FEATURE: Dayanita's Goa album
When Dayanita Singh tires of New Delhi or New York or London for that
matter, she retreats to Goa. She owns an old Portuguese house in
Saligao, which is her haven from her zooming life as a professional
photographer.
And she need it, too. In the last decade or so, t
Lourdes Convent holds a camp for its students, and those from other
schools, on September 1 and 2, 2005.
Events being held include mask making, pot painting, balloon
painting, finger painting (Std V to X), newspaper objects,
poetry writing (V-VII), poetry writing (VII
Dr Willy recuperating after fall
Our Staff Reporter [Gomantak Times] Aug 19, 2005
PANAJI: Tourism Minister Dr Wilfred de Souza has been advised three
weeks rest even as he is recuperating after a fall in a freakish mishap
while entering the Goa Assembly.
Dr de Souza, whose vision was blocked by
Hi Annette: Sancharnet is giving a lot of trouble these days. So mail
often doesn't go through. That's probably why Mario shifted to a
Gmail.com account. (If anyone wants a free invite for Gmail, let me
know.)
If any of your mail doesn't get through, just send me a copy.
Mail may not go through
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24 Jul: Wimbledon, London. DOMINICA CONCEICAO FERNANDES (aged 84;
ex-Saligao, Goa; Kampala, Uganda and Portugal). Wife of late Durante
Rafael Fernandes. Mother of Lawrence/Monika, Ursula, Roslyn/Tony,
Jenny/Kwame and with 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Remembrance: Geoffrey (JIJ) Mascarenhas (Saligao - Nairobi - Miramar) 12
July 1917 - 22 July 2005. There will be a Requiem Mass for the soul of
Geoffrey Mascarenhas on Thursday, 4th August 2005, at 4.30 pm at St Inez
Church, Panjim. This will be followed by prayers and blessing of the
grave offered
Do you know any serious youngsters interested in learning computers? If
so, just send them over to my place... as I have a few copies of the
free software Ubuntu packages.
This is specially useful for those serious to get a deeper insight into
computing, and are willing to experiment to learn. FN
Would anyone have an answer to this query about broadband in Saligao?
Thanks... Specially for you guys Ashley et al... FN
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Please copy your messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- we need your voice to solve
this problem. FN
Kind attn Nirmal Braganza
Dear Mr Braganza:
We've been having long power failures in the Arrarim area of Saligao
again, and half our village is in darkness.
Please see what can be done. The power wen
It's rather tragic to see Goa's garbage problems grow on all sides, and
the political class, bureaucracy and citizenry stare on helplessly. What
is worse is that some promote a "I'll dump garbage in your backyard
instead of mine" approach as a solution to the crisis.
At the same time, it
Aunty Carmine (Apu's mum from near Lourdes Convent, Sonarbhat) is
turning 80. Neighbours in the vaddo are celebrating the event on
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 evening, Claudelle phoned to say.
Here's wishing this senior citizen with a smile always on her face all
the best and many more to come. FN
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HERALD, July 15, 2005
SALMONA SPRING AT SALIGAO FINALLY GETS ATTENTION FROM GOVT
Herald Reporters
PANJIM, July 14: The struggle of the Saligao nature lovers to save the
Salmona spring seems to be payng off, though belatedly, as a
notification seeking to acquire the land has been issued.
The not
o invite you to
join the alumni network at http://lourdesconventalumni.swiki.net
FN
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While we are often quick to complain, I must say that the power
situation in Arrarim has improved vastly over the past 4-5 days or so.
We are having some terribly rainy weather in Goa, but now the power
hardly fails. If it fails, it tends to come back in 2-3 minutes. In the
past 4-5 days, there wa
Sunday evening (post 8 pm) saw a group of Saligao villagers trap three
vehicles from Mapusa that were dumping garbage on the Saligao-Calangute
hilltop, apparently in direct violation of court orders.
By late night, the villagers called on the police to take action. FN
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Just last-night, I wound up at 4 am by writing off a note to Tony
Fernandes (Uncle Luciano's son from Donvaddo) who's in London.
This morning, one woke up late to hear the news of the blasts.
Here's hoping all Saligaokars are safe and sound. Tony is cc'd. Stay in
touch! FN
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Story reading competition, Saligao Institute: July 9 (Saturday) at 5 pm.
All welcome to participate.
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This is a draft complaint framed by Mario and Muriel on the power issue,
to be taken up by the Saligao civic and consumers' forum. -FN
Draft of complaint. Edit as needed. M&M.
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The Chief Engineer,
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On Sat, 2005-07-02 at 12:37 +, ANNETTE D'SOUZA wrote:
> Read Rico's mail too - Arrarim seems happy enough now that the electricity
> has been restored to them. Hope this status remains for all. Rico, was
> thinking of sending the mail as you requested as was busy over our weekend,
> but on
ao bore the brunt
in South Goa. (Herald, July 1, 2005)
Thanks for your help and concern! FN
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Just the highlights of the Lourdes Convent results for the April 2005
SSC exam.
* Pass percentage 90.3%
* Appeared 93
* Distinction 12
* First class 16
* Second class 35
* Pass 19
* ATKT 02
* Failed 09
Distinctions: Deepika Umbrascar (87.3%
Saligao faces its own crisis. Preserve groundwater... and if you're
reading this in Saligao, try to invest a little in a roofwater
harvesting solution to recharge your local well or the ground around
your home and we are in the midst of a heavy monsoon spell (some heavy
downpours ... and power-fail
FRUIT-BEARING AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS are
available at Zonal Agricultural Offices in
Goa, apart from private outlets. One option
is the Duler Farm, run by the Goa government,
where the price of plants is amazingly low,
no wonder the stock ge
urs, and the other for 24 hours! Earlier this month, half the
village had no lights for an entire night. The other half, for another
night! Apart from that, we have regular breakdowns of 3-4 hours with
amazing regularity.
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Last night (Saturday-Sunday), it was the turn of the Arrarim feeder.
Earlier, on Friday-Saturday night, much of the northern part of the
village was in the dark.
This time round, power went off around 8 pm Saturday, and came back only
by 9 am on Sunday, only to go again by 10 am. In between, t
Condolences to Ashley Delaney of Saligaonet on the death of his grandmum.
From the Navhind Times
Death: Mabel Delaney, Abreuvaddo, Saligao b 1913
Beloved wife of late David Delaney, loving mother/
mother-in-law of Sr Lorraine Marie (Superior General,
Siste
The monsoons are (hopefully) in. It has rained in Saligao for much of the
day. On the flip side, our Arrarim electricity consumers didn't have power
for much of the afternoon. By night-time, it was darkness on the other
side of Saligao -- Cotula, etc.
Wonder if someone is trying to embarass th
MAJORDA: Rev Fr Felix Nazario Ramalho Godinho, parish
priest of Varca, ex-perfect Saligao Seminar, ex-parish
priest Pilerne, Palacio Deao Quepem, Galgibaga, St Inex Panjim,
Saligao and Curtorim. Expired suddenly on June 11 at Varca
Church. Body will be broug
If you reach Arrarim now, and visit Dilip Kamat's shop, you might be
surprised to find it almost totally demolished (as of Monday). Dilip is
rebuilding the structure, and this landmark (earlier run by his dad,
Purshottam) is temporarily shifted to Uncle Seby's earlier shop, just
opposite. FN
.
Corporation Bank has announced plans to celebrate its centenary year by
setting up 100 libraries in rural areas (apart from launching a
scholarship scheme in 100 villages).
I wonder how many banks in Goa support reading-rooms or public libraries,
which can really play a key role in rural devel
Maybe the news didn't reach some on this list... Saligao MLA Dr Wilfred De
Souza is back as deputy CM... after the Congress-NCP won a majority in the
Goa assembly last Sunday. Congress 18 seats, NCP 2 and MGP 1.
For details see http://www.goanet.org
Reports emerging say the early honeymoon is
o Alto Bairo made it to the finals with a 5-4 tie-breaker win
over Cottula in the inter-ward soccer organised by Saligao
United at Saligao grounds. Teams were 1-1 at half-time. (H)
..
Frederick (FN) Noronha | Freelance Jou
Dunno if it's the humidity of some such cause, but I've been suffering
noisy phone lines for about a week. It make it difficult to hear the other
party on the line, and worse still, you can well imagine what this does to
the Internet connectivity. Last night, I had to re-dail a little over 50
t
While no effort has been spared by people in Saligao and elsewhere to make
their feelings known about the Salmona fountain, it sad to see nothing
come out so far.
At the end of the day, I think it all boils down to politics. While Dr
Willy is keen to ensure the support of some (possibly contro
VIEW FROM THE BARDEZ HILLOCK: THERE ARE OVER A HUNDRED SPECIES HERE
By Joseph Zuzarte
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The Saligao-Calangute garbage dump is one of my favourite spots for birding,
the term used to describe bird-watching. I've been visiting it at least
once a month in the last three-odd years,
ment. Like everyone else , I need to earn a
living. We do not have NGOs in Goa [with the exception of WWF and CEE] that
can support their members while they work on environmental issues. Even
Dr.Claude Alvares needs the publications to earn his keep.
Viva Goa.
Miguel
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Sorry we had to delete a number of email addresses from Saligaonet, as
they changed their addresses. If you know what their new addresses are,
please inform them. Tks, FN
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SALIGAO-Nigvaddo: Martinha Rodrigues, b 1932. Wife of late Remedious,
mother/in-law of Bento/Margaret, late Ludovico (ex-Mcdermott
Dubai)/Especiosa, Gregorio, Catherine/Asdraleno de Melo, Mario/Suzanne
(Dubai), Judy.
Sister/in-law of late Joaquim/CArmina Fernandes. Grand mother of Samantha,
Kare
How about a fruit-tree plantation drive in Saligao during the coming monsoons?
We could distribute the trees to villagers, and if they plant them in their
backyards, we could end up with a greener village. FN
On Mon, 16 May 2005, Bradley n Clive wrote:
Hello Mario,
My khodegant xezarie !
Person
Louis and Melissa, please share with Saligaonet the details of the prize
won for the made-in-Saligao cashew wine. (Right, it's not feni!) FN
..
Frederick (FN) Noronha | Freelance Journalist | Mobile +91 9822 122436
Tel +91.832
Shailendra Gupta, who lives in Saligao, requested me to put out this
information that regular early morning yoga classes are now being
conducted at the Azad Bhavan, opposite The Majestic in Porvorim from 6.45
to 7.45 am. He says an evening batch may be started. Phone 249 7420 for
details, if in
Might be of interest to some in Saligao. FN
-- Forwarded message --
The Food & Nutrition Extension Centre, glovt. of India, located at House
No.1120, Old Housing Board Colony[ Teen Building stop] Alto Porvorim [ Phone
0832-2414713 ] regurlarly conducts hands-on courses to teach frui
Putting out an appeal as requested by a friend:
Accomodation available at Saligao in homely
surroundings. Contact R Gonsalves Nigvaddo
Saligao Ph 227 8551
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From: "Goa-World.Com <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Lorna to perform in Cuncolim on May 7, 2005 after a 3 decade gap!
LORNA TO PERFORM IN CUNCOLIM ON MAY 7, 2005
after a 3 decade gap !
- by Armstrong Vaz
Lorna, the singer has all along struck a special chord with her audience
whe
aking part
at the Konkan Fruit Fest, currently underway in Panjim. For more details,
check out http://konkanfruit.swiki.net/
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Sacro of Saligao, the great entertainer (by Cajetan Mathias)
From the Parish Bulletin *Maiecho Ulo* April 2005Every village has its
simpleton and Saligao was blessed with a rare guy, popularly known as
Sacro. His real name was Sacrafamilia.
We are all eccentric and so was Sacro. He was one of th
-- Forwarded message --
To celebrate the feast of our Patroness, Mae De Deus which falls on 1st
May 2005, the Members of Saligao United Dubai will be holding the Foxes
Get-Together on 13th May 2005 as per the details on the invitation card
(specimen only).
As we have catered for onl
ate it to our village network. Many thanks! FN
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THE GREEN WAR IS IN FULL SPRING
NGOs take on Saligao panchayat at Salmona
While the Saligao panchayat members
said the construction licence had been issued
after completion of requisite formalities,
sources from the Saligao Paryavaran
Manch pointed out that the panchayat
itself had in a letter date
Cabral SC will take on Saligao XI in an exhibition match on May 1,
at the Saligao Union ground. Ex-Saligao footballers will be fet
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If I understood right, Roland was supporting
Arjun Harmalkar's construction near the spring?
Garbage disposal raises a stink in Calangute
24 Apr: Navhind Times. The prolonged failure of state governments to
satisfactorily address the garbage disposal problem in Goa is now
reflecti
Please bring this to the attention of students whom you feel could benefit. St
Martha's College of Nursing at Bangalore offers reputed training courses in
nursing, and young girls can surely earn a useful profession for life if they
take advantage of this possibility.
St Martha's has ju
Saligao has been in the news, over the fountain and garbage issues -- and
a curious mix between the two.
M&M's appeal to the Governor was published on the front page of the
Gomantak Times. Herald also highlighted the protests against the garbage
dumping.
While the fountain issue was on the boi
World Book Day went largely unnoticed in Goa. Who reads here anyway? Writers
meeting up at the Fundacao Oriente were lamenting this fact, and also the
reality that Goa's publishing sector is very tiny (self-publishing is booming
though, perhaps because of this!)
Indian Express (April 24
Hi Rico,
Here is the much promised list of the birds found by
me at the Saligao zor. A study of the whole of
Saligao, i.e the village, the paddy fields, the
orchards would reveal lots more!
Cheers,
-Harvey
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From Goanet News Bytes http://newsfromgoa.swiki.net
SALIGAO: Peter Collaco (also of Bombay and Chandor). Husband of Maria,
father/in-law of Camilo/Zelia, Shanu/Peter, Letty/Domnic, Abba/Baltazar,
Corina/Melville, Maggie/Shrini, brother/in-law of late Costa/Ida,
Anarita/late Paulo, Carmelina/Leo, Bo
At 10 am this morning, areas of Sonarbhat and parts of Salmona emerged
after a 36-hour power breakdown. Those of you on Goanet or some other
Goa-related networks might have read about the cyclonic winds that struck
Goa on April 20, Wednesday.
Power failed then, and came back to us only
Saligaonet welcomes as a member someone many of us on this list might
already know -- Merwyn Sequeira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> of Sequeira Vaddo, who
grew up with us in the village and, if not mistaken, was also in Britto's.
He is the brother of Karen, Tanya (Indian Airlines at Panjim), the late
Gle
This is a second reminder to everyone on this list, particularly Goa Desk,
to stay on-topic while posting to Saligaonet.
Issues of consumer interest, while important, are simply off-topic on this
list, which has been set up specifically to discuss Saligao-related
subjects.
While we appreciate
Sun 1 May. Saligao Association Feast of Mae De Deus at Bishop Thomas Grant
School. http://www.goanvoice.org.uk
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A loudspeaker-fitted autorickshaw just drove by announcing that the next
gram sabha (village council meet, open to all voters of Saligao) will be
held on Sunday, April 24 at 9.30 am at the village panchayat hall. FN
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This is from THE EXAMINER, Mumbai
Attention all Saligaocars
We are in the process of updating our Members' Register.
At the recently-held Annual Social, we received many
complaints of non-receipt of the Saligao Report.
However, many Reports were *returned* by
Saw this ad in the Herald recently (Apr 9, 2005) and not sure what it
means to the neighbourhood:
Get ready to get blown! Opening night at the 'All New' Club West End. It's
gonna be wicked, it's gonna be wild! And here's why: all new funky dance
floor. Big bar lounge. All new DJs. Groovy dances
GOA'S WATER RESOURCES: WHAT THE WORLD BANK TEAM HASN'T SEEN IN OUR STATE
By Nandkumar Kamat
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AS PER THE global weather prediction, this year would be the warmest in
recorded history. River channels and wells would go dry and reservoir levels
would fall drastically. On paper, Goa ha
FEATURE: Remembering Francis Newton Souza - Born April 12, 1924
Francis Newton (F N) Souza, India's most important and famous modern
artist, Francis Newton Souza, was born on April 12, 1924 in Saligao,
Goa. Today would have been his 81st birthday. He was raised by his
mother, a dressmaker. Souza wa
Offtopic, but circulating this as it might be of interest to some reading
it in Saligao. FN
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Harvey, If you could send me a list of birds spotted at the Salmona
springs (aka fountain), I'd be very grateful. FN
===From Harvey==
Hi Rico,
I have been following the salmona mails keenly.
Thanks.
I remember that you once wrote about the bird life od
saligao...it is
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Hi Rico,
I have been following the salmona mails keenly.
Thanks.
I remember that you once wrote about the bird life od
saligao...it is still on o
SALIGAO: Cyril John Apolnar Figueredo (ex-Western Railway, Dahod),
b 1933. Husband of Philipin, father/in-law of Joseph/Carol (Dubai),
Meena/Crispino (Dubai), Irenious/Jovita (Candolim). Grand-dad of Carl,
Allen, Aldrin, Aron, Jones and Iona. Funeral April 6 at 4.30 pm from
his residence to Mae de
Seems like it's corruption + greed versus the village. Interesting to see
that the people opposed to the 'development' at the spring are of both
religious groups and also of all classes. The poor fear their water
source... and rightly so.
Dean has already raised the issue of corruption at the v
Kindly do not post off-topic posts to Saligaonet. This list has been set
up to specifically focus on issues directly-related to Saligao. It is
*not* a general purpose mailing list.
Repeated posting of off-topic posts is likely to result in a removal of
any subscriber to this list, with or witho
Saligao panchayat to oppose land acquisition around Salmona spring
Navhind Times, April 3, 2005
NT Staff Reporter
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Panaji
April 2: The Saligao village panchayat has resolved to oppose land
acquisition around the Salmona (Sharvani) spring in Saligao and has urged
the direc
If you feel about this issue, please add your voice here:
http://salmonafountain.swiki.net/
Please send in any published (or unpublished) material about this issue,
so that it can be added to explain Salmona's relevance. FN
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Saligaonetters would know Dayanita as being from the village! FN
Contact the artist: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
NYTimes.com > Arts > Art & Design
Dayanita Singh/Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
"Raphael, Boston, 2002," in Dayanita Singh's "Chairs" at the
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museu
This list sounds US-centric. Any suggestions of what might work in a Goa or
overseas Goan context? FN
http://www.bettertogether.org/150ways.htm
what to do: 150 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL
Social capital is built through hundreds of little and big actions we take
every day. We've go
From Herald (cited by Joel's news clippings)
Spring
development
under tourism opposed
PANJIM, Mar 30: In a new twist to the Salmona spring controversy in
Saligao,
more than
100 residents of the village in a memorandum to the Saligao sarpanch have
opposed
development of the spring under a tourism
Goa Villagers Oppose Commercialisation of Natural Resources
By Fr. Desmond de Sousa CSsR, SAR NEWS
PANAJI, Goa (SAR NEWS) -- The International Day of Water, March 22, may have
come and gone, but for the residents of Saligao village near the famous
Calangute Beach, there's nothing to celebrate as
We knew Louis Vaz and his brother as young boys from Donvaddo, Bomboikars who
did the annual pilgrimage in the months of April-May back to Goa. After many
years, we met up once again at Joe(y) Vaz's home at Sonarbhat, when we attended
a kiddy's birthday party. (You guessed right, at this stage i
Could we organise a boycott of ecologically unfriendly businesses in the
village? After all, the people buying flats of builders are often
Saligaokars (or others) who come for the peace and quiet of the village...
and appreciate values that go beyond just money.
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S A L M O N A P A R I Y A V A R A N M A N C H
(Salmona Environment Forum)
c/o Arun Sawant, near Sharvani Temple, Salmona. Saligao. 403511.
25 March 2005
To,
The Police Inspector,
Calangute Police Station,
Calangute. Go
NEWS: Construction work near Salmona spring stopped till Monday
OUR STAFF REPORTER * Gomantak Times/Weekender, March 27, 2005
SALIGAO: The residents of spring-blessed Saligao seemingly moved a step
closer to stopping the controversial construction that is coming up
cheek-by-jowl to the famed Sa
IT IS SAD THAT VILLAGES ARE GRADUALLY LOSING THEIR CHARM
Architect DEAN D'CRUZ is well
known for his unique architectural
style. His creations such as
Nilaya, Pousada Tauma and the
Cathedral at Karwar have attracted
worldwide attention. Not only does
he have 20 years experience in
the field of arch
Thanks for joining, Grace. Welcome aboard! Where's Jersey, your brother?
I'm in touch with Greg and Esther (my classmates). Are you Greg's younger
or elder sister? FN
From Grace <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
hi Ricko
just got to know this site and thought i might aswell keep in touch with
my home village
From GOANET:
The good news for now is that the Pollution Control Board has directed
that all the construction work near Salmona Spring at Saligao should be
stopped.
All the newspapers in Goa caried extensive reports and photos of the
construction by one Harmalkar with all the permissions from the
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Citizens concerned about the Salmona fountain issue, now is the time to
make your voice heard. Take time off to send in an email or make a phone
call. Some contacts:
o Governor S C Jamir[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Louis sent out this note via the Net to a common friend, but forgot to
send it to Saligaonet ;-) Just thought of cc'ing it here, since some on
the list might be interested. You can contact him at louis vaz
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- FN
We've made quite a lot of pineapple squash, green (gaunti) lemo
Yesterday (Thursday, March 17) it was a day of the streetlights being kept
blazing inspite of the summer sun, throughout the day. Today... you
guessed it. It was a power cut/unscheduled breakdown/shutdown from morning
till now (2.20 pm) at Sonarbhat ;-) FN
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My friend and classmate Tony D'Cruz (who lives opposite the Sonarbhat
chapel on the road leading to the seminary) was embarking on a new
venture, the other day when we met up. He was launching a small new
general stores just by the side of his house.
Here's wishing Tony all the best! Saligao do
SALIGAO; BJP SNATCHES WIN AFTER RECOUNT
By Herald Reporter (March 16, 2005)
PANJIM, MARCH 15 -- After two rounds of recounting of votes of Saligao
constituency, BJP supported candidate Neeta Kandolkar won the seat by
four votes against her closest rival NCP-supported Violante D'Souza.
The recou
Okay, can we restart the 'shooting' debate, because the team is back in
the village ;-) FN
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Fr Nasciment has sent in a useful set of links below. If anyone has any
other numbers for inclusion and updating of the Saligaonet Links, please
share them with the list of the group.
Thanks very much Fr N. I'm sure by sharing all of us will benefit.
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Just came across this via Goanet -- http://www.goanet.org
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"The last one is moving out," dad mentioned ten minutes ago, around
half-an-hour after midnight on Saturday-Sunday night. Trucks, cars and
generator vans were moving out from the field at Sonarbhat, in front of
Villa Victoria.
From last Sunday, shooting was underway of the French film 'The
Hyp
I agree. Added to it most of the shooting goes on in the night ;-) in what
is basically a residential locality.
What time of the day (or night?) did you get blocked. Just curious.. FN
On Fri, 11 Mar 2005, Ashley Delaney wrote:
Yeah
whats really irritating about the shooting is that smoetimes, they
Need to send for a rickshaw via mobile? Need to phone the village church?
Can you order a tiffin at your home?
It's all just a phone-call away...
Saligaobrochure.pdf is a 230KB file that includes around 140 phone numbers
(didn't count exactly how many) about different services, goods and
produc
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