[Goanet] Govt asked to reply in illegal land-filling at Colva

http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Govt-asked-to-reply-in-illegal-land-filling-at-Colva/34160.html HERALD REPORTER Govt asked to reply in illegal land-filling at Colva HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 2 The State Government has to make a statement on Wednesday in the Court about alleged

[Goanet] Jai Ho on two counts

Two things which is the talk of the town these days: 1. Any Partying other than cultural fests, weddings etc. need the Home Ministry's Nod. 2. Chalo TCP on 4 March, 2010. As regards (1), now the District Magistrates and the Police can go into the night deep slumber, not that they had a

[Goanet] Panjim Shigmoutsov Committee 2010, can you do it?

Kitem re FN, how many times you attended Panjim Shigmo?   We know, so the organising committee  that the Main shigmo float parade (Tableaux of Mythological characters) is essentially a nocturnal one. This means, it should start after 6.30pm.  But the Part one of the floats  itself takes about

Re: [Goanet] Selma Carvalho: Who the bleep cares about cooks, ayahs and butlers?

Instaed of padeira I found on the Collins pocket dictionary the word Padeiro meaning baker derived from the word Padaria. Hence it maight have been a typo. Have a nice day! Richard Cabral J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote:

[Goanet] Nothing is impossible: Always be positive and U CAN! U WILL! U WIN!

It was a Sports Stadium. Eight Children were standing on the track to participate in a running event. * Ready! * Steady! * Bang!!! With the sound of Toy pistol, All eight girls started running. Hardly had they covered ten to fifteen steps, when one of the smaller girls slipped and fell down,

Re: [Goanet] Jai Ho on two counts

On 3 March 2010 09:40, floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com wrote: Two things which is the talk of the town these days: 1. Any Partying other than cultural fests, weddings etc. need the Home Ministry's Nod. 2. Chalo TCP on 4 March, 2010. As regards (1), now the District Magistrates and the

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (3Mar10)

*** One Goa, One Plan *** March with the GBA to the TCP Office on March 4th Save Goa from CM Diggu digging Goa's Grave! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Rupya Reputation

Antonio Menezes wrote: An excellent suggestion, Eric, that the unique symbol for the Indian Rupee should be the Swastika. Swastika in the Hindu Dharma represents general well being of the humanity. As for the Deutschlanders of ''uber alles '' fame and the Israelis should have no qualms about

[Goanet] workshop for teachers of Portuguese

Caros amigos, O Centro de Língua e Cultura Portuguesas ( CPLC ) do Colégio de Artes e Ciências, Smt Parvatibai Chowgule, Margão, em colaboração com o CLP/Insituto Camões de Panjim, visando a promoção do ensino e aprendizagem de Língua Portuguesa, organiza uma ação de formação para professores

[Goanet] SUB:Celebrating International wmen's day a t Holy Family Hosp on 7/2/10 - Patient Information Progr amme on Womens Health

SUB:Celebrating International wmen's day at Holy Family Hosp on 7/2/10 - Patient Information Programme on Womens Health = Dear E-mail Friends and Family, Please forward. Please attend in large numbers in order to make the programme a huge success. Please

[Goanet] Recovering the Republic -I

Recovering the Republic - I Recovering Power from a cynical use of the Law (This essay was first published as a column in the Gomantak Times, 3 March 2010) The column a couple of weeks ago asserting that the centenary of the declaration of the Portuguese Republic was also a Goan event,

[Goanet] Uncouth Goans and Goan Jews (was Rupya Reputation)

As a Goan Jew, I can say that we would have no issues with India adopting the swastik as a symbol of its currency. Most of us are quite aware of Hindu symbols and the need, nay the right, for Hindus and India to express its heritage with pride. The alliance and mutual understanding between

[Goanet] Youtube video shows nexus of drug mafia, Goa police-- WHO IS THE EDITOR

Youtube video shows nexus of drug mafia, Goa police March 3rd, 2010 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS - Panaji, March 3 (IANS) A video uploaded on the popular Youtube website showing an Israeli drug dealer talking about his alleged links with the Goa police’s anti-narcotics sleuths has created a flutter in

[Goanet] Ponda Shigmo Clip

Ponda Shigmo Clip   Sorry, it was to start at 4.30 but started at 6.30pm   Had to abandon at 8pm to arrive back home at 10 pm   This is what we captured   Ponda Shigmo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keRp57BPglI     Pics sent earlier or  refer here

[Goanet] 500 Years Ago Today: The Portuguese seize Goa

History Today. (UK). Vol. 60 number 3. On 4th March 1510, Afonso de Albuquerque at the head of some 20 ships and 1,200 men stormed the fort which had only a small Muslim garrison. The local Hindus rushed to welcome him and the Portuguese marched in with banners flying and trumpets blowing. Full

[Goanet] Goa news for March 4, 2010

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Duty evasion scam: Two Customs officers arrested - Indian Express oa-Customs-officials-arrested/34115.htmlusg=AFQjCNE9XJW0r5ns381Uvgp2tHlC4YEL2gTwo Goa Customs officials arrested

[Goanet] More schlock from the GBA

Rajan has exposed the GBA for what its is. A stooge of the ruling politicians who will dance to the tune of their masters. We need a strong and determined opposition who are not afraid of these corrupt politicians and who can stand up to them and challenge them at every opportunity exposing

[Goanet] In reply to RP ( Rajan Parrikar not Regional Plan )

Am just curious at the consistency with which Mr. RP attacks activists, victims of the problem rather than the problem itself. Meanwhile, regardless of internet opinions and keyboard activists, we have to keep going on the ground. On another note, as an appeal to all those who feel for this

Re: [Goanet] Rupya reputation

 I fully support the use of the Swastika on Indian currency as a millenia old cultural and religious symbol.  Placing it on the Rupee note will assert the fact that the Swastika is in fact an ancient Indian symbol brought to dis-repute in some Western countries by its usurpation by the Nazis as

[Goanet] Zeitgeist-Goa's First Art History Club -OPEN SESSION ON 4th March, 6:30pm @ Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhas

Gallery Gitanjali in collaboration with Monsoon Grey presents Zeitgeist, An Art History Club WHEN: The First Session on the 4th of March,2010 at 6:30 p.m. This is an OPEN session where you are invited to come bring in friends and family. WHERE: Gallery Gitanjali, Opp.Panjim Inn,Near People's

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (4Mar10)

Dear Diggu Kaka...Please Save Goa for us Children. Yours..Theirs...Politicans, Builders, Mine Owners...Dont Kill Goa...Tourism...May God give you Love...Peace...Wisdom! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: This is also Margao (NH17)

Frederick Noronha wrote: It is indeed funny. That this species called homo sapiens could think only of their four- and two-wheelers, and more and bigger roads, without bothering a bit about the grazing lands our four legged friends once had access to! We should also talk of stray humans and

[Goanet] Owner’s pride!

http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13 *Owner’s pride! Arwin Mesquita, UAE *I fully support calls to hold River Princess owners responsible in financial terms for removing this menace from the Candolim shores. Why is the taxpayers’ money being used to sort out this environmental

[Goanet] The state of economy in colonial Goa

The economy of Goa during the colonial days was not something that is worth writing about. But nevertheless an attempt has to be made. Besides Panjim, Margao, Mapusa and Vasco which were controlled by the Portuguese administrators, almost all villages in Goa had no Portuguese presence at all.

[Goanet] IFFK League Reaching its Pinnacle

IFFK League Reaching its Pinnacle INDIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION KUWAIT LEAGUE The ongoing league of Indian Football Federation Kuwait is finally reaching its pinnacle with matches being held continuously at the Astro Turf ground in Daya. The 13th round matches were held on 26th February 2010.

[Goanet] This video clip making news in Goan dailies

This video clip making news in Goan dailies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47uTOPRsHnc Today 4/3/10   Now, a 'Drug dealer talk' about his deal with ANC on Youtube - TOI   Israeli Peddler spills beans on ANC officer  - Herald   Youtube footage adds to Goa police's woe - GT   NT- ?

[Goanet] Daily Grook #638

DAILY GROOK #638 = LATE DATE = by Francis Rodrigues starbucks outlet - my morning perk, thats how i get latte for work! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great

[Goanet] SMILE.................... IT'S WEEKEND (04/03/2010)

WHAT IS….   An old couple (Paulo Paskina) in their late 70s walked slowly into a McDonald's. Some of the customers looked admiringly at them. You could tell what the admirers were thinking:  Look, there is a couple who has been through a lot together, probably for 60 years or more! Paulo

[Goanet] Sahitya Akademy recognises Literature and not the script says Akademy President Sunil Gangopadhyaye

Sahitya Akademy recognises Literature and not the script says Akademy President Sunil Gangopadhyaye Dear Sir, Please find attached two articles written by the members of Sahitya Akademy GENERAL COUNCIL 2008-2012 1. Konkani Literature: Caught In Script Whirlpool by Sri Govinda Raju (Raz Andamani)

[Goanet] Moddgonv (Margao)

Moddgonv  (Margao)   Moddgovam tevoiagher, tevioagher Mez kelam re rondo Tinga ek cheddum nachota, cheddum nachota Orxem korun benddo   II Moddgonvam prasar ubim astona Kumkolechi bosichi vatt poitana   III Moddgonvchim cheddvam Mottim pamprelam Ratchim ugtim gatai zonelam, oi, zonelam