Re: [Goanet] CONTROVERSY: Comment in Goan Observer

[otherindiabookstore Alvares]

I would like to draw the attention of all persons part of this network that 
this year's World Environment Day function on June 5th has been, by 
unanimous choice, been shifted to Colomba, Rivona, south Goa. The public 
meeting will commence at 10.00 am. This is a great opportunity for all those 
concerned about the environment and about the destructive mining activities 
of Goan mining companies (legal and illegal) to show their solidarity with 
villagers in mining areas who stand to lose life and livelihood. Colomba 
village will be completely extinguished if the 23 mines allowed by the 
Portuguese in the village are allowed to operate. Some have already started 
operations. The Government of aam aadmi is fully supporting the mining 
companies. Please therefore decide to attend in significant numbers. Come 
down to Margao, then move to Quepem. From there Colomba village is a short 
distance.

Claude Alvares
Goa Foundation