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| Video: GBA stages a “chain-in-the-rain” protest | |||
 11 Jun: Navhind Multimedia. Dr Sabina Martins (photo), Convenor of the Goa Bachao Abhiyan slammed the government for deliberately delaying the regional plan 2021 so that permissions under the outline development plans can be given to builders, GBA staged a “chain-in-the-rain” protest against Government’s failure in its commitment to finalise the Regional Plan 2021… 3m. 20s. | |||
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| Nadia case: Goa cops book ex-minister Pacheco | |||
11 Jun: Indian Express… Nadia’s mother Sonia Torrado (photo of her with her sons on 10 June) had told the Apollo Victor Hospital that her daughter had consumed full contents of a tube of a rat poison … Of the 14 injuries on her body, 11 are of “kicks, or fist injuries … investigators have provided call details of conversations between Nadia’s number 09011077725 and two numbers 09822126126 and 09822125999 between May 13 and May 15. The two mobile phones are registered in the name of Mickky Pacheco… 701 words. | |||
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| Has Goa become dangerous? A Russian View | |||
10 Jun: Pravda (Siberia). Why has Goa became dangerous for the locals and for Russians? Old hippie Alexander Meshkov pulled up his pants and went to find out … Goa in India represents the center of debauchery … breast grabbing Indians - where is their illustrious peacefulness? … Some Indian tourists still think that all Russian girls are prostitutes … Visit to a brothel in Vasco but “police” raided the place … 2901 words + photos + three videos. | |||
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| Keith Vaz re-elected chair of Common committee | |||
 10 Jun: PTI. MP Keith Vaz has been re-elected to the influential position of chair of the Home Affairs Committee of the House of Commons… He polled 336 votes while his rival, Alun Michael, got 242 votes… Vaz, whose family has roots in Goa, is the senior-most British MP of Asian origin. In the May 6 election, his sister, Valerie Vaz, was also elected on a Labour ticket… 141 words. | |||
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| Death: Michael Braganza 1 Jun. Montreal, Canada. MICHAEL ANTHONY BRAGANZA (Born 1930). Husband of Eileen. Father of Coleen and Paul. Brother of Margaret and Patrick (Nancy). Brother-in-law of Vernon Pinto (late Marie-Therese) of England and Ian George (late Mavis) of Toronto. Funeral was on June 5. Full Text. | |||
| Nadia Torrado: Pacheco's wife summoned by Crime Branch 13 Jun: PTI. The Crime Branch issued summons to Viola, the wife of Mickky Pacheco to appear on Saturday at 10.30 am … 203 words. Full Text. | |||
| Cops raid Pacheco’s house, office: Lyndon Monteiro goes missing 11 Jun: Deccan Herald. Keeping up the pressure on Micky Pacheco, the Goa Police on Friday raided his home and offices at Betalbatim, South Goa, seizing computers and documents in the hunt for more leads in the Nadia Torrado case. The crime branch has also issued a lookout notice for Lyndon Monteiro, who is suspected to have helped the former minister cover his tracks in the case. The High Court deferred his plea hearing to Monday…. 184 words. Full Text. | |||
| Dr. Oscar Rebello: “we need hotlines for potential victims on the verge of suicide” 11 Jun: Herald. Is Nadia’s unfortunate suicide a reflection of what society in Goa is fast turning into? Goa is presently witness to the latest blockbuster running houseful in our little state: ‘The mysterious suicide of Nadia Torrado’ … as suggested by Celina Pereira of New York in a touching post on Goanet, we need hotlines for potential victims on the verge of suicide… 1098 words. Full Text. | |||
| Domestic help to be questioned in Torrado case 11 Jun. PTI. Nadia’s family reportedly had three maids working at their place and only one has been questioned so far. 194 words. Full Text. | |||
| Spicy Goa sausage has global potential 11 Jun: Economic Times. Meat doesn't come more dubious than what goes into the Goa sausage, also known as chouriço ….I've found some Goans in places like Australia and the US who are trying to sell their sausage over the Net … I'm convinced that Goa sausage is one Indian food product that could really succeed on a wider stage… 1207 words. Full Text. | |||
| ‘Pacheco falsely implicated in death case’ 11 Jun. 14:30 IST. Zee News. Lyndon Monteiro, has said that Mickky Pacheco is being falsely implicated in the death of Nadia Torrado as he had demanded investigation into the involvement of a senior politician's son in the police-drug peddler nexus case… 317 words. Full Text. | |||
| Oz rape victim now victim of government apathy 11 Jun: Times of India. By Preetu Venugopalan Nair. In a shocking display of government apathy towards a rape victim’s fight for justice, an Australian who had stayed back in Goa at the request of the police to testify, has been rendered unable to return home, courtesy the home department, which has not extended her visa… 213 words. Full Text. | |||
| Nadia death case: Mickky to appeal to High Court for bail 11 Jun: 13:13 IST. CNN-IBN. 306 words. Full Text. | |||
| Aires demands sacking of Lyndon Monteiro 11 Jun: Herald. Social activist Adv Aires Rodrigues has on Thursday demanded that Goa Tourism Development Corporation Vice Chairman Lyndon Monteiro be immediately sacked in view of the prima facie evidence against him in Nadia Torrado’s death… 207 words. Full Text. | |||
| UK: Forthcoming Events Sat. 19 Jun. Siolim Union (London) 30th Anniversary Feast of St. Anthony of Padua at Archbishop Lanfranc School Hall, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR9 3AS. Holy Mass commences promptly at 5pm followed by dancing to the fabulous music of "Breakthru" and "Say One Do One" until 11.45pm. Tickets which include a starter, Goan main meal, dessert and a free complimentary drink costs Members £10, Guests £12. Children under 12 years free admission. Dress: Strictly Formal (No Jeans or Trainers). Rights of admission reserved. Tickets and further information from Loretta Fernandes 020 8330 9307; Charlotte Noronha 020 8656 4836; or Tony Fernandes 020 8540 3566. For the flyer click here Sun. 20 Jun: From 12 noon. Fathers Day - Rock Around The Dock Boat Party with "The Iron Mountain". Royal Docks, Woolwich, London. Adults £24, Children Aged 4 to 12 - £12, Kids under 4 years free. Price includes 12 course buffet (Indian Cuisine). For full details and to book tickets online go to www.rockaroundthedock.com Sun 20 June: 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM. sharp MegaTiatr at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, SN1 1QN. Konkani Dramatic Association presents: Famous writer and director Mariano Fernandes's Novo Tiatr "Soglleank Nomoskar", with his top 18 artists from Goa and Kuwait. Top singers Francis De Tuem, Jr Rod, Marcus Mini Mario, Cajetan De Sanvordem, famous comedians Luis Bachan, Domic and Joana. Talented singing and acting by Aplon, Olga, tracy and Anil Pednekar. Music by Shahu (Kuwait). For the flyer & full details, click here. Sun 27 Jun. Benaulim Association (UK) Feast of Our patron saint St John the Baptist at Woodside High School Hall (formerly known as White Hart Lane School ), White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London N22. Holy Mass at 12.30pm SHARP. Dancing to the music of Maz & Co (Band and Disco). Tickets Members £8.00 Guests £10, Children 10 - 16 yrs £5 and 9 and under FREE. For catering purpose only, tickets will not be sold at the door so please book early to avoid disappointment. For tickets and further details please contact Jack 0208 9039017, Josephine on joferns9@gmail.com or 0208 9677471 or Mary on 0208 8039752, Sun 27 June: 1:00 PM. MegaTiatr at Copland High School, Wembley High Road, Middlx. HA9 7DU. Coach service available from Mitcham Road, Croydon. Konkani Dramatic Association presents: Famous writer and director Mariano Fernandes's Novo Tiatr "Soglleank Nomoskar", with his top 18 artists from Goa and Kuwait. Top singers Francis De Tuem, Jr Rod, Marcus Mini Mario, Cajetan De Sanvordem, famous comedians Luis Bachan, Domic and Joana. Talented singing and acting by Aplon, Olga, tracy and Anil Pednekar. Music by Shahu (Kuwait). For the flyer & full details, click here. Sun. 4 Jul. Aldona Association (London) 34th Anniversary/Feast of St. Thomas at Woodside High School (formerly known as White Hart Lane School), White Hart Lane, London N22 5QJ. Holy Mass at 12.30pm. Live music by Mustang. Tickets in advance: Members £11, Guests £13, Children 6 - 12 yrs £6 and 5s go FREE. Tickets on the door will be more expensive so book early! To book your tickets or for further details please contact Renza 02089599774, Oliver 02089650979, or Vanessa 02088005413 http://www.aldonalondon.org.uk/ For the flyer, click here. For Later Events see http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/forthcoming.php | |||
