goanet-digest Sunday, May 26 2002 Volume 01 : Number 4018
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[Goanet] NEWS: Christian body slams terrorism, calls for peace
[Goanet] 26 MAY: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
[Goanet] Voters of Goa: A Plea!
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Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 08:34:01 +0530 (IST)
From: Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] NEWS: Christian body slams terrorism, calls for peace
Christian body slams terrorism, calls for peace
>From Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) A prominent Christian body Saturday urged India and
Pakistan to refrain from armed conflict and resolve their differences
through peaceful means.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) called for initiating
dialogue between the two countries to deal with terrorism that has seen a
sudden spurt during since April and claimed nearly 50 lives in Jammu and
Kashmir.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the attack on
an army camp May 14 when terrorists mowed down 31 people, mostly wives and
children of Indian soldiers, and the assassination of separatist leader
Abdul Ghani Lone on May 21.
Expressing concern about the possibility of a confrontation between the two
nuclear powers, CBCI appealed to both the governments to show restraint.
While condemning the latest terrorists attacks, it called upon Islamabad to
"stop the infiltration of terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir."
"India and Pakistan must work towards diplomacy and dialogue to avoid the
present situation at their borders," said Percival Fernandez, CBCI's
secretary general.
"War, which ends only in the massacre of innocent people on both sides,
should be avoided at all costs and both the countries should understand that
they cannot afford a war at a time when millions of their people are living
in poverty, social injustice, illiteracy and painful economic conditions."
Delhi's Archbishop Vincent Concessao said: "War is not the right solution to
remove terrorism from India and Pakistan."
"The CBCI is of the firm conviction that Indians and Pakistanis are a peace
loving people and they would never want a war between the two countries as a
means to fight terrorism, which has affected both the countries and claimed
hundreds of innocent lives," a statement issued by the CBCI said.
Nearly 30,000 people have been killed in a bloody separatist campaign in
Jammu and Kashmir since 1989.
- --Indo-Asian News Service
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Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 11:05:55 +0530
From: "Joel D'Souza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] 26 MAY: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
26 May 2002
PARRIKAR'S AIDE ASSAULTED: Poll related group clashes in the trouble-prone
Ponda taluka surfaced yet again, when Mayuresh Khaunte, a special assistant
to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, was allegedly attacked by a group of
Congress workers in Ponda city on Friday night, (in connection with the
fixing of poll banners and posters). Chief Minister Parrikar flayed the
Congress party for attacking the BJP workers and alleged that the attack on
his workers was carried out by the son of Ravi Naik and a councilor of
Ponda. (H)
CEO URGED TO LIFT BAN ON CASSETTES: A group of prominent citizens has urged
the Chief Electoral Officer that the instructions issued by him to the
police to seize cassettes of the film "Hey Ram" and magazine "Communalism
Combat" on Gujarat carnage, be immediately withdrawn, as they are not only
biased to a political ideology but also against the fundamental rights of
freedom of speech and expression. (H)
MGP INTRODUCED DAYANAND SCHEME: The MGP candidate for Bicholim, Pandurang
Raut, has insisted that the Dayanand Social Security Scheme, which is being
propagated by the BJP, was in fact being practiced by the MGP during
Bandodkar's time. Raut accused the BJP of distributing DSSS forms to voters
in a bid to lure them to vote for the BJP. (H)
BARS MAKE MERRY: Apathy of the Colva police to maintain strict vigil in the
hyper-sensitive Benaulim constituency has led to bar owners making merry
and keeping their establishments open till deep into the night. (WE-GT)
FORGERY UNEARTHED: A scam in which five persons formed a co-operative
housing society (in Tivim-Cansa) and obtained a loan of about Rs.1.5 crore
after forging signatures, has come to light after the victims were
intimated for recovery of arrears by the assistant registrar of
co-operative societies. (WE-GT)
KNOW YOUR SALIGAO CANDIDATE: The Lions Club of Arpora-Nagoa-Parra in
association with the Holy Trinity Social Cell of Nagoa, will organised a
programme for the electorate of Saligao constituency today at St Joseph's
High School Ground, Arpora, at 5.30 pm. (WE-GT)
MAGIC FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS: The Goan Magicians' Guild has decided that
every month the Guild will come out with many informative shows in
different parts of the State, especially tailored to spread awareness on
hygiene related topics and instructive magic acts exposing the street
gamblers, quacks, short changers, hypnotist and fake godmen. (NT)
ASI KILLED IN MISHAP: In a hit and run case, Assistant Sub-Inspector,
attached to Verna Police Station, Vinayak Kerkar, was knocked down fatally
near the accident prone zone at Rumder-Nuvem on Saturday afternoon. (H)
PUP ADOPTION CAMP: Goa Animal Welfare Trust will hold a free Pup Adoption
Camp on May 26 at Varca Ground from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. (NT)
COMUNIDADE ASSOCIATION DEMANDS: The managing committee members of the
Association of Components of Comunidades has resolved to demand public
assurance from contesting parties/candidates that on formation of the
government in Goa, the undue interference by the government in the
administration of the Comunidades should be withdrawn forthwith. (NT)
ALDONA FEAST IN TORONTO:The Aldona Association in Ontario, Canada, will
holds the 27th Annual Celebration Feast of St Thomas on June 2, 2002, with
Mass at 11:30 a.m., at Christ The King Church, 3495 Confederation Parkway
Mississauga, Ontario, followed by Entertainment / Fun / Dancing and much
more. Contact: Maureen Pereira: 905.793.9342; Hazel Fernandes:
905.850.1635; Marina Ribeiro: 905.270.0125; Natalie Rodrigues:
905.793.5734;Almir da Cunha: 416.748.9980; Tina D'Cruz: 416.562.8291; Karl
Pereira: 905.793.9342 ("John D'souza" [EMAIL PROTECTED])
MONTE DE GUIRIM, EX-STUDENTS REUNION IN TORONTO: The Ex-Students
Association (Toronto Chapter) of St Anthony's High School, Monte de Guirim,
Goa, will hold their eight annual gala lunch & dance on June 9, atSangeet
Banquet hall, 181 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario. Feast Mass in
honour of St. Anthony will be celebrated at 11 AM and will be followed
byour traditional Goan festive celebrations. A live band ad DJ will be in
attendance. Indian buffet lunch will be served accompanied by Sorpotel.
Contact: Felix Colaco for details and tickets at (905)509 9294, (416)983
9694 and (416) 399 5074 oremail [EMAIL PROTECTED] ("John D'souza"
[EMAIL PROTECTED])
SIOLIM FEAST IN TORONTO: The celebration of the feast of Saint Anthony will
be held on June 15, 2002, with Mass @ 5.30 p.m. followed by dinner &
dancing. Contact: Ben & Priscilla Pinto: 416 298 3895 or Bruno & Melissa
Lopes: 416 231 8751 ("John D'souza" [EMAIL PROTECTED])
"TARA" TO BE STAGED: "Tara" an English play will be staged at the Kala
Academy on May 27-28 at 6.30 pm, by Mustard Seed Arts.
THE TASTY INDIAN MANGOES: One of the reasons that the relations between
Emperor Shahjahan and his recalcitrant son (late Emperor Aurangzeb) went
sour in the 17 century, seems to be the fact that, as the viceroy of the
great Mughal in Deccan, Aurangzeb did not pay sufficient care in ensuring
that his father got the Deccani mangoes in time. (KRN Swamy in Panorama-NT)
S P O R T S
WORLD CUP SOCCER LIVE: While the new sports channel "Ten Sports" will
telecast live one of the world's greatest sporting show on the planetthe
FIFA World Cup Soccerat several places in the state, negotiations are on
with the main provider as far as Panaji is concerned. Areas like Assolna,
Betul, Velim, Cuncolim, parts of Calangute, Siolim and Mapusa have already
been getting the new channel. (NT)
AKSHAY SMASHES RECORD: Akshay Samant, winner of the bronze medal at the
last National championships, smashed the State record in the 100 mts
freestyle event in boys Group II, on the first day of the 14th Goa State
Junior aquatic Championships, at the Fatorda swimming pool complex. (H)
FOOTBALL: United Boys Club, Canacona, defeated fancied Challengers Sports
Club, Lolyem, 6-5 to emerge winners in the 3rd All Canacona 9-a-side Jack
Memorial Soccer tournament at Bhatpal. Navelim Villagers Union drubbed
Davorlim Sporting Club 3-0 to move into the semi-finals of the Fr Robert
Vaz Memorial soccer tournament, at Rosary grounds, Navelim. CAC Cansaulim
outplayed Sangolda Lightning Club, 5-2 to move into the semi-finals of the
Anjuna Villagers Cup soccer tournament. (H)
D E A T H S
25 May: Guirim-Nuvem: MINGUELINO CARDOZO (Ex-Mombassa), son of
Dingo/Florina, husband of Josephine, father of Florina/Peter, Anna and
Bernard, brother/brother-in-law of Bernard/antonette, Lazarus/Avelina, late
Angelina/late Pascoal.
25 May: Merces: Pandurang Ramnath Naik Uskaikar (83), husband of
Satyavati, father of Ramandth/Rupama, Rohidas/Priya, Ankush/Sonia, Satish
(Navhind Times)/Mamta, Vinanti/vishwas, Vasanti/Gajanand and Sughanda/Pundalic.
25 May: Betim: VATSALA VITHAL SALGAONKER, mother of Shashi and Bharati.
23 May: Neura: EMA JUDITH DE NORONHA, relict of late Emerico, mother of
Marcia/Luildo, Marina/Jaime, Zara/Fernando, Fernanda/late Leslie,
Erlic/Nida, Francisco/Melba, Alina/Ernani, Carlos/Vinita, Ruth/Adolfo.
25 May: Curtorim-Maina: ROSARIO BOSCO FREDDY RANGEL,
brother/brother-in-law of late Gregorio/Matilda, Joao/Bevinda,
Belarmino/Fatima, Ritinha/Caetano, late Natalia/late Minguelinho,
Yvette/late Manuel, Nascimento/Ivy, late Anita/Josico.
25 May: Majorda: LINDA BRAGANZA, wife of late Marchel Coutinho, mother
of Lindan and Lourdes.
G O A W E A T H E R
Temp: 29.4 deg C (84.9 deg F) at 7.30 am at Assagao
Max temp: 33.5 deg C; Humidity: 66 per cent. (Panjim yesterday)
Courtesy: H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times, WE-GT= Weekender-Gomantak Times
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Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 20:44:00 +1000
From: "Nasci Caldeira" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Voters of Goa: A Plea!
Dear Goan Voters,
Please do not vote for any candidates from the BJP or the Siv Sena. Be it
Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist or atheist, as long as you are a voter in
Goa, please refrain from voting for these "Devil Incarnates", because doing
so would be suicidal for all good people, irrespective of whatever religion
they belong to or not. Already these two parties heve brought shame on all
Hindus by downgrading Hinduism to unprecented levels of intolerance and
butchery; the muslim extemists and fundamentalists are equally condemned,
but their actions give no right to Hindu fanatics to spread hate and venom
and even go to the extent of 'genocide' like in Gujarat. We must all
endeavour to take the guilty persons from Gujarat, New Delhi and Kasmir to
the international court, on charges of "Genocide" in the first degree. All
the NRI's and other PIO's should take up these matters in the United Nations
and the Hague, to bring these 'Goondas' to justice. Every member and
activist of the BJP, the RSS, the Sangh Parivar and other off shoots, are
all guilty of 'GENOCIDE' and are in severe breach of the very Constitution
of India, in letter and in spirit!!!The greatest guilt of this type lies
with The PM and the Chief Servant of Gujarat, Mr Modi the basest of venom!
This man has his place reserved as the slave among the rats in his very next
re-incarnation! Neither the PM nor the Chief (dirty /dodgy)Mantri has ever
commanded that the hate and killings be stopped; and no real steps have been
taken. They have no Soul in them; Such vile persons as leaders in India are
competing with each other and with the other big bad man, Mr Advani; they
are bringing India to its knees by making Indian fight Indian. Pakistan
comparatively is not making war against India; these three are, by pitting
Indian against Indian, and opportunist George Fernandes sings their tune!!;
Needless to say Parrikar is equally guilty, all for the same reasons. Any
one who votes for the BJP or the Siv Sena in Goa, has the blood of
'Gujaratis' on their hands. They can't get rid of this guilt easily; they
have to be charged with treason!!
Wake up, dear Goans; I know there are lots of defectors and corrupt persons
contesting on the Congress ticket, but better the lesser evil then the devil
who has shown his hand in Gujarat, and even already in Goa. Therefore for
the good of Goa and the future of all; please vote anyone but BJP and or Siv
Sena.
Disgusted but concerned Goan Onlooker.
Viva Goa Viva!
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