[Goanet] Xit-Koddi e-Newsletter of Bahrain Goans - June 2014
Goa in FIFA World Cup ? Goan Toppers at CBSE Exams. World Cup Contest For Our Readers This and Other Regular Features in the Bahrain Goans e-newsletter 'Xit-Koddi' of June 2014. Now Available Online At: https://sites.google.com/site/bahraingoans/xit-koddi---jun-2014
[Goanet] MEDIA ALERT-FRENCH CLASS REGISTRATIONS OPENED FROM NOW ON TO 30TH JUNE!
Dear Sir/Madam, Kindly publish the below press release in your daily: *FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSES* *Alliance Francaise, Panjim announces its Monsoon Course session* * Registrations are open for Beginners, Intermediate Advanced levels.* *Special Kids Course for Children aged 7- 11 years * *REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 30TH JUNE* *For more info contact: 0832-2420049 / info.pan...@afindia.org info.pan...@afindia.org* Best regards, Laurène Gibert Director Alliance Française, Panjim H. No 46A, P.E Agnelo RD, Near Menezes Polyclinic, Altinho, Panjim Panjim 403 001, Goa Tel +91 832 2420049 http://panjim-goa.afindia.org/ Follow us on Facebook!
[Goanet] Goans' loyalties are split between Brazil, Portugal
http://www.gulf-times.com/qatar/178/details/396724/goans '-loyalties-are-split-between-brazil,-portugal-- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day....
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[Goanet] Remedies for Chronic mucus.
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[Goanet] Don't Miss Out on Eric Essix's Jazz Escape 2014!! August 29th - 31st!
Don't miss out on this wonderful relaxing weekend getaway of jazz!! (http://www.Jazzescape.com) Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort Spa The Jazz Escape was created by veteran guitarist and Essential Recordings artist, Eric Essix, to be a relaxing weekend getaway offering attendees great jazz performances, luxury accommodations, a world class golf course and spa ALL on the grounds of Marriott’s Renaissance at Ross Bridge in Birmingham, AL! Experience southern hospitality at its best in area restaurants with some of the nation’s best chefs; visit inspiring tourist attractions or get some “retail therapy” via luxury motor coach on the Jazz Escape Shopping Crawl! The 2014 Jazz Escape artist lineup features : Brian Culbertson, Rick Braun, Eric Essix Trio, Roman Street, Karen Briggs, Kim Scott, Tracy Hamlin and Frank McComb, A Jazz Escape After Party with the Kelley O’Neal Band and a Sunday Jazz Brunch with the Chad Fisher Group. Tickets, Reservations and Info are available at JazzEscape.com (http://JazzEscape.com)! Visit THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE A GREAT PLACE TO HANG at: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network To control which emails you receive on THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE A GREAT PLACE TO HANG, or to opt-out, go to: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/profiles/profile/emailSettings?xg_source=msg_mes_network
[Goanet] Goa news for June 18, 2014
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa CM hostage to mining lobby, alleges AAP - Indian Express U-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGKd0ZQabUAuHIZ-AKuNncv5kC-lwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778536825056ei=fc-gU-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDAurl=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/goa-cm-hostage-to-mining-lobby-alleges-aap/ *** From Golden Beaches to Goan Recipes: Explore Goa - NDTV TVFrom Golden Beaches to Goan Recipes: Explore Goa Feeling all lost and dazed under the scorching June heat? Think summers, think holiday, think Goa. Brimming with rich history, you'll find the Portuguese influence quite evident in almost everything that ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGsGwfyRvD_r54NKVxmJs0r2uIabQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fc-gU-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDAurl=http://cooks.ndtv.com/article/show/from-golden-beaches-to-goan-recipes-explore-goa-542874 *** Goa: a destination of many appeals - Indian Express dian ExpressFor most Indians, vacation in Goa means travelling to a seafront nest quite different in culture, lifestyle and architecture from the rest of the nation. This cliché comes from the legacies of the Portuguese who laid claim to the territory in 1510 and ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGNX4XCWgaG81OSi4hQ1XLV88-kDgclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fc-gU-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDAurl=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/goa-a-destination-of-many-appeals/ *** Sesa Sterlite hopes to start mining in Goa in 2nd half of fiscal - Economic Times onomic TimesWe are engaging with the State Government and MoEF to gain approvals for starting mining on our leases in Goa, and we expect production to start in the second half of the financial year, the company has said in its annual report. The Supreme Court ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNECRr_ieKGemw93cZF-wDVRLRkHLwclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778537121137ei=fc-gU-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDAurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/sesa-sterlite-hopes-to-start-mining-in-goa-in-2nd-half-of-fiscal/articleshow/36671882.cms *** Mihir Vardhan transferred as North Goa collector - Times of India North ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHRXuSG9IdiR6ffsmeVksD70789FQclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fc-gU-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mihir-Vardhan-transferred-as-North-Goa-collector/articleshow/36729045.cms *** World Cup 2014: Portugal's loss to Germany shatters former colony Goa - Firstpost rstpostGoa may not have its own football team to cheer at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. But it has Portugal, its former colonial master. So one wasn't surprised when many hearts in this tiny state bled when Portugal, even with talismanic forward Cristiano ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNHMlsbRJohB3VjD0ENd-hdBCgtn9Qclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778535153362ei=fc-gU-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDAurl=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/world-cup-2014-portugals-loss-to-germany-shatters-former-colony-goa-1575187.html *** Suicide rates in Goa higher than national average: Study - Times of India ory in the state with a population of 15 lakh. The suicide rate in Goa is higher than the national average of 11.2 %. In 2012 ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNH0QTqPai8lPzBPQmgsG-JBJIlSegclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fc-gU-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Suicide-rates-in-Goa-higher-than-national-average-Study/articleshow/36728949.cms *** Goa ministers holiday regularly on taxpayers' money: CAG report - IBNLive BN has now learnt that several ministers in the Goa government have been globe trotting in the name of study tours and striking trade ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNGCuCPiFLoXjfeh_AJD9ThoET6tjAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331cid=52778537771767ei=fc-gU-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDAurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/goa-ministers-holiday-regularly-on-taxpayers-money-cag-report/479765-37-64.html *** Brazil tour junked, but junkets part of governance in Goa - Times of India 2, Goa participated in 38 ITMs and 15 roadshows worldwide at the cost of 19.47crore, according to the comptroller and auditor general of India (CAG) report (2011-12). But there were even more since 2012. In the guise of tapping new markets ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rct2=ususg=AFQjCNFFrTBKv7eL8qUXVKGVzUEbwBbVcAclid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331ei=fc-gU-izG8W0gwe4zIDoDAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Brazil-tour-junked-but-junkets-part-of-governance-in-Goa/articleshow/36728854.cms *** Goa to ask Centre for separate AIS cadre - Times of India ppointed officers tending to get pressurized by the Centre, the Goa
[Goanet] Fw: Glory of World Cup competetion but what about this??????
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[Goanet] Fw: Portugal - very interesting
Subject: FW: FW: Portugal - very interesting Subject: Portugal - very interesting Click on YouTube below VERY INTERESTING É imperioso ver e ouvir, que trabalho bem feito. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXw5fMIYGqg (ty Ed No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1432 / Virus Database: 3955/7164 - Release Date: 06/12/14 This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Re: [Goanet] An Embarrasing Question
I think I have answered this in my article in Herald on 12th June. He was brought up by the RSS and bonded to them .He paid his dues in 2002 and changed subsequently to win consecutive elections in Gujarat.He has paid his dues to the BJP by winning this election for them to dominate the LS. Now he is his own man, and I expect he will do what he thinks is right and surprise both his detractors and admirers! We can only wait and watch. On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 1:57 AM, roland.francis roland.fran...@ymail.com wrote: I was and am a pro-Modi individual from the time he showed results in his home state Gujarat. After talking to many many Gujaratis though all of them Hindus, I remained convinced that he could replicate his performance on the national stage. When the Muslim massacre occurred, I was taken aback. How could Modi in his role as Chief Minister of all the people of Gujarat allow such a dreadful thing to happen to one section of it. Through it all and whatever followed, I could not forget his grave omission. A long time ago I saw the video of Manohar Parrikar, answering a question, giving all sorts of explanations as to why although it happened under his (Modi's) watch,Modi could do nothing about it. I remained unconvinced. Personally I have Parrikar pegged as a flip flop, unable to convince anybody about anything, unlike Modi. Events that followed with Manmohan Singh and the Congress Party's bumbling with the nation's matters brought me back to thinking that there was no alternative to Modi. He would be India's saviour as much as that country had a need of a political strongman saviour. Now that he is ensconced in a position that could effect good change for India, we are all watching to see if our expectations come to fruition. I have no fear on the communal side. Better a strong BJP leader to prevent a national communal tragedy than a vacillating secular, indecisive prime minister always watching his back and wary of pressure groups on all sides who could easily make him change his action. But one nagging doubt remains. Did Modi have the power to prevent the train slaughter in Gujarat and if he couldn't, why on earth not. Worse, if he was involved and even responsible for holding back state forces that could avert the tragedy, what was his reasoning for doing that. It is time for him to come clean before his countrymen, other than those of his natural followers in the RSS and BJP who need no explanation, with whatever defence he has, to wipe his soul, the conscience of his voters among whom I would count myself if I had the vote and not least of all, the stain on a good country. Roland. Sent from Samsung Mobile
[Goanet] Press Release: CII-Goa Interactive Session on Diabetes (No registration Fee) : 1700- 1900 Hrs : 21 June 2014 : Hotel Fidaldo, Panaji- Goa
Dear Esteemed Members of the Media, Kindly find appended below the press release on the 'Interactive Session on Diabetes' organized by CII-Goa on 21st June 2014 (Saturday) at Hotel Fidalgo- Panaji Goa. May I request you to kindly carry the same in your esteemed Media With Warm Regards, John Fernandes mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in John Fernandes Membership Relations Manager mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in Executive Officer - Goa State Office mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in Confederation of Indian Industry mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in 502, Unitech City Center, mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001 mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in Tel: 0832 - 2422790 / 2422796 / 9822982979 mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in e-mail: cii@cii.in ; john.fernan...@cii.in CII-Goa Interactive Session on Diabetes 1700-1900Hrs : 21st June 2014 : Great Hall, Hotel Fidalgo, Panaji- Goa The CII Goa, under its CII Life Sciences Healthcare Panel, is organizing an 'Interactive Session on Diabetes' to provide assistance from a highly qualified and credentialed diabetes educator, Dr. A G Unnikrishnan (MD, DM, DNB, MNAMS), CEO and Endocrinologist, Chellaram Diabetes Institute, Bavdhan, Pune. The Session is scheduled on 21st June 2014 (Saturday) at 1700-1900 Hrs, Great Hall, Hotel Fidalgo, Panaji, Goa. The programme is open to public and seats being limited, and NO REGISTRATION FEE, prior registration is a must. For registration contact 0832 2422790 / 2422796 or cii@cii.in. The objective of the session is to help those diagnosed with diabetes to equip with the necessary skills to manage and live a healthy balanced life. Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as 'diabetes mellitus', describes a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. It is a lifestyle and a serious health disease. Whether you are at risk, have just been diagnosed or have had diabetes for many years, the program will help you in understanding all about the disease. The session will leave you feeling more confident about your health. Profile of Speaker: Dr. Unnikrishnan A G is a MBBS from Calicut Medical College, A postgraduate (MD) in Internal Medicine from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. His Theses at MD was to explore the possibility of intermittent insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes (using the glucotoxicity hypothesis). He completed my 3-years training in internal medicine. Dr. Unnikrishnan was awarded the Jacob Memorial Prize for the best postgraduate in Internal Medicine and many more awards. 18th June 2014 Panaji Goa -- -- Disclaimer This message, including any files transmitted with it, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any unauthorized use, review, storage, disclosure or distribution of this message and/or its contents in any form is strictly prohibited. If it appears that you are not the intended recipient or this message has been forwarded to you without appropriate authority, please immediately delete this message permanently from your records and notify the sender. CII makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this message and accepts no liability for any damages, including without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, arising out of or due to use of the information given in this message.
[Goanet] ANOTHER FLAWED MOVE BY MANOHAR PARRIKAR
It is very outrageous that the Director of Sports Youth Affairs V.M. Prabhudessai has been made a scapegoat by the Goa government for allegedly having leaked information on that tax payer sponsored Brazil junket which was hatched by six MLAs including three Ministers with the blessings of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. Whoever has been vigilant to save the State exchequer of those whopping 89 lakhs must be infact honoured and felicitated on 15th August. By unjustly penalizing V.M.Prabhudessai who is a proven upright and competent officer, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has only reaffirmed that he does not believe in transparency and openness in governance. If that Brazil junket as claimed by the Chief Minister was for the good of Goa why did the government have to be so secretive about the whole affair? The Government should have sportingly taken the people of Goa into confidence by making its plans public. While as the Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar screamed from the roof top on the foreign tours by then Ministers. Now he has been allowing these jaunts galore. This government is set to squander next month four crores on needless road shows in Europe under the guise of promoting the ensuing exposition of the relics of Saint Francis Xavier. Mr. Chief Minister, which is the next ‘study’ junket in the pipeline for your Ministers and MLAs? Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
[Goanet] Dangers of sitting for too long
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[Goanet] Other uses of MIcrowave - dailymail.co.uk
Microwaves have come a long way since they were invented 50 years ago. Heston Blumenthal recently launched a £295 ‘intelligent’ microwave oven that works out for itself how long food needs. But are you aware of some of the more unusual tricks that any microwave — intelligent or otherwise — can perform? Microwaves - they're not just useful when it comes to heating up your dinner DRY YOUR TIGHTS Need a clean pair of tights in a hurry? Hand wash a pair of tights, wring them out — then place the damp tights on a layer of paper towels in your microwave. ‘A quick blitz on a high setting for a maximum of 30 seconds (stop the oven and check the tights every ten seconds) will leave them bone dry and ready to wear,’ says home economist Jacqueline Mariani, who has been teaching people to use microwaves for more than 30 years. STERILISE SOIL Potting seedlings into disease-free, sterilised soil will significantly improve your young plants’ chances of survival. You can buy bags of ready-sterilised soil from any garden centre — but, according to the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, you can also make your own in a few minutes in your micro- wave. Spread 400g of loose soil out on a flat, non-metal dish. Heat the soil on a high temperature in your microwave for 90 seconds until it starts to steam, then allow to cool thoroughly before use. GET MORE JUICE Microwave your citrus fruits for 20 seconds on a high setting before you squeeze them. ‘A quick blast will soften the cellular walls of the fruit — allowing you to extract every last bit of juice from oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit,’ says Jacqueline. DID YOU KNOW? The first commerical microwave was 1.8m (5ft) tall, 340kg and cost the equivalent of £30,000 today RESTORE HONEY Got a jar of runny honey that’s turned hard and grainy? A gentle warm in the microwave will make it liquid again, says Chris Westgate, a food expert and bee keeper at Vale House Country Skills And Cookery School in Bath. ‘Providing the container your honey is in is microwave safe, take the lid off and heat it gently on the defrost setting for 30 seconds at a time,’ he adds. ‘Stir the honey after each 30-second blitz and stop when it has turned runny again.’ WARM PLATES FAST Place two or three plates at a time in the microwave — flicking a little water over the surface of each before you stack them. Thirty seconds on a high setting should be enough to give you lovely warm crockery. +3 DRY HERBS Drying fresh herbs in a microwave is a quick and easy process that preserves colour and flavour really well. For best results, microwave just a few sprigs or small handful of leaves at a time. Place your herbs, well spaced and in a single layer on a double layer of paper kitchen towels on a microwavable plate. (Avoid using recycled kitchen roll in microwaves as it may contain tiny particles of metal, which can ignite the paper during the cooking process.) Cover them with another sheet of kitchen roll. Microwave in cautious 20 second intervals at first, taking the herbs out after each blitz, allowing them to cool then checking how dry they are. The drying process can take anything from 40 seconds to three minutes on a high setting. Once your herbs are crisp and dry, crumble them and keep in a clean airtight jar. This process also works well if you want to dry flower petals for confetti, potpourri or scented drawer sachets. REVIVE MASCARA To revive a dry, clumpy mascara, remove the lid and brush, then place the open tube in your microwave next to a cup of water for humidity, says Jacqueline. ‘Microwave on high for five seconds to loosen up the contents and get a couple more weeks of luscious lashes,’ she says. +3 SOFTEN HARD SUGAR Don’t throw away brown sugar that has turned into one big, hard lump, advises Chris Westgate. ‘Place it in a microwave-proof bowl with a damp paper towel over the top, then microwave on high at 15-second intervals,’ he says. ‘It won’t take long for the sugar to become loose and soft again.’ cake-in-a-mugCAKE-IN-A-MUGFinally, our favourite microwave trick. Place 2oz softened butter, 2oz caster sugar, one large beaten egg, 2oz self raising flour and a couple of drops of vanilla extract into the largest mug you have, and mix with a fork until smooth. If the mug is more than half full, split the mixture between two mugs and make two cakes. Microwave the cakes separately for 1½ to 2½ minutes until risen and firm (test the top of your cake for firmness after one minute. If it’s not ready, carry on microwaving at 20-second intervals. Top with icing, custard or ice cream.Never put metal in a microwave. Check containers are microwave safe. If heating something new, do it in short blasts, checking the temperature as you go. Take care when removing items — they may be very hot.
[Goanet] Silent stroke consequences for your memory.
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[Goanet] This road notorious for Road side Garbage 365 days a year
This road notorious for Road side Garbage 365 days a year there are many others throughout Goa but this one is Mapusa Siolim Road A video clip 1 min https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBV80xsAZYo Pics https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/14264346397/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/14449430492/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/14449433192/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/14264357837/in/photostream/ Garbage right below the notice board https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/14447427231/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/14470961563/in/photostream/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
Re: [Goanet] An Embarrasing Question
'Tis good that Roland has 'flipped back' and at last challenging PM Modi to assert the Truth after the Train Tragedy and not the Train Tragedy itself, as Roland mistakenly? says. The previous Govt. did not, never had, a majority in its own right; hence the hegemony from the various parties and the resulting paralyses. Modi and the bjp became the unwanted alternative only because of the 'too many hungry' regional parties, NO? But the Fear was and is: what happens when this Modi and BJP gives in to extreme Communal factions like VHP RSS etc? Is there a way of bringing Down the Communal Govt. then? That is my gravest Fear for India! My country too, not only of the diehard mediaeval types. Nascy Caldeira On Wed, 18/6/14, roland.francis roland.fran...@ymail.com wrote: Subject: [Goanet] An Embarrasing Question To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Received: Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, 6:27 AM I was and am a pro-Modi individual from the time he showed results in his home state Gujarat. After talking to many many Gujaratis though all of them Hindus, I remained convinced that he could replicate his performance on the national stage. When the Muslim massacre occurred, I was taken aback. How could Modi in his role as Chief Minister of all the people of Gujarat allow such a dreadful thing to happen to one section of it. Through it all and whatever followed, I could not forget his grave omission. A long time ago I saw the video of Manohar Parrikar, answering a question, giving all sorts of explanations as to why although it happened under his (Modi's) watch,Modi could do nothing about it. I remained unconvinced. Personally I have Parrikar pegged as a flip flop, unable to convince anybody about anything, unlike Modi. Events that followed with Manmohan Singh and the Congress Party's bumbling with the nation's matters brought me back to thinking that there was no alternative to Modi. He would be India's saviour as much as that country had a need of a political strongman saviour. Now that he is ensconced in a position that could effect good change for India, we are all watching to see if our expectations come to fruition. I have no fear on the communal side. Better a strong BJP leader to prevent a national communal tragedy than a vacillating secular, indecisive prime minister always watching his back and wary of pressure groups on all sides who could easily make him change his action. But one nagging doubt remains. Did Modi have the power to prevent the train slaughter in Gujarat and if he couldn't, why on earth not. Worse, if he was involved and even responsible for holding back state forces that could avert the tragedy, what was his reasoning for doing that. It is time for him to come clean before his countrymen, other than those of his natural followers in the RSS and BJP who need no explanation, with whatever defence he has, to wipe his soul, the conscience of his voters among whom I would count myself if I had the vote and not least of all, the stain on a good country.
[Goanet] Fwd: PRABHUDESSAI SHOULD BE REINSTATED
This is a minor correction of my letter sent earlier. Thanks Stephen Dias GOVERNMENT WAS IN HURRY TO SERVE PRABUDESSAI DEMOTION ORDERS WITHOUT A FULL FLEDGED INQUIRY Parrikar Government showing red card to Prabhudessai and demoting him from the post of Director of Sports and Youth to Dy. Director is unwarranted. The main reason that the Government has stated is that he is not been accountable as he has leaked out matter from the files of the World Cup study tour to the Press as well as others. He should have been given opportunity as per the conduct rules for explanation by first issuing a Memo and subsequently an inquiry when his reply was far from satisfactory. Now, this amounts to harassment for no reasons whatsoever, by not following set of Govt rules. Now, since he has defended this punishment by explaining the public and that he is devastated and may be at the verge of committing suicide it has become a serious issue. This shows that he is an innocent person and the Government was in hurry to take immediate steps to demote him. The administrative procedure should have been followed with suspension and if there was any substance than demotion or even termination with one month notice either side could have been issued. The main question is whether this file was CONFIDENTIAL or not? If NOT there was no need to have secrecy and in our democratic set up, the public is entitled to know the facts, unless it is SECRET OR CONFIDENTIAL or TOP CONFIDENTIAL The later is generally been followed in defense forces, therefore this demotion is not justified when he has not leaked out. He has other way out to get the justice done under the Indian laws in force. And the Court can reinstate him with all the loss of his salary etc from the day he has been relinquished or demoted from his position as Acting Director if the ruling comes in his favour. Stephen Dias, D.Paula -- Forwarded message -- From: Stephen Dias steve.dia...@gmail.com Date: 18 June 2014 11:28 Subject: PRABHUDESSAI SHOULD BE REINSTATED To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org, Council for Social Justice and Peace Goa csjp...@gmail.com, Goan Observer goanobser...@gmail.com, editor edi...@thegoan.net, edi...@nizgoenkar.org edi...@nizgoenkar.org, Bevinda Collaco edi...@targetgoa.com GOVERNMENT WAS IN HURRY TO SERVE PRABUDESSAI DEMOTION ORDERS WITHOUT A FULL FLEDGED INQUIRY Parrikar Government showing red card to Prabhudessai and demoting him from the post of Director of Sports and Youth to Dy. Director is unwarranted. The main reason that the Government has stated is that he is not been accountable as he has leaked out matter from the files of the World Cup study tour to the Press as well as others. He should have been given opportunity as per the conduct rules for explanation by first issuing a Memo and subsequently an inquiry when his reply was far from satisfactory. Now, this amounts to harassment for no reasons whatsoever, by not following set of Govt rules. Now, since he has defended this punishment by explaining the public and that he is devastated and may be at the verge of committing suicide it has become a serious issue. This shows that he is an innocent person and the Government was in hurry to take immediate steps to demote him. The administrative procedure should have been followed with suspension and if there was no substance than demotion or even termination with one month notice either side could have been issued. The main question is whether this file was CONFIDENTIAL or not? If NOT there was no need to have secrecy and in our democratic set up, the public is entitled to know the facts, unless it is SECRET OR CONFIDENTIAL or TOP CONFIDENTIAL The later is generally been followed in defense forces, therefore this demotion is not justified when he has not leaked out. He has other way out to get the justice done under the Indian laws in force. And the Court can reinstate him with all the loss of his salary etc from the day he has been relinquished or demoted from his position as Acting Director if the ruling comes in his favour. Stephen Dias, D.Paula
[Goanet] PROGRAMME TO BE ORGANISED FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN IN GOA
Dear Bureaucrats, Ministers, laymen, social workers, and all those players
who a part and parcel of Disaster Management etc,
As per our Goan fellow Mr. Vivian D'Sousa who tells us how this disaster
management can be tackled in India or in Goa itself and there was no need
someone to catch the flight and go to Brazil or elsewhere to learn this
management and skills. Please read Vivian text below, and it is very simple
to achieve the goal. No need for a rock scientist either, to explain
this phenomenon of learning methods and skills for management and
organisation technique etc.
Thank you, Vivian as an expert in this field and if required may be our
Govt of Goa can take your help and present some lecturers or a seminar in
this field which will help this state bureaucrats to deal with any disaster
provided finances are available with the Government.
Can Chief Secretary coordinate with him and find a programme for all these
people who could not go to Brazil for a junket study tour and of course
others in the field.
Stephen Dias
D.Paula
Date: 18.6.2014
QUOTE FROM GOANET NEWS:
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Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 06:21:28 -0700
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To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Subject: Re: [Goanet] {Goanet] Disaster Management training
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I have attended several mock drills for disaster management in the USA,,
and dont believe an expensive foreign junket is needed to implement a
disaster management plan in Goa. Agencies like the Police,
Fire Brigade, Health Services need to identify an individual within their
department to meet with his/her
counterparts. A Safety and Disaster Management position needs to be
established, to conduct regular meetings and to conduct mock drills. The
rest is plain commensense. Mock drills with persons designated to evaluate
the response to the situation are essential to pinpoint weaknesses in
response,
communication etc. etc. Situations that can be simulated include,
collapsing building, floods, cyclones,
major fires, train crashes or de-railments, plane crashes factory
disasters, etc. Each situation may need a different response. In large
scale situations such as floods, public buildings such as schools need to
be identified all over Goa to serve as temporary housing, food preparation
and delivery to people deisplaced by the emergency needs to be discussed
and planned in case of emergencies, response by medical personnel,
ambulances,, fire brigade etc. All commonsense. Responses to specific
situations can be discussed in brainstorming sessions conducted by the
Safety and Disaster Management official.
Re: [Goanet] ANOTHER FLAWED MOVE BY MANOHAR PARRIKAR
We want your forthright answers. CM Parrikar! Why did U do it? If U are a Democrat; then it is high time, that U and your Govt. resign and call a fresh election. Another Shameless Act. NO? Nascy Caldeira On Wed, 18/6/14, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: Subject: [Goanet] ANOTHER FLAWED MOVE BY MANOHAR PARRIKAR To: goanet goa...@goanet.org Received: Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, 2:40 PM It is very outrageous that the Director of Sports Youth Affairs V.M. Prabhudessai has been made a scapegoat by the Goa government for allegedly having leaked information on that tax payer sponsored Brazil junket which was hatched by six MLAs including three Ministers with the blessings of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. Whoever has been vigilant to save the State exchequer of those whopping 89 lakhs must be infact honoured and felicitated on 15th August. By unjustly penalizing V.M.Prabhudessai who is a proven upright and competent officer, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has only reaffirmed that he does not believe in transparency and openness in governance. If that Brazil junket as claimed by the Chief Minister was for the good of Goa why did the government have to be so secretive about the whole affair? The Government should have sportingly taken the people of Goa into confidence by making its plans public. While as the Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar screamed from the roof top on the foreign tours by then Ministers. Now he has been allowing these jaunts galore. This government is set to squander next month four crores on needless road shows in Europe under the guise of promoting the ensuing exposition of the relics of Saint Francis Xavier. Mr. Chief Minister, which is the next ‘study’ junket in the pipeline for your Ministers and MLAs? Aires Rodrigues
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