[Goanet-News] Goanet highlights: ravages... CM's grip... a column... and more (by Selma Carvalho)
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho se...@goanet.org Hartman D'Souza brings us yet another informative article on the ravages caused to Mother Earth by mining, this time in neighbouring Maharashtra. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192050.html Nisser Dias examines the tenuous grip of the current CM on his own administration and the chaos which usually reigns. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192043.html Selma Carvalho looks at a Passage to India and rape, in her weekly column. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192023.html Our architectural heritage is what give Goan towns and villages its unique look and is an important aspect of our cultural preservation. This is something the government of Goa doesn't seem to understand. Much like its blatant disregard for the environment, it also shows a blatant disregard for old buildings which need to be preserved instead of demolished. Heta Pandit writes an open letter to the CM and asks unsettling questions about the destruction of heritage building around Panjim. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191992.html Freddy Fernandes examines India's internal security and asks the questions, Who is a Naxalite? http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191918.html Pre-Liberation era engineer Vitorino Pinto reminisces about town planning in 50s Goa. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192010.html Freddy Fernandes talks about people's empty stomach and politicians empty promises. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192079.html A problem which many Goans are unaware of is the near civil-war raging in India between the Centre and Maoists. This debate hosted by Rajdeep Sardesai on IBN-CNN, gives an insight into this problems which is fasting spreading to other parts of India. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192058.html Keeping with the topic, an article by Sahlil Tripathi was sent in by Dr Barad, which begins with the sentence, A naïve admiration for the Maoists is emblematic of the tendency in some among the Indian intellectual class toward left-wing utopianism. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191961.html Here is a list of Great Goans provided by Anthony. See if you agree or disagree with his list. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192044.html Lino Dourado gives us his Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Amchi Jib Khobram-Potr. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192016.html Vivek Menezes writes about the Russian revolution taking places in parts of Goa. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191882.html Goa is a mess, says activist-advocate Aires Rodrigues in an article titled, The state of Goa. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192042.html Will Goan courts ever hold politicians responsible for their actions? Even if their actions resulted in vandalizing a police station? Avelino D'Souza sent in an article about a Goan Minister who incited a crowd to attack a police station. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191921.html Subscribe to Goanet at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet-News] Goa to provide recreation base for warships (PTI)
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Goa to provide recreation base for warships PTI Saturday, April 3, 2010 19:20 IST Panaji: Goa is all set to provide Rest and Recreation (RR) base for the warships calling the port from across the globe. An exclusive berth is being constructed at the port and the work is expected to be over by March 2011, Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) chairman Praveen Agarwal told reporters today. The Rs33 crore facility with a length of 270m and which will be 22m wide is expected to augment warship traffic to the port, which usually call for RR facility. Soldiers usually take break once in six months for rest and recreation and Goa could be the most preferred place for the purpose, Agarwal said. MPT, which is one of the biggest port trusts on the Western Coast currently receives few ships for rest and recreational purposes. Agarwal also pointed out that an added benefit of the new facility is that the soldiers who land for a break tend to spend lavishly which will boost the economy of the state. Meanwhile, realising that the tourists arriving in Goa through cruise ships are required to land near a coal dump or iron ore heaps, the port trust is also developing an exclusive berth for these ships. This berth costing about Rs47 crore will be for berthing non-cargo vessels including cruise ships, he said. The chairman said that the work on the project has commenced and will be completed by December 2011. The MPT catered to 19 cruise vessels during FY 2009-10 bringing in 18684 passengers. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goa-to-provide-recreation-base-for-warships_1367019
[Goanet] “Tiatr Day” Celebration
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- TIATR ACADEMY GOA “Tiatr Day” Celebration Tiatr Academy Goa will celebrate “Tiatr Day” on 17th April 2010, the day on which the first tiatr “Italian Bhurgo” written and directed by Lucasinho Ribeiro was staged in Bombay in 1892. To mark this occasion, Tiatr Academy Goa has planned a meaningful programme on that day. A book “When the curtains rise…the story of Goa’s Tiatr” written by Dr. Rafael Fernandes will be released at a function to be held at 10:00 am at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy Goa, Campal Trade Centre, Panjim. Shri. Prasad Lolayekar, Director of Art Culture will be the Chief Guest while John Claro Fernandes, a veteran tiatr artiste will be the Guest of Honour. On this occasion a “Directory of Tiatr Artistes” will also be released. Dr. Rafael Fernandes who has completed his thesis on the subject will deliver a talk on ‘History of Goan Tiatr’ on the occasion which will be followed by an interactive session in which artistes attending the function will participate. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG has requested all the tiatr artistes to attend “Tiatr Day” celebration in large numbers. Those interested in participating may confirm their participation through phone nos. 2230738/2230739 so that the required arrangement for lunch to the participants is made by TAG. Victor de Sa Member Secretary TIATR ACADEMY GOA
[Goanet] Daily Grook #672
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- DAILY GROOK #672 == GUESS MESS == by Francis Rodrigues convict-escapes stall as the estimates fail, because a prison wall isn't built to scale! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910 _ Got a phone? Get Hotmail Messenger for mobile! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9724464
[Goanet] songs with mog
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Hi guys here are some more new songs for you i hope u will like them. pls have a nice day with mog from jjandson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2cmV0msGiQ swizerl daughter of Janet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK0pSI10Zhg bhavarth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D28qx2DEOAk Konkani song. Respedan Rau, (Bushka http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NX_NHTxsLE Konkani song (Pampre http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4rKPcz17MY Dukhest Konkani Kantar JESSICA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3oP1tkEGpQ GOAN KONKANI SONG-- MAIM BHAS BY MEN MACHINE ORIGINAL
[Goanet] Funeral arrangements for Adrian Menezes
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Dear Lea and Orland, Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of your beloved son Adrian. We are all saddened reading this news here. May God give you both enough courage and fortitude to bear the irrepairable loss. All we can do for the moment is to pray God grants eternal rest to him in his heavenly abode. With deep sorrow, Rabindra Pimenta family Kuwait. Adrian Menezes, son of Lea and Orland Menezes from San Diego (Chula Vista) passes away on Tuesday April 6th at the age of 23. Viewing will be on Thursday, April 15th from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at: Humphrey Mortuary 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 619-425-9111 Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday the 16th at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 450 Corral Canyon Road Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 482-3954 Burial will follow after the mass. Lea and Orland Menezes PH: (619) 656-8367 955 Plaza Amistad, Chula Vista CA 91910. -- _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendarocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (14Apr10)
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- *** China Bans Low-Grade Ore *** Talking about Low Grade Chinese 'N' Ore...the root cause is our Low Grade Politicians! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Any complicated property issues??
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Any complicated property issues?? Such as court pending, tenancy, Banks, They also SETTLE all property issues I wonder ‘How Do They Do That? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4519359751/sizes/l/ This ad in not something new, I have noted it some years ago. I wonder if it has anything to do with Taleigao or St. Cruz gang joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] By John Fernandes
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- By John Fernandes Quepem Yet another day in Quepem town people witness the gory attitude of transport contractors and truk owners as they pay no respect to the District Magistrate South Goa G.P. Naik taking into consideration the hardship faced by the villagers due to excessive mining transport. The newly formed Quepem Taluka Mining Affected People Front whose members were closely monitoring and noting the registration number of every ore transporting truck via Quepem Town from 5.00AM to 7.00PM. The total number of trips via Quepem Quepem town calculated as 828 trips. The same is also recorded by video record camera. That as per the order dated 10/4/2010 passed by the Collector of South Goa G.P. Naik, reduces the total number of trips from Quepem and Rivona-Colomb from 1700 trip to 850 trips which mean 425 trips via Quepem town . However the total number trips transported via Quepem town alone exceeded double the limits that is 828 trips. The notification of the Collector mentions about the timing of mining transport from 6.00AM to 6.00PM. However as per the monitoring done by the member of the Front the transportation started as early as 5.30AM and the movement of empty truck to the loading point started as early as 4.00AM in the morning thereby disturbing the locals. Similarly the transportation continued via Quepem town even after 7.00PM. All the trucks were overloaded and were passing infront of the RTO deputed to inspect. There was also no improvement in the speed limit . As the trucks were transporting late evening around 70 trucks were stopped by the villagers of Ambaulim and were sent back. A incident of speeding truck was noted at Tilamol when a overloaded speeding truck lost control at the speed breaker at Tilamol church and scooterist William Rodrigues who was proceeding from Curchorem to Tilamol narrowly escape. The incident was reported by him to the RTO who were present at the Tilamol Junction deputed to monitor the mining truck and the RTO then took quick action by stoping the over loaded truck. Sources informed the said overloaded truck instead of issuing challen the RTO sent back to the mine where they were loaded. But these truck were seen parked at Cindio’s Apartment Quepem. Hearing the Quick corrective taken by the RTO the mining contractor Subhash Fal Dessai rush to Tilamol and was arguing with the RTO. The RTO then released the other truck detained at Tilamol. Speaking to reporters Front member Ajay Pereira condemned the action of Transport contractors who interfere with the law enforcing agencies while carrying out their lawful duties. He further stated that such action against the law enforcing personal is nothing less then Goondagiri. The Quepem Taluka Mining Affected People Front Convenor Adv. Fedrick Pereira stated that people will not tolerate such type of Dadagiri. We are presently only monitoring the mining transport, and if the dadagiri of mining contractor continues than the people of Quepem will take action in the days to come.
Re: [Goanet] Son'varchim Sungttam
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Ixttamno, Vichitr dista. Hanv nov proxnn vichartam; tor Konknni Xikovpi gopp. Mhoje bhaxecher tisro eklo (Richard Cabral) aplem mot uktaita: Hanvui thoddi Konknni xikil'lom and tednam amkam sangil'lem ki ami asta tednam anv pont ieunk zai mhunnun. Mhunnttokuch ami chuk kortat zaunk zai ami chuk kortanv ani ami xiktat mhunnche boldek ami xiktanv zaunk zai oxem mhaka dista. Sarkhem kai? Konn sangxeat? Tor Xikovpi utthota ani sangta: Tum sangta tem sarkem asa, ani tache vixim kosloch dubhav na. Itlench! Punn koxem / kiteak sarkem? Dusrem koxem / kiteak chukta? Hache vixim kainch sangop na. Ani ho xikovpi apnnak svotak Jezvit xikovpeanche pongotint vhorun bosoita. Koso? Tor te-i khoim prosnachi zap prosnan ditat. Mhojea kontan, hi tor Jezvit padrinchi bodnami. Mhaka zaite Jezvit xikovpi padri mell'lleat. Khub pavttim te prosn korun xikoitat, hem khorem. Punn tanche proxnn amchea Xikovpean zo kela tosle, xikpeak khoddsavpi, nhoi; te vatt dakhovpi, hatak dhorun fuddem vhorpi, proxnn (leading questions) astat. Dekhik amchea Xikovpean manddla tea prosongak eka Jezvit xikovpi padricho 'approach' oso astolo aslo: Xikpi (X): Father, Purnn hem utor Romi lipint koxem borovop? Padri (P): Samkem sompem. Mhaka sang, hea utrantlem pu koxem boroitolo? X : P U, Father. P : Boroi. Magir ro koxem borovop? X: R O, Father. P: Boroi. Nno koxem boroitolo? X: N N O, Father. P: Boroi. Atam boroilam tem vach, polloum-ia. X: Puronno. P: Punn amkam borounk zai aslem tem utor Purnn nhoi? Polloum-ia. Purnn hea utrantlea Pu-cho uchchar purai zata? X: Hoi, Father. P: Ro-cho purai zata? X: Na Father, ordhoch zata. P: Magir kitem korchem poddlem? X: RO-ntlo O katrop. P: Bhou borem. Kator. Nno-cho uchchar purai zata? X: Na Father. Ordhoch Zata. P: Magir? X: NNO-ntlo O katrop. P: Kator. Ani urlam tem vach. X: Purnn. P: Xabbas! Oxench chit't diun xik, ani tum kedinch visorcho na. Tor hi asa eka Jezvit padrichi proxnnam vorvim xikovpachi pod'dot. Amchea Xikovpean vaporlea ti matr nhoi. Atam mhoji chuk mhonnttat ticher yeum-ia. 'Ami chuktat' oxem borovpachem kai 'Ami chuktanv?' Mhoje Saxttintle bolient 'Chukonk' hea 'verb'-achem 'conjugation' oxem cholta: Hanv chukotam, Tum chukota, To chukota, Ami chuktai, Tumi chuktai, Te chuktai. Mhonnje 'First person singular' haka vegllo dovrun her khoincheach 'person'-ant nakyo avaz na. Ani 'plural'-ant soglech kodden eksarkem chuktai hem utor yeta. Mhozo Hindu xezari tench 'conjugation' oxem korta: Hanv chuktam, Tum chukta, To chukta, Ami chuktat, Tumi chuktat, Te chuktat. Mhonnje tacho-i nakyo avaz 'first person singular' hatuntuch asa. 'Sigular'-ant mhozo modlo O to kaddun uddoita. 'Plural'-ant ek forok dista. Hanv nimannem I ghaltam thoim to T ghalta; punn tinui utram, mhojea porinch, eksarkim. Romi lipint boroilole Konknnint mhaka mhojea xezareachench 'conjugation' chodd addolltta: Hanv chuktam, To chukta, Tumi chuktat, Te chuktat. Forok melltta to 'second person singular' ani 'first person plural' hantunt. Tum chuktai; ani, uloitana, hench utor hanv 'plural'-ant vaportam: Ami, Tumi, Te chuktai. Tor, goddbodd naka mhunn, hanv Tum chukta oxem boroitam. Mhojea, toxench mhojea xezareachea, ulovpant 'first person plural' hatunt nakyo avaz na. Tedna Ami chuktanv oxem kiteak boroum? Tum chuktai, Ami chuktanv oxem khoinsor (vaddo / ganv / taluko) uloitat tem mhaka khobor na. Saxttint, Kannkonnant tor hem utor melloch na. Kepem, Sangem, Fonddem bi talukeamni melltta kai? Hoi zalear Xikovpean puravo diuncho. Na zalear, choddant chodd Goenkarancho uchchar borovpant kiteak upkarauncho nhoi? Bettench Hoi, sarkem tujem mhonnlem mhunn xikovnni sompona. Tachem isplikasanv diunchi goroz asta. Zomta zalear, to Veakoronnachem konnachem pustok vaporta, Xud’dhlekhona khatir konnachem vaporta, ani tim vikrek khoim uplobdh asat tem-i sanglear upkar zait. Hacher, ani mhojea adim kel’lea nov proxnnancher, Xikovpeache zapek dolleant tel ghalun ravtam. Mog asum. Sebastian Borges On 13 Apr 2010 jose fernandes konk...@gmail.com wrote: Tum sangta tem sarkem asa, ani tache vixim kosloch dubhav na. Mog asum, Salu On 13 Apr 2010 Richard Cabral rcab...@bsnl.in wrote: Ragar zaunchem nhoi ham. Hanv adim-i zaite pautt thoddeanche nodrek hem haddunk sodhi punn tem toxench urlem. Atam ho ek boro soeg mell'llo. Hanvui thoddi Konknni xikil'lom and tednam amkam sangil'lem ki ami asta tednam anv pont ieunk zai mhunnun. Mhunnttokuch ami chuk kortat zaunk zai ami chuk kortanv ani ami xiktat mhunnche boldek ami xiktanv zaunk zai
[Goanet] Mining Is A Resident Evil In Goa
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Mining Is A Resident Evil In Goa http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Quepem-locals-flay-Collector-rsquo-s-de cision-on-mining-trucks/35772.html http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/lsquo-Stringent-rules-to-curb-mishaps-i n-mining-belt-rsquo/35771.html http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Lucky-escape-for-scooterist-as-mining-t ruck-loses-control/35809.html From Sattari to Canacona along the eastern border mining thrives, no doubt it is a source of the badly needed income to the Goan coffers. Mining in Goa has been going on for ages. Along with the income to the Goan coffers, the miners too have made a fortune for themselves and with this acquired wealth they have managed to take control of the police, the bureaucrats, as well as the politicians. Money is a powerful commodity that can turn wrong into right in no time, and our miners are having a ball, with the politicians, bureaucrats and the police in their pockets. Even with all the hue and cry over the dangers of mining to nature, environment and to the human species as well, the government and the police are unwilling to take any action against this highly polluting industry, both legal as well as illegal. The CM who is also the Minister for mines, has promised action against the erring miners umpteen number of times but unfortunately nothing ever materialises. Instead there are only the implicit knee-jerk reactions whenever there have been accidents, with more promises as usual but no action follows, at this point in time, a mature and a tactful handling is required rather than the high-decibel theatrics of our CM. A lot of people have lost their precious lives, both young and old, to the mining traffic, and after the latest causality, a ban on mining traffic was enforced but again the money power of miners has played a pivotal role in not only lifting the ban, but a free travel time is also being allotted to them from 6 AM to 6 PM, with namesake restrictions on load, speed and number of trips, which are hardly of any consequence, as none of the restrictions are being heeded by the mining traffic and are back to their usual business of F1 racetrack driving, the police when notified of the non compliances, have failed to take any action, thus putting the lives of the public to further risks. Even after the assurances that erring drivers and transporters would be taken to task, by the Advocate General, just yesterday a scooterist had a lucky escape when he missed to get run over by a mining truck which had lost control. What action has been taken against this driver or the transporter ? Why is our Government not showing any concern for the lives of the public ? The affected people have so far shown tremendous restrain in the face of intimidation and abuse of money and muscle power by the miners, the government has to adhere to the genuine needs of the public and thread this path carefully, because sooner or later the public is bound to loose patience and resort to violence, and before that happens an amicable solution should be sought in earnest, that will reduce the risk to the lives of the public and bring down the pollution to required levels to maintain a healthy environment. My heart goes out to the people living in these mining areas, who breathe in the dust, day in and day out, their water too in mostly contaminated, their houses full of mining dust, making life, a living hell. It is indeed a good sign that the people of Quepem are on to the streets in unity with peaceful protests putting pressure on the Government and hope the CM sees reason before things get complicated and out of hand. Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email
[Goanet] Mining in Netravali Wildlife sanctuary border
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- According to the information just received illegal mining activities has started in on the border of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary. For the past two day it has been noticed by the villagers that 4 wheel loaders are stationed on the site and trucks are deployed transporting iron ore through the forest area. 50 truck loads of iron ore has been transported during the past two days. When Goa Foundation order to close down the mining inside the sanctuary and the bufffer zones of sanctuary these mines with over 1,500 tonnes of ore was closed down. Hectic activities are noticed by the miners during the past one week wherein local MLA, local ZP member, Urban Development Minister Joaquim Alemao as well as manger of Chowgule mining company was seen inspecting the site. According to the sources the mining ore is located in the villages of Viliena, Potrem, Todov and Bhatti, all in Sanguem taluka's lush green western ghats forests. All the attempts to reach the Forest officials in Margao office has proved futile so far due to public holiday today. Reliable sources however informed that the plans are afoot to deploy Goa Police in large numbers in the next few days to facilitate illegal transportation of ore through Western Ghats forest. Sebastian Rodrigues http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/04/mining-in-netravali-wildlife-sanctuary.html _ Bollywood This Decade http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywoodthisdecade/
[Goanet] White ants 'ate' 24 kg charas: Prosecution tells court
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- White ants 'ate' 24 kg charas: Prosecution tells court Panaji, April 14 : White ants 'ate' 24 kg charas (cannabis) from the official godown, the state prosecution department told the Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court, while opposing the bail of several Goa policemen charged with links to the narcotics mafia. This was stated by the state prosecution to the court earlier this week. Home Minister Ravi Naik Wednesday told reporters that heads of senior police officials would roll for their negligence in safe-keeping of drugs and narcotics seized during raids and later stored in the official godown. Even if white ants have destroyed the drugs, it should have been brought on record. You cannot have lethargy in cases like this, Naik told reporters, a couple of days after government lawyers told the high court that about 24 kg out of the 280 kg of charas in the police storeroom was found unsealed and had been devoured by white ants (termite). Responsibility has to be fixed in this matter. All the police in-charges who headed the anti-narcotic cell (ANC) during the last decade will have to be probed thoroughly, Naik said. The home minister also said that his department would initiate a separate enquiry into how drugs seized by the ANC were pumped back into the narcotics market in the state's popular coastal belt by police officials. The home department will now check the conduct of all the officers, including police sub-inspector Sunil Gudler who is holding the charge of the ANC at the moment. We have to get to the bottom of this, Naik said. Goa police are struggling to cope with the controversy after a spycam video uploaded on a social networking website showed an Israeli drug dealer Yaniv Benaim alias Atala boasting of his links to senior police officials of the Goa police, especially police inspector Ashish Shirodkar, a former head of the ANC. The police had subsequently arrested Shirodkar and five other policemen under Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA). Subsequent audit of the ANC storeroom showed that a large quantity of drugs was missing, suspected sold by the officials to drug dealers. http://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-89609.html ~(^^)~ Avelino
[Goanet] Stepping Stones-- Goan band from Kuwait
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Stepping Stones ……Stepping it up! Frank + 965 65695579 Duarte + 965 66515418 email:camilofr...@hotmail.com __ Started in 1979 still going strong, Stepping Stones is a band that has created a name for itself over the last 27 years with an undying energy and enthusiasm. Our live performances have a sincere passion, to spark off music lovers or critics alike to our foot tapping sensational rhythms. Thus “Stepping Stones” has successfully gained the grudging respect and admiration of music lovers in Kuwait, its per say home country or back home in Goa where we played alongside the Top most bands viz: Big City Band, Muzik Mann, Lynx, Forefront, Aqua Flow, India; all over Goa, as well as the well known Arlem Festival more recently at the New Year Dance at Emerald Lawns - Parra. We are proud to have played for the launches of products for several Multinational Companies, like Mercedes, Porsche, and corporate events of the giants Equate Hempel Paints. Continuing our association over the years with the major socials in Kuwait earning the respect of being Kuwait’s Top Bank we are privileged to be a part of May Queen Ball – GWS, Goan Heritage Nite -Club 9, Summer Queen Ball – Goa Cultural Centre, India Day, NYC NITE, Bombay Boys Summer Fiesta; where peers like Fore Front Pure Magic, Aqua Flow, Sky High have performed. We jazz up the Annual Events, organised at the US Military Base, British the United States Embassy’s for their X’Mas New Year Balls. Associations with the British Military Missions, Kuwait off-shore Sailing Assoc. (KOSA), British Businessmen Forum (BBF), British Ladies Society and German Ladies Society socials are on our esteemed client list for their Summer Balls Gatherings. It was an honour to perform an opening for the legendary “Remo” on his tour to Kuwait. Performing on India day for a capacity crowd of 5000+ was a dream come true, especially to be admired and cheered by our own kinsmen… Our styles are diverse and include all kinds of music from Ballroom to Reggae to Rock Pop, Techno Hindi Pop not forgetting the soulful Retro Soul………from English, Konkani, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi Arabic. Our present line up of Stepping Stones musicians, professional performers from reputed bands back in Goa, include Rafeo on Lead, Frank on Bass, Aggie on Rhythms, Keith on Drums, Duarte on Key Boards on the Vocals, thus making it a perfect blend of synchronised live music to the ears. Needless to say, we are very experienced in our field of Music.
[Goanet] Talking Photos: The two new Rs.14 crore projects in our constituency
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- The two new Rs.14 crore projects in our constituency Project I This project was not ready but somehow hurriedly completed/inaugurated just to meet the local MLA’s birth date i.e. 12/4/10 The project is a result of reclamation of Khazan land or wet Lands or fields Rs. 9 crore project (GSIDC) at Neura inaugurated on 12/4/10 To house Panchayat offices, Community hall (500 capacity), Bank, Post Office, Library, Health Centre, Elec. Dept., Telephone Echange, Club house Gymnasium These 2 pics taken on 11/4/10 (a day before the inauguration) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4510599116/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4510598756/sizes/l/ Project II This project at Batim (Goa-Velah) was ready at least 6 months ago but inauguration kept pending until the local MLA’s birthday. Rs.4.64 crore (GSIDC) project. With Footbal ground, and to house a Bank, Health Centre, Community hall, Electricity office etc Inaugurated on 12/4/10 These pics taken on 14/4/10 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4520757690/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4520758354/sizes/l/ Fields next to Batim Panchayat Ghar http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4520123405/sizes/l/ The road seen (along the Coconut trees) is the Goa-Velha - Batim-Curca-Bambolim-Merces- Panjim Road) joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Ten ways to recognize a Jerk
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- In a fast-paced world of me first it is good to know how to instantly recognize a Jerk. And even better, how to avoid being, or being perceived as, one. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-goulston-md/just-listen---10-ways-to_b_535101.html Regards, GL
[Goanet] Congrats all...
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- ...though we didn't win, Goanet did make it to the shortlist of the long-term initiatives of the India SocialCase Challenge Awards: http://bit.ly/awnXhd Rgds, FN Frederick Noronha Old bachelors and old maids are either too good or too bad. -- Basque proverb
[Goanet] Rajdeep Sardessai's low stoop playing as agent of those funding their channel
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Augusto Pinto, Floriano Lobo and Anil Dessai are right. Advertisers and those who fund their TV channels are more important to these journalist businessmen than the public and cause of the public at large. THE FOURTH ESTATE especially the electronic media has become a properous business and they have forgotten their REAL MANDATE. There is a need for a FIFTH ESTATE to regulate this fourth estate. Sample this: Channels do opinion polls. Is this not fooling gulligle mobile owners? Firstly, the charge the SMS is higher. This money goes to mobile service provider. Kickbacks from this go to TV channel. The loser is SMS sender. Secondly, the polls give wrong picture as only few interested ones participate and not the majority. A person can send any number of votes. Since those who participate do not form representative sample such poll results have no meaning hence not dependable. Govt should ban such polls. Also SMS for polls must be free to the sender. If mobile company has to be paid, the charges must be paid by the poll conductor (TV channel) since it gains by obtaining free data. Government must ban mobiles companies from charging senders. Can CONSUMER RIGHT bodies take this up with the Government? Rajendra Kakodkar 9822101450
[Goanet] Rong+Colors_in Konk'nni
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Hi all, I would appreciate any information that has to do with colors in the Konkani language. Many are the ideas which include or embrace color, including associations with occupations, lewdness, characters, etc. I am not writing a book, and would approach it differently if I was. This is the kind of small contribution that I try to make via Goanet. Its about memories and building up from there, for what is possible and for what it is worth. It could range from names of colors, pigments, complexions,; to color in nature---as in how a sky may be referenced from a placid sky blue* to as it begins to look sinister. It may be colors as heard or encountered in proverbs, verse, prose, prayer, sayings, curses, or epithets---kaya pottacho / pott kayen. English examples would be a black lie, or being in the red. What references have people heard made to the color of the sky or the sea. How about sky blue. Or say a red named/ remembered as being of a any particular place in Goa. How about a generalization of say a Laterite Red, or a Bhunyar Kallo (Tunnel Black), Batim Tambddo / Bhatigramma Tammbdo (Batim Red), Calangute Blue. Please understand that I am making these up. Writers its time you guys got in in this--I mean in putting out ideas through your essays. I am often amazed when people in Goa ask quite genially that I share ideas, so here some more. Perhaps you remember something from a novel (kadambari, romareo); they may relate to sexuality, character, characterizations, etc. Perhaps in a sentence you may have heard. Do talk to friends, family colleagues if you care to. There are very few colors expressed on a regular basis in most Indian languages, and Konk'nni is no exception. For instance what do we call grey/gray, brown. What loan words do people remember from Portuguese or can recognize from other languages into ours. What suffixes (or prefixes, if any) are commonly used as in bang'ra-sarkem, tamsor; to denote color as also a quality associated with a particular color, For that matter does anyone have any further thoughts on alhambradu/ alambrad(u) tuje polle? Thank all. venantius
[Goanet] Goanet highlights: ravages... CM's grip... a column... and more (by Selma Carvalho)
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Goanet highlights by Selma Carvalho se...@goanet.org Hartman D'Souza brings us yet another informative article on the ravages caused to Mother Earth by mining, this time in neighbouring Maharashtra. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192050.html Nisser Dias examines the tenuous grip of the current CM on his own administration and the chaos which usually reigns. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192043.html Selma Carvalho looks at a Passage to India and rape, in her weekly column. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192023.html Our architectural heritage is what give Goan towns and villages its unique look and is an important aspect of our cultural preservation. This is something the government of Goa doesn't seem to understand. Much like its blatant disregard for the environment, it also shows a blatant disregard for old buildings which need to be preserved instead of demolished. Heta Pandit writes an open letter to the CM and asks unsettling questions about the destruction of heritage building around Panjim. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191992.html Freddy Fernandes examines India's internal security and asks the questions, Who is a Naxalite? http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191918.html Pre-Liberation era engineer Vitorino Pinto reminisces about town planning in 50s Goa. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192010.html Freddy Fernandes talks about people's empty stomach and politicians empty promises. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192079.html A problem which many Goans are unaware of is the near civil-war raging in India between the Centre and Maoists. This debate hosted by Rajdeep Sardesai on IBN-CNN, gives an insight into this problems which is fasting spreading to other parts of India. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192058.html Keeping with the topic, an article by Sahlil Tripathi was sent in by Dr Barad, which begins with the sentence, A naïve admiration for the Maoists is emblematic of the tendency in some among the Indian intellectual class toward left-wing utopianism. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191961.html Here is a list of Great Goans provided by Anthony. See if you agree or disagree with his list. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192044.html Lino Dourado gives us his Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Amchi Jib Khobram-Potr. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192016.html Vivek Menezes writes about the Russian revolution taking places in parts of Goa. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191882.html Goa is a mess, says activist-advocate Aires Rodrigues in an article titled, The state of Goa. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/192042.html Will Goan courts ever hold politicians responsible for their actions? Even if their actions resulted in vandalizing a police station? Avelino D'Souza sent in an article about a Goan Minister who incited a crowd to attack a police station. http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-April/191921.html Subscribe to Goanet at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
[Goanet] William de Curtorim
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- ] William de Curtorim - Update Message-ID: 437056.61444...@web25908.mail.ukl.yahoo.com William bab GET WELL SOON, Goemche Pain tumkam veginuch bore korche. - Best Regards Peter Fernandes
[Goanet] Digambar takes dip in Ganga -- from the Navhind Times
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- On reading this item, I was wondering if Mr. Digambar Kamat washed off his sins or whether he got a fresh coat of stealth material, off which everything bounces! There has to be some way of testing the Ganges waters before and after a politician takes a dip! Naguesh = Published on: April 14, 2010 - 02:01 HARIDWAR: The Goa Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat and his wife on Monday took a dip in the Ganga during the ongoing Kumbh Mela. The Goa Chief Minister and his wife also took part in a religious function at the Chetan Jyoti here. Mr Kamat said he prayed for peace and harmony in the country. Former Rajasthan chief minister and BJP leader, Ms Vasundhara Raje also offered prayers on the banks of the river. Bathing ghats in Rishikesh and the city along the Ganga were teeming with devotees on the occasion of ‘Baisakhi’ as about 50 lakh pilgrims, including foreigners, took holy dip. The DIG Kumbh Mela, Mr Alok Sharma said about 50 lakh pilgrims took bath in the bathing ghats of the river. There was no untoward incident in any part of the vast Kumbh Mela ground. Considering the huge rush of pilgrims for the last royal bath of ‘Mesh Sankranti’ on Wednesday, the administration has made elaborate security and traffic arrangements. Twenty-five companies of PAC, 20 companies of RPF, 10 companies of RAF and ITBP have been deployed along with contingents of state police at the Mela area. The Har-Ki-Pauri area would remain reserved for sadhus belonging to various akharas from 9 a.m. onwards on Wednesday. The three-month-long religious congregation would draw to a close on April 28. Meanwhile, authorities have announced a three-day holiday for the schools within the Mela area, official sources said.
[Goanet] Goa news for April 15, 2010
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** It's Golmaal again - Times of India evgn-the-tattooed-muscular-toned-body-in-%E2%80%98golmaal-3%E2%80%99-2010041446220usg=AFQjCNEjJqONRaREopVJ82MZhGTRReI_AAAjay Devgn: The Tattooed, muscular toned body in 'Golmaal 3'! http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Its-Golmaal-again/articleshow/5801227.cmsusg=AFQjCNFzMfeTDwxiowY3egnjCuWiGdfR9w *** Goa's annual plan size up by over 21% - Times of India 1 was approved at Rs 2710 crore at a meeting between Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia ... http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goas-annual-plan-size-up-by-over-21/articleshow/5799167.cmsusg=AFQjCNEmPYO2IdLh3i0w6IFvt764beMWJg *** Goa to attract tourists with networking sites - Times of India rial-scarring-goas-image-in-britain-tourism-body_100347831.htmlusg=AFQjCNGXWkKPzQVNb3d62b3KyE5HF8MZ3gScarlett trial scarring Goa's image in Britain: Tourism body http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-to-attract-tourists-with-networking-sites/articleshow/5799160.cmsusg=AFQjCNEwMScAvy7OeCgwWb8OUYSFJCcPLQ *** Organisations exaggerate costs of piracy, says GOA - TG Daily s-govt-admits-piracy-estimates-are-phony/usg=AFQjCNG3PzeQQ0rJ3R-oCECRWfR5R59X-gUS gov't admits piracy estimates are phony http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.tgdaily.com/business-and-law-features/49365-organisations-exaggerate-costs-of-piracy-says-goausg=AFQjCNEUKCTpNe5gvlq1HQ57vmnWdJnSbw *** Ravi orders probe into ANC goings-on - Times of India nts-ate-24-kg-charas-Prosecution-tells-court-news-National-keoq4bggedb.htmlusg=AFQjCNGzEXf_ulN9k3-kU1he91ezO8wHUwWhite ants 'ate' 24 kg charas: Prosecution tells court http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Ravi-orders-probe-into-ANC-goings-on/articleshow/5805856.cmsusg=AFQjCNGPla97bUcIpoBFnN3XjXWEYPoX2g *** Goa's markets vulnerable to infernos - Times of India TLKHawGoa to get women fire fighters soon http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goas-markets-vulnerable-to-infernos/articleshow/5799158.cmsusg=AFQjCNEVtuAsqyiOBZ-9wH327vCmGM087A *** Goan elements - The Hindu e HinduTHE HINDU Go Goa: Goan food fete at Taj Residency in Thiruvananthapuram. From left Llyod, Chef Fernandez Hermenegildo and Croydon. Photo: S. Gopakumar What ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://beta.thehindu.com/life-and-style/Food/article397070.eceusg=AFQjCNEPDuuTpy_1zH2C0czDDP9Xq2bfBA *** Goa police to tighten lose ends in serial killer case: Naik - Zee News OM http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.zeenews.com/news619071.htmlusg=AFQjCNGY1uVrrHStxeBMXYGvPd7_3zO3Kg *** How Goa got its talukas - Times of India and more » http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/How-Goa-got-its-talukas/articleshow/5805960.cmsusg=AFQjCNF9Vv7tJmnw2eC_mgcyLnXaXIy8PA *** Goa govt institutes Dalit Ratna Dalit Mitra awards - digITal Goa gITal GoaShri Kamat was speaking at the State level function organized by Directorate of Social Welfare and Goa State SC and OBC Finance and Development Corporation ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://digitalgoa.com/ca_disp.php?id=1051usg=AFQjCNHN99fS89d24UajKrcdF0ZPJvXgQw Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] CONDOLENCES
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- CONDOLENCES The President and Members of United Friends Club (UFC) - Kuwait , deeply mourn the sudden death of PAUL COLACO, the founder member of Naveleim Youth Centre-Kuwait, expired on 13th April 2010. May the Almighty GOD give strength and courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace. Cajetan de Sanvordem President United Friends Club Kuwait
[Goanet] Mining Petition deadline extended to 30 April 2010
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- There have been technical problems with the Goan Voice site - particularly on 12th to 13 April just before the entire site was switched to a new server. Apologies to those affected. If you have signed the petition and your name does not appear, please try again and report any problems. To check or to sign the petition, please go to http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php Thank you Eddie Fernandes
Re: [Goanet] Nascimento's community
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Santosh, I know u feel like that as you think that you are representing the whole Hindu community. Educated oersons like Y who are not doing enough to enlighten the masses are the real ugly Hindus, not all. Nascy. --- On Sun, 11/4/10, Santosh Helekar chimbel...@yahoo.com wrote: The slurred language below may be difficult to understand. But what Nascimento is saying below is that the Hindu community as a whole is bad. Cheers, Santosh --- On Sat, 4/10/10, Nascy Caldeira nascy...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Santosh, Again a lot of sly crap; U may be the good one in your community and one who can say he elongs to all; but by and large u are a minority in the Hindu Community albeit agnostic? Let it be! Nascy.
[Goanet] Latin Connection-the sound of Goa!
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Latin Connection is a new band formed by bassplayer Colin D'Cruz with the intention of reviving the sound of Goa's Latin American roots. The band features Zezinho Fernandes on vocals and guitar, Lester Godinho on drums and percussion Darryl Rodrigues on keyboards and Colin D'Cruz on fretless bass. The band's repertoire includes English, Konkani, Portuguese and Spanish songs that used to be the sound of live music in Goa towards the end of the last century and the beginning of DJ music. Catch Latin Connection live at Cavala in Baga on the 21st of April, 8pm onwards. No entry fee or cover charge, for more information call 9822688201.
[Goanet] CONDOLENCES
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- CONDOLENCES The Chairman, President, Members and the Managing Committee of Goan Cultural Centre - Kuwait convey their deep sorrow on the passing away of Peter Colaco, founder member of Navelim Youth Centre. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and our prayers to the Almighty God to grant him Eternal Rest in His Heavenly Abode. Carmo Santos Hon. Chairman Goan Cultural Centre-Kuwait carmosa...@hotmail.com __._,_.___ . _ Catch the latest in the world of fashion http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/
[Goanet] Funeral arrangements for Adrian Menezes - UPDATE
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Adrian Menezes, son of Lea and Orland Menezes from San Diego (Chula Vista) passed away on Tuesday April 6th at the age of 23. There has been a delay in getting the body from the Dominican Republic, so the Mortuary Service will not take place as scheduled at the Humphrey Mortuary on Thursday. I will send an email with updated information as soon as it's available. The viewing will likely be at 10am on Friday, an hour BEFORE the funeral. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday the 16th at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 450 Corral Canyon Road Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 482-3954 Burial will follow after the mass at: Glen Abbey Cemetery 3838 Bonita Road Bonita, CA 91902 Lea and Orland Menezes PH: (619) 656-8367 955 Plaza Amistad, Chula Vista CA 91910.
[Goanet] How Goa got its talukas
--- Sign the Petition requesting The Honble Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C) to maintain the moratorium on issuing further environmental clearances for mining activities in Goa http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --- Though the Portuguese conquered Old Goa on November 25, 1510, their rule was confined to Tiswadi, Bardez and Salcete for over 200 years. They could annex only seven more talukas in the 18th century. It was only in 1543 that they took over Bardez and Salcete through an agreement with Muslim rulers, after extending their jurisdiction to other parts of Tiswadi and adjoining islands, says Percival Noronha of the Indian Heritage Society. At that time, Mormugao was part of Salcete. In 1917, the Portuguese separated Mormugao, he adds. The conquest of the other seven talukas started with the tide turning in favour of the Portuguese. They got Ponda on May 31, 1763; a month later, on June 1, 1763, they bagged Canacona, and in the same year they got the remaining two talukas of Sanguem and Quepem from the King of Sunda. Bicholim was added on August 25, 1781, and a month later, Sattari, with due guarantee to the people of protecting their rights and religion. Two years later, on May 15, 1783, Pernem was added to what was then called Portuguese Estado da India, following an agreement with the King of Sawantwadi who held sway over these three talukas. The Sonda king signed a treaty with the Portuguese in 1764, compelled by Hyder Ali’s attacks, which helped the Portuguese confirm their annexure of the four talukas of Ponda, Quepem, Sanguem and Canacona in lieu of payment of an annual stipend to the Sondekars. Interestingly, what may be talukas today, were earlier designated as provinces. The province of Ponda or Antruj had 28 villages when the Portuguese took over and Queula, a village on the south-eastern end of the taluka, was its capital. The only district under the Sondekars was Zambaulim or Panchmal, as it had five provinces. The first province, Astraghar, comprised of 18 villages, including most areas of the present Sanguem (51 villages) with Rivona as the capital. The other province, Embarbarcem, comprised 38 villages, including Surla, Oxel and Sancorda. The province had nine torofos. Balli, with 27 villages and divided into four torofos, was the third province, while Cacora was considered an incomplete province as it was small. Chandravadi province was part of Quepem. The province of Canacona, with a same-name capital, had seven villages. Cabo de Rama village was called a jurisdiction, with Cola or Khola as its capital. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
