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Grape Escapade 2012 - Food, Wine and Lifestyle Festival

2012-01-26T19:36:00.000-08:00

Grape Escapade 2012 8th edition of Food and wine festival
26-29 Jan. 2012, Old GMC Courtyard, Panjim
Organised by Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd in association with Department of Tourism.

GTDC* website says..
"One of the main objective behind organizing this festival is to promote ‘Brand Goa’ to the rest of the world, provide an opportunity to all visitors to sample Goa as a life style destination and make this festival an annual event to strengthen the brand of GTDC as the nodal Goa Tourism promotional Establishment.

This event is the only one of it’s kind in India !
This fiesta of flavors is being organized for the Eight consecutive year and seeks to encapsulate the vivacity of Goan lifestyle by highlighting her multi-cultural influences and artistic passions, thus branding Goa as a “Lifestyle Destination”.
The festival promises to be a unique cultural experience as the event brings together hoteliers, restaurants and professionals from the entertainment, food & beverage and lifestyle under one roof.
The leading hoteliers and Restaurateurs will present culinary delights from across the globe, international fusion cuisine and exotic deserts will be set up to satisfy everyone’s palate.
To set the mood ablaze for this flamboyant event, we have a wide range of music, dance and act performances to enthrall the audience. The highlight of the festival will be the fashion show and the selection of The Grape Escapade Queen 2012 on the last day.
Set in the luxurious Inox Courtyard, the event is expected to attract over 20,000 wine lovers & visitors.
Join us with your friends and family and spend your weekend relaxing at the Inox Courtyard, right in the heart of Panjim, capital city of Goa !"

Day 4 (Last Day) 29.1.12

Some pics uploaded on 31.1.12

Crowded Courtyard

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African Safari Cats

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Kinfisher Voice of Goa 2010

Melvyn Noronha
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Carlos and friends

Talking drums
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Host and the co-host
Alfie – Jessica
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The SYNDICATE Band

Raul and Adrian

Raul in south Indian attire
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Raul –Sharon in the crowd

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Deigo, Sharon, Raul & Adrian

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D R S

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S R A

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Raul with Queen2
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video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6nglYW-lNU

Crowd

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Video Syndicate Band

http://www.youtube.com/embed/W6nglYW-lNU

Spot painters with their paintings

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And the Grape Escapade 2012 Queen is..

VIDEO - Queen Contest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5XyW6q-zuw

Minolta Fernandes

Electronic & Telecommunications Engineer

Pursuing her MBA in Bangalore

Her aim is to become a successful entrepreneur

Family oriented person, fun loving, witty etc

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4 in 1

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this added 24hrs later..

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Queen and 1st Runner up
Minolta Fernandes (Queen) & Virginia Fernandes (or Pinto)

Queen gets Diamond Pendant (Courtesy- Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers)
and Return tickets for two Goa-Sharjah-Goa (Courtesy - Air Arabia)

Runners-up, Virginia also gets Return tickets for two Goa-Sharjah-Goa
who also sang Lorna's BEBDO song

All nine contestants

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Second round 5 out of 9

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First 3 from the second round

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Video Day 3 - A short Tour to the Courtyard with LUI Solo n Live

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9xdoWyg2II

DAY 3 Pics 28.1.12

The main entrance

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LUI solo n live - Watch video above

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The impressive performance by IMPRESSIONS

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Compere / Host – Alfie Silveira

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with Lui

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Beautiful co-host – Jessica

looks even more beautiful with saree (1st day)

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Elegant Fashion Show

By JYOTSNA BHAT – Fusion
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Stage background

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Jessica again
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The Band – Brothers in arms

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Drummer and the keyboardist

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with the lady crooner
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all 6
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Solid Crowd

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What's on tonite? (last day -29/1/12)
.
Kingfisher Voice of Goa
Carlos and friends
African Safari Cats - Neil Rebeiro
Queen Escapade 2012 - Crowning
Band - The Syndicate
.
prev. day...
Video Day 2 - Darling love me tonight - Savio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gowuu-5mB5k

From day 2

Solo Singing - Savio

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Cuban dancing

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Duet singing

Nezz and Neka sisters

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With host Alfie

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Zumba Dancing

With Ruth

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What's on tonite? (28.1.12)

Lui - Solo
Impressions - Dancers
Jyotsna Bhat - Fashion Show
Belinda & Tropicanos - Live Band
Grape Stomping - Foot crushing of grapes
Band: Brothers in Arms with Kris

Earlier.. Day 1

At the entrance, no grapes this time, we have wine glasses instead
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Duet performance by Greer and Victor
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the massive crowd - First day
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Band Crimson Tide
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besides, there was a performance by Xtremers, Singmund D'Souza and his group

Band Crimson Tide played for 30 minutes only

All ended at 10.05pm but food and lifestyle / Wine must have continued till midnight

Compere / Hosts were: Jessica & Alfie Silveira

what's on today? (27th Jan.)

Joe 'solo'

Cuban Dancers

Nezz and Neka - Duets

Ruth & troupe -Zumba performance

Band: LYNX

Wine tasting session

*source
http://goa-tourism.com/events.php?id=73

A letter to Mr. Manohar Parrikar

2012-01-25T00:22:00.000-08:00

Dear Mr. Manohar Parrikar

‘BJP making waves...’

OK OK, I see that too.
But most are confused, they need help, they need assurances..

BJP knows very well that it needs us and needed us very badly.
This is the chance, perhaps the last chance.

So, come on Mr. Parrikar, let’s talk business now!
(oh! No, I don’t mean cash for votes or Sops for votes)

Tell us why you think we should vote for you?
What’s there for us in it?
Or what can we expect from you in exchange

Now, now, pl don’t even try your ‘daggling carrots’ tactics
i.e. cash (Rs.1000) for women, DSSS increment, lowering petrol prices etc
Peter would not be too happy if you rob him to pay Paul

If you do decide to come back on this, besides other things, please make sure
you give us your solid assurances on these following serious and most urgent issues:

Our Goa (Special Status)
Destruction of Goa
Rampant Corruption
Communal Harmony (Hindu-Christians-Muslims)

That’s all we are interested in right now, can you do it?
or can we rely on you?

The ball is in your court.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Thank you.
Joe
(for and on behalf of confused minds)

PS.
Don’t worry much about ‘Good Friday’ Holiday episode
It has never been a real public holiday to all, besides that, we also know
some Hindu Holidays too were proposed in the list such as
Mahashivratri, Dashera, Gudi Padva and Gandhi Jayanti , Statehood day etc
I believe, the proposal was only to make it optional or include it in the restricted holiday’s list where people (Govt. employee) could opt for it if so desired.
You did it to reduce the Govt Holidays and as per the Central Govt. directives.
Perhaps you could introduce 6 days a week pattern as work in Govt. dept
always behind schedule.

Govt jobs, govt holidays, restricted holidays etc discussed here
http://joegoauk-pointofview.blogspot.com/2012/01/why-govt-jobs-are-in-high-demand.html

'Actions speak' they say, we have witnessed it too...

Why Govt. jobs are in high demand?

2012-01-24T10:41:00.000-08:00

Why Govt. jobs are in high demand?

Well, to start with, Govt. dept., there is 5 days a week

Others 6 days a week.

Then there are 19 public holidays

but for others (Com+Industrial) it’s 9 only

e.g.
much debated ‘Good Friday’ and ‘St. Francis Xavier’ holiday is for Govt. only

see list below.

Of the 19 public holidays (Govt)

7 are of Hindu Festival
3 Christians
3 Muslims
6 others (National/State etc)

Total Holidays/ Rest days/Leave : 176

i.e 104 Sat/Sundays

      19 Public Holidays
      33 (Restricted holidays + Casual/Sick leave/unpaid)
      20 (Annual leave)

in a year there are 365 days less 176 = 189 days = 1323hrs (189x7)

= 3.6 working days a week (as against 5 days a week in general)

Again, of the 7 hours a day (excl. Breaks)

Av. 1 hr lost per day due to late coming/early leaving/extended breaks/chatting with staff /phones-Mobiles/ Newspaper/toilets/tea/snacks/sleeping/roaming/clocking or signing in
and then go to sort out car parking or petrol filling or smoking or tea/breakfast

Which is equal to 6 hrs a day work i.e. av. 189 hrs or 27 days lost/year.

So, actual av. Working days of the year = 162 days

i.e. about 3.1 working days a week

Moreover, one has to take into account slower pace of work 2-3 days before & after Ganesh Chaturti, Diwali, Dashera, Xmas, New year etc which is not included in the above computation

Besides, festivals like Carnival, IFFI, shigmo, elections, long sick leave, maternity leave etc

Notes:

- It may not apply to a very few

     - This is one way of looking at it, the other way would be fast money making under the table etc
    -   Job security guaranteed to almost all, no matter how corrupt is he or she.
e.g. A complaint was lodged against a JE in Salcette for his involvement in Light Poles theft, instead of sacking him, he was transferred to Pernem.

   - If you see pics above or below, then they must be inserted for illustration purspose only

Check here, list of various holidays

Public Holidays for 2012

1 Republic Day January 26 WEDNESDAY

2 Gudi Padva March 23 FRIDAY (Govt. only and not for Commercial/Industrial)

3 Good Friday April 06 FRIDAY (Govt. only..)

4 Birth Anni of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar April 14 SATURDAY

5 May Day May, 01 TUESDAY

6 Independence Day August, 15 WEDNESDAY

7 Id-Ul-Fitr August, 20 MONDAY (Govt only..)

8 Ganesh Chaturthi (1st Day) September 19 WEDNESDAY

9 Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day) September 20 THURSDAY (Govt. only..)

10 Gandhi Jayanti October 02 TUESDAY

11 Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi) October 24 WEDNESDAY (Govt. only..)

12 Id-Ul-Zuha (Bakri Id) October 28 SUNDAY (Govt. Only..)

13 Diwali November 13 TUESDAY

14 Feast of St.Francis Xavier December 03 MONDAY (Govt. only..

15 Goa Liberation Day December 19 WEDNESDAY

16 Christmas Day December 25 TUESDAY

Extra / Special

1 Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad (Birthday Mohammad) Feb 05 (Govt. only)

2 Mahashivratri February 20 MONDAY (Govt. only..

3 Holi (Govt. only..)

Commercial + Industrial holidays

1Republic Day January 26 Thursday

2Birth Anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar April 14 Saturday

3 May Day May 01 Tuesday

4 Independence Day August 15 Wednesday

5 Ganesh Chaturthi September 19 Wednesday

6 Gandhi Jayanti October 02 Tuesday

7 Diwali November 13 Tuesday

8 Goa Liberation Day December 19 Wednesday

9 Christmas December 25

On Public Holidays, Govt. offices remain closed where as on restricted holidays, it's a working day,

Restricted Holidays

1 New Year Day January, 01 Sunday

2 Makarsankranti January, 15 Sunday

3 Guru Ravi Das Birthday February, 07 Tuesday

4 Shivaji Jayanti February, 19 Sunday

5 Ram Navami April, 01 Sunday

6 Mahavir Jayanti / Maundy Thursday April, 05 Thursday

7 Budha Purnima May, 06 Sunday

8 Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus July, 15 Friday

09 Raksha Bandhan August, 02 Friday

10 Janmashtami August, 22 Monday

11 Onam August, 29 Wednesday

12 Hartalika September 18 Tuesday

13 All Souls day November, 02 Friday

14 Govardhan Puja November 14 Wednesday

15 Bhaubij November 15 Thursday

16 Guru Teg Bahadur Martydom Day November, 24 Thursday

17 Muharam November 26 Wednesday

18 Guru Nanak’s Birthday November, 28 Wednesday

19 Feast of Immaculate Conception December, 08 Saturday

20 Christmas Eve December, 24 Monday

21 New Year’s Eve December, 31 Monday

BANK HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2012.

1.Republic Day January, 26 Magna, 06 Thursday

2. Gudi Padva March, 23 Chaitra, 03 Friday

3 Yearly Closing of Account April, 01 Chaitra, 12 Sunday

4. Good Friday April, 06 Chaitra, 17 Friday

5. Birth Anniversary of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar April, 14 Chaitra, 25 Saturday

6. May Day May, 01 Vaisakha, 11 Tuesday |

7_ Independence Day August, 15 Sravana, 24

8. Id-Ul-Fitr August, 20 Sravana, 29

9. Ganesh Chaturthi 1st Day September, 19 Bhadra, 28 Wednesday

10. Ganesh Chaturthi 2nd Day September, 20 Bhadra, 29 Thursday

11. Half Yearly Closing September, 30 Asvina, 08 Sunday

12. Gandhi Jayanti October, 02 Asvina, 10

13. Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi) October, 24 Kartika, 02 Wednesday

14. Id-Ul -Zuha (Bakn-ID) October, 28 Kartika, 06 Sunday j

15.Diwali November, 13 Kartika, 22 Tuesday

16. Feast of St. Francis Xavier December, 03 Agrahayana, 12

17. Goa Liberation Day December, 19 Agrahayana, 28

18. Christmas Day December, 25

Meet some Goan Survivors of the ill-fated Costa Concordia

2012-01-22T20:41:00.000-08:00

Update 27.1.2012

About 53 Goan survivors / crew members of the ill-fated Costa Concordia

offered thanksgiving mass at Holy Cross, Bambolim today on 27^th January 2012.

Earlier, there was a thanksgiving Ladainha / Litany at the Miraculous Cross or Fulamcho Khuris, same place (see a pic from archive)

During the offertory (Mass), a ship, a cake, Flowers etc offfered to the priest

The choir was also formed entirely of the survivors. see pic (above)

In the end, they sang ‘argam tuka Somia’ amidst clapping of hands.
Followed by ‘Goemcho Saib’ orasao ‘Sam Francis Xaviera’

Of the 53, there were many apear in their early 20’s

Some pics

Fr. Freddy D’ Souza

Goan Pallottine priest based in US who served as 'Chaplain' onboard many Cruise ships abroad.
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Church / Mass - left

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right

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middle

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The Main Altar

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the 5 men choir (all survivors)

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use the links below for larger view

all Survivors - also seen in the video at the end.

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Video - thanksgiving

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPx3_gPk2ms

Bambolim Church / Shrine
(from archive)

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earlier.... on 22/1/2012

Meet Severino, one of the survivors of the ill-fated Ship Costa Concordia

It was like a home to him for he spent almost 4 years onboard the ship as this was

his 5th trip (first trip after getting married).

Happy to be home with family

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The luxury liner, Costa Concordia, capsized after hitting a rock in Italian waters on Friday the 13th January 2012 around 9.30pm.

Onboard were 4,229 people, including 1,023 crew.
Crew inludes 202 Indians
Of them, 201 were rescued and 31-year-old Robello Russel Terence from Mumbai is missing

Most managed to survive the capsizing, 11 have been confirmed dead and some 21 missing.
The first group of 63 of 201 Indians rescued, returned home on 19.1.12

6 Goans

Remaining 130 returned back next day, 20.1.12
8 Goans

REUTERS-MAX Rossie

Remaining 7 were to fly back next day 21.1.12

One staying back as he married to Italian

External affair ministry or Indian Embassy in Italy, gave 100 Euros to each survivor and air ticket to fly back home.

Andreas Solaro-AFP-Getty Images

Excerpts from Local Dailies:
Severino Colaco (see pic) recalling the time of the accident said, "When the ship began to tilt, I was at the galley. A heavy heater came rolling towards me, however I dodged it. Then a second heater came towards me and hit me on my knee. I did not know the ship was in danger of sinking as the captain did not alert us."
Mr Colaco from Cansaulim, was employed as a second cook aboard the Costa Concordia. He said he was stationed at the kitchen which is on the lower deck (under water part of the ship) He said, "Friends came to help, and on realising the magnitude of the accident we ran helter-skelter to safety. I was taken to the doctor and saw other crew members helping passengers into the lifeboats."

These Goans who arrived back home on Friday expressed displeasure over the attitude of the Goa government. They said. "Our Chennai colleagues were welcomed at the
airport by the Chennai government with flowers, but in Goa the government did not even know about the incident." NT 22/1/12

22-year-old Daniel Bothelo from Santa Cruz said, "I was on side duty, providing the spot lights for a magic show that was being held for the passengers. Suddenly there was a bang, the power went off and we realised an accident had occurred."

"The scene was like the Titanic, we were forced to jump in the water as the ship had tilted and people were falling off. When we fell into the cold waters, we had to swim fast because the ship was tilting towards us and there was the danger of it falling on us."

http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/goans-onboard-ill-fated-cruise-liner-reach-home
http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/returned-seamen-talk-bravery-and-camaraderie

Know your Currency Notes (India)

2012-01-10T12:33:00.000-08:00

Looks like Fake currency notes in circulation all over Goa (thanks to Casino ?). I was a victim today at two banks -
I withdrew from one bank (a sealed bundle of 1000x100) only to deposit into another. There they detected a fake note... went back to Canara Bank within 15 minutes of withdrawal and they exchanged the note 'just like that'.... if it was not in a bundle, I am sure they would have reported me to the Police (which is the normal practice).
When asked what exactly was fake? They said 'watermark' Gandhi looked like a cartoon and the 'security thread' line was missing, plus paper was thicker.
It was really a embarrasing moment at both banks as many officers involved in double checking of the notes as well as the people who gathered there..
God knows how many more such notes are fed into the ATM machines.

It also appears that finding or detecting fake notes is an everyday phenomenon.

In Goa, some police too are allegedly involved in Fake currency notes circulation as there were some headlines in the local newspapers recently

Know your notes here..

At present (Jan. 2012) notes in India are issued in the denomination of Rs.1000, Rs.500, Rs.100, Rs.50, Rs.20, Rs.10 & Rs.5

The printing of notes in the denominations of Re.1 and Rs.2 has been discontinued as these denominations have been coinised. However, such notes issued earlier are still in circulation – see last pic Rs.2

use the links for larger view

Rs.1000

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6674751727/sizes/l/

Rs. 500
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6674756259/sizes/l/

Rs.100
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6674759455/sizes/l/

Rs. 50
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6674762711/sizes/l/

Rs. 20

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6709025387/sizes/l/

Rs.10

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6674765469/sizes/l/

Rs. 5

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6674767539/sizes/l/

Rs.2

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6674769525/sizes/l/

Know your 1000 rupees note - Security features - see below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6674770201/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Check this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufiSl0wBKNI

From RBI Website

Are there any special features introduced in the notes of Mahatma Gandhi series?
The new Mahatma Gandhi series of notes contain several special features vis-à-vis the notes issued earlier. These are:

i) Security thread: Rs.10, Rs.20 and Rs.50 notes contain a readable but fully embedded security windowed security thread. Rs.100, Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes contain a readable windowed security thread. This thread is partially exposed and partially embedded. When held against light, this thread can be seen as one continuous line. Other than on Rs.1000 notes, this thread contains the words 'Bharat' in the devnagri script and 'RBI' appearing alternately. The security thread of the Rs.1000 note contains the inscription 'Bharat' in the devnagri script, '1000' and 'RBI'. Notes issued earlier have a plain, non-readable fully embedded security thread.

ii) Latent Image: A vertical band behind on the right side of the Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait, which contains a latent image, showing the denominational value 20, 50, 100, 500 or 1000 as the case may be. The value can be seen only when the note is held on the palm and light allowed to fall on it at 45° ; otherwise this feature appears only as a vertical band.

iii) Microletterings: This feature appears between the vertical band and Mahatma Gandhi portrait. It contains the word ‘RBI’ in Rs.10. Notes of Rs.20 and above also contain the denominational value of the notes. This feature can be seen better under a magnifying glass.

iv) Identification mark: A special intaglio feature has been introduced on the left of the watermark window on all notes except Rs.10/- note. This feature is in different shapes for various denominations (Rs.20-Vertical Rectangle, Rs.50-Square, Rs.100-Triangle, Rs.500-Circle, Rs.1000-Diamond) and helps the visually impaired to identify the denomination.

v) Intaglio Printing: The portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, Reserve Bank seal, guarantee and promise clause, Ashoka Pillar Emblem on the left, RBI Governor's signature are printed in intaglio i.e. in raised prints in Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes.

vi) Fluorescence: The number panels of the notes are printed in fluorescent ink. The notes also have optical fibres. Both can be seen when the notes are exposed to ultra-violet lamp.

vii) Optically Variable Ink: The numeral 500 & 1000 on the Rs.500 [revised colour scheme of mild yellow, mauve and brown] and Rs.1000 notes are printed in Optically Variable Ink viz., a colour-shifting ink. The colour of these numerals appear green when the notes are held flat but would change to blue when the notes are held at an angle.

http://www.rbi.org.in/currency/faqs.html

Further reading (from the net, Bombay incidence )

Comment..

Yesterday (03/12/2011), I went to withdraw money from SOUTH INDIAN BANK's ATM, I found two fake notes of RS. 500. I asked the watchman to call the branch manager but since he didn't had the contact number of the manager, I dialed 100 and forced the cops to come and check..!! Sadly, even cops don't have the basic knowledge about real and fake notes..!! They took me to police station to take my statement..!! I had to spend 3 hrs in the station just because I didn't wanted others to withdraw fake notes from that ATM. The Sub Inspector was questioning me as if I did something wrong..!! He also said that I did the wrong thing by calling the emergency number..!! As per him, this wasn't a emergency..!! I was just shocked..!! They don't even know the seriousness of fake currency..!! My question to Mumbai Police commissioner is, "why don't you just re-train the cops..!! They also said that instead of contacting them, I should have contacted the bank..!! Even a illiterate can understand that the bank manager will try to close the matter there and there itself..!! Then how will you find out the criminals who plotted those fake notes in the ATM..??"

Cops took the ATM slip and the fake notes. When I asked the cops "by when I can expect the report of those notes..? He said "Can't say..!! It may take 4 months or even a year...!!" this statement is very carefree and shows their dedication towards resolving a major issue which has direct connection with our Indian economy..!!
http://jaanlo.com/howto/how-to-identify-counterfeit-currency-notes

Murder in the Police Station

2012-01-09T10:21:00.000-08:00

One year on, no justice yet.

Today's meet at Azad Maidan to mark his first death Anniversary and to protest againt the police inaction in this matter.

Funeral not yet taken place. Died on 9.1.2011

Today's Video (9.1.2012)

Jowett D'Souza

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so8NsG-B2KM

Today's pics

Prakash Kamat

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668074693/in/photostream

Adv. Antonio Lobo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668095733/in/photostream/

Dixon Vaz – all Goa Seamen Association

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668104463/in/photostream/

Savio, Floriano, Dixon etc

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668108015/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668430663/in/photostream/

adv Jatin Naik

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668111361/in/photostream/

Jowett D’Souza - Social Activist RTI etc

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668114619/in/photostream/

Floriano Lobo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668131169/in/photostream/

Candlelight

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668427417/in/photostream

Azad Maidan

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668126707/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668117795/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668123039/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6668135659/in/photostream/

From archive:

February 2011

Panjim Police custodial Death, now registered as Murder

Read / View bigger here
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Panjim Police Station pic
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Cipriano Fernandes in GT front page
Holding a certificate in his hand 'employee of the month'
Cipriano worked as Chef on Cruise ship (Tarvotti)
Bolero Jeep Driver Mr. Ryan Fernandes (GA-07-C-6700) also been
impleded as accused in the murder case update 11/2/11 GT
Around 59 police personnnel of Panjim Police Station face enquiry NT. 12/2/11
JMFC / Court issued bailable arrest warrant against Gerogina Nunes one of the witnesses in the Cipriano Fernandes murder case for being absent in the court on 14/2/11 for hearing inspite of summons issued to her.
Her name was called upto 3 times in the court yesterday after which the arrest warrent issued by the court (GT 15/2/11)

Gerogine goes 'soft' on Cops GT 16/2/11
Says Cipriani 'willingly' sat in the Police jeep without a struggle..
Earlier she revealed to press persons that cipriano was beaten up and phycally abused by the cops in the jeep.- this was not stated in her statement before court on 15th Feb. 2011

Cipriano made to sleep on the floor hungry and thirsty..TOI 17/2/10
SDM Shetye who conducted the enquiry into custodial death has concluded no guideline followed by the police and that CIRIANO WAS NOT SERVED DINNER AND WAS MADE TO SLEEP ON THE FLOOR WITHOUT MATTRESS OR BEDSHEET. Around 11.30am on 8th Ja. 2011, Ciriano who was snorring on the fllor, suddenly woke up and while trying to get up, collapsed in the officers' section room. He was immediately rushed to GMC in an 108 ambulance. As froth was oozing out of his mouth, he as sent for a CT scan.

18/2/11 GT
Georgina was absent again in the court yesterday, she is hospitaised for low pressured.
She is give another date to attend for recording her remaining statement on 21/2/11 2.30pm

24/2/11
Police forced me to change my statement saysGeorgina
HERALD REPORTER
PANJIM, FEB 23
Georgina Nunes, the girlfriend of Cipriano Fernandes who allegedly died in police custody, on Wednesday, told the Court that Panjim police tried to pressurise her to change her statement before the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), who conducted inquiry into the unfortunate incident.
In her deposition before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Panjim, which is conducting trial into Cipriano’s death, Georgina claimed that Cipriano died as a result of police beating.
“After the SDM recorded my statement, police constable Sandip Shirvaikar came to my residence at Caranzalem and asked me to change my statement as I deposed against him for beating Cipriano in the police van and police station,” she told the Magistrate in her two-hour-long deposition.
“Cipriano’s death was unnatural. I feel the police have taken his life by hitting him on his head,” she added when the Magistrate asked her opinion on the death.
Georgina deposed after the JMFC issued bailable warrant against her for failing to respond to summons earlier.
Deposing further she told the JMFC that Cipriano was beaten inside the vehicle right from the time he was picked up from Porvorim till the Panjim police station.
She further stated that two constables, one of whom was Shirvaikar dragged the unconscious Cipriano holding his collar inside the police station and dumped him in a room adjacent to inspector Sandesh Chodankar’s cabin.
Earlier, Georgina had given this statement made before the JMFC today to the SDM and the State Police Complaints Authority.
oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Police-forced-me-to-change-...

NT Version 24/2/11
Georgina deposes before JMFC Panaji
Georgina deposes before JMFC PanajiPublished on: February 24, 2011 - 01:32
More in: Goa News
PANAJI: The girlfriend of Cypriano Fernandes, Ms Georgina Nunes, from Caranzalem deposing before the JMFC, Panaji, Ms Shabnam Shaikh, stated that Cypriano was manhandled, while in the Bolero jeep transporting him and her, along with police personnel to Panaji police station.
She said that when the vehicle reached the KTC bus stand in Panaji, a head-constable started pulling at the hair of Cypriano, who was crying out in pain. She also informed that Ryan, who was driving warned her not to turn around and look at what was happening behind her, as she was seated besides the driver (Ryan) in the front of the jeep and Cypriano was seated behind her along with the police.
She deposed that Cypriano could not take the beating any more and even tried to reach the brakes from the back of the vehicle so as to halt it; however, Ryan kept pushing his led back. She said that although Cypriano stopped making noise, she could hear commotion in the back of the vehicle.
She said upon reaching the Panaji town police station, Ryan along with other constables pulled Cypriano from the jeep and she notices that Cypriano’s mouth was closed and that he was unconscious. "Then they dragged him to the room next to the police inspector, Mr Sandesh Chodankar’s cabin." She said she did not know how Cypriano became unconscious.
She then deposed that that Cypriano was beaten by some 6 to 7 policemen, some of whom were in civilian clothes, and that the beating went on for about 10 minutes.
She said, "I could hear the sound of the assault but I could not see him as they had encircled him." She could also not ascertain if Cypriano was conscious during the beating.
She further deposed that on January 8, she was called to the police station at around 5 p.m. and told to be seated on her scooter as head constable, Sandeep Shirvoikar wanted to talk to her. She deposed that on questioning Shirvoikar, as to where Cypriano was, she was told that he was drunk and had suffered an attack of fits and was admitted in the GMC at Bambolim and that he was discharged. When she asked who released him, Shirvoikar said that Cypriano himself had signed the bond papers.
She said that on Januray 9, Shirvoikar called her many times; however, she did not take his calls. Later she called him and was informed that Cypriano had expired at around 4 a.m. in the hospital. She said she was stunned and shocked to hear of Cypriano’s death, she was later called to the police station to record her statement.
In her statement to the JMFC, she said that Cypriano had no health problems and even denied having knowledge about his going to the IPHB. She refused to endorse the view that Cypriano died of natural causes, but said that according to her "Cypriano died due to police assault on the head and added that there was record of his arrest by the police."
She also deposed saying that the head constable approached her after she gave her statement to the SDM, Tiswadi, Ms Shabaji Shetye, and pressurised her to change
her statement.
www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/georgina-deposes-jmfc-panaji

25/2/11
Candeliight Rally seeking justice for Cipriano in city Tomorrow -NT
Peaceful Rally for Justice - GT
Keneth Silveira, one of the strong witness in the Cipriano murder case said they are orgnising a peaceful candelelight rally on Feb.26 at 4.30pm from Azad Maidan to CM's official Residence at altinho to fight for justice and the corrupt system...demanding immediate arrest of all police officials responsible for the death of Cipriano Fernandes. Also demand for arrest of all people responsible for destroying the evidence with polic cover up ..including the doctors who had initially given false medical report to cover up the case

26.2.11
Kenneth Silveira, the main witness in the custodial Case filed FIR with Panjim Police
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5479066627/sizes/l/

Kenneth Silveira (The Main Witness)
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480138296/

A murder in the Panjim Police Station?
Justice for Cipriano Fernandes
video clip
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpQZ2b48NpU

Pic
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5485172184/sizes/l/

Justice for Cipriano Fernandes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpQZ2b48NpU
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5485172184/sizes/l/

Cosme Fernandes – Cousin

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480140742/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5479539309/in/photostream/

Kenneth Silveira – Main witness

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480139242/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480138296/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480137582/in/photostream/

with Adv. Jatin

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5480136376/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5479533869/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5479534897/in/photostream/

March 15, 2011
8 cops asked to file reply by March 28.
State Police Complaints Authority has asked them to reply to the notices issued by it in the custodial death case.
Sandeep Sshirvoikar HC, Vishram Gaokar PC, Sandesh Chodankar PI, Sanjeev Salunke HC, Vijay Kumar Chodankar PSI, Radhesh Ramnathkar HC, Syam Amonkar HC and Ramesh Dessai HC. Notices were issued on 8th March

Dec. 2011
HC hands over Cipriano custodial death case to CBI

Friday, 16 December 2011 09:52
Goa Chronicle

In a first of its kind decision in Goa pertaining to a police custodial death, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court chaired by Justice A P Lavande and Justice U Bakhre has handed over the investigations of the Cipriano Fernandes death case to the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI).
Last week the Chief Minister of Goa, Digambar Kamat cleared the case file to be handed over to CBI as the law department was of the opinion that since the allegations involved police officers and the investigations were being conducted by officers within the same police department; hence it needed an independent body to investigate the case to be impartial.
Human Rights activist Jowett D'Souza who had taken up case, expressed that he was happy that the court has appointed the CBI to investigate into the custodial death. It is a clear human right violation.
Cipriano Fernandes was allegedly killed in police custody. Now with CBI investigating the matter, people who have come out in support of Justice for Cipriano feel that it a move towards some justice.

Previous Meet Video - Feb 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpQZ2b48NpU

Heroic Anish tried to save his father but he is drowned too

2011-12-29T14:37:00.000-08:00

Heroic Anish tried to save his father but he is drowned too

The Father - Son gone to Rachol, Zuari River on their bike from their Residence Borda, Margao (a distance of about 14kms) to perform some religious rites 'ashes' of their late father /grand father who died a year ago.

At the dock (jetty), while father (48) performing rites stanging on the steps below knee deep water, he suddenly fell into the river (slipped), seeing his father is struggling for life, the son raise alarm but no one out there to help, he then jumped hoping to save his father but he was drowned too.

Heroic Son Aneesh (17). RIP

He could not save his father, so what?

At least he was brave enough to try to save him.
Not all such risky attempts end up in success
Bravery award to the son highly recommended (posthumously)

The incident took place on Thursday the 22^nd Dec. 2011 at 2.30pm.

Police, Coastal Police, Navy divers with under water cameras tried to look for them the whole day and the next day but no luck. Bodies found floating on the third day Saturday the 24^th Dec, one at the site / dock and the other little further towards Raia-Shiroda Ferry.

Final rites took place on Sunday the X’Mas day.

Father was working at Account Dept. KTC, Margao and the son was a student of Class XII.

One can well imagine what the wife / mother is going through, I have personally watched the situation at her residence Borda (1^st floor flat) today 29^th Dec. 2011. Little daughter/Sister Durga also seen.

God, give them strength to bear all this.

The heroic son

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6596111127/

father-son obit

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6595862469/

A short clip – Zuari River, steps, Barges, Iron ore etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOahXH2Jkls

Pics

at the site

The killer steps

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6596361293/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6596354413/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6596351001/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6596358271/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6596364171/sizes/l/

Sunburn Festival Goa 2011

2011-12-27T13:37:00.000-08:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583176961/

Sunburn Goa 2011
27-29 Dec.
Largest Music and Dance Festival in all of Asia.
Held in Goa for the Fifth year in a row.

Area covered for this year is massive, twice as much

"This year Sunburn is going to be spread across 20 acres!
Nearly thrice the size of last year"

Last year, the festival attracted about 50,000 people (tickets sold)
this year, over 1 lakh expected (over 10 lacs as per news reports)

Ground A and Ground B

Stage COOLLU

Tickets sale:

Day 1: Rs.3000 +Tax (3,450)
Day 2: Rs.4000 + Tax (4,600)
Da3: Rs.6000 + Tax (6,900)
3 days ticket Rs.7000 + Tax (8050)
+ VIP sale

Some pics 27.12.11

Stage MUAH

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583176961/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583207965/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583214571/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk48/6584827109/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Ground B, DJ line up

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583219673/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583232563/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583235529/in/photostream/

Crowd

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583237329/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583242671/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583248563/in/photostream/

some Candolim beach pics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583188261/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6583201543/in/photostream/

Video 27.12.11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln13fHHD0E4

or
HD large screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=ln13fHHD0E4&vq=hd720

Last year
Video 28.12.10
http://youtu.be/vws-6wNf5mg?hd=1

****

Sonia Gandhi in Goa 17.12.11

2011-12-17T08:17:00.000-08:00

Sonia Gandhi in Goa – Part II (Report with video II)

The meeting was to start at 4.30pm at Campal grounds but Sonia Gandhi along with the dignitaries arrive at 5.30pm. There were people sitting on the chairs as early as 3.30 pm (hot sun).

At 3.45pm, I started taking some pics of the empty or deserted DB road but I was stopped by the police who were in goups on both side of the road.

I asked ‘konn Deu or Laxmi eupachi asa re he vatten?” (any god coming this side) they had no answer. I went little further and started taking pics and no one said anything this time.

Saw people walking from St. Inez Fire Service area which was the dropping point (by bus as announced) from there, the distance to the venue is about 1 KM. When approached the Junction opp Bal Bhavan, people had to walk further about 350 meters as the only public entry gate was towards Panjim Gymkana. At around 5 pm, saw people coming in large numbers, that is when they changed their ‘dropping point’ plan. People now dropped off right at the Entrance gate (D B ROAD). The Road which was empty all this time, suddenly is full of busses including luxury buses and many ST (Maharastra )buses. More and more people coming in around 5.30pm as if they knew Sonia will arrive by an hour late.

Sonia Gandhi arrived at 5.30pm at the venue but people continue pouring in. There were upto 10 gates with metal detectors but it seems they could not cope up with the rush.

Subash Shirodkar GPCC chief, started his welcome speech at around 5.40pm but more and more people seen coming in (as if they were held up somewhere..). Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Started his speech at around 5.46pm followed by Sonia Gandhi at 5.54pm but people still coming in from the main gate DB Road Side. About 5000-7000 people had to stay out of the barricaded area either beacuse there was no room inside or the security could not cope up with the rush. Sonia finished her speech at 6.07pm which was followed by Mauvin Godinho vote of thanks. The whole Sonia Gandhi event lasted for about 40 minutes only as everything got over at 6.10pm

May were hoping High Command Sonia Gandhi would come with some goodies for Goa at least we thought she would announce something on ‘Goa’s special Status’ which is the long pending demand of the Goans. But going by the event proceedings, it appears that Sonia was not aware of it at all as she did say something which was in response to Chief Minister request in his speech. She said, she would put the issue before her government in Delhi. Also, CM requested 3 bridges including Zuari bridge as if this is the only time he met Sonia Gandhi. And for her mention of Goa elections ‘in couple of months’ some press/media taken it as a hint or Goa declaration, as if we did not know about it earlier. Couple of months could mean anything between 2-5 months. 5 months from now i.e. May 2012 when the current tenure of the Goa Assembly comes to an end.

After releasing the tricolour balloons in the air, there start Kunbi dace lead by Amelia (see video2)

The stage which was situated to the right of the boxed dais (enclosed all 3 sides), I don’t think anyone from the box could see the stage or the dance. Check video2.

School kids were sitting in the open hot sun forming no. ‘50’ facing the dais or which was meant for the dignitaries only.

Media people in the middle also seen out in the sun waiting Sonia Gandhi impatiently from as early as 4pm or even earlier.

Free goodies like caps with Sonia-Raul pics on it (see pic), Free Audio CDs with CM pic on it see pic (cd by Sidharnath Buyao of 8 songs. singers also include Nephi Rod, Swapnil Bandodkar), free Congress logo long scarves etc were give to all, plus free water bottles.

We did not get any water nor meals, we had cold lassie at the nearby kiosk on DB Road, opp entrance gate. Rs.12 each.

However, there are unconfirmed reports including on twitter that free money and meals also given per person, not at the venue though or else we would have joined the Q too.

If that is true, then I guess it is perfectly normal now a days with all parties. I call it ‘tricks of the trade’ for I know for facts, it happened in the past with other parties including NCP.

Konkani songs by Peter-Roshan, Sonia Shirsat etc were also sung before 5.30pm.

Added in video2
There was also a folk dance ‘Veer Bhadra’.

We had a laugh when CM said ‘ temporary (Beach) shacks’ we thought we heard it as ‘temporary sex’ watch video2

As the whole thing got ever at 6.10pm, firework display which started soon after, did not really look like firework as it was a day time. See video2

Finally, with Congress caps, flags in their hands, scarves around their necks, the speeches etc etc it did look like an election rally, Madam Sonia too in the end solicited support from the people to bring Congress back to power.

Again, I would say these are all ‘tricks of the trade’

Some pics

is Goa in safe hand?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525807511/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525808157/in/photostream/

At the gate, there were about 10 in all
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525809085/in/photostream/

People pouring in

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525811765/in/photostream/

Tricolour balloon in the sky

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525814035/in/photostream/

Massive crowd

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525816985/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525820141/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Madam Sonia

With Digambar Kamat, Subash Shirodkar, Luizinho Faleiro, Francis Sardinha etc

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525821097/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525821931/in/photostream/

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More crowd

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525829853/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Empty Road – DB Road - due to Security reasons

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525803147/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525805753/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6525806743/in/photostream/

Video 1 (Sonia Gandhi speaking..)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1YsTUEP0To

More pics added here

Free Audio CDs to all

CD by Sidharnath Buyao, 8 songs also sung by Swapnil Bandodkar and Nephie Rod
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6529222453/in/photostream
Mother-son free caps for all
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6529223703/in/photostream/

It’s Congress only celebrations?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6529223023/in/photostream/

Lights were on whole day long

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6529225613/in/photostream/

Madkaikar’s boys

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6529226255/sizes/l/in/photostream/

School Kids forming No. ‘50’

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk46/6529226839/in/photostream/

Video 2 - uncut

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whfXICBgS6c

Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2011

2011-11-14T00:13:00.000-08:00

Every year Kingfisher conducts a talent hunt show in both English and Konkani singing category
It’s Kingfisher's Voice of Goa.
This year it was 7th year and grand finale took place at SGPDA grounds at Margao on 12th and 13th November, 2011.
Vaishali Samant, Bombay Vikings, The Syndicate Band, Crimson Tide Band, Varun Band etc were the added attractions. see pics below

4th time Lucky, Akash Telgu is the Kingfisher’s Voice of Goa 2011 – Konkani.
(Last three years he figured in the finalists)
Young Akash is more into bollywood Singing/Dancing since the age of 5.
We been watching his performance since he was just 13 (I have clips of his dancing/singing in 2005, 2006 (Youtube see link below) and so on. Akash is now 20 and studying at Chowgule College. Son of Rajan and Rajvi Telgu from Raia, Goa.

Try Akash on facebood here - (looks like he just started it)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003054794504

Whereas, in English category, Queenie Fernandes is the Voice of Goa 2011 – see pic
Queenie is form Siolim, Goa and was lecturer in Mapusa College.
Incidently, Queenie is the third winner hailing from the same village Siolim for the last 3 consecutive years i.e. 2009, 2010 & 2011.

winner in each category get a cash prize of Rs.75,000 where as in English category the winner also gets one year contract with Kingfisher worth Rs.3 lacs.

Judges for the event were:
Sigmund De Souza, Joaquim D'Souza and Praveen Gaokar for Konkani rounds and Belinda Fernandes and Alex Braganza joined Sigmund in English rounds.

Congratulations to Akash and Queenie

English/Konkani Winners with their Cheque

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Cheque close-up
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343443788/in/photostream/

Group pic with winners
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6342694831/in/photostream/

English finalist (second round)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343441346/in/photostream/

Queenie fernandes

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343441630/in/photostream/

Neeraj, Sigmund de souza etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343441972/in/photostream/

Akash with his cheque

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6342693025/in/photostream/

Vijay Sardesai, Neeraj, Sigmond, Queenie

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343442542/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343442870/in/photostream/

Konkani finalists

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6337899385/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6337899899/in/photostream/

Akash with Sachin Chatte, the host

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6338654134/in/photostream/

Akash

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343441036/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6338652854/in/photostream/

Video 1 - Konkani Fanalist (Second round)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugw-RUt3w48

Video 2 - Akash is the Kingfisher Voice of Goa -Konkani

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShE7Tb-khsk

video 3 - Final round English

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz1a-tI4rr8

Video 4 (Queenie Fernandes -Voice of Goa 2011)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMjEh1XpinM

Video 5 - Vaishali Samant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2-_1NRbvmU

Watch Akash when he was just 13 n 14 - he is now 20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEaVQKiBM3I

The added attractions:

The Syndicate Band
with Sharon and Raul on the vocals

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343844843/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6344594276/in/photostream/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXW48lNlgvg

Vaishali Samant
with DJ Amit and rapper Arya

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6344594936/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343846569/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343847067/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6344596724/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343848313/in/photostream/

Bombay Vikings
with Neeraj Shridhar (see pic with the winners), Shanthini, Andrew, Cassie, Vishal Dande etc

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6344598564/in/photostream/

Crowd had a good time with Bombay Vikings band.
I have watched it LIVE for the first time, although I listen to it very often. Thanks to Kingfisher
Many Goan musicians with the band - Andrew (keyboard), Cassy (drums) etc
Watch the audience participation part of the show, where Neeraj Shridhar (Original Member of Bombay Vikings) came down to the audience..
Akash, the new Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2011 (konkani) also seen singing with the band (before he knew he was a winner)

With Neeraj Shridhar

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343850215/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343850965/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6343851595/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk45/6344597768/in/photostream/

Video 6 (Bombay Vikings - Neeraj Shridhar )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWoV5z0IGC4

Dr. Luis Proto Barbosa (1927-2011)

2011-10-09T15:35:00.000-07:00

Dr. Luis Proto Barbosa

Was a very famous ‘dotor’ doctor /Physician at least until early 80s or until he become a minister

He had his motor bike (Honda I think) which make louder noise like that of bullet.

At night, when people hear the bike sound, they said ‘konn tori boro nam mista..’ Next morning people asked each other where or who the doctor visited to

He was always there for the people no matter what time of the day or night.

Imagine, there were no proper roads and street lights at that time but he always made it on his own, even in the middle of the night on his bike.

When mothers were worried about their sick children he would say ‘ Kaim zaina go teka, tum bhinaka’(Don’t worry he/she is fine). After consultation, when asked ‘dortor kitu poixe? (How much to pay) we often heard him saying ‘Marie, sang go teka kitu poixe te’

He had his consoltor (dispensary still exists) just before Cansaulim Market, opp Old Post office Or closer to the new panchayat or PHC.

Dr. Barbosa also had his consoltor at Utorda near Pondori posro, just before Musllint.(musonn ground)Consulting hours being late in the evening but we preferred going to Cansaulim which was not very far.

He took care of all of Cansaulim, Arossim, Cuelim, Velsao, Verna and upto Utorda/Majorda
and as such he was prominent figure at local wedding receptions 'savod' (raising toasts).

Besides, during tiatr or village functions to say a few words.

He had his own style as a toast master, often we imitated him.

He started his speech ‘Mogall Bhau-bhoinnado’

He had very sharp memory too. I must have seen him after 24 years – Last time I accidentally bumped into him in 2008, he immediately recognised me...

Of late, he spent his years at Adollem (near spring, down Birla road, Cuelim) where he had his farmyard.

I have last seen Dr. Barbosa at a funeral at Velsao church in 2008. See pics

As we know, Dr. Barbosa was an MLA, Minister, Chief Minister and pro-tem speaker.

Don panam, Gai-padduk, hat etc

Dr. Barbosa has two daughters, one son (also a doctor Margao dispensary behind Grace Church) and regular church goer wife.

RIP Dr. Luis Proto Barbosa (1927-2011)

Some pics taken in 2008

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/2879050555/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/2879886220/

The Last Journey - 9th Oct. 2011

Funeral, Police Brass Band, Church, Mass, State Honour, Gun salute, cemetery

Our GP, Ex. Chief Minister Dr. Luis Proto Barbosa laid to Rest with full State Honour

Cansaulim, 9th Oct. 2011
About 40 priests Concelebrated mass with Bishop Alwyn Baretto as main Celebrant with Fr. Sertorio Rodrigues, Parish Priest of Cansaulim, Fr. Remedious Fernandes Vicar General of Goa, Fr. Carmo Martins, Parish Priest of Grace Church Margao & Fr. Lucio Dias, Episcopal Vicar for South Goa. Fr. Lucio & Fr. Remdious are nieghbours of Dr. Luis Proto Barbosa. Fr. Valerian Vaz, Fr. Eremito Rebello etc also seen amongst the 40 celebrants.

Many Politicians/dignitaries attended including Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, PWD Minister ChurchillAlemao, Power Minister Aleixo Sequeira, Urban Development Minister Joaquim Alemao, South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha, Minister Jose Philip, Mauvin Godinho, Dr. Wilfred D’Souza, NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro, Mathany Saldanha, Ramakant Kalap, Herculano Dourado, Teotonio Pereira, Minino Peres, Tiarist Cyriaco Dias etc

With full State honour with firing of gun shots, Police brass band etc

Video 1 (Gun Salute etc)

A short Clip
http://youtu.be/XOW7sn9IffQ?hd=1

Some funeral pics

At the Residence Residence
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6225610159/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6225611315/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6226132398/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6225614055/in/photostream/
the house
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6226168972/in/photostream

Poilice Brass Band
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6225615455/sizes/l/in/photostream/

on the road
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6225616613/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6226137538/in/photostream/
Church
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6225618943/in/photostream/

with Family (wife, two daughters and one son)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6226143292/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6225620051/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6225622195/sizes/l/

Priests and Bishop Alwyn Baretto (Sindhudurg)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6226140838/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6225641909/in/photostream

Grave
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6226145036/in/photostream/

Video 2 - Last Journey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQy5Q6cqIQA

AADHAAR your permanent proof of Identity

2011-09-30T01:19:00.000-07:00

AADHAAR your permanent proof of Identity
with your biometric data

Registration or enrolment started from Sept. 2011

Have you applied yet?

Docs required at the time of enrolment:

1. Application form - see pic
2. Original and a copy of proof of ID (original to verify only) – see list (AA)
3. Original and a copy of proof of address ( -do- ) See List (BB)

You then need to register your face (they take photo of you), your fingers prints (they take all 10 fingers prints on an electronic device) and both your eyes (they give you a sort of binoculars to look through which your eyes or iris are registered).- see pic

Then you are given a receipt with enrolment number.
Whole process will take about 10-12 minutes per person, however, where Qing system in place, it can take up to 4 hours
e.g. At Panaji enrolment centre only about 120 persons allowed per day on first come first serve basis. For this one has to be in the Q before 10am and again before 2pm as only 60 token issued per session.

There are 4 enrolment desks or counters which means max 4 persons are enrolled in 10 minutes. It can delay due to breakdown or system down, power failure etc

Your Card will be ready in about 3 months time (to be verified)

Panjim GPO /Post Office is also an enrolment centre. There is one desk /counter at the entrance, tokens also required here.
Some tips to fill up your AADHAAR Card application form (refer pic)
It can save time etc, we lost ours.

PART A

Your full name
Full address with pin code
Date of birth . eg. 10.10.1947
Sex – Male, female or transgender

PART B - Relations details (or next of kin)

Write wife or husband’s name or Father / mother’s name
If no wife/husband, or if both father/mother died, write your late father’s name
AADHAAR enrolment No. (if known or if they applied before you)

PART C - Additional information
Mobile no. Email ID (both optional)

PART D –Financial information

Bank details etc (optional) i.e. you can leave it blank

PART E - Introducer

Introducer Name, his UID Card. No. His Signature
Leave blank (no one got UID card in Goa, I suppose)

PART F KYR+

Fill in whatever you know or based on whatever docs you have
e.g. Ration Card No..., Election Card No... what you don’t have - leave it blank
e.g. I don’t have Ration card, I will leave it blank
Name your Municipality or Village panchayat etc.

PART G ( for Staff use only - verification)

Extra:

There are no enrolment centres in Mormugao (Vasco, Cortalim, Cansaulim etc), Sanguem and Dharbandora (Dharbandora may have included in Ponda).

You may have 3 more months to enrol yourself (to be verrified)

Proof of Photo ID - list of docs containing name and Photo (AA) –

Any one of the following

Passport, PANcard, Ration Card, Election Card, Driving License, Photo Bank ATM or Credit Card, Recognised School ID card, Goverment Photo ID card etc etc

Proof of ID containing Name and Address (BB)– Any one from this list:

Passport, Ration Card, Driving Licence, Election Card, Bank Statement/Pass book, Water or Electricity or Landline Phone bill not older than 3 months, credit card statement, Goverment Photo ID card etc etc

Some pics – Press Ad

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/6197282486/sizes/l/

AADHAAR Application Form

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/6197304042/sizes/l/

At Enrolment Centre, Panaji, Goa

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/6197433508/sizes/l/

Two brothers deaths in the house, same day

2011-09-07T20:58:00.000-07:00

Two brothers deaths in the house, same day

When younger brother 18, returned back, he saw his brother 28, already dead.
He too died the same way, same day.

A well to do family with land property, car, rooms on rental etc

Now, there is no one left in the house.

No brother, no sister, no father, no mother

Don’t understand why they did it, particularly the younger one.

Lord, take them into your arms.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/6121325347/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/6121323129/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/6121777048/

at home close-up
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/6121863206/

a short clip/ funeral
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1-exPnf1z8

Video:

Come Fly with me Delhi-Bombay-Goa

2011-08-31T05:46:00.000-07:00

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watch this video
Sky experience - Flight take off, landing etc (watch it in full screen/HD)

video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiIZ-q666fk
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100892518/sizes/l/

It was a last minute decision to visit Delhi at Ramlila Maidan.

Upon checking the latest info on the net at 10pm (just incase, Anna break his fast), immediately decided to leave early morning to catch the first available flight to Delhi from Goa.

Actually, ticket to Delhi were showing up around Rs.6,500 on Go-Air, Rs. 7000 on
Air India ans Rs.8,500 on Kingfisher Airlines when last checked at 9.30pm

Yet, we did not buy ticket online just in case it was heavy raining in the morning etc.
We thought of buying it at the Airport Counter.

We arrived there at 5.30am. Straight went to Go-Air counter but ticket are for Rs.9000.
Then we headed to International dep. Terminal – Kingfisher says Rs.18,000 where as Air India says Rs.23,000.
No prize for guessing which flight or Airline we took to Delhi. I am sure, you guys learn from this too and that’s the reason I am sharing my experience with you on this air travel episode. So, you know now that the tickets always cost higher at Airport.

Note: Ticket to Goa-Delhi can cost as low as Rs.5,000 if bought say one month ahead
There were some showing up at Rs.3,834 travelling mid November 2011 on Indigo and spicejet. Checked at the time of wrriting this, AM of 1st Sept. 2011
It says Base fare Rs.100 only but fees and surcharges Rs.3,784

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100888242/sizes/l/

Well, I haven’t eaten whole day & night nor any breakfast on the day of the journey.
I could eat something at the Airport Departure lounge though e.g. Sandwich Rs.100, Coffee Rs.40, Single Samosa Rs.40 etc but then again I thought wait for another 30 minutes and I might get it free onboard flight to Bombay.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100951022/sizes/l/

Well, 45 minutes later, I regretted not having anything at the lounge for there was nothing coming free onboard, not even water.

Next, as we had about an hour to spare in the transit, we went to a cafe (Airport Lounge). There I saw some big fat samosas each priced at Rs.60.
I said ‘Can I have a single samosa and cup of coffee please!’
‘Sorry, two pieces per plate, we do not give single piece (samosa)’ said he.
I said forget about the samosa ‘just give me coffee’.
I had coffee and the bill was Rs.90.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100332541/sizes/l/

Then, it was time to board Delhi flight which would take about 2 hours to complete the journey.

Onboard, I am starving. Nothing served complimentary. One has to pay even for water. Rs.20 per smaller bottle.

Seeing that some crew members carrying some meals trays in their hands, I asked one
‘How much for the meal tray?’ She said ‘Rs.220’. Can I have one please!
There came a tray (a typical meal tray that any airlines serve, see pic).
It had hot but dry omelette, 2/3 pieces of chicken tika, some potato stuff, a square bowl of cut fruit pieces, a croissant, a muffin, Jam and butter- see pic. No where I could see a Ketchup sachet to go with the hot-dry omelette. Nor I could see any packed cup of water or juice. I had to buy a water bottle for Rs.20 500ml.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100883944/sizes/l/

If I had to serve my guests the same meal and at the same time saving money on it, I would take off Jam and butter and replace with water - Water must always go with the meals.
So, next time you order a meal, make sure to see there is water if not buy one.
Don't wait until something get chocked / stuck to your throat and then press 'flight attendant' button for water etc..

In Delhi, like a hungry horse, I ate one full Tandoori (my favourite) and one full Biryani & one full sour or 'sur' or toddy flavoured kingfisher beer (never taste the same as Goa KF).

On return journey, the tickets again cost us Rs.9000 each on Jet, booked online via an agent. That was the cheapest to travel on the same day.

And we really did not expect the same treatment on board Jet as Go did.
9W 2205 / G8 180.
There was nothing complimentary on offer on Jet too.

I asked, can I have a bottle of water please?

She came back with a glass of water, then I asked ‘how much do I pay?’

'That’s complimentary' said she.

We also bought a can of juice (imported Del monte from Philipines)
Rs.50 and a cashew nut packet Rs.40 a good value for money- see pic)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100898852/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100366169/sizes/l/

I wonder if there is any domestic airline which continue offering complimentary stuff to it’s pax.

There was a time where even alcoholic drinks were served onboard domestic flights even on shortest routes like Goa-Bombay etc.

Some more pics
Traffic chaos at Airport when flights arrive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6088299257/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6088848708/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6088305853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6088854678/

A view through the window
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100334323/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100339839/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100890580/sizes/l/

Houses and building view when landing
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100896280/sizes/l/

with flight wing
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100355961/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100905140/sizes/l/

Clouds
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100909108/sizes/l/

Re-fueling while pax still onboard – Aircraft’s doors were not even open
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100916132/sizes/l/

Runway
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100920532/sizes/l/

an aircarft
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100924116/

Airport
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100381281/sizes/l/

Airport expansion
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6100385059/sizes/l/

Another photo show - Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX4Q6B9ePt4

Airport prepaid taxi tariff
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6088285981/sizes/l/
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Is GOA NIWAS in Delhi privatised?

2011-08-28T20:06:00.000-07:00

GOA NIWAS in Delhi is privatised?

Or it is for non-Goans rather than Goans?

It appeared more like a private hotel then Goa Govt. run Goa Niwas.

At the reception counter, there were two ladies (not Goan but Nepalis?) as if it was a pvt. Hotel.

Few Indian (non-Goan) guests were booking the rooms,
once they finished, one of us very politely explained in Konkani ‘Ami Goem son aileat..’

No, they won’t understand a word.

Then we tried to explain the same in English that we have come from Goa..Our visit was planned overnight (to join Anna Hazare) and took the first available flight to Delhi and hence could not pre-book from Goa Secretariat, Porvorim.

(In the past, without pre-booking, we did manage to get accommodation both at Goa Sadan and
Goa Bhavan (Bombay) as we were mostly accommodated in dormitory)

‘Sorry, we can’t help you’ was their answer. They even talked about privatisation
which we did not understand much.

Then we asked if we can see the Manager (if any). They pointed out a cabin opp. Front office.
We explained the same thing to the man and even showed our Ids such as election Photo Cards but no help as if we were at the wrong place . He then suggested that we should go to old GOA Sadan (18 Amrita Shergil Marg) to see if they can help us there. There too we were treated like aliens by the two non-Goans.
We then headed to Pahar Ganj, where we booked decent a/c room for Rs.1,200 each and it was closer to Ramlila Maidan too.

Much talked about Rs. 18.7 crore GOA NIWAS with 20 rooms, 4 suits, 4 dormitories, plus conference room, Swimming pool, Library, Gymkana etc was inaugurated in June 2010 by almost all the cabinet ministers including CM, speakers, MLAs, MP, CS, PWD engineers, UPA Chair person etc etc

Almost all cabinet minister and Congress MLAs and their aids & chamchas etc had gone to New Delhi (offcourse, by air and at our cost)

CM Digambar Kamat, PWD Minister Churchill Alemao, Speaker Rane, Home Minister Ravi, Tranport Ramkrishna Dhavilkar, Power Aleixo Siquera, Health Visvajit Rane, Dy.speaker Mauvin Godinho, MP Francis Sradinha, MP Shantaram Naik, Revenue Jose Filipe, Rajive Shukla, MLA Pandurang Madkaikar, Law commission Ramaknat Kalap. Cong President Subash Shirodkar, Congress Observer Luizinho Faleiro,
Besides CS Sanjay Srivatava, CM Sec. Rajiv Yaduvanshi, Principal Engieer PWD Wacha Sunder, Chief Enginer PWD Rego, DI Menino Peres etc etc

Is this GOA NIWAS not for us? I mean, not for Goans?

Not a single bed out of 100 beds available for Goans?

There is something going on there, perhaps, it is outsourced or privatised?

Can someone pass this on to Diggu please?
I am copying to CS, Parrikar, GT, Herald

Here is a one minute video clip on Goa Niwas Building (external)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTriaVNjBVM

Some pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6088288373/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6088291179/sizes/l/
with other detail info/map etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6088839626/

Reading from the archive
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-June/194304.html

A day with Anna Hazare at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi

2011-08-26T16:09:00.000-07:00

Noon to noon, 25-26 Aug, 2011

Anna Hazare continuing his indefinite fast against corruption at Ramlila Maidan after he first started in Tihar Jail when he was arrested on 16th August 2011.

Thousands of people visited Ramlila Maidan in support of Anna Hazare's Cause.
Upto a KM long street leading to the Maidan is full of supporter walking to and from
the venue. Streets are full of vendors selling Caps, badges, hair-bands, National flags, T-shirts etc with Pinted Anna Hazare or most saying 'I am Anna' or 'Mein Anna hoon'

Groups of people including school/college students. Ladies groups, seen walking to the Maidan with shouting slogans like 'Anna, hum tumhare saat haim' etc

Video

Video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2I8UVORQp0

Some pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6084194528/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6082705620/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6082158153/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6082101447/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6082152173/sizes/l/in/photostream/

More
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6082149835/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6082686826/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Streets full of supporters
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk43/6083648547/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Sorry, could not take better pics of the centre stage as the view is blocked by the Media people who are permanently stationed there with large umbrellas etc which blocked people's views. Organisers should have provide them with a raised platform. Many are not happy with it as they could not see Anna clearly for whom they come here from far and wide.

Anna-ji 74, was not seen all the times as he was taking rest in an enclosed section within the centre stage or platform.

Variety of food or meals in decent but disposable thalies was served to all which includes snacks, sweets, teas, breakfast, packed water etc.
Copies of Newspapers too were available at free of cost.

Here is
Remo Fernandes song 'India Against Corruption', Backup Anna Hazare etc

In support of Anna Hazare, Goa speaks (16.8.11)

2011-08-16T02:35:00.000-07:00

At Azad Maidan today – In support of Anna Hazare..

Video - I

It may be reminded that Anna Hazare along with Kiran Bedi etc have been arrested
(long before they could even start their fast this morning 16.8.11)

At Panaji, about 100 people court arrested and released later on includes Satish sonak, Tiatrist Anil Kumar etc

Goa against corruption
India against corruption
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG6E4D_M82s

HD
http://youtu.be/mG6E4D_M82s?hd=1

some pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6048935166/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6048384155/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6048937044/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Video - Part II (Goa's Money in Swiss Banks..)
Also includes speakers/singer like Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, Varun Carvalho
Priyanka Bidye, Anil Kumar, Savio Rodrigues etc

Video links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6QqX56pKqE

HD
http://youtu.be/f6QqX56pKqE?hd=1

More Pics

for more pics and who's who
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6051765074/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6051213383/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6051765864/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6051768014/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6051215441/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6051216549/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk41/6051789932/in/photostream

Video - Part III (Rally, speakers, Music/songs etc)
Anil Kumar, Damodar Mauzo, Matanhy Saldanha, Christopher Fonseca,
Adv. Satish Sonak, Prashant Naik, Adv. Yatish Naik, Savio Rodrigues,
Swapnil Salkar, Varun Carvalho, Purnanand chari, Akhil Parrikar,
Malisa Simoes, Tushar Kamat, Laxmikant Shetgaokar, Priyanka Bidye,
DJ Ajit , AITUC etc

Please visit back for updates (and video Part III)
thanks

Mahanand - The serial killer

2011-08-09T18:07:00.000-07:00

Mahanand Naik

Above pic is a stage scene

Mahanamd - The Serial Killer of Goa
Mahanand - The Dupata Killer
Mahanand - The Lady Killer
Mahanand - The girlfriends killer
Mahanand - Who killed his girlfriends for their 'Gold'

We only have one life but some people get more than one life terms..

Mohanand Naik of Ponda, Goa, was first arrested on 21st April 2009 in connection with a Rape Case. During interrogations he confessed killings, The accused 40, Rickshaw Driver, allegedly commited FIRST murder when he was about 24 (1994). Main Motive: Greed for Gold Ornaments and money. Mode of killings: Strangulation using the victim's dupata. Mohanand is married with 18 months old child. He seems very quite and many find hard to believe in his alleged crimes. All the murdered victims are young females

Mahanand, the serial killer must have killed many more young ladies than what he has alledgely confessed to the Police. There must be series of murders year after year since 1994.
Once started, there could be no end to the series of crimes and hence 'Serial Killer'.
e.g.
1994 - 2 (Two murders)
1995 - 1
1996 - 2002 (7 years) - Nil (but very doubtful, he is a serial killer, remember?)
2003 - 1
2004 - Nil (again, doubtful)
2005 - 3
2006 - 1
2007 - 5
2008 - 2
2009 - 1

or there could be even more muders than the actual number / confession in each year above.

In 1995, Mohanand was first arrested in kidnapping case but the Police let him off without proper investigation. Now, he admits not only kidnapping but killing the girl too.

Murder confessions (as per the Goa Police) as follows:

2 as on 25/04/09
Miss Darshan Naik 22, Shiroda ( ACQUITTED 1/12/10) &
Miss Yogita Naik 30, Ponda

1 as on 03/05/09
Miss Vasanti Gaude19, Marcaim - CONVICTED on 30/6/11
(Sentenced to LIFE on 20/7/11 - this is the second life term for murder)

1 as on 06/05/09
Miss Kesar Naik 33, Ponchwadi AQUITTED on 13/11/10

1 as on 07/05/09
Miss Nayan Gaoncar 30, Panchwadi

2 as on 08/05/09
Miss Sunita Gaoncar 31, Bethora ACQUITTED (on 1/12/10) &
Miss Anjani Gaoncar 30, Ponda AQUITTED on 9/10/11

(3 as on 08/05/09 as per GT Miss Sunita, Mis Anjani & Miss Nirmala Ghadi, 28, Khandola)

1 as on 11/05/09
Miss Surat Gaonkar, 30, Panchwadi (ACQUITTED)

1 as on 19/05/09
Miss Sushila Fatarpekar, 30 from Curca CONVICTED May 31,2011 and
Sentenced for LIFE on 10th June 2011

2 as on 27/5/9
Miss Deepali Jotkar 22, Davorlim, Margao &
Miss Bhagi Satarkar30, Ponda

2 on 28/5/09
Miss Nirmala Amonkar, 32, Rivona (ACQUITTED).
Miss Baghu Upaskar of Satpal-Sacord (ACQUITTED)

1 on 29/5/09
he does not remember the victim's name but age 25-30 and from Bicholim, killed on 30/12/05 (ACQUITTED on 25/10/10) - Shakuntala Kavthankar 35, of Mayem.

1 on 30/5/09
Miss Gulabi Gaokar, 30 of Dabal on july 29, 1994
(his first murder, 2nd being 2 months later same year)

Total: 16 as on 30/5/09

5 murders in 2007, 3 in 2005, 2 each in 1994, 2008 and 1 each in 1995, 2003, 2006 & 2009

However, Police were investigating for possible links to 18 (now 7?) missing girls during the period.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/6039956345/

Mahanand and his wife Puja:

Where do they first met ? Ans: In a prison or police lock-up at Savordem Both as offenders.
Wife's offence not known yet.
see wife Puja, Mahanand Pics etc here
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3527774702/
or
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3527774702/sizes/l/

Watch the killer in this Clip (NDTV 1.5 mins)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7o5LQafHB4

The Killer's wife Puja seeking refuge saying the agitated villagers threatened to kill her and the baby and is now safe at an undisclosed destination. Protection given by a Goan NGO 'Bailancho Ekvott' or 'Women's Unity' 18/5/09
Puja says they have been married for last 11 years and that she never had a clue that her husband might involve in the alleged crimes.
He sometime used to bring in large amount of money and upon questions, he often said the money either come from borrowing from his parents or from the painting work he sometime says he did.

Puja works as a clerk in a central governmnet dept. at Ela, Goa. Just befoe the arrest of her husband, she was told by Mahannad to leave the job and that he *husband' would look after them.

Leader of the BE (abv NGO), Auda Viegas says that if they find Puja's involvement in the crimes
then they will withdraw the protection given to her

update: 25/5/09
According to the Police..

- 3 of the 10 victims skeletons discovered.
One of it was found just about 150mts from the main road at Raia and co-incidently
the area is frequented by Migrants to asnwer nature call and yet it was not detected earlier.

- The goldSmitth to whom the alleged serial killer was selling the ill gotton gold is arrested
Police says the gold worth at least 5 lakhs or at least 500g.
Police recovered Rs.10.5 lakhs worth melted stolen gold from the goldsmith. 26/5/09

Soon after the the Gold Smith Ulhas Rivonkar's arrest, a retired judge and an advocate approached the police station to bail him out

It also appears that besides the 3 skeletons found, the bodies of most remaining also found over the years which police termed as ‘unnatural deaths’

Tiatr on Mahanand releasing in August (2009) Mahanand Monis ou Deuchar
(later released by changing 'Deuchar' to 'Soitan')

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3780604592/in/photostream/

Check it out here
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3780604592/
or
www.flickr.com/photos/tiatr/3550947796/

A tage scene
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3801617928/in/photostream/

a tiatr trailer
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAHM3E2h9W0

A konkani VCD film by Jack-E was also released in Aug. 2009
Mahanand - The killer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk-tiatr2/3862879892/

Goa Police charge-sheeted Mahanand in the last week of July 2009 as of early Dec. 2009, total of 9 charge sheets filed.

Court Verdicts:

On 2nd Jan 2010,
District and Sessions Judge Desmond D’Costa ACQUITTED Mahanand in the case saying the prosecution had failed to establish that the woman went to the spot with Mahanand. “The prosecution also could not prove that she was killed and her body thrown in the bushes by the accused,” the judge said.

The order also expressed the doubt that the police may have been trying to fix a blame on accused to solve the unsolved mystery of the woman’s death. Court acquited Mahanand in Surat Gaukar case. Court could not establish his direct link to the crime

On 6th March 2010
Judge Mr P V Sawaiker, acquitted Mahanand Naik, who was arrested in connection with the case of murder of Bhagu Upasker from Sacordem that took place in 2007. This is the second case, after he was acquitted on January 2 this year, in the murder of Surat Gaunker from Panchwadi.

The court after examining a witness and the concerned investigating police officer in the Upasker case passed the said order.

30th March 2010
Mahanand acquitted today in the third case
Additional district and sessions court judge Desmond D’Costa acquitted 40-year-old Mahanand of the charges of killing Nirmala Amonkar, a woman in her late 20s, found dead on a plateau in Verna village
Her highly decomposed body was found at Verna on February 24. 2008
The court acquitted Mahanand from the charges as the police were not able to establish the offence against him.

Mahanand latest pic (Sept end 2010)
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5046313905/

Oct. 1 2010
Convicted for Rape
Sessions court Judge Nutan Sardessai has convicted Mahanand Naik Sentenced for 7 years and fine Rs.25K. It may be reminded that the Rape case was the first to file with the Police. Based on it's investigation, the alleged 16 murders came to light later on.

Tony Dias, Tiatr Director in an advertisement in early Oct. 2010 had announced yet another tiatr title 'MAHANAND, DEV NIDONK NA' This was soon after Mahanand was convicted for rape.
Then again, after the first life sentence announced on 10/6/11

Another Mahanand look alike from another tiatr (Drama)

another stage artiste Rosario de Aldona as Mahanand

A stage scene from the Tiatr FALEAM KONNEM POILAM?
by Rosario de Aldona (Quitula, Aldona) on 22nd Sept 2010 at 36th Tiatr Competition by Kala Academy, Panjim Goa,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr5/5016578841/sizes/m/

25/10/10.
Mahanand Naik was acquitted by the court for the 4th time/case.
North Goa District & Sessions Judge Nutan Sardessai acquitted Mahanad as the prosecution failed to produce concrete evidence proving his guilt under Sections 364 (kidnapping), 392 (robbery), 302 (murder) and 201 (destroying evidence) of Indian Penal Code. The court could find any evidence to prove the alleged Killer stragulated Shakuntala Kavthankar 35, of Mayem case.

Nov. 13, 2010,
Mahanand lucky for the 5th time.
Principal Sessions Judge Nutan Sardesai in Panaji after hearing string of arguments by the prosecution ACQUITTED him in case of murder of 33 year Kesar Naik from Mapa-Panchwadi in 2007.
For want of sufficient evidence to show he killed Kesar. Also, Forsenic report said DNA could not be extracted from the bone.

Dec. 1. 2010
Mahanad acquitted in two more cases - 7 time lucky. Principal Session Judge Nutan Sardessai acquitted Mahanand today in the murder cases of Darshana Naik (21) of Talaulim and Sunita Gaonkar (31) of Betoda, giving him benefit of doubt. Darshana was killed in 1994 and Sunita in 2003.

Feb. 9, 2011 Judge Desmond D'Costa got suspended by High Court for disposing off one of the Mahnand cases in haste.
Protest meet by advocates/ clip
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk8tDzm6pTk

Feb 28/2011
Mahanand filed an appeal in the high court against the District Court oder / conviction on rape case for which he was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment

March 15/2011
Cutorim Police filed a chargsheet case againt Mahanand in Deepali Jotkar Murder case.
This is the third Case in South Goa Court (prev. two ended in aquittals + 5 at North Goa = 7 acquittals in all)

May 19, 2011
Frame charges against Mahanand in Deepali’s murder, orders court
Accused Mahanand Naik on Thursday landed in the dock when the South Goa Sessions court ordered framing of charges of murder, abduction and robbery against him in the Deepali Jotkar murder case.
Judge Bimba Thaly ordered that charges under section 302 of the IPC for murder, 364 abduction, 394 robbery and 201 for destruction of evidence be framed against the accused.
The Judge further ordered framing of charges against the jeweller Ulhas Rivonkar under section 411 of the IPC for receiving stolen property. The police said both Deepali and Mahanand were last seen together near the Maruti Temple at the Rumdamol Housing board before her body was found murdered at Fatorda.

27.5.11
Charges framed against Mahanand in Deepali murder case
The South Goa Sessions Court on Friday framed charges of murder, abduction and robbery against accused Mahanand Naik in the Deepali Jotkar murder case. The trial in the sensational case would commence in the Sessions Court on June 7. After framing the charges, Judge Bimba Thaly posted the matter for evidence.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/6039955875/ latest tiatr scene

May 31, 2011

Mahanand gets first murder conviction
North Goa Principal Sessions Judge today held Goa’s infamous serial killer Mahanand Naik guilty for the murder of a 32-year-old woman at Bambolim in 2007.Principal Judge Nutan Sardessai ruled Mahanand guilty of murdering Susheela Fatarpekar of Curca and fleeing away with her gold ornaments.
It may be recalled that the victim’s sister had filed a complaint against Mahanand at the Agassaim police station on May 19, 2009. The complainant alleged that Susheela was abducted by the accused on October 24, 2007, under the pretext of marrying her.
“Mahanand took her to an isolated spot behind Goa University library and killed her by strangulating her with her own duppata (long stole) and robbed the gold ornaments. Her body was thrown in the bushes”, the chargesheet mentioned.
The accused was booked under section 364 (kidnapping or abduction in order to murder), 302 (murder), 392 (robbery) and 201 (destruction of evidence) of the Indian Penal Code.
The prosecution led by Sarojini Sardinha examined 21 witnesses including the goldsmith Mukund Rivankar who deposed that Mahanand sold off the gold ornaments at his jewelry store in Ponda, stating he was in need of money for his daughter’s medical treatment. During the course of investigation police recovered part of gold in the melted form weighing 20.340 grams.

10.6.11
Serial killer Mahanand Naik has finally been sentenced for life by the Panaji Sessions Court after he was convicted for the murder of Susheela Fatarpekar of Curca at Bambolim in 2007.

youtu.be/2Cr7jPqG8pQ

North Goa Principal Sessions Judge on Friday awarded life sentence to Goa’s infamous serial killer Mahanand Naik in the 2007 Susheela Fatarpekar death case.
Principal Judge Nutan Sardessai awarded him life sentence on four counts, along with total fine of Rs 1.30 lakh after the prosecution pleaded stringent punishment during arguments on the quantum of sentence.
He has been sentenced to life imprisonment on murder charges, five years imprisonment for robbery, three years imprisonment for kidnapping and finally five years imprisonment for destroying evidences.

30th June, 2011
Alleged serial killer Mahanand Naik was today convicted of a second murder. The district and sessions court found him guilty of killing Vasanti Gawade in 1995. Naik is accused of killing more than a dozen women and has been acquitted in seven murder cases. In this case, police alleged Mahanand had befriended Gawade on the pretext of marrying her.

July 20, 2011
The North Goa Sessions Court on Wednesday sentenced serial killer Mahanand Naik to life imprisonment for the murder of 19-year-old Vasanti Gawade from Vadalwada, Madkai in 1995. This is the second case Mahanand has been convicted for life, the first being for the 2007 murder of Susheela Fatarpekar of Curca in Bambolim, sentenced on 10.6.11

Mahanand..Tiatr part II is back
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/5969332038/

See prev. pics and Trailer - links within
Part II released on 7th Aug. 2011. Name changed from Mahanand to Manand

August 9, 2011
North Goa District & Sessions Court, The Principal Sessions Judge Nutan Sardessa, acquitted alleged serial killer Mahanand Naik in the 2005 Anjani Gaonkar murder case on benefit of doubt and lack of evidence.

Six murder charges (of the total 16) still to come up in the court,
of the 10 murder cases that came up in court so far..

8 ACQUITTED
2 CONVICTED (Sentenced for life in both) - updated 10/8/11

A Murder scene (Manand Dev Nidonk Nam) - Video 1minute
Girlfriend, gold, dupata, stragulation...

Young RAVINA died or killed (by doctors)?

2011-07-26T03:13:00.000-07:00

Surgical complications

Young Ravina Rodrigues, a student of St. Joseph Convent
High School, Nagoa (Verna) died a mysterious death at the
hands of Doctors (?).

It was a simple case of Appendicitis but her Kidneys removed (?)

Ravina died of surgery complications.
She was operated not just once or twice..

Operations took place at Vasco and GMC hospitals.

There was a VCD on this tragedy/Case but soon run out of
stock (all sold out within a week)

I bought this VCD today. Rs.130.

Miss RAVINA Somplem vo Sompoilem? by Victor D'Cunha

Late Ravina's entire family seen above (Father, Mother, 3 sisters & one brother)

It has a song on Ravina and ‘family speaks’ footage of about 17 minutes.

Pictures of Pai Hospital, Vasco, mention of Doctor Surme, Dr. Patel, Dr. Amonkar,

Dr. Dilip, GMC Ward No.106 and its nurses (Typical GMC nurses attitude also exposed).

From the LIVE footage, it also appears that the doctors were very rude to the family members.
One Dr. Patel even called the sister 'bitch'.

In some cases, I found very hard to believe the way the doctor acted or their alleged rude behaviour

It also talk about Auda of Bailancho Saad or Ekvott (-ve), Home Ministers, Sequeira,
Mickky, Goa police etc

News/Media like Herald, Tarun Bharat, Goa365, Prudent etc (for giving no or very less coverage)
There were about 30 press/media persons at press conference organised by BE at her residence.

Picture of operated parts or cross section - Vertically and horizontaly (like a big Cross)

on deceased stomach also shown at GMC ward/bed.
In another pic, late Ravina also shown her 'eyes removed?' (Doctors confirm lenses removed?)
It also talks about pipes and holes all over her body.

It says something about a long syringe/injection with black contents/fluid injected
into Ravina by a nurse (at the instruction of Dr. Patel).

Elder sister (Ravika) tells a hair-raising story how it all happened and how it all ended up.
The last moments of Ravina life (sufferings) and how she breathed her last in Dr. Patel's hand.

' Mojem ang pasun xirrr zalem'.

Doctors act was cruel. Don't know if Doctors are human or animals.

From this (VCD), it is obvious that Doctors killed Ravina

(the above VCD footage also available on the net uploaded into Facebook and Youtube)
watch video below

It’s one year now, died on 29/7/2010

Young RAVINA died or killed (by doctors)?

What has happened to this case?

Any doctors found guilty?

Will Ravina ever get justice?

So many questions but no answers.

Where Goa is heading for?

video

some pics and video

Ravina pics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4846334696/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4846334994/sizes/l/

Verna Church (inside)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4846335392/sizes/l/

V
ideo funeral where the classmates sing ‘Good Bye Ravina..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AekHeHW_T9s

Pics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/5976813303/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr8/5977378112/

Video - First information Report (FIR) - Family speaks...
(Thanks to Victor D' Cunha)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li8De6lgIro

Updated: 29.7.11

Ravina's Death Anniversary today..
A small video clip

some pics

some more dtd 29.7.11

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5987385376/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5986833685/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5987390782/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5986828941/sizes/l/

Update: 16.9.2011
Ravina's Mother in a press statement..

quote:

Gloria Rodrigues

resident of B-44
Poreibhat, Verna, Salcete – Goa.
Tel: 9822418081

PRESS RELEASE

Date:16th September 2011

Under the Indian Medical CouncilAct, my husband had requested GMC for the medical documents of my deceaseddaughter Ms. Raveena Rodrigues through an application dated 12thSeptember, who expired in GMC on 29/07/10, due to the medical negligence of thedoctors. As per the notification from Medical Council of India, if any requestis made for the medical records, the same should be issued within 72 hours. GMChas failed to reply to our request and we will be taking up this matter to thehigher authorities. We are not surprised that GMC has not replied to thisletter, as we know that they are not having proper records. Our case wasneither registered as MLC nor non-MLC on our arrival at GMC with our daughterin critical condition on 10th July 2010.

There are rumours spread by somepeople as why this case has come up after a year and why all this was not donea year back? I would like to clarify that we were following up this case withthe concerned authorities but they all were waiting for the medical committee’sreport, which was appointed by the Health Secretary Goa. We have also given anapplication on 22nd August 2011 under RTI to get this report buttill now we have not received any reply from the Government medical board. Idoubt if the committee is really formed by the Health Secretary to investigateinto this issue. If a medical board is formed, then they should have called usto take our statement and our allegations against the medical team. We know thepain and agony which our beloved daughter went through in the hands of doctorsfrom 3rd July to 29th July 2010. Even after her death thebody was kept outside the Forensic department for 28 hours since we weredemanding for autopsy of the dead body. The doctors did not even have pity onthe dead body of my daughter. My daughter has suffered a lot when she was aliveand now her soul is waiting for justice.

One of the doctor from GMC, who isalso an accused in the petition filed in the Criminal court of Vasco has sentmy husband, Mr. Micheal Rodrigues and the producer of the VCD “Raveena Somplemvo Sompoilem”, Mr. Victor D’Cunha a warning notice to stop the circulation ofthe VCD in the market as the doctor says that we have made false allegationsagainst him. Neither Mr. Victor D’Cunha nor my daughter, Mrs. Ravika Rodrigueshas given any defamatory statements against any of the hospitals or doctors. TheVCD is based on the real facts and the trauma which my family went through inGMC from 10th to 29th July 2010. I have lost my preciousdaughter due to the negligence of the doctors. We cannot forget the pain andagony which my daughter went through from 3rd to 29thJuly 2010.

As per the notice, it is surprisingto know that the official records of GMC show that the patient was shifted toICU on 13/07/10, whereas the patient was shifted to ICU on 15/07/10. Are thedocuments manipulated to save the doctors?

The notice also states that themedical attention provided was to the best of the abilities of the doctors. ButI don’t understand this ‘best treatment’ in which my daughter was stitchedleaving big gaps and the portions which had opened later were filled by fillingcotton inside my daughter, Ms. Raveena Rodrigues, which was another reason forthe increase in Septicemia in her body. The big cut of 21 cms on her stomachwas not even dressed. Whenever the stitches opened, more cotton was filled inher stomach. My daughter was operated in GMC without our consent. The reasonfor the second operation was not mentioned on the document, as the documentswere blank and might have been filled later. My daughter’s dialysis pipes andoxygen pipes were removed infront of our eyes and the doctors left her to dieon the bed. My husband will be taking this issue to the court to discuss moreon this subject. It seems like the doctors at GMC were treating my daughter for19 days without knowing the cause of her sickness and hence they had to form acommittee to know the reasons of her death. Is this the best treatment given tomy daughter at GMC or were the doctors experimenting with my daughter’s life?

The Forensic department at GMC areto conduct the autopsy of the dead body and to give their report for the causeof death. But in Raveena’s case the Forensic department, in a letter to Vascopolice station had instructed the investigating officer to inquire with theprivate hospital (where Raveena was first operated) and from GMC doctors to getthe final opinion whether the hamemporitoneum was due to slipped mesoappendixligature or ruptured corpus leutial ovarian cyst. How could the investigatingofficer involve into this inquiry when the medical board had already set up anexpert team to do the investigation? Is Forensic department a judiciaryorganization to give instruction to the police officers? Now after a year, oneof the accused doctor in this case has come up with his opinion that thehamemporitoneum was due to the slipped meso appendix ligature. But according tome, we do not want statements from the accused doctors. We want the finalreport from the medical board set up by the Health Secretary.

I kindly request The Health Minister and The Chief Minister to look into this matter seriously.

Updates November 2011

The first operation was performed without mandatory diagnostic tests and allegations that OT of Pai Nursing Home was ill equipped and unhygienic

http://www.heraldgoa.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/Raveena-case-Panel-for-criminal-probe-against-docs/54461.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6356919941/sizes/l/

Why, What or Who took so long to disclose the findings of the report?

High-level Committee was formed to investigate into the case back in July/Aug 2010
Why it took more than 15 months?? Who is is behind it? Could it be the Health Minister himself?

Report obtained under RTI

Raveena Death –enquiry Report – Obtained Under RTI

Page 34

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6359297881/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Page 35

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6359298535/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Update: 25/Nov/2011

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/6408369647/sizes/l/

NT video news 28/11/11

http://youtu.be/f1sSLFGCDwU

Update: 7th Dec. 2011

Bailancho Ekvott in a letter to Vaco Police Station has demanded that the provision of Goa Children Act be charged against the persons who are implicated in the death of Minor girl. Also, demanded chargesheet be filed before the Children Court as the victim is a minor after including section 8(2) r/w section 2 (m) in the FIR.

Copy to Sp South, DySp/Vasco

In another letter to Health Minister, Ekvott has requested for his immediate intervention and demanded

1. Cancelation of Registration of Pai Hospital

2. Govt. to take policy decision to debar the Govt. doctors from having private practice.

3. Compensation from the Govt to the next of kin

Copy to Health Secretary, Porvorim, DGP Panjim & Dean GMC Bambolim

Source: scanned letters received from BE

Extra:

The three doctors viz Dr. Surme, Dr. Pai and Dr. Amonkar wanted in Ravina's death case are not traceable. The 3 suspects have moved for an anticipatory bail application in Margao Court which came up for hearing on 5^th Dec. 2011.
However, Vasco police has opposed the doctors’ bail.
The court will now pronounce it’s order on Dec. 16

Update: 17.12.11
The court will now deliver it's order (on abv bail hearing) on 23rd Dec. 2011

update: 23.12.11
The Court has rejected the doctors' bail plea.
The doctors will now have to go through Children Court
Hopefully, the arrest of 3 docs will follow next..

Message fron Bailamcho Ekvott (NGO)

Dear Joe,

We had filed an intervention application in the bail application who had filed for anticipatory bail (Anti Bail No 297/11, 298/11,295/11)in sessions court south goa margao of the 3 doctors namely Dr. Pai, Dr. Surme, and Dr. Amonkar.

We provided late Ravina's Birth Certificate to prove our points that she was a minor and the sessions court had no jurisdiction to hear/decide the bail application of these 3 doctors. their bail application was rejected and now they have to go to the childrens court.

this is for your information as we are not going to give up this case till it reaches its logical conclusion i.e justice for deceased ravina and compensation for her next of kin.

Today is 27.12.11, wondering, why no doctors arrested yet??

The Global Goans Convention London 2011

2011-07-25T11:29:00.000-07:00

The Global Goans Convention London

22-25^th July 2011

The convention was inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp by

NRI Affairs Mr Eduardo Faleiro, Valerie Vaz, Labour MP for
Walsall South (UK) and the Indian High Commission’s Consular
Affairs Minister Amitabh Mathur, Councillor Rabi Martins
from Watford Borough Council (UK) and Arjan Vekaria,
President of Hindu Forum Britain

(watch videos below)

Goan Festival 2011

(A part of Global Goans Convention London) Day 3.

There was a mass to begin with followed by Cultural program.

It was a Goa like scene created all over the venue with variety

food stalls etc (watch video below)

Sorpotel, Sausages (Cheurisam), Rechad Bangdde
(Stuffed Mackerels), Roasted piglings, Goan Masala or
you name it, all was there.
There were food stalls from Bernie’s Goan Ktchen,
Carvalho’s pickles. Natasha Cakes, Tilda Rice,
Dos Santos Food, Olde Goa, The True Taste of Goa,
Red Chillies, Taste of Goa, Goan Food Palace,
Luiza Kitchen, Agnes Caterers, Silveira’s, Mariano’s catering,
Dom Maria Catering, Maggies’s, Ealing Goan Association,
Crown chef, Diamantina Catering, Fenny Fever etc etc

People enjoyed the different food stalls and drinks

While browsing through the event fair /stalls area,

this one has caught my eyes so did of many others.

It was infact, a talking Picture or poster that really talked

loud and clear. And it talked about our Goa.

Coming on to the main stage of the event,

Agnelo Fernandes (Alfred Rose sound alike)

Opened the musical show with his favourite

(Late Melody King Alfred Rose) song AMI SOGLE EK (watch video below)

followed by DOTORANCHO DOTOR, the crowd was cheering..

Agnelo dedicated this performance to Mariano from Germany who sponsored his ticket
to this event and Alfred Rose his singing idol without whose songs he would not be on stage.

There come The Goan Nightingale Miss Lorna Cordeiro with

her opening song DENNEM. (watch video below)
People were seen crowding the stage many with cameras
in their hands. Lorna and Agnelo really rocked the show.
The Music was lead by Norman Cardozo from Goa along
with the local musicians.

There was also a performance by solo and trio singers like

Francis de Mungul, Braganza Brothers (watch video below),
Victor de Verem, F X Pereira etc.

Earlier there was a folk dance performance ‘LAMP DANCE’

Shigmo, GOFF dance from a group from Goa,
besides a Goan Kharvi Dance by Goan R US/KDA and Dheknni dance by youngsters on stage. (watch video below)

There was also a screening of Konkani Film ‘O MARIA’
by Rajendra Talak

More Pics

Click on these links and then on pics for bigger view

Day 1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_london2/page7/

Day 3 Lorna and others
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_london2/page6/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_london2/page5/

Food Stalls etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_london2/page4/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_london2/page3/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_london2/page2/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_london2/

Slide Show
http://youtu.be/9aZU5P_JJpc?hd=1

Convention day 1 - Welcome by President Flavio etc - VIDEO

Agnelo Fernandes (Alfred Rose) Sings - Day 2 - VIDEO

Lorna, the Goan nightingale - Day 3 - VIDEO

Cultural program (Goan Festival) - a selection of singers/dancers - VIDEO

'Alfred Rose' exclusive - VIDEO

Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo Faleiro, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Vaz, Francis Martins etc

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE UPDATES - Video etc

Global Goan Convention in Goa 2007 (Cidade de Goa)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk8/344402498/

2007 Convention in Goa - Video

A picture worth thousands..?

2011-07-22T05:48:00.000-07:00

A picture worth thousands..?

I am sure many of you must have already filled up the blank..
But wait, it may not be the answer you have in your mind

Read...

Some months ago, I discovered an unread mail in my flickr inbox which
was there for over 3 months.
‘A request from an unknown overseas individual to use one of my pics’

I promptly replied saying ‘OK. If it is not for profit and to give credit to JoeGoaUk’ Like I
usually do.
(Recently, there was similar request to use my pic in montly Mag. by a contributor, my pic
did appear minus credit- Pic at Azad Maidan during Sw.Agnivesh/Kiran Bedi visit)

Few days later, curiosity made me to visit the account again
(I may have several flicking accounts).
Once again, I discovered the person's reply to me almost instantly to my
previous ‘OK’ reply to him.

This time it says ‘ it is for profit’ asking me how much I expect?
To that I replied ‘same payment that you would generally pay to others for similar pics’
Soon, there came a reply ‘..‘$$’ let me know how this sounds ?’

At this time, I was about 70% sure that someone with fake ID is pulling my leg.(
(it happened to me once, somebody posing as female but I did not fall prey to his (or her) bait)

I replied ‘ Sounds OK to me’
Next quick reply from him asking for my personal details such as filling up some forms etc
It also said ‘we can send a check (we call cheque) or pay via PayPal or a
direct bank deposit. Just let me know what you prefer and I can make up an invoice for you’

At this time I was 99% so sure that either someone is playing tricks or
it’s another sort of Nigerian Scam.

But deep down, that remaining 1% hope (or lust, I am also a Goan remember?)
made me to write to my best overseas Goan net friend seeking his opinion on this matter.
Received a near favourable response.

The ball is now started rolling .
We must have exchanged at least 20 mails in 30 days
(phone talking not allowed remember?)

Forms and other details sent/faxed.
On receipt, I got a mail ‘all done, I will make you up an invoice and send it in to
the accounting folks. It may take 60 days as they have been paying slowly,
but just let me know if you don't get the money in 60 days and I will pester them.’

Believe me or not, reading above mail, my hopes once again started diminishing.
I said to myself, it (such delays due to red tapism etc) only happens in India .

What choice do I have?
I waited and I waited about 3 months (not desperately though) –
No. Nothing heard, nothing received.

I wrote back in one line – 'More than 3 months now, no news'.
(by replying or quoting his last email)

He immediately, responded back apologising that he would look into matter and
come back to me ASAP.

3 days later, he did come back apologising once again -
‘all sorted out with the account dept. and the payment already left yesterday’
(Before, I could received his mail, I already got a notification confirming receipt)

Now, many of you must be curious to know..

So, what's the actual payment?
The Actual payment = The amount assured in full - $16 = ??? *

(16 deducted towards charges for availing of my preferred method of payment/channel)

See, what I mean?
A picture is worth thousands ... what?

You may now fill up the blank with ‘Rupees’ ( and not ‘words’).

Some of you xasticars may exclaim..
‘Avoisss, itu azaru ani tei zaliar ek fottvaku?’

I told you I would come back separately on this, didn’t I?

That was the first ever payment I got for my work in about 9 years time.
I guess, I claimed it because it was big. Took risk too.
Sadly, that was the only 'giraik' I ever received.

Fyi or for that matter, there are several cheques /payments pending or waiting for me to claim.
Some of them must have expired as cheques usually have 6 months validity.
Amount ranging from Rs.300 – 600 per check. I never asked for it though.

* Now, who can guess the amount?? (no prize for guessing though)

Everything you wanted to know about dogs (stray dogs survey included)

2011-07-20T02:34:00.000-07:00

Everything you wanted to know about dogs (stray dog survey included)

Note: for bigger pics, pl clik on links provided at the end

Varrious ongoing discussions both in press and net on the subject matter,
prompted me to quickly do a survey and a write up using pictures from my archive

See some video clips at the end

Dogs are men’s best friends.
You don’t have to feed dogs to be their friend.
i.e. they don’t expect anything from you in exchange of friendship.
The more you spend time with them the more you understand their language or expressions.

In dogs world, once a friend is always a friend.

Even if you met them just once and come back say from Swindon after 2-3 years,
You may not recognise them but they will never fail to recognise you.
Dogs don’t let you down when you suddenly become poor from rich.
Even if you have nothing to offer, they will still not leave you.
If you are dying of hunger or poverty or due to some sickness or if you have to spend
nights out in the open say on public benches etc, the same dog will always stand by you,
I mean , physically seen sleeping next to you (the master). And I am not telling some
stories from bollywood or Holywood.

Dogs have feelings too. When you are angry or when you shout at them, they understand it too.
They will go away and come back when your temper is cooled down.
There is a saying in Konkani ‘Xi munttlolem sunnem sat somdir vochon jiu dita’
(literally, when you call a dog ‘dirty’ it will commit suicide by going across the 7 seas).

campal park

Like human beings, dogs get jealous too (not for riches and wealth) but when the master

spend more time with other dogs or even other persons and that’s quite natural with

dogs friendship.

When you go to work, they know your exact time of return. You will see them at the

gate waiting for your return. Otherwise, the dog’s place is somewhere behind the

house all day and night.

Female dogs are more lovable than males. My dog’s name was ‘Jullie’

First remember seeing dog in bollywood film was ‘Awaara’ that’s back in early 50’s I think.

Of late, we saw dog ‘Moti’ in Tere Meherbanya (Jakie Shroff 1985),
Bozu in Betaab (Sunny Deol), Doberman gang, 101 Dalmatians etc etc

August month was traditionally known for ‘Dog matting ‘ month (sunneancho mhuino)
but now a day we also see dog matting in March/April, Global warming to blame, I suppose J

After successful mating, the two engaged in locked mode and this can last for more

than an hour When the two glued together, we as kids, used to call it ‘laadis’

(a maintenance trolley that rolls on Rly. Tracks) and often run behind them

with sticks to separate them.

After conceiving, it only takes less than 2 months for delivery.

Average litter size being 6, max can be upto a dozen or even more.

a pregnant bitch (advance stage)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim5/5967315650/sizes/l/

Puppies

It only takes about 6 month for a female puppy to fully develop into a reproductive bitch
e.g. DOB 1.1.11, it’s first delivery or litter could be in August /Sept of the same year.
There are 11 puppies in all (above)

9 puppies in above pic

Dogs can conceive upto two times a year from the age of 6 months to 16+ years.

(dog usually lives around 16 years, I know one in our locality, puppy was brought when the
little one was born, the boy is now 16 and the the dog is still going strong, very old though)

In human beings, there is something called ‘Menopause’ but there is no such thing in female

dogs and as such even an oldest bitch can conceive, I mean naturally and not by IVF or test tube baby.

Solution to present day menace:
Copaz or sterilization of all young and old bitches.
NGO or the Govt should provide some incentives to whoever brings in a female dog to a clinic
where the ‘copaz’ operation is performed. This will help in controlling furture population growth
to a great extent. Street beggars, vagabonds, migrant etc (even me) could bring in as many
dogs for money. Say Rs.300-500 per dog. Money should only be handed over when they
come to take the discharged dog to release back where it was picked up from.

Culling is not advisable.
Let them die natural death bearing in mind, many dogs die in the road accidents etc.
throughout the year.
In the mean time , mass vaccinations programe can help preventing rabies

Stray dogs survey: Painstakingly done. No charge to CCP though!

Includes only the costal part or one side of the Dayanand Bandodkar Marg /Road
Starting from Miramar beach to Panjim Ferry (a distance of about 2 Kms).

Miramar beach

Miramar beach: There are about 16 dogs around the beach circle, park, canteen area
but does not includes the Belpuri gadda or opp sharda Mandir beach side.
(could not acertain how many reproductive bitches amongst the 16)

Around Beach nest colony: 3

Sand dunes/ opp reading habits: 2

opp TOI and including Youth Hostel: 5+8
(6 spotted on Dond' new bungalow road, Nina Pinto Colony board says no dogs allowed
but saw 5+1 on the road see fresh pic).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim5/5959344215/sizes/l/ latest pic

Magsons Area including indoor stadium: 5+6
(indoor Stadium entrance there are 2 and 6 spotted in the car park)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim5/5966760963/sizes/l/

Bal bhavan junction upto Gymkana: 7

Around old football stadium/Reliance/Maruti/ MRF: 6

iffi jetty (Kala Academy premises)

Kala Academy premises/ifffy jetty: 3+4 with one resident Reproductive bitch
which litters every year.
(4 new dogs spotted KA's canteen side, 2 right inside the canteen sitting area watching people eating)

above pic taken during IFFI 2010 - a dog on the red carpet

Forest Dept. Campal: 3 with one resident reproductive bitch
(Remember the survey only includes this side of the DB Road, so FL Gomes
Gardern not included as I know there are at least 3 where I was bitten by one
about a year ago during Lorna’s show)

Forrest a restaurant co owned by the present CCP mayor: 2
(not included DHS side).

Inside the children park.campal beach area: 7 with two resident rep. Bitches.

campal beach at sunset

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim5/5961641543/sizes/l/

Campal beach

Campal Art Park / Lovers point or hanging garden (opp Inox): 12 (includes 5 grown
up puppies and 5 resident reproductive bitches)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtypanjim5/5962200394/sizes/l/
opp. Inox

Opp. Old GMC/promenade: 3 grown up bitches

panjim promenade - a typical scene

Opp. Market/Promenade: 4

(does not include market/Inox area)

Panjim pormenade

Opp. IDBI bank/Promenade: 2

panjim promenade

Finally, the Ferry point: 3

Total: about 83+18=101 dogs (of which at least 13 reproductive bitches and at least
8 will be ready to reproduce in next 2-3 months)

+ indicates fresh survey 20/7/11

Stray dogs usualy live in groups and within their own territory,

some pics

Dogs at sunset
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk24/4337715491/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Dogs in the soup
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk36/5496565960/sizes/l/in/photostream/

mating season

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottyjoegoauk/2434086337/sizes/l/in/photostream/

dogs night-out at the beach

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk6/4106433730/sizes/l/in/photostream/

family day out on the beach
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauksix/2172163393/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Glued or in locked mode
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottyjoegoauk/221338630/sizes/m/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottyjoegoauk/4435024663/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Dog in a bunker

Puppies

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk22/4194984053/sizes/l/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk22/4212107686/sizes/l/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3669502129/sizes/l/in/photostream/

relaxing zone for all – iffi jetty

suckling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_kbbci9xl4

puppies world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMZGKMs4MEk

Rabies dog?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf9gV13QrGI

A traveller in a ferryboat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PSFm9l2oqQ

Video - Dogs delayed their Master's funeral - True Story

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viIvZLvQcMI

‘Taking advantage of the situation’ make dirty money the Goa Police way..

2011-07-19T20:01:00.000-07:00

Making ‘dirty Money’ the Goa Police way..

Whenever we read about the tragedies such as deaths on the roads, drowning, suicide etc,
our heart goes out to the victims and wish we could help them or their family in whatever
way we can by means of consoling etc. The victims, particularly the survivors need it most.

Recently, (4/7/11) a group of 5 friends went for a picnic at Khandepar river in Ponda.
One of them was trying to cross the swollen river. (Goa Rains started on 2^nd June)
but was dragged away by strong under current.
He shouted for help but his friends could not do anything for none of them could swim.

Imagine, what it must be for them or what they must be going through to see their close
friend dying or disappearing just in front of their eyes?

The distressed friends (survivors) called to the police station for giving statements.
And our Goa Police, instead of offering them much needed counselling,
look how they add to their trauma.

Taking advantage of the situation, our police extort money from the victims threatening them that
they will be booked for murder if money so demanded is not paid to them.

Don’t know if ‘ extortion’ actually taken place at Ponda Police Station in above case but what I do know
or read about the ‘dirty money’ making scam at Cuncolim Police Station.

Another legitimate reason to join Goa Police!

Read this news item on this case (Cabo da Rama beach tragedy).

‘Even as Superintendent of Police Allan de Sa issued the order suspending
Police Sub Inspector Prasanna Bhagat attached to Cuncolim Police Station,
it has now come to light that he had demanded and in some cases even
collected Rs. 25,000 from the survivors of the tragic picnic at
Cabo de Rama (on 8/7/11)
Parents of four of the nine survivors of the tragedy disclosed to the enquiry officer
Police Inspector Nelson Albuquerque that PSI Bhagat had demanded Rs. 25,000
from each of them on Saturday evening.
They complained that the PSI threatened their wards that they would be implicated
in the death cases if they did not pay the money by Saturday 4 pm and one parent
even produced the ATM transaction slip to prove that the money was withdrawn
from a nationalized bank.

Following the tragedy on Friday and given the fact that one of the victims body was
not traced, the officer called the youngsters to the police station on Saturday where
the parents were asked to pay Rs. 25,000 each failing which he threatened to book
their wards for attempt to murder as the body of the second victim was not found.

The four parents arranged the money and the total amount of Rs. 1,00,000 was
placed in the boot of a white car driven by the PSI who then went away.

Meanwhile, SP Allan de Sa has placed PSI Bhagat under suspension and the
Cuncolim Police have registered a case of extortion and corruption against him.
http://www.goachronicle.com/goa/current-affairs/17955-cuncolim-cop-suspended-demanded-rs-25000-

I am sure, like every other investigations, this one too will have no end.

And the cop involved will be reinstated not at Cuncolim but elsewhere in Goa.
as said earlier..

http://joegoauk-pointofview.blogspot.com/2011/07/aisi-join-goa-police-where-job-security.html

Quote:

Two youngsters drowned while taking pictures..
A group of 11 youngsters were out on a picnic at the
Cabo da Rama beach on 8th July 2011 morning.
Standing on the rock in the water (posing for camera) a
huge wave pushed all 3 of them into the water/sea.
One drowned (Sunil 16, of Navelim), one saved by the
locals and the other (Noel 18) was missing
(body found on 10th, funeral on 11th)
See obituary ad

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5923909677/

Pics

Cuncolim police Staion with a policeman standing infront
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk42/5954065784/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk42/5953506255/sizes/l/

AISI: Join Goa Police where job security is guaranteed come what may ..

2011-07-14T00:17:00.000-07:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4682256527/sizes/l/

In our small State of Goa, our police are so notorious that there are atleast two cases per month
where Goa Police hit headlines for wrong doings viz.

Corruption, extortion, sex in official vehicle or whilest on duty (Baga beach etc),
police-drug peddlers nexus, direct sale of narcotics (drugs etc), Thefts (Dabolim Airport etc),

Visiting casinos on duty, beating up innocent people, police custodial deaths,

having links with the criminals, shoddy or biased investigation in death or murder cases etc etc

Temporary Suspensions / Transfers of the officers follow as soon as the complaints or allegations
become public. Great gimmicks?

This week (July 11-15, 2011) alone had 3 suspensions of police officers viz. PI Jivba Dalvi,
PSI Shushant Gawas and PSI Prasana Bhagat suspended for extortion etc

and there could be more in this week/month re. Abatement to suicide CID Crime branch, Dona Paula.

So, what follows suspension then?
- Never ending internal inquiries or departmental investigations, reinstatement

and even promotions in some cases.

You mean only suspensions and no convictions or dismissals at all?
- We only read about the suspensions or transfers and no news at all on the outcome of the so

called investigations. Even in the cases that may have hard evidence or caught on camera etc.

Even those who caught on camera while indulging in oral sex in official vehicle?

- That was in 2009, they continue receiving their wages and the investigation is still on.

What about the Zuari bridge extortion case where officers caught red handed by ACB team?
- Again that was in 2009
“on noticing the ACB officials heading towards the interceptor vehicle, the traffic police team sped away

from the scene, but were later caught at Verna.

On searching them we found Rs 5800, which was money collected by way of fines imposed,

but another Rs 12,000 found in their possession was unaccounted for.

Also, seeing us approaching them, one of the traffic policeman threw around Rs 2500 into the bushes,
which was also recovered by the ACB officials,”

All 5, including 1 ASI, 3 PCs & 1 Driver are reinstated but the investigation is still on (?).

Who conduct the so called internal or departmental inquiry or investigation?
- Usually by a PI or an officer of a rank of DySp.

That’s sounds very funny! How can one dirty officer investigate another dirty officer?
- Exactly, particularly when they know each others secrets.
It’s a well known fact that most of the ill-gotten wealth shared by all from top to bottom.
e.g. Protection money from Matka kingpins/agents, drugs peddlers, other illegal activities in town and villages etc

Well, that’s very tempting! Any vacancies in Goa Police Dept?

- Hurry up! There are upto 45 PSI posts up for grab or sale.
Direct recruitment without going to Valpoi Police School.

How much is the going rate?
- Well, there is no fixed rate but it is huge.
In mid 1980’s the same was going for Rs.1 lac, so you can work out yourself the prevailing rates.

Here is a tip for you to work out:
At that time a single samosa was sold @35 paise. The same now is Rs.5 or more.

Who do I contact to?
- Try Home Dept or the minister directly.
In case of difficulty you may dial 100 for assistance.

I am definitely going for it. Any suggestion or advice on this matter?
- Beware of Lokayukta Bill which if become law..
It will not only recover the loss caused but send you to minimum of 5 years of imprisonment (Max life).

So. forget about the guaranteed job security here
No endless investigations headed by Sp/PI or DySp or SDO/SDM

Lokayukta Preliminary enquiry completes within one month.
Investigation has to be completed within 6 months or in any case, not more than one year.

Lokayukat Bill? It will never happen in Goa.

The members who are corrupt themselves will never entertain such bills
- It can become a law within 6 months if people desired so.
Lokayukta Bill can be placed in the forthcoming monsoon session of the Goa Assembly itself.
Again, it is all depending upon its people including NGOs.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk35/5378528676/sizes/l/

NH17, GMC, Subway & dangerous Shortcuts

2011-05-24T18:11:00.000-07:00

New subway was inaugurated in Jan. 2009
Took about two years to complete at the cost of Rs. 7,18,28,955.94,
But it seems 3 in 5 people not using the subway and instead using dangerous shortcuts
as seen in pic and video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ5YmH5XsjQ

some pics
Busy spot for ‘hitch hiking’ (lift) for doctors/nurses and others both young and old
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5700304813/sizes/l/

Here is car stopped for giving lift
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5700307209/sizes/l/
Dangerous zone: needs ‘No Parking No Stopping’ Sign board here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5703912387/sizes/l/
Shortcuts
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4732703449/sizes/l/
subway
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5700881808/sizes/l/

the video in HD
http://youtu.be/cJ5YmH5XsjQ?hd=1

Below posted from Archive:
Goa Medical College/Bambolim
One end of the road barrier is too close to the Main GMC gate
So people/patients prefer dangerous shortcuts to
Newly constructed subways
And that includes Medical students/staff etc which is their
hitch-hiking point too. Under the mango tree- see pic
(towards Cortalim/Margao/Vasco)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4733350500/sizes/l/

see what mean .. dangerous crossing
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4732703449/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4769411736/sizes/l/
Another â€“the new road (left) not in use yet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4768774725/sizes/l/
New road (see arrow) not in use yet â€“ opp. direction
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4769416014/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4769414430/sizes/l/
The state of Old Bus Stop/Shelter (New Road in front still not is use)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4732704631/sizes/l/
both roads seen here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk25/4733349352/sizes/l/

subway thrown open Jan. 2009
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3232366492/sizes/l/
GMC Hospital, Roads, subways etc
The GMC Hospital Main Entrance/Gate
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3575948740/sizes/l/
This is the view of the newly constructed Subways gates/Roads
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3575139687/sizes/l/

It seems there is no bus shed or shelter to the Panjim bound Pax
Bus stop (open space) is to the right of the white car seen in the pic abv
Pax have to stand under the hot sun and soon it rains in Goa
Donâ€™t know why the middle lane is still not in use despite throwing
open to public in last January

See the passengers boarding a KTC Bus
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk20/3575140257/sizes/l/

all pics taken on 29th May 2009

Prev. pics
Inside the subway ( shops still not allotted)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3232366492/
view from ourisde
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3231517793/
The ministers names plate
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3231518305/

Talking Photos: Inauguration of GMC subway
There are about 6 exit/entry points, including 2/3 wheelchair access etc
looks like the work done hurriedly, it was messy inside.
Monsoon has not started yet, water seen logged inside the drainage already
Ok, check this out..

Gate No. 1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3231517793/sizes/l/
Credit to Ministers etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3231518305/sizes/l/

Underground (with 26 shops- 13 each side, not in use yet)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3232366492/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3232366786/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3232366180/sizes/l/

Now the question is,,
Will the public use it?
Or will it lie unused like that of Verna, Nuvem, Navelim Subways?

Wearing of Helmet compulsory on all Roads in Goa?

2011-05-19T03:34:00.000-07:00

Two-wheeler Riders only:

Wearing of Helmet compulsory on all Roads..
Says SP Arvind Gawas (Traffic)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5736555738/sizes/l/

And I thought, wearing of helmets or headgears are not compulsory in
City/municipal areas like Panjim.

I wish some traffic cops are permanently stationed at Ferry Point,
Panjim-Betim.
Up to 40 riders can be challanned not per day but per
ferryboat trip.
i.e. 128 trips x 40 x Rs.100 = Rs.5, 12, 000 per day
(Assuming av. 8 trips per hour up & down)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk37/5600169166/

Funny side of the Helmet Rule is..
Only the rider should wear it?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk19/3613852794/sizes/l/

How many more deaths Mr. Chief Electrical Engineer?

2011-05-17T15:20:00.000-07:00

How many more deaths Mr. Chief Electrical Engineer?

No, I will not ask the same to Power Minister or Chief Minister as for them
Such deaths are minor issues as they feel things can be patched up after compensating the
Family by a meagre amount of Rs. 2 lakhs per death.

But this death by electrocution is very serious matter..
Gross negligence on the part of Power Dept Staff noted.

When the villagers saw the snapped wire, they immediately reported at the local section office
by logging on the complaint book.
Despite reporting, the electricity Dept. Failed to switch off the power leaving there for two days thus causing death of an innocent
young Arjun of Dhaukond Dharbandora on 8th May 2011

Power Minister, Chief Electrical Enginneer,AE, JE, Linesmen etc have serious explanation
to give in this incident as to why the power was not switched off for 2days?
What more? They were quick enough to join the snapped wire (not even replace by new one).
Worst part of it is 'No guard loops' provided throughout the section even after 11 days from the incident.
As if the Dept playing with the lives of the people (pl see various pics and Video here).

No employer's visit to the household (Father working for Salgaocars mines as watchman)
No MP or MLA's Visit (MLA Salgaokar),
No Power minister nor Chief minister visited
No Chief Electrical Engineer nor AE or JE or linesman visited
No Patrakar or Media people visited
No financial Help received from anyone

Young Arjun was the only child. (An ITI Student)
What the parents must be going through?
As for me, I have personally seen the mother sitting in one corner and will not move or talk
God, Give courage to them to bear the loss

Note:
JoeGoaUk wishes to contribute upto Rs.10k
if anyone or any Lawyer takes up this criminal case
against Power Dept. They can’t get away all the time.

Following my above comment on Facebook, there was another matching offer (total 3 now) from another persons
http://www.facebook.com/joegoauk/posts/222018104475160?cmntid=222109584466012

The pics
Arjun Alias Abhay Goankar
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5729699443/

The grieving parents
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5729700893/

A cousin brother pointing out the spot where the death occurred
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5729702629/

The overhead wire across the river / Stream
Pl note there are no guard loops
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5729703725/sizes/l/

Close-up with little singing birds (can be heard from the Video)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5729705251/

Snapped wire joint
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5730256950/sizes/l/

Close-up
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5729707587/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5729708885/
Over the river/stream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5730260760/in/photostream
the deceased was on his routine early morning visit (tooth brush also seen)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5729711831/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5729713829/in/photostream
The house
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5730265924/in/photostream

the video Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Q6y9D6l-g

Dharbandora is about 55 Kms from Panjim.
As we were firsttimers, we took the wrong route i.e. Usagao Heavy mining trucks route which delayed our visit by half a hour.
While coming back we came via Dhargal I think

Another death by electrocution in Pernem: 31 year old woman this time

2011-05-17T15:08:00.000-07:00

Another death by electrocution in Pernem: 31 year old
woman this time

Meet the two kids, who don’t even know if their mother is ever
going to come back

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4705567947/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4706209420/

Their mother (on her wedding day)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4706211074/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4705568347/

She died here
In between the coconut tree and the well
The tumbler which she was carrying still lying at the spot
(White plastic bucket)
The overhead wires just been replaced with brand new ones
also seen
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4706212394/sizes/l/

complete public well at the spot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4706213226/sizes/l/

old and worn out wires seen joined together
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4706211492/sizes/l/

The entire affected line replaced with brand new ones
See arrow direction
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4705572141/sizes/l/

This what the problem is (to the right of their house)
Loose/ hanging overhead wires with no protecting
‘guard loops’ underneath
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/4705573155/sizes/l/

Guard loops, that all is required, is it that expensive?

The video at the site Goa365/NT -rpt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vi9laGkxAY

The deceased was going to the toilet around 5.30pm
On her way back she came in contact with two LIVE wires
that were snapped from overhead.
One wire was entangled around here neck and the
other around her waste.

Our electricity Dept is one of the richest dept.,
I am sure, it cannot give the excuse saying they cannot
afford to provide 'guard loops' to all areas.

It’s their sheer negligence.
It’s a matter of shame.

How many more deaths??

Watch this NTâ€™s Video, AEâ€™s reaction etc etchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vi9laGkxAY

Shame on electricity Dept
Shame on Power Minister

What has happened to the â€˜ordered Enquiryâ€™
of the Father-son death last year Mr. Aleixo Sequeira?

Rs. 2 lakhs compensation - Thatâ€™s all it takes to forget

all about it?

A request to social activists, NGOs etc
Can you please
take up these cases to the court of law

and fight for maximum compensation/ justice to both the families?

It's a pure case of Electricity Department Negligence, unless they feel the pinch, the dept will never improve
and more and more innocent people will continue
dying...

Thanks.

Last yearâ€™s pics Sept/2009

where father-son died in Morjim of electrocution
after
coming into contact with live wirehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3889782156/

2in1 gravehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3888992021/

News paper - Aleixo Sequeira's 'Enquiry'http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3887106593/sizes/o/

clip- Funeralhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI_gWiDZMkk

Son’s Last Words: "Mother, it’s time for me to go, you stay there, don’t come near me".

2011-05-17T14:51:00.000-07:00

Son’s Last Words: "Mother, it’s time for me to go, you stay there, don’t come near me".

When the Parish Priest disclosed this to those who gathered in the chruch to bid
adieu to Father/Son, tears were seen in almost everybody’s eyes. Seen many using
their handkerchief to wipe their tears including one of the four Concelebrants.
Priest said ‘Domingos was a very social person loved by all’

They were neither ministers nor politicians nor tiatrists nor top people.
There are just the common people coming from weaker section of the society.
There was no funeral brass band, no expensive coffins. Nor I see any minister or
MLA or press/media men

There was no newspaper obituary announcing the death and funeral.

Just one black and one white cotton cloth coffins.
Sisters were wailing ‘Mazo Daddy tho’ ‘Mazo Bhau tho’ (He is my dad, he is
my brother)

Seen many youngsters weeping, sometimes louder than the family members.

Since the village is Hindu dominated, many non-Christians guys also seen outside
the church.

The village priest Fr. Menino Vales, after the mass, made a strong plea to the Govt.
saying that he wish to pass this message thru the media men here (I could not see any)..
to replace all the old, outdated and rusted electricity wires and poles and thus saving innocent lives.
He also mentioned about the pathetic road conditions in the village.

Some Pics:

This is just outside their house from where this pic was taken.
Here they both came in contact with the LIVE killer wire
See overhead wire which is now replaced
This is just about 15-20 meters away from the house
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3889783718/sizes/l/

This is their house.
Funeral already left for the church (both coffins placed in a pick-up)
The two seen here are their hindu neigbours.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3889782846/

This is at the church. Our Lady of Milagres
Raining heavily but it did not stop people coming to say good bye
About 250 people seen outside the church and about 75 upstairs.
Another about 250 in the side extensions/doors
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3889781606/sizes/l/

The Parish Priest, the former Parish Priest Fr. Luis Pinto, a priest from Siolim/school etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3889782156/sizes/l/

Daughters/sisters – Christalin, Andrea and Wife/Mother Virginia
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3888990781/sizes/l/

Father-son together in the church for the last lime
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3888991013/sizes/l/

Father-son in one grave
The final resting place
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3888992021/sizes/l/

I ring the Morjim Parish No, bell going but no reply, been trying since 10am till 1pm only to find out if the funeral taken place in the morning or it’s going to be in the evening.Finally at around 1pm, I managed to phone Siolim School where I was told funeral was at 2.30pm

Yesterday's news item
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/3887106593/sizes/o/

Funeral video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI_gWiDZMkk

Vasco Illegal structures: Khariwado 365, Baina 416

2011-04-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

After KAP, I am sure Fr. Bismarque is all set to form a BAP?

(BAP being Baina Affected People?), who is one of the core members of
the GRA for asking special status for Goa, anti-corruption etc

While we try to save on illegal money (corruption etc) we already lost
over 50 crores is just two days by the very actions of the KAP

As for Baina, I still don't understand as to why the authorities could solve
the Baina beach shitting problems - Is that really too difficult
situation?

How about filing a PIL?

What about the prominent citizens or NGOs including doctors from Vasco
area?

Haven't we seen the state of Khariawado beach (see link bellow).

http://ishare.rediff.com/video/travel/baina-beach-goa-warning-it-has-some-unpleasant-scenes-in-second-half-/300126
or (this one pirated as the original removed (not by me) for showing Live
'Ghu' ? )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcsLEVIOByQ

pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2615607085/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2553139490/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk5/2548582809/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk38/5583682180/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukdirtypanjim2/3401577984/sizes/l/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk26/4662039784/sizes/z/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk38/5583093773/sizes/l/

HC to decide fate of 416 structures on Baina beach

http://oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/HC-to-decide-fate-of-416-structures-on-Baina-beach/47776.html

HERALD REPORTER
PANJIM, APRIL 28
The High Court of Bombay at Goa
will decide the fate of 416 alleged illegal structures next week, which have
been erected
on the former red light area - Baina beach without municipal
licenses or permissions.
The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Thursday
submitted a list of structures, which was compiled after a thorough
survey following Court orders earlier this month.
A division bench of Justices S C Dharmadhikari and F M Reis adjourned the hearing till May 3 directing the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority to submit an affidavit in reply over
the matter.
During the last hearing, the bench had directed the MMC to complete
the process of identifying alleged illegal structures at Destora, Baina
and Katem Baina in Vasco, and submit its survey report by the next date of hearing, on Thursday.
==

Previously..

At Vasco Khariwado:
There are 363 structures identified as illegal
-
Only about 66 demolished so far on 31.3.11 as most other managed to obtain ‘stay
order’.
- Over 80% of them are migrants with their own habits
Video -
I
demolitions
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAdKsk56vMk
Video-
II
A view from the other side – Ruined Beach
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNukzij7X5E

I can only take the thirsty horse to the pond and not vice versa

Kan asloleani aikochem and dolle asloleani pouchem

If any one interested in filing PIL, JoeGoaUk promises to contribute
upto Rs.5,000 towards the costs. Any one?

Ratol suicide cases on the rise in Goa (with stats)

2011-04-17T03:36:00.000-07:00

STT: Ratol suicide cases on the rise in Goa (with stats)

After the Late Nadia incident (May/June 2010) there seems to be
at least one Ratol case (not average) per month.
From May 29, 2010 till 16.4.2011 (less than 11 months) there were
at least 18 reported ratol cases in the press.
Yet there are some which go unreported e.g. Britona, Navelim etc.
Thus number of Ratol cases could be as high as 25 for 11 months.
Note: I too was not aware of the Ratol insecticide until May/june 2010

Other stats:
In June 2010 alone had 4 Ratol cases
Nov/Dec 2 each, Jan 2011, 3 and April (till 16) 2
Sao Jose de Ariel has highest number i.e. 4, followed by Loutolim 3, Curtorim /Vasco 2 each.
At least 3 cases reportedly were of ratol consumption for mistaking
something else like tooth paste.

Unreported cases:
I must say the news of unreported cases spread faster than
the Newspaper Via SMS, phone talk etc. Particularly if the victim is young.
Don’t know what the parents or the Newspapers trying to hide from.
Cases from the Rich and politician Class be it a Minister, MLA,
MP or Sarpanch are usually unreported.
I guess, any such case referred to hospital become a police case
and hence a public case but some prefer not to go public.
Perhaps, newspapers are paid to keep silence if not by the victim’s
family members then the politicians.

Suicide:
It’s like ending one world to go to another (if there is any).
Suicide is not something one does in a spur of a moment
(baring a very few cases).
Most suicides are well planed and may even have attempted atleast
once before.
It's a permanent end of frustrations, problems, pain, fear, Shame,
shock, emotions, Stress, harassment, torture, inferiority complex etc
It’s like running away from the problems or from the society including family.
(there may be some who even run away from one’s responsibilities)
But I tell you, victims in cases like this are not likely to see
our St. Peter the key holder of the doors of heavenly Heavens.
I guess they see Satan Lucifer instead (That’s what we been taught by
the church). Such cases even had no place in the cemetery.
I am not just talking about the Ratol suicides.
Suicide by hanging is also very common in Goa, in last 3 weeks alone
had 3 such reported cases in the age group of 16-24.

Suicides of our time:
Suicides by consuming insecticide is not something new.
At our time, there was another popular poison called ‘Tik20’ (by Bayer?)

an insecticide (concentrated liquid in 100ml bottle) for bed bugs, cockroaches etc and it was common amongst the suiciders .
(the liquid was diluted with kerosene and then sprayed using hand pump )

Ratol: ( or Know your Ratol)
I am sure, No one can mistake it for tooth paste.
Brown colour watery paste, strong unpleasant odour,
burning sensation (eyes) are some of it’s peculiarities.
Even Smoke comes out first when pressed as it contain phosphorous

(as we saw smoke on yellow phosphorus in our school lab)
On can buy Ratol tube for as little as Rs.15 (2010 rates)

Other details: as per the pack
1. POISON (Ratol) (taken from the tube)
Contains 3% Phosphorus
NET 35g
CAUTION:
Keep away from Children and domestic pets.
Do not allow it to touch eyes and do not inhale
Wash hands properly after use.
ANTIDOTE: In case it is accidentally swallowed, give salt in warm water
until vomit fluid is clear. For safety, call doctor.
Expiry in 3 years from the date of Mfg. MP Rs.20

Some pics of Ratol paste and toothpaste
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra2/5563801804/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4626336130/

Let us now see some of the reported cases of Ratol in the press.

May 2010
1. Nadia Joelle Torrado
Mickky Pacheco mouns in an ad (see left abv) in Front page Herald
Nadia took Ratol on May 15 and died 15 days later i.e. late 29th May
www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/4626336130/

June 2010 (4)
2. One Jenu Dipu Naik (52) from Marcaim who had consumed Ratol
due to some internal fights in the family succumbed to
injuries on 9th June 2010. The deceased was admitted to GMC
following his suicide attempt on 5th Jun 2010

June 2010
3. A newly married woman at her mother house Quelossim.
The deceased, Minguelina Lucas was married a Margao resident last year.
She consumed Ratol on the 11th June and died on 17th at Hospicio
She was staying with her mother for last 2 months

June Britona (unreported)

June 2010
(29th June)
4. A woman, 28, of Vasco has consumed Ratol.
In her statement she said that ‘she consumed Ratol
by mistaking it for something else’

July
5. PANAJI: A 16-year-old girl is struggling for her life at the Goa Medical College (GMC) and Hospital, Bambolim,
after she was allegedly forcibly fed prasad laced with Ratol (rat poison) by her aunt.
The aunt had allegedly also kidnapped the Std XI student.
The Valpoi police, who have arrested the aunt, say the incident arose over a family dispute. The victim later died

Aug.2010
6. MARGAO: A 21-year-old woman, Nageena Nadif, a resident of St Jose de Areal, who had consumed rodent poison died while undergoing treatment at GMC on Friday.

Sept. 2010
7. Another 21year old girl died early sept. From Sao Jose areal

VASCO, OCT 6
8. An 18-year-old boy from Mormugao committed suicide by consuming Ratol on Tuesday.
According to Mormugao Police, the deceased had consumed Ratol on Monday at about 12.30 am.
Police further informed that when the boy started vomiting on Tuesday morning, his family members
rushed him to a private hospital, from where he was shifted to Chicalim Cottage Hospital.
The boy was later referred to GMC Hospital, where he died on Tuesday evening.

Nov 2010 (2)
9. 27 year old woman from Sao Joe de Areal (migrant living in Goa) commited suicide
Died around 2nd Nov. 2010

Nov 2010
10. Sanjay das 30, of Ponda /orissa died on 6th Nov ratol taken on 1st Nov.
toi 7/11/10

Dec.2010 (2)
11. A resident of Macazana, Salcete, Nela D'Costa, 19, who was undergoing treatment at the Goa Medical College ( GMC)
and hospital after consuming rat poison, Ratol, on December 10 passed away on Monday.
Her dying declaration has revealed that she took the extreme step following a failed love affair, police sources added.

Dec.2010
12. VASCO: A 44-year-old hawaldar, attached to immigration department died on Monday while
undergoing treatment at the Goa Medical College, Bambolim, after he allegedly consumed Ratol. When contacted, Vasco police station, police inspector, Braz Menezes, said that, "during the last stage of his life he stated that, while brushing his teeth he mistakenly used Ratol, which was kept near the toothpaste."

Jan 2011 (3)
13 & 14. MARGAO, JAN 6 210
In a shocking incident, a minor boy and girl consumed Ratol paste at Loutolim last night.
The duo were immediately rushed to the Goa Medical College and hospital, Bambolim last night after it became know that they consumed the deadly poison.

Jan 2011
15. Herald dtd 13.1.2011 (part of Lototilim minor lovers ratol case new item)
Meanwhile, PI Shirodkar stated that a minor rape victim girl from Curtorim was rushed to Hospicio after she consumed the deadly ratol poison.
He said the hospital doctors are monitoring the condition of the victim girl, who had complained of rape, a week ago.

Feb 2011 (unreported)
Navelim

March 2011
16. Kenneth Rego, 27, from Feira Alta, Mapusa died after consuming Ratol.
Died on 26th March at GMC (NT/H of 27/3/11)

April 2011 (2 as on 16th)
17. Surya Vithoda Gawas (65) Kuchirem Bicholim commited suicide by consuming ratol on 14th April, 2011

April 16
18. Vaishnavi Tuyenkar 24, of Sao Jose de Areal took Ratol and died same day at GMC. GT/H dtd 17/4/11

May 2011 ( there was one case late May or early June ?)
19.
June 2011 (2)
20.
A 22-year-old woman Apoorva Naik from Marcel who had consumed rat poison, 'Ratol', on June 9, succumbed to poisoning and passed away at the Goa Medical College (GMC) and Hospital on Tuesday 14/6/11

29/6/11
21.
The police constable driver, Chandru Gawas (33) attached to the Crime Investigation Department, Dona Paula, who had consumed poison whilst on duty, apparently due to work stress, died while undergoing treatment at the Goa Medical College and Hospital at Bambolim Tuesday evening,
Family alleges harassment by PI, dying declarion also named 3 police officers.

July 5
22.
A 21-year-old girl Linda Fernandes consumed a full tube of poison after on the night of July 4. She was admitted to Asilo hospital at Mapusa. As her condition deteriorated she was shifted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC). Sources said that the victim, who worked as a receptionist with a private hospital in Mapusa, was upset with life as she found that her salary was insufficient and she was not satisfied with the life she led.

Plus unreported 2 a/a