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| Goa farmers oppose GAIL gas pipeline Posted: 17 Nov 2010 07:29 AM PST Goan farmers on Wednesday opposed the proposed underground natural gas pipeline from Gokak in Karnataka to Goa during a public hearing. Nearly 100 farmers coming from three farming talukas protested the project by the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL). The apprehensive farmers claimed the project will take away ownership of land also as, the farms will be destroyed. "The pipeline will pass through our farms and houses, which will result in destruction. We cannot afford to lose our only earning business," a 43-year-old farmer from the temple town of Ponda said. In 2008, when the Dabhol-Bangalore gas pipeline was proposed by GAIL, State power minister Aleixo Sequeira requested the Central ministry to have it extended to Goa. GAIL had approved the project in the same year itself though the ground work began recently amidst opposition. The project halts villagers from erecting any structures although the cultivation of crops will be possible on the land, officials said. The authorities had issued notices to villagers of Mormugao, Ponda and Bicholim for public hearing, as the pipeline will traverse the three talukas. The underground pipeline will begin at Virdi to pass through Maulingem, Curchirem, Carapur, Amona, Tivrem, Khandola, Vargao, Adcon, Boma, Kundaim and Madkai before moving to Mormugao's villages of Sancoale, Pale, Cortalim and Quelossim. The end point will be at Zuari. Deputy Collector of Land Acquisition Anthony D'Souza assured the villagers that the project is not aiming land acquisition. "The land will continue to remain with the owners. GAIL will lay underground pipeline after which the land will be returned back to respective owners," he said. The officer, who has been appointed as the competent authority, said he will compile a report of the suggestions and grievances to furnish to the Ministry of Petroleum. It is learnt from reliable sources that two gas stations will be set up, one each at Curchirem (Bicholim) and Madkai (Ponda) for which 2,500 sq mtrs each of land would be acquired. "For laying the spur line, authorities have already identified the land and compensation will be paid to owners," he said. Courtesy:IB |
| Goa film fest boosting our brand, says Kingfisher Posted: 17 Nov 2010 05:38 AM PST International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held at Goa every year, has given respectability to ‘Brand Kingfisher’, a senior company official said Wednesday. ‘We are market leaders in Goa. IFFI, in turn, adds respectability to ‘Brand Kingfisher’,’ divisional vice president of UB (United Breweries) Group Govind Tiwari said. Kingfisher has been associated with IFFI ever since the festival was shifted to Goa six years ago. ‘We have been associated with the IFFI for the last six years and we are very happy with our partnership. We want to take it to the next level. It is a very decent branding,’ Tiwari said. Kingfisher is one of India’s largest selling beers, with a market share in excess of 30 percent. As an associate sponsor for the IFFI, ‘Brand Kingfisher’ will not only showcase its spirits at numerous lounges at the venue in Panaji, but also have a special ‘Kingfisher Village’. It will also chip in with domestic air travel sponsorships. ‘Domestically, we have tied up with Kingfisher Airlines. They will be flying in delegates from different parts of the country to Goa,’ said Manoj Srivastava, chief executive officer of Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), one of the hosts of the film festival. The group provided nearly Rs.50 lakh in sponsorship, he added. A popular tourist destination, Goa has over the years emerged as a high profile showcase destination for various lifestyle brands. UB Group’s chairman Vijay Mallya also owns a bungalow - christened ‘Kingfisher Villa’ - in the beach village of Candolim, 20 km from here. The 41st edition of IFFI will be held from Nov 22 to December 2. Courtesy:Sify |
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