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--- GOANET NEWS HEADLINES * APRIL 29, 2006 * DATELINE GOA ----
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2006:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
o Goa's Regional Plan approved. Land conversions banned.
Ban to hit builders the most, says Herald.
o T&CP Board approves Regional Plan 2011. (NT)
o India, Pakistan Coast Guard to set up hotline. (NT)
o Fast-patrol vessel ICGS Savitri Bai Phule launched at Vasco.
o Sanquelim panchayat becomes a municipality. (NT)
o Demolition of eight illegal structures in Vasco. (NT)
o Car, cash stolen at Ayurvedic Centre, Saligao. (NT)
o No breakthrough in Prakash Talaunekar (42) murder in Pernem.
o Disclose findings on Curchorem riots, citizens tell govt.(GT)
o Use comunidade land for mango cultivation, says NCP. (GT)
o New slum mushrooming near Electricity Dept Bambolim. (GT)
o Get-together of Saraswats, Apr 30 evening, Kakoda farm.(GT)
o Archbishop releases book on Blessed Joseph Vaz. (GT)
o Digambar presents Konkani 'Gnyaneshwari' to Maharashtra CM.
o TB Sanatorium in Margao awaits fresh breath of life. (GT)
o GT feature focuses on Mae de Deus parish in Saligao.
o GT (Arti Das) writes on Int'l Animal Rescue at Arpora.(GT)
o Workshop on terra-cotta, May/June 2006 at Bicholim.
o Property worth crores of rupees gutted at Kundaim. (NT)
o Berger Paints factory engulfed in flames at Kundaim.(GT)
o Land acquired for Mopa could be used for other project-Alemao.
o 'Pro-Dabolim' Luizinho had given take-off signal to Mopa.GT
What does 'knowledge is power' mean in a Goan
context? Simply giving 29" TV sets with
direct-to-home attachments to panchayats in
Bardez and elsewhere!
'Night soil' tankers are available for clearning
septic tanks, on user charges, from various
municipalities in Goa. (Advt, NT)
Goa government is appealing to citizens to suggest
an apt use for the Palacio Ialcao (the old secretariat
building, Panjim) as a "vibrant centre of arts and
crafts". Send suggestions by May 14 to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or Director, Directorate of
Arts and Culture, 1st Floor, Old Secretariat, Panjim.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2006:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
o 7-man squad to keep tabs on fair price shops grains. (NT)
o Sanquelim panchayat polls on April 30. (NT)
o Pernem man, Prakash Talaunekar, done brutally to death.NT
o Bag full of undelivered letters found. (NT)
o GT looks at promises made by political parties and the
plight of Dhangars, whose struggle continues for inclusion
in the Central Scheduled Tribe list. (GT)
o Barges flouting navigation rules. (GT)
o Selaulim pipeline bursts again; field day for Margao
water contractors. (H)
o Goa to divert Madei water for Vridi dam. (H)
o Garbage has Salcete coastal villages in a fix. (H)
o Seraulim panchayat razes illegal hutments. (H)
o Promote readership, librarians told. (H)
o Porvorim man victim of three burglaries in a year.(H)
o Ministry of Culture, National Archives of India GoI
is offering financial assistance under the scheme
for preserving rare books and manuscripts. (H, advt)
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Goa State Pollution Control Board to hold a meet with
chief officers of all 13 municipalities on the solid
waste management issue soon. (NT)
o Shortage of students to hit Std V this year. (H)
o Mad rush for change in land use. Regional Plan set
to take shape. (H)
o Goa polls should have been on delimitation lines. (H)
o Colva hotel caught dumping garbage in Margao bin. (H)
o Work on Bicholim market complex to begin in May. (H)
o Government yut to approve GoaUniv restructured courses.H
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EDUCATION, ETC
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7th CAREER INFORMATION FAIR: June 10-11, 2006: To be
organised by the Rotary Club of Vasco-da-Gama, at Don Bosco
Oratory, Panaji on the 10th & 11th June 2006 (Saturday &
Sunday) from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. on Saturday and 10.00 am
to 7.00 pm on Sunday. See http://www.vascowheel.com
THE DE SOUZA TRUST, GOA SCHOLARSHIP: This Scholarship aims to
provide opportunities for self-motivated young men and women
of Goan origin who have demonstrated academic excellence and
extra-curricular achievements to study or train in the UK.
Applications are invited from, Indian nationals, domiciled
and resident in, or born of, Goan parents Not more than 35
years of age. With a track record of excellence in academics
or extra curricula achievement Confirmed admission for any
technical/vocational/academic course of study in the UK for
up to one year. Completed applications should be sent in an
envelope super scribed ‘De Souza Trust, Goa Scholarship’ to
reach – British Council, Mittal Tower, ‘C’ Wing, II Floor,
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 by 31 May 2005. The charitable
trust funds for this Scholarship derive from the estate of Mr
Diego Frank de Souza and are intended to provide financial
assistance for Goans to study in the UK. For further details
please contact Education, Governance & Science Unit on
22823560 ext 123 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Anil Shenoy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> informs that
since 1998, when the Scholarship was first introduced, ten
Goan students have successfully completed their studies in
the UK in subjects as diverse as Media Management,
Architecture, Computing and Design, TV Documentary Making,
Music Therapy, Architectural Conservation and Human Rights.
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ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, MUSIC:
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QUERY ABOUT MANDOS: Gracy Abreo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes in to say, "I am looking for lyrics of Konkani
mandos. Pls let me know if it is available on line, so
that I can access them."
GOAPHOTOGS PHOTO EXHIBITION: Consulado Geral de Portugal Goa
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> is organising a series of exhibition of
photographs titled 'Beyond the Balcao'. Opening May 5, 2006
at 6 pm till May 11, 2006. Daily 9 am to 7 pm. Also 'Basilica
of Bom Jesus' an exhibition of sketches by Sunita Dalvi (May
12 to May 18); The Gawada of Goa, an exhibition of
photographs by Claudia Pereira (May 19 till 25); Fantasies,
an exhibition of the recent work by Liesl Cotta de Souza (May
26 to June 1). Venue: Consulado Geral de Portugal em Goa,
Parwati, House No. 38 & 39 Altinho Panjim 403 001 Goa Tel:
0091 832 2421524 / 2421525. Further information from
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
ALABAMA3'S GOA SONG: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes in to
say: "Have you heard the Alabama3's Goa song? Check out
www.myspace.com/alabama3
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UPCOMING EVENTS: HISTORY HOUR ON MAY 4,2006
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HISTORY HOUR, MAY 4: History Hour at the Xavier Centre of
Historical Reseach on May 4, 2006. Theme: Causes for
Existence of Communal Harmony in Goa by Dr. A. A. Fernandes
at Xavier Centre of Historical Research B. B. Borkar Road
Alto Porvorim on Thursday, at 5.30 pm. Tel: 2417772 ; 2414971
Email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Synopsis - The causes for the existence of communal
harmony in Goa during the latter half of Portuguese Rule
as well as its continuance after the liberation of Goa,
will be discussed. Factors that have to be considered in
evolving guidelines for prevention of communal
disharmony in Goa will be examined. How political
strengthening of one communityinduces insecurity in the
other community will be discussed.
Dr. A.A. Fernandes has written under the pseudonym Cristao
Q'Pensa. He has published a five part article The Cristaos of
Goa and the Indian Republic in Gomantak Times during January
to April 1993.
His unpublished articles are: * Cristaos of Goa -- Quo vades?
* The High Court ban on bull fights: An analysis and *
Christianity -- Practice or Propagate? He has also published
The Bhagwad Gita in the Bulletin of Institute Menezes
Braganza in 1991, The Brahman and the Bhagwad Gita and a four
part article on Marathi movies and TV serials Towards
empathetic living in the Navhind Times -- under the pseudonym
Antonio do Rosario. Dr. Fernandes has been the General
Secretary of NIO Staff Association as well as the Scientific
Workers Association, NIO Branch. His full name is Antonio
Agnelo do Rosario Fernandes.
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DIASPORA NEWS: NEW DELHI
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EASTER REPORT: Fatima Pais <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> updates us
with news from New Delhi:
Goans in Delhi celebrate Easter. Easter Sunday, 16th April,
Goenkarancho Ekvot organized a Gala Event on the lawns of Goa
Sadan, New Delhi for Goans living in and around Delhi and
their friends.
The Chief Guest for the evening was Chief Minister of Goa,
Shri Pratapsingh Rane. The Directory of Goans in Delhi and
adjoining states was presented by Suman Kurade, President of
Goenkarancho Ekvot.
The evening was filled with music by none other that Seby, on
occasions joined by some of the families for a song or two.
There was tambola which is the usual crowd puller, games,
folk dances by Goan children and mandos by Ninette Sharma and
group. This was followed by dinner and dance. The programme
was compared by Benny Pinto.
But the greatest attraction as usual was the Feni Cocktails
for the ladies mostly while the men I guess drank it neat or
however it is meant to be drunk! Everyone enjoyed the evening
as it was also an occasion to meet up with each other and
make new friends. -- Maria Fatima Pais
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