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This case filed in District Forum, Chennai North, case No 838/2003
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staff member at Chennai Railway
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The whole nation held its breath when Prince, the six year old boy fell down
a 60ft
pit, and was rescued by the army.There was absolutely no mention of
why/who dug the borehole and when.Why the neglect of covering it/placing
warning sign etc. What investigation and recovery of rescue costs and
Sarva Siksha Abhyan-I was shocked to read 15 crores are given to the
Goa Government. I came to know this organisation exists, due to a newspaper
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From: John Eric Gomes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Cc: Herald Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 1:12 AM
Subject: DEVIOUS VERSUS STUPID
Reference Averthanus DSouzas article on ODP (Herald 27Nov
It is reported that the Goenkarancho Evkott, the premier goan organisation in
New Delhi, has expressed serious concern on almost all Goa Government projects
in Delhi.There is a New Goa Sadan being built. The old Sadan was mostly for
VIPs. Out of 40 staff, only 3 are goans when there are a
The deadline the Supreme Court gave the States for affidavit on Police
Reforms is reported to be end December 2006. Many States including Goa have
not yet replied.Those who did, disagreed by and large ,on the grounds that
the Cabinet is responsible for Law and Order, and being elected
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Subject: Feedback to EC
Sir,
Regarding Banners/hoardings, it is reported that the EC had discussions
and all parties but one agreed that election posters should not be put
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Since this is something Goa has been suffering without proper remedy
for too long , herewith the article sent to Herald (published edited
a bit)and Justices S B Deshmuk and U D Salve thought it espoused
public cause and converted it into a PIL:
WHO
The British Parliament has come down heavily on MPs caught using public funds
for private use.They have not only advised them to refund these expenses
incurred by them, but also generally banned their use in refurbishing their
residences and offices, private parties, lunches,jaunts etc.The
The IOA (Indian Olympic Association) wants the IOC (International Olympic
Committee) to change its Constitution in line with the IOA to permit
chargesheeted candidates to stand for election. We also have some problem with
the age limit and restriction to the number of terms permitted. The IOC
There are good and bad points, positive and negative opinions everywhere.
That is only natural and I would request goans to not get personal but
stick to issues which must be tackled. Jumping to conclusions and alleging
motives are counter productive. Fact is many goans have left Goa in disgust
Modi has dumped the BJP Ram Mandir agenda for the time beibg and is now
gung ho about Sardar Vallabhai statue, to be twice the size of Statue of
Liberty ,shades of Mayawati with her elephant statues.He has ensured a
Lokayukta will have no teeth and be under his control. He is a good orator
a la
With the media, vested interests and rattled political parties bombarding the
public with usual double speak and clever jargon, the AAP has clarified a) No
time was sought as headlined in the news but the LG told Kejriwal to come back
when he has the majority b)The debuting party is not
I endorse this view. I find GT is the only local newspaper which does not
edit letters to the editor to censor or cut out, not bad English or rude
words or personal remarks etc, but alter the heading and factual criticism
of government . The opinion of the public should be important. Freedom of
I agree. The only bad experience I had on my trip to New Zealand was the
rude behavior of the Jet Airways lady at the Pato office. Most unhelpful
and unfriendly customer attitude.
On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 5:42 AM, Jim Fernandes amigo...@att.net wrote:
Nothing came out of my contact with Jet.
How can we change anything if we accept degeneration and add to it by such
comments.The buck unfortunately stops with Parrikar! People are full of
anxiety and tension, striving to make ends meet and have no time to waste.
Law and order deteriorating,our lives in danger, traffic madness, Casinos,
I agree with you. The lal Batti is associated with arrogance and is a
vestige of the Raj. There is no need for the authorities to have priority
over the aam admi taking his child or someone to hospital critically ill
etc. For that matter, the aam admi should get priority, like pedestrians
over
The old guard will not understand. The change is too fast and it better be!
The world around us is moving at warp speed and drastic CHANGE (always
resisted) is the need of the hour! AAP is more a movement than a party that
will learn fast as it tries to stick to its local manifesto and work on the
Well, all this is happening under the watch of Parrikar, one of BJP's blue
eyed boys who promised us good governance. Another one, PM in waiting,
lectured us at the Vijay Sankalap Rally today and promised us paradise. We
have to help the AAP dismantle this prevailing nexus, so that even if the
AAP
In my young days I was an actively keen school and college athlete, so I wanted
to witness live the finals , the new Bambolim stadium and check out spectator
facilities. At Panaji bus stand,I could not find the reported dedicated bus
services that would be made available, so I took a Vasco
Kejriwal I understand, wants to concentrate first,in the short time
available, and they are moving at warp speed, to knock off corrupt leaders,
communal and dynastic leaders. Parrikar can comparatively be tolerated for
the time being, and so Goa will get less priority from the core Delhi
If the format is followed, an app can auto process and acknowledge reply
with serial number, follow up to its logical conclusion by checking and
action by authorities also monitored. Trust this is allowed for/being done!
On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 7:24 AM, Stephen Dias steve.dia...@gmail.comwrote:
I have written a letter to the Director of Provedoria and personally called
on Mr Patidar specifically with reminder on this subject with suggestions
to tackle the matter of homeless on the streets as a policy. I have yet to
receive a reply after about one year !
On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 8:32
I entirely agree. Tejpal may be accused of inappropriate behavior but he
certainly cannot have committed rape in the short time available in the
lift/ circumstances as detailed in the very detailed investigation reported
ie the exact times when rape is alleged! Also the treatment of Tejpal is
Eric Gomes goe...@gmail.com wrote:
I entirely agree. Tejpal may be accused of inappropriate behavior but
he certainly
cannot have committed rape in the short time available in the lift/
circumstances as detailed in the very detailed investigation reported ie
the exact times when rape is alleged
POLITICS OF POLARIZATION, HATRED AND VIOLENCE
It is raining big cash with the national parties this poll season.The High
Court has directed action against foreign funding of the Congress and BJP. The
mega rallies, air transport and associated expenditures on propaganda and
infrastructure is
The media is commercial and knows where its bread and butter lies! The
headlines are atrocious and although the truth is mentioned in the write
ups below and so we cannot report them for action to the Press Council/
take them to court etc to haul them up for false reporting. People only
read
We need the AAP to change the System. Money, Caste,Religion makes that
impossible in India, Unfortunately!
On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 4:58 PM, Aires Rodrigues
airesrodrigu...@gmail.comwrote:
We need to strongly condemn Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar for very
high-handedly approving yet
Dear Jose,
That is exactly what the mighty propaganda machine of the
Congress and BJP have achieved.Barkha Dutt asked Medha Patkar this very
question! AAP did not jump to rule with Congress help. In fact the BJP had
the maximum numbers, and they ran away from responsibility? With
I would not live in a fool's paradise. Our youth do not care much for
History. There is a parallel with the rise of Hitler ie
similar conditions in general. Hitler brought strong governance, industry
boomed and one section people were becoming prosperous and powerful.Then
what happened! We can
Police is incompetent or purposely has delayed investigation. Zane or his
girlfriend could easily have been persuaded to pinpoint/ replicate the
exact act and location on day one! It may not even be in the river which
could be a red herring. Anyway that should not be so important with the
I HAVE SENT THIS LETTER TO THE PM:
Dear PM Modi,
I suggest RED LIGHTS and sirens be reserved only for
emergency services like Ambulances, Fire Fighting, and Police but only when
chasing criminals! President,PM,CMs etc to use blue light or any other
color. Red should means
I think I have answered this in my article in Herald on 12th June. He was
brought up by the RSS and bonded to them .He paid his dues in 2002 and
changed subsequently to win consecutive elections in Gujarat.He has paid
his dues to the BJP by winning this election for them to dominate the LS.
Now he
What is wrong with our IIT CM? He spews absolute untruths with a straight
face thinking we all are illeterate fools or what?
Mandovi maybe the cleanest river in Goa and even India (though I doubt
this), but safe for drinking! We cannot even trust the treated water from
our taps and water purifiers
POLICE PUBLIC INTERACTION
At an interactive session in Margao on 25th June 2014, citizens made a forceful
plea for police not to wait for complaints but act proactively to prevent crime
and keep a tab on criminal elements. Quality and not quantity of police matter.
Drugs are being made
I dont think we should bother too much about this Hindu culture stuff just
because Hindu Janajagruti Samiti holds a meeting in Goa and their leader
Charudatta Pingle openly exhorts Hindus to wage war of second independence
for a Hindu Rashtra and Pramod Muthalik wants to distribute the Gita and
_
This should be shown to more people so that we, Indians, should learn to
appreciate the efforts of our Armed Forces. Just replace the American
uniform with our armed forces uniform. If this amazing production does not
move you, you have a heart of stone!
A 15 Year Old Girl
--Subject: Kenyans Sing India's National Anthem
Makes one proud to be INDIAN.
Sub:-Superb-Kenyans Sing India's National Anthem .
National Anthem sung by Kenyans is beautifully rendered and
well shot video .
That was so amazing!
I am a senior citizen and Goanet has made a great contribution to Goans and
my life. God bless you all for the selfless and caring attitude, sticking
to the job despite all the hassles!
On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 9:31 AM, Herman herminator_...@hotmail.com wrote:
August 25th, 2014
Dear
I think Herald will be doing a dis-service to citizens if it stops or
censors letters!Everyone has an opinion and is free to express it.That my
dear sir is
democracy.The good and bad,the beautiful and ugly are perceptions which may
not agree with yours.So what distinguishes you from Hindutva
Diwali is a festival of lights and spiritually celebrates victory of light over
darkness,good over evil, knowledge over ignorance,encouraging hope over
despair! But all this is lost in the commercialization to materialistic greed,
expensive gifts and indulging in harmful eating and drinking
The Tourism Department in a smart move has introduced trained lady Taxi
drivers, meters at approved rates, modern communication and business practices.
The Taxi Union must see the writing on the wall. Consumers do not owe them a
living! For too long they have been able to strong arm the
Like running Air India into the ground and wasting public funds bolstering
the comparatively lousy service that is much in the RED, they will do the
same with BSNL! Which other private service can we reliably switch over to
quickly and efficiently? Please suggest/advise.JEG
On Mon,
The BJP government is moving in the right direction prohibiting government
employees first class air travel, foreign jaunts with companion freebies, also
five star hotels meetings/ seminars and is promoting video conferencing to cut
down on unnecessary/ discretionary expenditure. However
The other Anchors on other channels are less confrontational, but there are
the same problems more or less!The Congress and BJP cannot resist taking
pot shots at each other and disgustingly whilst interrupting each other and
everybody else challenging/having any other views.Better than the
I was hoping that the BJP in Goa's interest would induct Shripad Naik as CM and
Francis DSouza as Speaker. There was then no need for a lame duck deputy CM.
Davalikar was practically No 2 when Parrikar was away. Francis says he relented
since Parsekar democratically got the most votes whereas
It is surprising to hear about yet another controversial Godman ensconced in a
fortress called Satlok Ashram, with his own armed army of about 4000 men
reportedly composed of 70 companies and platoons, called Rashtriya Samaj Sewa
Samiti (RSSS) now defying the State police and the High Court
It is reported that whilst devotees including senior citizens and the frail and
poor people were made to wait in unmoving queues and in the sun at the St
Francis Xavier Exposition, the politicians were given VIP treatment by the
church authorities. This has to be strongly condemned as Christ
environmentalists. There will only be a brief period when this can be made
sustainable!
John Eric Gomes
Porvorim
(Tel 2417837)
CHANGING INDIA- A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY
Rajmohan Gandhi discussing with Sagarika Ghose focused on the need for a
pluralistic society; expressed concerns about money spent and media campaigns
on a leader or a party during Lok Sabha elections 2014 drowning democracy! He
emphasized that danda
The police chief reportedly told our proactive NGOs/women activists that they
need not go onto the streets in protest like Kejriwal when they can discuss the
matter with him! Chief Minister Kerjriwal had no option when Delhi police under
the Centre did not act as he required similar to the Goa
The Union Home Minister has issued directions to the police to shun obsequious
practices like the fashion of junior staff escorting their bosses for official
functions or Meetings!This was needed by the British, the Home Ministry says,
to show superiority, but now they are our own brethren.
Terrorism is a menace world wide and seems to be proliferating. How does one
deal with someone who is fanatic,cruel, inhuman,fears nothing, values nothing,
not even his own life or world opinion nor lives of innocent children?The
tentacles of corruption and brain washing are deep seated. How
THIS IS IN LINE WITH THE INTELLIGENT MOVIE PK..Which shows us the
big mirror to see what actually is!
Forwarding without prejudice and without malice towards anyone.
MAY MANKIND MOVE TOWARDS THE PHILOSOPHY ESPOUSED BY THIS SAGE AND MAY GOD BLESS
US ALL
Governments have to be continually monitored by NGOs and the electorate if
democracy is to work in people's interest first! Just the Travel expenses of
BJP leaders/campaigners for the Lok Sabha elections were reportedly around 90
crores and on media Ads 304.5 crores. Legitimate question not
EXTRANEOUS ELECTRICITY CHARGES
I have just received my bill for the period August to September 2014! The next
bill I am warned will be upto date, namely a 5 months accumulated bill. Reason-
inefficiency and convenience of the department and government with impunity. My
last bill with similar
It is reported that the BJP government is trying to diplomatically curb the
virulent and impatient hindutva agenda being unleashed since it is damaging the
development and Sub ke Saath, Sub ka Vikas agenda of the PM. The ancient land
of the learned and enlightened is today the land of arrogant
There is little doubt that the VIP syndrome is endemic, taken to extremes and
has no place in a secular socialist democratic republic. No wonder some
politicians want a debate to remove the words secular and socialist from the
Constitution which will make most citizens permanent mental slaves
In today's polarized atmosphere,it behooves our Press and electronic media to
raise their standards,not lower it! It is essential to remain neutral and give
different points of view a level playing field. Talk shows should be controlled
so the subject is equally balanced between the Hindutva
I think you have to wake up when citing isolated incidents -
a few churches, ignorant, HINDU POCKETS, hardworking nuns.where
are you going?And you are diminishing JFR who even at this old age has the
guts to speak up! You have no idea of the RSS and its affiliates. Yes,
things are
with repressive governments wanting to silence all
dissent !
John Eric Gomes
Porvorim
(Tel 2417837)
Yes! That is precisely why and even Hindus who vote by their conscience may
be targeted!
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 8:38 AM, Marshall Mendonza mmendonz...@gmail.com
wrote:
John Eric Gomes:
I found another stamp on my ballot paper besides the number in the
counterfoil book on the ballot paper
GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
Since our PM encourages public suggestions/feedback I went to site mygov.in and
found the site accepts only specific inputs. Anyway I sent the suggestion for
use of Red lights and Sirens only in EMERGENCIES- vehicles and situations viz
Ambulances, Fire Fighting Vehicles,
DANGEROUS CENSORSHIP REGIME
We are slowly but surely loosing our freedom of thought and action unless it is
in line of that of the regime. The PMO along with the Corporates are among top
authorities to have rejected the maximum number of RTI applications and there
is only one fourth of RTI
OUR POLITICIANS PRIORITIES
It is reported that as Chief Minister Chandrasekhar Rao of Telangana to keep
his vows to the Gods, has reportedly directed the State administration to
release Rs6.14 crore and place orders worth 5 crore gold necklace and chains
for Tirumala Venkateswara temple,the
I agree with both views. Michael Vaz seems to resent his foolishness
being pointed out by Nazareth and he implies all others are foolish if they
do not agree with his point of view! Why no toleration for other views and
why not there be choice?
Lenten services are not attended by everyone and not
DEEP ROUTED PROBLEMS
The nexus between the Ministry and corporate world is well known and confirmed
in India after the Radia tapes but is only now being exposed with police
investigations into the Oil Ministry scandal and scam. National and the aam
admi's interest are invariably taken for a
with the
wind blowing in your face is counter productive.
John Eric Gomes
Porvorim
(Tel 2417837)
We must keep the State out from interfering in religions. Like Church
subscriptions, pilgrimages should be self funded.The spirit of Pope Francis
and Christ's teachings as reiterated during Lent need to prevail!
On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:39 AM, Goanet Reader goanetrea...@gmail.com
wrote:
OPINION
As a Ex Borda citizen I am pained to read all this. These perceptions of
the pastare soiling the present and will sour the future. Both are mature
honorable men and Christians who must be known by their love and
FORGIVENESS. Nobody is perfect and to err is human. I do hope and pray that
you are
THE MONKEY MENACE
I have been writing about this in vain and as usual the government will wake up
when it is too late.The other day I saw a monkey sitting on one of my garden
trees. I could not shoo it away! By reducing forest cover drastically, their
habitat and access to food is denied. Our
are suppressed, whilst politicians will not come under
the RTI in any case! So yes, we will hear less and less of corruption.
John Eric Gomes
Porvorim
(Tel 2417837)
TOTAL REVAMPING IN POLICE FORCE DESIRED
It should be obvious by now that nothing is going to change unless the police
force is completely reoriented as a police service! This cannot happen unless
there is a political will to bring a Police Bill in line with the Supreme Court
guidelines,
WHO IS IN CHARGE?
The CM says he did not know about the Entry Tax being imposed on all
commercial vehicles entering Goa wef 1st June,neither does he approve of it.
The PWD minister blames the Babus for the fiasco who stoutly deny it! This is
the result of the CM permitting his ministers to do
YOGA AND RELIGIOUS GROUNDS
Religion divides; if you give it a chance Yoga will unite everyone in physical
and mental health! The Muslims have occasion to sight the moon, bow in Namaz.
The Christians have reservations about Surya Namascar. The sun is just another
celestial body which fosters
The bill is now outsourced to a private operator. There is no information
whatsoever printed on the small slip given as bill!
Exorbitant and cockeyed reasoning for minimum charges and hiked block unit
charges also supposed to deter consumption. How do we deter incompetence
and sloth in management
Whatever you may say, there is a lot of creativity in the repartee s and
even poetic brilliance. A sense of humor and perhaps less sarcasm would be
good. After all, you can only be responsible for what you say, NOT for what
people understand
On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 10:03 AM, augusto pinto
should take priority over one upmanship politics and percieved crony
capitalism.
John Eric Gomes
Porvorim
(Tel 2417837)
I was absolutely shocked, having just spoken to him a few days back.
Understand he had developed a severe chest cold. One of the few nicest
journalist and photographer I used to meet at all sorts of events and I
have had the honor of knowing!
On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 9:03 AM, Frederick FN Noronha *
Gomantak Times have almost done away with letters, and others edit/ change
the emphasis/censor what must be said! In fact this is STIFLING OF FREEDOM
OF EXPRESSION BY THE PRESS! Governments should in fact SERIOUSLY note
feedback/ public opinion expressed here. The Newspapers may boldly state
that
Letters are feedback and the government also
needs to get various views and note them. Ostrich like attitude and
shooting the messenger is foolish. The regular letter
writers/columnists/editorials it appears cannot be criticized or divergent
views allowed to be expressed. They just will not be
I thought Arnab was brilliant in the first debate regarding blackening of
Kulkarni's face. He point blank called the Shiv Sena cowards and asked who
the hell they think they are banning this and that, ordering and enforcing
their writ. He also asked the government to have the guts to indict Udhav
I am puzzled with what is going on! Those in jails are criminals and jail
guards are not mad/ idiots/psyco to simply hammer them for no rhyme or
reason.No report even mentions the guards side in detail, but the criminals
are given full coverage, everyone takes up for them and stringent action
*THE PATHANKOT TERRORIST ATTACK*
The VIP syndrome played a big part in terrorists breaching the security
cordons. This superiority and privileged status left over from the Raj
days, have become a millstone around the nations neck and has no place in a
Democracy. Hordes of VIPs are permitted to
This is nothing compared to what I dread is to come. The cabinet in Goa has
already redefined a tree and so our coconut trees have lost their status.
Banana trees have no branches. So they are also not trees or some other
exception permits them to be trees?Now old customs like bull fights
promised
I recall the SC has stated that the Constitution suggests only 5 statutory
authorities may be entitled- President, PM, CMs, Chief Justice and armed
Forces Chiefs. I have suggested RED LIGHTS & Sirens be banned for ALL
except for emergencies namely Ambulances, Fire Tenders, and police only
when
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