JoeGoaUk's Point of View

Monday, 25 July 2011

The Global Goans Convention London 2011

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

Friday, 22 July 2011

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)

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

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

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

City bus stop, Ferry Wharf
video clips -

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

Sleep walking dog ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4sQlmG6HoU

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

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/

Thursday, 14 July 2011

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

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/

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

NH17, GMC, Subway & dangerous Shortcuts

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/

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?

Update: 2013
It's now being converted into motorable subway
Work in progress

pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12132597396/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12132259893/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12131935265/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12131939615/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12132228603/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12132367404/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12132237703/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12132631216/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12132636546/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12131975915/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12132281973/in/photostream/

underground, shops etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12132263933/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/12131988935/in/photostream/