[Goanet] Catholic musicians carry forward their HIndu tradition of playing music at Fatorpa Umbrella festival

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPjHvlubHPA

Catholic musicians carry forward their HIndu tradition of playing music at
Fatorpa Umbrella festival

[Goanet] Valmiki Faleiro

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Hello Herman,
i was looking one article about Cuncolim where in Valmiki Faleiro had
mentioned something
when i went looking for his articles
i could not find most of the articles except for one on Goa net
here are the links which i was trying
I went to to oherald site also but could not find the articles


https://goanet.goanet.narkive.com/SlHvZarP/g-bye-goa-goan-emigration-2-herald-goa-july-26-2009

[Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-3: HERALD(Goa), Aug 2, 2009   Valmiki
Faleiro

[Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-4: HERALD(Goa), Aug 9, 2009   Valmiki
Faleiro

[Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-5: HERALD(Goa), Aug. 16, 2009
Valmiki Faleiro
[Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-6: HERALD(Goa), Aug 23, 2009   Valmiki
Faleiro

[Goanet] G'bye Goa - Goan Emigration-7: HERALD(Goa), Aug 30, 2009   Valmiki
Faleiro


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[Goanet] Goans in Qatar and elsewhere are looking forward to the 2022 FIFA World Cup says Johnie Crasto, former hockey player based in Qatar....reposting wrong link in earlier post

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reposting wrong link in earlier post

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emt1HOgEuZM&t=3s&ab_channel=armstrongaugustovaz

Goans in Qatar and elsewhere are looking forward to the 2022 FIFA
World Cup says Johnie Crasto, former hockey player based in Qatar


Goans in Qatar and elsewhere are looking forward to the 2022 FIFA
World Cup says Johnie Crasto, former hockey player based in Qatar
Goans based in Qatar and those who are settled in Canada, USA and
other European countries are looking forward to the first FIFA World
Cup in the Middle East in 2022.
They are already making travel plans says sports lover and a football,
volleyball and hockey player Johnie Crasto, a former student of St
Britto's Mapusa and a long time resident of Qatar.
Crasto family owns Goan Art Tailors which have been operating in Qatar
for more than six decades.

You can call Goan Art Tailors on +974 44421233, +974 55926941, +974
55640953 or visit the place for your bulk orders for your
establishment.

[Goanet] Johnie Crasto of Goan Art Tailors #Qatar talks about tailoring business set up by his father

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9y88iz7h1A&t=6s&ab_channel=armstrongaugustovaz

Johnie Crasto of Goan Art Tailors #qatar talks about his father late
Sebastiao Francis Crasto set up tailoring business in the Middle East
six Decades back. In Qatar, Goan Art Tailors have been operating for
the last 63 years. Crasto family are owners of the famous Maria Hall
in #Benaulim in #Salcete, South Goa #india #tailor, #Doha, #qatar,
#goa, #india, #benaulim, #crasto, #rodrigues, #goanarttailors, #GAT,
#fashion, #bespoke, #tailoring, #tailormade, #style, #handmade,
#sewing, #mensfashion, You can call Goan Art Tailors on +974 44421233,
+974 55926941, +974 55640953 or visit the place for your bulk orders
for your establishment#menswear, #suit, #menstyle, #tailored,
#fashiondesigner, #dress, #designer, #sartorial, #luxury, #suits, ,
#fashiondesign, #tailoringservice

[Goanet] Goans in Qatar and elsewhere are looking forward to the 2022 FIFA World Cup says Johnie Crasto, former hockey player based in Qatar

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rR6NG7H9us&ab_channel=armstrongaugustovaz

Goans in Qatar and elsewhere are looking forward to the 2022 FIFA
World Cup says Johnie Crasto, former hockey player based in Qatar
Goans based in Qatar and those who are settled in Canada, USA and
other European countries are looking forward to the first FIFA World
Cup in the Middle East in 2022.
They are already making travel plans says sports lover and a football,
volleyball and hockey player Johnie Crasto, a former student of St
Britto's Mapusa and a long time resident of Qatar.
Crasto family owns Goan Art Tailors which have been operating in Qatar
for more than six decades.

You can call Goan Art Tailors on +974 44421233, +974 55926941, +974
55640953 or visit the place for your bulk orders for your
establishment.

[Goanet] Cuncolim also rocked by land scam as property of local resident sold to migrant by crooks having political connections

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNN8wRroV-w

Cuncolim also rocked by land scam as property of local resident sold
to migrant by crooks having political connections and by bribing
government officials
A similar case has happened in the property to my friend from
Sanvorcotto Cuncolim. Their ancestral property from their mother side
has passed into the hands of some crooks. The property is in Vagzuair,
Pairaband opp Cuncolim police station.
They registered a police complain at the Cuncolim municipal council
and also at the police station, the Cuncolim police has since told
them since the forgery took place in Margao the complain should be
registered with the Fatorda police station.
Nothing has come out of it, the Cuncolim municipal staff is sleeping
over it and also the police investigation is moving at a snail pace.
Now the only course of action available to them is to knock the court
doors, but what about people who d0 not have the money to fight such
cases.
My friends investigation is ongoing to find out the bigger truth and
the people behind the scam.
They told me that a few influential people from Cuncolim are part of
the scandal although nothing is in black and white yet.
The family has applied for documents through RTI to get to the root of
the scandal.
That also involves a lot of money, paper work and time.

[Goanet] Cabo De Rama'fort built by Soonda rulers in Goa faces dangers

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5hbdFfbyU8


Cabo De Rama'fort built by Soonda rulers in Goa faces dangers Recently
the Cabo De Rama fort walls have collapsed due to monsoons, and our
very own Heritage activists Prajal Sakhardande Jorson Fernandes Heta
Pandit Khabir Moraes are urging our government to restore the
character and texture of the fort. According to a belief, during their
14 years of exile, Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lord Lakshmana, all
resided here. It is how the fort got its name. But then the local
Soonda rulers built the fort, who used to command from here. Thus, all
this makes it be a historically notable monument in India. 'Cabo De
Rama' is a beautiful and historical fort on the cape of Canacona
taluka. This fort is witness to the ruthless battles fought between
the Soonda kings and the Portuguese. ... The Portuguese named it Cabo
De Rama after the name the Soonda rulers had given it. Cabo means cape
in Portuguese. There is the small 500 meter long Cabo de Rama beach
just below the fort. It was constructed by the local Soonda rulers,
who ruled from here. But the Portuguese took it over after their
arrival in Goa by defeating the local kings. That was in 1763.
Presently the Cabo de Rama Fort is in ruins, but the bridge found at
the entrance, which is an engineering wonder, stood the test of time.
One can still see several eye-catching displays depicting the glory of
the past here. Visitors can notice the iron bastions along with large
cannons placed at that time to stop driving sea enemies. In fact, the
year of manufacture is also engraved on these cannons. You will see a
watchtower toward the right, which acted as a guard for the coastline
back then. You will also find two ponds within the fort; one of which
contains warm water and the other, cold water. The marvelous ancient
ponds here are a representation of a Hindu architecture of the Soonda
Kings era. The Soonda rulers probably used it for bathing and special
ceremonies. Further, you get to see ruins of some buildings that are
considered to be army quarters. Also, the blackened fortitude and
white structure of the church are at striking contrast to each other
that attract many eyes. The Portuguese also built command posts,
military barracks, 21 canons, and quarters for office purposes. The
fort spreads across 180,000 sq.m. and is constructed with laterite
rock. But after the arrival of Portuguese in Goa in 1763, they
conquered it by winning over the local kings. They were fascinated by
the large cape as it boasted the stunning landscape of the coastline
as well as the Arabian Sea. Soon, the Portuguese rulers carried out
restoration work on the Cabo de Rama Fort to modernize it and make it
more notable. They further used it as a military base and as a prison
after a while. As usual, what Portuguese were recognized for, they
also created a church dedicated to St. Anthony within the fort
premises. Cabo de Rama Fort or beach can be reached via NH66 Highway
by public transport, taxi or a rented vehicle. The road ends near the
Fort entrance, and from there one can walk to the fortress or beach.

[Goanet] Goa Sudharop sets up paddy cultivation platform for Sarzora footballers & villagers

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Goa Sudharop sets up paddy cultivation platform for Sarzora
footballers & villagers
Sarzora, South Goa India: A farming revolution is taking place quietly
away from the media spotlight in the sleepy village of Sarzora.
Leading from the front are active seamen, young footballers and an NGO
- and Goa Sudharop – who is the facilitator for the green brigade who
are keen to turn the wheel back in their own back yard.
Paddy fields which remained uncultivated for decades are used for rice
cultivation once again.
Having set out with the motto of enjoying everything under the sun,
the group which is a mixture of both youth and mid-age residents are
enjoying every bit of their foray under the sun and getting themselves
soaked in the muddy water of their village with the village panchayat
building serving as backdrop of their leisurely activities in the
paddy fields.
Farming is fun, if you do not believe it then watching the young boys
of Sarzora in action in the paddy field. They are enjoying every bit
of it. They are the new breed of Goans who have taken farming with all
the zeal and determination.
It is a new learning process for the teenagers but for the generation
of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s it is going back to the relearning school,
yes you have read it right, it is revisiting the paddy fields to
revive the practices of community farming.
For the last few decades Goa has lost touch with farming more so with
paddy field cultivation. A large chunk of paddy fields are lying
uncultivated in Goa with many a land shark eyeing them to build
monster box structures.
But brick by brick, yard by yard Goan paddy fields are getting a
greener look. Thanks to the community farming and organizations like
Goa Sudharop which has become a facilitator in the ‘going back to the
roots’ movement which is taking shape in different parts of Goa.
For Seby Rebello, ‘going back to the roots’ is taking shape in his
village in Sarzora and he is quiet upbeat about it and the role Verma
D’Mello of Goa Sudharop has played in the farming journey in his
village.
Coming from the electronics engineering background and subsequently
working as casino technician on the cruise liners going back to the
paddy field was like a brain wave which hit him out of the blue
especially with the pandemic times the world is passing through.
But there was a problem, how to go about it. The mechanical tools in
the form of tillers, pumps and other equipment was made available
thanks to Goa Sudharop but then Seby was a complete novice in paddy
cultivation.
So Seby set upon himself the task of finding people from his own
village who are into paddy fields cultivation and doing it
successfully for the last many years.
His first stop was at former seamen Valentino Gracias, who is doing
his own farm house and doing paddy cultivation, Valentino was kind
enough to pass his hand on knowledge to Seby.
That done, then Seby, who dies not own any paddy field in the village,
needed to find paddy fields and convince the owners of their mission
and use it for paddy field cultivation.
He was able to convince two people in the village, an educationist
Dominic Fernandes and former seamen Caitan Fernandes to give their
paddy field for the experimental project in the village.
That done Seby, who is also the office bearer of the local football
club Sarzora Sports Club, got together a bunch of footballers from the
village, who are playing for different clubs in Goa and Bengaluru to
help in the paddy cultivation.
This is just one part of the story, of how the boys and women who are
behind the quiet revolution taking place in Sarzora.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ITAB_q4h8&t=3s&ab_channel=armstrongaugustovaz

https://www.facebook.com/103836578605732/videos/859189224699688

[Goanet] #Goa's Rane takes #Covid19 blame game to another level with interview with Becky of #CNN

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYHI_iCTIkc&ab_channel=GoaMazabeachwala

[Goanet] Dr Jorson on Covid19 cases in Goa and Cuncolim citizens effort on the frontline

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Dr Jorson and Cuncolim Art, Cultural Centre take Covid19 education
program far and wide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1SL7sroX1I

Immediate need of expert committee to find reasons for rise in Covid19
cases in Goa: Dr Jorson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIpV0U-rMt8

[Goanet] Goa High Court issues notice on 3 controversial Infra projects passing through wildlife sanctuary

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https://youtu.be/-FuaoVjs5Qk

[Goanet] Stranded Goans reach Dabolim via special Chartered flight one more to follow

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Doha: Simon D’Silva and John D’Sa are ‘The 2 apostles’  in the eyes of
Seby Mascarenhas, a Benaulim-born long term resident of Qatar for
their role in ferrying the stranded Goans by two different chartered
flights from Qatar to Goa.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKVGhP2c3bc

The first chartered flight with 171 passengers landed in Goa on July
6. A second flight is scheduled to reach Goa on July 8 with an equal
number of passengers.

Most of the Qatar returnee have lost their jobs, while others making
the journey back to India were in Qatar on Visit visa’s. Sick, old and
pregnant woman were among others who reached Goa’s Dabolim Airport on
July 6.

All the people were registered with the Indian Embassy in Qatar  for
the Vande Mataram flight- the special reparation flights which are
ferrying stranded Indians from different parts of the world.

Strangely, the Vande Mataram flight to Goa did not take off as Goans
did not have the numbers. They were only 80 people waiting to go back
to Goa. A request to put together to take a combined flight with
passengers from Goa and neigbouring Mangalore was shot down by
officials in the Indian administration, people who were connected with
the repatriation efforts informed.

“John and Simon are strong members of this community and will always
be inseparable when it comes to serving a cause be it the church, or
at hosting a movie or a tiatr, like all humans they do agree to
disagree at times, its time for us Goans to thank both. God bless the
2 apostles,” Seby wrote in the Qatar Goans, whatsapp group praising
the efforts of the two individuals.

There were many people from Goa to be repatriated and were waiting
from February end.

“The GWA in collaboration with ICC came forward to arrange chartered
flight for the needy and deserving persons as an humanitarian service.
Many Goans including people from neighbouring states like Karnataka
and Maharashtra on short term visas, aged parents, pregnant women and
students who came on visit are part of this stranded people,” a
statement from GWA said.

Simon D’Silva said that the initiative was taken in mid-May but due to
lack of passengers it took longer than expected.

 D’Silva also said that hotel accommodation, transportation to
neighbouring states with online entry passes and Covid 19 tests
arrangement have been organized in coordination with the concerned
authorities.

John De Sa as Convener of the Covid-19 Stranded Qatar Goans Evacuation
Team kicked off his mission on June 21.

“Qatar Goans stranded since March 2020 after losing their Jobs and
even after 3 months of patiently waiting to be evacuated to Goa, the
stranded Goans saw no light at the end of the tunnel, at that juncture
likeminded Qatar Goans got together and took responsibility upon
themselves,” John De Sa wrote.

“Covid-19 Stranded Qatar Goans Evacuation Team, (was started) with
sole objective of flying stranded Qatar Goans to Goa,  and within 2
weeks of  forming the Team, are pleased to announce the departure of
their Chartered Flight from Qatar to Goa, on 8th July 2020,” he added.

[Goanet] Churchill alemao gives yellow card to Executive Committee members of Goa Football Association

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Goa Football Association (GFA) 2019-2020 season is well and truly
‘over’ if ones goes by the press note released by the its General
Secretary Jovito Lopes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7EtFapFQgo

Lopes, who is a paid secretary of GFA, has in a letter circulated to
the GFA Executive Committee members has said “We need to know when the
season could be made operative for the new season 2020-2021 as the
season 2019-2020 is over,” without specifying as how and who has taken
the decision to officially end the season which was halted in March 23
this year on account of the Corona Virus pandemic.

A host of executive committee members have been in arms over the
failure of the president to convey a meeting of the Executive
Committee and had addressed letters on May 22 addressed to the
President and a fresh one last week sent to the Secretary. The EC
members had requested the president to convey a meeting digitally to
decide on the fate of the entire season and the pending leagues and
tournament besides other issues, taking into account the Covid 19
situation, but none of the reminders and letters evoked any response
from the President and the Secretary, they lamented.

The GFA president has nowhere touched upon the idea of hosting the EC
meeting via the digital platform and instead has stated that it is has
had not been feasible to host the meeting on account of the COVID-19
Pandemic situation.

“The President, Mr. Churchill Alemao, desires to inform that in view
of the COVID-19 Pandemic situation from March 23, 2020; the Lockdown,
the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Government Order
restraining meetings, it has not been possible to have the meetings of
the Executive Committee,” Lopes says.

A host of decision pertaining to the upcoming season need to be
arrived which needs the approval of the EC and Churchill said they
will be addressed in due time without setting any timeframe to the
hosting of the EC meeting.

“Several important decisions need to be taken, like the status,
outcome of several championships/leagues; renewal of membership
registration, AGM, etc and these will be definitely taken up and
decided by the Committee. The clubs' interests shall be protected,” he
stressed.

The President stressed that the registered clubs with GFA need not
worry about the club annual renewal process as “their interest shall
be fully protected”.

The GFA press release said with Covid19 cases increasing and
transmissions in full force and a likely scenario of Goa touching its
peak in terms of positive cases, Churchill has said this is not the
right time to host a EC meeting.

“At the moment, the situation is quite worrisome due to the COVID-19
pandemic, and all decisions in the best interest of the affiliated
units, which are very dear to me, will be arrived at by the Executive
Committee once the situation improves in the State,” the President
said.

 “The situation is worsening in the State what with five deaths and
new cases increasing every day and more areas coming under the
pandemic. More and more people are testing positive, containment zones
sealed. With transmission almost in full force and predictions that
Goa could be touching the peak, the President emphasised that life is
very precious and as such the need to take utmost precautions as well
as strict adherence to Government guidelines,” Churchill added.

Churchill pointed out that the Goa Government in their circular has
specifically asked to restrain from having meetings due to the
prevailing situation in the country and in Goa.

 At the time of postponement a host of leagues and tournaments were on
the verge of getting over and a few were yet to start.

The Goa Professional League, the top tier competition did not get over
and at the time of the postponement Sporting Clube de Goa were leading
44 points from 20 matches in the 12-team league played on a home and
away basis.

Dempo were in the second spot with 41 points from 21 matches followed
by Churchill Bros. 37 from 17 points and Salgaocar SC 35 from 21
matches. Churchill Bros, patron incidentally is GFA President
Churchill Alemao.

The second tier of Goan competition, First Division League did not
start when all sporting activities in the state came to a standstill
on account of the Covid19 situation.

[Goanet] Pango cries foul as GFA President Churchill Alemao unilaterally declares season as 'over'

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Pango cries foul as GFA President Churchill Alemao unilaterally
declares season as 'over'

Goa Football Association (GFA) vice President Anthony Pango has
lamented that the GFA President instead of addressing the issues
raised by the Executive Committee members and replying them has
preferred to take the media route.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnrn79xtuXw

Five executive committee members had written to the president to
convey a meeting of the Executive Committee and had addressed letters
on May 22 and a fresh one last week was sent to the Secretary. The EC
members had requested the president to convey a meeting digitally to
decide on the fate of the entire season and the pending leagues and
tournament besides other issues, taking into account the Covid 19
situation, but none of the reminders and letters evoked any response
from the President and the Secretary.

Pango said while FIFA and All India Football Federation (AIFF) have
made use of the digital platforms like Zoom to host meeting why the
same is not happening at GFA, he has questioned.

“FIFA and AIFF have decided regarding closing or extending the
football season by holding meetings of the Executive Committee
electronically. We have remained the GFA President and Secreatry in
our letters,”  Pango, a former footballer who played in the Goa top
tier completion for Agassaim Youth Club.

Pango said GFA President is not authorized to arrive at such
unilateral decisions like declaring the season is ‘over’, he said.

“GFA President is not empowered to take such decisions of ending the
season on his own,'' he added.

“More than five Executive Committee members had written to the GFA
Secretary and President requesting for a meeting. Instead of replying
to the duly elected members the President chose to go to the section
of the media,” he said.

[Goanet] Mining

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Goan tribal federation file petition in High Court over resumption of mining

Dust and Queue of mining truck haunt Goa residents

Gakuved Federation has filed a PIL in the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay
at Goa bench citing various violations of laws and rules in ongoing
mining transportation.

Gakuved in its petition has also mentioned about the plight of the
poor tribal villagers living in the mining affected villages like
Caurem, of South Goa. Gakuved Federation has made Chief Secretary,
Directorate Mines & Geology, Goa Pollution Control Board, District
Collector South Goa, SP South as parties along with two mining
companies that are presently handling mining transportation in Caurem
area. The petition was filed yesterday 20.05.2020 and have requested
for urgent hearing on 22.05.2020.

During lockdown when mining transport started people suspected about
the legality of ore transported, but no one questioned as people
wanted truck operators to earn some income for survival during
lockdown period, but if you look at the present situation on road, it
looks like that there is a some strategy is being planned by some
politicians to sell whole of Goa's iron ore deposit during this
lockdown period.

Yes, a definite plan is on the cards to sell Goa mining resources at
break neck speed during the lockdown period throwing all Covid-19
restrictions in the state to the wind.

The ore transported from various parts of the state, for its onward
export is the one which was extracted prior to March 15, 2018 as
Supreme Court has banned mining and put a ban on renewing any lease
agreements in the state.

On January 30, 2020, the Supreme Court allowed mining firms to
transport iron ore that was validly mined from mines in Goa, on the
condition that, they had paid royalty to the government authorities.
This has given a push to the economy in the mining belt, which had
come to standstill after the Supreme Court order.

However, in a bid to finish transportation within six months as per
the Apex court directive, deadline of which ends on June 30, the
mining companies and transporters seem to be violating the law and DMG
regulations.

The unchecked violations, as such, have been threatening the lives and
health of the locals, mostly at Sanvordem-Curchorem  and Quepem who
have opposed the movement of trucks but their pleas have fallen on
deaf ears.

“Instead of extending lease period and giving benefit to only select
people who have benefited from Portuguese regime, go for fresh auction
of all mining lease immediately to start mining, this will definitely
benefit all the stakeholders of Goa,” twitted Sanjay Dessai, Principal
at CES College Cuncolim,Goa, learner & Researcher in the area of
Corporate governance & finance, working for social awareness.

Sanjay Dessai feels for the people of the living in mining affected
areas of Goa, as he was born and brought up in the mining areas. He
feels for the everyday sufferings of the people living in the area.
The turmoil for the common man on account of mining is not a recent
story but has been going for decades.

Here are a few Snajy Dessai’s mining related tweets.

“Happy to know that Goa Govt has permitted to export Rs 4,500,000
(Rs. 4,500 crore) worth of iron ore to revive Goan economy. I just
wanted to know how much direct revenue  Goa Govt will get from  Rs
4,500 crore sale, experts please guide.

Figure of Rs 4,500 crore is arrived as follows. Total ore to be
exported is 75,0  tonnes, Present rate of iron ore per tonne is  $
80 per tonne and exchange rate is Rs 75 per US dollar,  80 x 75 = 6000
per tonne . 75,0 X 6000 = 4,500,000).”

“From where are they getting the valuation of $80 per tonne?
International metal prices are at it's all time low. Even a giant like
Vedanta is reeling & is borrowing at double digits interest from the
market,” wrote another one in response to Sanjay Dessai’s tweet.

"People who have committed illegal mining cannot manage our family
gold. Clearly anyone found to have committed illegal mining should not
be allowed to manage our family gold. Our Supreme Court found the
entire Goan mining industry was mining illegally for nearly five
years. Only auctions or mining through a government company can
achieve zero loss. But the deeper question is why are we selling our
family gold, calling the sale proceeds “revenue” and spending it? This
is fundamentally immoral. The capital must be saved in a future
generation fund, and the fund income distributed as a zonn, a dividend
to all," says Rahul Basu of Goa Foundation.

The Supreme Court in January, this year had permitted 9.5 million
tonne ore lying at jetties and plots, which has to be transported
within six months.

The South Collector has also issued a Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) according to which only 25 to 30 trucks could ply per hour from
the mines.

However, the reality seems to be something different.

Locals said that the unregulated transportation choke the road in the
morning (up 

[Goanet] MIning

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/goan-tribal-federation-file-petition-high-court-over-resumption-vas/?trackingId=U0ujHxBnA%2Bigaamhb%2F1D6g%3D%3D

[Goanet] Corona virus desginated hotels go full as people sleep on the streets and cars in Goa

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiHHJQcnHP4

Has Goa lost its plot on Corona virus fight...check this People
entered Goa with permission that were to be quarantined for two days
finally finds that there is no room available and had to stay in their
cars and sleep on the footpaths overnight. Some of them were being
escorted by police from one place to another as no rooms are
available. One of them is 2-3 months old baby. Another view of
Goa…disaster A Senior Indian Naval Officer, presently posted in Goa ..
His native place is in Kerala pens his experiences about lockdown in
Goa an Kerala Was on the roads for last two days traveling to Kerala
to be with my parents. I want to share my experience with all for
general benefit. 1. First I applied online for entry into Kerala. Got
it in just over 3 hrs. 2. Incase of Goa I had to apply 4 times to get
it right and clear it. It was difficult to navigate through the
website. The entire process took about 30hrs. 3. While on the journey
itself at the Goa border. I got down and had to show I'd proof of all
family members which was written down in the register and then cleared
to go. 4. At the Karnataka end all of us had to get down thermal
screening had to be done. Names entered in a register and then cleared
to move. 5. As we traveled within Karnataka we were stopped at two
toll booths to enter our details. 6. Now comes the real one. As we
entered Kerala at the first point. I had to get down show my pass and
was given a token. 7. I had to get in and travel for 500m aprox. At
this point we were told to get down of the vehicle. Close our eats
bag. Lower car windows and the entire car was sanitised. We were told
not to switch on AC. We could move to next point. 8. Again traveled
for 500m or so were we again got down. Thermal screening done for all
and with our permit no itself our details were verified online without
touching any documents. Contact details were taken and then we could
move to next point. 9. At this point we sat in the car itself and our
details were recorded online by police. 10. We could then comence our
journey to home. 11. We were in for a surprise within a minute we got
call from my village panchayat confirming our entry. Next from my
village health department checking about our health. After that from
the collectorate checking our health details. 12. As a family we felt
we were in some foreign country in the positive manner. Were in
everyone was showing concern about our well being. 13. We reached home
at night 1 am. Morning 7am itself I got a call checking if we reached
safely and gave instructions about home quarantine for 14 days and to
report if we get any symptoms. 14 At 9 am a local volunteer visited
our house for a chat. They said in your absence we have come to your
house and checked up on your parents and were ready to help them out
with medical treatment etc. 15. In the entire journey as I was
traveling we had sent a word across and was surprised to be provided
food at different points which we had to decline bcoz we were already
stuffed with it in the car. My two bits: And for the rest of us
Indians, we need to figure out...Finally what matters??? Communal
supremacy, ideological pride, retrospecting history or a system that
promises us a good, healthy, respectable quality of life for our
familyThink about it! So, Kerala is changing, changing into a well
managed welfare state, a state the gives tremendous impetus on
Healthcare, Education and good Governance. To my mind the things that
has worked for Kerala is Literacy, Communal harmony and the fact that
people hold their public and government office bearers accountable.
Reward them for their achievements and punish them if they err. Public
representatives and government officials therefore behaves and
functions like Public servant and not rulers, masters or colonial
officers Why not Goa

[Goanet] Corona virus desginated hotels go full as people sleep on the streets and cars in Goa

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Corona virus desginated hotels go full as people sleep on the streets
and cars in Goa



Has Goa lost its plot on Corona virus fight...check this



People entered Goa with permission that were to be quarantined for two
days finally finds that there is no room available and had to stay in
their cars and sleep on the footpaths overnight. Some of them were
being escorted by police from one place to another as no rooms are
available. One of them is 2-3 months old baby.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiHHJQcnHP4

Another view of Goa…disaster

A Senior Indian Naval Officer, presently posted in Goa .. His native
place is in Kerala pens his experiences about lockdown in Goa an
Kerala

Was on the roads for last two days traveling to Kerala to be with my
parents. I want to share my experience with all for general benefit.

1. First I applied online for entry into Kerala. Got it in just over 3 hrs.

2. Incase of Goa I had to apply 4 times to get it right and clear it.
It was difficult to navigate through the website. The entire process
took about 30hrs.

3. While on the journey itself at the Goa border.

I got down and had to show I'd proof of all family members which was
written down in the register and then cleared to go.

4. At the Karnataka end all of us had to get down thermal screening
had to be done. Names entered in a register and then cleared to move.

5. As we traveled within Karnataka we were stopped at two toll booths
to enter our details.

6. Now comes the real one. As we entered Kerala at the first point. I
had to get down show my pass and was given a token.

7. I had to get in and travel for 500m aprox. At this point we were
told to get down of the vehicle. Close our eats bag. Lower car windows
and the entire car was sanitised. We were told not to switch on AC. We
could move to next point.

8. Again traveled for 500m or so were we again got down. Thermal
screening done for all and with our permit no itself our details were
verified online without touching any documents.

Contact details were taken and then we could move to next point.

9. At this point we sat in the car itself and our details were
recorded online by police.

10. We could then comence our journey to home.

11. We were in for a surprise within a minute we got call from my
village panchayat confirming our entry. Next from my village health
department checking about our health. After that from the collectorate
checking our health details.

12. As a family we felt we were in some foreign country in the
positive manner. Were in everyone was showing concern about our well
being.

13. We reached home at night 1 am. Morning 7am itself I got a call
checking if we reached safely and gave instructions about home
quarantine for 14 days and to report if we get any symptoms.

14 At 9 am a local volunteer visited our house for a chat. They said
in your absence we have come to your house and checked up on your
parents and were ready to help them out with medical treatment etc.

15. In the entire journey as I was traveling we had sent a word across
and was surprised to be provided food at different  points which we
had to decline bcoz we were already stuffed with it in the car.

My two bits:

And for the rest of us Indians, we need to figure out...Finally what
matters??? Communal supremacy, ideological pride, retrospecting
history or a system that promises us a good, healthy, respectable
quality of life for our familyThink about it!

So, Kerala is changing, changing into a well managed welfare state, a
state the gives tremendous impetus on Healthcare, Education and good
Governance. To my mind the things that has worked for Kerala is
Literacy, Communal harmony and the fact that people hold their public
and government office bearers accountable. Reward them for their
achievements and punish them if they err.  Public representatives and
government officials therefore behaves and functions like Public
servant and not rulers, masters or colonial officers

Why not Goa

[Goanet] AFC Futsal instructor Joshuah Vaz conducts webinar for Goa and Maharashtra coaches

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AFC Futsal instructor Joshuah Vaz conducts webinar for Goa and
Maharashtra coaches

With social distancing and ban on gathering the norms of the day, many
a sports associations are using the digital platform to inform and
impart new training and coaching techniques to coaches.

The Goan futsal family has also adapted to the lockdown situation and
are connecting coaches based in different parts of the state through
the social networking website Zoom sessions.

Last week, Joshuah Vaz, an Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
instructor conducted a webinar for over 60 coaches who are imparting
Futsal training in different parts of Goa and in the second session to
Futsal coaches operating in Maharashtra.

“it was good to interact with 60+ coaches in Goa session and 260+
coaches in Maharashtra session and it was a good platform to give the
correct and accurate knowledge on Futsal,” said the former India
Under-16 international and co-owner of Youth futsal Academy, which
operates from Chowgule College ground.

“Online Zoom Webinar organised by AIFC (All India Football Coaches) &
AIFF for the Coaches of India during this lockdown• I would like to
thank @the_aifc & Coaches Shekar and Caetano Pinho for including
FUTSAL as a topic for this programme and giving me an opportunity to
present the topic to all the coaches that attended the Webinar in the
GOA region. I believe that FUTSAL is the way forward to making better
football players and the right knowledge and education about this
sport is important,” twitted Joshua, who incidentally is the lone
Futsal Level 1 instructor in the country having passed his exam in
February this year.

Joshuah, a former professional footballer with I-league club Churchill
Bros, also got a chance to talk on the Futsal topic with coaches
working in Maharashtra.

 “I got a chance to speak on Futsal as a topic at the Online zoom
Webinar organised by AIFC (All India Football Coaches) & AIFF thereby
giving me an opportunity to present the topic to the 260+ coaches from
Maharashtra region.

“I believe that Futsal is the way forward to making better football
players and the right knowledge and education about this sport is
important,” he added.

Joshua, who spent a year in Portugal in 2007-2008 season while
training with Vitoria de Guimaraes club, was appreciative of the
support and backing for the world most popular game from Aaditya
Thackerey, who besides been an official of WIFA is a minister in the
Maharashtra cabinet.

 “It was also good to see the support that the humble Mr.Aaditya
Thackeray is giving to football in Mumbai and I am hoping that he soon
puts his hands into bringing up t he sport of Futsal in the Indian
Subcontinent,” said the 30-year-old Fatorda resident.

Joshuah webinar interaction with coaches came in for praise from one
of the participant who took to twitter to give his feedback.

“@JoshuahVaz led a great session on Futsal today at #AIFCWebinar for
Maharashtra coaches. He is the only AFC Futsal Instructor in our
country and I have been lucky to have learnt about the game under him
at @YFA_GOA previously too. Always a pleasure learning from you
coach!,” wrote Surya Prakash on his twitter handle @SuryaPrakash7.

Coach Zubin tweeting on his tweeter handle @spinchronous said: “This
was by far the best  @theaifc  webinar till date.  Thank you to
@DineshNair74 @AUThackeray @SuryaPrakash7 @AlexAmbrose19 & all those
who made it happen.  Special thanks to  @JoshuahVaz  for an amazing
intro into Futsal & hoping to attend a level 1 course in Mumbai soon.”

[Goanet] Ronaldo, Barcelona fan from India reaches out to poor people in Goa

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Ronaldo, Barcelona fan from India reaches out to poor people in Goa

Goan football coach along with UK and USA nationals rendering yeomen
service in Palolem during lockdown

By Armstrong Vaz

Palolem, Canacona

A football coach, a businessman and a yoga teacher have come together
under one roof in Goa. They have a common cause - reach out to the
poor and needy people in the coastal beach side resort of Palolem.

Goan Akhil Pagui, UK-born Linda Russell and Andrew Mason, a UK citizen
having business interests in Cambodia are on the field delivering
essential food items to the needy people of Palolem ever since the
lockdown was imposed.

Pagui, is a known Cristiano Ronaldo fan while Barcelona FC is his
favouritie club.  He has been in to football coaching for the last one
and half decade. His football coaching odessey has taken him to
different part of the country. On the way he has been inspired by
different football ideologies and come across varied football coaching
mythologies.

But when the lockdown came calling in Palolem, he momentary set aside
his football shoes. Instead for the last few weeks, distributing food
grains and other essential items has become his priority.

In Palolem Beach area, one of the most popular beach in Goa, Akhil
along with other local volunteers have identified around 20 families
living without any financial support and who don't have money to buy
provisions during the lockdown period.

“It's very challenging to those who are daily wage earners and who
have absolutely no support. We have decided to provide them with
support in the form of food packages and other essential items. This
package will contain supplies for 10 to 15 days. Supplies will be
distributed through a network of our volunteers in respective
families. Cost of each packet is ₹ 1000/,” said Pagui.



For the records, Pagui football journey started with Mumbai-based
OSCAR Foundation, a organization which uses football as a platform to
bring about change in the lives of the under prevailed children of the
metropolis.



Thereafter he has had coaching stings with Canacona Sports Academy
(Goa), Lyceum Sports Club (Jaipur), Shanti Asiatic School (CBSE)
Jaipur, Chinmaya school (Mumbai), Patel boarding school ( Gujarat ,
Bhachau), and  Concrete Involvement Football Academy ( C.I.F.A), his
personal academy in (Vadodara Gujarat).

“CIFA aims to develop talented young footballers across India. We
believe in holistic approach to football coaching development the
player as well as the young person,” he said about his football
academy and vision.

“CIFA understands the role sport can play in developing well rounded
and successful young adults. As well as coaching football to high
level CIFA also teaches children about health diet and how to build
self confidence and concentration through their unique coaching games
and drills,’ he added.

Working alongside and the driving force of the mission are two veteran
from two different fields.

Bhakti Yogi teacher Russell has been a long time visitor to India
dating back to nearly three decades while Mason, owner of franchise
Big Easy Phnom Penh and Ko Rong Samloem, Cambodia, which generates
money for charities in Cambodia, completes the circle. Mason has been
extending his charitable hand to the India project initiated by Pagui
and is a major fund raiser.

“So far we have raise rupees one lakh. More money is on the way
hopefully thanks to the efforts of Linda Russell and Andrew Mason,”
said Pagui.

“It’s a golden opportunity to change life to think creative or do
something to stay with the family and people understand the value of
food, especially the value of farmer. Everything is going to change.
It's a learning of the life. How to leave peacefully. Here I'm helping
 underprivileged people giving food and working as a social
volunteer,” said Pagui.

Russell, stay put in Goa even as over 7,000 western tourists flew back
to their respective countries via the special repartition flights
arranged by the respective governments in association with their
Indian counterparts.

“I have stayed back to help my Indian friend (Akhil Pagui) to feed the
no income families in Palolem so they can survive this lockdown,”
Linda said in response to a question.

A Bhakti Yogi for the last 26 years has so far been helping 15 to 20
families in Palolem since the first nationwide 21-day lockdown was
announced on March 24 and its second extension happened till May 3,
and which was further extended to prevent the spread of the
Coronavirus.

Linda describes Pagui as a ‘Spiderman’ ready to help people in need.

“I have met a young guy Akhil Pagui who has the rainbow above his
head. Heartfelt kindness of which I have not seen in such a young chap
in a long time. We are collectively are on a quiet mission here in
India to help the needy. Selflessly he perseveres quietly like
Spiderman with as much aid as we can help,” Linda says.

Russell says life has been hard for the local residents of Palolem
residents, who

[Goanet] Some videos from goa during lockdown period

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kpCFNMuLgI

Caurem village in Goa on boil as mining resumes during Coronavirus
lockdown period

Goa beaches healing from pollution during coronavirus lockdown in #india

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnApOt889Js

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SeAtaHGNPY

Andrew Mason journey from UK to Cambodia and finally Goa during ‘Lockdown India’

[Goanet] Are we prepared for lifting of lock down on May 3?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5X5khNA3hU

Are we prepared for lifting of lock down on May 3?

Our Markets will open up and we need to maintain hygiene, water supply
and wash stations need to be created. Have we done that? The time of
lock down till May 3rd is meant for it.


Our migrant labour and unskilled labour and contract labour will start
working. Have we created enough Aawarness on the COVID 19 disease
pathology, hand washing techniques and hand sanitization, wearing
masks and removal, wearing gloves and removal, disposing this bio
medical waste to the right facility.
Our daily wage labourers who are on their own how are they going to
subsist? Who will pay them? Our Industries will start functioning
where is the facility for providing them In house stay? IDC and the
industries need to create this infrastructure. Frequent Hand washing
is one of the best methodologies to rid the virus do we have wash
stations with clean water and soap. Few more weeks and if there are no
rains there will b water shortage how r we going to tackle that?
As the saying goes "where there is clean water and soap there is hope"
Inter departmental co ordination is important along with the Citizenry
to actively participate in following the advisories of Govt. create an
infrastructure, develop legislations and equip our law enforcing
agencies to deal with the people with dignity, respect and all
fairness that can yield results. Interstate border goods transfer and
labour has to be dealt with stringent laws. Do we have these SoPs.
Sanitization of public places like markets, banks, post offices and
others. Have we got funding for that?
Our front line health care providers, our Police they need their PPE,
Have we made arrangements for these contingency funding? All this is
going to happen and many more just till 3/5/2020 where in we need
funds when the economy is down and Going into bankruptcy.
We all need to work in these times of exigencies and do our bit i. e.
1)Physical distancing, 2)Social distancing (refrain and restrain until
dire need) 3)Wearing a mask 4)Frequent scientific washing of hands for
min. 20secs. 5)Use of hand Sanitizers 6)Respiratory etiquettes
(coughing and sneezing in crook Of elbow or using tissue paper and
disposing in a closed bin. 7)Never touch your eyes, nose and mouth
until hands are washed. 8) Create awareness amongst our worthy maids,
class IV employees, unskilled labour, children etc 9) Follow
advisories of Govt. unfailingly. 10) Working Together Works We Can
Fight Corona Virus.

[Goanet] Goan football coach and UK nationals team up to help poor people in Palolem

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Bhakti Yoga teacher from UK and a football coach from Goa team up to
help poor people in Palolem

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO5_N9KHKqY

A Bhakti Yoga teacher from United Kingdom, a Goan football coach and
Englishman having business interests in Cambodia have teamed up in the
Indian coastal state of Goa to reach out to poor families and help
them with essential items during the lockdown period on Palolem beach,
in South Goa.

Bhakti Yogi Linda Russell has been a long time visitor to India dating
back to nearly three decades while Akhil Pagui, a native of Palolem,
has been a youth development football coach for the last 12 years.

Andrew Mason, owner of franchise Big Easy Phnom Penh and Ko Rong
Samloem, Cambodia, which generates money for charities in Cambodia,
completes the circle. Mason has been extending his charitable hand to
the India project initiated by Pagui and is a major fund raiser, said
Linda.

In Palolem Beach, one of the most popular beach in Goa, Akhil along
with other local volunteers have identified around 20 families living
without financial support and who don't have money to buy provisions
for the next 15 days lockdown period, said Akhil

“It's very challenging to those who are daily wage earners and who
have absolutely no support. We have decided to provide them with
support in the form of food packages and other essential items. This
package will contain supplies for 10 to 15 days. Supplies will be
distributed through a network of our volunteers in respective
families. Cost of each packet is ₹ 1000/,” said Akhil.

Linda, stay put in Goa even as over 7,000 western tourists flew back
to their respective countries via the special repartition flights
arranged by the respective governments in association with their
Indian counterparts.

“I have stayed to help my Indian friend to help feed the no income
families in Palolem so they can survive this lockdown,” Linda said in
response to a question.

A Bhakti Yogi for the last 26 years has so far been helping six
families in Palolem since the nationwide lockdown was announced a
21-day lockdown on March 24 which was extended till May 3, to prevent
the spread of the Coronavirus.

Linda describes Akhil as a ‘Spiderman’ ready to help people in need.

I have met a young guy Akhil who has the rainbow above his head.
Heartfelt kindness of which I have not seen in such a young chap in a
long time. We are collectively are on a quiet mission here in India to
help the needy. Selflessly he perseveres quietly like Spiderman with
as much aid as we can help,” Linda says.

Linda says life has been hard for the local residents of Palolem
residents, who have no income on their own in the lockdown period and
were dependent on daily wages to keep the house fires burning.

”We shop and distribute basic staples such as fruit, vegetable, rice,
flour etc. Some families went to the forest in search of food during
the lockdown. We allocated families with adequate food to keep them
well and healthy. Toiletries and must haves have been also been
included,” she added.

“It’s a golden opportunity to change life to think creative or do
something to stay with the family and people understand the value of
food, especially the value of farmer. Everything is going to change.
It's a learning of the life. How to leave peacefully. Here I'm helping
 underprivileged people giving food and working as a social
volunteer,” said Akhil.

Linda her decision to stay back and help was with a view to pay back
to India what she has learnt over the years.

“Thank you India for my education of 26 years to give me an
opportunity to give something good back. Love all serve all,” she
adds.

She informed that they are looking for financial aid to help the
families in the long run as they are running out of the money.

“We are raising money from the West and appealing for financial help,” she adds.

 People willing to donate can do so . Here are the bank details. Please donate.



Mr. AKhil Anant pagui

Branch address nagarcem canacona, Goa

Omkar building near KTC BUS STAND

PIN NO.. 403702

 IFSC NO :- SYNB0007214

Bank name :- Syndicate Bank

Accounts number 72142200054740

SWIFTCODE:SYNBINBB013

Big thank you.

[Goanet] Zoom Sued for Fraud Over Privacy, Security Flaws

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pgHRAAmiWg

Zoom Video Communications Inc. was accused by a shareholder of hiding
flaws in its video-conferencing app, part of a growing backlash
against security loopholes that were laid bare after an explosion in
worldwide usage. In a complaint filed Tuesday in San Francisco federal
court, the company and its top officers were accused of concealing the
truth about shortcomings in the app’s software encryption, including
its alleged vulnerability to hackers, as well as the unauthorized
disclosure of personal information to third parties including Facebook
Inc. Investor Michael Drieu, who filed the suit as a class action,
claims a series of public revelations about the app’s deficiencies
starting last year have dented Zoom’s stock price -- though the shares
are still up 67% this year as investors bet that the teleconferencing
company would be one of the rare winners from the coronavirus
pandemic. The company said it had mistakenly sent traffic through
Chinese data centers as it was dealing with a “massive increase” in
demand. It said it has stopped using that capacity as backup for
non-Chinese clients. Zoom is working on adding end-to-end encryption
but that’s still months away, Yuan has said. Many of the problems stem
from the fact that the app was geared toward enterprise clients with
their own IT security teams, instead of the broad consumer app it’s
become. The number of daily meeting participants across Zoom’s paid
and free services has gone from around 10 million at the end of last
year to 200 million now, the company said. Most of those people are
using its free service. From Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla Inc. to New
York City’s Department of Education, agencies around the world have
begun to ban usage of an app that’s risen during the coronavirus
lockdown as a home for everything from virtual cocktail hours to
cabinet meetings and classroom learning. On Tuesday, Taiwan barred all
official use of Zoom, becoming one of the first governments to do so.
Zoom Chief Executive Officer Eric Yuan has apologized for the lapses,
acknowledging in a blog post last week the company had fallen short of
expectations over privacy and security. Cybersecurity researchers warn
that hackers can exploit vulnerabilities in the software to eavesdrop
on meetings or commandeer machines to access secure files. Weak
encryption technology has given rise to the phenomenon of
“Zoombombing”, where uninvited trolls gain access to a video
conference to harass the other participants. Recordings of meetings
have also shown up on public internet servers. The company also routed
data through servers in China and used developers there, Citizen Lab
said in a report last week. Any official data routed through China
poses a major risk for Taiwan, a self-ruled island that Beijing claims
as part of its territory. Taiwan’s government rejects China’s
assertion, viewing the island as a sovereign nation. “The rapid uptake
of teleconference platforms such as Zoom, without proper vetting,
potentially puts trade secrets, state secrets, and human rights
defenders at risk,” researchers at the University of Toronto’s Citizen
Lab wrote.

[Goanet] #Lockdowndairies: It's kitchen time with tomato soup from our garden in #Qatar

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjGpn-iLtV0


#Lockdowndairies: It's kitchen time with tomato soup from our garden in #Qatar

[Goanet] Hail stone rain hits Qatar

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Hail stone rain hits Qatar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-44Ss58kZU

 *Unsettled weather conditions on intermittent periods from March
18, 2020, until the beginning of next week
***Thundery rain accompanied by hail was reported March 18 evening in Qatar

The Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report,
warning of thundery rain at places associated with strong wind at
times. Thunderstorms of variable intensity continue in Doha and most
areas of the country accompanied with strong wind and hail at times.
Old Airport and Thumama area witnessed rain accompanied with intense
fall of hail for a few minutes on Wednesday evening. “Kindly avoid all
marine activities due to thunderstorms and unsettled weather
conditions across the country,” Qatar Meteorology Department said on
Twitter. According to latest radar image, thunderstorms that affected
Doha have moved eastward offshore with continued scattered thundery
rain along southeastern coastal arenas, they added. Offshore, it will
be partly cloudy with chance of scattered rain may be thundery at
times, the report added, warning of thundery rain associated with
strong wind and high sea. Wind inshore will be southeasterly to
easterly 10 to 20 knot, gusting to 28 knot at some places at times.
Offshore, it will be easterly to southeasterly 10 to 20 knot, gusting
to 25 knot with thundery rain. Visibility will be 4 to 8 or 3
kilometer or less at places at times. Sea state inshore will be 2 to 3
feet, rises to 4 feet with thundery rain. Offshore, it will be 3 to 6
feet, rises to 8 feet with thundery rain. #thunderstorm, #lightning,
#rainyweather, #rain #hail, #thunderstormQatar #lightningQatar
#rainyweatherQatar #rainQatar #hailQatar #thunderstormQatar,
#lightningQatar, #rainyweatherQatar,#rainQatar, #hailQatar

[Goanet] Virus

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Corona Virus crisis from the perspective of the struggles of the
working class and the oppressed.

While many office buildings have closed as a precautionary measure,
what about the staff that takes care of cleaning, maintenance and all?
If their pay is calculated on a daily wage basis, then they stand to
lose pay. Microsoft in the US has announced it won't cut pay of its
daily wage employees who are losing out on work because of
work-from-home imposed because of Corona.
But what's the scene in India?
Office complexes provide money to many people, such as the chai wala
that makes a living by selling tea, coffee, snacks etc in these office
buildings. The cigarette seller. With offices closed, these guys are
losing out on a lot of money every day. Let's think on these lines.

In Goa, the tourism industry is the hardest hit, how they pay for the
salaries of the staffa nd other overhead costs. The licence fess, the
taxes, power connection charges and other costs.
The airline industry is another which has been hit the most and with
it the travel agencies.
A hell lot of affected people all over the worldnot ony those
affected by viurs ... bit many who are the victims who are suffering
on the streets and in their jobs.
Lets pray for the virus to vanish fast and put an end to the
sufferings of the millions.
Armstrong Vas

[Goanet] Dhoni Cricket Academy comes to Qatar, unique school in Bangalore on its way

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Dhoni Cricket Academy comes to Qatar, unique school in Bangalore on its way



MS Dhoni Cricket Academy will start its operations in Dohay at Asian
Town Cricket Nets, P.Kumaran, Indian Ambassador to Qatar inaugurated
the academy. Mandar Dalvi and Sohail Khan, respectively MSDCA chief
and head of coaching operations, were present on the ground. The
academy has the backing of Absolute Sports in Qatar.


https://youtu.be/r9VTPyO8TDI

[Goanet] FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vxIIwiL25w&t=203s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14zI7YGo-us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCHKjCVnFrI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQAlWyTVgWw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsnEl0OsyH0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn2pXH9cd_c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL_9-0-1qIs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ5ZULOTEGc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWvhqikM79o


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olBf7VB8PJA

[Goanet] Win or loss is part of the game as Flamengo fans party hard in Qatar as Liverpool win Club World Cup

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https://youtu.be/14zI7YGo-us

Win or loss is part of the game as Flamengo fans party hard in Qatar
as Liverpool win Club World Cup

[Goanet] Overcrowded Doha Metro as 40, 000 fans storm to Sports City station

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsnEl0OsyH0

Overcrowded Doha Metro as 40,000 fans storm to Sports City station

[Goanet] MS Dhoni Cricket Academy launches talent hunt exchange program in Qatar

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MS Dhoni Cricket Academy launches talent hunt exchange program in Qatar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDTOfKemarY
MS Dhoni Cricket Academy has launched the Talent Hunt Exchange Program
in Qatar with Absolute Sports as the local partner it was announced
yesterday..

 MS Dhoni Cricket Academy - MSDCA is an institute of Aarka Sports,
which comes from a simple thought of "giving back" from MS Dhoni and
Mihir Diwakar and it is completely set to transform the standard of
coaching and the development of cricket in India and abroad. Equipped
with all of the modern technologies, high-class coaching facility and
certified coaches, MSDCA spreads its centers to every corner of India
and abroad,

Aarka Sports was established in 2014 and has focused on sports
management and sports consultancy services in India and abroad. Aarka
Sports was founded by Mihir Diwakar, a sportsman himself. Mihir was a
part of the India U19 World Cup winning team and has performed at the
highest level to relate to the needs and wants of Sports and
Sportspersons. Aarka Sports is his extension of creating excellence in
sports.

Mihir Diwakar says "MSDCA is formed with the sole objective to provide
a platform to aspiring cricketers in the country through a structured
program, to help children learn cricket in a fun and engaging manner,
and to shape them into quality sportspeople. I am very confident about
the fact that a systematic learning program will help teach the basics
of cricket at a young age. With the right kind of basics for cricket
coaching in place, a child can learn and adapt easier and successfully
in order to succeed in the different formats of modern cricket".

Mihir Diwakar further added, "We took the initiative to start our
Talent Hunt Exchange Program in Qatar to create learning opportunities
for children, and to engage with local facility partners for the
future developmental projects in Cricket for the community before a
fully-pledged MS Dhoni Cricket Academy starts in Qatar.

Khalid Al Khayarin, Chairman of Absolute Sports said that "It's a
great opportunity for cricket aspirants in Qatar avail the Talent Hunt
Exchange Program from MS Dhoni Cricket Academy to learn the nuances
and skills Tom renowned and accredited coaches from MS Dhoni Cricket
Academy". He further added "We in Absolute Sports believe that Qatar
needs a structured Cricket Coaching Center and we are proud to be
associated with MSDCA LO provide the same. We are looking forward to
start a world-class Cricket Coaching Academy in the future to make it
as one of MSDCA's flagship centers in the region. We are thrilled and
are looking forward to a long-term association Aarka Sports and
MSDCA".

MSDCA India is currently operational in 12 centers in India, 2 in
Singapore and in Dubai. MSDCA India has 20 more centers that will
function by March 2020. It aims to surpass 100 centers in India by
March 2020 and 2021. With this aspiring objective and mission to
provide quality coaching across India, MSDCA India organized a 7-day
Cricket Coaching Clinic in 40 different cities in India and London
where children were exposed to the MSDCA Coaching Program. In total,
5,000 children were trained under the MSDCA Cricket Coaching Clinic
Program both in India and the United Kingdom.

MSDCA organized a 2-Coach Education Program in July and September
2019, where more than 250 applicants registered for the course. 45
applicants were selected for the course, and 20 coaches are now
working with MSDCA as full-time coaches. Batches are comprised of both
fresh and experienced coaches with a cricketing background. Learning
during the course was not limited to cricket-skill coaching only;
coaches were educated on the role of coaching, how to interact and
communicate with parents, given knowledge on first aid and the use
technological tools for enhanced coaching.

Mihir Diwakar said that "Aarka Sports and MSDCA invest heavily in the
training and development of their coaches to ensure a high-quality
training program for participants across every center in India and
worldwide. At MSDCA, we are aspiring to be present in more than 100
cities by 2020 and 2021, so we require quality resources in all
aspects of our MSDCA verticals". Mihir further added, "We are coming
up with mobile applications and different technological tools to
manage our academies, students and opening up assistance and coaching
to all aspirants through touch of a button across the globe".

MSDCA wants to spread structured and standardized modern cricket
coaching across the globe and wants to create infrastructure and
world-class facilities in India to expose children to different
cricketing conditions and different cricketing formats for advanced
experience.

Muhammed Habibunnabi - General Secretary of Indian Sports Centre, and
Srinivas TS Cricket in charge at Indian Sports Centre all attended the
function.

[Goanet] Art, culture come alive at World Goa Day in Qatar

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Art, culture come alive at World Goa Day in Qatar

http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=55644


the goan I network

QATAR

Goans in Qatar celebrated World Goa Day on Friday night with pomp  and
gaiety at a five-star hotel in the country’s capital in Doha.

The much-promised visit of Dr Pramod Sawant, chief minister of Goa,
did not materialise but instead Deputy Chief Minister Babu Kavlekar
was  the chief guest at the function. However, a video message sent by
the Chief Minister was shown on one of the giant screens put up a the
venue.

Also in attendance were P Kumaran,  Indian Ambassador to Qatar, and
Ricardo Pracana, Portuguese Ambassador  to Qatar.

A host of other delegates from around the world and key Goan
representatives from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries were
present  at the six-hour long function which was compered by former
footballer-turned compere Kuwait-based Gasper Crasto.

The event which is being held every year, is organised by the Goan
Welfare Association in Qatar. Incidentally, the Association also
celebrated its 20th anniversary this year.

World Goa Day celebration is perhaps the only global Goan event that
reminds the Goan community of their identity as Goans.

The event is intended as a day for Goans worldwide to focus, take
pride and celebrate their culture, language, traditions, music,
cuisine,  and more, wherever they are on planet earth.

The World Goa Day has now become a signature event worldwide and
appears in the calendar of events of every major Goan associations
worldwide.

‘Amchim Bhurgim Amcho Fuddar’ was the theme for the day. While the
event highlighted Goan art, culture, traditions, language, music,
costumes, etc, Rocking Goan band R99 was the star attraction for the
event.

Those who performed included darling of social media Sanio Fernandes
from Dubai, Avers Pereira from Muscat, Gulf Voice of Goa fame
Slenzitta  D’Cruz, Kuwait’s Esparansa, Natcey Barretto, Peppy Pereira,
Figo  Rodriguese and Viola Pereira.

[Goanet] Euphoria among #Goa #hockey lovers as first astro turf in Mapusa takes shape while Margao waits

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAvwiiomUwY&t=234s

related coverage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgsXa7PUpI8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7PkOh90DdE

Goa to have first astro turf surface in #Peddem, #Mapusa as #Margao
plays a waiting game Work on laying the #hockey astro turf surface at
Peddem #Mapusa has been completed in what is seen as a major boost for
the sport in the small state of #Goa. The Astro turf surface at Peddem
Mapusa promises to be an answer to the hockey fraternity’s prayers
lasting decades. The game has sunk into obscurity with the absence of
a synthetic pitch with results at the national level portraying Goan
hockey caught in a time warp. At a cost of approximately Rs 12 crore,
tender requirements will call for an #FIH approved surface for which
around Rs 4.5 crore has been earmarked. Two pitches, one for practice,
would be laid. The match surface admeasures 91.4m x 55m and the one
for practice 55m x 45.7m. The essential sub-base, comprising mainly
asphalt, will cost an estimated Rs 1.82 crore. The rubber base to
absorb shock that sits above the sub-base accounts for a further Rs
1.66 crore. Irrigation and drainage systems crucial to a hockey pitch
along with a sump and fencing around the pitch would cost Rs 2 crore.
Additional charges including consultancy and GST takes the total cost
to around Rs 12 crore. The budget excludes 2000 lux floodlights
(expected to cost Rs 70 lakh) and plans for a building housing stands
for spectators have not been included in the first phase. Instead,
temporary stands will be installed for the #NationalGames. An adjacent
facility would provide dressing rooms and a temporary medical room
would be built for the Games, according to the #SAG. Plans to lay an
artificial turf in the environs of the Nehru Stadium at Fatorda are
also on. In what will be a boon for the game not just in South Goa but
the entire state, the turf could be could be ready in the next few
months time. A solution is in sight. #GoanHockey officials informed
that the association has been allotted land by the State government
near #NehruStadium, #Fatorda. "The cost of installing the turf has to
be borne by the association,” said #BennyViegas, an official of Goan
Hockey. If all goes well, hockey in the state is poised for a positive
result. And that, in regulation time!

[Goanet] Cuncolim Union Sports Complex a White Elephant ..

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Cuncolim Union Sports Complex a White Elephant a baby of Elvis
Gomes, AAP convenor of Goa and former Goa football association
president
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGwNO5NgcPw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGCyUmHthF0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXz_Vy60F1k

[Goanet] cuncolim revolt videos

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1TW4oF5zcA
Goa Pollution  Control Board Chairman to act tough on polluters at
#CuncolimIndustrialEstate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqGgEHHTUXw

Historian Prajal Sakhardande speaks about the #cuncolim #revolt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhfGgXuI2ko

Elvis Gomes Speaks at #Cuncolim #Chieftians function
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24tOXi7ttxA

Historian Prajal Sakhardande honoured in Cuncolim


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEaYf7-6h90

Dr. Sanjay Sawant Dessai Principal at Cuncolim college speaks about
Cuncolim revolt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciiLxCJq5HI


#Elvis Gomes Felicitated by #Cuncolim Chieftians
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciiLxCJq5HI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hDIM5HQvBc

Cuncolim Revolt Of 1583: Asia's first war of independence from foreign
rule revisted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhe9b6-2w2o
Cuncolim revolt 436 years back against European power, a first in Asia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud1U6hck-hg

Oscar Martins Of #Cuncolim Chieftians Speaks



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hDIM5HQvBc

[Goanet] Goa fights to clean the ocean free of plastic

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Goa fights to clean the ocean free of plastic

28 May. 2019 11:46


Armstrong Vaz

Author

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Midway through the month of April a social activist posted a video of
Kharevaddo Beach from the port city of Vasco littered as it was with
garbage and plastic and a host of things which are an eyesore to the
viewers. That was not the only thing, sewerage and water from the
toilets was opening flowing into the Arabian Sea as the pig-style
toilets have not been connected to any sewerage connection worthy of
its name.

No wonder, Suni Loran, a member of the Jaycee organization, who have
been doing bits and pieces work of cleaning some places in Vasco said
it a huge ask which requires a long term solution and cannot be a
one-off thing.

“We are preparing a plan since the problem is huge it cannot be a
onetime cleaning exercise. Will appreciate feedback on the issue from
people. It’s our dream to revive the beach,” said Loran.

We are approaching the end of May and the Kharevaddo beach continues
to be full of garbage and plastic waste. In a few days time, the South
West monsoon will set in Goa and with its arrival effectively all the
plastic waste will be flowing in the Arabian Sea.

If Loran and his band of Jaycees or for that matter any people who are
concerned about saving the oceans from this plastic disaster have to
act fast, it now.

And they cannot be looking far for advice and logistic inputs to tide
over the problem, least of them a temporary one before embarking on
the long term beach cleaning project.

Goa’s coastal villages from Armabol in North Goa to Palolem and Agonda
is full of buzz with long time foreign nationals and locals alike
joining in beach cleaning exercise.

Certainly Lohan and his team can look for inspiration and inputs from
these teams based in various parts of Goa and who are into beach
cleaning exercise for the last couple of months.

“We are the family of Arambol who love and care for our land. We
believe that this land belongs to our children and doing our best
keeping it clean for them. We believe in education and doing our best
to teach, inspire and motivate each other. We are here to take care of
our home and ocean that are source of our life, and the temple of our
spirits,” says Jade Minjung Kim of Clean Arambol Team

On Sunday May 26, Clean Arambol Team were at Sweet Water Lake
continuing their project of cleaning Arambol which kicked off in the
month of March.

“Dear Clean Arambol Family from all over the world. Arambol is ready
to transform to clean Arambol, and we are looking for any suggestion
that will help Arambol to be waste free, pollution free village with
cleanest beach in India. I want to gather all the available resources
in the world to make this happen. Together, we can make Arambol clean
again,” adds Kim, a Korean born Australian citizen and an yoga
practionier based in Armabol, one of the founder member of the
movement for Clean Arambol.

“Our coastline near Sweetlake urgently need your help before rain
takes all the garbage into our ocean. Come and join our Clean Arambol
team and be a part of this clean India movement. As part of
preparation for cleaning sweetlake before the monsoon, we are looking
for used rice bags and used cement bags to remove all the beer bottles
from Sweetlake. Together, we can make Sweetlake waste free again.”

In Anjuna, yet another coastal village of Goa, Earthday Everyday, is
one such group of concerned citizens and local stakeholders that have
come forward to help tackle the garbage menace to society.

The seed was planted one day in early April this year when Swapnil
Naik of Gurubar and Ryan Volado of Bunkd Hostels in Anjuna took it
onto themselves to clear up the oil and tar ball mess that washes up
on shore every year. With the help of staff they cleared up a small
stretch of beach that is in front of and near Gurubar.

This small act of awareness didn't go unnoticed and they were
contacted by Banglanaatak dot com the India liason for Earthday
Network, a global NGO that has started a massive global campaign
called The Great Global Cleanup, who in turn invited them to
coordinate beach clean up campaign in North Goa... Since then the duo
have managed to bring together many other like minded stakeholders and
citizens together under the Earthday Everyday banner and so far have
cleaned up Anjuna, Vagator Baga and Chapora beaches.

“In yoga philosophy and practice we are taught to keep our environment
clean. It’s a form of meditation, mental hygiene. It’s called karma
yoga, the yoga of service,” says Yash Aswini who runs Be Yoga Bound a
yoga studio in Vagator.

Elsewhere away from the beaches, Chowgule College of Arts and Science
Margao in association with Kafmar Environmental services have romped
in Advocate Afroz Shah, a young Indian lawyer from Mumbai, synonymous
with the world’s largest beach clean-up project.

In October 2015, Shah and his neighbor Harbansh Mathur, an 84-year-old
who has since passed away, were frustrated with t

[Goanet] Goan stage artist Prince Jacob to entertain Konkani lovers in Qatar

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsiao04pR3E

Goan stage artist Prince Jacob to entertain Konkani lovers in Qatar

[Goanet] #LornaCordeiro and #ChrisPerry story through music

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#LornaCordeiro and #ChrisPerry story through music -1
https://studio.youtube.com/video/SxPODU045og/edit



#LornaCordeiro and #ChrisPerry story through music -2
https://studio.youtube.com/video/sc6AbAUxfpc/edit

#LornaCordeiro and #ChrisPerry story through music -3
https://studio.youtube.com/video/hxgzJ_tnYjU/edit

#LornaCordeiro and #ChrisPerry story through music -4
https://studio.youtube.com/video/VXZnHqjNE_s/edit

#LornaCordeiro and #ChrisPerry story through music -5
https://studio.youtube.com/video/wHFm42hNIHo/edit


#LornaCordeiro and #ChrisPerry story through music -6

https://studio.youtube.com/video/yy0Z-XCUx5Q/edit


#LornaCordeiro and #ChrisPerry story through music -7

https://studio.youtube.com/video/JlumquL9S-g/edit

#LornaCordeiro and #ChrisPerry story through music -8

https://studio.youtube.com/video/krculJdjbGo/edit


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[Goanet] Margao Post Office and the legend of Bhadels of Goa

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/WRokLRaamwI

Margao Post Office and the legend of Bhadels of Goa

[Goanet] Goa awards for excellence in journalism

[armstrong augusto vaz]

 The Goa Union of Journalists will hold its much awaited awards
function of its prestigious awards for excellence in journalism on the
occasion of World Freedom of Press Day on Friday May 3.
The event will be graced by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant as well as
Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar and will have Adv Cleofato
Almeida Coutinho, an eminent counselor and political commentator as a
keynote speaker.
The ceremony will be held on Friday May 3 at 3pm at Kala Academy’s
Black Box auditorium.
The awards for the years 2012 to the year 2018 which have already been
declared will be handed out at the event.
World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in
December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General
Conference. Since then, 3 May is celebrated worldwide as World Press
Freedom Day.
This year's theme “Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in
Times of Disinformation” discusses current challenges faced by media
in elections, along with the media’s potential in supporting peace and
reconciliation processes and is especially relevant in Today’s India.
The day is an opportunity to: ● celebrate the fundamental principles
of press freedom; ● assess the state of press freedom throughout the
world; ● defend the media from attacks on their independence; ● and
pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of
duty.
The award winners who will be felicitated on the occasion are as follows:
Award Winner Award Name Year
Rajtilak Naik Times of India Cyril D’Cunha Award for Environmental
photojournalism 2012-13
Bhiva Parab, The Navhind Times Late Felicio Cardozo Award for
Environmental Journalism 2012-13
Avit Bagle, Dainik Gomantak Lambert Mascarenhas Award for
Investigative Journalism 2012-13
Rajtilak Naik, Times of India Cyril D’Cunha Award for Environmental
photojournalism 2013-14
Raj tilak Naik, Times of India Cyril D’Cunha Award for Environmental
photojournalism 2014-15
Tukaram Govekar, Lokmat Lambert Mascarenhas Award for Investigative
Journalism 2014-15
Tehashri Kumbhar, Gomantak Late Felicio Cardozo Award for
Environmental Journalism 2015-16
Vasant Katkar, Pudhari Lambert Mascarenhas Award for Investigative
Journalism 2015-16
Sagun Gawade, The Goan Cyril D’Cunha Award for Environmental
photojournalism 2015-16
Tejashri Kumbhar, Dainik Gomantak Late Felicio Cardozo Award for
Environmental Journalism 2016-17 (joint winners)
Bhiva Parab, The Navhind Times Felicio Cardozo Award for Environmental
Journalism 2016-17 (joint winners)
Prasad Mhambrey, Lokmat Lambert Mascarenhas Award for Investigative
Journalism 2016-17
Rajtilak Naik, Times of India Cyril D’Cunha Award for Environmental
photojournalism 2016-17
Rakesh Mundye, Times of India Late Ramesh Sakhalkar award news
photograph of the year 2016-17
Nirgosh Gaude, The Navhind Times Suresh Walve award for rural journalism 2016-17
Vishant Vaze Suresh Walve award for his contribution to the field of
rural journalism 2016-17
 Rajtilak Naik, Times of India Cyril D’Cunha award for environmental
photojournalism 2017-18
Ganesh Shetkar, Lokmat Late Ramesh Sakhalkar award news photograph of
the year 2017-18
Sanjay Ghugretkar, Dainik Gomantak Felicio Cardozo Award for
Environmental Journalism 2017-18 (joint winner)
Arti Das, Nature in Focus Felicio Cardozo Award for Environmental
Journalism 2017-18 (joint winner)
Smita Nair, The Indian Express Lambert Mascarenhas Award for
Investigative Journalism 2017-18
Devendra Gaonkar, O Heraldo Suresh Walve award for rural journalism 2017-18
Nivrutti Shirodkar Suresh Walve award for his contribution to the
field of rural journalism 2017-18

[Goanet] Goa Police women force struggle to arrest a lone Nigerian woman

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Goa Police women force struggle to arrest a lone Nigerian woman
Four years after 200 African nationals, largely Nigerians, ran riot at
Porvorim, bringing the NH 17 to a grinding halt for over four hours
and destroying police and public property, Goa police has failed to
make any progress in taming the Nigerians.
If earlier it was the men here it seems to be a case for a Nigerian
girl who is beyond the control of the Goa women police force.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnNASktNfLA

https://youtu.be/5NRFw0mSY88

Alcohol induced Goa fights caught on camera


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1ZDezUhNBQ


Goan heritage houses face slow death in face of modernisation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9rSRN8Bcmk

Bull fighting festival in Mapusa market creates havoc for traders and onlookers

Max Cabral and Steffi Goes heat up the political climate in Goa from London


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SzpF7tPD68

[Goanet] The dynamics of Goan electronic media, taxi and rickshaw drivers is changing

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/IDLvQkvkYZE

The dynamics of Goan electronic media, taxi and rickshaw drivers is changing

[Goanet] Goa videos

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1wFAJdX-D4

City on Cycle rally a big hit in Margao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Whh57-AIRA&t=7s

Do not blame ministers but conmen who sell Goan land for few coins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXrkIkYN6Fs

AAP did they do a PAP in not going for alliance with congress in Goa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSk8OrKj4SE

Goan bus drivers fight over passengers in Mapusa town of Goa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJcyo0xwDtE

Congress candidate campaign in Canacona of South Goa parliamentary seat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaxtOMnmifw

Not a drop somewhere...but wasted elsewhereGoa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYDNiCvbCC8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt6MOKLlPZ4

Pele rescues #oliveridley turtle trapped in fishing net in #benaulim #goa #india

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zCATL8pAN0

Corrupt Chief Officer targets Goans while allowing migrants to build
illegal houaes in Cuncolim

[Goanet] Book written by Juliao Sacramento Almeida.

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Is it possible to get a copy of the book written by Juliao Sacramento
Almeida. The book is in Portuguese and it deals primarily with Assolna
but invariably is linked with intermarriages from neighbouring
Chandor, Navelim, Velim, Cuncolim, Chinchinim, Varca, Orlim, Carmona
etc.

[Goanet] Goa videos

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYDNiCvbCC8

A cycling revolution is kicking off in Margao city in Goa #India


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt6MOKLlPZ4

BENAULIM BEACH
Pele rescues #oliveridley turtle trapped in fishing net in #benaulim #goa #india

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt6MOKLlPZ4

The wild #Goa of #drugs #parties, glitz and gamour #indiantourism

GOA
April Fool’s Day or April Fool’s Year? ~ Talk by Claude Alvares

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxIg5PAWh-0&t=665s

NATURAL LIFESTYL'S
Amazing talent! Came across this person in Fatorda Margao G

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMPadaz6A0E&t=66s

Prime Cuncolim land captured by migrants in Panzorconi


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZhD8E0tdq0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocpb7QIGR1c

Elvis Gomes of Aam Admi party sings the true Goenkar spirit in his Kantar!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBBR2HDXoCQ


Amazing song from a vibrant Goenkar bhau Joel Moraes

[Goanet] Amazing talent! Came across this person in Fatorda Margao Goa

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/BMPadaz6A0E

Amazing talent! Came across this person in Fatorda Margao Goa

April Fool’s Day or April Fool’s Year? ~ Talk by Claude Alvares

https://youtu.be/jxIg5PAWh-0

[Goanet] Carnival, some videos, different perspectives

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Joel Moraes kicks off carnival celebrations in #Goa with Konkani song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-YHCA4FCiE&t=120s


Fat Saturday wedding sets the carnival mood in coastal Goa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrZHScrtzGo


Wild carnival celebrations sets the bar higher for musicians and dancers in Goa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7qaTe6nX1k

G-string Englishman rings alarm bells among Goa families in coastal India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS2PZetFvqQ

Carnival celebrations kick off on Fat Saturday in Panjim city of Goa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyrtK7YYGnQ&t=3s

[Goanet] Goa videos

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeZJag-Hjv8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBAwu17Tlsg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WO1zZZlU_c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrDcKlj-RBA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_7bfELvvKs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHBcBydwpmg

[Goanet] Dempo will rejoin I-League if roadmap becomes clear: Shrinivas

[armstrong augusto vaz]

http://khelupdates.com/news.aspx?article=Dempo-will-rejoin-I-League-if-roadmap-becomes-clear-Shrinivas-

[Goanet] Cuncolim Union Sports Complex a White Elephant...some videos

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Oscar Martins cry foul, blames Cuncolim Union officials Prakash
Dessai, Elvis Gomes over Cuncolim Union Sports Complex.

https://youtu.be/GGwNO5NgcPw

Goa crusaders: Oscar Martins talks about Cuncolim corruption and
industrial pollution

https://youtu.be/yMbbAnObinM

Cuncolim Union Sports a White elephant, waste of Rs.3 crore govt funds
by Elvis Gomes and associates

Cuncolim Union Sports Complex a White Elephant a baby of Elvis
Gomes, AAP convenor of Goa and former Goa football association
president

https://youtu.be/eGCyUmHthF0

[Goanet] Charlie sets the Xmas mood with Goan Lampaio (latern)

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/qMdeC9YepNo

Charlie sets the Xmas mood with Goan Lampaio (latern)

[Goanet] Goans in Qatar celebrate St Francis Xavier feast

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdYJGI8nDdg

Goans in Qatar celebrate St Francis Xavier feast


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwjETxtKojE

Qatar church sets the Christmas spirit with stars show

[Goanet] Videos from Goa...the other goa of drugs, Russian and Niravana searching western tourists

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5JdhFRl8VE

Shiva Valley the haven for drug users in Goa

Russian women dancing to the tunes of Hindi music in Goa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-GtxQn9Gn8

Russian girl does yoga practice on Morjim beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=den7rnom4d4


Goa's Ashwem Beach and Jade daughter of singer Mick jagger #india

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXGeJLETOac

[Goanet] Trouble on Ganga coast of Goa as Russian ladies start illegal tourist taxi business

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/jf2BrVfFbOg

Trouble on Ganga coast of Goa as Russian ladies start illegal tourist
taxi business

[Goanet] Scrap National Games, cry former sports people

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/kLbOVmaYhRs




There is a growing clamor in Goa among a section of former sportsmen
and administrators that the National Games concept of Indian Olympic
Association (IOA) has become outdated and needs to be scrapped.

India Olympic Games, later named as National Games were introduced in
1924 to prepare for the then 1924 Olympic Games. Since then, they are
held every two years for the records, but have missed the two-year
interval on many occasions.

The last edition of the National Games, which had postponed many a
times will be held in coastal state of Goa from March 30 to April 14.

"The National Games have lost its purpose. I do not think these games
contribute in anyway to help our sports persons compete in the Asian
Games and the Olympic Games. Its time to scrap these games and fund
the respective Associations," said Lector Mascarenhas, a former
international footballer from Goa.

Taking a dig at the national associations and their lack of interest
in grooming and preparing athletes for the Asian Games and Olympics,
Mascarenhas applauded the efforts of former sportsmen Geet Sethi and
Prakash Padukone.

"Hats off to Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) a non profit foundation formed
by two legends viz Geet Sethi and Prakash Padukone. In the London 2012
Olympics, 4 out of 6 medalist in the 2012 Olympic Gmaes were supported
by 'OGQ' very ably run by CEO Viren Rasquinha, the former Indian
hockey captain. A definite way forward," added the former Dempo SC,
Salgaocar SC and Customs and Central Excise player.

Former hockey player Jorge Goes from Goa now based in UK questioned
the state of the game in the state is the same what it was 30 years
back thanks to in fighting.

"During our playing days we used to hear that astro turf will be
installed one in South Goa and the other in the North, but nothing
of that sort has happened, hopefully the new hockey stadium will be
built in time for the National Games." Jorge, however, was not in
favour of the IOA continuing with the National Games.

"To me, there is no point In organising the national games. It's a
grey area for the politicians and bureaucrat to loot the monies.

"In my opinion the monies should given to school and colleges to get
their sports department organised on professional lines. Award long
term scholarship to the deserving and future promising sports stars.
Give monies at grass root level to organise various sports
competition. National games is a political sports event to loot," he
added.

Former subjunior India international Saby Antao now a certified
strength trainer at an university in New York said the trust should be
on infrastructure rather then the games.

"What use are these games? Are they used as benchmarks for qualifying
for Asian Games or Olympics or World Championships. If they use
separate meets for these games (Asian and Olympics) then the Games are
a waste," said Saby.

Noel Estibeiro, a former table tennis player, who has filed a case
against the state government in the Goa bench of the Mumbai High Court
over the non implementation of the Sports Code directives of the
Central Union ministry feels the "sports should not be neglected for
what is happening off the field".

"National games should be hosted by Goa. With the national games we
will get good sports infrastructure for our local talent. With the
best of infrastructure in place, it will help them (sportsmen) to be
groomed and hopefully they will excel in the near future," added Noel.

"It is also a dream for many players to follow their passionate sport
and to witness live all the action in their own state and learn and
get motivated by watching great players and athletes of the country,"
he added.

Nilesh Naik, President of Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association also
said Goa will benefit from the games.

"In terms of infrastructure, Goan sports persons will benefit and will
get standard playing grounds to perform in future events. National
games are the highest rated sports event in India where top athletes
and sportsman eye for top position to represent the country in
international events, Goan sport persons will also get a chance to
highlight their skills in this mega event and sports culture will
develop."

The uncertainty of the Games taking place still float in the air with
several projects yet to take off, prompting several question marks
over the state preparedness to host the multi-discipline event and the
impending 2019 Lok Sabha elections round the corner.

Out of the several news stadiums which the tiny state has proposed to
built banking on the Rs.225 crore central government funds, at least
three of them are in the plinth stage and in some cases construction
is yet to take off.

"In certain cases works have started, it has come to plinth level. In
certain cases works would start in about 8 days time, to be completed
well before time for the games," Sports Authority of Goa Director V M
Prabhudessai told Khelupdates.com..

“Lot of new infrastructure is 

[Goanet] Traditional drama in Cobravaddo of Calangute village on feast night

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt8CEupPfzg

Traditional drama in Cobravaddo of Calangute village on feast night

[Goanet] Passing the ball: How Goa’s football administration is hindering the state’s talent

[armstrong augusto vaz]

http://khelupdates.com/news.aspx?article=Passing-the-ball-How-Goas-football-administration-is-hindering-the-states-talent2

[Goanet] GOLFING FOR GOOD WITH SEEMA SADEKAR

[armstrong augusto vaz]

GOLFING FOR GOOD WITH SEEMA SADEKAR

Is she a Goan?

Toronto-born and raised golf pro, Seema Sadekar, is using her passions
to blaze a whole new genre within the worlds of golf and fashion.
After a childhood spent hitting golfballs and perfecting her swing,
she earned a full scholarship at the University of Las Vegas Nevada
before going on to compete in the LPGA, all while keeping an eye on
the need for more female clothing options within the golf community.
Now, a vetted golfer with multiple tours under her belt, Sadekar is
using her knowledge, experience, and flare for fashion to encourage
other women and girls to pursue golf and “sparkle” while doing it. A
self-proclaimed golf fashionista, she is on a mission to positively
influence others, including through her attendance at the Joe Carter
Classic in support of the Children’s Aid Foundation. Joining other
sports stars on the Eagle’s Nest Golf course for a fun-filled day of
friendly competition, we caught-up with Sadekar to discuss how access
to the great game of golf influenced her childhood and is now
inspiring her to giveback.

Children’s Aid Foundation: How did you get started golfing?

Seema Sadekar: I learned golf in Toronto, Canada where I was born and
raised. My father was always a fan of the sport and saw an opportunity
for both me and my sister, Nisha. We would spend many days after
school during winter at an indoor facility hitting golf balls off mats
and into nets. Because we began at a young age, we were always trying
to understand what all the hype and excitement was about with the
game; it was so natural to us. In the summer season, we would go to
our home course — Emerald Hills Golf Club — and finally spend the days
out of school, hitting balls off grass, playing 9 or 18, and hanging
out with all the other junior members. We always made new friends and
then began to understand golf beyond just the game. My parents quickly
saw talent and opportunity from me and my sister. A year after
starting the game, we began our junior careers at the IMG Sports
Academy. IMG gave us a solid foundation while preparing and competing
amongst the best juniors and athletes all over the world. After a
strong junior career, I received a full scholarship at the University
of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) where I spent four amazing years competing
in the most sparkly city.

CAF: What did sports, in particular golf, mean to you throughout your childhood?

SS: As a child I never really understood the opportunities that were
given to me. Growing-up, I just went with the flow and trusted that my
parents were guiding me in the right direction. As I look back at my
childhood now, I realize the crazy reality of where golf has really
taken me.  I have had the opportunity to travel the world, meet
amazing people, be outdoors, be inside the ropes, teach children, be a
leader, be a role-model, be a fashion inspiration… and it goes on and
on.  I want to be the best that I can be for the game of golf, so that
I can continue to inspire and grow the game the way I believe it can
be grown.

“I’ve made the most of my opportunities, and while it hasn’t been
easy, I have had guidance and understand how important those people
have been to me. I would consider those particular individuals to have
been my light, and there is no better reward than to be a light to a
brighter future.”

CAF: You recently attended the Joe Carter Classic. What was that
experience like?

SS: This has been my second year attending the Joe Carter Classic and
it truly is an honour to be able to support Joe Carter and the
Children’s Aid Foundation. Joe has been a hero to me from a young age.
The Blue Jays were, and remain, a family experience for the Sadekars;
we would always go and watch and cheer on the Jays. We would bond and
love every moment — those are memories that I will cherish forever and
to have Joe Carter invite me and my sister each year is an honour. I
support Joe and I am thankful for the opportunities that his event and
The Children’s Aid Foundation provide.

CAF: What is a “golf fashionista”?

SS: I remember growing-up playing golf, and my dad would starch my
long IZOD shorts and oversized golf shirts and I used to feel a bit
boyish. When I was little, I loved dressing-up. I used to wear my
mom’s jewelry and make-up and talk to myself in the mirror (I know…).
Basically, I was always a “girly girl”. When I started getting good at
golf, I figured I would be able to embrace my style and really tell me
people who I am through my fashions and styles. I love thinking
outside the box with fashion and with golf and coined myself “The Golf
Fashionista”. My fashion really gives me an approach to “being me on
the course”. I think that’s so important for me and for every other
female who wants to play the game.

CAF: How have sports impacted your self-image and confidence?

SS: You really find out who you are and a lot about yourself through
sports and competition. Being involved with sports and honing my
tale

[Goanet] Delhi Dynamos owner Dr Anil Sharma speaks in Qatar

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://sportingworldofarmstrongvaz.blogspot.com/2018/09/delhi-dynamos-owner-dr-anil-sharma.html

Delhi Dynamos owner Dr Anil Sharma speaks in Qatar

[Goanet] Sports Authority of Goa cold shoulder young goans

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Government sports scheme and funds are meant to tap and nurture the
talent. But records prove otherwise especially when it comes to Sports
Authority of Goa.

Did Dayne and Katya Coelho, the siblings from Calangute who
participated in the recently concluded Asian Games in Indonesia in the
sailing event meet the criteria?

The question that troubles the Goan sports loving people as to why
they have been cold shouldered by the SAG since 2015. We have to get
the answers for this disdainful and unsporting behavior showed towards
them by the SAG.

Have they not proved their talent to the local government and the SAG?

We now have to find out as to the reason why these two Goan Sailors
were put into this kind of position and predicament at the Games.

All that they had asked for was two windsurfing boards costing  Rs.12
to 13 lakhs. But sadly that did not come about. Instead the father was
left to fend for himself and had to air dash to Singapore from
Thailand to get second hand boards. And that second hand equipment
failed them.

The sibling’s records for the past few years speak for them.

Katya was the first and youngest participant to represent India at the
Youth Olympics in Nanching, China in 2014.

Dayne has dominated the National Championship for almost 7 years in
the youth category and won his first senior category (men) Nationals
at the age of 17 for which he was awarded the most promising yachtsman
award.

Dayne won the bronze medal in RS:ONE Class at the 37th Singapore
Championship held in January 2018 and a silver and a bronze in Techno
Class in Singapore in 2016.

What is the use of sachems and scholarship if they cannot help
deserving sportspersons.

Have these two sailors not proved their talent?  Are they not Goans?
Would they not bring glory to the State?

Asian championships, Olympics... are the benchmarks and Dayne was
preparing for this since 2015.  The participation records had been
submitted to the SAG and their case for equipment has been pending
since 2015. The most important thing here is that the authorities have
failed to understand that all this is done not for their individual
glory but to prove the superiority of our state and country.

Coming to Prabhudessai claim that the names of the participants were
finalised in June-July.

We want to question Prabhudessai as to whether we nurture talent
towards the fag end of the event when the D-day is close or for a
period of time.

Your department has failed to tap and train them well in advance.

 Donald Coelho has been sending you letters since 2015 asking for
funds for their scientific training and equipment in preparation for
the Asian games.  Did you not have enough time to go through proper
protocol?



Why were they ignored?

Other countries they were given good scientific training and sent
abroad for better exposure and experience to compete with major
countries, but we lacked in that.

Support and encouragement came from their father Donald, who acted as
their coach, sponsor, trainer etc, spending money from family funds.
With the limited funds at his disposal, he took them abroad for a few
weeks twice a year since 2015 spending over 2 crores dipping into
family funds.

He took them 19 times to South East Asia, as that is what he could
afford and from that SAG funded twice, once a coaching camp in India
with a foreign coach and the other an International exposure and twice
by the Indian government but that too only partially like 40-60% funds
came from them and rest the family had to bear.

So, if with this limited training they came this far, imagine if SAG
had to nurture this talent, would they not get medals for their
country?  Other countries send their sailors for months and months of
training to Europe.

Even some medalists from India at the Asian Games in sailing were sent
for training in Europe many times and that is they were able to do
hone their skills and make the country proud.




Besides, it is not like they are asking for funds from the someone
else’s pocket but our, it is our own taxpayer's money meant to be used
in the right manner to the deserving and these two for sure deserved
it.

Another debatable point is that SAG was aware of their likely
representation in the Asian games as Donald put in his proposal for
two surfboards 5 months in advance! The boards were asked for the
Asian Sailing Championship held in Jakarta in June which was the
selection criteria where one had to finish in top 8 to get selected
for the Asian games and this duo proved their talent and got selected
using their own old equipment. The equipment has its wear and tear and
at the Asian games, it gave way.

Could SAG not go through all the protocol and finalise it for
immediately knowing the urgency and they had more than 4 months?

Donald the father and their coach add that Dayne has reached a level
beyond his coaching capability to take him to the next level. Now our
focus is the 2020 Olympics wherein International & scientific coaching
has 

[Goanet] Asian Games coverage on Ceolho's.... lack of equipment

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Here are the links to the stories covered by The Goan, in the last two
days, about the two Goans taking part in the ongoing Asian Games in
Indonesia. dayne coelho and katya Coelho, coached by fatehr Donald
Coelho.



The lack of equipment also found its way into an UAE paper



http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=44963

Lack of proper equipment takes wind out of sails of Goan sailors at Asian Games

n Goan Coelho siblings practice with old windsurfing boards n With
just four days to go, coach-cum-father air-dashes from Jakarta to
Singapore to pick up new boards n questions remain over sanction of
boards





http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=44984

Goans to compete with leased, old equipment



ASIAN GAMES: Coach-cum-father flies back from Singapore; unable to buy
new boards, GETS one on SHORT lease n SAG EXECUTIVE director says DUE
PROCESS NEEDS TO BE FOLLOWED; BLAMES IT ON CENTRE FOR support,
equipment





Protocol takes priority, not mere potential alone: Prabhudesai

http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=44985



Kids are mentally disturbed: Father

http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=44986





and there was coverage also in the UAE newspaper

https://gulfnews.com/sport/sailing/indian-sailing-team-left-high-and-dry-1.2269585

[Goanet] Goan achievers: Coelho siblings raise Goenkar flag at the Asian Games in Indonesia

[armstrong augusto vaz]

“I have an earnest desire to leave something in this world and a
profound desire to rub it in the face of anyone who doubted me,”
says Indian sailing team member at the ongoing Asian Games Dayne
Coelho in a facebook post with a picture of his draped in the Indian
tri-colour after winning a medal at the 37th Singapore open
windsurfing championship this year.

Dayne wants to prove his detractors wrong. Cold shouldered and
neglected by Sports Authority of Goa the teenager is scripting his own
success story against all odds… thanks in large measure to his
sportingly inclined family.

The Indian sports system is fraught with bureaucratic red tape,
political interference, conflicts of interest and corruption and the
Coelho family has had a bitter firsthand experience.

Dayne along with sister Katya are the only athletes from the coastal
state who are part of the Indian team at the ongoing Asian Games in
Jakarta Indonesia.

Coached by their father Donald, a former national windsurfing champion
for three consecutive years from 2010-12, the Coelho siblings will be
vying for medals in the mixed event on August 24.

But making it to the Games has not been an easy story. They have been
neglected in their home by a government, which did little to support
the athletic prowess of the two talented youngsters.

Lack of transparency, poor asset management and an absence of a
framework for measuring impact of public spending has been the hall
mark of Sports Authority of Goa, the sports wing of the Goa government
which has stone walled the athletes request for 2 windsurfing boards.

The Coelho’s pursuit to get an Asian Games ticket can be attributed to
individual acts of brilliance without much help from the system.

The two Goans attained the qualifying mark for the Asian games at the
Yachting Association of India (YAI) selection trials held in April
16-22 in Chennai.

The trials were held to select the top sailors for inclusion in the
Indian Sailing Team for the 17th Asian Sailing Championship that was
held from June 18-24 and the Asian Games 2018.

“We thank YAI (Yachting Association of India) especially, Capt. Ajay
Narang Member Task Force 2020, who stood by Goan talent and strongly
recommended case to MYAS/SAI for training programme in Thailand under
the Thai coach for 21 days in month of May in preparation for the
Asian Games 2018. The most disheartening is our state association
(Goan Yatching Association), the proposal for procurement of 2
windsurfing boards is still pending for more than 4 months. Katya and
Dayne with their zero self esteem, ready for departure with the old
equipment,” coach-cum-father Donald said on the eve of the departure
to Indonesia.

“The proposal for two windsurfing boards was put up nearly 4 months
ago. This should have been their top priority so they can perform
better, now they have gone (for the Asian Games) with their old
equipment which has seen a lot of wear and tear,” lamented Nelita
Coelho, maternal aunt of the participating sailors in a post on
facebook.

“Indeed, "Historic moment" for the state of Goa to be a part of the
Indian Contingent  at the “Asian Games”2018, (but), If the sports
authorities cannot help even after proving their talent, then what
else is left. Goa can never shine,” she added.

“The state has so much of talent but the sports authorities step
motherly treatment shown and corruption galore it took these two so
many years to come this and even then their eyes have not opened,” she
added, while requesting all to share so that “so we can bring out all
the scams and skeletons in the department to get justice for our Goan
budding talent.”

Dayne (20) and Katya (19) have been taking part in the Youth Olympic
Class for boys and girls over the last few years and they will be
competing in the RS:One Mixed Team event whcihis open for sailors
below the age of 22 years.

The RS:One Mixed Team event is been held for the first time at the Asian Games.

Dayne who has been training individually for the last 3 years in
preparation for the Asian games and demonstrated his excellence
achieving silver and bronze medal at 37th Singapore open windsurfing
championship 2018 in RS: One Class. Men and Youth category.

Katya, a student of Ardee School, Porvorim, Sangolda, Penha de França
was the first Indian girl to represent India at Youth Olympic 2014,
held in China and she is eager to give her best.

“I am so proud of my kids; it’s one of the happiest days of my life as
it was my dream as much as theirs to win a medal for the country. It
was a proud moment for us, as Indians, to see the Indian flag flying
high on the shores of Singapore and making it all the more special was
the fact that we celebrated this victory together on the eve of our
66th Republic Day,” Donald had said after Dayne’s win in Singapore
this year.

Donald himself was spellbound by the sport when he was introduced to
it at the age of 20. Donald has been the National Champion in
Windsurfing for three consecutive yea

[Goanet] Govt splurging taxpayers’ money with no benefit to footballers: Elvis Gomes BASIL SYLVESTER PINTO

[armstrong augusto vaz]

I find it surprising that the question which is very crucial and
future of Goan football has been ignored either the reporter is ill
informed or ignored.something is amiss down the line..


Here is my take on Goan football

Goa government may have declared football as a state game and is
handing crores of rupees to Goa Football Development Council to
promote the game and nurture young talent but is the Goa Football
Development Council heading in the right direction.

Questions arise as to why Goa Football Development Council and Goa
Football Association are at slugger heads.

If we look at the ground level scenario  we find that young
footballers suffer on account of the lack of coordination between the
two football bodies for whom the game should have been more important
than the individual egos and constant bickering.



The Goa Football Development Council, which runs one of the
residential academy and has 37 centres spread all over the state is
still awaiting affiliation with Goa Football Association.

At the last Annual General Body meeting held last month there was no
mention of the affiliation of Goa Football Development Council.

With Goa Football Association not granting them affiliation, the Goa
Football Development Council application with All India Football
Federation to grant them recognition has been shot down.

That’s not the end, at the local front Goa Football Development
Council teams cannot take part in the Goa Football Association
organised age groups tournaments.

The only exposure this players get is the tournaments for inter-centre
and inter schools tournaments.

Take the instance of Cuncolim, which is one of the centre of Goa
Football Development Council. Cuncolim Union, one of the registered
clubs, has not been fielding any age group teams since 2014.

Incidentally the club chairman is Elvis Gomes, president of Goa
Football Association, but the club has no youth development teams, so
much so for the love of football and football development.

A leader must an example by leading from the front, but here a front
runner who has nothing to show against his name in the name of youth
development.

Sources in Goa Football Development Council told me that they are
awaiting the new Executive Committee of Goa Football Association to
take over so that their application for affiliation will be considered
on a favourable basis.

The Goa Football Development Council was an off shoot by members of
Goa Football Association led by Elvis Gomes and Dr Rufino Monteiro
after they lost the Goa Football Association elections.

But with time they fell out.

The Goa Football Development Council got a shot in the arm when Goa
government declared football as a state game and the council got
necessary support from the government in the form of infrastructure
and funding.



Coming back to Goa Football Development Council  it has around 150 odd
coaches work with Goa Football Development Council at the 37 centres
functioning in Goa. North Goa has a lion share with 69 coaches for 22
centres. One centre Valpoi has seven coaches while Arambol and Corlim
had five coaches each while some centres functioned with just one
coach.



In South Goa, 44 coaches work at 15 centres, while some have four
coaches—Navelim, Nagao, Fatorda, and Cuncolim, other centres had three
or two coaches while Devabhag just one coach.



The unequal number of centres, in another debatable thing,
traditionally South Goa has been the cnetre of football, but only has
15 centres while the nerve centre of football like Chinchinim which
produced a large of international footballers in the past has been
conveniently ignored.



Govt splurging taxpayers’ money with no benefit to footballers: Elvis Gomes

BASIL SYLVESTER PINTO

PANAJI

The incumbent Goa Football Association (GFA) President, Elvis Gomes
recently completed four years on the hot seat. In an extensive
interview with The Goan, the GFA top boss spoke on his major
achievements during his tenure, his issues against the local
government for the betterment of the State declared sport and efforts
to topple him from the pedestal. Following are the excerpts from the
tête-à-tête

The Goan: You have completed four years in office. What are the highlights?

Elvis Gomes: The achievements have been many. Apart from the positive
changes in the administrative set-up, we have done a lot of work on
the ground level. Practically every player now has a permanent
registration number and here on after, there would be no writing of
manual cards. There is also an introduction of hologram security
features to prevent impersonation on the field. Besides that, at the
GFA Duler ground, it has been my solo effort to get the floodlights,
the generator set and complete renovation of the dormitory and the
conference room to the extent of making it usable. I saw that all the
1000-odd league matches in the year are held without any compromise.
The introduction of the Women’s League was the icing on the cake.

TG: Aft

Re: [Goanet] TV anchor, senior journalist from a Goan cable news channel accused of sexualharassment by non-editorial staffer? Is the media group's Vishakhacommittee on the job?

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Hello all,
 has the case/cases been dispossed off
justice delayed... justice denied.
some match fixing
'Armstrong


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> about the sexual harassment to the management. What remains to be seen is
> whether just action will be taken in this case especially in view of the
> fact that the matter appears to be adjudicated largely by male management
> officials and not by the Supreme Court mandated sexual harassment committee
> which is required to be headed by a woman.
> Both the accused as well as the management have had a brush with
> controversies if similar nature in the past. Hoping mediapersons and
> women's activists will sniff around more, intervene and take this incident
> to it logical conclusion.
>
>

[Goanet] Budding footballers cry foul in Goa

[armstrong augusto vaz]

http://tz.ucweb.com/7_3rAOO


Budding footballers cry foul in Goa



Armstrong Vaz

Author

Budding footballers staying in close vicinity of Cuncolim Union Sports
Project in a vilage in Goa are up in arms against the unsporting
attitude of the office bearers of the club as the sport facilities
constructed at tax payers cost remains out of bounds for local youths.

Enthusiastic youths of Cuncolim staying in close vicinity of Zulpa
Shet wanted to cash in on the recently concluded World Cup enthusiasm
by having their own version in their backyard.

They wanted to enjoy the thrills of playing the poor man’s game and
what better option than to play on the ground which is a stone’s throw
away from their home, constructed by using government funds.

The locked gates of the Cuncolim Union Sports Project, constructed on
the same place where once stood the locally famous Zulpa Shet, were
out of bounds for them. Their spirits has since been dampened. The low
feeling is not on account of the rainy season but more so they have
been denied use of the ground by the club authorities.


more.

[Goanet] Goan fashion designer aims to empower women

[armstrong augusto vaz]

http://tz.ucweb.com/7_3rzVw


Goan fashion designer aims to empower women

25 Jul. 2018 16:44


Armstrong Vaz

Author

Margao, Goa: A stitch in time saves nine, goes the proverb. Goa’s
famous fashion designer Verma D’Mello social campaign Thread Up
perfectly fits the bill.

The Thread Up campaign, initiated by D'Mello, in partnership with Goa
Sudharop, seeks to repair and restore the respect and dignity of under
prevailed women in the coastal state of India by way of job-training.

The world is your runway ….. thread up, urges the slogan on the Goa
Sudharop website.

Yes, the marginalized and exploited women, mostly from migrant
communities who come to Goa in search of employment have a lot of
ground to cover up, vis a vis the Goan counterparts when it comes to
education and trade skills.

The missing links need to be sewed, either by repairing them,
fastening them or joining them with stitches with a needle and thread
or by using a sewing machine

more

Re: [Goanet] Goa Tourism Master Plan 2016: who are masters? Who are slaves?

[armstrong augusto vaz]

what happened to this thereafter the followup?
will love to hear an update from you
'Thanks Armstrong

On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 3:18 PM, Sebastian  wrote:

> www.bharatmukti.blogspot.in/2016/09/goa-tourism-master-
> plan-2016-who-are.html
>
> Press release: Goa Tourism Master Plan
>
> This interim tourism Master Plan and Policy was put up on
> websitewww.goatourism.gov.in  on 24th August 2016
>
> Module 3 last date for comments was 4th September 2016. Objections were to
> be mailed to goatourismmasterp...@gmail.com
>
> Public was given 16 days for comments, pretty atrocious by any standards.
>
>  Bharat Mukti Morcha objects following and shares here for public
> awareness purpose:
>
> 1.  Page 15: Consider the entire State as tourism development area.
> Culture of Goa is fishing and agriculture. It must be protected from
> tourism at all costs.
>
> 2.  Page 23: Fishermen Market and F&B Court at Britona, Siridao and
> Mobor. Captioned as Goa’s number one source of fresh sea food.” Domestic
> consumers of fish to be deprived as fish will be costly and with demands
> from tourism.
>
> 3.  Page 24: High End music venue paired with luxury lifestyle resort
> in Baga, Calangute and Candolim Beach with biggest clubs in India in one of
> these three beaches.
>
> 4.  Page 24: High end lifestyle beach club paired with luxury
> lifestyle resort at Cavelossim, Palolem, Arambol, Vagathor and Anjuna Beach
> with day and night atmosphere of music.
>
> 5.  Page 25: Eco-beach (Resort): Pure Eco-beach and Eco Resorts at
> Querim, Mandrem, and Morjim in Pernem and Agonda, Patnem and Palolem,
> Talpona and Galgibag beach. Captioned as “Built in harmony with nature and
> hence with minor impact on environment.”
>
> 6.   Page 25: Marinas in Mandovi river at Britonna, Nauxi Bay and
> Chicalim. Fishermen directly affected. There is already opposition to the
> same from 2010.
>
> 7.  Page 31: Cultural Events, Music day and night atmosphere. Actually
> there will be drinks and food. This must not be allowed where St. Francis
> Xavier walked. Old Goa is a place of religious sanctity. This must be
> rejected, and Religious values must not be hurt.
>
> 8.  Page 32: Goa Multicultural experience at Old Goa Church. Has
> office of the Archbishop of Goa endorsed this? Or is it another scam like
> Vanxim sale? For the said purpose the Archeology Survey of India has given
> permission? As it is place of complete sanctify of high religious values.
>
> 9.  Page 36: Discovery River Cruises: Chapora River, Cumbharjua canal,
> Mandovi River and Zuari River. Tourism has already caused irreversible
> damage to Goa’s beaches. Fishermen are to be directly impacted through
> dredging as well as tourism through boat rides.
>
> 10.  Page 37: Divar island along with eastern Goa has been demarcated for
> “Slow Movement Wellness centres”. There is already one such centre in Divar
> that releases its effluent in Mandovi river near Vanxim. Tourism Master
> Plan is silent on what is to be done with such cases. In module 2 page nos
> 47 & 48 in fact names this entity as Devaaya – Ayurveda and Nature Cure
> Centre. Can continues daily release of effluents in Mandovi river part of
> its ethics? Part of Tourism Department ethics? Daily release of effluents
> gives out obnoxious odor to people around as well as staff of Ferry
> services plying between Vanxim and Divar.
>
> 11.  Page 37: Nature Sanctuaries to be opened up for tourism.This is
> disruption of wild life. The question about cordoning off access to forest
> for tribal people and blockade to through digging of trenches to prevent
> cattle grazing of tribal people has been kept under wraps.
>
> 12.  Page 42: Waterfront Promenades  (dancing floors on land at water’s
> edge) at Old Goa, Chapora, Panjim, Mayem lake and Colva beach. This is a
> must to stop as it would cause lot of social damage to everyone especially
> the youth.
>
> 13.  Page 42: Family Entertainment District inclusive of Themed Park.
> Entire Pernem Taluka is marked with pointer towards proposed Mopa Airport
> and termed as “District”. Goa already has two districts. Is Pernem going to
> be third district? Are People of Goa taken in confidence on declaring
> Pernem Taluka as third district? Captioned as “A leisure and entertainment
> hub for the family offering a themed park, F&B, shopping, and
> accommodation.” Pernem already has Golf Course proposal in Tiracol along
> with luxury hotel of Leading Hotels. Mopa airport EIA records plans for
> Golf Course in Mopa itself. Luxury hotels are shown in beaches of Pernem a
> Querim, Mandrem, and Morjim.
>
> 14.   Page 43: Chapora Bay and Chicalim Bay has been proposed asGaming
> districts. This means Panjim off shore casinos will be shifted at these two
> venues. Two areas will be marked exclusively for casinos and this is direct
> blow to fishing allied activities.
>
> 15.  Page 43: Up-gradation of nightlife across Goa. People of Goa must be
> prepared to go wit

[Goanet] We need to know about the condition of women in our state

[armstrong augusto vaz]

We need to know about the condition of women in our state.

The Rupesh Samant case rocked the media a few years back….where are the
victims… what is the status of the cases in various courts…. An update.
Hope it is not a case of women who still awaits justice


The different areas that we need to explore are health care, working
conditions, cultural traditions, human trafficking, sexual and non-sexual
violence.

The idea here is to break down the various factors that have contributed to
the Thomson Reuters finding.
We need to highlight everyday discrimination women face in terms of working
conditions:

[Goanet] videos of goa related

[armstrong augusto vaz]

 Indians enjoy football World Cup in Russia


A large number of Goan football fans are in Qatar to enjoy the football
enjoy...some of the fans are backing Portugal... the country which ruled
Goa, the small state of India till 1961.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ5j1SlrtS0

https://youtu.be/f-9193_4KUY

[Goanet] test

[armstrong augusto vaz]

test

[Goanet] some videos from goa--- Drowning at Goa beach caught on camera by friends

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/s8We-XCpA_0


Basics of football.lesson 1 ball control





'Dream Lover'...sings at a beach side shack in Goa




https://youtu.be/d_HauIl8FSk


Drowning at Goa beach caught on camera by friends


https://youtu.be/cDazpgkpmt8


Goan minister walks into the trap...caught on camera ...






https://youtu.be/752Co01WcIQ


Goans football fans dance to the music beats from Portugal and Goa: Russia
2018 





https://youtu.be/g0vBj9Mrd5c


Darryl Gama Goan footballer who died in USA remembered on his 50 birthday






https://youtu.be/qfQpB1cB1t8


Getting married the Goan way...popular hit song
   https://youtu.be/L7qwOITz-x4
  Playing drums, mouth organ and guitar...One man band..incredible
 https://youtu.be/JjNQb0sWiPo




Lucky pig gets new life in Goa, gets rescued from python mouth


https://youtu.be/MpilQwc-KaM

[Goanet] Cuncolim pollution

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/5MGoqtXNWcw

[Goanet] goa gang rape again shams the coastal state

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/0BUQoMLRadg

[Goanet] Paid coaching by goa badminton association

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159873085306337&id=544531336


Badminton Summer Coaching Camp in Margao

Goa Badminton Association in collaboration with SAG will conduct Summer
Badminton coaching camp, “Learn to Play Badminton”, for children 6 years
and above.  The camp will be for complete beginners as well as for
intermediate and advanced players to improve their skills. The Coaching camp
will be held from May 8 to 28 (10am to 12pm) at Multipurpose Hall, Fatorda,
Margao. To register, kindly contact Sandeep Heble (9326129171), Vinayak
Kamat (9604034522) or email  gbagoaonl...@gmail.com

Yours sincerely
Sandeep Heble
Hon. Secretary
Goa Badminton Association
9326129171
Mr Sandeep Heble can you please clarify if the trainees have to pay
anything? The documents required to enroll and the fees , if any you are
paying to the Sports authority of Goa for use of the indoor hall. Laxmidas
Mangeshker, bab is it a free coaching or a paid oneneed to gets the
fact rights from you my friend...something are happening which you might
not be aware...the racquets seem to making a different sounds... Not in
tune with shuttle cock!!! Sandeep Redkar Marcus Mergulhaotime to crack
the whip?waiting for the official version

[Goanet] Unique irrigation system of Cuncolim village in Goa under threat

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/_0e3QKE6_aY



Unique irrigation system of Cuncolim village in Goa under threat



Twelve Bhands of Cuncolim:

With the summer approaching the water level in some of the Cuncolim
wells is decreasing….it is because the traditional 12 bhands system –
were water was harvested to increase the level of water in the village
wells has not been followed.

The villagers fear that the old system has crashed in some places and
have demanded that the Cuncolim Municipality or Water Resources
department of the Goa government step in to construct the 12 bhands on
a regular basis every year in the month of October.



Here https://youtu.be/_0e3QKE6_aY   Roland Martins of the Goa Civic &
Consumer Action Network (GOACAN) talks about the need to build the
bundhs

It may be noted that Cuncolim, in Indian state of Goa has an
interesting irrigation system - Bara Bhand (twelve bunds) that are
named Zogla bandh, Uskinibandh, Molle -bandh, Vedebandh, Sallebandh
,Folleabandh and Dothra bandh (on the Northern and Eastern sides).
Chireabhandh, Oddabandh, Fontibandh, Dugalebandh, Pairabandh and
Novobandh on Southern and Western side.

 Small dams that are built annually in the month of October with mud,
twigs and coconut stem hold or collect water in the streams that
encircle the villages of Cuncolim & Veroda. The water collected is
used for the production of Vangana (Khazana/saline) crop.

The water reservoir "Novo Bandh" used to supply water to the
neighbouring villages of Assolna, Ambelim and Velim. The bandh is
situated between two hills. The Portuguese rebuilt it around 1880 when
the old one had collapsed. At that time the surrounding areas were
flooded and cattle and goats, washed away. Although rebuilt about
hundred years ago, it is still called Novo Bandh-new bund. Initially
the local Panchayat maintained the reservoir. Each year an auction for
opening and closing the tank known as "Vagzuem Tanki" was conducted.

But things are changing …with people demanding construction of bhands
to tide over the water supply in the village and government steeping
in builds the bhands. the recent one in Cottamol.

[Goanet] Goa links

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/fKQ97V303Hg

Rich Ambanis enjoy in Goa .private security..guns


https://youtu.be/yeRJknfLsBc
Cruelty to animals on Goa roads

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7e4J7qtK14&feature=youtu.be

Dolphins under threat in Goa due to plastic waste


https://youtu.be/5f1HgcTFg8U
Goa gets physical fitness to another level

[Goanet] Watch "Dolphins under threat in Goa due to plastic waste" on YouTube

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/u7e4J7qtK14

[Goanet] Cuncolim carnival celebrations

[armstrong augusto vaz]

https://youtu.be/JxOpX7Pksy8

Re: [Goanet] Contents of Goanet digest

[armstrong augusto vaz]

information? ?

On 11 Jul 2017 09:51, "Edgar Valles"  wrote:

I would like to receive you information.
I am Edgar Valles, President of Casa de Goa (Lisbon)
Warm Regards
Edgar

Re: [Goanet] Goa news for July 4, 2017

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Hi,
Is this Goa related news or google need pertaining to USA
Armstrong

On Jul 4, 2017 9:42 AM, "Goanet News Service"  wrote:

> Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
> Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.
>
> *** Court Blocks EPA Effort to Suspend Obama-Era Methane Rule -
> New York Times
> rilling rig near Midland, Tex. A federal appeals courts said on
> Monday that the E.P.A. must comply with an existing rule to
> limit methane emissions from oil and gas wells. Credit Ernest
> Scheyder/Reuters. WASHINGTON ” Dealing another legal blow
> ...
> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=
> AFQjCNHWTZfNszHi6V8-f-f-k4ULUe9UtQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779546348239&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04&url=
> https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/03/climate/court-blocks-
> epa-effort-to-suspend-obama-era-methane-rule.html
>
> *** Dem: Trump will show 'weakness' if he doesn't bring up
> election meddling with Putin - The Hill
> utin-handshake-machismo-meeting-631410">Who is the 'Bigger' Man?
> Trump and Putin Handshake Will Bring 'An Olympian Level of Macho
> Posturing'
> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=
> AFQjCNHPMKfjdg0sIZ0zRnxLG8eey_e1kA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779547132928&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04&url=http:
> //thehill.com/policy/international/340560-dem-
> trump-would-show-weakness-if-he-doesnt-bring-up-election-meddling
>
> *** Christie doubles down ” again ” with no apologies
> - Politico
> efends-use-of-beach-closed-to-public-amid-shutdown/2017/07/
> 03/a816e4ea-5ff1-11e7-80a2-8c226031ac3f_story.html">Christie
> feels the heat politically after a day at the beach
> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=
> AFQjCNHICzQig2Tkvy2QjiF5yXrqL_on4g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779545582381&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04&url=http:
> //www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2017/07/03/
> christies-private-beach-jaunt-becomes-latest-scandal-113204
>
> *** Three More States Refuse Trump Commission's Voter Data
> Request - U.S. News & World Report
> p to vote early at the San Diego County Elections Office in San
> Diego, California, U.S., November 7, 2016. REUTERS/Mike
> Blake/File Photo Reuters. By Ian Simpson.
> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=
> AFQjCNGf8sa7GWCDWd8Ks3971i17i3YpcQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779546777652&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04&url=
> https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2017-07-03/
> three-more-states-refuse-trump-commissions-voter-data-request
>
> *** CNN, Chris Christie, Tesla: Your Monday Briefing - New York
> Times
> p.) Good morning. Here's what ...
> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG0-
> UNLivpZfMAal066QC034InW5Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779546573260&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04&url=
> https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/03/briefing/cnn-chris-christie-tesla.html
>
> *** Taxi jumps curb at Boston airport, injuring 10 cabbies - ABC
> News
> m8yhrO1aDbbvHzwXDjwMQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779547206297&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04
> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=
> AFQjCNFaWJXuXReC0lMlVhvnrIiSee1Nxg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779547206297&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04&url=http:
> //abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/police-taxi-strikes-
> pedestrians-boston-airport-48421174
>
> *** Tesla's Model 3, its mass-market car, expected to roll off
> factory floor Friday - Washington Post
> waited electric car that's priced for the mass market is
> expected to roll ...
> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNExhB_
> tFBu8eRcHOftQ9OPPuvOLXQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779546820550&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04&url=
> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2017/
> 07/03/teslas-model-3-its-mass-market-car-expected-to-roll-
> off-factory-floor-friday/
>
> *** Trump and Pope Weigh In on Case of UK Child on Life Support
> - New York Times
> 6vhxgAhcQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779546025822&ei=
> 6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04&url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/
> news/worldviews/wp/2017/07/03/trump-vows-to-help-charlie-
> gard-the-british-infant-courts-say-should-be-allowed-to-die/">Trump
> vows to help Charlie Gard, the terminally ill infant at center
> of British legal battle
> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEvPc_
> LZllKzk6tsgxFSTpaD2guAg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779546025822&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGokb04&url=
> https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/03/world/europe/uk-trump-
> pope-francis-charlie-gard.html
>
> *** In Sun King's palace, Macron threatens to ram through
> parliament reform - Reuters
> rance-parliament-speech.html">In Lofty Versailles Speech, Macron
> Tells the French to Prepare for Change
> http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEoTgFjpP5dbqi-
> U4vM4rP46MuHEQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b8983
> 31&cid=52779546068846&ei=6NJaWdjEJZCR3QGok

Re: [Goanet] post

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Hello Mr Tavares,
Goanet do not support attachements, so Goanet goup memebers cannot see
your attachments.
So when you post in the Goanet group please ensure your text is in
text form and not as an attachement.
Appericiate you take due care in further press relasses and press notes.
Armstrong
Cuncolim

On Sat, May 21, 2016 at 5:03 PM, Avinash Tavares
 wrote:
> Greetings
> Please find the pressnote attachment below
> Regards
> Avinash Tavares
>
> Contact : Joseph Silva, Fatorda Block Congress Committee
> mob:98 50 300666

Re: [Goanet] Press Conference - 3rd All India Tata Sky Volleyball Championship

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Times of India report has all the details, so what is this Press confernce
for? Prakash Dessai?

Cuncolim Union will satiate the thirst of volleyball lovers for top-notch
volleyball action after confirming the third edition of the All India
volleyball tournament which will commence on April 19.

The five-day tournament has attracted top teams from across the country and
will be played at the Cuncolim volleyball court, near the bus stand.
Matches will commence at 8pm and will be preceded by an entertainment
programme with plans afoot to invite Bollywood actor Nana Patekar for the
final to be played on April 23.


On the court, the action could be explosive as defending champions Haryana
State Industrial Development Corporation (HSIDC) gets ready to defend their
title. The defending champions, though, will face stiff resistance from
ONGC Dehradun, who are returning to Goa after missing out on last year's
event due to suspension. They will be joined by Bharat Petroleum
Corporation Ltd (BPCL), who will be favourites for the title, alongside
Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and LIC Mumbai.


"We have a better line-up of teams this year. I am sure that volleyball
fans from across the state will be delighted with what these teams have to
offer," said Cuncolim Union president Elvis Gomes.


International players like Tom Joseph, Jerome Vinith, Ranjit Singh,
Subbarao, Vinit Kumar, Sarang Lal, Kartik and Marshall Thomas are expected
to be part of the tournament. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Chennai, who have
several international players in their ranks had also confirmed
participation but pulled out after three of their star players picked up
injuries last week.


The Goan interest at the tournament will be kept alive by Cuncolim Union
who have invited outstation players to represent them. Goa's best players
like Rama Dhawaskar (Papu) and Aaron Pereira will be part of the Cuncolim
Union squad and will be joined by outstation players in an attempt to at
least qualify for the semifinals.

On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 6:54 PM, Prakash Dessai 
wrote:

> Dear Members of the Media,
>
> We are pleased to invite you to a Press Conference to introduce the 3rd
> edition of the All India Tata Sky Volleyball Championship organised by
> Cuncolim Union.
>
> Date - Friday, April 15, 2016
> Venue - Sporting Clube de Goa Club Office, Don Bosco High School, Panaji,
> Goa
> Time - 5 pm
>
> Six top teams from India - ONGC Dehradun, BPCL Kerala, HSIDC Haryana, KSEB
> Kerala, LIC India Mumbai and hosts Cuncolim Union Goa are participating.
> The volleyball loving public in Goa will be treated to top notch volleyball
> action from international players like Tom Joseph, Jerome Vinith, Ranjit
> Singh, Subbarao, Vinit Kumar, Sarang Lal, A Karthik, Marshall Thomas and
> many more. This year, we will be seeing players who have represented the
> India Team in the Asian Championships and in the SAF Games as recently as
> this year.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Mr. Elvis Gomes
> Chairman
> Organising Committee
> Cuncolim Union
>

Re: [Goanet] 'COOL JOBS'

[armstrong augusto vaz]

If take the dollar conversation rate as one dollar equal to five riyals
then the salary for accountant will be 4, forty thousandriyals,
abnormal quotation.
Salary for accountant will maximum will be between ten to twenty thousand
On 8 Feb 2016 11:31, "Sam Furtado"  wrote:

> No I  am based in Mumbai.
>
> On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 2:22 PM, armstrong augusto vaz <
> armstrong...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Sam are you based in qatar?
> > On 7 Feb 2016 01:27, "Sam Furtado"  wrote:
> >
> > > DEAR SIR,
> > >
> > > I AM NOT VERY SURE WHETHER THIS IS A SCAM OR TRUE.
> > >
> > > WE CAN CHECK THEIR WEBSITE AND RESPOND ACCORDINGLY/.  BUT IF THEY ASK
> FOR
> > > ANY MONEY OR SO PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND AS IT COULD THEN BE SCAM.
> > > WITH REGARDS,
> > > Sam
> > >
> > > On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 10:50 PM, armstrong augusto vaz <
> > > armstrong...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Is it a scam?
> > > > People are fired left and right on qatar because oil prizes are down
> in
> > > oil
> > > > sector and non oil sector and 8000 dollars is too a high salary for
> > > > accountants, something fishy in this? If yiu take conversion rate
> from
> > > > dollar to Qatari riyals
> > > > On 5 Feb 2016 10:24, "Sam Furtado"  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > *Dopet Doha Petroleum Construction Company LTD*
> > > > >
> > > > > Post Box: 1744, Gate No: 185, Street 25, Salwa Industrial Area
> > > > >
> > > > > Doha, State of Qatar
> > > > >
> > > > > Email:  *dohapetroleum-qa...@hotmail.com <
> > > > dohapetroleum-qa...@hotmail.com
> > > > > >*
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > *We are currently looking for workers around Asia with the
> knowledge
> > > and*
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > *experience of basic engineering, sales management, design and
> > > > > metalfabrication, all experienced candidates looking to work in
> QATAR
> > > > > areallowed to submit the Resume/CV to below indicated email
> > address.All
> > > > > available positions are contract jobs with good benefits. Workers
> > > > > salarywill be paid monthly, salary starting from $8,000 monthly and
> > can
> > > > > rise to amaximum amount of $50,000 united state dollars depending
> on
> > > the
> > > > > position youare appointed for.Vacancies are available for the
> listed
> > > > > positions:>>>>>Accountant>>>>>Account Manager>>>>>Business
> > Acquisition
> > > > > Manager>>>>>Analysis Engineer>>>>>Project Manager>>>>>Procurement
> > > > > Assistant>>>>>Sales>>>>>Administration Assistant>>>>>Facilities
> > > > > Executive>>>>>Senior Marketing Director>>>>>IT Systems
> > > Developer>>>>>Duty
> > > > > Manager>>>>>Front Manager>>>>>Electrical Field
> > Engineers>>>>>Mechanical
> > > > > Field Engineers>>>>>2nd Engineer>>>>>Port Engineer>>>>>Hardware
> > > > > Engineers>>>>>Secondary Engineer>>>>>Analysis Engineers>>>>>System
> > > > > Engineer*
> > > > >
> > > > > *>>>>>Design Engineer*
> > > > >
> > > > > *Apply Now: submit your resume/CV to:*  *
> > > dohapetroleum-qa...@hotmail.com
> > > > > *
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Re: [Goanet] 'COOL JOBS'

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Sam are you based in qatar?
On 7 Feb 2016 01:27, "Sam Furtado"  wrote:

> DEAR SIR,
>
> I AM NOT VERY SURE WHETHER THIS IS A SCAM OR TRUE.
>
> WE CAN CHECK THEIR WEBSITE AND RESPOND ACCORDINGLY/.  BUT IF THEY ASK FOR
> ANY MONEY OR SO PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND AS IT COULD THEN BE SCAM.
> WITH REGARDS,
> Sam
>
> On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 10:50 PM, armstrong augusto vaz <
> armstrong...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Is it a scam?
> > People are fired left and right on qatar because oil prizes are down in
> oil
> > sector and non oil sector and 8000 dollars is too a high salary for
> > accountants, something fishy in this? If yiu take conversion rate from
> > dollar to Qatari riyals
> > On 5 Feb 2016 10:24, "Sam Furtado"  wrote:
> >
> > > *Dopet Doha Petroleum Construction Company LTD*
> > >
> > > Post Box: 1744, Gate No: 185, Street 25, Salwa Industrial Area
> > >
> > > Doha, State of Qatar
> > >
> > > Email:  *dohapetroleum-qa...@hotmail.com <
> > dohapetroleum-qa...@hotmail.com
> > > >*
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > *We are currently looking for workers around Asia with the knowledge
> and*
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > *experience of basic engineering, sales management, design and
> > > metalfabrication, all experienced candidates looking to work in QATAR
> > > areallowed to submit the Resume/CV to below indicated email address.All
> > > available positions are contract jobs with good benefits. Workers
> > > salarywill be paid monthly, salary starting from $8,000 monthly and can
> > > rise to amaximum amount of $50,000 united state dollars depending on
> the
> > > position youare appointed for.Vacancies are available for the listed
> > > positions:>>>>>Accountant>>>>>Account Manager>>>>>Business Acquisition
> > > Manager>>>>>Analysis Engineer>>>>>Project Manager>>>>>Procurement
> > > Assistant>>>>>Sales>>>>>Administration Assistant>>>>>Facilities
> > > Executive>>>>>Senior Marketing Director>>>>>IT Systems
> Developer>>>>>Duty
> > > Manager>>>>>Front Manager>>>>>Electrical Field Engineers>>>>>Mechanical
> > > Field Engineers>>>>>2nd Engineer>>>>>Port Engineer>>>>>Hardware
> > > Engineers>>>>>Secondary Engineer>>>>>Analysis Engineers>>>>>System
> > > Engineer*
> > >
> > > *>>>>>Design Engineer*
> > >
> > > *Apply Now: submit your resume/CV to:*  *
> dohapetroleum-qa...@hotmail.com
> > > *
> > >
> >
>

Re: [Goanet] 'COOL JOBS'

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Is it a scam?
People are fired left and right on qatar because oil prizes are down in oil
sector and non oil sector and 8000 dollars is too a high salary for
accountants, something fishy in this? If yiu take conversion rate from
dollar to Qatari riyals
On 5 Feb 2016 10:24, "Sam Furtado"  wrote:

> *Dopet Doha Petroleum Construction Company LTD*
>
> Post Box: 1744, Gate No: 185, Street 25, Salwa Industrial Area
>
> Doha, State of Qatar
>
> Email:  *dohapetroleum-qa...@hotmail.com  >*
>
>
>
> *We are currently looking for workers around Asia with the knowledge and*
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *experience of basic engineering, sales management, design and
> metalfabrication, all experienced candidates looking to work in QATAR
> areallowed to submit the Resume/CV to below indicated email address.All
> available positions are contract jobs with good benefits. Workers
> salarywill be paid monthly, salary starting from $8,000 monthly and can
> rise to amaximum amount of $50,000 united state dollars depending on the
> position youare appointed for.Vacancies are available for the listed
> positions:>Accountant>Account Manager>Business Acquisition
> Manager>Analysis Engineer>Project Manager>Procurement
> Assistant>Sales>Administration Assistant>Facilities
> Executive>Senior Marketing Director>IT Systems Developer>Duty
> Manager>Front Manager>Electrical Field Engineers>Mechanical
> Field Engineers>2nd Engineer>Port Engineer>Hardware
> Engineers>Secondary Engineer>Analysis Engineers>System
> Engineer*
>
> *>Design Engineer*
>
> *Apply Now: submit your resume/CV to:*  *dohapetroleum-qa...@hotmail.com
> *
>

Re: [Goanet] The Massacre of Innocents at Cuncolim on 15th July 1583

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Holy Ghost church or Holy Spirit church?, relying on Wikipedia is quite a
tricky thing.
The five Jesuit priests were proclaimed as Martyrs of Cuncolim but the
layman were ignored, can justice be done to them (layman) in the present
day era when as per your posting they were ignored for the then prevailing
rules. Cecil, as one of the person who has made a significant contribution
to Goa society, you, I think is in a position to make a strong case for the
honour of martyrdom for those ignored by the Catholic Church.
On 15 Jul 2015 12:51, "Cecil Pinto"  wrote:

> Five Jesuit priests and four young boys, all unarmed, were slaughtered on
> 15th July 1583 in Cuncolim.
> Will someone explain to me why the people who massacred them are being
> celebrated?
>
> Cheers!
>
> Cecil
>
> =
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuncolim_Revolt#The_Massacre
>
>
> The five Jesuits met in Orlim Church on 15 July 1583, and thence proceeded
> to Cuncolim, accompanied by one European—Goncalo Rodrigues—and 14 native
> converts, with the objective of erecting a cross and selecting ground for
> building a church. Meanwhile, several villagers in Cuncolim, after holding
> a council, advanced in large numbers, armed with swords, lances, and other
> weapons, towards the spot where the Christians were.
>
> According to the account given by the Catholic Encyclopaedia, published by
> the Vatican, Gonçalo Rodrigues attempted to confront the advancing crowd
> with a gun, but was stopped by Fr. Pacheco who stopped him and stated: "We
> are not here to fight." Then, he addressed the crowd in Konkani, their
> native language, and stated "Do not be afraid". Following this, the
> villagers attacked the party. Father Rudolph received five cuts from a
> scimitar and a spear and was killed on the spot. According to the Vatican,
> he died praying God to forgive the assailants, and pronouncing the Holy
> Name.
>
> Next, the crowd turned on Fr. Berno who was horribly mutilated, and Fr.
> Pacheco who, wounded with a spear, fell on his knees extending his arms in
> the form of a cross. Fr. Anthony Francis was shot with arrows, and his head
> was split open with a sword.
>
> Br. Aranha, wounded at the outset by a scimitar and a lance, fell down a
> deep declivity into the thick crop of a rice-field, where he lay until he
> was discovered. He was then carried to a Hindu idol, to which he was bidden
> to bow his head. Upon his refusal to do this, he was tied to a tree and was
> shot to death with arrows. The spot where this tree stood is marked with an
> octagonal monument surmounted by a cross, which was repaired by the
> Patriarch of Goa in 1885.
>
> Along with the five priests, Gonçalo Rodrigues, a Portuguese, and fourteen
> native Christians were also killed. Of the latter, one was Dominic, a boy
> of Cuncolim, who was a student at Rachol Seminary, and had accompanied the
> priests on their expeditions to Cuncolim and pointed out to them the Hindu
> temples. He was killed by his own Hindu uncle for assisting the priests.
>
> Alphonsus, an altar-boy of Fr. Pacheco had followed him closely, carrying
> his breviary. The Hindus cut off his hands on his refusal to part with the
> breviary and cut through his knee-joints to prevent his escape. He survived
> in this condition until the next day when he was found and killed. He was
> later buried in the church of the Holy Ghost at Margao in South Goa.
> According to the Vatican, several of the victims, including Francis
> Rodrigues and Paul da Costa had earlier affirmed their desire to be
> martyred for the Church. However, the native Goans killed with the Jesuits
> were excluded from the list of the martyrs of the faith when the church
> beatified the missionaries. This was due to the then prevailing attitude
> among the missionaries that the local Catholics were by nature incapable of
> performing spiritual feats.
>
> ===
>

Re: [Goanet] Adeus Mahaan Goemkara!

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Nice poem from Joel, cheers.
Armstrong

On Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 6:22 PM, JOEL MORAIS  wrote:
> *Sir,*
>
>
> *Please publish the following konkani poem in your esteemed paper if found
> something interesting in the same.*
>
> *The poem is dedicated to the soul of daring Tiracolkar,late Dominic
> Pereira.*
>
>
> *Adeus Mahaan Goemkarak!*
>
> Zuzari tum goemkar,
>
> Zuzlo zuza mollar,
>
> Ganv korunk salvar,
>
> Zuztana kalljivont goemkar,Dominic zallo kabar.
>
>
>
> Zuzak dilli survat,
>
> Zuzta-zuztana namch zallo okosmat,
>
> Dilo tuvem hath,punn modemch sodlo sath,
>
> Net’tam fuddem voit’le,Vijay ami zat’le,
>
> Tujea otmeacho amkam assa sangath.
>
>
>
> Ami soglle goemkar,goemkarponn amcho dhorm anik zath,
>
> Xatti fullovum oneaieacher kor-ia vaar,dusmanank gevunk divcho nhoi gath,
>
> Bulldozeramk anik Bounceramk amcho ekvot dhakonv-ia,fatti sorche nhoi math,
>
> Tujea mornam,Tiracolcher ail’lem odruxt moron vochonk,Sorgar rajeant
> rochnar devak pettoi Vath.
>
>
> Joel Morais
>
> P.O.Cuncolim,
>
> Bencleamvaddo,
>
> Salcette,Goa.
>
> Pin-403703
>
> mob - 9970561727

[Goanet] Mali ambassador to India has a Cuncolim conncetion

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Yeah nominated as the next Ambassador of Mali to India has a Goan
connection his wife Marissa Coutinho Samake
 is from Cuncolim, wish the couple
all the best in India cheers.
[image: Marissa Coutinho Samake's photo.]

Marissa Coutinho Samake


We are honored for Yeah to be nominated by President IBK as the next
Ambassador of Mali to India.
In a month, we will go to India. I am excited to return back to my country
with a full understanding of the culture and Malian people, who I consider
my own. We are excited for this new step in our journey to help Mali and we
hope to strengthen the relationship between our two countries.
While we will be based in New Delhi, India, the post will cover 10
countries: India, Bangladesh, Nepal , Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia,
Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam and Thailand

Nous sommes honorés par la Nomination de Yeah Samake par le Président de la
République SEM Ibrahim Boubacar Keita comme Ambassadeur Extraordinaire et
Plénipotentiaire du Mali auprès de la République de l'Inde, du Bangladesh,
du Népal, du Bhoutan, du Sri Lanka, de la Malaisie, Singapour, de la
République d'Indonésie, du Brunei Daru Salam, du Royaume de Thaïlande avec
résidence à New Delhi.
En Août, nous allons notre poste à New Delhi. Je suis heureuse de retourner
dans mon pays avec la pleine connaissance de la riche culture et du grand
peuple Malien dont je me considère comme partie intégrante.

Re: [Goanet] Mailing lists -- Goa and beyond

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Needs updating?
On 3 Jul 2015 13:23, "Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك
نورونيا"  wrote:

> Needs updating:
> http://wikiwikiweb.de/MailingListsInIndia
> --
> P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter: @fn Facebook: fredericknoronha
> Goa,1556 Shared Content at https://archive.org/details/goa1556
>

Re: [Goanet] CLP FIRST ROUND OF DECISION TO DEBAR ENTERING IN PARTY ELECTION.

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Baba Stephen,
This is a white wash or in other words fooling people,
People like Reginaldo may be opposed to Church -Hill coming to congress
But when Kumpar Luizinho has met him in two unofficial meeting and every
has been set and decided and he has taken Madame Sonia's nod, can anyone
stop it,
They have no care for the people, it is only people like you rant,
They know that BJP has dug their own grave and they have good chances of
bouncing back.
They have looted together and will combine to loot again, not harm in
saying that.
No wonder one does not become a millionaire and takes advantage of the
Volutnary Disclosure Scheme offered bu the central governemtn to convert
your ill-gotten wealth into white money.
and do you know how many apartments, these two kumpars have on the coastal
belt.
they have many, Churchill gives them to his players to stay but the more
cunning and suave one gives to his friends and relatives based outside
India when they come on holidays.
Some of his relatives and friends who came to his son's wedding were housed
in such apartments in benaulim and Cavelossim.
I know for sure as one of his relative was staying in Lotus apartments in
benaulim
The chors will continue to loot there is no doubt about it


On Fri, Jul 3, 2015 at 3:22 AM, Stephen Dias  wrote:

> Dear Goa Congress President
> Luizinho Faleiro
>
> I give you "thumps up" that a decision has finally come up from your
> meeting of CLP in Goa. In the first round decision that Alemao, Sardinha
> and Ravi are out to contest election in 2017. That's GOOD and I praise your
> decision taken at the meeting. Probably I expect in the 2nd round another
> list coming up and final round will be absolutely clear for the electorate
> and voters will be sure that these old guys are out from elections and
> Congress definitely stand better chances of winning election this time.
> Hope you will keep up and hope the so called High Command Sonia Gandhi does
> not change/alter  unless it is necessary and must be given reasons for
> considering  it, any one of them and if it is found satisfactorily by the
> voters at large than will be accepted or else Congress will smell the dust.
>
> Stephen Dias
> D.Paula
>
> -
> E.C.A. DIAS
> Retired as TO (E-1)
> Former Scientist A-1 and Leader of GOD/INSTRUMENTATION Group
> CSIR- National Institute of Oceanography
> Dona Paula-Goa 403004
> Email: steve.dia...@gmail.com
> Tel" 0832-2452915 ( Res)
> Mob: (0) 9422443110
>

Re: [Goanet] Press Release 13/05/15: How many more Goan lives do we lose to Govt's negligence?

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Well said Jose,
full agree with you
Need to put the mechanism in place
We rise only when disaster strikes
Armstrong


On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 5:34 PM, Jose  wrote:

> Dear Mr. Sandesh Telekar / AAP / Canacona.
>
> I appreciate your missive to the Goa Govt wrt the unfortunate events
> leading to the death oh the hapless victim.
>
> (1) re the accident itself, you may wish to use local knowledge to try
> understand WHY the incident occurred and IF it could have been prevented.
>
> (2) re the alleged Ambulance, you may wish to ascertain Who in Canacona is
> ultimately responsible for that Push-start thing. IF it is the Medical
> Officer, take him to task on that. IF he knew about the sad state of the
> vehicle or ought to have known and did nothing, he surely has a case to
> answer. IF he did report it to the next level and nothing was doneyou
> know what to do.
>
> (3) re the following from you : " It may also be noted that the Medical
> Officer at Community
> Health Centre failed to access the seriousness of the injuries to the
> injured and shifted the patient by giving him mere first aid. "
>
> Please advise WHAT the MO at the CHC could have done differently - which
> would help the victim and not further delay moving him to a tertiary centre
> ?
>
> BTW: Are you a qualified physician and Were you present when the MO
> performed his assessment of the victim's injuries? IF NOT, on what basis
> are you passing judgment on the MO's assessment of the 'seriousness of
> injuries'?
>
> I suggest to you that it is more likely that the MO correctly determined
> that the injuries were too severe to be handled at a primary centre and
> hence referred the victim to Margao. In doing that, I believe he did the
> appropriate thing.
>
> Finally: All interested individuals in ALL villages must participate in
> Preventive Measures to help reduce at least some of these accidents eg (a)
> Monitor the state of the roads and road lighting (b) Develop a liaison with
> Road Traffic to help curb speeding and dangerous driving (c) Liaise with
> the Community Health Centre to ascertain what can be done to help it serve
> the community better. ( ALL of the above are best done without Dadagiri and
> do not need Funding).
>
> Keep politics and politicking out of this. We are ALL one people. We ALL
> need to help each other out without expecting favour or reward. Eventually,
> the people we help might be us.
>
> jc
>
>
>
>
> > On May 13, 2015, at 8:57 AM, Aam Aadmi Party Goa 
> wrote:
> >
> > Aam Aadmi Party Goa
> > Press Release
> > 13/05/15
> > Canacona Goa
> >
> > ​Yet another precious life fell prey to the inaction and gross negligence
> > of the Government in ensuring delivery of the 108 emergency services by
> > GVK-EMRI as well as providing basic medical facilities at the Community
> > Health Centre (CHC) in Canacona.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Monday, 11th May 2015 at 13.20 hrs an accident occurred at Maxem
> > Junction where in a Tempo Collided with a Honda Dio two wheeler and the
> > rider Santosh Raya Naik, age 48 years, resident of Pollem, sustained
> > serious injuries and was lying at the spot. Though the 108 service and
> > Police were first called at 13.20 hrs along with many follow-up calls,
> the
> > 108 ambulance only reached the spot approximtely forty minutes later. The
> > reason for the delay? *The emergency vehicle does not start on its own
> and
> > needs to be pushed manually, and when the first report of accident was
> > received, there was nobody available to push the vehicle.*
> >
> >
> >
> > The injured was in complete senses at the spot and complained of pain in
> > the stomach. Both his legs also were seen fractured. The injured was
> > shifted to CHC wherein he was given initial First Aid by the Medical
> > Officer and then referred to Hospicio Hospital, Margao. After further
> delay
> > in pushing the emergency vehicle to start it, the patient finally reached
> > Hospicio Hospital, Margao, where he unfortunately succumbed to the
> > injuries. *It may also be noted that the Medical Officer at Community
> > Health Centre failed to access the seriousness of the injuries to the
> > injured and shifted the patient by giving him mere first aid. AAP Goa has
> > also earlier highlighted the lack of working medical equipment or
> > personnel, even as basic as x-rays.*
> >
> > ​AAP Goa condemns this needless loss of life, and the blame for this
> > tragedy needs to be placed squarely on the inaction of the authorities to
> > address long-pending problems with both the GVK-EMRI emergency services
> as
> > well as the dismal state of preparedness of the Canacona CHC.
> >
> >
> >
> > AAP Goa will present a memorandum with the following demands to the
> Health
> > Minister Mr. Francis DSouza for action within 7 days failing which we
> will
> > be forced to begin an agitation with hunger strike by Canacona AAP
> > volunteers and residents, and the consequences will be borne by the
> > government.
> >
> >
> >
> >  - Immed

[Goanet] Spy camera in goa

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Hi, can anyone update me the places, with phone number and email address,
where spy cameras are available in Goa, mainly in the cities of margao,
panjim, mapusa and vasco, someone is intersested in launching a moment
against corruption in Goa,  and expose the corrupt officers in goa

Re: [Goanet] The Case of Colaço v Faleiro aka Sore about Soaring Spirits

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Made my day!
On 23 Apr 2015 10:42, "Jose Colaco"  wrote:

> The Case of Colaço v Faleiro aka Sore about Soaring Spirits
> The Court of First Instance, Pretend-Juiz Zuzebab presiding
> April 23, 2015
>
> Undisputed Facts of the case:
> Both Dr. Francisco Colaço and Valmiki Faleiro are honourable gentlemen.
> Mr. Faleiro has penned a book; Dr. Francisco has taken umbrage with some of
> the contents in the book.
>
> In particular, Dr. Colaço alleges that 'private and intimate details' of
> ancestral people have been revealed. He also alleges that rhe Margao
> Faleiros have a grudge against the Margao Colaços
>
> Mr. Faleiro contests this. He contends that Dr. Colaço has not provided a
> single instance to illustrate or support this allegations.
>
> Dr. Francisco Colaço de novo alleges that Mr. Faleiro's father was a was a
> manic-schizophrenic
>
>
> Prelimainary RULING:
>
> The Court of First Instance 'orders' clarifications from Dr. Colaço wrt to
> the following points raised:
>
> 1: Which page(s) of the Faleiro book reveal which "'private and intimate
> details' of which ancestral people of Dr. Colaço?
>
> 2: Assuming that there is a diagnosis known as 'manic-schizophrenia' and
> assuming that it is accurate, does a patient not have a right to
> confidentiality wrt his medical diagnosis?
>
> 3: Is a medical, and especially a psychiatric diagnosis, NOT specially
> protected under Data Protection statues and by Ethical Codes? IF it is, Dr.
> Colaço please advise Why you should not be held to have breached the
> Ethical principle of Confidentiality of patient diagnosis?
>
> PN: This Court, by virtue of the above questions, does not Rule that there
> is or isn't a diagnosis known as 'manic-schizophrenia'  or that any named
> or unnamed individual (alive or not) did or did not exhibit symptoms
> consistent with the 'diagnosis'.
>
> Court Adjourned until "Faleam".
>
>
> (transcribed by jc)
>

Re: [Goanet] Coconut feni

[armstrong augusto vaz]

They only deal in cashew not coconut, yes the plant is in Cuncolim, I am
from Cuncolim
Thanks Armstrong
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> On 15 April 2015 at 09:21, armstrong augusto vaz 
> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > Which is the best place to get Coconut  feni in South Goa
> > In the days when  you come across adulterered and spurious feni
> > Suggestions welcome
> > Armstrong
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[Goanet] Coconut feni

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Hi,
Which is the best place to get Coconut  feni in South Goa
In the days when  you come across adulterered and spurious feni
Suggestions welcome
Armstrong

Re: [Goanet] part of story on Lambert

[armstrong augusto vaz]

On 15 Sep 2014 12:22, "Eugene Correia"  wrote:

> Below is part of a story in Times of India on Lambert Mascarenhas who will
> be 100 years on Sept 17. My quote seems to agree with Ameeta, Lambert's
> daughter.
>
> ---
> But beneath that funny, affectionate and friendly disposition, Eugene
> Correia, a journalist who divides his time between Canada and Dubai, senses
> a saddened visionary, one who has been earnestly waiting for some of his
> dreams to be realized. "He has always been an inspiration and will continue
> to be," he says. "But in his sunset years, Lambert could be lamenting for
> the troubled Goan soul and the glorious land that he visioned after the
> Portuguese were ultimately thrown out."
>
> His daughter Ameeta concurs. "He is very disappointed with how Goa has
> turned out — corruption, destruction of nature and green fields, garbage
> problems and traffic chaos, especially in Panaji," she says. "But he is
> still optimistic about the future, because till very recently, he wrote
> articles and letters to the newspapers, which he would.
> ---
>
> Eugene
>

[Goanet] Kapules?

[armstrong augusto vaz]

"Hampri (Black), Makkod (Monkey), Kapules and Ghantis are common chants at
stadiums."
 Calling Makkod and Negro is racism but saying Hampri (Black),  and Ghantis
is not. BTW wish to know what is the English word for  Kapules ? which has
mentioned in the story done by Herald newspaper on August 6.

http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/GFA-needs-to-deal-with-local-racism-before-the-U17-World-Cup/16858.html#.U-RGcvmSy_E

[Goanet] Disturbing trend emerges in Goan football

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Disturbing trend emerges in Goan football

Short-term player’s contracts rule the roost at Goa Professional League


Disturbing trend emerges in Goan football



Daulat Rodrigues, 28, is a ‘professional’ football player, hails from
Cuncolim and is due to play for one of the low-budgeted club in the Goa
Professional League (GPL). He will earn around two lakhs if agrees to sign
a four-month contract for the upcoming GPL event with one of the Goan club.


Daulat has a difficult choice, like many of the so called ‘professional’
football players of Goa, he either can opt for a full one-year contract or
a short four-month contract, the choice is his.


But does he have a choice? Certainly not say football officials who know a
thing or two about the murky behind the scenes which ail Goan football.


First and foremost the low-budget Goan clubs of GPL opt for short contracts
which help them to cut on the budget.


The clubs sole aim to play in the Goa-related league and tournaments. Gone
are the days when players used to get paid for the entire season. The trend
has since changed. It is good for the clubs but bad for the players,
especially for those who do not have much bargaining power (not in demand).


>From the club perspective paying a player for the entire season does not
make it a fit case for a perfect business model.


>From the sporting point also it does not make sense. Gone are the days when
Goan clubs use to be in high demand and used to be invited for football
tournaments in many parts of India. The list was endless, football
officials and players of yesterday years recall.


The nostalgic memories which players recall are those of the pre-National
League (now I-league) days when many all-India tournaments used to take
place all over the country. With the advent of the National League many a
tournaments have died a slow death as they either clashed with the League
or could not fit into the All India Football Federation calendar.


The Rovers Cup in Mumbai and several tournaments in South India, Goans were
in high demand.

Participation in these tournaments gave the clubs some revenue and mileage
for the players. But all that has been consigned to history for the time
being.


So the players are happy to ply their trade for two or four months and
happy with their pay packet. But the day part is that they rust for the
next eight months, a period when they are seen playing for their respective
village clubs in the highly popular Inter-village football tournaments.


According to GPL guidelines, a club has to register nine Non-amateur
players and their contract must be registered with the Goa Football
Association, while the rest of the players can be amateurs.


But is there a clause on the maximum and minimum months which specifies the
number of months a club can enter into a contract with a player is one of
the grey areas.


A number of clauses in the GPL need to be changed with the changing times
and it will be in the fitness of things that GFA appoint a committee to
study what can be done in the best interests of football and footballers
and revamp the rules where it is needed.


 Football administrators owe the footballers a service and setting things
in order the off-field worries and caring for them should be the top
priority.

[Goanet] Goan football gone, going…….. down the dr

[armstrong augusto vaz]

Goan football gone, going…….. down the drain





Goan football gone, going…….. down the drain
By Armstrong Vaz
Goan football is heading towards turbulent times. The alarm bells were
ringing for long. The intensity has increased and reached its peak. Wilred
Leisure has opened the floodgates of what is forecasted to be a tsunami.

Wilred’s pulling out from the ten-team Goa Professional League (GPL), which
is due to start in August, is one of the first major setback for the new
Executive Committee of Goa Football Association (GFA), which took charge on
July 27.
Read the entire article here

http://armstrongvaz.blogspot.com/2014/07/goan-football-gone-going-down-drain.html