[Goanet-News] Goa news for September 19, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa mining scam worth Rs 1 crore: Congress legislator - Economic Times onomic TimesPANAJI: Goa's illegal mining scandal is worth Rs10,000 crore ($2 billion), former deputy chief minister of Goa and Congress legislator Dayanand Narvekar on Saturday told the Justice MB Shah commission probing the scam. Narvekar, who was a cabinet ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHZUIwL48QVTwN4aNVCRmeco51qGgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/goa-mining-scam-worth-rs-1-crore-congress-legislator/articleshow/10020246.cms *** Sporting Clube de Goa make quick work of Air India - Hindustan Times idden turnaround. Leading 1-0 till the 48th minute, Air India saw the Goa team score two quick-fire goals to win their Group D ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH1f_auTNr0QlG2gHgxl-tHV2zEigurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Sporting-Clube-de-Goa-make-quick-work-of-Air-India/Article1-747401.aspx *** Panaji Port was illegal mineral export gateway: Official - Economic Times ort-gateway-for-exporting-illegal-ore_732198.html'Panaji port gateway for exporting illegal ore' http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNECWrUPepJ97m71bskkAZwk2v7Wzgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods-/-svs/metals-mining/panaji-port-was-illegal-mineral-export-gateway-official/articleshow/10027996.cms *** Government pulls up 20% mines - Zee News e NewsPanaji: The central government has issued notices to nearly a fifth of operative mines in Goa. The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), a wing of the ministry of mines, has tracked down 21 of the 100 odd operative mines in the state for illegal mining. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHO2L4T_g0nlYubKIEz17Y7H1xCbwurl=http://zeenews.india.com/business/news/news_content.aspx?newscatid=1newsid=30631 *** Cong men willing to join BJP in Goa: Parsekar - Zee News ay-announce-first-list-of-candidates-in-15-days/articleshow/10024074.cmsBJP may announce first list of candidates in 15 days http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFcJ1D3oQWItY7YNQY8O7pIZkqBCAurl=http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/cong-men-willing-to-join-bjp-in-goa-parsekar_732202.html *** Goa''s tax receipts may fall due to closure of naphtha pipeline - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFUf35sE09mzzivqwsdS5zUGJHy3wurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goas-tax-receipts-may-fall-due-to-closure-of-naphtha-pipeline/827988.html *** It's Bangalore to Goa on the Golden Chariot - Daily News Analysis ight day package. Also, a large number of foreigners have reserved seats for the trip. About 75 to 80 passengers will be travelling ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHirtCBWNaYbFbFOR3Ts5iYqjcuAQurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_its-bangalore-to-goa-on-the-golden-chariot_1588641 *** N Goa NCP backs Armindo for Mapusa - Times of India mes of IndiaMapusa: The Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) North Goa district office bearers have made a strong pitch to party bosses that general secretary Armindo Braganza should be given a ticket to contest Mapusa constituency at the next assembly polls. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFb8lO3o2AeaSuqTVNYC4lCNOfWWwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/N-Goa-NCP-backs-Armindo-for-Mapusa/articleshow/10024149.cms *** There is political interference in Goa police functioning: Ravi - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: In a rare acknowledgement, Goa's home minister, Ravi Naik, on Saturday, admitted there is political interference in police functioning in the state. In all my meetings with the police I appeal to them not to bow to politicians' demands. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFKA6tI0aOeiH-HRwWrVZ2W6ZnBJQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/There-is-political-interference-in-Goa-police-functioning-Ravi/articleshow/10023548.cms *** Business thins out at Goa's traditional barbers - The Independent ear-old says. For him, nothing beats a short ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF21zgf_EdCCenYD2kIOLBuolIYzgurl=http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/business-thins-out-at-goas-traditional-barbers-2356708.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet-News] Goa news for September 20, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Kamat discusses mining issue with commission - Zee News ining-scam-worth-rs-1-crore-congress-legislator/articleshow/10020246.cmsGoa mining scam worth Rs 1 crore: Congress legislator http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGm6_TWkfLjlBLqhYjk-9wTi0hIbAurl=http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/kamat-discusses-mining-issue-with-commission_732365.html *** Law commission submits draft Lokayukta Bill to CM - Times of India oa-lokayukta-bill-submitted-to-cm_732451.htmlDraft Goa Lokayukta Bill submitted to CM http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEenHj84xYcQtHzBNeIQyvqnhWhXgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Law-commission-submits-draft-Lokayukta-Bill-to-CM/articleshow/10047046.cms *** Goa govt may use radio tags for tracking iron ore trucks - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGFbql4cjT-PIytOlNEEPMw30zBNwurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-govt-may-use-radio-tags-for-tracking-iron-ore-trucks/828789.html *** CM moots upgrading teachers every 8 yrs - Times of India mes of India... Commission suggested two upgradations in salary for teachers in the form of senior scale on completion of 12 years of service and selection scale on completion of 24 years in service, Vithoba Dessai of All Goa school teachers association told TOI. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHx709Th_Tvu-nW_uD4alkCnIDy9wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/CM-moots-upgrading-teachers-every-8-yrs/articleshow/10046900.cms *** 'Tum khuim asa?' revolves around the family, highlights social issues - Times of India mes of Indiawill be presented by Culture and Art Club of Goa, Salvador do Mundo, at Kala Academy's 37th tiatr competition on September 20. Around 60 amateur artistes from the village of Pomburpa will be making their public performance for the first time on stage. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHEEpzWYrRb_GE7eAFRYpKdD2pnYQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tum-khuim-asa-revolves-around-the-family-highlights-social-issues/articleshow/10046893.cms *** Family yet to get report on Ravina's death - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: Almost 14 months after the death of Ravina Rodrigues in the Goa medical college (GMC), Bambolim, the state health department is yet to provide the family with a report on her death. Rodrigues, 17, passed away at the GMC, Bambolim, on July 29, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG_YEnO1hmiNlt8cAcN0Brj3Z7PEwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Family-yet-to-get-report-on-Ravinas-death/articleshow/10046917.cms *** Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Goa - Times of India ay tour on September 21 and 22. He will be present at a meditation programme ' Anandatsav' at Miramar beach on Wednesday at 6.30pm. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFLiTY-mraAuSPiIUTuAQ90s5-Z6Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Sri-Sri-Ravi-Shankar-in-Goa/articleshow/10046896.cms *** HC divided over rent controller's jurisdiction - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The issue of jurisdiction of the authorities to allow the amendment of applications filed under the Goa, Daman and Diu Buildings (Lease, rent and eviction) Control Act, 1968, will be considered by a larger bench of the high court of Bombay at ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFBb0N_qUsqGhoDzNqtTZr6z2Jt4wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HC-divided-over-rent-controllers-jurisdiction/articleshow/10046865.cms *** Pernem cops nab pimp at GMC - Times of India ear-old woman from Mumbai in Goa, was arrested by the Pernem police at the Goa medical college and hospital, Bambolim, on Monday evening. Singh, who'd been on the run after running down PSI Laxi Amonkar ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFATOC5r2tdQS4x3K-Z3XpgMuKNPgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Pernem-cops-nab-pimp-at-GMC/articleshow/10046858.cms *** Goa Carbon Limited -Proceedings of Annual General Meeting - Moneycontrol.com V18. Major earthquake jolts felt in ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF2RHU5LLoUy_eHlvDzXNyDkiI5CAurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/stocks/stock_market/corp_notices.php?autono=479033 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Invitation - CII IGBC Conference on 'Green Buildings For A Green Goa' 0900hrs 24 Sept 2011 BITS Pilani
Hi all, The first Green Building conference of the newly set-up IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) Goa Chapter. Do attend. regards, Jen Dr. Jennifer Lewis e Kamat Chair, CII-Young Indians, Goa Chapter Confederation of Indian Industry 502, Unitech City Center, M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=77422459969 Business address: Kamat Palace, Mangor Hill, Vasco-da-gama, Goa-403802. email: jen_l...@yahoo.com, lewis.j...@gmail.com www.bdkconsultants.com Hi all, ‘Green Buildings For A Green Goa ’ Conference 24 September, 2011: 0900-1800hrs: BITS-Pilani, Goa Campus As you are aware, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) an arm of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is making rapid strides in advancing the Green Building concept in the country through the involvement of stakeholders of the construction industry. The movement has evoked tremendous response amongst the various stakeholders. Salient Green measures adopted by the recently constructed Green Buildings include Preservation and reuse of fertile top soil, Reduced building footprints, Central Courtyards, Day lighting, Ventilation, Roof gardens to reduce heat-island impact, Use of treated grey water for irrigation and air conditioning cooling water makeup, Root-zone treatment for wastewater, Efficient Envelope, Use of energy efficient air-conditioning systems, On-site renewable energy, Wind Towers, Monitoring procedures, post-occupancy, Careful handling of construction waste, Use of materials with recycled content, Resource reuse, Use of Paints, Sealants, Adhesives with low VOC and Resource Reuse. As a Chairman of the IGBC, Goa Chapter, I am keen to conduct a conference to further advance GREEN Building movement in the state of Goa by organising an awareness Conference on GREEN Buildings for a GREEN Goa on 24th September, 2011 at BITS-Pilani, K. K. Birla - Goa campus, NH 17B, By Pass Road, Zuari Nagar, Goa. Eminent speakers from across India would address an audience of approx. 350 participants. Developers, Architects, Engineers and Consultants, Students of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Senior Government officials and other stake holders will be attending this conference. The detailed program will be sent to you shortly. The event will be inaugurated by Honorable Chief Minister Mr. Digambar Kamat and the valedictory by Opposition Leader Mr. Manohar Parrikar. I am writing to invite you to attend this conference and look forward to receiving confirmation of your attendance, by sending us the Registration Form (enclosed) duly filled in. For more details you may contact John Fernandes (CII Goa-9822982979) or call the CII Goa State office on the numbers mentioned below. Looking forward to meet you on 24 Sept, 2011 at BITS-Pillani With warm regards Amar J Britto Amar J Britto Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter Confederation of Indian Industry 502, Unitech City Center, M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001 Tel: 0832 - 2422790 / 2422796 e-mail: ciig...@dataone.in ; cii...@bsnl.in ; Before printing, think about ENVIRONMENTAL responsibility. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments contained in it.
[Goanet] The Melvyn - Carmen Cyprian Seb Debate
Dear Seb Thank you for your mail. Here I was thinking that no-one read what I wrote and I have been proved wrong. It looks like there is a new saying on the horizon empty rhetorics get most read as you are the second person that has written to me. Mission accomplished. This has certainly encouraged me to write more mine blowing empty rhetorics again. You are welcome not to read them and keep your head empty and your mentality crab free. There is no need for me to explain to you whether I am Melvyn or Rose because if you can clearly identify what a monkey is from your nursery book you are also able to read and write. Have a nice night till sunrise. Very honourable goanet reader (not joking) Melvyn Fernandes (famous non graduate - not intending to come of age ever) Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 15 September 2011
[Goanet] Modi's reparation for 2000 deaths and thousands homeless in a 3 days fa(st)rce?
A rotten politician in a hurry! That is what sums up Modi's 3-day Sadbhavana fast. It is easy for those who did not lose their loved ones to say 'forget and move on'. The pain of those who lost their loved ones for no fault or reason cannot be wiped out in a 3 day farce. Justice still eludes them because it appears that the state government has done everything to erase traces of evidence and fix the culprits. That is why Modi and team are confident that they will come out clean from the courts. But the Court of the Almighty and Supreme cannot be duped into granting acquittals. Let Modi not think that he will not pay the price, he is already doing it. The blood from his hands will never be washed away even by the waters of the Ganga. The pride and cannibalistic mindset of Modi was amply demonstrated during his 'Gaurav Yatra' across Gujarat some months after the genocide. It was like applying salt to the wounds of the afflicted. Those scenes of Modi's speech hailing Hindus for teaching a lesson to their detractors are even worse than the scenes of the riots. He ridiculed those who condemned the riots.Though not exhorting violence openly, his veiled warnings that the same will be repeated to teach Hindu opponents a lesson are there for all to see. But politicians are under the impression that public memory is short. Nine years after the 'Gaurav yatra' he is now engaged in a 'Paschatap Upvas' which his ego calls 'Sadbhavana Upvas'. The interesting part is that Modi still wears his sarcastic smile and the arrogant look even into the second day of his fast. The fast is a farce. -Soter
[Goanet] Bicholim Block Congress supports Sawal; Ministers 'boycott' meet
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The Bicholim bolck congress committee today resolved to support Naresh Sawal's candidature even as the Pradesh Congress Committee member, Dr Pramod Salgaonkar urged the workers to be with the party and support the candidate given by the party. Today the Bicholim block congress committee had convened party worker's meet at Hirabai zantye hall Bicholim which was attended by hundreds of people from all over the constituency. Several BMC councillors, sarpanch and panch of various panchayats were present for the meeting. The block committee expressed displeasure over the move of the party of trying to induct Rajesh Patnekar into the party fold without consulting the Bicholim block. The block committee passed resolution of suggesting Sawal's name for the party ticket, they demanded to select Sawal as government representitive in Bicholim for doing all government related works of the party and also urged that the Chief Minister should keep his word of giving ticket to Sawal. In the begning several people who spoke lent their anger over the party move and told that they would support Naresh Sawal. Spekaing on the occasion PCC member, Dr Pramod Salgaonkar told that many BJP MLAs are ready to join the party and asked all not to get afraid with Patnekar's entry into Congress. All should work for the party and accept the candidate given by the party but at the same time the workers have the right to demand what they want and we would convey your wishes to the higher-ups Salgaonkar told party cannot forget the work of Naresh Sawal but who would be given the ticket will be decided by the party and if party gives ticket to someone else than all the workers should support the candidate. Congress Committee General Secretary, Vishnu Wagh supported Naresh sawal and told that Party is only because of the workers and it cannot undermine their wishes. Work of Naresh would not be a waste and party should think before deciding over the issue of candidature in the constituency Wagh roared the party workers should work with new zeal keeping a positive attitude without falling prey to assurances. Ministers 'boycott' meet BICHOLIM: Eventhough the Bicholim block congress were able to attract huge crowd of supporters to show their strength in the constituency it was surprising that no minister or politician attended the meet. As per the information given earlier to the press by the Block committee the Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat; Speaker, Pratapsingh Rane; Health Minister, Vishwajeet Rane were invited. But, not a single minister attended the meet which sparked a wave among the workers that the ministers have boycotted the meet. Taking note of the same the Bicholim Muncipal Council Deputy Chairman, Shashikant Naik Harlankar while speaking on the occasion raised the issue and questioned as to why no one turned up for the meeting. It just means that they are not in need of the block committee and if they feel that they could elect an MLA without our support it is wrong Naik told the gathering this type of attitude towards the workers is dangerous for the party. When Herald asked the PCC member, Dr Pramod Salgaonkar to comment over the sitution she told that all of them were invited but it was done at the last minute. They were invited at the last minute and so they were unable to come Salgaonkar tried to do away with the sitution. When further asked to explain she gave another reason Most of the ministers are busy with the Home Minister's birthday and people should not take it in the other way and support the party on all occasions.
[Goanet] Youth arrested in Bicholim for sexually abusing a 9 year old boy.
-- Samir Umarye *BICHOLIM* A youth residing at Gaonkarwada-Bicholim has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing a nine-year-old boy from the area. According to reports, the incident took place on Friday at about 8.15 pm when Rukmuddin Kudminichi (22), a native of Sangapur in Bagalkot-Karnataka, went to the house of his neighbour. He found out that his nine-year-old son was studying alone at home. Seizing the opportunity, Rukmuddin allegedly sexually abused the boy and fled from the scene. When the parents returned home, they found the boy crying and he later narrated the incident to them. The boy's father went to the Bicholim police station and lodged a complaint. Bicholim police swung into action and arrested the accused under Section 377 IPC and 8 of Goa Childrens Act 2003. The accused was later remanded to two days police custody. Meanwhile, Bicholim police on Saturday retrieved a male body from the Amona River. The body has been sent to the GMC mortuary.
[Goanet] Radar system to forecast natural calamities soon
Radar system to forecast natural calamities soon PANAJI: A radar system to forecast natural calamities is set to be installed at the state meteorological centre soon, Rajya Sabha member from Goa Shantaram Naik said on Sunday. Naik was speaking at the 44th Engineers' Day celebrations at Dona Paula organized by the Goa chapter of the institution of engineers (India). Speaking on the theme 'Engineering Preparedness for Disaster Mitigation', Naik said that a system to forecast natural calamities was the first step to disaster management. Naik said that the North and South Goa collectors have identified flood-prone areas in the state, but proper planning in risk-prone areas is still awaited. Naik stressed on the need to include disaster management in school curriculums. Naik said, Around 58.6% of our landmass is prone to natural disasters and 12% of land is prone to floods. Out of 7,516 km, 5,700 km is prone to floods and tsunamis and 68% to draught. He appealed to the engineering community and other experts in the field to volunteer to lecture students on the subject to prepare them to face any eventuality. Naik advised the association of engineers to constitute a disaster management cell of their own and said that a representative of the association should be nominated on disaster management committees of the state government and at the district levels. Director of fire and emergency services Ashok Menon made a case for a separate cadre of fire services. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Radar-system-to-forecast-natural-calamities-soon/articleshow/10036646.cms ~Avelino
[Goanet] Solaris Images :: Sherwin Crasto
A journalist who traces his roots to Goa Sherwin Crasto sher...@solarisimages.com has recently started the Solaris Images photo agency. See below... Sherwin Crasto +91-9820129636 Director - News Photo Services SOLARIS IMAGES Email: sher...@solarisimages.com; sherwincra...@gmail.com Website: www.solarisimages.com SHERWIN CRASTO: A top-ranked photojournalist for the last 26 years, Sherwin Crasto has worked with Reuters, Associated Press, The Independent, The Indian Post, DNA and is now the brain behind SOLARIS IMAGES, a new News Photo Agency. From the killing fields of Afghanistan to the earthquake in Gujarat, from the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Mumbai to the cyclones in Orissa, from war-torn Jaffna to the Kargil war, from the international cricket matches to the world beauty pageants, there is scarcely anything that has been not captured by his lenses. Sherwin walked away with the Gold trophy at the 2006 China International Press Photo Competition (CHIPP). Besides a Commonwealth photography award, he also has several other awards including the 2009 Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon best picture award.
[Goanet] MUMBAI SENIOR ADVOCATE AMIT DESAI ACCUSED OF CHEATING GOA GOVT BY FIVE LAKHS
The Goa Government was billed Rupees five lakhs by a Senior Advocate from Mumbai Mr. Amit Desai for four hearings in the High Court he never attended. This has been revealed in the information furnished by the Goa Police under the Right to Information Act. Senior Advocate Amit Desai billed the Goa Government Rs 3,75,000 for appearing before the Bombay High Court at Goa on 26th, 27th and 28th November 2008 but the Court records do not show his appearance. He also billed the Government for another Rs 1, 25,000 for an appearance on 13th Jan 2009 while the records show that there was no hearing of the case on that day. Interestingly the Goa Government paid Adv. Amit Desai the amount without requiring him to produce an appearance certificate issued by the High Court as is mandatory before any government advocate is paid. Documents also obtained under the RTI Act from the Home Department reveals that Advocate General of Goa Subodh Kantak had by a note on 7th October 2008 proposed that Adv. Amit Desai be engaged at a fee of Rs 1, 25, 000 per hearing to appear for the State before the High Court in the confirmation of death sentence case of Mr. Ryan Fernandes the main accused in the 2005 Vasco based Dr. Shrikant Verenkar murder case. Adv. Amit Desai was also allowed executive class airfare from Mumbai and stay at a five star hotel in Panaji. The Goa government also appointed a Panaji lawyer Mr. Ashwin Bhobe to assist Adv. Amit Desai with an appearance charge of Rs 5000 per hearing. Interestingly the file notings show that on 11th July 2007 Advocate General Subodh Kantak himself had agreed that Public Prosecutor Mrs. T. S. Sardinha should represent the State in the case. The file notings also show that then High Court Public Prosecutor Mrs. Winnie Coutinho had also declined to appear in the matter as the accused Mr. Ryan Fernandes was known to her. The information furnished further reveals that the Goa Government has spent a whopping Rs 11, 29, 266 on Adv. Amit Desai. Of the total expenditure incurred Rs 10 lakhs was towards Adv. Amit Desai’s court appearance charges while Rs 74,636 towards his hotel accommodation and Rs 54, 630 towards airfare expenses. The expenditure of Rs 11, 29, 266 incurred is from October 2008 to February 2009 as the subsequent bills to date from Adv. Amit Desai are still being processed. The documents furnished by the Goa Police also show that Adv. Amit Desai held a two and half hour conference at Mumbai on 22nd November 2008 which was attended by Public Prosecutor Mrs. T.S. Sardinha, Adv. Ashwin Bhobe and Deputy Superintendent of Police Mr. Mahesh Gaonkar who was the Investigating Officer of the case. Adv. Amit Desai then sent the Goa Government a bill of Rs 62,500 for that Mumbai Conference at the rate of Rs 25,000 per hour. The government however declined to pay that bill stating that he was not entitled to bill for the conference held. It is however not known as to why Advocate General Mr. Subodh Kantak had not himself appeared for the State in the confirmation case. It is also not known as to why the State Government agreed to engage a lawyer from Mumbai incurring such heavy expenditure though there are so many lawyers practicing criminal law in Goa. The records also do not show that the Government had made any efforts to engage the services of any lawyer locally. A perusal of the orders recording the proceedings of the case show that Adv. Amit Desai had on least three occasions traveled all the way from Mumbai only to seek an adjournment of the case while burdening the State exchequer by another Rs 1,25,000 plus travel and accommodation for each of his trips. Records of the case also reveal that since the confirmation case was filed in 2007 there have been already 28 hearings with the 29th one scheduled on 10th October 2011. Ironically the records reveal that Adv. Amit Desai on 25th July this year submitted before the High Court that the Government was not pressing for the confirmation of the death sentence. It is wondered as to why Adv. Ashwin Bhobe the local advocate could not have informed this to the court instead of having Adv. Amit Desai to come from Mumbai only to make this submission. Interestingly the Law department and the Home department have now however informed Adv. Aires Rodrigues that the Goa Government has not taken a decision not to press for the death sentence. It may be recalled that South Goa Sessions Judge on June 15, 2007 had awarded the death penalty to Ryan Fernandes, the main accused, and sentenced three other co-accused Mr. Francis D'Sa, Mr. Rajendra Singh and Mr. Sachin Parab to life imprisonment in the sensational murder case of Dr Shrikant Verekar. The 55-year-old doctor from Vasco was murdered on Monday 17th Jan 2005 after being abducted. The body of the slain doctor was found seven hours later at Cansaulim. A death penalty awarded cannot be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court. The confirmation of the death sentence seems to
[Goanet] Garbage in the constituency of the chief minister of Goa
Garbage in the constituency of the chief minister of Goa http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2324780155651 Thanks to Savio Rodrigues! FN -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 26th Sunday of the Year
18-Sep-2011 Dear Friend, We have all come across people who can be relied upon because they are people of their word. If they say 'yes' they mean 'yes' and act accordingly. On the other hand we also meet people who do not mean what they say. They say 'yes' when they mean 'no'. They make promises and agreements but never get down to doing what they promised. Are we people true to our word? Can God rely on our word? Have a quiet weekend affirming our 'Yes' to God! -Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections: Twenty-sixth Sunday-Who is he who does the will of God? 25-Sep-2011 Ezekiel 18: 25-28 Philippians 2: 1-11 Matthew 21: 28-32 The prophet Ezekiel was noted for stressing the personal responsibility of individuals for their behaviour and in today's reading he drives this point home. Israel's common experience was that they were a community, the people of God. If they were saved they were saved as a nation and if they were punished it was because they had sinned as a community. The prophet Ezekiel also wished to emphasize the other aspect as well, namely that we are also individually responsible for our actions. The way we are living now matters in the eyes of God, not so much our past actions. Even though we have been baptized, if we are living in sin we stand condemned. On the other hand, no matter how often we have fallen, if today we are repentant sinners, God is ever ready to forgive and accepts us as his children. You are responsible! In a road fog a driver pulled up on the Santa Anna Freeway in California to change his flat tyre. To avoid hitting him the car behind slowed down so rapidly that a third car crashed into him. This was repeated by 200 cars in a 5-mile pileup that, in addition to the 200 collisions, that wrecked 60 cars, injured 50 people and killed one. Crumpled cars like castaway dominoes, were pointed in every direction. The first driver fixed his tyre and left during the ensuing confusion, oblivious to the massive chain-reaction he had touched off! Harold Buetow in 'God Still Speaks! Listen!' In the Gospel Jesus tells this parable of the two sons to vindicate his proclamation of the good news of the kingdom. The parable is a proclamation of God's mercy towards sinners. The parable speaks of the man who has two sons and he says to the first My boy, go and work in my vineyard today. and he answers, I will not go, but later on thought better and went. The man then goes to his second son and said the same thing who answered, Certainly Sir, but did not go. Which of the two did the father's will? Who is the truly obedient one? Jesus conveyed his message in the form of a story, a story which apparently did not have any mention of the divine and seemed to speak of everyday realities. The two sons mentioned in the parable stand for two types of people, two types of believers and we have to decide which type represents us. The son who said 'yes' but did nothing about actually doing what the father desired, primarily stood for the Jewish people, who claimed to be followers of Abraham, their father in faith. They claimed to be God's people, yet they rejected the prophets, they rejected John the Baptist, they rejected Jesus Christ. The second son, who said he would not go but ultimately went is not a model son either but definitely the better of the two because he did finally obey and what is more important, did what the father wanted of him. Jesus likens that son to the tax collectors and sinners, who came to listen to John the Baptist and repented of their sins. That son would stand for the many gentiles, the many pagans, the many agnostics, the many non-believers, who say they do not believe in God, yet live honest lives, lives filled with compassion, lives ultimately acknowledging the divine. In the final analysis our faith is seen and judged by the quality of our lives lived in our day to day dealings and interactions with our fellow human beings. We will be held responsible not for the past but for the present lived with or without love. How we live professes our faith! Joe never attends a planning meeting. He does not see himself as articulate enough to formulate plans for the neighbourhood or for the parish. But when it comes to doing the job is always there to work. He knows that actions speak louder than words and he lives accordingly. The proof of faith is good works. Love of God is shown above all in generous service to the neighbour in need, without distinction of social class or religious practice. Joe is often impatient with people who promise much but deliver little, who think that talking nice words is an adequate substitute for effective action. Jesus shared Joe's impatience, as we read in today's gospel, where the father tells his two sons to go to work in his vineyard. One refuses at first but goes. The other promises to go but does not. It is the former who actually does what the
[Goanet] Shah Commission - Can Truth be established by Mob Opinion
The incidents of shouting down anti-mining voices during the public hearing by the Justice Shah Commission has to be condemned. Someone's right to livelihood from mining cannot undermine another's right to life. Truth cannot be established by hired mobs. The very fact that a public hearing had to be disrupted by a pro-mining lobby only goes to prove that there exists a gross violation that cannot be proved otherwise before a judicial system. If livelihood is everything then the scavenger, prostitute and the pimp also have a right to practice their profession. If livelihood irrespective of violation of someone else's right is what justice is all about, then the matka bookie and contract killer are also right in practicising their illegal profession. If legalising an illegal activity is the solution to the negative impact of mining then legalisng prostitution, matka and contract killers is also justified. If mobs (majority rule) are going to determine 'Truth' then God save India.
[Goanet] Youth support to Anna Hazare showed their maturity: Aroon Purie
Youth support to Anna Hazare showed their maturity: Aroon Purie The extraordinary events of the last three months have changed the way young people are perceived, said India Today Group Chairman and Editor in Chief Aroon Purie during his welcome address at Mind Rocks India Today Youth Summit 2011 on Saturday at the Le Meridien Hotel here. (Watch: Aroon Purie's welcome address) They, we were told, was the I-Me-Myself generation. I see now that they may have become the We generation. We were told modern communication tools like email, SMS or Facebook would divide people. They ended up uniting your generation across cities, classes and communities. We were told globalisation would make our youth too westernised. The tricolour has instead become your favourite accessory, he said. We were told young people were not interested in politics. But, one by one, as you converged on Ramlila Maidan in Delhi or Azad Maidan in Mumbai or Freedom Park in Bangalore, with candles, slogans, and change in your hearts, you proved us and them wrong. Like a generation before you did in 1974, you were asking for accountability. The students' revolution of 1974 threw up many of our present-day political stalwarts, from Lalu Prasad Yadav to Sushil Modi, Purie added. Two-thirds of India is under 35 - like most of you sitting in this hall. The numbers are huge. 459 million Indians are between 13 and 35. Of these, 333 million are literate. Till now, you were seen as a market. This year you proved, as you rallied behind a 74-year-old man from a hitherto obscure village in Maharashtra, that you were a democracy, he said. Purie added that as a 200-million strong voting force of 18-35 year olds in the 2009 elections, youngsters were always seen as a swing factor. This time you proved the swing could well be a tsunami. All of you realise how you can change the rules of the game. You have every opportunity to change it further, he said. Source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/youth-proved-seriousness-by-backing-anna-aroon-purie/1/151647.html
[Goanet] Naturopathy Course on 21 Sept. 2011
One day course in Basic Naturopathy A Basic Course in Naturopathy will be conducted on 21st September 2011 from 9.00 a. m to 4.30 p.m. at Lar de Estudantes, Altinho, Panaji by Fr. M. Britto Joseph SJ, well known for his work in Naturopathy. The St. Bridget’s Institute Home Nursing Services (a project of Caritas Goa) is organising the Course. For registration and further details contact Caritas Office on 2226509 or 09420597498. -- Council for Social Justice Peace (CSJP), Institude Piedade, D. B. Marg, Panjim, Goa - 403 001 Ph No: (0832) 2422821 Website: www.csjpgoa.org
[Goanet] Modi on cloud nine
MODI ON CLOUD NINE Modi may not have initially bargained for this adulations at the start of his fast He may also not envisaged to test waters of any aspirations of a role at the centre The success of his limited fast and the backing of his own party cadres coupled with Akali Dal, SHIV Sena, AIDMK, ignoring the convenor of JD(U) in Bihar in his forward march .He is dreaming big , not only for the state of Gujarat , but the whole of India The notable stalwarts of BJP present on the last day of the fast had to accept his rising star with muted silence. Many of them have been at the most central Ministers ,fierce speakers and supporters, defenders of BJP on news channels, and that`s it None of them can match in stature, the charisma, statesmanship and tremendous following in his home state It was finally, however reluctantly, expressed publicly that he is the Prime Minister material for BJP This meteoric rise will not be easily swallowed by those, who are nursing higher ambitions and for the moment will lie low . The only potential challenge by Advani is no more in the reckoning. It is praise worthy that Modi in his plans not made any allegations or criticism against the congress, or individuals but on the contrary unfolded a dream to be materialized for the entire Nation, It is a sign that he himself is not limiting his dreams locally His plans to continue fasts in every district will only galvanise his popularity like no known leaders of BJP stock With all the stinging criticism ,aberrations in Governance, propaganda against him in Gujarat riots , he held sway on state elections decimating his opponents His is appeasing the minorities in a subtle ,but calculated manner. Some of the minority leaders have openly praised his development, incurring the wrath of their leaders and used a conciliatory attitude and appraoch The counter fast , a ridiculous first of its kind was largely ignored even by the electronic media finding a mention only in passing reference The Modi`s fast of five star luxury received more attention than the calamity of Sikim earthquake tragedy His views on interviews aired by the media where statesman like , devoid of ranchor ,bitterness and counter attack Indians are really fed up with the BJP and the Congress continuously gunning at each other’s throat at all public forum The lowering of the image, pointing faults, raising every conceivable omissions and commissions of past and present, scoring brownie points is their favourite pastime Indians are really fed up with this drama day and night even in the Parliament The Congress is really jolted out of its slumber at the prospect of Modi ascending the centre stage and in days to come the allegations will tear him to pieces on various fronts. The BJP itself secretly enjoin the tirade against their own party person to settle personal ambitions. It is clear that Modi is aiming at his possible position, even though he is in position to deliver. The support of NDA will be crucial in the final count, as Nitish Kumar is paranoid about his own worth Shusma Swaraj Arun Jaitely, Ravi Shankar Prassad and others can at best remain in the wings with hope and prosper in the shadow of Modi The discussions will not be limited to ability, charisma, experience, standing, of Modi ,but the focus will be on all his aberrations with no holes barred, to portray him as an “apostle of violence “ The image of the congress is dented far beyond that of Modi in its ability to prevent crime, corruption and terror. The people are the best judge in the final analysis The devil is not all black as always understood .nelson lopes Chinchinim 9850926276
[Goanet] Germany: Blend it like Wendell
Blend it like Wendell Jagmeeta Thind Joy Posted online: Wed Sep 14 2011, 00:01 hrs It is one of the world’s most acknowledged platform for players in the international organic movement. And each year, BioFach, held in Nuremberg, Germany, attracts around 2,500 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from 130 countries. While Indian exhibitors have been an intrinsic part of the four-day extravaganza in the past, the 2012 edition is going to be special as India has been chosen as the partner country. The star attraction of the Indian pavilion will be Goa-based designer Wendell Rodricks, whose work with natural fabrics and dyes has landed him an invitation to open the fair with a fashion show. “BioFach is a prestigious event and it’s an honour for me to be a part of it, especially in the India-special edition,” remarked Rodricks, who is currently putting together an all-organic collection for the show. The organic fabric he uses has unique properties — it’s anti-perspirant and provides protection against UV rays. Though organic food and agriculture are the other important aspects of the fair, eco-friendly fashion, points out Wendell, is much looked forward to. With ‘sustainability’ as this year’s theme, Rodricks is an apt choice. He’s arguably one of India’s first designer to go eco-chic, having started work with organic fabrics in the early 1990s. Today, he’s well-known for reviving the long-forgotten Kunbi sari of Goa. The Eco-Goa room in Wendell Rodricks Design Space offers garments made with all-organic elements and natural dyes sourced from the Western Ghats, which Rodricks helped restore along with a group of NGOs in Goa. “I have been asked to not only showcase my work with the weavers using natural fabrics and dyes, but also make a presentation on my Kunbi sari project,” he said. The Kunbi Tribe collection was first showcased at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in 2010 and highlighted his work in empowering the out-of-work weavers. At BioFach 2012, it will be a perfect example of sustainability for the world to see. http://www.indianexpress.com/story-print/846184
[Goanet] Goa news for September 20, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Kamat discusses mining issue with commission - Zee News ining-scam-worth-rs-1-crore-congress-legislator/articleshow/10020246.cmsGoa mining scam worth Rs 1 crore: Congress legislator http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGm6_TWkfLjlBLqhYjk-9wTi0hIbAurl=http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/kamat-discusses-mining-issue-with-commission_732365.html *** Law commission submits draft Lokayukta Bill to CM - Times of India oa-lokayukta-bill-submitted-to-cm_732451.htmlDraft Goa Lokayukta Bill submitted to CM http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEenHj84xYcQtHzBNeIQyvqnhWhXgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Law-commission-submits-draft-Lokayukta-Bill-to-CM/articleshow/10047046.cms *** Goa govt may use radio tags for tracking iron ore trucks - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGFbql4cjT-PIytOlNEEPMw30zBNwurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-govt-may-use-radio-tags-for-tracking-iron-ore-trucks/828789.html *** CM moots upgrading teachers every 8 yrs - Times of India mes of India... Commission suggested two upgradations in salary for teachers in the form of senior scale on completion of 12 years of service and selection scale on completion of 24 years in service, Vithoba Dessai of All Goa school teachers association told TOI. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHx709Th_Tvu-nW_uD4alkCnIDy9wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/CM-moots-upgrading-teachers-every-8-yrs/articleshow/10046900.cms *** 'Tum khuim asa?' revolves around the family, highlights social issues - Times of India mes of Indiawill be presented by Culture and Art Club of Goa, Salvador do Mundo, at Kala Academy's 37th tiatr competition on September 20. Around 60 amateur artistes from the village of Pomburpa will be making their public performance for the first time on stage. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHEEpzWYrRb_GE7eAFRYpKdD2pnYQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tum-khuim-asa-revolves-around-the-family-highlights-social-issues/articleshow/10046893.cms *** Family yet to get report on Ravina's death - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: Almost 14 months after the death of Ravina Rodrigues in the Goa medical college (GMC), Bambolim, the state health department is yet to provide the family with a report on her death. Rodrigues, 17, passed away at the GMC, Bambolim, on July 29, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG_YEnO1hmiNlt8cAcN0Brj3Z7PEwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Family-yet-to-get-report-on-Ravinas-death/articleshow/10046917.cms *** Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Goa - Times of India ay tour on September 21 and 22. He will be present at a meditation programme ' Anandatsav' at Miramar beach on Wednesday at 6.30pm. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFLiTY-mraAuSPiIUTuAQ90s5-Z6Aurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Sri-Sri-Ravi-Shankar-in-Goa/articleshow/10046896.cms *** HC divided over rent controller's jurisdiction - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The issue of jurisdiction of the authorities to allow the amendment of applications filed under the Goa, Daman and Diu Buildings (Lease, rent and eviction) Control Act, 1968, will be considered by a larger bench of the high court of Bombay at ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFBb0N_qUsqGhoDzNqtTZr6z2Jt4wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HC-divided-over-rent-controllers-jurisdiction/articleshow/10046865.cms *** Pernem cops nab pimp at GMC - Times of India ear-old woman from Mumbai in Goa, was arrested by the Pernem police at the Goa medical college and hospital, Bambolim, on Monday evening. Singh, who'd been on the run after running down PSI Laxi Amonkar ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFATOC5r2tdQS4x3K-Z3XpgMuKNPgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Pernem-cops-nab-pimp-at-GMC/articleshow/10046858.cms *** Goa Carbon Limited -Proceedings of Annual General Meeting - Moneycontrol.com V18. Major earthquake jolts felt in ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF2RHU5LLoUy_eHlvDzXNyDkiI5CAurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/stocks/stock_market/corp_notices.php?autono=479033 Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Almeida’s Second Book Bandpas to be released
Almeida’s Second Book Bandpas to be released Bandpas, a book authored by well-known Fatorda based Konkani writer Menino Almeida and published by Marrish Prokaxon, Fatorda will be released on September 21 at 5pm at the Margao Municipal Council Hall, Margao. Reverend Father Boulais da Costa, Parish Priest of Rosary Church, Fatorda will be the chief guest, Antonio da Piedade Morais, a staunch Konkani lover and activist will preside over the function while Vincy Quadros, vice president, Goa Konkani Akademi and Michael Gracias, chief editor and publisher of the monthly magazine Jivit will be the guests of honour. Bandpas is a collection of 15 stories based on different topics, with a stress on family relationships. This is Menino Almeida's second book. He has written a book on poetry named Kavanzall which was published in the year 2007. His poems and stories are read in many magazines and newspapers. Presently, he is a regular writer for the magazines Jivit and Konkan Divo. http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1718boxid=24626156uid=dat=9%2f20%2f2011
[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on Stray Dog and Rabies Control in Goa - Problems Solutions
-- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 23rd September from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa. TOPIC: Stray Dog and Rabies Control in Goa - Problems Solutions SPEAKER:Open Discussion We invite you to express your viewpoint by attending the FRIDAY BALCAO. If you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by email to goad...@gmail.com best wishes, Roland Martins --- Don't miss out on the discussion. Information is power, Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !! --- GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail to: goad...@gmail.com
Re: [Goanet] Garbage in the constituency of the chief minister of Goa
On Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:19:59 -0700, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا wrote: Garbage in the constituency of the chief minister of Goa http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2324780155651 Thanks to Savio Rodrigues! FN COMMENT : This is what you reach by the link: This content is currently unavailable The page you requested cannot be displayed at the moment. It may be temporarily unavailable, the link you clicked on may have expired, or you may not have permission to view this page. So; either the permission is denied or we wait until tomorrow for the Obituary of the demised page. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi
Thanks to Selma Carvalho for responding to an appeal from a Goan in Karachi, who point out that while there are a number of books being published in Goa these days, hardly any reach his city. Menin Rodrigues would like to build a modest library of Goa-related books there. We managed to send across books to Menin Rodrigues men...@gmail.com who recently wrote in to acknowledge the receipt of these books: 01. Song of Goa - Crown of Mandos by Jose Pereira, Micael Martins Antonio da Costa 02. The Many Faces of Sundorem - Women in Goa by Fatima da Silva Gracias 03. Feasts, Festivals and Observations of Goa by Maria de Lourdes Bravo da Costa Rodrigues 04. Mirror to Goa by Donna J Young 05. Picture-Postcard Poverty by Kalaand Mani Frederick Noronha 06. The Last Prabhu by Bernardo Alvino de Souza 07. Aroma, from the Goan Kitchen by Shilpa Sinari 08. Reflected in Water, Writings on Goa Edited by Jerry Pinto 09. Modern Goan Literature by Peter Nazareth 10. Into the Diaspora Wilderness by Selma Carvalho 11. Veni, Vidi...Goa by Luis S. R. Vas 12. Cozinha de Goa by Fatima da Silva Gracias 13. Home Style Cuisine by Joyce Fernandes 14. Temptations 15. A Culinary Escapade of Goa by Odette Mascarenhas 16. Delights from Goa by Aroona Reejhsingham 17. Goan Dishes by Sudha S. Amonkar 18. Hansun Khellun Xikum by Pratap Naik SJ Menin is behind the Goans of Pakistan http://www.goansofpakistan.org/ initiative, which is quite informative and impressive. If anyone out there would like to gift some Goa-related books to any association or library in any part of India or beyond, please get in touch, and we could arrange that. Frederick Noronha f...@goa-india.org
Re: [Goanet] CRS report - a disturbance or pleasing? Anil Desai
--- On Sun, 9/18/11, SOTER so...@bsnl.in wrote: I definitely do not have any bias towards Dr. Helekar bec' he is a Hindu.--- I refute his claims in the spirit of discussion and that is it while respecting his right to hold a view. I certainly do not perceive a bias against me personally from Soter. But I have no idea what he means by refutation of my claims in the present context. He has refuted none of the facts that I mentioned regarding the U. S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) report. All I have seen from him is misuse and distortion of the CRS report to fabricate yet another outrageous conspiracy theory, this time involving the United States. Here is his pertinent quote: QUOTE Does the BJP think that this nation is so dumb so as to not notice the agenda of USA in installing the Hindu Taliban to create social unrest in India in order to give them an excuse to poke their nose in the pie as they have done in Afghanistan and Pakistan? This explains the U.S Congress report on Modi shinning UNQUOTE ..Soter D'Souza I for one hope that the nation is not dumb enough to both believe in conspiracy theories and to ever elect the Hindu Taliban to power. BTW, as opposed to the wild generalizations of Times of India, the confusion of Falcao and the Machiavellian theory of Soter, if anybody wants to find out what a realistic, level-headed assessment of a simple government report looks like then go no further than the following quote from Gerry: QUOTE The CRS report makes very interesting reading. It is a useful understanding of the prevailing American thought opinion given to American Congress. Like most Strategy Projections it tries to put up a coherent collage culled from varied facts in the public domain, but obviously like most Strategy Projections not all inferences are unassailable UNQUOTE .Gerald Fernandes Cheers, Santosh On Sun, 9/18/11, SOTER so...@bsnl.in wrote: Comment: Anil bab, it is indeed encouraging to see your prompt response to my post. I am not in the business of running cabaret shows to expose anyone. I definitely do not have any bias towards Dr. Helekar bec' he is a Hindu. In fact many of my views about BJP and its affiliates are also held by my Hindu friends. I refute his claims in the spirit of discussion and that is it while respecting his right to hold a view. I do not expect a person of your calibre to be so irresponsible as to inject false impressions like those one finds against christians and Muslims on fanatic Hindu websites. I give my opinion and that is it. -Soter
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (20Sep11)
*** Medical Ethics must While Serving Patients: Dr Manmohan *** Right. Because there are some Docs 'N' Hospitals who will prolong your Illness...according to your Bank Balance! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] Golden Jubilee Arts Workshop open new chapter for Old Secretariat.
What a great pity that the Goan community at large, (including the diaspora) could not be informed about this important cultural event much earlier, instead of a mere three days before the opening. How disappointing. Jerry Sousa From: Goanet Events Golden Jubilee Arts Workshop open new chapter for Old Secretariat. After more than 500 years, the Old Secretariat building (aka Palacio Idalcao) has been converted into public art gallery spaces. Starting on 19th September, a landmark Golden Jubilee Arts Workshop will be hosted for three days on the premises by the Department of Art Culture, Government of Goa, for the benefit of the entire artistic community of the state. All artists and photographers of Goa, along with seriously interested citizens are warmly invited to attend.
[Goanet] Ivana lifts bronze, pushes Bhakti to 4th
Ivana lifts bronze, pushes Bhakti to 4th Ivana lone Goan to win medal at Nat Jr Chess Nkrutikha, Aravindh emerge champs PANJIM: Salute Goa’s chess wizard WFM Ivana Maria Furtado of Santa Ines as she lifted the bronze to emerge the sole Goan to win a medal at the 26th National Junior Girls Championship which concluded at Fatorda indoor hall, Margao, Wednesday. The top seed and highly rated WIM Bhakti Kulkarni ( 2281) finished fourth, just after Ivana ( 2073). Both Ivana and Bhakti were tied with 8 points each, but Ivana won on the tie- break after being on equal terms on several counts used to break the deadlock and pushed Bhakti to the 4th. Hats off to Ivana for being the only one to keep Goa’s flag flying high as the event was held in Goa, even though she was in donor entry category. In fact, she became the only Goan to have a podium finish in the entire championship hosted by Goa Chess Association. Ivana’s superb achievement is all the more creditable as she is just 12, studying in Std VII at Our Lady of the Rosary High School, Dona Paula. In comparison, Bhakti, from whom much more was expected given her norm and high rating and after being awarded the Dilip Sardessai Award is 19 and a college student. That apart, that Ivana held Bhakti to a draw is a true reflection of her high potential at such an young age. Ivana remained undefeated, having recorded six draws and five victories in 11 rounds. Unfortunately, Bhakti who came very close to obtaining a medal lost two games on the trot, or else she might have walked away with a medal. WFM Pon Nkrutikha ( 2044) of TN won the championship defeating WFM R Bharathi ( 2112) also of TN. She tallied 9.5 points after 11 rounds. Nkrutikha had offered a draw but her opponent continued playing. It was a Grand Prix attack which R Bharathi could not handle and lost in just 18 moves. WFM Rucha Pujari ( 2145) Maharashtra collected 8.5 points which gave her the silver. Ivana drew her last round with Nandidhdhaa PV of TN and with 8 points and claimed the bronze. Bhakti won her last round against A Akshaya and totalled 8 points to finish fourth. In the 41st National Junior ( U- 19 ) Open, Aravindh Chitambaram ( 2213) of TN drew his last game with FM Diptayan Ghosh ( 2288) of WB to win the gold. IM Shyam Nikhil won his last round with Rakesh Kulkarni of Maharashtra to finish second ( silver). FM Diptayan Ghosh ( 2288) of WB won the bronze. It was Tamil Nadu to the fore as they won both the gold medals with the event being successfully organised by GSA and it was the Goan girls – Ivana and Bhakti – that made the Goan chess fraternity very proud with their excellent showing to be in the top bracket. In the boys open category, Goa’s Anurag Mhamal ( 2208) took the 17th place with 7.5 points. Aravindh 9 ( gold), Shyam Nikhil P 8. 5 ( silver), Ghosh Didtayan ( 2288) WB 8.5 ( bronze), Ankit Rajpara ( 2281) Gujarat 8.5, IM S Nitin ( 2387) TN 8, Swayams Mishra ( 2354) Orissa 8, Narayanan S L ( 2320) Kerala 8, Himal Gusain ( 2207) Chandigarh 8, IM K Priyadarshan ( 2376) TN 7.5, Padya Saumil ( 2048) Maharashtra 7.5. WGM Padmini Raut ( 2356) of Orissa finished 13th with 7.5 points. Girls: Nkruthikha ( 2044) TN 9.5 ( gold), WFM Rucha Pujari ( 2145) Maharashtra 8.5 ( silver), Ivana ( 2073) Goa 8 ( bronze), Bhakti ( 2281) Goa 8, Nandhidhdhaa PV ( 2105) TN 8, WFM K Sai Nirupama ( 1919) AP 7.5, WFM Bharathi R ( 2112) T N, 7.5, Pallabi Roy ( 1996) WB 7.5, Pratusha Bodda ( 2062) AP 7.5, WFM Sr.a Seshadri ( 1861) TN 7.5. http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1605boxid=43957359uid=dat=9%2f15%2f2011
[Goanet] CONFERENCE: 'Green Buildings For A Green Goa'
'Green Buildings For A Green Goa' Conference DATE: 24 September, 2011 TIME: 0900-1800hrs VENUE: BITS-Pilani K. K. Birla - Goa Campus NH 17B, Bypass Road, Zuari Nagar, Goa The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) an arm of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is making rapid strides in advancing the Green Building concept in the country through the involvement of stakeholders of the construction industry. The movement has evoked tremendous response amongst the various stakeholders. Salient Green measures adopted by the recently constructed Green Buildings include Preservation and reuse of fertile top soil, Reduced building footprints, Central Courtyards, Day lighting, Ventilation, Roof gardens to reduce heat-island impact, Use of treated grey water for irrigation and air conditioning cooling water makeup, Root-zone treatment for wastewater, Efficient Envelope, Use of energy efficient air-conditioning systems, On-site renewable energy, Wind Towers, Monitoring procedures, post-occupancy, Careful handling of construction waste, Use of materials with recycled content, Resource reuse, Use of Paints, Sealants, Adhesives with low VOC and Resource Reuse. Eminent speakers from across India would address an audience of approx. 350 participants. Developers, Architects, Engineers and Consultants, Students of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Senior Government officials and other stake holders will be attending this conference. See program below. The event will be inaugurated by Honorable Chief Minister Mr. Digambar Kamat and the valedictorian will be Opposition Leader Mr. Manohar Parrikar. For more details you may contact John Fernandes (CII Goa-9822982979) or call the CII Goa State office on the numbers mentioned below. Amar J Britto Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter Dr. Jennifer Lewis e Kamat Chair, CII-Young Indians, Goa Chapter Confederation of Indian Industry 502, Unitech City Center, M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=77422459969 GREEN Buildings for a Green Goa Conference 24 September, 2011: 0900-1810hrs : BITS-Pilani, Goa Campus 0900Hrs Registration 0945Hrs Welcome Address Mr Amar J Britto Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter 0955Hrs Prof K E Raman Director-BITS Pilani, Goa-Campus 1005Hrs Address Dr. Prem C Jain Chairman, IGBC 1020Hrs Inaugural Address Mr. Digambar Kamat, Hon’ble Chief Minister, GoG 1030Hrs Green Design Beyond Ratings Mr. Prem Chandavarkar, Chandavarkar Thacker Architects 1050Hrs Vote of Thanks Mr. Ralph De Sousa, Chairman CII Goa Council 1055Hrs Tea Break Changeover to Plenary Session I 1110Hrs Recycling Historic Buildings Ms. Abha Narain Lambah Associates (Conservation Architect Historic Building Consultant) 1125Hrs How Hoteliers can help existing hotels become greener Mr. Alwyn Noronha, Exec. Vice President - Projects, ITC group 1145Hrs Panel Discussion: Challenges in MEP RCC for Green Buildings Dr. John Britto, Executive Director, Acron Group Mr. Brian Soares, Architect Dr. Alan Sanjay Rocha, Wind Energy Expert Mr. Paresh Gaitonde, RCC consultant Mr. Noel Caldeira, MEP Consultant 1215Hrs Summing up Panel Discussion Dr. John Britto, Executive Director, Acron Group 1220Hrs Panel Discussion - How to get your GREEN Building Certified Mr. Bharat Kamat, CEO, BDK Consultant Mr. Selvarasu, LEED Accredited Professional Faculty Ms. Priya Vakil, Partner, EdEn, Educated Environments, LEED consultant Mr. Vishwanath Subhramanium, Rain water harvesting expert 1250Hrs Summing up Panel Discussion Mr. Bharat Kamat 1255Hrs Interactive Q A Session 1305Hrs Summing up Plenary Session I 1315Hrs Lunch Break Changeover to Plenary Session II Plenary Session II : 1420Hrs Panel Discussion - Careers for young professionals in the GREEN construction Arch. Rita Mody Joshi, Architect Ms. Priya Vakil, Partner, EdEn, Educated Environments, LEED consultant Prof. M K Deshmukh, Electrical Electronic Engg. and Faculty In-Charge, BITS-Pilani,Goa Ms Nisha Soares, Architect LEED consultant 1450Hrs Summing up Remarks Arch. Rita Mody Joshi, Architect 1500Hrs Environment Skit / Dance Performance 1510Hrs Panel Discussion: What can Government do to encourage green buildings in the state? Mr. Nilesh Salkar, Developer/Architect Mr. Pankaj Joshi, Executive Director, Urban Development Research Institute (UDRI) Mr. Puttaraju, Chief Town Planner Mr. Rahul Deshpande, Civil Engineer Practicing Architect, Rahul Deshpande and Associates 1540Hrs Summing up Remarks Mr. Nilesh Salkar, Developer/Architect 1550Hrs Interactive Q A Session 1600Hrs Tea Break and Changeover to Valedictory Session Valedictory Session: 1615Hrs Panel Discussion - Affordable and Green: Ways and
[Goanet] Campal Football Stadium - Corporator writes to Mayor, seeks resolution
Corporator Heble writes to Mayor, seeks resolution for stadium reconstruction PANAJI: CCP corporator from ward 13, Ms Bharati Heble has once again extended her full support to the reconstruction of the Campal Football Stadium, and has written a letter to the CCP Mayor, Mr Yatin Parekh requesting him to convene a special corporation meeting of the CCP to discuss the said issue or to discuss it at the forthcoming CCP Corporation meeting and to pass a resolution in support of the same. In her letter she has stated that the bigwigs like Chief Minister, Mr Digamber Kamat, Opposition Leader, Mr Manohar Parrikar, Director of Sports and Youth Affairs, Dr Susan De Souza, Executive Director of SAG, Mr VM Prabhudesai and various others including footballers like Arjuna Awardees Brahmanand Shankwalkar and Bruno Coutinho, majority of CCP corporators, owners of I- League clubs — Mr Shrinivas Dempo and Mr Peter Vaz — have all pledged their full support and backing to the stadium reconstruction. Highlighting the historic significance of this ground she in her letter has said that the erstwhile Campal Football stadium, a venue of historic significance was once one of the landmarks of Panaji city. Prestigious cups such as Dayanand Bandodkar Cup, Police Cup, local league matches and even international friendlies used to be played on this very ground. She however has rued that presently the stadium and the ground lies in ruins and tatters, and is being used as a venue for exhibitions, concerts and purposes other than what it is meant for, ie football. “In the process, our children and the youth who are the biceps and triceps of our nation are being denied their legitimate rights of play and recreation and great injustice is being done to them,” she stated while explaining the plight of children and youth. She has further attempted to suggest that the present venue is conveniently located for the stadium. “With the parade grounds located in close vicinity, there is ample scope for parking as and when top quality games will be held. The stadium, with proper parking facilities and a sound traffic management plan, will be a great asset to the city and can primarily be used to host school and college games and first and second division matches with top quality games being held here once in a while,” she said. “In addition, clubs from Panjim and surrounding areas will get the opportunity to play against one another thereby promoting the spirit of brotherhood, a competitive atmosphere and friendly bonding amongst the local residents,” she said. Source: http://www.navhindtimes.in/sports/corporator-heble-writes-mayor-seeks-resolution-stadium-reconstruction
Re: [Goanet] Fw: CRS Report(Santosh Helekar)
Comment: I agree with Mr. Gerald Fernandes. Until Dr. Helekar cited the CRS, I was unaware of this nonpartisan, think tank research and analyses service provided to lawmakers, and paid by the American taxpayer to the tune of ~$120 mil annually. I surmise that before issue, such white papers on policy matters are circulated internally among the wonks for critical review and comment. http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/about/crs10_annrpt.pdf I do not view the CRS reports as either lobbying efforts or as a ''History' book that can be referred to as authentic and 'accurate' [RE: Dr. F. Falcão]. best, I. Nunes From: Gerald Fernandes cdoger...@yahoo.co.in To: goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sunday, 18 September 2011 12:56 PM Subject: RE:CRS Report(Santosh Helekar) Santosh Helekar needs to be commended for the link to the CRS report he included in his post. The CRS report makes very interesting reading. It is a useful understanding of the prevailing American thought opinion given to American Congress.Like most Strategy Projections it tries to put up a coherent collage culled from varied facts in the public domain, but obviously like most Strategy Projections not all inferences are unassailable!!! Thank you Santosh.
Re: [Goanet] Golden Jubilee Arts Workshop open new chapter for Old Secretariat.
CONGRATULATIONS..APPRECIATE ADVISE TIMINGS.BEST WISHES RENEMENDES Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:45:35 -0400 From: eve...@goanet.org To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet-News] Golden Jubilee Arts Workshop open new chapter for Old Secretariat. Golden Jubilee Arts Workshop open new chapter for Old Secretariat. After more than 500 years, the Old Secretariat building (aka Palacio Idalcao) has been converted into public art gallery spaces.
[Goanet] Book Review: Snapshots of Indo-Potuguese History: Pangim - I
HISTORY OF 'PANGIM' IN SNAPSHOTS By DALE LUIS MENEZES Panjim, the capital of Goa, has very few rivals as far as beauty and architecture in the whole of India. Its wide roads with huge shady trees lining them and the many Indo-Portuguese houses give one a feeling of great joy. I particularly like to take a walk from the Kala Academy area to the ‘ferry’ bus stop whenever I happen to be in Panjim. The cool and salty breeze of the Mandovi acts as a balm on frayed and irritated nerves. This is a city that we all love and cherish. This city has changed a lot during the last 10 years. So what do we do if we want to know how Panjim looked like when it was established and how it has grown and evolved ever since? Vasco Pinho’s Snapshots of Indo-Portuguese History – I: Panjim would be a great beginning. Vasco Pinho’s book is a collection of events and monuments associated with Panjim. Along with Panjim he also explores the areas that surround this city: Dona Paula, St. Inez and Taleigao. This book is not arranged in a chronological sequence because the aim of the author is only to present the main “vignettes” and important events in the life of Panjim. The topics dealt in the book are described briefly and they surely appeal the reader. Vasco Pinho was compelled to write this book because, “…the entire stretch of Indo-Portuguese history has been converted into an object of relentless attack whenever and wherever it suits some of us. As a result, the level of ignorance about this period is not just palpable, it is incredible.” Earlier I had made a reference to the cool and salty breeze of the Mandovi. The etymology of this word “Mandovi” had always bothered me as I came to know that many places outside of Goa were also called Manddvi. But not anymore. Pinho explains, “The name Mandovi or Manddvi is thus derived from the office where duties were collected or from the local practice of collecting mandd (duties) on goods during the pre-Portuguese Hindu and Muslim periods.” A custom-post in Persian or Farsi is known as Mandubi, and that explains, I guess, why many places in India have a name closely similar to Mandovi. A very tragic incident which occurred in the Mandovi is also narrated. “For the people of Goa, the Twentieth Century began on a tragic note. A major disaster occurred on December 3, 1901, at 7:00 a.m. The motorized launch ‘GOA’ capsized while crossing the Mandovi from Verém to Pangim. Of the estimated 165 passengers travelling by that launch, 81 met with their watery grave. The passengers were on their way to Velha Goa’s Feast.” Vasco Pinho further informs us that, “On December 3, 1902, a cross was erected on the southern bank of the Mandovi, near the Caes dos Gujires, in memory of the 81 persons who had perished in that disaster.” This book is not written in a style that can be termed academic. It was also not intended to be so in the first place. But the information contained in the pages of this book could come in handy to a scholar researching about Panjim. There is also another reason: all the inscriptions on various monuments in Panjim are translated in English. One need not run from pillar to post to read the Portuguese writings, especially because not many Goans can boast of proficiency in the Portuguese language. Most of the book is a collection of facts (or should I say glimpses?) strung one after the other, which while making the narrative rather stilted, could be used to study how the city grew in time and space. Vasco Pinho could have arranged the various events, monuments and buildings in his book in such a way that it would give a picture or a sense of the development and evolution of Panjim. Many photographs which this book contains are not large enough and one has to tax one’s eyes to search for the details. In this snapshot history of Panjim, the human angle or the people feature rather rarely. It is a history of this building, that street or some other monument or landmark. I recall Shakespeare once remarking, “What is a city without its people?” On the other hand, it is worthwhile to know what how a particular street or building was known in the past. This is because in the recent years, Panjim has been at the receiving end of cultural fundamentalism and chauvinism. Efforts are being made to erase names and things that “sound” or “look” Portuguese. Against this background of dark foreboding, Vasco Pinho’s writing would serve to preserve the memory – or rather the history – of this city we love so much. Vasco Pinho also tells us that after liberation Panjim became Panaji, which is a Marathicized version of the Konknni Ponnje. A list of all the Viceroys and Governors of Portuguese India is also given in the annexure. Lastly, a word of praise must be made to this ‘self-published enterprise’ of Vasco Pinho. The first edition came out in 2007
[Goanet] Some dirty Panjim Pics - Ferryboats, 2 wheelers, 2 legged, fish etc
Some dirty Panjim Pics - Ferryboats, 2 wheelers, 2 legged, fish etc 2 wheelers more than 2 legged onboard http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6165098460/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6165085822/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6165087236/in/photostream/ Who said there is a short supply of fish in Goa? Plenty fish here http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6164560369/in/photostream/ Mind your steps http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6164563031/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6164558515/in/photostream/ Push push push http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6164566707/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6164568031/in/photostream/ A short video clip to go with above http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-weogr5MmL4 EXTRA: looks like this one has just arrived http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6165102954/in/photostream/ Land surrounded by water we call it Island But when public bench surrounded by water..? http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6164577791/in/photostream/ Be careful while walking under the trees Someone was lucky by few inches http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6164550365/in/photostream this KTC Panjim Potholes, water, ponds, illegal vendors, obstructions, sleeping zone.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim6/6164714053/in/photostream/ 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] MUSIC: Loy D'silva (Navelim)
Loy D'Silva Rosary College of Commerce Arts, Navelim, Goa Lorna's Sorgar Rajeant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmuSjOTZjtM Things http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT57eT7DQV0 Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment
[Goanet] Looking for Indo- Portuguese females
Looking for Indo- Portuguese females By Teotonio R. De Souza Despite the nonracial image that the Portuguese always sought to convey, particularly through the propaganda of the Estado Novo, the concept of Lusophony remains largely restricted to the language, and to Portuguese speaking countries. What restrains the Portuguese from exploring the Albuquerquian policy of inter- racial linkage in their present- day drive to promote Lusophony, wider? The relics of Portuguese architecture or other forms of art is one area that can help more easily to establish linkages. Being dead links, they are less problematic. But the promotion of lusosphere could delve into the populational and demographic studies, not limited to luso- descendentes, but including all luso- native breeds, so as to identify a deeper racial integration. Multidisciplinary methodologies will be required to trace the infiltration of the Portuguese blood through females married into native Goan families. The cohabitation may have taken other forms as well. The publications of Germano da Silva Correia and Jorge Forjaz are of limited help for this sort of research. They do not seek the native links; they seek almost to distance from them. Roberto Bruto da Costa, in his A Hydra do Nativismo ( 1920), writes that the Costas ( of Margão) had many family members married to the Europeans and descendentes . Luizinha is remembered till now in a Goan folk song: she is told not to cry. Her husband had taken a good beating and cut to pieces ( foddle pole, keleai vante ). The mestiço captain, Joaquim Garcez, was sent to Divar to rig the municipal elections in favour of the white Government- backed candidate in November 1854. He was done to death by the locals. Beatriz is the protagonist of a novel published in Lisbon in 1885 by Fernão de Goa , probably a pen- name of Eduardo Ignácio da Camara, who arrived in Goa with expeditionary troops sent from Portugal in 1871. Later sent to Timor, he was killed by the natives in 1895. He was married in the Costa Leal family, once in charge of the administration of Assolnã and other villages that belonged to the Marquis of Fronteira. There are some indications that Thomaz Ribeiro helped in editing the book for publication. The novel was dedicated to the governor, Visconde de S. Januário. Roberto Bruto da Costa, in the above book, quotes extensively from it to describe the Marcela revolt of 1871, which provided the subtitle to the novel: The mysteries of the last revolt in Goa. The novel uses Konkani words and expressions, written in the Portuguese ortography of the time and probably as the descendentes pronounced them. For sample: Conré ( who is it?) xaró ( boy), paqueló ( European), Inga ió, Bia naca. Cai curná tucá. [ Come here. Don ´ t be afraid. I shall not harm you]. Curious is a comment in a footnote describing Konkani as a language peculiar to Goa and as an adulterated form of Marathi. The novel conveys quite vividly the mentality and lifestyle of the descendentes, including the women folk and their social rivalry with the females of the native elite. It refers to the Caranzalem beach as the gathering point of the fine flower of white gentry, described repeatedly as goanense. The Cabo is described as Sintra of Goa, due to its bucolic environment. It does not fail to mention that natives and descendentes hated each other, but that descendentes disliked Europeans more than the natives did! In the context of the revolt, Beatriz represented the interests of the descendente females that egged on their white mates to rebel, so as to ensure rise in military rank and salary. It had nothing really to do with native rebellion against the Portuguese rule. (ENDS) http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1734boxid=25434312uid=dat=9%2f20%2f2011
