goanet-digest Tuesday, August 20 2002 Volume 01 : Number 4229
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In this issue:
[Goanet] Pakistan news - 3 Xtian MPs could be disqualified over bills
[Goanet] NEWS: Yacht buried in Kerala for 1,010 years to be excavated
[Goanet] Goa Desc Website and E-Documentation Service - launch on 20th August.
[Goanet] NIO's Dr. Ansari honoured
[Goanet] Re: Goans from Goa ---------- World Goa Day.
[Goanet] Re: Goans from Goa ---------- World Goa Day.
[Goanet] LINK: Journalism course in Goa
Re: [Goanet] Goa Desc Website and E-Documentation Service - launch on 20th August.
[Goanet] celebrate 20th August as World Goa Day
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Date: Sun, 18 August 2002, 5:00 p.m.
From: Robin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Pakistan news - 3 Xtian MPs could be disqualified over bills
ISLAMABAD: Three Christian leaders who represented their community in parliament are
likely to be disqualified from the upcoming election for not paying boarding and other
fees to government-owned lodges. The three Christian men were identified Saturday as
Father Rufin Charles, William Naz and George Clement, along with another 96 deadbeat
ex-deputies from the majority Muslim community.
Clement owes the Capital Development Authority, the owner of the parliament lodges and
hostels,a sum of 54,000 rupees, while Fr. Charles and William Naz have unpaid bills of
45,105 and 30,495 rupees respectively. The Capital Development Authority on Saturday
described the former deputies as defaulters and said only two men out of 101
ex-parliamentarians had bothered to pay their dues. Of these, 77 were former members
of the National Assembly while the remaining twenty-two were former members of the
Senate.
According to CDA officials, the former deputies had run up bills amounting to 5
million rupees, from the highest individual arrears of 266,475 to the lowest 788
rupees. The CDA has recommended that the former legislators be barred from contesting
the polls since the defaulters had ignored its notices and had failed to clear their
dues. It has already written a letter to the Election Commission and its returning
officers to disqualify the men, who were declared defaulters by a CDA magistrate under
the Land and Revenue Act of 1967.
Between the years 1990 and 1998, the government lodges were made the exclusive domain
of deputies and their families. Insiders however claim that the hostels and lodges
were often lent to revellers and holiday-makers who were close to the
ex-parliamentarians.
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Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 13:15:29 +0530 (IST)
From: Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] NEWS: Yacht buried in Kerala for 1,010 years to be excavated
Yacht buried in Kerala for 1,010 years to be excavated
By Sanu George, Indo-Asian News Service
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18 (IANS) The Kerala government has decided to
excavate a yacht that has been buried underground for a thousand years.
The 25-metre-long and five-metre-wide yacht is located at Shertalai town,
100 km from here.
Wooden samples from the yacht sent to Lucknow's National Institute of Paleo
Botany have dated it as 1,010 years old, Kerala's Archaeology Minister T.M.
Jacob told reporters here Sunday.
Excavation will start in November. The government has earmarked Rs. 1.5
million for the exercise. Central assistance was likely. The minister
claimed this would be the first occasion that a yacht would be excavated in
the country.
A team of experts including chemists, geologists, pathologists and others
would later work on the recovered parts of the yacht.
The first pieces from the yacht were found in 1995 by labourers digging at a
compound at Kadakkara Pall, a coastal hamlet three km from Shertalai.
But permission to examine the wooden object came only in April.
Archaeologists found ropes, Chinese pottery, bones, charcoal and burnt wood
just a metre below ground level. Further digging exposed the yacht's top.
The minister said the yacht would be shifted to the Tripunithura Hill Palace
Museum near Kochi. The place where the yacht was found will be declared a
protected area.
Since the news spread, many people have been flocking to the location.
- --Indo-Asian News Service
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Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 23:12:04 +0530
From: Goa Desc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Goa Desc Website and E-Documentation Service - launch on 20th August.
Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet,
We at Goa Desc Resource Centre are pleased
to announce the launch of our
Website and E-Documentation Service
on Tuesday 20th August 2002.
While Goans in various parts of the world
celebrate Goa Day and express solidarity
we are happy to have amidst us George Pinto, president
of Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc., USA
who has kindly consented to do the honours on the occasion.
Our website and E-Documentation unit with its 3 computers is an
activity supported by Goa Sudharop and that makes
the launch a very special occasion to emphasize
the importance of Solidarity and Networking.
On this occasion we would like to take time to
thank all those who supported us at Goa Desc to make this
activity possible. Daryl Martyris of Goa Sudharop
Siddarth Gejji volunteer of America India Foundation (AIF)
Mario Alvares of Alienwiz, Ashley Delaney of Devine Computers
and Mario Mascarenhas of Global E Linked.
We would like to remember in a special way,
Agnelo Gomes from the US who first helped us
get into cyber space by donating our office computer system
and Rene Barreto for his constant reminders to make things happen.
We would also like to thank all the listservs - GoaNet,
The Goan Forum, Gulf-Goans, Goancauses and One Goa
for the support and encouragement.
best wishes,
Lillian D'Costa, Roland Martins and all at Goa Desc.
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GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE
Documentation + Education + Solidarity
11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507
Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy
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Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:21:14 +0530
From: "S.R.Bhat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] NIO's Dr. Ansari honoured
NIO's Dr. Ansari honoured
The National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi, at it's
annual conference held in New Delhi, conferred 'Scientist of the
Year Award upon Dr. Zakir A. Ansari, scientist of the
National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa.
Dr. Ansari, a senior biological oceanographer, who is with NIO since
1976, has been handling various projects concerning environmental impact
assessments. His extensive participation in mapping of biological
resources in different ocean regimes such as coastal zone, coral reef,
bathyal and abyssal zones have resulted into generation of useful maps.
He, with his team has extensively worked in perfecting the rope and raft
culture of green mussel.
With over 100 scientific papers to his credit and a dozen students
working under him for M.Sc & Ph. D., Dr. Ansari is presently involved in
applied and basic research of larger interest.
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Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 22:20:00 -0700
From: "rene barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Re: Goans from Goa ---------- World Goa Day.
Goenkars ,
A message I received from Shrinivas V. Dempo,
Chairman & Managing Director, V. S. Dempo & Co. Ltd.,
Dempo House, GOA.. I take great pleasure in sharing it with you all.
.
I am sure that next years GOAN HERITAGE celebrations
will be grander and greater - with support from Goans
like Shrinivas .
In the meantime , lets enjoy this years celebrations !
thanks
rene barreto
TRYING , if i fail , I can say I tried and failed.
I am sure you too can say the same.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Mr. Shrinivas V. Dempo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "rene barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: Goans from Goa ---------- World Goa Day.
Excellent effort on your part Rene.
Keep it up and we all appreciate your endeavour to celebrate World Goa day
which will go a long to stengthen the bond between Goans.
Regards,
Shrinivas
> At 09:27 PM 17-08-02 -0700, rene barreto wrote:
> > ----- Original Message -----
> ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2002 12:52 PM
> >Subject: Goans from Goa We are very happy that a Goan finally
> >stepped out and did something to organise a Goa Day this year. We
> >congratulate Mr. Rene Barretto and others involved for initiating this
> >wonderful and coalescing tradition - World Goa Day.
> >
> >We all know that Goans have spread their proud wings all over the world
> >and have adapted to the culture they are in very well while at the same
> >time not forgeting their roots. Goans have always been worthy citizens
of
> >the world. I take great pleasure in wishing all Goans wherever they may
> >be, a delightful World Goa Day. I am sure this is just a start to a
> >tradition that will not only be jubliant but thoughtful and giving!
> >
> >Let's all be proud to be Goans!
> >
> >Antonio D'sa
> >Director,
> >Farmacia Universal,
> >Panjim, Goa.
> >
> >Visit us at www.pharmacyuniversal.com
> >Goa's only Online Pharmacy!
> > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus
> >system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.381 / Virus Database: 214 -
> >Release Date: 02-Aug-02
>
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> ===
> From: Shrinivas V. Dempo,
> Chairman & Managing Director,
> V. S. Dempo & Co. Ltd.,
> Dempo House, Campal,
> Panaji, GOA. 403 001
> INDIA.
>
> Telephones: 226281 to 286 Fax: 91-832-225098, 228588
> E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://www.dempos.com
> ============================================ O
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Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 22:25:58 -0700
From: "rene barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Re: Goans from Goa ---------- World Goa Day.
Goenkars ,
A message I received from Shrinivas V. Dempo,
Chairman & Managing Director, V. S. Dempo & Co. Ltd.,
Dempo House, GOA.. I take great pleasure in sharing it with you all.
.
I am sure that next years GOAN HERITAGE celebrations
will be grander and greater - with support from Goans
like Shrinivas .
In the meantime , lets enjoy this years celebrations !
thanks
rene barreto
TRYING , if i fail , I can say I tried and failed.
I am sure you too can say the same.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Mr. Shrinivas V. Dempo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "rene barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: Goans from Goa ---------- World Goa Day.
Excellent effort on your part Rene.
Keep it up and we all appreciate your endeavour to celebrate World Goa day
which will go a long to stengthen the bond between Goans.
Regards,
Shrinivas
> At 09:27 PM 17-08-02 -0700, rene barreto wrote:
> > ----- Original Message -----
> ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2002 12:52 PM
> >Subject: Goans from Goa We are very happy that a Goan finally
> >stepped out and did something to organise a Goa Day this year. We
> >congratulate Mr. Rene Barretto and others involved for initiating this
> >wonderful and coalescing tradition - World Goa Day.
> >
> >We all know that Goans have spread their proud wings all over the world
> >and have adapted to the culture they are in very well while at the same
> >time not forgeting their roots. Goans have always been worthy citizens
of
> >the world. I take great pleasure in wishing all Goans wherever they may
> >be, a delightful World Goa Day. I am sure this is just a start to a
> >tradition that will not only be jubliant but thoughtful and giving!
> >
> >Let's all be proud to be Goans!
> >
> >Antonio D'sa
> >Director,
> >Farmacia Universal,
> >Panjim, Goa.
> >
> >Visit us at www.pharmacyuniversal.com
> >Goa's only Online Pharmacy!
> > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus
> >system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.381 / Virus Database: 214 -
> >Release Date: 02-Aug-02
>
============================================================================
> ===
> From: Shrinivas V. Dempo,
> Chairman & Managing Director,
> V. S. Dempo & Co. Ltd.,
> Dempo House, Campal,
> Panaji, GOA. 403 001
> INDIA.
>
> Telephones: 226281 to 286 Fax: 91-832-225098, 228588
> E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://www.dempos.com
> ============================================ O
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Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:03:36 +0530 (IST)
From: Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] LINK: Journalism course in Goa
The Open Education Centre of the Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (deemed
university) at Pune is conducting its BJ (Bachelor of Journalism) and CJ
(Certificate in Journalism) courses in Goa today. Each course is of one
year duration, after graduation and the SSC respectively.
Fees for the BJ course is Rs 4000 and for the CJ, Rs 2000.
Classes are held on Sunday mornings, from 9 am to 1 pm, at the offices of
the Goa Rajya Sahakari Sangh, above the Passport Office in Panjim.
BJ course syllabi will include Introduction to Journalism * Reporting *
Editing and Layout * Introduction to Computers * Current News and Feature
Writing * Radio, TV, Films * Journalism and the Law * Advertising,
Newspaper Management and PR * Rural Journalism * Practical News Writing *
Practical Editing * Photography etc...
Further details from Shashikant Punaji, phone 240344 (R) or 98 22 48 58 58
(mobile) or via email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Last date for joining is August 31, 2002. With late fee Rs 50, till Sept
15. And till Sept 30 with a Rs 100 late fee.
This course is in Marathi, but there is the option for students to answer
the exam in English.
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Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:35:31 -0700
From: "rene barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa Desc Website and E-Documentation Service - launch on 20th
August.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Goa Desc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 10:42 AM
Subject: [Goanet] Goa Desc Website and E-Documentation Service - launch on
20th August.
> Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet,
>
> We at Goa Desc Resource Centre are pleased
> to announce the launch of our
> Website and E-Documentation Service
> on Tuesday 20th August 2002.
>
> While Goans in various parts of the world
> celebrate Goa Day and express solidarity
> we are happy to have amidst us George Pinto, president
> of Goa Sudharop Community Development Inc., USA
> who has kindly consented to do the honours on the occasion.
Lillian D'Costa, Roland Martins and all at Goa Desc.,
Mapuca , Goa.
Congratulations on the launch of your
Website and E-Documentation Service
TODAY, the 20th August 2002.
I am sure that Goans worldwide do appreciate
Goa Desc expresssion of Solidarity - as we continue
in our WORLD GOAN HERITAGE celebrations
Good to know that George Pinto will be there to
represent us.
thanks
rene barreto
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Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 17:28:39 -0700
From: "rene barreto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] celebrate 20th August as World Goa Day
Possible duplication.
Goenkars ,
I was pleasantly surprised to hear from our friend Damodar Mauzo , the
Konkani writer from the village of Majorda. I was more pleased as Damodar
came in support of - The World Goan Heritage events / celebrations which
continues to be held around the GOANWORLD.
Damodar very well summarizes our efforts - by stating " I am glad that Goa
International has taken a lead to celebrate 20th August as World Goa Day.
Such a move will help the process of unification of Goans worldwide and also
create an atmosphere of better understanding among the Goan peoples across
the world. 20th August is all the more important in view of the Goan
struggle for Identity. "
We Goans can now very proudly say - that WORLD GOAN HERITAGE celebrations
is well supported by Goan in Goa too ! some of us may have had doubts , but
no longer.
Thank you Damodar. TOGETHER we can make a difference for Goa and Goans
everywhere
rene barreto
- -------Original Message-------
From: dymauzo
Date: 19 August 2002 02:27:44
To: Rene Barreto
Subject: Goa Day
Dear Rene,
I am glad that Goa International has taken a lead to celebrate 20th August
as World Goa Day. Such a move will help the process of unification of Goans
worldwide and also create an atmosphere of better understanding among the
Goan peoples across the world.20th August is all the more important in view
of the Goan stuggle for Identity. The Indian Constitution, whereby the
States were formed on linguistic basis, was framed much before Goa was
liberated. The Constitution has a list of regional languages recognised by
the Government of India, as the Statutory Languages of India. Konkani was
not included in this 8th Schedule until the year 1992.
The self-respecting Goans united under the banner of Konkani Porjecho Avaz
(KPA) led an angry agitation during 1985-'87 demanding 1) Official Language
Status to Konkani 2) Statehood to Goa and 3) Inclusion of Konkani in the 8th
Schedule of the Constitution. In Feb 1987 the Govt of Goa conceded to the
demand following the bloodiest agitation ever seen in Goa. Seven sons of Goa
laid became martyrs in the process. Statehood followed soon in May 1987. The
71st Amendment to the Constitution saw the inclusion of Konkani alongwith
other deserving candidates, Manipuri and Nepali, in the 8th Schedule. Goans
who so far felt underrated and second citizenry in the liberated Goa were
overwhelmed by joy. . Thus the fulfillment of the three demands of the
self-respecting Goans brought in a sense of elation of their status of
citizenship on par with the rest of Indians.
Hence 20th August has a very significant importance in the history of Goan
culture. Our brethren across the globe joining hands with Goans in Goa in
celebrating this day which we celebrate as a celebration of our identity.
Incidentally, Goa govt. has declared that the current year will be observed
as 'Asmitai Voros' i.e. the Identity Year to mark the 125th Birth
Anniversary of the great son of the soil, Shennoi Goembab. Shennoi Goembab
who was a great historian, philologist, grammarian and a creative writer was
also a scholar par excellence. It was because of his untiring efforts and
scholarly inputs that his vision has come true. He was a father of modern
literature in Konkani. I make a fervent appeal to all my fellow Goans to
spread the message of Shennoi Goembab who held the self-respect above
everything else.
Goa govt. has annonced that the year will be celebrated as 'Asmitai Voros'.
But may the govt do or not, all the organisations in Goa connected with Goa
for Goans and Konkani movement are planning to have activities all through
the year. If possible Goans abroad too can join us in holding certain
activities to inculcate and promote the sense of self-respect among the
youth.
I take this opportunity to congratulate and extend warm wishes to all the
Goans worldwide who are celebrating the day as World Goa Day. And wish you
success in this venture.
Damodar Mauzo
Writer
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