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- To brand Cuncolim Revolt not a freedom struggle is Unpatriotic
- Church accuses Goa government of shielding illegal mining
- FIFA gives green signal for artificial turfs in Goa
| To brand Cuncolim Revolt not a freedom struggle is Unpatriotic Posted: 02 Oct 2010 02:10 AM PDT Those who do not consider 16th century revolt of Gaoncars from Cuncolim as freedom struggle are unpatriotic as, these people are misinterpreting the sacrifices of the ancestors of Cuncolim Gaoncar who fought valiantly against the oppression of Portuguese agents. Mr Naik who was the Chief Guest at a function organized to celebrate the 75th birthday of Prof.Verossimo Coutinho, President of Chieftain Memorial Trust on Friday at Cuncolim,further said that it is attempt made by the agents of the Portuguese who sought to impose illegal taxes against the villagers, snatch their lands, impose their own draconian rules that was opposed by the Gaonkars and, therefore,to hear someone who say that it was not a freedom struggle, is painful. Mr. Naik ,who is one of the descendants of the Gaoncars who were killed by the Portuguese agents said that we have not seen our ancestors but Verossimo represents the spirit of these great fighters.Mr. Naik said that their demand for inclusion of the history of the Cuncolim revolt in school text books will be vigorously pursued, and that, he along with trust members and Ex-MLA Shri Radharao Gracias will be calling on the Education Minister Shri Atanacio Monseratte soon for the purpose. Mr. Naik said that production of a documentary for the purpose will be pursued with the government and private parties will also be roped in. A regular film will be a costly proposition, which fact, he realized after discussing with film producer Shri Shyam Benegal. Mr. Naik said that he will soon meet the Prime Minister and acquaint him with the history of Cuncolim revolt. Prof. Verossimo Coutinho, President of Chieftain Memorial Trust, Cuncolim being felicitated at the hands of Shri Shantaram Naik M.P. Also seen in the photograph from left to right Deputy Collector of Mormugao Shri L.J.Martins, Ex. MLA Shri Radharao Gracious, Prof. Subhash Velingkar, Cuncolim Municipal Council President Shri Devendra Desai and Shri Oscar Martins. Prof Verossimo Coutinho said that Cuncolim and surrounding villages of Assolna and Velim has produced eminent persons including late Shri Juliao Menezes , a close associate of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya, whom we should remember, so that we get constantly inspired by their deeds and action. He said that Chiefton Memorial needs to be further upgraded by a suitable hall with requisite facilities which, the Trust will soon endeavor to realize. Ex-MLA Shri Radharao Gracias said the sacrifices of Gaoncares of Cuncolim has attracted towards the people of Cuncolim and said that Verossimo's initiatives needs support from every quarter. He assured Mr Naik of his full support in getting justice to the Gaoncar's of Cuncolim. Prof. Subhash velinkar said that he has high hopes of Rajya Sabha M.P. Shri Shantaram Naik and congratulated him for his Private Member's bill seeking to name India as Bharat. He said that whenever he goes to various parts of Goa for his oganisational work, he sites the example of the sacrifices of Cuncolim Gaoncars and requests them to visit the Chieftain's Memorial there and pay their respects. Deputy Collector of Mormugao Shri L.J Martins who also hails from Cuncolim, introduced Prof Verossimo Coutinho. Shri Devendra Desai, President of Cuncolim Municipal Council made a welcome speech and Oscar Martins proposed a vote of thanks, while Shri Vijay Kopre compered the proceedings of the meeting. |
| Church accuses Goa government of shielding illegal mining Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:29 AM PDT Accusing the Goa government of shielding illegal mining in the state, the Goa Roman Catholic Church has asked people to "awaken" and save the hills, forests and tribals residing in the hinterland. In a message to its flock on the occasion of Social Apostolate Day Oct 3, the Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP), the social arm of the Roman Catholic Church here, and Caritas, the Church's development arm, has accused the Congress-led coalition government in the state of "bad, insensitive governance".
"Should not the government have taken immediate steps to stop illicit mining activities? If this is not bad governance, what else is it? Goans, awaken and together save our hills, our forests, the ?aam admi' of those areas and rest of us!," states the message titled 'Environmental Value of Biodiversity — a Common Responsibility', a copy of which his available with IANS. The message is endorsed by CSJP executive secretary Fr. Maverick Fernandes and Caritas director Fr. Valeriano Vaz. Calling mining in the state "illegal" and "immoral", the CSJP has also said that illegal mining for iron ore was rapidly destroying Goa and the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats, in which 104 operational mines in Goa are located. "Environmentally immoral and in many cases illegal mining for iron ore is rapidly destroying Goa," the message states. The Church castigates the state's politicians, accusing them of being blind to the loss of traditional occupations and livelihood of farmers and others who earned on the produce of the forest. "Statements by politicians that this industry provides jobs to a large number of people and hence must be permitted to prosper, reveal how little these persons in power are concerned about the irreparable destruction of the lower slopes of the Western Ghats, the devastating pollution of air, soil and water which threaten the basic health and well-being of the people of the area, including the labour force," the message states. The Church in Goa is an influential organistion with over 25 percent of the state population being Christian. Illegal and unchecked mining is a sensitive issue in Goa, with both civil society groups and the opposition voicing their concern about the issue repeatedly. According to data submitted in the monsoon session of the Goa legislative assembly, ore worth Rs.4,000 crore was illegally mined and exported out of Goa to countries like China, Japan and Romania. Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar claims that nearly 18 percent of Goa's total 40 million mining output comprised of illegally mined ore. He has also accused Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and several of his cabinet ministers of being in hand-in-glove with the illegal mining industry. Courtesy: thaindian |
| FIFA gives green signal for artificial turfs in Goa Posted: 01 Oct 2010 10:01 AM PDT
AIFF general secretary Alberto Colaco, in a communique to Goa Football Association (GFA) early this week, has informed that FIFA development office has approved sanction of two artificial football turfs in Goa. Colaco also said that the decision has been endorsed and confirmed at the emergency committee meeting of the AIFF in the presence of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president, Mohammad Bin Hammam, AFC vice-president Manilal Fernando and David Borja from the FIFA Development office in Zurich. The Don Bosco ground in Panaji, and Cuncolim ground has been shortlisted as the alternate venues, if the Sports Authority of Goa or Goa Football Association, who own either stadium, turn their backs on the project. ”We have received a communique from the AIFF informing us that Tilak Maidan has been approved,” confirmed SAG executive director V M Prabhudesai. The SAG were initially hesitant to sign the mandatory Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and instead suggested changes. Courtesy: zeenews |
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