[Goanet] No! to Jagannath temple in Goa

I completely hear you, and appreciate the distinctions you make. Deals are probably being struck with the ministers right now, or perhaps even concluded. Oh Goa! Will you never see an end to your vicissitudes. Change is one thing, but the extent of transmutation all via democracy; the refashioning

Re: [Goanet] Harvalem waterfall: once beautiful now dreadful!

Dear Samir, All I can say is 'YOU CAN SAY IT AGAIN' So much for our peacocks in the government who boast of GOA as the Number One State in India. Don't you think that these peacocks should be sent to the slaughter house to be made into mince meat?? Give that charge to Goa Su-Raj with one w

[Goanet] Coming for the pro-poor activists_Gujrat this time

Now they are coming for the pro-poor activists. I have a feeling this is a common white paper agreed upon, OR individually conceptualized by all parties. That is to go after those who fight the system on behalf of the poor. Reminds one and parallels some of the things said by politicians in Goa. ++

[Goanet] For bail.. consult Guruji!

With repeated bail applications of Micky getting rejected one senior citizen opined saying "Nothing will come out of the judicial proceedings going on against him. What's going on is just an eye wash. But to get bail and out of the tight spots little earlier Guruji S. Soren is the best consultant

[Goanet] Sarees_Goa

Does Goan have a Saree weaving tradition; needless to say with its own designs, extant vocabulary, also draping style (besides navvvari/nouvari "style", etc.? On the lines of the Bhils, Oraons, Santhals, etc., who drape various lengths; also depending on the occasions. Perhaps the Dhnagars, Velips,

[Goanet] Govt joins rush to make money from ore reject

Govt joins rush to make money from ore reject TNN, Jul 13, 2010, 06.12am IST PANAJI: Almost 1,000 million tons of very low grade iron ore in the form of reject-dumps lying neglected for decades in Goa's mining belt have suddenly attracted interest of miners and the government alike. With the

[Goanet] No! to Jagannath temple in Goa

To Goanet - The Oriya migrants want to build a Jagannath temple in Goa. Legally they cannot be prevented so long as they buy their own land, comply with all the regulations (i.e. bribe the ministers), and fund their own construction. But now word is that they have gone to Digu with a begging bow

[Goanet] Goa - Answer Within

As usual, Floriano, you have spoken the words of wisdom of "the 'catholic' community of Goa owns the responsibility for the wayward (hypocritical) actions of it's own community members ..." Can we do something practical nearer to home? Can we stop the spam mail generated by "the wayward (hypocr

[Goanet] Rath Yatra of Lord Jaganath in Goa – P ics & OMVN

Rath Yatra of Lord Jaganath in Goa – Pics & OMVN   One minute Video News (OMVN) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN5T8h9y0c4   Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4790425627/sizes/l/   http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4791058996/sizes/l/ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa & NRI related

Re: [Goanet] Cross Pollination

Francis Rodrigues fcarodrig...@hotmail.com wrote: Francis, Check the heading above. Here is what I had to say on the topic: "You were part of the same group that was spamming me too. I had to warn you several times and then send a notice to your email provider before you stoped." Your reply

[Goanet] Mhojea Bhurgeaponacho Ugddas - Norman Noronha

KONKANI LEKH: Mhojea Bhurgeaponacho Ugddas - Norman Noronha Khupuch tempaveli khobor hi. Mhojea eka khas ixttan mhaka sagloli. Tacho bapui pois xarant nokri kortalo. Mhoineamchea mhoineam ghorchea khorcha khatir money order korun topallantlean pattoun ditalo. Te aile mhonntoch, taji avoy jevn

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (14Jul10)

*** 5 Satellites launched in Space *** "Teacher says while India has entered into Space Age...Goa is in the News for its Garbage!" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Campal Erosion Update 13/7/10

Erosion Update 13/7/10 Campal - River Mandovi http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4789375903/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4789377255/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4789378845/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4790010728/sizes/l/ http://w

[Goanet] Mollbailo dou - great interpretation by Goan musicians

Thanks to amigo E. Monteiro who sent this link to a great interpretation of the song Mollbailo dou by Gonzaga Coutinho a Portugal based Goan and our fadista da classe Sonia Sirsat. It must be noted that Radio Teledifusao Portugues has done a lot to promote Goan culture through various programmes

[Goanet] Goa news for July 14, 2010

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** IA engineer hangs self soon after Goa transfer - Times of India jnmmX89sBxiWgbayCmw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFmbxaLVbhamvwLTR3LlQHE6rh3qQ&url=http://timesofindia.

[Goanet] Talking Photo: Another unreported Incident ? – Ferryboat Accident Victim

Talking Photo: Another unreported Incident? – Ferryboat Accident Victim   This accident took place on Friday the  9th July 2010 at 8.15pm while disembarking Ferryboat at Panjim Jetty.   According to the victim (Aged around 25). As he has stepped out of the ferryboat ramp, and in order to give way

[Goanet] Police summon Goa's NSUI Chief, no reasons cited

Police summon Goa's NSUI Chief, no reasons cited Goa Crime Branch on Tuesday issued summons to National Students Union of India (NSUI) state chief Sunil Kawathankar who had lodged a campaign demanding shifting of drug nexus case from Crime Branch to Central agencies. The summons merely says that

Re: [Goanet] Goa - Answer Within

Dear Arwin, A most appropriate response to the outbursts by Soter D'Souza to your marvelous post "ANSWER WITHIN', I must say. The sooner the 'catholic' community of Goa owns the responsibility for the wayward (hypocritical) actions of it's own community members as MLAs and Ministers [ the b

Re: [Goanet] Goa - Answer Within

Arwin Mesquita wrote: Dear Soter, a: Who bought the Konkan Railway; was it not a Catholic lead Government? b: -And why are still voting for the same Catholic responsible for the same? c: Is this not Hypocrisy? Appears we want to have our cake and eat it too!! comment: Would Mr Mesquita, plea

Re: [Goanet] World Cup 2010- was it revenge ?

Besides the Spanish enclave you mention, Spain also lorded it over Morroco & West Sahara, where the Polisario are still fighting for their liberation from ongoing Morrocan tyrany: result of the messy situation left behind by Spain. AdeT > Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:20:15 +0530 > From: ac.mene...@

Re: [Goanet] Goa - Answer Within

No comments or else goanet may lose more subscribers. As for me, I do not subscribe to Arwins' views and leave it here. -Soter

[Goanet] SALE of GOA

It is really unfortunate to know of Goans, actively engaging is the large scale of Goan Land to outsiders and the promotion for mega-projects; to realise a life of luxury for themselves and their families. As a result of their selfish actions, Goa and majority of the population have to bear the b

[Goanet] A RESPONSE TO THE NRI COMMISSIONER'S CLARIFICATION

The clarification issued by the Office of NRI Commissioner Mr. Eduardo Faleiro does not state which parts of my statement are false allegations. I reiterate everything I have said in my note demanding that it was time NRI Commissioner Mr. Eduardo Faleiro is grounded. The Goa Government has spent a

[Goanet] World Cup 2010- was it revenge ?

There were eight colonial powers in Western Europe who parcelled among themselves large chunks out of the African continent and made them their feuds. The two major powers in Africa were England and France and these are the very two whose football teams were sent home in disgrace. The third and the

[Goanet] Man-made wooden bridge posing threat in Keri

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JULY 13: People from Morlem and Pelaodo in Keri Sattari, including 20 primary students, have been facing a lot of hardship, as they have to risk their lives while crossing a man-made wooden bridge. The bridge, which is a link between Pelaodo Keri and Morlem, is being use

[Goanet] Harvalem waterfall: once beautiful now dreadful!

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM JULY 13: The famous waterfall at Harvalem - Sanquelim in Bicholim taluka is neglected by the authorities and seem to become a nightmare for the tourists. The Harvalem waterfall which is one of the tourist spot in the state is totally neglected by the government and the a

Re: [Goanet] Goa - Answer Within

Dear Soter, My point was not to undermine Goan Catholics efforts for Goa. I am well aware of our Contribution. My point was much deeper and was targeted at the root cause: With reference to some of your facts stated, do you not see any ironies (Hypocrisy): (1) Who bought the Konkan Railway; was i

[Goanet] Particular corruption is OK ? - BJP

As usual the BJP expertise at twisting issues is in focus in karnataka. Instead of acting against the Bellary bros. for corruption and illegal mining, they embark upon questioning the role of the Governor of Karnataka, Bharadwaj . Illegal mining is a particular issue for them which is OK but the

Re: [Goanet] Cross Pollination

Lobo, I'm in the midst of the Canadian Open at the Westin Harbour Castle, having just finished the Ontario Open: http://www.canadianchess.info/articles/2010OntarioOpen.html I get in circa 3 am, and the last thing I want to read is more of your sozzled fabrications and fairy tales. Here's some

[Goanet] TIME TO GROUND THE NRI COMMISSIONER...AND OUR CORRUPT GOA GOVERNMENT

Aires, You hit the nail on the head. All these Commissioners postings and Chairmanship awarded to their Chamchas is a waste of the tax-payers money. Instead the Goa Government needs to heed the voice of the people and fulfill the legitimate wishes and mandate for the betterment of Goa and Goans! W

Re: [Goanet] Have your choice of food in prison = Human Rights?

On 12 July 2010 18:50, soter wrote: > Is Micky in police custody or is he in prison? Is there a distinction > between being sent to prison and being in custody? Is'nt there something > called judicial custody as long as the trial is on? > If Micky on mere suspicion has been assumed to be in priso

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (13Jul10)

"Will an Indian team ever make it to the World Cup" "Ofcourse!! AIFF & GFA teams of officials always qualify for every World Cup...!!!" To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

[Goanet] Daily Grook #754

DAILY GROOK #754 === GRAPH LAUGH === by Francis Rodrigues a spiky line scrawl is a picture witty, when seen on a wall that's...graph'itti! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics

Re: [Goanet] Goa - Answer Within

Below is the reply to Arwin Mesquita's letter to Editor of GT. The reply has been published in GT today 13/7/2010 Sir, The Catholics in Goa have much to ponder upon as pointed out by Arwin Mesquita, UAE in the letter to Editor titled 'Answer within' which was published in GT (12/07/10). The Ca

[Goanet] Re. Swindon: Fun in the sun at Goan festival

Ref below comment" The aim was to get together to show our culture to our neighbours" It is a good that we have something to show TODAY; In a FEW years with the current onslaught on Goa's Land & Identity, Culture by Corrupt Politicians, Vested Interest and worse, the lack of interest by Goans to

Re: [Goanet] They can all come to Goa

Rajan has forgotten one important card which triggers off all the cards and gives you recognition as a goan. On arrival go straight to Shrama Shakti Bhavan at Patto and make a 'Smart Card' courtesy an extended facility of over smart Manohar Parrikar's technological ideas. That is your first id

[Goanet] Summons to Mickky to remain present for assembly session

Summons to Mickky to remain present for assembly session Published on: July 13, 2010 - 01:50 More in: - Goa News PANAJI: The Speaker, Mr Pratapsing Rane has directed the staff of the legislature secretariat to serve fresh summons on

[Goanet] TRUTH SHALL PREVAIL

Our national emblem has engraved Satye Mavye Jayathae, but everyone seems to be hiding,manipulating,suppressing or burying the truth! This is openly done when Minutes are wrongly recorded and as evident in the ruckus at the recent Benaulim Gramsabha over Affidavit on Garbage, a serious problem a