa starting to show the controversial film The Da Vinci Code, Congress MP Churchill Alemao has threatened to forcibly stop the screenings from tomorrow. The Inox multiplex management has been given a deadline till this evening to stop screening the movie. http://www.indiadaily.com/breaking_news/72377.asp Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa wants expats to leave (Pushpa Iyengar in DNA)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1033200 Goa wants expats to leave Pushpa Iyengar Saturday, June 03, 2006 21:04 IST PANAJI: They helped build brand Goa, fell in love with it and decided to stay on forever. But it seems that they have worn out their welcome. Foreigners who helped make Goa what it is today are no longer welcome to stay. 'Spend your Euros and return home', is the clear message that is being sent out to the expatriates — especially the predominant British population. This message also extends to the French, German and Italian populace, among others, who have made Goa their home and run some of its most successful restaurants. These expats have stayed on by extending their tourist visas, which demands them to return home after the expiry period. They inevitably return to India with an extension of the period of their stay. Ironically enough, the Congress government which is trying to make it difficult for foreigners with tourist visas to live permanently in Goa is unsure if its unwelcome gesture is legal. To begin with Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane said foreigners on tourist visas may no longer buy land or do business in the state. The business he is believed to be referring to includes running bars, bakeries and restaurants. For instance, a German expatriate living in Anjuna began the first genuine production of whole wheat bread in the 70s. His success spawned a host of so-called 'German bread' bakeries in Goa. Candolim's (north Goa) La Fenice Pvt Ltd, a registered firm run by two Italians who have adopted Indian names and run a Italian restaurant or Mobor's (south Goa) Gaffino Ventures Inc whose director Brian Gaffino lives in California during the off season, are many such success stories. Surprisingly, the first objection was raised by the Nationalist Congress party, whose president Dr Wilfred de Souza is married to a UK national. Rane responded saying his government would send circulars to concerned sub-registrars to submit details of foreigners seeking registration for buying property. The details and government's legal position will be studied before registering properties. Rane has also threatened an investigation into properties already registered which could expose the nexus between locals who sell properties and foreign buyers contravening FEMA (foreign Exchange Management Act) that allows foreigners on business and commercial visas to buy properties by forming Indian companies under the Companies Act. But not all foreigners are worried. Sinead Mcnanus who runs a hotel Pepper Valley near a wildlife sanctuary said, I think it's fair. You must have laws that differentiate between business and tourist visas for those who want to run businesses at least. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] STOCKMARKET: Sesa Goa: Buy
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2006/06/04/stories/2006060402030900.htm Sesa Goa: Buy Radhika Kamath Firm pricing outlook, likely improvement in met coke division, strong operational and financial contours and attractive valuations offer scope for capital appreciation. China's demand for steel to fuel iron ore exports by Sesa Goa. Firm pricing environment for iron ore, improving outlook for met coke and pig iron, strong operational and financial contours and attractive valuations make the Sesa Goa stock an attractive investment candidate. Business Line has buy recommendations outstanding on the stock at prices between Rs 375 and Rs 800, the latest being in June 2005. The stock, after touching its historic high of Rs 1,613.7 in early May, has corrected by about 25 per cent since. It is trading at a price-to-earnings multiple of about six times its likely FY-07 earnings. We maintain our positive stance on the stock and recommend fresh exposures with one/two-year perspective. Prime beneficiary Recent negotiations between global iron ore miners and steelmakers in Europe and Japan have resulted in a 19 per cent Year-on-Year rise in the price of contracted iron ore. However, China, the largest importer of iron ore, is yet to accept the price hike. Even if the Chinese steelmakers manage to negotiate a lower price, we believe the prices are still going to be higher by 10-15 per cent from the FY-05 level. CVRD, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, the three global mining giants which account for over 70 per cent of the global sea-borne trade in iron ore, have announced investment plans of about $2.5 billion for increasing their mining capacity. The global iron ore market, is, however expected to remain in deficit the next couple of years, as the new mines are likely to begin production only in 2008-09. Sesa Goa, India's largest exporter of iron ore in the private sector, will be the prime beneficiary of the price hike, as this is likely to have a direct impact on its bottomline. About 40 per cent of Sesa's iron ore sales volumes in FY-07 is likely to be at higher prices, resulting in higher realisations. Despite repeated attempts by the Chinese Government to check iron-ore import — China accounted for about 60 per cent of global sea-borne iron ore imports in FY-06 — they are expected to rise owing to shortage of superior quality ore in China and growing demand from the steelmakers. This lends an encouraging outlook for Sesa's business as China accounts for over 55 per cent of its sales volume followed by Europe and Japan with shares of 16 per cent and 11 per cent respectively. PROSPECTS FOR Met coke The metallurgical coke division, which has been a drag on Sesa's profitability over the last 12-16 months, is likely to see an improvement in performance. International coke prices, after touching historic high of about $420 a tonne in 2004, have corrected considerably since then. Currently at about $120 a tonne, they appear to have bottomed out. However, prices have gained by $20-30 per tonne over the last month and are likely to stabilise at these levels. On the other hand, prices of coking coal (primary raw material for making coke) are showing signs of softening after remaining firm over the last one year. This is indicated from the recent negotiations between Nippon Steel of Japan and BHP Billiton; long-term prices were contracted 8 per cent lower than the FY-06 level. Sesa is likely to benefit from this development as it sells coke in the spot market and purchases coking coal through long-term contracts. We take a positive view of the pig iron business on the back of revival in demand and the improvement in prices the last two months. The proposed merger of Sesa Industries (Sesa Goa's 88.25 per cent subsidiary that manufactures and sells pig iron) would be accretive to the per share earnings. Firm prices and a healthy rise in volumes — the pace is likely to be moderate compared to those of the past two years — are also likely to bolster revenues and improve margins. The company has been able to maintain its operating profit margins above 45 per cent over the last three-four years. Sesa Goa's investments in wagons to lower logistics costs and the imminent completion of a railway line that would provide a better link to the Paradip port in Orissa are also likely to improve profitability levels. As also the increase in the proportion of ore exports from
[Goanet] Goa news for June 3, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Heavy rains lash Kerala, Goa (NDTV) Monsoon hit Kerala a week ahead of schedule on May 26 but it has been causing a lot of damage in Goa and parts of the Maharashtra coast as well. Kerala has already received four times the normal amount of rainfall. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=Nationaltemplate=Monsoon slug=Heavy rains lash Kerala, Goaid=88539callid=1 *** 7 of India's 29 states ban 'Da Vinci Code' (AP via Yahoo! News) Seven of India's 29 states have banned The Da Vinci Code, with officials in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh saying Friday the movie was insulting to Christians. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060602/ap_en_mo/film_india_da_vinci_banned_2 *** Goa geared up to tackle oil spill (Navhind Times) Panaji, June 1: The state government machinery is geared up to tackle any oil spill menace along the Goa coast, officials sources said, following reports that the oil spilled from a merchant vessel off-Karwar coast has touched Karwar and Deobag coasts in Karnataka and that the spill is moving towards Goa. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=060214 *** Underground power lines in S Goa: Goa to ask Centre for Rs 60 crore (Navhind Times) Margao, June 1: The state government is going to ask for Rs 60 crore from the Centre to undertake the underground cabling of all 33 KV and 11 KV high tension lines in the coastal belt of Benaulim, Colva, Betalbatim, Varca, Fatrade going right up to Mobor. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=060215 *** Rains: 300 persons evacuated in S Goa (Navhind Times) Margao, May 30: Heavy rain accompanied by cyclonic winds lashed South Goa last night forcing the authorities to move 300 persons to safer areas following flooding. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=053130 *** Heavy rain in Gujarat, Goa (The Hindu) Four more persons died in rain-related incidents in Gujarat http://www.thehindu.com/2006/06/03/stories/2006060307341300.htm *** Monsoon enters Mumbai, widespread rains in Goa, Kerala (Outlook India) The South-West monsoon entered Mumbai with torrential showers lashing the metropolis today injuring six even as incessant rains continued to pound Kerala and Goa claiming 11 lives so far and leaving a trail of destruction. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=388986 *** Heavy rains in Gujarat, Goa; four more dead (Outlook India) Heavy rains today lashed Goa inundating low-lying areas and Gujarat, where four more persons died in rain-related incidents pushing the toll in the past two days to 12 as monsoon gathered strength in Arunachal Pradesh cutting off a part of the state from rest of the country. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389475 *** Ship breaks into two, oil spill moves to south Goa coast (Outlook India) A merchant vessel stranded in the rocks off Karwar coast near Devgad island today broke into two pieces and the oil that spilled from the vessel touched south Goan shores even as Coast Guard continued the operations to contain the spill. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389516 *** Coastal Goan villages alerted about spread of oil spill (Outlook India) Goa government has alerted all coastal village panchayats and municipalities besides the tourism department to maintain a strict watch to check spread of oil spill along the coastline even as Coast Guard was engaged in disintegrating the oil leaked into the Arabian Sea from a ship. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389444 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 2, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Heavy rains lash Kerala, Goa (NDTV) Monsoon hit Kerala a week ahead of schedule on May 26 but it has been causing a lot of damage in Goa and parts of the Maharashtra coast as well. Kerala has already received four times the normal amount of rainfall. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?template=Monsoonslug=Heavy rains lash Kerala, Goaid=88539callid=1category=National *** Resumption of mining in Advalpal, Goa irks locals (Business Standard India) Many mines in Goa, shut for a long while, have now resumed business. One such mine, which was shut for more than 10 years, has been restarted, much to the consternation of residents Advalpal village in Bicholim taluka of Goa. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1235 *** India, UK play naval games in Goa (IBN live) Panaji (Goa) The Indo-UK naval exercise 'Konkan 06' concluded on Monday in Panaji. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-uk-play-naval-games-in-goa/11772-3.html *** Gale strikes Goa and Karnataka (IBN live) A sudden gale struck the coast of Goa and Karnataka on Tuesday night, sinking five fishing trawlers near Mangalore. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/gale-strikes-goa-and-karnataka/11795-3.html *** Rains: 300 persons evacuated in S Goa (Navhind Times) Margao, May 30: Heavy rain accompanied by cyclonic winds lashed South Goa last night forcing the authorities to move 300 persons to safer areas following flooding. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=053130 *** Villages cut off by rains: Permanent solution needed (Central Chronicle) The monsoon has given its indication of arrival in Goa. Within a day or two it would reach Maharashtra. The Met experts have predicted its early arrival in Madhya Pradesh. Going by the experts views, chances of heavy rains in the state also cannot be ruled out. http://www.centralchronicle.com/20060601/0106282.htm *** Monsoon enters Mumbai, widespread rains in Goa, Kerala (Outlook India) The South-West monsoon entered Mumbai with torrential showers lashing the metropolis today injuring six even as incessant rains continued to pound Kerala and Goa claiming 11 lives so far and leaving a trail of destruction. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=388986 *** Oil spill spreads, Coast Guard mounts contain operation (Outlook India) Oil spilled from a merchant vessel off-Karwar coast in Arabian Sea has spread Karwar and Deobag coasts in Karnataka and the spill is moving towards Goa even as Coast Guard battled rough weather and poor visibility to tackle the problem, officials said. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389167 *** 34 selected for national football camp (Outlook India) Altogether 34 players have been called for the national football camp to be conducted by newly-appointed coach Bob Houghton. The camp will be conducted in Goa from June 16. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=389304 *** AIFF names probables for national camp(Yahoo! India News) THE All India Football Federation (AIFF) has short-listed 34 players to attend a camp that is to be held in Goa from the June 16. The camp which was originally supposed to be held from the June 20 has been proponed by four days. The camp will also provide the new coach Bob Houghton to have a look at the talent pool available in the country. The Probables: Goalkeepers: Sandeep Nandy (Mahindra http://in.news.yahoo.com/060601/48/64q9u.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for June 1, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Heavy rains lash Kerala, Goa (NDTV) Monsoon hit Kerala a week ahead of schedule on May 26 but it has been causing a lot of damage in Goa and parts of the Maharashtra coast as well. Kerala has already received four times the normal amount of rainfall. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=Nationaltemplate=Monsoon slug=Heavy rains lash Kerala, Goaid=88539callid=1 *** Resumption of mining in Advalpal, Goa irks locals (Business Standard India) Many mines in Goa, shut for a long while, have now resumed business. One such mine, which was shut for more than 10 years, has been restarted, much to the consternation of residents Advalpal village in Bicholim taluka of Goa. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1235 *** Indian, UK navies bond great in Goa (IBN live) Panaji (Goa) The Indo-UK naval exercise 'Konkan 06' concluded on Monday in Panaji. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/indian-uk-navies-bond-great-in-goa/11772-3.html *** Gale strikes Goa and Karnataka (IBN live) A sudden gale struck the coast of Goa and Karnataka on Tuesday night, sinking five fishing trawlers near Mangalore. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/gale-strikes-goa-and-karnataka/11795-3.html *** Goa grand plan to go 200 up on Cannes (The Telegraph) Cannes, May 28: Although it will be many years before Goa can claim to be an Indian Cannes, the former Portuguese resort will out-Cannes Cannes in at least one respect. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060529/asp/nation/story_6282275.asp *** Two drowning cases in N Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 28: Two drowning deaths were reported in North Goa district today. While the first incident, involving a three-year old girl took place in Malim-Betim, the second case, wherein a 17-year old girl died was reported from Calangute. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052953 *** Rains: 300 persons evacuated in S Goa (Navhind Times) Margao, May 30: Heavy rain accompanied by cyclonic winds lashed South Goa last night forcing the authorities to move 300 persons to safer areas following flooding. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=053130 *** PLIVA to commission Rs 20 cr Goa research facility by mid June (PharmaBiz) PLIVA Research (India) Private Limited (PRIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Croatian generic major PLIVA Group, is likely to commence its operations at its new facility in Goa by mid June 2006. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=33506 *** Villages cut off by rains: Permanent solution needed (Central Chronicle) The monsoon has given its indication of arrival in Goa. Within a day or two it would reach Maharashtra. The Met experts have predicted its early arrival in Madhya Pradesh. Going by the experts views, chances of heavy rains in the state also cannot be ruled out. http://www.centralchronicle.com/20060601/0106282.htm *** Monsoon enters Mumbai, widespread rains in Goa, Kerala (Outlook India) The South-West monsoon entered Mumbai with torrential showers lashing the metropolis today injuring six even as incessant rains continued to pound Kerala and Goa claiming 11 lives so far and leaving a trail of destruction. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=388986 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Expats react; Tax? ... Where are the benefits?
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Expats react; Tax? Where are the benefits? KUWAIT CITY: Expats on Sunday reacted with dismissive disdain to the governments proposal to impose tax on their income as they claimed it will hurt the lower income group and which in turn could affect the wheel of development in the country. This came after it was announced on Sunday that the Kuwait Cabinet will look into a proposal that calls for introduction of tax and involves every segment of income regardless of the nationality of the tax payer. Expats believe that there has been rise in expenditures across the board and the government cannot further burden them with taxes which could compel many expats to quit the country, thereby affecting the economy. Taking a swipe at the tax proposal, an expat, Tim Robbins told the Arab Times The government should first come up with a suitable package for the expats along the lines of Western countries before introducing the tax system. It should improve the health services and offer other benefits such as the free education to the children of expats. Dismissing the proposal as unacceptable, P. Dsouza noted that the companies in Kuwait should consider hiking salaries of expats before implementing the tax proposal. There has been a rise in expenditure but the salaries are stagnant and under these circumstances the government cannot come up with this silly proposal. Kuwait is a cradle-to-grave welfare country and can easily do without a tax system. This is a sad development and will hit hard the lower income people. He added that he will uproot himself from Kuwait and migrate to either Canada or Australia. These countries have a very good welfare system in place and although they impose taxes they have a strong social plan which takes care of immigrants. Talking about the proposal, Mohammad Ismail observed that in order to remain competitive with the rest of the Gulf countries, the companies in Kuwait will have to raise salaries to make up for the ten per cent cut in income. The burden ultimately will shift to the companies. The environment in the country is not very conducive for expats as it is and companies are already paying some kind of premium to compensate expats. The proposal if implemented, he said, will make it harder for the companies to attract professionals, adding that I am worried about my finances and I want seek an increment from my employer. The ten per cent tax across the board is not fair considering the accommodation and other basic needs of the expats. The expats have nothing to gain from the tax cut as there are no state benefits or social securities for expats in Kuwait as provided in other countries, he added. Simon Ken said a lot of Westerners prefer to work in the Gulf because the salaries are not taxed but if the Kuwait government passes the law then many Westerners may leave the country as they will prefer to work in their respective countries. Rubbishing the tax proposal, Rim Thomas believes that Kuwait will not be an attractive destination for expats if the tax proposal sees the light of the day, adding that expats who earn KD 1,000 and above should be taxed. A majority of the workers in Kuwait earn less than KD 150 and this tax bill if implemented will only compound their problems. Some of the Bangladeshi workers earn as low as KD 20 per month and how can they afford to pay 10 per cent tax, he wondered. Tanveer Ahmed feels that the tax proposal if implemented will create a culture of bitterness among the expats who might decide to call quits as most of them will not be able to support their families given the flat 10 per cent tax. Although I earn a handsome salary, I will leave Kuwait for good the moment the tax system is introduced. I feel this is unfair and they should take into consideration the contribution of the expats to the development of the economy. Ben Rivard, for his part, said I think the government has decided to come up with the tax system because it wants the money to stay in the country but I feel that the government should relax the visa laws so that expats can bring in their families and this can have a positive impact on the economy. The government should spare the low income group from the tax and tax only those who draw over KD 1,000 salary. Commenting on the tax proposal, Daniel Harrison expressed surprise at the proposal and added that it
[Goanet] Goa news for May 31, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Heavy rains lash Kerala, Goa (NDTV) Monsoon hit Kerala a week ahead of schedule on May 26 but it has been causing a lot of damage in Goa and parts of the Maharashtra coast as well. Kerala has already received four times the normal amount of rainfall. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=Nationaltemplate=Monsoon slug=Heavy rains lash Kerala, Goaid=88539callid=1 *** Tell us: Holiday in Goa or Kerala? (rediff.com) Munnar... By far would be Sri Lanka. The amazing landscape and people leave you in a mystic aura about the land. Beautiful temple of kandy to the rock fortress of sigiriya, painting in the dambulla cave and spice village near nuwara eliya... all are much adeu with the praise. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://mboard.rediff.com/board/board.php?boardid=getahead2006may25msg *** Resumption of mining in Advalpal, Goa irks locals (Business Standard India) Many mines in Goa, shut for a long while, have now resumed business. One such mine, which was shut for more than 10 years, has been restarted, much to the consternation of residents Advalpal village in Bicholim taluka of Goa. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1235 *** Indian, UK navies bond great in Goa (IBN live) Panaji (Goa) The Indo-UK naval exercise 'Konkan 06' concluded on Monday in Panaji. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/indian-uk-navies-bond-great-in-goa/11772-3.html *** Gale strikes Goa and Karnataka (IBN live) A sudden gale struck the coast of Goa and Karnataka on Tuesday night, sinking five fishing trawlers near Mangalore. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/gale-strikes-goa-and-karnataka/11795-3.html *** Goa grand plan to go 200 up on Cannes (The Telegraph) Cannes, May 28: Although it will be many years before Goa can claim to be an Indian Cannes, the former Portuguese resort will out-Cannes Cannes in at least one respect. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060529/asp/nation/story_6282275.asp *** Chidi Edeh joins JCT (The Telegraph) New Delhi: Sporting Clube de Goas Nigerian striker Chidi Edeh, who formed a deadly pair with compatriot Dudu in the National Football League this season, has decided to switch over to JCT Mills, Phagwara for the next season. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060531/asp/sports/story_6291858.asp *** Two drowning cases in N Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 28: Two drowning deaths were reported in North Goa district today. While the first incident, involving a three-year old girl took place in Malim-Betim, the second case, wherein a 17-year old girl died was reported from Calangute. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052953 *** PLIVA to commission Rs 20 cr Goa research facility by mid June (PharmaBiz) PLIVA Research (India) Private Limited (PRIPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Croatian generic major PLIVA Group, is likely to commence its operations at its new facility in Goa by mid June 2006. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=33506 *** CLIMATE WEATHER (The Hindu) PRE-MONSOON SHOWERS drench Goa even as heavy to very heavy rainfall has been forecast for the State. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/05/31/18hdline.htm Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 29, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa tourism dept to go ahead with golf course plan (Business Standard India) In order to attract 'high standard' and 'up market' tourists in Goa, the state tourism department is going ahead with its plans to set-up a golf course on the Betul-Naqueri-Quittol plateau. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1093 *** Check credentials of foreigners buying realty in Goa: NYC (Business Standard India) Pursuing the matter on foreigners buying immoveable property in Goa, Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC) has submitted representations to various authorities including Reserve Bank of India (RBI), District Collector and police authorities to ensure that documents submitted under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) are verified before sale deeds are registered. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1149 *** Monsoon rains may hit Mumbai by Thursday (The Hindu) Widespread rains with scattered heavy to very heavy rains are expected to start in Konkan, Goa and the Gujarat region around Thursday. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/05/29/stories/2006052902991500.htm *** MMs Spanish debut (The Telegraph) Mumbai, May 27: Mahindra and Mahindra has launched Mahindra Goa, Mahindra Pickup and Bolero Pickup at the Madrid Auto Show today. The company would start its retail sales in Spain in June this year as part of a tie-up with Sino Motors. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060528/asp/business/story_6279719.asp *** Goa grand plan to go 200 up on Cannes (The Telegraph) Cannes, May 28: Although it will be many years before Goa can claim to be an Indian Cannes, the former Portuguese resort will out-Cannes Cannes in at least one respect. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060529/asp/nation/story_6282275.asp *** Vinci Code not likely to be screened in Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 25: Controversial film The Da Vinci Code is not likely to be exhibited in Goa, according to movie theatre sources. The movie is slated for countrywide release tomorrow. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052620 *** Two drowning cases in N Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 28: Two drowning deaths were reported in North Goa district today. While the first incident, involving a three-year old girl took place in Malim-Betim, the second case, wherein a 17-year old girl died was reported from Calangute. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052953 *** Goa may have power generation station (Navhind Times) Margao, May 27: With rising power requirements, the Centre has decided to have a number of coal-based mega-power projects across India. And one such 4000-megawatt coal-based power generation station is likely to come up in Goa, the state Power Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat informed. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052814 *** Goa needs 50 Mega Watt additional power supply (Yahoo! India News) Panaji, May 27 (ANI): In order to meet the power demand in the state, the Goa Government will try to ensure connectivity to the Karnataka-based Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant during Union Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's state visit on June 3. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060527/139/64lbn.html *** A favoured haven ¦ for paedophiles (Sunday Herald) INDIAN beach capital Goa risks becoming a new Asian hub for child sex tourism because of its lax attitude to paedophiles, say activists. http://www.sundayherald.com/55993 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 28, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa tourism dept to go ahead with golf course plan (Business Standard India) In order to attract 'high standard' and 'up market' tourists in Goa, the state tourism department is going ahead with its plans to set-up a golf course on the Betul-Naqueri-Quittol plateau. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1093 *** Check credentials of foreigners buying realty in Goa: NYC (Business Standard India) Pursuing the matter on foreigners buying immoveable property in Goa, Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC) has submitted representations to various authorities including Reserve Bank of India (RBI), District Collector and police authorities to ensure that documents submitted under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) are verified before sale deeds are registered. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1149 *** Goa firms asked to bid for UK defence deals (Business Standard India) Goa-based companies have been asked to bid for supplying goods to the military establishment in the United Kingdom. This was stated by Adam Thomas, assistant director (public affairs), Defence Export Services Organisation, UK. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1092 *** MMs Spanish debut (The Telegraph) Mumbai, May 27: Mahindra and Mahindra has launched Mahindra Goa, Mahindra Pickup and Bolero Pickup at the Madrid Auto Show today. The company would start its retail sales in Spain in June this year as part of a tie-up with Sino Motors. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060528/asp/business/story_6279719.asp *** Im not eyeing CMs post: Ravi (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 27: The Goa pradesh Congress committee president, Mr Ravi Naik has denied that he was eyeing the post of chief minister of the state even as he warned of a new form of slavery being sought to be ushered in by vested political forces and create a state of lawlessness. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052815 *** Vinci Code not likely to be screened in Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 25: Controversial film The Da Vinci Code is not likely to be exhibited in Goa, according to movie theatre sources. The movie is slated for countrywide release tomorrow. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052620 *** Goa may have power generation station (Navhind Times) Margao, May 27: With rising power requirements, the Centre has decided to have a number of coal-based mega-power projects across India. And one such 4000-megawatt coal-based power generation station is likely to come up in Goa, the state Power Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat informed. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052814 *** SriLankan Airlines to launch services from Goa (The Hindu) THIRUVANANATHAPURAM: Goa will be SriLankan Airlines 50th global destination and the 10th in the country with the airline all set to launch services from Colombo to the coastal town in October. The two weekly fights, which would be of two ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/05/25/stories/2006052504561900.htm *** Goa needs 50 Mega Watt additional power supply (Yahoo! India News) Panaji, May 27 (ANI): In order to meet the power demand in the state, the Goa Government will try to ensure connectivity to the Karnataka-based Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant during Union Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's state visit on June 3. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060527/139/64lbn.html *** Goa to be SriLankan Airlines' 50th destination (Yahoo! India News) Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 (IANS) Touristy Goa is to become the 50th global destination of SriLankan Airlines - and its 10th in India - with flights being planned from October. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060525/43/64j2j.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 27, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa tourism dept to go ahead with golf course plan (Business Standard India) In order to attract 'high standard' and 'up market' tourists in Goa, the state tourism department is going ahead with its plans to set-up a golf course on the Betul-Naqueri-Quittol plateau. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1093 *** Check credentials of foreigners buying realty in Goa: NYC (Business Standard India) Pursuing the matter on foreigners buying immoveable property in Goa, Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC) has submitted representations to various authorities including Reserve Bank of India (RBI), District Collector and police authorities to ensure that documents submitted under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) are verified before sale deeds are registered. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1149 *** Goa can be life sciences RD hub: Expert (Business Standard India) Goa has the potential to become a hub of research and development (RD) in the field of life science molecules, provided the state government takes a strategic move in that direction, Aroop Zutshi, president senior partner, Frost Sullivan, said. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1038 *** Goa firms asked to bid for UK defence deals (Business Standard India) Goa-based companies have been asked to bid for supplying goods to the military establishment in the United Kingdom. This was stated by Adam Thomas, assistant director (public affairs), Defence Export Services Organisation, UK. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1092 *** Goa to Get India's 2nd Floating Casino (Rolling Good Times) MUMBAI, India -- As reported by the (Indian) Financial Express: Hospitality major Hotel Leelaventure Ltd is launching India's second floating casino in Goa. Current government guidelines do not allow casinos on land. Hence, the idea for a casino at sea. http://www.rgtonline.com/Article.cfm?ArticleId=65007CategoryName=Business *** Vinci Code not likely to be screened in Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 25: Controversial film The Da Vinci Code is not likely to be exhibited in Goa, according to movie theatre sources. The movie is slated for countrywide release tomorrow. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052620 *** SriLankan Airlines to launch services from Goa (The Hindu) THIRUVANANATHAPURAM: Goa will be SriLankan Airlines 50th global destination and the 10th in the country with the airline all set to launch services from Colombo to the coastal town in October. The two weekly fights, which would be of two ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/05/25/stories/2006052504561900.htm *** Frost Sullivan's Global Partnership Summit 2006 concludes in Goa (PharmaBiz) Frost Sullivan revisited Goa this year to chronicle the second edition of the highly successful and internationally acclaimed Opportunities in Life Science Molecules: Global Partnership Summit 2006. The global summit was organized on May 22nd-23rd,, 2006 at the Park Hyatt, Resort Spa in Goa, India. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=33440 *** Goa to be SriLankan Airlines' 50th destination (Yahoo! India News) Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 (IANS) Touristy Goa is to become the 50th global destination of SriLankan Airlines - and its 10th in India - with flights being planned from October. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060525/43/64j2j.html *** Susegaad fiesta: (Yahoo! India News) 'I hope you are an any-tarian,' quips Judy Cardozo, a motherly chef who has flown in from Goa to the Radisson Delhi, where she'll be dishing out authentic delicacies for the Goan food festival till May 29. Judy ordered us a platter of Fish Caldeen, prawn stuffed papad, Goan Pulao and Bebinca and Espumas for dessert. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060526/32/64kut.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 26, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa tourism dept to go ahead with golf course plan (Business Standard India) In order to attract 'high standard' and 'up market' tourists in Goa, the state tourism department is going ahead with its plans to set-up a golf course on the Betul-Naqueri-Quittol plateau. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1093 *** Goa can be life sciences RD hub: Expert (Business Standard India) Goa has the potential to become a hub of research and development (RD) in the field of life science molecules, provided the state government takes a strategic move in that direction, Aroop Zutshi, president senior partner, Frost Sullivan, said. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1038 *** Goa airport to get Rs 500 cr facelift (rediff.com) The central government has assured the state government of Goa that it will pump in Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) to give a facelift to Dabolim airport. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/23goa.htm *** Goa firms asked to bid for UK defence deals (Business Standard India) Goa-based companies have been asked to bid for supplying goods to the military establishment in the United Kingdom. This was stated by Adam Thomas, assistant director (public affairs), Defence Export Services Organisation, UK. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1092 *** Goa to Get India's 2nd Floating Casino (Rolling Good Times) MUMBAI, India -- As reported by the (Indian) Financial Express: Hospitality major Hotel Leelaventure Ltd is launching India's second floating casino in Goa. Current government guidelines do not allow casinos on land. Hence, the idea for a casino at sea. http://www.rgtonline.com/Article.cfm?ArticleId=65007CategoryName=Business *** GPCC leadership: Alva to visit Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 23: The decision on change of leadership of the Goa pradesh Congress committee will now be taken only after the visit of all-India Congress committee general-secretary, Ms Margaret Alva to the state in the first week of June 2006. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052424 *** Goa, India, May 23 , 2006 (PharmiWeb) on May 23 rd 2006 at its annual event, Opportunities in Life Sciences: Global Partnership Summit, held at the Park Hyatt, Goa. http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=1373 *** SriLankan Airlines to launch services from Goa (The Hindu) THIRUVANANATHAPURAM: Goa will be SriLankan Airlines 50th global destination and the 10th in the country with the airline all set to launch services from Colombo to the coastal town in October. The two weekly fights, which would be of two ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/05/25/stories/2006052504561900.htm *** Frost Sullivan's Global Partnership Summit 2006 concludes in Goa (PharmaBiz) Frost Sullivan revisited Goa this year to chronicle the second edition of the highly successful and internationally acclaimed Opportunities in Life Science Molecules: Global Partnership Summit 2006. The global summit was organized on May 22nd-23rd,, 2006 at the Park Hyatt, Resort Spa in Goa, India. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=33440 *** Goa to be SriLankan Airlines' 50th destination (Yahoo! India News) Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 (IANS) Touristy Goa is to become the 50th global destination of SriLankan Airlines - and its 10th in India - with flights being planned from October. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060525/43/64j2j.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 25, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa passes ordinance on office of profit issue (Business Standard India) The ordinance has exempted the offices of the vice-chairman of the Kala Academy, chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Entertainment Society of Goa, chairman of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) and the Goa Tillari Irrigation Development Corporation. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=92019leftnm=3subLeft=0chkFlg= *** Goa can be life sciences RD hub: Expert (Business Standard India) Goa has the potential to become a hub of research and development (RD) in the field of life science molecules, provided the state government takes a strategic move in that direction, Aroop Zutshi, president senior partner, Frost Sullivan, said. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=1038 *** Goa airport to get Rs 500 cr facelift (rediff.com) The central government has assured the state government of Goa that it will pump in Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) to give a facelift to Dabolim airport. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/23goa.htm *** Goa to Get India's 2nd Floating Casino (Rolling Good Times) MUMBAI, India -- As reported by the (Indian) Financial Express: Hospitality major Hotel Leelaventure Ltd is launching India's second floating casino in Goa. Current government guidelines do not allow casinos on land. Hence, the idea for a casino at sea. http://www.rgtonline.com/Article.cfm?ArticleId=65007CategoryName=Business *** GPCC leadership: Alva to visit Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 23: The decision on change of leadership of the Goa pradesh Congress committee will now be taken only after the visit of all-India Congress committee general-secretary, Ms Margaret Alva to the state in the first week of June 2006. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052424 *** Goa, India, May 23 , 2006 (PharmiWeb) on May 23 rd 2006 at its annual event, Opportunities in Life Sciences: Global Partnership Summit, held at the Park Hyatt, Goa. http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=1373 *** SriLankan Airlines to launch services from Goa (The Hindu) THIRUVANANATHAPURAM: Goa will be SriLankan Airlines 50th global destination and the 10th in the country with the airline all set to launch services from Colombo to the coastal town in October. The two weekly fights, which would be of two ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/05/25/stories/2006052504561900.htm *** Frost Sullivan's Global Partnership Summit 2006 concludes in Goa (PharmaBiz) Frost Sullivan revisited Goa this year to chronicle the second edition of the highly successful and internationally acclaimed Opportunities in Life Science Molecules: Global Partnership Summit 2006. The global summit was organized on May 22nd-23rd,, 2006 at the Park Hyatt, Resort Spa in Goa, India. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=33440 *** Markets (May 24) (The Hindu) AIRLINES SriLankan plans services to Goa SriLankan Airlines is planning to start its Goa-Colombo services from October this year. The twice-a-week flights are scheduled for Mondays and Saturdays. The coastal Indian State will be the airlines' 50th global destination and ... http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/05/25/09hdline.htm *** Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin May 19, 2006 (Worldwide Faith News) This is the weekly edition of the GOA E-Bulletin. For more information just click on the links below to go to the topics of interest to you.If the link does not work from your email, copy the link and paste it into the address bar of your web browser.FEAST OF STS. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN:This Sunday is the feast day of Saints Constantine and Helen.Read the story of these two Saints of http://www.wfn.org/2006/05/msg00207.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 24, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa passes ordinance on office of profit issue (Business Standard India) The ordinance has exempted the offices of the vice-chairman of the Kala Academy, chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Entertainment Society of Goa, chairman of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) and the Goa Tillari Irrigation Development Corporation. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=92019leftnm=3subLeft=0chkFlg= *** Sporting Clube de Goa hold Air India (rediff.com) A goal eight minutes from the end earned the Goa side a 1-1 draw in the National Football League. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2006/may/21nfl2.htm *** Goa airport to get Rs 500 cr facelift (rediff.com) The central government has assured the state government of Goa that it will pump in Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) to give a facelift to Dabolim airport. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/23goa.htm *** Family going to Goa with a goal in mind (Leeds Today) Pledge to help soccer club after handing over new kit on holiday trip (23/05/2006 13:06:15) http://www.leedstoday.net/ViewArticle2.aspx?sectionid=39articleid=1519641 *** DH Photogallery (Deccan Herald) Sky dance...Four Hawks of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom display their aerobatic skills in Goa during Konkan-06, the joint air exercise between India and the UK on Tuesday. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may242006/gallery_thumb.asp *** SSC exam posts 69.51% results (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 23: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education today announced the results of its Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination conducted between March 31 and April 15, earlier this year, with 69.51 as the pass percentage. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052423 *** Climax bags MVP award at NT-GFA nite (Navhind Times) Margao, May 23: Dempo SCs inspirational midfielder Climax Lawrence was today named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2005-06 season at the glittering 1st The Navhind Times-Goa Football Association awards nite at Kennilworth resorts, Utorda, tonight. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052452 *** GPCC leadership: Alva to visit Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 23: The decision on change of leadership of the Goa pradesh Congress committee will now be taken only after the visit of all-India Congress committee general-secretary, Ms Margaret Alva to the state in the first week of June 2006. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052424 *** Goa, India, May 23 , 2006 (PharmiWeb) on May 23 rd 2006 at its annual event, Opportunities in Life Sciences: Global Partnership Summit, held at the Park Hyatt, Goa. http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=1373 *** Sporting Clube de Goa hold Air India (Outlook India) Sporting Clube De Goa notched a late equaliser to hold local outfit Air India 1-1 in a National Football League clash at the Cooperage ground here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=386578 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 23, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Microsoft offers pay-as-you-go PCs (Computer Weekly) Microsoft has launched a â#130;¬Å#147;pay-as-you-goâ#130;¬PC aimed at consumers in emerging markets, who will be able to buy computer time through pre-payment cards or a monthly subscription. http://www.computerweekly.com/Feeds/RS/Articles/2006/05/22/216057/Microsoft offers pay-as-you-go PCs.htm *** Goa passes ordinance on office of profit issue (Business Standard India) The ordinance has exempted the offices of the vice-chairman of the Kala Academy, chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Entertainment Society of Goa, chairman of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) and the Goa Tillari Irrigation Development Corporation. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=92019leftnm=3subLeft=0chkFlg= *** Sporting Clube de Goa hold Air India (rediff.com) A goal eight minutes from the end earned the Goa side a 1-1 draw in the National Football League. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2006/may/21nfl2.htm *** IIT Bombay plans satellite campus in Goa (rediff.com) The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has decided to set up a 'satellite campus' in Goa. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/18iit.htm *** Monserrate to press claim for GPCC presidents post (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 21: Sunday witnessed an interesting development within the Congress party with the Goa pradesh Congress committee president, Mr Ravi Naik leaving for New Delhi and the Town and Country Planning Minister, Mr Atanacio Monserrate staying back waiting for an appointment with the Congress president, Ms Sonia Gandhi. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=052228 *** Govt orders inquiry into Goa Diary affairs (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 18: The state government today ordered an inquiry into the affairs of the Goa Diary, which is primary supplier of milk and milk products in Goa. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051910 *** Goa, India, May 22, 2006 #147; Frost Sullivan revisited Goa this year to chronicle the second edition of the highly(PharmiWeb) The summit brought together luminaries from the international and Indian corporate world to discuss strategic issues affecting the lifesciences industry today, with special focus on Indian players and how they can cash in on the opportunity. http://www.pharmiweb.com/PressReleases/pressrel.asp?ROW_ID=1371 *** Quota row: Goa resident doctors resume duty (Hindustan Times) Junior doctors of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMHC), who were on a 24-hour token strike to protest police action against agitating medicos in Mumbai, resumed duties on Thursday. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1700771,00130222.htm *** Sharper focus on rural India (CIOL) MUMBAI/GOA: Sharp Business Systems , a late entrant into the Indian market, is looking up for making the most by addressing Tier II and III cities. http://www.ciol.com/content/news/2006/106052206.asp *** Sporting Clube de Goa hold Air India (Outlook India) Sporting Clube De Goa notched a late equaliser to hold local outfit Air India 1-1 in a National Football League clash at the Cooperage ground here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=386578 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 20, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Strike hits medical services in Goa (NDTV) Medical services at the Goa Medical College and Hospital were partially affected as resident doctors struck work to extend solidarity to agitating students. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=Nationaltemplate=educationslug=Strike hits medical services in Goaid=88034callid=1 *** WHERE TO GOA FOR CHEAPHOLS (Daily Record) IF you want a holiday bargain head to Bulgaria or Goa, figures revealed yesterday. The Balkan country is the best European destination for a cheap short break while the Indian enclave of Goa is the world's cheapest resort. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17095257method=fullsiteid=66633headline=where-to-goa-for-cheaphols--name_page.html *** IIT Bombay plans satellite campus in Goa (rediff.com) The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has decided to set up a 'satellite campus' in Goa. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/18iit.htm *** IIT Bombay plans satellite campus in Goa (Business Standard India) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is planning to set up a satellite campus in the state. Dr J Chandrasekhar, director of technical education of Goa, said IIT Bombay is eager to set up a satellite campus at the Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, about 25-km from Panaji. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=756 *** Govt orders inquiry into Goa Diary affairs (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 18: The state government today ordered an inquiry into the affairs of the Goa Diary, which is primary supplier of milk and milk products in Goa. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051910 *** Medical services affected in Goa as docs join strike (Hindustan Times) Medical services at the Goa Medical College and Hospital were partially affected on Wednesday as resident doctors struck work to extend solidarity to agitating students in condemning police brutality on protesting doctors in Mumbai. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1699914,00130222.htm *** Quota row: Goa resident doctors resume duty (Hindustan Times) Junior doctors of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMHC), who were on a 24-hour token strike to protest police action against agitating medicos in Mumbai, resumed duties on Thursday. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1700771,00130222.htm *** IIT-B to set up satellite campus in Goa (The Times of India) PANAJI: The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay is planning to set up its first satellite campus in India at Goa Engineering College (GEC), Farmagudi, about 30 km from here, said State Director of Technical Education, J Chandrasekhar. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1534326.cms *** UK-India joint naval manoeuvres off Goa coast (Outlook India) In the run-up to the visit of the Chief of the Royal Navy and first Sea Lord Admiral Johnathan Band next week, Indian and British Navies today commenced high engagement joint naval manoeuvres off the coast off Goa, involving aircraft carrier and nuclear powered submarine. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=385604 *** Goa engages para-clinical staff (Sify News) State-government run Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Wednesday engaged the para-clinical staff to help the consultant doctors as Resident doctors struck work to extend support to agitating students over the police `excesses on protesting doctors in Mumbai. http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14206526 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 18, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Strike hits medical services in Goa (NDTV) Medical services at the Goa Medical College and Hospital were partially affected as resident doctors struck work to extend solidarity to agitating students. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=Nationaltemplate=educationslug=Strike hits medical services in Goaid=88034callid=1 *** IIT Bombay plans satellite campus in Goa (Business Standard India) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is planning to set up a satellite campus in the state. Dr J Chandrasekhar, director of technical education of Goa, said IIT Bombay is eager to set up a satellite campus at the Goa College of Engineering, Farmagudi, about 25-km from Panaji. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=756 *** Medical services affected in Goa; resident docs join strike (Deccan Herald) Medical services at the Goa Medical College and Hospital were partially affected today as resident doctors struck work to extend solidarity to agitating students in condemning police brutality on protesting doctors in Mumbai. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may172006/update62242006517.asp *** Goa call to trash thorny Code (The Telegraph) The government has taken cognisance of a letter by an organisation named the Catholic Association of Goa, which feared this movie would hurt the sentiments of Christians, chief minister Pratapsinh Rane said today after a cabinet meeting. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060517/asp/nation/story_6234125.asp *** Goa asks Centre to ban film #152;The Da Vinci Code (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 16: The state government today taking #152;suo moto cognizance of a letter written by the Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Rev Filipe Neri Ferrao to the parishioners has requested the Central Board of Film Certification, India and ministry of information and broadcasting to ban the movie #152;The Da Vinci Code, scheduled for international as well as India release on May 19. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051755 *** IIT Bombay planning to set up satellite campus at Goa (Hindustan Times) The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay is planning to set up its first satellite campus in India at Goa Engineering College (GEC), Farmagudi, about 30 km from Panaji, said State Director of Technical Education, J Chandrasekhar. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1699619,000900040002.htm *** Medical services affected in Goa as docs join strike (Hindustan Times) Medical services at the Goa Medical College and Hospital were partially affected on Wednesday as resident doctors struck work to extend solidarity to agitating students in condemning police brutality on protesting doctors in Mumbai. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1699914,00130222.htm *** IIT-B to set up satellite campus in Goa (The Times of India) PANAJI: The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay is planning to set up its first satellite campus in India at Goa Engineering College (GEC), Farmagudi, about 30 km from here, said State Director of Technical Education, J Chandrasekhar. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1534326.cms *** UK-India joint naval manoeuvres off Goa coast (Outlook India) In the run-up to the visit of the Chief of the Royal Navy and first Sea Lord Admiral Johnathan Band next week, Indian and British Navies today commenced high engagement joint naval manoeuvres off the coast off Goa, involving aircraft carrier and nuclear powered submarine. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=385604 *** Goa engages para-clinical staff (Sify News) State-government run Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Wednesday engaged the para-clinical staff to help the consultant doctors as Resident doctors struck work to extend support to agitating students over the police `excesses on protesting doctors in Mumbai. http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14206526 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
*** BAND HITS: Live and rocking (Gomantak Times)
BAND HITS: Live and rocking Dean Martin's Volare... rings out as the rain thumps on the roof. The music, sound and the trio immerse in the melody ensure that year after year, the Music Company is only happy when its music and the jubilant crowd they pull, are proof enough. KURT GIDWANI walks the retro route The three musicians that form Music Company aren't strangers to Goa as a music destination. All of them have been involved with music in one way or another since the 70s. Music Company -- Alex and Nini on guitar and Marino on drums, he also plays bass notes on the keyboard -- as a trio, the Music Company in in its fourth year. The need to come back, form a band and have some fun was because of their incessant desire to fuel their passion. The musical trio is professionally in different professions, and they delight in moonlighting as 'the three boys who love to go retro'. We decided to play music that we love. And the best part is the people love it as well. It was a conscious decision to just play retro and not give in to the commercial aspect of being a band. That's one big reason why we also don't do private shows like weddings, and the like. We have a lot of fun playing our music and that's the way we like it, says Alex. When Music Company plays and sings, it's hard to sit in one place and listen to them. You tend to let your feet do the talking as your heart warms to their tunes. At the shows, the passion for music is so evident and the crowd they pull are really something, especially in the monsoon when all the locals and tourists flock to Cavala where they perform to a packed house. Their set list ranges from Simon and Garfunkle to the Police, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, etc. Alex, who is an ad man by profession, elaborates, What we enjoy most about performing is playing what we like and the rush when we see people from all works of life enjoying themselves completely.The feedback right through has been phenomenal! The Music Company sound has also drifted across the state's border and they've performed to large crowds in Bangalore and Hyderabad. In fact, Bangalore loved them so much that they've already been there five times... and counting! In the season, Wednesday nights at Cidade de Goa and Friday nights at Cavela, is when they come alive with the ad man (Alex), real estate man (Nini) and the computer pro (Marino). Most locals don't come out that much during the season, because of the days that we end up performing on. But in the monsoon, we have a blast! The Saturday night monsoon specials at Cavala have been a big hit so far and this monsoon we're not going to disappoint anyone as we know how much people like our music, Alex adds. They've often thought of recording something of their own, but, The biggest challenge is coming together to practice. We hardly get a chance to meet but for the two nights when we perform. We know the music that we play. We've even done a track or two extempore, explains Alex. The months of April and May are when Music Company takes a break, to recuperate and prepare for the coming months. This is when the band will have time to work on the new tracks they will belt out as the rain also approves, in the monsoon. They definitely have plans to mesmerise their audience with some more retro fever. Alex, Nini and Marino would like to play for as long as they can, dishing out music to the crowds that throng to the shows. As long as we enjoy playing and people enjoy our music, we'll be there. We have a blast every show that we do. It's just three of us, but we sound great. And we'd like to keep doing that for as long as we can! they conclude. (Gomantak Times, April 25, 2006).
[Goanet] IIT-B to set up satellite campus in Goa
PANAJI: The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay is planning to set up its first satellite campus in India at Goa Engineering College (GEC), Farmagudi, about 30 km from here, said State Director of Technical Education, J Chandrasekhar. The Goa government will review its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT- Bombay to set up the IIT's satellite campus in Goa, Chandrasekhar said. The MoU between Goa government and IIT-Bombay was signed five years back which spoke of satellite campus which, however, did not materialise, he said. The State Technical Education chief said the IIT can also think about adopting GEC. IIT-B can even think of adopting the GEC and if decision is taken adoption will happen within a year, he said. Both institutions will exchange its faculties which will enhance GEC's standard of education, Chandrasekhar said adding, During last five years of association with IIT, there is large scale upgradation of GEC campus. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1534326.cms _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 17, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Anti-quota stir: Goa doctors call strike (NDTV) Resident doctors in Goa will observe a day long strike on Wednesday to protest police action against medicos who were agitating against the Centre's proposal for OBC quota in elite educational institutions. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=Nationaltemplate=educationslug=Anti-quota stir: Goa doctors call strikeid=87985callid=1 *** Goa seeks ban on The Da Vinci Code (NDTV) The government in Goa has passed a resolution seeking a ban on the controversial film The Da Vinci Code. The resolution also sought a intervention from the Censor Board and the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Goa seeks ban on IThe Da Vinci Code/Iid=88006 *** Goa govt bans screening of Da Vinci (IBN live) Goa government has passed a resolution to ban the movie,Da Vinci Codeand has also asked the Centre to impose a nationwide ban. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/goa-govt-bans-screening-of-da-vinci/10601-8.html *** Goa govt demands ban on Da Vinci (IBN live) Goa government has asked the Censor Board to censor or stop the release of the movieDa Vinci Codein the state. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/goa-govt-demands-ban-on-da-vinci/10601-8.html *** Goa call to trash thorny Code (The Telegraph) The government has taken cognisance of a letter by an organisation named the Catholic Association of Goa, which feared this movie would hurt the sentiments of Christians, chief minister Pratapsinh Rane said today after a cabinet meeting. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060517/asp/nation/story_6234125.asp *** Goa asks Centre to ban film #152;The Da Vinci Code (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 16: The state government today taking #152;suo moto cognizance of a letter written by the Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Rev Filipe Neri Ferrao to the parishioners has requested the Central Board of Film Certification, India and ministry of information and broadcasting to ban the movie #152;The Da Vinci Code, scheduled for international as well as India release on May 19. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051755 *** IIT Bombay planning to set up satellite campus at Goa (Hindustan Times) The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay is planning to set up its first satellite campus in India at Goa Engineering College (GEC), Farmagudi, about 30 km from Panaji, said State Director of Technical Education, J Chandrasekhar. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1699619,000900040002.htm *** Quota row: Goa docs call for strike on Wednesday (Hindustan Times) Resident doctors in Goa will be observing a day-long strike on Wednesday to protest police action against medicos who were agitating against the Centre's proposal for OBC quota in educational institutions. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1699044,00130222.htm *** Goa govt opposes release of 'Da Vinci Code' (The Times of India) PANAJI: The Goa government will write to the film censor board either to censor or stop the release of the controversial movie Da Vinci Code in the state, Chief Minister Pratapsinh Rane said on Tuesday. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1533264.cms *** Anti-quota stir: Goa's doctors call for strike tomorrow (Outlook India) Resident doctors in Goa will observe a day-long strike tomorrow to protest police action against medicos who were agitating against the Centre's proposal for OBC quota in elite educational institutions. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=385131 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Go Italiano at Scirocco (Investor Plus)
Go Italiano at Scirocco There is a great deal of variety and the menu’s offerings are neatly classified into Antipasti (starters), Insalata (salad), Primi Piatti (first course), Secondi Piatti (second course) and desserts. By Reema Kamat, January 2006 Looking for an Italian repast? Head to Scirocco. Conveniently located along the busy Baga road right next to the Cafe Coffee Day outlet, this place is an al-fresco eatery that serves up Italian cuisine with a hint of Mediterranean influences. The place also has a cozy bar that offers a selection of cocktails, shooters, wines and imported liquors along with mocktails, aerated drinks and hot beverages for the teetotallers. There is a great deal of variety and the menu’s offerings are neatly classified into Antipasti (starters), Insalata (salad), Primi Piatti (first course), Secondi Piatti (second course) and desserts. There is also a section dedicated exclusively to the innately Italian delight – Pizzas; more than 30 to be precise, unlike some other ‘Italian’ restaurants’ that include a trivial selection merely because they have to. What we love most is the graphic description of each dish under its name so that one can order exactly what he wants. We are ravenous when we get there and do not have to wait too long as our starters arrive quickly: Funghi Italiano (roasted mushrooms with garlic, lemon, parsley and extra virgin olive oil served with warm farmer’s bread) and Cocktail Di Gamberi (prawns in classic creamy cocktail sauce served with farmer’s bread). Both are suggestive of the taste churned out by a typically rustic Italian kitchen; cucina rustica, if I may. Accompanying them is the Insalata Gennarino (fresh tomato, lettuce, garlic, imported red and yellow capsicum, capers, olive oil, mozzarella and balsamic vinegar served with bread). With so many ingredients coming together in an otherwise modest-sounding salad, this sure is a burst of flavours in the mouth. In the pizzas, we try the Sufi, succinct in its name but full of game. Fresh tomato sauce and a generous topping of mozzarella forms the base for meaty spread of sausages, salami and ham. Enormous in circumference, this one tastes like a true-blue Italian wood-fired pizza. Extras like artichokes, asparagus, olives, capers, jalapeno peppers, sundried tomatoes, mushroom, anchovies and good old parmesan are available for those wanting to experiment with toppings. A proper Italian inventory. For the main courses, we try the Panna Funghi Piselli (pasta in cream sauce, green peas, mushroom and parmesan). There are a range of pastas available and you can choose your preference; we chose penne. We also try the Cacciatore (juice marinated chicken in herbs, cocked with olives, tomato, mushrooms served with roasted potatoes and bread). The chicken is succulent enough for the flavours of the other ingredients to permeate well. Too full, we opt out of dessert but with regret; there is quite a variety including classics like Tiramisu and Cream Caramel. To do justice to the variety, visit Scirocco when you’re really hungry and you won’t be disappointed. Scirocco is located at Sunshine Beach Resort, Calangute, Baga. Tel: 2276003, 9890170179. Courtesy: Investor Plus, Goa's first investment monthly tabloid, is published by Plus Publications. Editor: Ilidio de Noronha. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Admin Office: E-2, S-2, Martins Enclave, Nr Syndicate Bank, Caranzalem, Goa. Tel: 2464687, 9422058131. R.O: 603, Shiv Towers, Patto Plaza, Panjim, Goa. Sister publications: Panjim Plus, The Capital's very own community monthly. Old Goa: The Complete Guide Getting Married in Goa: The Complete Guide (3rd edition to be released soon) _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] HEART-TO-HEART: The Tourism 'Escapade'
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- HEART TO HEART By Ethel Da Costa The Tourism 'Escapade' My dear Dotor, Good Morning, and hope you're having a good Sunday. I'm sure the people of Goa are sleeping easy too, because if they were alert they would be tearing down the doors of your office by now. Personally, I think you're a good guy, a grandfather figure I would like to know. Professionally, we exist on opposite sides of the riverbank, with clear de-marketed roles and responsibilities. And so this letter, since otherwise your cronies make sure the truth never gets to you as it is. I understand you are making an effort as Tourism Minister to `Brand Goa' as a tourist destination, since an `Expression of Interest' has been floated by the Tourism Department stipulating the State's need for `international events.' I agree. That the States needs high calibre marketing targets to make this point, I fully endorse. That a need for hyperactive and intelligent advertising, marketing and branding campaigns are the need of the hour to position Goa globally is an absolute must. You have my vote on the above count. But in your great hurry to prove the worth of your esteemed offices you are bungling big time. Or, could it be you are mislead by your lapdogs with their half-backed stories? I give the benefit of doubt to the devil always. I do not doubt your intelligence, but a one-to-one dialogue is always good for the soul to clear the air. I'm sure you've prescribed it one time or the other during your medical consultations. Unfortunately, the Govt is run by middlemen. I detest middlemen. The same way I detest wannabes who insult creative intelligence by stealing concepts, ideas, budgets, brand names, misuse production ethics, trust and spoken word right down to the last alphabet, to justify why they take their salaries home. Most of them don't even understand (or have heard) what Intellectual Property Rights are all about. Festivals are supposed to steal the show, not ideas. With the Tourism Dept playing `event management,' I'm beginning to think professional event managers in Goa are about to have it going tough with wannabes emasculating as big dudes under govt clout. I would like to think that you are a man who likes to call a spade a spade. So, if you may please, there is a letter, which came through the mail on my desk, which threatens to open the Tourism Pandora's box, throwing suspicion on every tourism sponsored activity in the State. It makes me wonder just how intelligently you are attempting to manage the Tourism Portfolio. Yes, the foreign binges to travel marts are on an all-time high this year. The government is footing the bills after all. But there is no media and business representation when your jolly men go trooping. Are they really hard-selling Goa? Where are the press reports? The River Princess still continues to rape Sinquerim beach threatening to defile the entire coastline of North Goa. Will the PR Agency that you will employ mask her as a floating discotheque? Getting her off the ground and preventing a potential environmental disaster isn't part of your Tourism policy? The letter also brings to cloud the lack-lustre Carnival activities in Panjim with a bombshell of Rs 15 lakhs spent on getting a shoddy Swiss brass band? With that money the international pop-rock band `Scorpions' would play free with five star travel and stay, besides buzzing Goa all over the globe. Don't you think the nitty-gritty nuances of conceptualising and managing an event should be left to serious professionals? Ah, but then the fear of stolen concepts, especially if you're not the favoured few. Anil Kumar from Vaillankanni Housing Society, Fatorda, Margao, who addresses the letter also believes it is how we manage the business of promoting Goa. I quote him verbatim, even though I don't know the writer of the letter from Adams. He says: The ongoing controversy over the issue of Margao Carnaval Celebrations brings out a few pertinent issues that show the politicians of Goa in poor light. It seems the Margao Municipal Council which has now fallen in the hands of the Congress Party has taken objection to the manner in which funds were disbursed by the Tourism Dept to the Margao Carnaval Committee for this year's celebrations. The Council has also reportedly complained that the allocated funds were not spent as per accepted conventions and that some
[Goanet] Goa news for May 16, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa proves a holiday destination for AIFF match commissioners (Navhind Times) Margao, May 12: In a strange development, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) deputed a match commissioner and an additional referees inspector for the on-going Goa-leg of the ONGC Cup 10th National Football League at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051340 *** GCET 2006 starts today (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 15: The directorate of technical education has made all the arrangements for conducting the Goa Common Entrance Test 2006 from May 16. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051621 *** Sanvordem riots:state govt orders magisterial probe (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 15: The state government today ordered magisterial inquiry into the communal riots, which broke in Sanvordem-Curchorem between March 4 to March 6, causing heavy losses to minority communitys properties. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051623 *** Regional Plan expresses concern over fragile eco-system of Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 11: The Revised Regional Plan-2011 for Goa, recently approved by the Town and Country Planning Board states that the already fragile eco-system of the region could deteriorate further, if no preventive measure are taken immediately. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051225 *** Quota issue: Goa medicos to protest attack on colleagues (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 15: The Goa Association of Resident Doctors has called for a token strike on Wednesday to protest the lathi-charge, particularly in Mumbai, on doctors protesting quota in post graduation courses and cruel treatment meted out to medical students and resident fraternity in India. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051622 *** Goa food fest sets palates rolling (Hindustan Times) Goa is the place where wine and food connoisseurs are flocking to these days for that once in a lifetime experience. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1697284,001100020009.htm *** Opinion on Mopa airport at the right time: NCP (The Times of India) PANAJI: Nationalist Congress Party's Goa unit has said that it will express its opinion on proposed international airport at Mopa in north Goa at the right time. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1528913.cms *** Tata-Huawei joint bid for Goa broadband (Asia Times) MUMBAI - Tata group IT and telecom companies including Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services have joined hands with Chinese telecom major Huawei Technologies to bid for the Rs 10 billion (US$222.7 million) broadband initiative of the Goa government. http://atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/HE12Df03.html *** The Week in Pictures (The Arusha Times) Fay D'Souza has clinched the title of Miss Goa May Queen 2006 at a pageant organised by the local Goa community at the Arusha Institute on April 30. The competition attracted 15 aspirants for the title. http://www.arushatimes.co.tz/local_news_16.htm *** Goa seeks Dabolim airport revamp (Yahoo! India News) New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Goa government Friday discussed with the central government and defence ministry ways to upgrade its Dabolim airport in view of high inflow of traffic into the state. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060512/43/647dz.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] BOOK BROWSE Masci: the man behind the legend (Investor Plus)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- BOOK BROWSE Masci: the man behind the legend By Mark Lewis Not many of the younger generation of Goans would have heard of Miguel Arcanjo Mascarenhas, who starting as a humble kitchen boy rose to become one of the most renowned chefs the country has produced. Hailing from a poor family from Anjuna (Goa), circumstances forced 14-year-old Miguel to leave home for Bombay in search of work. 'Below age, uneducated, no parents to guide him, a family waiting for food back home', is what would best describe his situation then. Taking up a temporary job as Assistant Cook -- which in reality amounted to being a glorified kitchen helper -- Miguel began his illustrious career by scrubbing kitchens, cleaning drains and doing other menial tasks that were thrown at him. Did he give up? Obviously not (we wouldn’t be writing about him if he did). Importantly, he had two things firmly in place: his attitude and his dream. The rest, as they say, is history. And for those wanting to know more, Masci: The Man Behind the Legend will give an excellent account of the lives and times this celebrated chef of the Taj Group. Not only does he serve as a model for so many of our youth in the catering line, but the attitude of the man who catered to the world’s Who’s Who is something that every Goan can learn from. Odette Mascarenhas, the author of Masci: The Man Behind the Legend, being Masci’s daughter-in-law, was able to cull some of the rare details about the culinary genius. Consequently, the book not only presents the chef behind the menu, but also the menus of the great chef! Fifty recipes “literally from the hand of the genius” are an appetising bonus to the book. What are the recipes about? Well, that will be akin to merely describing one of Masci’s masterpieces, rather than serving the real thing. Masci: The Man Behind the Legend Odette Mascarenhas Pp 183 Courtesy: Investor Plus, Goa's first investment monthly tabloid, is published by Plus Publications. Editor: Ilidio de Noronha. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Admin Office: E-2, S-2, Martins Enclave, Nr Syndicate Bank, Caranzalem, Goa. Tel: 2464687, 9422058131. R.O: 603, Shiv Towers, Patto Plaza, Panjim, Goa. SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Panjim Plus, The Capital's very own community monthly. Old Goa: The Complete Guide Getting Married in Goa: The Complete Guide (3rd edition to be released soon) _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Power bikes burn Goa's road -- Jet, set, go
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Power bikes burn Goa's road -- Jet, set, go By Amanda Alphonso Imagine yourself 'flying' down a road at a speed that causes heads to turn, wondering what just bolted past them. Well, that has always been every youngster's dream, a dream that is surely, and not so slowly, turning into a reality. Says Swapnil Nachinolkar of Nachinolkar Motors, Panjim, Zooming around on a high speed, powerful bikes have always been the trend. This yearning of every youth has now been finding form with the advent of a number of impressive looking bikes guaranteed to catch your eye. Some of the bikes hitting Goan markets this summer include the Kinetic Blaze, a 165cc Italian designed bike, the TVS Aapache 150 cc, and the Honda Shine and Suzuki Heat, both 125 cc. These new additions add to the list of already existing bikes like the Bajaj Pulsar, Avenger, Discover, the Honda Unicorn, the TVS Victor and the Hero Honda Karizma. Paresh Naik of Vistar Wheels, Panaji, who claims, About 70% of our customers are youth within the age group of 18 to 25 years, endorses the fact that these bikes have found favour with a vast majority of the youth. This passion for power and speed among the younger generation is aptly expressed by Elvis Fernandes, a student, who points out, bikes below 125 cc are definitely out and owning a bike above 150 cc has virtually become the order of the day. While the necessity of a bike cannot be argued about, questions are often raised about the need for speed, brought on by the possession of such bikes. Most youth, however, are collective in their opinion that going at mind- blowing speeds gives them a feeling of euphoria. High speed bikes give the rider a thrill as well as the ability to race with other bikes on the road, voices Reuben D'Mello, a teenager. Indeed, the ardent desire to compete with fellow bikers at 'breakneck' speed has witnessed the rise of a number of bike gangs all across the State. What is alarming is that these races take place in the midst of other vehicular traffic with competitors wearing absolutely no protective gear, not even a helmet, thus putting their own lives and the lives of other travellers at stake. The problem rests in the fact that riders are liable to lose control at high speed or due to an unforeseen obstruction and accidents, often fatal, are inevitable. Statistics from the traffic cell at Altinho-Panjim, show that 1063 bike accidents occurred in Goa in 2005. What is disturbing is that 777 accidents involved riders between 18 to 24 years. So what then are the measures that can be taken to ensure that other youth do not meet with the same bitter fate? Well, it appears that opinions differ widely between all sections of society. Our bikes are top notch, emphatically states Paresh Singbal of the Vasco Bajaj Service Centre. The responsibility lies with the rider who should inculcate good riding skills and show some restraint with regard to speed. Gavin believes that youth is the age to have fun and the threat of over speeding can only be curbed by the smooth operation of traffic signals and greater vigilance on the part of the police. Dy Superintendent of Traffic Police, L S Mamledar states that it is the parents and friends of such youth who must shoulder the responsibility of controlling the recklessness of these brash youngstets. It seems to be a chronic case of all said and little done, for a whopping 49.54% of that occurred in 2005 were the outcome of riders exceeding the speed limit. The bottom line is that while one cannot deny that the 'guardians of the road', who work with blinders on, turn a blind eye to rash driving, equally responsible are the parents who, either to compensate for their absence, or to be one up on the Jonses', give in to these 'high powered' demands of their wards. The crux of the matter therefore, is that while the blame game continues the lives of these young riders and, more often than not, those of innocent, law abiding citizens are being lost everyday. (ENDS) == The above article appeared in the May 15, 2006 edition of the Herald, Goa Courtesy of: Valmiki Faleiro _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 15, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa proves a holiday destination for AIFF match commissioners (Navhind Times) Margao, May 12: In a strange development, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) deputed a match commissioner and an additional referees inspector for the on-going Goa-leg of the ONGC Cup 10th National Football League at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051340 *** P J Thomas tops windsurfing Nats (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 13: P J Thomas of Army Yachting Node (AYN) won a cliff-hanger contest at the Boardsailing National Championship at Dolphin Adventure Sports Centre, Hawaii beach, Dona Paula, clawing ahead by just two points to displace the seven-time winner Remy Fernandes of Goa Yachting Association (GYA). Ghanashyam of AYN came third. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051429 *** Regional Plan expresses concern over fragile eco-system of Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 11: The Revised Regional Plan-2011 for Goa, recently approved by the Town and Country Planning Board states that the already fragile eco-system of the region could deteriorate further, if no preventive measure are taken immediately. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051225 *** Goa food fest sets palates rolling (Hindustan Times) Goa is the place where wine and food connoisseurs are flocking to these days for that once in a lifetime experience. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1697284,001100020009.htm *** Opinion on Mopa airport at the right time: NCP (The Times of India) PANAJI: Nationalist Congress Party's Goa unit has said that it will express its opinion on proposed international airport at Mopa in north Goa at the right time. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1528913.cms *** Shivalkar goal for Air India sinks Salgaocar (Outlook India) Ebullient frontliner Paresh Shivalkar showed splendid positional sense to find the target and help local outfit Air India sink Goa's Salgaocar Sports Club 1-0 in the National Football League match here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=384619 *** Tata-Huawei joint bid for Goa broadband (Asia Times) MUMBAI - Tata group IT and telecom companies including Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services have joined hands with Chinese telecom major Huawei Technologies to bid for the Rs 10 billion (US$222.7 million) broadband initiative of the Goa government. http://atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/HE12Df03.html *** The Week in Pictures (The Arusha Times) Fay D'Souza has clinched the title of Miss Goa May Queen 2006 at a pageant organised by the local Goa community at the Arusha Institute on April 30. The competition attracted 15 aspirants for the title. http://www.arushatimes.co.tz/local_news_16.htm *** Property pitfalls for NRIs (Yahoo! India News) 'Though it seems like there are lots of options and facilities, it is very difficult to decide and manage a property in India. I am still looking for an easy way to find, own and manage a property in Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore or Goa,' says Suresh Shyam, who lives near Philadelphia in the US. Annamanaidu Venkatesh in California asks: 'Do you recommend any basic steps to follow before investing in http://in.news.yahoo.com/060514/43/648fk.html *** Goa seeks Dabolim airport revamp (Yahoo! India News) New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Goa government Friday discussed with the central government and defence ministry ways to upgrade its Dabolim airport in view of high inflow of traffic into the state. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060512/43/647dz.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] BAND HITS: Live and rocking (Gomantak Times)
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- BAND HITS: Live and rocking Dean Martin's Volare... rings out as the rain thumps on the roof. The music, sound and the trio immerse in the melody ensure that year after year, the Music Company is only happy when its music and the jubilant crowd they pull, are proof enough. KURT GIDWANI walks the retro route The three musicians that form Music Company aren't strangers to Goa as a music destination. All of them have been involved with music in one way or another since the 70s. Music Company -- Alex and Nini on guitar and Marino on drums, he also plays bass notes on the keyboard -- as a trio, the Music Company in in its fourth year. The need to come back, form a band and have some fun was because of their incessant desire to fuel their passion. The musical trio is professionally in different professions, and they delight in moonlighting as 'the three boys who love to go retro'. We decided to play music that we love. And the best part is the people love it as well. It was a conscious decision to just play retro and not give in to the commercial aspect of being a band. That's one big reason why we also don't do private shows like weddings, and the like. We have a lot of fun playing our music and that's the way we like it, says Alex. When Music Company plays and sings, it's hard to sit in one place and listen to them. You tend to let your feet do the talking as your heart warms to their tunes. At the shows, the passion for music is so evident and the crowd they pull are really something, especially in the monsoon when all the locals and tourists flock to Cavala where they perform to a packed house. Their set list ranges from Simon and Garfunkle to the Police, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, etc. Alex, who is an ad man by profession, elaborates, What we enjoy most about performing is playing what we like and the rush when we see people from all works of life enjoying themselves completely.The feedback right through has been phenomenal! The Music Company sound has also drifted across the state's border and they've performed to large crowds in Bangalore and Hyderabad. In fact, Bangalore loved them so much that they've already been there five times... and counting! In the season, Wednesday nights at Cidade de Goa and Friday nights at Cavela, is when they come alive with the ad man (Alex), real estate man (Nini) and the computer pro (Marino). Most locals don't come out that much during the season, because of the days that we end up performing on. But in the monsoon, we have a blast! The Saturday night monsoon specials at Cavala have been a big hit so far and this monsoon we're not going to disappoint anyone as we know how much people like our music, Alex adds. They've often thought of recording something of their own, but, The biggest challenge is coming together to practice. We hardly get a chance to meet but for the two nights when we perform. We know the music that we play. We've even done a track or two extempore, explains Alex. The months of April and May are when Music Company takes a break, to recuperate and prepare for the coming months. This is when the band will have time to work on the new tracks they will belt out as the rain also approves, in the monsoon. They definitely have plans to mesmerise their audience with some more retro fever. Alex, Nini and Marino would like to play for as long as they can, dishing out music to the crowds that throng to the shows. As long as we enjoy playing and people enjoy our music, we'll be there. We have a blast every show that we do. It's just three of us, but we sound great. And we'd like to keep doing that for as long as we can! they conclude. (Gomantak Times, April 25, 2006). _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 14, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Property norms in Goa tightened (rediff.com) If you plan to buy or rent a property in Goa, be ready to provide your personal details to the local police station. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/10goa.htm *** Chidi, Bibiano likely for EB (The Telegraph) Chidi Edeh and Bibiano Fernandes of Sporting Clube de Goa are set to play for East Bengal in the next season. A senior club official on Friday said that negotiations are on with a number of players, including the Sporting duo. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060513/asp/sports/story_6217113.asp *** Navy agrees to provide land for Dabolim airport expansion: Willy (Navhind Times) New Delhi, May 12: In a bid to expand capacity of Goas Dabolim airport, the Indian navy has agreed to provide nine acres of land for enhancing parking bays and constructing parallel taxiways there. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051323 *** Goa proves a holiday destination for AIFF match commissioners (Navhind Times) Margao, May 12: In a strange development, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) deputed a match commissioner and an additional referees inspector for the on-going Goa-leg of the ONGC Cup 10th National Football League at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051340 *** P J Thomas tops windsurfing Nats (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 13: P J Thomas of Army Yachting Node (AYN) won a cliff-hanger contest at the Boardsailing National Championship at Dolphin Adventure Sports Centre, Hawaii beach, Dona Paula, clawing ahead by just two points to displace the seven-time winner Remy Fernandes of Goa Yachting Association (GYA). Ghanashyam of AYN came third. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051429 *** Regional Plan expresses concern over fragile eco-system of Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 11: The Revised Regional Plan-2011 for Goa, recently approved by the Town and Country Planning Board states that the already fragile eco-system of the region could deteriorate further, if no preventive measure are taken immediately. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051225 *** Shivalkar goal for Air India sinks Salgaocar (Outlook India) Ebullient frontliner Paresh Shivalkar showed splendid positional sense to find the target and help local outfit Air India sink Goa's Salgaocar Sports Club 1-0 in the National Football League match here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=384619 *** Tata-Huawei joint bid for Goa broadband (Asia Times) MUMBAI - Tata group IT and telecom companies including Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services have joined hands with Chinese telecom major Huawei Technologies to bid for the Rs 10 billion (US$222.7 million) broadband initiative of the Goa government. http://atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/HE12Df03.html *** Tata group seeks to bid for Goa wide area network (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) MUMBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Indian telecommunications firm Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd. plans to bid for a government-sponsored wide area network project in the western state of Goa, a senior official said on Wednesday. http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060510/3/2kci5.html *** Goa seeks Dabolim airport revamp (Yahoo! India News) New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Goa government Friday discussed with the central government and defence ministry ways to upgrade its Dabolim airport in view of high inflow of traffic into the state. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060512/43/647dz.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Da Vinci film too spurious to merit a ban: Goan Catholics (NT)
Da Vinci film too spurious to merit a ban: Goan Catholics NT News Service Mapusa, May 11: A cross-section of Goan Catholics reacted with dismissive disdain to the controversial, soon-to-be-released film The Da Vinci Code, with some saying it is too spurious to merit discussion or a ban. The members of the Catholic Secular Forum, Mumbai have reportedly threatened to go on a fast unto death if the central government fails to stop the release of anti-Christian films in India, particularly The Da Vinci Code.The former Rajya Sabha member from Goa, Mr Eduardo Faleiro termed the themes of the book as “speculations” but refused to condemn it saying “we respect the right to differ”. In a written statement, Mr Faleiro said, “Da Vinci Code revolves around three central themes — Jesus is not God, he married Mary Magdalene and the Catholic Church concealed these and other events in the life of Jesus. There is nothing new about any of these speculations.” “The myth that Jesus married Mary Magdalene has been in circulation at least since the fifth century. For us, Catholics, such views are theologically unsound. However, we do not burn heretics at the stake anymore. In this age, we respect the right to differ. Da Vinci Code is admittedly a work of fiction. Discussion and condemnation of such fiction will only increase the sales and serve admirably the purpose of the publisher of the book and of the producer of the movie,” Mr Faleiro said. The well-known Goan writer, Ms Maria Aurora Couto attributed “commercial motives” for the movie. Said Ms Couto, “The ban on the film does not merit endorsement in this age of secularism, freedom of speech and expression. The current tendency is for publishers and media managers to sell products which are sensational and with more than a touch of scandal especially when the victims are objects of veneration and respect. Truth is the first casualty of such propaganda and by truth is meant not only an expression of intellectual opinion without malice or without an eye on the commercial prospects but an endeavour to analyse a situation or a hero or even a religion dispassionately.” Ms Couto said, “The Da Vince Code as book and film is a tissue of specious arguments based on admitted forgeries and has been unverified even on the basis of so-called rumour. It brings into its net all the great figures of history, divine and human. The object is obviously to defame and to make the product sell with more than a touch of prurience. This is not a justification for protests but there should have been a disclaimer by the producers (Sony Entertainment) that the film is fiction. This disclaimer should really now be propagated by the media and the press. The very fact that Sony has refused to include a disclaimer shows the blatant commercial motives of the film in which nothing is sacrosanct.” The former vice-chancellor of Goa University, Dr Olivinho Gomes, who has read the novel pointed out that the author, Dan Brown has admitted his work is fiction. “But even fiction should be based on verisimilitude (believable situation). This is a blasphemous story. The whole thing is sensationalism of the most spurious kind. If it concerned another community, there would be violence and arson. But Christians do not react that way. People should boycott the movie in protest,” Dr Gomes said. The former speaker of the Goa legislative assembly, Mr Tomazinho Cardozo has not read the book but opined that religious feelings of any community should not be hurt. “If the book and film contain the things which it is accused of, then the government should definitely ban the movie. Religion is based on faith and if the movie upsets the set norms and creates tensions in any religion, then the government should not allow such a movie,” Mr Cardozo said. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Christian Institutions Under Threat With Government Order: MLA Writes To CM
Christian Institutions Under Threat With Government Order: MLA Writes To CM By SAR NEWS BANGALORE, Karnataka (SAR NEWS) -- Over 1,200 schools managed by the Christian minority community are facing impending threat of losing their “minority status” in the light of a government order of December 16, 2005 coming into force shortly. Clause 4 of the order states: “50 percent of the students of the particular language/religious community should be compulsorily admitted in the minority educational institutions.” Member of the Legislative Assembly, Ivan Nigli, the only Christian representative in the legislature who represents the Anglo-Indian community, told SAR News, “Since the Christian community is a minority community in India and Karnataka, representing only about 2 percent of the population, it is practically impossible for the Christian institutions to admit 50 percent of Christian students, even though no Christian is denied admission in these institutions.” He noted that the order was a carefully devised ploy to deny minority educational institutions the “minority” tag. In a letter to Karnataka state Chief Minister H.D. Kumaaraswamy, Nigli said, “Many Christian minority institutions are Kannada medium schools catering to the poor and the lower middle class in rural areas and small towns. “The government order of compulsory admission of 50 percent Christian minority institution definitely lacks vision. This will weaken the functioning of the Christian minority institutions. These institutions, which played a very vital role in the education of the people of Karnataka, deserves the support of the government for the smooth functioning and building up of the future citizens of Karnataka.” _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] European Union To Honour Goan Priest With Commemorative Post Card
European Union To Honour Goan Priest With Commemorative Post Card By Bosco de Sousa Eremita PANAJI, Goa (SAR NEWS) -- The European Union is honouring a pioneering Goan Catholic priest scientist on the occasion of his 250 birth anniversary with a commemorative post card scheduled to be issued on 31 May, according to media reports here. The priest Jose Custodio de Faria alias Abbe Faria (1755 -1819) is the second Goan accorded the distinction after Portugal commemorated Blessed Joseph Vaz with a postal stamp on the occasion of his 300th birth anniversary Faria was a hypnotist, revolutionary, professor and scientist. He participated in the French Revolution and in the first revolt in India against any colonial power, after the Portuguese in Goa (1510-1961) disallowed local priests from becoming bishops. Faria was born on 31 May at Colvale, 15 kilometers north of the state capital Panaji, to a priest and a nun (parents separated after birth), but eventually ended becoming a priest himself. According to the report, initially the commemorative stamp proposal initiated by Dom Martins, a Goan artiste based in USA, was to honour the priest with a commemorative stamp, but after the world-wide internet petition signed by admirers of Fairia to the Stamp Advisory Committee of one of the European Countries crossed the deadline for submission of stamp proposals, the authorities assured to release a commemorative postcard instead. Ironically, a statue of Faria lies installed in the city's main thoroughfare since 28 September 1945, but until last year following an initative by some Faria fans not many citizens were aware of the personality. Faria put forth the theory of hypnotism and played a pivotal role in the French Revolution. The statue depicts Faria hypnotizing a woman lying at his feet, evidently an effort by the sculptor at enacting the rage at Rua de Clichy, France, when he started hypnotic classes in 1813, much sought after by aristocratic women seeking new sensations to entertain themselves. At the classes, Abbe Faria carried out practical demonstrations on audience, after explaining that hypnotic sleep did not depend on him (the hypnotiser), an amazing departure from theories held at that time. Explained Stanley Fernandes, a schoolteacher in Goa who researched to bring out a booklet along with Matanhy Saldanha, a Goan legislator, on Abbe Faria in 1976 in a bid to educate the public, F Anton Mesmer from Vienna had come to Paris in 1778 and expounded his doctrine of animal magnetism, which was widely accepted,. But, the French Academy, which appointed a commission while admitting to its success of the practice, said it was due to imitation and imagination. This was a severe blow to Mesmerism, which forced its decline and neglect until Faria too it up. It is now Abbe Faria who is today acknowledged and acclaimed even by eminent scientists like Betrand Bennheim, Brown Saquard, Crocq, Cills de la Touette and others, to have proposed the theory and method of hypnotism through suggestions to self and others, said Fernandes. After Mesmer's unsuccessful attempt to establish hypnotism (or magnetism), as a science, similar efforts were made in vain, but Faria's theory differed from the rest, explained Fernandes. Others held that a `magnetic fluid' passed from the magnetizer to the subject. But Faria contended that nothing comes from the magnetizer. Everything comes from the subject and takes place in his imagination. It was held by Mesmer, and even before Mesmer by the early Greeks, that this type of magnetism was a gift of a few who were endowed with special qualities. Faria disagreed with the theory and boldly developed his own teaching, which said that suggestion could be passed by anyone to anyone. He then demonstrated for the first time, the existence of autosuggestion. Faria was the first to successfully give therapeutic suggestions to subjects under hypnotism, said Fernandes, adding that writer Alexander Dumas immortalized the priest in his classic The Count of Monte Cristo as an imprisoned priest in the castle and one who knew of some secret treasure in real life. Only one volume of Faria's book saw the light of print in his lifetime. Before the other two volumes were completed, Faria died of apoplectic stroke, penniless and was buried in the cemetery of Montmartre on 20 September 1819. Last year, a US-based French translator Laurent Carre released the book entitled Jose Custodio de Faria: Hypnotist, Priest and Revolutionary, comprising works of Faria. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Souza gets top bidding in Saffronart auction
http://indiaenews.com/2006-05/7614-souza-gets-bidding-saffronart-auction.htm Souza gets top bidding in Saffronart auction Friday, May 12th, 2006 Mumbai - The Saffronart May online auction featured 150 works by 41 Indian artists and raked a total sales value of $12.9 million with F.N. Souza the top selling artist with his ‘Landscape in Orange’ going for a hefty $687,500. Besides, Souza, the top five bids belonged to Tyeb Mehta, S.H. Raza, Akbar Padamsee and M.F. Husain. The auction on Wednesday and Thursday of modern Indian artworks is the 13th in the series to take place on www.saffronart.com. Souza’s most integral work in the auction was his coveted ‘Landscape in Orange’, an erudite oil on canvas estimated at $250,000-300,000 that went for $687,500, absolutely way over the top estimate. Souza’s landscape in moody vermilion ‘Untitled Pink City’, an oil on board estimated at $170,000-225,000, went for a steep $313,500. What sure set the paddles of the bidders rising was Souza’s ‘The Priest’ that finally came down for $357,500. Million master Tyeb Mehta’s ‘Situation’, a differential composition that actually set you thinking about his early years, an oil on board estimated at $581,400-697,700 scaled a powerful $621,610. ‘The work wasn’t of the same merit as his Mahishasura or Kali series,’ said a bidder who wished to remain anonymous. Among the 13 works by M.F. Husain, his 1960 oil on canvas ‘Holi’, estimated at $300,000-350,000 went for $616,000, which seemed something to crow about. Husain’s most emblematic work from his music series of the 1980s with the singer in a blue-fringed white sari and a tanpura went for a high of $254,210. His 1961 oil on canvas went for an appreciable $249,700 from an estimate of $140,000-180,000. Husain’s ‘Untitled’ image of a Brahmin from playwright Vijay Tendulker’s ‘Ghasiram Kotwal’ series, a work that captures the spirit and ethos of street drama that has fascinated the artist than six decades, went for a handsome $230,232. It was estimated at $209,300-232,600. There were 14 works up for the auction by abstract master Syed Haider Raza. His blue toned ‘Jalasaya’ estimated at $100,000-150,000 finally went for $200,750. Raza’s ‘Village’, estimated at $80,000-90,000 scaled to a high peak of $216,150. The most powerful however was his ‘La Terre’, a work of 1984 that was estimated at a hefty $225,000-275,000,and finally peaked at $335,500. ‘Flora Fountain in Monsoon’ of 1945, a gouache and watercolour on paper pasted on board and estimated at $30,000-35,000, did not do so well at $68,750. Then, there was ‘Contre Jour’ of 1962, an oil on canvas estimated at $100,000-150,000, which went for $266,750. Progressive artist Ram Kumar’s recent landscapes ‘Untitled’, a sombre-hued work done in 1989 went for an admirable $$335,775, while his 2001 landscape which was estimated at $80,000-90,000 went for $165,000. His landscape done in 2002, however, estimated at $93,050-116,300 went for $182,075. Other than that, there was Akbar Padamsee’s untitled metascape estimated at $350,000-450,000 that went for a fabulous $616,000. A rare single was J. Swaminthan’s ‘Untitled’ oil on canvas estimated at $174,500-197,700, which finally went for $$208,560. From the Bengal school was Jogen Chowdhury’s ‘Situation X’, an oil on canvas estimated at $81,400-93,050 that saw a happy high of $338,059. His second work, ‘Man In Bed’, went for a high of $110,000. Doyen of Shantiniketan, K.G. Subramanyan’s oil on board ‘Head 2′ fetched a whopping $40,086. His acrylics also fetched a wonderful $108,900 and $25,850, respectively. Paritosh Sen’s ‘Gujarati Woman at the Spinning Wheel’ got a stupendous winning bid of $61,294, while his second work of a woman playing the esraj also got a good price of $20,460. From Delhi, there was Rameshwar Broota’s early work ‘Reconstruction’. This was an oil on canvas estimated at $80,000-90,000 that got $199,650. Anjolie Ela Menon’s early oil of 1975 went for $101,475 while her second work done in 1974 went for $71,948. Last year at its May auction, Saffronart swung sales of $3.7 million. This equalled the record touched by Christie’s for Indian contemporary art at its March 2005 sale. This year it raked in $12.9 million. But is an auction only about selling? Saffronart falls woefully short of completing the auction result criteria. Compared to Christies and Sotheby’s, Saffronart seem somewhat lackadaisical. All writers and critics have to go to Saffronart websites and collate information, which becomes tedious and tiring. An auction house’s professionalism depends on the proficiency and efficiency of collating and distributing its own result in a fraction of time-span. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 13, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Property norms in Goa tightened (rediff.com) If you plan to buy or rent a property in Goa, be ready to provide your personal details to the local police station. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/10goa.htm *** Chidi, Bibiano likely for EB (The Telegraph) Chidi Edeh and Bibiano Fernandes of Sporting Clube de Goa are set to play for East Bengal in the next season. A senior club official on Friday said that negotiations are on with a number of players, including the Sporting duo. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060513/asp/sports/story_6217113.asp *** Navy agrees to provide land for Dabolim airport expansion: Willy (Navhind Times) New Delhi, May 12: In a bid to expand capacity of Goas Dabolim airport, the Indian navy has agreed to provide nine acres of land for enhancing parking bays and constructing parallel taxiways there. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051323 *** Goa proves a holiday destination for AIFF match commissioners (Navhind Times) Margao, May 12: In a strange development, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) deputed a match commissioner and an additional referees inspector for the on-going Goa-leg of the ONGC Cup 10th National Football League at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051340 *** P J Thomas, Remy in ding-dong tussle (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 12: P J Thomas of Army Yachting Node (AYN) won the first and third race while Remy Fernandes of Goa Yachting Association (GYA) won the second race on a day which saw a ding-dong battle of sailing skills, fitness and nerves at the Boardsailing National Championship at Dolphin Adventure Sports Centre, Hawaii beach, Dona Paula. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051339 *** 8,469 students pass HSSC exam (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 12: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education today announced the results of its Higher Secondary School Certificate examination conducted between March 18 and April 5, earlier this year, with 76.52 as the total passing percentage in the four streams namely Arts, Commerce, Science and Vocational. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051314 *** Regional Plan expresses concern over fragile eco-system of Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 11: The Revised Regional Plan-2011 for Goa, recently approved by the Town and Country Planning Board states that the already fragile eco-system of the region could deteriorate further, if no preventive measure are taken immediately. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051225 *** Tata-Huawei joint bid for Goa broadband (Asia Times) MUMBAI - Tata group IT and telecom companies including Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services have joined hands with Chinese telecom major Huawei Technologies to bid for the Rs 10 billion (US$222.7 million) broadband initiative of the Goa government. http://atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/HE12Df03.html *** Tata group seeks to bid for Goa wide area network (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) MUMBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Indian telecommunications firm Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd. plans to bid for a government-sponsored wide area network project in the western state of Goa, a senior official said on Wednesday. http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060510/3/2kci5.html *** Goa seeks Dabolim airport revamp (Yahoo! India News) New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Goa government Friday discussed with the central government and defence ministry ways to upgrade its Dabolim airport in view of high inflow of traffic into the state. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060512/43/647dz.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Indian workers in Gulf countries to get legal counselling
Indian workers in Gulf countries to get legal counselling Press Trust of India Concerned over increasing labour law violations by companies in the Gulf, India has made higher budgetary provisions for legal counselling to affected Indian workers in these countries. This new concession will be given to Indian workers beginning this month and will be in the form of once-a-month two-hour sessions open to all Indians, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said. However, the problem will be solved if action is taken on both ends. This is what I am trying to impress upon Gulf governments. Bahrain and the UAE are already moving in this direction. That is why I said in the Saudi media that the new labour law is a great thing. It is labour-friendly. It is a very important development, Ravi told 'Arab News' in an interview. The minister also said companies recruiting workers fraudulently in India would be punished. Stressing that his ministry's first priority is the Gulf region because of the large number of Indians working there, Ravi said the scenario here is totally different from that in the US or the West. The problems of Indians here are different from those in the West. My government attaches a great deal of importance to the region. I had a meeting with eight ambassadors in Doha (the Qatar capital) recently and we discussed in detail different issues. I am here to get a firsthand impression of problems facing the large Indian community in Saudi Arabia. Ravi who visited three Gulf countries - Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia - met Indian community members and local officials there. He also met the Bahrain Crown prince and the UAE labour minister. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5967_1695114,001600060001.htm _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 12, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Tourism to woo global tourists (Business Standard India) Facing tough competition from various tourist destinations, the Goa Tourism department has invited bids from various agencies to professionally market the state to global visitors. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=90453leftnm=3subLeft=0chkFlg= *** Property norms in Goa tightened (rediff.com) If you plan to buy or rent a property in Goa, be ready to provide your personal details to the local police station. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/10goa.htm *** Silveiras strike helps Sporting to hold Dempo (Navhind Times) Margao, May 11: Dempos aspirations of aiming for a runners-up place in the ONGC Cup 10th National Football League today suffered a setback as they were held 2-2 by Sporting Clube de Goa at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here tonight. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051245 *** Now, online registration of vehicles (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 10: Goa today became the first state in the country to allow online registration of non-transport vehicles at dealer level, with more innovative introductions in transport sector like Smart Card and high security number plate on the anvil. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051119 *** Good day for Remy in windsurfing (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 10: Seven-time national champion Remy Fernandes of Goa showed his class as he powered away to a great start in the Boardsailing National Championship 2006 at Dolphin Adventure Sports Centre, Hawaii Beach, Dona Paula today. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051147 *** Regional Plan expresses concern over fragile eco-system of Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 11: The Revised Regional Plan-2011 for Goa, recently approved by the Town and Country Planning Board states that the already fragile eco-system of the region could deteriorate further, if no preventive measure are taken immediately. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051225 *** Goa bans rave, trance parties (Mid Day) Holding rave and trance parties at all public places will be banned in Goa after 10 pm. The government has also decided to halt all beach parties after 10 pm. http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2006/may/136859.htm *** Sporting rally to hold Dempo (Outlook India) Sporting club de goa dented Dempo chance to finish second as they came from behind twice to hold them to 2-2 draw in the 10th ONGC National Football League at Nehru Stadium here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=384179 *** Tata-Huawei joint bid for Goa broadband (Asia Times) MUMBAI - Tata group IT and telecom companies including Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services have joined hands with Chinese telecom major Huawei Technologies to bid for the Rs 10 billion (US$222.7 million) broadband initiative of the Goa government. http://atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/HE12Df03.html *** Tata group seeks to bid for Goa wide area network (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) MUMBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Indian telecommunications firm Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd. plans to bid for a government-sponsored wide area network project in the western state of Goa, a senior official said on Wednesday. http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060510/3/2kci5.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 11, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Tourism to woo global tourists (Business Standard India) Facing tough competition from various tourist destinations, the Goa Tourism department has invited bids from various agencies to professionally market the state to global visitors. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=90453leftnm=3subLeft=0chkFlg= *** Property norms in Goa tightened (rediff.com) If you plan to buy or rent a property in Goa, be ready to provide your personal details to the local police station. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/10goa.htm *** Now, online registration of vehicles (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 10: Goa today became the first state in the country to allow online registration of non-transport vehicles at dealer level, with more innovative introductions in transport sector like Smart Card and high security number plate on the anvil. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051119 *** Good day for Remy in windsurfing (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 10: Seven-time national champion Remy Fernandes of Goa showed his class as he powered away to a great start in the Boardsailing National Championship 2006 at Dolphin Adventure Sports Centre, Hawaii Beach, Dona Paula today. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051147 *** Mobile handset, iPod stolen from car (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 10: Yesterday it was a tourist from Kolkata but today it was a teacher from Mapusa who fell prey to the bag-lifters gang operating in Goa. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051117 *** Apollo Sindhoori opens branch in Margao (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 10: Apollo Sindhoori Capital Investments Ltd is a professionally managed stock broking organisation, promoted by Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group. Apollo Sindhoori inaugurated its Goa branch on May 8 at Pajifond, Margao. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051110 *** Easy access to HSSC exam results (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 10: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has made elaborate arrangements for making available the results of the Higher Secondary School Certificate examination, which would be declared on May 12, at 4 p.m. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051118 *** Goa bans rave, trance parties (Mid Day) Holding rave and trance parties at all public places will be banned in Goa after 10 pm. The government has also decided to halt all beach parties after 10 pm. http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2006/may/136859.htm *** Sporting take on Dempo (Outlook India) With the second place up for grabs, an absorbing contest would be on the cards when Dempo take on Sporting Clube de Goa in the 10th National Football League at Margao tomorrow. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=383651 *** Tata group seeks to bid for Goa wide area network (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) MUMBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Indian telecommunications firm Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd. plans to bid for a government-sponsored wide area network project in the western state of Goa, a senior official said on Wednesday. http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060510/3/2kci5.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Mumbai Catholics Plan Fast Unto Death Against Anti-Christian Films
Mumbai Catholics Plan Fast Unto Death Against Anti-Christian Films By SAR NEWS MUMBAI, Maharashtra (SAR NEWS) -- Catholic and protestant organizations in Mumbai have urged the Maharashtra state government not to screen two controversial movies that denigrate, degrade and deride Christian religion. They said the government should ban the films The Da Vinci Code slated to be released in India on May 17 and Tickle My Funny Bone on May 12. The Catholic Social Forum has called for a fast unto death on May 12 against the release of these films in Indian cinema houses. Various Christian organization took action following exhortation for prayer crusade against anti-Christian films by Cardinal Ivan Dias, Archbishop of Mumbai. In an official circular April 30 to all parishes, Cardinal Dias had said the anti-Christian films were blaspheming against the sacred person of Christ Jesus, Our Lord or in smearing the good reputation of persons consecrated in His service. While The Da Vinci Code film raises the possibility that Jesus had a child by Mary Magdalene, that she fled to France and that Christ's bloodline survives to this day, Tickle My Funny Bone, denigrates Catholic consecrated sisters by depicting a nun with sexual escapades. We have conveyed our strongest protest to Maharashtra chief minister and deputy chief minister and the Central government, Dolphy D'souza, president of Bombay Catholic Sabha, told SAR NEWS May 10. If the government does not take immediate steps to stop the screening of the two movies, hundreds of thousands of people will throng the cinema houses to stop showing of these films, he said. Joseph Dias, general secretary of Catholic Social Forum, Dr Abraham Mathai, general Secretary of All India Christian Council and Lavy A. D'Costa, convenor, FORCE (Forum for Opportunities, Redressal, Concerns and Empowerment), said there appears to be a conspiracy to denigrate, degrade and deride Christianity especially through the popular medium of films. Tickle My Funny Bone film shows a woman scantily dressed as a Catholic nun romancing a lover with the Church and Cross in the background, Dias said, adding it hurt the religious sentiments of Christian community. D'Costa said, the advertisements read, Story of a Sexy, Bold, Naughty Nun and showed her in scenes, similar to a porno film, should be condemned by all right thinking persons. The Catholic Social Forum in a massive signature campaign drive at various places in Mumbai has collected over 15,000 protest signature to ban the films. Dr Abraham Mathia, Maharashtra State Minority Commission member said, These films are nothing but blasphemous – insulting our sacred faith. We will not rest until the State and Central government ban these dirty movies in the country. He said just as the government took serious note of objectionable films, books and cartoons like Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie, Cartoons on Prophet Mohammed and paintings by renowned M. F. Hussain, it should initiate legal action against producers of the anti-Christian films. Joining hands with the protesters in Mumbai, Bishop Antony Devotta of Trichy, Bishop Gratian Mundadan, CMI, of Bijnor in their letter to Catholic Social Forum, have urged their parishioners to organize similar protest rallies in their own dioceses. The Da Vinci Code movie is based on American author Dan Brown's best-selling novel by the same name. Although a fiction thriller, it twists and interprets historical facts to propose that Church is engaged in a 2,000-year-old cover-up to mislead the people. The novel says the Church suppressed women. It also raises the possibility that Jesus had a child by Mary Magdalene, that she fled to France and that Christ's bloodline survives to this day. These movies on one hand question the life of Jesus Christ and the basic tenets of Christianity and on the other hand they depict priests and nuns in highly immoral acts including obnoxious sex scenes with a deliberate intention of showing them in poor light so as to make them objects of public ridicule and disrespect. The Mumbai Christian leaders said they have taken serious note of the evil designs of the perpetrators of such malicious propaganda against one of the most respected religions in the world. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Governor Jamir: Diversity of fruits reflects diverse India
Governor Jamir: Diversity of fruits reflects diverse India Panaji (Goa) May 7, 2006: India is a land of varied seasons where different varieties of fruits are available throughout the year and the diverse but distinct tastes of the fruits reflect India, our Motherland, said His Excellency SC Jamir the Governor of Goa. Participating in the 4th Annual Konkan Fruit Festival here this afternoon, Jamir said that India is a diverse land but a land of unity in diversity. Our Motherland is known for her ability to bind the people together irrespective of region or religion, he said. Let this land of fruits and flowers with sweet taste and distinct aroma bind us together and make us live in peace and harmony. Pointing out that the country has various world famous fruits such as the Alphonso mangoes of the Konkan region, Raspoori and Neelam mangoes of Karnataka and Kerala, passion fruits of the Northeast and Kashmiri apples of the North, Jamir said fruits, like flowers bind the human minds. In our Indian culture, fruits and flowers are part and parcel of festivals including religious practices, he said adding that besides nutritive values, fruits convey enormous goodwill and joy. Organised by the Goa Botanical Society, the annual Konkan Fruit Festivals draw hundreds of farmers and growers to display various locally available fruits. There were more than fifty varieties of mangoes on display and also various other fruits such as Jackfruit, Banana, cashew, star fruit, beans, etc to name a few. Various other botanical plants of medicinal values were also on display. His Excellency was accompanied by his Lady wife Smt Alemla Jamir and Officer on Special Duty to the Governor, Sebastian Zumvu. Issued by the OSD to Governor Goa Event photo at http://www.goanet.org _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 10, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa Tourism to woo global tourists (Business Standard India) Facing tough competition from various tourist destinations, the Goa Tourism department has invited bids from various agencies to professionally market the state to global visitors. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=90453leftnm=3subLeft=0chkFlg= *** Mahindra United win NFL (rediff.com) Mahindra United clinched their maiden National Football League title after East Bengal lost to Sporting Club de Goa 1-3. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2006/may/09nfl.htm *** Honorarium sought for Goa freedom fighters (Deccan Herald) Goa Freedom Fighters Association on Sunday said that Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy has assured it of re-introducing the scheme of providing honourarium for Goa freedom fighters, hailing from Karnataka. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may82006/state191919200657.asp *** Mahindra clinch maiden title (The Telegraph) Margao: Mahindra United on Monday clinched their maiden National Football League (NFL) title after East Bengal lost to Sporting Club de Goa 1-3 at the Nehru Stadium here on Monday. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060509/asp/sports/story_6200578.asp *** Central agency to help CCP set up garbage plant in city (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 9: The Goa State Pollution Control Board today informed that the Central Pollution Control Board has agreed to bear 50 per cent of the cost for setting up a solid waste management plant for the city of Panaji. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=051024 *** J B Gonsalves passes away (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 8: Former civil supplies minister and former Panaji MLA, Mr J B Gonsalves passed away after a brief illness at the Goa Medical College Hospital in the early hours of today. He was 70 and is survived by wife, Ms Maria Conceicao, son, Mr Siegfred and daughter, Ms Sicletica Carmen. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050968 *** Dirty linen sickens Hospicio patients (Navhind Times) Margao, May 8: Hospicio Hospital, the South Goa district hospital in the city, is facing a serious problem with respect to the provision of clean linen to patients as the 140-bedded hospital is without a linen washing or laundry department. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050969 *** Goa bans rave, trance parties (Mid Day) Holding rave and trance parties at all public places will be banned in Goa after 10 pm. The government has also decided to halt all beach parties after 10 pm. http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2006/may/136859.htm *** Setback for national chess champion ahead of Olympiad (Yahoo! India News) National champion Surya Shekar Ganguly seems to be having a tough time these days. At a time when the rest of the Indian squad is sharpening its skills under GM Elizbar Ubilava, Viswanathan AnandÃ#130;s second, at the Olympiad preparatory camp in Goa, the city-based GM spent the last 10 days in a local hospital there, recovering from severe viral infection. The ace chess player, who was discharged http://in.news.yahoo.com/060509/48/644sx.html *** Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent a night on INS [Indian Navy Ship] Virat off the Goa coast to get a feel of naval(India Daily) Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent a night on INS [Indian Navy Ship] Virat off the Goa coast to get a feel of naval exercises. Dr Singh was quite at home on the vessel getting a first-hand experience of how men in white fare at sea. http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/8492.asp Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Catholic Union seeks security, economic development for Christians in India
ALL INDIA CATHOLIC UNION Hyderabad Meeting of Catholic Union Working committee demands security, economic development for Christians in India Press Statement Hyderabad, 8 May 2006 The All India Catholic Union has demanded that Central and State governments in India take urgent and effective steps to ensure the security of the Christian community, its churches and religious personnel, and to ensure full opportunities for its economic and social development, especially among the Dalit, rural and tribal areas. The Catholic Union's working committee in its two day session in Hyderabad noted with great anxiety the rapid erosion in security of the community during 2005 and 2006, after a brief interval of peace and tranquility when the Congress-led UPA replaced the NDA government of the BJP in 2004. Dr John Dayal, Catholic Union President and Member of the Government of India's National integration Council, presided over the Working committee meeting. The meeting was hosted by the Catholic Association of Hyderabad led by its president Mr. Martin and AICU State president Advocate James Sylvester. In its final statement, the AICU working committee noted that the situation had reached alarming proportions in states ruled by the BJP and its allies, especially Rajasthan, Gujarat, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Even other states such as Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and even Andhra were not free of some violence. In Rajasthan and Gujarat particularly, the Catholic Union told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a letter, it seemed that the state government was functioning on laws that had nothing to do with the Constitution of India. Even the police and the lower judiciary were playing to the tune of the BJP masters in Jaipur and Gandhinagar. The Union said the Central government can, if it so wants, ensure that errant States do not enforce bigoted regulations or discriminate on grounds of religion as if they were not bound by the niceties of the country's historic secular ethos and its international commitments. A decline in the sense of confidence and security of weak religious and other minorities does take away from what an 8 or 10 per cent annual economic growth seeks to build. The Catholic Union decided to join other Christian apex organisations in challenging in the courts the so called Freedom of Religion bill which had been passed in unholy haste by the Rajasthan government in a single-minded pursuit of a communal agenda. The banning of books by Rajasthan and the full participation of the police in prosecuting people on concocted charges seemed as the state now had a religious police on the lines of the religious totalitarian regimes. The Union also noted with alarm the naked display of armed might by the RSS in Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh even as people in many parts were participating in democratic elections to State assemblies, has traumatised minorities far and away. The entire nation saw on live Television the private army of the RSS boastfully marches through the city with guns in their hands - many of them modern weapons and some muskets which exist in large numbers in both rural and urban India. The commanders of this private army left no one in any doubt why they had graduated from the wooden lathis or staves on to modern automatic weapons. Equally bizarre and violent in impact, though differently, was the Gujarat government's annexation of the Leprosarium in Ahmadabad, the sacking of the half a dozen Catholic Religious Sisters, or Nuns, who were in charge, and their final ejection from the Ave Maria Convent in the institute which had been their home for Sixty years. The Union urged the Prime Minister that the time has come for a serious look at this pattern of hate against Christians. This is not the average communal riot or victimization which sporadically bursts out, and then dies out. This is a sustained terror campaign against our community, even if each incident is separated from the next in space and time. The working committee made the following demands from the Union government, the government of Andhra Pradesh and some other state governments towards the security and welfare of the community 1. The Union Government must consider comprehensive political and administrative measures under the Constitution that send out the correct signals to the guilty, and extend assurances to the victims. The Supreme Court also has a role in it and can direct states to take appropriate action. 2. Government must help expedite the Justice Misra Commission report on Christians of SC origin so that the issue can be brought to a conclusion also in the Supreme Court. The case could not be taken up on the last due date of 5 April. The Union condemns attempts by the lobby of senior bureaucrats to delay the report. 3. The AICU urges the Planning Commission, the new ministry for Minority Affairs end other departments to ensure equitable devolution of funds and opportunities to Christians, specially to the
[Goanet] Goa news for May 9, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Honorarium sought for Goa freedom fighters (Deccan Herald) Goa Freedom Fighters Association on Sunday said that Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy has assured it of re-introducing the scheme of providing honourarium for Goa freedom fighters, hailing from Karnataka. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may82006/state191919200657.asp *** Mahindra clinch maiden title (The Telegraph) Margao: Mahindra United on Monday clinched their maiden National Football League (NFL) title after East Bengal lost to Sporting Club de Goa 1-3 at the Nehru Stadium here on Monday. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060509/asp/sports/story_6200578.asp *** J B Gonsalves passes away (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 8: Former civil supplies minister and former Panaji MLA, Mr J B Gonsalves passed away after a brief illness at the Goa Medical College Hospital in the early hours of today. He was 70 and is survived by wife, Ms Maria Conceicao, son, Mr Siegfred and daughter, Ms Sicletica Carmen. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050968 *** Dirty linen sickens Hospicio patients (Navhind Times) Margao, May 8: Hospicio Hospital, the South Goa district hospital in the city, is facing a serious problem with respect to the provision of clean linen to patients as the 140-bedded hospital is without a linen washing or laundry department. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050969 *** Sporting demolish E Bengal, help Mahindra to grab title (Navhind Times) Margao, May 8: Super Cup winners Sporting Clube de Goa outplayed former champions East Bengal 3-1 to pave the way for Mumbais Mahindra United to emerge ONGC Cup 10th National Football League champions at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here, tonight. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050951 *** Goa bans rave, trance parties (Mid Day) Holding rave and trance parties at all public places will be banned in Goa after 10 pm. The government has also decided to halt all beach parties after 10 pm. http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2006/may/136859.htm *** Mahindras emerge champion as East Bengal lose to Sporting (Outlook India) Mahindra United today clinched their maiden National Football League title after East Bengal lost to Sporting Club de Goa 1-3 at Nehru stadium here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=383298 *** Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent a night on INS [Indian Navy Ship] Virat off the Goa coast to get a feel of naval(India Daily) Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent a night on INS [Indian Navy Ship] Virat off the Goa coast to get a feel of naval exercises. Dr Singh was quite at home on the vessel getting a first-hand experience of how men in white fare at sea. http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/8492.asp *** Free PC-style games portal set for launch (Netimperative) Online games publisher GOA is to launch a new European games portal that lets users play multiplayer PC-style role-playing games for free. http://www.netimperative.com/2006/05/08/geo *** Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin May 5, 2006 (Worldwide Faith News) This is the weekly edition of the GOA E-Bulletin. For more information just click on the links below to go to the topics of interest to you.If the link does not work from your email, copy the link and paste it into the address bar of your web browser.SUNDAY OF THE HOLY MYRRHBEARERS:Visit this special site to learn more about the second Sunday after Pascha, the Sunday of the Holy http://www.wfn.org/2006/05/msg00085.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 8, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Red carpet welcome for PM at INS Viraat (IBN live) 100 km off the coast of Goa, in the Arabian Sea, half the Western Fleet amassed to display the combat capability of the Indian Navy. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/red-carpet-welcome-for-pm-at-ins-viraat/9737-3.html *** Cool off at distant land (Deccan Herald) Summer holidays are upon us and its not just Coorg or Goa, or maybe Kashmir as the chosen destination to spend a week or two. Holidayers in the City are looking for exotic destinations to wing off to in various parts of the world. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may82006/metromon151859200657.asp *** Churchill in, Army out (Deccan Herald) Goas Chur-chill Brothers became the first team to book a place in the National Football League first division next season, benefitting from a 1-1 draw between Army XI and Vasco Sports Club in the second division at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Sunday. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may82006/sports184442200657.asp *** Honorarium sought for Goa freedom fighters (Deccan Herald) Goa Freedom Fighters Association on Sunday said that Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy has assured it of re-introducing the scheme of providing honourarium for Goa freedom fighters, hailing from Karnataka. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may82006/state191919200657.asp *** DH Photogallery (Deccan Herald) Commando strike... Navy commandos are dropped onto the deck of aircraft carrier INS Viraat, in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Goa, during a demonstration by the Navy for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may72006/gallery_thumb.asp *** Sporting Clube take on East Bengal today (Navhind Times) Margao, May 7: Super Cup winners Sporting Clube de Goa take on former champions East Bengal in their second-leg exchange of the ONGC Cup 10th NFL at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here tomorrow at 7 p.m. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050848 *** Milk shortage in city (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 7: Panaji had to go without milk today as there was no supply of milk packets from Goa Dairy. The city faced shortage of milk in the light of the quality control wing of the dairy rejecting milk from Satara. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050825 *** WorldSpace Satellite Radio launches services in Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 4: WorldSpace Satellite Radio, (NASDAQ:WRSP), one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, recently announced the launch of services in Goa. Music lovers in Goa can now enjoy commercial-free satellite radio 24 hours a day, seven days a week. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=05059 *** PRESS RELEASE: GOA ANNOUNCES EUROPE'S FIRST FREE ONLINE GAMING PORTAL (gamesindustry.biz) PARIS, France, 4th May 2006 - GOA, the France Télécom-owned publisher of online games, will be launching GOA.COM in the 2nd half of 2006. A first for the European market, GOA.COM is an online gaming portal with a difference. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=16595 *** Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent a night on INS [Indian Navy Ship] Virat off the Goa coast to get a feel of naval(India Daily) Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent a night on INS [Indian Navy Ship] Virat off the Goa coast to get a feel of naval exercises. Dr Singh was quite at home on the vessel getting a first-hand experience of how men in white fare at sea. http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/8492.asp Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 7, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** HASC keep hopes alive (Deccan Herald) Hindustan Aeronautic Sports Club (HASC) kept their challenge alive in the National Football League second division with a 1-0 win over Goas Vasco Sports Club at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Friday. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may62006/sports183926200655.asp *** Masand Verdict: 36 China Town (IBN live) 36 China Townis the tale of one murder and many suspects. In a sprawlinghaveliin Goa, millionairess Isha Koppikar is mysteriously murdered one night. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/masand-verdict-36-china-town/9570-8.html *** DH Photogallery (Deccan Herald) Commando strike... Navy commandos are dropped onto the deck of aircraft carrier INS Viraat, in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Goa, during a demonstration by the Navy for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may72006/gallery_thumb.asp *** Shaan to perform in Goa on May 6 (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 3: The singing sensation Shaan is all set to scorch up Goa on May 6. Speaking from Mumbai over the phone, he informed that he and his other co-performers were eager to perform for the receptive and lively Goan crowds. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050456 *** WorldSpace Satellite Radio launches services in Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 4: WorldSpace Satellite Radio, (NASDAQ:WRSP), one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, recently announced the launch of services in Goa. Music lovers in Goa can now enjoy commercial-free satellite radio 24 hours a day, seven days a week. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=05059 *** Modernise shipyards: PM (The Hindu) Witnesses Western Fleet's prowess http://www.thehindu.com/2006/05/07/stories/2006050704820800.htm *** Ajay, Kajol holiday in Goa (The Times of India) Kajol has been chilling out with husband Ajay Devgan and daughter Nysa in Goa. (AFP Photo) PANAJI: While the entire media speculates about Kajol's comeback film Fanaa and how it will fare, the actress herself has been chilling out with husband Ajay Devgan and daughter Nysa in Goa. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1513824.cms *** PRESS RELEASE: GOA ANNOUNCES EUROPE'S FIRST FREE ONLINE GAMING PORTAL (gamesindustry.biz) PARIS, France, 4th May 2006 - GOA, the France Télécom-owned publisher of online games, will be launching GOA.COM in the 2nd half of 2006. A first for the European market, GOA.COM is an online gaming portal with a difference. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=16595 *** JCT beat Goa 2-1 in NFL (Outlook India) JCT Phagwara beat Sporting Club De Goa by 2-1 in the National Football League match played in the Guru Nanak Stadium here today. After the barren first half, Rodrigues Nicholas (Sporting Goa), Sunil Chetri and Johnson Bannor (JCT) scored a goal each in the second half. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=381945 *** Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent a night on INS [Indian Navy Ship] Virat off the Goa coast to get a feel of naval(India Daily) Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spent a night on INS [Indian Navy Ship] Virat off the Goa coast to get a feel of naval exercises. Dr Singh was quite at home on the vessel getting a first-hand experience of how men in white fare at sea. http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/8492.asp Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 6, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa court to hear murder appeal (icWales) A man jailed for life in India for murdering his partner, is to have an appeal against conviction heard next month, it emerged today. Adrian Duggan, 37, of Blaina, South Wales, was found guilty of murder in the Sessions Court of Banaji, in the state of Goa, in August last year. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_objectid=1700method=fullsiteid=50082headline=goa-court-to-hear-murder-appeal-name_page.html *** French Telecom To Launch Online Game Service (Total Video Games) GOA.com to publish online games with built in micro-transactions in the second half of 2006... http://www.totalvideogames.com/news/French_Telecom_To_Launch_Online_Game_Service_9885_0_0.htm *** Video: Goa, India's Cultural Crossroads (National Geographic) Learn how this colorful Indian region became home to one of the world's most unique blends of Eastern and Western cultures. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/05/0503_060503_india_video.html?source=rss *** HASC keep hopes alive (Deccan Herald) Hindustan Aeronautic Sports Club (HASC) kept their challenge alive in the National Football League second division with a 1-0 win over Goas Vasco Sports Club at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Friday. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may62006/sports183926200655.asp *** Masand Verdict: 36 China Town (IBN live) 36 China Townis the tale of one murder and many suspects. In a sprawlinghaveliin Goa, millionairess Isha Koppikar is mysteriously murdered one night. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/masand-verdict-36-china-town/9570-8.html *** Shaan to perform in Goa on May 6 (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 3: The singing sensation Shaan is all set to scorch up Goa on May 6. Speaking from Mumbai over the phone, he informed that he and his other co-performers were eager to perform for the receptive and lively Goan crowds. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050456 *** WorldSpace Satellite Radio launches services in Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 4: WorldSpace Satellite Radio, (NASDAQ:WRSP), one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, recently announced the launch of services in Goa. Music lovers in Goa can now enjoy commercial-free satellite radio 24 hours a day, seven days a week. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=05059 *** Ajay, Kajol holiday in Goa (The Times of India) Kajol has been chilling out with husband Ajay Devgan and daughter Nysa in Goa. (AFP Photo) PANAJI: While the entire media speculates about Kajol's comeback film Fanaa and how it will fare, the actress herself has been chilling out with husband Ajay Devgan and daughter Nysa in Goa. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1513824.cms *** PRESS RELEASE: GOA ANNOUNCES EUROPE'S FIRST FREE ONLINE GAMING PORTAL (gamesindustry.biz) PARIS, France, 4th May 2006 - GOA, the France Télécom-owned publisher of online games, will be launching GOA.COM in the 2nd half of 2006. A first for the European market, GOA.COM is an online gaming portal with a difference. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=16595 *** JCT beat Goa 2-1 in NFL (Outlook India) JCT Phagwara beat Sporting Club De Goa by 2-1 in the National Football League match played in the Guru Nanak Stadium here today. After the barren first half, Rodrigues Nicholas (Sporting Goa), Sunil Chetri and Johnson Bannor (JCT) scored a goal each in the second half. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=381945 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Rooting for Goa : Fruits in the Konkan
ROOTING FOR GOA By Miguel Braganza The fruits are beginning to show Goa has been known as 'Aparant' a region without boundaries. The golden sunsets, the golden ripe mangoes, cashews and jack fruits and, perhaps, the gold bedecked women attending the weddings during the long summer season, moved some poet to call Goa a golden land or Sunaparant. Like El Dorado, Goa draws people to itself. More than that, it draws its sons and daughter back to their native soil. One such son-of-the-soil to return to Goa is Pandurang G. Kakodkar or, simply, PGK. A former Chairman of the State Bank of India [SBI] and the Goa Public Service Commission [GPSC]and a current member of the Board of many prestigious companies like MCX and Sesa Goa, PGK has returned to his native land with a one point agenda: to draw funds for planting and nurturing a million trees in Goa. His first step was to get his former employer, the SBI, to fund tree planting along the Miramar by-pass. People refuse to accept that the huge trees along this road are just six years old but that is the truth. PGK ensures that the trees are pruned and watered during summer. He also has manure applied to these road side trees. The Corporation of the City of Panaji [CCP], the SBI and, recently, the Botanical Society of Goa have joined hands with PGK to make things grow. He is always there in the forefront. It is not for nothing that the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture [MACCIA] awarded him with the Dr. G.D. Deshmukh award recently. PGK, as the Vice-Chairman of the Western Ghats Kokum Foundation, is actively involved in the greening of the Goa University campus and road side tree planting from the Raj Bhavan to Goa Medical College funded by MCX, Sesa Goa and SBI for now. Agriculture and Dr. Heman Yeshwant Karapurkar have been synonymous for almost half a century in Goa. HYK has been the Director of Agriculture, Project Director of Rural Development Agency, founder Chairman of Goa State Horticulture Corporation and Chairman of GPSC when the likes of Sanjit Rodrigues, Sandip Jacques, V. M. Prabhudesai and Elvis Gomes were selected into Goa Civil Service. He has been an active member of the Botanical Society of Goa and continues to guide it as its Immediate Past President. It was during his stint as the President of BSG the the fruit festival of the Sunaparant, the Konkan Fruit Fest, was conceived and given birth in association with the then Panjim Municipal Council under the dynamic and soft spoken Ashok Mogu Naik. HYK has also served as the founder Chairman of the Goa Biodiversity Board and has been a member of the Working Group on campus greening at Goa University. Fr. Inacio Almeida, sfx, of the Society of Pilar comes from a family of farmers from Curtorim. In addition to his religious work, Fr. Almeida is an avid farmer and social scientist. He has won the Krishi Samrat award for highest sugarcane productivity per hectare in Goa while working on the Society's Dudh Sagar Farm in Collem. If EM technology has become a household name in Goa, lay the blame on Fr. Almeida. Today, he is promoting EM and Jatropha bio-diesel through his Pilar Nature Farm so that Goa can truly be a cleaner and greener place, naturally! Fr. Almeida grows off-season vegetables under polyhouses, flowers, vanilla, areca nut, fertilizer and pesticide-free rice and is forever in search of newer and safer technologies. In his own words, We eat pesticide laden vegetables from Belgaum and rush to Belgaum hospitals for treatment. If one wants to eat healthy and live healthy, Fr. Almeida is a good person to turn to. All others can pray to St. Jude, the patron of the hopeless cases. Dr. Ajit Shirodkar was not born in Estado da India Portuguesa simply because the Portuguese did not capture neighbouring Vengurla. Based at Bambolim, this holder of a doctorate in Pharmacology from Purdue University, is every bit a Goan. His one point agenda is to develop and adopt technologies that will restore Goa as the hub of the Konkan. Gopakkapatna was the port of trade with India for those who crossed the Arabian Sea to trade Indian spices for Arab horses. It can now be the hub for trade in mangoes and other fruits of the Konkan. Dr.Shirodkar's primary target as the Chairman of the Western Ghats Kokum Foundation [WGKF], of course, is Garcinia indica. His father was involved in the development and marketing of Amrit Kokum, the sweet, purplish pink summer drink made of Bhindam of Kokum. The 'Goa butter' or 'bindnell' is a vegetable fat that is solid at 40 degrees Celsius. It finds application in medicine, cuisine, confectionary and in cosmetics in an increasing health conscious world. The discovery by a biochemist, Dr. John Lowenstein, of the cholesterol balancing and fat suppressing qualities of Hydroxy Citric Acid [HCA] found naturally in Garcinia fruits have only confirmed what the people of Aparant knew when they added
[Goanet] Goa news for May 5, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa court to hear murder appeal (icWales) A man jailed for life in India for murdering his partner, is to have an appeal against conviction heard next month, it emerged today. Adrian Duggan, 37, of Blaina, South Wales, was found guilty of murder in the Sessions Court of Banaji, in the state of Goa, in August last year. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_objectid=1700method=fullsiteid=50082headline=goa-court-to-hear-murder-appeal-name_page.html *** French Telecom To Launch Online Game Service (Total Video Games) GOA.com to publish online games with built in micro-transactions in the second half of 2006... http://www.totalvideogames.com/news/French_Telecom_To_Launch_Online_Game_Service_9885_0_0.htm *** Video: Goa, India's Cultural Crossroads (National Geographic) Learn how this colorful Indian region became home to one of the world's most unique blends of Eastern and Western cultures. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/05/0503_060503_india_video.html?source=rss *** PM to don sailor's cap, experience combat (rediff.com) The PM's 'Day at Sea' will be on Friday off the Goa coast -- accompanied by his wife Gursharan Kaur, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister Shivraj Patil and others. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/may/04pm.htm *** Goods worth Rs 20,000 gutted at Old-Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 1: Packaging papers worth Rs 20,000 gutted from a packaging unit in the Corlim Industrial Estate at Old-Goa this evening. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050258 *** Shaan to perform in Goa on May 6 (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 3: The singing sensation Shaan is all set to scorch up Goa on May 6. Speaking from Mumbai over the phone, he informed that he and his other co-performers were eager to perform for the receptive and lively Goan crowds. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050456 *** WorldSpace Satellite Radio launches services in Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 4: WorldSpace Satellite Radio, (NASDAQ:WRSP), one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, recently announced the launch of services in Goa. Music lovers in Goa can now enjoy commercial-free satellite radio 24 hours a day, seven days a week. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=05059 *** Ajay, Kajol holiday in Goa (The Times of India) Kajol has been chilling out with husband Ajay Devgan and daughter Nysa in Goa. (AFP Photo) PANAJI: While the entire media speculates about Kajol's comeback film Fanaa and how it will fare, the actress herself has been chilling out with husband Ajay Devgan and daughter Nysa in Goa. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1513824.cms *** PRESS RELEASE: GOA ANNOUNCES EUROPE'S FIRST FREE ONLINE GAMING PORTAL (gamesindustry.biz) PARIS, France, 4th May 2006 - GOA, the France Télécom-owned publisher of online games, will be launching GOA.COM in the 2nd half of 2006. A first for the European market, GOA.COM is an online gaming portal with a difference. http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=16595 *** JCT beat Goa 2-1 in NFL (Outlook India) JCT Phagwara beat Sporting Club De Goa by 2-1 in the National Football League match played in the Guru Nanak Stadium here today. After the barren first half, Rodrigues Nicholas (Sporting Goa), Sunil Chetri and Johnson Bannor (JCT) scored a goal each in the second half. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=381945 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 4, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa court to hear murder appeal (icWales) A man jailed for life in India for murdering his partner, is to have an appeal against conviction heard next month, it emerged today. Adrian Duggan, 37, of Blaina, South Wales, was found guilty of murder in the Sessions Court of Banaji, in the state of Goa, in August last year. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_objectid=1700method=fullsiteid=50082headline=goa-court-to-hear-murder-appeal-name_page.html *** Airtel offers 'One Maharahstra' plan (rediff.com) Connecting Maharashtra, Goa and Mumbai telecom circles without roaming charges, Airtel on Wednesday announced a 'One Maharashtra' scheme for its pre-paid and post paid customers in these circles. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/may/03airtel.htm *** Video: Goa, India's Cultural Crossroads (National Geographic) Learn how this colorful Indian region became home to one of the world's most unique blends of Eastern and Western cultures. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/05/0503_060503_india_video.html?source=rss *** TFA fly high on Pariyar brace (Deccan Herald) Tata Football Academy stayed in contention for a berth in the National Football League first division, defeating Goas Vasco Sports Club 2-1 in a second division tie at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Wednesday. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may42006/sports1911200653.asp *** Goods worth Rs 20,000 gutted at Old-Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 1: Packaging papers worth Rs 20,000 gutted from a packaging unit in the Corlim Industrial Estate at Old-Goa this evening. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050258 *** Prime Minister to visit Goa this week (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 30: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh will arrive in Goa on Friday, May 5, to participate in a function organised by the BITS-Pilani at Sancoale. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050120 *** Ajay, Kajol holiday in Goa (The Times of India) Kajol has been chilling out with husband Ajay Devgan and daughter Nysa in Goa. (AFP Photo) PANAJI: While the entire media speculates about Kajol's comeback film Fanaa and how it will fare, the actress herself has been chilling out with husband Ajay Devgan and daughter Nysa in Goa. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1513824.cms *** India murder appeal hearing due (BBC News) A man from south Wales jailed for life for murdering his girlfriend in Goa is to have his appeal heard next month. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/4967260.stm *** Rana's PC extended to four days (Outlook India) A Delhi court today allowed the police four more days' custody of Sher Singh Rana, the main accused in the dacoit-turned-MP Phoolan Devi murder case, to complete the probe into his alleged connections with a major hawala ring based in Mumbai and Goa. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=382182 *** JCT beat Goa 2-1 in NFL (Outlook India) JCT Phagwara beat Sporting Club De Goa by 2-1 in the National Football League match played in the Guru Nanak Stadium here today. After the barren first half, Rodrigues Nicholas (Sporting Goa), Sunil Chetri and Johnson Bannor (JCT) scored a goal each in the second half. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=381945 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 3, 2006
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa court to hear murder appeal (icWales) A man jailed for life in India for murdering his partner, is to have an appeal against conviction heard next month, it emerged today. Adrian Duggan, 37, of Blaina, South Wales, was found guilty of murder in the Sessions Court of Banaji, in the state of Goa, in August last year. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_objectid=1700method=fullsiteid=50082headline=goa-court-to-hear-murder-appeal-name_page.html *** Harnessing The Power Of The Net (SiliconIndia) I went to India after a long time and spent three weeks there. I was in Ahmedabad for one week and in Goa for another. At both places, I collected some thoughts and formed some impressions that I want to share with my readers. http://www.siliconindia.com/onlinexclusive/showXclusive.asp?id=XYI434995675 *** Sporting upset (The Telegraph) Ludhiana: JCT Phagwara beat Sporting Club de Goa by 2-1 in the National Football League match here on Tuesday. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060503/asp/sports/story_6175547.asp *** Goods worth Rs 20,000 gutted at Old-Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 1: Packaging papers worth Rs 20,000 gutted from a packaging unit in the Corlim Industrial Estate at Old-Goa this evening. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050258 *** Prime Minister to visit Goa this week (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 30: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh will arrive in Goa on Friday, May 5, to participate in a function organised by the BITS-Pilani at Sancoale. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050120 *** New Clinton Indian restaurant adds Goan touch (Gazette.Net) Clinton residents can rejoice in having a new Indian restaurant to choose from when making their lunch or dinner plans. Located in the Old Branch Center shopping center on Old Branch Ave, Goa Palace Indian Restaurant welcomes customers with its reasonable prices and full menu. http://www.gazette.net/stories/042706/entebeh165332_31977.shtml *** Goa fest kickstarts (The Times of India) PANAJI: Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel has emphasised the need to explore various avenues to make Goa a hub of tourism in the country. Goa has potential to be a tourist hub, Patel said, speaking as a chief guest after inaugurating a two-day Goa Fest today. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1510235.cms ***  Free Money Transfers to India (Glamsham.com) The sudden and unexpected inspection of the members of the Dancer's association on the sets of Rohit Shetty's 'Golmaal' in Goa came as a bolt from the blue to ace choreographer Ganesh Acharya. Reportedly seven male and fifteen females dancers of the troupe were not members of the association. http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/06/may/02ganesh.asp *** Sporting Clube de Goa lodges protest; AIFF says deadline past (Outlook India) After the fiasco involving Fransa Pax, another National Football League team has lodged a protest against poor refereeing in the competition. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=381701 *** JCT beat Goa 2-1 in NFL (Outlook India) JCT Phagwara beat Sporting Club De Goa by 2-1 in the National Football League match played in the Guru Nanak Stadium here today. After the barren first half, Rodrigues Nicholas (Sporting Goa), Sunil Chetri and Johnson Bannor (JCT) scored a goal each in the second half. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=381945 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] COVER STORY: Retire or Re-tire?
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Enjoy your holiday in Goa. Stay at THE GARCA BRANCA from November to May There is no better, value for money, guest house. Confirm your bookings early or miss-out Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. --- COVER STORY: Retire or Re-tire? By Cedric Silveira Retirement can be a whole lot of fun or a traumatic countdown, all depending on the way you plan it. Whatever your age, retirement finances are just one of the aspects to take care of, but certainly among the most important. Have you planned yours yet? When Ravi, aged 55 approached his retirement, he was all tensed up and was on the look out for another job, to pay up the loans which he had obtained for his son's capitation fees for entry into an engineering college and the expenses incurred for his daughter's marriage. Besides, he had yet another daughter to marry off, and these worries gave him sleepless nights. It is paradoxical that retirement which is meant to be a time for relaxation and rest, in reality turns out to be a dreaded phase for many. Not too long ago, retirement meant a time to enjoy the company of one's dear ones in a leisurely manner. But then, decades ago retired life was not as uncomfortable as it is for many today. If one is not in Government service or not earning fantastically in private service, there is need for caution. That is not to say that the Government pension or your present fat pay packet will see you through if you spend recklessly during your working days and have huge loans to pay up. And investing in life insurance too does not help at times. As says Allan Faria, a banker from Mapusa, Life insurance will take care of your family once you die. But what happens if you die at the age of 80 or 90? With better medical facilities, nourishment, and awareness and means of cure of diseases, the life life span of individuals is on the rise. If 60 was considered old some years ago, 75 is still considered young nowadays. But to overcome all hurdles and enjoy a peaceful retired life, one has to start thinking and saving for retired life from a young age. Yet, when you are in your 20s or early 30s saving for retirement is not even thought of. Says Carl D'Souza, 28, from Sangolda, working for a call center in Mumbai, I'll see to saving for my retirement when the time comes. At present, I have a lot on my mind. It is precisely this attitude that could turn out to be one's undoing. As a youngster, one should at least ensure that loan repayments do not cross 45 percent of the income and try to invest regularly in small saving options, besides equity and mutual funds. Once you marry, expenses go up for the initial three years as you set up your household. And, roughly 20 years into your marriage, savings once again slow down, given large expenses like children's higher education and marriage happen. Therefore on an average, families create wealth between the third and twentieth year of their marriage. During this period, saving for future goals like retirement, become all the more important and imperative. For youngsters who start their own business, investment in systematic investment plans of diversified equity or balanced mutual funds can help. Also low risk investments such as Public Provident Fund (PPF) or debt funds can add to your income over the years. Henry Azavedo, from Panjim, on opting for premature retirement from the Defence Forces in 1972, ensured that he had on hand an alternate job, a pension from his duration of service and a house. The house was chiefly possible on account on our prudent savings in Public Provident Fund, discloses Henry. However, in 1986, when he retired by superannuation from Zuari's, there were no pension plans like the ones we have today, and so he could not avail of the same. He further is of the opinion that one ought to start saving in pension plans at a young age to reap the benefits of having to pay less. Sanjay Kapoor, Assistant Sales Manager, from HDFC Standard Life, is also for starting young to save for retirement. Since at a young age of 18 itself one can start investing in pension plans, it is all the more beneficial as one can also avail tax benefits under section 80C. According to Sanjay, HDFC markets two plans - a conventional plan and a Unit- linked plan. The unit-linked plan is in greater demand, however, because of its better returns, and flexibility. Flexibility is built in through premium holidays and premiums can be increased or decreased, explains Sanjay. On its part, UTI MF which is the only company offering portfolio disclosure, has its Retirement Benefit Pension Fund. As
[Goanet] Goa news for May 2, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** R S Reddy appointed exec director of Union Bank (Business Standard India) The Union Bank of India today appointed R S Reddy as executive director. According to an official release, Reddy has over three decades of experience as a banker in multifarious assignments as regional manager and general manager in Karnataka, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=11bKeyFlag=INautono=178 *** Two killed in different accidents (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 1: Two persons were killed in separate mishaps in the North Goa district today. In the first accident, a 40-year old man from Britona, Nagkumar Chodankar was killed on the spot at Virlosa, Penha de Franca. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050259 *** Goods worth Rs 20,000 gutted at Old-Goa (Navhind Times) Panaji, May 1: Packaging papers worth Rs 20,000 gutted from a packaging unit in the Corlim Industrial Estate at Old-Goa this evening. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050258 *** Prime Minister to visit Goa this week (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 30: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh will arrive in Goa on Friday, May 5, to participate in a function organised by the BITS-Pilani at Sancoale. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=050120 *** New Clinton Indian restaurant adds Goan touch (Gazette.Net) Clinton residents can rejoice in having a new Indian restaurant to choose from when making their lunch or dinner plans. Located in the Old Branch Center shopping center on Old Branch Ave, Goa Palace Indian Restaurant welcomes customers with its reasonable prices and full menu. http://www.gazette.net/stories/042706/entebeh165332_31977.shtml *** Goafest: JWT strikes Gold; McCann gets maximum number of metals (Agencyfaqs!) Year 2006, would certainly be a comeback year for JWTs creativity. After having a great show at the Abbys, the agency has again struck Gold at the tet-to-be-named AAAI Awards held in Goa, last evening. The agency has won seven Golds along with six Silvers and nine Bronzes. http://www.agencyfaqs.com/news/stories/2006/05/01/14894.html *** Goafest: Consumer generated content is the way ahead (Agencyfaqs!) Surina Sayal agencyfaqs! GOA, May 1 At a seminar at the Goafest, Paul Kemp Robertson, managing editor, Contagious magazine shed new light on #152;Consumer generated content and how it is gaining in importance. http://www.agencyfaqs.com/news/stories/2006/05/01/14884.html *** Goafest: Expression of masculinity changing among Asian men (Agencyfaqs!) Prajjal Saha agencyfaqs! GOA, May 1 For all these years, Marlboro represented the image of masculinity. However, the Marlboro man is no longer held up as the ultimate masculine ideal in the US and Europe. Asian men too are following suit with a differing perception of masculinity. http://www.agencyfaqs.com/news/stories/2006/05/01/14885.html *** Goa fest kickstarts (The Times of India) PANAJI: Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel has emphasised the need to explore various avenues to make Goa a hub of tourism in the country. Goa has potential to be a tourist hub, Patel said, speaking as a chief guest after inaugurating a two-day Goa Fest today. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1510235.cms *** Sporting Clube de Goa lodges protest; AIFF says deadline past (Outlook India) After the fiasco involving Fransa Pax, another National Football League team has lodged a protest against poor refereeing in the competition. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=381701 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for May 1, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** IF YOU GO (San Jose Mercury News) The months before and after the summer monsoon, basically November to May, is the best time to visit Goa. The week between Christmas and New Year's is very popular -- especially for the Anjuna rave scene -- and hotel rates typically double or even triple. A visa, obtained in advance, is required for U.S. citizens. http://www.realcities.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/14410819.htm?source=rsschannel=mercurynews_travel *** Salgaocar shock East Bengal (rediff.com) Mickey Fernandes scored the all-important goal as the bottom-placed team beat the formidable Kolkata giants 1-0 in the National Football League. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2006/apr/30nfl.htm *** Indian Navy ready for drills with Pakistan (Daily Times) NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy is ready to undertake joint exercises with its counterparts in Pakistan, as the two countries enjoy an excellent bilateral relationship, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash has said. It (the relationship) is excellent and if we get a chance, we are ready to http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\05\01\story_1-5-2006_pg7_17 *** Devils sweep Rangers in quarterfinal series (Covers.com) NEW YORK -- Patrik Elias jump-started the streaking New Jersey Devils in the playoff opener and then used another flourish to sweep away the New York Rangers . Elias scored two goals and assisted on Scott Gomez`s power-play goa... http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=78029tid=28t=1 *** Mahindra beat Sporting to move on top (The Telegraph) Panaji: Mahindra United sustained second half pressure as they scored a 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa to move to the top of the table in the ONGC National Football League here on Friday. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060429/asp/sports/story_6160381.asp *** Five-day Arlem Festival begins (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: During past few years Goa has turned into a favourite destination for festival lovers; festivals ranging from music to films. The significant among such festivals is the Arlem Festival, a popular beer and music festival. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042945 *** TCP Board approves Regional Plan-2011 (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: The Town and Country Planning Board today considered and approved the revised regional plan-2011 for the state of Goa with various recommendations, at its 125th meeting. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042911 *** There is some more work to be done, says Derrick (Navhind Times) Margao, April 28: Following their 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa today, Mahindra United are well and truly on course to securing their maiden NFL title. But coach Derrick Pereira isnt counting his chickens as yet. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042936 *** Goa fest kickstarts (The Times of India) PANAJI: Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel has emphasised the need to explore various avenues to make Goa a hub of tourism in the country. Goa has potential to be a tourist hub, Patel said, speaking as a chief guest after inaugurating a two-day Goa Fest today. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1510235.cms *** Crunch match for Mahindras as they take on Sporting, Goa (Outlook India) Mahindra United hope to take a step towards their maiden National Football League title tomorrow when they take on Sporting Clube de Goa at Nehru Stadium, Margao. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=380801 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Open Letter to the Honourable CM of Goa
Open Letter to the Honourable CM of Goa It seems of late the Goa Government has become an anti peoples government.People's wishes and interests have been sidelined.Our priorities and satisfaction has been brutally murdered.There have been deliberate delays in some decisions by the Goa Government.For Instance take the decision to ask for extension of time for the committee formed to look into the feasibility of MOPA. Now any level headed person would agree that 3 months is more than sufficient a time t come to a conclusion if you are serious and have put your mind to it and utilized all your energy in the right direction.What we Goans are seeing is however just delaying tactics and dilly dallying with people'e emotions,aspirations wishes. Why does the committee need more time?Is it not very clear to the Honourable Chief Minister that at present most of his flock are in favour of Dabolim?If your answer is NO then why are you moving forward with expansion and upgradation work on the airport?Why are you asking for funds to be released? Why are you asking for more land around the existing airport? Can the Chief Minister please answer all these questions logically to the people fo GOA who are concerned and uncertain at the moment due to the lethargy he is showing in coming to a concrete conclusion to this whole affair. Is the Chief Minster trying to prolong his decision just so that he can use this as a bait sometime down the line for those whose feathers have been ruffled up? The Goan people think this would be a more logical thought.It is high time Mr. Chief Minister you get back into the saddle,hold the reins and command the horses where you want to be taken rather than they taking you where they feel like going.Stop postponement spineless decisions as far as the MOPA issue is concerned.You should also realise that majority of your flock is from the South and if you stamp show a would'nt care less attitude the South Goan electorate will teach you such a bitter lesson you will never forget. There is a reason why Margao is called the Commercial Capital of Goa.That is because of the volume of the number of businesses running from here as well as the volume of tax collection which funds the government is very high from this part of Goa.This by itself should be reason enough for you to firmly stand by having the airport at Dabolim match international standards and not MOPA where a lot of your colleagues have got personal interests in and those who don't have their heart,mind and soul in MAHARASHTRA but only body in GOA. Similarly the decision for shifting the Brith Certficates division to the Archives in Panjim is one of the stupidest that the Government could think of.Why should people of the South be inconvienienced and made to travel all the way there just for a birth certificate?Does the government realise that they hire a bunch of incompetent fools who rather than help the public only take bribes and harass people. Corruption is so rampant in every department in Goa and with this being shifted there only gives these government servants more opportunity to extract money from the public because people who travelled all the way there would not want to come back the next day to get a certificate so instead they would pay 50 or 100 rupees.Does the government realise that people who would want their birth cetificates are those who have been asked to produce one as a supporting document?Incidentally a majority of those who request for it are working individuals and not those who can spare a lot of time. Does the government expect people to leave their work and run after these departments and if so how are these people going to run their families and provide for them??Why can't the government just open up a smaller office in South Goa similar to that of the Archives in North Goa to facilitate people and to make life more easy for the public rather than put them through hardships.Why can't the government just computerize everything or make everything available at the fingertips of the people by using technology.E- govt all departments and impart awareness amongst the public and how to use this.That way you don't breed corruption in your backyard and at the same time people get what they want in the least possible time and without begging and pleading with these government servants whose duty is to serve the people and not their pockets. It is a different question totally that corruption begins from the top and ends right at the bottom. The only way to root out this disease and menace is be honest yourselves and set an example. I appeal to all Goans who have been born in this land and whose origin is Goa not the ones who have acquired the status of Goans given to them by these lousy politicians to please rise to the challenge and teach the governments who come into power and do nothing where they belong.Show them that they do not run this state, we
[Goanet] Down to Earth with Jazz at Ana Fonte
Down to Earth with Jazz at Ana Fonte Ana Fonte Garden came alive with art, environment and some cool blue jazz for three days at the Down to Earth Jazz Fest 2006, giving Margao a reason to come together. When musicians and art lovers combine in a heady mix, there is an unusual and totally new sound that is created. The recently held Down to Earth Jazz Festival to commemorate World Earth Day on April 21, 22, 23 at the Ana Fonte Garden, Margao by Think Geek Media and Event Productions in association with the Dept of Art Culture, Govt of Goa was indeed a musical treat. The concert highlighted jazz that was well-worth a listen, as crowds sat enthralled coming together from all over Goa, including the 'Who's 'Who' of prominent society and cultural movers and shakers. Audiences could peruse the awesome combined talents of environmentally inspired collection of art with paintings of Goan artists like Chandan Bandekar, Ivan de Souza, Noman Tagore, Savio Peres, Hitesh Pankar, Nixon Fernandes, Vithal Naik, Maendra Alvares, Chandan Naik and others. Jazz, jazz funk and fusion with a dose of western classical, blues and Indian fusion by Jazz 3, Kitu Steve Sequeira, Dr Francisco and Elaine Colaco, Life Line, Joanne D'Mello, Shabab, Rocky and Rui, Sharon Spice lent a unique vocal style to the show, not forgetting the jazz virtuosi of Steve Sequeira and Benny of Euphoria and their fluid fingers on the keyboards. Supported by event partners Costa's, Coconut Grove, Holiday Inn Resort, Salgaocar Engineering Pvt Ltd, Timblo and the Dept of Information Publicity, the festival spearheaded the 'I Care for Margao' initiative launched by journalist/columnist Ethel Da Costa's Think Geek Media Event Productions in an effort to revitalize open spaces in Margao and provide creative platforms for talent and social awareness. 'Save Our Trees,' 'Save Nature,' 'Preserve the environment,' 'Save Margao' were messages that came in ever so subtly, with compere Marisa doing a fine job. Ms Da Costa, who launched the concept of community events in the open spaces of Panjim along with the Corporation of the City of Panaji since 2003 believes it is her team's effort to turn public spaces into living spaces by taking creative expression to the masses. We're showing the rest of the country that community events which promote art, culture, fashion, social causes and local talent are possible with the participation of the people from all over Goa. Goan artistes need a platform, which are sourced, encouraged and presented at a public platform. Margao saw a coming together of people from all walks of life, giving voice to their concerns and issues seeking redressal from the powers that be, packaged with entertainment, art and social awareness, Da Costa adds. The event also felicitated eminent personalities like Rajendra Talak, Prince Jacob, Dr Francisco Colaco, Sonali Salgaocar, Namita Lawande, Vishal Pai Kakode for their cultural contribution in the presence of the Director of Art Culture, Mr M V Naik. (ENDS) _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Hey Mumbaikars!! Rego at Shamiana!
The countrys greatest Goan chef, Urbano do Rego of the Taj Holiday Village in Goa... Dont go to Goa for the summer. The countrys greatest Goan chef, Urbano do Rego of the Taj Holiday Village in Goa, is here at the Shamiana in Mumbai, offering signature culinary creations from his kitchen. Pomfret Reacheado and Prawn Balchao, Chicken Xacuti and Pork Vindaloo, Port Wine Caromel and Bebinca. Chef Rego, whos had Presidents and Kings eating out of his hands, though he would put up a Goan food festival at the Taj in Mumbai because so many Mumbaikars who love the cuisine cannot come to Goa. A noble thought, indeed! Raise a toast of Cashew Feni in his honour. And make a reservation for dinner at the Shamiana tonight. The master chef is here only until tomorrow. Your appointment with pure Goan soul food has to be this weekend with Chef Urbano do Rego in Mumbai. Keep Goa for the rains. http://www.cybernoon.com/DisplayArticle.asp? section=fromthepresssubsection=newsxfile=April2006_news_standard2802 _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] OVERDRIVE: Petrol or diesel?
OVERDRIVE: Petrol or diesel? By Ketan Maganlal Last month we dwelt on the points to look out for when buying a new car. The next priority should be the engine of the vehicle. Today, most manufacturers offer a choice of engines running on either of the two fuels available (i.e. petrol or diesel). Taking your daily running / commuting into account, you should prudently choose your fuel choice since the price differential of petrol and diesel per litre is approximately Rs 10, diesel being cheaper. For a given engine displacement of, say 1500cc, the fuel consumption difference between a petrol and a diesel power plant should be around 30 percent, the diesel power plant being more fuel efficient than the equivalent petrol unit. Factor that difference along with the price of diesel per litre being Rs 10 cheaper than petrol, and you immediately see that the cost per kilometre comes down in favour of the diesel unit. Today's diesels are very powerful and refined in NVH levels (noise, vibration, harshness) compared to engines of yesteryears, and most manufacturers these days are offer the latest fuel injection technology available, thanks to intense competition between them. The end consumer, that is you, has benefited intensely. But the whole exercise can be appetising only if the principal cost of buying a diesel-powered vehicle does not go through the roof, since manufacturers typically price the diesels higher than an equivalent petrol model. This will offset all the advantages of the diesel, since it will take a long time to recoup the price difference by logging exceptionally long on the road kilometres in a given year. In contrast, a petrol engine will give you a pretty decent drive with very subdued NVH levels and good economy too, since even they have the very latest in chip management and fuel injection technology under the bonnet. In plain English it translates to trouble-free driving from one service interval to another. Another very tempting advantage of a petrol engine is that you could convert to running it on LPG (Liquid petroleum gas or cooking gas) since the Government of India has officially proclaimed that LPG can be used as an auto fuel, provided that the conversion is done at an authorised outlet. Some manufacturers have now started to offer factory-fitted kits recently, so do enquire at the time of purchase. The only fly in the ointment, in Goa at least, is that there are no LPG dispensing fuel stations put up as yet, compared to the neighbouring states. So refilling could be a bit of a bother with the manual kit that is being offered at present to transfer gas from the cylinder to the car unit. But for in-town driving it beats even the best of the diesels as far as cost per kilometre is concerned, since a commercially available LPG cylinder still costs less than half the price of filling a 40-litre tank, but still giving you almost 70 percent driving range of a tank full of petrol The initial cost of the conversion kit is in the range of Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000, depending upon the make and type of car. Work out the math and you will have recouped your investment within one year itself, if you log the approximate average of 24,000 km in 12 months. So, it finally all boils down to the number of kilometres that you log in the car in one year. If that is below 24,000 km, which is a standard average taken, then petrol is the better choice. If you drive around 36,000 km in a year, you should look towards the diesels for the obvious reason of better fuel economy and cheaper fuel. (ENDS) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ketan Maganlal is a car enthusiast. --- - The above article appeared in the March 2006 edition of Investor Plus, Goa's first investment monthly tabloid for free circulation. _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] DOCUMENT: Place Curchorem violence findings before the people, Goa government told
CITIZENS' INITIATIVES FOR COMMUNAL HARMONY c/o Ramesh Gauns, Pajwada, Bicholim, Goa (mob.no.9226443139) 28th April, 2006: A delegation of Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony comprising of Ramesh Gauns, Albertina Almeida, Samir Khan, Niraj Naik, Bethoven Fonseca and Arunendra Pandey today called on the Chief Secretary in connection with the Sanvordem- Curchorem related violence and sought an implementation of the demands in fifteen days' time. The Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony delegation pointed out that it is high time the Government of Goa places before the people of Goa a report of the findings and position of the Government on what happened at Guddemol, Curchorem, etc., why and how it happened, what are the steps taken and the proposed steps to prevent any such future violence. The delegation also sought to know from the Chief Secretary what was the outcome of the inquiry that the Government is reported to have initiated. The delegation was told that no inquiry had yet been initiated and that all that had been done was to register FIRs of victims and that investigations in relation to the same were in progress. The delegation further drew attention of the Chief Secretary of the need to take suo motu action against the political leaders who instigated the Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence and to make the action taken public. The delegation impressed upon the Chief Secretary the insecurity prevailing amongst the people on account of the inaction of the Government. Further the delegation also raised concerns about the need for adequate compensation for all victims and for a review of the existing system for giving compensation. The Chief Secretary promised to look into the matter. The Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony has in its representation warned that the Government will have compelled the Citizens to expose its unwillingness to give justice to its citizens and to resort to further steps to ensure that justice is done. Ramesh GaunsAlbertina Almeida Co-Convenors, Citizens' Initiatives for Communal Harmony CITIZENS' INITIATIVES FOR COMMUNAL HARMONY c/o Ramesh Gauns, Pajwada, Bicholim, Goa (mob.no.9226443139) 26th April, 2006. To: The Chief Secretary, Government of Goa, Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa. Sub. Demands emerging following the Sanvordem-Curchorem Violence Dear Sir, We, the citizens who stand for communal harmony and are deeply concerned by the organized communal violence and the inaction of the Government in Sanvordem-Curchorem in March 2006, wish to draw your attention to the following demands. emerging from the Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence in March 2006: Report from the Government of Goa: It is high time the Government of Goa places before the people of the state its findings and position on what happened at Guddemol, Curchorem, etc. -- why and how it happened, what are the steps taken and the proposed steps to prevent any such future violence. We would also like to know what has been the outcome of the inquiry that the Government is reported to have initiated. The Government of Goa owes it to the people of the state. Publication of action taken on perpetrators and instigators: Action must be taken and seen to be taken. Action must be taken against the perpetrators, including those who gave inciting speeches, and instigators of the Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence and it should be made public. The assurance must go home loud and clear that the perpetrators and instigators of such violence are being taken to task as a deterrent for future. Adequate Compensation for All Victims: The compensation assessed/offered/ provided to many victims of communal violence has been inadequate and also denied to several others. We demand that the Government ensure adequate compensation to all the victims of Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence and that the process of claim compensation be kept open for those who have not been able to file their claims yet. Review of existing system for giving compensation: The existing system of giving compensation to victims is far from people-friendly and the processes prove to be intimidating thereby disabling several deserving persons from making or pursuing their claim for compensation. We demand that there be a review of the existing system for giving compensation. We believe as we set out earlier that the Government of Goa must make its stands clear to the public, that it must have a pro-active programme to combat communalism, that it must take the perpetrators of the Sanvordem-Curchorem and related violence to task and that it must reassure by its actions that the Muslim community which has been selectively targeted for this violence, will be safe and that justice will be done. We also believe that Time is of the essence in this endeavour. We seek an appointment at the earliest with you in this regard to discuss the
[Goanet] Goa news for April 30, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa fest kickstarts (The Times of India) PANAJI: Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel has emphasised the need to explore various avenues to make Goa a hub of tourism in the country. Goa has potential to be a tourist hub, Patel said, speaking as a chief guest after inaugurating a two-day Goa Fest today. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1510235.cms *** Porvorim's Highway of fear (Herald) Consider the statistics. Fifty-one deaths in a span of 105 days - that is one death in every two days. That is the terror and fear that residents of Porvorim have to live with. The reason - the NH 17 bifurcates the village, with residences on one side and schools, market places on the other side of the great divide. *** Five-day Arlem Festival begins (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: During past few years Goa has turned into a favourite destination for festival lovers; festivals ranging from music to films. The significant among such festivals is the Arlem Festival, a popular beer and music festival. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042945 *** TCP Board approves Regional Plan-2011 (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: The Town and Country Planning Board today considered and approved the revised regional plan-2011 for the state of Goa with various recommendations, at its 125th meeting. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042911 *** Goafest: What ails the media industry? (Agencyfaqs!) Surina Sayal agencyfaqs! GOA, April 29 At the first day of Goafest, the IBF- AAAI forum was to discuss #152;What ails the advertising industry? http://www.agencyfaqs.com/news/stories/2006/04/29/14874.html *** IF YOU GO (San Jose Mercury News) The months before and after the summer monsoon, basically November to May, is the best time to visit Goa. The week between Christmas and New Year's is very popular -- especially for the Anjuna rave scene -- and hotel rates typically double or even triple. A visa, obtained in advance, is required for U.S. citizens. http://www.realcities.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/14410819.htm? source=rsschannel=mercurynews_travel *** Mahindra beat Sporting to move on top (The Telegraph) Panaji: Mahindra United sustained second half pressure as they scored a 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa to move to the top of the table in the ONGC National Football League here on Friday. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060429/asp/sports/story_6160381.asp *** There is some more work to be done, says Derrick (Navhind Times) Margao, April 28: Following their 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa today, Mahindra United are well and truly on course to securing their maiden NFL title. But coach Derrick Pereira isnt counting his chickens as yet. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042936 *** Sesa Goa tumbles 5.51% At 1:15 pm, Sesa Goa is quoting at Rs 1,236, down Rs 72.1, or 5.51%. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,295 and an intraday low of Rs 1,190. Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 29, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** IF YOU GO (San Jose Mercury News) The months before and after the summer monsoon, basically November to May, is the best time to visit Goa. The week between Christmas and New Year's is very popular -- especially for the Anjuna rave scene -- and hotel rates typically double or even triple. A visa, obtained in advance, is required for U.S. citizens. http://www.twincities.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/14410819.htm?source=rsschannel=mercurynews_travel *** Mahindra United move to the top of the table (rediff.com) S Venkatesh's goal gave the Mumbai side a 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa, their ninth win in 13 matches in the National Football League. http://www.rediff.com/rss/redirect.php?url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2006/apr/28nfl.htm *** Mahindra beat Sporting to move on top (The Telegraph) Panaji: Mahindra United sustained second half pressure as they scored a 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa to move to the top of the table in the ONGC National Football League here on Friday. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060429/asp/sports/story_6160381.asp *** Dawoods nephew dies in highway accident (Express India) Returning to Mumbai after a two-week tour of the Konkan, underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's nephew Danish Parkar (24), the son of Dawood's sister Hasina aapa, met with an accident on the Mumbai-Goa highway and died. http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=66804 *** Mahindras United beat Sporting, move on the top (Outlook India) Mahindra United sustained second half pressure as they scored a hard fought 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa to move on the top of the table in the ONGC National Football League, played at Nehru Stadium, here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=381214 *** Crunch match for Mahindras as they take on Sporting, Goa (Outlook India) Mahindra United hope to take a step towards their maiden National Football League title tomorrow when they take on Sporting Clube de Goa at Nehru Stadium, Margao. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=380801 *** GSL launches 2, commissions 1 vessel for Coast Guard (Yahoo! India News) New Delhi, April 28, (ANI): Indias premier ship building organization, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) today launched two and commissioned one vessel for the Indian Coast Guard Service. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060428/139/63v9x.html *** French artist brings a #152;leafy collection to Kolkata (Yahoo! India News) Tired of the heat and dust of the elections? Cool off with the leafy collection of Goa-based French artist, Sonja Weder, exhibiting her paintings in Kolkata for the first time. Inspired not just by leaves and flowers but by insects like caterpillars and dragonflies, Weders works thrive on textures created from hand-made paper and seeds. Exhibiting in Kolkata means showing your work to India. I http://in.news.yahoo.com/060428/48/63vcv.html *** Historic milestone: two ships launched, one commissioned (Yahoo! India News) New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) State-owned Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) made history Friday by launching two vessels and commissioning a third in a single day. http://in.news.yahoo.com/060428/43/63vba.html *** [GOAA] Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin April 28, 2006 (Worldwide Faith News) This is the weekly edition of the GOA E-Bulletin. For more information just click on the links below to go to the topics of interest to you.If the link does not work from your email, copy the link and paste it into the address bar of your web browser.SUNDAY OF THOMAS:Visit this special site to learn more about the first Sunday after Pascha, the Sunday of Thomas.View the icon, review http://www.wfn.org/2006/04/msg00322.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 28, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Dawood's nephew dies in road crash (IBN live) Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's nephew Danish has been killed in a road accident near Panvel on the Mumbai-Goa highway. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/dawoods-nephew-dies-in-road-crash/8896-3.html *** Go Goa! But at the risk of terror? (IBN live) The bombings in Egypt's famous tourist resort Dahab have brought holiday destinations to the spotlight as prime targets of terror. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/go-goa-but-at-the-risk-of-terror/8779-3.html *** Selaulim pipeline (Navhind Times) Margao, April 27: The Selaulim pipeline, which supplies water to most of South Goa district, burst last night at Igramol in Quepem taluka for the third time within the period of two months. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042818 *** Goa, Maharashtra to jointly set up waste disposal plants (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 25: Goa and Maharashtra will collaborate to set up hazardous waste disposal plants at two different sites identified at Mahad and Taloja in southern Maharashtra. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042648 *** Navy likens ship mishap off Goa coast to hit-and-run case (Navhind Times) New Delhi, April 25: The Indian navy today disclosed that its patrol vessel, INS Prahar, which sank off the Goa coast on Friday night following a collision with a container ship, was dragged by it for quite sometime after the two vessels got linked with each other. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042652 *** Dawood's nephew killed in road accident (Hindustan Times) Danish Parkar, a nephew of Dawood Ibrahim, died in a road accident on the outskirts of the city, said police officials on Thursday. Danish, son of Dawood's elder sister Haseena Parkar, died late on Wednesday when his car collided with a truck on the Mumbai-Goa highway, said a police official. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1685007,000900040001.htm *** Dawood nephew dies in mishap (The Times of India) Danish Parkar, nephew of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, was killed in a car accident on the Mumbai-Goa highway. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1508189.cms *** South Asia 101 (About.com) Whether you think of Rudyard Kipling and Gunga Din or Brad Pitt's Seven Years in Tibet , or maybe hippies on the beaches of Goa, South Asia is a land of potent images - of beauty and emotion, filth and apathy, history and romance... http://goasia.about.com/cs/azsiteindex/a/sasia101.htm *** Crunch match for Mahindras as they take on Sporting, Goa (Outlook India) Mahindra United hope to take a step towards their maiden National Football League title tomorrow when they take on Sporting Clube de Goa at Nehru Stadium, Margao. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=380801 *** South Asia 101 (About.com) Whether you think of Rudyard Kipling and Gunga Din or Brad Pitt's Seven Years in Tibet, or maybe hippies on the beaches of Goa, South Asia is a land of... http://goasia.about.com/b/a/257198.htm Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 27, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Mumbai bar girls make a beeline for Goa (Business Standard India) Around 600 dance bar girls are making a living in Goa following closure of bars in Maharashtra last year, said Varsha Kale, honorary president of Bhartiya Bar Girls Union (BBGU), even as Goa police denied their presence. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?hpFlag=Ychklogin=Nautono=223581leftnm=lmnu2lselect=0leftindx=2 *** IF YOU GO (San Jose Mercury News) The months before and after the summer monsoon, basically November to May, is the best time to visit Goa. The week between Christmas and New Year's is very popular -- especially for the Anjuna rave scene -- and hotel rates typically double or even triple. A visa, obtained in advance, is required for U.S. citizens. http://www.charlotte.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/14410819.htm?source=rsschannel=mercurynews_travel *** Indian naval patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (Daily Times) NEW DELHI: An Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy announced on Sunday. The 450-tonne naval patrol vessel sank after colliding with the Rajiv Gandhi container carrier belonging http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\04\24\story_24-4-2006_pg4_20 *** Indian naval patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (AFP via Yahoo! News) An Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy announced. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060423/wl_asia_afp/indiamilitarynavy_060423051256 *** Go Goa! But at the risk of terror? (IBN live) The bombings in Egypt's famous tourist resort Dahab have brought holiday destinations to the spotlight as prime targets of terror. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/go-goa-but-at-the-risk-of-terror/8779-3.html *** Career fair (The Telegraph) India International Education Career Fair at Swabhumi, 11 am to 8 pm. Theatrecian will present Goa , directed by Shuktara Lal, at Gyan Manch, 7 pm. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060427/asp/calcutta/story_6148807.asp *** Goa, Maharashtra to jointly set up waste disposal plants (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 25: Goa and Maharashtra will collaborate to set up hazardous waste disposal plants at two different sites identified at Mahad and Taloja in southern Maharashtra. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042648 *** Meet on solid waste management soon (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 26: The Goa State Pollution Control Board will hold a meeting with chief officers/commissioners of all the 13 municipal bodies in the state during the second week of May to review the methods used by them for solid waste disposal. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042717 *** Sporting Clube to give their best in NFL remainder: Clifford (Navhind Times) Margao, April 26: Sporting Clube de Goas title hopes in the 10th ONGC National Football League may have taken a back seat right now but their coach Clifford Chukuwama is still optimistic of an outside chance of clinching the coveted crown. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042741 *** Navy likens ship mishap off Goa coast to hit-and-run case (Navhind Times) New Delhi, April 25: The Indian navy today disclosed that its patrol vessel, INS Prahar, which sank off the Goa coast on Friday night following a collision with a container ship, was dragged by it for quite sometime after the two vessels got linked with each other. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042652 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 26, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Mumbai bar girls make a beeline for Goa (Business Standard India) Around 600 dance bar girls are making a living in Goa following closure of bars in Maharashtra last year, said Varsha Kale, honorary president of Bhartiya Bar Girls Union (BBGU), even as Goa police denied their presence. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?hpFlag=Ychklogin=Nautono=223581leftnm=lmnu2lselect=0leftindx=2 *** IF YOU GO (San Jose Mercury News) The months before and after the summer monsoon, basically November to May, is the best time to visit Goa. The week between Christmas and New Year's is very popular -- especially for the Anjuna rave scene -- and hotel rates typically double or even triple. A visa, obtained in advance, is required for U.S. citizens. http://www.sunherald.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/14410819.htm?source=rsschannel=mercurynews_travel *** Indian naval patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (Daily Times) NEW DELHI: An Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy announced on Sunday. The 450-tonne naval patrol vessel sank after colliding with the Rajiv Gandhi container carrier belonging http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\04\24\story_24-4-2006_pg4_20 *** Indian naval patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (AFP via Yahoo! News) An Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy announced. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060423/wl_asia_afp/indiamilitarynavy_060423051256 *** Go Goa! But is it at risk of terror? (IBN live) The bombings in Egypt's famous tourist resort Dahab have brought holiday destinations to the spotlight as prime targets of terror. http://www.ibnlive.com/news/go-goa-but-is-it-at-risk-of-terror/8779-3.html *** Patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (News Interactive) AN Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy said today. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18902535-1702,00.html?from=rss *** Goa, Maharashtra to jointly set up waste disposal plants (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 25: Goa and Maharashtra will collaborate to set up hazardous waste disposal plants at two different sites identified at Mahad and Taloja in southern Maharashtra. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042648 *** GCL posts Rs 252.73 lakh profit in 9-month period (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 25: The Board of Directors of Goa Carbon Ltd (GCL) a part of the Rs 1,100 crore Dempo Group and the second largest manufacturer of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) in the country, have adopted and approved the unaudited results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2006. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042611 *** Navy likens ship mishap off Goa coast to hit-and-run case (Navhind Times) New Delhi, April 25: The Indian navy today disclosed that its patrol vessel, INS Prahar, which sank off the Goa coast on Friday night following a collision with a container ship, was dragged by it for quite sometime after the two vessels got linked with each other. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042652 *** Goa's prehistoric caves hold potential for heritage tourism (New Kerala) By Devraj, Panaji: With its characteristics of modern civilisation and culture, Goa fascinates a lot of tourists every year. But it also has a rich heritage dating back to the prehistoric times that can promote heritage tourism here. http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnewsid=47503 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Cinema Português Contemporâneo/ Contemporary Portuguese Cinema
CENTRO DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA/ INSTITUTO CAMÕES GOA-ÍNDIA Cinema Português Contemporâneo O Centro de Língua Portuguesa/ Instituto Camões-Goa organizará ao longo deste ano quarto ciclos de cinema português exibindo a partir de terça-feira, 25 de Abril, o primeiro ciclo dedicado ao cinema português contemporâneo. A primeira sessão assinalará o aniversário da Revolução de 25 de Abril que ocorreu em Lisboa em 1974. 1 Capitães de Abril,2000, realizado por Maria de Medeiros (Terça-feira, 25 de Abril) 2 Tarde Demais ,1999, realizado por José Nascimento (Quarta-feira, 26 de Abril) Legendas em Inglês. 3 Ganhar a Vida, 1998, realizado por João Canijo (Quinta-feira, 27 de Abril) Legendas em Inglês. 4 A Passagem da Noite ,2003, realizado por Leonor Seixas (Sexta-feira, 28 de Abril) Legendas em Inglês. 5 Cinco dias, cinco noites ,1996, realizado por José Fonseca e Costa, (Sábado, 29 de Abril) Legendas em Inglês. Estas sessões terão lugar nas instalações do Centro de Língua Portuguesa/ Instituto Camões em Panaji (Agva House, Dr. Dada Vaidya Road), das 17h.30m. às 19h.30m. Contemporary Portuguese Cinema CLP/ Instituto Camões-Goa, will be showing five Portuguese movies from Tuesday, April 25 th. The first session will mark the anniversary of the Revolution of April 25th.. This revolution took place in Lisbon in 1974. 1 Capitães de Abril (Captains of April), directed by Maria de Medeiros (Tuesday, April 25th.) 2 Tarde Demais (Too Late), directed by José Nascimento (Wednesday, April 26th.) Subtitles in English 3 Ganhar a Vida (Get a Life), directed by João Canijo (Thursday, April 27th.) Subtitles in English 4 A Passagem da Noite(Night Passage), directed by Leonor Seixas (Friday, April 28 th.) Subtitles in English 5 Cinco dias, cinco noites (Five Days, Five Nights), directed by José Fonseca e Costa, (Saturday, April 29th.). Subtitles in English These sessions will be held at the premises of the Centro de Língua Portuguesa/ Instituto Camões in Panaji (Agva House, Dr. Dada Vaidya Road) from 05.30 p.m. to 07.30 p.m. Centro de Língua Portuguesa/ Instituto Camões AGVA HOUSE, 9/32 Dr. Dada Vaidya Road, Panaji-403001GOA-ÍNDIA Tel: 0832 6647737 «» E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 25, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Mumbai bar girls make a beeline for Goa (Business Standard India) Around 600 dance bar girls are making a living in Goa following closure of bars in Maharashtra last year, said Varsha Kale, honorary president of Bhartiya Bar Girls Union (BBGU), even as Goa police denied their presence. http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?hpFlag=Ychklogin=Nautono=223581leftnm=lmnu2lselect=0leftindx=2 *** Indian naval patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (Daily Times) NEW DELHI: An Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy announced on Sunday. The 450-tonne naval patrol vessel sank after colliding with the Rajiv Gandhi container carrier belonging http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\04\24\story_24-4-2006_pg4_20 *** Indian naval patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (AFP via Yahoo! News) An Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy announced. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060423/wl_asia_afp/indiamilitarynavy_060423051256 *** Patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (News Interactive) AN Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy said today. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18902535-1702,00.html?from=rss *** HindustanTimes.com: Goa Fest (Hindustan Times) The promotion closes at 5 PM on April 25, 2006. An individual can vote only online on www.hindustantimes.com or sms their choice to 4242. No other form of voting will be accepted. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/specials/goafest/goafest6.htm *** Heavy influx of bar girls from M'rashtra to Goa (Hindustan Times) Around 600 dance bar girls are eking out a living in Goa following closure of bars in Maharashtra last year, said Varsha Kale, Honorary President of Bhartiya Bar Girls Union (BBGU), even as Goa police denied presence of any such girl in the state. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1681048,000900040002.htm *** Navy's patrol vessel sinks off Goa's coast (Hindustan Times) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier, an official release said in New Delhi on Saturday. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1680730,000900040002.htm *** Army XI meets TFA in the opener (The Hindu) BANGALORE: The ONGC Cup final league will involve the top six second division football teams -- Army XI (Delhi), Churchill Brothers (Goa), Tata Football Academy (TFA-Jamshedpur)), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Vasco Sports Club (Goa) ... http://www.thehindu.com/2006/04/25/stories/2006042510612000.htm *** Goa's prehistoric caves hold potential for heritage tourism (New Kerala) By Devraj, Panaji: With its characteristics of modern civilisation and culture, Goa fascinates a lot of tourists every year. But it also has a rich heritage dating back to the prehistoric times that can promote heritage tourism here. http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnewsid=47503 *** Navy vessel sinks off Goa coast, crew rescued (Express India) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier, an official release said. Seventy-three crew members of the naval ship have been rescued. http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=66494 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 24, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Indian naval patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (AFP via Yahoo! News) An Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy announced. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060423/wl_asia_afp/indiamilitarynavy_060423051256 *** Patrol ship sinks off Goa coast (News Interactive) AN Indian naval ship sank in the Arabian Sea off the western coastal state of Goa after colliding with a merchant carrier but there were no casualties, the navy said today. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18902535-1702,00.html?from=rss *** Heavy influx of bar girls from M'rashtra to Goa (Hindustan Times) Around 600 dance bar girls are eking out a living in Goa following closure of bars in Maharashtra last year, said Varsha Kale, Honorary President of Bhartiya Bar Girls Union (BBGU), even as Goa police denied presence of any such girl in the state. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1681048,000900040002.htm *** Navy's patrol vessel sinks off Goa's coast (Hindustan Times) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier, an official release said in New Delhi on Saturday. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1680730,000900040002.htm *** Goa state ties up with Aviva Life (The Economic Times) Goa State Cooperative Bank Ltd has tied-up with Aviva Life Insurance to sell their services in the state. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1498906.cms *** Goa's prehistoric caves hold potential for heritage tourism (New Kerala) By Devraj, Panaji: With its characteristics of modern civilisation and culture, Goa fascinates a lot of tourists every year. But it also has a rich heritage dating back to the prehistoric times that can promote heritage tourism here. http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnewsid=47503 *** Patrol vessel of Navy sinks off Goa's coast (The Times of India) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier on Friday. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1499760.cms *** Navy vessel sinks off Goa coast, crew rescued (Express India) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier, an official release said. Seventy-three crew members of the naval ship have been rescued. http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=66494 *** Patrol vessel of Navy sinks off Goa's coast (Outlook India) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier, an official release said here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=379642 *** Goas prehistoric caves hold potential for heritage tourism (Yahoo! India News) By Devraj http://in.news.yahoo.com/060423/139/63qho.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 23, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Proposal on HIV testing sparks debate in Goa (NDTV) Goa could soon become the first Indian state to make HIV testing compulsory before marriage. The proposal passed unanimously by the Goa Assembly will be thrown open for a public debate before it is tabled as a bill in July. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=Nationaltemplate=AIDSslug=HIV testing proposal sparks debate in Goaid=87065callid=1 *** Indian naval vessel sinks in Arabian Sea (NDTV) An Indian naval warship INS Prahar has sunk in the Arabian Sea after colliding with a merchant ship, the MV Rajiv Gandhi. The incident took place 20 km west of Goa at 9:45 pm (IST) on Friday night. http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=Nationalslug=Indian naval vessel sinksid=87154 *** Idea adds 5 lakh users in Mah/Goa in FY06 (Business Standard India) Idea Cellular added five lakh new subscribers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle in 2005-06 taking its total number of subscribers in the circle to over 1.8 million. http://www.business-standard.com/bsonline/storypage.php?bKeyFlag=BOautono=15680 *** Missile boat goes down in collision (The Telegraph) New Delhi, April 22: A missile boat of the Indian Navy sank in the Arabian Sea last night, two-and-a-half hours after colliding with a merchant vessel off the coast of Goa. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060423/asp/nation/story_6133706.asp *** Heavy influx of bar girls from M'rashtra to Goa (Hindustan Times) Around 600 dance bar girls are eking out a living in Goa following closure of bars in Maharashtra last year, said Varsha Kale, Honorary President of Bhartiya Bar Girls Union (BBGU), even as Goa police denied presence of any such girl in the state. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1681048,000900040002.htm *** Navy's patrol vessel sinks off Goa's coast (Hindustan Times) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier, an official release said in New Delhi on Saturday. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1680730,000900040002.htm *** Goa state ties up with Aviva Life (The Economic Times) Goa State Cooperative Bank Ltd has tied-up with Aviva Life Insurance to sell their services in the state. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1498906.cms *** Patrol vessel of Navy sinks off Goa's coast (The Times of India) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier on Friday. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1499760.cms *** Navy vessel sinks off Goa coast, crew rescued (Express India) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier, an official release said. Seventy-three crew members of the naval ship have been rescued. http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=66494 *** Patrol vessel of Navy sinks off Goa's coast (Outlook India) A patrol vessel of the Navy sank off the coast of Goa after a collision with a merchant carrier, an official release said here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=379642 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 22, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Proposal on HIV testing sparks debate in Goa (NDTV) Goa could soon become the first Indian state to make HIV testing compulsory before marriage. The proposal passed unanimously by the Goa Assembly will be thrown open for a public debate before it is tabled as a bill in July. http://www.ndtv.com/template/template.asp?category=Nationaltemplate=AIDSslug=HIV testing proposal sparks debate in Goaid=87065callid=1 *** Idea adds 5 lakh users in Mah/Goa in FY06 (Business Standard India) Idea Cellular added five lakh new subscribers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle in 2005-06 taking its total number of subscribers in the circle to over 1.8 million. http://www.business-standard.com/bsonline/storypage.php?bKeyFlag=BOautono=15680 *** Stage set for Goa CET 2006 (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 19: The director of technical education, Dr J Chandrasekhar today informed that the preparations for conducting the Goa Common Entrance Test 2006 have been completed and the test would be held from May 16 to 18. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042022 *** Mahindra to play AFC ties in Goa (Navhind Times) Margao, April 19: Having squeezed out three hard fought draws in their away ties of the AFC Cup, National Football League title contenders Mahindra United, Mumbai, are well and truly hoping for a qualification into the second round of the Asian event as they kick-off their home engagements against group leaders Al Muharraq of Bahrain on April 25 at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here at 4.15 p.m. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042033 *** Brazilian striker Leondson key player in Bahrain club (Navhind Times) Margao, April 21: Bahraini club Al Muharraq will arrive in Goa on April 23 (Sunday) to play Mumbais Mahindra United in the AFC Cup tie. last minute penalty by Brazilian striker Leondson Dias DSilva. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042239 *** House renting under scanner (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 21: In a bid to counter terroristsand anti-social elements seeking hide-outs in the residential areas, the North Goa district magistrate has debarred house owners from the district from giving out their houses on rent, sub-letting them to the strangers and tourists without giving prior information of the tenants to the concerned police station. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042218 *** Dempo held goalless by 10-man Bagan (Navhind Times) Mumbai, April 21: Despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half, Mohun Bagan managed to hold defending champions Dempo Sports Club, Goa, to a goalless draw in a 10th National Football League match at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Friday. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042240 *** Goa state ties up with Aviva Life (The Economic Times) Goa State Cooperative Bank Ltd has tied-up with Aviva Life Insurance to sell their services in the state. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1498906.cms *** No decision on proposed int. Airport at Mopa by Goa cabinet (New Kerala) No decision on proposed int. Airport at Mopa by Goa cabinet http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnewsid=45280 *** Ten-man Bagan hold Dempo goalless (Outlook India) Despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half, Mohun Bagan managed to hold defending champions Dempo Sports Club, Goa, to a goalless draw in a 10th National Football League match at the Cooperage ground here today. http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=379561 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Sahitya Akademi: An Evening of Poetry - Brian Mendonca
http://www.goanet.org/index.php? module=PostCalendarfunc=viewDate=20060425tplview=viewtype=detailseid=176p rint= Sahitya Akademi cordially invites you to an evening of poetry by three young poets writing in English DURGA PRASAD PANDA BRIAN MENDONCA and KUMAR VIKRAM at the Sahitya Akademi Auditorium, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi 110 001 at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 25 April 2006 Tea : 5.30 p.m. RSVP : 2338 66 26 http://www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in http://www.goanet.org/index.php? module=PostCalendarfunc=viewDate=20060425tplview=viewtype=detailseid=176p rint= _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
*** Goa news for April 21, 2006
| Domnic Fernandes continues (Part III) his reminiscence of | | Mapusa of the 1950s| | | | http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=Newsamp;file=articleamp;sid=426 | Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories and the latest Goa-related news. *** Goa airport row may affect Konkan rail (Deccan Herald) Agitators, who have called for a bandh of Pernem taluk to press for a new international airport, have been threatening to disrupt Kon-kan Railway trains passing through North Goa on Tuesday. Konkan Railway authorities said the police had been notified about the threat. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr182006/national1830532006417.asp *** No decision on proposed int. Airport at Mopa by Goa cabinet (New Kerala) No decision on proposed int. Airport at Mopa by Goa cabinet http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnewsid=45280 *** Churchill welcomes cabinetsdecision on Dabolim airport (Navhind Times) Margao, April 20: The Congress MP from South Goa, Mr Churchill Alemao while welcoming the cabinet decision supporting the upgradation of the Dabolim airport said that the government should at the same time scrap the Mopa airport project at the earliest without any further 'study,' *** Alcon Victor Group commissions Ayurveda (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 19: The Alcon Victor Group, the front runners in the Tourism Industry in Goa, have just commissioned the first destination Ayurveda Spa Resort at Divar Island. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042054 *** Stage set for Goa CET 2006 (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 19: The director of technical education, Dr J Chandrasekhar today informed that the preparations for conducting the Goa Common Entrance Test 2006 have been completed and the test would be held from May 16 to 18. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042022 *** Cabinet okays private practice for GMCs medical consultants (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 19: The state government had okayed a proposal allowing medical consultants attached to the Goa Medical College and Hospital and other health bodies to do private practice after official duty hours. The decision to this effect was taken at todays cabinet meeting. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042021 *** Goa is where the home is (The Economic Times) PANAJI: If youre planning to invest in property or purchase a holiday home, then consider Goa. Nature is doing for the state, what IT did for Bangalore and Hyderabad #148; send land prices rocketing through the roof! http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1491144.cms *** Catch me if you tan (TOI) So if you've been wondering why actress Ameesha Patel's wearing loads of whites these days, it's only to show off the tan she got in Goa. Ameesha said, Yes, I've got a gorgeous tan, and I love it completely. I'm even wearing white to flaunt it. *** IDEA Cellular Announces Launch of Group Talk Advanced Voice Services from Kodiak Networks; First Prepaid and(ZDNet India) IDEA Cellular Limited (IDEA), a leading GSM operator in India and Kodiak Networks, global provider of advanced wireless voice systems, today announced that IDEA has launched Group Talk(TM), a suite of innovative group-oriented voice applications to customers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle. http://www.zdnetindia.com/news/pressreleases/stories/145916.html *** Idea Cellular deploys Kodiak RTX system (CIOL) BANGALORE: Idea Cellular Ltd becomes second customer for Kodiak Networks in India to launch Group Talk, a suite of group oriented voice applications to customers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle. http://www.ciol.com/content/news/2006/106051901.asp *** Mahindra to play AFC ties in Goa (Navhind Times) Margao, April 19: Having squeezed out three hard fought draws in their away ties of the AFC Cup, National Football League title contenders Mahindra United, Mumbai, are well and truly hoping for a qualification into the second round of the Asian event as they kick-off their home engagements against group leaders Al Muharraq of Bahrain on April 25 at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here at 4.15 p.m. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042033 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Goa news for April 21, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories and the latest Goa-related news. *** Goa airport row may affect Konkan rail (Deccan Herald) Agitators, who have called for a bandh of Pernem taluk to press for a new international airport, have been threatening to disrupt Kon-kan Railway trains passing through North Goa on Tuesday. Konkan Railway authorities said the police had been notified about the threat. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr182006/national1830532006417.asp *** No decision on proposed int. Airport at Mopa by Goa cabinet (New Kerala) No decision on proposed int. Airport at Mopa by Goa cabinet http://www.newkerala.com/news2.php?action=fullnewsid=45280 *** Churchill welcomes cabinetsdecision on Dabolim airport (Navhind Times) Margao, April 20: The Congress MP from South Goa, Mr Churchill Alemao while welcoming the cabinet decision supporting the upgradation of the Dabolim airport said that the government should at the same time scrap the Mopa airport project at the earliest without any further 'study,' *** Alcon Victor Group commissions Ayurveda (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 19: The Alcon Victor Group, the front runners in the Tourism Industry in Goa, have just commissioned the first destination Ayurveda Spa Resort at Divar Island. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042054 *** Stage set for Goa CET 2006 (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 19: The director of technical education, Dr J Chandrasekhar today informed that the preparations for conducting the Goa Common Entrance Test 2006 have been completed and the test would be held from May 16 to 18. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042022 *** Cabinet okays private practice for GMCs medical consultants (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 19: The state government had okayed a proposal allowing medical consultants attached to the Goa Medical College and Hospital and other health bodies to do private practice after official duty hours. The decision to this effect was taken at todays cabinet meeting. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042021 *** Goa is where the home is (The Economic Times) PANAJI: If youre planning to invest in property or purchase a holiday home, then consider Goa. Nature is doing for the state, what IT did for Bangalore and Hyderabad #148; send land prices rocketing through the roof! http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1491144.cms *** Catch me if you tan (TOI) So if you've been wondering why actress Ameesha Patel's wearing loads of whites these days, it's only to show off the tan she got in Goa. Ameesha said, Yes, I've got a gorgeous tan, and I love it completely. I'm even wearing white to flaunt it. *** IDEA Cellular Announces Launch of Group Talk Advanced Voice Services from Kodiak Networks; First Prepaid and(ZDNet India) IDEA Cellular Limited (IDEA), a leading GSM operator in India and Kodiak Networks, global provider of advanced wireless voice systems, today announced that IDEA has launched Group Talk(TM), a suite of innovative group-oriented voice applications to customers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle. http://www.zdnetindia.com/news/pressreleases/stories/145916.html *** Idea Cellular deploys Kodiak RTX system (CIOL) BANGALORE: Idea Cellular Ltd becomes second customer for Kodiak Networks in India to launch Group Talk, a suite of group oriented voice applications to customers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle. http://www.ciol.com/content/news/2006/106051901.asp *** Mahindra to play AFC ties in Goa (Navhind Times) Margao, April 19: Having squeezed out three hard fought draws in their away ties of the AFC Cup, National Football League title contenders Mahindra United, Mumbai, are well and truly hoping for a qualification into the second round of the Asian event as they kick-off their home engagements against group leaders Al Muharraq of Bahrain on April 25 at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here at 4.15 p.m. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=042033 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 20, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa airport row may affect Konkan rail (Deccan Herald) Agitators, who have called for a bandh of Pernem taluk to press for a new international airport, have been threatening to disrupt Kon-kan Railway trains passing through North Goa on Tuesday. Konkan Railway authorities said the police had been notified about the threat. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr182006/national1830532006417.asp *** Goa celebrates Easter (Navhind Times) Mapusa, April 15: Goa celebrates Easter today ending the austerity of the 46-day-long penitential season of Lent. Midnight masses were celebrated in all the churches of Goa to celebrate Easter, known as the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041612 *** Sesa FA rout Dempo, lift Taca Goa (Navhind Times) Mapusa, April 15: Dempo suffered a humiliating 0-11 defeat at the hands of Sesa Football Academy in the finals of GFA U-20 Taca Goa at Duler grounds, here today. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041624 *** Ddamas jewellery comes to Goa (Navhind Times) Margao, April 17: Bollywood star, Amrita Rao inaugurated the Ddamas diamond and gold jewellerys 14th outlet in the newly renovated Ulhas Jewellers showroomin Margaothis evening amidst the presence of a large number of dignitaries. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041846 *** Start preparing for polls, Ravi tells Congressmen (Navhind Times) Panaj, April 18: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee which met here today under the chairmanship of Mr Ravi Naik took stock of the partys position in each of the 40 constituencies. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041911 *** IDEA Cellular Announces Launch of ''Group Talk'' Advanced Voice Services from Kodiak Networks; First Prepaid and(ZDNet India) IDEA Cellular Limited (IDEA), a leading GSM operator in India and Kodiak Networks, global provider of advanced wireless voice systems, today announced that IDEA has launched Group Talk(TM), a suite of innovative group-oriented voice applications to customers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle. http://www.zdnetindia.com/news/pressreleases/stories/145916.html *** All information on Goa companies goes on-line (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 17: The secretary in the ministry of company affairs, Ms Komal Anand, has called upon corporate houses and business professionals in the state to switch over to electronic mode of services set by the ministry of company affairs for secure filing of their annual returns and accessing data to suit their needs, for quicker and friendly services. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=04189 *** Goa is where the home is (The Economic Times) PANAJI: If youre planning to invest in property or purchase a holiday home, then consider Goa. Nature is doing for the state, what IT did for Bangalore and Hyderabad #148; send land prices rocketing through the roof! http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1491144.cms *** IDEA Cellular Announces Launch of ''Group Talk'' Advanced Voice Services from Kodiak Networks (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) PUNE, India SAN RAMON, Calif.April 19, 2006--IDEA Cellular Limited , a leading GSM operator in India and Kodiak Networks, global provider of advanced wireless voice systems, today announced that IDEA has launched Group Talk, a suite of innovative group-oriented voice applications to customers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060418/20060418006111.html?.v=1 *** Idea Cellular deploys Kodiak RTX system (CIOL) BANGALORE: Idea Cellular Ltd becomes second customer for Kodiak Networks in India to launch Group Talk, a suite of group oriented voice applications to customers in the Maharashtra and Goa circle. http://www.ciol.com/content/news/2006/106051901.asp Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Down to Earth Jazz Fest - April 21-23/06 - Margao, Goa
Jazz treat at Ana Fonte Garden A three-day festival of Jazz, fusion and western classical with an intriguing mix of food, art and environment thrown in, is to take place on World Earth Day at the Ana Fonte Garden, Margao, April 21-23, 2006. How do most successful individuals de-stress across the world? They listen to Jazz. This music which comes from the soul, health experts agree, soothes the soul. True, Jazz has its origins in America, but it was born and grew strong and beautiful from the blood, sweat and tears of the African slaves. Which is why Jazz was chosen to celebrate World Earth Day on April 21-23, 2006. Think Geek Media and Event Productions in association with the Dept of Art Culture, Govt of Goa brings Jazz to Goa as an 'I Care for Margao' initiative with a three-day festival -- the Down to Earth Jazz Fest. http://www.goanet.org/index.php? module=PostCalendarfunc=viewDate=20060421tplview=viewtype=detailseid=174p rint= The Festival will be held at the Ana Fonte Garden, Margao at 5.30 pm to 10.00 pm from April 21 to 23. As in all her other events, Think Geek aka journalist/columnist Ethel da Costa, the FAM theory of event management prevails Food, Art and Music. This time, community has a voice, because people can voice their views on the thorny issue of preserving our environment. Following close on the success of the revitalization of city and garden spaces of Panjim through the promotion of art, culture, music and community campaigns effectively launched since 2003 along with the Corporation of the City of Panaji, Think Geek Media and Event Productions has turned Panjim's pretty open garden spaces into living people places with the 'I Love Panjim Concert,' the 'Downtown Jazz Festival,' the 'Daniel Pearl Peace Concert,' 'Celebrate Panjim,' 'Down to Earth Jazz Fest 2004,' 'DragonFest' with international band 'Dragonfly' from Boston, USA at the Dona Paula jetty, 'The Grape Escape' at the Inox Multiplex, 'Freedom Rock' the 3 city roadshow and at Club Tito's and the recent 'Gagged by the Bag' Festival of Alternatives, anti-plastic campaign, besides others. The jazz festival in Margao spearheads a series of community centric events at the Ana Fonte Garden to promote a sense of 'belongingness' amongst the citizens of Margao, as Think Geek's 'I Care for Margao' initiative. The best of jazz, fusion, classical musicians from Goa will perform, among them are Goa's great bands like Lester's Jazz Quartet, Los Festakars, Sharon N Spice, Whoopie featuring Kitu and Steve Sequeira, Dr Franscisco and Elaine Colaco, Joanne D'Mello, the Rocky Rui Show, Life Line, Free World, Shabab etc. Making an environmental statement through art will be artists like Chandan Naik, Hitesh Pankar, Ivan de Souza, Noman Tagore, Nixon Fernandes, Vithal Naik, John Dias, Chandan Bandekar, Maendra Alvares, Adriel Alvares, Leah Evanka Rodrigues and environmentally conscious citizens in an entertaining mix of wine, food, art, opinion and music. Event partners include the Dept of Information Publicity, Govt of Goa, Costa's, Coconut Grove, Holiday Inn Resort (Goa) and Tonia Distilleries. Entry is free to the public. For details call Ethel Da Costa on 9822121012. SOURCE: Ethel Da Costa / Think Geek Media and Event Productions _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 19, 2006
Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa airport row may affect Konkan rail (Deccan Herald) Agitators, who have called for a bandh of Pernem taluk to press for a new international airport, have been threatening to disrupt Kon-kan Railway trains passing through North Goa on Tuesday. Konkan Railway authorities said the police had been notified about the threat. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr182006/national1830532006417.asp *** Goa celebrates Easter (Navhind Times) Mapusa, April 15: Goa celebrates Easter today ending the austerity of the 46-day-long penitential season of Lent. Midnight masses were celebrated in all the churches of Goa to celebrate Easter, known as the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041612 *** Sesa FA rout Dempo, lift Taca Goa (Navhind Times) Mapusa, April 15: Dempo suffered a humiliating 0-11 defeat at the hands of Sesa Football Academy in the finals of GFA U-20 Taca Goa at Duler grounds, here today. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041624 *** Ddamas jewellery comes to Goa (Navhind Times) Margao, April 17: Bollywood star, Amrita Rao inaugurated the Ddamas diamond and gold jewellerys 14th outlet in the newly renovated Ulhas Jewellers showroomin Margaothis evening amidst the presence of a large number of dignitaries. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041846 *** Start preparing for polls, Ravi tells Congressmen (Navhind Times) Panaj, April 18: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee which met here today under the chairmanship of Mr Ravi Naik took stock of the partys position in each of the 40 constituencies. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041911 *** All information on Goa companies goes on-line (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 17: The secretary in the ministry of company affairs, Ms Komal Anand, has called upon corporate houses and business professionals in the state to switch over to electronic mode of services set by the ministry of company affairs for secure filing of their annual returns and accessing data to suit their needs, for quicker and friendly services. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=04189 *** National News - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition (Deccan Herald) MLAs from North Goa like Mr Deshprabhu believe that a new airport would help open up otherwise backward constituencies like his, bringing in jobs and development to once largely agrarian areas. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr182006/national.asp *** Goa is where the home is (The Economic Times) PANAJI: If youre planning to invest in property or purchase a holiday home, then consider Goa. Nature is doing for the state, what IT did for Bangalore and Hyderabad #148; send land prices rocketing through the roof! http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1491144.cms *** Beyond Bollywood: India aims for the world (International Herald Tribune) The increasing acceptance of Bollywood - shorthand for India's burgeoning film industry - in the mainstream of international entertainment is a telling commentary on India's reintegration with the world after more than five decades of self-imposed isolation. http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/04/18/bloomberg/sxmuk.php *** Bookies hit road to escape police net (India Times Cricket) MUMBAI: As the first ball gets delivered at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi in the Indo-Pak ODI on Tuesday, several vehicles will take off for the Mumbai-Goa, Mumbai-Pune, and Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. http://cricket.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1494045.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Press Report: Last Bus to Vasco
--- * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * --- USDA certified Goa Sausages and other Goan foods can now be delivered to virtually any part of the world. http://www.goanfoods.com --- Press Report Last Bus to Vasco: Poems form Goa a debut collection of 50 poems by Goan traveller-poet Brian Mendonça was released on Easter Sunday, 16 April 2006 in the elegant environs of The Regency, at Hotel La Paz Gardens, Vasco, Goa. Releasing the book, Mr Menino Peres, Director, Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa, spoke about how he came in touch with the poet through sheer chance --. through his officials travelling on the 2779 Goa Express to Delhi for the trade fair and who happened to spy Brian scribbling his poems. Brian in his address thanked Mr Peres for sponsoring a back cover ad to help meet expenses. Kevin Mendonça, introduced the guests on the dais and thanked Mr Alex George Mendonça the father of the poet and the host of the evening for making possible the tasteful venue for the evening. Daniel de Souza compered the programme in his scintillating manner and observed that the meticulous tracking of Brian's academic career offered by Professor AK Joshi retired Head of Department of English, Goa University, provided a 70 mm glimpse into Brian's life. Prof. Joshi saw Brian as an adventurist who moved from Goa after his MA in English, to Pune for his MPhil, later to Hyderabad for his PhD and finally to Delhi for a job. He said that Last Bus to Vasco is a gathering of poems ranging from the reflective, the scenic, the autobiographical and the travelogue. The audio CD enhances the experience of the poem. Professor Newman Fernandes, Principal of St Xaviers College, Mapusa, who taught Brian during Brian's college years, said that all of us are born poets, but end up being prosaic, for want of time and application. Poetry was the art of saying things pithily. He hoped more young people took to poetry. In a gallant gesture he announced that St Xavier's College would be happy to sponsor Brian's next book of verse. Fr Nascimento Mascarenhas thanked Brian for writing a poem on the bells of St Andrew's church, Vasco. He said he had often noticed Brian's shy smile and keen observation of people and things. Speaking with conviction, the poet said that the volume of poems asserts that Goans have a literary heritage they are proud of besides singing and dancing. The volume is a slice of life, a poetic history of Goa which melds both the private and the public. Reciting his poem 'Fugitive' in Portuguese, he said all of us are fugitives, trying to discover our own truth or sometimes running away from it a banner. Lourenço Fernandes whose dazzling photograph graces the cover of the book was also present recording the events. Valerie Rodrigues froze the special moments of the evening on her camera. Mr Alex Mendonça thanked all present for making it an evening to remember. In particular Karen Lobo and Kini Lobo who produced a banner for the evening in the twinkling of an eye to provide the backdrop for the dais. SOURCE: Brian Mark Mendonca http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modloadname=Newsfile=articlesid=293 _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
[Goanet] Goa news for April 18, 2006
--- * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * --- USDA certified Goa Sausages and other Goan foods can now be delivered to virtually any part of the world. http://www.goanfoods.com --- Goa News from Yahoo! News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Women Hope to Get Ahead in the Clouds Over India (Los Angeles Times) An economic revolution sets would-be flight attendants and others on new career paths. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-flight17apr17,1,2988493.story?coll=la-headlines-world *** Bollywood Works Its Charm as India Globalizes: Andy Mukherjee (Bloomberg.com) April 18 (Bloomberg) -- It was a Saturday night at the bar in a five-star hotel and Erik Morandarte, a 19-year-old Filipino singer, was belting out the hits. http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=1039refer=columnist_mukherjeesid=aCLWwAdrndYU *** Goa airport row may affect Konkan rail (Deccan Herald) Agitators, who have called for a bandh of Pernem taluk to press for a new international airport, have been threatening to disrupt Kon-kan Railway trains passing through North Goa on Tuesday. Konkan Railway authorities said the police had been notified about the threat. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr182006/national1830532006417.asp *** Goa celebrates Easter (Navhind Times) Mapusa, April 15: Goa celebrates Easter today ending the austerity of the 46-day-long penitential season of Lent. Midnight masses were celebrated in all the churches of Goa to celebrate Easter, known as the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041612 *** Sesa FA rout Dempo, lift Taca Goa (Navhind Times) Mapusa, April 15: Dempo suffered a humiliating 0-11 defeat at the hands of Sesa Football Academy in the finals of GFA U-20 Taca Goa at Duler grounds, here today. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041624 *** Pro-Mopa Cong leaders threatens road-rail blockade in Pernem (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 15: The Congress leaders from the North Goa district have threatened to block the road and rail traffic in Pernem on Tuesday (April 18) in their bid to exert pressure on the state and central governments to go ahead with proposed Mopa international airport project. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=041613 *** BJP to support pro-Mopa airport stir (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 16: The introspection camp of the Goa unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs held at Tarcoli beach, in Malwan, Maharashtra, has decided work with the all-party committee which is spearheading the agitation for early completion of the proposed Mopa airport. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=04178 *** National News - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition (Deccan Herald) MLAs from North Goa like Mr Deshprabhu believe that a new airport would help open up otherwise backward constituencies like his, bringing in jobs and development to once largely agrarian areas. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr182006/national.asp *** 'Ignore the recipe, cook with your heart' (The Observer) 'Cook like a ninja!' I'm frying onions under the watchful gaze of Judy Cardoza in her kitchen in Goa. I'm not sure how ninjas cook but Judy's frown tells me they probably don't burn their onions. 'It will ruin the flavour, the dish will be too bitter,' she warns and I have to start all over again. http://observer.guardian.co.uk/travel/story/0,,1754603,00.html *** Conference on analytical prep / process HPLC, MCC, SFC in Goa on Apr 20-22 (PharmaBiz) International conference on analytical prep / process HPLC, MCC and SFC will be held in Goa from April 20-22, 2006. The discussion will be held on -Design of packing materials for Analytical/Prep/Process; Use, care and troubleshooting of HPLC columns; Packing materials; Packing of prep/process columns; Status and future of Chiral Separations. http://www.pharmabiz.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=32836 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)
