Re: [Goanet]Carry cellphone and u will never be lost in GOA (SMS & money saving tips)
Hi Joe, Thanks for the info, we had mobile in Goa but we were not aware of this, are you sure this is absolutely free? Yes, we would also like to know about SMS and some money saving tips, we pay 20p (roughly Rs.17 per message and when we receive from Goa, it cost them Rs.5) Thanks for sharing the info. We always admire you You realy are 'Niz Goenkar' God Bless You John & Josephine --- Joegoauk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am sure, for some of you, this may not be a new > thing > > In UK I tried with most Network service providers > (mobile) but such info is not available. > > But in GOA, your mobile will tell you which part of > GOA you are in, be it Arambol, Anjuna or > vasco/Margao or Canacona. ___ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
Re: [Goanet]About our Trip to Anjediva (Thank you Joe)
We enjoyed the trip. We were very happy to see fun loving & young Mr.Joe. We also discussed & agreed to make it a grand success next year. We remember, he was saying, 'it was just one man show' every thing organised from UK and arrived Goa only just 14 hrs before the trip. We would like to thank Joe for the lovely trip and not forgetting the following: - "Hi, Good Mornig, c u soon, Joe" Was the Text Message to all from Joe at 5am as a wake up call on the day of the trip i.e.2nd Feb. -Two luxury coaches/Busses one with 40 seaters+10 sleepers and the other 22 seater. - Supply of set of 3 Newspapers NT, H & GT both busses. - Hand packed in a small poly bags (containing 2 varieties of Peanuts sachets, a twin biscuits and a mint toffee all from UK) gave to us and said 'This is just to say welcome and thank you' & 'Time pass Chonne Bhiknnam' - At Galgibhaga beach, lot of snacks -chicken rolls, hamburgers, patice, fruits and cold drinks. JOE, you will not be on your own next time and that's our promise. GOD BLESS YOU. John & Josephine Fernandes. --- Joegoauk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It may be reminded that we were to go there with or > without Navy's permission.. > Although Navy granted permission (The Navy's > way)..for > us it was like No Permission at all. > > For Navy, some people were more equal than the > others > as they decided to let only Goans leaving behind > other > people who were there out in the hot sun from 9am to > 4pm. That was not very nice to do. All had same > rights to worship. All went there with the same interest and devotion. Navy should have allowed all or none at all. > > Offcourse, things would have been lot more different > if our GOA Govt. intervened. Thanks to our popular > Chief Minister. > > Ellections are coming... Its good to remember. > > As planned, we had good time at nearby Galgibhaga > Beach. Some group photos (with JoeGoa) are posted > in > our GOAN-NRI group, clik the link below to go there directly, check the photo section and then Anjediva. > > This is also copied to our CM and also wrote to him > separately. All other interested parties are BCC > copied. > > Thanks for all your support and looking forward to > see you again in the coming years. > > JoeGoaUk > > > > = > http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ ___ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Another Leopard Sighted at Taleigao, Sinqurim (latest)
Leopard on the prowl at Dramapur Sightings reported at Taleigao, Sinquerim PANJIM, FEB 23 BY HERALD REPORTER While investigations into Fridays leopard shooting incident are still on, the Forest Department is on its toes again, as a leopard has now been spotted in Dramapur, Salcete.Department officials today said a complaint had been received of a leopard being spotted by some labourers who were working at a village bhandara.According to the departments Wildlife Division, the leopard is on the prowl in the Macazana-Dramapur-Fatarpa area for quite sometime. However, despite setting a number of traps, the department has not been able to cage the animal.In the meantime, the department has also stepped up its vigil at Dona Paula where it is rumoured that a leopard is on the prowl at the Taleigao plateau.The department, officials said are not taking chances and are also investigating into one more case where another leopard is reported to have been sighted at Sinquerim. It may be recalled that a leopard that terrorised this tourist place, was trapped by the Forest department personnel a little more than a week ago.Mr O V R Reddy, Deputy Conservator of Forests told Herald today that the department was unable to determine the reason behind the sudden increase in leopard sightings in human habitation. While the census report of 1997 disclosed a figure of 25 leopards in the wildlife areas, the figure has enhanced to 41 in the 02 report, said Reddy indicating this as a significant increase.The department has denied that encroachments in forest areas or deforestation as a reason behind the increased leopard sightings. The department rescued a leopard cub in Canacona three days ago. The cub, as reported by Herald, has been taken to Bondla.The department also disclosed that in separate cases, two leopards were found dead recently. While the first case was that of drowning, the second was an accident where a leopard was hit by a moving vehicle.Deeming the Friday leopard shooting incident as unfortunate, the department has sought for a detailed report from the Superintendent of Police, north Goa. The report is expected in three-four days. A first information report of the incident has been registered with the forest department and statements of the injured and other witnesses are being recorded. ___ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Leopard shot dead in Agassaim (injured 4).
Panther mauls 4 persons at Agacaim; shot dead NT Staff Reporter Panaji, Feb 20: A full-grown spotted male panther was shot dead by Agacaim police today afternoon in the Pequen-Mercurim (Dugrem) ward of Agacaim after it attacked and wounded four people including a police constable who was patrolling the area to locate it. According to Agacaim police inspector, Mr Nolasco Raposa, those injured in the attack were Ms Dionisia Paes (60), Mr Derrick Pereira (30), Mr Freddy Vaz (28) and police constable, Mr George DCunha. All the injured were admitted to the Goa Medical College, Bambolim and are out of danger. The first to be attacked was Ms Dionisia Paes at 9.30 today morning. Alarmed by the frenzied barking of dogs and chirping of birds, the elderly tailor who was alone at home, opened her rear door to check, when the panther pounced upon her. According to the Assistant Conservator of Forests, Mr Francis Coelho, who visited the site soon after the incident, the panthers claws tore her nostril, earlobe, chin and scalp. Mr Coelho said only the wild barking of the dogs must have forced the panther away from the scene and saved Ms Paes. The beast is estimated to be about three or four years old. The lady was taken to the local doctor for initial treatment and later shifted to the Goa Medical College. The Agacaim police inspector, Mr Raposo said that armed policemen from Agacaim police station patrolled the area but though they traced his pug marks, they failed to locate him. The next mishap occurred around 2.30 p.m. The local boys were scouring the area under a jambool tree when the panther pounced from the tree onto Mr Derrick Pereira. Residents of the area when contacted said that the panther jumped from a good height taking the boys by surprise. The panther also pounced on the fleeing Mr Freddy Vaz. While the beast ripped at the hands of Mr Pereira, he also severely lacerated Mr Vaz neck. The panther was not done yet. When the patrolling police party sighted the beast, it attacked police constable Mr George DCunha who fired three rounds from his 303 rifle to finally kill the animal. Other police also fired in the air. The Deputy Conservator of Forest, Mr O V R Reddy when asked why the department had not mobilised a trap to catch the panther, said that the trap had been sent to the site but was in the process of being laid. When asked if the beast could not have been sedated with tranquilisers he said that it was possible but the animal had to be located first. The Agacaim PI, Mr Raposo said panic had seized the village and residents heaved a sigh of relief with the panthers killing. The Assistant Conservator of Forests, Mr Coelho, while expressing regret that the panther could not be trapped alive like the one that was trapped at Sinquerim recently, also expressed surprise how the beast could have come to the heavily inhabited residential area. He said the nearest woods are on the hills of Neura. Mr Coelho also informed that the panther caught alive at Sinquerim has been successfully released in the wild at Mollem after necessary treatment. ___ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]CM says NO YOUTH WILL BE UNEMPLOYED BY 2005 (????)
No youth will be unemployed by 2005: CM NT News Service (NAVHIND TIMES) Bicholim Feb 22: The government would continue to give benefits of different self-employment schemes under the Chief Ministers Rojagar Yojana (CMRY) to the unemployed youths and others, said the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar on Sunday. He further stated that no youth would be left without work by 2005. The Chief Minister, Mr Parrikar was addressing the gathering today at Hirabai Zantye memorial hall, Bicholim during a workshop on CMRY. The Mayem MLA, Mr Harish Zantye, Bicholim MLA, Mr Rajesh Patnekar, the vice-president of Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Goa, Mr Desh Prabhu Dessai, Mr Pankar and the president of Bicholim Lions club, Dr Shekhar Salkar were on the dais on the occasion. The Chief Minister lighted the traditional lamp. He also declared the renovated Hirabai Zantye memorial hall, opened for the public. Mr Parrikar stated that Goa is marching forward as far as its development is concerned and more stress is being laid on infrastructure development and generation of employment for the unemployed youths. Revealing information about various schemes under CMRY, he said that those who would try to misuse the public money, would be dealt with seriously and necessary provisions have been made in the schemes. Mr Parrikar also stated that more schemes covering agriculturists, farmers and others are under consideration and required benefit of subsidy would be given to them. A special provision of about Rs 26 crores has been also made by the government, he added. The government would see to it that in no case the unemployed youth will remain behind in moulding his career due to financial need, said Mr Parrikar. He also assured the gathering that he would shoulder the responsibility of keeping vigilance to see that Public money is fully utilised for the welfare of public in the state. Bicholim MLA Mr Patnekar, Mayem MLA, Mr Zantye and Mr Desh Prabhu Dessai, also spoke on the occasion. Dr Shekhar Salkar informed the gathering that the hall has been renovated to cater to the public needs. About Rs 15 lakh has been spent for renovation and the fund was made available by the Zantye House, Bicholim. Mr Ramakant Shetye-Savaikar proposed the vote of thanks while Dr Dinesh Amonkar compered the function. Later, the Chief Minister, Mr Parrikar inaugurated the Water Fountain at traffic circle, near Shanta Durga high school, road-junction. The estimated expenditure is about Rs 3 lakhs, which was borne by Mr Harish Zantye. ___ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
Re: [Goanet]FREE Trip to Anjediva/Karwar with/without Navy's permission- UPDATE
Dear Joe, We are so positive that something will come out within 2 days. Lets keep our fingures crossed. A suggestion: With the 38 people shown interest so far, why not arrange a smaller bus say 36 seater? We would like to contribute too. Keep up the good work. God bless you and the others. JonJos --- Joegoa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks for all the support... > > So far, in all 38 people shown interest (of which 21 > thru GOANET alone), no text messages yet but there > were some unknown miss calls from GOA. > > As said earlier, my target was atleast 75 (now 70). > All the required info (KTC bus arrangement etc) > taken > and ready, thanks to my friends Simon & Neri in GOA. > > If some one wishes to come but not decided yet, may > also register (proposed last day 30th Jan) just > type > & text one word 'Anjediva' & you are in. > Or email. [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Remember, its Monday the 2nd Feb. Bus/es leaving > around 8am ,Mass 11am on the island (if permitted) > back by 4pm ( or 5.30pm if majority wishes to visit > Palolem Beach-1 hour halt). If no permission granted > then we could be back home by 2pm. > > I am sure, if my appeal/message was published on > GOAs > dailies Herald & Navhind Times (wrote separately), > the > response would have been lot more but it seems they > (H > & NT) dont know me and hence dont trust me. Infact, > I > was a regular writer to 'letter to the Editor' 11 > years ago. Even wrote on 'Anjediva'. > I dont mind to arrange even two buses, I said this > before thru GOANET check Archive July/Aug 2003 or > click link below for Sept. > > http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/2003-September/005505.html > > Thanks once again. > > Joegoa > > > = > For more GOA/India NRI related info, Please click on > link below and join... > > > http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ > > > Thanks, > joegoa > > > BT Yahoo! Broadband - Free modem offer, sign up > online today and save £80 http://btyahoo.yahoo.co.uk > > ## > # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > # > # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), > and avoid top-posts # > # More details on Goanet at > http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # > # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to > reflect respect to others # > ## BT Yahoo! Broadband - Free modem offer, sign up online today and save £80 http://btyahoo.yahoo.co.uk ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Re: [GOAN-NRI] Goa's Anjediva island -Church (karwar).
Dear Joe, Welcome back. We too like to join you (3 of us), we are arriving GOA 25th this month. Please let us know if we can be of any help. Thank you and the others. John & Josephine --- Joegoa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On behalf of this GOAN-NRI Group, I onceagain > forward this mail to you and will appreicate your > comments. > > Thanks. > Group Owner. > .. > > How can we possibly give up on this? > > How one can allow the beautiful Church to dissapear? > > Can any body see CM of GOA on this matter and let us > know what he has to say? > > It seems not enough is done to protect or save the > monument. > > When agreed to handover to Indian Navy, the then CM > of > Goa should have put a condition saying access to the > Church be allowed to the public on certain days of > the year. > > Even now, is it too much to ask for public access at > least once in a year? > > Small and beautiful church on the Island (click on > the > link below to view photo etc) > > It belongs to Goa, part of Heritage & Historical > importance. We should keep/save what is rightfully > ours. > > For those of you (all religion) who would like to > visit the Island on the 2nd Feb, free transport will > be arranged (a bus) from Panaji to karwar Island > (only if permission granted by the Navy). if > interested, please let me know now by replying (to > all) to this mail. I will be there too, coming down > specially..) > > I am also copying to CM of GOA, Governor etc hoping > for their intervention or comments. > > I am sure many people sent email to CM (I did, but > no comments yet). > > Thanks for your support, > > Joegoauk > > > http://www.colaco.net/1/Anjadiva.htm > > > > > > > > > Listen to the Radio FREE KONKANI SONGS 24 hours a > day(via internet). > Click on the link below (or copy & Paste into your > browser) and it will take you there Enjoy > listening > > www.live365.com/stations/61664 > Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Where is Mr. ATAH ??
Where is Joegoauk? (one who started ATAH) Has he left GOANET for good? We miss his (& others) interesting, factual and thought provoking ATAHs etc. Joe, are you listing? Where ever you are, please continue contributing.. Konkani maim bhas needs people like you. Dev borem korum. WE reproduce below a selection from the the Goanet archive. ADIM TEM ANTAM HEM (ATAH) Adim bhou thoddin NRI burgim aplea Maink-Paik bhailea dhesant voro ganv polloupak. Antam soglim NRI bhurgim aplea maink-Paik vortat aplea bhurgheank polloupak. Magir kam zalem voiz melo, main-pai zedna sarkim zanttim ou oskot zalim montorich porot ghara/goem voron pavoitat. Thuim Maim babdi ektich rauta edea vodlea ghorant. Ani zedna, dhu (daughter) goem eka mhuineak mudassank aplea goemchea bhongleant ravonk eta tedna... Maim duvek xim upkar magta "maka ek 8 diss voron tumger dovor go bai" Dhu zabad dita " Mojea ghorkaralagim vincharun magir tuca sangtam" ek mhuino kobar zalo, dhu porot geli Paris-ak and Put porot gelo London-ant. Mainchi axechi zali niraxa. joe - ADIM TEM ATAM HEM Adim lok donparchea vellar vichari "Jevlo baba?" Mansugen zap di-it "Oi Timai" Atam vicharlear "Jevlo baba?" Tidkean zap "Tuvem jevon haddlam ge?" Lino Dourado --- "Adim bhikarim ghora-ghora bhountalim ani mutt bor tandud (rice) dita te ektaim korun pez ou xith randun jeutalim. Antamchim bhikareank tandudd nakat punn poixe zai, magir te ektaim korun ghoram ou 'rooms' bandun baddeak (rent) laitai punn torui astona aplem bhik magpachem 'profession' chaluch dovortai" joe -- Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]Feast of Nossa Senhora de Brotas (Our Lady of Springs Anjediv Island Canacona
Attn all concerned. Please let us know if there will be a feast/mass this year. We would like to attend the mass. Thanks for your help and support. john&Josephine --- godfrey gonsalves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear Netizens, > > Re : Feast of Nossa Senhora de Brotas, Church of Our > Lady of Springs Anjediv Island off Canacona > _ > > The Feast date is as usual Monday,2nd February > > The matter regarding permission to hold the Feast on > the Island is yet under consideration. > > The ex Station Commander, Sea Bird Project Cmdr B. > R > Rao has since been transferred on 31st October, 2003 > > and the new incumbent a hydrographer Cmdr S. S > Karnik, > from Koondapur in Udipi District Karnataka. He was > In Charge of the Hydrographic Training Institute at > Vasco-da-Gama Goa before his present posting on 1st > November,2003 as Commander Sea Bird Project. . > > Following a report sent by the erstwhile Station > Commander Cmdr B. R. Rao to the Defence Ministry > stating that "A DOZAN TEMPLES HAVE BEEN SHIFTED FROM > THE ISLAND TO THE MAINLAND " the Defence Minister > Mr > George Fernandes replied vide letters dated > 25.9.2002 > 29.4.2003 and 19.7.2003 respectively to both the > Chief > Minister of Goa Mr Manohar Parrikar and the Leader > of > the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Ms Sonia Gandhi in > reply to their letters that in view of the > observations above " WE NEED TO FOLLOW AN UNIFORM > POLICY TOWARDS PEOPLE OF ALL RELIGIOUS FAITHS" > which > literally meant that access to the Island is not > possible at all after the letter of the station > Commander dated 4.7.2002 that all permission will be > banned after May 2003. > > Now after the completion of the North break water > (and sensitive facilities alleged to being installed > there ) access to the island is easy i.e by walk > just > four kms from Binaga shore which in turn is 3 kms > from > Karwar bus terminus by autorickshaw shared costing > Rs.20/- one way. > > This writer interacted telephonically with ex > Station > Commander,Cmdr Mr B. R. Rao on 3.10.2003 AND also > visited the Sea Bird for the 4th time on 4.10.2003 > the > Feast of St Francis de Assisi whose chapel on the > Island is now in ruins and ascertained that there > was > only ONE temple on the landside viz Somnath temple > which was rased to the ground near the Entrance Gate > of the Sea Bird Project at Killebag near Binaga > Karwar > and a new one erected a little beyond. The others > were small "ghumties" In anycase that was the > understanding with the Govt of Karnataka the local > people and the Sea Bird authorities. This nails the > lie of the Station Commander Cmdr B R Rao. > > Unfortunately before he could reply back he was > transfered to New Delhi on 31.10.2003. > > However the Union Defence Minister Mr George > Fernandes during his visit to Goa on 4.11.2003 was > given a representation a) stating the above facts > b) > it was mentioned that the Anjediv Island is still > under the Goa Government as "CEDING of territorial > LAND from one State to another (viz Karnataka) or > the > Central Government " can be done only by an Act of > Parliament and this has not been done till date c) > that in BOTH the transfer orders issued by the Goa > Government dated 8.12.1987 and 26.7.1989 signed by > the > Collector South Goa District Mr A Venkatratnam (now > Secretary to the Governor of Goa) it was clearly > stated that "THE NAVY SHOULD ALLOW ON THE ISLAND ( > area 37,005 Ha Canacona Taluka) the customary feast > of both St Francis de Assisi and Nossa Senhora de > Brotas on 4th Oct and 2nd February" > > There has been a studied silence from the Defence > Ministry since then despite reminders. > > In fact TWO additional reasons for the breach of > this > understanding and confusion confounded are > a) the statement of the Leader of the Opposition Mr > Pratapsing Raoji Rane made in August 2002 in the Goa > Legislative Assembly that the temples were shifted > from the Island; which only lent credence to the ex > Station Commander Cmdr B R Rao's misrepresentation > of > facts to the Defence Minister; > b) the Archbishop of Goa & Daman, His Grace Dr Raul > N > Gonsalves under whose jurisdiction the Anjediv > Island > falls in,has been merely paying lip sympathy instead > of a dealing with a frim hand with the Navy and > demanding from them that they honour the agreement. > It > is the same neglect that has resulted in the > ruination > of the St Francis de Assisi Chapel on the Island. > The > Diocesan Centre for Social Communication Media Fr > Olavo Velho Pereira had authorised the undersigned > to > pursue the issue but there has been studied silence > from Church to date. > > Meanwhile the Parish Priest of St Annes Church from > Binaga, Fr Britto D Silva and the undersigned have > been inudated with queries from the faithful about > the prospects of celebrating the Feast and as the > suspense co
