[Goanet] GOA’S ROADS - A CURRENT DISASTER
Unless there is a sustained people's movement in Goa to demand good and durable roads, the perennial potholes will never vanish. It is high time Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral realize and come to terms on the need for good roads. They should be advised that a Good Road is one that is laid on a hard compact driving surface which is built to withstand the wear and tear it will be subjected to by our Goa weather. Acid rain, sea salt deposition, maximum estimated traffic density and load all add to the stress and strains to be endured. Roads should be designed to be totally water resistant, standing on hard, solid ground with proper deep roadside drains and soft bottoms for soaking the rainwater besides being designed in consultation with the local community who are familiar and conversant with the landscape and local traditional drainage. But with corruption and commission at the helm, our roads are not being constructed according to local geology and subsoil besides certainly not waterproof. Needless to say they are being hastily built to meet deadlines without proper parallel drains as a result of which the water stagnates causing erosion. The authorities are not considering traffic density, load, speed and wear and tear while planning our roads which are also willfully damaged due to frequent digging and rain containing acidic sea salts which destroys the hot mix as they are built without consulting the knowledgeable locals. Rampant Corruption in certification after completion by manipulating original specifications is another eyesore. If the tender asks 25 mm premix hot carpet then only 18-20 mm thick is applied and bills show 25 mm. The certifying engineer and contractor manage it all and there is no independent audit done to inspect and expose such corrupt practices. The onus on bad roads also lies on the total disinterest of village panchayats, gram sabhas and municipal authorities who fail to monitor technical details of roads passing through their areas as well as their subsequent construction, maintenance and repairs. Adv. Aires Rodrigues C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.in airesrodrigues1@instagram
[Goanet] Goanet Index
No criticism of Nelson Lopes. Heard he is an extremely nice individual, but something must be done to the system to prevent the body of a long message creeping into the the title. The result is a sorry look for the Goanet Archive Index. Roland. Toronto.
[Goanet] Bharat jodo yatra
Bharat jodo yatra. BJP spokesperson and organisations labour's to dismiss yatra as inconsequential and Raul as non starter. WHY then BJP needs to criticise ,comment and not simply ignore it Whether it will result in reviving electoral fortunes it is the issue best left to their party .The truth is the popular response to the movement has rattled BJP Concentrating and attacking Raul , participants and about his mode of transport, shirt , beard is down right mean The movement as unique is hailed by the world press suppressed locally. That yatra is led by unemployed is hilarious as their unemployment has provides opportunities to BJP cadres in Govt Service who had been unemployed over 7 decades .The army of unemployed, professional youth is attending in swarms and BJP is simply blinded by the response it generates throughout.Even if the transport is 3/5 star the Govt is not incurring any expenditure.BJP in local municipal elections, by elections is fielding CM, PM, Central, state Ministers neglecting their duties is first time novelty to mesmerize voters BJP is concerned very much about rapidly decline in its vote share that is the cause for worry In the face of unemployment, , economic slowdown, Women security , price escalation etc The image of the party is being tarnished and the slogans have lost their shine. It is hanging on to Hindutva , temples . hatred and pseudo nationalism to revive its electoral fortunes BJP must not forget that it was Advanis Raat yatra that propelled the party to power The blatant lies at the highest level are being systematically exposed The Nation is disillusioned by reposing false hopes and trust . The proposition for a change has turned out to be catastrophic akin to jumping from frying pan into the fire The wake up call is eminent The hounding by central agencies has its limited effect Nelson Lopes Chinchinim Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com
[Goanet] Indelible memories perpetuated Indelible memories perpetuated Mankind and human beings desire to live their cherished memories of footprints and finger prints on the hearts and minds of peopl
Indelible memories perpetuated Mankind and human beings desire to live their cherished memories of footprints and finger prints on the hearts and minds of people for generations to come. It is an ambitious longing to remain in the consciencesness of society to perpetuate their memory of existence ,their achievements and contribution during their life and after their demise. It is done by embalming , niches and tombs in the cemetry.dedication of roads bridges ;gardens , hospitals libraries, ,airports, sports fields or public monuments in prominent places.These are landmarks for direction that hardly recall the attributes of the person.The other means are holding tournaments.institution of awards., scholarships, annual felicitations , distribution of school items release of public advertisement when power wer, printing of calendars Books ,films have some impact and effect on revival of memory. The more beneficial approach and attempt is to do annual charity to the marginalized and deserving poor or visit prisons ,orphanages, old aged homes entertain them with gifts etc The catholics offer perpetual masses Discourses. Talks seminars debates bring alive to reflect on their achievements The political class take maximum advantage to perpetuate themselves not that public is enamored about them but use public money ,resources to revive and drum up interest.Popular social schemes, landmarks are dedicated to their memory and even postage stamps released in their honour When out of position such schemes and observatio of days are conveniently ignored .Prominent position make it compulsory to hang their potos in public Govt institution during their tenure in office. The politicians have also renamed institutionscafter themselves or supporters and immortalized by raising temples in their names Infamous personalities like Pontius Pilate recalled in liturgy for sentencing Jesus to be crucified by washing his hand to convey his innocence.HITLER is remembered for extermination of Jews in concentration camps and in gas chamvers although there are no monuments to their infamous glory .Osama Bin Ladden memory is refreshed with terror and terrorism Brutality and savagery reminds about Idi Amin Vladimir Puttin too will survive in our memory for his acts of brutality in Ukraine Thus good and bad find repository in active memory too without any visible monuments The politicians all over the world appropriate glory to become immortal .Mahatma Ghandi the angel of peace singularly finds recognition in various parts of the world and on Indian currency Religious heads have places of worship dedicated to their honour and are recalled in religious services by the faifull and believers.Catholic saints are similarly revived for their life commitments through statues ceremonies temples etc Some despots have their potos i on currency too Married people remain documented throug DNA signatures of offsprings Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com
