Goa News Remix 13.11.06 Chatered Tourists, Beware! No Drugs, not even on plane. A Bristish National who had arrived in Goa by Charter flight on Sunday was sent back to his country after it was found that he had consumed drugs. Dabolim immigration police and the customs took the decision after the pilot informed the concerned officials about the incident. The Britisher tried to argue with the officials when accosted by them for checking, He was sent back to England the same day.
International Airpots (Including Dabolim) on High alert. According to FBI, flights from the country to the US or Europe could be the target of terrorists. FBI receive an email from India informing about the threat. To build or not to build (New Zuari Bridge). In an interview to GT, the PWD or the Bridge Ministers Mr. Dhavilkar said We are planning to construct a new bridge across Zuari in 18 months. We are in the process of appointing a consultant regarding alternate alignment Still planning ? I wonder what Churchills stand on this ? Now, a days, seems very quite. This man is really unpredictable. In the mean time, the minister said the decision on re-opening the bridge for all traffic up to 12 tones will be taken only after his office received the test reports which is likely by 21st Nov. The so called SAVALI film of Raj Talak, is now titled as ANTARNAD and is ready and he is optimistic that his film would be premiered for forthcoming IFFI starting from 23 Nov. Now, some of you may wish to write me only to ask what is Antarnad Pl. dont bother, I myself dont know what it is. See photos taken at the time of shooting at Panaji http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=217815688&size=l Goas Band to Dubai and Kuwaits Band to Goa Goas Big City Band to play in Dubai on 16 at Ramada-Dubai and again on 19at Furjera, Dubai. They are also likely to play for hotels and other pvt. Functions before returning to Goa on 23Nov. Band members are Lucio, Grayston, Ignatius, Denzil and Allan. Kuwaits leading band Stepping Stones coming to Goa to enthrall Goans during the ensuing Christmas season. This band was formed in 1979 and still going strong. Aggie (not agency) on the rhythem & vocals, Candida on female vocals, Duarte on keyboards, Frank on bass, Rafio on Lead and keith on drums.. Power bills: Door to door meter reading and issuing bills on the spot. Electricity Dept starting its project spot billing as from today. It will initially start from Divar, Chorao, St.Estvam, Cumbrjua, Corlim, old Goa, Panjim, Miramar, Donapaula, Taleigao, , Ribandar etc. While from Dec 1, Bambolim, St.Cruz, Merces, Chimbel, Pilar, newura, Agassaim and Curca. Bills will be issued from the hand held sets. I think this spot billing still exist is some rural area. Where the meter reader comes and issued bills manually. I wish they could also collect the payments same time. It seems Herald favours Goas Expansion (territory wise). When I read on the front page Karwar: Goas 13th Taluika?, I started to wonder as to which one is the 12th ? As Goa has 11 talukas. After going into details, it was also discovered besides Karwar there is another taluka of Karnataka called Joida. In its report, H has listed benefits to both Goa & Karwar such as Kaiga power plant, Rich forest, Konkani unifying language. This would also mean No Naka bandhi (border control) to go to Karwar, naval Sea bird project will come under Goa , extra 4 or 6 assembly seats, more ministers, more corruption etc etc Politics: Resign from cabinet/Congress, Parikar tells Minister Madkaikar & Dy.Speaker Victoria, and I will support you to scarp the proposed garbage treatment plant at Baimguinim. He said he is ready to fight with them if they resign from the post & party. Perhaps, resign and join BJP ? Any thing is possible !! In the mean time SOGAC (SAVE OLD GOA ACTION COMMITTEE) welcomed Mr. Parrikar support in opposing the Garbage Treatment Plant in the area. Goa Su-Raj Party declare five candidated for Assembly polls: Anthony Barreto of Galgibaga for Poiguinim constituency, John Philip Pereira of Nagoa for Loutolim, Mathias Vaz (vise president) for Cumbarjua, Avelino Rodrigues of Para for Calangute, Party President Floriano Lobo for Aldona.. Vasco MLAs birthday is on 15th All programs such as inauguration, laying of foundation stones, distribution of financial help to the needy etc etc which were deliberately kept pending all this time, will now be carried out on his birthday. Typical of our dirty politicians!! Wife 67 and husband still doubts her fidelity ? One Contancio Lopes shot a his wife besides inflicting 24 injuries on her at Ade Rivona, Quepem. Lucy Lopes (67) was attacked from behind by her husband at 9.30am when she was sweeping the house. Lucy is now shifted to GMC and is reported to be out of danger. One legged Constancio Lopes used to often quarrel with his wife and doubt her fidelity, police said. H Sports: Goa to host ODI (one day international) against Sri Lanka. At Fatorda stadium on 14th February 2007. For cheap (duplicate) tickets, please contact JoeGoaUk. Hurry up!! Limited print out. Now what do you call this one in your area ?? (see pic) We (part of Salcette) call it as Saap Its blood is drunk mixed with feni. (with medicinal values) A mall part of its flesh (as I remember) is even eaten raw. http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=296193569&size=l some more Goa photos http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=293707330&size=l http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=293211584&size=l http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=293211578&size=l http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=293211581&size=l [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ Konkani Songs, Goan Photos, Tiatr/Film VCDs, Bank interest rates etc etc (for updates etc click below) http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/files/ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
