[Goanet-News] Goa news for October 4, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Retired high court judge to probe Goa illegal mining - New York Daily News ews/Goa/Goa-govt-sets-up-committee-to-look-into-mining-report/Article1-939392.aspxGoa govt sets up committee to look into mining report http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG8QbWBopnYyX6to2bBIbxKgh8GDAurl=http://india.nydailynews.com/business/d3c21461d886429db45f36433bf58e1f/retired-high-court-judge-to-probe-goa-illegal-mining *** Satellite to help fight illegal mining in Goa - New York Daily News ffairs/resumptioniron-ore-exportgoa-to-be-delayed_763736.htmlResumption of iron ore export from Goa to be delayed http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEmIwWtcR0ccPiE7kJxHANEn2yC_Qurl=http://india.nydailynews.com/business/81a4d88b14000614caf812286dd74813/satellite-to-help-fight-illegal-mining-in-goa *** South Goa planning and development authority's deadline to clean up, repair ... - Times of India 2228Mned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHfZZ7habw8XEpckzhFGzlxdYRLqgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/South-Goa-planning-and-development-authoritys-deadline-to-clean-up-repair-market-lapses/articleshow/16648992.cms *** Rains cause panic among Goan farmers - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO/BICHOLIM: Intermittent to heavy showers witnessed in some parts of the state has turned out to be a cause of some concern for the farmers. Officials of the agriculture department said that paddy fields located in the low lying areas of Salcete ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHJKHsDM-GPZ6QN98aWB3AVNdoelAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Rains-cause-panic-among-Goan-farmers/articleshow/16661870.cms *** 6 tourists saved on beach belt - Times of India alangute tourist belt on Monday. The North Goa beach belt witnessed huge crowds of tourists due to of the extended weekend, as a result of Gandhi Jayanti. According to Drishti, in ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGJ4EZ-_HtRS1ON66RoBUihN_Is5wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/6-tourists-saved-on-beach-belt/articleshow/16661853.cms *** Another GOA Priest, Another University Interfaith Center - NFTU (blog) eno ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFMqK_J4nSQ5OevjAHemloR2XI5mgurl=http://nftu.net/goa-priest-university-interfaith-center/ *** Goa slum dwellers pay highest bribe money - Times of India ased Centre for Media Studies ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFL6nPvRgy35Ioo_biv_ilCXVnAzgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-slum-dwellers-pay-highest-bribe-money/articleshow/16649072.cms *** At Moti Dongor, encroachments by migrants hamper demarcation - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: Following the completion of surveying the area atop Moti Dongor, the administrator of comunidades, South zone, Pravin Barad, has now undertaken the exercise of demarcation of its property boundaries. A team of the survey department, assisted ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEwf9C7w_IMQWfrXK2uP1pIMISp8Qurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/At-Moti-Dongor-encroachments-by-migrants-hamper-demarcation/articleshow/16661866.cms *** Goa gov to provide tablets for middle school students by Jan next year - Times of India ,000 each from the talukas of Canacona, Sanguem, Sanvordem, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEMxzLrhtZSRivRQhraUoszQs8XHgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-gov-to-provide-tablets-for-middle-school-students-by-Jan-next-year/articleshow/16649052.cms *** Messing with Mapusa - Times of India elt escapades from Sinquerim to Keri, is no ordinary destination. Housing over 50,000 people in an area of approx 11.5 sq km that's largely sloppy, Mapusa is famous for its Friday market, the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEFw-X1M45hdBTZU08BzVylGCnEMAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Messing-with-Mapusa/articleshow/16661830.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Ghanti Parivartan Abhiyan ???? - Griha Aadhar scheme for women launched
Griha Aadhar scheme for women launched Published on: October 3, 2012 - 01:36 PANAJI: In an attempt to help the housewives to tide over the rising inflation, the state government on Tuesday launched 'Griha Aadhar' scheme. The scheme, under which every eligible housewife would get `1,000 per month, is expected to benefit around 1.5 lakh housewives. Launching the scheme, the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar said that it was aimed to address the problem of spiraling food prices and to provide support to the housewives from middle, lower middle and poor section of the society. The amount under the scheme would be deposited directly into the saving bank accounts of the eligible beneficiaries. The government expects to receive 1.5 lakh applications and a provision of `150 crore has been made for the current financial year. Mr Parrikar also said that all married women, whose gross annual family income was less than `3 lakh and are a resident of Goa for the last 15 years would be eligible for getting the benefit under the scheme. The amount would be deposited directly through electronic clearing system every month. He further said the forms under the scheme would be made available in the offices of ICDS in all the 12 talukas of the state and around 15,000 applications would be sanctioned every month. This was being done to ensure that the department of women and child was not overburdened, he said. The government would set up facilitation centres at taluka level for processing the application forms. The beneficiaries under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme would not be eligible for the scheme but widows with children under 18 years of age with income of less than `1.5 lakh per annum would be given benefit under the scheme, he added. The application under the scheme should be made in the prescribed form and the applicants would have to attach self-attested copies of marriage certificate or alternate proof issued by religious institution, self-attested copy of 15 years residence certificate issued by taluka mamlatdar or by a gazetted officer, proof of present address and attested copy of ration card or Aadhar card. Besides, income certificate issued by competent authority or self declaration on a non-judicial stamp paper declaring that the income was less than Rs 1.5 lakh or Rs 3 lakh, as the case may be, attested copy of saving bank account passbook and birth certificate of the child (in cases widows who are beneficiary of the DSSS). The beneficiaries would also have to submit life certificate every year in the month of October, while widows would have to submit additionally a life certificate in respect of each of their children. The beneficiaries would also have to submit certificate after duration of three years in the month of October, if the gross income was less than Rs 2.5 lakh. Those availing benefit under the scheme on the basis of wrong/false information or declaration would be prosecuted under the law and debarred from getting benefits under any other schemes of the government. Besides, the financial assistance of those failing to produce income certificate would find their assistance stopped. source: Navhind Times, 3/10/2012
Re: [Goanet] Anna Hazare says the path of politics is full of dirt - GSRP Comments
What I'd like to know is when was Goa granted independence. AFAIK, Goa was invaded by the Indian armed forces and annexed Goa to India, thereby subjecting Goa's dependence on New Delhi instead of Lisboa. The Indian troops still occupy Goa (Panjim, Bambolim, Navelim, Vasco, Mormugao, and Anjediva to name a few) and the Navy is still occupying Goa's airport at Dabolim. Gabriel. PS Goa's ministers are not independent, even if voted in by Goans and neo-Goans. They are still subject to their higher-ups in New Delhi, whatever be their colour. Which is why I suspect we haven't seen the Manohar of the past in the present setup. From: Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, 2 October 2012 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Anna Hazare says the path of politics is full of dirt - GSRP Comments One thing that's true is the downgrading of the political process. it's the price of Independence. With the exception of Floriano and many Goans who seem unhappy at Goa's own independence, the rest of Goans seem resigned to their fates. The way is to look forward and not glance backwards. Goa's Portuguese past has been consigned to the dustbin.
[Goanet] WHEN I PAY, I EXPECT MY MONEYS' WORTH (Eugene
Truth may be a hard act to swallow. More of these teatro's should be sponsored to tell the facts of 1961. BC Eugene Correia wrote Political songs or zupatti are hard to understand if one doesn't follow Goa's politics. Often the parodies touch on personal rivalries either they are fellow-tiatrists or those in panchayats or those involved in illegal activities. The CD I just heard is called Illegal and brought out by Francis de Tuem. The title song tackles the types of illegality going on in Goa, from illegal mining to extra-marital love affairs. But haven't we heard songs on such themes before? One song, Fondantlo Uttolo, sung by trio Lawry, Andrew Francis de Tuem provides some misinformation regarding Goa's liberation. The song says that if the Portuguese naval ship or ships were not prevented in mid-ocean, the Portuguese would have defeated the Indian armed forces. Some of these tiatrists still harp on the Portuguese rule and, at the same time, condemn India's taking over of Goa. One can't argue with them because their loyalties lie with Portugal but one can point out to the distortion of facts. Praising the Portuguese rule is one thing, but giving false information is another. I wish the singers run songs dealing with Goa's history by those who know better. Youngsters shouldn't be provide with wrong information.
[Goanet] Funeral Announcement: PETER AGNELO D'SOUZA
GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)® www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ www.goa-world.com http://www.goa-world.com/goa/credit%5Ccredit.htm Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday someone, somewhere learns a little Funeral Announcement: PETER AGNELO D'SOUZA Lord I am Coming Home Peter Agnelo D'Souza Senior Sub-Editor of Arab Times, Kuwait Born: 21.01.1947 Died: 27.09.2012 (Kuwait) Son of late Jack Alleluia D'Souza Carmelina D'Souza. Most beloved husband of Rosy D'Souza, Loving father of Savio J.R. D'Souza. Brother/Brother-in-law of Pelegrin/late Cyril (Bombay), Adelina/Anthony (Sirsaim). Brother-law of late Domnic/maxy (Bombay), Reismag/Marcelin (Marcel), Magdelina/Renat (Marcel), Leanor/late John (Chorao). Uncle of Richard, Maria, Matty, Annie, Leticia, Joseph, Severina, Patsy, Anthony, and late Piedade. Expired suddently on 27th September 2012 at Kuwait. Funeral cortege will leave his residence Sam Domingos Vaddo (today) 3.10.2012 at 4:00 p.m. to Our Lady Penha de France Church, Britona, Goa. Relatives and friends kindly accept this as the only intimation. [as published in O'Heraldo, today (3.10.2012) May his soul rest in peace. http://goablog100.blogspot.com/2012/10/funeral-announcement-peter-agnelo-dsouza.html Posted by Goa-World.COM
[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] The Fields of Pilerne
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'The Fields of Pilerne' Monsoonal green. An old path wends through the paddy fields of Pilerne, a village in Goa. Can you spot the lone cyclist? You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2012/10/03/the-fields-of-pilerne/ Best regards, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] The law on adultery in India Was: WHEN I PAY, I EXPECT MY MONEYS' WORTH (Eugene Correia)
May I butt in? Sex between a man and a woman without the consent of the woman's husband is ADULTERY, and with the husband's consent is PROSTITUTION. Either way the woman is on the wrong side of the Stick. Let the National Commission of Women dispute it. Bennet Paes 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, 3 October 2012 2:13 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] The law on adultery in India Was: WHEN I PAY, I EXPECT MY MONEYS' WORTH (Eugene Correia) BTW Eugene, do you think extra-marital affairs are really illegal or just immoral in your estimation? And even then ... Gusto, let me catch the bull by its tail and say that your question suggestion you don't keep track on the law over this point: QUOTE In Indian law, adultery is defined as sex between a man and a woman without the consent of the woman's husband. The man is prosecutable and can be sentenced for up to five years (even if he himself was unmarried) whereas the married woman cannot be jailed. Men have called the law gender discrimination in that women cannot be prosecuted for adultery and the National Commission of Women has criticized the British era law of being anti-feminist as it treats women as the property of their husbands and has consequentially recommended deletion of the law or reducing it to a civil offense. The Government is yet to act. Extramarital sex without the consent of one's partner can be a valid grounds for monetary penalty on government employees, as ruled by the Central Administrative Tribunal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adultery#Asia ENDQUOTE -- FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org Books from Goa,1556 http://scr.bi/Goa1556Books Audio recordings (mostly from Goa): http://bit.ly/GoaRecordings
[Goanet] Parivartan Mining Withdrawals: BJP MLAs let mining cat out of bag, allege Shah Report inaccurate
BJP MLAs let mining cat out of bag, allege Shah Report inaccurate October 3, 2012 TEAM HERALD teamher...@herald-goa.com PANJIM: In what seems to be a calibrated move to build pressure to allow mining to resume in Goa despite it having been termed as illegal in its entirety by the Justice M B Shah Commission, BJP legislators from the State's mining belt on Tuesday for the first time openly challenged the findings of the hard-hitting and detailed Shah panel report, terming it as not 100% accurate, mocking it as one-sided and based on Google images, and refusing to accept it. All four pro-mining BJP legislators - Pramod Sawant, Nilesh Cabral, Subhash Faldesai and Ganesh Gaonkar ~ have been lobbying with Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to allow mining activity to resume in the State despite the strictures of the Shah Commission. Three of them told HERALD the Report was inaccurate and that they refused to accept it. Sanquelim MLA Pramod Sawant said: We have requested the CM to allow mining operations of legal mines fast as possible as it is badly affecting the livelihood of the people dependent on mining. But at the same time, we are also against illegal mining, he claimed. When it was pointed out to him that he was taking a stand that made no sense given the Shah Commission has clearly termed all mining operations in the State as illegal, Sawant, who had led pro-mining protests on the streets of Panjim last year, refused to accept the Report, alleging it is not hundred per cent accurate. We cannot rely on Shah Commission Report. it is completely based on Google images, he said mockingly, adding: The facts produced by the Commission needs to be verified by the State Government and that's what the Parrikar-led Government is doing. Sawant's stand was supported by mining contractor and Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral who questioned the Commission's finding that all mines in Goa are illegal. How can all mines be illegal? This report is just one-sided wherein no efforts have been made to cross-check documents with the mining firms, he added. Cabral termed the investigation of the Shah Commission as policing and demanded that the Government should verify the facts produced in the report. He added a political twist saying: Cancellation of Environment Clearances by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) is not the Centre taking action against mining illegalities but action against the State Government's move of suspending mining operations pending verification of documents. Suggesting that mines having proper documents including ECs, NOCs from wildlife board, lease papers and other documentations could be termed as legal and allow to operate, Sanguem MLA Subhash Faldesai said: The Commission, just on basis of field visits and Google images has termed all mines in the State as illegal, which is not true. We agree that there are illegal mines in the State and the Government is seized of the matter but the issues of people dependent on mining have to be taken into account before taking any decision on the issue, he said. http://www.heraldgoa.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/BJP-MLAs-let-mining-cat-out-of-bag-allege-Shah-Report-inaccurate/65154.html
Re: [Goanet] WHEN I PAY, I EXPECT MY MONEYS' WORTH
Maybe they are telling the story the way it was, not the way it has been distorted by politicians and idealists. See The Suez and Goa (Montreal Gazette Dec 22, 1961), for an example of the fact. It is contemporary news, not something generated months or years after the fact. Misinformation is what India was good at, in 1961 (Indian military intelligence put out that Goa had supersonic fighters at Dabolim, amassed troops at border, curfews, etc etc you can read about it in Bharat Rakshak), and is probably still good at, today. If after 50 years, tiatrist loyalties still lie with the Portuguese, there must be something very wrong or unjust with the current setup - don't you think? From: Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, 2 October 2012 9:07 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] WHEN I PAY, I EXPECT MY MONEYS' WORTH One song, Fondantlo Uttolo, sung by trio Lawry, Andrew Francis de Tuem provides some misinformation regarding Goa's liberation. The song says that if the Portuguese naval ship or ships were not prevented in mid-ocean, the Portuguese would have defeated the Indian armed forces. Some of these tiatrists still harp on the Portuguese rule and, at the same time, condemn India's taking over of Goa. One can't argue with them because their loyalties lie with Portugal but one can point out to the distortion of facts. Praising the Portuguese rule is one thing, but giving false information is another. I wish the singers run songs dealing with Goa's history by those who know better. Youngsters shouldn't be provide with wrong information.
Re: [Goanet] Fwd: Secret police probe into Labour MP's £500,000
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:07:22 -0700 From: mervynal...@yahoo.ca To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Fwd: Secret police probe into Labour MP's £500,000 Gabe Menezes wrote: RESPONSE: Pay and expenses for MPs http://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/members/pay-mps/ -- Gabe Menezes, One usually gets what one pays for. On the other hand, if MP's in the UK are willing to work for a pittance, perhaps it is time for Canadians to out source our MP's work to the UK. Mervyn Or, for Indians too, for that matter.with evermultiplying increases, inn'i yaar... Chacha, ever the champion of MPs in distress...
[Goanet] Goa Chitra Celebrates World Tourism Day with Education Tourism
Dear Members and friends of Goa Chitra, Greetings from Goa Chitra. In an initiative to celebrate the World Tourism Day (September 27) with a difference and to redefine the tourism in Goa beyond the notion of sun, surf and frolic, Goa Chitra last weekend organised a 2-day course for a group of 21 visiting students from various American universities. Please check details below. Thank you for all the support to Goa Chitra. Warm regards, Victor Hugo Gomes Goa Chitra Celebrates World Tourism Day with Education Tourism In an initiative to celebrate the World Tourism Day (September 27) with a difference and to redefine the tourism in Goa beyond the notion of sun, surf and frolic, Goa Chitra last weekend organised a 2-day course for a group of 21 visiting students from various American universities. “I wanted them to connect with the indigenous people of Goa, understand the complexities of our culture and heritage and maybe learn a few lessons on sensitivity from the wisdom of our ancestors,” says Curator Victor Hugo Gomes. Conducted by an international organization, the students were part of study abroad programme tailor-made for the US students that seek to deliver high-quality education while simultaneously promoting the development of intercultural competence. “This education trail has been incorporated within their semester as a field trip so as to maintain authenticity of the experience,” explains Gomes. The curator further comments “The tourism in Goa has to look at new approaches and challenges that face Goa’s identity. These education trails are initiated so tourists may also be encouraged to become students and understand Goa within the larger context of India and the world. On day one, the students were taken on a visit to an 18th century Goan Indo-Portuguese house, followed by a tour of different prominent, heritage churches and an ancient temple. This followed the traditional Catholic Goan lunch at Goa Chitra and a guided tour of the organic farm and the ethnographic museum, with curator Gomes explaining the genesis of Goa Chitra, and various artifacts and their significance in the lives of Goans. The day ended with a visit to The Pilar museum. On day two, the group of US students in their early twenties, drove through the beautiful villages of Maina, Curtorim and Chandor. After a visit to a private 350-years old mansion, the group was shown select historical spots in Rivona, before proceeding to spend time with the Dhangar community in Netravali. Here, the students participated one-on-one with the indigenous people, watching in awe the intricate traditional broom-making and rope-weaving techniques using kombyo tree fibre. “In earlier days, these ropes were used to tie the animals as they were softer on the skin”, explained Gomes, while highlighting the self-sufficient lifestyle, the knowledgebase and the use of local material in construction by the Dhangar community. The group later visited a traditional areca nut-cum-coconut plantation where the owner explained the different uses of both the trees besides disseminating information on several others crops including vanilla, pineapple, coffee, cinnamon, cashew nuts, honey and others. Thereafter, the students were allowed to swim in an ancient lake and were offered traditional Goan lunch. The workshop ended with a visit to a traditional Goan 225-years old Hindu mud house. While for the course coordinators and students, this study expedition has been more than experiential, the students were genuinely surprised at the experiences. “The mix of Indian traditions with a hint of western flavour gives the Goan Indian a distinctive characteristic even when considered globally,” said a joyous participant. Goa Chitra regularly conducts these educational trails and workshops in association with various international, national and local universities and colleges. These are aimed at educating the participants on the rich and varied facets of Goan culture and heritage, and seek to create an alternative form of tourism, the Education Tourism. Those interested, please call us on 9850466165, 08322772910, 08326570877 or e-mail us at goachi...@gmail.com. END
Re: [Goanet] The law on adultery in India
QUOTE In Indian law, adultery is defined as sex between a man and a woman without the consent of the woman's husband. The man is prosecutable and can be sentenced for up to five years (even if he himself was unmarried) whereas the married woman cannot be jailed. Men have called the law gender discrimination in that women cannot be prosecuted for adultery and the National Commission of Women has criticised the British era law of being anti-feminist as it treats women as the property of their husbands and has consequentially recommended deletion of the law or reducing it to a civil offense. The Government is yet to act. Extramarital sex without the consent of one’s partner can be a valid grounds for monetary penalty on government employees, as ruled by the Central Administrative Tribunal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adultery#Asia ENDQUOTE BTW, Rico does this law apply to former tourism minister and present Nuvem MLA Francisco Xavier (alias Mickky) Pacheco or not? Why are politicians above the law? Is the case against him withdrawn by the present Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar or are the police, whoa are still inquiring into the case, deliberately adopting delaying tactics as Pacheco now supports the state BJP government? Why are the women's rights groups in Goa silent on thsi grave matter when the politician has publicly flouted his maritial status? GARY
Re: [Goanet] WHEN I PAY, I EXPECT MY MONEYS' WORTH
Eugene Correia wrote: 'No more on this troubling episode from my side.' COMMENT: I agree. Goebellian transformation of facts is also known as 'bondollification'. Time for Eugene to disengage himself from 'lappit'.(on this occasion) by way of 'moving the goal post'. Best to accept the facts (as they were and always will be) ... and move ahead. jc
[Goanet] Have We Lost It? - Stray Thoughts of a Toronto Goan
Roland Francis has given us a nostalgic glimpse into our past wherein we Goans lead the way in leaving an enviable and awe-inspiring footprint wherever in the world we went. Our pioneering spirit enabled us to brave severe and persevereably insurmountable obstacles venturing into remote inhospitable places like Namasagali in the Northern Frontier district of Kenya known to be snake infested, populated by hostile Somali tribesmen and the dreaded Black Water Fever and emerged triumphant. This same pioneering spirit took us to the interior of other lands like Pakistan, Mozambique even Burkinafaso which were in the infancy of civilization and we triumphed there also. During our exploits, we managed to build Schools, Churches, Clubs and contributed immensely to the emancipation of the local peoples. The Goans were revered by our colonial masters and respected by the locals for our honesty and humanity. We treated the locals better than any other Indian community. The culture that we left behind rubbed off on the locals and still endure to this day. When we emigrated to the west, although we progressed, we somehow lost our zeal or should I say our communal cultural values and after being a community of cultural leaders, we became a Culture of Assimilators being slowly but surely assimilated into Western Culture. This could be due to the fact that where we immigrated, the infrastructure such as Schools, Clubs and other social amenities already existed and instead of our having to build them, we only utilized the facilities which already existed mixing and mingling with the new locals finding no need perhaps of maintaining our cultural values as this came easily. This is a shame and it will lead to the demise of our culture as time goes on, as the older folks who really cherished these values are gradually fading away and the younger generation, having little or no exposure to it, do not have the same zeal of maintaining the Goan culture. One has only to look at the dwindling attendances at the Goan Overseas Associations annual New Year's occasion and the fact that although a plot of land was purchased more than two decade ago, we have not yet been able to erect a clubhouse on the property. Even the UK Goan Overseas Association which went further than us, had a Clubhouse, which due to constant bickering and mismanagement I believe is now non functional. Oft times, cultural events like Thiatr's and other social events like Village feasts are poorly attended and patrons tend to be the older strata of Goans. How to remedy this situation is hard to perceive but worth exploring in the interest if keeping the Communal values alive. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
[Goanet] Goa news for October 4, 2012
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Retired high court judge to probe Goa illegal mining - New York Daily News ews/Goa/Goa-govt-sets-up-committee-to-look-into-mining-report/Article1-939392.aspxGoa govt sets up committee to look into mining report http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG8QbWBopnYyX6to2bBIbxKgh8GDAurl=http://india.nydailynews.com/business/d3c21461d886429db45f36433bf58e1f/retired-high-court-judge-to-probe-goa-illegal-mining *** Satellite to help fight illegal mining in Goa - New York Daily News ffairs/resumptioniron-ore-exportgoa-to-be-delayed_763736.htmlResumption of iron ore export from Goa to be delayed http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEmIwWtcR0ccPiE7kJxHANEn2yC_Qurl=http://india.nydailynews.com/business/81a4d88b14000614caf812286dd74813/satellite-to-help-fight-illegal-mining-in-goa *** South Goa planning and development authority's deadline to clean up, repair ... - Times of India 2228Mned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHfZZ7habw8XEpckzhFGzlxdYRLqgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/South-Goa-planning-and-development-authoritys-deadline-to-clean-up-repair-market-lapses/articleshow/16648992.cms *** Rains cause panic among Goan farmers - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO/BICHOLIM: Intermittent to heavy showers witnessed in some parts of the state has turned out to be a cause of some concern for the farmers. Officials of the agriculture department said that paddy fields located in the low lying areas of Salcete ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHJKHsDM-GPZ6QN98aWB3AVNdoelAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Rains-cause-panic-among-Goan-farmers/articleshow/16661870.cms *** 6 tourists saved on beach belt - Times of India alangute tourist belt on Monday. The North Goa beach belt witnessed huge crowds of tourists due to of the extended weekend, as a result of Gandhi Jayanti. According to Drishti, in ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGJ4EZ-_HtRS1ON66RoBUihN_Is5wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/6-tourists-saved-on-beach-belt/articleshow/16661853.cms *** Another GOA Priest, Another University Interfaith Center - NFTU (blog) eno ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFMqK_J4nSQ5OevjAHemloR2XI5mgurl=http://nftu.net/goa-priest-university-interfaith-center/ *** Goa slum dwellers pay highest bribe money - Times of India ased Centre for Media Studies ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFL6nPvRgy35Ioo_biv_ilCXVnAzgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-slum-dwellers-pay-highest-bribe-money/articleshow/16649072.cms *** At Moti Dongor, encroachments by migrants hamper demarcation - Times of India mes of IndiaMARGAO: Following the completion of surveying the area atop Moti Dongor, the administrator of comunidades, South zone, Pravin Barad, has now undertaken the exercise of demarcation of its property boundaries. A team of the survey department, assisted ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEwf9C7w_IMQWfrXK2uP1pIMISp8Qurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/At-Moti-Dongor-encroachments-by-migrants-hamper-demarcation/articleshow/16661866.cms *** Goa gov to provide tablets for middle school students by Jan next year - Times of India ,000 each from the talukas of Canacona, Sanguem, Sanvordem, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEMxzLrhtZSRivRQhraUoszQs8XHgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-gov-to-provide-tablets-for-middle-school-students-by-Jan-next-year/articleshow/16649052.cms *** Messing with Mapusa - Times of India elt escapades from Sinquerim to Keri, is no ordinary destination. Housing over 50,000 people in an area of approx 11.5 sq km that's largely sloppy, Mapusa is famous for its Friday market, the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEFw-X1M45hdBTZU08BzVylGCnEMAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Messing-with-Mapusa/articleshow/16661830.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
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[Goanet] Fight.Fight . Trap's ONLY Aam Admi!!!!
These days, a big fight is going on and that is a Fight between 'Mout ke Saudagar of 2007' and '1880 Crores' and that of Mines Minister saying 'Wives lose charm with age - Mr. Jaiswal'. I think he is NAPUSANG!! Enjoying so called 'charm' with other women! Will Khatputli , a walking doll , Dr Manmohand Singh, our PM, come out Clean on the issue? And solve the 'Dead lock created by your government? My simple question to you Sir (I don't know whether I should address you as SIR or otherwise!!!), 'Why 10 Janpat Road residence is allotted too other than Prime Minister of India' Why are you staying at 7 Junpat road (or may be another Janpt road)!. Is SHE holding any Constitutional STATUS in India? Dr. Manmohand, please reply to my query based on my question I posed to you!! And also details of Rs 1880 Crores has to be answered by you - don't forget this! Best regards, U. G. Barad
[Goanet] Anna Hazare says the path of politics is full of dirt - GSRP Comments
Eugene Correia has hit the nail on the head. As Ana Maria Fernendes rightly said Tavern Talk will remain just that 'talk' and it should be kept in the tavern because it will go nowhere. Action is what is now required. If GSRP is to succeed, then they must take action to be relevant in Contesting Elections and winning them. This means that the party must get off the fence and convince the Goan populace that they have a better alternative than the former Governments and that they really mean to bring change to the system and put out their vision and plans of how they will be able to achieve their goals. Not superficial talk but truly visionary proposals backed up by realistic actions.It is O.K . to tout Gandhi's Philosophy but act independently using tact and skill intermingled with a strong sense of propose. We do agree that Corruption must be rooted out but not with a big broom as Eugene has suggested but with whips and lashes so that those unwilling to fall in line taste the true consequences of their action. This is a tall order and needs people of Guts and courage un-wavering in their aspirations to bring a true semblance of dignity and order to this corrupt society. Is the GSRP willing and able to face these challenges? Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
