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Sebastian Rodrigues, Co-ordinator of Mand introduced himself as the one who has
been tagged as Naxalite. Chief Minister said he do not share that view and he
never called any one Naxalite.
Chief Minister requested that he be given the list of all the illegal mines
operating in the State
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1. Fomentos do it again! Releases mining silted water into village!!
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/08/fomentos-do-it-again-releases-mining.html
2. Dempo's illegal mining in Bicholim
for the meeting as well as
brought in 2 buses of Policemen some in full fledged riot gears and armed with
riffles
Read more with pictures on Benaulim Village Action Committe.
http://bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
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Goa's most famous corporate group that is know for promotion of Soccer - Dempo
mining Corporation - cares a hoot for Goa's rivers. With its rampant mining
violating all the laws including the conditions in its Environmental Clearance
order and continuously releasing its mining water into the
lifelong
Environmental Clearances granted to Dempos and other mining companies in Goa.
If the Central government does not revoke its decisions then we may as well
witness anti-Colonial movement emerging in Goa in future.
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According to the reports just received at 4.55 pm today Goa's noted
environmental activist Rajendra Kerker has been held hostage along with
Journalist Prerna Bindra of National Newspaper. Both of them have been
surrounded on the Fomento mines in Pissurlem near Honda, Sattari taluka in
North
including cities of
Margao and Vasco.
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Here are new picture uploads on http://bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
1. Benaulim Hunger Strike against Mega Projects
http://bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/2008/08/benaulim-hunger-strike-against-mega.html
2. Westwinds captures Benaulim's footpaths!
to hand over your cameras to their power and mights!
Struggle continues!!
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the mine. It has
to be shut down once for all.
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This posting is demostration of effectiveness of Internet Blogging! Portion of
Grace Construction demolished after the Blog expose by Benaulim Villagers
Action Comittee. Have a look here:
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Westwinds, a construction firm has also been in the forefront of blocking
tradtional pathways of banaulekars. Here are some more pictures of the project
that belongs to Builder in Margao who claims himself to be defender of Goa,
Writer, Secular, proponent of Konkni language, had been in the
Benaulim villagers are fighting village Panchayat over various irregularities
over granting of constructions permissions by Cana-Benaulim Panchayat. Micon
Realtors are right at the centre BVAC target.
For more pictures and text click below links:
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Here are two new uploads on BVAC Benaulim blog with pictures and text at
http://bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/
1. Goa Police as most unwanted guests in Benaulim
http://bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/2008/09/goa-police-as-most-unwanted-guests-in.html
2. Don't insult Benaulim Mr. Panchayat
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1. The Micon Realtors scandal in Benaulim
http://bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/2008/09/micon-realtors-scandal-in-benaulim.html
2. Booster dose from Sundarlal Bahuguna in Benaulim
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Here is documetary on mining in Goa called 'Goa Goa Gone' by Kurush
Canteenwallah:
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to life, demand Sirgao
mines be closed down forever for nature and its once majestic life supporting
mountains now needs time to heal. You will understand this if you feel
mountain's feel. I do.
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at the
earliest convenience.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
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(Durgadas Gaonkar)
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MAND
An adivasi-rights resource centre,
An initiative of Gawda, Kunbi, Velip, and Dhangar Federation (GAKUVED)
Hari Smriti
381, Dhulapi, Corlim, Ilhas,
Goa
creating new identity for Goa in the face of State –
Corporate nefarious nexus in place. These minutes are shining example of the
way this nexus is operating inside the veins of Goa.
Sebastian Rodrigues
MINUTES OF THE MEETING CONVENED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE (SDM) OF
QUEPEM SUB
Today on 14th November 2007 the birthday of Chacha Nehru had a nasty surprise
in store for the People of Cacra, Tiswadi, Goa, India. Goons came and
forcefully blocked and erected gate on public road connecting Cacra and Nauxi
villages on Zuari River shores. When the Cacra Nagrik Vikas Samiti
Today on Novemeber 15, 2007 Santa Cruz Panchayat served notice of demolition to
the builders who yesterday had constructed gate on the road connecting Cacra to
Nauxi villages in Tiswadi Goa. The local member of Panchayat along with the
Cacra Nagrik Vikas Samiti (CNVS) moved into action and
According to just received today November 20 2007 reports from Colamb in
Sanguem, that Goa Police attached to Quepem Police station have began
terrorising the villagers. A group of 8Policemen came today in plain clothes at
6 pm and began threatening the villagers. they were searching Agnelo
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Gawda, Kunbi, Velip and Dhangar Federation (GAKUVED) will observe International
Human Right Day in Quepem, Goa on Monday, December 10 2007 at 3.30 pm. The
details of the programme includes procession and public meeting at Quepem town.
Those interested to stand up for defence of peoples'
providing protection
to foemto mining company on thier mining site in Colamb mine at
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/03/fomentos-mining-with-police-protection.html
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on their agriculture and
natural water sources. The next hearing is to up for hearing on March 24 2008;
Fomentos however are trying to forcefully transport the Ore before that date.
The company is indeed walking on narrow path of contempt of Court.
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. Total village land is 1929 hectares. This
is a situation for large number of villages in Sanguem and Quepem Talukas.
Protests of the villagers are only rising with passing of every day.
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Brave Colamb Women in defence of their land, pictures online at link:
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/03/brave-colamb-women-in-defence-of-their.html
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An initiative of Gawda, Kunbi, Velip, and Dhangar
Gawda, Kunbi, Velip Dhangar Federation (GAKUVED) Condemns attack and arrest
of Colamb villagers by Goa Police attached to Quepem Police Station on
25-03-2008.
Villagers had gathered near the mining site to defend their livelihood and
dignity that is being constantly infringed upon by Mining
And what about all the 791 mining leases operating in 11% of Goa's geography
all illegal? That is biggest threat to the very sustainance of life in Goa -
Water? We have to fight mining SUNAMI more urgently than anything else. By
targetting migrant labour we only protect Goa's biggest ememy - the
The Gawada, Kunbi, Velip Dhangar Federation (GAKUVED) has organised a March
(Padyatra) on Sunday, 6th April 2008 From Kadamba bus stand to Old Goa via New
by pass, Kadamba Plateau at 9.00 a.m
The march (padyatra) is organised to bring attention of Government and general
Public regarding
As if the amount of land gobbled by mining industry is not enough for Goa's
burden, State administration is planning exclusive new roads and by passes for
the mining industry in this tiny State of Goa in India. Read the following
document to believe how mining companies and the State
this when Gram
Sabha is supreme deciding authority.
Panicked Fomentos then decided to press emergency buttons and put their highest
officials on diplomatic mission. he phone up Durgadas Gaonkar, President of
GAKUVED, then he phoned up Sebastian Rodrigues but received no result from any
It is a birth anniversary Ambedkar today - the man who stood up steadfastly for
human dignity - yet the caste system continues to haunt Goa. One of the latest
examples is that of Thoklo Parwar, sweeper in Navodaya Vidyalaya in Valpoi,
Sattari, Goa. He is a Dalit and higher Caste Principal of
The following three new uploads are available on www.mandgoa.blogspot.com
1. T.B.Cunha on mining trade in Goa:
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/04/t-b-cunha-on-mining-trade-in-goa.html
2. Pissurlem, Mining and Living: Photo Essay:
this action it is nurturing
new breed of freedom fighters against Imperialism. Considering the behaviour of
the Sesa Goa it is not difficult to imagine the kind of shape Goa is going to
take in future to come about.
Sebastian Rodrigues in discussion with Shamsundar Pundalik Naik
Truth escapes from the cracks in the wall. Visit to know how:
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Resolution was passed at a public meeting called by GAKUVED in Colamb, Sanguem
to demand dismissal of the South Goa Collector Gokuldas Naik for his high
handed behavior with Colamb villagers on 12th April 2008 at his office in
Margao.
Villagers had visited him on his invitation to discuss
Few new uploads on Mandgoa blog:
1. Pissurlem's mineral loot for Rs. 20 lakh!
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/04/pissurlems-mineral-loot-for-rs-20-lakh.html
2. Fresh Police cases filed against Colamb village defenders
The villagers of Cavrem-Quepem strongly opposed for the expansion and renewal
of lease of Devappan Dongor iron and manganese ore mine of Shri Shaik Salim at
a public hearing held in Mallikarjun Temple at Cavrem on Monday April 28 2008
which was presided over by the South Goa Collector Shri
injunction restraining villagers even before the first hearing fixed
for May 02 2008. This order reflects open collusion of Judiciary and the mining
company. We can only imagine the fate of Goa if mining companies begin using
judiciary in this fashion. The trend is indeed disturbing.
Sebastian
It was eventful day today in Colamb village of Sanguem Taluka in Goa. Villagers
came out to demand closure of the Fomento mine by putting back the waste as
well as the piled up ore into the existing pit.
In the morning at around 10 am mining trucks carrying Iron Ore were stopped on
the road.
Read here to see pictures:
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/05/mining-mafia-invades-colamb.html
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Here are few new uploads on MAND blog:
1. WEEK LONG ROAD BLOCK OF MINING TRUCKS IN COLAMBA
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/05/week-long-road-block-of-mining-trucks.html
2. Advalpal villagers protest against mining companies
Hello!
Here are new uploads on MAND blog:
1. Mining Leads South Goa for Water crisis
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/05/mining-leads-south-goa-for-water-crisis.html
2. Syngenta expansion plant opposed at Corlim Gram Sabha.
As the monsoon recedes in Goa and mining season begins, Fomentos are again to
their old tricks against Colamb People resisting disappearance of their village
from the Map of Goa. According to the Goa Police sources Fomentos have
pressurized Goa police to arrest of the villagers from Colamb
of the Fomento mining
company. It is indeed shameful. Time for people of Goa to face the minng
industry yet again.
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the mining leases in Goa are colonial lgacy and that has to be done away
with one day or the other.
It is indeed great news to know about the the slogan Fomentos go back!
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the arms twisting techniques on Colamb villagers and
wondered if there has been coup'd tat in home ministry and Ravi Naik has been
kicked out as the home minister of Goa and has been taken over by Avadooth
Timblo, the Fomento mining company boss.
Sebastian Rodrigues
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Please visit the following links for text and pictures from Maina, Quepem
mining terrorism:
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/10/tarcar-mining-terrorism-in-maina-quepem.html
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Goa's draft Mineral Policy fails to understand mining Click below links to
read more by Ramesh Gauns
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Warmly,
Seby
On October 11, 2008 I, Sebastian Rodrigues was on very special assignment –
offering solidarity to the one of the unique protests in the history of Goa
where in 85 year old Dora de Souza was to chain herself in front of the mining
company in defence of Goa’s mountains and water.
Protest began
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as an industry through an ordinance by Goa Governor on October 1st 2008.
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/10/goacan-action-alert-on-goa-industrial.html
Warmly,
Seby
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Below links takes you to the photo essay on Maina protests against mining!
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Colamb villagers have submitted up teem number of memorandums to various
authorities to shut down this mine but authorities have behaved deaf.
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to accept death of
its water sources at the hands of mining industry.
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to protest against
the mining activities of the Fometos. Durgadas Gaonkar, Gajanad Raikar, Rama
Velip, Shyamsunder Naik are some of the people amongst those arrested. There
are around 25 women in amongst the arrested people. More details are awaited.
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dance to the tune of mining companies such as Fomentos and go about harassing
people that are contributing to their salaries as public servants.
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the minin dozers forever. This is all that
they have to offer to Goa's children and its grnadchildren on children's day
today. We have an option either to accept is as gift from mining companies or
reject it with our stong words and bold actions.
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P.S.:- It is 8.37 pm now and got to know that 7 bold protesters on Colamb have
been released on bail. Criminalizing of Goan citizenry is on. We salute the
People of Colamb, We salute every one who is in support of them.
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of Goa Police to unleash
repression on people of Goa to protect private interest of the mining company
that is destroying peoples' livelihood, agriculture and water sources including
Kushavati River, a tributory of Zuari River in South Goa.
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Villagers of Colomba claims that Fomento mining company operating mining lease
06/1949 has began mass dumping of its overburden in to the village forest land.
Forest department has so far not taken any action against Fomentos. Reasons for
its inaction are yet to be know.
Sebastian Rodrigues
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are blocked by the
residents of Ambaulim to demand close down of the operating mines till narrow
roads are widened.
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that Police has provided escort service to Fomento
mining manager en route to Police police station to register complaint against
agitating villagers many of whom are tribals depending upon agriculture.
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objections to the expansion of Syngenta pesticides plant but as usual Central
government has once again treated Goa as its Colony for dangerous industry to
the peril of its residents and Indigenous People.
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force to bulldoze Colamb villagers in several ways including implicating them
in false and fabricated cases.
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of the miners. It is high time that the department
gets its acts together and rises up to defend people and not mining companies.
According to reports pouring in at 1.00 pm Police are preparing to arrest
Advalpal villagers on march.
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to solve this problem.
He has to straighten his backbone and sent home mining companies to defend
homes and lives of Advalpal people. Earlier he does it better for him and his
government stability.
Sebastian Rodrigues with inputs from Ramesh Gauns in Bicholim and Shamsunder
Naik in Advalpal
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Volunteer,
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Advaplpal villagers today protested against British Multinational Vedanta owned
Sesa Goa in Panjim. For text and pictures click the following links:
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Battles around land in Goa touched new depth on June 05 2008 - World
Environment Day. To know more click the following links:
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1. Sesa Goa mining cracks Arondekar's house in Advalpal
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2. Links of CNN-IBN telecast of 'Not all is sunny and peaceful'
complaints.
Villagers got into the verbal duel with the mining manager over the
repercussions of the continuation of Fomento mine in Colamb village by force.
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of Bicholim are not serious on this issue as they
are under the control of the politicians and mining companies and they are
neglecting the public interest and safety.
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Gawada, Kunbi, Velip Dhangar Federation (GAKUVED) express shock on the charge
in the statement issued by the Hon'ble Opposition Leader Shri Manohar Parrikar
against our Co-ordinator of 'Mand' Shri Sebastian Rodrigues. GAKUVED strongly
condemn and denies the charge levied on our O-odinator
Station
This Statement was recorded after issuing Call letter to Rama Velip in view of
the allegations of naxalite infiltration in Colamb was leveled by the Leader of
the Opposition, Goa Legislative Assembly on June 19, 2008.
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