[Goanet] Following High Court's direction Goa Police forced to register Fr Bismarque’s death as murder after one and a half year

2017-04-26 Thread Roger D'Souza
April 22- April 28 2017 , Cover Story BISMARQUE RESURRUCTION By Rajan Narayan

[Goanet] ADANI PLOTS TO CHOKE GOA WITH COAL DUST (Goan Observer) By Nihar Gokhale

2017-04-24 Thread Roger D'Souza
ADANI PLOTS TO CHOKE GOA WITH COAL DUST By Goan Observer Team April 15, 2017 Leave a comment

[Goanet] 17 months after death of Goan activist priest, family may challenge order to bury his body By Pamela D'Mello

2017-04-07 Thread Roger D'Souza
17 months after death of Goan activist priest, family may challenge order to bury his body The family of Bismarque Dias has refused hold his last rites, demanding an impartial investigation into his mysterious death. [image: 17 months after death of Goan activist priest, family may challenge order

[Goanet] After Shiv Sena threat, Air India asks for increased security at Maharashtra airports

2017-04-06 Thread Roger D'Souza
After Shiv Sena threat, Air India asks for increased security at Maharashtra airportsTIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Apr 6, 2017, 02.42 PM IST Highlights - Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad has refused to apologize to the Air India official he allegedly assaulted - Still, the aviation minister

[Goanet] The Davids of Tiracol have finally seen ‘ land’ in their ‘ Leading’ battle with Goliath By Sujay Gupta

2017-04-03 Thread Roger D'Souza
* The Davids of Tiracol have finally seen ‘ land’ in their ‘ Leading’ battle with Goliath* *By Sujay Gupta* *The narrative which is played out against the villagers of Tiracol and Goa Foundation, which is backing it, is that they are anti development. But who is this development for? And is

Re: [Goanet] STRIKE ONE: Government fails to pass Native Title changes - major setback for Adani

2017-03-31 Thread Roger D'Souza
Dear Sir, Thank you very much for the update. We in Goa support the people of Australia in their fight to protect their lands from the evil-schemes of Adani from Carmichael Mines that will destroy the Great Barrier Reef and your indigenous communities. Adani is using his Government connections

Re: [Goanet] WILL MAUVIN GET MINISTERSHIP?

2017-03-28 Thread Roger D'Souza
On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Stephen Dias wrote: > TUSSLE BETWEEN MAUVIN AND MONSERRATE FOR MINISTERSHIP? > > It seems only two berths for Ministers in the Parrikar Government are left > with and many are still eyeing for the same. The previous Minister Alina >

[Goanet] Can gram sabhas be the watchdog? By Dr Seema P. Salgaonkar (Herald 28 March 2017)

2017-03-28 Thread Roger D'Souza
*Can gram sabhas be the watchdog?* Study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of GS in checking corruption at the grassroots in Goa. From the 890 respondents, 660 ( 74%) agreed that Gram Sabha can be effective in weeding out corruption By Seema P. Salgaonkar Corruption has grown

[Goanet] The teacher who brought errant mining firms to their knees - Ramesh Gauns (Times of India By Gauree Malkarnekar)

2017-03-27 Thread Roger D'Souza
The teacher who brought errant mining firms to their kneesGauree Malkarnekar | TNN | Updated: Mar 26, 2017, [image: Representative image] GOA: "Don't underestimate the power of the common man," he said,

[Goanet] Need to uphold the Constitution - By Avinash Tavares in The Goan

2017-03-24 Thread Roger D'Souza

[Goanet] "Baba" Ramdev Patanjali the televangelist contortionist in The Goan to boycott products of Foreign Companies and buy his Patanjali products - Next President of India??? Buyer Beware!!!

2017-03-23 Thread Roger D'Souza
Power Yogi: How Baba Ramdev became India's swadeshi FMCG baron >From Televangelist yoga contortionist to anti-corruption crusader to swadeshi business baron, the remarkable rise of Baba Ramdev. Kaushik Deka July 13, 2016 | [image: Baba

[Goanet] In charts: How the BJP stole Goa against the wishes of its people By Prof Peter Ronald deSouza

2017-03-22 Thread Roger D'Souza
In charts: How the BJP stole Goa against the wishes of its people 'Forget dharma. Forget shame. Just think power, and you get a picture of a New India very different from the one promised.' [image: In charts: How the BJP stole Goa against the wishes of its people] Peter Ronald deSouza

[Goanet] Fwd: Australians ask Adani to abandon Coal Project that will detroy their Great Barrier Reef - Goans demand Adani-MPT-BJP not to destroy Goa

2017-03-17 Thread Roger D'Souza
h Gaonkar <nileshgaonkarcav...@gmail.com>, Subodh Naik <subodh.nai...@gmail.com>, olencio simoes < olencio...@yahoo.co.in>, Eric Pinto <eric...@gmail.com>, pra...@herald-goa.com, renu.jos...@gmail.com, Rupesh Shinkre < rpshin...@gmail.com>, Sudhir Tari <sudhir.ta...@

[Goanet] Power play: What the BJP's deals in Goa and Manipur should teach the Congress By Rajdeep Sardesai

2017-03-14 Thread Roger D'Souza
Power play: What the BJP's deals in Goa and Manipur should teach the Congress Politics is not an ashram for saints: the relentless pursuit of power is at the core of politics. [image: Power play: What the BJP's deals in Goa and Manipur should teach the Congress] PTI Yesterday · Rajdeep Sardesai

[Goanet] Fearing opposition, Goa govt now plays hide and seek to acquire land for double tracking railway lines - Mormugao Port Trust (MPT), Adani, Goa Government and Central Government partners in Cr

2017-03-08 Thread Roger D'Souza
How Gadkari and Javadekar broke all rules for Mormugao Port project Facts emerging from a National Green Tribunal (NGT) case have shown that in a series of

[Goanet] Subject: 'Drinking ban on the beach" Why I will not file PIL in the Court?

2017-02-14 Thread Roger D'Souza
From: JoeGoaUk Subject: [Goanet] ?Drinking ban on the beach? Why I will not file PIL in the Court? "Drinking ban on the beach"? Why I will not file PIL in the Court? I wanted to file Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the court pleading drinking ban on the beaches

[Goanet] Subject: Michael Lobo - MLA Calangute

2017-02-13 Thread Roger D'Souza
one's actual worth (Indian politicians) is about 10 times declared worth. Has Michael Lobo increased his sales of Calangute coconuts or is it something more sinister on the lines of what Roger D'Souza described in a recent post. Goan voters are being cuckolded by their leaders. Roland Francis Toront

[Goanet] Subject: Re: Punjab Has a Drug Problem - Goa Does Not

2017-02-10 Thread Roger D'Souza
Drug addiction and trafficking is very much embedded in every nook and corner of Goa in every town and village be it Margao, Vasco, Saligao, Arambol, Keri, Not only are Tourists both domestic and international making a beeline to Goa given the easy availability of drugs who are being targetted but

[Goanet] GSRP declares 8 overall candidates for Elections 2017

2017-01-17 Thread Roger D'Souza
Here you go Eugenean interesting bunch of crooks, incompetents and rogues to represent Goa-Suraj Party. What do you think Eugene??? This was announced apparenetly on the Golden Jubilee of Goa’s Opinion Poll of 16 January, 1967, by the Goa Su-Raj Party, at a press conference held at Margao, to

[Goanet] India may lose more than Rs 3 lakh crore of GDP if global food prices double: UN report

2016-05-27 Thread Roger D'Souza
India may lose more than Rs 3 lakh crore of GDP if global food prices double: UN report The report said the world is likely to suffer from more volatile food pricing because of climate change, rising populations and incomes. [image: India may lose more than Rs 3 lakh crore of GDP if global food

[Goanet] Full text: Boycott Vedanta-sponsored Jaipur lit fest's London edition, writers urged in open letter

2016-05-27 Thread Roger D'Souza
Full text: Boycott Vedanta-sponsored Jaipur lit fest's London edition, writers urged in open letter The mining company has been implicated in international human rights violations, claims a letter signed by dozens of writers, academics and activists. [image: Full text: Boycott Vedanta-sponsored

[Goanet] 1st wheelchair-friendly taxi for Goa on anvil TOI

2016-05-25 Thread Roger D'Souza
1st wheelchair-friendly taxi for Goa on anvilLisa Monteiro | May 21, 2016, 03.15 AM IST PANAJI: Leaving the confines of one's home is something many wheelchair users can only dream of. But, their dream will soon

[Goanet] Retreat at Panjim church : May 20 to 22

2016-05-19 Thread Roger D'Souza
Retreat at Panjim church PANJIM: The Catholic Charismatic Renewal English Prayer Group, Panjim will conduct a retreat “ An Encounter with Jesus” at Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim, from May 20 to 22, from 10 am to 5.30pm with special preachers from Mumbai for each group separately. The

[Goanet] The right to kill women? - Please sign

2016-03-01 Thread Roger D'Souza
From: *Nell Greenberg - Avaaz* Date: Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 11:50 PM Subject: The right to kill women? *For marrying the man she loved, Saba’s father shot her in the head,* stuffed her in a bag and dumped her in a river, and Pakistani law on "honour killings" allowed him to walk

[Goanet] MCI team irked with rude faculty members of GMC

2015-10-13 Thread Roger D'Souza
MCI team irked with rude faculty members of GMC Posted by: Navhind Times October 13, 2015 PANAJI: Atleast a dozen faculty members, including two heads of departments of the Goa Medical College failed to

[Goanet] Gospel music concert today Oct 13th arranged by Henry's Cafe at Taleigao Community Hall

2015-10-13 Thread Roger D'Souza
Dear all, This is a complimentary show today OCTOBER 13TH. Gates will open at 6pm and show begins at 7pm. [image: Displaying]

[Goanet] RBI curbs on Mapusa Urban Bank withdrawals

2015-07-27 Thread Roger D'Souza
RBI curbs on Mapusa Urban Bank withdrawalsTNN | Jul 26, 2015 MAPUSA: In a major setback to Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank, RBI has directed it not to allow customers to withdraw over 1,000 from savings, current or other deposit accounts. This will be in effect till December. The direction is

[Goanet] A Good Meal Can Even Be Bhel-puri! by Monika Correa

2015-06-17 Thread Roger D'Souza
*A Good Meal Can Even Be Bhel-puri!* *MONIKA CORREA, celebrity weaver and wife of world renowned architect Charles Correa, keeps a good table at home.* ANYBODY looking at my size will know I love to eat! I was always like this. Even when I was young and used to potter around the kitchen at

[Goanet] Dengue fever claims two lives in Vasco

2015-06-17 Thread Roger D'Souza
Dengue fever claims two lives in VascoTNN | Jun 17, 2015, VASCO: A five-year-old girl and her 47-year-old female neighbour have succumbed to dengue, the first such deaths reported in the state so far this year. While both died on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment for their critical

[Goanet] Tiracol activist group calls for mass opposition to golf course on June 7 at 3.30 pm near Tiracol fort

2015-06-03 Thread Roger D'Souza
Goans support the Tiracol Rakhonn Manch against the illegal and criminal actions of Leading Hotels Ltd. We condemn the environmental damage that is being caused by the Golf Course and villas Project with the controversial backing extended by Goa Government. This email is being addressed to