[Goanet] Open Letter to Caitu (Benaulim MLA)
Honorable MLA, as a member of your constituency I would like to let you know that it is now almost 2 years since we voted for a change in Government. I had even come down just for 2 days to vote in the March 2012 assembly elections. However, today I am deeply disappointed to note that the change for the better has not happened. Benaulim/Colva is in the same state as it was 2 years back; if not worse. To be honest, I have not seen any significant improvements since you have been elected by the people to serve our great constituency. (1) Beaches still filthy, (2) Many Commercial establishments still polluting the environment, (3) Garbage still being burnt in open areas (4) SAG Ground at Colva still in a pathetic state etc i.e. even the basics are not in place. It is a shame to see the World Famous Colva beach in such a deplorable state. And for me to be particularly concerned, among others 2 things that I hear you are actively pursuing are environmentally destructive projects like (A) Petrol Pump at Benaulim and (B) Concretisation of a lush green lake opposite Colva Church, despite objections from the people and opinions against the same, by the experts. On the latter, you are also aware that the Gram Sabha held on 6th October was aborted by the current Colva Sarpanch, in face of massive opposition by members, who were against the concretisation. Dear Sir, I request you to work with us - including me - for the betterment of our beautiful constituency. I am for development but constructive development which will safeguard our environment and also benefit our future generations On this matter I request other Benaulimkars who voted for change to also give their views, if the positive change has happened or not in Benaulim; since March 2012. Arwin Mesquita, Benaulim. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Goa Government's Performance
In March 2012, Goans fed up of the earlier corrupt Congress regime gave an opportunity to CM Manohar Parrikar and the BJP to give better Governance to Goa, stop the onslaught by the Goa by various lobbies, improve living conditions/economic opportunities for Goa/Goans, and put in measures to preserve Goa's Land, Culture Identity. While it appears that the Governance has got slightly better but overall insignificant to meet even the basic expectations: (1) Promised Regional Plan deliberately delayed, Land Sharks/Builders lobby still violating norms, destroying Goa's environment, cutting hills, Govt bodies like TCP acting like agents of the builders; (2) Govt claims they want to promote agriculture but what’s happening is exactly the opposite, fields for BJP events, acquiring fields for concretisation; (3) Law Order a serious concern with robberies, un-solved murders, rape of a child in Vasco long un-solved and recently even an MLA was attacked; (4) No time to full fill promises like RP but CM focussing on un-necessary destructive projects like MOPA airport; (5) Major U-Turn on Casino among many other U-Turns; (6) Preference still not given to Goans over jobs/business ventures despite having Goans applying for the same; red tape still discouraging Goan investors from Abroad to invest and assist in developing the state. I strongly believe that successive Goa Governments including the Current Govt via negative policies have and are actually destroying Goa. We have to set the Political Frame work in order and I think the Current Govt focus is mostly on Modi as BJP CM at the Centre, besides encouraging various destructive lobbies for BJP state/national interests. The Govt has failed Goans and now we have to look for as better alternative not only in Goa but also in India. I think we Goans are fooled for about 2 years now and I wonder if the Govt thinks if Goans are gullible and naïve to accept all this nonsense. The BJP is not much different from the Congress, same wine in a different bottle!! Time to get them to remedy their ways immediately or to change them!! -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Goans Leaving Goa - Seeking Citizenship Elsewhere
Apparently many Goans are seeking to leaving Goa via various avenues, the most opted avenues was by the way of acquiring a Portugeese Passport. In my view, yes this is a clear failure of India towards Goa/Goans after invading the state in 1961 and making false promises. However with saying that, I believe that Goans have an obligation to preserve their state and identity, and not to turn their back on Goa. I appreciate that there are those who leave for economic reasons due to the failure of the Indian Government and successive Goa Government Failures (including the current one); but what's really sad is that even economically well off Goans are deserting their motherland. With the winds of change sweeping thru India on corruption etc there could be strong possibility that we Goans can use this change to have Goa as we would like to be, unfortunately Goans as always, lack in vision and always prefer the easy way out; I wonder if in the end is it really a better life they are going for or is it a mirage? Today are many outsiders who are ready to pay huge amounts to buy land in Goa, but small minded Goans are selling off their valuable properties , really sorry state of affairs with the Goan Mentality and love for their State/Identity!! -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Goa's Massive Real Estate Scam
The recent case involving Dr. Otilia Mascarenhas, where her property was fraudently sold to an organised syndicate, is serious eye-opener to a a much serious issue in Goa today. Many were upset with the mining ban which was nothing but a consequence of years of mining scam cum environmental destruction; courtesy politicians and select mining families. The next big scam in my opinion that has to be seriously investigated is the Real Estate Sector in Goa, where I understand there is a very high rate of fraud coupled with a rapid rate of environmental destruction, hill cutting pollution of water resources etc I was shocked to see reports of eminent environmentalists on the pathetic state of the environment/ecology in Goa today. We need likes of a Shah Commission to investigate the Real Estate Fraud in Goa, as I believe the current government is not willing to address the issue; possibly due to vested interests and huge monetary stakes involved. The earlier Congress Government was destroying Goa via the real estate scam so we voted for a change, unfortunately the BJP is no better and has let Goa down big time.. Classic example is the Regional Plan which is being deliberately or rather suspiciously delayed!! Arwin Mesquita. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Colva’s Concretisation
The controversial concretization of a lush green eco-sensitive area into a multi-purpose ground is a hot topic in Colva today and this letter will catch the attention of many people, particularly my fellow Colvenkars. I always loved Colva since I was a Child. I recollect the village as very clean, pristine white beach sands, lush greenery etc. Over the past so many years however, I am pained to see this once beautiful village rapidly deteriorating into a place of filth, stink, creek/other places polluted with sewage, rapidly diminishing greenery, un-wanted constructions/mega projects, water contamination etc. One has to only visit Colva and its beach to see for themselves. All of the latter has increased the monetary assets (mostly illegally) of greedy; local politicians, real estate agents, builders, specific hoteliers, specific restaurant owners and now also many un-ethical people from outside Goa. One common element which has facilitated Colva’s decline to chaos, is the bunch of known corrupt local politicians, who I have seen in power in Colva for many years and I find it strange to believe that the Good People of Colva, besides electing these people time time again, are still taking the their; despite knowing their backgrounds and that their properties/houses/flashy cars were obtained via corrupt ways, in the selling/destruction of my village. I do not have problem with having a good lifestyle but not at the cost of rapidly destroying our Colva village. It appears that many Colvenkars have a short memory on things that really matter, like for example the known destructive/corrupt elements. Now, we have a lush eco-sensitive green area (one of few areas left in the village) opposite the Church and it appears there are people who were silent on the all the other wrong doings on Colva and SAG Ground, have now suddenly woken to destroy/concretize the area. The SAG Sports Ground near the beach remain totally un-maintained un-utilized, this could have been easily developed into a world class sports centre for the Village. Many are listening to the propaganda of un-qualified individuals for concretizing the eco-sensitive area; why not ask the opinion of credible national/local environment agencies/experts. Of course my other point is why another ground when we already have one big SAG un-utilized one? There is talk by the un-qualified experts of drainage systems etc to which I ask Colvenkars the following question, when our in-competent current system can’t manage basic infrastructure, clean beaches/creek, streets etc in Colva, how can we believe that they can setup a good drainage system in concretizing the area. I appreciate that there plans to bring about a better garbage management system in Colva but I am talking on basis of where Colva currently is; which is of course a complete big pathetic mess. I call for the proposed plans for the ground on the lush green eco-sensitive area to be scrapped, however if the overwhelming majority of the Colvenkars still want to concretize this area then I request that (A) Can we first look at developing the SAG ground as a sports centre for the village instead of converting another scarce land resource, (B) Have a total environment/disaster management assessment be done by credible experts, so as to avoid any calamities/floods in the future. We are of course aware of short sighted development is many parts of India, which has led to man-made calamities. Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Rehab Moti Dongor Slum Dwellers
Ref. http://www.oheraldo.in/News/Local%20News/hellip-Backs-rehab-of-Moti-Dongor-locals/70897.html I fully back the rehabilitation of the slum dwellers. But not by the state and burden to the Goan Taxpayer Land. It should be done by the Congress politicians who have used these vote-banks to loot/destroy Goa, so as to attain huge amounts of illegitimate wealth. Why should law abiding Goans struggle, work hard to stay in their legal homes whilst people from outside the state are given special privileges from the state and the Goan Taxpayer? The Corrupt Democracy manipulating Congress Party owes a lot to the slum dwellers, for Instance the Ex-CM Digambar Kamat was in power because of Non-Goan Votes; He even stated at that time that he does not require Goan Votes. Even the law was twisted to prevent sword wielding thugs in those areas to be protected. So please GPCC Chief Subhash Shirodkar, South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha and Ex-CM Digamabar Kamat please provide safe passage to the slum dwellers to their native places and rehabilitate them at your personal cost. To re-iterate, the criticism here is not mainly the migrant slum dwellers but the Corrupt Congress Goan Politicians who have made this mess, put people at an in-convenience and now should pay up!! Please do not make the state and the already over-burdened taxpayer pay for your selfish actions!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Francisco Sardinha's Dabolim Assurance???
Recently South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha has been strongly advocating that Goa can have Dual Airports i.e. Dabolim MOPA. Apparently he says he has got assurances/letter from the Centre. I would like respected Mr. Sardinha to please give Goans an environmental and economic feasibility report justifying the same; and not some flimsy letter from the Corrupt Congress Government at the Centre. We got assurance from the same party in 1961 that Goa's identity will be preserved and we all know what happened to that promise!! Perhaps he is right that 2 Airport might be open, question is will International airlines generally find it economical to fly to 2 airports? Or is Mr. Sardinha planning to convince Airlines to make 2 Stops in Goa? Will one extra airport simple kept open to burden the taxpayer for pacifying Goans, without much relevant International Flights coming into Dabolim? I request Mr. Francisco Sardinha to work for Goan Interests and not for his masters in Delhi!! -Again to re-iterate if he is convinced then please convince us with a proper feasibility report justifying the economics of having 2 Airports in Small Goa!! Arwin Mesquita.
[Goanet] Colva Ground Nonsense
God has blessed Goans with a beautiful land admired the world over but strangely Goans appear to have to have taken this for granted and specific few are hell bent on destroying the beauty for vested interests. Take for instance my beautiful village of Colva which is facing the onslaught of the real estate lobby in tacit alliance with specific corrupt panchas and politicians now and over the last so many years. There are hardly any scenic open spaces left in Colva and one such space is the open space just near the Church. There are calls from some to concretize the ground, with the excuse that Colva needs a multi-purpose ground. I strongly oppose any such move based on the following points: (1) There is a Ground already near the beach which was meant for humans but now I see more Cows and Buffalo's playing on it. I understand that its with SAG but why can't we take it back and put it to the good use of the community. I find something very strange here in the reluctance of the Governing Authorities to get this ground back. (2) Does environment assessment and disaster management safeguards allow for this open space to be concretized; it appears that vested interests are more interested in real estate assessment vs. environment assessment. (3) The argument I hear being put forward by so called technical experts is drainage is to be provided in the concretization of this ground. I do not buy this argument because if Colva has proved anything, is that we have very high levels of in-competence; just take a tour of the village, beach, creek, polluted water bodies, abused/contaminated drainage etc and see for yourself. If we can't manage the basic things, then with what confidence can we ensure that the right drainage will be provided(if at all this is legitimate). One thing I have seen however is that Colva ranks very high in Corruption and Real Estate Deals; I see specific panchas acquiring wealth in such a short time. So can anyone convince me why there are no vested interests here? If the said individuals are so concerned about the village and its inhabitants, why are they not addressing other basic problems in the village. I hope that the local MLA Mr. Caitu D'Silva is not working with vested interests to concretize this ground and if he is, I strongly request him to refrain from doing so in the long term interest of the village and its inhabitants. I have given my views and I hope there are Colvenkars who agree with me and If they do, I encourage them to speak up for the sake of our land. I end with a quote All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. And this quote does not only apply to this issue but also other issues in Colva and other parts of Goa. Arwin Mesquita, Colva -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Well Done Parrikar Government
Whilst I have strong reservations on the Governments attitude towards Mining, Real Estate, Regional Plan etc, I must give credit where its due i.e. Cleaning up the Touristic Beach Belt; North Goan beaches in particular. Whilst now in Goa, I have seen the Government's seriousness in cleaning up the hugely messed beaches which with absolutely no proper controls by so called beach lords/mafias e.g. in the northern touristic areas you could see more of beach beds, tables etc than the actual beach. Also the raiding of rampant prostitution/massage/drug parlours is something we should appreciate. I understand that the entire mess will still take time to clear but with the speed the Government is acting, we hope that this menace should be taken care off very soon in the entire state. I know of this menace(drugs/prostitution) in South Goa as well and request Parrikar to expand the beach cleanup here as well. I must also state that these beach lords/mafias operated courtesy of specific local panchas and politicians including BJP and Congress MLA's who are not happy with these raids on their illegitimate incomes. So I appreciate that there will be immense pressure on Parrikar on not to clean up the beaches; but nevertheless Manohar Parrikar appears to be courageously going ahead!! Arwin Mesquita. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Goa’s liberation and special status - Must Read - By Lawrence Fernandes - Herald today
*Goa’s liberation and special status* *Lawrence Fernandes* Recently there have been wide ranging talks, discussions and debates on Goa’s past and future. Most Goans will remember very well the sequence of events that occurred in Goa on the two fateful days of December 18- 19, 1961. In fact, the reason for writing this article is to enlighten the generations of Goans who were born after 1961, as I don’t think they ever learnt this in Goan history books. India’s armed forces took control of Goa by force much against the wishes of the United Nations Organisation ( UNO). The USA’s official reaction to the invasion of Goa was delivered by Adlai Stevenson in the UN Security Council, where he condemned the armed action of the Indian government and demanded that, “ all Indian forces be unconditionally withdrawn from Goan soil.” To express its displeasure with the Indian action in Goa, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee even attempted, over the objections of then President John F. Kennedy, to cut the 1962 foreign aid appropriation to India by 25 per cent. Kennedy even went to the extent of telling the Indian Ambassador to the US, “ You spend the last 15 years preaching morality to us, and then you go ahead and act the way any normal country would behave…. People are saying the preacher has been caught coming out of the brothel.” That was not all. In an article titled India, the Aggressor, The New York Times in its edition on December 19, 1961, stated that “ With his invasion of Goa, Prime Minister Nehru has done irreparable damage to India’s good name and to the principles of international morality.” Many things happened thereafter. When Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was attacked by sensible nations on all sides, as some consolation, he promised that Goa would retain its “ distinct identity” and that the people of Goa would be consulted on any decision about their territory and future. Again, in 1963, he promised that Goa would remain a Union Territory for ten years after which the future of Goa would be decided in “ accordance with the wishes of the people of Goa.” However, MGP was unwilling to wait for that long hence the Opinion Poll was held on January 16, 1967. The reason for the MGP being so keen on merging Goa into Maharashtra was not very clear but one of the reasons they cited was the language~ that Konkani is a “ dialect” of Marathi and the most people spoke it! Maharashtra is now trying to pull Belgaum into its net on same grounds. The MGP further lost its cause when in 1975 the Sahitya Akademi recognized Konkani as an independent language and in 1992 Konkani was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. We do hope that the Nehru- Gandhi dynasty will remember the promises made by its patriarch, and that very soon Goa will at least get Special Status if not autonomy, so that Nehru’s soul will rest in eternal peace. Goans need this primarily to: a) to safeguard their interests, customary law and procedure, its language, culture and ethos, b) ownership and transfer of land and exploitation of the resources and the preservation of its natural and architectural heritage, c) protection of age- old traditional institutions such as Gaunkaris ( Comunidades and their assets) d) protection of the original SCs, STs, gauddes and dhangars belonging to the State. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Dabolim over MOPA
The BJP led government appears to be pursuing with MOPA with no clear answers on so many aspects i.e. (1) What will be the future of Dabolim i.e. will 2 airports be sustainable in a small state or are Goans considered foolish to accept this absurd logic of 2 Airports, (2) Why is the land set aside for parking given away by the corrupt ex-government, not re-notified as yet by the current Government; or is this to drown Dabolim in favour of MOPA ? (3) While are we giving away a prime centrally located airport (now grabbed by the Navy) and replacing with an Airport at the extreme end of Goa. Are we that foolish? (4) Who has purchased land and commercial licenses already around MOPA so as to benefit from this unnecessary waste of Tax Payers money, destruction of environment displacement of the locals.(5) What will be the implication on the Goan demographics with the huge migrant labour that will need to be brought in, and also the open welcome mat to more of India to come, purchase more real estate in Goa, and settle; of course the greedy real estate/builders lobby have all to gain from MOPA; they are finishing off other parts of Goa and now preparing a new market for themselves around MOPA to devastate with their mega monstrosities!! It will be wise if the Government holds an open debate on the common sense of having MOPA instead of pushing this project down the Goan Throat. The Logical solution is to demand the Navy withdraws from the land grab at Dabolim. The Navy came as they claim to liberate and not to grab land. I am sure if the Government has the courage to put forth this demand to the Navy to move out, many Goans will support this move. Will the BJP MLA's and Independents supporting the BJP come out clearly with their views on MOPA vs. Dabolim? For some reason most of them are very quite on the issue. Arwin Mesquita. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Mega Project Scam - Goa
Whilst thanks to the Supreme Court, Goa Foundation others, the illegal mining scam has been bought to light, we must now re-visit the Mega-Project nuisance. Whilst yes housing is required, what is happening in Goa is that greedy builders are resorting to all sorts of illegalities to bring up their monstrosities, so as to cater to the rest of India and for real estate investors; with it damaging the environment, cutting hills, creating toxic wastes, contaminating land, polluting water resources; for instance it is known that Goa's ground water is polluted by so much unnecessary/illegal construction. Not to mention the huge demographic imbalance/change being bought upon the small Goan Population. What is more upsetting is that the Government we voted to replace the earlier corrupt regime now appears to be appeasing the builders and all their illegalities. Even today in Goa, destructive Builders are colluding with Government Bodies, Local Panchayat members and Senior Ministers in the current government to make their illegalities 'legal'. I think there is a need to start look at the 'incentives' given by these builders to buy people in power and perhaps it will uncover another big scam of enormous proportions!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] SC Mining Ruling - Goa
I welcome the Supreme Court ruling banning all mining operations and also on the transportation of iron ore in Goa. And for this I thank Claude Alvares, the Goa Foundation and others for their tireless/selfless struggle for the benefit of Goa/Goans; today and for the future. For years the few priviliged mining families/individuals have been savagely looting Goa's resources and with it destroying the environment. They paid pittance to the common man involved in this industry and then used these people as hostages, so as to continue their atrocities in Goa. The people affected by mining should demand these few mining families/individuals return the loot, instead of demanding a resumption in illegal mining activities. Arwin Mesquita,UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Recover Mining Loot from Mining Companies
It is high time Goans demand that the Mining Loot of Rs 35,000 crores is recovered from Mining Companies who have not only been looting Goans but also destroying the Goan environment and polluting/reducing its water resources. This recovery can more than compensate the ordinary people affected by mining and also be used for the right development of Goa/Goans. Goa and Goans have been kept poor for so many years simply because our resources were stolen by select families and I personally am outraged by this fact. So many years of struggle making ends meets etc by Goans just because we are robbed in broad daylight by these priviliged people. Petty Thiefs go to Jail, so what do you think we should do with Multi Mega Thieves who have robbed us of Rs 35,000 crores? Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Vote bank politics lets migrants usurp Comunidade land - Mormugao
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=6461boxid=23729703uid=dat=8/19/2012 *Vote bank politics lets migrants usurp Comunidade land* * * *No action taken on 3,000 illegal encroachments: Mormugao attorney* *TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com* PANJIM: There are almost 3,000 illegal encroachments on Comunidade land in Vasco but no action has been taken as the migrant encroachers form the votebank of local politicians, Attorney of Mormugao Comunidade, Menino Henriques has alleged, adding that the government’s enactment of the land to the tiller act has “ devastated the Comunidades”. In protest, he has refused to pay the derama to the administrator, because, to quote him, “ This office did not provide the services required by the Comunidade as per the code but instead plays to the tunes of politicians... it has not taken any action against encroachers.” It is a stand that could well spark a fire of similar protests by other Comunidades seething under years of neglect. Encroachments have been reported from New Vaddem, Shanti Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Mangor Hill, Vasco city and Baina among other locations. It has long been in the public domain that Comunidades are having to dip into their reserves to pay the derama and maintain staff at the administrator's office – derama was originally meant to be paid out of 10 per cent of the net profit from agricultural income, which today is nil. In fact, Henriques said, staff of the administrator's office was being paid from interest accrued on Comunidades' fixed deposits and other revenue sources. Continued on pg 12 If politicians are really interested in helping these encroachers, they should keep them in their own property. They should not be allowed to encroach on Comunidade land. — Menino Henriques *from page 1 Vote bank politics lets migrants usurp Comunidade land* “ If politicians are really interested in helping these encroachers, they should keep them in their own property. They should not be allowed to encroach on Comunidade land,” he said. Henriques has questioned as to who has given politicians the right to take decisions on property that is not their personal fiefdom, nor that of the government. “ If politicians are interested in the well being of their vote banks/ encroachers they may please keep them on the property that they have amassed through their shady deals and not on community lands of the comunidades,” the attorney reiterated. “ The politicians and the government have made various amendments in the code of comunidades and I would like to know who has given them the right to do so without the approval/ consent of the comunidades,” Henriques questioned. Henriques has warned that till action is taken against illegal encroachments on comunidade land, no more money would be paid to the office of the administrator. “ Mormugao Comunidade has 375 acres of land. Over more than 40 years the local politicians have encouraged encroachment on Comunidade land with promises that they would regularise the same if elected during the polls,” Henriques informed. When any government officials go along for inspection with Comunidade offi- cials, the encroachers, mostly migrants, call the politicians telling government officials that the minister wants to talk to them. The government officials quietly walk away without performing the duties that they had come to perform. Illegal encroachers have built multiple tenements on Comunidade land, have installed air conditioners and are renting out these to other migrants. Five years ago one such migrant was getting a total rent of Rs 40,000 per month from his multiple tenements. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Fwd: People complain of health problems in Sanguem - Courtesy Mining.
Do we still want to debate if mining is affecting Goa and its People? http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/people-complain-health-problems-sanguem -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Colva Pollution Case
It has been sometime since the courts have passed order via the Pollution Case to clean the Colva Creek but It appears that this still not fully implemented i.e. Sewage is still being discharged into the Creek and the beach is still very dirty. Please can I request the relevant authorities to address this immediately, as directed by the respective court order. Arwin Mesquita, Colva/UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Will Goans learn lessons from Assam Riots?
Will complacent Goans learn lessons from Assam Riots? I suggest looking up facts from credible media agencies on what is actually happening in Assam and decide for yourself, if a similar situation might not develop in Goa IF we do not act immediately!! Unfortunately the Assam Riots have taken a communal turn but the the Main Culprits who have created this disastrous volatile situation, are actually the Central/Local Politicians who have encouraged/facilitated mass influx of migrants from outside, so as to to support their Vote Bank Politics in Assam. It was a like building a Time Bomb waiting to explode. The concerned politicians must be made accountable and bought to justice, for what is a happening in Assam now which includes the huge loss of precious lives!!. Is this Vote Bank politics different to what has been happening in Goa? Just visit the various slums and see for yourself on how these vote banks/slums were encouraged over the past so many years by illegally providing land/electricity/water connections/ratio cards etc. For instance, It is well known that Ex-Chief Minister of Goa survived in Politics and also held the prestigious Chief Minister's post, on account of Slum Vote Bank Politics!! Arwin -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Goa must Demand Special Status to Preserve Our Land and Identity
Dear Goans(Non Resident and Local) ref. http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=6434boxid=2710265uid=dat=8/15/2012 The writing is on the wall that Goa needs Special Status immediately to Preserve Our Land and Identity. With each one of us speaking/acting i.e. doing our bit, together we can achieve the same. Arwin -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Mining vs. Water
The Battle is now on between (A) Mining Greed(which is devastating Goa's Environment) vs. (B) Water i.e. the thing we take for granted until it becomes a real crisis. Goans particularly the complacent ones, please think long and hard on which side you want to support. The latest I heard is that indiscriminate mining has scored some points vs. Water i.e. by Polluting the Selaulim Dam which provides water to a very large section of Goa's Population. Of course should Mining win vs. Water, there a will a a few number of filthy rich people/families and the losers will the overwhelming majority of Goan population. Arwin Mesquita,UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Fwd: My article in Herald of 4th Aug. (JOSE MARIA MIRANDA)(Are Goans short shrifted ?)
realized that we have been taken for a ride not only by the Centre but by some of our own people for too long a time. We all now feel that enough is enough. No party will be willing to support us, conveniently ignoring the fact that Goa was not part of the Constituent Assembly and not politically a part of India till 1961 and hence has every right to be treated on a different footing altogether. Meanwhile, we must stop the Government from parting with our land to Central agencies for any of their projects, be it defence or any other. Shortly, a movement is due to start to press for these demands. Let us wholeheartedly lend our support to this just cause of the Goans. Like Tilak let us assert: It is our birthright and we shall have it, come what may. -- Forwarded message -- From: JOSE MARIA MIRANDA jnmira...@dataone.in Date: 5 August 2012 16:28 Subject: My article in Herald of 4th Aug. To: Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com ** Hi Arwin, Shall be obliged if you could publish my article, which appeared on the Editorial page of Herald of Saturday 4th August, on Goanet and Face book, mor importantly on the first. Unfortunately, Herald changed the title of the artice which was Protection fo Goa and Goans - the need of the hour. However, the contents remained intact. Many thanks. Kind regards Jose Maria Miranda -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Goa Special Status Unity
I welcome the news that an all party representation from Goa will be made with the Central Government, on the urgent need to give Special Status to Goa, with respect to preserving its prized identity. I think it is high time we Goans rise above our differences and unite towards achieving the same; and accept nothing less. I strongly believe that should Goans be united on this issue, we will realize our long standing demand for Special Status and for which our future generations will be extremely grateful. Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] UK Goa Mining Motion
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=5874boxid=3301262uid=dat=7/19/2012 This is with reference to the recent press coverage of San Andre MLA Vishnu Wagh condemning the UK House moving Motion on Goa’s Environmental Destruction. Whilst we can appear patriotic by doing the latter, I actually think that the actual proof of patriotism is speaking out and doing something to immediately address environmental destruction of our land, which has now reached disastrous proportions in Goa. It is common knowledge that Goa is being destroyed and we really need do some serious introspection. Today the very future of Goa, its environment and water resources is at stake, and I think if the Central/Local Government is not being able to address the severity of the issue, then activists have no option but to go International. Our local politicians may have a point that the UK House should not interfere, then in which case maybe we should involve the United Nations and Major World Environmental Agencies. India represents itself at major world climate change conventions, appearing that we want to work for preserving the world’s environment but the Goa example proves that it is simply pure hypocrisy!! Arwin Mesquita,UAE.
[Goanet] Goans and Malaria
Malaria has raised its ugly head once again in Goa and all I can say is that we are bringing this scourge upon ourselves. Many of the areas affected particularly the Northern Coastal belt are rampant with all sorts of illegalities for commercial basis; which have all result in severe Sewage problems making Malaria spread viciously and these same areas are also witnessing rampant constructions, which have only worsened the situation. Many Corrupt Goans Non Goans, appear to have scant regard to the environment and common sense laws, guidelines regulations, in order to make a fast buck. And what is worse is that the Public at large (Local NRI Goans) are too complacent to say or do anything in addressing the core issue; lest they upset their family members, friends, fellow villagers etc. involved in the illegalities or maybe they themselves have stake in the illegalities. Goans have to see “the writing on the wall” and each do our part to address the core issue, instead of living in denial and pretending all is good in Amche Goem!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] UK Travel Advisory - Goa
I am not sure why many Politicians Senior Goan Bureaucrats are surprised by the UK Travel Advisory, which recently warned its citizens about crime, stray dogs and even sexual assaults in Goa. It is well known that there is no effective law enforcement in Goa and this has only gone from bad to worse in the recent past; not so much the fault of the Police Law Enforcement agencies but more so because of the stench of corruption political influence/meddling. Also we know that sexual harassment does exist in Goa not only by some segments of uncultured tourists but also at times by locals; one only has to visit the prominent beaches of Goa to witness the same. It is high time we stop burying our heads like Ostriches in the sand”, pretending all is fine and instead act to resolve the said issues. To be fair most of the said degradation in the Law, was on account of the Previous Incompetent/Corrupt Government but saying which I hope that the Current New Administration takes immediate steps to address these serious issues. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] AMAZON and Goa
Today, the Amazon Rainforests provide 20% of the earth’s oxygen and 60% of its freshwater. But are we aware that with current rate of de-forestation of the Amazon by a highly capitalistic human race, these precious rainforests will be gone within the next 40 years? And if the latter is not addressed, surely we can understand that there will be severe consequences to all of the Earth’s Inhabitants, and the World that we know today. Many in Goa would think that they are not responsible for what is happening in the Amazon but I beg to differ in the same context; are we not in the same “thinking/action” to our very “Own Amazon”? Indiscriminate mining, destruction of God Given forests/greenery, hill cutting, rampant construction under the pretext of development etc. in our own beautiful state of Goa to satisfy the enormous greed of the select few, is devastating our beautiful land. It is a fact that construction is one of the major causes of Global Warming. Many Goans complain today of how once cool villages, are now being extremely hot and unbearable; so why are we ignoring the Elephant in the Room and can't see that the heating up is because of excessive concretization. The fact is that with Goa's current Population we do not need so much of construction but this is being done, so as to sell for High Speculative/Capitalistic Gains at very severe cost of destroying the environment. Mahatma Gandhi's famous quote is certainly valid here when he said There is enough for everyone's need but not enough for everyone's greed.” We need to find sustainable economic alternatives and stop the Goa going “Brown” else we will severely pay for our misdeeds in the very near future. For Instance it is projected by even international experts that India will in the very near future, face a very severe water crisis and we have today our Destructive Miners, Builders, Land Sharks and Real Estate agents on a massive selfish spree to destroy our environment, for the benefit of themselves and their families. They will amass so much wealth that when the crisis does hit, their ill-gotten wealth will help them migrate elsewhere or they will be able to purchase water at a very expensive rate; and the overwhelming majority will be left to fend for themselves in desperation!! Each one of us needs to play a very active role in spreading awareness amongst the local population on the extremely urgent need of the hour i.e. to change our current way of thinking, into a way that is pro-environment friendly for the purpose of saving our State, Country and our World for our future generations to come. Arwin Mesquita, Colva/Abu Dhabi. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Congress Clean Up
The Congress Party was humiliated in the recent Assembly Elections because of its complete Apathy to Goan's and one would have thought that they, particularly the leaders and senior congress politicians would have learnt their lesson but I don't think so this is the case. South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha is supporting slums, Babu Azgaonkar is supporting the congestion at Gandhi Market and so on. Whilst the BJP must be careful on supporting religious fanatics there appears to be some sort of governance now, as compared to the complete mis-governance during the failed/pathetic Congress Rule. If the Congress party wants to revive itself, There needs to be a complete overhall of the Congress in Goa and most of the current bunch of in-competent/corrupt Congress Politicians should be expelled from the party!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Goa Special Status - Let's take to a Higher Level
With reports that the Centre has rejected Goa's genuine demand for Special Status to preserve our identity, we now need to take this to a much higher level in a civilised manner. The Central Government needs to honour the promises made to Goa by the then Government in 1961. It was Liberation from the Portugeese we were told, and NOT Liberation from the Goans. Taking to the higher level should include Mass PR Campaign State/National/Internationally which should also mean getting all documentation/facts Nationally Internationally eg. United Nations Documents and Resolutions then to push our case. The Central Government will be mistaken if they think they can continue to take Goans on a ride, on this very important requirement for Goa and Goans!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Mopa Facts/Hypocrisy
On MOPA, I can't accept the argument f that both Dabolim and MOPA can co-exist. If the Government is convinced then we need to see a white paper on the same and not mere statements from the CM. And also why don't we pressurise the Navy to pull out from Dabolim, as it was actually a civilian airport which the Navy had used for temporary operations in the past; surely many people will support the government if it has the courage to do so. Also on the same subject, the Congress UGDP are opposing it which is appreciated but then, why were they silent when the earlier Congress Government was actively pursuing the same. It is really hypocritical so note now that the then powerful ex-ministers in the Congress who supported MOPA are now talking Anti-MOPA; they first need to clarify why they did not force MOPA to be stopped when they were in power. -
[Goanet] Fwd: “ Goans don’t weep for me but weep for yourselves and your children…”
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=4071boxid=5512843uid=dat=3%2f25%2f2012 This is what Matanhy would have said, according to , Melissa Simoes, niece of late Matanhy Saldanha in her moving farewell speech N o words will express the pain I am going through. You were my guide, my mentor, my father who taught me to think and feel from my heart and never to be fussy about anything in life. I feel so lost without you. You taught me to think out of my comfort zone, the same way you did even though there was always an easy way out. You were always a voice of conscience, a voice of righteousness, of honesty, fraternity and values. You spent all your life trying to preserve the environment and nature’s beauty. Contesting and winning elections was never your priority but you only did so to raise issues. You hoped silently expecting no praises in glory. I was nervous and couldn’t sleep the day before election results but you told me: ‘ I am a happy man, I don’t care if I win or lose.’ That’s the time I took a pledge in my heart to make you proud. People from all walks of life are grieving as you no longer smile, talk, walk amongst us. Just as Jesus Christ said: Daughters of Jerusalem don't grieve for me but grieve for yourselves and your children, today I know you will be saying: Goans don’t weep for me but weep for yourselves and your children. I request each one of you to pledge to keep Matanyh’s legacy alive, keep fighting for Goa and Goan identity. I request you all to take an oath to keep Goa clean and beautiful. *I will miss your smile and beautiful conversations, lessons and stories. I will miss your approving lauds and smiles on my little things that made you proud. I will always love you. Melissa simoes delivering her farewell speech.* rozario estibeiro -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: Glimpses of Matanhy's Funeral
http://heraldingoa.blogspot.in/ -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa Government Zero Tolerance to Corruption
I welcome the Goa Chief Minister statement on Zero Tolerance towards corruption. But many like me are of the opinion that appointment of Mr. Sudin Dhavlikar as PWD Minister, will not go in favour of this policy, given his past credentials as Minister. Arwin Mesquita, UAE --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Open letter to Churchill by Peter Fernandes (In Heraldo today 14th March 2012)
*Open letter to Churchill* *DeAr Mr. AleMAo, * The people of Goa especially the Catholic community was shocked to read that you attribute your defeat to the Church and her priests. If by this you mean that the Church revolted against Congress, I agree with you. Yes, we Catholics were fed up of the Congress blackmail game of coming time and again to power on secular platform, and then looting us for the selfish gains of its MLAs. As for blaming priests, who among them has spoken against any Congressmen or stated that the Congress should be rooted out of power. But yes, the priests have urged the faithful repeatedly to elect a democratic and clean government - a government without corrupt MLAs. And if you, your family and many veteran congressmen were rooted out it is because we Goans felt that you all fitted in the category of corrupt, non- performing ‘ secular’ government. In December, Dr. Shiv Prabhu, a Hindu brethren wrote that he used to attend the novenas of St. Francis Xavier and he mentioned that during the earlier BJP rule, Mr. Manohar Parrikar played with the holiday of feast St. Francis Xavier ( that attracts people of all religions) and he was immediately sacked by the miracle of St. Francis Xavier. In December 2011 he challenged that your government by playing with feelings by hosting the IFFI during the novenas and the closing ceremony on the feast day, the Congress government would be rooted out never to come to power again. And today if we see, St. Francis Xavier performed that miracle. Stop blaming anyone else. Blame yourself, your pride of your family, and your own party; blame your High Command who sent their men to collect their monthly booty. Blame yourself for so many unfulfilled promises in PWD. You promised Goa 24 hours water supply. People don’t receive water for even an hour in their taps, but the looting continued. The results clearly showed that people were fed up with the congress. Rest in peace for the next 5 years. Goa doesn’t need you. You can start enjoying the crores of rupees you looted. How come your brother felt ill after loosing elections? Is it because they are scared of the skeletons in the cupboards, or because they were more concerned of powerful chair than the voice of people? I am grateful to ‘ Herald’ for their marvellous, gutsy investigation. If it wasn’t for their team and their editor, today Goa would no longer exist. Thank you on behalf of all Goans for true, sincere and courageous journalism. Adeus Alemao brothers Peter Fernandes -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Mr. J. Colaco Insults
J. Colaco You say it is disgraceful to respond to me, so why did you respond to my emails? Guess when you can't defend, you resort to insults. Please do keep up to your reputation. Arwin --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Congress defeat introspection
The Congress Party stated that they need to introspect the reason for their humiliating defeat at the state elections. All this, surely should have been known to them before the election and they should not be surprised by the results i.e. (1) High level of Corruption (2) Crime at seriously high levels (3) Drugs Issue courtesy its own MLA's (4) RP2021 treachery (5) Ignoring promise by Sonia Gandhi to give Special Status to Goa for preserving its identity (6) Russian Mafia taking over large parts of Goa (7) Family Raj, (8) Selling of jobs (9) Destruction of Goa's environment, ecology and water resources (10) Illegal mining etc The Congress party took Goans for Granted and assumed that as long as they played the Communal Card and gave away goodies, Goans would be foolish enough to vote then back into power and allow them to continue with their destructive government; but they were mistaken!! If the Congress truly wants to rewamp for future glory then they need to start from a clean slate which should include the following immediate measures (A) Stop dependence on select families in Goa (including the defeated families) (B) Make the party truly democratic and (C) Ensure no criminals or tainted individuals are given any place in its Party. Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: Churchill has become an object of ridicule
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3778boxid=42152847uid=dat=3%2f8%2f2012 *Churchill has become an object of ridicule* Churchill Alemao has become an object of complete ridicule. And deservedly so. A politician of his seniority and arguably staturewho has made some significant contributions to Goa, was expected to be a picture of dignity and sobriety in defeat. Instead his decision to call a press conference and rave rant about his defeat, was not only in poor taste but brought out the difference between a tall state leader and that of a village pancha. Churchill Aldemao, unfortunately behaved like the latter. Churchill blamed the clergy saying eighty percent of them worked against the Congress. Then he blamed the Chief Minister for transferring his ( Churchill’s) favorite police officer before the election and then working against him to ensure his defeat. Even if this was true for arguments sake, does Churchill then admit that Digambar Kamat had greater power than him, in his own strongholds of Navelim and Benaulim? And then Churchill really stooped low. He said Electronic Voting Machines were manipulated in Benaulim and Navelim. So who does Churchill think is responsible for this? The Election Commission, or the Chief Minister in a joint venture operation with the Election Commission? No wonder Churchill wants to petition the EC to get ballot papers back for voting. Quite obviously the Alemaos don’t like machines because machines do not differentiate between an Alemao and a humble fisherman- who Churchill once was. A ballot paper is far more manageable. It can be torn and tampered. In politics for such a long time, he can’t still see beyond himself. His performance today was pathetic and if his daughter Valanka reads this, she should understand and make her daddy understand that at least in defeat, you need to be humble. Expecting the Alemao’s to be humble in victory is pointless anyway. Churchill and Valanka have a problem. Surrounded by sycophants and yes men, they hear the sound of their own voices and then see their supporters nod their heads, clap and agree to every priceless word that they utter. But who are these people? Do they make the mass of common men and women who have greater aspirations for Goa than just being stooges of the Alemaos? The Alemaos lost because the people of Benaulim and Navelim wanted to escape from the their slavery. We say it on the strength of the power the people of Goa now have. People were afraid to say this because every raised voice has been silenced. Churchill’s most telling comment at Wednesdays press conference was “ I do not believe that Valanka and I have been defeated because the ground reality was different” Sadly the Alemaos have lost touch with the ground they walk on, or used to walk on. If they had pressed their ear to the ground they would have seen the real reality which would have told them that the ground they walk on was slipping. Their arrogance and the belief that the people of their constituencies had a royal duty to vote and serve them, led to their downfall. The Alemaos probably do not look beyond South Goa but if they do they will find that the Congress has lost heavily in the assembly segments of Rae Bareilly and Amethi, Lok Sabha constituencies of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The message is clear- no leader owns his people. The Alemao clan has been defeated by proud Goans, not machines. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Cash to entice Benaulim Voters
I was extremely shocked to hear of Cash being openly given to many Voters in Benaulim Constituency. It was approx Rs 1000 (And above) to each voter by Specific Politicians. From where do this guys get all this money in the first place, Loot Goa to the Maximum; Give some money away so that they can come back to Power so as to Loot/Destroy Goa again. People who have accepted this money and voted for the Vote Buying Politicians are only the bigger fools and sold their souls for money!! Where are the Law Enforcement Agencies? Could these things not have been better monitored the and Guilty brought to book? Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Case filed against Valanka - OHeraldo Today
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3450boxid=25116218uid=dat=2/16/2012 *Case filed against Valanka * MARGAO: Margao police has registered a non- cognizable case against Valanka Alemao following a complaint lodged by the Editor- in- Chief of GoaChronicle. com. A case under section 506( ii) of the IPC against Valanka after the Editor- in- chief Savio Rodrigues alleged that she criminally intimidated and threatened him with dire consequences over the phone and also allegedly threatened to cause harm to his daughters in connection with his investigations into the Keith Vaz issue. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] British MP's political outing in Goa draws flak
http://zeenews.india.com/state-elections-2012/goa/british-mp-s-political-outing-in-goa-draws-flak_758361.html -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goan Character Test - 3rd March 2012
3rd March 12 will go down in Goan History as the true character test for Goans. Will we be true to our respective religious teachings in temples, churches, mosques and vote out the Anti Goans tainted with corruption, all sorts of criminality, destruction of environment, smuggling, drugs trade, prostitution etc. Will we vote and use our vote wisely and not succumb to money, favours etc from the politicians/families using funds from corruption? Will we think of the future of our children and our beautiful land. What do you want to be proud off; Trying to save Goa and our society or be part of its destruction? Are our votes so cheap that we can be taken for granted by those politicians, now bringing in their wives, daughters sons, so as to worsen the pathetic state of Governance in Goa. Goans our future is in our hands, take a courageous stand on 3rd March 2012. I will be in Goa specially on this day to Vote for Goa, what will you do? Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Benaulim Vote Hubert
As a resident of Benaulim, I have seen this beautiful village go from bad to worse over the last so many decades; mismanaged/governed by Politicians who have misused this constituency for selfish objectives. Over the years, I have heard Benaulikars say that they do not have a Good Political Alternative and I would agree with them for the past. But this election is different as Benaulikars now do have a better, respected and ethical Alternative in Dr. Hubert Gomes. Today Goa is in crisis, its environment, identity, land/water is under severe threat from the existing bunch of Ruling Politicians. Corruption is a major cancer in our society today and Goans should be well aware today, of who is who, in the corruption rankings of Goa. We need to elect Good/Respectful People to give Goa a chance to survive and give hope to Goans. Yes, there is little many can say/do in the open because of the environment of fear in Goa; created by the current bunch of Politicians who threaten/intimidate/manipulate citizens. But on 3rd March 2012, Benaulikars have a chance as one force, to vote the right person and help move Benaulim/Goa in the right direction. So let us stop making excuses and saying that nothing will change or we can't do anything, yes we can and we must VOTE DR. HUBERT GOMES!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] British MP (Keith Vaz) Campaigning for Corrupt Congress
Will the Indian National Congress standards of Corruption and Scams be acceptable in the UK. Is Keith Vaz really ignorant of what's happening in Goa today? http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3591boxid=51332260uid=dat=2/13/2012 -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: Families Raj – an affront to Goans (Jose Maria Miranda)
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3414boxid=375562uid=dat=2/11/2012 *Families Raj – an affront to Goans* *Jose Maria Miranda* As we inch closer to the ballot, we need to be reminded of the famous words of Martin Luther King Jr, that we would have to repent in this generation not so much for the “ actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people”. Out of fear, apathy or selfishness, we are certainly guilty of having remained silent at the disastrous happenings in Goa. Neither the concern for the future of our children, nor the injustice heaped upon our people nor the crimes committed against nature, results of which will perhaps be seen for generations to come, have prompted us to raise our voices. It is time to undo this sin of omission through the ballot. The anti- incumbency needs to be clear and effective and it can only be through a heavy voter turn out. Our concern for Goa ought to make us leave the comforts of our homes and be at the polling booth. If really there is no one worth, let us register our negative vote. Though not counted, it will symbolize our protest and be a boost to the proposed “ right to reject”. If we want India to survive, electoral reforms must precede even the Lok Pal. They should include besides the right to reject and maximum two terms for elected representatives, President’s Rule six months before the scheduled date of elections to do away with ruling party control on the Police and other Depts. In hindsight, perhaps Anna ought to have pushed for them which would have proved more effective and unambiguous than the Lok Pal. However, considering that it is, after all, the very people that we wish to get rid of, that will have to vote for them, they may remain a distant dream. The Congress has done enough harm to Goa. It has betrayed Goa and Goans, who, for years, had reposed their confidence in the party. Its central leaders have made a mockery of the Goan electorate by foisting on them the same detestable elements, and now their family members. It is through the nefarious activities of these politicians that their wives, sons, daughters, brothers, fattened by the illegal wealth amassed, are today able to contest elections, perhaps after having shared part of the booty with those who matter. Trying to make Goa a feud of the families of Alemaos, Monserrates, Ranes, Naiks and Madkaikars, is nothing but an affront, an insult to the dignity and self- respect of Goans. It exposes the moral bankruptcy and decadence of the party, which even after decades of its presence and rule in Goa is unable to find dignified and upright people to contest. Fellow Goans, if you love Goa, if you are true blooded Goan, go out and demolish these families by eliminating them from Goa’s political scene. Take the cash or goodies - the money is yours and mine, swindled from the exchequer through shoddy and substandard works, cuts in projects and schemes, bribes in jobs and promotions, etc. – and vote as per your conscience for your vote is secret. Our anger needs to be shown through the ballot. Once you sanitise the Assembly from these pernicious elements, half the job is done. God save Goa if these people are elected. Similarly, it is incumbent upon us to support and canvass for candidates, who, for the love of Goa, decided to take the plunge. Fr Bismarque Dias – an upright, honest, intelligent, sincere and outspoken priest – is one of them, whom I salute for his courage and determination. Unfortunately, however, in few cases self- interest and self- esteem have taken precedence over the interests of the state, which will lead to a division of votes, allowing the emergence of destructive elements. For the sake of Goa let us put up a united front to send these families packing, never to raise their heads again. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Income Tax Dept Credibility - India
There are several Government Agencies whose primary national duty is to take care of the Country's interests but then why are the extremely corrupt Politicians not targetted? For Instance, it is well known that Goa is India's most corrupt state and many Ministers/MLA's, are involved in serious activities accumulating large amounts of illegal wealth. Some of them have also been well reported in the media and are quite serious in monetary terms, but surprisingly the Income Tax department ignores them and goes after common man/priests who even if guilty, cannot be compared to the huge theft/corruption/scams done by Senior Politicians. With the Congress in power at the centre, all Central Agencies including CBI appear to be compromised and its local party MLA' s in Goa are kept well protected; no wonder Goa's Ministers/MLA's today do what they want in arrogance and total disregard to Goans. I am sorry to say that I have lost faith in the so called Great Indian Democratic System and it is high time, we the people take charge of things and clean out the Politics in Goa/India; if at all we really want to progress further!! -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fr Bismarck releases ‘ kindness manifesto’
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3363boxid=15837921uid=dat=2/9/2012 -- *Fr Bismarck releases ‘ kindness manifesto’* teamherald@ herald- goa. com PANJIM: Even as US President Barack Obama is rehearsing his “ Yes, we can” tinged speeches as he prepares to face US citizens after four years, Goa has nurtured its own “ Barack Obama” who taking a cue from his more powerful mentor has released his campaign on similar lines – ‘ Yes we can make a difference’. Catholic priest Fr José Bismarck Dias has begun fiercely campaigning albeit in a way that is different. Be it in releasing his ‘ manifesto of kindness’ through a ‘ earth kindness picnic’ at the iron ore mines of Sirigao or going about campaigning on a cycle, Dias is showing what it is to make a difference by being different. Living his words of being different even on the financial front, he has pledged to accept all contributions in ‘ white’ transactions and has disclosed his bank account number asking that people who support his cause to contribute to his Account No 6009464642 in the name of Jose Bismark D Dias at Indian Bank Panjim- Goa ( India), Local IFC code is “ IDIB000PO15’” and international code is IDIBINBBTSY. A kinD MEssAgE: Fr Bismark Dias releases his election manifesto at Old Goa. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Outrageous Congress Family Politics
By giving 2 and more seats to one family, The Congress Party has proved that they actually have no principles and now the destruction/corruption which is already serious in Goa, will be enormously magnified; should Goans vote these Families into Power. I am horrified about thinking what will happen, when more of the same kind come into the Goa Assembly. Hindus Catholics Muslims let us shed our differences/divisions brought about the Anti Goan Politicians/Families and let's Vote for Goa on 3rd March 2012. One thing is definite is that the Congress Party must be taught a big lesson this elections, else Goa and Goans will be finished off very soon!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Pseudo Religions Goans
** I find it quite outrageous to see frequent mention of known Anti Goans as Hindu/Catholic/Muslim Politicians. Today these respected religions are actually being insulted, by so many MLA's tagging themselves to either of these great faiths.These Anti Goans, many of whom today have Senior Positions in the Goa Government are evil to the core i.e. Drug Lords, Smugglers, Prostitution, Criminals, Scamsters, Destruction of the Environment, High levels of corruption etc. As a Catholic myself, I am disgusted with the names of Prominent Catholic in name Ministers who are involved in so many horrific/corrupt activities, which is destroying our beautiful state of Goa. It is high time we examine our conscience and see if we (Local Non Resident Goans) are actually in some manner, supporting these Pseudo Religious Ministers/MLA's who use religion as a tool for political mileage; which allows them to continue in power for their destructive activities in Goa. If we (Hindus/Catholic/Muslim) do, then we are also pseudo religious people, living in sheer balant hypocrisy, of the true teachings of our respective great faiths!! -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa's Flawed Justice
**Crores of scams are being reported in Goa and sometimes one hope's that the Ministers involved will face appropriate action. But the strange thing is mostly nothing happens to these Corrupt Anti Goan Politicians, who appear assured that nothing will happen to them. So is there really true/good justice in India/Goa? And because of the state of Flawed Justice in Goa, these politicians do what they want with even more arrogance. I feel that the Investigative Agencies have no credibility and are actually tools of the Central Government to keep MLA's in check, via blackmail. For Instance we know well that Goan MLA's were recently investigated by Central agencies but then these very MLA's were given Party tickets; so what is the Hypocrisy here? Why is it that many Goan MLA's have suddenly become so wealthy in a matter of some years and their source of funds are not investigated? Goans need to think of this when they go out to vote on March 3rd, on how Governments IS fooling us in their greed for Power; so that they can continue with the destruction of Goa's Land, Environment and Identity!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: Kawthankar demands probe into Churchill’s wealth
*Kawthankar demands probe into Churchill’s wealth* *TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com* PANJIM: Unfazed by calls for his expulsion from National Students Union of India ( NSUI), vice- president Sunil Kawthankar has now demanded a CBI probe into disproportionate assets of PWD minister Churchill Alemao and his underworld links. NSUI Congress’ frontal organization on Friday recommended Kawthankar’s expulsion for his ‘ anti- party activities’. Addressing a press conference, Kawthankar alleged that Alemao has amassed huge wealth by largely violating laws. “ Alemao has failed to justify how he amassed huge wealth, acquired huge tracts of land locally and abroad and numerous transactions. He is a white collar criminal and he is in problem because he has no education,” Kawthankar alleged. “ It is believed that he has even been investing the illgotten wealth he is making by looting the State treasury by manipulating the central vigilance norms and by throwing all procedures to the wind,” he added. In a fresh complaint before the CBI, Central Vigilance Commission, Central Board of Direct Taxes and Enforcement Directorate, the former NSUI chief has also sought re- opening the case wherein the minister had burnt and trampled National Flag under his feet in 1986. Kawthankar further said in all likelihood the minister has underworld connections in Dubai. “ I am willing to cooperate in the investigation,” he said adding he would approach the Chief Election Commissioner with the complaint. To a media question, the youth leader rubbished allegations by NSUI Chief Hasiba Amin that he was blackmailing Congress through police complaints to get party ticket from Porvorim constituency. “ I am a sincere soldier of the party. I did apply for a ticket and I am going on record to say that my loyalty will always remain with the party,” he responded. Kawthankar refuted another allegation that he had support of former tourism minister and Goa Vikas Party Supremo Francisco ( Mickky) Pacheco. It is believed that he has even been investing the ill- gotten wealth he is making by looting the State treasury by manipulating the central vigilance norms and by throwing all procedures to the wind --- Sunil Kawthankar -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] THE CONG RAISES ITS HAND TO SALUTE DEFECTORS AND THE CORRUPT
*TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com* PANJIM: The Congress announced its first list of 22 candidates, with expected shocks, setting of a series of rebellions that could throw its campaign into disarray. The Congress party’s campaign manager Mauvin Godinho though said that victory for the Congress was a foregone conclusion, a comment which will be severalty tested over the next 30 days. Ruling the list were defectors and the tainted. The biggest surprise of the announcement was that of Victoria Fernandes being left out. Victoria was the only lady in the 40- member Assembly. What is even more surprising was that Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate, who is in the eye of the storm over the Rs 26.58 cr land conversion scam, has been nominated on the Congress ticket. Monserrate’s wife Jennifer is most likely to get the Taleigao ticket in the second phase of announcement. After intense speculation over giving tickets to defectors, Vishwajit Rane’s political muscle flexing worked Continued on pg 17 Despite several cases against him including the recent Rs 26- cr land conversion scam the Congress decided to grant ticket to the controversial Atanasio Monserrate from St Cruz. If the party sources are to be believed his name figured as candidate for Taleigao in the list until 10 pm on Friday night and at the last minute it was changed. “ The list has been cleared by the AICC president and we have nothing to say about it,” said GPCC President Subash Shirodkar when asked why Monserrate was granted ticket from St Cruz despite his involvement in several scams. Shirodkar stated that the Congress president has taken everything into consideration before deciding on the ticket. “ These are just allegations which are yet to be proven and the Congress party will allow the law to take its own course,” he said. sOniA enDORses BABusH’s cAnDiDAtuRe l Ravi Naik wants ticket for son Riteish Naik from Madkai l Churchill Alemao wants to field daughter Valanka from Benaulim l Joaquim Alemao wants ticket for son Yuri from Sanguem l Babush wants ticket for his wife Jennifer from Taleigao nO DecisiOn On FAMiLY tickets Yet PRinceLY PuncH: tickets tO DAYAnAnD sOPte AnD RAJesH PAtnekAR: The prince of Sattari Vishwajit Rane finally had his way, Rahul Gandhi be damned. The junior Gandhi’s remark that defectors to Congress need to work in the party first fell on deaf ears. MuMMY nOt DeARest: Victoria “ Mummy” Fernandes, dropped after winning the past elections from St. Cruz. kickBAck kinG Gets A ‘ HAnD’: Babush Monserrate replaces Mummy as the shadow of he receiving bribes for Regional Plan land conversions lingers. cORtALiM cHROMOsOMe: cAetAnO XAVieR cOn- GRess cAnDiDAte: Mauvin Godinho has his way in a seat which was “ Non Negotiable” for NCP. However, Mauvin may have done a deal with Mickky Pacheco to field a weak candidate in lieu of Mickky’s help in Dabolim. The Congress will pay the price for the grave injustice done to me. Victoria Fernandes ( St Cruz) Am deeply disappointed. Will not support Sopte. The Cong has no emphasis on loyalty. Will discuss with party workers before deciding on contesting as an Independent. Sameer Salgaocar ( Mandrem) At any cost, I will surely fight the elections whether with the party or as an independent. Naresh Sawal ( Bicholim) dialogue of the disappointed Sopte, Patnekar in, so is bribe- tainted Babush in first list of 22 List of Congress candidates on page 5 -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Change Violent Goa
Attack on Fr. Bismarque's House, Fires gutting places in Colva are examples of threats/intimidation in pre-election Goa. How can free and fair elections take place in such an fearful environment? Of course even otherwise there is no general confidence in Goa being a safe place by Goans, as Goa is ruled by Tainted/Criminal Politicians controlling the Police and other agencies responsible for protecting the common man, bringing the criminals to book and delivering fair justice. On 3rd March 2012, Goans have an opportunity to change the Politicians responsible for the same, so let us all get out to Vote and take charge of the future of Goa!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Congress Communal Politics
Historically, I was a supporter of the Congress Party. However, as I got involved over the last few years on issues seriously affecting Goa and after seeing a lot of facts first hand, I learnt a painful lessons on how bad this Anti Goan this Party really is, for Goa and Goans. What is appalling is now after a long period of continuous/serious destruction of Goa, its environment, identity and pollution/reduction of its water resources, this party is now doing what it does best; which is trying to use a trump card as its hope to win the March Elections i.e. resort to attacking its opponents as Communal, so as to scare the minorities into voting for it. Other tactics are imported vote bank politics and buying the voters with various enticements with cash made from looting/destroying Goa. This Parties faulty and Corrupt policies are increasingly reducing Goans to a Minority and with it, selling of Goa to the rest of India/World via various scams, illegalities etc Just look at the sorry state of affairs in Goa today to make your judgement on this party. I am not supporting the perceived communal parties but I must emphasise, that the alternative is not the Congress which is even worse for Goa. It is better to go for alternative peoples candidates with good reputation, to ensure that the Congress learns a good lesson this time for taking us for Granted!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] See how Goa's Disgustingly Corrupt MLA's use migrant votes to achieve their objectives (Taleigao)
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3348boxid=155938781uid=dat=1/18/2012 *The real story of Taleigao’s voting is ‘ fake’* *2604 fake voters including 900 migrants had swelled Babush's vote bank lHis victory margin of 3463 votes, loses weight if votes of migrants who vote in two places is taken out lImpressive initiative by local residents to screen and get fake votes deleted from poll rolls* *VIBHA VERMA vibha@ herald- goa. com* PANJIM: The facts lie in these figures. 2604- the number of fake and migrant voters in Taleigao, home of Babush Monserate the MLA. 3463- Monseratte’s margin of victory in the last elections. 1450- the total votes received by Monseratte from Cambrabhat and Tonca sewage areas dominated by slums and migrants. It’s clear that broadly speaking, close to fifty percent of Monseratte’s margin of victory was due to votes cast by voters who were either fake, mainly migrants in construction sites and household helps given voting cards. A NGO, Youth Force of Taleigao, who went through the electoral rolls and submitted their objections before the Election Commission managed to cut to size the electoral roll in Taleigao constituency, which has been known for importing migrant voters during the election time. Dattaprasad Naik, a foot soldier of BJP, heading the NGO said “ 2604 names out of total 26,700 voters were fake, which included 900- odd migrants.” The intensive drive to eliminate the bogus voter began and immediately, 1,200 names were chopped till July 2011. The drive continued and in the second phase which began in October 2011, another 1404 names were deleted. The roll shrunk *Continued on pg 12* -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Taleigao's Manipulated Democracy and Others!!
-- Forwarded message -- From: Arwin Mesquita arwinmesqu...@gmail.com Date: 18 January 2012 11:56 Subject: Re: Letter to the Editor To: editorweek...@herald-goa.com, em...@goatoday.com, goad...@rediffmail.com, goajournal...@rediffmail.com, goanobser...@hotmail.com, goanobser...@yahoo.co.uk, lp...@navhindtimes.com, mytimesmyvo...@timesgroup.com, navhindti...@navhindtimes.com, sunapar...@gmail.com, toi@timesgroup.com, Ashwin Tombat edi...@herald-goa.com, Bevinda Collaco edi...@targetgoa.com, editor paper gtedi...@gmail.com, news paper taru...@rediffmail.com Dear Sir/Madam, Please can you publish my letter in your esteemed media. Sincerely, Arwin Mesquita Subject: Taleigao's Manipulated Democracy Ref http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=3348boxid=155938781uid=dat=1/18/2012 I must commend the efforts of the the NGO (Youth Force of Taleigao) for deleting the Fake Votebanks in Taleigao. Clearly this once beautiful village is being destroyed via manipulated democracy. Surely Goans will get similar shocks of Manipulated democracy in other areas of Goa e.g Margao, Vasco, Cortalim, Calangute/Candolim, Santa Cruz etc Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] The Fr Bismark Hope
I support Fr. Bismark's decision to contest the March elections and request Goans irrespective of caste/creed/religion to support him in this what might possibly be one of the last few opportunities to save Goa/Goans. We are witnessing the propping up of other good people/fronts to fight the same cause and I think this can be a good hope for an alliance of the good to fight the Anti Goans. I strongly believe that it is not just important to preach religion but also to practice and speak/act where evil acts. Else Goa will be a hypocritical religious society which tolerates all the evil, environment destruction, loss of values, drug issues and severe atrocities on our state and community. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Reject National Parties
From a Colony of Portugal, Goa now appears to be a colony of Delhi. Our spineless incompetent Goan Ministers who are actually stooges of Delhi run there for every decision; particularly now the Congress Party. Decisions are taken on what best suits Delhi and not Goa. Influential Money bags from Delhi feel that they can do what they want in Goa, be it buying land beyond tolerable levels, putting up mega projects, destructive entertainment events in Goa's Coastal belt, devastating our environment etc It appears to me that it is in Delhi's Interests to have agents in Goa, so as to expoit its resources e.g. the Huge Illegal Mining Scam in Goa. Goans are just fooled and taken for Granted by Politicians from Delhi eg. Sonia Gandhi's promise on Special Status to preserve Goa's Identity nows appears to false. This all needs to change and Goans need to keep this in mind in the coming March 2012 Assembly Elections!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] One Person in Goa
It is well known that One Person can make the difference and this aspect is mostly looked as in a Positive Manner.. In Goa, it is very common to see One person making the difference but mostly in the negative manner. Let's take some instances which I am sure we can relate to one person: (1) One Person is one of the richest person in India/Goa by devastating Goa via illegal mining (2) One Person has converted a beautiful village into a Concrete jungle in North Goa (3) One Person basically rules North Goa to the benefit of himself and this family (4) One Person projects himself as a strongman of the South, single handedly degraded beautiful villages in the South and now getting more of his kind into Politics, to further destroy the south via destructive development, excessive corruption etc (5) One person converted a once beautiful coastal village in the north into a den of drugs, prostitution and into high levels of land/beach/water contamination (6) One person in each area of Goa, is selling of our scarce land to land sharks and outsiders for huge profits (7) One person in his respective area has significantly changed the Goan demographic balance, by selfishly creating migrant votebanks for the purpose of getting elected and re-elected.(8) One person has virtually created a questionable Russian colony in Morjim. My question is how are we allowing such few people to destroy all the Good, that Goa is so that they and their families can live extravagant lifestyles. Our Goan reputation, values, identity, environment, ecology, water resources are all being severly affected by these Anti Goans and its high time we revolt against such excesses for the betterment of Goa, ourselves and our future generations. We need to phase these Anti Goans out immediately and make them accountable for all the damage, that they have done to Goa and Goans, over the last so many decades!! -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Change Scum Politicians
I have observed across many panchayats and constituencies, that people with no ethics/values have got themselves elected to govern us. I think this was the biggest letdown that we have done to ourselves and to Goa. Whilst many competent/educated/ethical people were busy with their careers/business/families etc the lazy Anti Goan scum’s looking for quick monetary gains got themselves elected, as there was not much good competition for these posts. Then they amassed all the wealth that they could gather illegitimately by looting the taxpayer, destroying/selling Goa etc, so as to use these funds to buy votes via various means. That’s why you see known criminals, pimps, smugglers, drug lords etc as Senior Ministers in the State of Goa or holding key positions in the Panchayat's/Municipal Bodies as bootlickers of Goa's Disgustingly Corrupt MLA's. It is high time that we take Goa back from these Anti Goans, and get Goa to a state that we can be proud off as Goans and set a good example to the rest of India and the World as well!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] The Benaulim Hope
--- Annual Goanetters Meet --- Annual Goanetters Meet - January 3, 2012 - 12:30 - 2pm Tourist Hostel, near the Old Secretariat, Panaji (Panjim) Planning to attend? Send an email to eve...@goanet.org with contact details --- With Goa's Assembly elections due in a Few Months, we Benaulikars must seriously understand the pathetic way that our beautiful village has been governed, by its various incompetant MLA's in the past so many years. I for example, have clearly seen Colva once a scenic village now being converted into a filthy one; just a visit to the beach for instance is clear example of disgust and misgovernance. We have to rid ourselves of the known in-competant Politicians Kind who have represented Benaulim for Huge Selfish Gains; and mostly winning via Cash, Alcohol, Illegal Favours and other incentives. I strongly believe that we can change the Politics for the better in Benaulim and make our beautiful village into a Model Constituency, which can set a Best Practice for others to follow. Benaulikars played the most important role in the Historic Opinion Poll, which enabled Goa to be a separate state; let us with the same enthusiasm lead Goa to a New Brighter Future!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: NSUI chief sends notice to CS seeking action against Alemao
--- Annual Goanetters Meet --- The annual Goanetters Meet is scheduled for the first week in January 2012. Details to follow. If you plan to attend, send an email to eve...@goanet.org with contact details so we could reach you once the details are finalized. --- http://74.127.61.178/herald/Details.aspx?id=2819boxid=520531uid=dat=12%2f26%2f2011 *NSUI chief sends notice to CS seeking action against Alemao* TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com PANJIM: National Students Union of India ( NSUI) Goa Chief Sunil Kawthankar has sent a legal notice to Chief Secretary Sanjay Srivastava demanding criminal action against PWD Minister Churchill Alemao in a tender scam. Kawthankar said a case against P T Parker Executive Engineer PWD division XXV ( Roads) was referred to the Vigilance Department for fraudulently awarding more than 258 tenders each of about Rs five lakh without publishing in the news papers nor following any Codal formalities. “ As per the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission no official or authority has got powers to award any work of more than Rs two lakh without calling for open tenders. Also the 258 works awarded by Parker under the guise of “ Short Tender” were in total violation,” the letter to Srivastava, who is also the Chief Vigilance Of- ficer, reads. The letter further claimed that Parker confessed the offence while also stating that works were undertaken on prior approval of PWD minister. Kawthankar, despite facing the wrath for locking horns with its parent party Congress by filing a case against Alemao in water tanks scam, has called upon the CS to register criminal case against the minister and the executive engineer in the present case. Kawthankar said a case against P T Parker Executive Engineer PWD division XXV ( Roads) was referred to the Vigilance Department for fraudulently awarding more than 258 tenders each of about Rs five lakh without publishing in the news papers nor following any Codal formalities. fraudulently awarded dsad -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Autonomy For Goa
In 1961, India annexed Goa with a Promise that its Identity would be preserved and imposed a Constitution that never took Goan concerns into account nor did it get the approval from Goans. Now we have a pseudo democracy restricted by some perceived constitutional clauses, which has left Goa for SALE to the whole of India and doors open to uncontrolled migrant influx. Anyone who can count will imagine the disastrous consequences of the latter within a few years. The once overwhelmingly pristine, beautiful and clean Goa is being dragged by rogues ruling India into corruption, environment destruction and filth. The Central Government has deliberately kept Goa in debt/bondage via its ruling stooges in Goa who have misgoverned the state for many decades. In reality, Goa is a rich state but looted by the Centre with a percentage given to their Corrupt Goan agents in Goa. Enough is Enough, if the Central Government is playing with Goan Sentiments and fooling on Special Status to preserve Goa's Identity, then I think we should go a step further and now demand Autonomy! Arwin Mesquita. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa DGP Arya's Exit and Police- Tainted Goa Government Nexus
With Reference Link in Goa OHeraldo: http://74.127.61.178/herald/Details.aspx?id=3016boxid=3598500uid=dat=12/21/2011 It is well known that there is a disgusting Nexus between Goa Police and Goa's Corrupt Government comprising of illegal miners, Drug Lords, Pimps, Smugglers, scamsters, Builders and Land Sharks. So it is natural to expect that Good Police officers like DGP Arya will not survive in Goa. He appeared to be making Good improvement in Goa Police and Law Order but perhaps his criminal government bosses were not Happy with threat to their personal/monetary interests. So actually we can't blame the Goa Police for the way they are; their Pathetic Anti Goan Ministers make them that way! The Movie Dum Maro Dum deserves credit for depicting the helplessness of Goa Police! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] We gained liberation but lost our identity (oHERALDO)
* http://74.127.61.178/herald/Details.aspx?id=2953boxid=174850390uid=dat=12/19/2011 * *We gained liberation but lost our identity* Dear Goans and all those who truly love Goa from the bottom of their hearts, a lot has been said, read and heard about our almost 500 year tryst with history. We do salute our freedom fighters and initiate a huge carnival of celebration. But as the Indian Goa turns fifty you can’t help but realise that anyone under fifty in Goa- actually under sixty- wouldn’t have experienced Goa on Portuguese soil. And as the average age of a Goan is going down, we have a majority of us who have little or no experience of living as citizens of the foreign land on what is now our home soil. The Goa of today is not about the past or present. It is a confluence of shared cultures. The chicken cafreal is a good example. Brought from Mozambique – a Portuguese colony, and then spiced up to suit local tastes, it’s a fine example of what culture confluence does. This is simplistic but this is what it is. The Goa- Portuguese experience is that of seamless confluence and that still lasts. It’s unfortunate that our real area of concern lies elsewhere and that hasn’t been addressed with any degree of seriousness. It lies in the loss of our identity as Goans, as different from Portuguese Goans or Indian Goans. The Goan model or way of life was ingrained in the DNA of every Goan and this goes beyond conquest, invasion or liberation Former Portuguese President General Ramalho Eanes, who served in Goa as a lieutenant, in an interview to a Portuguese periodical three years ago said “ Goa was an historic and political micro cosmos, distinguished and different. Goa had its own cultural personality. Goa could have been not the Portuguese State of India but The State of Goa ( independent)” This conclusion was reached, because of the Goan way of life, its community system, it’s principle of sharing of resources and the role of the communidade to preside over and deal with all matters of land. Every- one knew each other far more than what they do now. There were no gated communities, there was just one community of brotherhood in a village. In Calangute, if there was a fire noticed on a coconut tree, people from far would know, whose tree it was and run to douse it. There was honesty and openness. Homes would always be open and children were brought up by the village. Most of the agitations of today have their roots in the issue if identity, about the losing character of the villages. The Portuguese may be blamed on various counts, genuinely or otherwise, but what their greatest gift to Goa, was that they let the essence of Goa be, at least far as living memory goes. And the Indian of today which is also the Goa of today is letting that essence rot. Goa now needs to be liberated from a trap which has caged its identity to the point of making it disappear. Fifty years later, liberation may be just a dot in the collective consciousness of those who live then. There won’t be fist hand accounts anymore, not even second hand accounts perhaps. But if we get back the Goa that once was, we would have done much good to our land and its culture which we are ravaging by the Day. God Bless us all. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] RP2021 Denotification Questions
Yes, Overall RP2021 is a plan to satisfy Corrupt Politicians, Land Sharks, Builders Lobby Vested interests. For Instance, I have seen the Colva plans and was horrified with the deceitful changes/additions from the original plan. However saying that, are there not some elements (if few) in the current plan that are good i.e. reducing the FAR to 60%? If the entire plan is de-notified, how long will it take to come up with the New Plan (again if the Govt is sincere and not up to its tricks) and if the plan the is denotified, will the FAR not go back to the Higher FAR i.e min 80%? And with this increased FAR, will the Builders Lobby/Vested Interests not benefit and rush to concretize Goa, in whatever time they have at their disposal? In some way, are we being fooled for games by the government and the builders lobby, by getting us to de-notify for their benefit? Why can't we accept the points which are Good e.g. the reduced FAR and then go to change what is not as per the original wishes of Goans? I request answers to these questions; particularly by the supporters of the RP2021 complete Denotification. Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Letter by Sohail Naik (Navhind Times Goa) - Goa Was ‘Invaded’ by India
See Below Letter Goa was Invaded by India by Sohail Naik (Navhind Times) http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinion/letters-editor-479 I think that Goans have a right to Special Status and we do not need to beg anymore. Goa Was ‘Invaded’ by India GOA was not liberated in any sense of the word in 1961. Goa was actually invaded by the Indian armed forces, then militarily occupied, and finally annexed by India. There never was any plebiscite where Goans could decide the future of their country. The Indian government of the day simply took over and occupied Goa by force. Portugal granted independence to all its colonies after 1961, and the fact remains that if the Indian invasion had not taken place Goa would have today been a free and independent country. And the Indian government has not even honoured the promise made by its then prime minister that Goa would be given a special status. So should Goans be tolerating, much less celebrating anything like a ‘Liberation’ day, or should they be bemoaning Goa’s Occupation Day? SOHAIL NAIK, Mapusa -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: Politicians blamed for creating slums
-- Forwarded message -- http://74.127.61.178/herald/Details.aspx?id=2920boxid=5732218uid=dat=12/17/2011 *Politicians blamed for creating slums* PAnJim: Lashing out at the politicians, the Goa muslim Forum ( GmF) blamed the political leaders for creation of slums, which translate into vote bank for them. “ People living in slums are used during elections and after they vote, no one turns to them,” GmF coordinator shaikh iftikar said. he pointed out that the slum areas spread across the state have 90 percent muslim population, which includes Goans as well as migrants. “ These areas don’t have proper sanitation or adequate facilities like drinking water and electricity,” iftikar added stating ‘ these people are just voters for the local leaders, who hold huge meetings and rallies in these areas during elections’. The Forum demands demolition of these slums or else provide proper housing to them with the facilities, making them legal -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: Goa’s special status demand will be put up before Centre: Sonia
http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/goa-s-special-status-demand-will-be-put-centre-sonia Published on: December 18, 2011 - 01:58 More in: - Goa News http://www.navhindtimes.in/category/stories/news/goa-news Story Summary: The Congress president, Ms Sonia Gandhi on Saturday told a huge gathering at the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) grounds PANAJI: The Congress president, Ms Sonia Gandhi on Saturday told a huge gathering at the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) grounds that she would take up Goa’s case for special status and construction on three bridges on Zuari, Galgibag and Talpona on priority. Addressing what the Congressmen claimed as the biggest ever political gathering in the state, which according to the police officials attracted around 50,000 people, Ms Gandhi said: I shall certainly put both the issues before the central government for apt decision on the demand from the state leadership. The Union Defence Minister, Mr A K Anthony was also present on the occasion. In a reference to the issue of Regional Plan 2021, she expressed hope that the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat would find an acceptable solution to the vexed issue in consultation with the people concerned. The Saturday’s address was the first ever public meeting address by Congress president after her recent illness. Ms Gandhi stated that Goa was bestowed with natural beauty and had cherished history and rich biodiversity. She went on to add that the Centre was concerned about protection of environment and ecology, and pollution in the state and has taken various steps to protect the state’s fragile ecology and environment and also to contain pollution. Complimenting Goans on their achievement and progress and development ever since liberation, she said that Congress was behind in more ways than one in shaping the transformation of the state. She said that it would be a real challenge for Goans to sustain economic growth attained over the years. She said that while it was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who was instrumental in liberating Goa, Indira Gandhi through opinion poll gave a chance to Goans to maintain their unique identity. She further said that it was her husband, Rajiv Gandhi, who announced statehood for Goa and that she was present on that occasion. She also said that she was delighted to be associated with the golden jubilee celebrations of Goa’s liberation. She made a special mention of various achievements of the state especially in the fields of health, education, tourism and empowerment of women and said that Swarna Jayanti Arogya Bima Yojana and schemes for empowerment of women would go a long way in socio-economic development of the state. She also stated that Centre has given various concessions to the state in Coastal Regulation Zone rule to save houses of traditional fishermen. Stating that Goa was a special state in the country the Congress president went on to add that it was a shining embodiment of India’s secular tradition and called upon Goans to work towards strengthening the bonds of unity. Ms Gandhi also said that the elections to the state assembly would be held in a couple of months and called upon the gathering and Goans to vote for Congress so that the party could continue its efforts to build a prosperous Goa. She wished Goans a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Earlier, the Chief Minister made an impassioned plea to the Congress president to help Goa get special status and also take up the state’s case with the Union Surface Transport Ministry and the National Highway Authority of India for early construction of three bridges over Zuari, Galgibag and Talpona without the precondition of widening the roads. He also said that the regional Plan 2021 drawn by the state was unique and best ever in the country and said that all grievances related with it would be sorted in consultation with the panchayats and people concerned. We will do justice to all, he said. He also spoke about various schemes his government has initiated for the welfare of the people of the state. Earlier, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president, Mr Subhash Shirodkar gave the welcome address and later Mr Mauvin Godinho proposed a vote of thanks. Also present on the occasion were Mr Pratapsing Rane, Mr Francisco Sardinha, Mr Ravi Naik, Mr Luizinho Faleiro, Mr Churchill Alemao, Mr Jagmeet Singh Brar, Mr Shantaram Naik and Mr P Sudhakar Reddy. The huge crowd to the gathering was brought in by over 1,100 buses hired by the Congress leaders. According to the Congress sources 200 buses were hired from Maharashtra while 100 others were hired from Karnataka. Some buses with people from various constituencies were seen arriving even as the rally neared its end. The Superintendent of Police, Mr Waman Tari said that the crowd was around 50,000. The largest crowd of around 9,000 people came from the two constituencies of Sattari taluka. The crowd was brought by 200 plus buses, hired by Mr Vishwajit Rane, the Health Minister.
[Goanet] Celebrating Golden Jubilee of Goa's Liberation - OPEN YOUR EYES AND THINK AGAIN!!
** Willie Severes posted in Goa Speakshttp://www.facebook.com/n/?groups%2Fbettergoa%2F272962732751141%2Fmid=554c854G22d45e65G8f3f075G96bcode=8rP2uVCVn_m=arwinmesquita%40gmail.com . [image: Goa, Goa, gone? Rajdeep Sardesai, Hindustan...]http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.phpid=638267517mid=554c854G22d45e65G8f3f075G96bcode=8rP2uVCVn_m=arwinmesquita%40gmail.com Willie Severeshttp://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.phpid=638267517mid=554c854G22d45e65G8f3f075G96bcode=8rP2uVCVn_m=arwinmesquita%40gmail.com 8:37am Dec 16 Goa, Goa, gone? Rajdeep Sardesai, Hindustan Times December 15, 2011 We, Indians, are very good at celebrating the ritual of anniversaries. Perhaps, we believe that an annual ceremonial occasion entitles us to have selective amnesia the rest of the year. So, on the 10th anniversary of the December 13, 2001 Parliament attacks, pious homages were paid to the dead, so what if it took one of the widows six years to get a petrol pump allotted? Now, the nation prepares for another anniversary. This weekend marks 50 years since Goa was ‘liberated’ from the Portuguese, the culmination of a long and, at times, bloody struggle that has never quite received its due in our nationalist historiography. Like all grand anniversaries, this one too will be marked by pomp and spectacle. Goa’s quaint capital, Panjim, will be brightly lit, Sonia Gandhi will address a public meeting, music concerts and art exhibitions will be held, there will be fireworks along the beaches. Every effort will be made to hide the darker side of arguably India’s most beautiful state. That darker side has meant that a state that was once caricatured as a happy-go-lucky land of fish, feni and football is now targeted as home to drug, land and mining mafias. Remember one of this year’s box office hits, Singham, was set in Goa, where Ajay Devgan plays the tough cop who aims to rid an entire system of baddies? Bollywood often takes its cue from real life. From Premnath playing the happily drunk fisherman Braganza in Bobby to Devgan as Bajirao Singham, the wheel has come full circle: the once idyllic Goa is now seen as paradise lost. When did it all change? For most tourists, Goa is still the country’s premier holiday destination. The hippies of the Beatles era have given way to a large domestic and low cost foreign tourist industry. Brand Goa for the tourist is defined by plenty of sun, many beaches, all-night bars, loud music, and the occasional rave party. Basically, a chance to rid oneself of the inhibitions of middle class India without the neighbour complaining. The more affluent have even bought themselves flats and houses, preferably with a view of the sea. Brand Goa for the locals, on the other hand, has been defined by a certain social conservatism, strong family ties, village temples and churches, environmental consciousness and a fierce attachment to property. A clash between the two Goas was inevitable and lies at the heart of the state’s travails. The battle has been primarily fought over a tiny state’s most precious commodity: land. From Mumbai and Delhi’s real estate entrepreneurs to even the Russian mafia, Goa became fair game for those seeking a quick return on investment. In 2006, the then chief minister Pratapsinh Rane, in a written reply in the Goa assembly, stated that in the previous three years as many as 482 properties had been sold to foreign nationals, including Russians. In 2007, it was the sustained pressure from local activists that forced the Goa government to abandon its much-publicised regional plan, a scheme designed to ensure the parcelling of the state’s land, unmindful of the environmental consequences. Despite this, the most frequent sight in the Goan countryside, even today, is of rapid construction activity as farmlands give way to holiday homes. Negotiating these land ‘deals’ are the state’s politicians. Their clout within the village panchayat system means that no sale is complete without the intervention of the local don-turned-neta. In a small state, the influence of the local MLA is much greater than in the big states where the chief minister wields a more dominantpresence. No one exemplifies this better than the colourful Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate, Goa’s education minister, whose rather chequered CV includes a dozen criminal charges, including once attacking a police station. A three-time MLA, he has switched parties four times in a decade and has been part of both BJP and Congress governments. In a 40-member state assembly, where every MLA has a price tag, Monserrate has become symbolic of a decaying political culture. Linked to land conflicts is the growing controversy over mining rights. Mining has been central to Goa’s economy, a colonial legacy started by the Portuguese awarding mining leases in perpetuity to some Goans. If the Goa assembly’s Public Accounts Committee is to be believed, 15 million metric tonnes of ore were extracted illegally in the last three years, allegedly
[Goanet] Goa's True Liberation
Our Corrupt Goa Government in co-ordination with our new masters (post liberation) from Delhi, are celebrating 50 years of Goa's environemnt destruction, deterioation of its identity and massive exploitation of its resources. What sort of liberation is this, when Goa is going out of Goans hands and ordinary Goans are struggling daily or migrating out in frustration and in hope for better life; all because our pathetic Anti Goan and Central Politicians are looting Goa and amassing vasts amount of wealth for themselves and their families. Some of their family members are now mushrooming as deceitful social workers in Goa. We need a True Liberation not a Pseudo Liberation; a Liberation which releases Goans from the bondages of corrupt/destructive/criminal politicians and their 'sweet' incentives for electing them into power. A Liberation which truly sees a Progressive Goa and an upliftment in living standards of all Goans; and for the same it is important that Goans across caste, creed, religion unite and work immediately towards the same!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa's Liberation Deceit (Golden Jubilee Reminder)
This Golden Jubilee of so called Goa's Liberation is a painful reminder of how Goans have been fooled, by the Indian (particularly Congress) Government. The promise to preserve Goa's Identity, by late PM Nehru was never honoured by him or his predecessors. At 50 years, it looks more like the liberation of Goa from Goans and the illegal exploitation of the state's resources and destruction of its environment by the Centre; in co-ordination with their Goan Corrupt political stooges. One can easily see how beautiful Goa and its environment/beaches/identity/standards/cleanliness etc have deterioated over the last 50 years. So Goans, should we celebrating or protesting at this Golden Jubilee of the so called Liberation? Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] MARGAO FAMILY WANTS CM TO MAKE GOOD HIS PROMISE OF LAND
http://74.127.61.178/herald/Details.aspx?id=2868boxid=43254906uid=dat=12/11/2011 *MARGAO FAMILY WANTS CM TO MAKE GOOD HIS PROMISE OF LAND* *16000 square meters land of Fernandes’ family acquired for kabrasthan Assurance given by CM to give 4000 square meters, of land (one fourth of what they lost) at Davorlim as compensation Ayear later, that hasn’t been honoured, family wants at least 8000 square meters* *GUILHERME ALMEIDA gilu@ herald- goa. com* MARGAO: In Vasco, over 38,000 square metres is denotified and given back to a powerful individual, Bernard Costa by the government. In Margao, the CM’s constituency, 16,000 square meters of land belonging to a family is acquired with a promise of alternate land of just 4,000 square metres. Even that promise has been ignored by the government of the powerful, by the powerful, for the powerful. This family had been pleading with the government not to acquire their private ancestral land of 16,000 odd square meters to build kabrastan for Margao’s Muslim community on grounds that the land was left behind by their ancestors for the purpose of housing. Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat, however, was in no mood to listen to their pleas to drop the land from being acquired since his priority was to honour his election promise to fulfill the decades old demand for a spacious kabrastan. Instead, Kamat gave a verbal assurance to the aggrieved Fernandes’ family that the government would compensate them with alternate land of 4,000 square meters on the city outskirts at Davorlim. A year down the line, the land acquired for the kabrastan has been finally handed over to the management of Jamia Masjid, Margao – the apex body of city masjids – but the promise made to the Fernandes’ family to rehabilitate them on alternate land still remains a distant dream. Says Marcelino T B Fernandes: “ We had bitterly protested against the acquisition of their ancestral land, but the chief minister promised to give us alternate land admeasuring 4000 square meters in Davorlim. Since there were 25 legal heirs, we had requested the chief minister to allot us a minimum of 8000 sq mts. Till date, the government hasn’t honoured its promise”. Marcelino further said “ Every time, the chief minister was approached with our pleas for alternate land, he appeared sympathetic to our grievances, but the promised land is yet to come in our possession.” The Fernandes’ family had been knocking the doors of the government and political leaders, including GPCC general secretary Vijai Sardessai since the last one year. They recently wrote to the chief secretary as well, reminding him of the chief minister’s promise. Incidentally, inquiries into Continued on pg 12 -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa's New Social Workers
Goans are increasingly seeing New Social Workers coming on the screen, who are praised to the Heavens as Great People, Icons etc. Of course, the promoters forgot to mention that these so called Great Social workers are related to the most corrupt Anti Goan Politicians in Goa today, who are looting Goa in all possible manners and with it the destruction of Goa. Then of course, these Icons are also promoted by specific religious religious leaders/priests, who in my opinion are embarassment to their specific religious order and religion. It is really hard to understand how with so many so called Great Social Workers, Goa and its identity today is being devastated in all ways. Anyway if they are really Great Social Workers, I think we should get them nominated for awards to the highest Indian or International levels, so that they further embarass Goa and Goans further!! -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Fwd: “ Childish” Mauvin has insulted Goa’s villagers
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=2718boxid=18307984uid=dat=12%2f1%2f2011 *“ Childish” Mauvin has insulted Goa’s villagers* D oes Mauvin Godinho himself believe that he compared over a hundred village groups demanding a just Regional Plan, to school children raising a silly tantrum? His contempt for the true voices of the people of Goa who feel completely cheated, should be rejected with a greater degree of contempt. Godinho is no saint. He is the architect of the Dabolim de- notification scam, where land meant for parking of the new Dabolim airport was snatched from the airport and given back to this powerful son of the soil who promptly sold it to builders. He lords over a taluka where three villages are not even in the Regional Plan but in the ODP, where green areas have been surrendered to the builder lobby with aplomb. Can Mauvin Godinho put a hand to his chest and say that he has not benefitted in any manner from the constructions in Sancoale and Chicalim? No one is surprised that the Congress campaign manager for the assembly elections ridiculed villages across Goa by saying that their demand to scrap RP 2021 is akin to children not wanting to go to school. His linkages with people with benefits who will be benefactors of this plan may have spurred him to attack the very people who voted him and his government back to power. He will pay for this. But more importantly, what is the plan Mauvin Godinho is trying to protect? Has he studied plans of every taluka or panchayat or held deliberations with people in the villages or with the Village groups to get a sense of what they are saying. Dismissive and despicable statements cannot be the hallmark of the Deputy Speaker of the assembly and a senior party functionary. Irresponsible rabble rousers can make remarks which no one actually bothers to take note, but a responsible senior MLA cannot have that childish privilege. It is you who is childish Mr Mauvin Godinho. There are serious issues with the Regional Plan 2021. Herald has outlined several and the gram sabhas continue to do so. Here are some that emerged in a Village Groups’ press conference today In the regional plan for Old Goa a buffer- zone for the Bainguinim garbage site has been marked but there has been no buffer zone marked around the churches. Hills and orchard lands will be notified as settlement zones, half of the village has been shown in Corlim. There are so many examples. The GBA, which is fighting for the preservation of this plan by correcting anomalies is either being bullishly brazen or plain foolish. You can correct anomalies when the fundamentals are fine. The fundamentals of the way the State Level Committee drafted RP 2021 are shady. How do you then expect a plan drafted with shady fundamentals are sought to be corrected through facilitation centers. You can’t cure a birth defect by going to a corner side medicine shop. Let the GBA see reason for the sake of Goa. It should work closely with village groups to work towards a plan which addresses all concerns and then work with a dedicated team in government to deliver a plan for the people. Let no powerful politician, builder or architect go to sleep at night with a smirk and say “ Maine kaam karva liya hain” ( I’ve got my work done). -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Suspend operations within 7 days: SDM to Colva hotels
I welcome notices to Colva Hotels and Restaurants, who were polluting the village/beach with their sewage and other rubbish. Well Done Colva Civic and Consumer forum. Questions must now be directed at specific corrupt Colva Sarpanch's and Panchas (Past and Present) who have given permissions to these polluting establishments. Also can other villages particularly the affected Touristic villages eg. Calangute, Baga, Candolim etc replicate the same in their areas? http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=2146boxid=35454578uid=dat=11/29/2011 *Suspend operations within 7 days: SDM to Colva hotels* *Team Herald teamherald@ herald- goa. com *MARGAO: In an unprecedented action, the Sub- Divisional Magistrate, Margao on Monday slapped notices on 20 hotels, restaurants and establishments in Colva to suspend their operations within seven days and comply with the directions of the Goa State Pollution Control Board on discharge of sewage and waste waters. Topping the list is the Colva Residency, besides half a dozen resorts and cottages, besides bars and restaurants. In separate orders issued on Monday, SDM Dasharath Redkar further directed the GSPCB to immediately verify the compliance and report back for a decision whether to continue with the suspension of the operation or to revoke the suspension orders. The order has directed all line departments connected with the granting of permissions/ licenses to the erring establishments to revoke all such license and permissions granted by them immediately after the expiry of the seven day period. The village panchayat has been further directed to revoke the permissions and licenses granted by the panchayat body to these hotels and restaurants and also ensure the suspension of the establishments after the seven day period. To ensure that the orders are complied with by the authorities, the SDM has issued directions to the DySP, Margao and Colva Police inspector to take action under section 188 of the IPC against those persons disobeying the order. In his order, SDM Redkar said it is a fit case to order the suspension or closure of the hotel and establishment till directions issued by the Goa State Pollution Control Board are complied with. The directions comes against the backdrop of the joint inspection carried out by various government agencies and the report submitted by the Goa State Pollution Control Board recommending closure or suspension of operations of these establishments. The Colva Civic and Consumer Forum had filed a Public Interest Litigation before the High Court in the wake of dilly dallying tactics by various government agencies to crack a whip against the erring hotels, restaurants and establishments discharging their sewage and waste waters in the storm water drains resulting in the contamination of the Colva creek. *In his order, SDM Redkar said it is a fit case to order the suspension or closure of the hotel and establishment till directions issued by the Goa State Pollution Control Board are complied with.* -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Resort inspected at Sernabatim Colva for sewage discharge in fields
Story Summary: The Goa Pollution Control Board officials on Friday carried out an inspection of a resort at Sernabatim based on complaints... PANAJI: The Goa Pollution Control Board officials on Friday carried out an inspection of a resort at Sernabatim based on complaints that the hotel was allegedly discharging sewage into fields. According to information, a chamber was kept in the fields allegedly to let out sewage, however, at the time of inspection there was no such thing happening. The inspection was held after complaints from an association of people of the area who are cultivating their fields. There have been numerous complaints that the people cultivating the fields have been suffering from skin diseases. Locals say that there was a lot of activity prior to the inspection and a lot of garbage could be seen burnt in the area, however, there was no evidence about who were the perpetrators, besides circumstantial one. It may be recalled that the Colva civic and consumer forum had filed a petition in the High Court of Bombay at Goa that had directed the panchayat not to issue no-objection certificates to hotels, restaurants and eateries seeking to expand till they set up their own sewage treatment plant. There have been numerous inspections and sources say that the reports are still not ready as a comprehensive one is awaited. “We want something comprehensive. This cat and mouse thing cannot go on. We want a final solution,” Ms Judith Almeida of the forum told media. The moving force in the Sernabatim case is its former sarpanch. Locals have been upset and complaining incessantly about improper sewage disposal and subsequent contamination of the creek in the village for several years. The stench from the 1.2-km creek that travels to Sernabatim and then back to the beach has seen the pollution control board inspect the creek, and find traces of raw sewage in it, and subsequently order the panchayat to stop hotels from discharging sewage into it. On Monday, the board, as part of a two-day inspection drive, checked eight hotels and found that only two had set up sewage treatment plant as per directives issued. Deputy collector, D M Redkar, informed that the decision to issue closure notices, as directed by the HC, to hotels not adhering to directions will be taken once he receives the GSPCB report. The Colva forum has alleged that most hotels, after they close shop for the day, still dump sewage into the creek or release it directly through lengthy pipelines directly into the sea. GSPCB’s May inspection had found hotels using pipes buried under the ground to dump sewage into drains that lead to the creek and dump and burn garbage in the creek. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa's Vanxim Inspiration
Today, Goa is on assault by the Anti Goans, who want to make maximum profits today and let tomorrow go to hell. These Anti Goans come in all forms including Politicians, Police and even specific religious elements. However, what is inspiring that that there are valiant fighters Pro Goa like those in Vanxim, who with their efforts are fighting off Goa's Destructors; as I understand these fighters are achieving some success in saving Vanxim. These fighters offer hope to our beautiful land, that we can save Goa and this hope will only increase, with more people joining the noble cause. Another remarkable fact is many of these fighters are women; something I have also seen with Goan Women in other parts of Goa/Abroad. So in particular, all those Goan Men who are silent/scared to speak/act and all those who complacently say Kai Zaupa Na please take note!! -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] ILLEGAL to LEGAL (Mining in Goa)
Can we hold the State to Ransom for forcing the ILLEGAL to be Legal? It appears that this is what the Pro-Mining Lobby want to do, by their actions today 22nd Nov. If this the case, then perhaps the Builders Lobby, Drug Lobby, Prostitution Lobby, Corruption Lobby should also do the same, as surely here also people will stand to lose income significantly. The fact is that the few Mining Barons and MLA's, have made a disgustingly huge amount of money, mostly illegally and used the people getting a pittance from mining profits as Hostages, so as to try to continue their greedy agenda's. The fact is that Goans have to choose between continuing mining and destroying Goa's Environment and precious Water Resources. The solution is to bring to book the mining barons and concerned MLA's, recover the crores of rupees and use this money to compensate the ordinary people, affected by the Mining stoppage. Also Goa is has potential to be a wealthy state, which can sustain all Goans if governed properly and for the same, we have to immediately start to clean up the politics and the disgustingly high levels of corruption!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Mining bandh to be supported by political bigwigs involved in illegal mining.
--- Goanet Classifieds --- Enescil, a Brazilian engineering firm requires Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen, proficient in AutoCAD, for their new office in Goa Those interested can email enescil@gmail.com by 15 November 2011 Selected candidates will be sent to Brazil for 2 months training --- http://www.heraldgoa.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/Mining-bandh-to-be-supported-bu-political-bigwigs-involved-in-illegal-mining/54566.html *TEAM HERALD* *teamher...@herald-goa.com* *PANJIM:* With those affected by the closure of mines deciding to observe bandh on Tuesday, the State political bigwigs, whose names figure prominently in the illegal mining, have extended their support to the bandh call. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Suubash Shirodkar says that the protesters have the sympathy of the Congress party. “The bandh call is right, it is they – the truck owners, barge owners and the other businesses depending on mines, who are facing the threat of closure of mines business in Goa,” Shirodkar told Herald. While stating that he personally supports them and the party sympathizes with them, Congress has not yet taken any decision whether to support them or not. “We will take decision by Monday evening as we are busy with the Congress padyatra for now,” he said. Urban Development Minister Joaquim Alemao, who is also involved in mining business says that he will support the bandh. “I am always for legal mines and I again say that illegal mining be stopped but whether I am officially supporting the bandh or not, I can’t say for now,” he says. Curchorem legislator Shyam Satardekar, who is also involved in ore transport business, goes a step ahead and says that I am blindly supporting the agitation. “Why should legal mining be stopped due to illegal mines? Why do the authorities not act on illegal mining?” he asked. “I will blindly support the bandh Tuesday, as it is the question of the livelihood of lakhs of people who depend on this industry,” Satardekar says. However, Satardekar was unsure whether he would be physically present for bandh in panjim or not. “We have several functions including the concluding of Congress padyatra, so I will see whether I can make it or not,” he said. Besides, Subash, Joaquim and Shyam, the bandh also seems to have support of Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane and Quepem MLA Babu Kavlekar. However, efforts to contact the two, for their response, proved futile. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Are Goans Dumb?
--- Goanet Classifieds --- Enescil, a Brazilian engineering firm requires Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen, proficient in AutoCAD, for their new office in Goa Those interested can email enescil@gmail.com by 15 November 2011 Selected candidates will be sent to Brazil for 2 months training --- Activists were protesting against illegal mining RP2010 inconsistencies for so many years but it is only now, that Senior Goa’s Ministers have woken up from hibernation on these issues and using the same to their own interests, be it Toppling the current Chief Minister or preparing for elections around the corner. For instance, now some Senior Ministers are calling for CM Digambar Kamat to be removed, because of his alleged support to illegal mining; what were these ministers doing for all these years, were they not part of the same Corrupt Anti Goan Government supporting illegal mining? Were they really ignorant of the atrocities on Goa by illegal mining? The fault of Illegal mining is not only with the Chief Minister but also the Senior Ministers and as such, all of them should be made to resign from their positions immediately. Also some of these Ministers now deceitful supporting RP2021 are the very ones promoting Mega Projects by flouting all the rules. So my question: Are Goans Dumb? If not then why are we accepting all the rubbish that these Senior Ministers are saying in the media? Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Watch Goa's Mining Horror in NDTV Video - Star Actors Anil Salgaocar, Joaquim Alemao, Tarcar, Fomento, Timbo, Digambar etc
--- Goanet Classifieds --- Enescil, a Brazilian engineering firm requires Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen, proficient in AutoCAD, for their new office in Goa Those interested can email enescil@gmail.com by 15 November 2011 Selected candidates will be sent to Brazil for 2 months training --- http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/fromndtv/212477?mid=525 Goa has emerged the latest epicentre of links between political corruption and mining violations, drawing the inevitable comparisons with Bellary, and the inevitable speculation that its beleaguered chief minister could go the way of Mr Yeddyurappa. That may well turn out to be the case, but unless there is some understanding of the roots of the current crisis - which lie in Goa's distinct history of mining and in the extraordinary political interest in mining that has deeply compromised the state's official machinery - the question remains: Would individual changes defuse Goa's land mines? Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/fromndtv/212477?mid=525cp Goa has emerged the latest epicentre of links between political corruption and mining violations, drawing the inevitable comparisons with Bellary, and the inevitable speculation that its beleaguered chief minister could go the way of Mr Yeddyurappa. That may well turn out to be the case, but unless there is some understanding of the roots of the current crisis - which lie in Goa's distinct history of mining and in the extraordinary political interest in mining that has deeply compromised the state's official machinery - the question remains: Would individual changes defuse Goa's land mines? Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/fromndtv/212477?mid=525cp Goa has emerged the latest epicentre of links between political corruption and mining violations, drawing the inevitable comparisons with Bellary, and the inevitable speculation that its beleaguered chief minister could go the way of Mr Yeddyurappa. That may well turn out to be the case, but unless there is some understanding of the roots of the current crisis - which lie in Goa's distinct history of mining and in the extraordinary political interest in mining that has deeply compromised the state's official machinery - the question remains: Would individual changes defuse Goa's land mines? Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/fromndtv/212477?mid=525cp -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Mining Profits must be returned to Goa, by the Anti Goans
--- Goanet Classifieds --- Enescil, a Brazilian engineering firm requires Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen, proficient in AutoCAD, for their new office in Goa Those interested can email enescil@gmail.com by 15 November 2011 Selected candidates will be sent to Brazil for 2 months training --- Ref: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/fromndtv/212477?mid=525 The Shah commission has done Goa a favour by disclosing the horrific facts on ruthless mining destroying our state, to benefit the Politicians and their accomplices. We must also appreciate the efforts of all genuine activists who have worked tirelessly to bring out the dark side of mining. The Money Trail must start now and the same must be recovered from the priviliged few and be given back to (1) Compensated Goans in mining belt whose livelihoods are affected; of course the income they were getting is pittance as compared to what the mining god fathers rake in for themselves and their families (2) Land restoration of the affected areas (3) Money back to the state to increase the standard of living of all Goans; which will in return stop Goans migrating for opportunities abroad !! And of course criminal action must be taken, against all the Anti Goans who have been selfishly sucking Goa dry for so long!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/ --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Honor Mumbai's Bravehearts by your talk/action
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- I am sure Goans were shocked to hear of the brutal murder of Keenan and Reuben in Mumbai; they were killed for standing up to the eve-teasers. What's more shocking was that these murders were in the open, by cold blooded killers and the people around them did nothing to help; Not to mention the apathy of the compromised police. More so, the Horrid Killers appear to have a cloak on invincibility, as they feel that they had the strongest political backing due to Vote Bank politics. We cannot get these two Bravehearts back, but I think that if anyone wants to honor them, they should start in some measure to speak up and act for what is right. We must realise that in a way our Society(including the so called educated class) has allowed such barbaric acts by allowing/supporting/glorifying specific tainted politicians to be elected by falling prey to cash, alcohol, special favours, corrupt favour, manipulative personal charisma, religious gimmicks etc What goes around comes around and those in Goa supporting thug/criminal/corrupt Goan politicians be careful, as God Forbid you or your loved ones could see the same horrid fate, by the disgusting system you are growing/supporting today. The very Politician you glorify could turn on you, should his/her interests be higher than his/her interest for you. I still believe that evil prevails only because the good majority do not speak up and are intimidated by the evil forces!! -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Need New Good People in Goan Politics
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- Many current Politicians have been ruling Goa for a long time and have taken our beautiful state backward on all fronts. They have looted the state treasury, sold land to sharks, changed demographics via mega projects, made the system extremely corrupt; so much so that Goans can't see a future in employment, business etc and prefer to migrate from Goa. These Ageing Politicians call themselves Man of Masses, Dynamic Leaders, other rubbish and feel that they are invincible. Their strategy of winning elections includes (1) Buying off voters with cash, rice, fertilizers, paying of amenities, illegal favours etc (2) Religious gimmicks and dividing Goa's religious communities (3) Manipulative Charisma and so on. Now as they are ageing, they want their Children to continue with their destructive policies. I appreciate that some time the Kin can be different from their destructive parents, but I cant see any of them so far in this regard. If fact, I know that some of them planning to contest the next Assembly elections are educated, but are actually much worst than their respective Parent in Power. The Good People must stand for elections, they have nothing to lose but the fact that the common Goan excuse of there being no alternative, be addressed. Who knows some of the Good People can even win elections against the Corrupt Anti Goan Goliaths!! We need just a few Good People in Power to change the tide for Goa and I strongly believe that we can. The Anti Goans cleverly use Vote Banks say for example (1) Corrupt Voters (2) Migrant Voters etc to win and continue destroying Goa/Goans for the benefit of themselves, families and their bootlickers; in the same way the New Good People/Politicians must also use a very strong vote bank i.e. the Vote Bank of the Good Goans who love their state/identity and are pained to see it being destroyed today!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Dy Collector told to issue closure notices to those violating orders
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1919boxid=52824328uid=dat=11/2/2011 *Dy Collector told to issue closure notices to those violating orders* *GSPCB directives to Colva establishments* *TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com* MARGAO: Acting tough against erring hotels and establishments in Colva, district Collector, South Sandeep Jacques has directed deputy Collector, Margao to go strictly by the inspection report of the Pollution Control Board and move for closure of those establishments or hotels not found complying with the directives, even as the authorities continued inspection of the hotels and establishments for the second day today, Taking serious note of the discharge of sewage and waste water in the storm water drains, the district Collector has directed the deputy Collector to issue necessary orders to invoke relevant provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code for closure of the hotels and establishments not found complying with the directives of the Goa State Pollution Control Board. That’s not all. The Collector further directed the deputy Collector to ensure that directions are also given to all the relevant government departments to suspend/ cancel the licenses and permissions issued by them to those def a u l t i• g establishments/ hotels including the disconnection of water and electricity. Incidentally, the district Collector had earlier directed the Salcete Mamlatdar to initiate proceedings under section 133 of the CrPC against the erring establishments. It is learnt that the Mamlatdar has complied with the directives issued by the Collector, but Jacques has further directed the Mamlatdar to take steps to make the conditional orders absolute immediately if the nuisance still persists. Meanwhile, the inspection team headed by deputy Collector, Margao Dasharath Redkar returned back to Colva for the second day today, and inspected nearly half a dozen hotels and establishments to ascertain whether they have complied with the directives or not. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Fwd: GOVT PAVES THE ROAD FOR BUILDERS IN RP 2021
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=2202boxid=54259656uid=dat=11/1/2011 *GOVT PAVES THE ROAD FOR BUILDERS IN RP 2021* *l Complete U turn by Chief Minister on policy for roads for building projects l Building regulations amended to make them builder friendly l RP 2021 makes way for 15 meter roads, backed by funds and acquisition powers* SUJAy GUPTA sujay@ herald- goa. com PANJIM: The story starts with a joke, but it’s not funny. Various village groups were trying to fix a meeting on a Sunday to plan strategy to counter the Government from going ahead with implementing the Regional Plan 2021. One village member didn’t want the meeting on Sunday because they wanted to have their “ weekly family meal” together. An emotional Paul Fernandes of Pilerne sharply retorted “ If you don’t come for these meetings, there will be a huge road passing through your dining room. Please have meals in the open then”. While a touch of drama may have driven home this point, the broad picture isn’t too far off the mark. Documents with the Herald show Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, has literally supervised changes in the approach towards roads for building projects, and handed it over on a Continued on pg 12 -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Panel inspects six hotels at Colva over compliance to PCB directions
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=2213boxid=54442609uid=dat=11/1/2011 *Panel inspects six hotels at Colva over compliance to PCB directions* TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com MARGAO: The fate of the six hotels at Colva hangs in balance as a high level committee led by Deputy Collector, Margao inspected the establishments following high court directions on the discharge of water and sewage. The Committee will inspect the remaining 24 establishments on Tuesday to ascertain whether they have complied with the Goa State Pollution Control Board directions on sewage and waste water treatment. After the inspection, Deputy Collector, Margao Dasharath Redkar told newsmen that a final decision against the six establishments will be taken once the Goa State Pollution Control Board compiles a report on today’s inspection. “ Action as per law will be initiated against the establishments once the GSPCB compiles a report on the inspections”, he said. Saying that some of the establishments have not adhered to the directions, Redkar warned that the authorities will have no option than to close down the establishments if they fail to adhere to directions. The High court in a petition filed by the Colva Civic and Consumer Forum had directed the GSPCB and the dis- Members of the Joint inspection trict Collector, South to hold a joint inspection of the hotels to whom notices and directions were issued by the Board and to verify whether the directions issued by the Board have been complied with or not. The Court had also directed the Collector to take appropriate steps to ensure that the functioning of the defaulting hotels is stopped forthwith if they fail to comply with directions. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] 7 Billion Warning (And Educated/Literate Goans)
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- As the World's Population crosses 7 Billion, it is evident that our planet is finding it increasingly difficult to support our increasing population. But the point to be made here, is that the latter is mainly due to the exploitation of the world’s resources and destruction of its environment by the privileged few. Just take the case of Goa, where in addition to mining devastating the state, we have un-necessary mega housing and other destructive projects which are destroying our environment, reducing farmland, polluting land/water etc. But what is more unfortunate is that this is happening with in called EDUCATED/Literate Goa; Goans in general have given Goa away to the corrupt and uneducated set of Pathetic/Destructive MLA's. Education is supposed to take the society/area forward but in Goa, I think Goans have actually taken it backwards. If educated/literate people can let their community/land down, what hope do we have for the other regions on our planet where illiteracy is very high? Arwin Mesquita -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Corrupt Anti Goan MLA's in Truce
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- It appears Goa's Corrupt MLA's/Ministers are working out a Truce amongst themselves, involving various things including large sums of money; so to enable them and their families to continue/join Power and share the spoils from corruption, destruction of Goa and its identity. These ruthless Anti Goans appear have more to lose, if their equally corrupt opponents are replaced by possibly honest/new Politicians; least all skeletons come out of the cupboards and they all get caught out for their corrupt/nefarious activities. I often think that these Ageing MLA's are fooling Goans; they show that they are against each other but the bottom line is that all of them are birds of the same feather, and have common agenda realizing their illegitimate incomes; so they will do what it takes to ensure that their disgraceful interests are safeguarded!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Fwd: Dear Sesa Goa, What do you call this legal or illegal
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1876boxid=5632718uid=dat=10/18/ *Dear Sesa Goa. What do you call this - legal or illegal?* *Did Sesa’s earlier avatar Dempo, misrepresent facts to get EC clearance for Bicholim mine? As promised Herald visits one more mine to dig out the facts* *SURAJ NANDREKAR su...@herald-goa.com * BICHOLIM: This is a story of how “ legal mines” flout rules to get the Environment Clearance from the Union Ministry for Environment and Forests, and are actually more illegal then “ legal”. Or so we think. Before we proceed with this story, we would like to inform our readers that notwithstanding the thoroughness of our investigations, we sent questions to Sesa Goa to clarify and revert. Sesa has not reverted back with any clear answers in three days. In a reversal of sorts, we reproduce what Sesa said first and leave readers to decide after reading the story if these comments are justified. R Krishnagopal Associate Vice President, Corporate Communication, Sesa Goa Limited said “ Sesa wishes to inform that the matters referred by the publication are very old and pertain to a period in the past under a previous management ( Dempo).” “ Under these circumstances, it is only incumbent Continued on pg 17 -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Fwd: When will Goa’s politicians be jailed for corruption?
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- * http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1834boxid=43527843uid=dat=10%2f16%2f2011 * *WEEKEND EDIT When will Goa’s politicians be jailed for corruption?* When BS Yeddurappa went to jail today leaving behind his bullet proof car, pilot vehicles at the front and back and all the trappings of a Chief Minister, the initial reaction was that he was caught and bowled by the Lokayukta on his role in promoting huge illegal mining interests in Karnataka. However, what he has gone to jail for is perhaps no less an alleged offence, He has been charged with willfully de- notifying huge tracts of land meant for public causes and interests and handing them over to his trusted friends- real or boughtand relatives. This has a chilling similarity in a recent case in Goa, where the Chief Minister, the Revenue Minister and the Deputy Speaker are all involved in de- notifying 36,800 square meters of land to one Bernard Costa, earmarked for the expansion of the Dabolim airport. This land was gifted back to Costa on Valentine’s Day, inspite of a clear objection by the Airports Authority of India as well as some people in the Goa government as well. This land was badly needed by the airports authority, since the main parking annexe was supposed to have come on that land. This land would also house the barracks of the CRPF and other security personnel. The loss of this land has actually severely hampered the entire expansion project. And all this to give land back to one man with influence and money. The story does not end, but just begins here. The land was given because he was a son of the soil who needed land for his housing. Barely three months after the land was de- notified and given back to him, he sold it to builders who in turn are selling off plots to build houses at huge prices. This entire move was backed by a troika of the Chief Minister, Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’- Souza and the Deputy Speaker Mauvin Godinho. The last two are bitter political rivals but came together to seal this deal with Costa. Let us not forget that when land acquisition takes place, the homeless and landless are the ones actually dispossessed. They hardly ever get the same recognition and benefits that a rich Bernard Costa got. Costa got to attend the meeting with the Chief Minister, Revenue Minister Deputy Speaker and the Chief Secretary among others, which discussed and gave a stamp of approval to the plan to give him the land back. How many poor people in Goa get even a patient hearing in front of the local mamlatdar about their land related grievances? If Yedurappa has gone to jail for denotifying land to favour his kith and kin, a similar investigation should be done by a neutral investigation agency even before the Lok Ayukta is constituted. And is not , then this should be one of the first cases that the new Lokayukta should take up where the Chief Minister himself will be under the purview of investigation as per the revised 2003 Lok Ayukta bill. Let there be a thorough probe to see if financial gratification was meted out to politicians to de- notify such prime land in a manner so shameless and ruthless. Let this also be warning that the day is not far when Goa’s first politician will be sent to jail in a corruption case. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Fwd: Ice plant built on reserve open space by IDC chairman Kavlekar’s relative
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250username=xa-4b3ae0f8576b8b84 -- http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1692boxid=358131uid=dat=10%2f13%2f2011 *Ice plant built on reserve open space by IDC chairman Kavlekar’s relative* *GSIA highlights how GIDC officials illegally sold open spaces in industrial estates* *sUrAJ NANDreKAr teamherald@ herald- goa. com* PANJIM: Even open spaces have not been spared in the relentless greedy march of the Goa Industrial Development Corporation. Areas earmarked and reserved as open spaces in industrial estates have been fraudulently allotted by GIDC without the consent of the Town and Country Planning Department, according to the Goa State Industries Association ( GSIA) which has filed a criminal complaint against senior GIDC officials for gross illegalities. One such case is at the Margao Industrial Estate at Nessai where a unit by the name of Sai Samarth Ice Plant has been built on the area which was earmarked and reserved as an Open Space. The proprietor of the same is also the relative of Chairman Babu Kavlekar. The GSIA says the said illegal use of open spaces by the GIDC is in complete contravention of the Circular No. 32/ 1UDD/ MUN/ 2002 dated 10/ 06/ 2002 issued by the Chief Secretary which categorically states that open spaces marked by development authorities cannot be utilised or l Field Manager’s relative also allotted plot illegally l Shaun Filaments application kept pending l Composite Alliances allotted plot out of turn illegalities galore dsad Continued on pg 12 -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Mining Blood Money (NRI's Particularly please retrospect)
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- It is outrageous to see the scale of money that has been and is being looted from Goans, to benefit Central and Goan Ministers; who in particular are pimping Goa to their masters at the Centre. Goans have to ponder on what we could have done, if all these money was used for Goans in General via controlled mining? There would not have been such migration of Goans to other lands for money opportunities, families being separated i.e. husbands/wives/sons/daughters separated from parents to work abroad, Goans struggling to make ends meet in Goa and then enslaved to Anti Goan Politicians for favours, handouts, goodies etc so as to ensure these corrupt Politicians are re-elected; who are in addition are trying to get their girlfriends,wives,sons and daughters into politics; so as to further loot Goa and Goans.The net results Goans have got from mining are environment destruction, reduction in water resources, pollution etc And these Anti Goan politicians have the audactity to call themselves Man of the masses, Konkani Fighters, True Goans and all sorts of rubbish. It is high time Goans open their eyes and see their MLA's for what they truly are and bring each of the concerned MLAs to justice, for the decades of exploitation of Goa and Goans!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Cowardly Goans
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- Today Goa is ravaged by Excessive Mining(mostly illegal) which is devastating Goa and there is no doubt that this destruction, feeds the huge lustful greed of most of the ruling Ministers and MLA's in Goa. You just have to see the papers on various ruling MLA's doing their utmost to support this devastation, so as to realise their respective illegitimate profits. The small part of the spoils of mining are used to but off voters via various forms of enticement to keep the Anti Goans in Power. They are distorting facts to support mining saying that it supports livelihoods. One thing is clear Goans have to choose between (A) Short term gains from mining or (B) Permanent long term destruction of Goa, its land, environment and water resources. What Goans do today will decide their fate tomorrow and should the Worse Happen; then there should be absolutely no sympathy for Goans because then, they would have brought about the catastrophe on themselves by either (1) Supporting Mining or (2) Keeping silent about it!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Fwd: Goa’s identity is being challenged: Justice Rebello
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1505boxid=41844156uid=dat=10%2f3%2f2011 *Goa’s identity is being challenged: Justice Rebello* *TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com* MARGAO: Asserting that the very identity of Goa is being challenged and the ecology and environment being destroyed, former Chief Justice of the Allahabad High court, Justice Ferdino Rebello has said the time has come for those in power to reflect on issues facing the State and listen to the voice of the people. Speaking at the launch of the English book “ Goa, Daman Diu Catholic Freedom Fighters” on the participation of Goan Christians in Goa’s Liberation authored by social activist Martin Menino Fernandes at the Margao Municipal Council on Sunday, Justice Rebello said “ We have a right to ask those ruling us, who are presiding over our destiny, whether they are doing the right thing”. Referring to the conversion of villages into concrete jungles, Justice Rebello further said “ these concrete jungles are meant to house whom. Are they built to house Goan people? We can understand if there was a shortage of housing for the people. Why is agricultural land being converted for non- agricultural purposes and zoning and FSI being changed? He added that these changes are totally unconnected between the need for development and today’s position. Saying that it is a time for reflection for those in power on issues facing Goa, Justice Rebello said “ the rulers are also Goans; you are a part of the same society. You are bound to listen to the people’s voices. It is not a matter of mere majoritism that I have votes and I can do what I want. The issue is not of votes, the issue today is the identity of the Goan people”. *time for reflection* Justice Rebello said it’s time for reflection for those in power on issues facing Goa. The rulers are also Goans; you are a part of the same society. You are bound to listen to the people’s voices. It is not a matter of mere majoritism that I have votes and I can do what I want. The issue is not of votes, the issue today is the identity of the Goan people. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Disgusting Salcette Ministers
Today, Salcette is the powerhouse of the Congress Party and basically rules the Government. But I think Shaxtikars (Including me) should be disgusted with their ministers rather than be proud of them, as they are primarily responsible for various atrocities on Goa and Goans i.e. Mega Projects favoring outsiders, Illegal Mining, Migrant Vote banks, Increasing Crime in Goa, deterioration of Goan Identity, reduction in quality of life, contamination of Land/Water, Goan exodus to overseas countries etc I am not saying that Ministers from other parts of Goa have/would have done better but this does not mean that people from Salcette can accept the destructive Anti Goan activities, from their extremely corrupt and immoral politicians. In fact, I think one of the major reasons we see destruction of Salcette overall, is because of our disgustingly corrupt ministers from Salcette; who will sell/destroy anything and anyone in order to be in Power and this is being allowed by gullible Shaxtikars!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Re. Wendell on NDTV 24/7 (Arwin Mesquita)
I have not see the NDTV 24/7 but have communicated with Wendel today. I have confirmed the below message in his interview WENDELL message i was well aware that I should say that all illegal mining must stop and no new licenses issued. Then later we can ask them to phase out mining altogether over a period of five or ten years ARWIN's Views If this is what Wendell said the I agree with him. Mining is a very serious issue and there are extremely big stakeholders who will NOT let go easily. We all can understand the enormous positive implications for Goa (but highly negative for the Anti Goans) if Mining is controlled. However me must do this in a phased manner i,e, illegal out first and then work to put out mining out all together by reassuring the concerned people that they will actually win more; as surely we appreciate that our Politicians have cleverly put the Poison amongst many people making them believe that anti-mining activists are our to render them without an income (does not matter if their income is pittance vs. the lakhs/crores the Anti Goans rake in!!) We have to be united in this and not be divided; so also we need a clever approach as there is a risk we can lose the battle as our destructive mining lobby and their political god fathers can (as they were and are today) manipulate the people to get what they want and to save themselves.Also as the heats starts turning on them I and fully aware that these Anti Goans will resort to anything incl threats, intimidation and even murder. I personally faced these threats in Dubai from a Politicians Goons when I faced up to him, !! The need of the Hour is to stay united and not divide people who have the same agenda for Goa. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Bulgarian Donkey for Elections- Donkeys could contest elections against Goan Ministers
http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=131865 Donkeys would make better Politicians as compared to Most Goan MLA's today particularly the Ruling Ministers who are devastating Goa!! Unlike the latter MLA's, the *Donkey* has a strong character. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Fwd: POLITICIANS IN GOA LOVE MINING . FULL STORY (See what our Ministers doing to Goa? Enough is Enough)
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1784boxid=5482453uid=dat=9/25/2011 *They extract, transport, load, export, supply machines. In short, there’s nothing in mining they don’t do. And all say they are legal. Has a single one of them been investigated?* SUJAY GUPTA sujay@ herald- goa. com PANJIM: The Congress President, the Chief Minister, the Urban Development Minister, the Health Minister, the son of the Home minister and many others who are out of power but continue to remain powerful all have mining interests. They dig, transport and export. Some have their own companies, others do it by proxy. We begin with GPCC President Subhash Shirodkar, who has declared that he is very involved in the mining business, but does nothing illegally. We are not saying he does. We are detailing his involvement and of others. Since 2005 onwards, he has been operating a mine earlier run by Anil Salgaocar’s SMI called Santonachi Upri, whose concession holder is Zarapkar and Parkar in the village of Dabal of Sanguem ( TC no: 34 of 13/ 8/ 55, area 98.3 hectares). Since 2005, he has exported 4,41982 tonnes of ore from this mine. Since 1990- 91, the total exports from here, has been 2.6 million tones. ( Herald has the year- wise exports figures) The second mine he operates is also of SMI’s ( Salito) in Pale of Bicholim ( TC no: 86 of 4/ 9/ 53, 94.6 hectares). 34 people have been hired Continued on pg 12 *Mr CHIEF MINISTER, have you ever asked these questions to:* Quote room• Has he or the lease holder paid royalty for all the ore extracted from the Zarapkar Parkar Lease• Are all 34 workers hired by Vasundhara Minerals registered with the Assistant Labour Comissioner Joaquim Alemao• Has royalty been paid for at least seven specific leases he is operating• Has he sold any cargo and if so to whom. Who transports his cargo? Vishwajeet Rane• Has he bought a mine from KK Agarwal in Harvalem? Have operations commenced? Roy Naik• What are his interests in a company called GPT. Who is Pawaskar. What are the details of his mining operations?• What is the source of all ore transported by him. The royalty details of such ore and the final mode of ex ports Dinar Tarcar• What are the details of the case against Minescape, where he has been accused of running a mine on the basis of a Power of Attorney? Now the CM’s turn to answer• Many politician miners do business with Mallikarjun Exports and Pisces Exim the later being a company which has exported unclassified ( not necessarily illegal) ore this year. Has the trail of these exports as those of all other companies, been established to identify the source of ore sent?• There is a term called Zero ore. Across Goa, those in Continued on pg 12 I have nothing to do with SGS. I handle and transport cargo. - Shyam Satardekar I own Vasundhara Transport and am involved in the extraction of ore. Is there anything wrong with that? - Subhash Shirodkar I have been in this business for 20 years. I’m a machine and raising contractor that’s all. I do not sell or export. - Joaquim Alemao -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Increasing Thefts, Crimes, Murders in Lawless Goa
Goa is going from bad to worse into a lawless state. I will not blame the Police but to the current set of ruling Anti Goan politicians. Some of them are talking about defamation cases on charges against them but these guys are already on Police Records and are known criminals, so what fame are they trying to protect? Goans just list down and look at your current ruling set of Ministers who have in their experience: Murders, Murder Threats, Sex Scandals, Prostitution, Gang Wars, Sword Seizures, Drug Business, Smuggling, Illegalities, Racketing, Arson, Freeing criminals on influence, Anti National charges etc Are we Goans proud of the current bunch of politicians ruling or rather destroying our beautiful state and identity. We got uneducated ministers incharge of ministries that require the highest level of education and experience. The most notorious Politicians have their pictures these days regularly in the media, in preparation for the next elections; how do these people have so much funds? How can we expect law and order from a criminal government? Today Crime,Thefts are increasing in Goa and everyone is blaming the Police, Migrants etc But they are not the root cause; Who is encouraging corruption/manipulation in the Police department? Who is creating migrant vote banks and encouraging migrants to come in uncontrolled numbers via various destructive projects e.g. Mega Projects. Goans(Including Overseas) please look at the bigger picture, by selling your souls for a few pieces of silver you are creating monsters that you will not be able to control and tomorrow these will come back to haunt you in some form or the other!! Arwin Mesquita, UAE. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
[Goanet] Fwd: Joaquim behind illegal mining, alleges Sanguem activist
http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1679boxid=4253515uid=dat=9%2f18%2f2011 *Joaquim behind illegal mining, alleges Sanguem activist* *TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com * PANJIM: Rama Velip, a voice of anti- mining activists from Sanguem Saturday alleged involvement of state cabinet minister Joaquim Alemao in the illegal mining activity in his village. Velip, who made a representation before the Shah Commission despite presence of huge pro- mining lobby, said that Alemao has been operating one of the mines since last one year, illegally. He told Herald, that there were three illegal mines operating in the village, which were contracted to Alemao. “ Two have already been stopped by government, however, one is still operational,” Velip said adding that several representations have been made to Goa State Pollution Control Board and Mines Department, who have failed to take any action. He said that the mine is operational without forest clearance and has also encroached comunidade area. During the hearing, Velip named the minister, which invited angry reaction from a section of people. While he was reading out the names of mine owners, the crowd booed him forcing him to stop. Velip said that he has given everything in detail to Shah Commission. Velip, who made a representation before the Commission despite presence of huge promining lobby, said that Alemao has been operating one of the mines since last one year, illegally. representation -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. Rape of Goa : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
