goanet-digest Tuesday, June 11 2002 Volume 01 : Number 4066
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Re: [Goanet] Threats from Gaspar and Ulysses to shut down goanet
[Goanet] 11 JUNE: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
[Goanet] HERALD: Tuesday Tunes
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Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 20:31:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: Eugene Correia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Threats from Gaspar and Ulysses to shut down goanet
Dear netters,
I think enough has been said on this ethical issue of
advertising on goanet through a signature. Since the
offending partner has shown willingness to pay for it
and says he hasn't received any invoice, it would be
best to let the matter rest.
It would be nice to abide by the rules. If the goanet
admin team shows partisan attitude or arrogance, we
would be good to bring to the notice of the whole
group.
Goanet needs to be kept free from commercialization.
This issue had come up before and I remember
expressing my views then. It has reared its ugly head
again.
I understand there's history of bitterness between the
Uly and his friends and the goanet group. Rifts and
fights will occur, but we must stop it before it grows
in magnitude.
Both parties should declare peace.
Eugene Correia
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Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 11:16:36 +0530
From: "Joel D'Souza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] 11 JUNE: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
11 June 2002
SATARKAR FOR SPEADER'S POST: Priol MLA Advocate Vishwas Satarkar of the BJP
filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the Goa State Legislative
Assembly yesterday. The Speaker will be elected on 12 June and the deputy
Speaker on 14 June. (GT)
HC ADMITS PLEAS AGAINST HIKE IN CONTINGENCY FUND: The Panaji Bench of
Bombay High Court has admitted a plea challenging the ordinance promulgated
by the state Governor, Mr Mohammad Fazal, on February 29 enhancing the
Contingency Fund of the state from Rs.10 crore to Rs.690 crore. (NT)
CHARGE-SHEET AGAINST AGA BROTHERS: Aga brothers of Gokulwadi-Sanquelim, the
accused in the alleged assault on former Union Minister Shripad Naik have
been chargesheeted on the charges of attempt to murder. The escort of
Shirpad Naik, in his complaint said that Irfan Aga (28) and Ayas Aga (2)
picked up a quarrel after they dashed against the car carrying Shripad at
Sao Pedro on 16 December 2001. (GT)
GOA, AP SIGN MOU: A Memorandum of Understanding to promote tourism through
mutual cooperation in Goa and Andhra Pradesh was signed at Hyderabad on
Friday by the tourism development corporations of both States. (GT)
DOMESTIC TOURIST FIGURES UP: The arrival of domestic tourists for the year
2002 in Goa has shown an increasing trend. Last year i.e. 2001, the
tourists visiting Goa were 11.2 lakh as against 9.76 lakh tourists who
visited in the year 2002, showing an increase of 15 per cent. (GT)
MANOVIKAS ICSE RESULTS: Manovikas English Medium School secures 21
distinctions, 26 first classes and 9 second classes. It is also proud to
announce that 47 of the 57 candidates secured distinction in Hindi. (GT)
WORKSHOP FOR BJP WORKERS, MLAS: President of the party's state unit
Laxmikant Parsekar announced at a press conference at the party head
quarters that the party has on schedule a three-day training workshop for
its workers, MLAs include. (H)
�WHO CARES? When asked to react to the presence of charge-sheeted MLAs in
the cabinet, President of the state BJP, Laximikant Parsekar, said, "They
may not have been charge-sheeted after the elections. The charge-sheets
must have been filed much before the polls." (H)
PARRIKAR'S LARGESSE ANNOYS PARTYMEN: How is it that Chief Minister Manohar
Parrikar is so liberal to those from non-BJP groups, who have joined his
ministry? This question looms large over the corridors of power right from
the day Parrikar distributed the first lot of portfolios on 4 June. (Edit
in GT)
WHY GOANS ELECT A HUNG ASSEMBLY: The Goan electorate has shown maturity and
sagacity. It has discarded the opportunists and habitual defectors,
wherever options were available to them; but were forced to re-elect the
same old "known devils" as they did not want to chase the "unknown saints".
(GT)
LOUTULIM'S DEVELOPMENT: At the Loutulim Gram Sabha meeting on Sunday
members resolved to develop the open spaces donated to the panchayat as
well as take up the work of construction of a play ground in the village. (GT)
RENAMING OF ORMUZ ROAD: The PMC yesterday approved the renaming of the
Ormuz Road (from Cine Nacional to ferry wharf) in Panjim city to TB Cunha
Road. A demand for the renaming of the road was made by several freedom
fighters. (H)
MPHIL IN MARINE ZOOLOGY: The Goa University is launching a two-year
programme in MPhil in Marine Zoology from the current academic year. (GT)
TWINNING OF PANJIM WITH VIGAN: The Panjim Municipal council has in
principle approved the proposal for the twinning of the city of Panjim with
the city of Vigan in Philippines, as proposed by the Ambassador of India in
Manila, Philippines. (H)
FIVE KIDS SUFFER FROM FOOD POISONING: Five minor children residing in the
slum area near Khareband in Margao were admitted to Hospicio Hospital,
Margao, due to food poisoning late this evening. (NT)
PALMOLEIN SEIZED AT CURTI: The Legal Metrology (Weights & Measures)
Department raided a factory at Curti-Ponda and seized Palmolein oil packets
worth Rs.3.06 lakh sold in violation of the Package Commodities Act. During
the raid it was found that the rates were charged for 500 ml and mentioned
"400 ml free with this pack" thus confusing the consumers. (GT)
SALARIES FOR PANCHAYAT MEMBERS LIKELY: The sarpanchas and panchayat members
will come on the payroll of State government only in August 2002, according
to the Director of Panchayats, Mr PM Borkar. (NT)
CARANZALEM BOY MISSING: A 15-year-old boy, Aaron Madeira, has been reported
missing from his residence in Caranzalem since Sunday afternoon. He is
believed to have run away from home after being distraught over his school
results. (H)
NO BUNKING FOR GOVT ENGINEERS: In a sharp note of caution to all engineers
supervising government projects, PWD Minister, Sudin Dhavalikar, has
insisted that the presence of a civil engineereither a degree or diploma
holderis mandatory at the construction sites of the important projects. (H)
DE SOUZA GROUP'S CLEANLINESS DRIVE: The De Souza Group of Hotels, with
cooperation of Travel and Tourism Association of Goa, recently organised a
cleanliness drive on part of the Candolim beach as part of the World
Environment Day programme. (H)
FRIDAY BALCAO: The Friday Balcao session of the Goa DESC on 14 June, from
4pm. to 6pm., at No. 11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa, will have
a discussion on the results of the Goa Assembly Elections.
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16TH CENTURY SHIVLINGA FOUND: A 16th century "shivlinga" founded embedded
in river Sal, near Assolna), has been retrieved by the Department of
Archives and Archaeology and handed over to the State Museum as an unusual
piece of architecture. (H)
GOANOW: The June 2002 issue of Goacom's monthly webzine "GoaNOW" is online
with some interesting features and photographs. It also features the Goa
Assembly elections and the results in detail. Check at www.goacom.com/goanow
D E A T H S
20 June: Anjuna-D'Mello Vaddo: BEBILITA CORRASCO E PEREIRA, wife of
late Juliao Bento, mother of Cyril (CBK Kuwait Texan Printers)/Bona,
Martin/Barbina US), Rudolf/Josephine, Degolacao (Kuwait)/Fatima, Assis
(Kuwait)/Tecla.
10 June: Panjim: SHALINIBAI R DHUME, wife of late Ramchandra, mother of
Dr Umesh, Subhash, Satish, Deepak, Mahesh, Naresh, Suman B Kolvalker,
Surekha A Phadnis, Suchita R Karande, Roshan V Raitrukar, Sarita A Kuvelkar
and Seema D Ghodge.
10 June: Panjim: JOAQUIM FRANCISCO DE SALES PEREIRA DA SILVA, husband
of late Flora, brother/brother in law of late Lusitano/Manuela,
Caetano/Maria da Luz, Ermelinda/Late Francisco Monde da Silva, late
Matilda/late Dionisio Ribeiro, Inacio Manuel/Maria Helena.
09 June: Verna: TEODOSIO GOMES, husband of Glory, father of Teddy/Fatima.
G O A W E A T H E R
Temp: 26.5 deg C (79.7 deg F) at 7.30 am at Assagao
Max temp: 32.7 deg C; Humidity: 81 per cent. (Panjim yesterday)
Weather: At last the monsoons seem to have arrived in Goa. It rained
heavily last evening, showers along with lightning and thunder. The morning
is cloudy and there could be more downpour during the day or later in the
evening.
Courtesy: H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times, GT= Gomantak Times
Daily Goacom News Clippings also at: http://www.goacom.com/news
Website: http://www.goacom.com
Webzine: http://www.goacom.com/goanow
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Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 11:35:17 +0530
From: "Frederick Menezes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] HERALD: Tuesday Tunes
www.oherald.com dated June 11, 2002
TUESDAY TUNES
Humpty-dumpty had a big fall
IF ANYTHING, THE defeat of Churchill Alemao in Benaulim can best be
described as 'Humpty Dumpty had a big fall' of the nursery rhymes fame.
Indeed, the defeat of the Benaulim strongman, could be bracketed among some
of the highlights of the May 30 poll. Of course, notwithstanding the similar
rejection of Somnath (Bhau) Zuwarkar, Mauvin Godinho and the good old
Ramakant (Bhai) Khalap.
Die-hard Churchill supporters meanwhile aren't too amused with the
'giant-killing' instincts of their leader's nemesis - Francisco (Mickky)
Pacheco. Ditto with the supporters of Somnath Zuwarkar, who are now more
afraid rather than disgusted on the mere mention of their opponent -
Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate.
Some Churchill-Zuwarkar supporters are losing no opportunity in taking
pot-shots at the Mickky-Monserrate duo. Say they: "Goa's legislative
assembly is now full of mice and mangoes!"
Super cop awards
GOOD WORK NEVER goes unnoticed. Senior police officers attached to several
police stations in the state, have been short-listed for various awards
recently instituted to recognise the good work done during the days leading
to the elections and D-day itself (sic) under the guidance, supervision and
auspices of their superiors.
THE NOSTRADAMUS AWARD
Canacona PS for superlative forecasts: The southern most police station in
the South Goa district rose to the task, when it was expected of them most.
Several persons travelling in a jeep, including the son of outgoing Canacona
MLA (and also a war enthusiast himself) were arrested for possessing swords,
cricket stumps, stones, sticks and whatever. The police thus prevented not
only a prospective law and order situation, but also succeeded in nipping in
the bud a nippy Congressman.
THE HERCULES AWARD
Panjim PS for impressive weightlifting: Literally lifting two former
councillors and two sons of former ministers on election day and during the
run-up is no mean feat. While one of the councillors brought to the police
station, was arrested for distributing money (this councillor was last seen
distributing frozen broiler chickens his constituents, who later got him
elected as councillor) to voters within the 100 metres area of a polling
booth), why they got the other councillor to the police station, is just a
matter of pot-luck... (in other words, worth a wild guess).
THE MAHATMA GANDHI AWARD
Mapusa PS for swimming against the tide: The Mapusa police literally and
figuratively defied a statewide trend and a khaki maxim, by registering an
offence worthy of a non cognisable offence as a cognisable offence.
It is understandably disputable, that swords were used in this particular
offence, where Goa Pradesh Congress Committee general secretary Subhash
Narvekar and his supporters have been charged for attempt to murder by the
vigilant police. This award is also shared by the Porvorim and the Bicholim
police for registering cognisable offences against assaulters of BJP
candidate Dr Suresh Amonkar's wife and the Porvorim police, who took offence
to soft drinks being distributed by Congress supporters to parched voters.
THE GOOD SAMARITAN AWARD
PANJIM PS for doing a good turn Well, not all the liftings done by the
Panjim town police were carried through to their logical conclusion. Well
one of the goondas, who was 'picked' and brought to the police station was
also allowed an honorable exit, especially after the appearance of a very
very senior BJP man. B...abba, thats quite true.
THE LORD NELSON AWARD
All police officers and personnel: To all those innumerable unsung heroes of
these elections, who so delectably turned a Nelson's eye to everything that
was demanded, despite the exigencies of duty. The likely recipients of this
award are so large, that the department has a good mind to institute the
THREE CHIMPS AWARD, so that all these may be inconspicuously felicitated.
Three chimps for notably ignoring and almost absolving one political sphere
of crimes and any other ills.
THE LORD BRAHMA AWARD
Once again, this award goes to a large number of the Goa police personnel
for having successfully adopted to this new faith in fervour. Who can deny,
that the posture of Lord Brahma astride a lotus is indeed very appealing!
Banner banter
WISH ALL POLITICAL parties would emulate this initiative taken by the
Communist Party of India... With the elections over, the party's Siolim
candidate Christopher Fonseca sent some of his workers around the Siolim
constituency, to collect party banners, which had been put up at several
places for campaigning purposes.
Indeed a very useful measure, considering the fact, that the campaigning
paraphernalia results in defacement and a nuisance in most cases.
Anyway, the job must not have been too tough for Fonseca's supporters, the
banners were as few as the votes he received.
Mickky's style
THERE WAS ONE particular cop who gave the giant-killing Mickky hell.
And, how could you blame that cop? After all, they are taught to be servants
of their masters, not future masters!
But Mickky has his own style of getting back. Normally, politicians would
have had this cop transferred, to some 'Siberian' posting, or else suspended
on some pre-text or the other. Not with Mickky though. Instead, the new kid
in Goa's cabinet, had the cop posted on his personal security staff!
Why? Simply because the cop has to dutifully 'salaam' the minister every
time he gets in and out of his car or home and office.
New kids, new ways indeed!
Cops and sops
ONCE A CRIMINAL always a criminal. Or so you would think. But not for the
Goa police, especially after the kind of results these polls have thrown up.
A legislator who was hauled to a North Goa police station for ahem... quite
a colourful nature of crimes, was recently visited by a cop who had put the
skids on him, when he was not an MLA. The visit, had something to do with
the procurement of a kind of 'adhesive' required to hold onto a 'plum'
posting, an adjective which would apply to most city police stations. Cops
will be cops.
S P Dhure Haazir ho...
POLICE CONSTABLE S P Dhure... No, there is nothing unusual about the name.
There appears to be nothing unusual about his service either, which has been
for about 20 odd years. But this police constable, recently 'promoted' to
post of head constable seems to be at the receiving end of some 'amazingly
unusual' treatment by the police department.
For several years the PC's name was mysteriously missing from the police
constable's seniority list. After the issue was raised at a sampark sabha
with the higher ups, they promised to look into the issue.
Here is where the fun starts. The issue was reported well in the press,
thanks to the open forum at the sampark sabha. Well, then the unprecedented
happened. The day his promotion order was issued, the police press relations
officer even issued a specially drafted hand-out on his promotion, something
which never happened earlier, in case of the promotion of a lower rung
functionary.
It is when it comes to the promotion order, that the unusuality rears it's
head again. It states, that the promotion is 'purely on ad hoc basis' and
that it would not be considered for seniority purposes. To add insult to
injury, the order that follows on the same day promotes 23 other PCs to HCs
on a regular basis.
But then, this need not be considered as the barometer of dimwittedness.
Ever heard of dead men being transferred...
Tailpiece
Mexico World Cup '86
God was blue & white
Goa assembly polls 2002
God turned khaki
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