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16th September, 1998
In this issue:
1.Calling All NRI/OVERSEAS Goans
2.Konkani publication "Goencho Avaz" - 2nd Edition Released
3.Goa News Bulletin
4.Best Wishes
5.Useful educational email address in Goa
6.Announcement
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CALLING ALL NRI/OVERSEAS GOANS:
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NRI-PLAN - Invest your hard earned money in 10 year plan. Provide for
sufficient economic. Protection for your future. This Plan is fully
guaranteed by the Government of India. For free details, write alogn
with your complete postal address to NRI-INFORMATION CLUB, Post Box No.
145, Ponda, Goa 403401, India.
More information on Goan Associations World Wide are available here :
http://www.goa-world.net/org/
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Konkani publication "Goencho Avaz" - 2nd Edition Released:
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GOENCHO AVAZ - 1998 - Dusro Ank bhair sorla. Vachat Vividha - 20 loukik
boroupaenchim surbus boroupam toxinch "Saxtitichea Tin Igorzancho
Itihas" - Fr. Moreno de Souza, S.J., Goencheo Lok Kannio - Jayant Naik,
Konknni Kammbori: Natim Don Disanchim - Chandrakant Keni, Povitr Pustok
Xik - Fr. Ivo da Conceicao Souza, adi..... Sompadpi: Fr. Freddy J. Da
Costa. Tuji kopi veginuch sugur kor, boroi: Goencho Avaz/Gulab, 149 -
31st January Road, Behind M. Immaculate School, Panaji, Goa - 403 001
Tel: (832) 224469.
For latest collection of Konkani books :
http://www.goa-world.net/books/konkani.htm
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GOA NEWS BULLETIN: SEPTEMBER 14, 1998
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GOAN GOLDSMITHS POPULAR IN GULF: We knew that the Gulf states are full
of Goans working in every field. But few know that there are nearly 250
gold artisans working in Kuwait. In Goa, the heaviest concentration of
gold artisans with 1500 families, is in Bardez, of the total number of
5000 families involved in making gold ornaments. (Navhind Times)
>From Joel DSouza, GoaBliss, Internet Associates, Assagao-Goa. Tel 254419
For Latest News on Goa
http://www.goa-world.net/goanews/
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BEST WISHES:
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Goa-World Team conveys its best wishes to the Big City Band at the Goan
Cultural Extravaganza 98 organised by Saudades de Goa, U.K. in London
on September 19, 1998.
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EDUCATIONAL Email addresses down in Goa (General)
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Davar's College, Panjim davars@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Don Bosco High School,Panjim dbpanjim@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Raghuvir Vernekar, educatnst veer@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Natl Inst of Water Sports, Panjim niwsgoa@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Sharada Mandir Infotech Academy smitasms@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Maria Lilia D'Souza, Librarian bunota@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Madonna Primary School, Fatorda sherieme@bom2.vsnl.net.in
SFX Girls High School, Mapusa sfxhs@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Davar's College, Panjim davars@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Don Bosco High School,Panjim dbpanjim@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Raghuvir Vernekar, educatnst veer@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Indian Students Edn Aid Foundatn franky@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Natl Hydrographic School nhsgoa@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Updated by Frederick Noronha (Free lance Journalist)
Email:fred@bom2.vsnl.net.in
This appeared in Goa-Net digest # 481.
Some useful email address down in Goa at :
http://www.goa-world.net/information/email/
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Upcoming Events/Programmes of Indian community in Kuwait
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18 September 1998 - Colva United Centre Picnic for Members at Messilah
Beach Resort. For more info, Tel: 5629141 / 4715604 / 9736564.
18 September 1998 - Drawing Competition - Part of the Golden Jubilee
Celeberation of Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi Timings: 11:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.
Theme : Ahmadi Church and its Golden Jubilee Celebration
Eligible Groups : (a) Std. I to IV, (b) Std. V to VIII, (c) Std. IX to
XII.
18 September 1998 - Kuwait Engineers Forum (KEF) - ONAM: Harvest
Festival of Kerala. An updated Forum Directory consisting of personal
info of over 700 members who are all engineers from Kerala will be
published on the occassion. A design the cover of Directory-98
competition will be held for KEF's members' children. Contact K.
Menon 4808749 / J. Thomas 5636918
24 September 1998 - September Fiesta '98 - Bombay Boys Sports Club -
Venue: Al-Jahra Ballroom, Le Meridien Hotel, Kuwait City from 9:00 p.m.
onwards. Pace Setters: "Stepping Stones" and "Top Ranks" will be in
attendance.
25 September 1998 - Krishna Concert - Organized by Telugu Kala Samati's
concert by Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna at Indian Embassy Auditorium. For
more info, Tel: 5634846 (KM Sukumar), 3710390 (Trimurthulu), 4310540
(Maheswar Rao), 4721451 (Akhilesh Naidu), 4747782 (Yasoda).
25 September 1998 - The Basil Orchestra - Indian Musical Extravagant
Show as per of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Mar Baselios Movement.
Venue: Indian Arts Circle (IAC), Funaitees from 2:00 p.m. onwards.
Singers: Singan, Naushad, Sreekumar, Tara, Gayathri, Sangeeta, Biji
Abraham and Rochelle will render hit numbers in Hindi, English, Punjabi,
Malayalam and Tamil. Entrance is free.
Any association/club interested in publicizing their upcoming events
should forward details by email: gcalmeida@goa-world.net or by Fax:
4830078, giving their telephone contact number(s) and name(s).
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Gulf Goans Mailing List - Announcement
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With the expansion of subscribers to this mailing list we can offer
you more information at yet a low volume.
We are opening a new section for matrimonials, greetings, wishes etc
to be featured on Gulf Goans Mailing List. Send all revalant data to
info@goa-world.net
Thanking you,
Goa-World Team
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W E E K E N D P O S T 9th September, 1998
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In this issue:
1. Special Thanks.
2. Middle East Petrotech'98 Conference & Exhibition - Bahrain.
3. First Goan Football League Tournament 1998 in Muscat.
4. Direct Flights to Goa-Kuwait Schedules.
5. Upcoming Events in Kuwait.
6. Upcoming Events in Bahrain.
7. Real Estate - Apartments in Goa
8. Update on Golden Jubilee Celebrations - Kuwait
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SPECIAL THANKS:
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Goa-World Team thank U.S. based Author and Writer Neville Rangel Rebeiro
& Family for contributing 700 Books published by Dover Publications to
Goa's Kala Academy Library - Western Music Department, worth Rs. 2
Lakhs. This reference source will benefit Goa's Music Enthusiasts.
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BAHRAIN:
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13-16 September 1998 - Middle East Petrotech '98 Conference &
Exhibition. Conference Theme: Technology and Business Prospects at the
Turn of the Century. Organzied by Arabian Exhibition Management WLL,
Manama. For registration and info: http://www.aeminfo.com.bh/
Email: aemexhib@batelco.com.bh
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SULTANATE OF OMAN
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"First Goan Football League Tournament 1998" in Muscat:
Scheduled for the second week of September 1998, arrangements are made
by the Organising Committee of the Independence Cup '97, this tournament
is to be played on the Oman Club Grounds. The round robin draw will
enable the winning team to be decided on points tally. Every game will
have a "Man of the match" prize too. Watch out for more details in the
local dailies/organizers.
Posted by Lianne Rodricks Email: lianne_rodricks@goa-world.net
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DIRECT FLIGHT SCHEDULE GOA-KUWAIT
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Arrivals From Goa - Indian Airlines Flight No.995 Thur/Sun 18:40 Hours
Departures To Goa - Indian Airlines Flight No.996 Thur/Sun 03:40 Hours
For more Information call : 4334499
For more details on flights to and from Goa check out :
http://www.goa-world.net/information/tourist/flight.htm
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Upcoming Events/Programmes of Indian community in Kuwait:
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9 September 1998 - IAC Open Quiz Competition - Team Heads Meeting at IAC
Auditorium, Funaitees at 7:00 p.m. The Quiz to be hosted by Derek
O'Brian. For more details, contact Shakti Sagar 5634165 / Satish
2433552/ Sayeed (IAC) Office 3904817.
10 September 1998 - Antakshari '98 - Conducted in the Zee TV Antakshari
Style with a special theme song by Dr. Arvind Raina and comprosed by
Anwar Hussain (Saaz aur Awaaz). Venue: IAC Auditorium, Funaittes at 7:30
p.m. For details contact Anwar Hussein 3927087/Sabina Khan 3718527
/Rajeev Saxena 3719156 / Arvind Gupta 5644063 / Mohan 2456293 and IAC
Office 3904817.
11 September 1998 - CRC Chinchinim Annual General Body Meeting,
originally scheduled for 21 August 1998 is now postponed and will be
held on 11 September 1998 at the Village Inn Restuarant, Kuwait City at
8:30 a.m. All members are kindly requested to attend.
13 September 1998 - Monthi Saibinn Feast (Nativity Feast) - Thanksgiving
Mass by Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) at the Holy Family
Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. followed by a cultural programme and "Novem
Jevan" (Fellowship Dinner).
18 September 1998 - Drawing Competition - Part of the Golden Jubilee
Celeberation of Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi Timings: 11:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. Theme : Ahmadi Church and its Golden Jubilee Celebration
Eligible Groups : (a) Std. I to IV, (b) Std. V to VIII, (c) Std. IX to
XII.
18 September 1998 - Kuwait Engineers Forum (KEF) - ONAM: Harvest
Festival of Kerala. An updated Forum Directory consisting of personal
info of over 700 members who are all engineers from Kerala will be
published on the occassion. A design the cover of Directory-98
competition will be held for KEF's members' children. Contact K.
Menon 4808749 / J. Thomas 5636918
24 September 1998 - September Fiesta '98 - Bombay Boys Sports Club -
Venue: Al-Jahra Ballroom, Le Meridien Hotel, Kuwait City from 9:00 p.m.
onwards. Pace Setters: "Stepping Stones" and "Top Ranks" will be in
attendance.
25 September 1998 - Krishna Concert - Organized by Telugu Kala Samati's
concert by Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna at Indian Embassy Auditorium. For
more info, Tel: 5634846 (KM Sukumar), 3710390 (Trimurthulu), 4310540
(Maheswar Rao), 4721451 (Akhilesh Naidu), 4747782 (Yasoda).
25 September 1998 - The Basil Orchestra - Indian Musical Extravagant
Show as per of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Mar Baselios Movement.
Venue: Indian Arts Circle (IAC), Funaitees from 2:00 p.m. onwards.
Singers: Singan, Naushad, Sreekumar, Tara, Gayathri, Sangeeta, Biji
Abraham and Rochelle will render hit numbers in Hindi, English, Punjabi,
Malayalam and Tamil. Entrance is free.
For regular updates check out :
http://www.goa-world.net/kuwait/1998/update.htm
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Upcoming Events in Bahrain:
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Indian Club
Table tennis, 4pm-6.30pm;
Bridge, 7.30pm-10.30pm.
Young Goans Club
Karate classes, 7pm
Open Darts, 8.30pm
For more information visit :
http://www.goa-world.net/worldwide/bahrain.htm
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KAREKAR REALTORS PRESENTS PERIERA COMPLEX IN MARGAO:
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An exclusively residential complex consisting of two bedroom apartments
in elite locality, without any shops and godowns on ground floor. The
entire plot completely fenced by compound wall with a main
gate and security cabin. Located near Chowgule College Gogol - Margao.
Also Studio apartments will be available at Colva shortly.
KAREKAR REALTORS
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CIVIL ENGINEERS, CONTRACTORS AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS
JOSE INACIO LOYOLA ROAD 9, JAGANATH BLDG; MARGAO, GOA 403601
(Contact Ramesh Karekar Tel: 723368 (Off)/733491 (Res.)
In Kuwait, contact PATRICK - Pager 9246863 or
Tel/Fax : (965) 2615690 (AM only)
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Update on Golden Jubilee Celebrations - Fete:
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"Actions speak louder than words" the old adage goes..... and this was
well demonstrated at the Golden Jubilee Fete of Our Lady of Arabia
Church - Ahmadi on Friday, 28th August 1998, held at the Holy Family
Cathedral - Basement Hall, Kuwait City.
The entire facility bustled with a variety of Stalls with games of
skill, novelty and electronic goods, perfumes,... and above all the Food
Stalls. The Goan, Mangalorian, Malayalee and Filipino parishioners
displayed a variety of home prepared dishes and delicacies that tempted
all those present with its superb flavor.
Visitors started arriving early as the first mass was over and were just
in time for a warm breakfast set at the counter. Later as the day went
by, hoards of people from all walks of life kept pouring in and keenly
participated in the festival. Needless to say the Ahmadi parishioners,
young and old alike, were there in their colorful attire throughout the
day. The highlight of the fete were the three Bingo Games which had
fabulous prizes for the winners.
Entertainment in the form of recorded music kept the crowd going and
requests kept pouring in throughout the day to convey greetings to their
dear and loved ones. The grand finale of the day was the draw of the
Golden Jubilee Raffle featuring a special prize of Kuwait-Mumbai-Kuwait
air-ticket sponsored by Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC). This prize
was won by a distinguished and senior parishioner Mr. John Cunningham.
It is worth mentioning that due to the effort of every parishioner this
first ever Fete held by the parish has become the "talk of the town" and
will be well remembered as an eventful day of the parish.
Special thanks go to His Lordship Francis Micallef O.C.D. for permitting
the Ahmadi parishioners to conduct the Fete at the Holy Family
Cathedral. Thanks also go to the parish priest Rev. Fr. John Chrysostom,
O.C.D. for his encouragement to all those who planned and conducted the
Fete.
Finally I pray that the "actions" of every parishioner no matter how
small they may be, will be transformed into "BLESSINGS" by our Heavenly
Mother Our Lady of Arabia, under whose guidance and protection our
parish is entrusted.
AVE MARIA
Pascoal J. Monteiro
Ahmadi
P.S. You can send in your Message of Greetings on the following
E-Mail:oloarabia@goa-world.net and visit us on this URL :
http://www.goa-world.net/kuwait/1998/church.htm
Forwarded by Mario Rebello (Goa-World Team)
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6th September, 1998
In this issue :
1.Holy Family Choir's Parents Day Programme
2.Indian Embassy Kuwait on the net.
3.Syndicate Bank - All you wanted to know about Gulf War Claims.
4.Kuwait India International Exchange Co. Wll on the net.
5.Indian Banks on the net
6.An Appeal
7.Announcement
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HOLY FAMILY CHOIR'S PARENTS' DAY PROGRAMME:
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To mark the 17th Anniversary of Parents' Day, on 28th of August 1998,
Holy Family Cathedral's Choir, Kuwait organized their Annual Programme
at Indian Arts Circle(IAC), Funaitees-Kuwait.
A variety of items presented included a Konkani Play, "DUBAU" written by
Lawrence Fernandes. The family story depicts rift between the husband
and wife due to sequence of events in their day-to-day life. The false
doubts casted by the husband on his wife for being unfaithful was the
main plot. Emalio Barreto performed a fine role of a young lover - a
bright future awaits for this young man on the konkani stage. The child
artiste, Jonathan Fernandes' diction and clarity of Konkani language was
as superb as his action.
Other items comprised of a Konkani/English comedy skit titled "Love Thy
Neighbour" produced and directed by Mario-Remie-Agusto. Mario Fernandes
(Majorda) as a comedian created peals of laughter among the audience.
Margaret D'Cruz proved her versatility by her graceful appearance,
gestures and movements which added an impetus to her role. The other
artistes deserving a creditable mention are Remie Fernandes, Lawry M.,
Joseph Rebello, Agusto Morais, Concy Fernandes and Nevis Mascarenhas.
A konkani trio sung by Saturnino-Lawry M.-George was beautifully
rendered.
"Chandneache Rati" by Espy Barreto and troupe dazzled the audience
which
also depicted the scenic beauty of the beaches of Goa. Later, a Hindi
film song/dance "Sat Samundar" featuring her was well cheered.
The musical score, under the direction of Orlando D'Mello (also on
Keyboard), Francis Machado on Violin, Johny Fernandes on Lead Guitar,
Dennis Gonsalves on Base Guitar, and Max Fernandes on Drums, was well
performed.
The highlight of the programme's proceedings was the Special Awards
presented to the Choir Members for the dedicated service including a
special recognition for Albino Fernandes.
Merlyn D'Cruz, in her melifluent voice, compered the proceedings of the
Programme.
The Goa-World Team congratulates all participants and wish them well.
Written by : Anthony Veronica Fernandes
Forwarded by: Mario Rebello for GOA-WORLD
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Indian Embassy Kuwait on the net :
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http://www2.kems.net/users/indemb/index.htm
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Syndicate Bank More information on Gulf War Claims :
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http://www.syndicatebank.com/frame-gulfwar.html
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Kuwait India International Exchange Co. Wll
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Daily Indian Ruppee/Dollar/Pound rates :
http://www.kuwait.net/~banker/rates.html
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List of Indian Banks on the net :
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http://www.goa-world.net/freelinks/links.html
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AN APPEAL:
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HELP 2-YEAR-OLD PRISCO VAZ: The kid (from a poor family) hailing from
Aggli-Gogol, House # 365, Margao, Salcette-Goa requires urgent heart
surgery estimated at Rs. 1.75 lakh. Those wishing to forward their
donations thru cheques/bank drafts payable to Account No. 441, Union
Bank of India, Borda, Margao may post the same directly at the above
mentioned House address in Goa or to Goa-World, P.O. Box 334, 13004
Safat-Kuwait or call Tel:4813625 Ext. 229/9761883 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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3rd September 1998
In this issue :
1.Goan Accident Victim Repatriated from Kuwait
2.Goa's first wedding directory on the Internet
3.Indusind Bank Introduces Internet Banking
4.Margao Node: YOU Can Play A Part
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>From: Joel D'souza
>September 3, 1998
>NEWS IN BRIEF:
>VERNA/CONSOA: Ninette Maria Fernandes, who was in a coma since her
>accident in Kuwait in December 1996, is improving a bit at the Goa
>Medical College, bringing some consolation to her near and dear ones.
PRESS RELEASE FROM GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY - KUWAIT
Email: gws_kuwait@hotmail.com
GOAN ACCIDENT VICTIM REPATRIATED FROM KUWAIT:
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The 12th of August 1998 marked the dawn of a new life for Mrs. Ninette
Maria Zinha Fernandes, who was transferred to the Goa Medical Hospital,
Bambolim-Goa, in a seemingly improved condition, after having been
discharged from the Amiri Hospital, Kuwait after a prolonged treatment.
Her anguish was far from over at the time of being discharged. Medical
reports testify that she was in a comatosed state for well over one and
a half year, as a direct result of a deadly motorcar accident, being hit
by a speeding car on the ill-fated day of 25th December 1996 while
crossing the road at Rawda, Kuwait.
According to a press statement issued by the President of the Goan
Welfare Society (GWS)-Kuwait, Mr. Alex Wilson Coelho, she has been flown
to Goa on a stretcher, accompanied by an attendant nurse, Mrs. Jolly
Paul, deputed by the Amiri Hospital Authorities. Apart from the
sponsor, Abu Talal, a number of well wishers and representatives of GWS
were present at the hospital and later accompanied the ambulance to the
Kuwait International Airport from where she boarded the Kuwait Airways
flight to Mumbai to be connected to Air India Flight to Goa. On her
arrival at the Goa Airport, she was received by her family members and
representatives of GWS, Mrs. Philomena Rebello and Mrs. Fatima Coelho e
Quadros. Mrs. Inez Cota Carvalho, renowned social worker, who was
personally present to receive the patient organized the special
ambulance, and was instrumental in getting her admitted to the Goa
Medical College.
While narrating the woes of the victim, Mr. Coelho reported that Mrs.
N.M.Z. Fernandes hailed from a poor family from Consua, Verna, Salcette
and had come to Kuwait in May 1996 and took up a job of a maid at a
Kuwaiti house. She had no other relatives in Kuwait at the time of the
unfortunate accident. She had been severely injured due to the impact
and was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit at the Amiri Hospital in an
uncontious state, where she was treated during the entire period. As
soon as the incident was reported to GWS, the office bearers spared no
pains and rendered all possible assistance to the victim, in a bid to
alleviate her plight. He further stated that, frequent visits were paid
to the hospital to find out the progress of the victim and pass on the
information to her family members in Goa and other Gulf countries.
Mr. Coelho stated that since the accident was a hit and run case, legal
protection was required to bring the culprit to books. As such, GWS
moved the Embassy of India through a petition urging the Embassy
officials to intervene to safeguard the interests of the victim and
ensure that justice was metted out to her, providing for suitable
pecuniary compensation as per the law in force. The Embassy officials
responded favourably to initiate legal proceedings as required by law
after the judgement was passed by the Traffic Court.
Mr. Coelho further contented that GWS worked in close liaison with the
Embassy of India officials, the medical and non-medical staff of the
Amiri Hospital establishing a rapport for the benefit of the victim, not
to mention that GWS maintained close links with the family members of
the victim through the courtesy of Mrs. Inez Cota Carvalho, renowned
social worker, who looked after the interest of Mrs. N.M.Z. Fernandes'
family back home.
Having met the medical and non-medical staff of the Amiri Hospital, Mr.
Coelho pointed out that much praise is due to the team of doctors,
namely Dr. Yaqoub Al-Nisf - Director of the Amiri Hospital, for having
taken keen interest in the patient's treatment; Dr. Prakash, Dr. Ahmed
Al-Sharhan, Dr. Ammar Fawaz Al-Ammar, for having tirelessly worked for
the well being of the patient and the tender care with which she was
treated. In fact, Dr. Al-Sharhan visited the patient even at the time
of discharge.
Prominent among the non-medical staff was Mrs. Majda Ali - a social
worker attached to the Amiri Hospital, who went out of the way to help
in every possible avenue to ensure that the patient was not neglected
nor deprived of her humanitarian privileges. It is through her good
efforts that many a hurdles were crossed quite steadily. Kuwait
Airways Corporation (KAC) provided excellent services and KAC's Special
Handling Cell took pains to ensure smooth handling at transit points.
It is worthwhile to mention that KAC was considerate to charge only one
fare on humanitarian ground whereas the applicable fare should have been
for three seat being a stretcher case.
It was pointed out that with reluctance, due to technical reasons for
two different carriers being involved, Air India agreed to connect the
patient from Mumbai to Goa. GWS had to pay for three seats for the
stretcher patient alone and one additional seat for the attendant nurse
and there was no humanitarian consideration being an Indian national
accorded by Air India. Being left with no choice, GWS paid for four
tickets out of their own funds on charitable grounds. However, the
service rendered to the patient by Air India both in Mumbai and Goa is
praise-worthy.
Mr. Coelho appreciated the goodwill shown by a few social workers of
religious groups who collected small alms which were sent to the
patient's mother, along with clothings and foodstuff for the patient's
children. May God shower abundant blessings on the generous donors.
He regretted failure on the part of the Government of Goa to respond to
the requests of the Embassy of India-Kuwait and the appeal of Goan
Welfare Society-Kuwait, perhaps due to the political infighting.
In conclusion, Mr. Coelho expressed satisfaction that the Kuwaiti
Government through the Ministry of Public Health (MPH) and the Al-Amiri
Hospital has done their best for Mrs. N.M.Z. Fernandes and now pray that
the Government of Goa will follow suit and wish her a speedy recovery
from her prolonged ailment
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From:Infoline India Pvt Ltd
Goa’s first wedding directory on the Internet - From Gomantak Times
Goa’s first wedding directory, Getting Married: The Complete
Wedding Guide, is now on the Internet. The guide has been
uploaded on Goacom, a popular Goa-related website on the Internet and is
accessible on
http://www.goacom.com/culture/wedding_guide/wedding.html.
This will be a boon to all Goans living abroad and planning a wedding
in Goa.
Getting Married is designed to provide answers to all wedding-related
queries and is an invaluable asset for people wanting
tailor-made options and information on the various htmlects of
getting married in Goa. Additional information on advertisers and
their respective services, provided online, is a valuable facility
available to browsers.
The guide features extensive listings of various categories of
people and establishments like matchmakers, caterers, bands,
venues, printers,
photographers, tailors, decorators, florists, beauticians, etc
located in Goa, as well as relevant articles on legal formalities,
traditional customs, grooming, planning, etc.
Interesting anecdotes, useful tips, jokes, book reviews and a
comprehensive checklist are some of the other features of the Guide.
Copies of the guide are available for sale through leading
bookstalls and other outlets in Goa and countries abroad. Copies
may also be obtained from Creative Ideas, S1 Milan Apartments,
Near Hotel Delmon, Panjim-Goa. Ph: 230236. (Email:
infoline@bom2.vsnl.net.in)
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8080,0000,0000 infoline india private limited
S-1, Milan Apartments, Nr Hotel Delmon, Panaji-Goa.
India. (403 001)
Phone: (+91-832)230236; Telefax: (+91-832)222035
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From: Infoline India Pvt Ltd
IndusInd Bank introduces Internet Banking
India’s number one private sector bank, IndusInd Bank has recently
introduced the concept of Internet Banking, in the spirit of
innovation
which has all through been the hallmark of its operations. With this,
IndusInd Bank becomes the first among Indian banks to offer the
service.
Account holders with an internet connection can now view their
Savings Bank and Current Accounts, find out the status of their Fixed
Deposits, download statement of accounts, leave instructions for new cheque
books and avail of a host of other facilities without leaving their homes
or workstations.
This facility is provided free to all IndusInd Bank account holders
irrespective of their location. The revolutionary concept would be
a boon for all, especially so people working abroad, who can now
remit money at the touch of a button to relatives or others and
confirm that the instructions have been carried out.
To avail of this facility, account holders have to make a one-time
registration on the form which can be downloaded from the bank’s
website
http://www.indusind.com
or collected from any of the bank’s 23 branches located all over
India.
After registration, an account holder is allotted a unique code
number
which has to be used while accessing the account. This code ensures
that
unauthorised persons do not get details of the account.
In Goa, IndusInd Bank is located at Chaze Art Gallery, Rua Abade
Faria
Road, Margao. Further details on services offered by the bank may be
obtained by calling Tel: 712238 to 42 (5 lines) or e-mailing queries
to
indusgoa@bom2.vsnl.net.in.
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8080,0000,0000 infoline india private limited
S-1, Milan Apartments, Nr Hotel Delmon, Panaji-Goa.
India. (403 001)
Phone: (+91-832)230236; Telefax: (+91-832)222035
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Margao Node: YOU Can Play A Part
From:Frederick Menezes
YOUR SUPPORT COUNTS... Please send in your OK mails by Friday, Sept 4,
1998.
Given below is the text of the petition that would be forwarded to Shri
Amitabh Kumar, Acting CMD - VSNL with a copy marked to Shri N.
Chenchaiah, General Manager - Telecommunications, Goa.
We need to append as many names as possible to the petition so that the
request can burrow through the red tape through sheer weight! A sincere
appeal to all of you to support this move. Please send a mail to me so
that I can append your name to the petition.
Just a simple "OK" will do in reply to this mail -
. Please DO NOT mark a copy of your reply to
GoaNet as it would unnecessarily clutter the mailing list. Do mention
your full name and email address.
Expecting an OK from each of you.
Viva!!!
Frederick Menezes
(on behalf of Internet users around Margao)
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July 29, 1998
Shri Amitabh Kumar,
Acting CMD,
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
MUMBAI
Dear Sir,
Sub: Internet Connectivity at Margao
As you may be aware, ever since VSNL extended the Internet service to
Goa and established a node at the Panaji Telephone Exchange just over a
year ago, we the subscribers in Margao have had to be satisfied with a
miserable connection at 4800 bps, as against 33000 bps provided to
subscribers in Panaji. This is due to the poor telecommunication links
between Panaji and Margao telephone exchanges. What is worse is that we
have to pay local STD charges for the period we are logged-in, whereas
subscribers in Panaji pay for just one local call!
We were rather relieved when VSNL agreed to establish a separate node at
the Margao telephone exchange to serve subscribers in South Goa and
understand that the necessary equipment was delivered at the exchange.
Imagine our shock when we learn that this proposal has been held in
abeyance due to objections by DOT on the grounds of loss of revenue! It
appears that the Department is following a dog-in-the-manger policy and
using its monopoly to exploit the hapless subscribers, who are required
to pay more for a poorer service. It certainly does not speak well for
the avowed policy of the Government of India to promote Information
Technology in the country.
On behalf of Internet users in the Margao area, we would earnestly
appeal to you to intervene and co-ordinate with the DOT authorities so
as to ensure that the separate node at Margao is established at the
earliest in the interest of all concerned.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
c.c.
Shri N. Chenchaiah,
General Manager - Telecommunications,
Goa Circle,
18th. June Road,
PANAJI 403 001 (Goa)
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES:
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RAJIV GANDHI AWARD WINNERS:
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President of INC Sonia Gandhi at a special ceremony held at Kuwait
Hotel Sheraton on August 29th, 1998 presented the "Rajiv Gandhi Awards
for Excellence" to Sister Bernita, Principal of Carmel School-Kuwait;
Kuwait Times Executive Editor K.P. Mohanan, Air India (Kuwait Manager)
Paresh Pewekar, Neurologist Dr. Riyaz Ahmed Khan of Ibn Sina
Hospital-Kuwait and Social Worker Abey Varicad. The award panel
consisted of Thomas George, Raymond D'Sa, Dr. Harshvardan Azad, Sunny
Mathews, Srinivas Rao, Dr. Ahmed Ahmad and RGAC Chairman Markos Williams
and the winners were chosen from 400 plus entries received by the Rajiv
Gandhi Awards Committee (RGAC). The awards have been instituted to
honour those individuals chosen who excelled in the promotion of Indian
culture, business, education and social welfare activities fields in
Kuwait. Goa-World Team takes this opportunity to congratulate the award
winners.
PRINCE JACOB:
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Goa-World Team congratulates Prince Jacob (Minguel Jacob Luis
Fernandes) for creating a record in history of Konkani drama, with 25
super hit dramas, starting in letter "P" and for being felicitated
recently for this achievement in Margao.
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CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF ARABIA:
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Goa-World Team conveys its best wishes and greetings to the "CHURCH OF
OUR LADY OF ARABIA", Ahmadi - Kuwait on the auspicious occassion of
GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION.
Read more at http://goa-world.net/worldwide/kuwait/1998/
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AN APPEAL:
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HELP 2-YEAR-OLD PRISCO VAZ: The kid (from a poor family) hailing from
Aggli-Gogol, House # 365, Margao, Salcette-Goa requires urgent heart
surgery estimated at Rs. 1.75 lakh. Those wishing to forward their
donations thru cheques/bank drafts payable to Account No. 441, Union
Bank of India, Borda, Margao may post the same directly at the above
mentioned House address in Goa or to Goa-World, P.O. Box 334, 13004
Safat-Kuwait or call Tel:4813625 Ext. 229/9761883 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Upcoming Events/Programmes of Indian community in Kuwait.
=========================================================
Any association/club interested in publicizing their upcoming events
should forward details by email: gcalmeida@goa-world.net or by Fax:
4830078, giving their telephone contact number(s) and name(s).
2 September 1998 - Upkar's Kavi Sammelan and Mushaira Programme followed
by Dinner. Venue: Indian Embassy Auditorium from 7:00 p.m. For more info
and dinner coupons, contact Tel: Ramesh 3719504, Arvind 5644063, Pankaj
5522418, Asha Nagpal 5631487 .
2 September 1998 - Premier Darts League AGM at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is
open to all current and prospective league members adn provides the
opportunity to vote on any proposed alterations to the league format and
rules as well as election of the 1998 committee. For more info, contact
the team captain or Andy Chillman on Tel: 2658535 (Off)/5342648 (Res.).
4 September 1998 - Inaugural matches of the DHL Trophy organized by
Navelim Youth Centre at the Al-Sour Grounds, Kuwait City.
11 September 1998 - Victor's Club Annual Dinner Meeting - Venue:
Radisson SAS Hotel at 6:00 p.m for members and guests. All nationalities
are welcome. For invitation passes, plse contact Salem Hamadah 9607628,
Sonny 4745569, Kalidas 9325492, Radhakrishnan 9196204, Irfan Al Haq
9743072. Victor's Club is a non-profitable voluntary organization which
aims at self-development, learning with fun, networking, and in the
process opening up to newer opportunities to develop and expand your
business and social sphere with more new friends and avenues.
11 September 1998 - CRC Chinchinim Annual General Body Meeting,
originally scheduled for 21 August 1998 is now postponed and will be
held on 11 September 1998 at the Village Inn Restuarant, Kuwait City at
8:30 a.m. All members are kindly requested to attend.
18 September 1998 - Drawing Competition - Part of the Golden Jubilee
Celeberation of Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi Timings: 11:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. Theme : Ahmadi Church and its Golden Jubilee Celebration
Eligible Groups : (a) Std. I to IV, (b) Std. V to VIII, (c) Std. IX to
XII.
18 September 1998 - Kuwait Engineers Forum (KEF) - ONAM: Harvest
Festival of Kerala. An updated Forum Directory consisting of personal
info of over 700 members who are all engineers from Kerala will be
published on the occassion. A design the cover of Directory-98
competition will be held for KEF's members' children. Contact K.
Menon 4808749 / J. Thomas 5636918
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Fish
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Fishing on the weekend 8 P.M / 8 A.M. are the high tides you got to be
there at 5 P.M / 5 A.M to get in a good catch.
By the way cockles/teesro's/shellfish have been sold in the fish market
on Arabian Gulf Street for the past 2 months, now the season ends and
shrimps have just come in the market, but they seem much smaller this
time than the reqular King Size (Jumbo prawns) prices ranges from K.D 1
per kilo for small ones to K.D. 3/- for medium size.
Bing (Suboor) Big size 5 for KD 2.000 - Small size 5 for K.D. 1.250
Lady fish (Modoshee in Konkani) KD 1.750 a Kilo
Have a nice weekend.
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Awards / Appeal / Announcement
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GOA-WORLD TEAM CONGRATULATES RAJIV GANDHI AWARD WINNERS:
========================================================
President of INC Sonia Gandhi at a special ceremony held at Kuwait Hotel
Sheraton on August 29th, 1998 presented the "Rajiv Gandhi Awards for
Excellence" to Sister Bernita, Principal of Carmel School-Kuwait; Kuwait
Times Executive Editor K.P. Mohanan, Air India (Kuwait Manager) Paresh
Pewekar, Neurologist Dr. Riyaz Ahmed Khan of Ibn Sina Hospital-Kuwait
and Social Worker Abey Varicad.
The award panel consisted of Thomas George, Raymond D'Sa, Dr.
Harshvardan Azad, Sunny Mathews, Srinivas Rao, Dr. Ahmed Ahmad and RGAC
Chairman Markos Williams and the winners were chosen from 400 plus
entries received by the Rajiv Gandhi Awards Committee (RGAC). The
awards have been instituted to honour those individuals chosen who
excelled in the promotion of Indian culture, business, education and
social welfare activities fields in Kuwait.
Goa-World Team takes this opportunity to congratulate the award winners.
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AN APPEAL:
==========
HELP 2-YEAR-OLD PRISCO VAZ: The kid (from a poor family) hailing from
Aggli-Gogol, House # 365, Margao, Salcette-Goa requires urgent heart
surgery estimated at Rs. 1.75 lakh. Those wishing to forward their
donations thru cheques/bank drafts payable to Account No. 441, Union
Bank of India, Borda, Margao may post the same directly at the above
mentioned House address in Goa or to Goa-World, P.O. Box 334, 13004
Safat-Kuwait or call Tel:4813625 Ext. 229/9761883 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
======================
Due to the large flow of incoming emails, we have decided to moderate
the list to keep it LOW VOLUME and concise.
All your post should be forwarded to: post@goa-world.net and henceforth
we will mail it out in a digest format.
The owner/administrator reserves the exclusive right to edit, modify or
reject articles deem inflammatory and inappropriate.
Thank you for your cooperation, as usual.
Best wishes
GOA-WORLD TEAM
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