This caste system should be eradicated in it's entirety from the memories of all Goans. And anyone who propagates this kind of thinking should be castigated for embellishing
this kind of thinking. Ignatius Fernandes. ________________________________ From: "goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org" <goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, 13 April 2012, 17:16 Subject: Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 375 Send Goanet mailing list submissions to goanet@lists.goanet.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org You can reach the person managing the list at goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Caste and Assolna (J. Colaco < jc>) 2. Goa news for April 13, 2012 (Goanet News Service) 3. Dan Driscoll, with Greeting from Canada.. . . (DAN DRISCOLL) 4. Re: Ministerial portfolios (E DeSousa) 5. CCP Councillor's Letter to Mayor & Points raised during the Budget Meet (Sandeep Heble) 6. Colonial cousins? (Frederick Noronha) 7. NEWS: Transparency gets first layer of opacity as Parrikar bans Press from secretariat during cabinet meetings (TargetGoa) (Goanet News) 8. G.O.A. ROLLING TROPHY - RISING STARS TO TAKE ON UNITED FRIENDS CLUB IN OPENER (Goa World) 9. Statement on February IIP Data by Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII (CII-Goa) 10. Freedom of Press does not give licence to a newspaper to malign a political leader or mar his future political prospects by publishing fake and defamatory writings. (amar kantak) I too abhor the way Selma Carvalho is propagating the ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:46:28 -0400 From: "J. Colaco < jc>" <cola...@gmail.com> To: Carvalho <elisabeth_...@yahoo.com>, "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" <goanet@lists.goanet.org> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Caste and Assolna Message-ID: <caa-ye9yn0b0gkzokstcr_dfcizyk3awpvlvugarld5txbnm...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Carvalho <elisabeth_...@yahoo.com> wrote: I was wondering if anyone would be able to comment on this. In Salcete large areas do not have bamons. Would Assolna of Salcete have had bamons. What would be the possibility of a man who set up a school in Assolna being bamon? COMMENT: a: I trust that Selma is NOT asking about those who claim to have converted to Catholicism. b: IF so, the total number for the whole of Salcete and Goa should be ZERO. c: This nonsense aka the Caste System is an Apartheid discriminatory relic from the pre-conversion days. d: It has done enough of havoc in East Africa (inter alia, pl read Ben Antao's The tailor's daughter). e: It created significant problems within the precincts of the Catholic Church in Goa. f: It shamefully continues to create awful problems among allegedly-Catholic families at the time of marriages. g: Why, pray, propagate (albeit inadvertently) this horrible racist institution in 2012, especially wrt those who have an opportunity to get rid of the blot of the original Apartheid discrimination from their inheritance? [The glorified revision of the Caste System having been noted] h: Please find another topic to research. http://www.colaco.net/1/caste.htm Sincerely jc sub Harijan Kunbi or lower (if there is such a classification) ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:30:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Goanet News Service <n...@goanet.org> To: goa...@goanet.org, gn-n...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Goa news for April 13, 2012 Message-ID: <20120412233007.a8a3371a2...@ps24210.dreamhostps.com> Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Tourists ordered off Goa beaches after tsunami scare - Travel Daily News International LJt1S5cnbqHO5_8g http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGmQl2cSRT_PJSpbdRdddTLC9sYLA&url=http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/48773-Tourists-ordered-off-Goa-beaches-after-tsunami-scare *** Book on Goan sports personalities released - Mid-Day ayThe author sat amidst a galaxy of sports stars with Goan origins at the launch. The book is a chronicle of achievements by some known and unknown Goan sport stars. Hockey international Joaquim Carvalho who was part of the panellists on the dais first ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGviEd5PWeMLRPFyfmey_8YXkeXWw&url=http://www.mid-day.com/sports/2012/apr/120412-Book-on-Goan-sports-personalities-released.htm *** Turtle nesting look up on Goa beaches - Zee News IYM">and more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFNmZ0qUhou-ZAOYfavEPrYWBG1RA&url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/turtle-nesting-look-up-on-goa-beaches_769670.html *** Minor working in Goa Medical College canteen rescued - Times of India ear-old boy from Bihar working at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) canteen was rescued by the Agasaim police on Thursday. Jivba Dalvi, police inspector of Agasaim police station told TOI that they received an application from ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFMMU26QgVi3gIo8dcK7qba0H4NTg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Minor-working-in-Goa-Medical-College-canteen-rescued/articleshow/12643339.cms *** Panchayat: Goa govt to probe delimitation 'mischief' - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE5TE61pq4edVoG4k0U3uXWFHhzMg&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/panchayat-goa-govt-to-probe-delimitation-mischief/985278.html *** Friday Balcao to remember Matanhy - Times of India mes of IndiaThe discussion will recall the activism of Matanhy Saldanha in various environmental struggles and issues in Goa and the country at large and the lessons to be learnt.The discussion will also cover the political activism of Saldanha with reference to ...<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHocBNisKzs0TjxIi-ow0wRCneKfg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Friday-Balcao-to-remember-Matanhy/articleshow/12643654.cms *** European film fest sails to Goa's shore - Times of India 9. The festival will see the screening of films from 24 European Union member states, connected through the central theme of love. Among the countries that will be represented are Italy ...<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHV3-EN0OpPzq4wLGI_5SkiHQH1hQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/European-film-fest-sails-to-Goas-shore/articleshow/12643594.cms *** Government to petition Centre over cut in kerosene quota - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The state government has decided to write to the central government demanding revocation of its decision to reduce Goa's kerosene quota by 73%. Civil supplies minister Dayanand Mandrekar said he has already moved a file in this direction.<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGg_-NgAUSAUBXyvZ5ubvXoD8CiAw&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Government-to-petition-Centre-over-cut-in-kerosene-quota/articleshow/12643399.cms *** SSA failed to train enough primary teachers: CAG - Times of India ervice teachers' training. The 10-day in-service training programme for teachers was introduced by the Centre under SSA to upgrade teaching ...<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNG9smrWf99xgwkfcSyQeJcIY4Ys2A&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/SSA-failed-to-train-enough-primary-teachers-CAG/articleshow/12643729.cms *** Goa Board to seek second opinion on 'error' - Times of India ppointed scrutinizer's report which had stated that the Class X maths question paper ...<a class=" http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEJWgZXk0a75hae-xQOFJWuSGfL5g&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Board-to-seek-second-opinion-on-error/articleshow/12643706.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:04:37 -0300 From: DAN DRISCOLL <driscoll....@gmail.com> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Dan Driscoll, with Greeting from Canada.. . . Message-ID: <candlt4oem-9mffb1b0dmqmownujambllsbw50oylfpl76nw...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 This is really just a test mail, to see if I can post from my g eid, now that my 'datone.in broadband' is no more. Having marked the 1st Anniversary of dear wife Germana's passing, in Goa, I am now repatriated to Canadian home district of Atlantic Canada. Great changes are noted, after twenty-five years of non-resident status. I am saying 'half in fun, and all in earnest' that Canadian life for the urbanized middle class seems to revolve around the Shopping Mall and the I-phone! Whether this bodes good or ill for 'Canadian Culture', I suppose 'time will tell'. >From time to time I'll try sending a comment or two from my new Vantage Point, for GoaNetters. I'm located in Halifax/Dartmouth, within an hour's drive of the Atlantic Coast fishing ports which comprise the oldest colonial settlements of North America. Driving along that Coast Road a couple of days back I noticed a signpost pointing to 'Bacalau Cove'! Portuguese fishermen were here, practically from the time when Vasco da Gama set foot on the shores of India. So, in some sense it is the 'closing of a psychic circuit', for me! ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:08:09 -0700 (PDT) From: E DeSousa <ejd...@att.net> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Ministerial portfolios Message-ID: <1334279289.88433.yahoomai...@web180915.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 On 11 April 2012 18:09, Bernardo de Sousa <bedeso...@gmx.ch> wrote: > > I have just read that Dipak Dhawalikar is Goa's new minister for > Co-operation, Factories & Boilers. Does any Goanetter know why Goa needs a > minister for boilers? > > Thanks. Gabe Menezes <gabe.mene...@gmail.com> responds: > RESPONSE: Could be misspelt - should be broilers? like chick chick... My response: How about Boilers for making urrak .... (aka moonshine stills ). Not sure if this?requires? "ministerial level" oversight. Cheers. E. ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:45:00 +0530 From: Sandeep Heble <sandeephe...@gmail.com> To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] CCP Councillor's Letter to Mayor & Points raised during the Budget Meet Message-ID: <CACB95nfrSTVYEF8kKGWZhdY=f9s9yoe8zj14h8cbj8xaa+m...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 Ms Bharati Heble's Letter to Mayor Vaidehi Naik & Points raised during the Budget Meet held on 12-4-2012: To, The Mayor Mrs Vaidehi Naik The Corporation of the city of Panaji Panaji-Goa Sub: Proposals for discussion and adoption by the CCP Council 1. According to a census study which was reported in the local dailies few days back, 20 percent of houses in Goa lack toilet facilities. While toilets form our basic needs and necessities, it is sad and unfortunate to note that concerned authorities have still not been able to provide these basic services to its own citizens, even 50 years after our Liberation. This Council is therefore requested to take serious note of this issue and to take appropriate steps to identify such houses in Panaji city which lack Toilet facilities, and provide these facilities to such houses. A consultant may be appointed to prepare estimates/ feasibility report, etc. and further steps required may be taken. 2. The Honourable High Court of Bombay had disposed of a PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION (WP NO. 20 OF 2007) regarding the cleanliness of the Panaji city after the CCP Commissioner had given an Undertaking to the Hon? ble High Court for setting up a special cell for the enforcement of the public orders pertaining to hygiene, sanitation etc. Such an Enforcement Cell comprising of Municipal Inspectors and other Corporation employees had been set up in 2007 and was functional but it no longer exists today. You are requested to initiate immediate steps to set up such a cell once again so that public health and hygiene is maintained and the Order of the Hon? ble High Court is respected. 3. The proposal for dredging and cleaning up of St Inez nullah may be initiated immediately until further development / beautification works are planned and carried out. The St. Inez Nullah is a headache for the residents of the areas of St. Inez and Campal as also the whole of Panaji. The residents who live in close vicinity have to face immense hardships due to the stink emanating from its waters, pollution and environmental damage, etc. Garbage is also frequently thrown there and the whole place is a big mess, which needs to be cleared. Desilting works may be carried out as urgent remedial measures. Walls that have collapsed must be rebuilt. 4. The traffic in the city has increased considerably and there is a lot of congestion along the St. Inez-Tonca-Caranzalem route. A good consultant may be appointed for building a 4 ?lane road along this route and the process of acquiring land along the route must begin immediately. 5. A Special Cell needs to be set up to deal with illegalities. The process of dealing with complaints related to illegal constructions and other illegalities/ irregularities is slow and cumbersome. Despite complaints being lodged, no action is taken and the illegalities are allowed to thrive and persist. The Council is requested to approve measures to set up a Special Cell to deal with illegalities so that complaints can be addressed within a stipulated frame of time. 6. There are several properties owned by the CCP which are leased out. The CCP receives nominal rents for these properties and there has been marginal or no increment in rent tariffs even though the rents of properties in Panjim city have sky-rocketed. Some of these properties have even been transferred illegally to third parties by the tenants who have taken huge sums of monies to transfer their rights to others. The CCP must initiate steps to enhance rents of its leased properties and other steps may also be initiated to get back some of its properties which have been transferred illegally. 7. The SAG at its General Body had approved the construction of a state-of-the-art Football stadium at Campal. The Government has now taken a decision to declare Football as the Official Sport of Goa. Football is the most favoured sport of all Goans and the CCP must fully support the Government?s initiatives by passing a Resolution in favour of both these decisions. A state-of-the art Football stadium at Campal will be a great boon for the Panaji city. 8. The parking of vehicles in no parking areas must be put to a halt as it leads to chaos and traffic congestion. CCP must appoint Agencies to tow away vehicles parked in no parking areas. Proper hoarding Policy must be put in place with fresh regulations and Guidelines framed. CCP will receive considerable revenue if such measures are implemented. Thanking you, Yours sincerely Bharati Heble CCP Councillor Ward 13 ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:21:43 +0530 From: Frederick Noronha <f...@goa-india.org> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" <goanet@lists.goanet.org> Subject: [Goanet] Colonial cousins? Message-ID: <CAE9-sPq9o+QAt1WGpJRvxs8u-=vb7kwe-rosgfuptwkehks...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On first encountering this name, I almost thought he could be Goan: Mascarenhas, Marsh give Punjab first points http://www.indianexpress.com/news/mascarenhas-marsh-give-punjab-first-points/936216/ But not so. Read more about his roots here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimitri_Mascarenhas Interesting enough, the newspapers here are getting all tongue twied, over the spelling of "Mascarhenas".?But his parents' names (and their spellings) are even more interesting: "Mascarenhas was born to Malik Mascarenhas and his wife, Pauline (n?e de Croos), both from the ***** community. He grew up in Perth, Australia and attended school at Trinity College, Perth; school alumni include Australian international cricketers Simon Katich, Tim Zoehrer, and Craig Serjeant. In 1996 Mascarenhas returned to England to pursue a professional cricket career." FN Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:30:30 +0530 From: Goanet News <news.goa...@gmail.com> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" <goanet@lists.goanet.org> Subject: [Goanet] NEWS: Transparency gets first layer of opacity as Parrikar bans Press from secretariat during cabinet meetings (TargetGoa) Message-ID: <CABcxCfGiOFiuyKjk5Mqn+f=hdn+meujsbsz-_oucwnipgtj...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Transparency gets first layer of opacity as Parrikar bans Press from secretariat during cabinet meetings 2012-04-12 The political media in Goa is incensed over Manohar Parrikar banning the media from his cabinet meetings. Not only does he not want them at the meeting, he has banned the media from the Secretariat itself when Cabinet meetings are on. What's he got to hide? He's Mr Transparent CM, say the irritated pressmen. "I don't like being nagged when I am going into the Cabinet meeting," is what Parrikar is reported to have said to reporters. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has a unique style of dealing with the media. He opens up, welcomes them in, bares his heart to them, explains everything painstakingly because "they do not understand". This show of patience does not last long. At the end of the day, Parrikar is a man who will not suffer fools gladly. Still, if he ruffles feathers of the very large and very vocal media in Goa, he could, like Icarus, be flying too close to the sun. The media is an animal that needs to be fed continuously, with fresh stories or fresh variations of existing stories. Juggling the mess he has inherited, sleep deprivation and a conviction that his way is the right way, the irritation with fatuous questions is showing. The biggest hurdle, both politically, and as far as public relations goes is the ticklish Medium of Instruction issue. Parrikar is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. Frankly, this website doesn't think he has any strategy for the Medium of Instruction mess which will be welcomed by the pro-English Medium grants and anti-English medium grants. In addition, many members of his Cabinet are first-timers, they could inadvertently say something that will be taken up and flashed around the state in seconds. Then there is the delicate balancing act Parrikar has to do walking the tight rope with the MGP Dhavlikar Bros on one side and a few dissatisfied ministers on another side, who wish they had different portfolios. He needs to be able to control his lions in the ring, or he will get chewed up before he gets his show on the road. The media with flashbulbs and questions will cramp his style. http://www.targetgoa.com/newsd-Transparency-gets-first-layer-of-opacity-as-Parrikar-bans-Press-from-secretariat-during-cabinet-meetings-3663 ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:57:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Goa World <goa.wo...@yahoo.com> To: gulf-go...@yahoogroups.com Cc: The Goan Forum TGF <goa-go...@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [Goanet] G.O.A. ROLLING TROPHY - RISING STARS TO TAKE ON UNITED FRIENDS CLUB IN OPENER Message-ID: <1334217453.90964.yahoomailclas...@web125603.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)? http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/??? ? ?? www.colaco.net?????http://www.goa-world.com/goa/music/live.htm http://www.live365.com/index.live GREET YOUR LOVED ONES IN GOA http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/? http://www.live365.com/index.live ?Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter presented by goa-world.com team http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans? ? ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:15:42 +0530 From: "CII-Goa" <john.fernan...@cii.in> To: <ciig...@dataone.in> Subject: [Goanet] Statement on February IIP Data by Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII Message-ID: <09723D8021FC4EA18A77AEAABFFF6BB5@ciijohn> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Dear Members of the Media, Would be most obliged if you could kindly carry the appended press note in your esteemed newspaper., With warm regards N Venugopal -------------------------------------------------------------------- Cmde. N Venugopal VSM IN (Retd) Advisor - Goa State Office Confederation of Indian Industry 502, Unitech City Center, M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001 Tel: 0832 - 2422790 / 2422796 / 9822123077 e-mail: ciig...@dataone.in ; -------------------------------------------------------------------- Before printing, think about ENVIRONMENTAL responsibility. Statement on February IIP Data by Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII The IIP figures for February 2012 are along expected lines, with moderate improvements being seen in basic goods and capital goods with base effect also playing a part. However, the error reported in the January number has sharply pulled down the growth rate for the year till now. Overall, industrial growth remains weak and is not likely to exceed 4.0% in the full year FY2012. In order to realise the Budget projection of 7.6 per cent GDP growth in FY2013, it is necessary to use all policy levers to encourage growth and investment. It is time that the RBI focuses on getting growth back by sharply reducing interest rates. Mumbai 12th April 2012 -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer This message, including any files transmitted with it, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any unauthorized use, review, storage, disclosure or distribution of this message and/or its contents in any form is strictly prohibited. If it appears that you are not the intended recipient or this message has been forwarded to you without appropriate authority, please immediately delete this message permanently from your records and notify the sender. CII makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this message and accepts no liability for any damages, including without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, arising out of or due to use of the information given in this message. ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:40:34 -0700 (PDT) From: amar kantak <kanta...@yahoo.com> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: f...@goa-india.org Subject: [Goanet] Freedom of Press does not give licence to a newspaper to malign a political leader or mar his future political prospects by publishing fake and defamatory writings. Message-ID: <1334277634.84646.yahoomailclas...@web164506.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The fundamental objective of journalism is to serve the people with news, views, comments and information on matters of public interest in a fair, accurate, unbiased, sober and decent manner. To this end, the Press is expected to conduct itself in keeping with certain norms of professionalism, universally recognised. The norms enunciated below and other specific guidelines appended thereafter, when applied with due discernment and adaptation to the varying circumstance of each case, will help the journalist to self-regulate his or her conduct. 1.?????? Accuracy? and Fairness i) The Press shall eschew publication of inaccurate, baseless, graceless, misleading or distorted material. All sides of the core issue or subject should be reported. Unjustified rumours and surmises should not be set forth as facts. 2.?????? Pre-publication Verification ???????????????? i)????? On receipt of a report or article of public interest and benefit containing imputations or comments against a citizen, the editor should check with due care and attention its factual accuracy apart from other authentic sources- with the person or the organisation concerned to elicit his/her or its version, comments or reaction and publish the same alongside with due correction in the report where necessary.? In the event of lack or absence of response, a footnote to that effect may be appended to the report. 3.?????? Caution against defamatory writings i) Newspaper should not publish anything which is manifestly defamatory or libellous against any individual/organisation unless after due care and verification, there is sufficient reason/evidence to believe that it is true and its publication will be for public good. ii) Truth is no defence for publishing derogatory, scurrilous and defamatory material against a private citizen where no public interest is involved. iv) The Press has a duty, discretion and right to serve the public interest by drawing reader's attention to citizens of doubtful antecedents and of questionable character but as responsible journalists they should observe due restraint and caution in hazarding their own opinion or conclusion in branding these persons as 'cheats' or 'killers' etc. The cardinal principle being that the guilt of a person should be established by proof of facts alleged and not by proof of the bad character of the accused. In the zest to expose, the Press should not exceed the limits of ethical caution and fair comment. v) The Press shall not rely on objectionable past behaviour of a citizen to provide the background for adverse comments with reference to fresh action of that person. If public good requires such reference, the Press should make pre-publication inquiries from the authorities concerned about the follow up action, if any, in regard to earlier adverse actions. ? vi) Where the impugned publication is manifestly injurious to the reputation of the complainant, the onus shall be on the respondent to show that it was true or to establish that it constituted fair comment made in good faith and for public good. (viii) Publication of defamatory news by one paper does not give licence to others to publish?news/ information ??????reproducing or repeating the same. (ix) Insertion of out -of -context, uncalled for and irrelevant statements likely?to?malign?a person or an organisation must? be eschewed. (x)??? Freedom of Press does not give licence to a newspaper to malign a political leader or mar his future political prospects by publishing fake and defamatory writings. party in the case of any controversy/dispute. 11. Reporting-Proceedings of Legislature ????????? The newspapers have a duty to report faithfully the proceedings of either House of Parliament, Legislative Assembly and in this regard the newspapers shall not be liable for any proceedings civil or criminal in any court unless it is proved that reporting have been made with malice.? However, the newspapers should not publish any report based on proceedings of a sitting of either House of Parliament or Legislative Assembly or as the case may be either House of the Legislature of a State, which is not open to the media. 21.???? Headings not to be sensational/provocative and must justify the matter printed under them i) In general and particularly in the context of communal disputes or clashes ?a. Provocative and sensational headlines are to be avoided; ?b. Headings must reflect and justify the matter printed under them; ?c. Headings containing allegations made in statements should either identify the body or the source making it or at least carry quotation marks. e) Election Reporting-1996 ?3. The Press should refrain from publishing false or critical statements in regard to the personal character and conduct of any candidate or in relation to the candidature or withdrawal of any candidate or his candidature, to prejudice the prospects of that candidate in the elections. The Press shall not publish unverified allegations against any candidate/party. Complaints Procedure ????????? A person with a complaint against a newspaper, for any publication, or non-publication of a material, which he finds objectionable and which effects him personally, he should first take it up with the editor or other authorised representative of the publication concerned. ????????? If the complaint is not resolved to satisfaction, he may refer it to the Press Council of India.? The complaint must be specific and in writing and should be lodged within two months of the publication of impugned news item in case of dailies and weeklies and four months in all other cases, along with the original/Photostat copy of the impugned clipping (English translation, if the matter is in a language other than Hindi).? It must state in what manner the publication/non publication of the matter is objectionable within the meaning of the Press Council Act, 1978? enclose a copy of the letter to the editor, pointing out why?? the matter? is objectionable.? His reply thereto or published rejoinder, if any, may also be attached to it.? Declaration stating that the subject matter of the complainant is not pending in any court of law is also required to be filed. ? Cheers Amar +919975697814 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ????? ii)?? 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