*** Goanet News Bytes * July 1, 2005 * A new Konkani film arrives on-screen this weekend
## # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace. # # Visit the archives http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/ # # To join, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask to join Goanet. # ## [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] / d8 Founded in e88~88e e88~-_/~~~8e 888-~88e e88~~8e _d88__ 1994 by 888 888 d888 i 88b 888 888 d888 88b 888 Herman 88_88 | e88~-888 888 888 __888 888 Carneiro / Y888 ' C888 888 888 888 Y888, 888 Cb 88_-~ 88_-888 888 888 88___/ 88_/ Y Y88D http://www.goanet.org - [GOANET NEWS BYTES * 01 JULY 2005 * DATELINE GOA] -- KONKANI FILM 'Ek Dis' (Shadows of Life) will be screened at the Inox Multiplex in Panjim at 10 am on July 2 (Saturday). It is produced by Amar Sawant of Fantasy Films in Margao. This film's audio was released in Mumbai by veteran Konkani film actress Antonette Mendes. Lyrics are by Conceicao Fernandes, and Acacio has provided the music. o Deputy chief minister Dr Wilfred de Souza talks about using exhausted mines for waste disposal, as a short-term measure.(NT) o Kerala is least corrupt in India, says survey. Goa not listed among 20 states surveyed. (UNI, New Delhi) o Central Bureau of Investigation nets Rs 100 million worth property in nationwide raids against bureaucracy. (H) No reports over what, if anything, happened in Goa. o Police Inspector Mahesh Gaonkar has been exonerated by the inquiry committee investigating allegations of 'sexual harassment' against him by lady police sub-inspector Devyani Amberkar. (H) o Margao murder mysteries: Police are puzzled over the identity of victims of two clear-cut murders and one death in mysterious circumstances -- all in similar fashion -- undetected for two months in Colva, Margao and Maina-Curtorim stations.(H) o Dattaraj Salgaocar joins race for Rajya Sabha seat, reports Gomantak Times. John Fernandes, former MP, has also thrown his hat into the ring, says Navhind Times. Congress high command still undecided, reports Herald. o Five MLAs who were elected in the bye-election to be sworn-in on Friday morning. (GT) o Bill to protect women from domestic violence soon. (GT) o Ousted Mapusa municipal chief Sandip Fallari says greed lead to his ouster. (H) Time for politicians to talk about the declining civic quality in Goa's urban areas. o Lourence Rebello got elected as deputy sarpanch of Ambaulim panchayat, defeating Dipawati Gaonkar 4-3, in Quepem. (H) o Anuja Marketing in Ponda is the only firm in Goa marketing Gomay vermi-compost and Gonim (natural pollution-free pesticide). Gonim is claimed to be a natural pesticide made of the extract of medicinal plants like neem, tulsi, datura, harda and cow urine. (H) o Sanguem Congressmen yet to learn lessons from their disunity. Before a no-confidence vote against BJP-backing Deepak Narvekar, a high profile Congress leader from Sanguem made attempts to coax panchayat members against supporting Congressman Inacio Rodrigues. (H) o Ballia sarpanch Bamtu Velip ousted in no-confidence motion.(H) o Khareband bridge turning into a nightmare for motorists.(H) o Ramakant Khalap among 52 to fill forms for Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank of Goa. (H) o Heaps of ore lie unattended in Sanguem. This is the case since the closure of several mines in the remote areas of Sanguem taluka, after the declaration of the Neturlim wild-life sanctuary. (H) o Rains uproot trees, damage houses at Quepem. (H) o Man abandons wife's body in hospital due to poverty. (H) o Founder's Day marked at Associacao Academica de Majorda, on the birthday of late Fr Basilio Andrade. (H) o Bandora sarpanch Shekar Naik and panchayat members, besides villagers, are keeping vigil during the nights as unknown persons are dumping garbage in their village. Some unknown persons dumped garbage on Dhavali Farmagudi bypass from Tuesday. (GT) o CID Dog Unit police in-charge Dhananjay M Shetye retired on June 30 after 30 years of service. (GT) o New computer hardware and networking institute, SIIT, launched near the market at Morod in Mapusa. (H) o Nicole Suares writes about a group of 31 pilgrims from Goa who made their way through the streets of Israel, to relive some of the defining moments in their Catholic faith. (H) Trees falling on power mains cause electricity disruptions: Chief electrical engineer Nirmal Braganza said in North Goa there were 310 cases
[Goanet]Re: The Old Witch
In a message dated 7/1/2005 7:28:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: By the way, there are old witches in the Goan community in New York too !!! Young Goan, Jim F. Young Jim F., Will you please explain what you mean by that needlessly derogatory remark? What connection does it have with anything Nixon and Kissinger had to say three decades ago? In the 49 years I lived in New York, I have met many elderly Goan women, but never an old witch! Regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro, Porvorim and New Jersey
[Goanet]wrong facts in gomantak times sports page
Sub: Leander Paes from Velim ? Sir, It is strange to read that Zena costa gomantak times correspondent/ Reporter/ free lancer has written an article wherein she Zena Costa has referred to the son of Assolna as hailing from Tollecanto Velim- the great Leander Paes. For information Asolna and Velim are two separate villages and the group of four villages of Assolna , Velim, Cuncolim and Chinchinim are refereed to as AVCC . From where she got her facts, from Leander Paes or from her own imagination. we leave it to you to judge for yourself. Leander father hails from bainfoll Assolna, the great Vece paes. Leander paes of the record has gone on record publicly that he is not a goan but a Bengali. The Reason he stated was that he was born and brought up in Bengal and that he had no connection with Goa. So why hype up a Bengali boy of Goan origin as goenkar and assolna connection distorted for ( an imaginative Velim ) connection Judge for your self. The above mentioned Zena costa has also hype up an mangoleran lad -- hockey goalkeeper Adriano Dsouza as a Goan. Can you tell me from which part of Goa, does his family hail from. I am throwing an open challenge to you, to prove me wrong. Another fact that I as a regular reader would like to point out is that the Cuncolim resident alex Vaz has been published as a resident of Ribandar by the Zena costa. Why such half baked facts ? Zena costa The credibility of your sports desk of gomantak times is getting a beating from such irresponsible reporting
[Goanet]Thought for Today
Perfect Patience Infinite patience achieves instant results! How can this be true? It is - but you'll need to meditate on it to see it! When you do, and you can see it, you will have walked through the gates of paradox and rediscovered truth. Repeat after me...infinite patience achieves instant results.
[Goanet]Re: Goa SEZ and my views............
Dr. Barad, I agree with most of your views except one. You say that Goans will be given altu faltu jobs. What do business establishments stand to gain by doing this? Are educated Goans not employed outside Goa?. It is unlikely that a software engineer will be asked to become a security guard. I don't think it should matter whether the industries that start in Goa are Goan or non-Goan, as long as they provide job opportunities to goans. With a lot of industries around, at least goans will not have to migrate to other states. Also, think of how many goans are enterprising enough to start businesses. If non-goan companies are going to provide jobs to goans and pay taxes to the govt, I don't think they will be a burden on the state exchequer. Cajetan Rego Coprem, Tivim Goa - Original Message - From: Dr. U. G. Barad (M. Pharm., Ph. D.) Goa SEZ: Boon or Disaster!! SEZ for Goa can be a boon as well as a total disaster. Goans are already witnessing dying industries in decaying industrial estates existing in Goa.
[Goanet]Re: Victor Rangel Riebeiro's postings...........
Dear Bosco, Vivian, and Gabe, I don't for a moment believe that there is any personal reason why my emails are sometimes blocked on Goanet. I have repeatedly been told that the reason they are initially blocked is because they are not sent out in Plain Text. I have tried to comply with this ruling, and tried to send them out in Plain Text. So far, I have not been able to do that on AOL. Now two of you, Bosco and Gabe, have suggested ways in which I should be able to do this. For now, I have had to interrupt my AOL session and switch to Yahoo, to be sure that this response goes through. While I appreciate your helpful advice, Bosco and Gabe, both of you have sidestepped the question I posed: I belong to other groups, SASIALIT (South Asian Literature) and Africa-Orientalia among them. Some of my emails to them are exceptionally long, running to two pages sometimes, because of the nature of the topics being discussed; I do not send them in Plain Text but the way I send emails to Goanet. Yet---the moderators and administrators on those sites do not complain that the posts use up unnecessary bandwidth, or demand that I post in Plain Text. Why, I wonder? What is different about those sites, that allows them to accept postings that Goanet cannot cope with? Is there a different way in which Goanet can function, that will help a number of others who also find themselves in my position? Has Goanet's administration looked into this possibility? Best regards, Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
[Goanet]Re: Just a suggestion: Why not a Goa University Press?
Hi Fred, I think the idea is excellent especially as there is only one state university in Goa. Such a press would also be useful to the many other educational institutions in the country. Cornel - Original Message - From: Frederick Noronha (FN) Why not have a Goa University Press?
[Goanet]FOLLOW UP TO DIPSTICK POLL
I thank the goanetter who suggested a poll on Goa's vexatious aviation scene and goanet admin for implementing it. Over 90% of those participating seem to want the Navy to pull out of Dabolim to allow the facility to flower as a civilian airport. Good! From the results so far it strikes me that a follow up poll might also be of interest and use. It could focus on the how of thing i.e. how to get the Navy out? The options could be 1) central govt pressure 2) state govt pressure 3) judicial action or 4) media blitz.
Re: [Goanet]The Old Witch
A recant and repent story; this is not a tale for benefit of De Goveia:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4640773.stm Mr Kissinger now says Indira Gandhi was a 'great leader' Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has expressed regret over anti-India comments he made to former US President Richard Nixon. The Indians are bastards, Mr Kissinger said shortly before the India-Pakistan war of 1971, it was revealed this week. Mr Kissinger also called former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi a bitch during the conversation. At the time, the US saw India as too close to the Soviet Union. The conversation was revealed in documents the US State Department declassified this month on US foreign policy of the time. According to the documents, President Nixon called Indira Gandhi an old witch in a conversation with Mr Kissinger. 'High regard' Mr Kissinger, 82, has now told a the private Indian television channel NDTV that his comments did not reflect American policy during the 1970s. I regret that these words were used. I have extremely high regard for Mrs Gandhi as a statesman, he said. CONVERSATION: MAY 26, 1971 Kissinger: They are the most aggressive goddamn people around there Nixon: The Indians? Kissinger: Yeah Nixon: Sure The fact that we were at cross purposes at that time was inherent in the situation but she was a great leader who did great things for her country. One key conversation transcript comes from the meeting between President Nixon and Mr Kissinger in the White House on 5 November 1971, shortly after a meeting with the visiting Indira Gandhi. We really slobbered over the old witch, says President Nixon. Kissinger and Nixon opposed an independent Bangladesh The Indians are bastards anyway, says Mr Kissinger. They are starting a war there. He adds: While she was a bitch, we got what we wanted too. She will not be able to go home and say that the United States didn't give her a warm reception and therefore in despair she's got to go to war. Mr Kissinger told NDTV that this was not a formal conversation. This was somebody letting off steam at the end of a meeting in which both President Nixon and I were emphasising that we had gone out of our way to treat Mrs Gandhi very cordially, he said. There was disappointment at the results of the meeting. The language was Nixon language. Relations between India and US have strengthened since Mr Kissinger's days. Indira Gandhi sought stronger links with the Soviet Union The US recognises that India is a global power, that is a strategic partner of the US on the big issues, Mr Kissinger said. However, President Nixon and Mr Kissinger's remarks have angered India's ruling Congress party. It is shocking that the head of state of a country and his principal adviser chose to use such intemperate language against a popularly elected prime minister of another country, party spokesman Anand Sharma said. These words have no relevance today... we hope the present US leader also rejects these remarks which were definitely in very poor taste. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
Re: [Goanet]Re: George Pinto's patently faux story .....
Marlon Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] asks: Joe, How does questioning the authenticity of Jesus's alleged miracles constitute a gruesome attack on christianity! [...] Marlon Marlon, In the same way that an inspirational story can cause grievous harm to society. Perhaps? Peter
[Goanet]Bombay - Bremen Bright Lights !
Yes Mario, that i was, Bremen's back bay, but only because our Tom cat was out prowling, past Angeles time, and grandmother was firm on that rule !! Care to remember our happy triangle in Bombay - would you believe it was created by a Goan woman: Dr. Myrtle Noronha, a memmber of the City Council, drafted the law that resticted our geishas to the Foras road district. Her son did Leslie, a physician too, did theatre reviews for the Examiner. Poor Lord Foras, former Bombay governor ,his ashes have spun out to another galaxy, not to mention Lord Falkland and Sir Winny Bellassis, the other two namesakes of the red roads that confined the happy moments. Remember the tram line to Mazagon - what are those numbers in the windows, mummy, this little boy never failed to ask, its the , not sure if i was ever satisfied with the explanation !! Forty years later, i was being treated to free drinks in happy houses in Manhattan - one of my Health Deapartment assignments had me check on them. eric. Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com
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[Goanet]Inspirational photo
WHAT'S NEW ON GOANET: Goanetter Silviano Barbosa with Raquel Carvalho. The Salcete-origin, Canada-based author of the novel set in Goa The Sixth Night was recently interviewed by Carvalho on Canadian OMNI 2 Portuguese TV channel on the Vamos ao Bailinho show. -- #1 What does Vamos ao Bailinho mean? I thought 'vamos' meant 'get away' like 'oximor'. And Bailinho was like 'bail' in Bailancho Sad. Women. So is it Getaways for Women. Like some travel programme? How come Silviano features in Getaways for Women? #2 In my fledgling writing career I have been inspired by many incidents. The photo of Silviano being interviewed by the gorgeous Raquel Carvalho (at http://www.goanet.org) is one such inspiring image. To be so close to such a delectable creature is indeed something to aspire for. I have now decided that I too will write a novel just so I can feature on Getaways for Women? ==
[Goanet]HELP! Seeking a hospital bed for private use
I would appreciate if any one could advise me where could I purchase a hospital bed in Panjim or anywhere in Goa. I desperately need one but am unable locate a supplier ... any leads would be appreciated. Thank you!
Re: [Goanet]The Old Witch
On 01/07/05, Jim Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I thought Henry Kissinger was a respectable man http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050628/ap_on_go_pr_wh/nixon_india By the way, there are old witches in the Goan community in New York too !!! Young Goan, Jim F. New York. RESPONSE: Well I have read another angle to this: http://specials.rediff.com/news/2005/jun/30msg.htm Even before the ink can dry on the new defence agreement Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee and United States Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld have signed, declassified documents reveal that former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger had called Indians 'bastards' and that Washington had pushed China to attack India during the 1971 war with Pakistan. It is well known that former US president Richard Nixon and Kissinger had a poor opinion of Indians and of then prime minister Indira Gandhi in particular, but these documents show just how deep the antipathy ran. Kissinger even referred to Indira as 'a bitch' shortly after her visit to the US, just ahead of the 1971 Indo-Pak crisis. Should India ingore these revelations, or factor them into the intense attempts to nurture a strategic partnership with the US? What stand should India adopt? -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]Shantaram all set to be Goa's MP in Rajya Sabha
Goa's former Lok Sabha member Mr. Shantaram Naik will be the Congress nominee for the Goa Rajya Sabha seat. Retiring MP Adv. Eduardo Faleiro is likely to be appointed as Governor or will head a diplomatic mission. Aires Rodrigues ___ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Aviation scam?
Will any of the aviation experts on this forum tell me if there is a scam going in advertising of discounted airline tickets. The advertised discounted rate for Spice Jet Goa-Delhi (one way) is Rs. 2,399/-. Try going to their website http://www.spicejet.com and typing any possible combination of passengers and dates (Goa-Delhi, I didn't try other routes) and all you will get is a Rs. 50/- discount on the full fare of Rs. 4,199/-. And on the same webpage is a advertisement flashing on the right saying the discounted Goa-Delhi flight is Rs. 2,399/- A call to their local office here in Goa was quite enlightening. Hello can I book four discounted Goa-Delhi tickets? No discounted tickets are available! But you haven't even asked me what date I'm planning to fly! Oh! What date Sir? 2nd August Sorry Sir. No discounted tickets available 3rd September? Sorry Sir! Okay you give me a date What do you mean Sir? You pick a date, any date, any day. Even next year! Sorry Sir. No discounted tickets are available. Then why are you advertising massive discounts if one books a month in advance? Are there discounted tickets available or not? Of course there are Sir. All tickets have been booked. By who? Give me the name of one passenger who I can phone and confirm that you're telling the truth. I can't divulge passengers names sir So why can't you give me a date somewhere in December? Five months in advance I'm only authorised to take bookings until October, Sir But there are no discounted tickets available in that period Yes Sir Then why do you continue to advertise discounted fares? ==
Re: [Goanet]Feni, fun, food, funds - Sunday, July 3, 2005
0 Feni, fun, food, funds - Sunday, July 3, 2005 0 CONGRATULATIONS to Goa Sudharop www.goasudharop.org for organizing this eventful day on the 3rd of July 2005 .I wish them all the success. I take this opportunity to appeal to every one of you to support Goa Sudharop in any way you can. I am also very pleased to know that Goa Sudharop will be launching a Goa Children's Website.I am sure this website will help us to get to know more about the children of Goa , and the work Goa Sudharop does for them. Lets BEGIN to support CHARITY at home ! rene barreto www.goaday.com TOGETHER - WE work for a better Goan Community. GOAN SOLIDARITY --- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From Goa Sudharop... If you have not sent in for your tickets, it is not too late to enjoy an evening and 'Discover Goa in California' to honor our children at The Year of the Child Event on July 3, 2005, Sunday. See details below. Enjoy a Konkani movie, Kazkar's Feni Cocktails, Dinner, dancing until midnight to DJ Strawberry Fields, bid on great items at the Silent Auction (baked goods prepared with love by children, a 3-night stay at Tahoe, Feni bottles, premium wine) and lots more. If you cannot come to the Konkani movie at 4pm, do come for the dinner/dance starting at 6pm. === Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Re: konkani News on Goa Doordarshan
Our Ref: GSRP/JR/MIB/07/05 July 1, 2005 To: Shree S. Jaipal Reddy, Hon'ble Minister for Information Broadcasting, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi. Sir, Subject: Setting up of a daily regional news bulletin in Konkni language in Doordarshan Kendra- Panaji - Goa. It is the policy of Government of India to disseminate information on welfare programmes of the government throughout the country through the medium of Doordarshan Kendra. Accordingly, such units have been established in all state capitals of the country. Goa too has a Doordarshan Kendra. However, this Kendra does not provide a daily news bulletin in 'Konkni' the state language which is spoken and understood by 98% of the people of Goa. So the major national and state events taking place in Goa go unreported in Konkni language which is detrimental to the interests of Goans. Last year, the International Film Festival was held in Panaji, the state's capital, but was not covered properly by the local Doordarshan Kendra for want of a NEWS UNIT at the Kendra, Panaji. We therefore request you to kindly look into this matter and order the establishment of news units in Doordarshan Kendra, Panaji, in order to meet the demands of the people of Goa. Yours Sincerely, for Goa Su-Raj Party Sd/- (Floriano C. Lobo) General Secretary Copy to: Mrs. Margaret Alva - incharge Goa Desk- AICC, Jawahar Bhavan, New-Delhi-1. Copy to: Mr. Churchill Alemao, MP (South Goa) with request to pursue the matter with the Hon'ble IB Minister, New Delhi.
Re: [Goanet]Re: George Pinto's patently faux story .....
--- Joe Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We didnt see George addressing the miracles? issue in 2001 when that discussion was on, --- after all Pinto is a devote loyalist. He gladly let those gruesome attacks by his friend go bye, without a word. Interestingly, a man who does not believe in (or care for) miracles was expecting one during his visits to the Vatican. This so called guardian of truth? did not object to the fallacious post by his friend, who said that the miracles such as Jesus raising the dead man Lazarus to life were nothing but games and tricks; yet he never hesitated to insolently attack and express objections to harmless inspirational stories, such as the Acres of Diamonds, posted on Goanet. Joe, How does questioning the authenticity of Jesus's alleged miracles constitute a gruesome attack on christianity! Are we being a tad over-reactive, or is this a manifestation of an underlying insecurity? Likewise, there is nothing wrong with inspirational or religious stories - if one acknowledges them as being fictional. The issue here is that the information was presented as being actual fact. More importantly, if people choose to shut off their brains and cut and paste inspirational/religious/satanic/whatever posts from the web, with no original content of their own, this discussion forum will be doomed. Marlon
[Goanet]Re: False Innuendo, Insinuations and Accusations SPAM MAILS
Folks, Bravo! Is it happening exactly as I said. The gang is now in full swing. Poor guy Santosh did not have anything new to post, all he has to rely on are cutpaste links from the past. I sure hope that the readers are going to go through those links provided by Santosh and note the tirade by his support-group. I just finished emailing a response to George Pintos post, and will post my comments on his buddy Santosh Helekars post, as and when I have spare time,and if I find it necessary. BTW: Did I tell you that these guys have begun their clandestine operation? I have been getting unsolicited emails (spam mails) from Santosh and his support-group; they are trying every way possible to browbeat me. So far, my e-box is inundated with their spasm posts, which are directed to the trashcan. This is how their clandestine games are played. Beware!! I am not making this up; if you dont believe me, ask the honorable Santosh Helekar, he will confirm it. Hopefully, he will do the honorable thing and admit it. Best wishes, Joe Vaz PS: I have been ignoring their spam emails all this time, but enough is enough and I should make it known to those who are involved. PPS: Attn- Santosh Helekar Support-group: Please cease and desist in sending me those spam (hate) emails. If you choose not to, I will be constrained to report your unsolicited emails to your Internet Service Provider. Also, please note that I have the means and mechanism to track down the source/s of your emails either to your known email IDs or pseudo IDs. _ Having a hard time finding a job? http://creative.mediaturf.net/creatives/timesjobs/hotmail_TOL.htm Log on to TimesJobs.com Click Now!
[Goanet]Paedophile; involved in Goa too.
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=115961Sn=WORLIssueID=28103 Paedophile suspect in Indian custody Bombay: A British national wanted for paedophile offences against street children in India was remanded in police custody yesterday by a Bombay court after he surrendered to police. Duncan Grant, 54, was told to appear in court again on July 8. If convicted, he faces life imprisonment. Grant surrendered to police late on Wednesday after flying from London to face charges of sexual abuse of children and child trafficking in a case registered in Bombay in 2001. An international arrest warrant had been issued against Grant, who had been on the run for the past four years. He was also being sought by Interpol. Dressed in pink shirt and white trousers, the clean-shaven Grant appeared composed in the courtroom. I have nothing to say, he told reporters while being taken from the court by police, amid a frenzy of photographers grappling to take his picture. Another British national, Alan Waters, has also been arrested in the case along with Indian national William D'Souza. Waters, a former British Royal Navy officer, was extradited to India from the US. Public prosecutor Yug Mohit Chowdhary said the three men had founded a child orphanage, Anchorage, in south Bombay where they allegedly abused a number of homeless children in 2001. Five of the children came forward and accused the three of these charges, he said. Grant, who says he is a charity worker, fled India in 2001 after the accusations surfaced. Police yesterday said that extradition proceedings against Grant from Britain had been under way when he had decided to give himself up. He was afraid of being defamed in his own country ... so he returned to India last night, said inspector Jaywant Shelar. He ran a racket of similar kind in Goa and we want to investigate that angle too, Shelar said. Media reports said Grant had run shelters for homeless children in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania after he fled India. Chowdhary said the three accused had been involved in an international racket of sex tourism and we want to investigate it. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]PRESS STATEMENT For kind favour of Publication
July 1, 2005. To: The Administrator, Goanet. via e-mail Sir, Kindly publish the following Press Statement issued by the party and oblige. Thanking you, Yours Sincerely, for Goa Su Raj Party. Sd/- Floriano C. Lobo Gen. Sec/Spokesperson. ** PRESS STATEMENT The Goa Su-Raj Party is not surprised at the sacking of the Director of Tourism Mr. Elvis Gomes for his alleged complicity in misleading the Governor of Goa on the removal of the River Princess. When the five member delegation of the party handed over to the Governor, on March 28, 2005, a lengthy memorandum, one of the items in the memorandum was the removal of the River Princess which read as under: D.River Princess: An investigation is to be ordered into the role of the erstwhile Manohar Parrikar Government in the delay involved in the removal of the River Princess and the belated award of the tender for its removal to Crosschem Pvt. Ltd. All efforts to be made to remove this curse which has affected tourism and the local population of Candolim and Calangute. Investigation is also to be instituted into the disappearance of the machinery of the River Princess and culpability ascribed. The bold assurance that the Governor had given to the members of the delegation, was, in his own words: Heads will roll. We believe that in Elvis Gomes' sacking, unfortunately only one head has rolled. But the question which persists is was the sacking justified? If it was, then the Governor would not have served the notice to Mr. Elvis Gomes at 8.00 p.m in the night through the police which happened to be the eve of the counting of votes in the bye-elections of June 2, 2005. This smacks of the Governor washing his hands off the case with Mr. Elvis Gomes as the 'scapegoat'. The Goa Su-Raj Party strongly believes that the Governor of Goa, by this singular action, is not leading Goans to believe that he was working in the best interest of Goa and of Goans. Goans have had wool pulled over their eyes all too often, now to believe that one person was solely responsible for the sabotage that has taken place. The Governor will do better to prevail on the 'Rane government' to immediately institute a time bound inquiry to identify the person/s in the government responsible for : (a) giving the contract to Crosschem Pvt. Ltd. (b) who was in charge of liaising with the company after it was awarded the contract. (c) whose responsibility it was to do the follow-up on the performance of the said company and duly file progress reports and (d) what action is proposed to be taken against the company and those in the government responsible for this fiasco. If the government of Goa is not inclined, for its own reasons, to follow the process suggested by this party, then we hereby demand that the ex-director of Tourism Mr. Elvis Gomes be re-instated forthwith, or, in the alternative, the government should come out with the necessary material and put the same before the public of Goa in order to justify the action of the Governor in suspending Mr. Elvis Gomes alone. Let the elector be the best judge of the actions of the government. End.
[Goanet]Scotland en route to Goa
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2005/jun/30sd.htm It must be a great drive from Mumbai to Goa if you own a Merc like the boys in Dil Chahta Hai. But in a Paulo Travels bus which involves 12 to 14 hours of hurtling through the darkness... nah! Now, a journey to match the destination -- that's how I would describe a trip from Mumbai to Goa by train. You don't have to reach Goa to start your holiday. .Please click on the URL long story! -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]Re: Science, Religion and Theolgy
--- Basilio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A respectful dialogue between Science and Religion is a sine qua non, because one illuminates the other. One does not replace the other. They are like two rivers, which flow parallel to each other; they may not meet, but they certainly influence each other. Dear Basilio, A very nice post and a delight to read. Thank you. There is a third river, one which we sometimes ignore. It asks: so what if science is right in explaining the world and natural phenomena, so what if religion gives life and death meaning? The ranks of the poor increase, abject poverty exists, illiteracy/homelessness is present in great numbers in our world. Unless science and religion address those issues (to me the fundamental issues of our time), there will always need to be a third river, a moral and ethical waterway which meanders through science and religion, but regretfully gets drowned in their truths (small 't'). Regards, George
[Goanet]RE: Making business work for development
In recent years there has been an upturn in corporations taking responsibility for development challenges Apropos the useful weblinks referred to in the post, here is one which may also be of interest (though I myself have not checked it out personally): http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2005/May/1148565.htm New WRI Blog Launches with Sights on ''Next Billion'' Consumers, Dollars WASHINGTON --(Business Wire)-- May 26, 2005 -- A new hyper-interactive blog launches today as the world's premiere online water cooler and conference room for business development aimed towards eradicating poverty. The NextBillion.net - Development through Enterprise blog, created by the World Resources Institute (WRI), is located at http://www.nextbillion.net.
[Goanet]RE: Fw: Goa SEZ and
1.Government should realize that it is talking about Special Economic Zone (SEZ) under Central SEZ policy and not about State SEZ under State SEZ policy (which we don't have) Let's talk a little more about Central SEZ with real examples even if it from elsewhere. 2.the additional requirement of having port/airport within that SEZ area is out of question for Verna What if the whole of Goa is declared an SEZ. It can have one or even two airports! 3.can Goa think of attracting major industries without offering several major additional sops which are not being offered by other SEZs? Goa must attract industries based on its 'comparative advantage' not on sops. 4.How it is planned (at least projected/proposed) is still a big question here in Goa and to Goans You can say that again! 5.it is crystal clear that the ultimate beneficiaries of Goa's SEZ will be non-Goan business houses, that too at the cost of the Goan exchequer. Jumping to conclusions which you yourself said should be avoided in 4!
[Goanet]The Old Witch
And I thought Henry Kissinger was a respectable man http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050628/ap_on_go_pr_wh/nixon_india By the way, there are old witches in the Goan community in New York too !!! Young Goan, Jim F. New York.
[Goanet]State of Municipal Councils in Goa - 1
-- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ -- Mapusa civic chief voted out Pushing to the background the festering garbage problem at Mapusa and executing the fourth change of the chairperson's post in this five-year term, seven councillors out of 13, today voted out Mr Sandip Falari from the post of chairperson of the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC). Five councillors, including Mr Falari, voted against the motion. One councillor, Mr Prabakar Vernekar was absent as he is away in Mumbai due to personal reasons. Mr Falari had taken over as MMC chairperson on February 1, 2005. Since the next municipal council elections in Goa are scheduled in October 2005, the next and fifth MMC chairperson will have only a three-month term. The motion of no-confidence against Mr Falari was filed on June 22 by seven councillors. They had cited three reasons why the council had lost confidence in him. They accused him of misusing the Municipalities Act, misusing municipal funds and of showing bias towards ruling councillors. Today's meeting that commenced at 11.05 a.m was presided over by the deputy collector of Bardez, Mr Mahesh Khorjuvenkar. Before the vote through a show of hands, he allowed members from both sides to briefly express their views. Speaking for the motion and against the chairperson, Mr Armindo Braganza and former chairperson, Mr Michael Carrasco, cited examples to prove how Mr Falari had erred. They said he had failed to constitute the standing committee within seven days of being elected as chairperson and that he had resorted to irregularities in spending council funds. Accusing the chairperson of bias in desilting works, Mr Carrasco said Mr Falari had allowed municipal labourers to work much longer in the wards of ruling councilors and neglected the wards of opposition councillors. He also blamed the chairperson for failing to address the garbage problem of Mapusa, saying Mr Falari had sought to solve it alone instead of taking the full council into confidence. Mr Carrasco also accused the Chairperson of a long list of injustices. In his defence, Mr Falari claimed he had distributed municipal funds and resources equitably to all 13 wards. He said he had no support from the state government because he took over on February 1 and the government fell on February 2, pushing the Mapusa MLA, Mr Francisco D'Souza to the opposition. During the ensuing three and half months of President's Rule, he had no support from the government but had done his best for the town, he said. Among other things, he cited the utilisation of Rs 21-lakh in unused funds, to which the council had added a matching amount and distributed equally to all 13 wards. He also claimed to have obtained grant of Rs 26-lakh from the department of science and technology and distributed equally. Mr Sudhir Kandolkar and Ms Shubangi Vaigankar also spoke against the motion.The date to elect a new chairperson is yet to be set. But sources indicated that Mr Armindo Braganza is most likely to file his nomination for the post. The Navhind Times 30/06/05 page 1 --- GOA CIVIC AND CONSUMER ACTION NETWORK --- an initiative of GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE to promote civic and consumer rights in Goa --- GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goacan.org ---
[Goanet]The book of Common Prayer
Once again, Cecil has done it! And this time as the 'Virtual Biblical Scholar' he has continued to impress! Well done Cecil, good research there. The book of Common Prayer is indeed a well that one can go to. There is one point though - about the Catholics using an Anglican book. Well, that is a very good sign, isn't it? Today the churches are all moving towards unity, and use the best of each other for the common goal of praising our God. Here in our parish we used Anglican material for our lenten scripture groups, and it was very inspiring indeed. We also have ecumenical meetings where all the churches [say many of them!] get together now and then for a common day of worship and praise. The good thing is that the Catholic Church has taken the intiative, and hopefully the day will come when the churches will be united once again. salus
[Goanet]Goa Engineering College (Farmaguddi) deploys e-learning environment Moodle...
Forwarded Message Subject: GEC deploys e-learning environment Moodle... Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 23:21:54 +0530 George Easaw [EMAIL PROTECTED] Moodle installation in GEC.. Modular Object Ortiented Dynamic Learning Environment (Moodle, opensource linux installation) has been installed on the intranet in the mech engg dept in GEC. It is a great software ( learning management syatem - e-learning..) and it's capabilities are superb !! logonto http://moodle.org for more details. on the intranet (works on any browser..) it is http://172.29.0.1/mymoodle .
