Re: [Goanet] India’s Coronavirus Puzzle

[Naguesh Bhatcar]

Here is another one on COVID-19 and India.

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/02/01/962821038/the-mystery-of-indias-plummeting-covid-19-cases
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Why Did COVID-19 Cases Dramatically Decline In India? : Goats and Soda : 
NPR
A mural in New Delhi is part of public health messaging in India. The country 
has seen a dramatic decline in new cases since the fall, but researchers aren't 
sure why.
www.npr.org

Naguesh Bhatcar




From: Goanet  on behalf of Roland Francis 



>From today’s Washington Post:

 Back in November, Ajeet Jain felt like he was living a nightmare. The large 
public hospital where he works in India's capital was full of covid-19 
patients, hundreds of them so ill they required intensive care. About 10 people 
were dying every day. Three months later, the situation is unrecognizable. The 
number of coronavirus patients at the hospital can be counted on one hand. Out 
of 200 ventilators, only two are in use. Hospitals treating covid-19 patients 
around the country report similar experiences. “It’s a big, big relief,” Jain 
said.
The apparent retreat of the coronavirus in India, the world’s second-most 
populous nation, is a mystery that is crucial to the future course of the 
pandemic.Just months ago, India was adding nearly 100,000 cases a day — more 
than any other country. On Tuesday, it reported only 8,635. That’s about the 
number recorded the same day by New York state, where the population is less 
than 2 percent of India’s. Epidemiologists in India say that there is only one 
likely explanation for the decrease in new cases: The virus is finding it 
harder to spread because a significant proportion of the population, at least 
in cities, already has been infected.

The decline is not related to a lack of opportunities for transmission. India 
has fully reopened its economy, with elementary schools being the only major 
exception. Restaurants, malls and markets are bustling. Masks are common in 
some indoor settings and mandatory in Delhi and Mumbai, but in many parts of 
the country, they’re scarcely seen on the streets. India has reported 10.8 
million coronavirus cases in total, although that is likely to be a vast 
undercount. The results of a nationwide antibody survey of 28,600 people by the 
government released on Thursday indicated that more than 1 in 5 Indians — about 
270 million people — had been exposed to the virus as of early January. — 
Joanna Slater and Niha Masih


Roland Francis
416-453-3371

[Goanet] ONU CARNAVAL NAKA….KITEAK, BHIVPACHIM GOROZ ASA

[Aires Rodrigues]

Not to risk people’s lives during the current vicious pandemic, Chief
Minister Pramod Sawant should step in and stop the Carnival festivities
from being held this year. The current prevailing situation is not at all
conducive to hold Carnival which will lead to a very huge congregation of
thousands with social distancing next to impossible. The government knows
and is very well aware that it is not equipped to deal with the situation
if there is a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases.

It was just over a month ago on 31 December that the Health Minister stated
that following a letter received from the Union Health Secretary, it was
imperative for Goa as a tourist state to have strict Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) and strict protocols in place. The Union Health Secretary
had called for a strict vigil in Goa to curb all ‘’super spreader events’’
and places where crowds may gather to celebrate the New Year. The Carnival
is probably the biggest ‘’super spreader’’ event of the year and should not
be allowed to be held in this pandemic which spreads like wild fire through
close contact.

One fails to understand why the Panaji Mayor Uday Madkaikar is so keen in
holding the Carnival. May be he is having Special memories of last year’s
Carnival which he as Mayor also headed and now knows that this year will be
his last Carnival opportunity as his term ends next month. The Mayor could
not have just himself decided on such a mega event without having a meeting
of all the Corporators to deliberate on this issue.

While people are not allowed to attend ISL matches on account of COVID-19,
how dare in clear double standards can this cash strapped Government have
decided to host this needless extravaganza while risking people’s lives
during this raging pandemic. This will be a criminal waste of public funds
in a year where providing proper Health care facilities should be the one
and only priority. Many cultural, social and sporting events have been
cancelled globally in a big unselfish move to crush the destructive virus.
Now is the time to give the people a helping hand, a lifeline, and not to
help give a boost to the already dominant virus.

The Government would do well to listen for once to the scientific and
medical experts whose knowledge on the transmission of this virus gathers a
lot faster than some politicians’ ability to govern with wisdom. Once we
are free of this pandemic there will always be an occasion to celebrate
Carnival and other festivities.

Aires Rodrigues

Advocate High Court

C/G-2, Shopping Complex

Ribandar Retreat,

Ribandar – Goa – 403006

Mobile No: 9822684372

Office Tel  No: (0832) 2444012

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Re: [Goanet] Where has the old Goa gone? (Shobhaa De, ToI)

[Joao Barros-Pereira]

Shoba De had a short sojourn in Goa and went back to Mumbai feeling
recharged which is good for her life and we who read her. She does not
have to do something for Goa. As a journalist and writer and Indian
citizen she has a right to her views.

On 2/7/21, George Pinto  wrote:
> Shohbaa De should tell us something we don't know. Too late now. Goans are
> primarily to blame for the devastation.
>
> How Goa was lost to non-Goans:
> The 1990s Maharashtrian recipe of agricultural land conversion to
> non-agricultural land was applied to Goa in high-steroid fashion. This model
> allowed for Goa's "development" and the illegal sale of Goan land to
> non-Goans.
>
> The Konkan railway opened up travel which has led to the last 20-year
> invasion and an isolated Goa has become firmly connected to the rest of
> India with "infrastructure projects" like highways and double-rail lines
> imposed adhoc on Goa without regard to the wishes of Goans, environmental
> impact, etc. (Goans be damned, see below).
>
> The ill-advised International Film Festival of India (IFFI) pushed by the
> late Manohar Parrikar which further opened up Goa to various social ills,
> casinos, etc. No Goan politician promised more for Goa and delivered almost
> nothing for Goans than the late CM.  I consider him most responsible for
> Goa's current sorry state of affairs - in that respect the most adversely
> consequential Goan politician of the last 20 years.
>
> The wholesale looting of Goa resources (mines), including the current
> criminal coal enterprise.
>
> The central govt. remotely running Goan affairs while Goan politicians
> polish their slippers and consider that an honor.
>
> No Goa government of the last 20 years has been pro-Goan. Policies are
> deliberatively non-Goan. Goans be damned, they are not going to stand-up for
> themselves. Add in the criminal land mafia with ties to Delhi, Punjab,
> Dubai, Mumbai and effectively Goans are told "go to hell" (and not even
> politely) without law enforcement being on their side.
>
> Question: who has been directly complicit in the devastation of Goa?
> Answer: Goans.  No tears need to be shed now, they always knew better all
> along.
>
> Btw, what has Shobhaa De done for Goa?  She should continue to enjoy Mumbai.
> Does she think Goa needs her little sojourn and trite comments.
>
> Goa RIP
>
> Best regards,
> George
>

Re: [Goanet] Where has the old Goa gone? (Shobhaa De, ToI)

[Edwin/Diana Pinto]

One cant help but agree with Rajan Parrikar. The writing was on the wall a
long long time ago. But many Goans chose to turn a blind eye to the
emerging and distressing evolution of Goa into a play zone for the northern
elite (at that time) and roadside field tourists. And now its present
avatar as an ATM for natural resources to the rest of the country and
sacrificial lamb to function  as a coal transportation hub for favoured
corporates. Even now there exists quite a tribe of "dont rock the boat"
believers, particularly in the north. I suppose it just illustrates that
pithy saying "it's an ill wind that blows no good"


On Sun, 7 Feb 2021, 18:16 ,  wrote:

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>1. Re: An Old Story (Roland Francis)
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>3. A Tribute To A Lady (Roland Francis)
>4. Re: A Tribute To A Lady (Roland Francis)
>5. Re: Where has the old Goa gone? (Shobhaa De, ToI) (Rajan Parrikar)
>6. Re: Where has the old Goa gone? (Shobhaa De, ToI) (George Pinto)
>7. GOA HAS LOST FR. CONCEICAO WHEN WE NEEDED HIM THE MOST
>   (Aires Rodrigues)
>8. QUO-VADIS OUR JUDICIARY - IS IT COMPROMISED BEYOND REPAIR?
>   (Aires Rodrigues)
>
>
> --
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 12:24:21 -0500
> From: Roland Francis 
> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!"
> 
> Subject: Re: [Goanet] An Old Story
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> Dear Linken, always a pleasure to hear from you.
> Your contribution will be of far more value than mine on this subject.
>
> She called me for an hour. Very pleasant young person. She didn't send any
> questions for me to reflect on beforehand but she smoothly covered ground.
>
> Can I give your contact to her for this purpose.
>
> Roland Francis
> 416-453-3371
>
>
> > On Feb 6, 2021, at 6:33 AM, Linken Fernandes 
> wrote:
> >
> > "I hope this finds you well. I encountered your writing while
> researching a
> > story on Bombay's indecently little-known Aunty bars and it has been so
> > illuminating ? especially the wonderful piece you wrote about the charm
> of
> > Dhobitalao for Goanet in 2011. One rarely finds writing born out of such
> > deeply personal, and fond, connections," writes Nikita Biswal of Roland
> > Francis' contributions to Goanet.
> > I whole-heartedly endorse this gushing and well-deserved testimonial, and
> > make bold to add, "...and writing that is lucidly and elegantly phrased,
> > because honest and generous, and motivated only by the impulse to share."
> > As to the kind lady's request for more dope on the Aunty bars in Bombay,
> I
> > may be able to say a little bit about them, though not too much, if
> Roland
> > wants clarification of some little aspect or the other. My mom was an
> aunty
> > for some seven or so years in the mid-60s, after dad died at 38 and the
> > youngest kid was only five but already rambling the gullies of
> > Matharpakhadi, shamelessly rescuing lit cigarette butts from the street
> > floor and  smoking them in the corners of side-gullies. Other gory
> details
> > of this brat's scandalous childhood in an expose to come by and by (don't
> > pin me down to it, buster!), but Roland buddy, you know where to find me
> > for the daru stuff, right? If you feel the need, of course. Till then,
> > Cheers!
>
>
> --
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 23:32:12 +0530
> From: Edwin 
> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!"
> 
> Cc: Goanet 
> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Where has the old Goa gone? (Shobhaa De, ToI)
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>
> Dear Goanetters,
> I have read the blog by Ms Shobhaa De with interest. She has written the
> truth and the whole truth, as regards the ?invasion from the North?.
>
> I am reminded of a Seminar that our office held in a hotel in Calangute
> not too long ago. Just out side the hotel was an eating place with a board:
> ?Pure Jain food available?. This was a real shock to my non Goan friends. A
> ?Pure Jain food? eating joint in what used to be Pure Non-Veg Goa!
>
> Am also reminded of my home town Bandra. The buzz now is always ? Oh
> Bandra has changed so much. These  ?outsiders? have moved in and are
> destroying the culture of Bandra?.
>
> Now my take on the ?changing face? of  both Goa and Bandra, is very
> simple. How did these? outsiders? 

[Goanet] Eng.Francis Bomdin Lopes memorial awards under P.C.TRUST

[Nelson Lopes]

Eng. FRANCIS BOMDIN LOPES
Memorial awards founded  by Nelson  Leena Lopes and daughters, since
25.9.2020
First student of Divisions Std. II and  Std IV
Of SMA Chinchinim and Assumpta Sarzora wef from 2020.2021 Interest on Rs
25000 each

Chairman

[Goanet] STOIC FARMERS" STANCE CREDITABLE

[ELVIDIO MIRANDA]

STOIC FARMERS'STANCE CREDITABLE
Elvidio Miranda
According to the wishes of the majority of the farmers, the government has to 
repeal the three farm laws and this demand is not negotiable. At least 10 
opposition parties and many states with an overwhelming majority of the farming 
community are against the farm laws. Nowhere in the world are farmers being 
given such step-motherly treatment as farmers in India. Punjab is the wheat 
bowl of India which supplies a large share of wheat all over India. The farm 
laws are anti-farmer, The government has been resorting to stalling of 
repealing of the laws by using bluff and unnecessary trying to water down the 
laws just as the GST was compromised after the great disillusionment of all 
sections of businesses. More than 70 farmers have been martyred and this 
government intransigence has to stop. The NDA has to accept defeat on the issue 
of farm laws and retreat, otherwise the reputation of India in the world 
community will be tarnished beyond repair. Even teen climate activist Greta 
Thunberg tweeted on 3rd February `We stand in solidarity with the 
#FarmerProtest in India and on 4th February-`I still #Stand-With Farmers and 
support their peaceful protest. No amount of hate, threats or violations of 
human rights will ever change that'- which was retweeted by Meena Harris niece 
of US vice-president Kamala Harris. Greta Thunberg is widely considered as a 
potential Nobel Peace prize contender this year. Mahatma Gandhi and Acharya 
Vinobha Bhave would have been proud of her and would have definitely have 
sought the repeal of the contentious laws which would have been a tribute to 
our hard working farmers who earn their living by the sweat of their brows..

[Goanet] IS YOUR MONEY SAFE IN PSBs?

[ELVIDIO MIRANDA]

IS YOUR MONEYSAFE IN PSBs?
Elvidio Miranda
Merger of public sector banks was resorted to only because many of the merged 
banks had very high NPAs, and these contracted finances were merged resulting 
into larger but even more contracted financial status of the PSBs, now in 
operation. The NDA government then blamed the UPA government for the large NPAs 
by stating that loans had been improperly given to businessmen by the UPA. Now 
the NDA has been in power for more than 6 years. Can they now blame the UPA for 
the state of affairs with respect to the high NPAs that are making people doubt 
the viability of the PSBs due to the high NPAs? Reportedly, the current total 
stressed assets is to the tune of a whopping Rs. 2,00,000 crore. The finance 
minister should assuage the fears of the depositors as to how, when the 
interest rates are so low, that the NPAs are still soaring despite loans having 
become very cheap. The government always say that under the leadership of PM 
Narendra Modi, the economy is strong. Then why does Narendra Modi not accept 
the blame for the bad shape in which the PSBs are in? Will the prime minister 
himself own responsibility for the financial condition of the PSBs during his 
rule?  Why are the loans being sanctioned without strict adherence to being 
able to recover them, by pledging assets of big companies who apply for loans 
and thus secure depositors' money? Private banks are relatively professionally 
managed as compared to PSBs. Where has the self-reliance that Modi speaks of 
disappeared? Modi, own the responsibility for failures of the PSBs as leader of 
the NDA! No excuses!

[Goanet] EFFICACY OF VACCINES MAY BE VARIABLE

[ELVIDIO MIRANDA]

EFFICACY OF VACCINESMAY BE VARIABLE
Elvidio Miranda
Clinical trials and statistical data on the efficacy of the various vaccines 
have brought to light the variable degree of effectiveness to various peoples 
in different countries as well as differing efficacy to the various variants of 
the Covid-19 strains. It may be argued that people with high degree of immunity 
due to robust physical and mental health, nutritious diets, intake of immunity 
boosters, hygienic environment and unpolluted ambient air quality may not need 
to be vaccinated as their resistance to diseases is very high, still those who 
are vaccinated may also exhibit variable degrees of resistance to the 
particular vaccines because of variable built-in immunity to disease. For 
example, vaccinated people with a particular vaccine say 70% efficacy may not 
contract Covid-19 or exhibit variable degrees of resistance to the disease with 
some being not so vulnerable, others exhibiting average susceptibility and 
still others being most vulnerable due to lack of strong immunity system as a 
consequence of co-morbid conditions that may weaken the immune system and thus 
make one more susceptible. Any vaccine, inoculated to various people may thus 
have varying degrees of protection from Covid-19. While on the one hand some 
exhibit high immune responses, having strong immune systems, others may even be 
marginally protected form Covid-19 merely by vaccination. However, since 
vaccination builds anti-bodies and T-cells, getting vaccinated may be the 
better option with varying guarantees.

[Goanet] Fr Conceicao D'Silva - death of

[Yahoo!Mail]

Renowned religious preacher, convenor of multiple Charismatic Retreats, Praise 
and worship to the Lord, every Fridays of the month, devouted Konkani Romi 
script votary, and a diocesan minced no words in speaking out his mind on 
political issues, late Fr. Conceicao D Silva, 66 yrs, Parish Priest, of Church 
of Our Lady of Snows, Raia, Salcete Goa was brought to the Grace Intensive 
Cardiac Care Center and General Hospital Pajifond Margao Salcete Goa in the wee 
hours of the morning after he suffered a massive heart attack  and breathed his 
last  at 0345 IST according to Hospital sources.  
He would have celebrated his 67th birthday in February next week end.
The death was confirmed to this writer in a teletalk this morning by Paco 
Patriacal, Archbishops House, Altinho, Panaji.
Incidentally, Fr Conceicao a native of Orlim, had a series of charismatic 
retreats lined up this month every Friday and the devotees who thronged in 
large numbers will miss him and his retreats dearly.
He had mesmerised large crowds over the years, be it in Ambelim, Mandur, 
Taleigao, and his last bastion Raia before he left for his heavenly abode.
The funeral is tentatively slated for tommorow at his home near St Pius X 
Convent H School Orlim Salcete Goa
GOFREY J I GONSALVEScyber journo social activistBorda Margao Goa INDIA+91 98221 
58584

Re: [Goanet] Where has the old Goa gone? (Shobhaa De, ToI)

[George Pinto]

Shohbaa De should tell us something we don't know. Too late now. Goans are 
primarily to blame for the devastation.

How Goa was lost to non-Goans:
The 1990s Maharashtrian recipe of agricultural land conversion to 
non-agricultural land was applied to Goa in high-steroid fashion. This model 
allowed for Goa's "development" and the illegal sale of Goan land to non-Goans.

The Konkan railway opened up travel which has led to the last 20-year invasion 
and an isolated Goa has become firmly connected to the rest of India with 
"infrastructure projects" like highways and double-rail lines imposed adhoc on 
Goa without regard to the wishes of Goans, environmental impact, etc. (Goans be 
damned, see below).

The ill-advised International Film Festival of India (IFFI) pushed by the late 
Manohar Parrikar which further opened up Goa to various social ills, casinos, 
etc. No Goan politician promised more for Goa and delivered almost nothing for 
Goans than the late CM.  I consider him most responsible for Goa's current 
sorry state of affairs - in that respect the most adversely consequential Goan 
politician of the last 20 years.

The wholesale looting of Goa resources (mines), including the current criminal 
coal enterprise.

The central govt. remotely running Goan affairs while Goan politicians polish 
their slippers and consider that an honor.

No Goa government of the last 20 years has been pro-Goan. Policies are 
deliberatively non-Goan. Goans be damned, they are not going to stand-up for 
themselves. Add in the criminal land mafia with ties to Delhi, Punjab, Dubai, 
Mumbai and effectively Goans are told "go to hell" (and not even politely) 
without law enforcement being on their side.

Question: who has been directly complicit in the devastation of Goa?  Answer: 
Goans.  No tears need to be shed now, they always knew better all along.

Btw, what has Shobhaa De done for Goa?  She should continue to enjoy Mumbai. 
Does she think Goa needs her little sojourn and trite comments.

Goa RIP

Best regards,
George

[Goanet] Goa reaps benefits from pandemic-driven property boom | Financial Times

[Gabe Menezes]

https://www.ft.com/content/fff4fdf1-a0be-4e43-83a6-ca03a5d020ae

[Goanet] Where has the old Goa gone? (Shobhaa De, ToI)

[Rajan Parrikar]

+ 1 to what George wrote.

We can count on Ms De to bring us 'breaking news' from 15 years ago.


r



George Pinto georgejpinto at yahoo.com  wrote:

Shohbaa De should tell us something we don't know. Too late now. Goans are
primarily to blame for the devastation.

How Goa was lost to non-Goans:
The 1990s Maharashtrian recipe of agricultural land conversion to
non-agricultural land was applied to Goa in high-steroid fashion. This
model allowed for Goa's "development" and the illegal sale of Goan land to
non-Goans.

The Konkan railway opened up travel which has led to the last 20-year
invasion and an isolated Goa has become firmly connected to the rest of
India with "infrastructure projects" like highways and double-rail lines
imposed adhoc on Goa without regard to the wishes of Goans, environmental
impact, etc. (Goans be damned, see below).

The ill-advised International Film Festival of India (IFFI) pushed by the
late Manohar Parrikar which further opened up Goa to various social ills,
casinos, etc. No Goan politician promised more for Goa and delivered almost
nothing for Goans than the late CM.  I consider him most responsible for
Goa's current sorry state of affairs - in that respect the most adversely
consequential Goan politician of the last 20 years.

The wholesale looting of Goa resources (mines), including the current
criminal coal enterprise.

The central govt. remotely running Goan affairs while Goan politicians
polish their slippers and consider that an honor.

No Goa government of the last 20 years has been pro-Goan. Policies are
deliberatively non-Goan. Goans be damned, they are not going to stand-up
for themselves. Add in the criminal land mafia with ties to Delhi, Punjab,
Dubai, Mumbai and effectively Goans are told "go to hell" (and not even
politely) without law enforcement being on their side.

Question: who has been directly complicit in the devastation of Goa?
Answer: Goans.  No tears need to be shed now, they always knew better all
along.

Btw, what has Shobhaa De done for Goa?  She should continue to enjoy
Mumbai. Does she think Goa needs her little sojourn and trite comments.

Goa RIP

Best regards,
George

[Goanet] Fr : Conceicao recalled

[Nelson Lopes]

Fr Conceicao demise
A Catholic priest of  Goa Archdiocese passed away due to  cardiac arrest
on  early morning on 7 Feb 2021
FR   celebrated his 60th birthday at Taleigao on 14 .2.2015 , a was a just
a  few days away from his birth anniversary
He was a charismatic priest, powerful ,  forceful , pasdionate preacher of
the word of God.His retreats  at Ambelim were largely attended.He continued
his mission at Mandur  ,then at Talegao  and was presently posted at our
Lady  of Snow Raia
He has  generously supported the Diocese its causes , Seminaries  with
grants for  for their studies.Fr Conceicao also saw the completion of
Retreat Centre at Old Goa,being in charge of this grandiose  project of the
Archdiocese
He kindled hope and strengthened faith and belief in the catholics,hungry
and thirstyfor the word of God and to revive their dying faith.He did
provide a substitute  to those who could not go to Divine Retreat centre
for renewal and reformation
He was closely connected with Konkani movement and served DKA  as a
Secretary
Fr was well accepted, respected and admired for his touching  the hearts
and minds of followers ,soothing their troubled life with the  word of God
that inspired faithful  to renew and reform their paths
The bringing of lost sheep back to the fold is most desired  goal by Our
Lord himself
The number of people he touched from all walks of life is a legend .
He was politically oriented,inclined  and close  to those   in seat of
power.This relationship furthered his cause and movements  his social
causes and humanitarian activities
The unfortunate incident  wherein the Church and himself tendered an
unconditional  apology  for rubbing the the rulers on the wrong side. He
did not shyamal from acknowledging his error  of judgement. It was a little
blemish on his otherwise spiritually and socially   rewarding mission of
spreading the gospel message.The Diocese will certainly miss this
enthusiastic,  convincing preacher par excelkent zealous crusader, as he
has no competitor anywhere in sight  in his mission of spreading
powerfully  the gospel message.The fateful who adored and folowed him in
search of spiritual quest will be  miserably orphaned  as they mourn his
untimely demise
Fr Conceicao will be dearly missed  but remebered by all those whom he
spiritually  touched intimately

Nelson Lopes Chinchinim

Re: [Goanet] FR CONCEICAO RECALLED

[Nelson Lopes]

Fr Conceicao was born to Mosinho And Luiza da Silva He was the last among 4
brothers Menino  ,Antonio ,Valrriano passed after 9 months
Deliveries wete by caesarean section and no doctor entertained the 4 th
birth due to risk involved but  Dr Samiro took the up challenge  He vowed
that he would be called Conceicao and mother wanted the name of Mario  if
he survived .Born safely throuh a miracle he was babtised as Conceicao
Mario Chagas as his birth date councided with feast  5 wounds of Christ
Mother was a pious, religious woman  and inspired him to become a priest as
per vow of survival  Hestudied at Saligao and then Raitura.ordaoned priest
7 may 1983.He worked at Verna  and then at Tilamol.He was actively involved
with youth activities  parish youth , altar boys and other activities
dutifully assigned bysuperiors He left his indelible mark at place of his
postingsHe conducted retreats at Bombay, Kerala and outside India were his
services were very much in demand

On Sun, Feb 7, 2021, 3:42 PM Nelson Lopes  wrote:

>
> Fr Conceicao demise
> A Catholic priest of  Goa Archdiocese passed away due to  cardiac arrest
> on  early morning on 8 Feb 2021
> FR  was born on 14 .2.2015 , a few days away from his birth anniversary
> He was a charismatic priest, powerful ,  forceful , pasdionate preacher of
> the word of God.His retreats  at Ambelim were largely attended.He continued
> his mission at Mandur  ,then at Talegao  and was presently posted at our
> Lady  of Snow Raia
> He has  generously supported the Diocese its causes , Seminaries  with
> grants for  for their studies.Fr Conceicao also saw the completion of
> Retreat Centre at Old Goa,being in charge of this grandiose  project of the
> Archdiocese
> He kindled hope and strengthened faith and belief in the catholics,hungry
> and thirstyfor the word of God and to revive their dying faith.He did
> provide a substitute  to those who could not go to Divine Retreat centre
> for renewal and reformation
> He was closely connected with Konkani movement and served DKA  as a
> Secretary
> Fr was well accepted, respected and admired for his touching  the hearts
> and minds of followers ,soothing their troubled life with the  word of God
> that inspired faithful  to renew and reform their paths
> The bringing of lost sheep back to the fold is most desired  goal by Our
> Lord himself
> The number of people he touched from all walks of life is a legend .
> He was politically oriented,inclined  and close  to those   in seat of
> power.This relationship furthered his cause and movements  his social
> causes and humanitarian activities
> The unfortunate incident  wherein the Church and himself tendered an
> unconditional  apology  for rubbing the the rulers on the wrong side. He
> did not shyamal from acknowledging his error  of judgement. It was a little
> blemish on his otherwise spiritually and socially   rewarding mission of
> spreading the gospel message.The Diocese will certainly miss this
> enthusiastic,  convincing preacher par excelkent zealous crusader, as he
> has no competitor anywhere in sight  in his mission of spreading
> powerfully  the gospel message.The fateful who adored and folowed him in
> search of spiritual quest will be  miserably orphaned  as they mourn his
> untimely demise
> Fr Conceicao will be dearly missed  but remebered by all those whom he
> spiritually  touched intimately
>
> Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
>
>

Re: [Goanet] [Newsletters] GOA HAS LOST FR. CONCEICAO WHEN WE NEEDED HIM THE MOST

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May his Soul Rest in Peace. AmenSent from my Galaxy
 Original message From: Aires Rodrigues 
 Date: 07/02/2021  09:07  (GMT+00:00) To: goanet 
 Subject: [Newsletters] [Goanet] GOA HAS LOST FR. CONCEICAO 
WHEN WE NEEDED HIM THE MOST It was very sad to get a message early this morning 
that our dear Rev. FrConceicao D’Silva, the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Snow 
Church Raia hadpassed way after suffering a massive Heart attack very early 
morning. Haveknown the very warm hearted and charismatic Fr. Conceicao for 
decades andlast met him for the Raia Church Feast two years ago.Fr Conceicao 
was an activist who was very ever so vocal about his concernfor Goa. He was 
also very active in propagating the cause of Konkani. Inhis untimely death we 
have lost a outspoken Warrior who highlighted issuesconcerning Goa through his 
fiery and blunt sermons.May the Soul of our dear departed Rev. Fr Conceicao 
D’Silva rest in eternalPeace.Aires RodriguesAdvocate High CourtC/G-2, Shopping 
ComplexRibandar Retreat,Ribandar – Goa – 403006Mobile No: 9822684372Office Tel  
No: (0832) 2444012Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or   
    airesrodrigues@yahoo.comYou can also reach me onFacebook.com/ 
AiresRodriguesTwitter@rodrigues_aireswww.airesrodrigues.com

[Goanet] A Tribute To A Lady

[Paul p]

Hello Roland
Patricia  suffered from Alzheimers for over  ten years.  Our condolences
to  Engelbert.

The  song being played is sung  by  Kenny Rogers 'Goodbye' by Kenny Rogers
| CMT Giants: Kenny Rogers - YouTube
 in 2009.

Paul
Panjim

[Goanet] GOAN TALENT

[Aires Rodrigues]

*New Video Alert* - *Being Allycaral Vlogs - This or That with Akshada
Bandekar, Singer*
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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

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[Goanet] CNN Reporter Tries to Trap Marjorie Taylor Greene and Instantly Regrets ...

[Frederick Dsouza]

https://youtu.be/YdvhGscZLIY
-- 
Frederick Dsouza

Re: [Goanet] (Goanet) An Old Story

[Linken Fernandes]

Hi Roland,

Sure, you may share my contact with the writer from Delhi, though I doubt
that I'll have too much to add to what you will have already shared with
her.
(Mobile/Whatsapp: 9923417804) (email: linkenfernan...@gmail.com)

Take care, and all the best.

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[Goanet] QUO-VADIS OUR JUDICIARY - IS IT COMPROMISED BEYOND REPAIR?

[Aires Rodrigues]

Supreme Court Judge Justice Mukeshkumar Rasikbhai Shah has yesterday
 termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "our most popular, loved, vibrant
and visionary leader", while speaking at a virtual function for the release
of a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of the
Gujarat High Court.

On 12th August 2018, the very Justice Shah had called PM Modi as his "model
and hero", while speaking to the press after he was sworn in as the Chief
Justice of the Patna High Court. In less than three months on 2nd November
of that very year Justice Shah was elevated as a Supreme Court Judge.

Last year, now retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Arun Mishra had courted
controversy by saying that "PM Modi was a versatile genius who thinks
globally and acts locally", while speaking at a public function. The
Supreme Court Bar Association later passed a resolution criticizing Justice
Mishra's comments as 'reflecting poorly on judicial independence'.

The most important and vital tenet of our Indian Constitution is the
separation of powers and is very clear on the distinct roles
of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. These three wings are expected
to operate very independently in their respective earmarked fields.
It envisages
a free, fair and independent Judiciary. There is a need of concerted
efforts towards propping up highest standards of judicial accountability. The
loyalty of every Judge in our country has to be only to the very sacred
Constitution of India.

Andrew Jackson, the late American President believed that all the rights
secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing except
guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous judiciary.

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


www.airesrodrigues.com

[Goanet] GOA HAS LOST FR. CONCEICAO WHEN WE NEEDED HIM THE MOST

[Aires Rodrigues]

It was very sad to get a message early this morning that our dear Rev. Fr
Conceicao D’Silva, the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Snow Church Raia had
passed way after suffering a massive Heart attack very early morning. Have
known the very warm hearted and charismatic Fr. Conceicao for decades and
last met him for the Raia Church Feast two years ago.

Fr Conceicao was an activist who was very ever so vocal about his concern
for Goa. He was also very active in propagating the cause of Konkani. In
his untimely death we have lost a outspoken Warrior who highlighted issues
concerning Goa through his fiery and blunt sermons.

May the Soul of our dear departed Rev. Fr Conceicao D’Silva rest in eternal
Peace.

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


www.airesrodrigues.com