[Goanet-News] D'Pietro's new Konkani novel released (Joel D'Souza on Flickr.com)
D'Pietro's new Konkani novel released Sankoll, a Konkani novel written by Goa's ace novelist Bonaventure D'Pietro, was released by chief guest Francis D'Souza, Dy Chief Minister of Goa, at a function organised by the Dalgado Konknni Akademi at the Goa State Museum hall in Panjim, Goa, on May 4, 2013. The book deals with the wedding traditions and rites of Goa's Catholic community through the State. It also carries a CD containing the music and the traditional Konkani songs during the Goan wedding. A boy and a girl dressed in wedding attire along with two tiny aides and a large red umbrella over their heads, brought the book for the launch. Earlier, the guests were treated to special Goan sweets like bol, Kazarache vodde, san'na, etc. Pietro's musician sons Rabin and Raju rendered some Konkani songs and daughter-in-law Ruby also sang a song. Pic: l-r: Premanand Lotlikar (DKA president), Fr Conceicao D'Silva (Parish priest of Taleigao Church), D'Souza, author D'Pietro and Jose Salvador Fernandes (DKA Secretary). http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/8708267850/ Feedback to joe...@gmail.com -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org Goa,1556 titles: http://bit.ly/Goa1556Books2 Links to my books: http://fredericknoronha1.wix.com/fngoaindia
[Goanet] Defamation case against Aires
Could Aires or any other goanetter post what happened in court today regarding Subodh Kantak vs Aires Rodrigues case. In a different context, it's interesting to note that the CM's remark that no professionals are ready to head public boards or corporations because of Aires' penchant to go after them. Can't understand why anyone should fear the activists, including Aires, if those who are chosen to head the public boards, etc and over board in the professional lives. If they haven't done engaged in illegal activities, these guys shouldn't be scared of any public scrutiny. And Aires have, time and again, maintained that both he and Manohar Parrikar are friends for many years. Strange friendship, this! Eugene
[Goanet] Meet Desmond, the Kanddam boy
Meet Desmond, the Kanddam boy (Today, Verna bypass) (our car stops..) How much - Rs.10 Give 3 - Take all no.. We are 3 - Ok buy 5 and get 1 free Ok then, here is your 50 (note) From where you get them? - Verna hill Till when they are available - If rain starts tomorrow, they are gone. (Very smart fellow, nice doing business with you, Desmond) God Bless - Thank you And all the kanddam were really as sweet as him http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704621200/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704622858/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8703501007/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Dubai...
..it was nice being in Dubai, sweltering weather and met up with Eugene Correia. Back to London and the dismal weather, I believe there were some nice days while I was away. The high rise apartments are scary, there was a fire in one of them and thankfully no one got injured. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day....
More Than I Can Say - Leo Sayerhttp://www.youtube.com/artist/leo-sayer?feature=watch_video_title http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGKnSdikqjw -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Baradi Cross Feast 3.5.13
Holy Cross Feast, Baradi 3.5.13 Feast of Holy Cross, Baradi, Velim, Goa I thought I read on newspaper that the feast high mass is at 11.30am Looks like I read it wrong, the feast mass was at 9.30am followed by a lower mass at 11.30. That’s why we arrived very late, at the end of the last mass. At least we got the blessing from a young or new priest - watch video First time have been here was in 2006 (a part South Goa Pvt. tour) see a pic below I thought this was in Betul. blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/05/holy-cross-feast-baradi-3513.html Here are some pics and videos of today 3.5.2013 Baradi chapel http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704864158/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8705833607/in/photostream/ inside http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8706955332/sizes/l/in/photostream/ the Main altar http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704867558/sizes/c/in/photostream/ The Miraculous Cross http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704866178/sizes/l/in/photostream/ People on top http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704869646/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704882268/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8705834507/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8705835219/in/photostream/ Beautiful view from the Cross / Chapel River Sal meeting Arabian Sea Betul / Mobor beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8703746567/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704876960/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8703747539/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8703749587/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8703750811/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704876020/in/photostream/ A 2006 pic of the same http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk58/8009966410/sizes/h/in/photostream/ another view Cutbona fishing jetty http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704873014/sizes/l/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8704878114/sizes/l/in/photostream/ coconuts view http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8703756223/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Flower women http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8706958780/in/photostream/ Dos, khajem, kaddio – boddio http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk70/8706959840/in/photostream/ Video - Baradi Cross feast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsYZqrAS8TE blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/05/holy-cross-feast-baradi-3513.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] show cause to Moti Dongor - source : timesofindia.com
Show-cause notices to Moti Dongor, Tolsanzor encroachersTNN | May 4, 2013, 06.37 AM IST1comments0inShareShare MoreAA RELATED'Will protect Moti Dongor people within law parameters'Rehabilitate Moti Dongor evictees: CongressMoti Dongor encroachments: 373 notices in 2 days5 telcos get show-cause notices for understating revenuesShow-cause notices to 3 in paper-setting goof-upsMARGAO: The office of the administrator of comunidades, South zone, has braced itself for the task of serving show-cause notices to the 252illegal encroachers at Moti Dongor and Tolsanzorfollowing its decision to withdraw the notices of removal of structures slapped on them earlier. On Friday, administrator of comunidades, South zone, Sangeeta Naik, held a meeting with the attorneys and staff of comunidades and briefed them about the task which will be carried out early next week. Speaking to TOI later, Naik said, I have formed three teams consisting of clerks of the comunidades to serve the show-cause notices to all 252 encroachers. Though I don't apprehend any trouble, we have soughtpolice protection for the purpose, Naik said, adding that the task will be completed in two days. The development is a sequel to the recent submission made on behalf of the state government in the high court of Bombay at Goa during the two writ petitions filed by the slum dwellers of Moti Dongor and Tolsanzor, expressing the state government's desire to withdraw the notices issued to the petitioners and issue fresh notices giving reasonable opportunity of being heard to them. ...You have carried out illegal construction in the comunidade land without there being any allotment in your favour thereby encroaching upon the comunidade land; the said construction is carried out without taking necessary approvals, permissions from the concerned authorities, the fresh notices dated April 29 state, further asking them to show cause why necessary action for demolition should not be taken against them under the provisions of the Goa Land (Prohibition on Construction) Act, 1995. They have been asked to reply within 15 days from the date of receipt of the notices. Along with their replies they have been asked to produce all such documents in support of their case and thereafter to remain present for a personal hearing in the first week of June.
[Goanet] Goa news for May 4, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Happy to take a backseat in Go Goa Gone: Saif Ali Khan - Daily News Analysis eview-saif-ali-khans-go-goa-gone/1110669/Music review: Saif Ali Khan's Go Goa Gone http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGj1nyvXdSDi-KAxb3YgH4IYhcE1Aurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1830237/report-happy-to-take-a-backseat-in-go-goa-gone-saif-ali-khan *** Sesa Goa halves Liberia output target - Daily News Analysis lagship iron ore producer of Anil Agarwal-controlled Vedanta Resources, has cut its output target from Liberia iron ore mines from 4 million tonne per annum (mtpa) to 2 mtpa. Sesa Goa, the once-flagship iron ore producer of Anil ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEfHo-MYlikAp4crVeMQMwM83YkJQurl=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/1829629/report-sesa-goa-halves-liberia-output-target *** Goa Ranji captain fired, gets 2-match ban for assaulting player - NDTV resident Dr Shekhar Salkar, met at the GCA headquarters in Porvorim on Thursday and gave its ruling following the fracas that ensued during the lunch break of a Goa Premier League tie between Dempo Cricket ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEZMKO7Se9LGaV55bE-fipnBz8yIAurl=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/207197-goa-ranji-captain-fired-gets-2-match-ban-for-assaulting-player *** Russian arrested for illegal tours in Goa - New York Daily News ndorsed Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, where ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHfnINIQJxglTAAe4i-WJh0bD567wurl=http://india.nydailynews.com/business/1e30a1007979fd0c385860d51b356491/russian-arrested-for-illegal-tours-in-goa *** Goa mining leases asked to conduct GPS survey by mid-June - Livemint une which will ascertain boundaries and violations by mining operators. Director of mines and ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFNYQuWc8zJXa0g8iaQuNoNZm0-5Qurl=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/NPTrvSbmLTR7fKnEzSR4YM/Goa-mining-leases-asked-to-conduct-GPS-survey-by-midJune.html *** Confirmed: Sporting Goa's Adil Khan close to making Mohun Bagan switch - Goal.com India ear-old had joined the ranks of the Flaming Oranje, where he eventually featured in the top flight of Indian football under his former Sesa FA coach Vishwas Gaonkar, who was at Sporting Goa at the time, in the year 2007. It was understood that ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHzVlH8gNCQjR7HAyUwp4y1pJSO5Aurl=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/05/03/3948960/confirmed-sporting-goas-adil-khan-close-to-making-mohun *** `Go Goa Gone` made in lesser budget than Saif`s usual films - Zee News - Zee News e News`Go Goa Gone` made in lesser budget than Saif`s usual films Mumbai: Filmmaker Krishna D.K., who is awaiting the release of his zombie comedy film `Go Goa Gone`, says the budget of the film is much lesser than any of Saif Ali Khan kind of films.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHdtto6z0PvShDEWpZ4_Urzr7aJSwurl=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/go-goa-gone-made-in-lesser-budget-than-saif-s-usual-films_133531.htm *** Shah Panel's 3rd report only after SC verdict - Herald Publications rald PublicationsPANJIM: The Justice MB Shah Commission's third report on illegal mining in Goa will be drafted only after the Supreme Court verdict on the petition on illegal mining in Goa is out and it will address issues of illegalities involved in transfer of ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNH5tRtnAk08e41meL3PGtNOeS5JjQurl=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/Shah-Panel-rsquo-s-3rd-report-only-after-SC-verdict/74085.html *** Kerala to charter vessel from Goa for cargo movement - Hindu Business Line oot equivalent units) vessel from Waterways Shipyard, Goa, by the month-end for movement of container cargo between International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) here and Kollam. The government has ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGoMPN3ULV1X7WM1dHEFdkyR5feTgurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/kerala-to-charter-vessel-from-goa-for-cargo-movement/article4680707.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy *** Goa: College admissions begin, to close by May 11 - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Students' hunt for the best colleges in town began on Thursday morning as they rushed to get their hands on a prospectus at the institute of their choice, a day after the Class XII results were declared by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGM7aPAkqbRH_AonLylEuS4MlZqwAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Goa-College-admissions-begin-to-close-by-May-11/articleshow/19873794.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (04May13)
~ Mario Miranda Cartoon Festival 4-5 May, 2013 ~ Miss Fonseca inform GODBOLEMiss NIMBUPANISeth BUNDLEDAS that we are all going for MARIOS Toon Fest Yes Boss To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] can some one do this ?
Well, Ana Maria, you must understand that the Bishop and the Catholic Church in general is busy sending people to 'heaven'. This takes priority over unemployment. You see?? On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 7:28 AM, Ana Maria Fernandes amferns_n...@hotmail.com wrote: Sir Its high time the catholic church change the pattern of its system. We have so many catholic youth who are unemployed and now the church should think of starting some industries for the benefit of its parishioners alone instead of building white elephants. Every church has a vast rooms, vast land that is lying unused. There are so many intelligent lay people some working and some are retired who could be roped in planning. Many of our Goan people are ready to work free for the church. But has our spiritual leaders got a will to do it ? It should come from the Bishop. Yours faithfully Ana Maria Fernandes Naika Vaddo, Calangute, Goa
[Goanet] Goa Public service act
Goa Public service act The act came into force on the last day of the Goa Assembly session this year. It is being hailed as the important legislation akin to RTI Act 2005. There is no doubt that it is a bold measure by Parikar ,designed to stop harassment to the public under guise of of endless delays. The delays and frequent visits convinces the victims to grease the palms of greedy officials and their touts ,as there is no alternative. According to the this act, the designated services have to be delivered by time bound schedule, with the rider of fines and penalties to be awarded as compensation by the concedrned officer .Will it reduce inefficiency, corruption and change the face of Goa`s bloated bureuacracy in the display of insensitivity and indifference, arrogance? There is catch here.There is first appelate authority, then appeal to the second appelate authority, hence built in safety, cumbersome process and legal delay.One may not be able to go through this formalities , if it becomes a standard procedure defeating the very purpose of quick redressal and empowerment of citizens demanding and receiving basic public services The disposal by the first and second apellate authority must be similarly time bound for the deficiency of service expected There is some deterence where there was none earlier The common people need services like birth, cast and marriage certificates, police verification, voter card, water, electric , gas connections,voters, ration , adhar cards, passport and renewals among others The states of Madya Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh, Kerala , Uttarkand, Punjab , Delhi, Rajastan, Bihar , UP, have such legislation in place, Whether the Goa act has been based on the experience of these states is not known. Goa being more literate state may be able to enforce in letter and spirit. The Ombudsman stated that from Goa only 59/7000 complaints against the banks were received an indication of complacency or indifference or both. In Punjab about 50,000 cases are still pending before the second appelate authority and this is not a good sign. Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
Re: [Goanet] Dubai
I too felt nice come to Dubai after the cold spell in Toronto, and meeting Gabe Menezes was one the pleasant things that happened a few days after my arrival. Between the days before our meeting, I also experienced the frightful feeling of my chair moving back and forth while working on the computer in the mild tremours that Dubai felt following an earthquake in Iran. Eugene
Re: [Goanet] Defamation case against Aires
PLS POST ASAP. AT Date: Sat, 4 May 2013 12:48:14 +0400 From: eugene.corr...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Defamation case against Aires Could Aires or any other goanetter post what happened in court today regarding Subodh Kantak vs Aires Rodrigues case. In a different context, it's interesting to note that the CM's remark that no professionals are ready to head public boards or corporations because of Aires' penchant to go after them. Can't understand why anyone should fear the activists, including Aires, if those who are chosen to head the public boards, etc and over board in the professional lives. If they haven't done engaged in illegal activities, these guys shouldn't be scared of any public scrutiny. And Aires have, time and again, maintained that both he and Manohar Parrikar are friends for many years. Strange friendship, this! Eugene
Re: [Goanet] Selma piece on special status in Herald
Modertors, Please use this onewith corrections. Eugene Over the two weeks I have read a few articles on Goa and the Special Status topic. And now comes a voice from the wilderness asking how mature a democracy is India?. Selma Carvalho's piece doesn't add much in sustaining the debate that's raging in Goa's political and media circles. An unanimous resolution by Goa's Assembly adds extra weight to Goa's case that the Indian governmnet has been seized with. The Indian government's dilemma in accommodating the demands of Goa and other states is well-known and it would need more than political will for the government to act. Indian democracy has its faults and it must be said that no democracy in the world is perfect. It's matureed since attaining freedom but the problems of regionalism, sectarism and sub-nationalism will continue to test it. India has faced the issue of Sikh nationalism at a heavy price in the death of its prime minister Indira Gandhi. The current issue of Telangana is before the government and only a firm resolve to tackle it in the best possible way is what the government is perhaps working at. India's north-east is a battleground with dozens of militant groups fighting various causes. Insurgency is a part of life in the states in this part of India. Muslim groups carry on their own brand of identity nationalism in Assam. The politics of marginalization is played out here to the detriment of peaceful life. Therefore, the Indian government, no matter which party is in power at the centre, always have its plate full of regional problems that create pressure on the structure of federalism. That India holds itself together, however shaky it is, is a miracle in itself. No wonder that the former US Ambassador to India, John Kenneth Galbraith, said India was a functioning anarchy. It isn't what Selma wants us to believe that India has completely misunderstood Goa's environmental needs, tacitly supporting a policy of unrelenting environmental degradation both in the mining and real-estate sectors. The problem lies in the handling of these issue by the successive Goa government itself. The mining fiasco is a making of the nexus between Goa's mining barons and politicians. No need to look beyond Goa's boundaries. Selma must be reminded that Goa is part of India when she raises the alarm bells of India's demographic time-bomb. It's a matter for concern for all living in India. States that are blessed with natural resources and offer better living conditions are automatic magnets to those who face difficulties in their own states. Why are Biharis moving out of Bihar and those moving out to areas such as Punjab and Delhi face the wrath of locals.? Intra-state movements cause inbalances in demographics. Goa is fragile but, at the same time, its resolute. Worse still, it's beautiful and attractive. Goa's own fault is that it began blowing its own trumpet many years ago and invited attention of outsiders. The call of yesteryears had now turn in a cry for safeguarding the land and its resources. Not too late but late enough. Like multiple militant groups in the north-east states fighting for same causes, Goa has suddenly seen the rise of groups fighting for the specific reason - Special Status. A couple of Goan advocates, including former Indian law minister Ramakant Khalap, have given their expert views on the subject. Their views rise above the din created by those narrow-minded and bigotted writers who don't know where thepr hearts lie, as some of them have have been barking like mad dogs at Nehru, at Liberation, and everything they think smacks as anti-Goan. As for Selma's piece, with a heading that doesn't make sense to me, she has clearly failed to notice that the dialogue has been going on for years but its moved slowly. Now the BJP is exerting pressure because winning Goa's case could be a big political point in the next elections. Political chauvinism,more than ethnic or idenity chauvinism, has held Goa's case at ransom. Eugene Correia Eugene Correia
[Goanet] Goa Right of citizens time bound delivery services
Goa Right of citizen’s time bound delivery of public services This act passed on the last day of Legislative session of Goa Assembly in 2013 It is not unique legislation, as 15 states like M.P. UP,Delhi, JK,Bihar, Rajastan,Uttarkand,H.P., Punjab, Jarkand have notified it. The states of Kerela,Karnataka, Harayana, Orissa Chahatisgarrh have also presented the draft bills. There is now central bill also okayed by the Union Cabinet entitled Right to time bound services The previous Congress Govt in Goa presented such a bill on 30/3/2011. It was sent to select committee and lapsed, Mr Parikar has now scored a mile stone by passing the aforementioned bill He opines that it will not be magic wand, a panacea for all evils, It will be implemented in phased manner and may see the light of the day in July 2013 .The support systems rules, procedures, legal aspects should have preceded the Bill The announcement has raised lot of hopes , expectations and well deserved admiration The people feel that they will get the essential services as the matter of right and not favour in a transparent manner .It will usher in a culture of excellence and perhaps result oriented work ethics. Intentional delays, harassment, accountability frequent visits will be a thing of the past. There are expectations about the services to be included and the time frame for their delivery. Will the Panchayats, Municipalities, licensing authorities, central Govt offices/Departments and other private companies involved in the delivery of private services be made accountable? What is the difference between the state and central legislation on the delivery of essential time bound services regarding convergence or divergence on issues? The emphasis on electronic delivery of services would be easy and accessible .The services which people expect to be covered are .birth, death, marriage certificates ,mutation and partition documents, copies of orders of Mamalatdars, pensions, passports and renewals, income certificates, approval to building plans, demolitions of illegal structures, connections of water, electricity, telephones among others The present bill in Goa promises equitable access to the deprived sections, infirm destitute, senior citizens women and children. The Ministers and others have to clear the related files in 30 days The application refused because of the error must be accepted on rectification The fine for delays varies from Rs50 to Rs 2500 day, whichever is less. Fines for the deficiency of service is Rs 500= up to Rs 5000= It is to be recovered from the salary and other dues. Disciplinary proceeding is also to be initiated. The authority to fine is the chief secretary, Minister and C.M in case of discrepancy. The militant Govt. employees are difficult to be dismissed etc .Will the penalties deter and make them responsive and less indifferent and accountable, There is hope where there was none earlier and with firm C.M in saddle there is bound to be compliance. The complainants could be paid up to 60% of the fines collected. The complaint should be disposed of within 30 days. It should be accepted or rejected with reasons There is first appellate authority has 45 days with a fine of Rs1000 to Rs 5000=There is recourse to the second appellate authority with quasi-judicial powers, which makes the whole process technical and legal, cumbersome for common citizen’s. As in the past, it is in the implementation of the act the real befits of this act will flow to the much harassed people Let us wait and see as there is a slip between cup and the lip Nelson Lopes chinchinim
[Goanet] How Goa subsidised China's Ladakh incursion
Subsidising China's incursion http://www.thegoan.net/View-From-Afar/Subsidising-China%E2%80%99s-incursion/Column-Post/00205.html It’s been two weeks now that some fifty Chinese soldiers crossed the Line of Actual Control and set up a few tents in Ladakh’s Depsang valley. As usual, India’s ever sensationalist media accused the government of being unable or unwilling to counter the incursion. And, once again, India’s relations with China fell prey to hyperventilation, shouting matches and finger pointing on TV, missing the bigger, long-term picture. Here’s one example of how this incident may be, in a curious way, linked to mining in Goa and shortcomings in India’s developmental strategy: We know little about the Chinese military campsite, but it is probable that the steel poles and stakes that hold the PLA tents, as well as the officers’ steel spikes were manufactured with Indian iron ore. In 2010, India was one of China’s top three iron ore suppliers, with 90% of its exports ending up in Chinese factories (98% of mined iron ore is used in steel production, both for civil and military purposes). And to put this into perspective, China alone consumes almost two-thirds of the world’s total iron ore, India being the world’s third largest exporter. We’re told that a country has a good trade policy when it explores its comparative advantage by exporting resources, goods or services it produces more efficiently in exchange for resources, goods or services that are more costly to source domestically. So, at least in principle, there’s nothing wrong in India supplying its abundant iron ore at cheap prices to China. The hidden problem, however, resides in what economists call externalities: the invisible costs of production of a certain good (or extraction of a natural resource) to environmental, health and other public goods. In the mining sector these externalities are mostly negative (a burden), especially in a small and ecologically sensitive state as Goa, which accounts for an extraordinary share (up to half) of India’s iron ore exports. In the mid-2000s, booming China’s demand for iron ore increased dramatically, and thus so did supply from Goa, where illegal mining flourished overnight. This led to a devastating surge in negative externalities, including the collapse of vast parts of the ecosystem in the hilly hinterland, the silting of rivers and drinking water sources, massive landslides and floods, violation of labor rights (mostly immigrants from Karnataka), social and religious conflict, and a thriving mining mafia engaged in a variety of criminal activities. Despite all this, New Delhi in 2011 overrode expert recommendations and proposals for a partial mining and export ban in Goa in the interest of not further increasing India’s immense trade deficit with China. This show went on until the Supreme Court finally entered the scene and enforced a ban on all mining in the state. Unfortunately, this threw out the baby with the bathing water, stopping not only illegal activities, but forcing also legal and socially responsible companies to cease operations and thus also disrupting state finances. Naturally, all this was of no concern whatsoever to China, which moved elsewhere to source its iron ore. Thus, instead of a timely regulatory effort in the mining sector in the early 2000s, which would have limited export supplies, imposed taxes to offset negative externalities, and enforced closure of illegal activities, India ended up effectively subsidizing China’s economic (and military) development for almost a decade. The ultimate irony is that China sits on some of the world’s largest iron ore reserves, which it prefers to save for a rainy day. According to one official estimate, illegal mining cost Goa alone a whopping $6.5 billion in lost revenues between 2006 and 2011. This does not factor in the immense long-term social and economic costs of illegal mining, which devastated large parts of the state. Meanwhile, in Ladakh, the Chinese steel poles, stakes and pikes stuck in the ice should remind us that India’s race with China is more about smart, strategic and sustainable development than warmongering over a few square kilometers of barren land in the Himalayas. http://www.thegoan.net/View-From-Afar/Subsidising-China%E2%80%99s-incursion/Column-Post/00205.html
[Goanet] D'Pietro's new Konkani novel released (Joel D'Souza on Flickr.com)
D'Pietro's new Konkani novel released Sankoll, a Konkani novel written by Goa's ace novelist Bonaventure D'Pietro, was released by chief guest Francis D'Souza, Dy Chief Minister of Goa, at a function organised by the Dalgado Konknni Akademi at the Goa State Museum hall in Panjim, Goa, on May 4, 2013. The book deals with the wedding traditions and rites of Goa's Catholic community through the State. It also carries a CD containing the music and the traditional Konkani songs during the Goan wedding. A boy and a girl dressed in wedding attire along with two tiny aides and a large red umbrella over their heads, brought the book for the launch. Earlier, the guests were treated to special Goan sweets like bol, Kazarache vodde, san'na, etc. Pietro's musician sons Rabin and Raju rendered some Konkani songs and daughter-in-law Ruby also sang a song. Pic: l-r: Premanand Lotlikar (DKA president), Fr Conceicao D'Silva (Parish priest of Taleigao Church), D'Souza, author D'Pietro and Jose Salvador Fernandes (DKA Secretary). http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/8708267850/ Feedback to joe...@gmail.com -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org Goa,1556 titles: http://bit.ly/Goa1556Books2 Links to my books: http://fredericknoronha1.wix.com/fngoaindia
[Goanet] Death Notice
*Stephen Gomes: Status uncertain* 9 Dec. 2012. Tooting Broadway, London. STEPHEN GOMES. Bachelor, aged 90, ex Mombasa E.A.R. H. Died at St Georges Hospital. The Funeral that was previously announced may be postponed. http://www.goanvoice.org.uk Comment: The man has been on ice for 5 months and the status is uncertain with no link click on here? Goan Voice should be more pronounced and come out and tell us why the status has changed to uncertain and may be postponed. I phoned the undertakers and they are set to go - this discredits Goan Voice...perhaps Goan Voice knows some thing that escapes us? Please clarify or foreever be discredited. -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes .
[Goanet] BONAVENTURE D’PIETRO NEW NOVEL LAUNCHED
BONAVENTURE D’PIETRO NEW NOVEL LAUNCHED: Sankoll, a Konkani novel written by Goa's ace novelist Bonaventure D'Pietro (from Anjuna), was released by chief guest Francis D'Souza, Dy Chief Minister of Goa, at a function organised by the Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) at the Goa State Museum hall in Panjim, Goa, on May 4, 2013. The book deals with the wedding traditions and special rites of Goa's Catholic community through the State. It also carries a CD containing the music and the traditional Konkani songs sung during the Goan wedding. Pic link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52243088@N00/8708267850/in/photostream l-r: Premanand Lotlikar (DKA president), Fr Conceicao D'Silva (Parish priest of Taleigao Church), D'Souza, author D'Pietro and Jose Salvador Fernandes (DKA Secretary).
