Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 11, Issue 465

Anna has lost his relevance. He is too innocent to fathom the murky world of politics  today which Kejriwal is facing the full brunt! Of course he is not perfect, nobody is. However he has been unfairly targeted by both the Congress and BJP dirty tricks propaganda and Lt Governor help!So much

[Goanet] NARROW MINDED VIEWS

LET'S HAVE MORE LOVE THAN HATEThere are some people who want Marathi to be the official language of Goa. Some want the Portuguese Embassy to be shifted to Delhi etc. When there are so many other important issues which can bother them, I wonder why they need to agitate and spread so much deep

[Goanet] DANGEROUS TRENDS

The government has patted itself on the back after 2 years in office and the Prime Minister must  no doubt get the credit for rejuvenating stagnation in governance and improving our world stature. However he has promised the nation the moon and this expectation has seriously been dented by poor 

[Goanet] CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE

ACCOUNTABILITY OF POLITICIANS AND BUREAUCRATSWhen we see the law and order situation around us compared to the security provided for the political class, when they block vital police and administrative reforms we desire and legislate so they can do whatever they want with impunity, we have a

[Goanet] THE NAMING GAME

NAMING ROADS/BUILDINGS AND ON FOUNDATION STONESPeople like to see their names etched in stone for posterity, and egos of Politicians enable this easily. When new parties/ politicians come to power, they tend to put their own heroes and remove the villain's names hogging the limelight from the

[Goanet] THOUGHTS about change

There appears to be some AAP bashing and also blaming some section of media for promoting the  AAP cult! Wrong headlines of Rajdeep Sardesai willing to be CM of Goa taken out of context, emphatically when interviewed he stated otherwise! Open letter from writer Adelmo to Kejriwal brings forth

[Goanet] INTERNAL DANGEROUS THREATENING OF OUR DEMOCRACY

DANGEROUS TRENDSWhat  had shocked me was a police officer saying "I am scared to arrest him because if elected he may become a minister and tomorrow I may have to bow down to him!". With brawn and money power deciding elections, elected representatives and their kin are causing havoc in

[Goanet] TRAFFIC CONTROL UNSAT-LETTER TO DGPcc MLA Khaunte, Collector(N)

DGP Sir, You must be reading the feedback from the Press/ media and letters to the editor on this subject. I congratulate you on the traffic initiatives now taken. Please note the following:1)In general I still find traffic police not aware of their own importance in traffic

[Goanet] MEGA CORRUPTION

ATMOSPHERE FOR MEGA CORRUPTIONThe BJP was elected on the plank of good governance and zero tolerance for corruption. How is it that it is possible for a non goan tenant migrant woman to be able to obtain documents to make the landlord her parents?Not only that but obtain a birth certificate,

Re: [Goanet] Reminder to Chief Secretary - Remove Unconstitutional Clauses in IPB Act and new Bill

Alina has precisely been removed for this reason. No dissent tolerated! Ordinances galore. They believe the sword is mightier than the pen. On Friday, 16 October 2015 3:58 AM, GBA office wrote: *Goa Bachao Abhiyan* C/o 77, Defence Colony, Alto

Re: [Goanet] Ante-nuptial agreement...

Nowadays the court would require assets to be stated in detail etc. There was an article on this subject only by a lawyer in Gomantak Times or maybe Navhind a couple of months back. Considering the many marriages going on the ricks and the Pope himself lowering the norms for declaring marriage

Re: [Goanet] business of medicine, Goa style

Whilst I agree about our FDA, I would not be too sure about the stuff available in our Pharmacies! You all may have heard about the Ranbaxy case in USA and even a sincere and experienced Raj Vaidya of Hindu Pharmacy says these days he frankly couldn't vouch for most of the stuff available or he

Re: [Goanet] Fwd: [New post] How new rape law caught up with Tarun J. Tejpal

The new rape laws do not say what if a woman behaves inappropriately with a man or another woman in the same way or a more sadistic way! On Friday, 28 February 2014 2:50 PM, Gerard de Souza gernal...@gmail.com wrote:   churumuri posted: Tehelka founder-editor Tarun J. Tejpal has been in

Re: [Goanet] PREVIOUS SANCTION BY Lt GOVERNOR IS A MUST FOR UT ASSEMBLIES

This is ultra vires the Constitution as elucidated by Soli Sorabjee, ethical and independent thinking Supreme Court lawyers Dave among others and shows that the Centre thinks of the Delhi government as one of its departments! Besides dirty politics of blocking the draft Bill, even before it is

Re: [Goanet] To Whom Does the Black BMW with number 007 belong to?

We have a police who cannot see anything except Helmets, seat belts , and work only during working hours, with useless daytime nakabandi sometimes, which mostly achieves harassing the aam admi! On Monday, 13 January 2014 4:28 AM, augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com wrote: Some time ago I

[Goanet] Fw GEMS TIMEPASS:::::Hindi Songs 1937 to 1960

  OLD IS GOLD. ALWAYS.   JUST CLICK AND LISTEN    HINDI SONGS 1937 TO 1960   This is the one you  will enjoy. No need for CDs. The whole collection is here! Just click and enjoy the music.   Year =Movie =Name Of Song  1937=President =Ek Bangla Bane Nyaara K.L.Saigal 1938=Street

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 8, Issue 479(Monsoon in Peril)

Nandkumar kamat is very knowledgeable in many disciplines and he is certainly not in the idiot category! Global warming and climate change are serious issues. This monsoons the rains were excessive and covered the whole of India one month before schedule. The rainwater is not pure and contains

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 8, Issue 473-Ration Card

The problem is simple. Politicians vote bank and corruption. Ration Card IS ONLY FOR RATIONS! Today it is legally and officially (Our Civil Supplies Dept has even sent a notification/published in newspapers on Consumer Protection Council insistence) NOT VALID FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE! Why all

[Goanet] LESSONS FROM UTTARAKHAND DISASTER

1. Sustainable development and environment are do or die issues. 2. Disaster/ Emergency Management  infrastructure and protocol cannot be taken lightly. 3. The Army, Air Force and Navy are like Insurance. We resent the premium, but savior when needed. 4. Religion must not become opium of the

[Goanet] FOREIGN TOURS

It is reported that the CM is to leave for an overseas tour on Thursday and has handed over to No3 in his cabinet Mr. Ramakrishna Dhavalikar since the deputy CM is also away on an overseas tour. The people are entitled to know the why and where of these tours,specially if funded by the

[Goanet] Fw: A very practical explanation of . . . What is Cancer and how to avoid getting it.

-   Vital Information.  Do listen ... follow ... and share the good word.         Awaken to the new Reality Remember - Prevention is better than the cure.     Here is something that can change your life Listen to this 5 minute talk, it explains all. Click here:

[Goanet] Fw: Fw: Fwd: AN ODE TO SORPOTEL

February 2013 9:26 PM Subject: [Goanet] Fw: Fwd: AN ODE TO SORPOTEL Re. John Gomes: AN ODE TO SORPOTEL You may wish to read the following, in particular the conclusion That said, if someone offers you sorpatel, you may want to pass before you indulge: http://nowiknow.com/pig-toilets/

[Goanet] Fw: Fwd: AN ODE TO SORPOTEL

SORPOTEL BRINGS OUT THE POET IN YOU? AN ODE TO SORPOTEL. For the hotch potch known as Haggis Let the Scotsman yearn or yell For the taste of Yorkshire pudding Let the English family dwell. For the famed Tandoori Chicken That Punjabis praise like hell But for us who hail from Goa There's

[Goanet] WE WANT JUSTICE!

The Lokpal and Lokayukta bills and the ordinance on changes in rape laws are going the business as usual way!  Thank God the Supreme Court has got the message, even though our Netas and Judicial System  have not! Judges K.S.Radakrishnan and Dipak Misra of the Apex court, in a recent verdict

[Goanet] ASSEMBLY CONDOLENCE

I sent the below short letter to all the English dailies.No one published it; Censored? GOA ASSEMBLY CONDOLING DEATH It is reported that the  Assembly condoled the death of Maharashtra politicians, Bal Thackeray, RSS Swayamsevak etc. I feel we should either condole the death of personalities 

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 8, Issue 54(Water Tankers PWD staff)

From: goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sunday, 20 January 2013 12:09 PM Subject: Goanet Digest, Vol 8, Issue 54 This is an old story with PWD staff themselves owning water tankers etc. Some

[Goanet] Fw: Goanet Digest, Vol 8, Issue 28( AG not divulging info underRTI)

- Forwarded Message - From: goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Friday, 11 January 2013 1:01 AM Subject: Goanet Digest, Vol 8, Issue 28 Send Goanet mailing list submissions to    goanet@lists.goanet.org Today's Topics:  

[Goanet] FOREIGN JAUNTS

FOREIGN JAUNTS BEGIN? It is reported that Tourism minister along with Deputy CM and other government officials are planning a tour to Israel and other countries to study  village tourism! In today's age where there is internet, video conferencing and Google maps to go there visually sitting at

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 960(Love Marriages)

There are two serious flaws in non lasting relati0nships, and specially today's so called love marriages: 1. You have to love the other person NOT in spite of the differences, but BECAUSE OF the differences. 2. A person requires love most when that person

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 914(Notarising Racket)

Advocate Aries Rodrigues is like the Kerjiwal of Goa. He dares to go where no one dares at great risk and expose the wrongdoings of those we normally dare not point fingers at;  in this matter, specially he being a lawyer. Yes, notarizing has become a big racket. Pay your money,obtain stamp

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 7, Issue 839 -WRONG MOVE BY CM

  I have never understood why people must flock to the Ministers and MLAs to get their legitimate jobs done, seek favours and use their quotas etc ! That is bad administration. People should be able to get their jobs done and complaints attended to quickly and efficiently by the

[Goanet] PANIC FLEEING ASSAMESE

This is what vote bank politics can do! Rely on migrants who are protected and pampered over residents to ensure winning at elections. In Assam  Congress got a second term, and business as usual to get a third term. Immigrants provide cheap labour. It is government and vested interests that

[Goanet] WITH APOLIGIES TO nEWTON'S LAW

CABINET RESHUFFLE The tried and tested Heavyweights have been reshuffled. Shinde from power to Home, Chidambaram from Home back to Finance, and Moiley will hold additional charge of Power! Sharad Pawar is too powerful to be moved anywhere except up. What comes across is arrogance in the firm

[Goanet] SOMEHOW WE GOT THE BEST THROUGH THE WORST

BEST THROUGH THE WORST Pranab Mukerjee is well qualified to be our respectable President, so is Manmohan Singh as PM and Manohar Parrikar as CM. We have somehow got the best rising through the worst. No one is perfect. However the best, and like all of us, are hamstrung by the System that is

[Goanet] Fw: Interesting Facts about Religions

               FOOD FOR THOUGHT             Christianity: One Christ, One Bible, One Religion BUT the Latin Catholic will not enter Syrian Catholic Church. These two will not enter

[Goanet] Fw: Guwahati Molestation Incident

- Forwarded Message - From: John Gomes johnericgo...@yahoo.com To: Goanet Org goa...@goanet.org Sent: Wednesday, 18 July 2012 12:27 PM Subject: Guwahati Molestation Incident The molestation of a girl in Guwahati is now big news and with all the media reportage, I cannot understand

[Goanet] Guwahati Molestation Incident

The molestation of a girl in Guwahati is now big news and with all the media reportage, I cannot understand why the victim has been absolutely whisked away without noting her complete side of the story, neither are the two boys and girls she was with been interviewed nor her friends at the pub

[Goanet] WHY BABUS AS INFORMATION COMMISSIONERS?

CORRUPTION AND REFORMS It is obvious that things will only get worse unless there are reforms in all sectors and corruption is not a lucrative business. No change can be successfully implemented and those who try will be fixed or eliminated. Take RTI which has worked wonders, but the System has

[Goanet] GOVERNMENT MEDICLAIM FOR ALL GOANS

MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR ALL GOANS This is what my government SwarnajayantiAarogyaVimaYojana card proclaims. After visiting the empanelled hospital in my area, the Directorate of health and speaking to the ICICI Lombard insurers, I understand there is a MOI between the previous DigambarKamat

[Goanet] PWD ROAD REPAIRS

ROAD REPAIRS Since monsoons are fast approaching, road carpeting/repairs are being done in a hurry. It is observed that potholes are not filled properly before carpeting. No camber or drainage thought of! The existing drains are mostly blocked/damaged. And work is not done at night as was done

[Goanet] LOKAYUKTA BILL

I cannot understand Advocate Satish Sonak wanting amendment to the Lokayukta bill before it is implemented.The President has once again approved the bill and it has to go to the Governor once again!ANY AMENDMENT NOW WILL ENDANGER IT GETTING CAUGHT UP IN PROCEDURES. The CM wants to implement it

[Goanet] SECRECY OF BALLOT

FREE ANDFAIR PANCHAYAT ELECTIONS I understand voting machines will not be used and counting will be manual. This has been used to find out who voted for whom! At previous such elections I have objected in writing to the same numbers on the counterfoil I sign and the ballot paper; to the

[Goanet] GOA LOKAYUKTA BILL

LOKAYUKTA BILL The Himachal Assembly recently passed it's Lokayukta bill,in the absence of the Opposition Congress! The CM Premkumar Dhumal claims this bill is better than the Uttarkhand bill praised by team Anna. It is worth noting that in the Dara Singh fake encounter killing case,in which a

[Goanet] Dan Driscoll

Dan Driscoll held a Literary Hour at XCHR, in tribute to departed  wife Germana in the presence of her Christian Ashram mentors and senior residents of Anjali Ashram where Dan's Guru, late Fr Amalorpavadass inspired him and taught him the Gayatri Mantri which he recited fluently and

[Goanet] Elections

It was found that Greece is in such dire straits politically and financially due to two main reasons. Corruption and government profligate spending due selfishness and greed, conditions rampant in Goa. We are on the downward slope and unless this election brings forth worthy candidates by

[Goanet] PUBLISH MANIFSETOS

We must be grateful to the media for bringing up the history of our well known candidates standing once again for elections. We now look for manifestos.People tend to forget that most of our elected MLAs, besides defections, have major and minor criminal cases pending against them . Getting

[Goanet] GOAN OF THE YEAR

--- Annual Goanetters Meet --- Annual Goanetters Meet - January 3, 2012 - 12:30 - 2pm Tourist Hostel,

[Goanet] PARLIAMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

--- Annual Goanetters Meet --- Annual Goanetters Meet - January 3, 2012 - 12:30 - 2pm Tourist Hostel,

[Goanet] TACKLING CORRUPTION

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[Goanet] Hypocracy

CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Winter session is progressing at a hypocritical pace.With so many vital Bills to pass and matters to discuss,both houses are stalled again on the matter of conflict of interest of Home Minister Chidaram's alleged indiscretions. Without condoning the HM,I want to ask our

[Goanet] credibility of parliament

The monsoon session was a washout, ruling party wanting JPC and Opposition PAC.Finally the PAC also became a washout when their report was blocked! Thanks to pressure from Anna Hazare, a strong Lokpal Bill, blocked for 42 years is slated to be passed in the winter session with Sense of House

[Goanet] INFLATION MEANS PROSPERITY

The G-20 is grappling with the results of this cockyed theory, and Occupy Wall Street movement is public reaction all over the world!This one percent garners all the worlds riches and leaves 99% in bullock carts comparatively,whilst they drive in Formula one.Adv Amit Desai refuses to return 5

[Goanet] VIPs NOT ORDINARY PERSONS

--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's

[Goanet] ANNA IS PARLIAMENT

--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's

[Goanet] Millstone Around Our Necks

1.Creating government jobs- The Parrikar period pre employment training scheme people were jobless after training! As it is,the army of bureaucrats need to be drastically pruned. High salaries,perks and pensions, not to mention strikes and unnecessary creation of work increases corruption and

[Goanet] LOKPAL BILL

 Facts are that from January, Team Anna  engaged everyone across the political spectrum.When they found no one is serious, Anna decided to go on fast in Delhi.The crowds that supported and turned up, specially after the Baba Ramdev episode, shook the government and therefore they agreed to

[Goanet] PHASING OUT MINING IN GOA

The Supreme Court has ordered immediate suspension of mining in Bellary district .Reason stated is over exploitation of iron ore causing large scale environmental degradation.Dempos was wise to get out from mining and sucessfully diversify into other areas.The RP 2021 has cut out completely the

Re: [Goanet] Medium of Education? Bhagvad Gita study compulsory in, Karnataka schools

This matter was already settled in 2005 in Karnataka when the govt made Kannada compulsary for all schools. The High Court had struck it down. As long as we have the fanatics,this will keep cropping up. In fact, perhaps teaching the best of ALL faiths in schools called moral science taught in

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 618

, 2 Jul 2011 08:44:04 +0530 From: Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com To: goanet goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] DEFENDING THEIR FEIFDOM-LOKPAL BILL Message-ID:     camhuf+harm0bbvjrayav4de2zcm14ejzd7xtytr7lcbey8c...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 John

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 603

on TV and I can see that they are fighting tooth and nail to defend their fiefdom. So it appears that besides corruption,we will have to fight to defend and enforce the true spirit and interpretation of our Constitution and Democracy! John Gomes Response: The draft Lok Pal Bill and the debate

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 594 LOK PAL BILL

--- On Sat, 25/6/11, goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org wrote: From: goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org Subject: Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 594 To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Saturday, 25 June, 2011, 2:09 AM Send Goanet mailing

[Goanet] DEFENDING THEIR FEIFDOM-LOKPAL BILL

The government says a strong Lokpal will be answerable to nobody, civil society is trying to rewrite the Constitution and only higher bureaucracy may be included! I have been listening to the debates on TV and I can see that they are fighting tooth and nail to defend their fiefdom. So it

[Goanet] Procuring CDs

Goan Diaspora are finding it difficult to get CDs of music and movies of concani/made by goans.Somebody has to buy them in Goa and send via courier/mail?I Understand books are not taxed but there is a problem regarding CDs. Is there some organisation that can be aapproached to obtain the above

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 539(Bandh)

  SHAMEFUL CHAPTER IN INDIAN DEMOCRACY This is how Arun Jaitley describes crackdown at Ram Lila grounds,the pot calling the kettle black! Isn't blackmailing the Congress by not permitting Parliament to function for its whole term demanding a JPC and blessing the corruption in Karnataka equally

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 4889 (Negligence Power Dept)

Reference How Many More Deaths Mr CEE(GT 19May), my official letters to the CEE via the Consumer Protection Council(CPC) of which I am a member listing the lacunae and with suggestions short term,long term and strategic(under headings Administration in Vidyut Bhavan, Trainning,Communication

[Goanet] TWO WRONGS MAKE A RIGHT

Justice Hegde said in Karnataka no one admits wrong.Precedent has already been set and that justifies the wrongs! We see it regularly when Congress, BJP and  Parties spokespersons debate. People in general are disgusted with the price rise and poor/no administration and  that they have to

[Goanet] RED HERRINGS

LOK PAL BILL The first Meeting of the joint committee has taken place as scheduled and appears to be on track.Already efforts are on to scuttle the Bill. Anna Hazare is a naive simpleton being used by vested interests. His remarks regarding Modi and Mulayam being good Chief Ministers have drawn

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 375 (Goa's CS Travel Costs)

 The information below, is nothing compared to the foreign jaunts,wining and dining, perks(official and official), accommodation, luxurious high end expensive vehicles using unlimited petrol and mobile phone calls etc. Lion roars column has been regularly giving details. With deficit financing

[Goanet] charges and counter charges

Our  Democratic System is reduced to being run by nepotism,corruption and so called coalition dharma, where the nexus of politicians,bureaucrats,vested interests and criminals reigns supreme, We have a corrupt mobocracy instead of a democracy. Just look at what is going on in Tamilnadu and

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 355(Dum Maro Dum)

Banning books and movies or paintings etc stiffles creativity. In America a pastor burns the Koran,leading to terrible consequences for americans/christians world wide.Yet he cannot legally be stopped by State force, and Freedom is abused by all types,holy and unholy,bigots and

[Goanet] THE 2ND FREEDOM STRUGGLE

The first was an all India mass revolution against foreign domination.This one is against our elected oppressors and their increasing arrogance and corruption.The PAC is scrutinizing the suspicious role of the Prime Minister's office and senior bureaucrats role in the 2G scam.Whatever the

[Goanet] INACCURATE CENSUS

CENSUS 2011   Every 10 years, a census shows important demographic information that is used in planning,policies and many other parameters effecting almost every aspect of living. This census was the fast and results analysed and released in quick time! There are a lot of  revelations like

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 334(Education Minister caught red-handed)

--- On Sun, 3/4/11, goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org   Who says other Ministers were not caught red-handed! They were caught, raided by the authorities, and indicted, but they have immunity and power and masters at cover up. Like modern Management Guru Arindum

[Goanet] PSGB

PUBLIC SERVICES GUARANTEE BILL   The CM says by introducing this Bill, he is empowering the public and government to provide delivery of public services to the people.The basic requirement is the will to enforce the plethora of laws already existing to enforce justice and efficiency. The army

[Goanet] Fw: We Didn't Start The Fiah!

This song it's title was an answer to a Final Jeopardy  -- only one person got it right.  Question was (paraphrased) What 1980's song do history teachers praise for its educational value.  Never could understand all the references on Billy Joel's song -- fortunately, with this

[Goanet] Fw: Re: John, please help STOP this!

--- On Wed, 23/3/11, John Gomes johnericgo...@yahoo.com wrote: From: John Gomes johnericgo...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: John, please help STOP this! To: shubha rao-chikkerur shubha.rao2...@gmail.com Date: Wednesday, 23 March, 2011, 1:18 PM Caculos are influential tycoons probably funding

[Goanet] Fw: EXORCISING HERALD EDITORS

doing what one can is counter productive.Please keep an open mind.The Libyans are taking the first step, at great peril, without which there can be no others! --- On Thu, 10/3/11, SOTER so...@bsnl.in wrote: From: SOTER so...@bsnl.in Subject: Fw: EXORCISING HERALD EDITORS To: John Gomes johnericgo

[Goanet] Fwd: FW: A Day Made of Glass... This is future. May be even better than this

Futuristic...maybe in a couple of years...!! If the fundamentalists,Taliban,Gaddaffis and such like allow progress in this fast colapsing world! Subject: A Day Made of Glass... This is future. May be even better than this  

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 233(Re Controversies etc etc)

EXORCISING OUR GADDAFIS It struck me that our situation vi-a-vis our government, bears a striking resemblance to Libya! Goa government has been hijacked by many Gaddafis who rule the roost! They have bled Goa and the susegad goans to ensconce themselves comfortably for life by becoming rich

[Goanet] Fw: Noted political activist Anna Hazare to fast unto death to protest rampant corruption

Noted political activist Anna Hazare to fast unto death to protest rampant corruption is it happening? are we going to get another non-violent movement? are things going to change for this country? are we going to get a govt that is not a substitute for the exploiters of

[Goanet] Fw: Book Library

There is an active popular Circulation Library in Defence Colony,Porvorim next to Sainik Consumer Cooperative Stores run by a young couple Sailesh and Namita Shetye.They rent out all types of popular books and magazines.They also deal in Daily new Newspapers and Magazines .and also buy

[Goanet] 150 Scams (2005-2008)-Inder Malotra

      SCAM SUTRA By John Eric Gomes Just like the Kama Sutra spells every aspect of Sex, every aspect of corruption reaching growing heights have been indulged in right from the controversial 1948 Krishna Menon (Defense Minister) Jeep scam a princely Rs 80 lakhs those days! Major Scams include

[Goanet] COSTLY TCP AMMENDMENT INSTEAD OF NEW BILL

It is reported that the Goa Legislative Assembly has introduced TCP(Amendment)Bill 2011 to amend sub-section(2) of section 45 for raising the maximum limit of fee for filing an appeal before the TCP Board from the present Rs500/- to Rs 10,000/-. Reason more Revenue collection! It appears to me

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 109 (AC TOILET)

   Rs 20 Lakhs for an AC Toilet with hand dryers that will become germ havens after some use! Who will man this properly when public SULABS are in dire straits! Cost for a pee? And what about the running and maintenance costs?Whose idea was this and has it been built without kickbacks?Will

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 94(March Against corruption)

Navhind Times 29 Jan,had half page advertisement JESUS CHRIST and quotations from the Bible which are apt. STOP ALL THIS EVIL THAT I SEE YOU DOING AND LEARN TO DO RIGHT. Isia-1 and MANY FALSE PROPHETS WILL ARISE;THEY WILL DECEIVE MANY,AND WITH THE INCREASE IN LAWLESSNESS,LOVE IN MOST PEOPLE

[Goanet] ADARSH SOCIETY BUILDING

The Ministry of Environment Forests has issued orders for demolition of this illegal structure within 3 months.The usual tactics by vested interests in government are, to issue illegal permissions, and if that is challenged/does not work, regularise the fait accompli. Or use the excuse of

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 6, Issue 109 (SPEED POST)

--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goa Sudharop Annual Awards January 5, 2011 - 3:45

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1289(Goa Police car crash cost tax payer}

There is something seriously wrong with our legal system.The Kassab case dragging on is a prime example.I fail to understand why it is difficult to finalise open and shut cases! Why do we make the law an Ass .Here is a government vehicle used for unauthorised purposes. This is rampant.

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1265 (Expressway Not For Goa)

You cannot knock some sense into senseless people. with a different agenda than yours! The RP 2021 does suggest bypasses and the will of the people who are all fools to be made use of and pandered to for keeping them in power and trappings of royalty! It is idiotic to have more traffic

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1238(AA Statistics)

I too wonder whether AA wants to get publicity and those sweeping statements.Most of the people I see drunk are either tourists,or labour, and party animals from outside Goa coming here for a binge.Yes,I do know some goan alcholics, but they are either with AA or managing with public and

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 1236-HEY JUDE

 Melvin Camara,   Whenever I see this name as organiser,one thing I knowIt is a show I will not be able to afford . Surprisingly a lot of us who should be at those wonderful shows are in the same boat. No wind to take us down by the riverside to the KALA. Like we

[Goanet] ASKING FOR DISASTER

Thursday 28Oct saw me standing the Panaji-Betim Ferry at about 6.45PM.There was only one Ferry operating in the fading light and I could not board as it was hastily pulling away,  to escape the about 35 passengers and 20 more two wheelers also trying to squeeze into the already crowded and 

[Goanet] Fw: VIGILANCE WEAK

  The weak existing Vigilance Department is holding an Awareness Week from Oct25 to 1Nov where they expect  Government Departments,CEOs of public and private enterprises and the people to help minimise corruption, nail the suspects and prevent the dramatic increase in scams. May I

[Goanet] CRITICISM should be welcome

In a Democracy, the motto should beI may not agree with what you say,but I will die for your right to say it. Then there are know alls, who denigrate and insult at things they do not agree with.Others ascribe motives etc.I salute Aires Rodrigues and the GBA for what they are doing in the

Re: [Goanet] PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM SHOULD IMPROVE

We all know this and every thing has been tried by the commuters ,promises made by the Ministers and assurances given in the Assembly...ALL in  vain! Short of acting like naxalites/maoists to get some action, Who will bell the cat? --- On Wed, 22/9/10, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com

Re: [Goanet] Fw: FW: On Line Doctor - Just click and proceed

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Re: [Goanet] Head injuries among Teenagers playing basketball on the rise

threads. Get off the carousel, you guys!! - B PS. I do not watch nor vouch for the content of Dianne Sawyer's programs -Original Message- From: John Gomes I agree with Frederick Noronha that this sort of reaction based on one interview is immature.By all means report it, but do not jump

Re: [Goanet] Horror of Dual Citizenship With India (OCI)

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Re: [Goanet] Head injuries among Teenagers playing basketball on the rise

--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet joins Noel Rebello to raise money for Daddy's Home (Margao, Goa) Sponsor Noel as

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