[Goanet] Goa news for March 18, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** For Goa tourism, the sky's the limit - Times of India rKN_R_myA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFl_89TRsAvEuo4Nm4mnYn9q4Rp1w&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/For-Goa-tourism-the-skys-the-limit/articleshow/7731920.cms *** Pawar aide's illegal mine being probed: Goa minister - Sify lagged as illegal by the Goa government, according to state Forest Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHKAdmmlm_yS5-9zNKEOsrJJxQOTA&url=http://www.sify.com/news/pawar-aide-s-illegal-mine-being-probed-goa-minister-news-national-ldrlufgbeca.html *** AG is public authority, comes under RTI purview: GSIC - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The advocate general (AG) of Goa is a "public authority" and does come within the purview of the Right To Information (RTI) Act, the Goa State Information Commission (GSIC) ruled on Thursday. The Commission has now directed the Goa chief ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG17Xxcr56oRi8tBeI81yRkDBuCwA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/AG-is-public-authority-comes-under-RTI-purview-GSIC/articleshow/7732013.cms *** Court raps Centre over Goa drug-probe - indiablooms rug cartel nexus to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) even though the state government had given ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFE6Ix6S6hUT78KEdjhIUEm43mJoQ&url=http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/newsDetails170311k.php *** Drums social inclusion, mum on development - Times of India M3I4qE9yyM">and more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHwt2y3VOn92IY4HOmakM7JnyFhXQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Drums-social-inclusion-mum-on-development/articleshow/7731921.cms *** Parrikar to file case against govt 'mole' - Times of India mes of IndiaThis threat was issued by Parrikar during discussions on his own starred question on the high security registration plate (HSRP) contract during question hour in the Goa Legislative assembly on Thursday. Parrikar's warning is based on grounds cited by ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGjHr7CyguVkZmzUpI5t1nyDWJY1w&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Parrikar-to-file-case-against-govt-mole/articleshow/7732022.cms *** Aeration of Comba wells begins - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: The South Goa district administration on Thursday, in an attempt to clean the well waters of Comba of contamination, began the process of aeration of wells as recommended by the BITS Palani expert in his observations. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGIHtrTVs644ZmRxXDDm5vjgtcKdA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/CCIS-1803-Aeration-of-Comba-wells-begins/articleshow/7732011.cms *** Excise hike on IMFL, beer made in Goa and imported - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: In order to further increase the revenue from excise, the government has proposed to revise the excise duty on Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) and beer, both manufactured in Goa as well as imported ones. For beer whose maximum retail price ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEiXQVW6ia8YHD1dfUgBTRa0mwZng&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Excise-hike-on-IMFL-beer-made-in-Goa-and-imported/articleshow/7731923.cms *** Goa police do not have list of drug traffickers - Sify primarily dependent on tourism -- have no list of drug traffickers operating in the coastal state, home minister Ravi Naik told the state assembly Thursday. Naik said this in a written reply during question ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEZT6EKbVw8l6kufPRyoRXae1JcKw&url=http://www.sify.com/news/goa-police-do-not-have-list-of-drug-traffickers-news-national-ldrpEkbbgah.html *** Govt proposes amendment to Goa Stamp Act - Times of India mes of IndiaWhile the revenue from mining royalty has touched 800 crore, the government has proposed to recover 100 crore after an amendment to the Goa Stamp Act for renewal of registration of subsisting mining lease areas. An amount of 500 crore is also proposed ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEFIMK2GbiRs6B3u29GX6DFLnOUyg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Govt-proposes-amendment-to-Goa-Stamp-Act/articleshow/7732001.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] CCP Elections, Ward 13 - Gratitude
Hi Sandeep, Congratulations to you all on winning from ward no 13. If we belonged to your ward, you would have got 3 more votes from us too btw, I did not know Padmashri Bakibab Borkar was your grand father. Lucky you. Quote: [Goanet] CCP Elections, Ward 13 - Gratitude Sandeep Heble sandeepheble at gmail.com http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2011-March/206762.html Sandeep available on facebook http://www.facebook.com/joegoauk#!/sandeep.heble joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Mashelkar ... on affordable innovation
R.A. Mashelkar: Breakthrough designs for ultra-low-cost products Focussing on the Nano, the Jaipur foot, new drugs ... http://www.ted.com/talks/r_a_mashelkar_breakthrough_designs_for_ultra_low_cost_products.html _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Woman has lucky escape from Monkey attack
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 15: A 52 year old lady was today escaped from a possible attack from a monkey at Vathadev Bicholim. According to the available information one Suman Manjrekar from Vathadev Bicholim was working in the kulagar when a monkey jumped from the tree and started chasing the woman. Sighting danger the woman started running but the monkey also followed her for more than 100 mts. Hearing shouts for help a person who was working close by pelted stones on the monkey who later fled on the tree. It may be recalled that similar case was reported in the village some days back when the monkey had chased another woman who was working in the kulagar. As per the reports the monkey is alone and runs after people especially if they are alone and has also damaged some crops in the area.
[Goanet] Wildtrek Adventures: Treasure Sunday
Treasure Sunday Wildtrek Adventures beats the year ending stress, both in business and studies with a day out at Bat Island on Sunday 27th March 2011. Join us on a day of fun frolic and games as we explore the wilderness of the offshore island. Pickups from Mapusa, Panaji and Cortalim as we proceed to Vasco as we sail across the waters to a day of merriment and enjoyment. For enquiries and details call 9822123458/9822155805/8796418565.
[Goanet] 1904 Goa photo
Photograph from 1904, Goan Catholic family from South Goa http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoart/2532359183/ Lovely image from the GoaProject _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Can You Do It, MP Shantaram Naik ?
Can You Do It, MP Shantaram Naik ? Ever since the catastrophic annihilation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the "N" word, has been giving humanity the night mares. The word nuclear sends shivers down the spines of the educated; the illiterate are ignorant of its existence and won't be able to fathom the repercussion of a nuclear holocaust. Even then man has marched on in the field of nuclear or atomic feasibility, as a result of which a lot of good has come to mankind especially in the field of medicine and treatment for once most dreaded and untreatable diseases. It has also enhanced the power and the research sectors by leaps and bounds, all this is attained at a cost; a risk to humanity itself. Can any one forget Chernobyl, the disaster in Ukraine, in 1986 ? There have been several others in the US and other parts of the world over the years. In India we have witnessed what chemicals and gases like methyl isocyanate can do during the Union Carbide disaster in Bopal in 1984, which is just a mere miniscule exponent compared to the nuclear intensity. So, the whole wide world is seeking an answer to one question, should we risk the wellbeing of our civilization for scientific and civil benefits ? Is it really worth the risk ? In Goa MP Shantaram Naik of late seems like a man seeking redemption but unfortunately moving around in circles in the dark. He has raised an issue regarding the safety of the nuclear facility in Karnataka, which is in very close proximity with Goa and the other being the proposed nuclear facility in Maharashtra, again in very close proximity with Goa but on the opposite side and rightly fears for the worst in case of a nuclear meltdown as Goa will be sandwiched in between and nowhere to run. His concerns are appreciated but what I cannot understand is his asking for the safety standards of the two facilities, I am sure everyone will agree that the Japanese safety standards could well be one of the highest or the best, even far better than the US. But today we are witnesses to the fact that the best of safety standards do not withstand the fury and the force of nature. So if MP Shantaram is well and truly worried about the welfare of Goa and Goans try getting support for the closure of the one in operation or stop the other from being operational, nothing in between will and can save Goa and Goans in case of a nuclear meltdown. Secondly, nuclear as well as chemical contamination is spread mainly through air and water; these two are called "elements" in science along with fire. Lay siege to these two elements and civilization will cease to exist. In Goa rampant mining has laid siege to these to elements for monetary gains. People living in hinterland are the victims of this siege even after all the opposition; our government does not hear the cries for help. It would do a lot of good for MP Shantaram Naik to personally look into this matter where he will find a good number of his own fellow politicians and party men actually forcing a mining meltdown into the lungs and stomachs of Goans living in and along the entire mining zone, the mining meltdown may not be as devastating as a nuclear meltdown but it is devastating none the less. If MP Shantaram Naik is as keen as he shows to be, give justice to these people who are breathing, drinking and eating mining dust. Can you do it Mr. MP ? Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system.
[Goanet] Dubai Black Money
If the Indian Government is really serious about addressing the issue of Black Money, can they investigate Indian Politicians using Dubai as a conversion hub of Black Money. There are Goan Ministers in particular who come to Dubai very frequently and have their agents who facilitiate their activities and publicise their visits. Surely there are enormous funds involved and I am sure this is an angle that is worth pursuing!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
Re: [Goanet] QUESTIONS FROM A NEW MEMBER
Michael, you just need to post your response to goa...@goanet.org Pls make sure - It's in plain text (not HTML formatting) - You trim the unnecessary part before replying Thanks! FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 16 March 2011 23:30, prabhu wrote: > I am a new member, joined today. > THREE URGENT QUESTIONS: > 1. You wrote that you sent me a password. I didn't see one. What was it? > What do I need to use it for and when? Can you give it again? > > 2. I want to make a comment against the 14th March post of Gabriel D'Souza > http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg74796.html. I tried > this morning, couldn't, so applied for membership. > I tried again just now, but that goanet page has only a box for a reply to > Gabriel. How do I get ALL goanet subscribers to read my response to Gabriel? > > 3. What do I do if I want to UNSUBSCRIBE from goanet? > > Kindly respond. > Michael Prabhu > >
[Goanet] Holistic Medicine by Pandurang - Part 1
In his retirement from public life President Pandurang has decided to be an alternative public servant by doing all kinds of alternative things, like practicing alternative medicine, using alternative energy, writing alternative history, living an alternative lifestyle, and finding alternatives to science and reality. To do these things he has founded a multi-million paisa foundation called the Pandurang International Goan House. From inside the PIG House Pandurang wants to raise future generations of Pandurang International Goans. The first project taken in their hands by him and his fellow PIGs in this house is the practice and propaganda of Holistic Medicine. Pandurang can practice this medicine because it does not require a diploma, even from the postman. Simply he needs common sense and primary school Konkani-English dictionary. If you know a little bit of bhotponn or devosponn then very good. If your grandmother or mauxi taught you accurate science then better than that there is nothing. In fact, because of this cause Pandurang is qualified to teach holistic medicine to everybody by posting articles through Goanet, Huffington Post and Indian Postal Service. Posted articles are delivered very soon by highly qualified postmen with medical diplomas. In our next Part 2 circular, President Pandurang will describe Holistic Medicine means what, and teach you how to practice it. Yours faithfully, Forsu D. R. Popot Senior PIG Fellow and member of Chimolchea Rakhonndaranchi Bob
Re: [Goanet] Quote... unquote: RC Sinha, on Goa, politicians, and things not getting done
Tukaram Naik / Tucarama Naique wrote: from Frederick Noronha I do not see any constructive journalism. I heard he is a journalist; BORN in Brasil and now in Goa; possibly Goan ANCESTRY. The post does enlightens only Indians as to what Goans are. Absolutely no help to any Goan who I have been OBSERVING trying to help save Goa from ALIEN culture and destruction. COMMENT: Baba Tucarama, Thank you for your post. Thought it merited a few generic and non-generic comments, and possibly ...queries? 1: What has Frederick's birth in Brazil have anything to do with his work today? (You may wish to advise us where you were born and how that it may have affected your actions). 2: I believe that the only true Goans are Kunbis/Gavdes; Did you mean to imply that there are others who are claiming to be of Goan ancestry besides my Kunbi/Gavde brethren and 'sisteren'? Mythology apart, I'd contest that erroneous belief you or anybody else might have. 3: Sitting here (virtually of course) in the hills of Kunbiamchem-Bhatt aka Goenchem Bhatt, I am glad somebody is 'observing' the saving of my homeland from what you have described as 'alien' culture. (I know you will expand on what you meant by 'alien' culture). >From the Impish v Imposter desk Sincerely, jc
Re: [Goanet] GRA meeting at Azad Maidan
Mr. Pinheiro, I am extremely proud of your mail...Hats off to the guys who attended the GRA meeting... you know I am so overwhelmed with joy to know that some of our goans are hell bend to change the present outlook of our beloved Goa by hook or by crook..Defend Goa with their power against all enemies, and especially against those who hide their malice behind the mask of virtue… Standing Ovation to those goans who attended the GRA meeting. Proud to be Goan Gina - Original Message From: pinheiro To: GOA Net Sent: Thu, 17 March, 2011 11:14:10 AM Subject: [Goanet] GRA meeting at Azad Maidan Hats off to all the guys who attended the GRA meeting. You showed to the rest of the Goans that there are people who are ready to walk the talk. Those brave hearts showed to rest of the Goans they cannot be bought for few rupees , they care Goa more then their Jobs and comforts of their homes. They will not stay back at home and bad mouth the good work of GRA activist. While these few brave heart toiled hard to make this event a great success, there were other who where too busy writing/acting against the GRA. I humbly request those sitting on the fence, if cannot not be a part of GRA its fine, but do stop mongering about GRA and its motives. If you cannot be support and be part of GRA in its endure to wipeout the ills then please keep your thoughts and philosophies to yourself. GRA need doers not spectators. Some raised question WHO ARE THE RAKHONDARS OF GOA? Who is behind RAKHONDARS? Who financed RAKHONDARS? Why that banner reading "GIVE US LAND TO BURY OUR DEAD IN NORTH AND SOUTH GOA."? Why the need for TWO burial grounds? So who is asking for two burial grounds from a GRA platform? Who or what needs to be buried?? What his current ecclesiatical status, celibate or celebrated batchelorhood? Every honest Goan is Rakhondar. GRA is not about the people behind it but it is about people with it. Thank to JoeGoaUk we did see Goan Rakhondar's in thousands. More will join but what is perhaps haunting them is the ghost of GBA. BTW, which idiot proposed Goa Bachayo Andolan? Hindiwala from Dehli for sure. Many NRI's have contributed to GRA's. I do not see why a non-contributor should have access to account book of GRA. If the muslims demand burial ground, what is wrong in it? Did we not have Muslims long before Portuguese came to Goa? Is it not that a dead (Christian, Muslim and Hindus) deserve a resting place in Goa? Don't we have Christian cemeteries in the vicinity of residential areas? Its time to stop being skeptical and support the GRA. ( GRA is you and me). The time is come to burry the past and work for the better future of Goans by Goans. Noman tuka Goa! Agnelo Pinheiro
Re: [Goanet] Quote... unquote: RC Sinha, on Goa, politicians, and things not getting done
Dear Tucarama Naique/Tukaram Naik, I agree this post is hardly "constructive journalism". But the links are intriguing nonetheless. Do you know more about Sinha, and what advice he was offering Goa on SEZs? QUOTE Meanwhile, I got a letter from Manohar Parrikar, CM of Goa and I thought it would be great to work with an IIT graduate. So I went thereYes, he was very dynamic; but probably too dynamic. His problem was that he was the talati, tehsildar, collector, secretary, minister and the chief minister rolled in one. So very little actually got done. There were a lot of projects planned such as widening of highways, shifting the airport, housing projects, etc.; but very few decisions were taken. Moreover, while the State itself was the size of a large district, it had four government corporations dealing with industry; but very little industry to deal with! And then, everybody used sleep in the afternoon. I too had a lovely bungalow overlooking the sea and was getting into the habit of sleeping. Then, I got a call from CM Sushil Kumar Shinde asking me to handle the MIHAN (Multimodal International Passenger & Cargo Hub at Nagpur) project and was ready to leave. -- R. C. Sinha, former SEZ Advisor to Goa UNQUOTE http://www.suchetadalal.com/?id=40bf7dec-afd1-d5f1-492e8b1816b0&base=sections&f&t=RC+Sinha+-+A+rare+interview+to+MoneyLIFE QUOTE He is also credited with bringing in the best talent into government as Advisors[2] including eminent persons like, Dr. Anupam Saraph as the IT and Governance Advisor and retired Chief Secretary R. C. Sinha as the SEZ Advisor. UNQUOTE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manohar_Parrikar Satyam Scam : Maytas Infra ex-Chairman R.C. Sinha misleading ,admits to hold directorship of two other MADC beneficiaries companies VJAS has objected the duel status of Shri. R.C. Sinha, as as Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Maharashtra Airport Development Ltd. (MADC) and chairman of Maytas Infra Pvt.Ltd and raised issue of legitimate permission and morality as MIHAN - Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur is dream project of all politicians expecting creation of millions of jobs for vidarbha youths . http://mihantimes.blogspot.com/2010/07/satyam-scam-maytas-infra-ex-chairman-rc.html Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 17 March 2011 00:02, Tukaram Naik wrote: > In the above thread and many others from Frederick Noronha I do not see any > constructive journalism. > I heard he is a journalist; born in Brasil and now in Goa; possibly Goan > ancestry. The post does > enlightens only Indians as to what Goans are. Absolutely no help to any Goan > who I have been > observing trying to help save Goa from alien culture and destruction. > Tucarama Naique.
Re: [Goanet] Chaalis chor metaphor...
That would make it 38! Anyone else wants to list any other sacred cows? FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 17 March 2011 09:27, Rajan P. Parrikar wrote: > To Goanet - > > Frederick Noronha wrote: >>Would it be okay if these guys said 39 chors? Of course, the Ali Baba metaphor >>wouldn't work then... FN > > Of course, yes. We should leave out the guy who gives you grants > to do "independent journalism."
[Goanet] GRA meeting at Azad Maidan
Hats off to all the guys who attended the GRA meeting. You showed to the rest of the Goans that there are people who are ready to walk the talk. Those brave hearts showed to rest of the Goans they cannot be bought for few rupees , they care Goa more then their Jobs and comforts of their homes. They will not stay back at home and bad mouth the good work of GRA activist. While these few brave heart toiled hard to make this event a great success, there were other who where too busy writing/acting against the GRA. I humbly request those sitting on the fence, if cannot not be a part of GRA its fine, but do stop mongering about GRA and its motives. If you cannot be support and be part of GRA in its endure to wipeout the ills then please keep your thoughts and philosophies to yourself. GRA need doers not spectators. Some raised question WHO ARE THE RAKHONDARS OF GOA? Who is behind RAKHONDARS? Who financed RAKHONDARS? Why that banner reading "GIVE US LAND TO BURY OUR DEAD IN NORTH AND SOUTH GOA."? Why the need for TWO burial grounds? So who is asking for two burial grounds from a GRA platform? Who or what needs to be buried?? What his current ecclesiatical status, celibate or celebrated batchelorhood? Every honest Goan is Rakhondar. GRA is not about the people behind it but it is about people with it. Thank to JoeGoaUk we did see Goan Rakhondar's in thousands. More will join but what is perhaps haunting them is the ghost of GBA. BTW, which idiot proposed Goa Bachayo Andolan? Hindiwala from Dehli for sure. Many NRI's have contributed to GRA's. I do not see why a non-contributor should have access to account book of GRA. If the muslims demand burial ground, what is wrong in it? Did we not have Muslims long before Portuguese came to Goa? Is it not that a dead (Christian, Muslim and Hindus) deserve a resting place in Goa? Don't we have Christian cemeteries in the vicinity of residential areas? Its time to stop being skeptical and support the GRA. ( GRA is you and me). The time is come to burry the past and work for the better future of Goans by Goans. Noman tuka Goa! Agnelo Pinheiro
[Goanet] ENSURE SAFETY OF KAIGA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT-SHANTARAM NAIK
Response to Mr Shantaraman Naik : Our Rajya Sabha nominate MP Mr Shantaraman Naik is very busy raising issues in Parliament and his question on Kaiga Nuclear Power safety issue may be right but he seems to be totally disconnect with larger safety issues of Goans effected by the mining projects. What about the people living with constant exposure to mining hazards from Assanora-Shrigoa-Bicholim,Sanquelim-Dabal-Panchwadi-Curchorem-Tilamol-Qupem? Is it any less than Nuclear radiation exposure? Are these not the Goans who he is representing in the parliament? Japan's tsunami is an eye opener to the entire world so easy to say. Have we forgotten the hidden dangers of mining in our own backyard in Canacona? Wake Mr Mr Shantaraman Naik and so also all the 40MLA's +2 MPs from the deep slumber to hard realities of mining effect in Goa. Your money will not buy you water and air which is God's free gift to mankind. Agnelo Pinheiro 7. ENSURE SAFETY OF KAIGA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT-SHANTARAM NAIK ** *FOR THE FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION* In a special mention made today in the Rajya Sabha, on tuesday Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. has demanded that government should plan out a strategy to protect Kaiga and other nuclear power plants in the country , in view of Japan experience. Mr Naik said that Nuclear Power Plants are established to meet power needs of the country but although Kaiga Nuclear Power Project , is close to Goa, the State has not been benefitted by it as, it has not been allotted any power from the plant and, on the contrary, has given the State constant nightmares, Mr Naik said. However, refering to Kaiga, Mr Naik said that reports say, that a study, by professor of environmental engineering at the Andhra University, Shivaji Rao, submitted to then chief minister Pratapsingh Rane, had estimated that evacuation of an area 2 to 5km around the reactor must be completed within six hours; within 12 hours for an area 5 to 25km away, within 24 hours for an area 25 to 75km away and within 48 hours for distances beyond 75km, as per the British accident scenario, based on a wind speed of 5 m/sec, rainfall of one millimeter per hour and neutral stability conditions. As far as Goa is concerned, areas up to Quepem and Chauri fall within 77km of Kaiga; while Panaji, Ponda and Bicholim are within 115km of the nuclear plant, Rao had stated. Japan?s tsunami is an eye opener to the entire world , Mr Naik said. It is learnt that there are two fast-acting independent and diverse shutdown systems at Kaiga and that, they have a safety measures committee which conducts a mock exercise every two years to check the preparedness of different departments in case of an emergency, Mr Naik said. SHANTARAM NAIK
[Goanet] No gambling for Goans, says BJP (IANS)
Response to Below statement: Is is not the our beloved IIT ex-chief minister Manohar Parikar who introduced the Gambling Casinos to Goans? Is it not true BJP and congress have colluded to ensure these off-shore casinos remain on-shore at Panjim? Goans may had been fooled twice not will not be third time. Agnelo Pinheiro Panaji, March 15 (IANS) To 'save Goans from being lured by the gambling menace', the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will seek an amendment to a current law to bar locals from entering the numerous casinos dotting Goa. The amendment to the Goa Public Gambling Act (GPGA) during the budget session of the Goa assembly, which begins Wednesday, will also ban advertisements promoting casinos, Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar said Tuesday
[Goanet] QUESTIONS FROM A NEW MEMBER
I am a new member, joined today. THREE URGENT QUESTIONS: 1. You wrote that you sent me a password. I didn't see one. What was it? What do I need to use it for and when? Can you give it again? 2. I want to make a comment against the 14th March post of Gabriel D'Souza http://www.mail-archive.com/goanet@lists.goanet.org/msg74796.html. I tried this morning, couldn't, so applied for membership. I tried again just now, but that goanet page has only a box for a reply to Gabriel. How do I get ALL goanet subscribers to read my response to Gabriel? 3. What do I do if I want to UNSUBSCRIBE from goanet? Kindly respond. Michael Prabhu
[Goanet] GRA and the resolutions - Special
GRA and the resolutions - Special http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGe5e1wPirs Please note, there is another meeting at Margao on 8th April (as announced). People should come in large numbers. Together we can change Together we can save Goa Act wisely. joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] GRA rally
Eugene wrote: "I coluld not find any rough figures of the crowd. How many people attended this rally?"comment:Newspapers and local TV channels were definitely abundantly gracious in claiming that 'thousands of people attended the rally."Pics are always there to see the huge gaps to give a feeling of a 'houseful'.Wee Willie Winkie went to town (Azad maidan) riding on special Goan donkeys.Radha rao go!-soter
Re: [Goanet] Chaalis chor metaphor...
To Goanet - Frederick Noronha wrote: >Would it be okay if these guys said 39 chors? Of course, the Ali Baba metaphor >wouldn't work then... FN Of course, yes. We should leave out the guy who gives you grants to do "independent journalism." r
[Goanet] Konkani! Marathi! English!
*KONKANI! MARATHI! ENGLISH!* by Adv.Radharao F.Gracias * * There has been a rise but no flow in the demand, for grants to English medium primary schools, in the State since the last quarter of century or more. Somehow the Governments seem determined, not to concede to the genuine demands, of the parents, without much reason. The refusal to provide grants for English medium schools, is based on false pedagogical premises that young children, must study in their mother tongue, to understand the subject. If this be so, there ought to be a rule mandating that children, must study only in the mother tongue. Marathi, admittedly is not the mother tongue of anyone in Goa although it is claimed, to be the language of religion and culture of a section of Goan Hindus. Children of these persons, are admitted to Marathi medium schools even though Marathi is not the mother tongue of the child. How is it that these children, for whom Marathi is as foreign as English, are not adversely affected by not studying in their mother tongue? The demand of parents is that grants should be released to all schools, irrespective of the medium of instruction. It is the parents who will decide, whether the child ought to study in English, Konkani or Marathi. The Government is bound to respect this inherent right of the parents. As school education goes now almost all students shift over to the English medium in class fifth. Do pedagogists say that it is in the interest of students to shift the medium a quarter of the way up? Will it not be ideal for students to learn in the same language from the beginning? Parents send their children to school for advancement of careers of the children and not for advancement of the language. I fail to understand how studying in Konkani till fourth class will help improve the language. It is much more logical to believe that a student studying Konkani as a compulsory subject up to Class Twelfth will have a better understanding of the language. Goa is the only State in the union where grants are released to all regional language schools, while there is no reciprocal arrangement, in the other States for the purpose of teaching Konkani. A regional language, is defined as the official language, of any State of the union. By that definition English qualifies as a regional language, since it is the official language of the State of Nagaland. On this count alone, English medium schools are entitled, for grants. Konkani, we shall continue to speak, whether we study it or not, being our mother tongue. The study of Portuguese language did not destroy Konkani neither has the study of English language, done so. If grants are released to English medium schools it would sound the death knell of Marathi, since not many parents will send their children to Marathi schools. Obviously, if no one studies Marathi, no one will know the language. Konkani will thus emerge, in a generation or two, the sole official language and the hurdle of Marathi, will be cleared once and for all. The Devnagiri protagonists who are opposing grants to English medium schools are at heart supporters of Marathi. Most of the Konkani writers in Goa have studied in Marathi and that does not exclude Pundalik Naik, Uday Bhembre, Damodar Mauzo, Datta Naik, N.Shivdas, Dilip Borkar and others. There is a feeling that these Marathi educated persons write in Konkani not so much because they love Konkani, but simply because, they stand no chance of gaining recognition, by writing in Marathi a language that is highly advanced and has a vast field of literature. Their loyalty to Marathi is understandable. After all, how can they be ungrateful to Marathi language, in which they have studied? And if they are ungrateful to Marathi, how can we trust them to be grateful, to Konkani which they have not studied? The Devnagiri protagonists write in Konkani at night, read Marathi papers in the morning and oppose Roman script in the evening. These elements are also opposed to Konkani in the Roman script, because a large number of writers in the Roman script would also compete for the Sahitya Academy Awards, thereby diminishing their chances. The creativity of the Konkani Tiatrists is well known, and many of them would easily corner the Sahitya Academy Awards, if not for the script barrier. These Devnagiri protagonists are therefore intrinsically Marathi wolves in Konkani garb. Konkani in the Roman script would have much greater acceptability, than Konkani in Devnagiri, has managed as of today. There are greater number of Konkani speaking people, in Karnataka and Kerala than in Goa who write either in Kannada or Malayalam script and are cut off from Konkani written in the Devnagri script. As against this, all Konkani speaking people in Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Mumbai and all over the world are perfectly at home in the Roman script having studied in English medium at higher levels. Hence Roman script can be the natural script for unifying
[Goanet] Panjim CCP Elections
On the Positive, I would like to appreciate the efforts of all those people and voters involved, in significantly reducing the potential winning margin of the Monserrate panel, at the recently held CCP elections. On the Negative, for those who have voted for the latter panel, I can also hold my head in disgust as how people with corrupt concience, no values and selfish motives have voted for known Anti-Goans and their associates; who not only have concretized a beautiful village but also have a major hand in the current rapid destruction of our beautiful state and our identity.Nevertheless the fight for Goa and its genuine issues must be carried on by True Goans!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE > -- > Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] CCP SHOULD NOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE MLA’S
That Panaji’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor were selected at a meeting in Taleigao outside the jurisdiction of Corporation of City of Panaji is a very bad start by the new team. It is very important that the CCP get its independence and stops being remote controlled by MLA’s. The Mayor and the 29 Corporators should have full authority and be in control of the day to day administration at the CCP. They could of course seek advice and guidance of MLA’s, former MLA’s and former Corporators amongst others but the Corporators need to be in command. The Corporators should take the public into confidence in all they do rather than dancing to the tunes of MLA’s. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] SMILE...................... IT'S WEEKEND (17/03/2011)
HOW MUCH.. A major traffic jam on Zuari bridge in Goa was preventing people from moving forward. A motorist (Pidu) shouted out wanting to know what was happening. A guy (Cyril) from the front replied:- Cyril: Well at the traffic crossing Minister is sprawled across the road. He is refusing to move from there! Pidu: But why? Cyril: He has lost the elections and will now surely be convicted for corruption and will have to pay lakhs of Rupees as fines! Pidu: So that's his problem. Why we have to suffer? Cyril: He is threatening to douse himself with kerosene and set himself on fire if people didn't contribute with money to help him pay the fine!" Pidu: So how much has been collected so far? Cyril: Five litres kerosene! Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait.
[Goanet] Book reading :: Anna Karenina :: March 18, 2011 :: International Centre Goa :: 5-7 pm
'World of Books' Book Reading Workshop Leo Tolstoy Centenary Celebrations in Nov, 2010 made us revisit his works and we bring to you "ANNA KARENINA", which he called his first true novel An extremely engrossing read, this book tells the tale of one of the most enthralling love affairs in the history of literature. Penned while Tolstoy was wrestling with a religious crisis that nearly destroyed him, the book is filled with passion and soul-searching. Serialized in the Russian Herald from 1875?877 and published in its entirety in 1878, Anna Karenina was wildly popular and controversial. Yet Anna Karenina is a book that covers much more than one woman's misguided love affair. Tolstoy's broad canvas is big enough to include insight into happy marriages, adultery, sexuality, country life, politics, masculinity and femininity, individuality, conformity, altruism, love, death, longing and success. On nearly every one of its more than 800 pages is a sliver of Tolstoy's philosophy of life. Again and again, these small philosophical interludes resound with meaning that is as applicable today as it was more than a century ago. In all of literature, there are few novels that cover as much territory, or have stood the test of time so well. The literary workshop ‘Pleasure of Reading’ wants us all to look at our innate and compulsive love affair with story, as a species. It is the coming together of minds to brainstorm, meditate and explore the insights of the book, a true meaningful exercise. The workshop entails analysis, readings, movie excerpts and a PowerPoint presentation. Rendezvous @ICG "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy 18th Mar, 2011 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm The resource persons are Daniel Driscoll and Jugneeta Sudan _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Goa worried over legality of iron ore coming from Maharashtra
Is this just a red-herring to distract from the real problem at hand -- "legal" mining? FN Goa worried over legality of iron ore coming from Maharashtra http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_goa-worried-over-legality-of-iron-ore-coming-from-maharashtra_1520768 -- FN +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 Updated: http://goabooks.wordpress.com
[Goanet] Goan Youth convention: This is your time, this is your moment
Dear all You are cordially invited to the Goa Sudharop INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Convention is being organized by Youth and the events, topics, presentations will cover ages 15-40, although all ages are invited to attend as people like to travel with family. This convention is being held to develop future Goan leaders in the diaspora, to inspire youth to public service and office in their communities, to connect with/visit/partner/volunteer in Goa, to network with Goan youth around the world, to obtain mentoring and guidance career opportunities, etc. etc. etc. Someday a Goan might be President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court judge, CEO - we at Goa Sudharop want to facilitate that sooner rather than later. We are going to have an outstanding line-up of events, speakers, topics. We are reaching out to people like Capt. Sullenberger who landed his plane safely on the Hudson to be one of the speakers. His office has not confirmed yet but we would like Goan Youth to be inspired to make the IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE, like Capt Sullenberger did on that fateful day in January 2009. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesley_Sullenberger. We also hope to have Silicon Valley entrepreneur Romulus Pereira as another speaker. And more of that high caliber. At the convention, every youth attendee is a Chief Guest, everyone youth attendee a celebrity in their own right. No one should miss this event, we look forward to welcoming everyone and will be honored by your presence. Nearly 25 Youth Committee members are working to make your visit a memorable one. We will have complete sign-up information shortly and already pre-announcement have a large number signed up! Don't miss the excitement, we want to welcome you from Australia/New Zealand, from Canada, from Europe, from the Americas, from Asia, from Africa, from the Middle-East, and of course from Goa. There are few cities in the world as charming and inviting as San Francisco in summer. See http://www6.sfgov.org/index.aspx?page=5. San Francisco is a wonderful vacation getaway and Los Angeles (Hollywood, Disneyland, Universal Studios) is an hour's flight away in Southern California (6 hour drive, 600 kms) in case you want to add Los Angeles to your trip. The convention will be held at a prime hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, close to Alcatraz, and a short distance from Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and other world-famous attractions. If you are in the Bay Area and want to volunteer on the organizing committee, please email Kurt Almeida at kalmeida...@hotmail.com. We are considering the following for the convention (please email any other ideas, suggestions to Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com): 1) Understanding Goan heritage. 2) Volunteering in Goa. 3) Connecting to Goa. 4) Partnering with Goa. 5) Provide resources for professional careers, entrepreneurship, job opportunities, internships, college admissions and volunteer activities (panels/workshops). 6) Mentoring. 7) Fashion-show. 8) Friendly debate on Youth topic. 9) Bay cruise around Alcatraz island and Golden Gate bridge. 10) July 4th Picnic and fireworks. 11) Etc. Etc. Pre-convention - June 30 (Carmel/Monterey tour - OPTIONAL) Pre-convention - July 1 (Napa Valley wine tour - OPTIONAL) Thanks to generous individual donors, this convention will be heavily subsidized (about $100 per person). You are separately responsible for your travel, hotel costs and any other optional tours and expenses. If you plan on attending, please let Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com know the number in your party so she can keep track of headcount. If you have any questions please email Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com. If you want to donate and be a sponsor, please email Acaria at acariaalme...@yahoo.com. Please pass this email on to your friends and family. Please mark your calendars. Goa Sudharop Building a better Goa World G.O.A.N. network
[Goanet] Daily Grook #908
DAILY GROOK #908 = CAESAR'S SCISSORS = by Francis Rodrigues ancient rome's taxman was a sadistic geezer, grabbed your home and cried "hail...seizure!" *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910
