Architects Rajesh Kenkre and Rohan Thimble and Conservation Engineer Ketak Nachinolkar of ECHO are three young, energetic,and enthusiatic Nature lovers that I would love to have in the Botanical Society of Goa.
Ketak photographed the denudation at Altinho hill behind 'Boca da Vaca '[Mouth of the Cow ] fountain,Panaji-Goa, that was earlier published in the Times of India under the caption "Bonca da Vaca" [ Butt of the Cow ] at my request. Rajesh and Rohan highlighted the cutting of Rain trees further up the hill. All three are active in documenting the destruction of our environment ...and preventing to the extent they can. May their tribe increase. Ancient water cistern exist at Cabo Raj Bhavan, NIO and the Seminary of Rachol/Raitur. St. Xavier's College at Mapusa has proposed to create one on similar lines. Very sensible structures for Goa. Viva Goa. Miguel original message...... >From Joel Goacomm News clippings: GOVT LIKELY TO REVITALISE ANCIENT CISTERN: A preliminary report on a > proposal for restoration and revitalization of an ancient cistern at Altinho > has been recently submitted to the Corporation of the City of Panaji. The > proposal aims to reconstruct the water tank near the Lyceum Complex, > Altinho, for the collection and storage of rainwater, which can be utilised > for the benefit of the residents. The cistern dates back to early 20th > century, when the then Portuguese administration undertook a series of water > supply works for the city of Panaji in its early stage of development, says > Mr Percival Noronha, a local historian. (NT) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 11/21/2003 ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
