[Goanet] Re AWAL KARKUN -

[godfrey gonsalves]

The issue involves an individual who has submitted a document in proof of 
educational qualification from an unrecognised University at the time of 
selection
Following this he has been axed from the list of selected candidates to the 
vacant/new post of Aval Karkun Govt of Goa
The next step would be for the Govt to file a case against him for 
misrepresentation of facts. Similar action should also be taken against those 
both on the shortlisting panel / interviewing panel who relied on the document
If the concerned authorities refrains from doing so; the same can be
brought to the notice of CS for necessary action, or the Governor, or the Court 
of Law either by a public spirited citizen or any of the interviewees who did 
not qualify
There appears to be no reason to draw the incumbent to the office of Deputy 
Speaker despite his personal relation with the individual unless there is a 
figment of proof that he indeed corroborated with the government officials to 
overlook this irregularity.
Godfrey J I Gonsalves social activist Borda Margao Goa +91 98221 58584 (24 hrs)

[Goanet] : CELEBRATING COVID 19 WARRIORSS

[godfrey gonsalves]

Sirs
This did not appear on your Goa net
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 
(24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in 

   - Forwarded message - From: godfrey gonsalves 
To: Goanet Sent: Saturday, 2 
May, 2020, 09:18:30 pm UTCSubject: CELEBRATING COVID 19 WARRIORSS
 The Defence forces of India are all set to conduct today 3rd May 2020 fly 
pasts, play military bands light up ships at sea shower flower petals at 
hospitals treating COVID -19  patients accross the country to express their 
gratitude to the doctors nurses health care workers para medics  and not 
forgeting the police sanitation workers local storeowners   involved in the 
ongoing  battle against COVID 19.
There is no doubt that this is a much needed booster for these personnel to 
satiate their spirits and is most welcome
But  it has come to light that   many of the legislations that are intended  to 
protect these new warriors lack earnest mplementation both in letter and spirit 
by the office of the Commissioner of Labour and Employment in Goa viza) The 
Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition Act 1970  b) The Inter State Migrant 
Workmen  (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service ) Act 1979to 
protect the sanitation and other workmenc)  The Minimum Wages Act 1948  and 
Rules thereof
Hence the underlying  resentment among these new warriors as they are out of  
the ambit of the organised sector.
A visit to the some of the private Hospitals in the city wherein Minimum wages 
for  --- Employment in Private hospital nursing homes dispensaries medical 
clinics radiology etc are notified --these wages are not paid to the 
work persons . There is no display of these Minimum wages and when a copy of 
the same was shown to some of the nurses, sanitation workers they feigned 
ignorance or feared to demand the minimum wages + half yearly DA and the 
minimum Bonus implemented by the Central or State Act.

There is another sad story  many  of the Shops and Commercial Establishments 
who have been authorised by the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs 
Government of India  conveyed to the State Chief Secretary  to remain open post 
lock down are only those which are registered . Apparently the registration 
under these acts and the Occupation and trade licence of the respective 
Panchayats or Municipalities or Municipal Corporation are mandatory

It is  not clear whether the Office of Commissioner or Labour and Employment in 
the State have ascertained vide a routine discreet inspection to  ascertain 
these requirements while they allow these commercial establishments and shops 
to  open up.Niether has the Muicipality or the Panchayats taken this 
opportunity to ensure compliance by these owners, when this was time opportune 
for them to do so
Similarly had both a) The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition Act 1970  
b) The Inter State Migrant Workmen  (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of 
Service ) Act 1979 
been implemented in letter and spirit these legislations  would have come to 
protect the sanitation and other workmen against the sufferings that have been 
meted out to them during the lock down period as their employers apparently 
abandoned them and thrown them at the mercy of the State Governments to look 
after them and many of the employerrs have paid not heed to the PMs view to 
have compassion on their work force during the lock down period
An nspection  post lock down needs to be carried out by the authorities of the 
Office of Labour and Employment to ascertain whether workmen were paid for the 
lock down period or that they were not removed from Employment 
In conclusion it is the  expectations of these dedicated workmen that their 
wages and employment should be protected and towards this end the State 
Governments should conduct a rigourous excercise all over the States to ensure 
enforecement of the laws that they have enacted.
 


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo social activist   BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in
  

[Goanet] CELEBRATING COVID 19 WARRIORSS

[godfrey gonsalves]

The Defence forces of India are all set to conduct today 3rd May 2020 fly 
pasts, play military bands light up ships at sea shower flower petals at 
hospitals treating COVID -19  patients accross the country to express their 
gratitude to the doctors nurses health care workers para medics  and not 
forgeting the police sanitation workers local storeowners   involved in the 
ongoing  battle against COVID 19.
There is no doubt that this is a much needed booster for these personnel to 
satiate their spirits and is most welcome
But  it has come to light that   many of the legislations that are intended  to 
protect these new warriors lack earnest mplementation both in letter and spirit 
by the office of the Commissioner of Labour and Employment in Goa viza) The 
Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition Act 1970  b) The Inter State Migrant 
Workmen  (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service ) Act 1979to 
protect the sanitation and other workmenc)  The Minimum Wages Act 1948  and 
Rules thereof
Hence the underlying  resentment among these new warriors as they are out of  
the ambit of the organised sector.
A visit to the some of the private Hospitals in the city wherein Minimum wages 
for  --- Employment in Private hospital nursing homes dispensaries medical 
clinics radiology etc are notified --these wages are not paid to the 
work persons . There is no display of these Minimum wages and when a copy of 
the same was shown to some of the nurses, sanitation workers they feigned 
ignorance or feared to demand the minimum wages + half yearly DA and the 
minimum Bonus implemented by the Central or State Act.

There is another sad story  many  of the Shops and Commercial Establishments 
who have been authorised by the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs 
Government of India  conveyed to the State Chief Secretary  to remain open post 
lock down are only those which are registered . Apparently the registration 
under these acts and the Occupation and trade licence of the respective 
Panchayats or Municipalities or Municipal Corporation are mandatory

It is  not clear whether the Office of Commissioner or Labour and Employment in 
the State have ascertained vide a routine discreet inspection to  ascertain 
these requirements while they allow these commercial establishments and shops 
to  open up.Niether has the Muicipality or the Panchayats taken this 
opportunity to ensure compliance by these owners, when this was time opportune 
for them to do so
Similarly had both a) The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition Act 1970  
b) The Inter State Migrant Workmen  (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of 
Service ) Act 1979 
been implemented in letter and spirit these legislations  would have come to 
protect the sanitation and other workmen against the sufferings that have been 
meted out to them during the lock down period as their employers apparently 
abandoned them and thrown them at the mercy of the State Governments to look 
after them and many of the employerrs have paid not heed to the PMs view to 
have compassion on their work force during the lock down period
An nspection  post lock down needs to be carried out by the authorities of the 
Office of Labour and Employment to ascertain whether workmen were paid for the 
lock down period or that they were not removed from Employment 
In conclusion it is the  expectations of these dedicated workmen that their 
wages and employment should be protected and towards this end the State 
Governments should conduct a rigourous excercise all over the States to ensure 
enforecement of the laws that they have enacted.
 


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo social activist   BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] MARELLA DISCOVERY - sea farers

[godfrey gonsalves]

According to information culled by  this writer from Mumbai Port Trust, + 91 22 
22614391 , the sea farers from Goa India on board the MARELLA DISCOVERY cruise 
liner  would, subject to sorting out,, minor last minute glitches, if any, that 
may arise,  have a moment of cheer come Thursday , 23 rd April, 2020 
.Tentatively t he vessel will arrive at the Bombay Port from outer harbour at 
10 hrs on 23rd Aprril, 2020. They will have to follow the due quarantine 
procedures as laid down by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Govt of 
India as conconveyed to Director General fo Shipping as Standard Operating 
Procedures.
 The daily vessel list giving Date of saiiling, as on 23rd April, 2020, can be 
perused. tommorow

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo social activist, Indi BORDA, MARGAO, 403 
602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] NEW WORLD ORDER

[godfrey gonsalves]

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Night,

After almost 21 days of lock down we in India  have had enough of

-quotes from religious scriptures  and prophecies, most not time tested

-home-grown knowledge of medication advice from all and sundry

-sometimes unsavory humor for all ages  on the new corona virus some which 
could attract penal action

-“be the first to know” snippets mostly from unverified sources

Being confined to our dwelling units  the only connect beyond the “lakshman 
rekha”  albeit boundary  line was to most of us -- unsolicited gossip.  Those  
who had access to  the essential  necessity – no longer a luxury – viz the 
print and audio visual media,    social media, what Sapp, newspapers, 
radio, TV, internet, and mobiles et al  to which we 'per force'   glued to  
it  it has indeed, during this period of  trial and tribulation provided us 
a fantastic opportunity to separate the “chaff from the grain” in the 
information media. Possiblly many will discard the idiot boxes social media 
print media in the coming era

You know,  the 21 period is largely attributed to’

….Eggs that are hatched to produce chickens

….Curing of concrete in the construction industry

…. To usher in the first of the seven sacrament --- baptism and

…. Now the corona virus to plateau and fade   still unsure

 But, what this writer, who worked from home, observed during this grueling 
period was
i)the Creator who designed the Earth  its nature the air, water and 
land and living being is extremely  fascinating and a marvelous; 
ii)of about 82% of the biomass on Earth 0.01% constitute human 
beings
iii)   most of these  human beings  appear to have a destructive 
mind -- never living In harmony with nature
iv)   changing the  MINDSET of human beings which is  indeed 
archaic takes beyond a generation or much more to do so 

v)pursuing a SCIENTIFIC TEMPER remains the luxury of only  a 
miniscule few but not enough to bring about a change at the pace we would 
desire for a better world hence we stagnate - perish and die Einstein 
Archimedes encountered this dilema during their life time
It was therefore not surprising that the old adage ‘PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN 
CURE” advise had a few takers during this 21 day period.  
Even in our second most ” literate “  ( means  ability to sign} and 25th 
tiniest  state of this country –GOA, we could “not spare the rod to save the 
child….  As  we all saw  --- the use of the stick and few “baitakhs” squatting 
hops for a stretch .. drove home the point  to -send the message “ STAY 
HOME STAY FIT” meant to drive away the new  CORONA VIRUS  COVID -19 .

Notwithstanding the fact that the trajectory  this virus followed leaves  
questions --- Did the  lockdown promote the spread of the virus OR  was it the 
obvious step to harness its seemingly rapid spread  OR  would  it not have been 
appropriate to conduct tests, tests, and only tests -- as the World Health 
Organisations advisory suggests and hold   in -- Home quarantine --  ONLY those 
who had co-morbidly  or underlying symptoms and live the asymptomatic ones free

After all in the case of those tested persons who tested +ve for the new corona 
virus or were declared dead information on details of a) gender b) age  c) 
blood group d) those administered BCG Bacillus Calmette Guerin vaccine  in 
infancy e) comorbidity -underlying symptoms  viz respiratory tract, pulmonary 
related ailments  diabetes  etc    f) clinical report on exact cause of death 
(as needed to prefer an  insurance claims ) based on genetic testing, is vital 
but not in the public domain  till date in most affected countries notably 
China, Italy, Spain, France South Korea US India  etc to name a few 

This will definitely be a point of debate in the coming days .

But for an out break of an allegedly  rapidly spreading disease which has no 
known cure a decision taken right or wrong as the situation emerges we will all 
agree will always remain the BEST DECISION  

A look forward  as we enter the new phase –post lock down as we opt for a 
staggered restoration of activity  It seems obvious as the nation and the world 
eventually rises from the “ashes” – the BIOLOGICAL WARFARE  - is here to 
stay  at least for beyond the next decade  2021 .. a NEW WORLD ORDER is being 
discreetly, slowly but surely being ushered in .

Fresh Permutations and combinations will have to be given a look .

 Scientific temper, as against an archaic mindset, and out of the box thinking, 
 will have to be the new order of the day. There is no room for complacency

Our “NEW WARRIORS”    Doctors, nurses, para medical workers  health, workers, 
sanitation  workers,   waste management workers.   Those  in the field of 
pharmaceutical, medical apparatus, pathological labs, harnessed oxygen 
manufactures, and their allied industries etc.

 The various battalions of the INTERNAL SECURITY   viz police 

[Goanet] 100 days - COVID 19

[godfrey gonsalves]

On 9th April 2020 it will be 100 days since China notified on 31st December, 
2019 the WHO  Office in  Wuhan city of the "pneumonia with unknown cause" ( 
which was later christened as COVID 19) .as per the regular press today 8th 
April, 2020 briefing of the WHO available online.
The  Government of Goa has thus far fared exceedingly well in controlling the 
"super spreader "  since the first case was reported in India on 30th January, 
2020  and has yet to reach the 100 day mark.
Goans who have migrated to greener pastures both on land and sea to make a 
living, but  return home periodically. Besides that a sizable number of  
migrants from other Indian States who earn a living in the State working in the 
construction fisheries hotel industry to name a few. .There are both domestic 
and international visitors to the State. This ground reality in India's tiny 
25th State would have made things immensely difficult to tackle. this virus - 
now a "super spreader".
However, with  both the Chief Minister and Health Minister of Goa working  in 
tandem. Our  Government  Doctors,  Nurses, and allied health workers,  even 
those maintaining the essential services,  providing the  essential 
commodities, those involved in clearing garbage & other sanitation works, the  
Police have all  indeed  forsaking the risk to their own life and neglecting  
their loved ones have shown exemplary dedication to attain  this record and 
appear most certain to continue to do so in the coming days.  
It is the fervent appeal of this writer  to Goans world wide to spare a thought 
for  these new warriors engaged in eradicating this virus from the face of this 
Earth  in  what appears to be  a "biological warfare" being discreetly 
unleashed on humankind  as  the  world moves on to the  next hundred days. 
 
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 
(24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] Death toll -- new corona virus COVID -19

[godfrey gonsalves]

The  country- wide information available in thepublic domain on  the number of  
 persons a)  tested +ve, b) undergoing treatment c) recoveredand d) dead  owing 
to the new coronavirus COVID-19: from 31st December 2019 ( 07th January2020 the 
lab tested strain of the new corona virus obtained )  when it was reported to 
the WHO regionalOffice in Wuhan city Hubei Province of China by the Chinese 
authorities in myhumble submission needs better particulars then provided
The  details of a) gender b)age  c) underlying symptoms of thosetested positive 
 viz respiratory tract, pulmonaryrelated ailments  etc  and  d)clinical report 
on exact cause of death based on genetic testing needs to be  provided.
That the  paranoia in public mind as well as gaps in essential care of public 
health systems in various countriesaffected  by this    “super spreader” can 
eventually account for  many deaths than the new corona virus  itself  cannotbe 
ruled out. 

 A later day analysis  of  thedata  after the curve has plateaued wouldwell 
reaffirm this view.


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo social activist BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] SUPER SPREADER COVID -19

[godfrey gonsalves]

On 30th January, 2020  World Health Organisation  declared Corona virus COVID 
19 as PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY   and on 11th March, 2020 as PANDEMIC .   
 
The Union Budget session commenced on 31st January  2020 and the General Budget 
proposals presented on 1st February, 2020 . A recess was in place from 12th 
February, 2020 to 1st March 2020.  Second  session commenced on 2nd March, 2020 
and was to continue  until  3rd April 2020 for discussion and passing :the 
same;  but both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die and prorogued on 23rd 
March, 2020. in view of rise of  the corona virus cases internationally and in 
the country. 

In Goa the  State Assembly Budget session commenced on 3rd February, 2020 and 
ended on  7th February, 2020  the Budget proposals as is the practice will be 
discussed and passed later during  the monsoon session  

As the COVID19 cases began slowly but steadily rising  in the country the PM of 
India gave a clarion call for a self-imposed 14 hr -  JANTA - (peoples) curfew 
on Sunday, 22nd March 2020 ( remain indoors ) . The Govt of Goa after several 
postponements cancelled the Zilla Panchayat elections slated for 24th March, 
2020   and locally  extended the JANTA curfew until Gudi Padva the Hindu New 
Year 25th March, 2020 (public holiday) . 

The unabated rise of +ve cases in the country nearly 500;odd and rising the  PM 
 announced a  further  21 day complete lockdown from 24th March 2020 upto 14th 
April, 2020.  Immediately thereafter economic packages were announced by the 
Finance Ministry Govt of India on 26th March, 2020 and later by the Reserve 
Bank of India on 27th March, 2020 by and large offering economic largesse as 
well as reprieve for all taxation matters upto 30th of June, 2020.
 
It will thus be seen that despite the hectic calendar of financial activities 
both Govt of India and Govt of Goa initiated measures to check the 
super-spreader.  

A visit to websites of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Govt of India 
www.mohfw.gov.in,  Directorate of Health services  Govt of Goa 
www.dhsgoa.gov.in  and  Goa  Legislative Assembly and the Executive Govt of Goa 
on  www.goa.gov.in/covid-19 or Directorate of Information and Publicity Govt of 
Goa   www.dip.goa.gov.in the Union Finance Ministry Govt of India 
www.finmin.nic.in and the RBI  www.rbi.org.in stands a mute testimony,

It must be noted that even the first two World Wars had not affected as many 
countries as this new corona virus COVID-19 super spreader does.

For a country with a population of 130 crores including   population  of over 
15 lacs in Goa there is obviously bound to be initial chaos.  Yet the series of 
measures taken are indeed  notable and exemplary Rember the old adage from  
CHAOS   comes ORDER.

Notwithstanding the fake news loose gossip spread on the print and visual media 
 also social media what sapp face book  twitter at  state national and 
international  level  one needs to separate the chaff from the grain . 

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo social activist BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] JAF 14.jpg

[godfrey gonsalves]

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[Goanet] PORTUGUESE CONQUEST OF GOA

[godfrey gonsalves]

On this day 25th November, 1510  (509  yrs ago ) the Portuguese conquered Goa 
after their earlier unsuccessful attempt in March of that same year . This day 
is dedicated to St. Catherine.
  GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,cyber journo social activist   BORDA, MARGAO, 403 
602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] FIRST LADY ON "TIATR" stage -Regina Fernandes

[godfrey gonsalves]

Even beforethe advent of National Women’s Day  28thFebruary 1909, the “tiatr” 
stage witnessed on 22nd November, 1904 aperformance by a woman   Regina 
Fernandes (b:16.11.1880 – 20.12.1908)  wife of Joao Agostinho Fernandes  
(Father of “tiatr”).acted  in a play “Battcara”written and directed by him.  
This marked  the beginning for woman to venture on stage –on public platform - 
which owing tosocial circumstances was then taboo.  Only males would perform  
the role of woman earlier.
Today 115later few in the “tiatr” fraternity commemorate this day in memory 
ofthe trend setter . A mention of this auspices occasion at the commencement of 
"tiatr" shows today would have  sufficed  
No doubt  her  birth day 16th November, is celebrated by the Govt of Goa -Tiatr 
Academy of Goa ever since its formation.
For those  interested in the history of “ tiatr “ a visit to their modest 
over160 years old house Behind Holy Spirit Church/Institute Modsai  Margao Goa 
India would  provide a peak intothe circumstances how tiatrist of yesteryears 
performed this art "  tiatr " (now 125 years old)  in humble settings .
 


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo social activist Rua Sao Joaquim BORDA, 
MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 hrs) 
gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] REVIEWING GOANET post silver jubilee

[godfrey gonsalves]

This premiere mailing list - 25 years old (silver jubilee) (1994 to 2019 )  now 
needs to graduate into a mature resilient mailing list.  
Those with roots in Goa, living within the State/country and in the diaspora 
could benefit.  So also the enormous number of tourists visiting this State 
from India and abroad
Can we not turn this into an appropriate forum to share news views and 
suggestions - to preserve and protect our beautiful verdant 25th tiny State (30 
May 1986 )  in India which is admired world over but are concerned of its slide 
down.
Contributions from Goans worldwide on how to cope up with issues viz town and 
country planning, health care, organic farming, transportation, tourism, river 
navigation, Goan heritage  & Culture, etc, etc. and achievements of Goans 
living and dead within and in the diaspora could merit mention.  
Humor strips, online music 'song for the day " etc would be a treat to one's 
mind while browsing  as  an 'in situ' recreation and could be encouraged. 
Feasts, parties, picnics,  dances, musical shows, etc have news value -- 
promotional ...mainly confined to the area of such events and could be 
restricted or preferably avoided, the photo feature could be considered 
sparingly.  

Politics is restricted to the sovereignty of one's country and one ought to 
castigate debate it in local fora, definitely not required on a prominent 
mailing list.  Agreed, not all who speak English can write and that too on the 
worldwide web,  there are others who read or get others to read but are afraid 
to pen or cannot pen their views. But yet this list could be of help.  
In conclusion why, not a survey on what the netizens desire of GOANET post 
silver jubilee.


 

 GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo social activist BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] CHRISTIAN BURIAL RITES

[godfrey gonsalves]

This writer chanced to meet a migrant grave digger/caretaker at one of the 
cemeteries post an anniversary Mass down South.  He was readying a grave to 
receive another. In a chat about his job profile and query on what remains 
behind of deceased person; he informed me discreetly that he was not too happy 
about the items placed in grave by the members of the bereaved families. He 
went on to narrate about the clothes, shoes, some would also put all personal 
clothes, "bottles" glass bangles and other material belongings of the deceased. 
 There were others who would decorate their graves with wreaths flowers draped 
in plastic.  Thus he lamented that even after over four years besides some 
skeletal remains viz skull, femur bones et al several non-perishable materials 
would be found.   
He feels that such material cause injuries at the time of excavation and are a 
hazard to the gravedigger besides it amounts to avoidable waste..  
Rightly said. 
In fact, what baffles one is that when we preach measures to save our 
environment. is it not time that we sit up and give a re-look.   
Here is food for thought.  
Do we need to bury the deceased suited and booted or dressed in bridal attire, 
ornaments et al? Would a linen shroud not suffice? If JC could why not ordinary 
mortals?  Is a  wooden coffin needed? Can we not lay the deceased in the grave 
on a bed of leaves?  Are the rituals labeled "monthly" yearly, unavoidable? 
After all, we say RIP
These were some stray thoughts expressed to this writer later that day.

Finally is cremation not a better option?   

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, social activist, cyber journo  BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] INC debacle in Goa

[godfrey gonsalves]

While Goans in this tiny 25th State of India wake up, they would be shocked to 
learn that the lone  youthful vociferous Curtorim MLA Mr Reginald Lourenco 
would be left  to script the requiem of the Indian National Congress in Goa 
with inputs from all its ex CMs who would be left to  represent the Opposition 
in Goa until the end of the present term of the Goa Legislative Assembly.

The reason being obvious as  10 MLA’s of the 15  Indian National Congress who 
were in the Opposition until late afternoon Wednesday 10th July,2019  strictly 
in adherence to the merger principal (2/3rds) in an unexpected revolt quit the 
INC to join  the BJP led Government headed by Dr Pramod Sawant .

This would see the BJP Government acquiring a  absolute majority comprising of 
of 27 MLAs, and would not need the support of the Goa Forward, Independents the 
lone   MGP and  NCP MLA's  extending it support.

With the monsoon session of the State Legislative Assembly commencing on Monday 
15thJuly, 2019 this comes as a consolidation of the Dr Pramod Sawant led BJP 
Government in Goa who took office following the demise of ex CM Manohar 
Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar in March, 2019.
Inevitably  a reshuffle of the cabinet  and  change in portfolios could be 
expected in the days to come giving the BJP a pan Goa representation until term 
end.  
 

>From the Panaji end

GODFREY JI GONSALVES, cyber journo Borda Margao Goa India +91 9822158584 (24 
hrs)




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[Goanet] GOA ELECTIONS 2019 LS & AC

[godfrey gonsalves]

While the BJP and INC settle for 17 and 15 seats respectively on their own, 
though  well below the 21 mark, in the current Goa Legislative Assembly of 40 
seats (whose term commenced in March  2017) the support of other parties and 
Independents remain a crucial factor for the BJP led coalition Government to 
survive post- Mr.Manohar Parrikar and  if the INC decides to stake claim to 
form the Government a promise, by the Panaji Assembly Constituency candidate 
and now MLA elect Mr. Antansio (Babush) Monserrate -- contesting on the INC 
ticket - defeating the BJP – a seat held for well nigh 25 years - by both late 
Manohar G Parrikar ex CM and his proxy MLA Mr.  Siddharth Kuncolienkar.
The INC has been nursing a grudge that the BJP led coalition had robbed it of 
its mandate given in March, 2017 when the BJP and INC had secured 13 and 17 
seats respectively on their own. Though the sins of some of the INC MLA's 
caught themselves on the wrong foot.
Now given the absolute majority of the BJP on its own at the Centre and the 
prospects of PM  Mr. Narendra Modi led NDA heading for a second term until 2022 
-- when India attains 75 years of Independence -- the BJP led coalition in Goa 
has not much to worry as of now but would always opt  for stability with its 
own numbers.

Presently the three independents, the lone MGP would continue to support the 
BJP.  Same is the case with the three MLA's of the Goa Forward Party.    
However, with the GFP party supremo,  the MLA Fatorda sending contrary signals 
of vibing at times with INC or BJP the same does not bode well for the 
stability of the current dispensation in power.  
Hence the prospects of two of the MLA’s from the Siolim and Saligao Assembly 
constituencies being lured to join the BJP any time from now appears 
inevitable. 
This can be achieved without attracting the provisions of the Anti Defection 
law or the need for fresh by-elections. 
This would leave the INC 15  and the NCP 1 in the Opposition without much ado.  

 
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo & social activist BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 hrs ) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

 

[Goanet] "PERRY ARCADE" premises vacated/usurped

[godfrey gonsalves]

The USA based Mr. Glen Perry jazz musician son of the noted musician (trumpet) 
late Chris Perry finding his apartment at  Perry Arcade Fatorda Goa India 
trespassed into by some migrants allegedly on them paying an amount of  Rs.3.5 
lacs to one Mr. Constancio Fernandes has sent shock waves in the diaspora. Mr. 
Perry was on State-sponsored visit to Goa for a road naming function - of late 
Chris Perry on 3rd May, 2019 This writer received several telecalls to 
ascertain the veracity of this incident as they have their own apartments in 
Goa under lock and key mostly without caretakers
PI Mr. Salim Shaikh, the In-charge of the newly created Fatorda Police Station 
South Goa District who slapped an FIR on the alleged culprit Mr. Constancio  
Fernandes reportedly from Curtorim deserves compliments or handing over vacant 
possession of the premises in a jiffy to Mr. Perry.  
Had Mr. Perry sought recourse to the legal forum for obtaining the vacant 
possession of his premise despite unsolicited advice given to him to do so it 
could have drawn him into an unending legal battle up to the highest court of 
this land besides causing him mental agony for no fault of his.  Appreciate 
that wiser counsel prevailed.
The  Police should now dig discreetly into the antecedents of the accused who 
is reported to be still at large as only this will prevent a repeat of similar 
acts besides it would act as a deterrent to others who indulge in similar acts 
unreported till date.  
Hence in  the first instance whethera) the accused is a person of Goan origin 
or has adopted this Goan name under the ubiquitous "Change in Name and Surname 
Act" prevalent in Goa as was reported in the case of  one accused in a criminal 
case;b) his actual place of residence viz  Maina Curtorim, Chinchinim, or 
Navelim in South Goa District as some discreet inquiries by sources from  Local 
Information Bureau  suggest; c) there is any nexus remote or near with the 
Perry family which the accused took for granted to play this prank, while the 
owner/s were away in a distant land.d) criminal antecedents of the accused 
relating to forgery cheating etc  pending/discharged 
In my humble opinion,  PI Salim Shaikh also needs to be awarded for his 
commendable effort by the Director General of Police State of Goa.
 
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, social activist & cyber journo BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

Re: [Goanet] Goan Club or KUDD, address in Mumbai

[godfrey gonsalves]

Dear Mr Fernandes 
There is a detailed article on Goan "Kudds" on Goa net . Just google and you 
will get it .
As regards a person from one village / town staying in a "kudd" of another no 
issue -- provided you adhere to ethics and discipline while with the host.
Move around in Dobhitalao / Girgaum and smell the Goan and Voila you will make 
it
Feel free to revert  back
Warm Regards
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo & social activist  BORDA, MARGAO, 403 
602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in 

On Saturday, 18 May, 2019, 7:54:14 am UTC, Rosario Fernandes 
 wrote:  
 
 A person of Goan origin would like to stay in Mumbai by joining a KUDD,
(club).  He would like to know if there is any Goan club which would
welcome Goans of other villages other than their own, as a member. The name
of the club with address in brief may kindly be posted on Goanet. It would
also help other Goans in need of a stay in Mumbai.

Thank you.
  

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 14, Issue 172 Message 1 - "Politics is no longer a mission." Despite this view you too dabbled unsucessfully in electoral politics some years ago at the Local bodies el

[godfrey gonsalves]

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 
(24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in 

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Today's Topics:

  1. POLITICS IS NO LONGER A MISSION (Aires Rodrigues)
  2. Fwd: Song for the dayStand By Me, Ben E King, 1961
      (Gabe Menezes)
  3. Goa Minister loses his cool and knocks State official's
      ringing mobile down: Expresses regrets (Gabe Menezes)
  4. AIFF REPORT_PLAYING IN THREE DIFFERENT POSITIONS IS A
      ?LEARNING CURVE' FOR ME: SAMIKSHA (AIFF Media)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 7 May 2019 06:07:20 +0530
From: Aires Rodrigues 
To: goanet 
Subject: [Goanet] POLITICS IS NO LONGER A MISSION
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It's an unfounded misconception that to serve the community you need to be
a MP, MLA, Corporator or a Panchayat member. It is now widely viewed as a
personal Investment by politicians and as a necessary evil by those who
have to exercise their democratic right.

I feel very humbled that over the last four decades without holding any
post and position, I have in my own little way been able to help thousands
from Polem to Patradevi. It has been all possible with the assistance and
cooperation from the heads of all departments to the officials at all
ranks, not forgetting even the peons who have all been very helpful.

Politics has become the scoundrel's last resort to swiftly rise from Rags
to Riches. It is now a personal gamble rather than a calling or mission to
serve the common good. And of course there are some exceptions and we
should be proud of them.

There is no hope whatsoever that our polity and political turf will ever
improve. It is only further deteriorating and awfully decaying by the day.
The unacceptable antics and behaviour of some of our politicians in recent
times have turned it into a despised profession and looked upon with
disdain and held in low esteem by the very people that they are meant to
serve

A few years ago Supreme Court Judges B.N.Agarwal and G.S.Singhvi had said
that even God cannot save our country from such politicians. Amen

Aires Rodrigues

Advocate High Court

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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 7 May 2019 07:12:38 +0100
From: Gabe Menezes 
To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!"
    
Subject: [Goanet] Fwd: Song for the dayStand By Me, Ben E King,
    1961
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There was a program on T.V. regarding dementia. Was touching and sad. This
song featured. It showed the relevance of  music in helping dementia
patients.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwZNL7QVJjE


-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.


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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 7 May 2019 07:16:51 +0100
From: Gabe Menezes 
To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!"
    
Subject: [Goanet] Goa Minister loses his cool and knocks State
    official's ringing mobile down: Expresses regrets
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/goa-minister-loses-his-cool-and-knocks-state-officials-ringing-mobile-down-expresses-regrets/article27051204.ece

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.


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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 7 May 2019 14:00:14 +0530
From: AIFF Media 
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: [Goanet] AIFF REPORT_PLAYING IN THREE DIFFERENT POSITIONS IS
    A ?LEARNING CURVE' FOR ME: SAMIKSHA
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Dear colleagues,

Please find below a report from the Hero IWL 2018-19.

*PLAYING IN THREE DIFFERENT POSITIONS IS A ?LEARNING CURVE' FOR ME:
SAMIKSHA*

While the senior Indian Women?s Football team has been making statements in
the International circuit, India U-19 International Samiksha has been
taking baby steps towards her dream ? a debut with the Senior Women?s
National Team.

*Read more:* https://the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=9638

*Images:*
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oyuvk4iipln31tf/AAB-U6dQkvUTkcSmwakZWHY2a?dl=0

*Request you 

[Goanet] HOUSE OF CHRIS PERRY

[godfrey gonsalves]

In  a  momentous decision musician Glenn Perry, the son of Chris Perry who is 
currently camped in Modsai Margao, threw open for an hour the doors of the 
House of his illustrious father renowned musician (trumpet)  Chris Perry .   A  
motely gathering visited the house  and  saw some of the memorable items viz 
the musical note books  his trumpet the bed where he breathed his last, and   
some photographs.
Meanwhile the road named after him had a lot of visitors clicking photographs 
of the plaque near the  by lane 
See pictures attached.
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 
(24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in   
   -
   

[Goanet] CHRIS PERRY STREET

[godfrey gonsalves]

The by lane from the Holy Spirit Institute vending  to the house  of Chris 
Perry at Modsai Margao was finally dedicated to music maestro (trumpet )  Chris 
Perry  by  Louis Banks  musician (jazz) in the presence of  Braz Gonsalves  and 
Yvonne Gonsalves musicians (jazz) Dy CM and MLA Fatorda Mr Vijay Sardessai and  
Municipal ward Councillor Mr Glen Andrade .. His  son Glen   Perry  was present 
.
 Speaking on the occasion the Deputy CM .assured the gathering that the Goa 
Heritage festival will now feature in the festival calendar of the State and be 
celebrated every year at the same venue.viz  Modsai .
Mr Glen Perry thanked  the Govt of Goa and in particular Dy CM Mr Sardessai for 
honoring his dear father and also claimed that having performed world wide he 
could only say that Goa is the most beautiful  place...
This was followed by an excellent jazz performance by the trio and  followed by 
a musical performance by son Perry.

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo and social activist BORDA, MARGAO, 403 
602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.com  

[Goanet] HERITAGE FESTIVAL OF GOA t

[godfrey gonsalves]

The stretch of road near the house (see inset)  of eminent musician ( trumpet) 
late Chris Perry at Modsai Behind Holy Spirit Church  / Institute will be 
inaugurated at the hands of Louis Banks renowned musician (jazz) on the 3rd day 
of the festival viz 4th May, 2019  at Modsai Margao Goa . This was announced by 
the Deputy CM and MLA Fatorda Mr Vijay Sardessai  this evening.

  

[Goanet] HERITAGE FEST -at Fatorda - Goa

[godfrey gonsalves]

A-  Heritage fest--- gets underway Thursday 2nd to 5th May 2019 from the Old 
Market via Modsai Behind Holy Spirit Church and the Opinion Poll square near 
Ravindra Bhavan - JAF - "Pai Tiatrist" Hall .  Among other activities featuring 
eminent musicians -- jazz music , heritage Houses et al  --the street (now 
being illuminated ) along the House of renowned  musician (trumpet )  late 
Chris Pereira nee Perry   will be named after him as a tribute to this maestro 
who could not covet to this day  any of the awards he so rightly deserves from  
both the State and Central Government  during his life time or posthumously.
The local MLA , now the Deputy CM of Goa Mr Vijay Sardesai is credited for 
taking up this initiative.  Indeed a noble cause.


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, cyber journo & social activist  BORDA, MARGAO, 403 
602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 hrs) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] VOTING % in GOA ELECTIONS 2019

[godfrey gonsalves]

The polling in Goa was peaceful, though with initial hiccups of reports of non 
functioning of EVM's.
According to the o/o CEO the % of voting is as under
Panaji Parliamentary Constituency (North Goa) 73.92%Mormugao Parliamentary 
Constituency (South Goa) 70.15%
Mandrem Assembly Constituency  80.61%
Mapusa Assembly Constituency 75.17%
Shiroda Assembly Constituency 80.09%
Results will be declared only on 23.05.2019



GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,cyber journo & social activist, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) godfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] Elections in Goa

[godfrey gonsalves]

When  voters go to the polls in Goa to elect theirrepresentatives both to the 
House of People (Lok Sabha) Panaji and MormugaoParliamentary Constituencies and 
the bye- elections to the three  viz Shiroda, Mandrem, Mapusa, Assembly 
Constituenciesof  the State Legislative Assembly  on Tuesday, 23rd April  2019, 
theywill be doing so on the 92nd birth anniversary of late Dr. WilfredAnthony 
De Souza ex CM of Goa (b:23.04.1927 d:04.09.2015). 

IncidentallyDr. Wilfred A De Souza MLA, of  the then GoaRajiv Congress Party 
GRCP  (a splintergroup of the INC) had  with the tacit supportof the Bharatiya 
Janata Party (BJP) and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP)  formed the  
Government in Goa and became the CM  “de novo”  for a brief period from  July 
1998 to  November  1998 

Withthe contestants  of  BJP & MGP now in the fray it will be interestingto see 
whether the voters elect them to power against the other prominent 
contestantsviz  Indian National Congress INC and  "Aam Aadmi" Party AAP as a  
tribute to Dr. Wilfred A De Souza 

Thebye-election  to the Panaji AssemblyConstituency is scheduled for 19th May  
2019 and all results will bedeclared on 23rd May  2019

 


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 
(24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] GENERAL ELECTIONS 2019

[godfrey gonsalves]

THIS GENERAL ELECTIONS 2019 -- SPREAD  THE MESSAGE TO ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS
 VOTE  ANY ONE  BUT  VOTE YOU MUST 


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,social activist & cyber journo  BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] GOODBYE PARRIKAR

[godfrey gonsalves]

The body of CM  late Mr Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar  a gaud Saraswat 
Brahman  lying in state at the Kala Academy Campal Panaji this afternoon for 
the public veneration. )see picture)
Parrikar  a widower  with two sons was also an ex student of Loyola High 
School, Margao in the early seventies for a brief period .. An RSS activist yet 
he was generally liked by all .  . Some of his  actions viz decision on Good 
Friday holiday  antagonised the  Catholic community and they never forgive him 
for that faux pas.  He had during his first stint of CM after he technically 
constituted the Government proved  to be an excellent administrator and this 
quality was appreciated by the IAS (ADMU) cadre of the State.  He was an 
exemplary workaholic . On the occasion of Goa hosting the first International 
Film Festival  he personally supervised the civil and other administrative  
works day and night .  The workers most of who hailed from UP were surprised to 
see a CM dressed in shirt  pant and slippers interacting with the workers until 
late night  . Even the journos covering the event had a word of praise for his 
workaholic nature.Even despite his unfortunate ill health work did  suffer to 
an extent and many argued that he could have easily passed on the baton.   On 
several instances he proved  the canards spread by the  Opposition wrong .  No 
doubt when the end came on Sunday 17th they  beat a hasty retreat from all 
their machinations and joined the mourning .  Seeing his pathetic condition 
even his bitter foes turned compassionate.
This writer held him is high regards though at times Mr Parrikar could not 
tolerate criticism.  His "know all" attitude and bragging also was not taken 
well by many.  Nevertheless he was one of the best CM's of Goa.  He could have 
done much with the enthusiasm and drive that his early term witnessed had he 
not been unseated.
There were many issues he could have taken but failed to accomplish them .  The 
  recognition for  Konkani in  English script besides Nagri script in the 
Official Language Act The  opening up of the Anjediv Island to the Catholic 
faithful for celebrating two customary feasts although he provided this writer 
funds to repair the Church .  Today the ASI Dharwad region has done a 
commendable job thank to his efforts as an ex Union Defence Minister..  
Despite being an IIT graduate , the  Government headed by  him of a State  the 
size of a small district in India failed in maintaining the pristine nature of 
this State (as was the case post December, 19th 1961, be it  in the field of 
waste management , polluted rivers , the coal pollution the ravaging of hills, 
and ushering in a  " concrete jungle "  
Many would believe that it was the large bureaucracy that he headed which could 
not keep pace with his workaholic attitude that caused him anxiety and 
frustration at times which inevitably reflected on his arrogant utterances.
Yet as the embers die over the pyre we salute the man for what he was and Goa 
will now remember him for posterity.  
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, social activist / cyber journo BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, 
GOA. (INDIA) +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in 

   

[Goanet] CHURCH at ANJEDIV repaired /restored

[godfrey gonsalves]

Contrary to a report on the local English daily in Goa, the Church at Anjediv 
Canacona Goa off Karwar Karnataka is not in ruins.  The repairs and restoration 
have been carried out by the Ministry of Defence and is fit for use of the 
Naval personnel  at Binaga Karwar. There are prospects of the Island being 
thrown open for the faithful for the celebration of customary feasts of St 
Francis de Assisi on 4th Oct and Our Lady of Springs on 2nd February.



GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
social activist & cyber journo
 BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
 +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
 gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] Feast at Anjediv Island Canacona - off Karwar coast

[godfrey gonsalves]

The feast is today .  However the authorities at INS Kadamba in Arga have not 
received directions from" Raksha Mantri "  if not the first Mass atleast the 
second Mass could be held  and attended to .

Hence faithful may stay in readiness to visit the Island no sooner the 
clearance comes. Watch for breaking news on this site 



GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
 BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
 +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
 gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in


--- On Wed, 1/2/17, godfrey gonsalves <gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:

> From: godfrey gonsalves <gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in>
> Subject: Feast at Anjediv Island Canacona MOST URGENT
> To: manoharparri...@yahoo.co.in
> Date: Wednesday, 1 February, 2017, 4:55 PM
> Hon'ble Union Minister for Defence
> 
> Please convey to the authorities at INS Kadamaba to allow
> the customary celebrations today.
> 
> 
> GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
>  BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
>  +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
>  gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in
> 
> 
> --- On Wed, 1/2/17, godfrey gonsalves <gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in>
> wrote:
> 
> > From: godfrey gonsalves <gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in>
> > Subject: Feast at Anjediv Island Canacona
> > To: manoharparri...@yahoo.co.in
> > Cc: shantaram.n...@sansad.nic.in
> > Date: Wednesday, 1 February, 2017, 9:46 AM
> > Hon'ble Union Minister for Defence
> > 
> > Can we have a reply in the matter.
> > 
> > GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
> >  BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
> >  +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
> >  gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in
> > 
> > 
> > --- On Mon, 30/1/17, godfrey gonsalves <gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in>
> > wrote:
> > 
> > > From: godfrey gonsalves <gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in>
> > > Subject: Feast at Anjediv Island Canacona
> > > To: manoharparri...@yahoo.co.in
> > > Date: Monday, 30 January, 2017, 4:26 PM
> > > Hon'ble Union Minister for Defence
> > > GoI
> > > 
> > > You are aware that the customary feast of Nossa
> Senhora
> > de
> > > Brotas (Our Lady of Springs ) is celebrated on
> 2nd
> > > February,.at the Church on Anjediv Island
> Canacona
> > South Goa
> > > District IGoa India - Off Karwar 
> > > 
> > > This time too the tentative program is as under :
> > > 
> > > a) cleaning up of the Church premise on the
> Island
> > on 
> > > Wednesday 1st February, 2017 from 1500 hrs until
> 1700
> > hrs;
> > > b) Holy Masses at 1100  hrs and 1400 hrs  on
> > > Thursday 2nd February, 2017 departure of all
> visitors
> > by
> > > 1700 hrs
> > > c) drinking water facilty, .mobile toilets,
> transport
> > from
> > > mainland  via causeway 1.2 kms to be arranged by
> INS
> > > Kadamba authorities
> > > d) photography to be carried out on request of
> the
> > faithful
> > > attending the Feast by the INS Kadamba
> authorities
> > > e) Govt recognised  Photo Identity cards to be
> > carried
> > > by all visitors
> > > 
> > > Please direct the INS Kadamba base to ensure
> smooth
> > conduct
> > > of the Feast.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > GODFREY J I GONSALVES
> > > social activist & cyber journo
> > > Rua San Joaquim
> > > P.O. Fatorda 403 602
> > > Borda Margao Goa India
> > > +91 98221 58584
> > >  gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in
> > > 

[Goanet] NOW "AAP" - "BAAP re BAAP"

[godfrey gonsalves]

Castigating both the Indian National Congress for corruption during its earlier 
tenure and BJP's failure to deliver on their promises  respectively – the echo 
that was heard in the National Capital territory of New Delhi in 2013  – “ 
Enough is Enough “ will now reverberate in Goa at the hustings come  March 2017 
– said Magasasay Award winner, RTI activist, and two time Chief Minister Arvind 
Kejriwal IRS at the jam packed Campal Grounds  Panaji this sweltry summer 
evening . While in 2012 it was  SEZ, Gambling, Mining, Casinos that were the 
sins of the Congress on which the Manohar Parrikar  BJP Govt came to power the 
BJP did nothing on this issue- but joined the band wagon with  no action on 
Regional Plan, and got involved in  Bitumen scam, Beach cleaning scam land 
conversion scam and entertainment scam.   
Mr. Kejriwal said that now is the turn of the common man to rule . In 2013 AAP 
won 28 seats . In 49 days 35 corrupt officers were sent to jail.  The second 
term got them 67 of the 70 seats creating a history of sorts (though earlier in 
Sikkim the SDF they got 32 out of 32 seats)  . This was the blessings of Divine 
Providence—for  those who uphold the truth. The power of the people is 
unprecedented .  None dared to file a FIR against industrialist Mr Mukesh 
Ambani over the Krishna Godavari Basin oil deal but he did.  The ex  CM Sheila 
Dixit had proudly spread scorn over the rise of Kejriwal and had the temerity 
to question –“ who is this Kejriwal”  but when the results came she herself had 
the answer.  Three FIRs’ were filed against her.  When BJP came to power they 
hushed the files in cupboards.
However when he came  back to power and pursued the cases again –then on 8th 
June 2015 the central forces were deputed to raid the offices of the Anti 
Corruption Bureau and all relevant files taken.
Contrary to this when he received a complaint that his own Minister for Food 
asked 6 lacs telephonically as bribe he was summarily sacked.
In Delhi the price of power supply is second cheapest in the country besides 
Himachal Pradesh. In Delhi he opened Delhi Mohalla Clinics – free medical 
treatments, medicines and air conditioned units. The Washington Post praised 
this initiative and recommended that America should learn from New Delhi.   The 
Govt schools topped the results this summer.  His belief that education and 
health can change the face of India.  In Goa his endeavour would be to stop the 
closing of Govt schools and upgrade the Health avenues
Recently the odd even scheme successfully implemented and now demanded by the 
residents of New Delhi has received praise from the prestigious Fortune 
Magazine. So the " look West concept"  has now reversed and " look to India "  
is becoming the norm
Development activities – in infrastructure costs was brought down.  In the 
Jawaharlal Nehru University the most prestigious, has now turned into “war 
zone” with police and students having  squirmishes. Why could the entire 
machinery of the Home Ministry which oversees the law and order portfolio could 
not nab the five persons who entered the premises and shouted antinational 
slogans. The minority institution like Aligarh Muslim University too was not 
spared.  The Hyderabad University too was a victim of such tirade by the BJP . 
The Films and Telvision Institute at Pune was  being headed by an RSS select.
There was a time when the common man would dread to contest the elections – now 
no longer .  A housewife defeated a 4 times seating MLA, similarly a student 
defeated a 3 times seating MLA.  The BJP got a 31 % vote share but was given 
the mandate on the development agenda and not  for the RSS ideology which 
constitutes just 10% of the vote share.
Earlier a MP from Punjab Mr Mann in his highly vitriolic  speech chided the 
promises made at the Red Fort each Independence day .  There was no change in 
what is preached from the rampants of the Fort that even the pigeons have 
parroted the speeches . He said that there is a similarity between Punjab and 
Goa both are agrarian based economies .  There is in Goa sex, drugs,  gambling 
In Punjab there is drugs. The present tourism policy in Goa promotes it too.
Fr Michael ( one of the 40 member “dream team” announced by AAP preceding the 
visit of party supremo Kejriwal ) spoke of --- a new hope for Goans – Govapuri 
was a city of herds agriculture based economy with khazans.  He said post 
liberation (19 Dec 1961) it was a coincidence that the venue of the AAP 
convention – at the erstwhile CM late Dayanand B Bandodkar  --should aptly be 
renamed as “AAM AAMI  ground – we need freedom speech and also freedom of 
economy .  The firsts gifts to Goa post liberation was the Mundcar and Tenancy 
Acts. Many wondered he said why priests should be seen on delving in politics.  
His answer was that while pre-Vatican Council –II the priests were involved 
solely in temporal matters – Bishops resolved at post Vatican Council that the 
human well being 

[Goanet] DEF EXPO 2016 - CAMP GOA

[godfrey gonsalves]

In Public Interest Litigation (PIL) WP No:07 of 2016, Panaji Bench of Bombay 
High Court,  Orixtt Porjecho Awaaz,(OPA)  Secretary, Mr Freddy Fernandes and 
others (represented by Adv. Ryan de Piedade Menezes ) v/s State Govt of Goa 
thro  its Chief Secretary  and 8 others - the Advocate General in his affidavit 
in reply submitted before  the two judge bench of Justices F M Reis & K L 
Wadane that the petitioners were given a power point presentation on the 
activities likely to take place at the  Def Expo 2016,  25th February,2016 ; 
hence the Bench noted  the delay on the part of the petitioners to seek 
redressal  and felt it did not necessitate  an interim stay at this juncture 
but however  fixed the next hearing on 30th March, 2016. Incidentally  it 
happens to be  the penultimate date of the four day event ( 28th March, 2016 to 
31st March, 2016 ) The  Adv for the petitioner  also  pleaded for time to file 
his affidavit in rejoinder.

The facts however remains that the Adv General made a submission  in his 
affidavit  that the site is being taken temporarily.

An official  who spoke to this writer discreetly confirmed   that sensing the 
type of opposition some of which indeed had merits he was of the view that  .. 
if the people do not wish the Def Expo in Goa they would shift elsewhere or to 
any other location within Goa as is the grape vine  -- Keri in Ponda or  
Canacona or Mopa Pernem. He also candidly admitted that Defence forces should  
bridge the distrust if any  between civilians, given the past history in the 
State.

This writer visited today the periphery of the Def Expo along the Panvel Kochi 
NH 17  Margao via  Fatorpa Naqueri Quitol site and noted the preparations 
getting final touches.  However the bridge at Bali is yet to be completed and 
may not withstand the test of permitting the movement of vehicular traffic as 
curing will take a couple of days.  There is considerable stench at wee hours 
outside the venue- plateau as the huge contingent of work force deployed for 
over a fortnight essentially defecate or answer natures call  in the open.  
This needs to be addressed as the DEF EXPO 2016 gets underway a few hours from 
now.

Meanwhile to assuage the hurt feelings of the Goans in an email addressed to 
this writer the last day is open to the general  public. However an official 
confirmed that identity cards will be a must.

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

**


 
 From: ad...@defexpoindia.in 
 Subject: Refund for Defexpo 2016
 To: gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in
 Date: Friday, 25 March, 2016, 9:47 AM
 Dear GODFREY J I GONSALVES 
 It has been announced free entry to all general visitors to Defexpo 2016 only 
on 31st March 2016.All those who have already purchased tickets for that day, 
the refund for the same will be processed in the next 7 working days.  For any 
further information feel free to contact.     
Thanks & Regards
Team Defexpo India  2016
  

[Goanet] Re-visit Anjediv Island issue

[godfrey gonsalves]

Union Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar’s reply  to questions raised by Rajya 
Sabha MP Mr Shantaram Naik during Zero Hour on 1st March, 2016 has obviously  
not only come as a crude shock to Goans world wide and  in Uttar Kanara 
Karnataka viz Karwar but has hurt religious sentiments as well;
Indeed it  has always been the STATED  position  of the MoD viz : 
  
 a) that in 1989 vide order No.43/1/87/REV/7950, dated 26th July 1989 the Govt 
of Goa transferred the Island the MoD for the project Sea Bird --with the terms 
and condition that the Navy should allow on the island the celebration of 
customary feast of “St Francis de Assis” & “Nossa Senhore de Brotas” subject  
to security conditions
 b) that the Anjediv Island has been declared as a “prohibited place”  by the 
State Government of Goa vide Notification No.2/86/82-HD(G), dated 27th December 
1989 under Official Secrets Act, 1923, and 
c) that  after completion of North Break Water linking Binaga Point with 
Anjadiv Island  (in 2005 ?) &  setting up of sensitive facilities -- in the 
vicinity thereof-, the permission to hold feasts was withdrawn due to security 
considerations 
d) that  in consultations with the District Administration it was decided that  
the law and order situation does not permit any activity on the Island.

However, all are aware that  Mr Parrikar as then Chief Minister of Goa, and  as 
 Leader of the Opposition Goa Legislative Assembly was on a different page .  
He  had  never accepted this STATED  position of the MoD even though it was 
declared a “prohibited place” under the Official Secrets Act 1923 in 1989. ( It 
is  also stated to be  a Military A1 Classified zone which is highly sensitive 
area.)  
 
To prove this point the following facts are illustrated.

Fact 1. In April 15th  2002 at the request of this writer he  donated from the 
CM’s relief Fund INR 25,000/- for the urgent repairs of the Church of Nossa 
Senhora de Brotas;
Fact 2. In  July 19th 2003 then Defence Minister, George Fernandes in reply to 
letter from Mr Parrikar had stated that”  a dozen temples had to be shifted 
from the Island to the mainland – hence we need to follow an uniform  policy 
towards the people of all religious faiths” .  This was a blatant lie, as no 
temples existed on the Island or were shifted to the mainland. .
Fact 3.  In October 20th 2004  when local  fringe elements (from Hubli 
Karnataka) threatened  “Shoba Yatra” on the island ; apprehending   law and 
order situation the District Administration,  Dy Commissioner, Uttar Kanara, 
Karnataka unequivocally issued an order “ prohibiting any religious activities 
“ on the island.  The order is ultra vires as the  Anjediv Island  is a revenue 
village of Canacona Taluka South Goa District hence DC UK  District 
Adminstration of Karnataka has no jurisdiction over the Island as it has to 
date not been  ceded by an act of Parliament.
Fact 4  In April 19th , 2006 Under Sec (Revenue) Govt of Goa vide letter 
No:16/6/1984   to this writer under a copy marked to Director General of 
Project Sea Bird New Delhi reiterated that MoD Navy allow the customary feast 
with due security consideration 
Fact 5 In  May 2010 post 26/11 when MoD sought acquisition of two islands  St 
George Islands - Grande and Pequeno (Bat ) Island and the stretch beyond the 
runway at Bimbvel Beach in Mormugao then  MPs of Goa objected strongly to the 
acquisition of land and cited the misdemeanors of the MoD (Navy) in acquiring 
land under the guise of security threat perception. .   Union Minister for 
Defence then leader of the Opposition in Goa Legislative Assembly  had also  
cited  the example of how MoD Navy had denied celebrations of the customary 
feasts at Anjediv and advised them to shift base to Karwar.

Fact 6 While not a single installations is on the Island of Anjediv till date;  
the 1.5 km causeway is the only link between the Anjediv Island and the Sea 
Bird project (ref google map Anjediv pictures) ; yet on Navy Day 4th Dec, the 
MoD allows the public into the Arga base and the defence vessels with due 
security conditions but the same is denied to those celebrating the customary 
feasts on the Island;

Fact 7 In the neighbouring Island  of Devgad customary feast is being permitted 
without any security considerations

>From the above it is clear that In hindsight the Union Minister for Defence 
>may have come  under severe compulsions to adhere to the stated situation; 
>owing to the " faux pax"  on the Def Expo issue  thereby after nearly 15 
>months in office succumbing to the adage  “ “if you cant beat them (Defence 
>authorities) join them”

However the people of Goa would still expect the  Union Minister for Defence  
to listen to the voice of his conscience and  take a holistic approach " de 
novo"  to the  issue of Anjediv : 

a)  allow the  age old celebration of customary feasts  in the cradles of 
religious faith (1502)  in India and treat the historical shrines now in 

[Goanet] SHIFT VENUE OF DEF EXPO 2016

[godfrey gonsalves]

The 09th edition of the Defexpo India 2016 Land, Naval and  Internal Homeland 
Security Systems biennial  (even year ) exhibition  organized by the Defence 
Exhibition Organisation under the Ministry of Defence Govt of India is 
scheduled for 28 - 31 March 2016, for the first time in  Goa at the Naqueri - 
Quitol plateau in Quepem Taluka of South Goa District.   
The earlier editions were held at the sprawling 72,000m2 Pragati Maidan in New 
Delhi. However owing to prospects of giving the Maidan a new look the Indian 
Trade Promotion Organisation under a MOU with the Ministry of Commerce Govt of 
India is planning a two phase (2017 to 2020  and later end 2030)  in upgrading 
the Maidan.
The Aero India show (of aerospace defence, civil aviation airport 
infrastructure) another biennial event the world’s  second largest air show  
and aviation exhibition is  held in Bengaluru Karnataka  at the Air Force 
Station Yelahanka  (AFSY). In 2011 Ministry of Civil Aviation cited  difficulty 
in allowing the show as among other congestions , the closure of airspace   was 
affecting Bengaluru International Airport Ltd (BIAL) air traffic owing to its 
proximity to Yelahanka. Keeping in mind the stiff competition from Dubai 
Singapore and Lanqkawi air shows they began to scout for alternative venues 
29th  May 2012 . Puducherry –was discarded owing to short runway  . In the 
report dated 09th July2012  both Udaipur in Rajasthan and Lucknow in UP (now 
Defence Ministers constituency)  had 9000 odd runway but in Udaiour owing to a 
chimney it restricts the use of full runway besides that litigation over 
possession of land is uncertain Hence despite both  being tourist  destinations 
could only qualify  for short term venues . 
It was finally decided that the upcoming green field airport at Mopa Pernem 
North Goa District  would be considered as the permanent venue for joint Civil 
Aviation Air Shows and Aero India. 
 Vide DO lt 25(6)02/DEO/Venue/DI-16/2818-F/RM/15 dt 12th June 2015 Defence 
Minister Mr Manohar Parrikar  requested Govt of Goa to “consider allotment of 
about 150 acres (60,000 mts)  of land on the coastline which can accommodate 
1 ft runway along the coast so that a permanent venue for conduct of aero 
show and Defexpo can be set up.  The venue would be developed as a modern and 
ideal exhibition /convention centre which would also add to the local economy 
in a significant manner “ Further  to  expedite matters,  the letter states – 
“as the Defexpo 2016 is scheduled for Feb 2016 and time is very short, an early 
consideration in the matter would be appreciated”
Without details of the project   it was agreed in principle for allotment of 
land on temporary basis  and later consider for permanent grant  . But after 
“discussions” with Minister for Industries and Chairman of GIDC it was agreed 
to allot  land   from the total 8,83,576 acquired by GIDC in 24/09/2007 for the 
purpose for Quitol Industrial Estate  on permanent basis.
 A letter No:11/6/2015-IND dt 7.7.2015 from Under Secretary( Industries) to Sec 
Defence Procurement New Delhi certifies the same.
Resolution No:99/2015  of 344th  GIDC   Board meet  dated 15th and  24th July, 
2015 suggests condition to be added in MoU  of fixed income to GIDC and a 
clause to repossess land in case the show is shifted elsewhere in future.
On 12.10.2015 issues of road, electricity,state Disaster Management team, 
Police security, Medical support, Fire services and joint survey on 14.10.2015 
from Balli junction  was conducted.
It  is clearly seen while Committee recommended Mopa it was Raksha Mantri Mr 
Manohar Parrikar who selected Quitol as the permanent venue.
This writer visited the site near the MLA Quepem residence and the "Ajoba " 
temple . Later  while seeking   details of the Def Expo 2016  via email dated 
14th Feb 2016 with  the Director Defence Exhibition Organisation Shri M D Singh 
got a telephonic reply that the organization was not looking for land but they 
only wanted a permanent venue for the Def Expo 2016 and if the locals do not 
wish to have it they would move elsewhere as other States were vying for the 
same.
He also cited the example of Goa being declared as a permanent venue for the 
IFFI without any clamour for land by the Min of Information and Broadcasting 
Later again on 17th February 2016 Mr Singh who called up this writer  again was 
informed that the MoD administration  has lost its credibility   with the 
locals  for reasons cited below:
a)  There are no title documents with the MoD and yet it justifies its  
hold on 1687.51 acres of land at Dabolim civilian airport ;
b)  Govt of Goa handed over on 30 Nov  1987 an area of338375 m2 land of 
Anjediv Island  Canacona Taluka and condition therein clearly states that Navy 
may allow on the island celebrations of the two  customary feasts subject to 
security conditions the Navy since 2004 Oct denied access to the island and 
then declared it in 2014 as a “prohibited 

[Goanet] CHURCH AT ANJEDIV IN PARTIAL RUIN

[godfrey gonsalves]

In reply to the letters sent on 1st January, 2016 by this writer both  to the 
Union Minister for Defence, Govt of India, Mr. Manohar G Parrikar  and  
Commander in Charge Karnataka Naval Quarters, Karwar Commodore Mahendra Singh 
Dimri informing them   of the program for the Feast of “ Nossa Senhora de 
Brotas “ on Tuesday 2nd February 2016 at Anjediv Island, Canacona Taluka, South 
Goa District, Goa viz two Masses to be held  at 1030 hrs and 1430 hrs IST (to 
avoid over crowding on the Island) and that   those visiting the Island would 
be permitted only on  production  of valid photo identity card issued by any 
Government authority  while arrangements of drinking water , toilets, 
photography would be undertaken by the Naval authorities besides arranging for  
pre-festivity assistance a day ahead for the feast; vide a fax  message  dated  
1st February, 2016 of  a letter FOK/PM/858/VISIT dated 8th Jan 2016 (not yet 
received by this writer the Lt-Cdr-at Arms Shiv Kumar has 
stated
 “it is regretted to inform you that subsequent to the operationalisation of 
the Naval Base in 2005 no permission is being accorded for any visits to 
temples,churches, grave yards cemeteries of various faiths and celebrations 
therein in view of present security scenario.

While the security scenario is a common feature in all their over twelve year 
replies; it is not clear whether temples, grave yards cemeteries were recorded 
in the inventory before the Island was handed over by the Govt of Goa. There is 
a fort, memorial for seven Indian army personnel who were shot idead by the 
Portuguese soldiers on 22nd December, 1961 (as Portuguese army were unaware of 
the surrender of Portuguese in Goa , besides that there are 44 canons These too 
could form a part of tourist itinery as a visit to a historical site.

This reply in the form of a fax  came late in the day  only after persistent 
effort since Saturday 30th January, 2016 ending with a teletalk  with the 
Commodore  Dimri this afternoon.  The Raksha Mantri could not be contacted on 
all his mobile phones except for a brief reminder to his PS on Saturday 30th 
January, 2016 late evening.

“Raksha Mantri” Mr Manohar G.  Parrikar’s failure during past  14 months  ( his 
request for six months time since elevation as Union Minister for Defence Govt 
of India in November 2014 )   to address the issue  of ensuring  that  the 
condition that …” the Navy should allow on the island the celebration of  
customary feasts of St Francis de Assisi and “Nossa Senhora de Brotas” subject 
to security consideration…..” in the  order dated  08th December 1987 and  26th 
July 1989 while  transferring  the 34,0075 ha to the Ministry of Defence for 
the Sea Bird Project  by the Collector, South Goa District is strictly complied 
with ; is therefore baffling.

For over 12 years the religious  faithful continue to be denied access to 
celebrate the customary feasts.  Earlier the Feast of St Francis de Assisi on 
4th October too was discontinued and remains so to date.

One may recollect that Mr. Parrikar as then Chief Minister of Goa  had 
requested the then Union Minister for Defence   Mr George Fernandes to do a 
rethink on the ban on festivities. He had on the request of this writer also  
donated Rs.25,000 in 2002 for the repairs of the Church.

Meanwhile in a shocking revelation sources have discreetly confirmed to this 
writer, that contrary to the routine alibi of the Navy in the past twelve years 
i.e either  citing ……”large scale inter services naval exercise ….. or 
prevailing  security conditions at the base” ……..as reason for denying 
celebration of the customary feasts, it appears that the real reason is that 
there is a sinister design to  neglect and ruin the century old structure built 
before the now demolished Babri Masjid and the Taj Mahal  The  NOIC should be 
put to strict test, even as efforts to collect information under RTI is being 
pursued.

Today the main altar, part of the roof, the doors, display   poor or no 
maintenance  since its last repair carried out  in May 2004; Incidentally a 
similar fate had befallen the St Francis de Assisi chapel a photograph of which 
is in possession of this writer during his visit to the Island in 2002.. 

It is further confirmed that those residing at the base are also  denied access 
to this Church in Canacona Goa and instead attend religious services on 
Sunday’s at St John the  Evangelist  Church at Chendia 2 – 3 kms from Arga in  
Karnataka.  Please note that there is only a 1.2 kms cause way connecting Sea 
Bird with Anjediv Island Goa. (google maps )

It is therefore incumbent upon the Union Minister for Defence Mr Manohar 
Parrikar  a native of Goa, to take notice, visit immediately  the Island which 
is till today still a part of Goa as it has not been ceded by an act of 
Parliament and ascertain the veracity of these observations and order an 
enquiry punish those 

[Goanet] LEFT FOR HEAVENLY ABODE

[godfrey gonsalves]

Just a few hours ago  members of the SOUTH GOA PUBLIC INTEREST ACTION GROUP 
(SGPIAG)  a registered NGO (advocacy) based in Margao (completed 15 years of 
its formation on 12th December, 2015 ) were shocked to learn of the sudden  
demise after complaining of uneasiness today at 1530 hrs at the Hospicio in 
Margao. Salcete  of their beloved PRESIDENT . Mr Terence Francisco Mazarelo, a 
bachelor, businessman,  aged 62 years and a native of Gorcomoroda, Velim 
Salcete Goa and resident of Margao Goa, at the Hospicio in Margao. 

 Until the time of filing this report  the  funeral details have not been 
finalised  

 
from the Hospicio end

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
social activist & cyber journo
 BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
 +91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
 gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 10, Issue 68 MOPA A CERTAINITY ???

[godfrey gonsalves]

It may be noted that for the sake of proper order the District Magistrate Ms 
Mohanan  heading the panelist  at the public hearing at MOPA on 1st February, 
2015 had adopted an orderly    system for making presentation.  She  asked 
those that were seated on the left hand side first row first column wise to 
begin  with their presentation and turn by turn the speakers turned up on the 
podium. 

This writer was the first from the right hand side first row. 

Later even when she threw open the floor   the GFDO members too were lagging  
behind.  .  Aparently  their body language revealed the obvious -- given the 
booing  ush ush  slogans  to those that adopted an anti-Mopa stance..  

This was not unusual  as was the case indoor when the public hearing on Mining 
issue before the Shah Commission was under way almost two years ago  and 
ofcourse no different from the scenario prevailing at the Gram Sabhas in 
Village Panchayats.

The  GFDO members Fr Eremito Rebello, Mr Edwin Pinto,  Mr Jose Miranda  except  
 Mr Abhijit and Mr Sidharth Karapurkar came to be seated near  Mr Ramesh Gawas 
and  myself on the first two rows almost  towards the fag end  before making 
their presentation

Mr Sidharth   Karapurkar residing at Navelim Salcete Goa ( a native of Karapur 
in Pernem ? ? ?) was seen for most of the time  almost two hours  in the 
official  enclosure getting the standardised representations distributed for 
signatures to the audience at the public meet at the Lohia Maidan Margao on 
31st January, 2015   to be submitted at the hearing.  This job Mr Karapurkar  
ought to have been  left  to others and instead concentrated on the 
presentation made by other speakers (check video clips ) .When Mr S  Karapurkar 
of GFDO was  quizzed by this writer for not making a presentation he claimed he 
would do so later apparently buying time to be amongst the last speaker.

In fact the GFDO members ought to have realised that they represented the anti 
Mopa lobby and not in their individual capacity.

Even ex CM Mr. Churchill Alemao who was made to sit amidst the audience  almost 
on the 11h row   went out of turn and came to be seated on the first row 
besides this wirter and had his way to make his point against MOPA 
notwithstanding the booing and vociferous comments  Surprisingly ex Union 
Minister Mr Ramakant  D Khalap who came much later was seated in the special 
enclosure for MLA's and the press 

  After the hearing which commenced on the dot at 1030 hrs  it  took almost 
over four hours.  Further   the time taken for preparing the minutes was 
delayed considerably the first minutes to be read out was of the undersigned at 
1630 hrs (IST) and until this time much of the crowd had dispersed.  Some 
others returned from lunch,  

If indeed heckling could be termed as  assault  Mr S  Karapurkar ought to have 
filed a complaint with the police   The law should prevail.

Infact it was clear that the GFDO would cut a sorry figure at the public 
hearing when they told the public at the conclusion of the meeting at Lohia 
Maidan that they would attend but .would follow recourse in the court of law to 
get justice. While Mr Churchill Alemao and others were of the view that the 
supporters should march in huge numbers to the venue at  Mopa.

While numbers would not make sense and could only nurture the vote bank for 
politiicians  the least expected was a spirited presentation by GFDO.


 
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] MOPA AIRPORT A CERTAINTY ?

[godfrey gonsalves]

At an Environmental Impact Assessment - Study for the proposed GREENFIELD 
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT at Mopa held  today 1st February,2015 over 63 persons 
including six women made oral presentations to the committee.

Beginning the hearing the undersigned raised the issue of 
a) whether any of the six signatories viz:
Jayant Kumar Joshi. Raja Subbaratna Prasad Sudhir Saxena Dr Chiranjibi 
Pattanaik Mr. S V Subramanyam and P Jayakumar of QCI/NABET Accredited EIA 
Consultancy Organisation i.e Engineers India Limited - a Govt of India 
undertaking  to the four phases (2020, 2025, 2035,2045) 175 page report 
prepared on October, 2014 and signed on 25th and 27th November had personally 
visited the area of land acquired for the proposed Mopa International airport 
its allied activities viz  the  airport city with hotel offices business centre 
golf course employees accomodation etc to ascertain the ground reality. 
The answer given was that they have followed the TOR compliance system (meaning 
in short they did not visit the site)
b) whether existing internantional airport at Dabolim, could co-exist as 
proposed by Govt of Goa was a reality when in fact the 3rd airport at Chipi was 
underway.
This was not answered;
c) whether the Navy would permit the continuation of Dabolim International 
airport  once the 27 sq  kms Mopa turns full fledged  - given that they had a 
past record of gross violation of terms of agreement to permit the celebration 
of two customary feasts on 2nd February, and 4th October  when the Island of 
Anjediv in Canacona taluka South Goa District was handed over for the use of 
Sea Bird project This was taken note of but not replied too.

Other speakers who spoke included the ex CM, ex MP Mr Churchill Alemao who 
castigated the authorities who had prepared the report when a section of the 
report revealed the existence of Bengal foxes  at Mopa

Dr Joe D Souza ex Professor of the University of Goa also spoke on the lapses 
of the report considering the fact that he himself had steered several EIA 
reports and felt that the report was honky dory.


Sadly the speakers of the Goa for Dabolim Airport viz  who had otherwise 
maintained a spirited campaign for well over a year and half came almost two 
and half hours after many of the proponents and opponents had done their  
presentation they were Mr Jose Miranda, Fr Eremito Rebello Mr Abhijit and Mr 
Karapurkar .  

As a matter of fact the voice of Goans for  Dabolim Airport Only was feeble and 
apparently did not register the opposition to the proposed Mopa International 
Airport, Most ironically some of the speakers like a chartered accountant Mr R 
Kakodar who was vociferously speaking a day before the hearing i.e 31st 
January, 2015 did not make his presence felt. Even the MLA of Curtorim and 
Fatorda who made their presence felt at the Lohia Maidan were no where in sight.

Mr Ramesh Gauns a retired teacher raised preliminary objections on the sanctity 
of the EIA report and others grievances of the affected people

There were others like Dr N Sawal Mr Khandolkar Mr Glen Ticlo who were present 
besides ex MP Mr Khalap who made a plea for safeguarding the interests of 
people of VP of Ugeum Tamboxrem Mopa and Varkhand -- 

Others who spoke against Mopa were Sandeep Kambli an activist leading the anti 
Mopa agitation.

By and large while it appeared that the atmosphere was volatile to near 
critical leading to intervention by police to quell bouts of unruly behaviour 
of some of the pro Mopa proponent their sporadic jeers for those who did not 
display a pro Mopa proposition with words like ush ush renting in the air .. 
Not only wa Mr Alemao booed when he sought an out of turn chance to speak but 
so also Fr Eremito.

The general opposition comes from the Dhangar community - 16 families who 
feared that their grazing pastures would deprive them of bread earnings. The 
other was to the fear that the earnings of 40 lacs per annum from cashew trees 
would go. the people in the low lying villages would suffer with the 
destruction of 44 springs, the existence of bauxite is undeniable but none want 
the accompanying dust pollution and would prefer their traditional occupations. 
 One of them expressed doubts that jobs would not go to locals as promised as a 
case in point was that the pandal erected at the venue was by a party from 
Kolhapur.

There was a passionate plea to save the sacred groves from Mopa for the benefit 
of the villagers. The rate offered of Rs 40 per sq mts was a pittance according 
to some and their demand was for a reasonable market rate of Rs.500/- 

With the Chandel irrigation there was demand that water harvesting should be 
taken up on top priority

The distance to Mopa from Margao is around 66 kms and can be reached by private 
transport within 1 hrs 40 minutes along the NH 17 from via Panaji - Mapusa by 
pass Dhargal Vagzar and 2.8 kms up Mopa plateau

By and large the hearing was peaceful but shouting down one another 

[Goanet] FEAST AT ANJEDIV

[godfrey gonsalves]

In a surprising developement despite change of guard at the Centre, The Flag 
Officer Commanding, Karnataka Naval Area, India, Commander Pradeep Agnihotri 
vide letter No:FOK/ADM/100/Anjediv dated 13th January, 2015 received by this 
writer on 21st January, 2015   in reply to the letter dated 1st January, 2015  
statedquote Anjadiv Island is a notified prohibited place in 
addition , the prevailing security situation at this Base does not allow for 
visitors to be permitted during this period .unquote,  which means that 
the Feast of Our Lady of Springs Nossa Senhora de Brotas  would NOT be 
celebrated on the Island for the 11th year in succession.

Ironically immediately on the ex CM of Goa Mr Manohar Parrikar being 
catapultated relunctantly to the Centre as Union Defence Minister  Raksha 
Mantri  Govt of India Ministry of Defence, in November, 2014 , this writer had 
pleaded with him to ensure the celebration of this Feast now that he is in the 
saddle.

It may be recalled that Mr Parrikar had in April 2002 donated to this writer a 
sum of Rs,25,000 for the upkeep of the Church at Anjediv which was in a 
paritally dilapidated state.

Moreover at the request of this writer  he had painstakingly  pleaded in  with 
the then Raksha Mantri Mr George Fernandes to ensure the celebration of two 
customary feasts on 2nd February and 4th October of St Francis de Assisi in 
terms of the order of the Govt of Goa in December, 1987 handing over the Island 
for the prestigious Sea Bird Project .

The Island till date has not been ceded either to the Govt of India or the 
State of Karnataka and continues to be a part of South Goa District, Canacona 
taluka another devotee from Karwar Mr Peter Gonsalves who spoke to this writer 
late evening yesterday..

In fact later the Raksha Mantri Mr Parrikar had assured the section of the 
press end November, 2014  to resolve the issue within six months.

One would have expected Mr Parrikar to accord this issue  'TOP MOST PRIORITY  
which would have been a major fulfillment of a long pending promise moreso as 
he believes that the problem was created by the erstwhile Indian National 
Congress at the Centre.

It is however not too late in the day for the Raksha Mantri to overturn the 
Naval authorities views and to ensure that by 2nd February, 2015 the faithful 
from Goa and Karwar have access to the Island with due security conisderation 
-(photo identity by the faithful)  to partake in two masses planned viz  
forenoon and afternoon (to avoid overcrowding)  and the Naval authorities  at 
Sea Bird could provide for the logistic arrangements viz free transport, safe 
drinking water ,washrooms and even the events photographs on request by the 
faithful and at costs ) which would earn them the goodwill of the civilians.

Meanwhile when this writer had a teletalk (08382-230532) this morning with Fr 
A. Lopez Parish Priest of St Annes Church at Binaga Karwar (who at the request 
ot the Archdiocese of Goa and Damanoverlooks the arrangement for the Feast 
at Anjediv) to test the waters for the safe conduct of the Feast; he reported 
that a section of the print media viz Karavalli munj in around 16th January, 
2015 had reported strong objections to hold the Feast on the Island. 

This is obvious because of ignorance of those opposing who despite evidence to 
the contrary  believe that the Island belongs to State of Karnataka even . This 
writer had with documentary evidence refuted this belief and also gave an 
interview to the  press in Karwar  to the same daily four years ago.

Yet another faux  pas committed by the then Dy Commissioner of Uttar Kanara 
Mr Ritesh Kumar Singh (present incumbent is Mr Ujvan Kumar Ghosh ) was to enter 
into an agreement with the seabir 08382-226303 authorities to declare the 
island as prohibited for civilians on 23rd October,2004 

This order has been in dispute since then as the island is still a part of Goa 
and the DC Uttar Kanara had acted beyond his jurisdiction.

It is also believed that activists of the banned outfit  Ram Sena of the 
expelled Bajrang Dal activist and its leader Mr Pramod Mutalik is behind the 
opposition to score political browny points.

However this should not deter the people of Goa access to the Island which 
belongs to them though access is via Arga or Binaga of Uttar Kanara District 
Karnataka.  

The earlier access is via Galgibag in Goa via sea route and this could be put 
into reuse once Navy is brought in line and the order of the DC revoked.


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
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GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
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[Goanet] MARTYRS CHAPEL -CUNCOLIM GOA

[godfrey gonsalves]

A  concelebrated Mass this Sunday 27th July 2014  evening by Jesuit fathers 
(six hailing from Assolna ) of the Goa Province with  Main celebrant Fr Joseph 
Cardozo sj   at the Martyrs' Chapel  Tollem Bhat Near the Cuncolim Municipal 
Council Bldg  was held to commemorate the martyrdom of  Bl Rudolph Acquaviva 
and his companion priests who were brutally murdered  on 25th July 1583 by the 
locals  and thrown in the well now enclosed within the precincts of the St 
Francis Xavier Chapel opp the petrol pump on the NH 17 in Cuncolim --referred 
as Revolt of Cuncolim or Cuncolim Uprising according to archivist Fr Gregory 
Mergulhao Naik sj was commemorated. Over  two hundred faitful partook in the 
Mass.  

Fr Naik has also revealed in an article of the local goan weekly an important 
facet of Bl Rudolph an Italian who al\ongwith three other priests were invited 
to offer discourses on the Gospel  to  Emperor Akbar in October 1578 

Over  two hundred faitful partook in the Mass.  

At this Mass the main celebrant at end of the Mass made an impassioned pleas 
for  the people of Cuncolim to offer their sons to the Jesuit mission as 
despite the calling of BI Rudolf Acquaviva  as there were none from Cuncolim in 
the Society of Jesus.

 Near by there is a good attempt to  build a Memorial for the Cuncolim 
Chieftains who were killed by the erstwhile Portuguese regime apparently as a 
retaliatory action for the killing of the Jesuits . Buth the cross where the 
priest were tied and killed also finds a place therein.

Thus in this writers humble view the Martyrs Chapel and the Cuncolim Chieftains 
Memorial reflect an important re\ligious  political historical  event of over 
431 years old  which if given its rightful place will reflect the religious 
tolerance of both communities of the people of Cuncolim and the State in 
particular  

This writer was however saddened to note that the chapel was bereft of the 
sanctity and historical importance it deserves . 

 The Cuncolim Municipal Council ought to have confined its garbage trucks and 
waste bins away froim the precincts of the chapel and in any case not in fromt 
of the chapel.  This hurts  the religious sentiments of the faithful.

No doubt the Cunmcolim Municipal Council has contributed towards the 
celebration of this event this everning but that should not be a one day affair.

The area of atleast  four to five meters around the Chapel should be earmarked 
as the sacred area of the Chapel and a small pathway laid with pavers put 
alongside the wall of the Cuncolim Chieftains Memorial for the exit of people 
along that side.  There should be no vehicles parked at any given time in fromt 
of the Chapel because this amounts to disrespect to the religious faithful of 
both communities.

The Cuncolim Chairperson and Chief Officer together with the local MLA should 
demarcate the area  for parking its vehicles and garbage bins forthwith.

The Archdiocese should intervene immediately to build a lawn this monsoon and  
provide a plaque at the Chapel depicting the historical significance not only 
of this Chapel but also of the St Francis Chapel where the well is located. and 
other cross related to this historical event.


This being the year of the Exposition it would be a moment of joy to see that 
these historical sites are given their due place sp that pilgrims from world 
over would venerate this site by paying their respects.

The local chaplain should also ensure that the precincts of this Chapel are 
thrown open to visiting pilgrims and that important religious or cultural 
events are hel
at these chapels to enhance its historical and archaeological importance.

The RS MP Mr Shantaram Naik a Cunclkar himself should contribute from the MPLAD 
fund for the beautification of the Chieftains Memorial and the Martyrs Chapel 
besides his attempts to include this historical event in its right perspective 
icluding the Martyrdom of Bl Rudolph to avoid distortions by religious fanatics.

From the Martyrs Chapel Cuncolim

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
socail activist and cyberjourno 
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
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[Goanet] GOA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

[godfrey gonsalves]

The thrill of getting  verbatim replies albeit from the horses mouth 
---Ministers to queries raised by your elected representatives  on the sacred 
floor of the Goa Legislative during its over fortnight long session which 
commenced from 22nd July, 2014 is by following the days proceedings on 
http://eassembly.goa.gov.in. 

The era of paperless regime has dawned in this tiny twenty fifth state of  
Goa the Union of India.  Although it is 51 years after the  first legislative 
assembly was set up in the then Union Territory of Goa Daman and Diu and now 27 
years after attaining Statehood we  Goans are proud to have achieved this 
distinction slowly but surely. 

Imagine the days when tons of print material  was used to provide compu-typed 
answers  to  then 30 and now 40 Members of the Legislative Assembly  of each of 
the questions starred and un starred raised by members of the Goa Legislative 
Assembly. Besides that the copies for different files ending with the guard 
file the print media and now the audio visual media as well.

The credit for  this could perhaps go to both viz  the Leader of the Opposition 
Mr Pratapsing Raoji Rane who as then Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly 
began the spade work for this paperless regime and which culminated in the 
current Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Mr Rajendra Arlekar seeing the dawn 
of this regime into reality.

It is the hope of every Goan that queries of citizens raised under the RTI 2005 
could follow suit.  The Chief Secretary  could make a beginning and other 
Secretaries / Directors of the Govt of Goa could follow suit so that before 
19th December, 2014 Goa could emerge as the first State to introduce paperless 
regime.
  
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, 
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) 
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
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[Goanet] WORLD CUP 2014 - Goa connect Alex Vaz

[godfrey gonsalves]

Even
as the  World Cup 2014  Brazil
- Croatia football match got  underway
this writer spoke to octogenarian Referee/Instructor/Lecture Football 
International
certificate holder FIFA, Alex Vaz (80) a native of Nanguillo Cuncolim  
presently residing in Borivili(W) Mumbai to
have his views on the World Cup.
The
veteran minced no words predicting Brazil' victory.  But when pressed to a 
point he positioned
Argentina and Germany in the second and third place.  Asked whether this world 
cup could have the
potential to register surprises with  out of the box teams – he found Japan and 
Australia  promising.
His
basis was the crop of players that have been fielded by these teams and some of
the promising lads that could upset the apple-cart.
The
evergreen Vaz has to be taken for his word given the  several feathers to his 
cap.  From being the only Indian referee to date to a)  supervise the pre-World 
Cup Football
tournament in Iran  in 1973 and Singapore
in 1977 to date  b) to be selected by
FIFA on their panel of Instructors /Lecturers for International Referee Courses
and c) to be selected as the Match Commissioner for FIFA pre World Cup match
between South Korea and Nepal 1985 in Nepal.
Besides
these achievements in Football  at the
International FIFA/AFC  level he has also
supervised major football tournaments under AIFF viz;National Championships
Jullunderm Federatuin Cup at Coimbatore, Rovers Cup Mumbai 3rd Women
National Final Goa Bandodkar Gold Trophy Goa  DCM semi international .  The sum
and total of his achievements 25 years referee (1957 to 1982) supervised over
4520 official competition matches right from schools to International level all
over India and abroad.


Mr Vaz can easily
earn the distinction of an all rounder given that he has made his debut in
Hockey Volleyball table tennis Athletics beginning from his alma mater Loyola
High School in Margao later during his stint with Phoenix Mills.  
His
contribution to the State of Maharashtra in the field of Sports earned him the
prestigious Shiv Chattrapati State Award in Physical Edn and Sports 1977-78 ;
the Best teacher state award for all round contribution in the field of
Education in 1986-87 Later in 1986 the Govt of Goa in recognition of his
contribution to the field of athletics and football  awarded him with the 
Special Goa State Award.  

Given
the achievement he has found him self appointed to several honorary posting viz
Former President Vice President and Treasurer of the Mumbai School Sports
association – the oldest association of its kind in the world which conducts 20
different Olympic sports in over 350 schools in Mumbau. Presently he is
Chairman of the Goan Union Educational Trust which conducts and finances Little
Flowe of Jesus High School founded in 1924  Chandanwadi Mumbai.  It is a
purely Goan managed trust which caters for students of all communities.
For  Alex Vaz  who left the shores of Goa on foot  trudging thro thick and 
thorn  filled jungles via Collem to Castle Rock in
the pre-Liberation to reach  Mumbai (then
Bombay) in November 1955  his impeccable
credentials his jovial demeanour and his staunch faith in Biblical teachings
his achievement could inspire generations to come.

The book authored by him titled Football laws simplified a book for the New 
Millenium in simple english is a must read by the football fraternity.


Here then goes the Goa connect for the World Cup.  At the time of writing Mr 
Vaz has suddenly found several callers seeking his views on the World Cup and 
given his penchant for hard talk he has not let them down.  He can be contacted 
on +91 9869412588 or +022 28902288.

 
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, 
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) 
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] RISE AND RISE OF BJP

[godfrey gonsalves]

In the “first past the post”
Indian  electoral system the future trend
reveals that  political parties that extensively
fund their campaigns  making  full
use of the audio visual print and electronic media   and
booth level workers adequately funded for well over six months before the
hustings  a  victory  of this dimension now becomes obvious   Mind you the 
campaign relied heavily on media
hype  , washing dirty linen in public,  the “mis”  rule of the predecessor  
without portraying the agenda  of the aspiring party .
The huge win for the BJP and its
pre-poll allies   331 seats  in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls reflects this
effort.
 The only face saving
consolation for the oldest party the INC is that in 1984  when it secured  
2/3rds of the 543 seats over  400 seats– albeit a sympathy wave following
the tragic death of Ms Indira Gandhi – the BJP then had  secured just 2 votes  
.  But
this  time round the INC  gained  45 as against the BJP 282.
A veteran Jan Sangh member who  spoke to this writer post results  admitted 
that it was neither the victory of
Mr Narendra Modi nor of the BJP but thanks to funds from the corporate sector  
the smart media campaigning and surge of
electoral spending . He argued further that  had  Mr Modi or the BJP the
confidence of its victory they would have not have to field him in Varanasi  
besides Vadadora much so when he presided over
the destiny of the State of Gujarat
He was however not confident if the BJP would  at least  now given the 
resounding mandate  and not withstanding their uncomfortable
seats in the Upper House –Rajya Sabha  pursue its three major issues viz 
abrogation
of Article 370 which now confers special status on Jammu  Kashmir, enactment
of the Uniform Civil Code, building of the Ram Mandir and the revival of the
National Commission to “review” the working of the Constitution – to make it
more representative of the Indian “ethos” set up earlier in February, 2000, and
review the Presidential form of Government  in view of fractured mandates and 
coalition governments.
He believed that issues of Freedom of Religion, Ban on religious
conversions, cow slaughter relations with Pakistan and issue of Jammu and
Kashmir  should be on top priority.
For Goa  Special category status and the MOPA airport should be top priority.
 
 

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, 
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) 
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
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[Goanet] EXPLOSIONS ROCK SAN JOSE AREAL SALCETE

[godfrey gonsalves]

At a time when the country awaits with abated breadth the results of the Lok 
Sabha polls; in the South Goa District an event which may be the precusor of 
things to follow in the days to come griped the Salcete taluka today.

At around 1600 hrs (IST) today 8th May, 2014 Mrs Elsa Fernandes a housewife (of 
 H No 154 Camar bhatt St Jose de Areal of Velim Assembly Constituency   just a  
few meters away from the local MLA's office and the VP Office before the 
Industrial Estate road )  who was allegedly sweeping outside her modest house 
noticed  her latest less than a month old tenant one Pappu enter his tenement 
opp her house after alighting from a white color van (number witheld)  and a 
deafening explosion which left her shell shocked .

This was followed by another  Pappu who claimed  to be  working in the mining 
area with his  two children a boy and a girl Sahid  and spouse Noor Jehan and 
Shamin lay dead at the entrance apparently by  the impact.  It is learnt that 
another girl who was watching the TV got her eye damaged.  She alongwith spouse 
and son were rushed to the Hospicio at Margao.

Ms Fernandes bereaved following the death of her husband just a month ago 4th 
April 2014 who spoke to this writer late evening at around 2140 hrs during the 
visit at the site of the accident claimed that this latest tenant was just one 
of the four others who occupy the outhouse in front of theirs located just 
adjacent to the road.

Being new she had no clue whatsoever of his daily chores but did see some 
friends call at his place. Considering that he was young around 30 years and 
married she had no reason to suspect any ulterior motive.


Though it is not clear whether it was a crude bomb or explosive used for 
fishing the battery of top police officer alongwith SDM were at site .  The 
local MLA Mr Benjamin Silva was present at the house when this writer was 
consoling the family two daughters married  over the unfortunate incidents.  
The son works abroad.  A woman activist was also present.


Meanwhile the bomb disposal squad is expected apparently for fear of further 
explosions . Some persons were taken for question.  Ironically the State 
witnessed squally weather with thunder and lightening and this threw the entire 
area in pitch darkness hampering sensitive investigations.


from the Camarbhatt San Jose Areal 

 
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES, 
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA) 
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
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[Goanet] ANJEDIVA ISLAND

[godfrey gonsalves]

Time and again for the last  decade since 4th October 2004 (Feast of  St 
Francis de Assisi) the Sea Bird authorities at Karwar had invariably prohibited 
the celebrations of the customary feast of Our Lady of Springs on the Anjediva 
Island citing reasons owing to prevailing security scenario in the coastal 
region and large scale Inter Service Defence excercise in progress at the Base 
no visitor is being permitted.

To circumvent this alibi it was intimated on 25 January 2014 to the Navy that   
a priest two volunteers and this writer would visit the Island from the 
Galgibag region in Canacona  Goa to the Island taking a detour sea route  by 
motor boat and make arrangements for the Feast on the Island on 2nd Feb 2014 . 
Two masses are planned at 1100 hrs and 1400 hrs IST and only those with photo 
identiy cards would be allowed. The Navy was required as a gesture of 
hospitality to provide only drinking water and toilet facilities. Hence there 
would be no need to enter the Island from either the Bhaitkol Port or Binaga or 
Chedia in Arga Karnataka..

However as was expected the Commander Chief Staff Officer (AOL) for Flag 
Officer Commanding in a swift fax message 858/P/GC dated 27th January, 2014 to 
this writer now informed that Anjediv Island is a notified prohibited place 
in addition, the prevailing security situation at this Base does not allow for 
visitors to be permitted during this period.

To refute the alleged  notified prohibited area  status  this writer in a 
prompt counter fax message dated 30.1.2014 has replied to the Flag Officer 
Commanding Karnataka Naval Area that vide  letter No:16/06/84-D dated 
19.04.2006 from the Under Secretary Govt of Goa addressed to this writer under 
copy to Commodore DG Project Sea Bird West Block VRK Puram New Delhi that the 
Anjediv Island has been handed over to the Navy way back in 1987 vide order of 
Collector dated 30.11.1987 and condition therein clearly states Navy may allow 
on the Island the celebration of customary feasts of both St Francis de Assisi 
4th October ad Nossa Senhora de Brotas 2nd February subject to security 
considerations.

This clearly implies that the  notified  prohibited area  as alleged cannot 
overide the conditions of handing over.  Moreover the Island is still a part of 
Goa as it has not been ceded either to the State of Karnataka or maintained as 
an independent base by any Act of Parliament to this date.

Hence they have been informed that there is no change in our program to visit 
the Island on 1st February, 2014 as intimated to them and the Union Minister 
for Defence New Delhi  Mr A K Antony. in the mentioned fax messages by this 
writer.

There has been no reply from the Naval authorities  to this fax message till 
the time of writing.

Meanwhile in a related development the Navy hopes to revive its 2010 proposal 
to take over the three Island Grande, Pequeno and St George Islands in view of 
security considerations of the State of Goa. This issue will be deliberated at 
the seminar scheduled to be held in Goa to be inaugurated by the CM Mr Manohar 
Parrikar and participation of former Defence Minister Mr Jaswant Singh  and 
former IPS officer Kiran Bedi. Last time round the protests against this move 
crushed to the proposal.

It is hoped that the CM Mr. Manohar Parrikar who had given a donation of Rs 
25,000/- on 15th April 2002  for the repairs of the church at Anjediv through 
this writer and believes sincerely that the customary feasts should continue  
would press upon the Indian Navy to ensure the celebration of the customary 
feasts and desists from taking away the three Islands off the Baina Beach Vasco 
da Gama Goa . 

The Govt should also demand the return of the over 44 canons lying there on the 
Island .  The Indian Navy should also throw open the Fort at Anjediv wherein 
the plaque of the seven Indian soldiers who were killed in a firing on 22nd 
December, 1961 when the marched to the Island in a boat with a peace flag 
heralding the Liberation of Goa on 19th December, 1961 were mistaken by the 
Portuguese soldiers on the Island of waging a battle against them.

Our Members of Parliament Mr Shantaram L Naik, had taken up the matter with the 
Union Minister of Defence Mr A K Antony and raised the issue in Parliament but 
regretably have not succeeded in reviving the customary feast.  It is time 
opportune for MP Mr Francisco Sardinha,  MP  Mr. Shripad Naik  the ex CM and 
AICC General Secretary Mr Luisinho Faleiro to take up this issue with the Union 
Minister and resolve the issue.



GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] SAN THOME MUSEUM - Varca Goa

[godfrey gonsalves]

Seen a Remington 10 a First World War (1919 ) era and an Imperial 58 a Second 
World War (1940) vintage type writer akin a similar model housed in the 
National Museum of Victoria England.

A model of Akai X355D and Akai GX 255D spool tape player  gramaphone . A 133 
year old Grand Piano SCHEDMIER GERMANY 1880 and in working condition perhaps 
the only of its kind in Asia fitted with ivory keys;  a vintage Honer sax Sitar 
etc ;   Old kerosene lanterns and a kerosene linen press commonly known as 
irons. A silent movie projector still camera. Rare crockery garaffaos

An art work of Baby Jesus mounted on an Ostrich  egg shell with the beast of 
the jungles and the laughing infant below. The statue of Our Lady of Fatima 
mounted on an one half meter ribs of Jonah's fish (old Testament)

These are  marvelous and prized collection of Thomas Antonio da Costa a 
Technical Artist/  Engineer/Officer now on public display at the SAN TOME 
MUSUEM  (Back in Time ) in San Thome Simplex Chadwado Varca Salcete 403 721 Goa 
India;  between 0900 hrs to 2000 hrs IST . The entry fee is Rs.100/- per adult 
and Rs.50/- for children upto 14 years of age.

A visit by this writer this evening post inaugural session to this ground plus 
two floor apartment housing the Museum of Antiques ad Technical evolution as a  
Mr Thomas calls it  reveals his deep passion for antiques.  Quizzed on how he 
could put in place such an exotic collection - he merely says -   its the work 
of God. 

Indeed this writer was perplexed to understand how such a treasure trove could 
exist in Varca village in South Goa district  conveniently located along the 
main road.

Mr Thomas was all too excited about his collection he feels that this Museum is 
more of information and study project which would help the school and college 
going students who are perhaps unaware of the humble beginnings in contrast to 
the advances made in the field of recorded music movies typewriting and more.

In the end of the half hour visit Mr Thomas offered this writer a photo session 
alongside the APSHI 3.3 tonne look alike anchor on display in the courtyard. 
This he feels will be a must for his visitors. Mr Thomas has set up a website 
www.santhome.com .  For those wish to commend him for his unique collection 
just call +91 9822363917.

Ironically this Museum has been thrown open a day after the opening ceremony of 
the Lusofonia 2014 Games at Margao and is a must visit destination both for 
locals and tourists visiting this tiny 25th State of India on the West.

from the Varca end

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS)
gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

 
   
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] FORT MORMUGAO

[godfrey gonsalves]

Come the 51st Goa Liberation day and the ruins of a fort facing the 
natural harbour west of India at  Mormugao Harbour will be promoted by 
the Archaeological Survey of India Goa .

There is a signage fixed at the foot of the newly cleared path way as one 
proceeds from 
Vasco-da-Gama
 city to Headland Sada junction and beyond towards the Mormugao Harbour 
down hill.  It mentions thereon that the  work of the fort commenced as 
late as 1624 (nearly 114 years after the Portuguese set foot in Goa on 
25.11.1510 Feast of St Catherine ). There are 3 magazines five prisons a
 chapel (which is a living monument meaning feast is
 celebrated often to this day ) and quarters of the guard.  There is 
also a range of 53 odd guns and a garrison with 4 officers apparently to
 guard the
 coast.

The fort is an artistic wonder though was in neglect 
until the District Magistrate of South Goa who prior to retirment on 
attaining the age of superanuation this year end has taken steps to 
develop the fort and throw it open to the public.

It is reliably 
learnt from a source that the area from the Head land side which is near
 the MPT new office at Sada was not easily accessible as there was a 
gate but now with the present entrance cleared one can walk up the steps
 and have a breath taking view of the 
from atop the Fort to the Mormugao Harbour.  

Recently the Port has a dedicated berth (where the earlier Mormugao Harbour 
Dona Paula
launch
 used to operate ) for the cruise liners and this year already six 
cruise vessels anchored for a daylong sojourn.This Fort could therefore 
provide a breath taking site for the foreign tourists.

At 0800 hrs IST for the first time the National Flag will be hoisted at the
 rampart of this Fort 
by the Minister for Power and MLA Mormugao Mr.
 Milind Naik and thereafter the fort would be easily accessible to all 
as a tourist destination.

Incidentally
 the over 10 kms round architectural grandeur of this fort which needs 
to be upgraded for its potential will now received the attention it 
deserves from the ASI

There is also a potential for a Hotel to 
come up near the venue at the lower end on the Port side but so long as 
this will cater to the common tourist it would be welcome 

Further
 there is scope to develop the fragmented portions of the erstwhile air 
field and have a aircraft museum erected at this venue on the Headland.

However kudos to the District Collector Mr Agarwal for his vision and 
enthusiasm to clear up the ruins of the Mormugao Fort.

From the Mormugao Harbour end


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,

BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)

+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 

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[Goanet] TIATR HALL OF FAME

[godfrey gonsalves]

The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) Campal Panaji Goa will this year organise the 
132nd birth anniversary celebration of the first lady ever to perform on stage 
in Bombay (now Mumbai) on 22.11.1904 late Regina Fernandes the wife of late 
Joao Agostinho Fernandes Pai Tiatrist at Big Foot Loutolim Goa.
 

On this ocassion the  Tiatr Hall of Fame which is being set up at the Big 
Foot, Loutolim will be inaugurated by Mr Dayanand Mandrekar Hon'ble Minister 
for Art and Culture Govt of Goa in the presence of Guest of Honour Mr Vishnu 
Surya Wagh Chairman Kala Academy Goa.
 

The function will be followed by musical entertainment by Connie M and his 
troupe.

Prince Jacob, President of TAG has invited all tiatr lovers to grace this 
unique celebrations.
 

On this ocassion the family of Pai Tiatrist, octogenarian Ms Ana Maria Carolina 
Quadros Fernandes and her daughter Sharmila Fernandes and children will be 
present. 

 
The family has also as in the past years extended invitation to all tiatr 
lovers and well meaning persons to visit their the over 145 years old House of 
Pai Tiatrist - Joao Agostinho Fernandes at 306 Modsai, Behind Holy Spirit 
Institute, Margao Goa on this ocassion.



GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
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BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
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[Goanet] LOTUS blooms minus HINDUTVA agenda.

[godfrey gonsalves]

The lotus ' bloomed in this tiny little state this afternoon not owing to its 
avowedHindutva agenda  but only as a credible alternative to the ruling 
dispensation.
 
 
The party projection of  Mr Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar as Chief 
Minister material,  who without an iota of doubt has a credible performance 
uring his past tenure aroused the supporters of the erstwhile ruling combine to 
haul him on the saddle.
 
Given a majority on its own standing and   comfortable  number of allies and 
independents, the incumbent Chief Minister Mr Parrikar would do well to ensure 
that he carries the entire population of Goa together irrespective of caste 
religion language or linguistic barriers and above all is receptive to the 
wishes of the peoples aspiration on all fronts.
 
He should stand forewarned that his HINDUTVA agenda is not pursued overtly or 
covertly by the RSS cadre who have always otherwise during his past tenure 
pursued this agenda clandestinely and stigmatised his otherwise par excellence 
performance.
 
GOANS expect a Goan centric agenda to be pursued.  This means restoring the 
prestige of Goa and Goans.  Mr Parrikar should note well that in the country 
Goa and Goans are  admired for its religious TOLERANCE  (NOT COMMUNAL HARMONY) 
and that Goans hold an unique position world wide,
 
This is the view of many who spoke to this writer post results. They have 
forgiven Mr Parrikar's  self confessed 'mistakes  of the past  (though such 
repentence would have been better accepted if it was made on the floor of the 
Assembly)  and expect him to begin work on a clean slate.
 
 
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BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
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[Goanet] ELECTION SCENARIO - MARCH 2012.

[godfrey gonsalves]

If there is a politician at one end there is a fool at the other.  Since the 
first
 Legislative Assembly in the then Union Territory of Goa Daman and Diu post 
liberation in 1963 the voters generally  elect a representative who in 
reality never  represents them ...

Under our election process 
 the first past the post is  declared the elected representative irrespective 
of the votes polled.  Hence it is more often seen that those defeated 
collectively poll higher votes then the elected
 candidate.

The  Constitution of India requires  those that command a simple majority to 
form the Government. It speaks not of any political party.

The political parties are bodies which have their own
 constitution.   They have their own ideology. They formulate a manifesto 
canvass for  votes to enable their :representatives stake claim to form a 
Government.

As a rule a  single party majority constituted the Government but over the 
years  pre poll or post poll alliances stake claim to form the party.  This has 
resulted in the concept of a common minimum program which demands compromises 
to keep the coalition Governments in power. Ideologies are therefore 
compromised but overtly or covertly each of the coalition partners try to 
expand their voter base so that they can face the next hustings on their own.

Political expediency  often outweighs economic consideration. Governance and 
stability suffers.

In 21st century politicians in Goa belong to  two camps communal and secular . 
Corruption is done overtly or covertly by all political parties, as the system 
is corrupt and needs straightening through
 vigilant voters post elections.

The regional parties are fading into oblivion for lack of sincerity on the part 
of   their leaders to pursue
 emotive issues to their logical conclusion. Konkani in Roman script or 
official language status to Marathi is one issue in view.

In June 2007 elected members were as under Indian National Congress 17 
Nationalist Congress Party 3 Save Goa Party 2 MGP 2  Independent 2 

Later the Save Goa Party members merged into INC and one independent resigned 
and was elected on the INC ticket. Before the end of the term one  NCP member 
resigned.

The BJP 14 remained in the Opposition however before the term end two of the 
three members resigned to join the INC and other continued with the BJP after 
having been denied the INC ticket. This began the downfall of the BJP.

On 25th May, 2011 the INC led coalition government issued a circular that 
parents would decide on the choice of medium of instruction for their wards in 
primary schools in Goa.   .  It literally meant that those schools with medium 
of instruction in any
 Indian  languages and English  would receive grants from the Government.  
Obviously cutting across party lines overtly or covertly the voters rejoiced. 
After all  English is the language of the stomach they argue.

Voters also noted that  unlike the 1986 language agitation where the pro 
Marathi and pro Konkani leaders preached animosity and hatred amongst the 
votaries of the two camps the pro Konkani  ( devnagari script ) and the pro 
Marathi lobbies became united and opposed tooth and nail the move to give 
grants to primary schools in English medium. The matter is now subjudiced in 
the High Court. 

In the March 2012 elections the BJP and the MGP have clearly spelt their 
opposition to grants to medium of instruction in English and they go to the 
polls with this issue.

The INC has boldly stood by their circular of 25th May, 2011. The new entrant 
is the All India Trinamul Congress having headquarters in
 Bengal and they too fall in line
 with the May 2011 circular. However the AITC is a late entrant in Goa and 
hence may not be of relevance in the current hustings.The GVP a regional out 
fit floated by Francisco Pacheco also stands by the May 2011 circular. The UGDP 
is divided on this issue and hence is irrelevant this hustings.

The issue of illegal mining has been given a silent burial because its is 
ironically  this illegal mining and sale of low grade ore dumps that has filled 
the coffers of voters in the mining belt constituency.

The tirade against    family rule in the INC  is irrelevant  political 
parties at the national and state level are run by such families and the MGP 
too follows suit.

The delimitation of constituencies has resulted in additions deletions of 
certain geographically contiguous areas which generally benefits the INC.

The  CM managed to carry on the INC led coalition government and provided 
stability for the
 full term.  However he is believed to have  humiliated the  minorities and is  
covertly known to  pursue the  right wing party agenda under a neo secular garb.

The
 minorities have been clandestinely wiped out from key positions in the 
Government.  

The social engineering based on caste and religion has been carried out by him 
in the administration to ensure that he remains the undisputed leader. However 

[Goanet] NAVY BANS FESTIVITIES ON ANJEDIV ISLAND

[godfrey gonsalves]

In a repeat stance adopted by the Defence authorities (Navy)  - vide 
letter 858/P/GC dated 20.1.2012 the Commander at Arms Asst Naval Provost
 Marshal (KT) acting on behalf of the Flag Officer Commanding 
Headquarters FO(K) Naval Base Karwar Karnataka India  in reply to the 
letter of this writer dated 7.1.2012 informs that due to the prevailing
 security scenario in the coastal region the Coastal Base is at a 
heightened security state.  No visitors are being permitted during 

Thus
 for the 8th time in succession since 2005 the Navy has prohibited on 
similar grounds the celebration on 2nd February the customary Feast of
 Nossa Senhora de Brotas (Our Lady of Springs ) . Yet another 
celebration of the customary Feast of St Francis de Assisi on 4th 
October is also prohibited
 .

This writer had this  year too intimated to them that two 
Masses would be celebrated fore/afternoon to reduce the crowds on the 
Island and that only those with photo identity cards be permitted to 
partake in the feast.

Ironically when people of Goa  expressed 
their resentment over the Naval authority moves to acquire  Bimbvel 
beach and St George Islands the issue was raised in the Goa Legislative 
Assembly during the winter session in December 2010 by the Deputy 
Speaker Mr Mauvin Godinho  condemning the defiant attitude  of the Navy 
to usurp land with utter disregard to the sentiments of the people of 
Goa   In a similar move both MPs Mr Shantaram L Naik (RS) and Mr 
Francisco Sardinha (LS) met the Union Minister Mr A K Antony to brief 
him on the moves of the Navy citing the instance of the 37,005 ha 
Anjediv Island which was conditionally handed over to the Navy for the 
prestigious Sea Bird Project.but the
 relegated on the celebration of customary feasts. All to no avail.

This
 writer 
 had also contacted MP Mr Mr  B K Hariprasad who intervened in the 
matter and through the UPA  Chairperson Ms Sonia Gandhi pursued the 
matter with the Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony who promised to look
 into the matter.without any  positive action.

When this writer 
met  local MLAs of Karwar now in the BJP Mr Ananth Asnotikar and ex-MLA 
mr Gangadhar Bhat at their residence in Karwas they had also agreed to 
work out modalities to assist in the movement of people from Goa who 
were intending to celebrate the Feast if the Sea Bird authorities 
permitted the same.

In April 2002  then CM and present Leader of 
the Opposition in the Goa Legislative Assembly Mr Manohar Parrikar had 
donated   Rupees twenty five thousand only for the repairs of the 
Church.   

However it now appears that Commodore B R Rao then 
Station Commander misled the then Union Defence Minister George 
Fernandes  to believe
 that a dozen temples on the Island were shifted to the Mainland post 
1987 and hence no festivities should be permitted

.As a matter of fact
 only one Somnath temple on the mainland was shifted with the consent of the 
local committee as witnessed by this writer.

According
 to stories doing the rounds Commodore B R Rao Station Commander Sea 
Bird  had an axe to grind with the then Chairperson of the Karwar 
Municipal Corporation Ms Veena Badkar for not rendering co-operation to 
the Sea Bird authorities in civic matter tried to create a wedge between
 the local fishermen community from Karwar district who celebrate the 
Feast as Zorichem Saibinn  by prohibiting their entry to the Island in
 2004 while this activist had to forcefully take  the people of Goa into
 the Island to celebrate the Feast unfortunately for the last time.

Mr
 Shantaram L Naik MP RS had repeatedly pursued the issue on the Floor of
 the Lok Sabha but failed to break ice with the powers that be.

The Archbishop of Goa and Daman seems resigned to the fate as they have not 
been able to impress upon
 the UPA Chairperson the Union Minister of Defence the need to allow the 
celebration of the customary feast.

The
 Goa
 Government in a letter to this activist on 19.04.2006 confirmed that 
the Navy should permit the customary celebration of the Feast as 
envisaged in the order dated 1987 allowing the use of the Island by the 
Defence authorities.

On 21st October 2004 when the expelled 
member of the Bajrang Dal Mr Pramod Mutalik threatened a Shoba Yatra 
on the Island before Dussehra (the same date there was a Fire at the Bom
 Jesus Basilica at Old Goa the then Dy Commissioner Uttar Kanara Mr 
Ritesh Kumar Singh sensing trouble prohibited the celebration of any 
feast on the Island by an order.

However this order is bad in law
 as Anjediv is still a part of Canacona Taluka in Goa and has not been 
ceded by an Act of Parliament  to the State of Karnataka hence he could 
not have exercised his jurisdiction over this Island.

It is also 
pertinent to note that after the Goa was liberation on 19th December, 
1961 (  50 years ago ) on the 22nd December,
 1961 the Indian soldiers who raced towards the Anjediv Island with a 
victory
 flag were shot dead by the Portuguese 

[Goanet] 4TH KNOW GOA PROGRAME

[godfrey gonsalves]

The youth (6 females   5 males between 18 to 23 years)  participants  of the 
4th Know Goa Programme currently underway from 27.11.2011 to 6.12.2011 hailing 
from USA Canada  Kenya Tanzania UK New Zealand visited post lunch session today 
1st
December,2011 the over 140 year old House of Pai Tiatrist - The Father of 
Konkani Tiatr at Modsai ,Margao, Goa.
 
The youth are under an awareness programme  being given an exposure to rustic 
and urban life in Goa the functioning of the local government and the Goan 
culture.  This programme carried out for the 4th year in succession is under 
theauspices of the NRI Cell in Goa  headed by Shri Eduardo Faleiro 
Commissioner and Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.  
 
The group was welcomed by Ms Ana Maria Carolina Quadros Fernandes 79 years 
daughter-in-law,  grand daughter Sharmila Fernandes  and  their two children 
Sonali and Sannil.
 
After formal introduction by Program Co-Ordinator Mr Shirish Lawande the 10 
participants were given an insight by this writer into tiatro 
the contribution  of both Joao Agostinho Fernandes and his spouse Maria Regina 
Fernandes who was  the first woman to act on stage at a time when women were 
ostracised for public appearance in  early 1900. His other works written tiatr 
scripts are compiled and recorded with the Goa Konkani Academy.
 
Most of the participants were struck with awe seeing the ancestral house 
wherein the famed tiatrist wrote his plays way back in  1900.  JAF also 
composed and sang Konkani songs along with his daughter and was the first to 
cut a gramaphone record  in 1906 They were informed that the MP Rajya Sabha and 
CM of Goa have assured to restore the House for posterity.  The design for the 
House restoration has been provided by noted architect  Mr Gerard Da Cunha/
 
 The youth complimented the family members for their sacrifices in maintaining 
the House which would otherwise fall into the hands of the unscrupulous 
builders.  They hoped the Government would act fast to restore the House before 
any eventuality.
 
The family in acknowlegement of their visit offered each of the participants  a 
momento.  
 
The group will visit other places of historical and tourist interest in Goa and 
New Delhi.
 
The social activist Mr Auda Viegas and her aide was also present.
 
 .  
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
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[Goanet] MINING IMBROGLIO IN GOA

[godfrey gonsalves]

Can there be smoke without a fire?  With  90 of the 336 mining leases operating 
in Goa  as per the Directorate of Mining records and only nine having requisite 
licences others allowed to operate as deemed post 2007 (pending renewal of 
leases ) Justice M. B. Shah's ( retd Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court )  
3 day mission in Goa is clearly to unearth the  sadistic  rape of our tiny  
land rich in bio-diversity  following the  heavy demand for low grade iron ore 
to meet China's need.  The meteoric rise of 9 millions metric tonnes of ore 
mined in the last fiscal 2010-11 speaks volumes of the illegalities.
 
Indeed a few merchants  whose  greed runs rough shod over native sentiments, 
and environment concerns, caring a hoot to the ethical norms  of  endearing a 
sustainable development have damaged the fair name of the mining industry in 
Goa in the recent past.
 
Mining in Goa had graduated  from the late fifties to  date as a 
fair avenue  for employment generation besides earning the much needed foreign 
exchange.  The irony of the situation is that unlike other parts of the country 
 it still continues  in the hands of a few private players and remains a 
blessing in disguise for the fragile enviroment of this State.
 
There has been a reasonable  improvement in wages,  living conditions as well 
though much much more ought to be provided to those that have shifted from 
agrarian livelihood to mining.  Development comes with a few sacrifices but it 
must be with a human face albeit sharing the bounty is the corollary. 
 
Even in the arena of environment degradation much  was expected from the mining 
industry as a quid pro qua to the affected people living in the Central 
and western ghat region of the State. The divide is obvious those that stay 
away from these lands have suffered for the comforts of those living away; to 
the extent that the unaffected ones  have developed thick skin towards the 
sufferings of those within the precincts and periphery of the mining areas.
 
Appeasement through doles for those that squeal are no relief to the misfortune 
of those in these under-developed regions of the State.  Clearly a rural urban 
shift is witnessed  since the last decade with the eventual vaccum being filled 
in by migrants from backward districts in  the country where stark poverty is 
the order of the day and ones earning does not go higher than half a dollar.
 
Obviously the magnitude of the crime  witnessed in the recent years is in 
collusion with the Central and State Government machinery thus the findings  
will reveal much more and heads will begin to roll
 
The rule  book was  thrown to the winds for far too long  by these ' fly by 
night operators  and politicians of all shades and colours followed suit. 
Obviously in a world where materialism and ostentatious display of wealth 
rules; those  who could not beat them ( the unscrupulous ones ) reluctantly 
joined them to share the bonanza and have now  unwittingly come under the 
scanner.  
 
Justice Shah  Commission recommendations will perhaps lay down the rules for 
the mining industry to be followed post Golden Jubilee year of our Liberation.
 
For now a moratorium on mining is  a must as a first step  to help create a 
conducive environment.  Those that adhere to the rule book may then be allowed 
to resume operations.  
 
While those that have shared the booty need  to be taxed heavily even penalised 
and the funds so recovered ploughed in   restoring the damage caused in the 
last five fiscal years. The unscrupulous ones have all raised hands clamouring 
for regularisation as recently witnessed at the first and only  public hearing  
and this opportunity must not be lost.
 
For when the State itself indulges in criminality  can others be expected to 
lag  behind in a system that has decayed beyond rectification?
 

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
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[Goanet] RESTORATION OF HOUSE OF 'PAI TIATRIST

[godfrey gonsalves]

The Government of Goa has finally agreed in principle to restore the 
over 140  years old House of “Pai Tiatrist” late Joao Agostinho 
Fernandes,  Behind Holy Spirit Institute, Modsai , Margao, Salcete, Goa .


 It may be noted that on Saturday, 3rd September, 2011 morning when the 
senior citizen (78 years)  Ana Maria Carolina Quadros Fernandes wife of 
late  Antonelio (Tony) Fernandes (tiatrist)  and daughter-in-law of late
 Joao Agostinho Fernandes alongwith her daughter   Sharmila  besides  
her two minor children Sonali and Sannil woke up they were dumbfounded  
seeing  that a guava  tree  lay uprooted and  had  fallen on the rear 
side of their  kitchen damaging  over a dozen tiles of the roof.  
Unfortunately this incident occurred apparently as a result of gusty 
winds late Friday   night and as a result of the incessant rains the 
State has been witnessing in the recent past. 

It may be recalled 
that earlier on Souls Day on 2nd November 2009 a similar collapse 
occurred of a part of the wall  on the Western side of the House.  The  
RS MP Mr Shantaram L Naik who   has been taking keen interest in the 
restoration of this House and preserved for posterity ( in keeping with 
the  desire of late Jooa Agostinho Fernandes in whose name the 1150 
seater AC  Indoor auditorium of Ravindra Bhavan at Margao is named ) 
visited the same and had then  inspected the damage caused to the House 
 The CM Mr Digamber Kamat had then later in a press briefing also agreed
 to the restoration of the House .
 
Following this Mr Gerard Da 
Cunha a renowned architect had drawn plans free of cost for the 
restoration of the House.  The  INTACH Director New Delhi Prof R C 
Agarwal  too visited the House and recommended it as a fit case for 
restoration given the contribution of late Joao Agostinho Fernandes to 
the cause of tiatr from this  humble abode in Margao.
 
Incidentally
 Ms Fernandes speaking to this writer telephonically  informed that on 
the eve of the 64th death anniversary (29.08.2011) of late Joao 
Agostinho Fernandes  they  had  vide letter dated 27th August, 2011 
appealed to the Hon'ble CM, MP RS, President TAG, President Dalgado 
Konkani Academy   and President Goa Konkani  Academy  to pursue the 
issue of restoration of this House expeditiously owing to its 
vulnerability to the vagaries of the monsoons.
 
She further added
 that  some well meaning persons contacted the Collectorate  officials 
from the Disaster Management Cell at the Collectorate South Goa  when 
the collapse occurred but apparently with the  week long   Ganesh 
Chathurti holidays  none    were available  to ascertain the damage. .  
The of foursome   have been living in a state of trauma as they fear  
the worst if the rains continue unabated.   
 
Meanwhile the  
Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Shri Shantaram L Naik who is presently 
in New Delhi owing to the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament  in a 
telephonic  conversation conveyed to this writer that he had this 
morning had a telephonic conversation with the  Chief Minister of Goa 
Shri Digamber Kamat following the reports in the Press of this incident 
and they have agreed to finally restore the House.
 
Shri 
Shantaram L Naik further stated that he would put in his financial 
contribution from the Central Government kitty while the Government of 
Goa would contribute their share after working out the modalities under 
the Disaster Management  Relief Fund.  The District Magistrate  
Collector South Goa District Mr Sandip Jacques  who spoke to this writer
 telephonically also confirmed having   been directed to work out the 
modalitiies for the repairs and restoration.   Afinal decision via a 
resolution will be expected in the coming days.
 
At long last the
 Konkani playwright community have reason to cheer that both the MP Mr 
Shantaram L Naik and the Chief Minister of Goa Mr Digamber Kamat have 
stood by their commitment on this score.  This coming on the 50th year 
of Goa Liberation Day and incidentally today 6th Septenber, is 455th 
anniverary of Asias first printing Press set in Old Goa by the Jesuit 
fathers.
 
  

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,

BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)

+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 

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[Goanet] DUM MAARO DUM released

[godfrey gonsalves]

Liquor is cheaper here and women still more cheaper there is no value for life 
-- If these lines were to make it to the glossy brochures of any Department of 
Tourism  of the Govt of Goa  or for that matter of the Govt of India and 
circulated world wide  obviously it would  arouse sharp condemnation from civil 
society in general and women organisations in particular 
   
That is what happened when the National censor board  cleared Bollywood 
producer Rohan Sippy's  suspense thriller      --- DUM MAARO DUM   on 7th of 
this month with   actors  Abhishek Bacchaan, Deepika Padukone, Bipasha Basu. 
 
For these  lines scripted by Shridhar Raghavan portrayed a cheap image of women 
of Goa .
 
There was condemnation from Goencho Ostoreancho Avaz  a motely woman 
collective, and one founder - editor  of Goan Chronicle -- Savio Rodrigues who 
pursued unsucessfully the matter in the High Court of Bombay - Panaji Bench 
objecting to its release. 
 
Notwithstanding widespread criticism in the local visual and print media there 
was a Special Preview  of the film on 21st April, 2011. 
 
When this writer witnessed the preview (ticket Rs.200/- per person ) a two 
hour  movie at its first show at 1900 hrs IST at    Inox  Panaji Goa there 
was nothing  that one felt could earn such wide criticism .  It was indeed the 
reality as it exist in the North Coastal belt of Goa.  The settings of the film 
was at Vagator Arpora Baga Calangute the Goa Medical College Hospital 
at Bambolim, the capital city Panaji and its suburbs .  The only prominent Goan 
personality was tiatrists Wilson and his wife Sharon Mazarelo ( at a dance 
party and beach scene ) The sign board of V P SInari and students of prominent  
 red and white airline and travel training institute.
 
Probably the posters displayed earlier and the lines scripted  besides the 
internet version had aroused the condemnation then the movie per se.  Obviously 
none of those that condemned the movie had indeed witnessed the movie.  Atleast 
one could have expected them to take an opportunity to do so at the Special 
Preview as indeed much of what they opposed perhaps was re-visited by the 
Censor Board of India and deleted.
 
The movie centres around an ACB Police Inspector who is hell bent on crushing 
the drug mafia  viz Russian, Nigerian, Israelis  etc  and the local pushers 
operating  in the North coastal belt of Goa Vagator Baga Calangute.  But the 
suspense unfurls  the strong police-drug mafia nexus which indeed allows the 
perpetuation of this  Rs. 950  crore odd illicit trade.  For ultimately it is 
the yet another Police Officer Rane who kills the over enthusiastic ACB Police 
Inspector.  That youngsters  impeded by non availability of finances  ; one a 
lad desirous of pursuing higher studies abroad  and a lass opting for a career 
in airlines fall easy prey to the drug peddlars / pushers is amply portrayed in 
the film.
 
If it all there is some reason for criticism it ought to be so because the Goan 
Catholic community was shown in bad taste .  Are notorious drug peddlars only  
Catholics ?  Why then the names adopted as   as Michael Braganza, Colin 
Coutinho, Lorsa Bisquita ?  The other characters like Janet  Isabel , Vincent 
Veigas  San Fernando Souza Juvenile Home Lawry Eduardo Gomes . The prominent 
display of cross use of cemetry ,  normal ingredients of all Bollywood films 
was also evident. The love for football the use of words sossegado in 
Portuguese, some Konkani phrases interspersed in the dialogues , humming some 
Konkani  noxib mhozo koslo ... etc reflected the drug trade scenario in  
the move .  All these could have earned condemnation. The skimply clad 
women,   those in shown in compromising positions in bed scenes  , a paedophile 
being  subjected to crude interrogation methods adopted by Police    These are 
all befitting the
 scenario of the drug trade and cannot be done away with. 
The movie is now rated as A (adult) category and hence it should satisfy the 
puritans.
 
Hence one needs to watch the movie just like they would do any other movie.  
That the drug scenario is indeed a reality in Goa following the rave 
parties and that the Scarlet murder was allegedly a  drug related crime is 
reflected in the scene.  There has been no criticism in the South Indian state 
of Karnataka as of now but following the screening of the film showing  Gokarn 
(famous for its Om Beach )  in Karnataka there could be some trouble. In fact 
the Home Minister and his Ponda constituency besides the Calangute Police 
Station have a subtle reflection in the movie.  The song  Dum maro dum  which 
forms the signature tune in this movie is from Hare Krishna  Hare Ram sung by 
Zeenat Aman a movies which was a hit at the time of the Hippie advent in the 
early 70's.  Over three decades now that the drug scenario still thrives in Goa 
is reason for concern .
 
from the INOX end Panaji 


GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
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[Goanet] ANJEDIV-- NOW BIMBVEL TOO GRABBED?

[godfrey gonsalves]

MP Shantaram L Naik RS has painstakingly taken up yet another issue this time 
the Bimbvel Beach and the two islands Grande and St George Island Mormugao 
Taluka which the Indian Navy sensing public resentment from Goans now wishes to 
use the urgency clause under Land Acquisition proceedings. There is clearly an 
intention of the Navy to usurp vast tracts of Land seemingly under security 
considerations.
The Adarsh episode in Maharashtra which seen heads of the high and mighty roll 
and others to follow suit is starring in the face of the Defence Ministry and 
one cannot trust their intentions any longer.
Earlier  it was   the Anjediv Islands which still forms a part of Canacona 
Taluka in Goa.  Govt of Goa had allowed the use of the 37,000 ha of land for 
the use of the Navy, and they had included therein a condition that subject to 
security consideration the two customary feasts on 2nd Feb and 4th Oct should 
be permitted to be celebrated by the faithful. 
In October 2004 the Navy prohibited all celebrations  under the guise of an 
administrative order from the Dy Commisioner of North Canara (UK) Karwar albeit 
under security threat or  law and order situation then  
How could the DC of Uttar Kanara District Karnataka prohibit entry into the 
island which is still a part of Goa and has not been ceded by an act of 
Parliament? And the Navy took this as an excuse to ban festivities until now.
The Navy adopts a dual attitude   while they permit entry of civilians on Navy 
Day 4th December,on their warships and at the Karwar Base at Arga with due 
security considerations visitors using photo identity cards for entry they are 
reluctant to adopt the same in the case of customary feasts at Anjediv.
Even the Martyrs memorial on the Island in memory of the six Indian army 
combatants  who were shot dead on 22.12.1961 after Liberation of Goa have been 
declared out of bound for public .  In the 50th year of Liberation one would 
have aspired to visit the island and pay homage at the Martyrs memorial but 
apparently the Defence authorities themselves are ignorant of this fact that 
exists on the Island.
Can the Defence authorities be trusted on their expansionist plans with  . 
Never.
It is time Govt of Goa pursued the issue at the highest level and express the 
sentiments of the people. The Defence authorities cannot alienate the civilians 
or run roughshod over the sentiments of the civilians.
Its also time enough that our MP's in Lok Sabha join hands and arrest this 
trend of expansion and roughshod acquisitions. With the first session of the 
Legislative Assembly slated for this month end the Govt of Goa should place on 
the table of the House a strong resolution stating that for whatever reason the 
State Government's views should be taken into considerations.   GODFREY J. I. 
GONSALVES,

BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)

+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 

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[Goanet] COURTS WEBSITE LAUNCHED IN GOA

[godfrey gonsalves]

It is not uncommon to hear of instances where litigants get bluffed by 
their  lawyers on the dates fixed for the hearings. The litigant is often 
helpless in such circumstances and has to rely on the advocate in whose favour 
he executes a VAKALATNAMA. 
 
Most do not even tell what transpired during the hearings and when   litigants 
cannot be present on the dates of the hearings due to obvious reasons they 
merely have to rely on the advocates version.
 
Normally the litigant could ask his advocate to provide him an extract of a 
'Rozanama wherein the detailed dates of hearing  the presence of the 
advocates   petitioners and litigants are mentioned .  But the moment a client 
asks his advocate for the same the advocate fears that the client does not 
repose faith in him and therefore the litigants do not dare to antagonise the 
advocate for fear or reprisal.
 
Now litigants who have matters pending in the subordinate courts can heave a 
sigh of relief.
 
Today 7th January, 2011 the Courts in Goa launched their websites - at the 
click of the mouse at http://northgoacourts.nic.in and 
http://southgoacourts.nic.in  at a brief ceremony in the Panaji Bench of the 
Bombay High Court premises in the presence of their Lordship and legal 
luminaries.
 
Thus one can get ones daily orders, judgments, causelists not only that one can 
get an insight into the judges and allied court matters.
 
Such websites for the Supreme Court of India and High Courts in the country 
were already available at www.goidirectory.nic.in 
 
With this website one could browse through several judgements and get 
themselves updated on case laws decided in Courts in Goa.
 
It is hoped that the websites are not silenced to death by those operating 
the same  This is the case with several Government of Goa websites which are 
launched with much fanfare but are silenced to death.
 

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

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[Goanet] MARTYR MEMORIAL eludes - late Master Floriano Vaz Konkani Roman

[godfrey gonsalves]

Twenty four years ago when the youthful Floriano Vaz a ST from Gogol Fatorda 
Salcete Goa  India was shot dead at noon near his home at Gogol;  it was BBC's 
then correspondent Mark Tully who reported the news at 1700 hrs.on the BBC 
radio news channel well before the local and national news agencies.
 
That sparked a near riot in the commercial city of Margao.  That the cause was 
linked to the ongoing agitation for recognition of Konkani as the official 
language was obvious .  
 
But  the immediate cause for this dastardly provocation was a tiff between Mr 
Vaz's ex employer the son of a prominent Goud Saraswat Brahmin  industrialist 
from Comba, Margao -- The  CRP personnel who fired the fatal round on Vaz was 
mainly at  the  behest of the son of this  industrialist who was allegedly 
prevented from proceeding in his white FIAT car (whose number plate was later 
changed to avoid implication ) as the road was blocked by boulders by Vaz and 
his youthful supporters.
 
Well this turned out to be the first martyr for the cause of  Konkani.  The 
others were killed in Neura Tiswadi (Ilhas) Goa and a memorial was immediately 
installed in front of the Church of St Lawrence at Agacaim Ilhas Tiswadi Goa.
 
But what is the politics behind the erection of a memorial for late Vaz at the 
Fatorda junction as demanded by the ex- Chief Minister and present PWD Minister 
Mr Churchill Alemao?
 
It is understood that the GSB's are all aware that the real culprit for causing 
the death of late Vaz was none other than the member of their own class and 
community.  The area where the proposed memorial is planned just over 500 
meters from the Chowgule College junction  and happens to be  the new 
residential township of GSB's who have moved lock stall and barrel from Comba 
in Margao to self contained bungalows near the Gogol  Mutt and within the 
periphery of the College and Gogol garden.. The area is now known as Vidya 
nagar.
 
Therefore obviously they fear that the memorial if erected will haunt them with 
 memories of that fateful day and this constituency being mainly dominated by 
the ST's there would be reason for provocation and ill feelings against the 
GSB's at a later date.
 
Hence the opposition to have any memorial  at Old Market (porposed earlier )  
or at the Gogol junction both in the Fatorda Assembly.
 
Incidentally   Mr Alemao who alongwith Mr Atanasio (Babush) Monserate the 
Minister for Education (who is celebrating his birthday  today ) had promised 
to pursue the issue of grant of official recognition to  Konkani written in the 
Roman script at the hustings have now remain silent.   The present Official 
Language act of 1987 grants official status only to devanagari as specifically 
listed at item 2 (c) of the OLA 1987.  Hence deletion of the words (in 
Devnagari)  by an amendment would have solved this issue making -- unity in ONE 
language and diversity in script -- as a feature to unite Goans more so being  
the 50th year of Liberation of Goa.
 
But the reason why these politicians and several others who depend on the 
Catholic vote bank mainly in the Old Conquests of Salcete Mormugao and Ilhas 
(Tiswadi) develop cold feet is because the Church heirarchy in Goa essentially 
a Brahmin led heirarchy which ranks highest in the decision making body has 
failed to press for the need for recognition to Konkani in the Roman script.
 
A little probing led this writer to realise that the Catholic Brahmins post 
Liberation forced their progeny to learn Konkani in devanagari for fear that 
they would be branded as antinationals for their adherence to Portuguese 
regime.   Several Catholic Brahmins had even adopted Indian names for their 
progeny for the same reasons.
 
It is not that they have any love for the devanagiri except the fear of being 
ostracised by the majority Hindu community post Liberation.  The Church 
heirarchy also  belongs to this school of thought and hence despite the fact 
that they use Roman script for all the religious rites etc they dread to 
support the cause of recognition to Konkani in Roman script.
 
Ironically such is the hypocricy adopted by the Church heirarchy that while 
they support a collective floated by GSB's viz Catholic for Devanagiri even 
though most of them do not know to read and write Konkani in devanagri they 
have allowed non Brahmin Catholic priests to fully support the cause of Konkani 
in Roman script.  Notble among them who has spared no efforts to harp for 
recognition to Konkani in Roman script is Fr. Conceissao of Carambolim Church .
 
The present CM Mr Digamber Kamat who short of official recognition to Konkani 
in the Roman script is prepared to do any thing for Konkani and its usage in 
Roman script as has been his enthusiam shown in the sphere of  tiatr  
therefore  it is a challenge to elected representatives of the likes of 
Churchill and Monseratte to show their true love for the cause of their mother 
tongue.
 
It is not too late  

[Goanet] GOA today - ITS AGENDA FOR THE FUTURE

[godfrey gonsalves]

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50 years  ago when Goa along with Daman and Diu was - INVADED or CONQUERED 
or ANNEXED by India as some non freedom fighters believe OR  it was LIBERATED  
as freedom fighters and  mostly the down trodden masses willed;  it  became 
abundantly clear that  from 20th December, 1961 and henceforth  we were slowly 
but surely destined to INHERIT the nuances, of  the ways and means of 
governance in Independent India prevalent since 16.08.1947which was based on 
the policy of  DIVIDE and RULE as inherited from our colonial masters the 
British Empire
 
The hidden agenda for post Independence  India  was in reality being cunningly  
crafted  by some of  the  measely 3%  Hindu Brahmin community of India under 
the garb of their mother social ? organisation the RSS  in  1925 . The hidden 
agenda   was to ensure  that they alone usurp unto themselves and their 
progeny  the coveted positions in all spheres of life . To achieve this they 
rely on the theory   postulated  by sage Manu in the Manu Smriti.    In the 
absence of any safe constituency where they have their numbers in a 
majority.they realised that they  have always to ride piggy back on other 
castes for their political survival.
 
Thus the  sacred written Constitution of India authored by a Committee headed 
by Dr. B R Ambdekar that ought to guide the destinies of  our (now over a 
billion ) people in this country  when India became a Republic on 26.01.1950 
pales into insignificance .
 
Their first step to achieve the hidden agenda was to put in place an   
Electoral system since 1952   where tickets to contestants are given on the 
criteria of  caste and  winnability criteria ( merit is thrown to the 
winds)  and wherein the  first past the post  gets declared the elected 
representative ? no matter the  percentage of votes polled as against 
collectively of the percentage polled by those that lose.
 
Next was after abolishing the over 550 princely states to  order a 
re-organisation of States in 1956 on linguistic basis and not strictly on the 
basis of geographical regions viz; coastal, hill, mountainous, desert region, 
etc which would have been more ideal for  ensuring overall understanding of the 
problems of the people therein and  their economic empowerment region based.  
 
Religion  is  the opium for the masses  said George Bernard Shaw.   It 
is even  today administered beyond the prescribed dosage since 06.12.1992  
(Fall of the Babri Masjid ) to camouflage the hidden agenda by pitting the 
majority community - Hindus  against minority communities Muslims and Catholics 
( both seen as one despite their sub castes )  while at the same time 
clandestinely  trying to camouflage its real agenda of holding the  water tight 
caste ridden  and fragmented Hindu community together under a leash lest these 
subcastes revolt within their  own Hindu community 
 
Humiliate and point accusing fingers to  SC's and ST's only  by word of mouth  
for cornering the goodies of  society by deliberately ensuring the reservations 
of seats and facities  continue beyond the initial 10 years  instead of 
providing them means of economic empowerment first and then equal opportunity 
to compete with others without reservations  -- In the process a regime of pro 
and anti reservationist pitted one against the other flourishes. .  While some  
of the he 3% Brahmin Hidus corner all the key positions and benefits   
delivered in the name of Government of India and the States unto themselves.
 
Language is used as a vehicle for communications -- But the hidden agenda 
postulates otherwise. Strict adherence to mother tongue is forced down the 
citizenary only to deny them economic empowermentand social upliftment.
 
Can we  in Goa  on the 50th year of Independence undo the ills that we have 
inherited from the regions under British rule ?   The answer is YES we CAN.and 
WHY NOT?
 
a) demand a revamp of the electoral laws -  and lay down a condition where a 
minimum  say 45% votes needs to be polled to win - and be declared an elected 
represenatative
b) delimit the electoral constituencies to ensure that they are within the 
natural regions viz; coastal ,midland  and ghats  
c) recognise the language spoken by the masses as the sole official 

[Goanet] SANCTITY OF OLD GOA CHURCHES DEFILED -ASI

[godfrey gonsalves]

A huge multitude of devotees of all faiths and pilgrims  partook in the several 
masses beginning from 0400 hrs today followed by the feast mass at 1030 hrs.  
The Archbishop  of Mumbai,  Cardinal Oswald Gracias was the main celebrant 
alongwith Archbishop Patriach Filipe Neri Ferrao Archbishop Patriach Emeritus 
Dr Raul Niclau Gonsalves and Bishop Aleixio Dias of Port Blair.  
 
The kissing of the altar where in the casket of St Francis Xavier lies was a 
long drawn affair almost three hours --- with the men women and children and 
old--- having to move in the 8 rows before reaching the main altar but with 
a roof cover to save one from the sun.
 
But one pilgrim from Andhra Pradesh was   non plussed on seeing the devotees go 
about  this ritual with a reverential devotion -- after all this sacrifice  
would eventually cleanse one of his or .her sins he remarked.  
 
There were some shortcomings the drinking water tanks ran dry on some 
ocassions. Replenishments were not forthcoming until the vounteers were coaxed 
and cajoled to do so.  There were volunteers all around but they were too tired 
perhaps having started on from 0300 hrs and that was understandable.
 
But this writer was disgusted to witness the scene near the St Catherine 
Chapel.  The area was stinking of urine and defecation was seen  almost 
touching the precincts of this Chapel.   Alfonso de Albuquerque the navigator 
would have turned in his grave to see the first chapel he had built after the 
conquest of Goa on 25th November, 1510. and which celebrated the 500th 
anniversary on the commencement of the Novenas also the Feast of St 
Catherine in this sorry state.
 
When this writer interacted with a female  wet sweeper  around the vicinity she 
 claimed that there were no adequate toilets to meet the exigencies of such a 
huge multitude.  
 
There were no lights around in most of these vulnerable areas during the 
Novenas which commenced on 25th November, 2010 and apparently many made use of 
the darkness to answer natures call.Most of them were hawkers who have crammed 
up the roads, who took advantage of the dark and a fair share of devoutees too,
 
When quizzed further of how the ASI authorities who have a security force in 
place could not prevent this she preferred this question to be addressed to the 
authorities.  
 
Noting that this writer was taking photographs and conducting a detour of the 
area de novo she immediately stated that they did clear some  of it -- Later 
they had put calcinated lime and disinfectants around the Chapel but not before 
many foreigners were dumbstruck by this dismal picture.
 
 
There is also a water body lying partly being restored with cement concrete 
works but the stench of the water body speaks volumes of the neglect.  As one 
moves down the road leading towards the Diwar end ferry service and the 
fishermen's  jetty the areas in the vicinity of the Old Goa Heritage Churches 
produce a similar odour.
 
How could the ASI authorities neglect all this. Above all the Old Goa Panchayat 
has its share of blame for the scant disregard to this place of worship.  The 
MLA of Cumbarjua Mr Pandurang Madkaikar who has his house within the 100 meters 
of the Bom Jesus (violating the ASI rules ??) Basilica should have atleast 
assisted the Panchayat headed by his spouse to ensure that the non 
biodegradable and degradable waste was cleared off on a daily basis. It was a 
disgusting site to see mounds of waster littered all over.
 
True there were mobile toilets provided around the Bom Jesus Basilica but what 
about the other areas ?? Even beyond the window on the North end of the KRISTU 
KALA MANDIR or old Archbishops Palace the stench was unbearable.  There are 
security personnel staying in some of these places near the public toilets but 
people used the open spaces.
 

Meanwhile this writer in a teletalk with Fr Leonardo Correia 0832 2284710 
learnt  that the ASI official did not enjoy cordial relations with the Church 
authorities.  Agreed that the property and churches are in the custody of the 
ASI but the lackadaisical attitude and highhandedness of the authorities alone 
according to him has resulted in this dismal state of affairs.
 
He cited another instance where the ASI authorities had objected to the 
customary hoisting of the Flag on Independence day as their permission was not 
sought
 
One conservation assistant Mr Verma 9421747752 who this writer contacted on 
mobile confessed that the sanctioned strenght of watch and ward was not 
adequate, despite several representations to that effect made to the ASI 
authorities in New Delhi.  
 
He also found fault with the Goa Police personnel who had tiffs with the ASI 
security personnel -- he claimed that the Goa Police personnel claimed that 
they were in control of the venue and therefore could permit the cars to be 
parked where they desired since they had the orders of the Collector and 
District Magistrate -- though they had 

[Goanet] 500th Anniversary of Portuguese advent to Goa 25.11.2010

[godfrey gonsalves]

When the Portuguese conquered Goa (geographical size not as of today) on St 
Catherine's Feast Day 25th November, 1510 defeating Adil Shah of Bijapur (their 
first unsuccessful mission was in March 1510) to satiate their desire for 
spices 
- trade from Goa , little did one expect that they would last for 451 years. 


Conquering first the Old Conquests of Ilhas (Tiswadi) Salcete Mormugao Bardez 
by 
1543 and then the New Conquests of Canacona,  Intruz mahal (Ponda) 
Sanguem Quepem Bicholim Pernem Sattari ( Daman and Diu  now ceded from State of 
Goa.

With that a new culture evolved --- a fusion of East and West.  No one can deny 
that this fusion brought about a new identity to Goa, and Goans an identity 
which is unique and respected the world over.

There is no doubt that history  of Portuguese in India is replete with one of 
the worst human genocide the Inquisition from 1540 and the latter day 
dictatorial rule of Dr Salazar from 1932 to 1974, suppression of Concanim 
(Konkani) Roman script etc by our erstwhile rulers.

That Catholics in Goa are Hindu converts no one denies. That some of the 
Churches (notably Church of the Holy Spirit in Margao  to name a few ) which 
stand today are built after the destruction of Hindu temples by the 
Portuguese.  


But all this is history and it is pointless raking up controversies if a nation 
has to progress. Look what the demolition of the Babri Masjid on 6th December, 
1992 has done .

But on the good side there were several fruits introduced in Goa from Portugal 
the Civil Laws which every Goan takes benefit  of -- notably the communion of 
assets the devolution of property . In fact it is for this unique identity of 
Goa and Goans that Indians of all shades make it a MUST visit destination, to 
have a feel of the east west fusion.in our 25th tiny state of India ( fromed in 
30th May 1987) 


Now that the Indo Portuguese treaty has been signed on 31.12.1974 after a 
democratic government came to power in Portugal and relations have improved on 
all fronts besides visits of leaders like Atal Behari Vajpayee, Mr Murli 
Manohar 
Joshi  Mr  Eduardo Faleiro, Mr Francisco Sardinha to Portugal a leading power 
in 
the European Union.have set historical facts in limbo

Therefore when the sail training ship *Sagres*  on its round the world voyage  
for among other mission - commemorationof the 500th anniversary of the 
Portuguese arrival to the Far East they had in store - noble plans keeping it 
open for the public - to witness one of the tall ships in the world - enjoy the 
cusine - learn more about its culture.

Therefore given the above reality it was expected that the Govt of Goa who were 
hosts to the inmates of the vessel when it docked at the Mormugao Harbour Goa 
ought to have reciprocated the good will mission.  


The first day of its arrival on 12th November, 2010 Friday and 13th November, 
2010 were days when the public got to visit the ship and even in an unfriendly 
terrain ( the port handles cargo like ore carbon aluminium etc ) .From the 
headland one could see the majestic sail ship and children who were on Dipawali 
the festival of lights in India got a rare opportunity to visit the ship.

There will always be elements who register their protest  just as some would 
jump head over heels to get a handshake of the American President  (they did it 
to  Barrack Obama ).  this speaks volumes for the freedom of speech and 
expressions Indians enjoy in the worlds second largest populated country.  


So if the some freedom fighters   and  some members of the right wing hindu 
fundamentalist party the Bharatiya Janata Party   register their protest the 
visit of the ship to Goa  ( P.S there is no resolution passed by either  the 
Goa 
Freedom Fighters Association in Goa or the BJP Goa unit as confirmed by this 
writer to this effect )  there is nothing wrong to provide them a sterile area 
near the Port to do so.

But none of the above  protestes could threaten the public from visiting the 
vessel to force them to succumb to their views.. The law enforcing authorities 
ought to safeguard the public when there is an apprehension that the public 
life 
and property would be endangered.

However what is indeed a shameful act and calls for condemnation which one 
hopes 
that the Portuguese Consulate in India should record in writing is  the last 
minute skipping by the Governor of Goa and the Chief Minister of Goa from the 
dinner reception on the vessel .  The Ministry of External Affairs should take 
note of this faux pas commited by the Head of State and CEO of Goa;  which was 
definitely in bad taste, and does not befit Goan culture or hospitality. .

When this writer visited the ship on 15th November, 2010 evening and interacted 
with some cadets and Mr Orvalho Coelho Sargeant of Logistics Sagres they 
claimed to have been ignorant of the protests outside but did read some of 
it in 
the local dailies.  After a brief exchange of pleasantaries in 

[Goanet] EROL PERRY - Musician passes away 12/05/2010

[godfrey gonsalves]

This  morning a pall of gloom spread at Modsai, Behind the Holy Spirit Church  
Margao, Goa when Erol Perry 47, a talented young musician and a veteran 
drummer  son of the legendary trumpet  maestro of Goa late Chris Perry,  passed 
away this morning at around 730 hrs at the Grace Cardiac Centre Pajifond Margao 
following an ailment . 

He leaves behind his brothers Mr.Giles, Mr. Glen and Mr.Miles Perry all based 
abroad in Dubai and US  and all are  expected to arrive in Goa as per reports 
from his close acquaintance who was at his bed side when the sad end came about.

A year ago in February, 2009 his beloved mother Ms.Lilia Perry expired while 
late Mr. Chris Pery expired on 25th January 2002. The Perry's are based in 
Margao but hail originally from Cuncolim.

The funeral details have yet to be finalised pending which the body has been 
placed in the morgue at Hospicio Margao  



GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) 
gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in

[Goanet] KONKANI LITERATURE - a brief history ------by late Prof. Dr Olivinho Gomes

[godfrey gonsalves]

On 8th May, 2010 Msgr Sebastião Rodolfo Dalgado (May 8, 1855 - April 4, 1922) 
156th birth anniversary, the Black Box at the Kala Academy, witnessed a motely 
gathering for the posthumous release of the  book  KONKANI LITERATURE - a 
brief history“  written by late  Prof Dr. Olivinho Gomes, at the hands of Mr 
Vinayak Naik the Editorin-Chief of the monthly English magazine Goa Today in 
the presence of  Ms. Eslinda Gomes wife of  Prof. Dr Olivinho Gomes and others.

This 228 pages, English edition book  priced at Rs.190/- (inaugural price 
Rs.100/ ) and sponsored by the Dalgado Konknni Akademi an institution working 
since 1989 (with an intermittent non functioning) for the promotion of Konknni 
in Roman script , dispels the myth spread by the votaries of  “one language - 
one script”  Konkani in the  nagari script -  our mother tongue, of  the ground 
realities associated with the growth and flourishment of the Roman script that 
stands the test of time despite adversity.  

With chapters dedicated to a) Introduction to Roman script, b) prePortuguese 
remnants c) the “Golden age”  of Missionary endeavours d) the Dark age e) 
stylised Folk Poetry and song f) the Konkani renaissance – Journalism, literary 
translations, drama, fiction- novel novelettes  short stories etc , poetry, 
biography, applied literature, linguistics sociology, history, science, 
miscellaneous g) the Modern Konkani movement –The Konkani marathi controversy , 
the Opinion Poll 1967 , Konkani language agitation, dalgado Konknni Akademi, 
diocesan contribution,  and the Romi Lipi Action Front  on reading this book 
one is well armed to refute the allegations made the adversaries of the Roman 
script. This book to my mind satiates the thirst of those doubting Thomases on 
the richness of Konknni in the Roman script.

It is an irony of fate that this book had to be released posthumously - the 
last one indeed of Prof. Dr. Olivinho Gomes  before he breathed his last on 
31st July, 2009. 

However late Prof Dr Gomes  minced no words to suggest that  the Official 
language Act 1987 enacted on 4th February, 1987 clearly …”  tantamounts to a 
political genocide of an entire community in violation of the Constitution of 
India by the Government “ and above all, he takes pains to castigate “ the 
Church that stood steadfastly by the people in their movement for recognition 
of Konkani as a sole official language of Goa later did not take up the cause 
of its flock and appeared to have buckled under pressure from the vested 
interests when it failed to voice its genuine grievance over the deliberate 
exclusion of the Roman script its community uses in its day to day life from 
the purview of this Act.

The President, of the Dalgado Konknni Akademi, Mr. Premanand A Lotlikar has 
promised the Konkani edition of this book by May 2011.

It is the appeal of this writer to all Konkani mogis to spare no effort to buy 
disseminate the contents of this book and equip one self for the battle ahead.

That the battle for giving the rightful place to Konknni in the Roman script in 
the OLA 1987 by merely deleting in its definition (in devanagari)  must be 
revived in right earnest 23 years later and before the golden jubilee after the 
Liberation of Goa --is clear from the speech of the Chief Guest Mr Naik a Gaud 
Saraswat Brahman himself.

With the kind permission of Mr Vinayak Naik, editor-inChief Goa Today   his 
excellent thought provoking   speech delivered on the occasion which was 
applauded by the audience is being reproduced for the benefit of Romi lovers 
and also for the benefit of the adherents of the nagari script.


Speech by Mr. VINAYAK NAIK

quote .Respected president of the Dalgado Akademi , Mr Premanand Lotlikar, 
respected Mrs Eslinda Gomes, respected President of the Tiatr Academy Mr. 
Tomazinhobab Cardozo and all the rest of the members of this grand  gathering 
here , a very good evening to you all.

It’s a feeling of tremendous gratification for me to be here this evening to 
formally release the invaluable tome – Konkani Literature in the Roman Script , 
A Brief History – written by the late Prof  Dr Olivinho Gomes , whom I would 
always address as Olivinhobab,  and with whom I had the good fortune of 
interacting for a period spanning no less than two decades. 

Thanks a million to the Dalgado Konknni Academy, the hosts of this function, 
for bestowing on me this honour.

In a way, it is a bit sad that Olivinhobab’s last book has to be unveiled this 
way – posthumously – I mean, without his physical presence on this occasion. 
Nevertheless, I am pretty certain, his absence in body notwithstanding, in 
spirit, he is very much with us this evening.

Olivinhobab was born in St. Estevam (Zuem) on the 20th of January 1943, which, 
as per my calculation, was a Wednesday.  That’s the one thing, incidentally, I 
share with the late Olivinhobab. I mean, the day of my birth, not the date. 
Wednesday, or Budhvar, as we call it in Konkani, 

[Goanet] FOLLOW ME - released on Low Sunday

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Did you know that  
a)the Church of Our Lady of Snows of Rachol in Salcete (1556) is the first 
Church  in Salcete and hence the “Mother Church” and the Church of the Holy 
Spirit (1564) in Margao  is the second ?
b)the Rachol Seminary founded by the Jesuits is re-christened as the 
“Patriarcal Seminary of Rachol” , now Diocesan Major Seminary? 
c)the first Mass  in Salcete  was celebrated  at a make shift –structure at Old 
Mardol , in  Verna where a cross still exists ?
d)there were then 80,000 Catholics in Salcete   and hardly any Hindus ?
e)there were as many as 24 churches and 23 chapels in Salcete alone?
f)every parish in Goa had a school maintained by the community of the parish – 
and they taught reading, writing, arithmetic, dancing, singing and instrumental 
music ?
g)a non Brahmin ( emphasis mine) a native of Carambolim from  the parish  of 
Church of St John de Baptist (1541) viz Fr Andre Vaz, was ordained the first 
Goan priest?
h) following the  conquest by the Portuguese the religious orders were 
entrusted with villages in Goa viz Dominicans  in Tiswadi (Ilhas) ;  Jesuits -  
Salcete-Mormugao and parts of Tiswadi (Ilhas) and Franciscans (Bardez)?
i) St John Marie Vianney (1786 – 1859) Cure of Ars is the Patron of Parish 
Priests? 
j) his 150th death anniversary is dedicated as the --- Year of the Priests 
(19th June 2009 to 19th June 2010)
  

These and many finer details  on the who’s who of parish priests of the past 
and present who have  worked in the vineyard of the Lord in the various 
parishes  for  the spread of Christianity in Goa -  since the  second 
attempt of conquest of Goa by the Portuguese  on 25th November, 1510  Feast of 
St Catherina of Alexandria ( nearly  500 years ago)-has been 
painstakingly documented in the three series book titled “Follow Me”  by  a 
native of Saligao,  Bardez, viz;   Fr. Jose  Nascimento Mascarehnas, (born 
08.09.1940 ordained priest 24.04.1970) and now a Priest on the staff, of  the 
Church of Holy Spirit  (1564)  Margao.

The latest  book  Volume –III  dedicated to St John Marie Vianney   relates to 
Churches of Salcete-Mormugao  -( earlier Book Vol I  relates to  
the Churches of Bardez; while the Book  Vol II relates to the Churches of 
Tiswadi (Ilhas) ) - was released at the hands of a native of  Neura, Fr 
Ventura Alfredo Lourenco, (born on 5.12.1941 ordained 20.04.1969) now the 
Parish Priest of Church of the Holy Spirit Margao, on Sunday,  11th April, 2010 
within the precincts of the  Church of Holy Spirit, Margao, Goa after the 0900 
hrs concelebrated Eucharistic  Mass   ( by Fr Valmiki Dias Gonsalves and others 
)  in the presence of the laity, some priests, nuns and news media personnel.

Explaining the significance of launching the book on “Low Sunday” the first 
Sunday after Easter and Feast of Divine Mercy, Fr Nascimento  revealed to the 
astonishment of all those present  that the first mass was indeed celebrated in 
this Parish at Margao on Low Sunday in 1565. 

Incidentally one could easily  have  expected Fr Nascimento  to release this 
book \ on his 40th anniversary  of his ordination  which is on 24th April 2010 
hardly 13 days later.

The Vol I is priced at Rs.365/- , Vol II Rs.230 /- and the latest release  Vol 
III Rs.345/- .  However, on the auspicious day of the launch   the Volume III 
was sold at a discounted price of Rs.250/- and a special offer for all three 
Volumes at Rs.650/- only.

The  grit and determination of this frail noble priest Fr Nascimento ( nearing 
70 years of age )  in  retrieving the old dusty records from archives, in  the 
Paco Patriacal at Altinho the archives  and even in places elsewhere viz in  
Portugal   to disseminate, collate, and pen down the details in these 
beautifully presented books --- perhaps drawing  inspiration from the  Holy 
Spirit to accomplish this task --- deserves commendation and high appreciation 
. It is Must Read for all those that have priests in their families and the 
Catholic laity at large .

It would be in the fitness of thing if  the faithful world wide procures copies 
of these books now available at the Church of the Holy Spirit (+91 832 2714005 
) Margao Goa  and later at all leading book stores in Goa for posterity.


 

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
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[Goanet] WHEN THE CURTAIN RISES --- tiatr book release

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To commemorate the 118 anniversary of ' Tiatr Day   17th April, 1892 the Tiatr 
Academy of Goa (TAG) has organised a day long get-together of all tiatr lovers  
on 17th April, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4.00 p.m (lunch inclusive RSVP: +91 832 
2230738-39 tiatracad...@gmail.com on or before 13/04/2010)at their newly 
acquired premises Conference Hall at A-S-4, 2nd flr, Campal Trade Centre, Upp. 
Kala Akademy, Campal Panaji Goa . 


On this auspices ocassion a book WHEN THE CURTAIN RISES  a well researched 
treatise on the nitty gritty of tiatr by Prof Rafael Fernandes of the Goa 
University will be released.  This will be followed by a short talk by Prof. 
Rafael Fernandes on the contents of his book for about 30 minutes. The detailed 
itinery is not available yet.

It may be recalled that on this day the first tiatr Italian Bhurgo was staged 
by the inovator of  Tiatr  by a native of Assagao Costancio Lucasinho Ribeiro 
(born 2.1.1863) at the Alfred Theatre Mumbai (then Bombay)

The pdf version of the book is now available with this writer and can be be 
freely emailed to anyone on request, for those desirous.

It is hoped that the last vestige of Goan culture tiatr  a self sustaining 
performing art which has excellent rapport with the audience even in this 
informative era will receive the attention it deserves from Goans world wide.

It is the dedication and sacrifices of the triumvurate of tiatr viz Lucacinho 
Ribeiro, (Assagao) Joao Agostinho Fernandes and his wife Maria Regina Fernandes 
(Modsai Margao ) that has provided a strong edifice to the success of tiatr 
even till this day.



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[Goanet] WORLD THEATRE DAY CELEBRATED AT KALA ACADEMY

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World Theatre Day was celebrated today at the Kala Academy Campal Panaji Goa.  
Emminent theatre personality Ms Vijaya Mehta Executive Director, (Indian 
Theatre  Film ) National Centre for Performing Arts, Nariman Poin Mumbai in 
her two hour long discourse on the nitty gritty of good theatre and her own 
experiences with special reference to the Marathi stage impressed upon the 
audience the need to have a passion for the performance rather than its 
commercial value.  The audience who heard her with rapt attention were enthused 
by the finesse with which she delivered her reportaire.

The audience mainly lovers of the Marathi theatre assembled in the Black Box of 
the Kala Academy this evening from 1548 hrs to 1743 hrs later posed a few 
questions.

Interestingly the English theatre too had a representative amidst the audience 
Dr Jerry Rodricks hailing from Vasco-da-Gama an educationist  fielded some 
questions to seek her impressions on the English theatre.  Indeed Ms Mehta was 
at her wittiest best when she explained how owing to her conservative 
background she was aghast at the thought of having to take a passionate kiss in 
one of the acts and the fact that she needed to wear skirt or dress which 
showed off her legs was just too embarassing for her upbringing. That sealed 
the doors for her to English theatre.

When this writer enquired of her whether she had witnessed any Konknni tiatrs  
and her impression thereon she said that she did witness one in Mumbai and was 
impressed by the songs and comedy that were interspersed between the main theme 
of the tiatr.  

She said that Konknni tiatr had a strong charm and good rapport with the 
audience and that was reason enough for her to direct some of her own students 
to witness the tiatrs.

Earlier   Ms Sharmila Fernandes grand-daughter of late Joao Agostinho Fernandes 
Pai Tiatrist was introduced to Ms Mehta by  Mr Paresh Joshi Vice President of 
Kala Academy and Dr Pandurang Phaldessai Member Secretary Kala Academy.  Ms 
Fernandes had indeed extended an invitation to Ms Mehta  to visit their  humble 
over 140 year old house of Pai Tiatrist at Modsai Margao.   Ms Fernandes  also 
presented to Ms Mehta a book on Pai Tiatrist brought out by the Goa Konknni 
Akademy, Panaji on its anniversary.

Thereafter the great grandson of Lucacinho Ribeiro of Assagao the pioneer of 
Konknni tiatr, Mr Yuri Ribeiro was introduced to Ms Mehta by this writer. 

Ms Mehta was impressed to know that the kin of both these emminent 
personalities have taken interest in the field of theatre and wished them well.

The function was followed by presentation of awards and a talk by Ms Mehta 
later that evening.  The function was underway at the time of filing this 
report.

from the Kala Academy Campal 


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[Goanet] Second Konknni Romi Lipi Sahitya Sonskruti Sommelon gets underway

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At an impressive function this evening the two day Second Konknni Romi Lipi  
Sahitya  Sonskruti Sommelon   organised by the Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) 
got underway at the Frank Fernand nagar - Ravindra Bhavan indoor auditorium at 
Curchorem today at 4.44 p.m  

The function began with an impressive orchestra  directed by Fr Nixon D Silva  
followed by another musical beat group, a comedy skit by the Bacchan brothers, 
another musical rendition by Quepechem Kirnna .


Earlier the Chief Minister Mr Digamber Kamat who was expected to inaugurate the 
function did not turn up as he was away in New Delhi.In  his absence the 
Curchorem MLA Mr.Shyam Satardekar lit the traditional lamp in tow with the MLA 
Quepem Mr Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar both guests of Honour on the ocassion 

Besides the two MLA's the others present on the dais were Mr. Bonaventure D' 
Pietro,  Mr Tomazinho Cardozo, President, Tiatr Akademi of Goa, also the 
Working President of the Conference Mr Premanand Lotlikar President DKA Mr 
Willy Goes Fr. Manuel Gomes, Reception Committee Chairman.
 
Fr. Manuel Gomes in his welcome address impressed upon the gathering the need 
to promote and feel proud of the Konknni language. He narrated the trials and 
tribulation faced by Konkani right from the time Count of Alvor decreed in 1684 
that the natives should not speak in Konknni.  He specifically spelt out the 
role Monsignor Sebastiao RudolfoDalgado who brought out the first Konknni 
Portuguese dictionary in 1893 and  Vaman Ragunath Xennoi Varde Valaulikar who 
wrote 11 books in Konknni Roman script and 21 books in Konknni devanagari 
script. Summing up he emphasised that there ought to be recognition for all 
scripts . Given the fact that the New testament in Konknni Roman script had a 
huge readership there is need to recognise this script too along with others. 
The emphasis was to ensure that there was no discrimination owing to usage of 
scripts.

Later cash awards of Rs.5000/- a shawl and a momento were presented tothose who 
contributed to the literary and cultural works in Konknni Roman script. Most of 
them hail from the Quepem Sanguem talukas.

Mr Mateus Antonio  Pereira
Mr Antonio Menezes (literature )
Ms Assumption Martina Rodrigues e Pereira 
Mr.Abdonio Rodrigues (music )
Fr Nixon D Silva ( Music )
Dr Ms Jayanti Naik (folklore )
Fr Planton Faria  ( writer )
Mr Luciano Dias ( stage actor )
Rs 1000/- each upcoming youth in lierary and cultural fields
Ms Merlin Rosario Fernandes
Mr Milton Rodrigues
Ms Venatia Fernandes

Mr Vincy Quadros Vice President Goa Konknni Akademy  waa also felicitated for 
his literary works.

Explaining the reason for naming the venue an organisor who spoke to this 
writer at the venue informed that Fernand was a pioneer in the field of Konknni 
cinema a native of Sanvordem .  He is credited with films like  Amchem Noxib  
Nirmonn etc

The stage for the ocassion has been named after another veteran tiatrist late 
Albert Carvalho who rendered yeoman service to the field of tiatr and a native 
of Sanvordem.

The stage was tastefully decorated and the brass band music at the entrance was 
led by noted musician MrAbdonio Rodrigues provided an excellent environment for 
the audience which had jam packed the auditorium.

A souvenir Yadostik was released by Mr Chandrakant (Babu ) Kavlekar which has 
feature writings poems and song by Fr Manuel Gomes, Tomazinho Cardozo 
Bonaventura D Peitro Premanand Lotlikar Mr Pandharinath Lotlikar Cyril 
Fernandes Clinton Gonsalves Isisdore Dantas Willy Goes Reena Borkar Lino B 
Dourado Selza Lopes Fr Ave Maria Afonso Benicio V Pereira Brenda Menezes Yusuf 
A Sheik Venisha Fernandes Fatima D Souza Elvis Goes.

There were several buyers for books in Roman script forsale at the venue 
written by prominent writers and tiatrists also CD of Bachaan brothers.

A tiatr Zayat Zage by Prince Jacob was slated for late evening.

Todays function was graced by several prominent person like Dr Francisco 
Colaco, Director of Information and Publicity Mr Menino Peres, several tiatrist 
and others.

The second day deliberation begins at 10.00 a.m on 21st February, 2010.

from the Frank Fernand venue -- Ravindra Bhavan Curchorem

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[Goanet] Tiatr Academy of Goa - premises inaugurated.16/02/2010

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Exactly a year after the formal inauguration of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, on 
16/2/2009 in keeping with his Government's promise the Chief Minister Shri 
Digambar Kamat inaugurated this evening at 5.33 p.m. the premises of the Tiatr 
Academy of Goa a ( Government of Goa  undertaking ) at the prestigious Campal 
Trade Centre bang opposite the Kala Academy at Campal Panaji.  The two 
apartments S-1 and S-4 cater to the administrative office and a conference room.

The Vice President of TAG Mr Roseferns spoke on the ocassion followed by the 
Chief Minister Mr Digamber Kamat and President of the TAG Mr Tomazinho Cardozo 
also the ex Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Mr Prasade Loliyinekar 
also received kudos from the CM for the spade work in accomplishing the 
objectives of the TAG.  Member Secretary TAG Victor D Sa  proposed the vote of 
thanks.  Momentos were presented to CM and Director of Art and Culture Mr 
Loliyenkar.

With this pledge fulfilled and many others during the one year of its nascent 
history the CM has lived up to the expectations of the 'tiatrists and tiatr 
mogis

The TAG has announced several schemes for the benefit of tiatrists during the 
course of the year but in the absence of an appropriate workplace there was 
apparently  not much publicity for the schemes as there is a need to take the 
schemes to the budding and veteran tiatrists.   With the new  rpremises around 
230 m2 valued at Rs.  1.2 crores odd this should be indeed a momentous 
occassion for all.

Meanwhile as reported earlier the TAG had resolved to celebrate the birth 
anniversary of the  triumvurate of Konkani tiatr viz Lucacinho Ribeiro, Joao 
Agostinho Fernandes and his spouse Ms Maria Regina Fernandes on 2nd January, 
14th December, and 16th November respectively every year 

As was the  expectations of  tiatr mogis as conveyed to this writer earlier 
on several ocasions the  portraits of the triumvurate now  adorn the 
adminsitrative block of TAG as a befitting memory to these departed souls.

Several veteran tiatrists were present on the ocassion

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[Goanet] EXPLOSION OFF - CABO DE RAM SOUTH GOA??

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Unconfirmed reports making the rounds is that people in and around Kola near 
Cabo de Ram  heard a loud explosion at 1218 noon today.  While the Cuncolim 
Police were alerted in the matter and they began surveying the region until 
late evening there was no trace of any land based explosions.

Some believe that the sound emerged from the sea.

Enquiries by this writer late this evening with the office of the Flag Officer 
Commanding Goa Area, the Coast Guard,  the Meteorological Department Goa and 
the Sea Bird authorities at Naval base Arga Karwar  feigned ignorance of the 
developments. 
   
However when this writer spoke to Fr Henry De Souza SFX of  St Sebastian Church 
Canaguinim he confirmed that around 1220 to 1235 his staff experience a loud 
deafening sound and even a slight tremor but its origin has not been traced  
till the time of filing the report

As enquiries kept pouring with this writer there were reports that some in and 
around Navelim too could hear the sound.

 
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[Goanet] DONA PAULA - MORMUGAO SEA LINK

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The Indian Concrete Institute,  Goa Centre,  under the stewardship of Chairman, 
Pascoal Noronha, President, Dr Jennifer   Kamat took a bold initiative  to 
organize a  “symposium / panel discussions on the proposed  Panaji – 
Vasco-da-Gama – Mormugao Harbour –Sea link project  Goa , at the India 
International Centre Dona Paula on 9th September, 2010. at  4. 48 p.m.  The 
meet registered an impressive audience – many of them technocrats 
professionals, engineering students, lay persons, representatives of the 
Government of Goa and some  NGO’s.

Initiating the discussions after inaugurating the symposium by President of the 
Indian Engineers Association,  Mr. P P Borkar, felt that before delving on the 
issue of the sea – link -  the factors that need to be given a thought to  are  
the utility of   the two existing  bridges almost 1 km long on the River Zuari 
and the third one underway; the land acquisition costs involved, besides the  
geometrics of the  approach roads , the effect of land acquisition on those 
involved in traditional occupations, the emotive issues involving ancestral 
land of those  displaced from their existing abode and  the compensation.  The 
issue of political acceptability of the project and the savings entailed in 
such projects.  

In a lighter vein he pointed out that – while most developed countries laid 
emphasis on “planning the work - in India, we concentrate on  - working the 
plan”.  Citing the instance of the  Bandra Worli sea link stretch which is 
about  5 to 6 kms long and can be covered in five to six minutes instead of the 
earlier route of 8 kms via Mahim causeway consuming well over and hour. The 
economics is there in both  money as well as time.  saved.  However the 
congestion at the approach roads are still a grave  bottle neck.  He also 
mentioned that earlier in a paper presented by the Institute of Engineers the 
planning ought to began at the grass root level  this policy of down –up was 
accepted   while undertaking the exercise on the  Draft Regional Plan 2020.  
Hence the proposal of the sea-link too ought to have followed this process but 
it was not so hence ignorance is bliss.

Mr. Anupam Kishore Jt Director (Finance)  Public Private Participation Cell, 
Govt of Goa,  who will head the sea – link project made a power point 
presentation explaining the nitty gritty involved thus far in the proposed sea 
– link project .

Background  -  Goa has been ranked as the number one state in the country and 
an important tourist destination.   It is the vision of this Government to make 
Goa a model state and upgrade it to levels of the developed world.  Hence the  
proposal for greater emphasis on infra-structure development and fiscal 
assistance, found support from both  the Planning Commission of India and duly 
supported by the Ministry of Finance  Govt of India . The Central Governments 
view has been that if growth rate was to be attained at 9% or above then 
greater emphasis needs to be made on infrastructure development.  It was owing 
to this that the Budget of 2009-10 found mention of this project and an initial 
budgetary allocation of Rs.1000 crore was earmarked for the consultancy work.  

Following this a Cabinet approval was obtained and the expression of Interests 
was floated on 28th September, 2009   and by 10th December, 2009 several 
international bidders of repute from Germany, Spain, Singapore, etc  evinced 
keen interest and after their presentation just  3 were short listed after 
burning the midnight oil, in January,2010, the final decision to appoint the 
consultant will follow immediately.  

Benefits – Presently the state is well connected to road,  air, rail and sea 
route .  However the nearest rail head to Panaji is 12 kms from Karmali 
Station.  Today the sea route plays a very important role in the growth of the 
economy  by having an efficient infrastructure for transportation of goods and 
services . Integrating the Mormugao Harbour Port and Vasco-da-Gama city to the 
hinter land talukas and neighbouring states  is essential.  Presently most 
goods are exported via  Colombo Sri Lanka .  Today commuting from   Panaji to 
Vasco-da-Gama 35 kms takes over an hour but the proposed sea link  of about six 
kms  whether it connects from Dona Paula or Siridao Bambolim to Mormugao 
Harbour or to Vasco da Gama or Chicalim would reduce this distance by almost 30 
kms. The exact location is not finalized yet as the approach road networks need 
to be identified to cope up with the envisaged traffic movement. Even with the 
development of Mopa a
 green field
 international airport  in North Goa alongside the existing Dabolim airport  
down South with the sea link it  will reduce the distance for transit 
passengers or onward destinations bound passengers to the South  by almost  30 
to 35 kms .  There is no land accquisition involved as the bridge would be over 
the sea. 

Financial --- In the Bandra Worli sea link  Rs. 800 crores was 

[Goanet] NAVY PROHIBITS FEAST AT ANJEDIVA

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The Feast of Our Lady of Springs at Anjediva is fast approaching viz; 2nd 
February, 2010.  Here is the latest on the matter. It is seen from the letter 
sent by this writer and the response that the Sea Bird officials are adamant 
not to permit festivities on the Island.  It appears that during the Navy Week 
notwithstanding the threat perception they permit the members of the public to 
visit the Naval base and also the warships. Can one tolerate the dual stance of 
the Navy. 
  
The Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha representing Goa viz; Mr Shripad Y 
Naik of the BJP and Mr Francisco Sardinha (INC) should together with the RS MP 
Mr Shantaram L Naik who has been pursuing this issue take up this matter with 
the Honourable Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh.  The National 
Committee for Minorities should also take up this issue with the President of  
India forthwith. 
  
When this writer earlier informed the office of the Archdiocese of Goa and 
Daman to take up the issue they expressed concern that the Naval officials 
would not take cognizance of repeated pleas made by them since February, 2005. 
  
Several faithful have impressed upon this writer to pursue the issue in the 
judicial forum.  This writer is willing to pursue the same however much   
would depend upon  the support of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman besides the 
Govt of Goa who have the appropriate locus standii to pursue this issue    
Moreso the Govt of Goa should immediately have the order dated October 2004 of 
the Deputy Commissioner Karwar, banning festivities on the Island revoked 
forthwith as that office has no jurisdiction to act on matters pertaining to 
the Island which has not been ceded and is still a part of Goa.  The Chief 
Minister of Goa  Shri Digamber Kamat should act immediately on this matter 
Meanwhile the faithful and more specifically Goans worldwide should condemn the 
highhandedness of the Sea Bird officials and also be prepared to march to the 
Island in protest on 2nd February, 2010 to lodge our protest at the Naval Base 
at Arga via Chendia in Karwar Karnataka . 
_ 
In reply to this letter the Lt Commander at Arms ANPM (KT) for Commander in 
Charge (Karwar) vide letter No:858/P/GC dat 21.1.2010 has replied as under 
1.  Refer to your letter dated 16 Jan 2010 
2.  This is to inform you that due to current security scenario in the country 
and the coastal region in particular; the Naval base is in a heightened state 
of security and hence no visitors/visits to Naval base are being permitted. 
  
sd/- 
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16th January, 2010 
  
To, 
Commodore-in-Charge (Karwar) 
Headquarters, FO(K) 
PO Naval Base 
Karwar 581 308 
  
SUB : Celebration of customary feast  2/2/2010 at Church of   Our Lady of 
Springs “Nossa Senhora das Brotas” Anjediv , Canacona  Taluka  Goa  --  Sea 
Bird project -Karwar 
  
Sir, 
The tentative program is  a)   Customary Feast will be celebrated on Tuesday, 
2nd February, 2010 b)   Two masses (an hour duration) morning 1030 hrs and 1430 
hrs c)    Safe drinking water , mobile toilets, first aid provision and 
transport to  fro Church d) all participants for the mass to carry photo 
identity card e)  On 1st February, 2010 a priest and lay persons to be 
allowed to make arrangements for Mass in the Church. 
  
The program  will be  on the same lines as your Naval Base organize the  
customary   Navy Week celebrations 4th  to 6th December, every year   despite 
the current security scenario in the country and recent terrorist threats to 
Naval base which have come out in the media.  
Kindly note that the customary feast on 2nd February,  is required to be 
permitted to be celebrated in terms of  the Govt of Goa order 8/12/1989  
26/7/1989 which was disallowed since 2nd February, 2005 in violation of this 
order till now. 
  
Also kindly note that the island till date is a part of Goa and  not ceded by 
any Act of Parliament; hence the Deputy  Commissioner, Karwar,  has no 
jurisdiction to issue the  order in October, 2004 banning the festivities on 
our  Island and hence needs to be withdrawn forthwith and festivities allowed. 
  
Thanking you in anticipation, 
Yours faithfully 
sd/- 
cc: Shri A K Antony, 
Hon’ble Union Minister for Defence. 
Govt of India 
104  South Block, NEW DELHI 110 011 
20/01/2010    Chief Minister of Goa  : This file on Anjediv is with the Under 
Secretary (Rev) 
  
 

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[Goanet] Pioneer of tiatr LUCACINHO RIBEIRO's BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED

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On the  147th birth anniversary of Costancio Lucasinho Ribeiro (2.1.1863) a 
function was held under the auspices of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, under the 
stewardship  Mr Tomazinho Cardozo at the Black Box of the Kala Academy Panaji 
this evening.
 
Mr Ribeiro was the first musician director who staged the play Italian Bhurgo 
at the then Alfred Theatre in Bombay (now Mumbai) on 17.4.1892.  Most of his 
dozen plays were translations not original scripts.  The credit for orginal 
scripts goes to Joao Agostinho Fernandes Pai Tiatrist according to Mr 
Cardozo.  
 
Mr Uri Ribeiro the grandson of Caetano Paul accepted the portrait of Lucacinho 
Ribeiro presented by the TAG .  Another caricature of Lucacinho Ribeiro was 
presented by noted cartoonist Alexyz to the TAG which was well appreciated by 
the motely audience.
 
Mr John Claro gave paid rich tributes to the memory of Lucacinho Ribeiro and 
elucidated in details the history of this great man who unfortunately died at 
an young age on 23.1.1928
 
Mr Cardozo assured the members of the audience that TAG has formulated several 
schemes for promoting documenting  tiatr  and he appealed to the audience to 
promote these schemes to take tiatr to the national level.  Mr Cardozo also 
stated that the TAG has decided to celebrate the birth anniversary of Maria 
Regina Fernandes this year on 16th November, 2010  (16.11.1880) indeed she was 
the first woman to appear on stage on 22.11.1904 in a play staged by her 
husband Joao Agostinho Fernandes at a time when no woman even from the Marathi 
theatre would venture on stage for fear of social ostracisation.
 
Director of Information Mr Menino Peres the Chief Guest on the ocassion pleaded 
with the audience to see the tiatrs instead of looking down upon tiatr as a 
means of entertainment for the lowly placed. He said the Government has been 
giving a lot of encouragement and it is now time opportune for Goans to grab 
this opportunity.
 
Vice President of TAG Mr Roseferns also spoke on the ocassion.  The function 
was compered by Ms Cardozo and vote of thanks by Member Secretary 
 
Prominent among the audience was Teotonio Pereira ex MLA Fr Conceicao Silva of 
Mandur  Ana Maria Carolina Quadros Fernandes daughter in law of Joao Agostinho 
Fernandes and her daughter Sharmila Fernandes  Mr Octavio of Goa Social and 
Cultural Centre .
 
There was a brief entertainment programme but the ineffective sound system 
played spoilsport.
 
 This  writer earlier met both the spouse of Joaquim Ribeiro one of the three 
sons of Lucacinho Ribeiro the others being ( Teofilo and Caetano Paul ) Ms 
Cecilia D Souza and her son Bernand D Souza at their residence in Staywell 
Apartments at Khorlim Mapusa.  Speaking to this writer, she said she was 
pleased that Tiatr Academy of Goa was remembering Mr Ribeiro her grandfather . 
To enable the youngsters to understand the contribution of this icon the TAG 
could have a library etc named after Lucainho Ribeiro felt Mr  Bernard D Souza 
her son  a musician.  According to Cecilia the  family lived in Mahim and later 
after her husband Joaquim Ribeiro returned to Goa they moved to Khorlim .
 
  
When this writer visited the site of the house of  Mr Ribeiro at Sokolwado 
Assagao just beyond the primary school, it was noted that the 3000m2 plot did 
not have any vestiges of the house.  Accompanied by her son   the property is 
in dispute and there is nothing that remains of the house.  
 
On an earlier ocassion this writer spoke to the next of kin of Caetano Paula a 
great grandson Uri who resides at Pelewado Ucassaim.  He was happy to learn of 
TAG's function today and was proud to be there.
 
from the Black Box Kala Academy Panaji 
 
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[Goanet] PAI TIATRIST - 138TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED

[godfrey gonsalves]

The 138th birth anniversary of Joao Agostinho Fernandes Pai Tiatrist Father 
of Konkani theatre  was celebrated this evening at the Pai Tiatrist Indoor 
Auditorium Margao with a grand  3 hrs musical extravaganza by several tiatrists 
and a large audience.
 
The function was organised by the newly constituted Tiatr Academy of Goa and 
the Ravindra Bhavan Committee.
 
Speaking on the ocassion after garlanding the portrait of Pai Tiatrist the CM 
of Goa Shri Digamber Kamat complimented the TAG for organising this function in 
memory of a great soul  Pai Tiatrist  who continues to inspire  the present 
day Konkani playwrights and tiatrs.  The CM mentioned that while the 
portfolio of Art and Culture is a light portfolio there were no claims from 
his ministerial colleagues and therefore it had come under him.  He was proud 
to have done justice to this portfolio ever since and taken it to glorious 
heights.
 
Honouring the 13 Konkani playwrights and others with Life Time Contribution 
Awards for the first time the CM  noted from the 16 page booklet giving  a pen 
sketch of all the recepients that all of them were from the pre Independence 
era.  He felt honoured  as CM to  award Ms Shalini Mardolkar (now 70 years and 
residing at Vasai Mumbai) of Nirmon film who was earlier awarded by PM late 
Smt Indira Gandhi for her superfluous acting in Nirmon. 
 
The Vice President of the Ravindra Bhavan Mr Shridhar Kamat compared Pai 
Tiatrist contribution to Konkani tiatr  to Dada Phalke in the Marathi field 
and hoped that his ideals will be pursued by future tiatrists.
 
Earlier President of the Tiatr Academy of Goa , Mr Tomazinho Cardozo informed 
the houseful gathering in the 1150 seater auditorium that the TAG had resolved 
to honour the triumvurate of tiatr  Mr Lucacinho Ribeiro  2.1.1863 , Mr Joao 
Agostinho Fernandes 14.12.1871 Ms Regina Fernandes  16.11.1880 on 
their birthday anniversary in future.    
  
 
Mr Tomazinho also informed the gathering that the Government has finally signed 
the Deed of Sale of a 230 m2 premises on the second floor of the Campal Trade 
Centre opp Kala Academy for the TAG.
 
The unique feature of this programme was the Life Time achievement award given 
to 
Shalini Mardolkar (Panaji / Vasai ) Anita Maria Joana Vianey Pereira (Anita) 
Chinchinim,
Antonette D Souza e Mendes Princess Street Mumbai, Filipe Mascarehnas (Filipe 
de Sanvordem) Quepem Lidvinda Anastasia  Clara Correia e Dias alias Clara  
Orlim Antonio Xavier Francisco Dias alias Comedian Dias Colva. Luciano Dias 
Alem de Raia, Filomena  Braz e Crasto  Mumbai, Cajetan Pinto alias Caiti 
Vancim Goa, Clara Merciana Ophelia Cabral alias Ophelia Porvorim/Mumbai Titta 
Pretto Aldona/Mahim  Lorna Cordeiro Saligao and Santano Filomeno Cyriaco Camilo 
Dias alias Cyriaco Dias. 
 
The award consists of a shawl momento and cash award of Rs. 20,000.  
 
Both Mr Cyriaco Dias and Ms Mardolkar complimented the CM for bestowing the 
honour on them and wished him long long years in the service of tiatrist.  Mr 
Cyriaco dedicated the award to the audience and he appreciated the fact that it 
was it was because of the unflinched support of the public that tiatrist have 
accomplished  high positions.
 
The musical extravaganza was filled with hilarious acts by singers and 
comedians notable among them were  Wilmix and Sharon,  Felcy and Francis de 
Tuem Peter Roshan Mil Mel Nel Succorro de Santa cruz Luis Bachaan Domnic - 
Coelho - Rocky brothers and several others.
 
Earlier in the day there was a symposium on Tiatr - Yesterday Today and 
Tommorrow -- in which many of the leading tiatrists gave their views.  Notable 
among them was Prince Jacob, Mario Menezes, Fr Nascimento of Holy Spirit 
Church, Mr Pundalik Naik ex GKA President Premanand Sangodkar  Mr Anil Kumar 
and others. Some of the issues discussed was khell tiatr non stop drama, sets 
in tiatr, child prodigies, dress code, vulgarity, etc There was also 
interesting cross fire but the same was well manouvered by the President of 
TAG Mr Tomazinho Cardozo and Vice President Mr. Roseferns .
 
The family of Pai Tiatrist   Ms Ana Maria Carolina Quadros Fernandes her 
daughter Ms Sharmila Fernandes and children  were present on the ocassion.  
Later Ms Shalini Mardolkar  the CM Mr Digamber Kamat had a brief tete a tete 
with the family of Pai Tiatrist
and wished them well on the ocassion.
 
The show was ably compered by Mr Anil Kumar and another.
 
Earlier at the interactive session in the morning a brochure listing out the 
schemes conceptualised by the TAG were distributed to the public with a view to 
allow the tiatrist community to avail of the benefits and bring forth any of 
the shorcomings.
 
Sidelight of the event 
 
The stage was tastefully decorated befitting the ocassion
The award ceremony was aptly handled by Mr Anil Kumar and brevity was the 
hallmark
The other compere made many slip between the cup and the lip
Only Lorna Cordeiro had a proxy to receive her award
The 

[Goanet] “Tiatr – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”

[godfrey gonsalves]

“ Tiatr”  since  the last quarter of the 19th  century has been a   platform  
to illustrate the unspoken whilst manifesting the ground reality,

The scripts were well written.  The theme or  message be it economic, social, 
religious, political ,satire  or comedy was excellent.  The efforts put in to 
put a “Tiatr” was mind boggling some of the scenes, settings  etc,  were even 
despite constraints, so meticulously designed that  audience were held spell 
bound  during the entire “Tiatr”

Credit goes to those living and dead Konkani playwrights of yester years 
notably those prior to the Independence of India and  until Liberation of Goa . 
Even in the  early years  post Liberation and before the advent of TV in Goa in 
1982-1983 the “Tiatrs”  were of a good order.

It is true that several “Tiatrs” have been staged  in the past  thirty odd  
years, but with an exception of a few, many of these “Tiatrs” have either 
failed to create an impact  on audience   or they have not  left an indelible 
mark on the audiences   as was case with the early “Tiatrs”

It is also  true that with the advent of TV the general degradation of moral 
values and the crass materialism that has set in every  sphere of life; the 
demand for cinema and quality “Tiatrs” have considerable dwindled.

“Tiatr” has not been accorded the status of industry yet  and to that extent it 
has been extremely costly to stage “Tiatrs” that will be well received by the 
audiences.

It is owing to this that  unhealthy  competition and commercialization too has 
crept in.  In fact today’s “Tiatr”   kow-tow  to make them appeal to the 
audience demands as a mere entertainment  or better still an affordable “pass 
time”  event and not so much for its moral.

In the considered view of this writer with the setting up  of the “Tiatr” 
Academy of Goa on 16.2.2008 for the first time the opportunity has come to the 
“Tiatr” fraternity to make the best use of the Academy to enrich “Tiatr”.

However a close reading between the lines of the  Constitution of the TAG as 
notified  clearly indicates that while today the emphasis of “Tiatr”  is given 
more specifically to  “Tiatr”  with scripts written in the Roman/English 
script  it is obvious that by the mid  of next decade the emphasis will be on 
those scripts written in
“ Konkani”   ( which means written in the official language of the State 
notified on 4/2/1987 i.e. in the “devanagari “ script.


Keeping this in mind it is of utmost importance that if the “Tiatr”  Academy of 
Goa  should look into the interests of  “Tiatr” in the scripts written in 
Roman/English there is much that remains to be done.

To understand this look at the case of Konkani films like Nirmon Amchem Noxib 
even to this day there could be Houseful audiences if the same are screened. 
But at the same time Konkani films like Alisha and others screened at the 
International Film Festival of India and that have won national and 
international awards do not find any audiences when screened?

Therefore our  pursuit for official recognition to Konkani in Roman script 
needs to be overemphasized, as it is already too late 23 years have passed by.

The Government understands the language of  “satyagraha”  “fast unto death” as 
in the recent case of demand for carving out a State of Telangana. Hence we 
need to pursue this ideal immediately to achieve our objectives.

Here are a few other areas that needs to be touched into .

The Marathi theatre has excelled very well  since the middle of the last 
century .  

There are innumerable workshops being conducted, on various aspects of theatre 
be it in  a) set designing,  b) role of actor c)  costumes, d) make up, e) 
special effects viz pyrothechnics, f) hair stylist, g) theatre critics, h) 
script writers, i) musician j) acoustics, k) publicity, l) event management etc 
etc etc . This is almost throughout the  year in the neigbouring state of 
Maharashtra.

This has not happened in the case of “Tiatr” though some feeble attempts have 
been made in the recent past.  Unless we enthuse those that venture into the 
field of “Tiatr” we cannot achieve much.

Is it not necessary that we have “Tiatr” reviews critical comments as a matter 
of routine? Does it suffice merely if one records a  “Houseful” “century”  box 
office records?
Is it not necessary that we fine tune our dress code to make the actors more 
presentable especially before  family audiences?
Is it not necessary that we refine some of our scripts to find acceptance with 
the upper strata and elite of society, rather than restrict it to a few?
Some of our “Tiatrs” have been provocative to a point that smacks of defamation 
of public oriented persons or  institutions ot  of persons in politics..

There have been instances in the past that near defamatory performances have 
resulted in some of the Konkani playwrights getting on the wrong side of law?  

True all this may attract guffaws of laughter from an audience disillusioned 
with the 

[Goanet] NAVY WEEK AT Sea Bird NAVAL BASE -ANJEDIV

[godfrey gonsalves]

For  over five consecutive  years i.e since  4th October 2004 and  2nd 
February, 2005  onwards, successive Commodore-in-Charge’s (Karwar ) 
Headquarters, FO(K) Naval Base, near the over Rs. 35,000  crores  Sea Bird  
(INS Kadamba ) Project at Anjedic   in gross violation of the agreed  terms of 
the order dated 8th December, 1987  and 26th July, 1989  have disallowed the 
celebrations of the customary feasts of  St Francis de Assisi on 4th October, 
and “ Nossa Senhora de Brotas “  (Our Lady of Springs)  on 2nd February, on the 
37,005 ha Anjediva Island a part of Canacona Taluka, South Goa District , Goa 
presently under the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, though still a part of 
Goa,  as it is  not ceded under any act of Parliament.

The reasons invariably cited for denying celebrations of age old customary 
festivities   on all occasions, ranged from a) either naval exercises are going 
on and warships  are in place, or b) the base is operational, or c) due to 
security reasons, law and order problem in Karwar the district administration 
Karwar  has not recommended celebration of the feast., (though the State of 
Karnataka has no  jurisdiction whatsoever on the Anjediv   Island ) and   d) 
due to current security scenario in the country  recent terrorist threat to 
naval base as per media reports (Jan 2009) visitors are not being allowed in 
the base.

But that  all this clearly smacks of  a mere alibi to deny the faithful has now 
been established beyond doubt .  

On the occasion of Navy Week Celebrations this year from  4th December ( 
Victory day of Indo-Pak war of 1971 ) to 6th December, 2009  this writer 
visited the base Headquarters at Arga , via Chendia, Karwar.  On production of  
a photo-identity card   as proof  of identity, insisted upon  by  the Security 
Officials  at the Main Gate,  an entry pass bearing serial No:1439 dated  6th 
December, 2009 was issued  at  1203  hrs to this writer.  Photography was 
strictly prohibited.   Cell phone  numbers were recorded and those with camera 
cell phones advised to refrain from taking photographs.  Then alongwith others 
we  were  ferried by private  minibuses with a security official seated in each 
of such minibuses  ( understood to have been engaged on contract of Rs.2000/-  
per day ).  upto the ships ramp.  Both  INS Aditya and  INS Jamuna   were kept 
open to the public.  Entry to the vessel  “Investigator” was prohibited.
 Later  we were treated to free cold
 drinks and biscuits at INS Aditya ( drinking water was not available to any of 
the visitors ).

Looking beyond the base the Church of Nossa Senhora de Brotas at Anjediv 
Island  appeared as a  “ white dot ” on the western horizon. The 1.2 kms 
causeway leading to the Church connecting the Anjediv Island from the Bhaitkol 
(Port) enclave end,  which since the last visit of this writer on 2nd February, 
2004 has remained  unasphalted .  
 
When a Naval official was asked about the state of the Church by this writer he 
informed discreetly   that the Church is “OK condition”  but kept out of bounds 
from the public as well as the officers at the base for “security reasons” and 
would not elaborate any further when probed a little more by this writer.

The entire  break water in the periphery of the Sea Bird project  from the 
Bhaitkol Enclave covering area around Kamat Enclave at Binaga (Behind St Anne’s 
Church/Cemetery )  and Arga via Chendia Head quarter spans to 3.5 kms according 
to the Naval official.  

For the records it may be noted that the Sea bird project was conceptualized in 
1986 but commenced activity only in 1999 .  The last phase is  yet to get 
underway.  Its uniqueness is its first automated ship lift technology for under 
water maintenance  and is the largest docking base ie. almost 42 ships could be 
docked which could avoid congestion at Vizag   and Mumbai Naval bases.

Having enjoyed some delicacies of food and refreshments, at costs,   organized 
by the cadets at the campus but catered to on contract  the visit  ended.  
There were entertainment programs scheduled for the evening until 2200 hrs. 
according to the Naval official   and he admitted that  the crowds surge the 
venue only in the evenings.  Due to hot weather conditions day visit by the 
public  to the venue  is minimal.

But for all the so called security hype created by the security officials 
insisting  that entry passes would have to be surrendered at the time of 
exit   appeared to be relaxed in the afternoon siesta.   

This  writer walked out the main gate in full  security officials gaze  without 
being asked to surrender the same (and now still in possession of this writer ) 
but instead  received a warm handshake as a farewell gesture from the security 
officials.

One wonders why if the Naval authorities could permit the members of the public 
to enter not only the base but also the warships without much ado; during the 
Navy Week from morning to night  could this same procedure not 

[Goanet] OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FEAST - AT MARGAO

[godfrey gonsalves]

The feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception was celebrated this morning with 
several masses indoor since 0500 hrs and outdoor since 0700 hrs at the Holy 
Spirit Church Margao  

The unique event this evening was a Value Based Magic show for school children 
with nearly 100 magic items explaining various themes of the Bible beginning 
with the origin of mankind etc.

The show was presented by Fr Prof Ivan Madtha who earned the sobriquet of the 
Gospel Magician  .  He  met a train  accident four years ago and lost his 
left hand and parts of three fingers  Despite this tragedy Fr Ivan converted 
this suffering into joy  to render service to God and he has embarked upon 
using Magic shows to inculcate the Bible and gospel teachings to children.  He 
has a huge following ever since.

What inspires the audience as the show gets  underway is that Fr Prof Ivan does 
not display any resentment at his physical disability.  He has lost thirty two 
bones has punctures in his lungs but his strong faith in God has given him the 
grit to enjoy life. He had undergone several surgical operations but his faith 
in God and prayer endured him all through.  This is his message to those who 
think that suffering are a bane on life.  He laughs and moves around freely 
does his personal chores with ease and sports a smiling countenance. Truly an 
inspiring personality.

Indeed the gathering was so taken up by Fr Prof Ivans spirit of determination 
and faith that many felt that such a magic show could be held all over Goa to 
inspire those that consider suffering as a curse.  

Fr Prof Ivan is assisted by his sister who is also a nun and another youth.  
The costs of the show is around Rs.7000- but the Holy Spirit Church clergy 
preferred to throw the show open to all and for free but moved a donation box 
for those who could contribute their mite. This was an exemplary treat for the 
feast day and was well appreciated by all.

It is hoped that Fr Ivan through his sufferings will inspire others to face 
life positively.  He is a real example of an individual who not only professes 
propagates but also practices the Christian way and values of life unstead of 
rituals alone.  

This writer spoke to the 46 year Fr Ivan  who now resides in the Clergy home 
for ailing priests in Mangalore.  He has however promised to participate in 
more shows in Goa especially to inspire children.

The children and even adults were amazed by his presentation and the magic show 
was well received with guffaws of laughter from children in their 
impressionable age, 

For those interested in India and abroad to have the magic shows of  Fr Prof. 
Ivan Madtha who performs  in Konkani (Mangalorean accent ) and English they 
could contact him at Vinarey Home, Fr Mueller Hospital premises, Kankannady PO 
Mangalore Karnataka  09448843065  or ivanmad...@yahoo.com. It is worth a try.



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Re: [Goanet] Goanetters meet in Goa... 2009

[godfrey gonsalves]

For all that we do to save Goa and for all the love that Goans in the diaspora 
have 
for Goa and Goans can we not expect an NRI to sponsor snacks and refreshments 
at the 
meet.

And why not hold the meet at a suitable place down South say Margao for once.

Kindly float this idea on the net


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+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS)
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 From: Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org

 Subject: [Goanet-News] Goanetters meet in Goa... 2009

 To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org
 Date: Saturday, 5 December, 2009, 3:22 PM


 Dear all:

 Those of you who have been on Goanet for some time now, would easily
 recall that we hold a face-to-face Goanetters' meet each year in Goa.
 This is usually held around the end of the year -- when we have more
 people (Goanetters included) visiting Goa during the festive season.
 The idea is to meet face-to-face, to share a couple of hours together,
 and to add a face to an email address :-) 

[Goanet] NEWS FLASH - TRAGEDY AVERTED at HP - Petrol Pump in Margao

[godfrey gonsalves]

A major tragedy was averted when a generator caught fire in the premises of the 
Bharat Petroleum - M/s Virginkar's  owned petrol pump in the heart of the city 
of Margao  exactly 1745 hrs today .  According to the pump attendants on duty 
who spoke to this writer in situ they noticed fumes followed by a slight 
flare.  The Fire Brigade station located just behind the Petrol pump adjoining 
the South Goa Police Headquarter Margao and the traffic police played a timely 
role in averting a panic as the vehicle owners ran off the scene. The  news of 
the fire spread and there was an apparent panic but the situation was well 
under control.

Traffic movement was efficiently manned by Traffic Police PI Mr Shirwaiker and 
the fire doused out.  The adjoining Hindustan Petroleum -   M/s Kavlekar owned 
petrol pump closed operations and ensured that the petrol tanks were sealed.

Presently sale of petrol has been temporarily stopped until the fire embers are 
doused off effectively.  

Unfortunately the fire hydrants were not easily available, in the office and 
this could have proved tragic.

According to one of the attendants who spoke to this writer at the site none of 
them are trained in preliminary fire fighting works and hence they had to 
depend on the fire brigade.

It may be recalled that the Margao Municipal Council has since the early 1990's 
been hankering over shifting the petrol pumps four in all from the heart of the 
city what is prominently known as the George Barretto square.

In fact following the fire at an oil terminal in the north Indian state of 
Rajasthan which lasted for well over a week the Disaster Management team headed 
by  the District Magistrate  South Goa District Mr G P Naik had taken the issue 
seriously and demanded the immediate relocation of these pumps. However the 
political will is lacking according to ex councillor Ms Auda Viegas a woman 
activist who spoke to this writer.  She said there were several resolutions 
passed to move these pumps but to no avail, instead they have restructed 
several of them making light of the public demand and the Municipal Council 
resolutions .  Hopefully the present fire could serve as a precursor to enusre 
their shifting which will also result in clearing the traffic snarls in the 
heart of the city.  The present councillor of the ward Mr Fondekar was not 
available for comment at the time of filing this report.

Incidentally some of them owe arrears in lacs to the Margao Municipal Council 
and they have been in the last fortnight given an ultimatum to cough up the 
amount or face conswquences like sealing of the pumps.

Today being Eid-uz-Zuha or Baqr-Eid a public holiday there except for holiday 
crowd in the Aga Khan Garden /Margao Municipal Garden and the pre-advent 
shoppers mainly women and children this weekend Saturday would have 
turned chaotic if the situation was out of hand.

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
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[Goanet] FAILURE TO FILE VAKALATNAMA - rampant practice noted

[godfrey gonsalves]

Can an advocate instructed by a party to act or appear in a matter do so 
without filing a Vakalatnama ?   This is an issue which affects several 
litigants in recent times in the State of Goa.

It is learnt that the law prescribes that and advocate   may file a statement 
signed by his/her  client stating that he/she  has instructions from or on 
behalf of his/her  client to act or appear in the matter but  also undertaking 
to file within a week a Vakalatnama in the prescribed form, duly signed by 
the party.

However, there is a gross violation by Advocates to the extent that sometime 
Vakalatnama is never filed even after the case progresses beyond the evidence 
stage .

In a recent case this writer observed that an Advocate cum Notary  Mr Fotto 
Bhangui from Margao Salcete, Goa  appearing on behalf of a real estate 
developer in a matter before the Chief Officer of Margao Municipality had 
niether filed a statement by his client that he has instructions from or on 
behalf of his client to act or appear in the matter on the date fixed for 
arguments,  nor did he comply with the undertaking to file within a week a 
Vakalatnama in the prescribed form, duly signed by the party, instead he 
appeared de novo at the next hearing without complying with the same.

When brought to his notice by this writer publicly that the same constitutes 
violation of  professional ethics and conduct of  a legal officer of the Court 
more so being in the profession for nearly thirty years and a notary public he 
tried to wriggle out of the situation overlooking the lapse in full public gaze.

However this gross lapse which the Advocate failed to comply   was recorded in 
the days proceedings and the matter will now be pursued before the Bar Council 
of Maharashtra and Goa for penal action against the Advocate and to act as a 
deterrent for other Advocates who commit such breach of legal procedures.

Meanwhile some persons in the Margao Municipality brought to the notice of this 
writer discreetly that this lapse is almost rampant even in the civil courts . 
However they fear reprisal from the erring advocates and therefore are 
reluctant to go on record.

It is hoped that the learned judges of the Courts and quasi judicial officers 
in the Executive arm of the Government takes cognizance of such lapses and 
issues direction to the Registrars to ensure that Advocates cease and desist 
from such lapses and pull up suo moto erring Advocates.

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[Goanet] ST CECILIA FEAST CELEBRATED - Tiatristanche Saunstha

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The Konknni Non stop tiatristanche  Saunstha celebrated the Feast of St 
Cecilia the Patron saint of Performing artists at the Our Lady of Rosary Church 
Navelim this morning.  A significant  number of tiatrists partook in the 
celebrations followed by a luncheon get-together. See attachment for photos.

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[Goanet] GOAN LADY - FIRST TO ACT ON STATE 22/11/1904

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20/11/2009



  When the countrys first woman President,  Pratiba Devsingh Patil 
arrives on her first official four day   visit   to Goa   from 21st November, 
2009 to 24th November 2009  it would perhaps interest her to know that like her 
historic accomplishment as a woman --- the first woman to act on stage on 
22.11.1904, at a time when such public performances by a woman  attracted 
social stigma and obvious ostracisation from society,  was indeed a 23 year 
lady Goan Maria  Regina Fernandes ( born on  16.11.1880  died on 20.12.1908 
).

 Hailing from  village Raia in  Salcete,  she  was married to  
Joao Agostinho Fernandes a tiatrist hailing from Modsai Margao Salcete ..  Joao 
Agostinho ( born on 14.12.1871 died on 29.08.1947 ) a Konkani playwright 
(tiatrist) and dramatist  who earned the sobriquet “Pai Tiatrist” i.e Father of 
 “tiatr “  wrote  nearly 30 original plays unlike others who merely resorted to 
adaption of plays written in  other languages. The seven act play  accompanied 
by 18 side-shows was his  format now adapted for staging tiatros by tiatrist 
(Konkani playwrights )  . 

 He endeavoured to undo the gender inequality and vowed to  
reverse  the role of   males who would otherwise perform the role of  women in 
“tiatrs”.  Thus .he is credited for creating history by  introducing his wife 
Maria Regina  to act on stage  in his tiatr   “Bhattkara de Panzare-I  ( 
Landlord of Panzare – I)  written and directed by  him. The show was staged  in 
Gaiety Theatre  (now Capitol Cinema, Mumbai )   .  Her sterling performance on 
stage raised eyebrows because no female had until then ever ventured to perform 
on stage. Even  on the Marathi stage no such instance of a woman acting on 
stage was heard of until several years later.  Her performance on stage and the 
role in the “tiatr”  itself won rave reviews and sent shock waves wherever it 
was staged  in places as far as Bhusawal,  Igatpuri,  Pune and Jhansi .

 It is a sad commentary that 104 years later on this red letter 
day (22.11.1904)  in the annals of “tiatr”  history  neither  the State 
Government nor the newly constituted Tiatr Academy of Goa   (on  16th February, 
2008) have thought it fit to either a) award her posthumously or  b) display a 
portrait of hers in the Tiatr Academy  of Goa office  for her pioneering role 
or c) institute an award in her name to encourage women to take up “tiatr”  as 
a profession.   

“Tiatr” is a form of performing art in Konkani language which 
is mainly prevalent in  the Catholic  dominated talukas of Goa and is staged 
world wide where the Goan community have ventured.  Even in the today’s 
westernized  society that has influenced Goan society tiatrs attract  huge 
audiences even though it has not been granted the status of industry. 
   
   For the records it may be noted that it  was only in 1913  that 
the first woman Bhasmasur Mohini ventured to act in films .  Much later in 
1932 i.e 28 years later after Maria Regina maiden entry on stage  that  another 
Goan  Kamalabai Rambhau Gokhale (marital surname )  and daughter of  sitar 
musician Durgabai Kamat from Assonora Bardez Goa  ventured to act on Marathi 
stage. 

   It is hoped that the President of India recommends to the Govt 
of Goa to do justice to the immortal memory of Ms Maria Regina Fernandes..  
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[Goanet] HOUSE OF PAI TIATRIST partial collapse

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A part of the rear portion of the over 140  years old “House of Pai Tiatrist “ 
at Modsai Behind the Holy Spirit Institute Margao  collapsed early this cold 
morning at around 0413 hrs IST  ( on All Soul’s Day 2nd November; )  as per 
information received by this writer early this morning from Ms Ana Maria 
Carolina Quadros Fernandes, 77 yrs daughter in law of  “Pai Tiatrist” late Joao 
Agostinho Fernandes.
 
It may be recalled that the Rajya Sabha MP Mr. Shantaram L Naik had last year 
in July 2008 impressed upon the Goa Government to preserve such old houses of 
eminent personalities for posterity on the lines of the  “Shanti Niketan” of 
Rabindranath Tagore, at Kolkatta, West Bengal India  so that future generations 
will be inspired by the works of these personalities who rose to great heights 
under trying circumstances unlike the modern day wherwithal.   This could also 
help in promoting cultural tourism in the State.   

The issue also figured  at the Ad hoc Committee meet on Budgetary demands 
2009-2010  of Govt of Goa  held in June 2009.  

The Government it is learnt has through  the Town and Country Planning 
Department directed them to formulate a scheme for the purpose . While the 
Department of Tourism could consider to include such houses in the tourist 
visit itineryThere are other houses too which need to be preserved for 
posterity, viz; the houses of Francisco Luis Gomes, at Navelim  Dom Moraes, at 
Santa Cruz poet  Baki Bab Borkar at Borim etc. 
 
Interestingly the renowned architect Mr. Gerard Da Cunha from Torda Alto 
Porvorim Bardez Goa who has since 17th October, 2008  last year despite his 
extremely busy schedule had been drawing   plans for the restoration of the 
house and a few structures thereon  for the upkeep of the same .  
Besides that it could help  sustain the income of the inmates  viz the daughter 
–in-law , her daughter, Ms Sharmila Fernandes and their two minor children 
Sonali and Sanil Fernandes through self employment.  

Indeed their contribution towards maintaining the cultural heritage of our land 
 by preserving this House has been appreciated by several persons and 
especially NRI's who have visited their humble home since 20th July 2008 when 
the indoor auditorium of Ravindra Bhavan was named after Pai Tiatrist

According to Ms Ana Maria Carolina Quadros Fernandes ( the wife of tiatrist 
Antonelio (Tony ) Conceicao Fernandes –son of Pai Tiatrist ) who spoke to this 
writer stated that  she and her daughter despite their financial constraints 
have boldly shooed  away prospective realtors who were eyeing the 449 m2   
property, as they stand determined  to honour both in letter and spirit the 
intention  of late Joao Agostinho Fernandes (14.12.1871 to 29.08.1947 )  and 
his spouse Regina Fernandes ( 16.11.1880 – 20.12.1908 ) who was the first lady 
to ever act on stage on 22.11.1904 at a time when women making public 
appearances was taboo. Incidentally it was only much later that  Kamalabhai 
Gokhale in the late 1930;s who  came forth to don the honours on stage.


Mr  Da Cunha  Arch recently   on 27th October, 2009 schedule, visited the site  
to give the final touches to the restoration plan.  The part which collapsed 
today is otherwise in the restoration plan intended to be demolished according 
to Mr Da Cunha who spoke to this writer , today  when informed of the mishap.  
However the inherent  fear of the inmates  that this may make the house 
vulnerable to theft and a fear that the  main part of the house too may 
eventually collapse owing to the vagaries of the climate  is indeed cause for 
their concern.
 
Ms Sharmila Fernandes, infact  reported the matter telephonically to  Mr. 
Shantaram L Naik RS MP with the hope that efforts be expedited to set in  
motion  restoration  of the same and expressed her bonafide fears to him of 
imminent disaster.   
 
No sooner the news of the part  collapse of this House  reached the electronic 
and print media they converged at the site and examined the extent of damage to 
the same apparently to  impress upon the Goa Government to step in at the 
earliest.

Mr Shantaram L Naik MP Rajya Sabha alongwith this writer visited the House this 
evening at 1730 hrs to assess the damage.  He expressed concern and promised to 
move the Government to render immediate assistance to ensure the restoration 
promptly.  He perused the draft plan for restoration of the House and requested 
the members of the family to get the restoration estimates be worked out so 
that he could set the ball rolling as he will be proceeding to New Delhi 
tommorrow for the forthcoming month long winter session of Parliament.  

Both Ms Ana Fernandes and her daughter Ms Sharmila were indeed pleased by the 
response and sympathy invoked by the media and the voluntary visit of the  
Hon;ble MP Mr Shantaram Naik and had a word of praise for both for their 
efforts to redress their unfortunate plight.

A large section of the tiatrist also 

[Goanet] SILVER STAR - UK - MOBILE DIABETES UNIT LAUNCHED IN GOA

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At a simple ceremony this hot Sunday afternoon  25th October, 2009  the first 
of its kind Mobile Diabetes Unit MDU of Silver Star a UK based charitable 
institution (www.silverstaruk.org) was launched in the 25th State of India,  
Goa by the world acclaimed film star Amitabh Bachchan at the Goa 
Hyundai showroom cum works  campus at Nagoa Verna Plateau Salcete Goa India.
 
Speaking on the ocassion the Guest of Honour, Mr  Bachchan  67 was indeed 
privileged to have the honour to launch the first of its kind unit in the State 
of Goa.  He was pleased that the MP  United Kingdom Mr Keith Vaz has taken the 
initiative to launch the third such unit in India and was happy that it was in 
Goa.  To him Goa had a special place in his heart.  He remembered his first 
visit to then Union Territiory in 1969 on the sets of the film Saat Hindustani 
and thereafter on several ocassions.  After his accident which proved near 
fatal  while shooting for the film, Coolie he has had more ocassions to be in 
the ICU then outside, he said.    He was alarmed at the fact that almost every 
6th Indian is a diabetic and assuming that every 6th person in the world is  an 
Indian India could well be designated as the world capital of diabetes. Mr 
Bachchan requested the CM of Goa to use his services for any social cause in 
Goa and he would be
 most willing to participate in the same or contribute to whatever cause be 
dear to Goa and Goans.
 
He wished that many well wishers would come forward to contribute to the growth 
of Silver Star in India.  Answering a query of a journalist Mr Bachchan 
admitted the fact that just one MDU would not suffice for the State of Goa but 
he was confident that with the contribution of others more such units would 
come up in Goa.  He himself annouced a donation of Rs.11 lacs (his birth day 
11th)  on the ocassion as his personal contribution to the cause.
 
Speaking further about his love for Goa he thanked the Goans for the love and 
affection showered on him and his family while he was in Breach Candy Mumbai 
and during times his family went through bad phases. He singled out Ms Zarina 
Fernandes an employee of the Syndicate Bank a native of Porvorim  amidst the 
audience who was his oldest fan in Goa. (Ms Fernandes stood up to acknowledge 
the handsome praise from the filmstar she got herself photographed at the 
request of this writer )
 
He was again all praise for the organisational acumen of 21 years long MP from 
Leicester UK Mr Keith Vaz whose parents hail from Calangute Bardez Goa.  Mr 
Bachchan recalled the tremendous ovation he received in Leicester during his 
visit to UK , and attributed all this to the youthful MP.
 
Earlier the UK  MP Mr Vaz,  informed  the gathering that little did he suspect 
that he himself would be a victim of Diabetes type II when he had gone for a 
casual diagnostic test at his hometown in  Leicester UK.  Ofcourse his mother 
died young as a diabetic he said.   His love for Goa made him set up the third 
MDU in India specially in Goa, said  the youthful MP who was born in Aden and 
informed that his wife Maria hails from Velim Salcete Goa . Speaking to this 
writer his wife Ms Vaz informed that they have a home also in Betalbatim Goa.  
He was indeed alarmed at the fact that 14 million people in India have been 
diagonised to be suffering from diabetes Type II and the undetected ones could 
be double or even more.  He was full praise for the Chief Guest Mr Bachchaan 
and indeed had a special message to convey to Mr Bachchaan from the British PM 
Mr Gordon Brown who specifically requested  him to convey his belated best 
wishes on
 his(Amitabhs)  birthday (11/10/ 1942)to the best actor on the planet admired 
for his basic humanity and charitable contributions.  This was greeted by a 
thunderous applaud.  Mr Vaz thanked the Government of Goa the elected 
representatives and the Health Department for all the help rendered to his 
charity mission via the Silver Star in Goa.
 
The Chief Minister Mr Digamber Kamat, thanked the UK MP Mr Vaz and the film 
star Amitabh Bachchan for launching the MDUnit in India and making Goa the 
first state in India to have this unit.  He recalled that his Government had 
indeed launched the free insulin kit just a day before in North Goa and 
promised all help for the success of the Silver Star charity activities in Goa.

Capt. K Nair 86  an entrepreneur in the Hotel industry an owner of  Leela Goa a 
native of the south Indian state of Kerala a freedom fighter at the age of 13 
years spelt out his love for Goa when he opened  up a resort in Cavelossim  on 
an area of 75 acres and employing over 1000 in Goa.  He has fallen in love with 
Goa and would never leave this place he said. Capt Nair also complimented the 
Government of Goa the ex-CM Dr Wilfred A De Souza who was present on the 
ocassion, the PWD Minister Mr Churchill Alemao .  So much was his love for Goa 
that he named the botanical garden in his Resort at 

[Goanet] BAN SANATAN SAUNSTHA (SS)

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At public meeting held at Lohia Maidan Margao this evening 22/10/2009  under 
the aegis of  the Citizens for Secularism and Communal Harmony  the 
undermentioned resolutions were passed unanimously:
 
This gathering of concerned citizens  for secularism and communal harmony 
unanimously resolves that:
 
a) the  Govt of Goa should immediately ban the Sanathan Saunstha their 
premises should be sealed and their assets frozen
b) the Govt of Goa should probe the Margao blast case thoroughly and with due 
diligence
c) this gathering congratulates the role of the Goa Police and demands that 
they should be given a totally free handin the probe and any sort of political 
interference should not be allowed
d) the antecedents and past activities of the Sanathan Saunstha  should also 
be scanned and their prossible links with other extremist organisations be also 
investigated.  Their possible involvement in other anti-social activities 
particularly the spate of temple desecrations should also be checked
e) this gathering congratulates the people of Goa in general and Margao in 
particular for not falling prey to the evil designs of creating communal 
discord and expresses confidence that Goa will remain united in the face of all 
provocations.
 
With this the people have apparently armed the INC led coalition government in 
Goa to take necessary steps to safeguard the communal tolerance practiced by 
all leading communities in Goa for centuries.
 
The resolutions were read out by Mr Uday L Bhembre (Adv) and ex-Independent MLA 
Margao.  Other speakers who spoke on the ocassion were Dr Francisco Colaco, 
Margao Dr Oscar Rebello, Panaji Mr J Barve Mayem Bicholim Mr S Kakodkar CA 
Curchorem.
 
Mr Bhembre reiterated the need to ban  the Sanathan Saunstha  now that there 
is clinching evidence  that their  premises at Bandora  were indeed used to 
store incriminating material, and that those prima facie implicated were its 
members.  He also called for strict scrutiny  of the  nefarious activities of 
the Hindu Jan Jagruti Saunstha, the Bajrang Dal etc as these were satellite 
organisations of the right wing Hindu fundamentalist parties and they have 
assumed albeit on their own to act as Power of attorney holders of the Hindu 
community  to save it from  devastation.
 
He also chided Mr Manohar Parrikar ex BJP Chief Minister of Goa and present 
Leader of the Opposition for demanding a CBI enquiry into the matter instead of 
condeming such dastardly intents of those thus far implicated ---when the 
Government of Goa had already constituted a Special Investigating Team (SIT) 
comprising of Mr Omprakash Kudtarkar SP and Bousset Silva  Dy SP to investigate 
into 16/10 incident and also take the co-operation of the Maharastra Police who 
had detected the earlier incidents at Thane, Nasik and Malegaon .  Incidentally 
at all these places the accused have died.
 
It is now left to CM Mr Digamber Kamat and the Home Minister Mr Ravi Sitaram 
Naik as many  of those present at the meet who spoke to this writer  felt, that 
they should   act sternly to nip such incidents rather than allow the 
terrorists to gain a foothold and flourish with their nefarious designs.  
There are several incidents which the police are believed  to have detected at 
Porvorim Cuncolim etc involving daamge to places of worship but the Government 
is weak kneed to strike fearing that it may either give the Opposition a chance 
to bolster their political vote bank or polarise the vote bank on communal 
lines.  The people of Bandora and Ramnathi have also demanded a ban on the 
activities of the SS in their village. 
 
Meanwhile there is a also a public demand  that the Government of Goa should 
hnonour the driver of the vehicle carrying the troupe of Narkasura from Ponda 
on 16/10 which had stopped at the Shantadurga Temple Sancoale - Cortalim NH 17 
B to participate in the competition there.   For it was owing to the presence 
of mind of the driver a Moslem Mr Saab,  who noticed a bag in the tempo 
containing a bomb -- ticking --- which prompted him to fling it out in the 
field when none of the occupants claimed the same.  The blast would have other 
wise killed and maimed several of those gathered at the precincts of the temple 
on the Dipawali eve night.
 
Incidentally the second victim who was on a ventilator at the GMC died on 
Tuesday morning.  Thus both the attackers (terrorist?) have since been dead.  
It is also learnt from a source which does not wish to be identified that an 
attar scented perfume a plastic bag bearing a Khan initials was recovered 
from the bag.  Apparently had the bomb (almost  four in all)  exploded at the 
desginated spots there would have been several deaths and grievous injuries to 
the public assembled to witness the Narkasura competition that Diwali eve 
night at Margao .The retaliation would be burning of all Moslem establishments 
and households.  It could easily replicate the communal events at Curchorem in 
June 

[Goanet] AFTERMATH OF THE 16/10 MARGAO BLAST.

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Was it an irony of sorts? They came tried but it appears to have back fired. 
The needle of suspicion points to one dead Shri Malagouda Patil and the other 
grievously injured Yogesh Naik (both hailing from Maharashtra who  had come to 
Ramnathi Pornda ) in  a blast that occured Behind the Our Lady of Grace Church  
Opp the Grace Nursing Home Margao at exactly 2147 hrs.yesterday 16/10/2009 
 
Both these are alleged to be members of the Sanatan Saunstha Group a 
Maharashtra based organisation which has its local branch in Ramnathi Bandiwade 
Ponda Goa. 
 
At the time of the blast there was a private function in the Our Lady of Grace 
Church Hall underway according to the Parish Priest Fr Cleto, who spoke to this 
writer. They had heard a blast just as they were about to finish their supper , 
but paid little heed to it as the air was filled with a cacophony of similar 
blasts as each Narkasura float passed by.. The traffic was diverted behind the 
Church so that the participating Narkasura floats could use the road in front 
of the Collectorate via Kamat Hotel. 
 
But the clergy did not have an inkling of suspicion about the blast,until they 
heard some commotion upstairs in the Hall and headed straight way to witness 
the melee down below from the terrace. Across the road on the western side near 
the Collectorate there was a heavy bandobust of police including traffic 
policemen and the crowds were surging behind the Narkasuras' competing in the 
festival culminating near the Margao Municipal Building square where a 
tastefully decorated stage had the Guest of honour the MLA Margao and Chief 
Minister Shri Digambar V Kamat and others assembled.

At the time of the blast this writer had just moved towards Aquem to attend a 
private function when frentic calls emerged on the cellphone from the print 
media enquiring of the veracity of the blast reports.

By that time the Quick Reaction Team of the Indian Reserve Battalion a special 
force created to offset or interact during such distress times  had already 
cordoned off the area. A call to the Grace Nursing Hospital  by this writer 
confirmed that there was indeed a blast just in front of their Hospital near 
the Shogun garments shop ( now relocated elsewhere ) but there was no further 
elaboration.
 
It was good that there was no panic created by the Police as this would have 
resulted in a commotion and possible mishapw with the crowds mainly of women 
children running. A nun who spoke to this writer early this morning at the 
venue thanked profusely Our Lady of Grace for her divine intervention in what 
could otherwise been a grave tragedy if the explosive material found its way in 
one of the Narkasura float truck and had exploded as it reached the venue of 
the main celebrations. All activities were called off before midnight when the 
effigies are consigned to flames and the crowds moved home. Fireworks were 
avoided so as to give the Police the chance to identify any serial blasts 
thereafter.

No one was allowed to move the vehicles after the QRT and the Bomb 
defusing  team arrived as even the scooter GA/05/A-7800 partially damaged 
alongwith another were glowing in embers. The  other vehicles both motorcars 
were slightly  damaged due the implosion caused being in the vicinity and have 
been  left untouched for investigations. The area remains partially cordoned 
off to avert the influx of curious onlookers who began visiting the site since 
twilight broke..

Meanwhile the same group that is targetted to have been behind the blast has 
released a quarter page coloured ad on the local English daily reveals that the 
Sanathan Saunstha Ponda have achieved their first missiom of production of  
Dharmashikshan imparting VCD's for transmission on the Sri Sankara TV 
Channel.
 
They  have now embarked on their next goal  to impart Dharmashikshan to 
millions of Hindus in their homes through television serials on spirituality 
and to produce programmes to disseminate Sanatan's research on spirituality 
throughout the world- and for this they need a studio and modern equipment 
a project which costs nearly 9 crores.

They have therefore appealed for donations which are tax exempt to be sent  in 
the name of Sanatan Sanstha to be sent to their office atSanatan Ashram 
24/B at Ponda +0832 2312712.
 
A shopkeeper from near the vicinity of the blast was surprised to read the 
contents of the advertisement. A  Hindu Brahmin himself he wondered what type 
of education the Sanstha could give hindus when they follow the path of 
destruction and evident blood shed.

[Goanet] FEAST AT ANJEDIV ISLAND - 4TH OCT, 2009

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20/09/2009

Shri A K Antony,
Hon’ble  Union Minister of Defence,
104, South Block,
NEW DELHI   110 011.

SUB:CUSTOMARY FEAST AT ANJEDIV  4TH October, 2009
ST. FRANCIS DE ASSISI
YR. REF:DO . No:703/VIP/RM/2009 dt 5.2.2009

Sir,

Kindly refer to your DO lt. dated 5.2.2009, addressed to Mr B. K. Hari Prasad, 
MP ( In-charge - Goa Desk ), following my letter dt.23.01.2009 addressed  to 
Madam, Sonia Gandhi,MP, Chairperson, UPA/President, Indian National Congress. 

Sir, the customary feast of St Francis de Assisi, is being celebrated world 
over on 4th October, 2009.  This feast  is also celebrated on the Anjediv 
Island off the coast of Karwar.  Anjediv is till date, a part of Canacona 
Taluka, South Goa, District, as it has NOT been ceded by an Act of 
Parliament.   

The Catholic faithful are desirous of celebrating this customary feast in this  
Chapel on the Island now with the Sea Bird Project, MoD  as the Govt of Goa  
terms and conditions  of December, 1987 specifically states that the Catholics 
are to  be allowed to celebrate the customary feasts  on 2nd February, Nossa 
Senhora de Brotas ( Our Lady of Springs ) 2nd February, and St. Francis de 
Assisi 4th October with due security consideration. 

The Chapel is in a partially dilapidated condition now  owing to the neglect by 
the Sea Bird authorities though the same was to be maintained in its pristine 
condition. Despite this we intend to pay obeisance to the Saint at the Chapel 
as it is still a living monument.

Hence it is our request to you Sir, that the Commodore-in-Charge (KARWAR) be 
directed to permit the Catholics a visit to the Island and to partake in the 
celebration of the Feast.    They may also  be directed to make necessary 
arrangements for safe drinking water, transport from mainland to the Island and 
toilet facilities. 

With kind regards 
                                                                                
                          
Yours faithfully,
sd/-
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Amidst an unprecedented torrential showers , right within the precincts of the 
“Paco Patriacal” Bishop’s Palace at Altinho Panaji courtyard Mr.Caetano Martins 
68,an ex-dairy attendant in  Tanzania East Africa  currently running the famed 
Martins Beach Corner at Caranzalem  a native of  Morod Taleigao began a 0900 
hrs to 1730  hrs  token hunger strike on the 272 death anniversary  ( died  5th 
September 1736 ) of  Reverend. Canon Francisco da Cunha Souto Maior  to protest 
the denigration of the will dated 13.3.1736 by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman 
(Administrator of the will ) wherein he had bequeated his large estate for the 
welfare of the natives of Caranzalem Tiswadi (Ilhas) North Goa District and 
that the same would never be sold.

Rev Canon Souto Maior had explicitly stated in his will written in Portuguese 
and published in the Government  Bulletin No:99 dated 6.9.1881 as read by this 
writer ( a faithful translation of the same in English is also available at the 
venue) --- quote “… and I ask the ecelesiastical justice to have it fully 
executed and to observe it as laid down in it...unquote.

Besides several other issues dealt in the said will Souto Maior an ailing 
priest had left behind a farm land having paddy fields and coconut trees  at 
Caranzalem which he had purchased from a public auction for 36,275 xerafins a 
princely sum then .The farm gave him then an annual income of 3000 xerafins and 
with the improvements made thereon it was bound to yield more.  To reaffirm  
his intent the will mentions …quote …”the farm   with all its annexes I entail 
on the Chapel perpetually and forever, as long as the sun and the world exist, 
forbidding its sale in any manner whatsoever ….” Unquote and there under 
illustrated the conditions  .
a)    the administrators ought to administer the same by halves but without 
dividing it or partitioning it between them.  In the absence of  descendants 
the Primate ought to appoint some person of honest and good conscience god 
fearing to administer the same for the well being of the natives and for the 
mundcars of the farm b)daily masses were to be offered at the Chapel built by 
him where the mortal remains would lie c)the orphans were to be given financial 
assistance  and also for the marriage of poor woman d)   “oles” and “kapod” was 
to be distributed to the poor women.  Such was the meticulous description of 
the will that there could not have been any ambiguity of the same.

Besides that he had a  storied house with a chapel inside and palm grove  at St 
Inez ..

According to Mr Martins who spoke to this writer, at the venue he was drawn to 
safe guard the will on his return to Goa in June 1960, as his property surveyed 
under No: 56 at Caranzalem was adjoining to the property that was left behind 
by Souto Maior  (presently extending from his Martins Beach Corner upto beyond 
the Rosary Convent .  He had pleaded with the last Governor pre-Liberation 
Manoel Vassalo Silva for a play ground. The then Bishop Patriach Alvernaz and 
the Governor visited the site and approved of the lease on 8.7.1961.   This was 
in tune with the letter and spirit of the will and after the construction of 
the football ground the first match was held in October, 1961. The name of the 
Club was Groupe de Sportive de Caranzalem and its first President was late 
Eugenio Almeida followed by himself. The area of the ground was 100 by 100 m2 
.  In 1968 a part of the land was leased for the purpose of building for the 
club with around 22 rooms
 so that the proceeds of the same could sustain the Clube .  This building was 
inaugurated by the CM late Bhausaheb Bandodkar Presently there is a 
litigationon since 1990 …. According to Mr Martins many of the members lured by 
financial considerations tried to dispose off the football ground but have till 
date not succeeded in their endeavour.

Meanwhile there is another case in the Court of the District Judge North Goa 
filed by three persons from Bairro waddo Caranzalem against the Archdiocese of 
Goa and Daman and  fifteen builders who have been alleged to have usurped the 
estate left behind by Souto Maior  in connivance of the Administrator of the 
will viz; the Archbishop Patriach --for construction of several housing 
colonies. The order is pending for the last over eight years according to Mr 
Martins.

When quizzed further to illustrate how this could happen when the will left by 
Souto maior clearly specifies to the contrary,  Mr Martins states that post 
Liberation 

[Goanet] PAI TIATRIST REMEMBERED ON 62ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY AWARD

[godfrey gonsalves]

   August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary



On the 62nd death anniversary of Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes, 
(14.12.1871 to 29.08.1947 ) the Chief Minister, Shri Digambar V. Kamat 
garlanded his  portrait at the  Pai Tiatrist 1150 A/c auditorium Ravindra 
Bhavan, Margao,  today (29/08/2009 ) evening at 1714 hrs (IST) in the presence 
of noted tiatrist Mr.Roseferns, Mike Mehta (Adv), Mr Premanand Sangodkar, Mr 
Wilson Mazarelo, Prince Jacob Mr Anilkumar and others.  

Speaking on the brief ocassion  Mr Kamat eulogised the role played by Pai 
Tiatrist in promoting the cause of tiatr stating that  owing to his yeomen 
contribution to tiatr his Government,  named the biggest auditorium in Goa 
after him.  The CM promised all assistance to the tiatrist in promoting tiatrs 
and would always stand by them in their mission.

The function was organised by Mr Wilson Wilmix Mazarelo and Prince Jacob.

  

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[Goanet] M. BOYER DEAD

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Noted Konkani playwright Mr. Manuel Santan Aguiar popularly known as M Boyer 
expired today morning at 10 a.m at his residence in Santemol after a prolonged 
physical disability.  He was 78 years (born on 11/10/1930) 

He ruled the Konkani stage for well over half a century and the first to earn a 
Padma Shree, (amongst the Konkani playwrights ) besides several state awards 
and other awards. He rose from humble beginning but his inimitable style 
endeared him to audiences wherever he performed.

Acting was inborn and despite being reprimanded while at school Catholic 
Education Institute in Margao he continued to pursue his acting mission under 
the pseudonym M Taylor and later M Boyer.

His first play was Rinkariand he excelled in direction script writing singing 
acting etc He leaves behind his wife and five sons. The funeral date and time 
is yet to be announced 

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[Goanet] GOA GOES TO THE POLLS 23/04.2009

[godfrey gonsalves]

The elections to the 15th Lok Sabha will  be  the first after the delimitation 
of constituencies. The seats  remain the same 543 (besides  two by nomination 
).  In Goa pre-delimitation  the Panaji and Mormugao Parliamentary constituency 
had 19  21 assembly constituencies.  Post delimitation there are 20 each. The 
total electorate is 1020794  ie 486983 in the PPC and 533811 in MPC. 

The Dhargalim, Poinguinim Loutolim seats  will  stand merged/recarved into   
Pernem Canacona and Nuvem.  Similarly Sanquelim  Porvorim and Dabolim will be 
the newly carved constituencies. Priol in Ponda Taluka will now go to the 
North. Besides that there are minor shifts in villages from one constituency to 
the other keeping geographic contiguity and demographic changes in view. This 
means the  future prospects of the  present incumbents at the next husting will 
be reviewed.

In our electoral process there  is no specification of  a minimum % of votes to 
be polled by the winner.  It is “first past the post”  therefore even if   
voters en masse decide to stay away from voting it would not matter. The few 
who vote can decide the winner. There are therefore sometimes more than 64 
candidates for a single seat ( which is the maximum an EVM electronic voting 
machine can record and then beyond that resort to ballot paper) .  In this 
scenario  the sum total of votes polled  by those that have lost including 
those that have lost their deposits are far more   than the votes polled by the 
winner. Can such winner really be called the “Representative of the people”?   

Had the figure been say a minimum 45% of votes polled to register a  victory,  
at least initially  and then move up to 50% in coming years there would be more 
seriousness both at the Organisational level of the party and the aspiring  
candidates including Independents in the fray. The fly by night candidates or 
party hoppers sans ideals and principles could be a thing of the past.  But 
despite tall talk of cleansing the electoral process to make it more 
“representative of the people” we are left with the situation as in 1952.

In the absence of any    compulsion -- for the voter (relaxing it  
for the disabled and senior citizens) to exercise his vote; or when emotive 
issues cannot be flaunted to enthuse the worker, a)  money power, b) a well 
“oiled”  booth management committee, (there are 679 and 600 polling booths 
north  south Goa with an average of a 1000 odd per booth )   c) dedication of 
the elected representatives, in power at the village/zilla panchayat , 
municipal/Corporation and the State Legislative Assembly  and d)  
organizational support  of the cadres of the respective parties   can boost the 
prospects of their candidate for the Parliamentary elections.  Even with a 
measly provision of rupees five thousand per booth required to enthuse the 
boys to drag voters to the booth an astronomical sum of around Rs.50 lacs would 
be needed on polling day alone.  The present maxim of elections is put in 
money and reap the fruits for the next five years

In the present 5 phase election as of now  neither the Indian National Congress 
(INC) nor the  Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can expect to cross the half way 
mark 272  on their own.  Therefore a coaliton of like minded parties arrived at 
on a common minimum program  is obvious.  Manifestos have long lost their 
sanctity. The  electorate  is clear  “zero tolerance” to terrorism  and 
communalism. These have been the bane of our propects for progress.  There can 
be no lax on our economic front in the present global scenario and  era of 
recession.  Thus whichever  combine can address itself to these issues and  
catapult the country to the  highest position in the comity of nations will be 
returned to power .   At the same time our  federal structure  demands that 
regional aspirations cannot be ignored much less brushed aside. This because 
the   national parties themselves have contributed to this pathetic scenario 
due to their numbers.  Development
 sans  a  human touch  has only helped create an  yawning divide  between the 
rich and the poor no matter what the  statistics portray. Today there are 
voters  who do not earn even a dollar a day yet they vote in the fond hope  to 
aspire for a better tomorrow.

The electorate has thus far witnessed the performance of the two coalitions the 
 National Democratic Alliance  (NDA) and the United Progressive Alliance UPA.  
It has also before it the two Prime Ministerial candidates  put up by the two 
national  parties the INC and the BJP  viz;  the present incumbent Dr Manmohan 
Singh and  Shri L. K. Advani Leader of the Opposition in the 14th Lok Sabha 
which hopefully could lead the new permutation and combinations after the 
results are declared on or after  16th May, 2009.  Therefore the choice ought 
to be easy. 

The present strength of  the Goa Legislative Assembly is  40 seats.  The Indian 
National Congress 18 

[Goanet] TWO SEPARATE CASES FILED - ON SAME MATTER -EARLIER DISPOSED.

[godfrey gonsalves]

In an interesting direction the Bombay High Court has ordered action against an 
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in Mumbai  who pronounced -two 
orders ON ONE AND THE SAME PETITION  ie  a)  one order handwritten 
---stating that  “ dispute in view appeared to be civil in nature and that  it 
was totally wrong for the complainant to approach  a criminal court” AND  b) in 
another order typed,  he stated that  it was “ necessary  to direct the police 
to investigate the matter  u/s 156(3) Criminal Procedure Code. 

There is a  similar instance of a case in the State of Goa involving 
unauthorized change of land use u/s 32  of Goa Land Revenue Code 1968   at 
Borda,  Margao, initiated on 28.4.1993, in the Court of  Sub Divisional 
Officer,  and Deputy Collector,  Sub Division Margao,  Mr.  Dharmendra, IAS  
between the  Mamlatdar of Salcete, Margao- Complainant  and two  Landowners one 
a foreign national of Indian origin residing in Ontario Canada and a Developer 
( a relative of an ex-CM and present  Minister in the coalition government )- 
Respondents.

The fact of the matter is that the Respondents had  carried out construction in 
the agricultural land at Borda in  settlement zone S-1(though  this declaration 
on oath by the Respondents that the construction commenced in 1990 was false as 
MMC had already granted them   Occupancy certificate for two buildings in 1990 
itself.  Hence construction was obviously carried out much earlier)  and 
applied for change of land use viz sanad of conversion only on 3.9.1992. Thi is 
a  violation of the Goa Land Revenue Code 1968 and rules therof.  

Disposing of the matter vide order dated  5.9.1996, the  then Sub Divisional 
Officer,  and Deputy Collector,  Sub Div Margao Mr. A X B Viegas had granted  
an option to the Respondents under rule 9 of the Code  to apply for 
regularization, if they desired to do so failing which the structures thereon 
would be demolished.  

Yet the Respondents did not pursue the order  to its logical conclusion.  

Instead, apparently in connivance with the dealing hands in the revenue 
Department Govt of Goa and Municipality  they simultaneously went ahead  with 
the illegal constructions and allegedly obtained  Occupancy certificates for 
another two buildings in 1992 and 1993 from the Margao Municipal Council while 
the case was in progress. The veracity of these Occupancy Certificates are 
being re- examined in March 2009  by the present Chief Officer Margao Municipal 
Council Mr. Y B Tavade as no notings to that effect appear to have been made on 
the file concerned. He also examining the other title documents Power of 
Attorney if any  produced by the Respondents to the Margao Municipality and 
also some other irregularities committed by his predecessor Mr N D Agarwal ex 
CO MMC (now the Director of Printing Press ) on December 2007. The legal advice 
tendered to the Municipality by the Municipal Representative Mr S D Padiyar 
(Adv)and Mr R Lotlikar (Adv) on the matter
 of amalgamation of plots when the same have not been amalgamated is being 
scrutinised, as well.

The Respondents as a matter of fact claimed to have learnt of the order from 
the Sub Divisional Officer,  and Deputy Collector,  Sub Div Margao only on 
13.12. 1997 almost a year and quarter later; which implies that dealing hand in 
the Collectorate did not serve the order to them, nor did they pursue the same 
within the fifteen days grace period granted to the Respondents by the order.

It also transpired that it was only on  30.09.1998 the  then Sub Divisional 
Officer,  and Deputy Collector,  Sub Div Margao,   Mr. H Rajesh Prasad 
realising that one of the two Respondents was not included,  ordered  an 
addendum dated 30.9.1998  to the order dated 5.9.1996  and by another notice 
dated 12.10.1998 directed the Respondents compliance of the order  within 15 
days or to face demolition of the unauthorised structures theron.

Since most of them were REPEATEDLY transferred it was only later that the then 
Sub Divisional Officer,  and Deputy Collector,  Sub Div Margao,   Mr. Gokuldas 
P Naik regularized only part of the illegal structures in partial compliance of 
the order dated 5.9.1996 and addendum 30.09.1998 but with several 
irregularities upon one of the  Respondents paying the conversion fees and a 
fine and issued the sanad of conversion on 22.3.1999.
  
When these irregularities were referred to the Department of Vigilance ( a body 
which is not independent and has to inadvertently toe the bureaucratic line) in 
July 1999  they  observed that there was nothing wrong from the  vigilance 
angle and the bureaucrats  involved escaped scot free. 

However later on 24.01.2001 the then  Sub Divisional Officer,  and Deputy 
Collector,  Sub Div Margao, a promising and upright and known for his no 
nonsense attitude Mr. Sanjit Rodrigues realizing that there was only part 
compliance of  order dated  5.9.1996 and  addendum dated 30.9.1998 and 

[Goanet] CM- NARENDRA MODI ENTHUSES BOOTH COMMITTEES - IN GOA

[godfrey gonsalves]

Three times  elected and longest serving CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Damodardas 
Modi  ( B:17 September 1950 ) since 7 October 2001, appointed to oversee the 
election prospects of Goa for the Lok Sabha elections   addressing a two 
thousand strong BJP Booth committee Members meet at the Costa Fabrica Grounds 
today 22/02/2009  at Aquem Alto (in his 55 minutes address in Hindi and 
interspersed with Marathi) , commencing at exactly the toll of the Angelus 
bell, impressed upon the voters that victory of the Mormugao Parliamentary 
Constituency would depend solely on the strenght and  conviction of nationhood 
of the 25 odd members of each of the 600 polling  booths in the Constituency.

He said that the over 57 years of electoral battles had witnessed the Indian 
National Congress winning the elections on their time tested plank viz;  
appeasement, vote bank politics,dynastic rule, using unaccounted funds etc. 
This is not the case with the BJP and the BJP could never win elections on this 
plank as they niether believed in the same nor had the finances to match that 
of the INC.

So he exhorted the members to follow Shivaji Maharaj who brought Aurangzeb to 
the battle grounds and fought him on a common ground only to win.  To 
illustrate:  He said that his plan was no secret making reference to the 
presence of news media present. Anyone could follow this pattern  for electoral 
victory.


a)   the strenght of the electoral victory depended on consolidaing the 
organisational strenght of the booth committee - with the agenda UNITY of the 
NATION
b) if a booth consists of an average of 1000 voters, that would mean about 300 
odd families keeping the family planning norm.
c) if 60% is the voters turnout then there would be around 600 votes
d) so every booth committee member should interact with 10 families every day-- 
for 40 days study their problems understand them 
e) visit them daily you need not spend money, try this out .  Visit them at 
breakfast they will offer you breakfast as their  guest, if you want to read a 
newspaper ask them and read their newspaper, or watch important programmes with 
them on the TV - will they not be happy? have you not saved money?
f) understand the aspirations of the voters of those booths -- design a plan of 
action or yojana for their needs. Dont bother about the national Yojanas.
g) then hold a workshop for 200 workers -- inculcate in them party programmes 
ideology manifesto the economic agenda and then let each of these workers fan 
out in the booths and hold two three booth corner meetings. Once their yojana 
is guaranteed it is easy for them to accept the national yojana
h) let youth workers roam in the respective ward either on bicycles or 
scooters/motorcycles this will provide enthusiasm to the youths and voters alike
b) plant party flags not in the party strongholds but in the strongholds of the 
opponents this will confuse them and that could earn us victory.
i) every booth has well meaning citizens teachers doctors etc who have an 
influence over the locals in a respective booth cultivate them on your side and 
set them to accomplish your mission.

Poking fun at the audience he said that as a Gujarati known to be kanjoos a 
miser all that is stated above would not cost any money it is the voters indeed 
who would be happy with such booth committee members.  

Therefore in conclusion he said he was not much for major public meets, rallys 
or state level yojanas, instead once the booth committees were close to the 
pulse of the people that would suffice. One needs to win the booth chowk then 
the khilla fort. Implying thereby if the booth was captured in electoral 
victory it was easy for the candidate to be elected.

Start the excercise in March 2009 with all sincerity and this will be our 
victory, he said and earned an assurance from the crowd with a thunderous 
applause.  But he again made a snide remark stating that Gujarat like Goa was a 
coastal state and workers show enthusiasm, initially but then the next time 
round they get into a deep nostalgia and forget their agenda and the electoral 
battle is lost. Assure me that this will not happen and again he asked of those 
assembled and the crowd roared a loud no.

He state that this was his agenda in Gujarat. That earned him three electoral 
battles.  He chided the Indian National Congress who had descended on Gujarat 
to understand the nitty gritty of Modi' victory recipe but unfortunately they 
were not only obsessed  but also got carried away by their own time tested 
planks and lost all, the panchayat, municipal and co-operative societies 
elections and even those posts that they held in the past.

He then went on to explain that the party must have a strategy on how to tackle 
the electoral battle. He said that despite tall claims the United Progressive 
Alliance of its progress they would not fight the Lok Sabha elections on this 
plank, or for having withdrawn POTA,  instead they will project the 

[Goanet] TIATR ACADEMY INAUGURATED 16/02/2009

[godfrey gonsalves]

The Tiatr Academy of Goa was inaugurated today  16th February, 2009 at the 
hands of  Master Vaz Jose Lourenco Vaz, a native of Aldona settled in Utorda  
in the presence of the  Chief Minister of Goa Shri Digambar V Kamat , at the 
1150 seater A/C – Joao Agostinho Fernandes “Pai Tiatrist” auditorium at Margao 
at exactly  1845 hrs (IST) amidst a thunderous applause from a hall packed 
audience who came on time to grace the ocassion on this red letter daythus 
fulfilling the long cherished dream of tiatrists. 
  
  
Speaking on the ocassion the octogenarian Master Vaz was overwehlemed at the 
opening of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, as  he completes 75 years performance on 
stage today.    Incidentally his entire family past and present (six sons and 3 
daughters )have had their innings on tiatr stage.  He said he earned the 
sobriquet of Master Vaz because while his father was addressed as Mr Vaz he was 
called Master Vaz but that name remained immortal and he is not known by his 
real name.   
  
He was full praise for the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat who not only promised 
but also fullfilled his promise of a  Tiatr Academy.  In a repentent tone he 
however made a fervent appeal to do justice to Konkani (apparently in Roman 
script ) for  this is our mother and we cant forget her this was plea earned a 
thunderous applause from the audience.  He invoked the blessings of St Cecilia 
and St Francis Xavier the Patron Saints revered by tiatrists for the success of 
the tiatr. 
  
Earlier Director of Art  Culture Mr Prasad Lolayekar  impressed upon the 
audience that the Government was keen to promote tiatr.  He mentioned that 
tiatr audience membership far excelled that of nataks in Maharashtra, Gujarat 
and even Bengal vis a vis ratio of population in those States.  He further 
added that while the initial sum was a mere 15 lacs the Chief Minister who also 
holds the portfolio of Art  Culture has made a budgetary provision of an one 
time grant of  one crore and fifty lacs for the infrastructure et al.  He also 
stated that Goa was the first state in the country to have a Cultural Policy 
unlike other states . This policy  was formulated under the guidance of Dr 
Nandkumar Kamat.  The Tiatr Academy is the result of this policy. 
  
  
“ Tiatr “ as a performing art -- it  has become a symbol of Goan culture and 
despite odds censorship by the erstwhile Portuguese regime or it being 
relegated to the stature of entertainment for the lowly placed section of the 
society or  financial constraints it has survived without Government support 
since the beginning of the 20th century.  It centers around a story with around 
in  parts of the order of six to seven and intermingled with “cants” and 
cantaram . Each tiatr costs around Rs.15,000 to 20,000 for high profile 
tiatrists numbering 10. There are 2000 tiatrs staged per annum and the audience 
member ship is a whopping seven lacs nearly two thirds of the population of 
Goa (14 lacs at 2001 census) including 4 lacs of migrants . 
  
Politicians in power or those aspiring to be one  know too well the emotive 
appeal of the  “  tiatr”  as    it acts as a barometer of their social standing 
or their performance as  this form of performing arts vibes strongly with the 
masses.  However all promised but none fulfilled . It provides not only 
entertainment invoking guffaws of laughter but it  depicts social evils, 
provides moral education to society and above all reflects the pulse of the 
society from time to time. With almost  500 feasts being celebrated in Goa on 
any given day  all 365/366 days of the year, no feast is complete without  a 
“tiatr”  -- a must see .  There are two books written thus far by Fausto Da 
Costa and another by Wilmix Wilson Mazarello, another one remembering the 
deceased is on the way by “ Kokoy “ John Gomes.  Tiatrist or Konkani 
playwrights can broadly  be classified as those deceased, those performing 
until Liberation of Goa, those post
 Liberation and those since the beginning of the 21st century. 
  
Constancio Lucasinho Caridade Ribeiro alias Lucasinho Ribeiro hailing from 
Assagao in Bardez, Goa   himself  a composer, musician  and singer   Mr. Joao 
Agostinho Fernandes    from Modsai Margao an employee in a pharmaceutical 
firm,   Mr. Agostinho Mascarehnas from Mungul,  Margao and a fourth whose name 
is unknown met at the residence of Ribeiro,  at Round Bungalow  Picket Road  
Bombay now Mumbai and formed a  dramatic troupe of five  named as “Goa 
Portuguese Dramatic Company”. He penned down his first Konkani tiatro a 
translation of an Italian Opera   by Gonsalez Brothers and named it “Italian 
Bhurgo”  Nearly 117 years ago on  Easter Sunday 17th April  1892 they staged 
their  first play at the New Alfred Theatre (Bombay) at a time when middle and 
upper class people witnessed operas in English or Portuguese by the group 
“Instituto Luso Indiano”in Gaitey Theatre (Capitol Cinema) and Cawsji Hallant 
Dhobi talao
 and it was 

[Goanet] Cracks emerge in nascent- Tiatr Academy

[godfrey gonsalves]

While this writer collated the views of tiatr lovers. on the Tiatr  academy 
which is to be inaugurated on 16th February, 2009 at 1730 hrs IST at the Pai 
Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes Hall at Margao Goa, there was a volley of 
support for the proposal to grant posthumous awards to the trio, Lucacinho 
Ribeiro, Joao Agostinho Fernandes and his spouse Ms Regina Fernandes.  Even 
others ought to be considered posthumously now itself.  Else the awards 
ceremony should be differed for a later date they felt.
 
When this writer spoke telephically to the Chairman  of the Tiatr Academy Mr 
Tomazinho Cardozo on Friday the 13th February, 2009 on the issue of posthumous 
awards and the criteria adopted for selection of tiatrist, besides putting up 
photgraphs of the trio at prominent places he stated that a) the committee had 
proposed to award those in the age group of above sixty and above seventy and 
those who were infirm and may not be available the next time round.  It would 
be an annual excercise he said and therefore the fear of being left out does 
not arise. IThough 10 were to be selected each year this time round they have 
settled for 15 .  However as regards the posthumous award he only stated that 
photographs of the pioneers viz Mr Ribeiro and Mr Fernandes would be given the 
due place.  When asked why Regina was left behind when she rightly deserved the 
award being the first woman on stage even before any  woman came on stage and 
even the Marathi drama
 stage, had not had a woman on stage then; he merely stated that he would make 
a mention of her role during the inuagural but nothing beyond that and he 
stated that he had plans to form a separate Committee for a woman's wing in the 
Tiatr academy  at a later stage.  He also went on to add that there were 
several other Goan tiatrists who have achieved much more  and were even 
pioneers in Rap dance etc but since there was no documentation others have got 
the credit.  

Though there is an element of truth, in what he says about the documentation 
that is in no way convincing why Ms Regina has been left out.  Even though he 
claimed that now it was late, he was reminded of the fact that one of the 
audience members from Mungul Margao indeed had proposed to the panel Chairman 
during the  two day first Roman Script Cultural and Literary Conference on 
20th and 21st December, 2009  at Pai Tiatrist Hall that Regina should be 
honoured considering it is her 100 death aniversary on 30th December, 2008.  
This proposal was accepted and it was obviously the right moment to honour her. 
Merely paying lip sympathy is an insult and the Government ought to take note 
of such biased attitude. When one of the lady members who is on the committee 
of the Tiatr academy was asked for her views she fully supported this view but 
did not dare to go public as she was a member of the Tiatr academy.
 
None of the ladies considered for the award even though living can have the 
gumption to receive the award if Regina has been left out others stated..  It 
is she who dared all when there was a stigma for ladies to perform on stage on 
22/11/1904 therefore Tomazinho needs to justify the reason she has been left 
out.
 
Lest he contends that no photo of hers is available the same was made available 
to him and the Directorate of Art and Culture by this writer.
 
:Later since the CM could not be contacted this writer spoke to the Director of 
Art and Culture and impressed upon him to do justice to Regina Fernandes and 
have her portrait. He was aware of the discussions held by this writer 
with Chairman of the Tiatr Academy Mr Cardozo and promised to rectify the same. 
 
Ironically today's edition of the Herald carried an advertisement inviting 
tiatro lovers for the function, but sadly the photograph of Ms Regina has been 
left out. This could have been because the observations were made only after 
the advertisement was released and Saturday Sunday being a non working day it 
is left to be seen if they make amends on Monday.
 
Meanwhile Mr Wilson Mazarello agreed that Regina Fernandes should be considered 
for an appropriate place, however he is not a member of the Committee of the 
Tiatr Academy.
 
Another, member Mr Osvy Viegas has come out with another stinker directed to 
the Director of Art  Culture Mr Prasad Lolayekar, wherein vide  a letter dated 
14/02/2009  (copy available with this writer)  he has questioned the criteria 
for selection of playwrights for State awards.  He has launched a diatribe 
against the selectors who he claims were not competent to  distinguish between 
artists and performers.  No doubt he was all praise for the Government 
instituting awards but selection was biased.  How come a participant like 
Concessao D Silva Conny M was awarded the State award when he was a mere non 
de script musician ?  What happened to several others like Carlito from 
Navelim whose passion for music was so great in the Company of late Chirs Perry 
that he 

[Goanet] TIATR ACADEMY - INAUGURAL AWARDS

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The Govt of Goa is inaugurating the Tiatr Academy on 16th February, 2009 at the 
Pai Tiatrist Hall Margao.  They have advertised for premises only on 4th 
February, 2009 and it is not clear whether the infrastructure for the same is 
in place.  
 
Meanwhile the inaugural function does not seem to be on a sound footing.  This 
appeal has been made to the Chief Minister of Goa, who also holds the portfolio 
of Art  Culture.
In case if netizens and others agree with the contents of this letter, they 
could also extend support to the issues .
 
Kindly circulate the same to evince support for the same 
*
12/02/2009
Shri Digambar V Kamat,
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa,
BY FAX / SPEED POST
Altinho Panaji Goa

SUB:  TIATR ACADEMY

It is learnt from the Directorate of Art  Culture, GoG,  that 15 Konknni 
playwrights will be awarded on the ocassion of the inauguration of the Tiatr 
Academy on 16/02/2009. The criteria adopted for their selection  is not known, 
as there are many others who have faded away unrewarded for their roles, in the 
over 117 years of tiatr history and some of the present ones have already 
received National or State awards.

Those presently  listed to receive the awards hailing both from Mumbai and Goa 
are :
Ms Ophelia, Ms Antonette, Ms Titta Pretto, Ms Anita, Ms Clara , Lucasa, Star
ofArrosim, Mr Antonio Moraes, Mr C D Silva, Mr Thomas Antao, Mr Remmie
Colaco, Mr M Boyer, mr John Claro, Master Vaz and Philomena Crasto.

However, it is the humble opinion of several individuals that no Tiatr Academy 
can be constituted or be on a firm footing without honouring posthumously, 
those pioneers that have played a stellar role in the field of tiatr. These are

a)    Mr  Constancio Lucasinho Caridade Ribeiro alias Lucasinho Ribeiro  n/o 
Assagao Bardez who staged the first play “ Italian Bhurgo “ on 17.04.1892 ( now 
observed as Tiatr Day )

b)    Mr. Joao Agostinho Fernandes ( 14/12/1871 to 29/08/1947 ) n/o Modsai 
Borda Margao  who earned the sobriquet of  “Pai Tiatrist” for his inspiring 
role in staging Konkanni tiatrs bringing discipline , good performance , and 
original scripts in tiatrs  (  he has since been gracefully honoured on 
20/07/2008 by the Govt.  by naming the 1150 A/c indoor auditorium and his 
portrait prominently displayed in the hall)

c)    Ms  Regina Fernandes n/o Raia, wife of Mr Joao Agostinho Fernandes who 
was the first woman to act on Konknni stage  on 22/11/1904  even before any 
other women set foot on stage and whose death (on 30/12/1908) centenary was 
observed last  year.

Their portraits should also adorn the public places of performing arts in 
Konknni  and also the Tiatr Academy premises, so that their contribution to 
‘tiatr” will not only be remembered for posterity to inspire coming generations 
to come  into their foot steps.

Kindly do justice to this proposal before the event at the “Pai Tiatrist “ Hall 
on 16/02/2009.



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[Goanet] CIVIL CODE OF 1867 -bi-lingual version

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Even after Goa coming under the  regime of Union of India from 19/12/1961
after 451 years of erstwhile Portuguese rule, several legislations of the
erstwhile regime were continued for the sake of good administrative order by
an Act of Parliament .

One such piece of legislation was the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 and the
Civil Procedure Code.  The Code of 1867 saw some amendments  with the change
of Government  in Portugal in 1966 but such amendments  were not effected in
the Code of 1867 as in force in Goa. Thus there were several judicial
pronouncements based on varied interpretation by the Bar as most of the
Judges were not conversant with the Portuguese language and there was no
faithful translation of the Code of 1867 from Portuguese to English.

An attempt was made in the late eighties by a Senior counsel  to have some
of the articles of the Code translated but no further.

The Government of Goa introduced the “The Goa Succession, Special Notaries
and Inventory Proceedings Bill of 2005” apparently to rid off the colonial
yoke but this attempt met with little or no success.

However it must be said to the credit of the Bar Associations in Goa that
they did burn the midnight oil to whet the Bill of 2005 and made clause by
clause even  word by word suggestions and objections to have a faithful law
repealing the Code.  This exercise interestingly  also brought  dissenting
views from some legal luminaries, considering the fact that the matter of
Personal laws being in the concurrent list of the Constitution of India
would automatically bring Assembly approved legislation in conflict with
those  personal laws enacted by Parliament and would easily contribute to an
avalanche of litigation instead of remedy to the present dilemma with an
untranslated version.

To add to it the  Government was voted out in 2005, as a result the Bill of
2005  lapsed.

The present Government instead of atleast taking cognizance of the
submissions by the Bar Associations and other well meaning citizens
re-introduced the Bill 2005 without any changes and had it referred to the
Select Committee in 2008.

At one of the sittings of the  Select Committee held on  10th January, 2009
the Bar Associations,  NGO’s and other well meaning citizens who
participated in the same impressed upon the Chairman of the Select Committee
that unless a)  there was a faithful translation of the Portuguese Civil
Code 1867 as well as the amendments made in 1966 in Portugal and b)  a
re-look at the Civil Code of Macau Special Administrative Region of the
Peoples Republic of China – 1999 ( 2161 articles )  the latest treatise on
the Code, not much could be expected by way of suggestions to the present
Bill of 2008.

Fortunately at the same time the the Institute for Juridical Co-Operation of
the Law School of the University of Lisbon set up in collaboration with the
Mahadevrao Salgaocar College of Law, Panaji, Goa, an exchange programme that
provides for the joint organization of post-graduate courses in Goa with
Portuguese professors, to hold conferences  research projects in Lisbon for
Goan scholars  students.

As a preliminary exercise of this programme with a view to contribute
towards the better knowledge and understanding of the Portuguese legal
culture by the Jury, Bar in Goa a project to provide a bi-lingual version of
the Civil Code of 1867 in Portuguese and English with a contemporary
version – a 21st Century approach has been made available to the State of
Goa.  Copies of the same titled “Family and Sucession Law in the Portugese
Civil Code of 1867 : a 21st century approach were distributed at a seminar
held on 24th January, 2009 at the Mahadevrao Salgaocar College of Law,
Panaji, Goa by the visiting faculty from Lisbon Portugal.

For the Government of Goa this bi-lingual translation is an answer to its
long pending intention of having a faithful translation of the Portuguese
Civil Code .  Indeed this translation will also benefit the Govt of India to
enact an Uniform Civil Code for the rest of the country in meeting the
endeavour enshrined in the  Directive Principles.

One would also hope that the Institute for Juridical Co-Operation,  of the
School of Law, University of Lisbon Portugal would also come out with the
bi-lingual translation in Portuguese/English of the Law of Communidades as
applicable to  Goa amended upto 15/04/1961 as there is till date no faithful
translation of the Code available for the Jury the Bar and the Government of
Goa.

On   23rd January, 2009 Doordarshan, Panaji Goa Kendr recorded a  talk show
on the topic “Should Goa continue with the Old Civil Code” in which eminent
personalities Shri Ramakant D Khalap (Adv) Chairman of Goa Law Commission
(constituted on 23/01/2009) Shri Dayanand G Narvekar (Adv) ex Law Minister
Govt of Goa, Mr Radharao Gracias (Adv) ex MLA, Mr. C Nadkarni (Adv) ex
Advocate General of Goa  and Prof Dario Moura Vicente,  President of the
Institute for Juridical Co-Operation,  of the School of 

[Goanet] NAVY DENIES ENTRY TO ANJEDIV -5TH OCASSION

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For the fifth consecutive  year the Sea Bird officials refrained the faithful 
from  celebrating the customary feast of NOSSA SENHORA DE BROTAS at Anjediva 
today 2/2/2009 citing yet another alibi.

This writer however has sent in this formal protest today against the Defence 
authorities for their blatant disregard  to an emotive issue which amounts to a 
deliberate curb on our freedom to profess   practice ones religion.

The Chief of Naval Staff and the Naval officer in charge Karwar have dealt with 
utter disregard to letters No: CP/110/2008 and No: CP/110/2009  dt 16/01/2009 
18/01/2009 to allow the faithful to celebrate the customary feast.  But the 
response was negative, with yet another alibi.

This is obvious because the HEADS OF CATHOLIC UNIONS IN INDIA AND GOA IN 
PARTICULAR  HAVE NOT TAKEN COGNIZANCE OF THIS ISSUE.   EVEN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF 
GOA AND DAMAN HAS  REACTED ONLY  OWING TO PUBLIC OUTCRY. WHILE THE  VICE 
CHAIRMAN OF THE  NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MINORITIES  TOO HAS NOT FOUND THE TIME 
TO PURSUE THIS VITAL ISSUE. THERE IS NO POINT IN POST MORTEMS WE NEED HARD AND 
ASSERTIVE ACTION.

The next course of action is being planned, to ensure our legitimate rights. If 
the elected representatives of the people have failed to react then the people 
should step in and prove their resolve to undo the injustice.

***
02/02/2009

To,

Shri A K Antony,
Hon’ble Union Minister fro Defence,
South Block
NEW DELHI  

Sir,

NOIC – KARWAR HAS  VIDE No: 858/P/GC  DT.  15TH January, 2009 STATED THAT  DUE 
TO CURRENT SECURITY SCENARIO, IN THE COUNTRY AND RECENT TERRORIST THREAT TO 
NAVAL BASE  WHICH HAS COME OUT IN THE MEDIA - NO VISITOR IS BEING ALLOWED 
INSIDE THE BASE. 
DIRECTOR (N-I)  VIDE DO NO:15(11)/2008/D(N-111) DT. 10TH SEPTEMBER, 2008 STATED 
THAT   IN 2004 THERE WAS A LAW AND ORDER PROBLEM AND THE DISTRICT 
ADMINISTRATION (read as  KARWAR) HAS -  NOT RECOMMENDED RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES 
WITHIN THE NAVAL BASE.
NOIC VIDE LT  (KT)/117 DT 01/02/2007 STATED THAT DUE TO DEFENCE EXERCISE IN 
PROGRESS  THE RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY NEEDS TO BE WITHELD
DIR GEN PROJ SEABIRD VIDE LT DT  20/01/2006 STATED  ISSUE IS HANDLED BY  NOIC  
(KARWAR
NOIC VIDE LT NO  (KT)/117 DT 01/02/2006 STATED DUE TO OPERATIONAL AND  SECURITY 
REASONS HIGHER AUTHORITIES HAVE  NOT APPROVED PERMISSION.
COMMANDER SB  ON 24/01/2005 ORALLY COMMUNICATED ON THAT AS THE BASE  IS 
ALMOST OPERATIONAL AND NAVAL EXERCISES ARE GOING ON AND WARSHIPS ARE IN PLACE 
NO PERMISSION CAN BE GRANTED 
UNION MINISTER FOR DEFENCE VIDE LT DATED  25/09/2002, 29/04/2003 AND 
19/07/.2003   STATED IN REPLY TO LT FROM GOA CM AND LEADER OF OPPOSITION IN LOK 
SABHA THAT  - ACCORDING TO STATION COMMANDER SEABIRD – A DOZEN TEMPLES HAVE 
BEEN SHIFTED FROM THE ISLAND TO THE MAINLAND HENCE WE NEED TO FOLLOW AN UNIFORM 
POLICY TOWARDS ALL PEOPLE 

ALL THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ALIBI TO DENYING  THE FAITHFUL FROM THEIR LEGITIMATE 
RIGHT TO  WORSHIP  A “ LIVING MONUMENT “ AND IN VIOLATION OF THE AGREED TERMS 
ON 08/12/1987 OF THE GOVT OF GOA. THE SEA BIRD AUTHORITIES HOWEVER PERMIT 
VISITORS ON NAVY DAY  

·   NATIVES OF KARWAR, INFORM  THAT IT WAS THE  STATION COMMANDER – 
COMMODORE B R RAO WHO HAD CREATED THIS POLARISATION ON RELIGIOUS AND REGIONAL 
LINES BEFORE HE LEFT on 31/10/2003.   SEA BIRD OFFICIALS WERE  NON CO-OPERATIVE 
  TOWARDS THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION AND THE  KARWAR MUNICPAL CORPORATION. 
DURING HIS TENURE.

·   ONLY THE  SOMNATH  TEMPLE ON MAINLAND WAS DEMOLISHED WITH CONSENT OF 
THE LOCALS  AND A NEW ONE CONSTRUCTED AT  KILLEBAG  NEAR BINAGA KARWAR  NOT 
DOZEN OF TEMPLES. AS MISINFORMED BY COMMODORE B R RAO .THE CHURCH IS A 
LIVING MONUMENT AND AN ARCHAEOLOGIC SITE  HENCE CANNOT BE SHIFTED .

·IT WAS COMMODORE S S KARNIK  WHO IN 2004  PERMITTED THE PEOPLE OF GOA 
TO THE ISLAND BUT COULD NOT PERMIT THOSE FROM KARWAR DUE TO THE INIMICAL TERMS 
BETWEEN SEA BIRD OFFICIALS AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION  AND KARWAR MUNICIPAL 
CORPORATION THIS LED TO THE NEAR LAW AND ORDER PROBLEM. AS THE FEAST WAS 
TRADITIONALLY CELEBRATED BY ALL RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES FROM GOA AND KARWAR, AS  
“ZORINCHEM SAIBINN”

·   OWING TO THIS THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION ISSUED AN ORDER BANNING  ANY 
FESTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND.  HOWEVER THIS ORDER IS ILLEGAL AS THE STATE OF 
KARNATAKA CANNOT HAVE JURISDICTION OVER THE ISLAND OF ANJEDIVA WHICH IS STILL A 
PART OF GOA AND HAS NOT BEEN CEDED BY AN ACT OF PARLIAMENT TILL DATE. THOUGH 
TRANSFERRED TO THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE.

·   A  MENTION  WAS MADE IN THE RAJYA SABHA  BY   SHRI SHANTARAM  L NAIK O 
01/03/2006 BUT SINCE 2005 FOR FIVE YEARS NOW THE BAN CONTINUES.  

·   GOVT OF GOA VIDE LT DATED 19/04/2006 MAINTAINS THAT THE NAVY IS BOUND 
TO  ALLOW THE CUSTOMARY FEASTS ON 2ND  FEB AND 4TH OCT (ST FRANCIS DE ASSISI  
WHOSE CHAPEL IS IN RUINS  NOW NOT MAINTAINED BY THE NAVY )

·   MEANWHILE THE LOCAL MLA OF 

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Notwithstanding the situation in Karnataka following the latest incident of 
assault on girls in a pub in Mangalore, and the earlier attacks on places of 
worship of Catholics as reported in the print and audio visual media in the 
country, this writer held tele-talks with the MLA of Karwar and Minister of 
Fisheries Govt of Karnataka Mr Ananth Asnotikar of the BJP.

It is reported that this morning the Minister held talks with some well meaning 
citizens and discussed with them the feasibility of permitting the faithful to 
visit the Island. It appears from the talks as conveyed telephonically to this 
writer, that following the arrest of Mr Pramod Mutalik an expelled member of 
the Bajrang Dal and now  leader of another outfit Sri Ram Sena , over the 
incident in Mangalore, the Deputy Commissioner of Karwar who had issued the 
orders, banning any movement via Karwar to Anjediv in October 2004 appears 
concerned over the likely turmoil that may be created if entry is granted this 
year.

This writer later today afternoon visited his residence in Karwar and since the 
Hon'ble Minister was away in Ankola, discussed the issue of withdrawal of the 
ban order and placed a representation with his mother who is the MLC of Karwar.

Reproduced below is the text:  Further action is awaited.
Shri Anath Asnotikar,
Hon’ble Minister for Fisheries,
Govt of Karnataka
Karwar 

SUB:  Celebrations of Customary feast of “Nossa Senhora de Brotas”on 2nd Feb 09 
at Anjediv Island  off  Karwar

Sir,

Kindly refer to the tele-talks since second week of January, ending  30th 
January, 2009  that  the undersigned had with you on the subject matter and 
your consultations with local representatives today 31st morning on this issue 
. Your earnest and sincere  efforts to revive the festivities is most 
appreciated.

The people of Goa  have been celebrating  the  customary feast of “Nossa 
Senhora de Brotas” on 2nd February, and St Francis de Assisi on 4th October, on 
the 34,0075 ha Anjediva Island  (Canacona Taluka) State of Goa well over three 
decades.

Govt of Goa,  transferred to the Ministry of Defence (Navy) the use of the 
Island for Sea Bird Project  on 8th December, 1987, on the clear directions 
among other things that celebrations  of the  customary feasts will be allowed 
subject to security considerations. Letters dated 8th July, 1987 from Jt 
Secretary (Navy),   dated 17th August, 2000 from Director General ,dated 24th 
April, 2000 from Chief of Naval Staff  ALSO  orders  from Govt of Goa dated 8th 
December, 1987 and 26th July, 1989. refers.
  
Access to Anjediva Island from Goa border  via sea  is from Binaga  or 
Bellikere Port  but  now via land at  Arga via Chendiya in Karwar District 
after Sea Bird activities.

Due  to some intercine problems the then Station Commander  ( Sea Bird ) 
Commodore Shri B R Rao  officials viz had with the District  administration 
/Municipal Corporation etc at Karwar, the new incumbent Commodore K P 
Ramachandra , on 2nd Feb 2004  Feast day permitted  those from Goa entry to the 
Island but  prohibited the natives of Karwar from participating in the  feast ( 
they had named as  “Zorinche Saibinn” ) as in the past  . This   polarized the 
peace loving communities on regional and communal lines, resulting in a near 
law and order problem and  the Deputy Commissioner, District Karwar  imposing a 
ban on festivities on the Island. 

However this  Order of  DC of Karwar District in our considered opinion is NOT  
binding on State of Goa, as the Island is still a part of Canacona Taluka  has 
NOT  been ceded either to the Ministry of Defence GoI  or any other entity. 
Govt of Goa has on 19/04/2006 clearly stated that conditions agreed in 1987 
stand  and there is no change till date. Any thing against this is in violation 
of   agreed terms. 

Hence would most appreciate your efforts to revoke this order of DC Karwar, 
inform the Defence authorities   and allow the customary feasts as in the past  
to maintain the communal harmony and regional ties of both States.  


With kind regards,

Yours faithfully,

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
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[Goanet] FREEDOM FIGHTERS MEMORIAL to be set up - CUNCOLIM

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The Government of Goa proposes to construct a Freedom Fighters Memorial near 
the New Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd Bus stand at Cuncolim,Salcete South 
Goa District  at the behest  of the Minister for Urban Development and MLA 
Cuncolim Assembly Constituency Mr Joaquim Alemao.  Interestingly the names of 
freedom fighters (both living and dead ) involved in the freedom movement from 
Cuncolim are intended to be incorporated on the plaque on this  memorial.  

According to the Chairperson of Cuncolim Municipal Council, Mr Filonio Vaz, who 
spoke to this writer telephonically on 19th   20th January, 2009 and also gave 
the names as herein below. He however said that with  a view to ensure that 
none are left out or wrongly enlisted suggestions  if any, have been called 
from the members of the public within seven days of the notice (13th Jan,2009) 
.  

This   exercise  has been widely appreciated by the members of the public as 
per informal talks this writer  held with some of the senior citizens of 
Cuncolim infact some felt that the memorial was long over due, but better late 
than never. 
 
When Mr Vaz was asked to clarify on what documents he would rely on to 
ascertain the veracity and credentials of the freedom fighters , he  stated 
that a document in proof of receipt of pension or any other document would be 
acceptable.  When  pressed further to ascertain whether those that were 14 
years of age (born in 1947 ) or less as on day of Liberation  19/12/1961 could 
be considered.  He said that there were instances where such youth then,  could 
have also abetted in suplementing efforts for the  freedom movement by 
indirectly assisting the older ones and therefore they too could qualify for 
the same ofcourse with valid documents as stated above.  

However there is some disagreement on this opinion by several others. One 
Cuncolkar had this to say.  Assuming the freedom fighter was 14 years on  1961 
and he married on attaining  the age of attaining majority i.e. 18 or 21 yrs 
(1965/1968 ) his children would not have qualified for admisssion to seats in 
educational professional institutions beyond 25 years of age  or for Government 
employment beyond the age of 40 ( a concession of five years given to freedom 
fighters  ) but yet there are many such cases he stated. Have such cases been 
scrutinised carefully he wondered. 

When asked to elaborate  he was reluctant but confided a name and begged not to 
 put it on record. He said if one obtains such information under the Goa Right 
to Information Act in cases of those freedom fighters born after 1947 the truth 
will come to light.  According to him some dossiers of the then Goa Police are 
available in Portugal and even France in the archives and it would be 
appropriate to examine them separately, to stop the rot going endlessly even 
after nearly 48 yrs of Liberation.

He is therefore of the  opinion that  information atleast in respect of these 
persons listed below should be examined  from the Government of Goa freedom 
fighters records to ascertain importantly the documentary evidence of which the 
Government has relied upon before finalizing the list .  He mentioned jokingly 
 imagine a thief having been imprisoned by the erstwhile Portuguese regime if 
 the foreign dignitaries or ex Portuguese government officials  happen to see 
their names wrongly placed on the plaque they would make us Cuncolkars and 
Goans a laughing stock; as many are not aware of the freedom fighters who 
indeed are in receipt of pensions or the tamra patras letters of accredition.

It is now left for Cuncolkars and Goans world wide to send in information on 
the persons included or left out at the earliest. 

List of freedom fighters  (living)
Veroda 
Uttam Dattaram Dessai, Bombi Shamba Dessai,
Sanvorcotta
Mahableshwar Narayan Dessai, Vishnu Soiru Angle, Srikant Vassu Pai Angle, 
Jaiwant Suryaji Kunde, Sadanand Trivikram Kunde, Ramesh Narayan Kunde, Narayan 
Shanu Naik, Prizon Tavares, Madukar Ganesh Shenvi Talaulikar, Khushali Nagu 
Dessai  
Maddicotta
Suresh Kashinath Ghodekar, Smt Sushila Narayan Padiyar, Chandrakant Vaikunth 
Shenvi Kenkre
Demani 
Babuli Balu Chitari ,Gopal Narayan Chitari,  Chandrakant Laxman Prabhu, -  
Bencelmwaddo
Fulgencio Moraes, Viviano Almeida
Naiguilo
Rama Sada Shet Dessai 
Buinsa
Rama Yeshwant Dessai, Antonio Pereira, Vinayak Raghunath Dessai
Murida
Rohidas Raghunath 

[Goanet] ARRANGEMENTS FOR FEAST AT ANJEDIV

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The Archbishop of Goa and Daman has been requested by this writer  on 
31/12/2008 via email to intimate well in advance the authorities at INS Kadamba 
at Arga Uttar Kannada Karnataka of the programme for the customary Feast of 
Nossa Senhora de Brotas on 2nd February, 2009 on the Anjediv Island 
off Canacona Taluka.
 
To ensure that there is no overcrowding of the Island on the Feast Day, two 
Masses are suggested to be held one at 1030 hrs and the other at 1430 hrs.
 
In view of the Island being a restricted area  security measures are needed ; 
hence it is MANDATORY  that all visiting faithful should be instructed to carry 
photo-identity cards .  
 
The Naval authorities on the Island will be required to make arrangements for 
cleaning the precincts of the Church ( which in any case they are expected to 
maintain as per the terms of the order dated December, 1987 on the handover of 
the Island  for use of the Sea Bird ) safe drinking water., mobile toilets, and 
to permit a half day visit preceeding the Feast day to enable the priests from 
Goa  to make arrangements for the Mass on the Feast day.
 
Since 2004 the INS Kadamba at Arga  on some pretext of training excercise or 
construction activities etc were denying the faithful to celebrate the Feast . 
This is clearly a violation of the agreed terms .  The Govt of Goa has in a 
letter to this writer reiterated the committments that the Navy should honour 
viz celebration of the customary feast not only on 2nd Feb but also on 4th Oct 
Feast of St Francis de Assisi in the Chapel on the Anjediv Island now lying in 
partial ruins (visit www.colaco.net for details)  
 
In keeping with the  Order of precedence it would also be appropriate for the 
Archbishop to ensure that the letter is simultaneously  addressed to the 
Union Minister for Defence,  Chief of Naval Staff and  the Chairperson of 
United Progressive Alliance.
   
Meanwhile this writer will visit Karnataka Vidhan Soudha next week  to request 
the Chief Minister of Karnataka    through the newly elected MLA of Karwar ( a 
son-in-law of our ex Minister for Sports   ex MLA Canacona Mr Sanjay Bandekar 
) to make all security and transport arrangements  for the faithful entering 
the State to the Island.
 
The Rajya Sabha MP Mr Shantaram L Naik who has been pursuing this issue at the 
National level will also be requested to pursue the issue with New Delhi .  
 
 
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BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
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It is now becoming increasingly certain   almost 22 years after the Official 
Language Act 1987 was passed with the sly insertion of sec 2© -- Konkani ( 
means in devanagari script) that  it was only the Saraswat Brahmins  who  have 
benefited and continue to benefit from this Act.  Likewise the non Saraswat 
Brahmins too owing to the insertion of desirable  knowledge of Marathi.  
  
A look  at the staff complement in the teaching institutions like Goa 
University etc  the Goa Konknni Akademy, the Directorate of Art and Culture, 
the Kala Academy, Doordarshan , All India Radio, almost all Government offices 
the  Saraswat Brahmins   have found employment prospects for their  RAW (read 
relatives and wives) though just 3% of the population.   Catholics conversant 
with the English script have been nearly eliminated from the police force and 
other  Government offices.   Ironically this is despite  the fact that  
Catholic electorate  in the Velhas Conquistas of Salcete, Mormugao, Bardez and 
Ilhas (now Tiswadi) talukas  are responsible for electing successive  secular 
Governments in the State.  It is now either the Saraswat Brahmins or the non 
Saraswats  Brahmins from the Novas Conquistas of Ponda Sanguem Canacona 
Bicholim Pernem Quepem, or Sattari that fit in at second place.  
  
With almost 14 MLA’s in the ruling dispensation of a minimum of 21 out of 40 
needed to rule the State being pitted against one another they have only 
allowed this dismal situation for the Catholic community to flourish.  
  
It is the Catholic community  that earned Goa its unique identity and admired 
the world over for its reach East and west traditions . It is this community 
which has been in the forefront of the Opinion Poll of 16th January, 1967, the 
Ramponkar Movement, the KPA - language agitation of 1986, the Nylon 6’6,  the 
Konkan Railway route,  the Meta strip,  the PDA’s , the Regional Plans, the 
demand for implementation of the  73rd and 74th amendment to the Constitution 
giving powers to Village Panchayats and Municipalites the SEZ’s  mega projects 
etc . 
  
It is not that these Catholics want “NO DEVELOPMENT “ as is made out to be by 
the Saraswat Brahmins;  indeed  the  vociferous protests is to ensure  
sustainable development and maintain the identity of Goa and Goans.     
  
The Catholic  community has also surged the Bank deposits, through the toil and 
sweat of their brow overseas  which has helped  the traditional “posorkars” 
general stores traders graduate to “ self titled industrialists” and refurbish 
their image in western outlook relegating their traditional dhoti/coat   The 
monetary prowess of the Catholics has  rendered all Government postings in 
Velhas Conquistas “lucrative” because the bureaucracy  throws the hat for any 
service rendered and get their coffers full  
  
Catholics realize that the  time to strike and strike deep before the community 
is eliminated from the Goan sphere. 2009 promises just that if one is to 
believe the  tremors 
 *** 
This article “ Too soon to rejoice “by this writer appeared on the Bombay (now 
Mumbai) national daily INDEPENDENT on 10.09.1992 and later was  reluctantly 
published  by the Goa based Herald daily  on 1.10.1992 under the caption “ Myth 
and Reality of  Konkani “  The  things to come were forseen  by this writer 
almost 16 years ago and in similar letters to editor in local dailies just 
after OLA 1987.  Therefore to state that to agitate is too late is a misnomer, 
the writings on the wall were clear the date the OLA was passed. It is only 
that some desire to beat them others preferred to join them . 
Please read on 
*** 
Too soon to rejoice 
  
The inclusion of Konkani in the Eight Schedule of the Constitution brings no 
immediate benefits to Goa ’s Catholics who use the Roman script says Godfrey 
Gonsalves 
   * 
The inclusion of Konkani in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution has fulfilled 
the ambition of many who speak this language. But the benefits of this may 
reach the 30 percent Catholics in Goa only by the turn of this century, despite 
their active participation, emotionally and financially for the cause of 
Konkani. 
  
Konkani was in use in Goa much before the advent of the Portuguese

[Goanet] Death centenary of Regina Fernandes 30/12/2008

[godfrey gonsalves]

The death centenary of the first lady to step on Konkani stage   on 22/11/1904 
well before  the first lady to step on Marathi stage  was celebrated today 
30/12/2008 with a Mass dedicated to her memory at the Holy Spirit Church by 
family members.

Later in the day several members of the public and well wishers visited the  
House of Pai Tiatrist  and met the family members.

They were impressed by the role paid by her spouse late Joao Agostinho 
Fernandes Pai Tiatrist in whose name the indoor auditorium at Ravindra Bhavan 
Margao has been named for inducting Ms Regina and later her sister on stage at 
a time when women participating in tiatrs was looked down  upon. The role of 
female actors was played by the males until then.

Interestingly  a group from Mumbai who were also acquaintances of the family 
visited the House to learn more about the tiatrs written and directed by Pai 
Tiatrist in which Regina participated.  Permission of the  family members is 
being sought to have some of the plays written by Joao Agostinho Fernandes to 
be staged once again, in Goa.

It may be recalled at the first literary and cultural convention of Konkani (in 
Roman script)
the tiatr written by Joao Agostinho Fernandes (Tandlanchem Kestanv) evoked deep 
appreciation from the audience and hence the demand to revist the scene as 
prevailing post II World War in then Goa under Portuguese rule.

Regina Fernandes incidentally is a native of Raia.  The family has already 
instituted a prize in her memory for any upcoming female actor and the first 
such award was given to a girl from Merces whose performance was judged as 
exemplary and promising at the 10 day tiatr competition by Vandana Productions 
Borim.

There is a growing demand as suggested to the family members that in the new 
Tiatr Academy that the Government proposes to set up in 2009 the protrait of Ms 
Regina Fernandes should be installed to serve as role model or alternatively 
the rehearsal hall should be named after her.

GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS) gonsalvesgodfre...@yahoo.co.in


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