goanet-digest Saturday, May 4 2002 Volume 01 : Number 3928
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In this issue:
[Goanet] Mamlatdar forced to clear Colvale waste
[Goanet] Indian Ayurvedic medicine lowers cholesterol
[Goanet] Cooling down in the summer
[Goanet] CYBERMATRIMONIALS: Jazz-lover, engineer, executive secretary...
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Date: Sat, 04 May 2002 10:53:55 +0530
From: Goa Desc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Mamlatdar forced to clear Colvale waste
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Mamlatdar forced to clear Colvale waste
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Agitating citizens compel him to summon contractor and remove waste
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From Our Mapusa Bureau
MAPUSA, May 2: The power of a united and determined citizenry came into sharp
and pleasant focus yesterday when their efforts compelled Bardez Mamlatdar,
Mr S Shetye to order a private contractor to remove the hazardous
industrial waste
that was being illegally dumped and burned at Colvale, Bardez.
More than 100 jubilant citizens from Colvale and Maddel, Tivim,
gathered at the open space off National Highway 17, near Carraswado,
and watched a hapless contractor, Ahmed Rizwan, re-load the industrial
waste into his truck.
The waste included fibre glass strands, glass fibre strands used in
pressure vessels,
roving, certain types of clay, colour pellets, resin with and without pigment,
pultrusion rods, fibre reinforced plastic pipes and other material.
Citizens in the area had feared that the toxic fumes and chemical dust
caused by the illegal dumping and burning of this hazardous industrial waste
may adversely affect their health in the long run. Citizens present at the
site
said that the contractor was nervous at the sight of the large crowd,
but proceeded with the waste removal after being assured that he would not
be harmed.
Among the crowd were children carrying banners that read, "we want to
live", "Save Goa"
and "Make the world a better place." While he has promised the citizens to
clear the land
of all waste and even to gather the ashes of the burnt material, the citizens
have vowed to supervise and ensure that he fulfils his promises.
Against the backdrop of illegal dumping of garbage elsewhere in Goa,
the Colvale case sets a good precedent for citizens. But the victory did
not come easy.
Colvale residents, under the banner of the Colvale Jagrut Manch,
filed complaints with police and other authorities. On their insistent
prodding,
the Colvale Panchayat and the Colvale Communidade also filed
separate complaints with authorities. It is learnt that residents of
Maddel, Tivim,
led by panch member Mr Arjun Aroskar and Mr Douglas, also contributed to
these efforts.
Not happy with the slow pace of action from authorities,
a delegation of Colvale Jagrut Manch met the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar
Parrikar
on April 25 and handed him a memorandum seeking his intercession.
The Bardez Mamlatdar's order was quick to follow.
Following a report from Mapusa police, the Mamlatdar issued an order dated
April 29,
to "restrain the respondents from dumping the waste materials and hereby
order to remove
the waste materials and restore the land to its original position within 15
days".
Mr Shetye's order named 9 respondents; Pentair Water India Private Limited
(Verna),
GKB Ophthalmics Limited, GKB Hitech Lenses Limited, Phil Corporation
Private Limited,
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Blossom Pharmaceuticals, all of Carraswaddo,
Goa Glass Fibre Limited (Colvale), GKB Vision (Pilerne)
and the contractor, Ahmed Rizwan from Carraswaddo.
Though Rizwan has now cleared the Colvale land of the hazardous industrial
waste,
he has not specified at what location he is taking it. "I am taking it
where it belongs,"
the contractor reportedly told the assembled citizens.
Members of the Colvale Jagrut Manch said they would inspect
the place after it is restored to its original condition.
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Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 22:52:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: George Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Indian Ayurvedic medicine lowers cholesterol
I am not a medic, passing this story on without comment. George
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Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 11:38:20 +0530 (IST)
From: Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Cooling down in the summer
One new trend in Goa of late is to have (despite the water
shortages) summer swimming classes. These are organised both for children
and adults, largely in the many hotels that have cropped up and need to
keep their facilities non-vacant in Goa's considerably long off-season,
for economic reasons.
Angels, along Porvorim's CHOGM Road, just finished one batch today. The
next batch starts on May 7. Classes are held each morning, roughly between
7 to 10 am, depending on the response, and in the evenings, between 4 to
6.30 pm.
Charges for the one-hour-daily training for 15 days is Rs 600 for children
and Rs 900 for teenagers and adults. Mr Mahale has been a patient and
good-humoured instructor with us over the past fortnight.
Details: Tel 412 403 or 414 784 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Website: www.angelsgoa.com
Other hotels in the Porvorim area and elsewhere also hold such
courses. The Government-run Campal swimming pool works out cheaper for
long-term memberships specially. But there are some typically
bureaucratic requirements before one dips in (photographs, doctor's
certificate...) --FN
PS: I don't have any commercial interest in the above, and didn't get a
discount on the fees chargeable.
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Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 17:18:14 +0530 (IST)
From: Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] CYBERMATRIMONIALS: Jazz-lover, engineer, executive secretary...
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