[Gulf Goans] NERI DENIED DY CM CAP

Days after Mr Filipe Neri Rodrigues MLA Velim celebrated Christmas donning the Ministerial tag, CM Pratapsing Raoji Rane at a Cabinet meeting this morning announced allotment of two portfolios to Mr Rodrigues the Water Resources and Legal Meterology (earlier known as Weights and Measures).

[Gulf Goans] NERI DONS THE MINISTERIAL MANTLE

At 1608 hrs IST Mr Filipe Neri Rodrigues an engineer by profession native of Dramapur Sirlim the Independent MLA representing the Velim Assembly Constituency, was sworn is as Minister, by the Governor of Goa Mr S C Jamir, at a brief ceremony at the Raj Bhavan Dona Paula though no portfolio was

[Gulf Goans] MYTHS OF FR JAIME COUTO - SHATTERED

Here below is a MEMORANDUM featured on the internet by Fr. Jaime Couto, M.S., B.Ed,. It appears as a follow-up of a new collective Goan Catholics for Devanagri who recently paid their tributes to Mons. Sebastiao Rodolfo Dalgado, a diocesan priest (belonging to the Cristao Bamonn caste) on the

[Gulf Goans] CHURCHILL ALEMAO MP INNOCENT?

The reported sting operation showing seven MP's including Mormugao Parliamentary Constituency, Member of Parliament Lok Sabha (House of People) Mr Churchill Braz Alemao ex Chief Minister of Goa of Novangully Varca Salcete Goa demanding three lakhs commission for granting a project under Members of

[Gulf Goans] GOAN CATHOLIC FOR DEVANAGARI KONKANI MEET

With the ongoing demand for official recognition for Konkani in Roman script by an amendment to the Official Language Act the ONLY ONE SCRIPT (DEVANAGARI) ONE LANGUAGE (KONKANI) lobby mainly of some Hindu Saraswat Brahmins have apparently clandestinely the formation of newly sprouted

[Gulf Goans] URGENT - SECOND LIBERATION OF GOA NEEDED

What do Goans think this 44th Liberation Day? Well, they unanimously, look forward to yet another LIBERATION DAY from the forces that took over since 19th December, 1961. In short a Liberation from Ghantianchem Raj a sobriquet for governance under the style of Indian rule (essentially dictated

[Gulf Goans] OFFICIAL RECOGNITION FOR KONKANI IN ROMAN SCRIPT MAKING WAVES.

On 8th August 2005 Konkani supporters of Roman script met at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall Margao Goa and unanimously decided to demand equal status for Konkani in Roman script (KRS). With the email messages sent to the Chief Minister of Goa and others by the supporters of Unity in LNGUAGE

[Gulf Goans] TOMAZINHO CARDOZO LAMBASTS ONLY NAGRI - KONKANI PROTOGANIST

According to excerpts from a recorded version this writer received late evening from the History Hour at Xavier Centre of Historical Research Porvorim Mr Tomazinho Cardozo, ex-MLA, ex-speaker of Goa Legislative assembly and ex-President of Dalgado Konknni Akademi read a paper on Socio-Economic

[Gulf Goans] PLANE CRASH AT DABOLIM AIR STRIP

A naval plane crashed this morning at 1108 hrs killing one pilot on board Details of the accident are not clear but it is reliably learnt that the plane crashed on the Bogmalo wall missing several residents who use this route GONSALVES GODFREY J I BORDA MARGAO GOA [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Gulf Goans] CM's tete-a-tete with Ms Victoria and others TCP ordinance PDAs

At a meeting held this evening 5th December, 2005 with the Chief Minister of Goa, Mr Pratapsing Raoji Rane at 2016 hrs ( the scheduled time was 1900 hrs but the CM was away at Selaulim in Sanguem) Ms Victoria Fernandes MLA Santa Cruz and Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly who has been

[Gulf Goans] IRON ISLAND -- from Iran takes top honours at 36th IFFI 2005

IRON ISLAND -- Jazireh Ahani in Farsi directed by Mohammad Rasoulof a feature film completed between August 2004 to 31st July 2005 from among the films competing from Asia Africa and Latin America won the Golden Peacock Award at the International Film Festival of India this evening -- on the

[Gulf Goans] SILVER PEACOCK TWO AWARDEES - iffi 2005 goa Finale

And as the declaration of awards winning feature films turned into a nail biting finish there were two recepients for the the Silver Peacock --Kept and Dreamless in Spanish Director Vera Fogwill Martin Desalvo of Argentina the movie centres around a junkie mother who tries to kick the habit with

[Gulf Goans] PRESS CONFERENCE OF MS VICTORIA FERNANDES 27/11/2005

Committee Mr Agnelo Oliveira Mr Godfrey Gonsalves were in New Delhi from 22.11.2005 to 26.11.2005 meeting top Central leaders and party functionaries viz; Mr Ahmed Patel Political advisor AICC, Mr Priya Ranjan Das Munshi, Union Minister for Information Broadcasting, Dr Jaipal Reddy Union Minister

[Gulf Goans] MASSIVE MORCHA UNNERVES CM

In a massive show of strenght activists of various NGO's representatives of the Village Panchayats and others from all over Goa went through the streets of Panaji from the Pato end and culminated at the Customs House. The massive morcha took every one in surprise and estimated to be over 6000 as

[Gulf Goans] AVERT SALE OF LAND IN GOA ON A PLATTER- TCP ORDINANCE

The ordinance dated 29th September 2005 exactly 28 days after the month long Budget session of the Goa Legislative Assembly has aroused great response from villages in South Goa as well not covered as planning areas. Today there were protest meetings held by villagers in Margao in front of the

[Gulf Goans] P[ANCHAYATS, ZP's, MUNICIPALITIES TO JOIN PROTEST --TCP ordinance

The draconian Town and Country Planning ordinance of 29th September 2005 was drafted by Mr Radharao Gracias ex Independent MLA Loutolim Assembly Constituency in his capacity as a lawyer and not as the office bearer of the United Goan Democratic Party. This confession was made when this writer

[Gulf Goans] 36TH I FFI UNDER THREAT --,TCP ORDINANCE PUT OFF - MONSERATTE

Bitten by the groundswell support for a) withdrawal of the 29.9.2005 TCP Act ordinance amending section 17, 29,33 and 56 b) withdrawal of revenue villages from the Planning areas c) complete witdrawal of all PDA's from Goa in the the light of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendment

[Gulf Goans] JAIL BHARO ANDOLAN PLANNED TO DEFEAT TCP ORDINANCE

The Convenor of the Santa Cruz Constituency Citizens Committee Ms Victoria Fernandes, INC MLA (Santa Cruz and Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly has at a press conference this morning at Hotel Manvin Panaji announced a jail bharo ANDOLAN on 8th November, 2005 at 1400 hrs IST from the

[Gulf Goans] UDAY BHEMBRE's ROAD MAP TO HELL

At the mosquito infested open courtyard at Xavier Centre of Historical Research Alto Porvorim two talks were held a) On 6th October, 2005 at 1730 hrs “Social damage done by Goa’s language controversy and conspiracy behind it” --- by Ramnath Naik of Ponda b) On 20th October 2005 at

[Gulf Goans] HAPPY DIWALI

Having a respite from the Supreme Court relaxing the Noise restriction rules to two hours after 10 p.m. only on special ocassions not exceeding 15 in a year the Narakasur event of burning of the effigy of a demon competion got underway at 1700 hrs in the State. Unlike last year where

[Gulf Goans] MAHINDRA SC WIN 27TH ALCHEMIST FEDERATION CUP

In a thrilling encounter this evening Mahindra SC beat Sporting Club de Goa 2 - 1 . The two sides were levelled 1 - 1 when the final bugle blew, and given the extra time the decisive goal was scored. The match witnessed by a record crowd of 28 000 being a Sunday and on the eve of Deepavali

[Gulf Goans] MOST SITTING COUNCILLORS IN GARBAGE BINS

It was an election verdict with a difference. Many of the sitting councillors were consigned into the squalor filth and garbage that they had failed to clear during their terms. Others shown the door were those indulging in musical chairs e.g Mormugao Municipality which had the dubious record

[Gulf Goans] Municipal Elections - Procedural lapse and alleged assault on PO

Nearly 71.88% of the 2.14 lac voters of the total 9,53,919 lakh voters on the State electoral rolls cast their ballots (Electronic Voting Machines --EVM's were not used), to elect 135 councillors (one candidate was elected unopposed in Cuncolim while another was countermanded following the death

[Gulf Goans] NEWS FLASH 2

In the second match played under flood lights on the rain soiled ground which later turned into a drizzle between Kingfischer East Bengal Football Club beat Air India 3 - 1 GODFREY J I GONSALVES from the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Fatorda [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Gulf Goans] NEWS FLASH FEDERATION CUP

Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd Football Club beat Dempo Sports Club 2-1 in the 27th Federation Cup Football tournament which was inuagurated today afternoon amidst rain showers, and a glittering rainbow at the Fatorda Grounds. GODFREY J I GONSALVES from the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Fatorda

[Gulf Goans] SAHITYA AKADEMI spills the beans -DEVANAGIRI

As more beans spill out, yet another shocking disclosure has now come to light, of a section of the Hindu Brahmins, in the matter of Konkani in Devanagari script. A top official of the Sahitya Akademi in New Delhi confirmed DISCREETLY to this writer, that the 10 member Advisory Board for

[Gulf Goans] SEVEN MARTYRS -- for konkani

When the BBC London, in its 1730 (IST) news bulletin on 20th December, 1986 announced the Headline news -- and a comment from its then correspondent Mr Mark Tully, --- stating that one killed in police firing it was the first martyr who laid his life for the cause of Konkani -- young Mr Floriano

[Gulf Goans] DISSOLVE 11 MUNICIPAL COUNCILS FORTWITH

With the elections on 23 October 2005 to the Municipal Council process underway, the Code of Conduct has come into force. However according to reports recieved by this writer, there has been hectic activity at all the Municipal Councils. Files are being dispossed of by respective councillors

[Gulf Goans] POLTICAL PARTIES UGDP NCP lean towards KONKANI IN ROMAN SCRIPT

Following a tele-talk this evening with Ward No:XIV Margao Municipal Councillor Ms Auda Viegas an office bearer of the United Goans Democratic Party who contested unsuccessfully the last Lok Sabha election she confirmed to this writer that it was she who had raised the issue of official

[Gulf Goans] POLITICAL CHEMISTRY - TO GUIDE DESTINIES OF PEOPLE OF GOA

Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Mr Ravi Sitaram Naik, MLA Ponda,ex CM (INC) ex Dy CM (BJP)leader of the Bahujan Samaj (non Brahmin Hindus)recently constituted the Organisational structure of his Indian National Congress Party in Goa ruling the State since 7.6.2005. Whether the elections

[Gulf Goans] GOA KONKANI ACADEMY --GKA MISDEEDS EXPOSED.

The promise by this writer to expose the goings on in the ONLY FOR DEVANAGIRI script lobby, consituted body of the Government of Goa viz Goa Konkani Akademi, Opp the KTC Bus terminus in Panaji formed in 1984 has finally resulted in the Secretary Finance, Mr Dharmendra Sharma IAS, Govt of Goa

[Gulf Goans] CHOVOTH -- felicitation of POWER MINISTER DIGAMBER KAMAT

Politicians -- in Goa have reached disgraceful levels. Not content with seeing themselves on the print and visual media they have now started using religious functions as well. What has irked the well meaning people of Margao is the felicitation of Mr Digamber Kamat INC MLA of Margao (who won by

[Gulf Goans] CHURCH SANCTIONS SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN FOR ROMAN SCRIPT (K ) PART 2

was initiated by Mr Godfrey Gonsalves, social activist and Fr Pratap Naik SJ Director of TSKK to solicit support for Roman script Konkani movment. 88 emails were received including one from the Bishop of Pune India and they now constitute the CORE GROUP OF THE MOVEMENT FOR ROMA SCRIPT. 20.08.2005

[Gulf Goans] BHEMBRE's SWEET COATED MISSILE THAT UNNERVED MATHANY

A translation of Mr Uday Laximikant Bhembre's (Advocate and ex Independent MLA in the then Margao Legislative Assembly Constuency 1984 prior to Statehood ) version on 14.8.2005 on a local daily in the Devanagari script which has stirred the hornets nest and brought Mr Mathany Saldanha MLA

[Gulf Goans] MATHANY SALDANHA exposes BHEMBRE's secular credentials

In a scathing attack on Mr Uday Laximikant Bhembre (Advocate)ex Independent MLA Margao, who had unseated the veteran representative of Margao late Anant (Babu) Narcinva Naik, in the early 80's and also member of the now disbanded Konkani Porjecho Avaz (KPA) that spearheaded the movement for

[Gulf Goans] MUNICIPAL ELECTION S 23/10/2005

While the garbage problems and solid waste management took centre stage in the Goa Legislative Assembly , replying to the Demands for Urban Development the Minister Mr Joaquim Alemao stated that solid waste management disposal units would be located at several places in North and South. He was

[Gulf Goans] HECTIC LOBBYING FOR AMENDMENT - RSM

As the efforts to bring about the amendment to the Official Language Act 1987, the first positive sign was shown by ex Law Minister Mr Francisco D'Souza the BJP MLA from Mapusa. Mr D Souza firmly stated that a gross injustice was done at the time of introducing the Official Language Act, 1987 by

[Gulf Goans] NOW -JOIN ROMAN SCRIPT MOVEMENT (konkani)

Now you too can join the Roman Script Movement for the love of Konkani. All you need is to support Konkani written in any script Roman,Devnagiri, Kannada,Urdu Malyalam and what have you? In Goa it is Devnagiri and Konkani script.In Karnataka it is the Kannada script and so on. All those who have

[Gulf Goans] NOW BISHOP OF PUNE - on Konkani Roman script

Just 10 days have lapsed and there has been tremendous email support 83 as of date from all over the world USA Canada Australia Portugal Mumbai Pune etc etc for the amendment to the Official Language Act 1987 . Members of the DKA and TSKK are meeting the Members of the Goa Legistative Assembly

[Gulf Goans] Now BAHUJAN SAMAJ LENDS SUPPORT FOR konkani ROMAN SCRIPT

Never did we expect such an upsurge of the emails in support of Konkani in Roman script. Please keep up the tempo . The more the merrier and watch the next line of action. As it is the Konkani loving people in the State of Karnataka are actively following the enthusiasm of the Goans towards

[Gulf Goans] TREMENDOUS RESPONSE - FOR SEND AN EMAIL - KONKANI ROMAN SCRIPT

We are enthused by the emails recieved for Konkani Roman script. Please keep up the tempo we need Goans from all over the world to continue to support this excercise and awake our legislators and the Church to act Now and undo the injustice to writers tiatrist and other lovers of Konkani in

[Gulf Goans] AGENDA FOR WGD 2005 - Konkani- Roman script

15th August 2005 Happy Independence Day to Goans worldwide. We were are thrilled by the enthusiasm of the NRI Goans on this issue. Many have asked us how to go about sending in their support. Here are some guidelines. STEP I Goans abroad celebrating WORLD GOA DAY 2005 should INSERT on their

[Gulf Goans] AN EMAIL support for - KONKANI ROMAN SCRIPT

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 15 AUGUST 2005 Goans world wide have decided to support the cause of Konkani in Roman script besides the existing Devnagiri script, as an acceptable understanding to promote the language. Many Goans have requested this writer in their individual capacity, how to

[Gulf Goans] CHURCH SILENCE ON ROMAN SCRIPT STUNS ITS FAITHFUL

10/08/2005 Archbishop of Goa and Daman Paco Patriacal Altinho Panaji ## His Grace, SUB; RECOGNITION FOR KONKANI IN ROMAN SCRIPT The issue of recognition for Konkani in Roman script has been gaining momentum. The Dalgado Konknni Akademi and TKK Porvorim are spearheading the

[Gulf Goans] SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN FOR KONKANI ROMAN SCRIPT ON WGD 2005

09/08/2005 Mr Rene Mendes, Co-Ordinator, WORLD GOA DAY UK PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS WIDELY AND ENSURE THAT SIGNATURES ACCOMPANIED BY RESOLUTIONS ARE PASSED on WORLD GOA DAY 2005 HELD EVERY WHERE IN THE GLOBE and send the same to THOMAS STEPHENS KONKNNI KENDR (TSKK) B. B. Borkar Road, Alto

[Gulf Goans] 14 --- CRISTAO AMDARS MONTRIS - ROMAN LIPI

The organisors of the Meet to highlight use of Konkani in Roman script which is a meet of the representatives of associations working in literary and cultural field of Goa through Konkani in Roman script to be held on August 8 at Grace Church hall, Margao should send immediately invitation to

[Gulf Goans] Openings for AIRHOSTESSES on KINGFISHER AIRLINES

Saturday 06/08/2005 Dr Vijay Mallya, the young dynamic globe trotting Member of the Rajya Sabha (upper House of India's Parliament)who earned the sobriquet the King of Good Times as Chairman of the United Breweries Group of Companies and now Kingfisher Airlines which commenced operations in

[Gulf Goans] Bank shoot out in Margao - fatal casualties averted

In a daring attempt this afternoon at 1537 hrs IST Agnelo Mendes, a resident of Malbhat Margao a Cashier in the State Bank of Mysore situated at the Ground floor of Damodar Chambers below M/s Hanuman Lawande Chambers (Builder) near the now demolished Blue Pearl Cinema in Margao, and just opposite

[Gulf Goans] AMEND OFFICIAL LANGUAGE ACT 1987

There was a silent but burning turmoil evident in the demand voiced at a private meeting of a few Konkani enthusiasts Catholics and few Hindus as well attended by this writer at a silent and discreet destination in Bardez taluka North Goa this evening 31/07/2005 --(on the ocassion of the

[Gulf Goans] Solid waste management or heads to roll or dissolution?

The hall of the old Secretariat was reverberating with the ways and means of tackling the waste management. There were views counter views proponents and opponents and yet despite the Government coming out with several proposals a) giving a decent burial to erstwhile government in proposal for

[Gulf Goans] Konkani mai - victim of script

At the peak of the Konkani agitation in Goa in the mid eighties -- the Hindu Brahmins in Goa who rallied behind the Konkani Porjecho Avaz manipulated the Cristaos of Goan origin to accept Devnagiri as the script in lieu of Roman script (which they as well as the Church authorities were acquainted

[Gulf Goans] Mr Shantaram L Naik elected Rajya Sabha MP

Mr Shantaram L Naik Desai ex Lok Sabha MP and Goa Pradesh Congress Committe President a native of Cuncolim now resident of Margao was elected today 14/07/2005 as the Member of the Rajya Sabha for a six year term. With this the reign of ex Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MP Mr Eduardo Faleiro will cease

[Gulf Goans] Sacred Pipal tree cut in Margao

Margao the cultural and commercial centre of Salcete South Goa District was in the news again and for a different reason. Of the five sacred trees of India (commonly known as the Panchavati) viz Peepal(Fig tree) , Banyan, Indian gooseberry, Bengal Quince and Asoka; Pipal is regarded as the most

[Gulf Goans] FIRST WOMAN Dy Speaker of GLA (Goa Legislative Assembly)

Both Mr Francisco Sardinha 59 year an ex teacher INC MLA Curtorim and Ms Victoria Fernandes 71 yrs (26th July) (affectionately called Mummy) an ex teacher INC MLA Santa Cruz were elected this afternoon the Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively of the Goa Legislative Assembly, in a House

[Gulf Goans] SAD DEMISE- Mr Y D CHOWGULE INDUSTRIALIST MINE OWNER

Eminent industrialist mine owner and exporter, Vice Chairman of the Chowgule Group of Companies Mr Yeshwantrao Dattajirao Chowgule expired today early dawn 5th July 2005 at Mumbai . He was 85 years of age. Mr Chowgule was actively involved in the day to day affairs of the Chowgule Group at Goa

[Gulf Goans] ex MP Mr Shantaram L Naik RS nominee?

The issue being hotly debated in INC Party circle in New Delhi and Goa is whether the veteran INC 65 year old politician Mr Eduardo M Faleiro with a consistent first class academic career upto LL.M and a SC leal practitioner, MLA Goa Assembly since 1971 ex MP LS since 1977 and present MP RS

[Gulf Goans] New Indian Non judicial stamp paper

While the Telgi ---Indian Non Judicial stamp paper---case continues to make third page news item on the national dailies, Central Government seems to have awoken to the nuances of the fake India Non Judicial Stamp paper. Last week the Central Government made available a new fascimile of the

[Gulf Goans] PORTFOLIOS DISTRIBUTED - GOA CABINET

While the issue of induction of NCP Benaulim MLA can wait as the High Command of both the NCP INC will resolve the issue later may be in a day or two the portfolios were announced this evening: Shri. Pratapsingh Raoji Rane INC Poriem CM Portfolios: Home Financeand other not alloted

[Gulf Goans] GAME OF MUSICAL CHAIRS awaits Margao Muncipal Council

Margao the commercial and cultural centre of Goa is once again in the news -- and for the wrong reasons. After the lowest ever victory margin 1366 odd votes the three term (now fourth term) MLA Margao Mr Digamber Kamat of INC, the revenge game has started. The first victim is the Chairperson

[Gulf Goans] NCP threat subsides 7 INC MLA's inducted

As is expected and customary with the Indian National Congress Party and its half blood brother the Nationalist Congress Party --(which incidentally came into being after the Maratha war lord Mr Sharad Pawar ex CM Mumbai and present Union Minister split from the INC to form the NCP as he

[Gulf Goans] FAQ on Goa's Political nightmare 24/10/2000 to 7/8/2005

Q Was there a BJP Government in Goa? A No there was never a BJP Government (viz having a simple majority of 21 out of 40 members in the Legislative Assembly )in Goa. In fact a) the first on 24 October 2000 was a technically constituted Government (without the mandate of the people -- but

[Gulf Goans] PRESIDENT's RULE to end in Goa.

With the return of the President of India Mr A P J Abdul Kalam, from his 14 day four nation tour this evening Saturday 4th June 2005 , the three month President's Rule introduced since the 4th March 2005 will come to an end. The notification to this is expected any moment even before the

[Gulf Goans] VERDICT BYE POLLS JUNE 2005 GOA

Counting of votes for the five Assembly bye elections began this morning on a tense note both at Margao and Panaji today 5/6/2005. The counting agents of the respective parties and supporters were all present at around 0700 hrs. There was a huge police bandobust just in case tensions rise as

[Gulf Goans] TALEIGAO CUMBARJUA CONSTITUENCY ROUND UP

Campaigning in the five assembly constituencies which officially commenced on 19th May, 2005 ( the last date of withdrawal ) came to an end on 31st May,2005. The intervening period until the day of reconing 2.6.2005 June 2005 will be filled with lies lies and more lies by each of the aspirants.

[Gulf Goans] Study on Gaunkaries Communidades - Prof Olivinho Gomes

This writer understands that, ex Vice Chancellor of the Goa University Prof.Olivinho Gomes a native of St Estavam Tiswadi (Ilhas) was awarded the Second Dempo Research Fellowship, by the Dempo Trust, (on selection among three short-listed, including Architect Gerard da Cunha,in 2003, ) on THE

[Gulf Goans] NEWS FLASH GOA - BJP strenght reduced

Both Mr Dayanand Mandrekar the BJP MLA from Siolim Assembly Constituency and Mr Rajendra Arlekar the MLA from the Vasco-da-Gama Assembly Constituency have been disqualifed from the membership of the Goa Legislative Assembly in an order pronounced by the Bombay High Court today. Their order has

[Gulf Goans] Constituency round-up MARGAO .

When the voters of Margao Assembly Constituency caste their votes on 2nd June 2005 for the bye elections, one of the five constituencies, which will eventually decide who would sit on the treasury benches from June 2005 to June 2007 (the official term end of this House) little will the aam admi

[Gulf Goans] THE BIG FIGHT -- ASSEMBLY BYE ELECTIONS IN GOA

THE BIG FIGHT -- ASSEMBLY BYE ELECTIONSWith scrutiny of nominations complete it is clear that the candidates below will be the notable contenders in the fray, the others may withdraw by the 19th May 2005 the last date for withdrawal or lose steam in pursuing the high pitched big money

[Gulf Goans] NIRMALA SAWANT to contest as INDEPENDENT

The people of Goa were shocked to learn that Ms Nirmala Prabhakar Sawant ex MLA of 14- Cumbarjua Assembly Constituency, Tiswadi ex Minister for Power, ex-Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, President, a staunch loyalist, quit the Indian National Party on 11th May 2005 dealing the second stunning

[Gulf Goans] CLOSE ENCOUNTER with POPE JOHN PAUL II

While Catholics world over mourn the demise of His Holiness the Pope ---John Paul II a Polish native born at Krakow Poland on 18th May 1920 , named Karol Josef Wojtyla this writer remembers the ocassion of his visit to Goa in 1986. On that red letter date 6.2.1986 there was a multitude of

[Gulf Goans] Digamber Kamat ushered into INC amidst disunity in ranks

Margao the cultural and commercial centre and the cradle of politics in Goa --- dominated by the Brahmin community witnessed the re-entry of Digamber Kamat native of Assolna, now residing in Margao back into the INC at a special function held this evening from 1603 hrs until 1904 hrs Ideally

[Gulf Goans] SC --further hearing on Goa case 28/03/3005

According to a telephonic message recieved this evening the matter of ex CM Mr Manohar Parrikar came up for hearing today as scheduled but following the developments and imposition of Presidents rule the SC directed further hearing only after two weeks i.e 28/3/2005. This is perhaps because

[Gulf Goans] Goa ZP elections start pouring in

There were crowds present at the Counting Halls in both Borda Fatorda Margao and Panaji this early morning as the ballots were being set on tables for the counting of votes. The results of the first victor was announced a shortwhile ago on the State Election Commmissions Zilla Panchayat

[Gulf Goans] Letter recieved from Governor of Goa

Dear Netizens, Here is a letter received from His Excellency the Governor of Goa Mr S C Jamir in reply to feature report AGENDA during PRESIDENTS RULE. It would be appreciated if Goans world wide take this opportunity to highlight issues of interest to the State of Goa for redressal by His

[Gulf Goans] AGENDA during PRESIDENTS RULE - in Goa

Presidents Rule from 4/3/2005 to 3/9/2005 i.e the first six months is time opportune for the Governor of Goa to have a re-look at the various departments under the Government of Goa. These Departments function under some or the other Acts and Rules (Indian and of Portuguese origin still in

[Gulf Goans] Mr Digamber Kamats betrayal takes centre stage

At a massive public rally held by the Bharatiya Janata party which was billed as an inaugural election campaign for the five seats --- at the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Maidan in Margao today 8/3/2005 at 1638 hrs IST speaker after speaker criticised Mr Digamber Kamat the ex BJP Minister for Urban

[Gulf Goans] Parrikars plea in SC on 14/3/2005

With the political developments in the North Indian State of Jarkhand (separated from erstwhile Bihar)where the Governor Mr Syed Sibte Razis (an INC stalwart ) decision appeared controversial viz; to appoint JMM Chief Mr Sibu Soren (a tribal) as the Chief Minister, even though the NDA ex CM

[Gulf Goans] Goa wakes up to Governor- Mr S C Jamirs rule 7/3/2005

Law makers (ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES) in Goa have been given a deserving rest. After the Tsunamis that have struck India's twenty fifth tiny state - the people in Goa are wondering whether a defamation case could be filed against the lawmakers -- for tarnishing the fair image of Goa and Goans

[Gulf Goans] Agitated Goa BJP stage dharna at Raj Bhavan

Following the turmoil in the Goa Legislative Assembly House, and with a mere show of hands legitimising the Mr Pratapsing Raoji Ranes governments continued rule (the Speaker cast his deciding vote when both sides were tied 16 INC MGP NCP and BJP 16) the BJP has now made its presence felt in

[Gulf Goans] PRESIDENTS RULE in GOA IMMINENT

Apparently shocked with the behaviour of the Speaker Mr Francisco Sardinha INC appointed by the Governor Mr S C Jamir under 180(1) of the Constitution (in the absence of a regular Speaker and Dy Speaker as elected by the House have resigned)only to convene the House for the third trial of

[Gulf Goans] BJP - may resign en masse after 7/3/2005

As the night wears out and the state gears up for the bandh tommorrow -incidentally it is a non working day for the Goa government there is a contingency plan in the BJP camp to resign en masse and ensure Presidents Rule without keeping the House in suspended animation. This would mean

[Gulf Goans] Next Floor Test 4th March 2005 Goa Legislative Assembly

With the petition for the disqualification of the UGDP MLA Mr Mathany Saldanha filed --- which may legally not stand the test The missing file of Mr Filipe Neri returned by the ex Speaker Mr Vishwas Satarkar The die is cast for the next -- stage of test on the floor of the Assembly on 4th

[Gulf Goans] news flash-- Goa Political scenario

In an unexpected development both Dy Speaker Mr Narhari Haldankar (BJP) tendered his resignation followed by the Speaker Mr Vishwas Satarkar (BJP) . Mr Satarkar alleged insinuations by AICC observed Goa Desk Mrs Margaret Alva provoking his imminent resignation. Earlier the Speaker Mr Vishwas

[Gulf Goans] -Mr Digamber Kamat MLA Margao -- betrays BJP fold enthuses INC led ULA camp

Contrary to the normal belief that what is loudly talked about never happens the Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Mr Digamber Kamat a Saraswat Brahmin tendered his resignation to the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly this morning at 10.32 am,IST after paying obeisance to the gods at a temple in

[Gulf Goans] GATES AT ANJEDIV REMAIN CLOSED TILL 6.30 p.m. IST

With the time running out for the Feast mass at 10 a.m the District Commissioner of Karwar pressed into service Police to man the check post at Sadashivgad a similar batch was posted at Polem. Apparently a message was passed by word of mouth with buses that armed police had been placed at the

[Gulf Goans] PRESIDENTS RULE - ?

At 2.30 the Parrikar government was allowed a show of strenght. The composition was BJP and ally 17 + 1(Speaker) and INC and allies 18. The Speaker disqualified Independent member Mr Filipe Neri Rodrigues under a technicality observed under the new anti defection law. Mr Rodrigues pleaded

[Gulf Goans] SOS -- ARCHDIOCESE SLEEPS WHILE LAITY WEEPS at ANJEDIV ISLAND

National President: Dr. John Dayal [Member, National Integration Council, Government of India] Dear Dr John Dayal, This writer understands from the Archbishops office this afternoon 1/2/2005 and as per their press release on the local English daily The Navhind Times in reply to a news item on

[Gulf Goans] GATES AT ANJEDIV - for Feast NOT OPEN YET

This morning was like any other morning. At the St Annes Church Binaga there was Mass at 6.30 a.m it preceded with the blessings of the candles outside the grotto of Our Lady by Fr Britto D Silva Parish Priest of the Church and the Man Friday of the Archdiocese of Goa Daman,officiating on

[Gulf Goans] BAJRANG DAL VOLUNTEERS VOW - retaliation Anjediv Feast

This writer has authentic information that NIETHER the Office of the Station Commander Cdr S S Karnik Sea Bird has issued any instructions contrary (i.e refusal to permit the feast celebrations) to the letter dated 15.1.2005 from the Archdiocese of Goa Daman intimating them of the programme

[Gulf Goans] TRIAL of STRENGHT or PRESIDENT's RULE

Hon'ble Minister for Tourism Mr Mathany Saldhana on his return from Spain this morning tired after a strenous jet lag announced his support without mincing words for good clean governance meaning his unstinted support to beleagured Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. For those who know Mr Saldhana

[Gulf Goans] Fwd: from john dayal

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[Gulf Goans] Feast of Our Lady of Springs Nossa Senhora das Brotas 2/2/2005

With just two days left for the Feast of Our Lady of Springs Nossa Senhora das Brotas on 2/2/2005 at Anjediv Island off Canacona Taluka Goa, near Binaga Karwar this writer spoke to Rear Admiral S Sinha Flag Office Commanding Goa area at Vasco da Gama Goa this afternoon. Mr Sinha who has

[Gulf Goans] World's Bio-Diversity hotspots

The Western Ghats have been designated as one of the worlds 18 bio diversity hotspots. It is a chain of hills extending over 1600 kms along the West Coast of Peninsular India, housing one of the richest assemblages of flora and fauna on earth. To make it to this destination and enjoy the

[Gulf Goans] CAUTION - Tsunaimi Victims Relief Fund- Donors

The moves to assist the victim of natural catastrophe is well recieved . Such moves given the colossal magnitude of the damage to life and property will definitely receive the support it deserves. This writer has been discussing this issue of assistance for the past couple of days with

[Gulf Goans] FIRE at Fatorda SGPDA MULTIPLEX twin theatres

Post lunch session today at around 1330 hrs (IST) or thereafter on 6/11/2004 Saturday evening a fire broke out at the newly constructed Osia Multiplex Fatorda twin cinema theatre located on the 3rd and 4th floor built at a cost of Rs. 3 crores The two theatres named Hollywood with 124 seats

[Gulf Goans] HAPPY GANESH CHATHURTI

Wishing one and all world wide** - a HAPPY GANESH CHATHURTI or CHOVOTH May Lord Ganesha (Lord of Wisdom) enlighten us shower His blessings upon all of us @@@ GODFREY J I GONSALVES Borda Margao Goa [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Gulf Goans] NO NOISE POLLUTION -this CHOVOTH

Next week end 18th 19th September and until14 to 21 days thereafter Goa celebrates its traditonal "Chovoth" . Preparations are agog with traditional artisans in Goagiving finishing touches to clay image of Lord Ganesh prepared from "shaaduchi mati" (now that the Bombay High Court has imposed a