[Goanet] On Bandhs:

Referring to the Goa Su-Raj Party's Road Map for Goa ( released 20 August, 2005), Chapter II [General Policies] para 12 reads as follows:- 12. Bandhs: This Party believes that calling for a 'Bandh' and paralyzing the normal routine of life cannot be claimed as a 'RIGHT' by any one in a democra

[Goanet] Traders, Vendors, politicians, thugs, ....have no locus standi in the MoI controversy

The Goa bandh called by the BBSM was a flop because the very educational institutions which should have been concerned with the MoI controversy remained open. Traders, vendors, politicians, thugs and communal elements have no locus standi in determining what is a purely educational issue. Baba R

[Goanet] Video - Panjim Bandh ( A city tour)

Panjim Bandh dtd 6th June 2011 I know, you will see empty roads and closed down shops etc But in the name of the Bandh, efforts are also made to take you on a tour round the city and as such popular roads/locations/buildings/shops are shown in the video e.g. Church, church square with feast fa

[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Dynjandi

Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Dynjandi' Fjallfoss - known popularly as Dynjandi, meaning "thunderous" in Icelandic - is perhaps the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland and has been likened to a tiered wedding cake. It is located in the Westfjords region near Arnarfjörður.

[Goanet] When the Nile Runs Dry

 When the Nile Runs Dry Foreign land grabs pose a grave threat to the continent's newest democracy: Egypt.

[Goanet] Only 9 days left to get the early-bird discount

INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION, July 2-4, 2011, in San Francisco, California. FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200042253351727 Website: http://goasudharop.org/node/729 Five good reasons not to miss the INTERNATIONAL GOAN YOUTH CONVENTION from July 2-4, 2011, in San Francisco

[Goanet] Supreme Court takes suo moto cognizance of midnight raid

Taking suo moto cognizance of the midnight raid, Supreme Court on Monday asked the center to explain the forceful eviction of Ramdev and his followers from Ramlila ground on Saturday midnight. Court has issued notices to Union home secretary of Delhi, Delhi administration and the police chief. The

[Goanet] Goa news for June 7, 2011

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** BBSM sets new deadline before Goa govt over MOI issue - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEh0ISuo84uNgfQgVxytcF1dJWRmQ&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/

[Goanet] The communal tentacles behind the anti-corruption octopus begin to surface?

U G Barad: Soter posted below mentioned links with the above subject line: RSS supports Ramdev, govt in quandary BJP comes out in support of Baba Ramdev Since the links came from Soter I read all the links. I personally do not see what is communal in these reports. Can Soter please explain? Respo

Re: [Goanet] Protest against Baba Ramdev Eviction: ‘Govt. of India living in fear’ says Dr. Oscar Rebello

Sad to say that Dr. Oscar Rebello knows shit about Baba Ramdev's agenda. He will want to know that Baba Ramdev is a manufactured tool of the RSS-BJP to get it to power back again by hook or by crook. BTW if Baba Ramdev was genuine, he had no reason to jump the 3 meter high stage run like a h

[Goanet] Re : Goa temple bans entry of foreigners, others impose dress code

Goanet News Service Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:36:06 -0700 Goa temple bans entry of foreigners, others impose dress code PTI | Jun 6, 2011, 01.10pm IST PANAJI: A few of the important temples in Goa have recently laid down a strict dress code for visitors, aimed at, especially, those from the foreign

[Goanet] Which is our Mother-tongue?

From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org "J. Colaco < jc>" wrote: <> Dear JC, You seem to have read my mind. Just yesterday, I have sent to Sunaparant an article on this very topic. The UNESCO recommendation is being bandied in support of the denial of grants to English medium primaries. My sug

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Goa Bandh - Panjim near total

Talking Photos: Goa Bandh: Panjim near total   Goa Bandh called by Bharatiya Bhasha Suraksha Manch (BBSM) today on 6th June 2011 to protest against the Govt decision of allowing grants to English medium schools in the state (MOI). Supported by BJP   Panjim Bandh seems near total. Besides KTC

[Goanet] It's Official - Deception is fine with BJP and allies

The justification offered by BJP to the claims of Baba Ramdev that he signed the agreement with Kapil Sabil to fool the government finally boils down to the fact that this political group feels that deception to dodge the opposite is fine. Their comparison of Baba Ramdev's deception with that of

[Goanet] Goa temple bans entry of foreigners, others impose dress code

Goa temple bans entry of foreigners, others impose dress code PTI | Jun 6, 2011, 01.10pm IST PANAJI: A few of the important temples in Goa have recently laid down a strict dress code for visitors, aimed at, especially, those from the foreign countries; while one prominent temple has banned fore

[Goanet] Violent protests over English language issue in Goa

Violent protests over English language issue in Goa PTI | Jun 6, 2011, 10.18am IST PANAJI: Road traffic has been paralyzed in Goa since morning, as protesters have descended on roads to enforce the 'Goa bandh' over state government's decision to grant recognition to English as a Medium of Inst

[Goanet] Bandh near total, reports of school buses smashed

Bandh near total, reports of school buses smashed 2011-06-06 Near total bandh in Goa. Markets and schools were closed, most buses stayed off the roads. While business owners and daily wage labourers lost a day's earnings, salaried folk enjoyed an extra long weekend and a chance to sleep in on a ra

[Goanet] A RAY OF HOPE FOR OUR NON-SSC MINISTERS

Goa’s non - SSC Ministers and MLA’s have something to cheer about. The Right to Education Act under which all students upto class 8 are to be compulsorily promoted is now proposed to be extended to class 9 and 10. A decision to this effect is expected to be taken at a meeting of the Central Advisor

Re: [Goanet] Cure for Cancer?

The list of curable cancers that I had posted here was provided by one of the world's most reputed cancer hospitals. That list is a statement of objective fact that is accepted by all oncologists and cancer researchers who are familiar with today's standard of care in scientific medicine and the

[Goanet] Anti-corruption campaign- Nothing but a political game of BJP

The Congress dadagiri has exposed the political game-plan behind the Anti-corruption movement in this country. With the sham exposed the true colours are emerging. It appears that this is nothing but a Ayodhya type political agenda of BJP to ride back to power. Activists masquerading as secular

[Goanet] Protest against Baba Ramdev Eviction: 'Govt. of India living in fear' says Dr. Oscar Rebello

Thank you joe Goa for some pics on the Azad maidan meeting. What we are concerned is the presence of a Catholic priest sharing a platform with S. Velingkar of RSS and others. -Soter D.

[Goanet] Song for the day.

Charley Pride - Heartaches By The Number "LIVE" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T38iPZSoQaA&feature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Fwd: Will Goans also Rally/Lobby ??? [Australians rally in support of carbon tax]

Will Goans also lobby against all avenues which are creating un-necessary Carbon Pollution Example (1) Mining which is devastating Goa and (2 )Un-necessary Multi Dwelling Mega Housing Projects/Units which do not favour Goans!!! http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201106/3235998.htm?desktop Au

[Goanet] Protest against Baba Ramdev Eviction: ‘Govt. of India living in fear’ says Dr. Oscar Rebello

Protest against Baba Ramdev Eviction: ‘Govt. of India living in fear’ says Dr. Oscar Rebello   ‘Govt. is on one side and Indian Citizens on the other side’ says Meenacshi Martins   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y_N9VPA7UM At Azad Maidan on 5th June 2011 there were many other speakers includ

[Goanet] Who the Bleep cares about my last column?

Thank you Gilbert for your kind wishes. Take care, selma