[Goanet-News] Goa news for February 29, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Chandy arrives in Goa - Times of India ottRw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEFxRtf1ud_sb3cHfCto-O0uCYVWwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Chandy-arrives-in-Goa/articleshow/12076555.cms *** IIFL analyses Sterlite - Sesa Goa merger - Moneycontrol.com 2-27/sterlite-industries-sesa-goa-drop-on-vedanta-debt-concern-mumbai-mover.htmlSterlite Industries, Sesa Goa Drop on Vedanta Debt Concern: Mumbai Mover http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHgvOGwXuf3_1jcG2YnDYtA2IbKhwurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/brokerage-recos-others/iifl-analyses-sterlite-sesa-goa-merger_674252.html *** Arvind Kejriwal can't vote, draws flak - Times of India ejriwal-fails-to-cast-vote-as-name-missing-from-voters-list_1656097Arvind Kejriwal fails to vote, draws flak http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGRHiVjS0xk7lzxB8WST6X6TtjGSAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Arvind-Kejriwal-cant-vote-draws-flak/articleshow/12077814.cms *** Goa wants amendment to Art 371: Naik - Zee News etween-Pranab-media-on-special-status-question-Shantaram/articleshow/12076170.cmsMisunderstanding between Pranab, media on special status question: Shantaram http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE-XnUiQZMCJCbB6oOePEQVdv9msgurl=http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/goa-wants-amendment-to-art-371-naik_761213.html *** Goa polls: PM to address rally in Goa tomorrow, after nod from EC - Economic Times NttRkRAqu-3yo200y812bA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFX8ojQq_bK2Yfe1XFyIbS23dgWsgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/goa-polls-pm-to-address-rally-in-goa-tomorrow-after-nod-from-ec/articleshow/12071757.cms *** Russians to cast votes from Goa for presidential polls - Daily News Analysis ily News AnalysisPlace: Panaji http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHFUDmCh-VbT9wokA_gD8NQJ3HTOgurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_russians-to-cast-votes-from-goa-for-presidential-polls_1656412 *** Goa, Goa, gone: Beach paradise overdosing on its own tourists - Firstpost and-and-smiles tourist paradise might be just about overdosing on tourists. At least on the wrong kind of tourists. We are attracting the dregs, the [flotsam] voyeurs, exhibitionists, perverts, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEiKI60bEseq-ugGrZEgRx9l6JdmQurl=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/goa-goa-gone-beach-paradise-overdosing-on-its-own-tourists-227603.html *** Restraint shown after attack, say Goa police - The Hindu e HinduThe Goa police on Monday came out with an explanation of the Saturday night incident at Velim Church in south Goa, in which five police personnel were injured in a mob fury. The local parish priest and some others were booked on Sunday on charges of ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEN5BwCbq0Mzm6JDyKaTstdtyBRjQurl=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2942999.ece *** Lack of booze hits Goa hard this poll season - Deccan Chronicle ccan ChronicleBy Priyak Mitra While the Election Commission is bent on ensuring that the Assembly polls in Goa are not influenced by alcohol, the strict deadline of 11 pm for serving booze at pubs and shacks are driving tourists away.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHBEy2m1bZh8nqI3fJZZxRNIIIPxAurl=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/south/lack-booze-hits-goa-hard-poll-season-737 *** 1.5 lakh Goan workers participate in nationwide strike - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Goa's participation in the nationwide strike by trade unions and bank unions on Tuesday was successful, as a majority of workers in the state kept away from work. Eleven major trade unions along with banking federations and other independent ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEyn4qwbmtQfmepwqn5Iv-NMzxRfQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/1-5-lakh-Goan-workers-participate-in-nationwide-strike/articleshow/12076611.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa news for February 29, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Chandy arrives in Goa - Times of India ottRw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEFxRtf1ud_sb3cHfCto-O0uCYVWwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Chandy-arrives-in-Goa/articleshow/12076555.cms *** IIFL analyses Sterlite - Sesa Goa merger - Moneycontrol.com 2-27/sterlite-industries-sesa-goa-drop-on-vedanta-debt-concern-mumbai-mover.htmlSterlite Industries, Sesa Goa Drop on Vedanta Debt Concern: Mumbai Mover http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHgvOGwXuf3_1jcG2YnDYtA2IbKhwurl=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/brokerage-recos-others/iifl-analyses-sterlite-sesa-goa-merger_674252.html *** Arvind Kejriwal can't vote, draws flak - Times of India ejriwal-fails-to-cast-vote-as-name-missing-from-voters-list_1656097Arvind Kejriwal fails to vote, draws flak http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGRHiVjS0xk7lzxB8WST6X6TtjGSAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Arvind-Kejriwal-cant-vote-draws-flak/articleshow/12077814.cms *** Goa wants amendment to Art 371: Naik - Zee News etween-Pranab-media-on-special-status-question-Shantaram/articleshow/12076170.cmsMisunderstanding between Pranab, media on special status question: Shantaram http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE-XnUiQZMCJCbB6oOePEQVdv9msgurl=http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/goa-wants-amendment-to-art-371-naik_761213.html *** Goa polls: PM to address rally in Goa tomorrow, after nod from EC - Economic Times NttRkRAqu-3yo200y812bA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFX8ojQq_bK2Yfe1XFyIbS23dgWsgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/goa-polls-pm-to-address-rally-in-goa-tomorrow-after-nod-from-ec/articleshow/12071757.cms *** Russians to cast votes from Goa for presidential polls - Daily News Analysis ily News AnalysisPlace: Panaji http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHFUDmCh-VbT9wokA_gD8NQJ3HTOgurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_russians-to-cast-votes-from-goa-for-presidential-polls_1656412 *** Goa, Goa, gone: Beach paradise overdosing on its own tourists - Firstpost and-and-smiles tourist paradise might be just about overdosing on tourists. At least on the wrong kind of tourists. We are attracting the dregs, the [flotsam] voyeurs, exhibitionists, perverts, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEiKI60bEseq-ugGrZEgRx9l6JdmQurl=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/goa-goa-gone-beach-paradise-overdosing-on-its-own-tourists-227603.html *** Restraint shown after attack, say Goa police - The Hindu e HinduThe Goa police on Monday came out with an explanation of the Saturday night incident at Velim Church in south Goa, in which five police personnel were injured in a mob fury. The local parish priest and some others were booked on Sunday on charges of ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEN5BwCbq0Mzm6JDyKaTstdtyBRjQurl=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2942999.ece *** Lack of booze hits Goa hard this poll season - Deccan Chronicle ccan ChronicleBy Priyak Mitra While the Election Commission is bent on ensuring that the Assembly polls in Goa are not influenced by alcohol, the strict deadline of 11 pm for serving booze at pubs and shacks are driving tourists away.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHBEy2m1bZh8nqI3fJZZxRNIIIPxAurl=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/south/lack-booze-hits-goa-hard-poll-season-737 *** 1.5 lakh Goan workers participate in nationwide strike - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Goa's participation in the nationwide strike by trade unions and bank unions on Tuesday was successful, as a majority of workers in the state kept away from work. Eleven major trade unions along with banking federations and other independent ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEyn4qwbmtQfmepwqn5Iv-NMzxRfQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/1-5-lakh-Goan-workers-participate-in-nationwide-strike/articleshow/12076611.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
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Vendetta Remedios VillaLumag, Viegas Vaddo, Arpora, Tel: 9822380714. ** *IS IT FAIR?* As Voters, in order to vote we must produce our *PHOTO* Identity Card/slip issued by the Election Commission. However the Candidate’s *PHOTO*identity is not displayed on the voting machine. They are Masquerading behind *‘SYMBOLS’*. Why this hypocrisy in our democracy? ‘Niz Goenkar’as you stand in a Q to Vote, visualise the *FACES *of your Candidates. Reflect on their character, integrity and performance if he is a sitting MLA. If you cannot remember the faces of all the candidates, visualize at least your sitting MLA. If *‘HE’* (no lady sitting MLA) has been responsible for the *CORRUPTION AND DESTRUCTION* we have seen, ‘*REJECT HIM’*. Do not be afraid to vote for the unknown, for no other will be able to reach the levels of corruption and destruction that has been reached in the last five years. Reject the characterless crooks. This is not a *‘VOTE FOR’* But a “*VOTE AGAINST*” Election. Goans *“ MAKE IT FAIR”* VENDETTA REMEDIOS ARPORA --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Well Done People Of Velim
Catholics have only themselves to blame for the recent problem in Velim Church. Because of some black sheep among the priests, the catholic laity by their irresponsible public criticism have fed into the opposition propaganda that campaigning takes place from church pulpits. Members of other communities are given the impression that election campaigns are conducted by minorities in Churches and Madrasas. Naturally a non-christian police officer would be led to believe that any political information could be got from the parish priest. Secondly, what has happened to all the catholic teaching of tolerance and compassion? The use of force if required must be proportionate so as to ward off the danger. It is a sad day for the Church in Goa. -Soter --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Why I thought of Ponnje when I was in New Orleans, recently
Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com wrote: [1] There is no denying the positive influence of the Portuguese on Goa. [2] I yield to no one in my denunciation of the wanton destruction, brutality and religious bigotry they wrought in their early years. (...) it is equally true that the latter Portuguese mellowed a good deal. [3] It is undeniable that the aspects of culture that are unique to or characteristic of Goa and Goans came out of the crucible provided by the Portuguese [4] Panjim, the most beautiful city (no longer, alas - thank you Indian for NOTHING) in the subcontinent in recent times, came to be so because of the Portuguese. Any Hindu, ghati or Goan, denying the obvious positives of the ex-colonialists should be laughed out of town. COMMENT: I am on the same page as Rajanbab. Only an ostrich will deny the atrocities of the early days of Portuguese colonialism in Goa. A cousin of that ostrich will also be in denial of Hindu and Muslim atrocities in Goa at (and before) that time period. Not that one evil act justifies another but it needs to be stated. We cannot change the past and we cannot revise it either - not with mythology and not with 'revisionist history' - a speciality subject of the BJP's Murli Manohar Joshi. This is the sort of mentality which creates the Vandals of Fontainhas and the Katlick producers of the VideoCD. I trust you have noted how SILENT Sandeep Heble has been and still is on those two topics. Whitewash Revisionism, anyone? It is best, both for our own troubled souls and for the betterment of our community interests that we just accept the facts as they are i.e. a: YES, Hindus brutalised other Hindus (the caste system being just the tip of the iceberg). b: YES, Hindu and Muslim 'kings' took turns in ravaging Goa and the women living in Goa before the Portuguese arrived . c: YES, Hindu and Muslim 'kings' took turns in destroying each others places of worship in Goa before the Portuguese arrived. d: YES, the Portuguese Catholic colonialists destroyed both Muslim and Hindu places of worship - in the early years, and used the unHoly Inquisition to wipe out their political and land enemies (under the cloak of religion) e: YES, Goa has been ravaged since the Barath of 1961. and continues to be so. My crystal ball tells me the following: Never mind the 'Honeshty' nonsense and the Manifesto H2S Whoever wins this March 2012 election, Goa will continue to be revaged. Anybody wishes to disagree? jc ps Of interest: * Those who complain incessantly of the European enslavement of Africans conveniently forget to remember the African enslavement of other Africans which made the European slave trade possible. * Those who wax eloquently about the Shining or Mahan Bharat while bemoaning the alleged dismemberment of Bharat, conveniently forget to remember that the subcontinent was (antes 1947) a fractured place which was eventually brought together (like the former Yugoslavia) by force and Indirian coercion. * Our 'buddy' Aurangzeb justified the destruction of Hindu temples because ' they were centres of prostitution'. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] Another racket rears its ugly head at GMC
JC Dear Tony, I know the following for a fact: 1: Doctors are being given gifts by 'drug representatives'. 2: These gifts come in all sizes and shapes. 3: Some doctors - in positions of influence - are even known to demand the 'gifts' 4: Yours truly does NOT accept even a glass of water from the pharma-reps 5: Some of us who belong to the No Free Lunch group have managed to get the Pharma Companies to publicly list these gifts (at least in the US). Please access: http://www.propublica.org/series/dollars-for-docs 6: It is upto other NGOs in other countries to take this baton for their own areas. AS FAR AS THE 'CASE' described by Tony is concerned 7: Before you take the next step, please ascertain the facts. 8: If there is reason to suspect that this is going on, Think about how one can proceed on a 'criminal complaint' about the matter. 9: There are several issues including: Theft and Cheating by way of Kick-Back. 10: Some democratic countries have Anti Kick-Back and Qui Tam provisions (whistleblower) jc ps: I hear from a number of individuals that funds are handed over to certain admin-based physician(s) to 'guarantee' a patient's admission to hospital. This is disgusting. Once again ..Thank You Barath! Dear Dotor, It makes me glad to know that there are ethical and principled doctors and that you have been among the foremost in discouraging unethical medical practices. With regard to the case I have cited, the information is 10o p.c. true because the person who discovered the racket confronted the doctor who 'confessed'. Point is the person who uncovered the racket also works in a field allied to the medical profession and he fears that action against the doctor will adversely affect his company. However he has warned the doctor that if such instances are repeated, he will go public! The things happening in the med profession as outlined in your last para are indeed disgusting. -- ** Tony de Sa tonydesa at gmail dot com ** --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Why accept Rs.1000 every 5 years when you can take it every month?
Why accept Rs.1000 every 5 years when you can take it every month? You mean, 1,000 every month? Yes, virtually, it is like free money, upto Rs. 4000,00,000 (40 crores) to give away per month If you are a joint family with one sasumai (mother in law) and say 3 suno (Daughter-in-laws), your household could grab upto 6,000 per month. It’s like earning from home, no telephone or computer or vehicle required. No initial money deposit involved. No sales, no canvassing no telemarketing etc Money just come into your bank every month. Free money, absolutely for nothing? Come on what’s the catch? You have to be a married woman (widows included) In other words, you have to be a housewife All are included – Chief minister’s wife if any, his daughter-in-laws, Corrupt Babu’s wives, dirty police Wives etc etc Hey, that’s not fair? What about us, I mean househusbands etc If you own a vehicle (anyone male female for that matter), you are a winner too If average usage per vehicle per day say 3 litres then total of say 1815,00,000 (18.15 crore) as free money through subsidized petrol per month or for that matter each two wheeler will save about Rs.1000 per month (assuming average 3 ltr usage per day) I don’t own a vehicle, what about me? Well, in that case I am sure, you are using public transport like bus, taxi, rickshaw, pilot etc So, saving made on the petrol will definitely reflect in their respective fare tariff. It's Commonsense. E.g. If a taxi charged you Rs. 400 to drop you from Panjim To Agxi, he should now charge you say 350 So, here is what you all have to do Vote for BJP* Mind you, many housewives in Cortalim constituency are already in for it. Find our here. Lot more tempting goodies are on offer.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6780903654/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6927022745/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Housewives http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6794201016/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Why dirty your hands by selling your votes? If the money is what you are really after, follow this safe route Good luck! Other stats/assumptions Base on average going rate per vote is Rs.1000 There are about 5,15,000 female voters There are about 5.5 lacs registered vehicles in Goa includes about 3.5lacs Two wheelers Enhanced DHSS of 2000 to Sasumai included *small print: Simply Voting for BJP not enough, it is important that BJP forms next Govt. 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 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Family Vendetta
A very unusual name, that. Was it given in the expectation you would conduct a vendetta for or even against the Remedios', primarily of Saligao? Roland. Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. -Original Message- From: thalygoa . thaly...@sify.com Sender: goanet-bounces@lists.goanet.orgDate: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:50:29 To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Reply-To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] (no subject) Vendetta Remedios VillaLumag, Viegas Vaddo, Arpora, Tel: 9822380714. ** *IS IT FAIR?* As Voters, in order to vote we must produce our *PHOTO* Identity Card/slip issued by the Election Commission. However the Candidate’s *PHOTO*identity is not displayed on the voting machine. They are Masquerading behind *‘SYMBOLS’*. Why this hypocrisy in our democracy? ‘Niz Goenkar’as you stand in a Q to Vote, visualise the *FACES *of your Candidates. Reflect on their character, integrity and performance if he is a sitting MLA. If you cannot remember the faces of all the candidates, visualize at least your sitting MLA. If *‘HE’* (no lady sitting MLA) has been responsible for the *CORRUPTION AND DESTRUCTION* we have seen, ‘*REJECT HIM’*. Do not be afraid to vote for the unknown, for no other will be able to reach the levels of corruption and destruction that has been reached in the last five years. Reject the characterless crooks. This is not a *‘VOTE FOR’* But a “*VOTE AGAINST*” Election. Goans *“ MAKE IT FAIR”* VENDETTA REMEDIOS ARPORA --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] SHANTARAM NAIK'S PRESS CONFERENCE (28th Feb. 2012)
28th Feb.2012 KEY POINTS MADE AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE BY SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK MP, Secretary AICC and Chief Spokespeson of Goa PCC Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. ,Chief Spokesperson of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee said, while addressing a press conference at Congress House Panaji on Tuesday that Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee did not say a word as regards special provisions under article 371 of the Constitution (popularly known as Special status), which is Goa’s basic demand, during his press conference in Panaji on Monday. Mr Naik said that media asked questions regarding special status and Mr Mukherjee answered the same in the context of Special Category which is a separate demand of Goans under which by Executive Order States are included in the List of Special Category, which entitles them special grants, additional funds , special schemes etc. There are 11 states which enjoy the status of Special Category, namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Sikkim, Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarachal. Mr Mukerjee has that Central Government is meeting Goa’s demand of additional finances by way of separate packages etc and, at present National Advisory Council, which decides which states to be included in Special Category has decided not to include any more States in that category. Goa’s key demand is for a Constitutional amendment under article 371 of the Constition of India to empower Goa Assembly , to enact a legislation ( which Goa Assembly cannot do without being empowered by Constitutional Amendment) to bring in restrictions on transfer of land and other immoveable properties on grounds of duration of residential requirement in the State, social and economic needs of the State, environment and public interest, as may be specified by the law. Land is becoming a scarce commodity more particularly in smaller States. Land mafia from foreign countries are landing in States like Goa with tons of money buying huge areas creating social and economic chaos. Some of the parties are potential enough to buy a whole village in a smaller State like Goa, Mr Naik said . Persons in real estate in the country too, are resorting to similar purchases disturbing the social fabric in the State, he added Rights existing under the constitution should not be so unfettered so as to change economic scenario of a smaller State, particularly its villages, much to the disadvantage of the State and its people. Anti-social elements which become a part of such uncontrolled transactions are proving disastrous for a State like Goa, Mr Naik said. The reason as to why we are insisting on a constitutional backing is that the State Assembly, had, in the year 2008, enacted a legislation to amend to Registration Act to authorize State Government to frame Rules, providing for issuing direction to the sub-registrars, to refuse registration of certain documents, declared by the government as being opposed to public policy. President of India has refused to give assent to the bill of the Goa government which the Governor of Goa had reserved for the consideration of the President. A similar bill passed by the Assembly of another State ,it is learnt, was struck down by the Supreme Court. It is , in these circumstances, that Goa has demanded amendment to article 371 of the Constitution so that in a few years time we do not come across a village called Russian Village or Israel Village in Goa. But media did not ask a question on this aspect or rather media had in mind this very issue but t the Finance Minister took is as a demand to include Goa in Special Category which demand comes only next to Special Provision demand, Mr Naik said. Mr Naik said that he has been time again mentioning in his press conferences that there is no provision for “special status” in the constitution , and that what it contains is special provisions under article 371. Some people call “ Special Category” as special status and, some refer to” special provision s under article 371” as special status. VELIM INCIDENT Mr Naik said that it was unbecoming of Goa police personnel to go and knock at the doors of the Parish Priest of Velim at 9 p.m , and therefore, police have to issue a clarifying statement on this incident. Mr Naik said that even Chief Electoral Officer has said that the police have to explain their conduct. Secondly, if the police are deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission then the Commission has to direct the highest authority of Police in Goa to take appropriate action. Mr Naik said that since Code of Conduct is in operation , Goa Government cannot take any action in this regard. Mr Naik also questioned the action of the police and asked as to how an FIR could be lodged against the priest, when police themselves have stated that the priest was trying to pacify the crowd. In fact ,
[Goanet] Goa Election 2012 on www.navhindtimes.in
Ashwin Tombat ashwintom...@gmail.com the web-editor of the Navhind Times informs: The Navhind Times has complete coverage of all its poll-related reports and opinion pieces in one place, at: http://www.navhindtimes.in/goaelections Can you please make this known through your networks. Some people will definitely find it very useful. Contacts for Ashwin Tombat, Media Consultant, Journalist and Writer: D-12/C Government Quarters, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403001, INDIA Tel: (+91-832) 2433806 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Velim under a cloud
Velim under a cloud The first raid on the Parish Priest turned out to be a flop show The attachment of RS 6000= is a sham . What is the legal amount one can hold in cash and specially the church authorities and under what law could this amount be attached, other than justify the raid ?Someone wanted revenge through back door. Priests have never known to be distributors and agents of candidates and are apolitical. Now an inquiry at odd hours at the residence of the PP is calculated to stalk fires of dying embers Is the priest keeper of political conscience of his parishioners? A Sarpanch and other respectable villagers would be more appropriate to inquire from. It sure appears to be a game plan of candidates/candidate or some paid mafioso, to sully the image of sitting incumbent Who else has the selfish motives to create disturbances and deflect the blame ? Concentrate on the cause and not the effect. These negative tactics will only strengthened the resolve of the voters to reinforce the positive and voters are mature enough to see through the diabolic plot The voters are utterly disgusted with the authorities trying to justify in vain official duty, uncalled for conduct ,at odd hours, at odd places The authorities will have to own their share of blame in this sordid drama unfolded exclusively in the Velim Constituency Velim constituency has brought about maximum changes in aspiring candidates, peacefully through ballot without resorting this type of subterfuge and cunning. The representatives of this constituency have been Roque Santan Fernandes, Dr Alvaro Loyola Furtado, Mario Vaz, Manuel Fernandez, Adv Ferdino Rebello, Adv. Leo Velho, Adv Farel Furtado, Eng Fillipe Neri Rodrigues, al with distinguished background in Education, professions, social standing and passion for social commitment Over the years, we do not remember in particular details of , their praise worthy contributions that have left indelible mark on the Constituency Any change will be best decided intelligently by the matured voters in their best interest It is wishful thinking that people will be led by debased propaganda, other than the ability of candidates to deliver and represent the voters of this enlarged Constituency Nelson Lopes Chinchinim --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Obituary: Nicolau Francisco Silveira (Utorda, Goa / Kuwait)
O B I T U A R Y Nicolau Francisco Silveira (Utorda, Goa / Kuwait) (Employee of Kuwait Flour Mills Company - Shuwaikh) Died: 24 February 2012 Husband of Flora Father of Frenny Tryphon Son of Late Francisco/Late Feliciana Brother/Brother in-law of Domnic/Joanita, Anton Joao, Michael/Julie, Late Agustine/Margarita, Gasper/Benny, Late Inacina/Late Rocky Dias, Maria Joaquina/Pedro Antonio Miranda Final respects can be paid at Al-Sabah Mortuary, Shuwaikh, Kuwait at 10 am on February 29, 2012. Mortal remains will be flown to Goa for final rites to be held on Thursday, March 1, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Utorda, Salcette, Goa. Source: Goa-world.com Goanet Obit www.goanet.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Dear Goan Voter!
http://luisdias.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/dear-voter/ _ Dr. Luis Francisco Dias Casa da Moeda Panaji, Goa Tel: (+91) 9011051950 http://luisdias.wordpress.com http://www.childsplayindia.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day
Anne Murrayhttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Anne_Murray?feature=watch_video_title - Make Love To Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHN4g_8lvq0 -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] VIDEO: Vote Tit for Tat (Remo Fernandes)
Vote Tit for Tat (Remo Fernandes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wJMBUwi-sI Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Battle of the Bands - Simply Unplugged - 2012 - Kuwait
Battle of the Bands - Simply Unplugged - 2012 - Kuwait Don Bosco Past Pupils Association (DBPPA) Presents Battle of the Bands - Simply Unplugged - 2012. This is a high intensity competition among the music bands in Kuwait. The competition has been divided into 3 groups Sub-juniors / Juniors / Seniors. 8yrs and below - sub-juniors...2 song 9yrs to 16yrs - juniors2 songs 17yrs to 25yrs - seniors...2 songs. The event will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the IEAS Auditorium, Salmiya, Kuwait. A 'one of its kind' event where young and old can display their music skills. This is simply an exhibition of RAW TALENT.. This invitation is to all music lovers and groups in Kuwait - Unearth your talent in front of a magnificent crowd. Entries invited for the various groups. Please more info and confirmation, contact: aldr...@hotmail.com, gj-...@live.com or skybran...@yahoo.com Last Date to submit entries: 15th March 2012. Posted by Goa-World.COM --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] PM Manmohan Singh in Goa...
It was Congress Party Election Rally at Sanquelim today on 29.2.12 All was not well with this Public meeting.. Maharastra Ministers speech went well So did Subash Shirodkar, Pratapsingh Rane, NCP Praful Patel and CM Digambar Kamat. The last was Our Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, within 2 minutes of his speech the entire sound system gone silent and it was only restored 30 minutes later. In the mean time 1/4 of the crowd gone home It was really a embarrassing moment. Digambar Kamat repeated same thing from Margao Rally e.g. Calling BJP Bonddolam, Bridges, Waching Porns on mobiles, Rs.1 lac to girl Child when 18 etc PM's speech too was not that impressive, most was repeated from the previous speakers e.g. Nehru gave freedom, Indira gave Opinion poll, Rajive gav Statehood, Sonia gave 200 crores for Goa's Golden Julbili Celebrations etc Crowd was massive though! Here are some pics PM Manmohan Singh http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6941477471/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6941477995/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6941486387/in/photostream/ Commandos? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795358050/in/photostream/ Uphill http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795355882/in/photostream/ College Campus http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795360092/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6941475557/sizes/l/in/photostream/ People impatiently waiting for PM (under the hot sun) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795363208/sizes/l/in/photostream/ the massive crowd http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795365682/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6941481333/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795369134/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795371066/sizes/l/in/photostream/ PM almost all alone, others gone down to sort out the Sound problem http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795373776/in/photostream/ Here they are http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6941490043/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795375358/in/photostream/ a view from uphill http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6941492419/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6795380754/sizes/l/in/photostream/ video coming soon – PM speech 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 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] GOAN MUSIC - KONKANI MUSIC
GOAN MUSIC - KONKANI MUSIC Goan's simply love music. Music is an integral part of every Goans life. In Goa it covers a broad spectrum, from Portuguese music to Techno to Rave and the now the (in) famous Goa Trance. The local radio station AIR (All India Radio) mostly plays music in Konkani, Hindi and English. Sometimes when lucky, we may get to hear some Portuguese music. Konkani Music A Dutch priest, Fr. Harve Barzen, is believed to be the first to introduce Goan's to Western religious music. Later, under the Portuguese, who conquered Goa in 1510, the knowledge of Western music was imparted in local parish schools. Though the Goans have derived their music from the Portuguese, Goan Folk Music is a blend of Western music and Hindu temple Music. Where the choirmaster (who was also the Parish school music teacher) played a pivotal role. As a result, much of Goa's Folk music owes its origins to religious music; many of the songs are in honour of the 'Virgin Mary'. On the other hand, 'Indian-Konkani' music was principally cultivated in the Shiva temples, by the devotees of the 'linga', the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. There are 'Hindu khels' (drama) and 'Catholics khels'. The Hindu khels relates to Puranic episodes, such as 'Ram-male' (a variation of Ramlila staged in northern India). 'Musalam Khel,' 'Ghodemodani', 'Phugdi,' 'Goph,' 'Tonyamel,' (a dance reminiscent of the Gujarati 'dandya-ras.') and of other religious tales. While the Catholic (khels) version, has no specific structure. The 'Jagor' was the most popular Christian folk dance some of the most accomplished singers, and musicians of Indian classical music, who are products of Goa's rich music heritage, including Kesarbai Kerkar, Moghubai Kurdikar and Kishori Amonkar. Goa is indeed 'an oasis of many cultural incarnations' i.e. a blending of many cultures. The main feature of the music and musicians of Goa is their remarkable adaptability to the changing fortunes of their land. Their ability to assimilate new idioms, without in any way surrendering, or renouncing, the traditional forms of expression and styles of composition. According to a well-known Goan scholar - Mariano Saldanha, 'The Goan deknni - which many believe is a blend of Hindu and Catholic music - is derived from dekham, dekhann or dekhinn.' But, then again, there is Joe Pereira's view -'The deknni, as we know it today, is a dance-song depicting the life in the Hindu areas on the other side of the river, other than that of the Christian parts. The concern with Hindu ways shows the Goan Christians nostalgia for a lost past. After all, it is often said that scratch a Goan Christian and you will find a Hindu below. Yet another popular form of Goan music is the 'dulpod', it is a song of joy, embracing all life (flora and fauna). The attitude of the poet of 'dulpod' is objective, his art, is the art of impressionism. This type of song is not much older than either the 'mando' or the 'deknni.' The 'Mando,' is a song of passion, born of leisure and civilization, often having a trivial subject. Anna Jacques composed the popular Konkani folk song 'Hanv Saiba Poltodi Vetam' more than four hundred years ago. She was married to a musician, when she wrote this song. She is also credited with composing many more songs - some 250 of them, with lyrics musical notations. This was during the time of the exodus across the Mandovi River, by the residents of Divar Island. In the 1880s, the often-penniless youth from the parish choir reached the big Indian Metros - Bombay Calcutta. In search of their fortunes, and formed small bands. Some of these budding musicians found their way into the bands of the local British Auxiliary Forces. Here, they honed their knowledge of Western music. The others found ready employment with the brass bands that preformed at Hindu and Parsee wedding processions. In Bombay, most of the organized bands were established along the route from Dhobi Talao to Princess Street. But it was only with the arrival of the silent films, that the Goan musicians found a firm means of employment, in the orchestras of the theatres. Some Goan musicians were engaged to play at English clubs, Gymkhanas and Italian restaurants, while others found flavour in the courts of Maharajas. Though, they all played English tunes, it was these pioneers who molded Konkani music. This gave it its unique Western flavour. With the transition to radio, came the most creative phase for Goan music, Konkani music, was now, accessible to all. Konkani Music Today: 'Cantaram' (Konkani for songs) have for decades now been taking their cues from real life. Local Konkani singers are quick to get across their comments, on men and matters, often within days of the event, with stunning boldness, criticism and satire. Today, their bluntness is often directed against politicians and the bureaucracy; and on occasions against the feminine gender. But, there again, this does not limit the Konkani musician to securities-scandals,
[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Hot Shower on a Cold Morning
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Hot Shower on a Cold Morning' A mother ministers to her son before dispatching him to school on a cold morning earlier this month in the village of Parsem in north Goa. You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2012/02/29/hot-shower-on-a-cold-morning/ Best regards, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
Re: [Goanet] THE BJP IS NOT AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONGRESS @ Floriano
Dear Bernard De Souza, The candidate Julius Pereira is not an internet person. Julius Pereira is the Goa Su-Raj Party's Candidate. Therefore, the Party has all the right to defend his actions or comdemn his non-actions. Julius Pereira has been interacting with the people of Calvin and commisserating the unnecessary deaths. Julius Pereira couldn't tell the people of Calvin (some of them who are very close to the Narvekar) that they should agitate, storm the police station, storm the CM's residence for a clear probe into the trajedy ( as explained in Herald website and posted by Cecil Pinto on goanet) http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=2391boxid=41717328uid=dat=02/26/2012 Julius Pereira didn't want to campaign in Calvin to respect the unnecessary deaths and the sentiments of the people and in order not to aggravate the situation. But I have overriden him and we are going into Calvim today to campaign for CHANGE. As I have said earlier, shutting down carnaval as a bereavement was one thing, The Elections should have also been shut down. The Calvim people should have made such noises. The Calvim people must know that if they boycott the elections, the same fall guy/s will be elected. Then they must go in hiding for the next five years. I am not aggressive. I am talking sense. It is the people who must demand things like a bridge, roads, etc and get them no matter what, from the pampered MLAs they have been supporting. It is their collective fault for not working for themselves but WORKING TO MAKE MLAs COREPATTIS, to get pittance from them as gifts during election time. The MESSAGE is 'THE PEOPLE MUST SEE THEIR OWN LARGER INTERESTs (SOCIAL/COLLECTIVE INTERESTS, NOT PERSONAL ONES) AND MAKE THEIR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES ANSWERABLE TO THEM and not be stooges. Julius Pereira, WHEN ELECTED, will move the people completely so that they get what they need as infrastructure for CALVIM and not PERSONAL BENEFITS. No offence was meant in my earlier post. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 - Original Message - From: Bernardo de Sousa bedeso...@gmx.ch To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:33 AM Subject: [Goanet] THE BJP IS NOT AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONGRESS @ Floriano Such a defensive / aggressive answer from Floriano to my simple questions shows insecurity and is a sign of weakness. Additionally, it is a sign of weakness that the candidate does not answer himself but prefers to hold on to Floriano's coattails. I wish the candidate good luck! --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] After Costa Concordia, it’s now Costa Allegra
After Costa Concordia, it’s now Costa Allegra This time there was a fire in the engine room. The ship with 636 Pax and 413 Crew All are evacuated, all are safe. Thank God! I saw Costa Allegra in Goa - MPT in 2006 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk/167589160/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk/167589163/in/photostream/ i first read it on GT 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 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Who is more communal?
With the elections just a few days away, we Goans are once again faced with a tough choice, between the corrupt the communal. But developments in the last 2 months have made me wonder which is a more communal party. The one whose chief minister decided to cancel the Good Friday St. Francis Xavier's feast holidays, or the party whose 2 candidates indirectly attacked 2 priests?. The alternative to these 2 parties is a STRONG local party. Not the ones which, as many say, awake from their slumber during elections, but one which is there all the days of the year to fight for the right of Goans, THROUGHOUT Goa not just in the South or Salcete! Some may not agree with this, to these people I would point out the success of SP BSP in Uttar Pradesh, Akali Dal in Punjab, NC PDP in Kashmir, DMK AIADMK in Tamil Nadu even the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra. Looking at their success I feel sad that we in Goa cannot boast of the same. These parties gave a lot of attention to the affairs of the state sorted them out, without having to wait for the high command decision during the time of National elections aligned with one of the major parties. I know it is too late for this to happen, but I hope that in this elections my fellow Goans give a strong verdict indicating a move towards a regional party, so atleast by the time of next elections we have a STRONG regional Goan party --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] PM Visit to Goa - Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRdo0apz93E 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 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Idiots Against Congress
India Against Corruption has more than proved that they are hired Idiots Against Congress. The BJP connection was written all over their meetings in Goa. Kiran Bedi seemed to be provoking Catholics to at least abstain from voting the Congress if they do not want to vote for BJP by using Article 49 (O). Will gullible Catholics once again allow themselves to be duped into not voting? Soter D'souza --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa news for March 1, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Reduce Sesa Goa, target Rs 197; Kotak Securities - MoneyGuru India neyGuru IndiaBy STAFF REPORTER Kotak Securities has given a reduce rating on Sesa Goa with a target price of Rs 197. There are no reasonable operational synergies visible to us and limited financial and taxation synergies likely. The transaction will result in ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGXbnmWqqKAQxZVSFn3Utixjj5hsgurl=http://www.moneyguruindia.com/article.php?cid=3256id=4 *** Chandy arrives in Goa - Times of India 107366/BJP-looms-Goa-historically-stable-government.html?ito=feeds-newsxmlBJP looms over Goa which has historically never had a stable government http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEFxRtf1ud_sb3cHfCto-O0uCYVWwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Chandy-arrives-in-Goa/articleshow/12076555.cms *** PA system fails PM in Goa - Deccan Herald l6tbLM3cv9hIsGa-sxwA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHt0JbgummPNLTgQ6BCT1hjg9700gurl=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/231108/pa-system-fails-pm-goa.html *** Arvind Kejriwal can't vote, draws flak - Times of India ails-to-vote-draws-flak/918119/Kejriwal fails to vote, draws flak http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGRHiVjS0xk7lzxB8WST6X6TtjGSAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Arvind-Kejriwal-cant-vote-draws-flak/articleshow/12077814.cms *** Mining is required in Goa; Government will support legal, sustainable mining ... - Economic Times CafPw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFvoiHl1YKJVSFrOBjC998wxeUzpgurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/interviews/mining-is-required-in-goa-government-will-support-legal-sustainable-mining-digambar-kamat-goa-cm/articleshow/12091098.cms *** Goa No. 1 in water supply, but found wanting in sanitation coverage - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: With almost 100% coverage of Goan villages with piped water, Goa is the number one state in India in water supply, claims the state's public works department (PWD). Authorities cite figures to justify their claim that Goa is indeed the number ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHZabe73fBUYfq17tZyvkt8kOSagwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-No-1-in-water-supply-but-found-wanting-in-sanitation-coverage/articleshow/12090794.cms *** Gold Anomaly Limited (ASX:GOA) New 900m Long Drill Target Discovered at the ... - Yahoo!7 News (ABN Newswire) - Gold Anomaly Limited (ASX:GOA.AX - News) - During the 2011 field season IP gradient array and dipole-dipole surveys were conducted at the Jolly Tar and Gilded Rose-Jumbo gold projects located near ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGla5b1l7wK8sxNb4WfFLKppUpQrwurl=http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/gold-anomaly-limited-asx-goa-225400014.html *** Health services in need of a booster shot - Times of India ember team of commissioners, appointed by the high court of Bombay at Goa, visited the Goa Medical ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFcVKvZ3QUGfFqhTzrN0j52xZi6EAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Health-services-in-need-of-a-booster-shot/articleshow/12090817.cms *** Some highs, some lows in education graph - Times of India ed coalition government in Goa has always stressed that education is a priority sector for the state. But this does not mean the state's education statistics are all on ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFVFeYY6fjDL-HNFypcAwiGoti0aAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Some-highs-some-lows-in-education-graph/articleshow/12090892.cms *** Section 144 in South Goa from March 1 to March 2 - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: The South Goa district collector, Pawan Kumar Sain, on Wednesday, under the powers vested in him under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, issued an order prohibiting any assembly of five or more persons (including contesting ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNECzbOIthy_n5Yo5myyYEY8vqr-Kwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Section-144-in-South-Goa-from-March-1-to-March-2/articleshow/12090737.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Rural India enjoys consumption boom - FT.com
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Re: [Goanet] Racism, Britain, Goan expat workers....
And they are ... ? From: Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoro...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, 29 February 2012 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Racism, Britain, Goan expat workers Sir Alfred, The debate only threw up more light on our attitudes. FN --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Elitist statement 49(O)
While voters need to be encouraged to vote for candidates in the fray we have the elite brand ambassadors publicising 49(O) on how to abstain from voting. Going to the voting booth to vote and standing in a queue with down market citizens is something that has been below the dignity for elite citizens. For this bunch of citizens all politicians are useless and all other citizens are morons and corrupt. Now that they have to vote to show the world they are finding excuses of spoiling their vote by invoking 49(O). -Soter --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Obituary: Luis Caetano Pereira (Britona, Goa / Doha, Qatar)
O B I T U A R Y Luis Caetano Pereira (Britona, Goa / Doha, Qatar) (Ex-employee of QAFCO) Died: 29 February 2012 Father/Father-in-law of Derick/Alba (Doha), Edgar, Nelson, Raymond (Goa) Uncle of Orlando/Aramita (Doha) Funeral scheduled for Friday, March 2, 2012 at Nossa Senhora de Penha de Franca, Britona, Goa. Source: John deSa via Qatar-Goans Goanet Obit www.goanet.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] COLUMN: Heads or Tails? : This farce of good governance vs. corruption (Jason Keith Fernandes)
Heads or Tails? : This farce of good governance vs. corruption Jason Keith Fernandes And so it has come to pass, that the contest for the constitution of the Goa State legislative assembly, has been cast as the choice between corruption and its alleged polar opposite of good governance. We should bear in mind, that this ridiculously simplistic and erroneous equation has been made possible as a result of that tainted agitation of some months ago, the Hazare drama. This equation is ridiculous not because the Congress-wallas are lambs bleating at the altar of the common good; after all, who can deny that they are, almost to the last of them, wolves. This equation is ridiculous because ‘corruption’ emanates not from a party, but from the political and executive process in which we are all immured. Should the BJP be elected, there is no doubt that one will be witness to similar levels of hand-over-fist looting of the public treasury. It is hilarious infact, that the BJP can make it sanctimonious positions when some of its candidates are not just miners, but builders as well, when some of the individuals contesting on the BJP-alliance tickets, were in fact indicted in the PAC reported tom-tomed by Mr. Parrikar. To certain segments of the population, the BJP’s claim to Good Governance rests on the unsullied reputation (in matters of graft that is) of its ‘Chief Ministerial candidate’ Mr. Manohar Parrikar. They present a list of impressive developmental works that he undertook for the city of Panjim, both during his stint at CM and subsequently as MLA. In the course of his term (or was it reign?) as CM too, they point to the simplicity of his life-style and his blemish-less personal track record. Commonspeak has it that indeed Mr. Parrikar is above reproach, not a single paisa entered his personal estate. The same commonspeak however suggests that his position as CM influenced the coffers of the Party. On this front, there is a lot of suggestion that indeed, figures were hiked, and contracts offered to party favourites, so that the party coffers and favourites might prosper. The issue that emerges therefore, and one that we should take seriously, if corruption is being made the issue, is not only of fiscal corruption, but moral corruption as well. While the above scenario, of using his public office to benefit the party would come under such scrutiny, one must also examine the political ideology of the BJP, which in itself is fairly corrupt. The reference ofcourse is to the saffron agenda of making India a Hindu state. Now Mr. Parrikar has been reported to have publicly acknowledged that the sectarian actions of his previous tenure as CM, was the result of ‘bad advice’. He vows not to repeat this ‘mistake’again. This is a rather large herring to swallow however. Given the manner in which we sneer at the ‘uneducated’ persons getting tickets on the Congress train, one does not expect a focused and educated individual such as Mr. Parrikar to be so easily swayed by ‘advice’. Perhaps Mr. Parrikar is using a euphemism, and what he means by advice, is in fact pressure; from his associates, both from within the BJP as well as his parent organization, the RSS. Let us change track for just a moment and have a look at the track record of the BJP in one of the two states that have been racked by communal tensions; Gujarat and Karnataka. A recentreport on the saffronisation in Karnataka in the Tehelka points out that in 2008, “Once the BJP government was installed, it had a choice between broad-based development of the state and consolidation of the Sangh structure. Four years on, it’s obvious which path was chosen. In its first year itself, the government had given evidence of its agenda. Bajrang Dal activists attacked churches, with the administration scarcely taking stern action. The question of whether the government would rein in extremist elements was answered in the negative.” There is every fear of such a systematic consolidation of the Sangh structure taking place in Goa if it comes within the shade of the saffron umbrella. Hark back to episode, where on the course of his tenure as CM, government-run schools were handed over to the ‘NGO’ Vidya Bharathi. Vidya Bharati it turned out was an RSS outfit. An outfit prone to tailoring the teaching of history towards Hindutva designs, and cultivating all manner of sectarian myths about non-Hindus. Such actions are hardly the result of bad advice that one can ignore. It is the result of a deliberate, calculated policy of the entire Sangh structure that the BJP is a part of. Such a careful scheme of deliberately poisoning the social environment of the state and country, cannot be excluded from the ambit of corruption. On this count, the BJP cannot, under any circumstance excuse itself from the charge of being corrupt. There is another count on which when examining the reputation of Mr. Parrikar,
Re: [Goanet] Racism, Britain, Goan expat workers....
re: Racism, Britain, Goan expat workers [1] Frederick FN Noronha declared: Sir Alfred, The debate only threw up more light on our attitudes. [2] Gabriel de Figueiredo asked: And they are ... ? REMINDER to all the minions of GoaNet Thou shalt NOT question Xri Administrador FN at anytime and expect an answer. For the Lord Thy Admin FN is always right And the Lord Thy Admin FN is answerable to No man but himself; and No woman but YKW! jc --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] COMPLAINT FILED SEEKING DISQUALIFICATION OF BJP CANDIDATE GOVIND PARVATKAR
Aires should also look for any deflated affidavit of income as submitted by Parvatkar to the Communidade of Serula. The income ceiling for Communidade plots was raised by Parrikar to benefit his chellas in usurping Communidade land. These are all beneficiaries of the excesses committed against the Communidade Code and call others bhailo and themselves as United Porvorkar. -Soter --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Criminal trials instead of elections in Goa
I had previously written that the March 3 elections results are already known. The winner is corruption and the loser is Goa and Goans. There is no one to blame but Goans themselves who keep electing the same set of thieves. Perhaps this year's silver lining may be the election of a few ethical independents, although in time they will learn to steal too. What is true in Goa today is true in much of the rest of the world, but that should be no solace to a Goan. Powerful corporate business interests, builders, miners, the military-industrial complex, and other power-centers control governments at every level and Goa has been abundantly cursed in this respect. The rich win, the middle-class and poor lose - this is the world we live in. Amazingly, a large element of the middle-class and poor around the world support the rich against their own self-interest but that is another story. Goan politicians (prostitutes) are merely the face of their masters (pimps) who are responsible for Goa's destruction on various fronts. They get a cut of every deal. The masters are mega-project builders and miners. They have destroyed Goan villages, cut forests, polluted the water supply causing diseases/death, engaged in monumental environmental degradation, facilitated excess migration into Goa and engage in criminal behavior at every level, etc, which often benefits non-Goans (including foreigners) and China (mining) at the expense of Goans. I think for one rupee they would sell their mother, sister, and daughter (that is the level of their ethics in case you were wondering). Ok, one rupee may be an exaggeration, in reality probably the sale price would be 50 paise. Saying India is corrupt should not be Goa's excuse. Goans are now priced out of their own land (how many local Goans can afford the flats being built with white money, the fish being sold in the market, etc.). Most flats are being sold to non-Goans and foreigners. In the normal course of economic and demographic movement that would be ok, but the entire system is illegal and geared to be anti-Goan. In some places there are hardly any Goans visible (Vasco for example). The pimps operate completely in an illegal environment (show me one mine or mega-building project today which is completely legal and I will show you real mermaids). The Goan voter is not innocent in this process, facilitating these crimes by accepting a lawless state, including condoning the increased separation along communal (religious) and caste lines. The 3 C's of corruption, communalism, and the moral fiction of caste are alive and well in Goa. This crazy concoction drives a failed Goan state. Instead of elections, Goa should have criminal trials and keep the prisons busy. Life-sentences for the politicians/builders/miners and lesser sentences for the voter (accomplices to the crime should be punished too). GOA, RIP. George --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Press Note - TAG’s Release of Books
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * *TAG’s Release of Books* Tiatr Academy Goa will release two books of tiatr scripts on Sunday, 4thMarch 2012 at 4:45 pm at the Black Box, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The book written by Shri. Anil Kumar has two scripts namely *‘Dev Podvedar’* and *‘Divea Pondak’*. The second book is written by late William de Curtorim and it consists of one script of tiatr namely ‘*Avoyn Kelem Pap, Putan Dili Zap.* Rev. Fr. Kyriel D’Souza, Provincial of Goa Province, Society of Pilar, will be the Chief Guest and will release the books. Shri. Jose Salvador Fernandes, Secretary, Dalgado Konknni Akademi will speak on the book written by Shri. Anil Kumar while Shri. Vincy Quadros, Former Vice-Priesident of Goa Konknni Akademi will express his opinion on the book written by late William de Curtorim. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG will preside over the function. Both the books are published by TAG under its scheme ‘Preservation of Tiatr Literature’. So far TAG has published 19 publications on different aspects of tiatr including research work. All tiatr lovers are invited to attend the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] SMILE........................... IT'S WEEKEND (01/03/2012)
THEN WHAT'S Young lovers (Ruzar Mari) were sitting and chatting in the Margao Municipal Garden, but were disturbed by the surrounding people passing through and glancing at them:- Ruzar: Darling, can I say something? Mari: Yeah. sure! Ruzar: Why don't we go a lonely place, far away, so that nobody disturb us. Mari: Hum. Ruzar: What happened? what you are thinking? Mari: Where exactly you are thinking of going? Ruzar: Well, why don't we go that (pointing) hillock, where there is nice greenery with trees and no human disturbance? Mari: Humm. Ruzar : Now, what is it? Mari: After going there, you won't be playing any mischiefs with me? Ruzar : No darling, never, have faith in me. Mari: Stupid, then what's the use by going there? Ruzar : Cajetan de Sanvordem Kuwait. --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
