Konkani poet, writer, media person and lyricist

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John Aguiar ( BA,BJ,MJ. ) is a Konkani poet, writer, media person and lyricist His song Viva Carnival, composed and sung by Mukesh Ghatwal was chosen as the Goa carnival theme song in 2012. . Aguiar wrote a bhakti geet on Lord Ganesha also composed and sung by Mukesh Ghatwal, a first of its kind in Konkani .Thereafter wrote several songs. Four books of Konkani poems ,one each English and romi konkani essays. Nominated for the best lyrics award at Mangalore, bagged KBM’s Literary Award in the year 2017. Gulab Writer of the Year Award ,The Navhind Times Ex-NCC Achiever Award. He bagged Goa CM’s Medal in Home Guards Presidents Medal for Meritorious , Presidents Medal for Distinguished Services DGCD Commendation 2013 and DDGNCC Commendation. Professionally, he was an officer with the Government of Goa's Department of Information and Publicity. Aguiar has been a journalist since his college days, associated with newspapers such as Herald, West Coast Times, Goencho Avaz, Rashtramat, Navhind Times, Gomantak and others.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Scouts and Guides Flag day



Governor Dr. Shivender Singh Sidhu is being pinned the “founder day” flag by Shri John Aguiar, the Headquarters, PRO of the Bharat Scouts and Guides organization -Goa State on the eve of Bharat Scouts and Guides flag day at Raj Bhavan on November 6, 2010. Guides, Miss Sasha Barretto, Miss. Santrupti Pandurang Hegde and Scout Sahil Avinash Bhosle and Mast. Ashley Mendonca of People’s High School, Panaji and St.Mary’s High School, Ponda are also present.
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