Re: [Goanet]06 JAN 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
From: Joel D'Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thursday, January 06, 2005: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 06 January, 2005 SANQUELIM GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS LEARNT THEIR TSUNAMI LESSON IN KANYAKUMARI: As we halted near the Swami Vivekanand Memorial Rock (at Kanayakumari) at around 10.45 am, we saw some unusual trend in the waves; they were approaching and receding. Suddenly, I saw a dead body floating, and some small ships floating on the water; for a while we could not fathom what was happening...The waves were rising and receding at an interval of two to three minutes. We could actually see the depth of the coastline when the water was receding.Some might have heard of this type of waves but not seen in real life and here we could see it with out own eyes, really unbelievable! (Reactions of the students of Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sanquelim, who were on a visit to Swami Vivekanand Memorial Rock, Kanyakumari, Kerala, in NT) COMMENT: Kanyakumari in Kerala?! Have a look at the map and you'll see that it is well in Tamil Nadu. Jorge
[Goanet]06 JAN 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
EVEN GOA IS NOT TSUNAMI-FREE: In an exclusive interview with GT, Dr Arun Bapat, a senior research seismologist at Pune, speaks about how he had warned the administration of Andaman and Nicobar Islands about the earthquake in Andaman and Nicobar Island way back in August 2004. He also said that even Goa is not really tsunami-free. He said, Goa could be hit by a Tsunami.There are unconfirmed reports about tsunami hitting Goa in 1883...The 1945 tsunami hit Goa.The occurrence of tsunami cannot be avoided but the disaster following the tsunami could be reduced. (GT) RESPONSE: Could well have been a huge Tsunami in 1883.the effects of the huge Volcano Krakatoa, near Java which was a spectacular event which affected the Whole World. cheers, Gabe.
[Goanet]06 JAN 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 06 January, 2005 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Bogtiponna poros dusri anik kainch vondavnni nam. (Nothing is more attractive than Godliness.) domnic fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] HIGH POWER WORKING GROUP FOR WATER, SANITATION REFORMS: Government of Goa announced on January 5 the appointment of an interdepartmental working group for water and sanitation reforms, which will look into improving and enhancing the water and sanitation facilities in the State, through various regulatory and operational reforms. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said, Goa has already made its mark on the global tourist map. To provide further infrastructural support to the growing tourist, we need to upgrade the public utilities, to bring it at par with the international standards. This will benefit the local population as well. (GT) TENDER FOR PRINCESS REMOVAL: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on January 5 that the tender file for the removal of the River Princess grounded off the Candolim coast, has been cleared and the work order is to be issued any time now. Everything that the government needs to do has been done now. But, sometimes, some things also depend on luck, Parrikar said in response to a poser to him by a non-resident Goan at a face-to-face at the concluding session of the 2nd Gomant Vishwa Sammelan at the Kala Academy.Parrikar, in typical style proffered cryptic arguments interspersed with digs at the media, to defend the position of his government on several issues raised by the Sammelan participants. (H) 'TO MAKE GOA PLASTIC-FREE STATE': Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said he is seized of the garbage problem in the state and therefore steps would be taken up to solve the problem in the near future. Speaking at the second Gomant Vishwa Sammelan at the Kala Academy, he said that it was primarily the responsibility of local self-bodies to take care of the garbage problem in their respective jurisdiction. However, a scheme would be drawn up to assist the local self-bodies financially and technically. His intention, Parrikar said, was to make Goa plastic-free in near future. He promised to look into various other problems and advised the NRIs and NRGs to email him in brief their problems and suggestions.On a question by Ravindra Pimenta (Kuwait) that the Immigration officials take out Xerox copies of their passports, the Chief Minister replied that this was done in wake of an ECNR stamp racket. (GT) JOURNALISTS TAKE EXCEPTION TO CM'S REMARKS ON SCRIBES: The delegates of the second Gomant Vishwa Sammelan on Wednesday (Jan 5) had something more than they had bargained for when Goa Union of Journalist president, Ashley do Rosario, took strong objection to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's tirade against journalists. It happened when Parrikar was participating in a face-to-face interaction with the delegates at the Kala Academy auditorium. The Chief Minister then clarified that he was not against the Press.but he was more annoyed over the manner in which minor issues were blown out of proportion by the media (GT) PANEL TO HIGHLIGHT PROBLEMS OF NRIS: The chairman of the NRI Goa Facilitation centre, Mr Chandrakant Keni, said that a delegation of the Facilitation Centre would make a presentation during the Pravasi Bharati Day, a convention of the non-resident Indians, to be held at Mumbai, later this week. He also informed that the delegation members would interact with the officials of the NRI ministry, adding that the delegation would further meet some of the NRIs and NRGs in Goa, from January 12 to 16. Mr Keni said that the second Gomant Vishwa Sammelan was attended by around 400 NRIs and NRGs, the NRIs hailing from 27 countries and mostly representing the associations of Goans in those countries.Noted advocate and MP (Rajya Sabha), Mr Adhik Shirodkar who addressed the valedictory function, said the culture of intolerance and arrogance should not be allowed to enter Goa - which has its own unique culture of unity.The Gomant Vishwa awards were, however, not presented on the occasion due to a limited number of nominations received by the selection committee. (NT) DEAD AND MISSING CROSS 15,000 MARK: Efforts to provide relief and rebuild infrastructure gathered pace on January 5 along the battered coastal area of the southern states and Andaman and Nicobar islands even as the number of people dead and presumed dead crossed the 15,000 mark with bodies being continued to be pulled out of the rubbles. (GT) EVEN GOA IS NOT TSUNAMI-FREE: In an exclusive interview with GT, Dr Arun Bapat, a senior research seismologist at Pune, speaks about how he had warned the administration of Andaman and Nicobar Islands about the earthquake in Andaman and Nicobar Island way back in August 2004. He also said that even Goa is not really tsunami-free. He said, Goa could be hit by a Tsunami.There are unconfirmed reports about tsunami hitting Goa in 1883...The 1945 tsunami hit Goa.The occurrence of tsunami cannot be
[Goanet]06 JAN 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
Goanet next meets in Goa: January 7, 4 pm (meeting point: Kala Academy canteen). Goanet founder Herman Carneiro will be there. See you there! -- - Original Message - From: Joel D'Souza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wrote: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 7:19 AM Subject: [Goanet]06 JAN 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS NO BIAS AGAINST MINORITIES: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar strongly refuted allegations that his government was specifically biased against members of the minority Catholic and Muslim community in recruitments to government jobs. Parrikar was reacting to a query posed by one participant at the concluding interactive session of the three-day Gomant Vishwa Sammelan on January 5. (H) RESPONSE: Charges have been made against the C.M. in regard to discrimination against the minorities. It is not enough to pay lip service; he has to show instances where this has not occurred when challenged. ORDINANCE TO PROTECT MUNDKARS: The Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, announced on Jan 5 that the government would issue an ordinance shortly to protect the Mundkars who were adversely affected by the recent High Court ruling. The President's assent would be obtained for the ordinance that would also give protection in retrospect to the Mundkars, the Chief Minister said. He was addressing party workers in the presence of Union Disinvestment Minister, Mr Arun Shourie. (H) RESPONSE: Once again the C.M. is showing that he cares two hoots for the High Courts and for the Law of the Land. This contempt for the Laws and for the High Courts. He has to be challenged once again to explain himself; no doubt he will say that he was mis-interpreted yet again! Cheers, Gabe Menezes. ## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##
[Goanet]06 JAN 2004: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
Goanet next meets in Goa: January 7, 4 pm (meeting point: Kala Academy canteen). Goanet founder Herman Carneiro will be there. See you there! -- GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS 06 January 2004 FIR REGISTERED AGAINST SARDINHA: A First Information Report has been registered against former Chief Minister of Goa and present Curtorim MLA Francisco Sardinha by CID Crime Branch in the controversial Rs.150 crore bond issue of October 2000. The FIR was registered against Sardinha yesterday under section 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code, under charges of corruption, wrongful gain, and wrongful loss to the State. (GT) GOAN-BORN IS KARACHI ARCHBISHOP: Pope John Paul II has appointed Bishop Evarist Pinto, auxiliary bishop of Karachi-Pakistan, as Metropolitan Archbishop of the Karachi archdiocese. Hailing from Olaulim-Pomburpa, he was brought up at his mother's place in Corjuem-Aldona and studied at the St Thomas Boys School at Aldona. (H) GLOBAL GOANS CONCLAVE CONCLUDES: The 3-day Gomant Vishwa Sammelan, Global Goans Conclave, held at the Kala Academy complex, came to and end on Jan 5, with the government assuring the non-resident Goans and non-resident Indians participating in the event, of taking the state ahead on the path of progress and development, and further requesting them to contribute in this endeavour. The noted Delhi-based Goan economist, Dr Jay Dubashi, delivering the valedictory address said that great societies are created through the energy of young people and Goa has a number of young persons, including its Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, at its disposal, who are active in every constructive field. (NT) NO BIAS AGAINST MINORITIES: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar strongly refuted allegations that his government was specifically biased against members of the minority Catholic and Muslim community in recruitments to government jobs. Parrikar was reacting to a query posed by one participant at the concluding interactive session of the three-day Gomant Vishwa Sammelan on January 5. (H) CALL TO CURB CONVERSIONS OF AGRICULTURAL LAND: Though interest in agriculture is said to be dwindling, the issue or conversions of cultivable land for commercial purpose dominated and interactive session of Gomant Vishwa Sammelan with a suggestion for stopping it. Reputed Supreme Court lawyer Adik Shirodkar, who presided over the 'Interface with Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar', suggested a drastic action against such conversions. (GT) CITY FLATS FOR IFFI: The government may take on lease a large number of unoccupied flats in the city to provide accommodation facilities during the International Film Festival of India 2004. It is believed that there are around 1,000 such flats in Panaji. CM Parrikar reiterated at the Gomant Vishwa Sammelan that all the minimal infrastructure required for boosting the festival would be ready by August this year. (GT) ORDINANCE TO PROTECT MUNDKARS: The Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, announced on Jan 5 that the government would issue an ordinance shortly to protect the Mundkars who were adversely affected by the recent High Court ruling. The President's assent would be obtained for the ordinance that would also give protection in retrospect to the Mundkars, the Chief Minister said. He was addressing party workers in the presence of Union Disinvestment Minister, Mr Arun Shourie. (H) PANJIM HAS NO AUTHORISED PUC CENTRE: The capital city has no authorised centre to issue Pollution Under Control Certificates for vehicles, though the traffic cell continues to fine vehicle owners in Panjim for not carrying PUCs issued by authorised outlets. The government is also turning a blind eye to malpratices by outlets, one of which is opposite the Captain of Ports office, against which Advocate Aires Rodrigues had filed a complaint recently with the DIG of Police. (H) 'CONG NOT SECULAR': Perfect coordination between the top leadership of BJP and the government, placing of the national interest above all, and offering common solutions to common problems, spells the success story of the National Democratic Alliance government, said Union Minister for Disinvestment and Telecommunications Arun Shourie. He was addressing a gathering of BJP at the Menezes Braganza hall in Panaji on January 5. (GT) TENANT STABS MAJORDA GIRL: A boy and a girl were seriously wounded when they were allegedly stabbed by Francis Gangadhar Pattar (43), a carpenter originally hailing from Dharwad and staying for the last 14 years at the house of the girl at Calata-Majorda on January 3. (H) SIX HELD: Six persons-Conseicao Carvalho, Connie Carvalho, Lloyd Carvalho, Edwin Fernandes, Jimmy Fernandes and Edwin Rodrigues-were arrested on January 4 night after a fist fight broke out at a musical extravaganza at Navelim. The six broke bottles, tube-lights and the show had to be stopped because the frightened audience left the scene. (GT) SANGUEM LOCALS SHOUT DOWN GREENS: Sanguem locals locked
