[Goanet] RTI ACT: A VERY POTENT WEAPON TO FIGHT CORRUPTION AND NEPOTISM
After decades of hectic lobbying, the efforts of civil society for getting the Right to Information law in place bore fruit on 15 June 2005 when the President of India gave assent to the Right to Information Act 2005. Over the years however the greater challenge has been the actual implementation of the Act. It is appalling that the autocratic and very dictatorial Narendra Modi government is doing everything possible to weaken this vital Act. Unless the RTI Act is further strengthened Good Governance, Transparency in the Administration and Zero Tolerance to Corruption will never be a reality. The Right to Information Act has been hailed as the hallmark of our democracy. The Act aims at making the government transparent and more accountable. The effective use of it would, in the long run, curb corruption. Right to Information Act has become a powerful tool in exposing corruption at top places in the government. The Right to Information is derived from our fundamental right of expression under Article 19. If we do not have information on how our Government and public institutions function, we cannot express any informed opinion on it. This has been reiterated by various Supreme Court judgments since 1977. Bureaucrats have been conditioned to conceal and not to reveal information. They are not accustomed to providing information freely. This has all changed with the RTI Act. The 'good' bureaucrats, who have nothing to hide, and thus, nothing to fear, have welcomed this change. These are the good officials who are genuinely interested in the betterment of Goa. However the 'bad' bureaucrats, who are either corrupt, or simply have a non-cooperative attitude, are now compelled to fall in line with the RTI Act. After having been exposed by the RTI act, politicians are attempting modifying the act to escape its ambit. Any attempt to dilute the RTI Act should not be allowed and must be vehemently opposed. There is need infact to reinforce this Transparency law and bring the political parties too within its ambit. We are all part of society and if there is something wrong we must all take responsibility. A lot of information was earlier suppressed by the Government, allowing room for corruption. The RTI Act is a tool that can be used by every individual to make an impact and bring about change. A properly worded RTI application with a 10 rupee stamp on it is all it takes. We have finally woken up to realize that Right to information is a key component in the attainment of economic, social and political rights of an individual as well as the community at large. The RTI should give the Aam Aadmi a feeling of participation. A few thousand RTI applications across Goa by concerned citizens on issues concerning the public can usher in a major change in Goa. There should be a determined move towards our true liberation. There is a need to spread across every village the usage of this Act so that transparency and good governance triumphs. We now have the power; we only need to use it. The RTI Act is very simple and user friendly. It is not enough to be only a desh premi, we all need to be RTI premi too. We all have to be ardent followers of the RTI Act. It needs to be a people’s movement for transparency, so that even if RTI activists are gunned down, the spirit of RTI and the crusade never dies. The 37th President of the United States of America Mr. Richard Nixon had in 1972 very rightly said “When information which properly belongs to the public is systematically withheld by those in power, the people soon become ignorant of their own affairs, distrustful of those who manage them, and - eventually - incapable of determining their own destinies." Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.com
[Goanet] Schedule for Monday 21st October 2019
CCR TV GOA Channel of God's love You can also watch CCR TV live on your smart phone via the CCR TV App Available on Google PlayStore for Android Platform. Click the link below. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccr.tv4 Email ID: ccrgoame...@gmail.com Schedule for Monday 21st October 2019 12:00 AM Rosary - Joyful Mysteries 12:24 AM Amchi Bhas Amche Borovpi - Fausto da Costa interviewed by Daniel de Souza 01:10 AM Our Father - Hindi 01:15 AM News in English 01:45 AM Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 17 - May Sun - Fr Pratap Naik sj 02:00 AM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Sontosache Mister 02:25 AM Literally Goa - Dr. Fatima Noronha interviewed by Frederick Noronha 02:55 AM Dan Udar Kallzachen - Talk by Orlando D'Souza 03:25 AM Fuddarache Dive - Ancy Gonsalves interviewed by Michael Gracias 03:55 AM Health Matters - Arthritis - Dr Zelio D'Mello 04:25 AM News in Konkani 04:55 AM The Abundant Life - Getting ready to go - Prof. Nicholas D'Souza 05:15 AM Alcoholics Anonymous - Dr Rajesh Patil 05:45 AM DSE - Cultural programme at Felicitation Function 2019 06:30 AM Katholik Quiz - Manevont Pri. Agnel0 de Souza conducted by Shenaya Pereira 06:45 AM Bhokti Lharam- Bhag 7 06:50 AM Nimano Axirvad 07:00 AM Bhajans 3 07:30 AM Music - Spiritual Music 1 followed by Povitr Atmeak Dispottem Magnnem 08:00 AM Praise and Worship - Fatorda 1 followed by Daily Prayer to the Holy Spirit 08:30 AM Literally Goa- Fr Clifford Castelino interviewed by Frederick Noronha 09:00 AM Announcements 09:05 AM Our Father - Kannada 09:10 AM Abundant Life - Peer Pressure - Prof Nicholas D'Souza 10:00 AM News in English 10:30 AM Parish of the Week - Verna 2 11:00 AM News in Konkani 11:30 AM Mass in Konkani followed by Jivitacho Prokas and Saint of the Day 12:00 PM Laity and the Church - Fr Subhash Anand 12:35 PM Poem - What is Love? by Nadia Fernandes 12:37 PM Prayer for Vocations 12:40 PM Holy Spirit - Our Teacher - Talk by Colin Calmiano 01:15 PM Concert - Vem Cantar (2019) 8 to 11 yrs 01:50 PM Bhieum naka - Talk by Victor Mascarenhas 02:15 PM God's Love - Talk by Dr Silvia Noronha 02:37 PM Hanv Konn? - Talk by Mathew Fernandes 03:00 PM Divine Mercy - English 3 03:20 PM Health Matters - Cleft Lip - Dr Reuben de Sousa 03:50 PM Bible Project - The Book of Psalms 03:55 PM Ask Dr Sweezel - Should I use a Pillow ? 04:00 PM Rosary - Joyful Mysteries 04:24 PM Reflection on the Gospel - Dominicans 04:30 PM Senior Citizens Exercises - COOJ 04:56 PM Bhurgeanlem Angonn - Bhag 10 04:58 PM Pope's Video for October 2019 05:00 PM Youthopia - Anthea Dias - Violin - interviewed by Mysticka Deniz 05:15 PM Emauscho Rosto - Talk by Orlando D'Souza 05:33 PM Career Guidance - Design & Event Management 05:58 PM Prayer of children for their parents 06:00 PM Angelus - English 06:02 PM Twins in the Bible - Talk by Maria Ana Da Costa 06:28 PM Music - Duloba Kallza Moriechea - Victor Da Costa 06:30 PM Mass in English followed by Daily Flash 07:00 PM Angelus - Konkani 1 07:02 PM What's Cooking? Episode 1 07:26 PM Hymn - Prayer of St.Ignatius of Loyola sung by Irene Rocha 07:30 PM Saibinnichi Ruzai - Sontosache Mister 07:54 PM Bhokti Lharam - Bhag 12 08:00 PM Fuddarache Dive - Salil Naik interviewed by Michael Gracias 08:30 PM The Law and You - Protection of Children from Sexual Offences - Dr K.S.Rao 08:53 PM Ximpientlim Motiam - Bhag 59 - Ponndit - Fr Pratap Naik sj 09:00 PM Announcements 09:05 PM Hymns -O.L. of Carmel H.S. Curtorim 09:10 PM Ratchem Magnem 09:25 PM Media Track - Devika Sequeira and Frederick Noronha - 14 09:55 PM Forgive one another - Fr Fernando da Costa 10:49 PM Nimano Axirvad 11:00 PM Mass in Konkani followed by Jivitacho Prokas and Saint of the Day 11:30 PM Katkulio - Francisco Fernandes interviewed by Sammy Caelho Donations may be made to: Beneficiary name : CCR GOA MEDIA. Name of Bank : ICICI Bank Branch Name: Candolim Branch RTGS/NEFT Code : ICIC0002624 Savings Bank Account No : 262401000183
Re: [Goanet] Amusing birthday advertisements
Only in Goa ! On Sunday, 20 October 2019 14:44:04 IST, Nelson Lopes wrote: Amusing. Birthday Advertisement Just before birthdays MLA’s and politicians remind voters not to release advertisements , send flower, bouquets make personal visits ,since they will be away into hiding. It is very subtle ways of reminding people of date. inspite of the request voters still visit and are offered tea and light snacks It is clear that they want to record their presence It is informed that presence is recorded or one has to sign the register of visitors Wonder why do they go into hiding on such a auspicious day , ओर to avoid expenses? What is the point in keeping residence open to visitors in their absence? When not in power no such requests to abstain are published Neither drones of voters visit with flowers , release advertisement or are served any refreshments The reasons are obvious in contrast to when in office. motives are selfish for personal benefits and not love or admiration of Birthday boy The rumours are not without foundations that the advertisements are paid by someone else for lending names snd parties are sponsored What a way to demonstrate popularity for public consumption and to send a message to party and opponents .People are volunteers to this gimmicks of politicians The phones are also on silent modes as they are beyond reach and not accessible to general public Many a times welwishers are sponsors of the parties they say The real truth is out there Sent from my iPhone
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day...Liberace performing April in Portugal
True sound of Portugal! Very danceable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aIWtMd81Tw G -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Business Tit-Bits. What was the RBI doing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yysfUV_ORWg -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Watch ""Teresa And The Slum Bum." Remo Fernandes discusses his latest Opera on Mother Teresa." on YouTube
https://youtu.be/yoVV34nzKFw
[Goanet] birth of girl bane or boon
BIRTH OF GIRL CHILD, BANE OR BOON Birth of girl in India, considered subdued joy, Celebrations, festivities, galore, on birth of a boy. Girls often killed in the womb Mother`s womb, becomes her tomb. Willingly or unwillingly mother forced to kill, Husband and in-laws enforce their will, ,Sex determination tests are banned because, Girls foeticide is major reason , main cause. Education, health, nutrition of girl is often neglected, Investments on girl, considered waste , hence objected, On marriage all advantages incur to in-laws is accepted. Burden of dowry , marriage expenses, why female is rejected. In a patriarchal tradition, inheritor exclusively son, In old age, he assumes security of infirm, aged one, Only Son continues , lineage and family line, Pride of the family , claims wealth, as mine. Burden of dowry, marriage expenses drain resources, Hence GIRLS, are not money generating sources, Education denied, health neglected , girl considered bane, Arguments for girls welfare in society totally insane. Son is privileged to light the funeral pyre. If girl the only heir, eligible to light the fire. Educated, employed girls are not dependent, , Girls too ,financially becoming independent Girls, wives, target of sexual crimes and abuse, Society in blinkers, ignore, deny and refuse, She is expected to watch and be on guard, Her virginity, honour, responsibility to safeguard. Govt, incentives, education , employment and health, The attitude of disadvantage turned into wealth, A daughter, sister, mother, in search of partner as wife, Then only importance, worth of girl realized in life. Girl is no more confined to home as house maker, Employed, educated, liberated tradition breaker, All rights, privileges, currently girls now enjoy, The fine line disappears between choice, girl or boy. Presently girls out smart boys in every field, It is no more charm and beauty they wield, Heads of corporation, and even state, The girl power is definitely on the rise of late. Parents prefer adoption of girl is best choice, Though in animal world , it`s opposite to rejoice, Legislation, society, universally gives girls a new face. Accepting her position, importance , role, an honoured place Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
[Goanet] Amusing birthday advertisements
Amusing. Birthday Advertisement Just before birthdays MLA’s and politicians remind voters not to release advertisements , send flower, bouquets make personal visits ,since they will be away into hiding. It is very subtle ways of reminding people of date. inspite of the request voters still visit and are offered tea and light snacks It is clear that they want to record their presence It is informed that presence is recorded or one has to sign the register of visitors Wonder why do they go into hiding on such a auspicious day , ओर to avoid expenses? What is the point in keeping residence open to visitors in their absence? When not in power no such requests to abstain are published Neither drones of voters visit with flowers , release advertisement or are served any refreshments The reasons are obvious in contrast to when in office. motives are selfish for personal benefits and not love or admiration of Birthday boy The rumours are not without foundations that the advertisements are paid by someone else for lending names snd parties are sponsored What a way to demonstrate popularity for public consumption and to send a message to party and opponents .People are volunteers to this gimmicks of politicians The phones are also on silent modes as they are beyond reach and not accessible to general public Many a times welwishers are sponsors of the parties they say The real truth is out there Sent from my iPhone
