Betalbatim Parish youth Choir that sang for the midnight mass at Our Lady of Remedios Church , Betalbatim.
Christmas celebrations in Betalbatim, Goa
Betalbatim Parish youth Choir that sang for the midnight mass at Our Lady of Remedios Church , Betalbatim.
ALL GOA CAROL SINGING COMPETITION 2012 - RESULTS
cheered through the evening, and latter lifted the winners trophy in
the open category .
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Shri Francisco Xavier ( Mickky )Pacheco on his birthday
inaugurated pavers laid on assembly ground of St. Jude's High School,
Betalbatim.
All-Goa Carol Singing Contest at Betalbatim
BETALBATIM CRICKET CLUB
207, Pockvaddo, Betalbatim, Salcete, Goa 403 713. Ph.2880107
Betalbatim Cricket Club will be holding their Traditional All-Goa Carol Singing Competition on Tuesday the 18th December 2012 at Betalbatim. Attractive prizes totalling Rs. 25,000/- in addition to trophies will be at stake for the contest to be held in Two Categories – Schools & Open. Last year the contest drew as many as 20 groups from North & South Goa. For entry forms & other details contact on email: betalbatimcricketclub.75@gmail.com or Franklin 9822104181, Xavier 9850101376, or Teacher Lorraine Godinho at St. Jude's H. School, Betalbatim. Entries on a first-come basis will be accepted upto Monday 10th December 2012.
New Town Pub & Cuisine at Betalbatim, Goa
Betalbatim is all geared up . The flags that flutter at the
occasional of sea breeze from the shore nearby, welcomes you to a new
place to relax. As you enter you find this restaurant quite spread out
and comfortable to hangout with your buddies or your family.
Betalbatim Sporting Club win the Bresources Cup 2012 under-14 Cup
Catch Them Young And Watch Them Grow said Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha addressing a jubilant sunday crowd as they saw Betalbatim Sporting Club, Betalbatim battle it out with Loyola High School , Margao in the finals of Bresources Cup 2012 under-14 tournament at SAG grounds . 
The crowd cheered as they saw to their hearts content the young budding future players play their hearts out with breath taking passes as they forged ahead in each others territories . Mr. Clifford Miranda , son of the soil who has made a name for himself in National Football team spoke about dedication to the sport and advised parents to lend support to the youth who wish to develop their skill in the sport. 
Betalbatim Sporting Club wins 13th Fr. Basilio Andrade Memorial Soccer 2012
Betalbatim Sporting Club Betalbatim defeated St. Anthony's Club Colva 1-0 to lift the 13th Fr. Basilio Andrade Memorial Soccer 2012.
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| winners of 13th Fr. Basilio Andrade Memorial Soccer 2012 |
Martins Corner with a new look
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| A true Goan feel |
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| Live display of seafood |
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| The stage and the hanging lamps that may stop you as you enter |
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| The bar area and northern side |
The new chairman of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Shri. Jose Remedios Rebello of Betalbatim , the new chairman of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. addresses the home crowd at the Mando competitioon held by Social club of Betalbatim on 2nd oct. 2012
BETALBATIM CIVIC & CONSUMER FORUM meeting
Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum Meeting on Saturday, 1st September
Betalbatim Civic and Consumer Forum (BCCF) will have its monthly meeting of
consumers at 5.00PM on Saturday, 1st September at St. Jude's High School,
Betalbatim.
The Forum initiative of Door to Door Collection of Segregated Dry Waste which
kicks off on the 1st September, large-scale faulty water meters and the urgent
need for Special Status for Goa will be discussed in detail.
Other consumer related issues of Post Office, Water & Power Supply, Health, Ration
& Kerosene supply, LPG, Banking, & Cable TV, etc will also be deliberated upon.
Consumers of Betalbatim are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the
deliberations.
All Goa Inter Village Football Tournament 2012
Betalbatim Sporting Club take on Wilred Leisure, Curtorim in finals today at Late Joao Francisco Pacheco Memorial football tournament to be played on Betalbatim Ground at 4.30 p.m. The Tournament is sponsored by Pacheco and family.
Shri. Manohar Parrikar ( Hon. Chief Minister of Goa ) has consented to be the the Chief Guest , Shri Francis D'Souza ( Hon. Urban Dev. & Revenue Minister ) the Guest of Honour, Shri. Francisco Xavier Pacheco ( Ex-Min. for Tourism & MLA - Nuvem Constituency ) will preside.
The other Special Invitees are Shri. Caitano D'Silva ( Caitu )-MLA Benaulim Constituency; Smt. Nelly Rodrigues - Adhyasha, South Goa Zilla Panchayat; Shri. Wilfred D'Sa -Z.P. Nuvem; Rev. Fr. Jose Ubaldo D'Cunha (Parish Priest, Betalbatim Church); all Sarpanch and Panch members from Nuvem & Benaulim Constituency.
Carmel College , Nuvem will clash with Rosary College, Navelim in the women match at 4.00 p.m before the show down to the finals. There will be felicitation of Ex-players, members of Betalbatim Sporting Club Mr. Domingos Fernandes , Mr. Madhu Lotlikar and promising youth of Betalbatim in U-14 master Kinglee Fernandes
Happy Feast
Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and is usually identified as Nathanael . He was introduced to Christ through St. Philip but was skeptical about the Messiah coming from Nazareth, saying: "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?", but nonetheless, follows Philip's invitation. Jesus immediately characterizes him as "Here is a man in whom there is no deception."
Some scholars hold that Jesus' quote "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you", is based on a Jewish figure of speech referring to studying the Torah. Nathanael recognizes Jesus as "the Son of God" and "the King of Israel".
Nathanael is one of the disciples to whom Jesus appeared at the Sea of Galilee after the Resurrection. It is believed to be true that Saint Bartholomew was skinned alive before he was beheaded, a martyr that is today the patron saint of tanners.
Two ancient testimonies exist about the mission of Saint Bartholomew in India. These are of Eusebius of Caesarea (early 4th century) and of Saint Jerome (late 4th century). Both these refer to this tradition while speaking of the reported visit of Pantaenus to India in the 2nd century.
The studies of Fr A.C Perumalil SJ and Moraes hold that the Bombay region on the Konkan coast, a region which may have been known as the ancient city Kalyan, was the field of Saint Bartholomew's missionary activities.
We in Betalbatim are so fortunate to celebrate the feast of Saint Bartholomew in our parish today. ( actual date is August 24th ).
Brass band in Goa
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| Brass band for all your occasions -GOLDEN BULLETS |
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Inter-School Elocution Competition-2012 winner
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| Charmine Pereira student of Fatima Convent, Margao . winner |
Inter-School Elocution Competition
The Joseph Memorial Trust , Betalbatim will organise Inter-School Elocution Competition on 15th July 2012 at 10.00 a.m at Dr. Jose Cota Memorial Hall, Betalbatim.
Top ranking students from Betalbatim, appearing in S.S.C.E and H.S.S.C.E. of Goa Board will be felicitated.
Chief Guest: Rev. Fr. Jose Ubaldo D'Cuhna ( Parish Priest , Our Lady of Remedios, Betalbatim)
To preside : Shri. Francisco Xavier (MICKKY) Pacheco (Ex. Tourism Minister & M.L.A Nuvem constiuency)
Special Invitee: Maria Espranca Fernandes ( Sarpanch, V.P. Betalbatim )
Top ranking students from Betalbatim, appearing in S.S.C.E and H.S.S.C.E. of Goa Board will be felicitated.
Chief Guest: Rev. Fr. Jose Ubaldo D'Cuhna ( Parish Priest , Our Lady of Remedios, Betalbatim)
To preside : Shri. Francisco Xavier (MICKKY) Pacheco (Ex. Tourism Minister & M.L.A Nuvem constiuency)
Special Invitee: Maria Espranca Fernandes ( Sarpanch, V.P. Betalbatim )
Betalbatim Sporting Club in quarter-finals
Betalbatim Sporting Club dribbled Varca Sports Club 4-0 to zoom into the quarter-finals of All Goa Chinchinim Villagers Trophy inter-village footbal tournment, organised by union of Chinchinim Villagers,at Chinchinim church ground on 4th july 2012. Desmond Fernandes smashed a free kick to go one up as the defenders watched in helplessness . The first half saw complete dominance by Betalbatim Sporting Club as Desmond scored his second goal before half -time. It was Denzil Rogtao who had his share of glory when he scored two moreto seal the game and snatch victory from Varca Sports Club.
Agriculture gets going in Betalbatim
Fields in Betalbatim are getting a a fresh coat of green as the farmer toils in the rain. Green fields are not only sooting to the eyes but also brings life to the otherwise dull surrounding.
How to apply for a lost pan card
Imagine you are in a queue to submit your documents and as it is your turn , you are asked for your pan card. Oh..! @#$& you feel weight of a boulder weighing a ton as you turn numb and cold.
Step 1. Immediately report to the police and file a FIRST INFORMATION REPORT.
Step 2. The Police will issue you a LOST CERTIFICATE which will be required to apply for pan card.
Step 3. Go to https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/index.do, and click on link KNOW YOU PAN.
Step 4. After filling your NAME , DATE OF BIRTH you will get your PAN DETAILS.
Step 5. Go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html and click on REPRINT OF PAN CARD.
IMPT. update other details with supporting documents if required or else only field 7
IMPORTANT TO NOTE YOU CAN HOLD ONLY ONE PAN CARD
Step 1. Immediately report to the police and file a FIRST INFORMATION REPORT.
Step 2. The Police will issue you a LOST CERTIFICATE which will be required to apply for pan card.
Step 3. Go to https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/index.do, and click on link KNOW YOU PAN.
Step 4. After filling your NAME , DATE OF BIRTH you will get your PAN DETAILS.
Step 5. Go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html and click on REPRINT OF PAN CARD.
IMPT. update other details with supporting documents if required or else only field 7
IMPORTANT TO NOTE YOU CAN HOLD ONLY ONE PAN CARD
The Sao Joao festival is celebrated on a sunday 24th june 2012
The Sao Joao festival is celebrated on a sunday 24th june 2012 in Goa this year, Since morning it has been raining continuously ,so a very joyous festival is assured with splash every where. The Catholic community waits for 24th June every year for this fun filled event which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. The celebration gets heated up although there is rain all over, where the local youth in the Villages of Goa jump into wells according to the existing tradition of Sao Joao festival.
It is a real treat to watch the local youth with crowns of leaves and varied fruits on their heads going out in processions carrying Goan liquor along with them and jumping into wells to have fun. Later, they enjoy a lavish feast of meat and seafood marking the end of the festival.
In Salcete taluka different types of folk dances or Mandos are held which are popularly known as Sangodds. Already resorts and hotels have events lined up, with world music day today being celebrated it will only steam up the environment with music and fun.
Ration Quota for June 2012
Public Distribution System to distribute commodities at the fair price shops as Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Panjim has announced the commodities with qty. to be distributed .
RICE WHEAT SUGAR
ABOVE POVERTY LINE : 20 KGS 3 KGS ------
BELOW POVERTY LINE : 50 KGS 500 GMS
ANTYODAYA ANNA YOJANA : 45 KGS 500 GMS
ANNAPURNA ( ANP) : 500 GMS
ABOVE POVERTY LINE : 20 KGS 3 KGS ------
BELOW POVERTY LINE : 50 KGS 500 GMS
ANTYODAYA ANNA YOJANA : 45 KGS 500 GMS
ANNAPURNA ( ANP) : 500 GMS
The residents of Betalbatim may collect the same as the fair price shop owners have been directed to lift stocks before June 15 2012. There are high hopes that arrangements will be made to distribute in Betalbatim itself as it causes inconvenience during raining season.
PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS 2012: RESULTS BETALBATIM
The Panchayat elections that were held on 16th May 2012 saw some faces new to the political arena. Below are the members elected in their respective wards in Betalbatim:
I---INACIO MARIAN FERNANDES
II---MARIA PEREIRA
III---ANTHONY FERNANDES
IV---MICHEAL PEREIRA
V---PETER FERNANDES
VI---VINCENT PEREIRA
VII---ESPRANCA MARIA FERNANDES
ESPRANCA MARIA FERNANDES was elected to head the team as sarpanch and ANTHONY FERNANDES was elected as her Deputy.
I---INACIO MARIAN FERNANDES
II---MARIA PEREIRA
III---ANTHONY FERNANDES
IV---MICHEAL PEREIRA
V---PETER FERNANDES
VI---VINCENT PEREIRA
VII---ESPRANCA MARIA FERNANDES
ESPRANCA MARIA FERNANDES was elected to head the team as sarpanch and ANTHONY FERNANDES was elected as her Deputy.
Acacio Pereira launches his album "JOURNEY"
Acacio Pereira from Betalbatim, Goa has finally launched his much awaited album, "JOURNEY".
A great human being with an amazing voice that will leave you spellbound has fans following across continents. Son of our soil has done us proud by doing all by himself. All songs are written, composed and programmed by Acacio.
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| Mr. Xavier Furtado, Acacio smile as Wendell addresses the audience |
The JOURNEY was launched by Mr. Wendell Rodricks , latter followed by dinner hosted Mr. Xavier Furtado, the MD of Holiday Inn. It was an emotional moment for Acacio as he thanked those very few who made it possible with a special mention of
Mr. Xavier Furtado, who made the launch possible.
With this launch the JOURNEY has just begun........
Betalbatim Beach Cleanliness Drive
Betalbatim PPC, Panchas & Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum Activists in Beach Cleanup
On Sunday, more than 50 members of Betalbatim Parish Pastoral Council, newly elected Panchas and Consumer Forum activists, manfully battled for hours to clear the mountains of garbage accumulated in Betalbatim - one of South Goa's most beautiful beaches. This hitherto pristine shore has been left 'looking like a Dharavi' as Forum activist Hillary Cota put it, due to the apathy and defiance of the garbage contractor appointed by the Tourism Department.
Earlier, the Deputy Director Tourism who, at the request of the Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum had inspected the beach with her team and seen for herself the state of the beach,had telephonically instructed the contractor in the presence of Forum members,to clear the garbage but to no avail. PPC Executive Committee Member Franklin Fernandes who led the drive affirmed that the villagers would not allow their village to go to the dogs and would take up the issue with the MLA and the Chief Minister. Former Sarpanch Minguel Pereira who participated along with other newly elected panchas, provided gloves, bags and refreshments to the participants.
Earlier, the Deputy Director Tourism who, at the request of the Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum had inspected the beach with her team and seen for herself the state of the beach,had telephonically instructed the contractor in the presence of Forum members,to clear the garbage but to no avail. PPC Executive Committee Member Franklin Fernandes who led the drive affirmed that the villagers would not allow their village to go to the dogs and would take up the issue with the MLA and the Chief Minister. Former Sarpanch Minguel Pereira who participated along with other newly elected panchas, provided gloves, bags and refreshments to the participants.
REPORT BY: Xavier Cota
Convenor
Betalbatim Civic & Consumer Forum
GOA PANCHAYAT ELECTION 2012 UPDATE
ELECTION UPDATE: MEMBERS OF THE SAME HOUSE , HOLDING VALID ELECTION VOTERS CARDS WITH SAME HOUSE NUMBER AND ADDRESS TO VOTE IN DIFFERENT WARDS....( SORRY TODAY IS NO 1ST APRIL AND IT IS NOT A JOKE)
Judge Desmond D'Costa reinstated
Judge Desmond D'Costa, proud son of Mr. Anthony & Mrs. Bertha D'Costa originally from Betalbatim has been reinstated after 15 long months. The battle needs to be further taken to next level to press for a separate HIGH COURT FOR GOA
Betalbatim news updates: 23rd St. Rock's Super Soccer All Goa Inter-Village...
Betalbatim news updates: 23rd St. Rock's Super Soccer All Goa Inter-Village...: Carmona Sports Club lifting the winners-cup and Betalbatim Sporting Club had to be contented as the runners-up
23rd St. Rock's Super Soccer All Goa Inter-Village Tournament
Betalbatim Sporting Club had to be contented as the runners-up , with Carmona Sports Club lifting the winners-cup and the prize money of Rs. 40,000/-.
In a tight match that saw both teams displaying their skill , with counter attacks from post to post. It was only the the second half that Carmona sports scored over their opponents, the game latter got heated up after a controversial red card and the crowd displayed their displeasure over the referee's decision.
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| WINNERS |
In a tight match that saw both teams displaying their skill , with counter attacks from post to post. It was only the the second half that Carmona sports scored over their opponents, the game latter got heated up after a controversial red card and the crowd displayed their displeasure over the referee's decision.
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| RUNNERS-UP |
All Goa Inter-Village Tournament
St. Rock's Youth Club Calata-Majorda organises their 23rd St. Rock's Super Soccer All Goa Inter-Village Tournament on Sunday , 22nd April 2012, at 4.30 pm on St. Rock's Ground Calata - Majorda. Betalbatim Sports Club, Betalbatim, will take on Carmona Sports Club, Carmona in the finals today.
Housie prize money of Rs. 10,000/- will be at stake,
Micky Boys , Betalbatim win Volleyball Tournament
Goa Police tasted a smashing defeat at the hands of Micky Boys , Betalbatim in the finals of 3rd Saligao Villagers Cup Volleyball Tournament. In a match that could have been be finished in three straight sets saw Goa Police fight back to win the third set after losing the first two 25-19, 25-23 . It was 'M " power all the way as Milind and Manohar of Micky Boys and Mahesh of Goa Police played their hearts out with Micky Boys eventually lifting the cup.
Betalbatim once served high standards of volleyball. the Ground in front of the Chapel in Gonsua played host to a number of Flood light matches. This Ground in the close vicinity of Resort Alila Diva Goa had boys sweat it out in evenings and late nights. Badminton was another sport which was popular in Betalbatim and matches at All Goa level were organised by Social Club of Betalbatim on the northen side of the Club building between Club and Miranda residence.
New Town , Pub in Betalbatim
Betalbatim gets a new destination this Easter Sunday. Mr. Robin Fernandes ventures into the eat and hangout space with the launch of New Town, Pub and Cuisine today evening.
Martin's Corner, Betalbatim bags the FOODIE AWARD 2012 (the best coastal food restaurant)
Martin's Corner, Betalbatim has come a long way from a small eat out with just two tables to a celebrity destination for goan sea food. The FOODIE AWARD 2012 in the category of the best coastal food restaurant is not just another milestone but affirms why the who's who of India including film celebrities ,sportmen and corporates choose this family run seafood restaurant. Sachin Tendulkar always does a pits stop at Martin's Corner when on Goa for his favourite CRAB MASALA FRY, the very fact that Anjali Tendulkar chose to celebrate Sachin's century of centuries speaks it all.
With just two short of celebrating their silver Jubilee , Mrs. Carafina Pereira a perfect example of true Goan entrepreneur has painstakingly manoeuvred to make a mark on the tourist map. Mrs. Carafina has set high standards when it comes to the kitchen and monitors it personally till date. The next gen. Bonny and Jose have stood by the principles their mother has imbibed that they have got involved in the running of this much sort after hangout which gets crowded beyond capacity especially on weekends.
Mrs' Carafina was awarded " THE LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" at the International Cuisine Conference in 2007 and recently was awarded "THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD " by the Gomantak Vidya Niketan
Mrs' Carafina was awarded " THE LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" at the International Cuisine Conference in 2007 and recently was awarded "THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD " by the Gomantak Vidya Niketan
GOA BUDGET 2012-13, hope for agriculture
A new wave of hope has filled the air, the farmer is excited that his hard work has finally found favour with the C.M of the masses. Mr. Manohar Parrikar has promised to frame a new Agricultural policy , so that critical issues like land use, production, management, and employment generation.
The support price for paddy will be raised from Rs 7 per kilogram of paddy to Rs 17 per kilogram. The money will be paid by the government directly into the farmers’ bank accounts. This should bring larger areas under paddy cultivation. “My aim,” says Parrikar, “is to see that Goa becomes self sufficient in basic food items.”
Cashew nuts Rs 90 per kg, arecanut rs 170 per kg
Cashew plantations will benefit by the new support price of Rs 90 per kg of cashew nuts. Cooperative societies will be encouraged to be set up. Kullaghars are a unique symbol of Goa’s agrarian society. These are slowly vanishing. Arecanut plantations form a different ecosystem with intercrops like spices, bananas, vegetables, etc. which are unique to our state. To protect this ecosystem, and to make it an economically viable proposition and assured support price of Rs 170 per kg as against an assured price of Rs 100 per kg at present.
Coconuts Rs 8 per pc, sugarcane Rs 2400 per ton
Coconut farmers will celebrate with a new support price of Rs 8 per coconut. Locally grown fruit and veggies will be given a fixed support price. It will be sold at designated outlets for a fixed rate regardless of whether the market price rises or falls. Sugarcane gets a support price of Rs 500 per ton to assure of sugarcane growth in the state. Now the government will guarantee a support price of Rs 2400 per ton of sugarcane sold by the farmer to the Sanjeevani Sugar Factory in Goa from February 2012. Due to the high cost of inputs, an advance payment of Rs 1000 per ton will be paid to the farmer in September 2012 provided the farmer is a regular supplier of sugarcane to the Sanjeevani Sugar Factory cooperative.
Cash crop centric subsidies
Other local cash crops like cashew, coconut, etc will get a subsidy for cultivation to the extent of 75% of the cost of cultivation. Other subsidies from various Government of India schemes will be adjusted within this 75% subsidy. Groundnut cultivation will get a 100 percent subsidy for the cost of the seed. Rs 40 crore will be kept aside for these measures.
How to recycle plastic pet bottles
With the summer heat already knocking , gallons of bottled drinking water , soft drinks will be guzzled will leaving heaps of pet bottles adding to the ever increasing garbage issue. Village Panchayat Betalbatim in association with Betalbatim civic and consumer forum, under the watchful guidance of Clinton Vaz, has made successful attempts to collect dry waste including plastic from houses that have registered for the same. A number of workshops were conducted to educate and demonstrate how to segregate household garbage and systematic use of 3 potted KAMBHA composter for wet waste.
Betalbatim is probably one of the first if not first villages in Goa that provided a recycling station to its villagers. The illiterate nature of some educated morons have made a mess of the recycling station. There are rumours that adjoining villagers find it quite convenient to fling un-segregated garbage from the comforts of their cars adding to the stink. Maybe it is time we learn from our former rulers ( foreign tourist temporarily residing in Betalbatim carry to the recycle station and dispose off segregated garbage separately) and rag pickers whom we fail to thank when our garbage is collected the traditional way. Some houses which contributed to the door to door scheme instead of helping others to join ,have stopped for reasons best known to them.
Maybe our elders find it difficult to understand the grave nature of garbage issue, but it is the youth of today including those who opt for N.S.S who collect garbage only on garbage collection drives and forget when littering otherwise can make a difference to make the future much cleaner for themselves and the generations to come.
The economics of converting garbage into gold is best understood by those who mess their hands collecting, segregating, processing and recycling it. Read an article in heraldo dated 26th march 2012 to educate yourself
Thousands turned up for the funeral of Mathany Saldanha
A page in history it will be
"I never knew people respected you so much. I know now exactly what you were," she said. He was her mentor and guide and he thought her the value of taking firm decisions and moving forward with them. "We were all so nervous after the elections and waiting for the results," she said, "But not Mathany. He was the happiest man. He said he had achieved what he wanted to do, 'I wanted unity among all the people and I am not bothered whether I win or lose.'"
courtesy: Target News
Goa Animal Welfare Trust , anti-rabies camp
Goa Animal Welfare Trust, a registered NGO working for welfare of animals in South Goa, organised an anti-rabies camp today between 9. am to 12.30 p.m.
It was a rare sight to see villagers of Betalbatim walking with their dogs to the camp, some carried them on bikes and the few fortunate came in four wheelers for a poke.
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It was a rare sight to see villagers of Betalbatim walking with their dogs to the camp, some carried them on bikes and the few fortunate came in four wheelers for a poke.
Goa Animal Welfare Trust to organise anti-rabies camp
Goa Animal Welfare Trust will organise anti-rabies camp on sunday 25th March 2012 at Betalbatim near Our Lady of Remedios Church . Besides vaccination GAWT will have pups for adoption and also exhibit animal related items in their shop for sale. The camp will be from 9.00 a.m to 12.30 p.m.
Sachin Tendulkar's 100th century celebrated by his family at Martin's Corner,Betalbatim
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| Anjali wears a 100 watt smile |
Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to make a 100 international centuries, getting to the milestone against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla stadium in Mirpur at 5:05pm local time on March 16, 2012.
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| sara misses her father |
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| Arjun is left spellbound |
When Sachin Tendulkar scored a century of centuries ,his favourite eat-out in Goa , Martin's Corner was the ultimate choice for his family to celebrate. Sachin Tendulkar frequents this famous eat out in the sleepy village of Betalbatim.
Mrs. Tendulkar with her son Arjun Tendulkar, daughter Sara Tendulkar and her parents joined by close family celebrated Sachin Tendulkar's 100's of 100's at Martins Corner. The atmosphere was lit up by smiles and chuckles of joy as the champagne popped and the unplugged music played by Johnny filled the air. Johnny one man band played to flute with his nostrils and entertained the celebration.,latter he picked up the saxophone and everyone enjoyed the music
First Holy Communion on 5th feb. 2012
About 46 children from the parish of Betalbatim will receive first Holy Communion on 5th feb. 2012 at Our Lady of Remedios Church, Betalbatim. The ceremony will begin at 8.30 a.m with a procession of the children entering the church followed by Fr. Ubaldo D'Cunha accompanied by co-celebrants.
13 more nations to get visas on arrival at Goa Airport
The number of nations whose citizens are eligible for visas on arrival (VoA) in India is likely to be expanded to include 13 countries largely from Europe, south-east andcentral Asia after a review convened by the PMO felt security conditions need not be a hurdle to promote tourism.
Countries that could be offered VoA include Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Brazil and South Africa. At the meeting - also attended by officials from other ministries like culture and environment - it was made clear that security cannot be invoked to strike down important government initiatives.
In a separate, but related review, government is planning a major boost to skill development by aiming to add a eight-crore-strong workforce over the next five years. A big step in this direction could be introducing vocational study as elective options in classes IX to XII so that credits in these subjects can be counted for university admissions.
Home ministry has been asked to work on details of the proposed visa regime in a manner that factors in security concerns by utilizing information-sharing agreements with Asean and theEuropean Union while ensuring that travel to India becomes less hassle-free.
Ramping up tourist numbers is seen as a significant revenue earner with 600,000 foreign visitors a year being a miniscule proportion of global tourism. With timely intervention, the sector can grow much faster than the 24 million jobs currently targeted in the 12th Plan. So far, the VoA scheme has registered modest success with over 10,000 visas issued last year.
At present, 13 countries whose nationals can avail a visa on arrival include Finland, Japan,Luxembourg, New Zealand, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Laosand Myanmar. But the list excludes more populous nations even in the Asean who can be tapped for a much larger tourist footfall.
Tourism minister Subodh Kant Sahai said, "Government is aware of the urgent need to develop infrastructure to ensure there is adequate connectivity, hotel room availability and facilities for tourists." The government is also drawing lessons from European countries that have leveraged tourism to tide over financial woes.
The government is also considering a spate of measures to kick start its skill-development programme by roughly doubling the targeted addition of skilled persons from existing 40 lakh a year. This is seen as essential, keeping in mind rapidly growing sectors like tourism, information technology and textiles.
The problem of lack of skilled people had caught the attention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during UPA-I, but despite reports being commissioned and submitted, the issue was never quite addressed. Now, the government has initiated a curriculum evaluation that is intended to introduce vocational study as elective subjects in classes IX to XII.
In a departure from past practice, study of these subjects will count for students keen on attending university as it is felt that if they can earn credits and keep options open, they might be tempted to take up vocational areas in school itself.
On tourism, the PMO has also asked the MHA and the ministry of external affairs to resolve the confusion around restrictions on re-entry of tourists within a 60-day period. The visa rule is likely to be relaxed and a solution reached in the next one month.
Besides increasing VoA facility to four additional airports, including Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi and Bengaluru, the PMO has asked the civil aviation ministry to improve the facilities in the existing airports of Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai so that tourists do not have to stand for hours for emigration and other clearances. The ministries of home and civil aviation have also been asked to increase counters and accept immigration fees in both Indian currency and dollars.
Countries that could be offered VoA include Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Brazil and South Africa. At the meeting - also attended by officials from other ministries like culture and environment - it was made clear that security cannot be invoked to strike down important government initiatives.
In a separate, but related review, government is planning a major boost to skill development by aiming to add a eight-crore-strong workforce over the next five years. A big step in this direction could be introducing vocational study as elective options in classes IX to XII so that credits in these subjects can be counted for university admissions.
Home ministry has been asked to work on details of the proposed visa regime in a manner that factors in security concerns by utilizing information-sharing agreements with Asean and theEuropean Union while ensuring that travel to India becomes less hassle-free.
Ramping up tourist numbers is seen as a significant revenue earner with 600,000 foreign visitors a year being a miniscule proportion of global tourism. With timely intervention, the sector can grow much faster than the 24 million jobs currently targeted in the 12th Plan. So far, the VoA scheme has registered modest success with over 10,000 visas issued last year.
At present, 13 countries whose nationals can avail a visa on arrival include Finland, Japan,Luxembourg, New Zealand, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Laosand Myanmar. But the list excludes more populous nations even in the Asean who can be tapped for a much larger tourist footfall.
Tourism minister Subodh Kant Sahai said, "Government is aware of the urgent need to develop infrastructure to ensure there is adequate connectivity, hotel room availability and facilities for tourists." The government is also drawing lessons from European countries that have leveraged tourism to tide over financial woes.
The government is also considering a spate of measures to kick start its skill-development programme by roughly doubling the targeted addition of skilled persons from existing 40 lakh a year. This is seen as essential, keeping in mind rapidly growing sectors like tourism, information technology and textiles.
The problem of lack of skilled people had caught the attention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during UPA-I, but despite reports being commissioned and submitted, the issue was never quite addressed. Now, the government has initiated a curriculum evaluation that is intended to introduce vocational study as elective subjects in classes IX to XII.
In a departure from past practice, study of these subjects will count for students keen on attending university as it is felt that if they can earn credits and keep options open, they might be tempted to take up vocational areas in school itself.
On tourism, the PMO has also asked the MHA and the ministry of external affairs to resolve the confusion around restrictions on re-entry of tourists within a 60-day period. The visa rule is likely to be relaxed and a solution reached in the next one month.
Besides increasing VoA facility to four additional airports, including Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi and Bengaluru, the PMO has asked the civil aviation ministry to improve the facilities in the existing airports of Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai so that tourists do not have to stand for hours for emigration and other clearances. The ministries of home and civil aviation have also been asked to increase counters and accept immigration fees in both Indian currency and dollars.
post office at Betalbatim
According to the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology 954 Post offices are proposed for computerisation in 2011-2012. Our village doesn't have a full-fledged post office till date , and with so many settlers increasing over the years the burden on the Mr. Sudir our post man is unfair. We need to collectively increase the revenue generated at our post office by buying stamps and posting our letters at Betalbatim. click for more details on list as appered on heraldo dated 12/01/2012
The Noronha Guest House
The Noronha Guest House located in 2nd ward Colva, Colva Goa has a beautiful location if you wish to relax in Goa away from the noise. Built in a very clean Goan village surrounding with open space and fields overlooking , this guest house has ground plus one cottage styled structures .
There are 16 deluxe rooms to offer with 24 hours water supply and some rooms have attached balcony where you can relax and sip your cup of tea watching the sun set. The access is from the road behind Alemao Residency in Betalbatim .
contact Joseph Noronha on 9922483660 or Elita Noronha on 9922884979
There are 16 deluxe rooms to offer with 24 hours water supply and some rooms have attached balcony where you can relax and sip your cup of tea watching the sun set. The access is from the road behind Alemao Residency in Betalbatim .
contact Joseph Noronha on 9922483660 or Elita Noronha on 9922884979
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