[Goanet-News] WEATHER BULLETIN: 95% humidity in Goa....6 cms rain in the past 24 hours. Over 2.4 metres since June!
[OFFICIAL] WEATHER BULLETIN August 31, 2011 Maximum Temperature27.7 Deg.’C Minimum Temperature23.4 Deg. C Relative Humidity………95 % Rainfall past 24 hours..060.4 mm Seasonal Total.. 2493.7 m.m. Local Forecast: Frequent spell rain would occur with heavy rain in some areas. Special Weather Warning: heavy rainfall at a few places with heavy to very heavy rainfall would occur at isolated places in Goa. During next 24 hours. Weather warning for fishermen of south Maharashtra-Goa coast valid for next 24 hours: Wind will mainly westerly to southwesterly speed 52 to 55 KMPH temporarily reaching 80 KMPH in gust. Sea will be rough with westerly to south westerly waves due to active monsoon condition and steep pressure gradient, squally weather will prevail along and off ports of Maharashtra Goa coast. Fishermen are advised not to go out in the sea during next 24 hours. DI/NB/MP/SM/JA/2011/ -- DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY. THIRD FLOOR,UDYOG BHAVAN, NEAR AZAD MAIDAN, PANAJI GOA PHONE-0832-2422675 0832-2226047 0832-2426168 FAX 0832-2224211
[Goanet-News] Goa news for September 1, 2011
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[Goanet] Daily Grook #1031
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Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
Santosh, Wouldn't you think that the scope for corruption in the teaching profession is comparatively lesser and rather limited than the other professions listed? Corrupt individuals exist in every sphere of society. It is a social evil. But then if there were no corruption, no crime, there would be the Utopia that preachers of all major and minor religions crave for. So then what would our CBI do? And the police and our pet monster rats? And Saviours of Goa who defected to Kangress? And the A. G.? Last but not the least, poor Aires would be deprived of his hobby? In response to Santosh Helekar: Very sorry to hear that doctors in India are more corrupt than members of other professions such as engineers, teachers, contractors, judges, lawyers, government servants, politicians, political activists, priests, journalists, policemen, etc. Cheers, Santosh -- Tony de Sa tonydesa at gmail dot com
Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
I recently had a very dissapointing experience with Apollo Victor Hospital, Margoa. The day I went to meet the doctor I was informed that I would be admitted the same day and operated upon the next day for kidney tumour. The doctors there said I would also need angiography and temporary pacemaker as they found irregular heartbeats as I had undergone triple bypass more than 10 years ago. I stayed there for two days undergoing tests. My brother was asked to arrange for blood (three bottles) at night for surgery to be held next morning at eight. He said it would be impossible to round up people so late. But I got out of the hospital the next morning. I then went to the Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the topmost hospitals in India and thousands come daily for their medical needs. It is about two and half hours by road from Chennai. My family was in touch with a Goan doctor, Elvino Barretto, who is associate professor of plastic surgery there. Dr. Barreto, who hails from Velsao, was of immense help. He personally met the urologist, the cardiologist and other doctors to get me on a priority basis. If not for him, I could have been there for over a month. The cardiologist at the CMC ran some tests and came to the conclusion that I need no angiography nor a temporary pacemaker during the operation. I had a successful operation. The doctors here are good. However, it is hard to get appointments and one may have to wait at least a week or more to see the specialist. People come many outside states, and even from abroad, to get medical attention. Some stay in hotels for more than a month to get a date for operation. The lines for blood tests, ECG, etc, are long and takes hours. I spent 18 days there. Dr. Barreto is a gem of a man. His wife, Padma, who hails from Andhra Pradesh and comes from a family of doctors, is a gynacologist. Both of them are very sincere people who would go out of their way to assist someone they know or if requested help. He told my family that he has worked in Goa hospitals. To him some of the private hospitals in Goa are nothing but commercial enterprises whose first priority is to make money. Apollo quoted me Rs 80,000 lakhs for the operation over the phone and when I went there I was given an estimate of Rs 1.7 lakhs. After arguing with the doctor, he agreed to reduce the 25 percent NRI charges. The total cost would probably cost be anywhere between Rs. 2.5 to 3 lakhs. If I had done the angiography it would have cost me Rs 16,000. Besides, there would be cost for the temporary pacemaker. For two days stay in a private ward and for tests, doctor's visits, and medicines, etc. I paid Rs 24,000. I was told that I would be in the ICU for at least three days after the operation. At the CMC the doctor felt no need to put me in the ICU. My family even checked with Wockhart Hospital and they gave an estimate of Rs 2.5 lakhs. Even after I discharged myself from Apollo, the doctor called my family member and tried to persuade here to let me have the operation there. My family said that they were not confident and informed the doctor that the family wanted to have a second opinion. Wockhart Hospital too started calling from the moment we made enquiries there. Both Apollo and Wockhart were aggressive in their approach to get business. As for CMC, it is huge but too crowded with patients and their relatives. One can get admitted into a first-class private ward. If one does so, the cost of the operation triples. My doctor friend said it is no use moving into a first-class ward, though it was hard to get a bed immediately, and that a semi-private room would be fine. The cost came to more than a Rs 1 lakh, leaving aside the travel costs by air and stay in an AC room in a reasonably good hotel a few days before getting admitted and a few days after being discharged from the hospital. Recently, one person from my village was sent to Belgaum for a heart problem. The operation was to cost him Rs 4 lakhs, and as they family managed to arrange the money the patient was kept in the ICU. The day prior to the operation he died. I am not sure if the delay in not operating him earlier cost him his life. The person was working at the INS Gomantak in Dabolim. I don't know why he was told to go to Belgaum for the operation (something to do with the heart valve). For a middle-class family with no insurance coverage, it is hard to come up with lakhs of money. Another villager was advised to go to Bangalore for a heart operation and he never returned home alive. Does Goa hospitals lack doctors who can handle difficult cases? Why does Goa promote medical tourism abroad? Many years ago I met Victor Albuquerque, owner of the Apollo Hospital and many hotels in Goa, at the Arabian Travel Mart show in Dubai. He was there as part of the delegation led by, I think, Dr. Wilfred de Souza, the then tourism minister. Victor informed me about the high-state of equipment and facilities at
[Goanet] Doctors and corruption
Soon Goans will be celebrating 50 years of corruption. BC Very sorry to hear that doctors in India are more corrupt than members of other professions such as engineers, teachers, contractors, judges, lawyers, government servants, politicians, political activists, priests, journalists, policemen, etc. Cheers,
[Goanet] HOW SAFE ARE WE IN THE HANDS OF THE GOA POLICE?
The Goa Police should have been a very disciplined lot entrusted with maintaining law and order. In recent times however they have been caught in a long series of horrific crimes. We have seen policemen charged with almost every crime under the sun. From rape to murder, from theft to forgery and from fake notes to complicity with criminals. These black sheep have brought utter shame and put the entire police force to disgrace and disrepute. The authorities need to do a post mortem into this very sordid and scary state of affairs. It is no secret that over the last few years in particular, recruits to the police force have secured their jobs either by bribing or through political patronage. Their later promotions and plumb postings are also politically manipulated. This explains why we today have an extremely undisciplined police force that to a large extent has become lawless. The recent police advisory that people traveling out of Goa during the Ganesh Chathurti holidays should lock their premises properly and intimate the police may not have many takers. Given the distinction of criminality that the men in Khaki have in recent months attained, the Ganesh festival advisory issued to the public is just amusing. It is surprising that the public have not been told to also leave the keys to their homes at the nearest police station. Thankfully the public have not been advised to leave their valuables including gold in the custody of the police. We are not sure whether those ants at the police stations are known to attack only charas, ganja and cocaine. Can the police today be trusted with even an empty premises? With the conduct of the Goa Police that we have been witnessing with despair in recent months it will take them a marathon to get the people of Goa to trust the credibility of a force that stands badly dented, damaged and defaced. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Doctors
Dear TONY It is indeed SAD and tragic to read what you have written. This phenomenon has surfaced in the last may be about 30 years. Honestly this was not the case in Goa before that, as you are aware my father was also one of the doctors in the village and I cannot even once remember he sending a patient away or anytime giving something thinking of personal gains. He would go and visit patients anytime of the day or night. Again another thing that has vanished now. Unfoturnately as you are aware he passed away in 1978. In those days I remember no doctor charged to see fellow doctors and their families etc. I am sure all these good GOAN deeds are in the shelves now. Indeed very tragic. what will come next we shall see. JDGP
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Alma Coganhttp://www.youtube.com/artist/Alma_Cogan?feature=watch_video_title - The Story of My Life ( 1958 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g42n8kLwJwfeature=related -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Significance of Canons in the Church
Dear Tony You are absolutely right. Can Atanasio Lobo has always fascinated me. It is really a pleasure to hear his mass and his sermons. Even at this age he is nice, short and sweet. A Pleasure to listen. He is a true priest, dedicated and out of this world. May his type increase tenfold. JDGP
[Goanet] Camp Discount for those travelling more than 200 miles!
Hello, We have been getting some feedback about having a discount for those travelling from afar. We think this is a great idea! If you are travelling more than 200 miles to get to the camp you are eligible for the following discounted prices: 4 Person Cabin: $100 5 Person Cabin: $115 Also, if you are interested in Day Camping (not booking a cabin but coming for the day), you can do that for $25 per person for the weekend. Please email me if you would like to book discounted cabins or plan on day camping. Visit our website at www.goansofamerica.com for information about the Camp! Upcoming Events September 16th-18th | Camp Seely December 10th | Christmas Dance Cheers, Kyle Lobo GOA LA President
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Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
Wonder why you would not have wanted to save yourself all that aggravation and money by returning to Canada and getting yourself quality medical treatment at no cost to you. I am sure you must be having your own reasons but none of those reasons would have been important enough for me. Also you must be having more confidence in the Indian medical system than I do. Indian doctors were once among the best there were. They still are, but the environment in which they function has degraded and makes them and the whole system stink. Take them out of India, place them in any half decent country and you can see what they are able to do. There are of course the good ones as in other spheres. But they form too small a percentage to matter. Kudos to them. Wish you success and speedy recovery. Roland Toronto. -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of Eugene Correia Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:22 AM To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption I recently had a very dissapointing experience with Apollo Victor Hospital, Margoa. The day I went to meet the doctor I was informed that I would be admitted the same day and operated upon the next day for kidney tumour. The doctors there said I would also need angiography and temporary pacemaker as they found irregular heartbeats as I had undergone triple bypass more than 10 years ago. I stayed there for two days undergoing tests. My brother was asked to arrange for blood (three bottles) at night for surgery to be held next morning at eight. He said it would be impossible to round up people so late. But I got out of the hospital the next morning.
[Goanet] Doctors and corruption
I have been reliably informed that Narayana Hrudayalaya run by Dr Devi Prasad Shetty located at Bangalore has one of the best facilities and care at extremely reasonably rates. He has now branched out to many places. More information can be obtained from the following websites: http://www.narayanahospitals.com/index1.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narayana_Hrudayalaya Regards, Marshall
Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
I din't want to get into this discussion and therefore I had not even opened this post. But I happened to browse thro the post of Jose Gama's post and then things fell into place. This below post is from a friend of mine to my brother in Mumbai and the lady in question has been intered yesterday. The obituary in Herald (30th) Isabel Fernandes e Lobo Ribandar. Another thing: My friend's email talks about her hand getting fractured by mere action of lifting the telephone. The daughter of the deceased has confirmed to my friend today that whilst dressing the body, they have noticed that the bone of the hand was practically not there. Meaning, pulverized thro' excessive radiation. Kindly read on: Hi Elly, I have come across a cancer case just 2 days back where this lady 63 yrs age was operated for lump above her right breast neck at Manipal hospital. Then asked to take 3 chemos costing Rs 27000 each, endless tests like CT scans . She had bad side effects. She was then asked to take radiation. She took 2 doses each of Rs 18000 at same hospital. She must have got an overodose of radiation which caused her skin on right arm where there was a lump, to peel off. Her arm bone was so weakened that it fractured in same right arm merely when she was holding a telephone receiver to talk. She is just discharged on 24th Aug 2011. She is completely bed ridden with peeled off skin and it is so painful as bed sheets sticks to her body so she sleeps on papaya leaves on the water bed. Her mouth is locked and opens only a little for food. Her lips are burnt peeled off. She was last admitted to same Manipal hospital on 21st Aug and they gave her intravenous drips of DEXTROSE discharged on 24th Aug. 2011. (PS: This is posted on www.goasu-raj.org (comments on newsreports section) - Original Message - From: Tony de Sa tonyde...@gmail.com To: Goa's Premiere Mailing List, Estd 1994 goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 1:41 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption This has reference to the ongoing discussion on doctors and corruption. In this connection I would like to share the agony of a victim of these vultures. For the sake of privacy for the concerned victims, I am taking a few precautions in relating this true story which is being played out right now even as I write this mail. Fleecing a dying victim is definitely not a part of Hippocrates's doctrine. Ironically, they swear the sacred Oath of Hippocrates which is thrown in the hazardous substances bin when they are interns and haven't really begun practising privately. -- Tony de Sa tonydesa at gmail dot com
[Goanet] Mundo Fado by Sonia Shirsat
Dear Goanetters We were privileged to listen to the melancholic and powerful singing of Sonia Shirsat in Singapore. She was performing on 26-27 August 2011 under the banner of Mundo Fado at the Voyage Night Festival 2011 organised by the National Museum of Singapore. It was a night to remember! Here are 2 video's that I have uploaded to YouTube (by permission on Sonia) Conta Errada by Sonia Shirsat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJnX4Yzfh_s Longe D'aqui by Sonia Shirsat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIVDrLWevpI Enjoy!! Eustaquio Santiamno Based in Singapore from Colva
Re: [Goanet] Doctors and corruption
Hi Tony, Whether we like it or not every profession has become a business today. The doctor can own a private hospital, a testing laboratory or several of them - sometimes, even a regional or nation-wide chain. A teacher can run tutoring or coaching classes. A religious preacher can have a TV show that makes profit, or a tax-exempt church, ashram or charitable organization that receives generous donations. So we need to have a clear idea as to what is corruption, and what is a legal and legitimate business practice. I know it is a popular stance to hate a guy who is making a lot of money. But if he is doing it by legitimate means then he cannot be charged with corruption. If a teacher is running tuition classes on the side to supplement his/her income or to enrich himself/herself, it would not be regarded as corruption, as long as it is not legally prohibited by his primary employment contract, and as long as he/she is not shortchanging on his primary teaching responsibilities. Now if he/she is using his/her primary job as a recruiting tool to get paying students in his/her coaching classes then one might have a borderline case against him/her. Similarly, if a doctor is offering a legitimate treatment for a fee, and ordering medically and ethically appropriate tests from a laboratory, irrespective of whether he/she is charging a high fee or whether the laboratory is run by his/her spouse or not, he/she is not guilty of corruption. The patient has the right to change his doctor or to ask for a second opinion with another doctor, and should exercise that right. The patient also has the right to refuse treatment, but the doctor cannot refuse to treat him/her for any reason, including the perceived hopelessness of the case. Of course, informing the patient about all his/her treatment options and about the prognosis in each case is a doctor's ethical responsibility. Failure to do so might amount to malpractice. But it would only amount to corruption if the doctor is lying to the patient for personal gain, such as offering a medically inappropriate treatment only because it is to his/her own benefit rather than the patient's, or ordering a medically unnecessary test because he/she receives a kickback from the laboratory. Cheers, Santosh --- On Wed, 8/31/11, Tony de Sa tonyde...@gmail.com wrote: Santosh, Wouldn't you think that the scope for corruption in the teaching profession is comparatively lesser and rather limited than the other professions listed? Corrupt individuals exist in every sphere of society. It is a social evil. But then if there were no corruption, no crime, there would be the Utopia that preachers of all major and minor religions crave for. So then what would our CBI do? And the police and our pet monster rats? And Saviours of Goa who defected to Kangress? And the A. G.? Last but not the least, poor Aires would be deprived of his hobby? In response to Santosh Helekar: Very sorry to hear that doctors in India are more corrupt than members of other professions such as engineers, teachers, contractors, judges, lawyers, government servants, politicians, political activists, priests, journalists, policemen, etc. Cheers, Santosh -- Tony de Sa tonydesa at gmail dot com
[Goanet] Re : Doctors
On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:55:34 -0700, Jose Da Gama Pais wrote : In those days I remember no doctor charged to see fellow doctors and their families etc. I am sure all these good GOAN deeds are in the shelves now. COMMENT : In those days doctors followed the ‘old Hippocratic’ oath where in it stated “my colleagues will be my brothers”: http://www.ijme.in/054mi105.html That line is missing in the new Hippocratc oath: http://healthsignal.net/2011/05/state-medical-council/ Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] WEATHER BULLETIN: 95% humidity in Goa....6 cms rain in the past 24 hours. Over 2.4 metres since June!
[OFFICIAL] WEATHER BULLETIN August 31, 2011 Maximum Temperature27.7 Deg.’C Minimum Temperature23.4 Deg. C Relative Humidity………95 % Rainfall past 24 hours..060.4 mm Seasonal Total.. 2493.7 m.m. Local Forecast: Frequent spell rain would occur with heavy rain in some areas. Special Weather Warning: heavy rainfall at a few places with heavy to very heavy rainfall would occur at isolated places in Goa. During next 24 hours. Weather warning for fishermen of south Maharashtra-Goa coast valid for next 24 hours: Wind will mainly westerly to southwesterly speed 52 to 55 KMPH temporarily reaching 80 KMPH in gust. Sea will be rough with westerly to south westerly waves due to active monsoon condition and steep pressure gradient, squally weather will prevail along and off ports of Maharashtra Goa coast. Fishermen are advised not to go out in the sea during next 24 hours. DI/NB/MP/SM/JA/2011/ -- DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY. THIRD FLOOR,UDYOG BHAVAN, NEAR AZAD MAIDAN, PANAJI GOA PHONE-0832-2422675 0832-2226047 0832-2426168 FAX 0832-2224211
[Goanet] Second Call: CRCH2011-Sensitization Workshop towards Conservation and Restoration in Cultural Heritage
*: Second Call* *:* We call your attention to the workshop to be held in Goa-India, next September-October (19th September - 20th October 2011) Limited registrations are open until 12th September. For more informations go to http://retableart-monicareis.kk5.org/CRCH2011 or contact directly the Fundação Oriente in Goa. Online registration https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG4tYWJFdkQ4TjdxT3h2RTBPenN4bnc6MQis also available. -- *CRCH2011 |Sensitization Workshop towards Conservation and Restoration in Cultural Heritage* *Date: 19 September - 20 October 2011 Place: Goa, India* * About the Workshop* This workshop intends to give its trainees the tools required to solicit, regulate, and undertake conservation-restoration projects in a manner that protects and respects the cultural heritage legacy that has been entrusted to them. Understanding that Cultural heritage contributes to the definition of a local identity and constitutes a rich and fundamental expression of cultural diversity will help prevent its loss. Cultural heritage is a witness to the past and must be protected in order to ensure its transmission to future generations. In order to do this, several international and national organizations exist to frame and legislate the cultural, historic and artistic value of cultural heritage and to ensure that proper and effective restoration-conservation measures are taken. Some cultural assets escape cultural heritage protection or have yet to be classified in accordance with the criteria proposed by the legal framework. These assets are not a less important part of cultural heritage, but instead have escaped proper restoration due to loopholes in the legal and conservation frameworks. A dedicated conservator-restorer but also informed citizens can help to close these loopholes. In the absence of conservation-restoration planning and legal instruments, cultural heritage and its historical, religious, and artistic legacy is at risk of being damaged or not maintained in conformity with accepted standards. The role of a conservator-restorer is to preserve cultural heritage on behalf of future generations. The conservator-restorer contributes to the perception, appreciation and understanding of cultural assets in regards to their aesthetic and historical value and physical integrity. One informed citizen is a small but most significant step in the climbing towards the protection of cultural heritage. *What to expect* Primarily designed to sensitize citizens of Goa towards the conservation of heritage, it broaden into a larger action comprising not only church assets and goan heritage but all kind of art objects regardless of its origin or devotion. We will not prepare technicians or conservators-restorers in their field work. Instead, the workshop will endow its trainees with the tools that will empower them to act as an informed heritage protector, despite the heritage background or inner-history. The keyword of the workshop is sharing. Sharing of knowledge comprising history, technical terms, techniques, legislation and planning. *Goals* - Inform citizens of the importance of cultural heritage conservation. - Provide technical and international legal tools that pertain to the protection and conservation/restoration of cultural heritage. - By the end of this workshop, attendees will have the knowledge and awareness necessary to carry out effective conservation-restoration projects in the Goan heritage and apply common knowledge's to other conservation/restoration processes, backgrounds and geographies. -- Schedule: 55 hours - 2 to 3 hours per day, from 5 p.m. Where: Fundação Oriente, Fontainhas, Panaji (Goa) Contact: Fundacao Oriente 175, Filipe Nery Xavier Road Fontainhas, Goa 403001 tlf.(0832)223 0728/243 6108 Email: forie...@dataone.in Mónica Reis मोनिका रेइस Indo-Portuguese Art Research Project Postgraduate Student - University of Algarve Research Member of CHAIA - Évora
[Goanet] Breach of priviliges
Breach of privilege The notice to the speaker of Lok Sabha against Puri and Bedi firmly establishes the supremacy of the Parliament ,nay sovereignty It is asked time and again the privileges be codified, but it will not happen as the same can be elastic ,arbitrary and undefined. Om Puri has gracefully acknowledged his unintentional emotional outbursts and this is not weakness ,but strength Categorization is bad and taking umbrage of such isolated incidents is not in good spirit. Nobody has given statistics of those members who are lacking educational qualification to legislate and effectively take part in debates and discussions Are there any M.P`s who are having criminal records, citizens want to know ? Is it an honour that our current M.P`s are incarcerated in prisons for alleged scams ?Does this raise the dignity and supremacy of the house? Are we all proud that many of the representatives have never opened their mouth to air the grievances of their voters? Are we really happy that parliamentary debates often than not are lionised by just a few and the same members over the years. ? Why do we need dumb representatives ? Are we proud that parties patronise elements unworthy , only with the criteria of win ability?.What does one think ,when the debates are in progress, the empty seats are glaring at us in dismay and isbelief ? Such absent ism calls for forfeiture of daily allowances? The rushing towards the well of the house ,shouting slogans , disrupting proceedings raises the dignity of the house and the the citizens they represent .? Many a times their behaviour in the house is it exemplary for others to follow and imbibe? The Parliament was in a log jam over appointment of and inquiry into CWG and it was unprecedented in the history of democratic India Did the M.P`s not receive allowances and facilities, during which the Parliament was not functioning ? Do citizens who are resorting to pen down ,go slow, mass casual leave are paid their dues? The holy unruliness in the house is tolerated without suspension, debarring and removal by the Marshals, as the law provides ? This in no way brings disrepute to the house? . Our founding fathers of the Constitutions never envisaged the behaviour of this magnitude, and corruption among, its so called supreme members elected to the august body The freedom fighters, M.P`s never ever contemplated pensions for themselves and their families and in such proportions unrelated to the reality of Aam Admi they seem to represent The liberal emoluments they sanction to themselves without a murmur of protest , does raise the status of the house One can understand those that are really in need , do not have regular income from business and profession to be granted this dole couched with respectability Even one rotten mango in the basket is contagious Do the dignified members ever vehemently express their resentment, anguish, disgust in the sacred precincts of the house ? Any tainted member buys nobility and respectability by getting elected to the house and does that enhances the the dignity of the house? When sitting members are sent to jail how is the supremacy of the house enhanced? Was it dignified to pork fun at Anna subtly and ridicule his intentions publicly in a variety of ways, because he is not elected member/ and cannot give notice of breach of privilege? Is it sincerity to enjoy meals at such ridiculous prices at public expenses in the name of service to nation or to self, when they are paid whooping amounts and all tax free ? Does it prick the conscience of the noble M.P`s? No the M.P`s do not feel they are helping themselves disproportionately Is it not a fact they speak in forked tongues and wear masks to conceal their real intentions in public posturing ?Is it not a disgrace that M.P`s and Minister never retires even though he is in 8o plus ? When ever citizens questions their conduct and behaviour they want to haul up the citizens for contempt and breach of privileges They have now assumed the roles of kings and expect in a democracy not to question their propriety .They feel that press is acting beyond its limits in exposing the scams and they are under influence and pressure, But when M,P`s act to safeguard the interests and lobby for the Industrialists , they do no wrong India is in a new phase, where the fear of privileges may be used to stifle voice of dissent. Previously the Editors were mostly subjected to this mechanism of expressing regrets and now it seems it will envisage the public at large for breach of privileges Trying times for democracy Use the law of defamation available and not easy recourse to parliamentary breach of privileges, where their is no right to rigorous defense only meek submission Is the acting/dramatising of Mrs Bedi a case for breach of privileges? The message is clear the Supreme parliament is watching and rearing for action Nelson lopes Chinchinim 9850926276
[Goanet] Goa news for September 1, 2011
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** James Bond To Shoot In India: Report - Hollywood Reporter qfp0fr6OFLJhYphj-u_hTlw http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFrpDB9m5IYR1mo9hMWttcLerSTngurl=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/james-bond-shoot-india-report-229522 *** Long-term Indian visas for Pak Xians - Deccan Herald rigin ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFYBksyAJLJRziTjGfYTgMMUDG_Bgurl=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/187682/long-term-indian-visas-pak.html *** This druglord may expose many bigwigs in Goa - Rediff uestioning-israeli-drug-lord/807073.htmlCBI questioning Israeli drug lord http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEtNvkj_ARgfjaNodGRZG8LcUl1pwurl=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/this-druglord-may-expose-many-bigwigs-in-goa/20110831.htm *** Four-day SAFF begins in Goa on September 15 - IBNLive.com ay festival to be held in Goa between September 15-18, will screen more than 50 films from all South Asian countries, including India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGS6CP044xUow7443Csnw0OyRRI8Qurl=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/fourday-saff-begins-in-goa-on-september-15/807083.html *** Woman kingpin of Goa sex racket held from Mumbai - Times of India cT-tl5bxz9t_l_VA http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFVj0uyTHqv4cRCmBx5xEI8a--ctQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Woman-kingpin-of-Goa-sex-racket-held-from-Mumbai/articleshow/9810764.cms *** Reshuffle among bureaucrats - Times of India 4YDMand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHSqqKEKqMSDZsLkOah6WdOll-jPAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Reshuffle-among-bureaucrats/articleshow/9816261.cms *** Khalap wants special assistance package for GU - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: Chairman of the state law commission Ramakant Khalap has demanded that the state government substantially enhance its budgetary allocation to Goa University. Khalap also demanded a special assistance package for the university in this 50th ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGhXayp3qfwGRNC3EHK9Gz_f37j2wurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Khalap-wants-special-assistance-package-for-GU/articleshow/9816220.cms *** GCCI to help job-seekers - Times of India rofit organisation, ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFlX0j0F8JHvgzpzR_lIhYdwTcKbgurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/GCCI-to-help-job-seekers/articleshow/9816178.cms *** Consider Goa's unique social structure: Matanhy - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The Union rural development ministry should consider Goa's unique social structure, anomalies in land prices and other factors and grant exemptions while finalizing the draft land acquisition bill, say social activists. ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF4aeNnNvbMAk9leKJQ9bnTiLrkGwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Consider-Goas-unique-social-structure-Matanhy/articleshow/9816176.cms *** Pernem's unique forms of Chaturthi - Times of India hapora village panchayat and a member of ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEBDmEkuMdcY65gthVU_zExF3KDggurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Pernems-unique-forms-of-Chaturthi/articleshow/9816291.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
