Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] WEEKEND SPECIAL: From the keyboard of Linda Diniz Braganza (ex-Ecstasy), Goa
Dear Frederick, This was a classic collection performed by Linda, so brilliantly. Truly mesmerizing and soothing. Thanks for sharing. Warm regards, Dolphy On Mon, 19 Oct, 2020, 12:59 am Frederick Noronha, < fredericknoron...@gmail.com> wrote: > From the keyboard of Linda Diniz Braganza (ex-Ecstasy), Goa > > Lisboa > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbUkr9il2fI > > Y viva España... > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sw9Jfi_RPo > > Kalzanttan Mog Kelo > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq9_o_5xbLU > > Mog Tuzo Kitlo Ashelo > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGfA0iWh3qg > > Ajeeb dastan hai yeh > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3MM882u2K0 > > Tango of roses > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx2XFi9V8bo > > Maria Elena > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAgiBrj6k-4 > > It's a beautiful waltz > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZc4rdmu1O8 > > Não Precisas Chorar by Robert Carlos > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Qf4oY746Q > > Summer time > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbzNB4d-4qk > > In His time (Hymn) > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYOmQI9PA0I > > Blue Spanish Eyes > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc03cFB9Fbs > > Chookar Mere Maan Ko > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrrugWCwmmk > > Barra de Damao > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxrHsRo6cPs > > Maria Elena > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0L4Tld03LU > > Mogachem sukh/Godacho panv > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2cgR4K5aNk > > Ankvar Morienche Dukh > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R5dHPKvMrQ > > Email: lindadinizbraga...@gmail.com > WhatsApp: +91 98819 19506 > > -- > FN* फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا +91-9822122436 >
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS STATEMENT: Today, January 21, Over 1200 community members /citizens march to the BMC Office, Kandivali on the Remedy Church issue - Memorandum to DMC/ BMC
URGENT PRESS STATEMENT Today, Saturday, 21 January , over 1200 citizens/ community members *'PROTEST MORCHA * entitled 'ROAD TO FREEDOM' marched to the BMC/ DMC Office-R South Ward to protest the BMC notice to take part of the church land. Handed over a MEMORANDUM to the DMC, Copy enclosed. *Not an Inch of our Land will be given."* was our expression during the meeting with DMC/AMC and other Civic Officials. Today, We citizens/community walked in a Protest Morcha named ROAD TO FREEDOM, to BMC R South office, situated at 2nd, cross Road, MG Road, near swimming pool, Kandivali (W); to protest against the unjust BMC's land acquisition Notice to Our Lady of Remedy Church, Poinsur. We presented the Memorandum to the DMC, copy of the same enclosed. We expressed our deep anquish and disappointment at the lack of response to our letter of December 02, 2016 which left us with no choice but to organise this march. We urged the BMC authorities that they must be sensitive to the grievances of the citizens and atleast respond to their communications. DMC/ AMC said they would do it. We also emphasised the point that there was no point in taking the said part of the church land to broaden the Gamdevi Road which is off S.V. Road when the Road just leads to a dead end. We demanded instead that the BMC must concentrate on widening the S.V. Road right from Borivali to Malad which is not more than 57 feet to ease out the traffic. In fact the width at the Remedy Church of the S.V. Road is the widest. . We are not against development. the Remedy Church in the past has given land for public causes namely the Poinsur Bus Depot which belonged to the Church besides other land parcels around the church. We alleged that this so called road widening was only to benefit the builder. We also stated to him that we have been targeted because we are a minority community. We thanked the DMC /BMC for provoking us to come out on the streets to agitate. We are no longer a community that will take things lying down but will protest peacefully to achieve our just demands. The DMC who gave us a patient hearing stated that he would communicate our grievances to the Municipal Commissioner. While parting from the meeting, we again expressed our thoughts that any attempt to take that parcel of land would leave us with no choice but to protest more vigourously on the Road and the next step could be the protest at AZAD Maidan. We would like to inform you that the community had organised similar protests in the recent past, the prominent one being on 25th, December, 2016; being the day of CHRISTMAS, near Our Lady of Remedy Church. Prior to this, on 18th, June, 2016; the community marched to BMC R South office. Among those who were part of the delegation: Dolphy D'souza, Spokesperson, Save Our Land [SOUL], Rita D'sa, President- The Bombay Catholic Sabha[BCS ], Adv. Godfrey Pimenta , Trustee Watchdog Foundation, Ramsey Rebello, Convenor- Guardians United, Lawrence Fernandes, VP-BCS and several others This Protest Campaign was organised by The Bombay Catholic Sabha, Guardians United, Watchdog Foundation, and Save Our Land [SOUL]. We have enclosed a few photographs. We also thank the Sr. Inspector of Police, Shri Mukund Pawar of the Kandivali Police Station and his team for their bandobast. Thank you for your support to our cause and look forward to your continuted coverage of this issue. warm regards Dolphy A. D'souza Cell: 09833884227 Spokesperson Save Our Land [SOUL] Team Mumbai 400 095. -
[Goanet] Press Release - Worli Koliwada and Gaothans related issues
URGENT MEDIA INVITE. PRESS RELEASEPRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Dear Editor, We the members of Bombay East Indian Association (Registered in 1887 and after which the East Indian Community derives its name), Kolovari Welfare Association, Watchdog Foundation along with Save Our Land (SOUL), Sahar Citizen Forum, Marol East Indian Association, Vakola East Indian Dramatic Club and many other Associations will hold a consultative meeting to discuss the issues of a) Worli Koliwada proposed to be declared as slum, b) the Gaothans and Koliwadas for being proposed as slums / slum clusters in the proposed Development Plan 2014-2034. Various association heads and representatives of hundred odd Gaothans and Koliwadas will decide the future course of action against the authorities for the injustice being meted out to the sons of the soils. Venue: St. Roque Statue, near Our Lady of Egypt Church, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai. Date and Time: Friday 20th November 2015 from 7 p.m. onwards. We kindly request you to depute your representative to cover above event. For Bombay East Indian Association Godfrey Pimenta Vice President & Spokesperson 9819730201 For Watchdog Foundation Nicholas Almeida/Godfrey Pimenta Save Our Land (SOUL) 8898652296/ 9819730201 Dolphy D’Souza Spokesperson Dated: 20th November 2015 9833884227 Get your own FREE website, FREE domain & FREE mobile app with Company email. Know More > Get your own FREE website, FREE domain & FREE mobile app with Company email. Know More >
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS INVITE: Peace Day with Mumbai Police on Monday, September 21 at 11.00 a.m at Police Club Hall.
URGENT PRESS INVITE: Celebrate Peace Day with Mumbai Police Date: Monday, September 21 at 11.00 a.m. Venue: Police Club Hall , Azad Maidan Police Station. Kia Scherr is the Founder and Co-President of One Life Alliance. She is the wife and mother of Alan and 13 years old Naomi who were killed in the Mumbai Terrorist attack on Nov 2, 2008. Kia co-founded One Life Alliance to create a positive outcome to this tragedy and by exploring , developing and implementing practical ways to increase peace and decrease violent behaviour of all kinds. Kia partners with Schools, Business and Government Leaders all over the world and is partnering with many other organisations to strengthen this mission. Please depute your REPORTER / CAMERAMAN to cover this event. More details in the attached PEACE DAY INVITE. warm regards, Dolphy D'souza NAGAR Coordinator - Better Policing 9833884227 NAGAR Cecil Court, 3rd flr., Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Colaba, Mumbai - 41 T: 022-22882018 T/F: 022-22021621 W: www.nagar.org.in E: i...@nagar.org.in fb: www.facebook.com/nagar.org.in
[Goanet] Standing in Solidarity with Teesta and Javed.
Dear Friends, Standing in Solidarity with Teesta and Javed today, July 20th at the CBI Office at Mumbai. Over 100 citizens and activists were present today in Solidarity with Teesta and Javed at the venue of the CBI office in Mumbai. It is unfortunate that instead of awarding them for fighting for justice, the Government is hounding them as criminals. It is a political vendetta of a sinister kind. By such an action the Government is trying to terrorise all those who are a dissenting voices or fighting for humanrights that they keep silent. Time for us to speak up and take a stand. This approach will surely fail as Teesta is not alone. I am Teesta. We all are Teesta. P.S. The Anticipatory Bail plea hearing is on Tuesday, July 21 at the Sessions Court room no 47 , 2nd Floor at 11.00 a.m. Please be with Teesta and Javed. Thank you for your solidarity and support. Dolphy A. D'souza Cell: 9833884227 Convenor POLICE REFORMS WATCH Email: policereformswa...@gmail.com W: www.policereformswatch.org
[Goanet] Media Invite from Shri J.F. Ribeiro, IPS [Retd.], Chairman - Mohalla Committee Movement Trust. Please depute your Reporter.
PRESS INVITE. On the occassion of the 20th Anniversary of The Mohalla Committee Movement Trust, A Communal Harmony Week in collaboration with The Mumbai Police is being organised from 17th November to 23rd November, 2014. Inauguration to flag of the event is as per schedule below: Chief Guest: Shri Rakesh Maria, IPS Commissioner of Police, Mumbai Mr. J.F. Ribeiro, IPS [Retd.], Chairman of The Mohalla Committee Movement Trust will preside over the function. Date: 17th November, 2014 Time: 5.00 p.m Venue: Children Welfare Centre High School Ground, Yari Road, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai 400 061. More details of the programme including the invite are attached. You are kindly requested to publish this programme in your esteemed publication. You are also kindly request to depute your Reporter/ Cameraman to cover this event. warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Convenor POLICE REFORMS WATCH.
[Goanet] Media Invite/ Join in the campaign for Better Policing on Sunday, 09 November at 11.00 a.m. Please do cover this event.
MEDIA INVITE Please depute your Reporter and Cameraman to cover this event. You are cordially invited to join the campaign for Better Policing. Programme details as follows: Date: Sunday, 09 November 2014Time: 11.00 a.m. Venue: Pope Paul Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, I.C.Colony, Borivali, West. Please read more details on the hand bill attached. Programme organised by HELP in association with Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative and Police Reforms Watch. warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Convenor POLICE REFORMS WATCH www.policereformswatch.org Do access our website to know how you could contribute and share your ideas for Better Policing.
[Goanet] Whom do we vote in the forthcoming Parliamentary elections , is the question rankling the Community? Pass on the message.
Dear Friends, "Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, they they will just have to sit on their blisters" Abraham Lincoln There is a lot of disinformation being circulated about the address by Fr. Cedric Prakash of Gujarat organised by the Sabha Unit of Mt. Carmel's in Bandra. >From the information we have gathered from reliable sources who attended this >meeting some of the facts are distorted. Fr. Cedric whom I know personally for the last 18 years or so is a very bold defender of human rights and he walks his talks. He is a great inspiration for all human right and civil activists. In the frightening atmosphere of the type of fascism that has taken root in Gujarat, he has stood his ground. Knowing Fr. Cedric, he is a last person to tone down or be brow beaten in expressing his view points strongly. One does not have to shout to convey the message but offcourse to drive home the point in view that it was predominantly a christian gathering was to connect with the gospel stories. We need to be bold when taking a stand and we do salute the Sabha Unit of Mt. Carmels and the Parish Priest which organised this meeting. What is interesting to note is that one of our community members who was aligned or sympathetic to the BJP complained to the Police about this meeting. It happened more so because Fr. Cedric is known for his views against human rights violations taking place in Gujarat. So there was an attempt made to derail this meeting which did not happen because the rest were all united. It goes on to prove that "No one can take away our freedom of expression if we are united". The country really does not need a cultic or a strong leader. Our country of diversity and pluralism and multi-talented citizens requiries an ennobling leader in the mould of Mahatma Gandhi or Nelson Mandela. On the other hand, we need a strong citizen movement to counter any such dictatorial leadership and ensure democratic functioning of the Government in power, upholding the rule of law, protection of the minorities and all other communities and safe guarding the Constitution. Hence as Fr. Cedric has expressed, we need leadership that will protect the Constitution and safeguard equally the fundamental rights of its citizens irrespective of their caste, creed or religion. Therefore, Communalism is more dangerous than Corruption. Let us not be allured by the vision of development which keeps 80 percent of our people out of the benefits of such development and only a few get richer at the cost of the others. It is interesting to observe that in the 2009 parliamentary elections in the North Mumbai Constituency the voting percentage was just 42%. The community voting in this constituency was 65 % against the overall 42 % because the community chose to come out and vote in large numbers because of a sustained motivational campaign by community groups. Naomi Klein had stated:" Democracy is not just the right to vote, it is the right to live in dignity" We need to have the vision of one united and peaceful India. Every Vote will therefore count. Hence "None of the Above" [NOTA] should not be an option as it is a wasted vote. But the call is to do strategic voting, mobilise citizens in our areas for an ambitious 100 % turnout for voting thus ensuring the preservation and protection of our Constitution, the plural ethos and the rich diversity of our great nation. Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227 Former President- THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA Former National Vice-President- ALL INDIA CATHOLIC UNION Spokesperson- SOUL -SAVE OUR LAND Email: saveourlan...@gmail.com
[Goanet] FROM THE LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS WEBSITE
FROM THE LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS WEBSITE FROM THE LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS WEBSITE LRB · Pankaj Mishra · After Suharto >From Vol. 35 No. 19 · 10 October 2013 Dolphy Dsouza thought you would be interested in this article: http://www.lrb.co.uk/v35/n19/pankaj-mishra/after-suharto Dolphy Dsouza’s message: Fascinating analysis though long. Can we see shades of India in it? Read to see how some of them have taken a bold stand. UK & Rest of World customers: London Review of Books 28 Little Russell Street London WC1A 2HN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7209 1141 Fax: +44 (0)20 7209 1151 Email: customerserv...@lrb.co.uk http://www.lrb.co.uk http://www.lrbshop.co.uk USA & Canadian customers: London Review of Books PO Box 433060 Palm Coast FL 32143 USA Tel: USA: 800 258 2066 Canada: 815 734 1216 Fax: 815 734 5897 Email: nas...@lrb.co.uk http://www.lrb.co.uk http://www.lrbshop.co.uk
[Goanet] Urgent Press Invite : Inauguration of Web Feku.in on Friday, 23 August at 3.00 p.m at Press Club.
URGENT MEDIA INVITE : The Chief Reporter, National Inauguration of www.feku.in This website is about Gujarat, Modi, Development and other hotly debated topics. Day, Date and Time- Friday, 23rd August at 3 PM Venue : Press Club (Near Azad Maidan), opp: CST Station/ BMC Head Office By Prof Ram Puniyani, Dolphy D'Souza and Abraham Mathai Please put this as an item in engagement column and please depute your reporter to cover it. Thanks Dolphy Dsouza (On behalf of the Collective) Cell: 09820226227 Brief Backgrounder: www.pheku.in is a new and forward moving engagement with India's new struggle for democratic space. The last five years has seen a significant and often angry civil society mobilization against what is perceived as a descent into anarchy and authoritarian actions by the state. The decade long rule of the UPA government has not only led to the sporadic ignition of youth anger but also created the space for the emergence of a fascist politician in Narendra Modi on to the national stage. Like all fascists Modi presents a model of efficiency and effective rule to a beleaguered nation and like most fascists this model of efficiency and growth is based on lies, half-truths and a million dollar PR industry. But such a moment when a fascist alternative is being sold to civil society, is also the moment which can produce a creative challenge. www.pheku.in offers such a challenge by putting every creation of the Modi PR machinery under the scanner. Our objective with pheku.in is two-fold: to build a new democratic imaginary by exposing the record of the most authoritarian politician in India today and simultaneously produce a new level of engagement for the youth in Indian politics. pheku.in's team is located in 15 different states across India and 4 cities outside the country. The unique combination of Modi's authoritarianism, his deeply communal record, and his ability to lie smoothly is the fertile ground on which pheku.in will flourish. Already some exposures of his smooth lies - such as his Himalayan miracle - have been exposed. Our examinations reveal hundreds more that need to be unveiled. These lie along several dimensions - his destruction of democratic institutions in Gujarat, scams of enormous proportions and needless to say, his Pheks - from which we get our name. Any politician responsible for the slaughter of over 2000 minorities and several encounter killings should be beyond the pale as a Prime Ministerial aspirant. But a beleaguered nation engages all hope even when such hope is mere Chimera. Pheku.in, we hope, will be part of a new era of democratic upsurge in India. www.pheku.in is being simultaneously launched on August 23, 2013 in over 20 cities across India. The following people will launch the website: 1.Ahmadabad -to be launched by Prakash Shah, Mahesh Pandya, Gautam Thaker, Hemant Shah 2.Ajmer- to be launched by DlTripathi, Anant Bhatnagar, Carol Geeta 3.Bangalore- to be launched by (Gauri Lankesh, Parvateesha 4.Bilaspur – to be launched by Zulekha Jabin, Nand Kashyap, Noor Nawaz Khan 5.Bhopal- to be launched by LS Hardenia, Father Anand, Yogesh Diwan 6.Delhi - to be launched by Kavita Srivastav, Apoorvanand, Mansi Sharma 7.Goa - to be launched by Eric Pinto 8.Hissar- to be launched by Prof Anil Panikkar, Rajender Yadav , Manjeet Roperia 9.Hyderabad- to be launched by L Ravi Chander, Jasveen Jairath, V Ramakarishnan 10. Jaipur- to be launched by Prem Krishan Sharma, Radha Kant Saxena, Mohammed Hasan, Krishan Takhar: Nishat Hussein 11. Jammu- Tanveer Hussain Khan, 12. Kozhikode- to be launched by Secular Collective & Keluettan Study& Research Centre 13. Lucknow - to be launched by Prof Rooprekha Verma- Saajhi Duniya, Pradeep Ghosh- IPTA, Manan Trivedi & Shabnam Hashmi -ANHAD 14. Mandya, Karnataka- to be launched by-Dr Vasu-Janashakti 15. Mangalore- to be launched by-Suresh Bhat 16. Mumbai - to be launched by- Prof Ram Puniyani, Dolphy D’Souza, Abraham Mathai 17. Nuh - to be launched by Ramzan Choudhary, Zubair Ahmad, Subhash Kumar, Dr Abdul Wahab 18. Patna - to be launched by Father Philip Manthra, Prof. Bharti S Kumar, Prof. M.N.Karna, Alok Dhanwa, Prof. N.K. Chaudhry 19. Pune- to be launched by Neeraj Jain 20. Rohtak- to be launched by 21. Saharanpur - to be launched by Prof Surendra Nischal, Shahin Ansari 22. Shimoga- to be launched by Ashok- Karnataka Communal Harmony Forum 23. Srinagar- to be launched by- Shabbir Hussain Buchh, Iqbal Wami 24. Udaipur- to be launched by Ramesh Nandwana, Ashwani Paliwal 25. Varanasi - to be launched by Prof Mohd Arif, SM Khursheed, Dr Lenin Raghuvanshi, Anand Tiw
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS STATEMENT: Massive support to the PROTEST AT ALL RAILWAY STATIONS- AUGUST 12 BETWEEN 9.30 A.M. TO 10.30 P.M. - NO AMENDMENTS TO RTI.
URGENT PRESS STATEMENT: RE: Massive support to "NO TO RTI AMENDMENT- PROTEST DAY" ON AUGUST 12 FROM 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Thousands rally around at the various Railway Stations condemning the move by the Government to immunise political parties outside the purview of the RTI by amending the RTI Act. In response to the call given by Shri Shailesh Gandhi, former Central Information Commissioner the protest by citizens,RTI Activists and Civil Society received massive support all over Mumbai. The turnout at the Railway stations was spontaneous. Mr. Shailesh Gandhi, the former Central Information Commissioner had urged Mumbaikars to protest against the blatant attempt by those in power to circumvent the law. Mr. Gandhi had stated,"Parliament has the right to frame laws. But once this is done, to change it for their own benefits is completely third rate and unacceptable" Some of the Organisations who participated : Tarun Mitra Mandal, Watchdog Foundation, Members of the Bombay Catholic Sabha, Mahiti Adhikar Manch, Political and Civic Cells of the Church in the City, Save Our Land [SOUL]Committee, Aam Admi Volunteers, Police Reforms Watch and several others. Noted RTI and Citizen Activists to name a few: Mr. Shailesh Gandhi, Bhaskar Prabhu, Mohammed Afzal, Suleiman Bhimani., Rishi Agarwal, Gaurang Vora, Rajesh Gada, Samir Jhaveri, Stanley Fernandez, Gaurang Damani, Greg Pereira, Willie Shirshat, Shirish Shanbag, Kamlakar Shenoy, Chris Fernandes, Godfrey Pimenta, Nicholas Almeida, Rajesh Gada, Bhavesh Pandhya ,Anjali Damania, Robin Veigas, Dolphy D'souza and many more The participation of the citizens covered Railway stations from Borivali Station to Churchgate and CST to Thane and in a few localities also witnessed participation. We urge that the Government and the Political Parties listen to the voice of disgust from the common citizens and not venture into the adventure of amending the RTI to suit their nefarious purposes. We urge the Government and the Parliamentarians not to support this amendment to RTI as this is a direct assault on the democratic rights of the citizens. The RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT IS A CITIZENS ACT AND NO ONE HAS A RIGHT TO TAMPER WITH IT. Hope better sense prevails. We have also enclosed a few photographs of the protests at some of the Railways Stations. Thank you for your support. Thank you, warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Convenor POLICE REFORMS WATCH 43, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400 029. Tel: 09820226227 Email: policereformswa...@gmail.com
[Goanet] URGENT PROTEST AT ALL RAILWAY STATIONS- AUGUST 12 BETWEEN 9.30 A.M. TO 10.30 P.M. - NO AMENDMENTS TO RTI.
URGENT PRESS STATEMENT: RE: NO TO RTI AMENDMENT- PROTEST DAY ON AUGUST 12 FROM 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. In response to the call given by Shri Shailesh Gandhi, former Central Information Commissioner the protest by citizens has been organised at the following Railway stations: Stations Borivli West, Malad West, Andheri East, Andheri West, Santacruz East, Santacruz West, Bombay Central, Churchgate, Chembur, CST, Dadar East, Dadar West, Matunga, Ghatkopar, Mulund, and Thane. Your are kindly requested to depute your Reporter / Cameraman to cover this event. Thank you, warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Convenor POLICE REFORMS WATCH 43, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400 029. Tel: 09820226227 Email: policereformswa...@gmail.com - Forwarded message -- From: shailesh gandhi Date: Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM Subject: Action Plan to protect Hope daughter of D.M.Cracy and RTI To: The RTI amendment bill is likely to be tabled in Parliament on 12 August. An appeal to Mumbaikars to protest against this anti-democratic move by Government: Please take a placard/banner/poster at railway stations from 9.30 to 10.30am on 12 August saying, : NO RTI AMENDMENT or any equivalent message in any language. Please act to defend our Democracy. GOVERNMENT IN GREAT HURRY TO CONSTRICT CITIZEN"S FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT. Will the Opposition Oppose this? If we do, it might. An appeal to Citizens across the Country to protest against this in their own ways on 12 August. -- Love shailesh All my emails are in Public domain. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/Revenuetheft Tel: 91 22 26001003; 8976240798
[Goanet] We urge you Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra to consign such an " Anti-Conversion Bill" to the dustbin of history/.
URGENT PRESS STATEMENT: WE APPEAL TO THE CHIEF MINISTER TO CONSIGN SUCH AN " ANTI-CONVERSION BILL" TO THE DUSTBIN OF HISTORY We have addressed an email communication to the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra, copy given below which is self-explanatory. The Minorities in Maharashtra are concerned with such a development and need an answer from the Chief Minister that there are no plans to introduce such an Anti-Minority Legislation in Maharashtra. warm regards, Dolphy D'souza 09820226227 - Original Message - From: Dolphy D'souza To: c...@maharashtra.gov.in Cc: g.chiefminis...@maharashtra.gov.in Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 11:20 PM Subject: We urge you Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra to consign such an " Anti-Conversion Bill" to the dustbin of history/. Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra, Mantralaya, Mumbai 400 21. Kind Attn: Shri Prithviraj Chavan. Re: Is an Anti-Conversion Bill under consideration by your Maharashtra Government? Dear Respected Shri Prithviraj Chavanji, Greetings. It has been brought to our attention through reliable sources that there is move to introduce an Anti-Conversation Bill by your Government. First it was a total disbelief and then a shocking surprise if this is true, that a secular Government in the State of Maharashtra would ever think of introducing such a Bill which is anti-minority and against the Constitutional rights of a Minority. We are asking you a question Sir, Is this Anti-Conversion Bill happening?? Need your response and clarifications. Just to refresh your memory: In 1996, BJP Legislator from Mumbai, Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha had introduced as a private member's bill under the name of 'The Maharashtra Dharma Swantantrya Adhiniyam[ Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act] but it did not see the light of the day. Than in April 2005, An Anti-Conversion Bill was proposed by the then Home Minister Shri Siddharam Mhetre of the Cong/ NCP combine but was struck down by the then Chief Minister, Late Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh. Shri Deshmukh's comments were telling:" There was no need for anti-conversion legislation as the existing laws had enough provisions". Sir, Such a legislation would not only be anti-minority but would increase the persecution of the Minorities. We therefore appeal to you to consign such an " Anti-Conversion Bill" to the dustbin of history. Look forward to your postive response. warm regards, Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227 Former National Vice-President- All India Catholic Union & Immd. Past President- The Bombay Catholic Sabha 43, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400 029. Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Stop the harrassment of the Christian Institutions.
URGENT PRESS STATEMENT. RE; HARRASMENT OF MINORITY SCHOOLS BY THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MUST STOP. IS THERE A METHOD IN THE MADNESS BY THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IN SELECTIVELY TARGETING SOME OF THE MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. We have observed since the last couple of months how some of the Minority Educational Institutions have been the focus of target, consistently by the Education Department. It appears there seems to be an agenda of vindictiveness in selecting Institutions which over decades have given their best in imparting education. If there are issues that need to be addressed than they should be handled in a more dignified manner than in humiliating ways. The Minority Institutions are provide a service which the Government of the day has failed in so many ways. During the admission time, the Institutions have faced pressures from the Politicians and the new trend has been the pressure exerted by the Education Department. Such harrassment will not be tolerated by the Christian Community. We urge the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the Education Minister to step in to ensure that such intimidation and harrassment is stopped forthwith and all matters sorted out amicably. warm regards, Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227 Former National Vice President All India Catholic Union & Immd. Past President, The Bombay Catholic Sabha 43, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400 029. Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS STATEMENT. Welcomes Pope washing women's feet.
URGENT PRESS STATEMENT. I was delighted to read the news article with different headlines in todays' several newspapers " Pope washes women's feet , breaks church rule" Pope Francis has set the tone and lived by example by this gesture on women empowerment which needs to be accelerated in the church of today. I recall a personal episode in the late 1990's when the Late Fr.Hugh Fonseca, one of the few activist Priests during his time, was the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem, Malad West and I was the Chairman of the Parish Pastoral Council of the said Parish. Fr. Hugh Fonseca also thought many of us the role activism has to play for a just society and always guided and supported us in taking stands against injustices of every kind. At the Parish Council meeting it was decided that on Maundy Thursday ritual, during the Mass the Priest would wash the feet of the 12 Female House Workers. We had located the 12 female house workers from the Parish and on the appointed day when we reported early, Fr. Hugh Fonseca said : "I knew this would happen" Some Parishioners had complained to the Bishop about this and Fr. Hugh Fonseca was told by the concerned Bishop that washing of the Female House Workers was against the Cannon Law and was directed to abandon such a move. Fr. Hugh Fonseca was much ahead of his time and while he relented keeping in mind his obedience to his Bishop, he washed the feet of the 12 Male House Workers at the altar. But directed me to wash the feet of the selected Female House Workers at the same time in the midst of the community below the altar. Holy Father's actions at the Holy Thursday ritual sets an example and a message to ensure that women are given their due place in the church of today. Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227 Immd. Past President THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA 43, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400 029. Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Urgent Press Note
URGENT PRESS STATEMENT: RE; NEW PROPERTY TAX AND THE GAMES BMC PLAYS AND FAILS TO UNDERSTAND THE SENTIMENTS OF THE CITIZENS. We have seen headlines in some of the esteemed newspapers of today that the BMC is contemplating to extend the March 31 tax payment deadline as it appears citizens will not be able to face the burden of paying taxes with retrospective effect at one go. It is rather unfortunate that the BMC, State Government and the Politicians have not sensed the mood of the citizens and are really testing their patience when the demand is to relook at the way the New Property Tax is computed. The formula for calculation on New Property Tax based on Capital Value is flawed , unjust and unreasonnable. There is no rationalisation of taxes at all. Our demands are very clear and are listed below. Nothing short of it will soothe the ruffled feelings of the citizens. Some of the demands are as follows: 1. To stay the implementation of the present new property tax based on capital value with immediate effect till such time a just formula is worked out for the computation of the tax and BMC to adopt old rateable value till such time 85% mandatory mapping is complete. 2. BMC should immediately complete GIS mapping wherever possible or else underatke door to door survey to bring all properties under tax net. 3. The new valuation rules be simply linked to area of occupation in Sq..ft[carpet area] which is being followed by the various municipal corporations in the country, including Pune Municipal Corporation. 4. Only statutory exemptions to be allowed [ properties under 500 sq.ft / SRA should be brought under full tax net] 5. SRA Flats occupied by persons other than originally allotee within a period of 10 years from the date of allotment should be seized and confiscated. 6. Setting up of group consisting of eminent Experts / NGO'S / Elected representatives which can study the existing systems, analyse problems and adopt the best solutions. Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227Adv. Godfrey Pimenta Nicholas Almeida SOUL Team Trustee - Watchdog Foundation President- Sahar Citizens Forum Spokesperson 09820226227 09819730201 Almeida House, Church Road no 02, Sahar, Vile Parle East, Mumbai 400 099 http://www.thewatchdog.in Dated: 8th March 2013
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS INVITE.
WATCHDOG PRESS INVITE PRESS INVITE PRESS INVITE PRESS CONFERENCE; Date: Monday, 11TH March. Time: 2.45 p.m. Venue: Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Azad Maidan. The Watchdog Foundation along with 40 odd NGO's like Sahar Citizen Forum, SOUL Team, various Cooperative Housing Societies/Federations etc. would make a power point presentation on the issue of unjust, illogical and arbitrary levy of Property Tax by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation with retrospective effect on 11th March 2013, at Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Azad Maidan, Mumbai at 2.45 p.m. We on behalf of honest Property Tax Payers of Mumbai, are aghast and upset in the manner in which the Government of Maharashtra and Mumbai Municipal Corporation [MCGM], have sought to rationalize the property taxes for the residents of Mumbai. The whole purpose of rationalizing of the property taxes is defeated by the new property tax rules. We submit that if the suggestions made by us are accepted in toto, the MCGM need not raise the property taxes at all at least for another 20 years. We have already given an open invitation to MCGM, that we the citizens will act gratuitously and provide the expert guidance in the matter of stopping wastage of public money in the construction of good durable roads ( pothole free roads ), stopping leakages of 50% water theft, plug the loopholes in octroi evasion and in the lifting of garbage ( garbage trucks are half filled/half empty), better financial management, pruning the employee workforce ( introduce more e - governance ), speedier one window building approvals ( at present you need to go through at least 25 odd approval processes in the Building Proposal Dept. ) and protection of municipal properties and estates. We know that our aforesaid gratuitous offer will not go down well with the administration and the powers that be. Having said that, let us apprise you on whole gamut of the present property tax issues and its improper, illegal and illogical implementation by the State Government and MCGM. We will spell out our next course of action at the venue of the Press Conference. We kindly request you to depute your REPRESENTATIVE / CAMERAMAN to cover above event. For Watchdog Foundation Nicholas Almeida / Adv. Godfrey Pimenta Dolphy D'souza Trustees Spokesperson- SOUL Team Cell: 08898652296/ 09819730201 09820226227 Almeida House, Church Road no 02, Sahar, Vile Parle East, Mumbai 400 099 http://www.thewatchdog.in Dated: 8th March 2013
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS INVITE.
WATCHDOG PRESS INVITE PRESS INVITE PRESS INVITE PRESS CONFERENCE; Date: Monday, 11TH March. Time: 2.45 p.m. Venue: Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Azad Maidan. The Watchdog Foundation along with 40 odd NGO's like Sahar Citizen Forum, SOUL Team, various Cooperative Housing Societies/Federations etc. would make a power point presentation on the issue of unjust, illogical and arbitrary levy of Property Tax by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation with retrospective effect on 11th March 2013, at Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Azad Maidan, Mumbai at 2.45 p.m. We on behalf of honest Property Tax Payers of Mumbai, are aghast and upset in the manner in which the Government of Maharashtra and Mumbai Municipal Corporation [MCGM], have sought to rationalize the property taxes for the residents of Mumbai. The whole purpose of rationalizing of the property taxes is defeated by the new property tax rules. We submit that if the suggestions made by us are accepted in toto, the MCGM need not raise the property taxes at all at least for another 20 years. We have already given an open invitation to MCGM, that we the citizens will act gratuitously and provide the expert guidance in the matter of stopping wastage of public money in the construction of good durable roads ( pothole free roads ), stopping leakages of 50% water theft, plug the loopholes in octroi evasion and in the lifting of garbage ( garbage trucks are half filled/half empty), better financial management, pruning the employee workforce ( introduce more e - governance ), speedier one window building approvals ( at present you need to go through at least 25 odd approval processes in the Building Proposal Dept. ) and protection of municipal properties and estates. We know that our aforesaid gratuitous offer will not go down well with the administration and the powers that be. Having said that, let us apprise you on whole gamut of the present property tax issues and its improper, illegal and illogical implementation by the State Government and MCGM. We will spell out our next course of action at the venue of the Press Conference. We kindly request you to depute your REPRESENTATIVE / CAMERAMAN to cover above event. For Watchdog Foundation Nicholas Almeida / Adv. Godfrey Pimenta Dolphy D'souza Trustees Spokesperson- SOUL Team Cell: 08898652296/ 09819730201 09820226227 Almeida House, Church Road no 02, Sahar, Vile Parle East, Mumbai 400 099 http://www.thewatchdog.in Dated: 8th March 2013
[Goanet] PRESS INVITE SOUL Team Interesting Seminar/meeting on Saturday, March 02 at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem. Please pass the message around.
URGENT PRESS INVITE.
DEPUTE YOUR REPORTER / CAMERAMAN TO COVER THIS EVENT:
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 02: Time: 6.30 p.m.
Venue: St Anne's High School Hall, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Marve Road,
Orlem, Malad West.
Interesting speakers. Come to listen to the great Human Rights
Campaigner- Justice H. Suresh, Rahul Bose- Actor Activist and firebrand-
Teesta Setalvad.
Fascinating insights by Adv. Godfrey Pimenta on the New Property Tax
and what we need to do about it.
As Dilbert says it all: "Born Free, Taxed to Death".
On the UNJUST LAND ACQUISITION NOTICES to Our Lady of Assumption
Church, St. Anthony's Church and the Cemetery issue we need to take the
agitation to the next level. Because the BMC/ Administration is still deaf and
dumb. We need to wake them up.
Understand the injustice and please rally around to get justice.
Sign your presence and make that difference.
Thank you for your support
Dolphy D'souza
Spokesperson - SOUL Team
09820226227
BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA (BCS), ORLEM UNIT
&
SAVE OUR LAND – SOUL
Have Jointly organized a public meeting, to highlight problems, faced
by Citizens in general.
WATCHDOG FOUNDATION
Unless you protest, the New Property Tax will burn a
Big hole in your pocket. Understand and Act Now!
Speaker: Adv. Godfrey Pimenta
JUSTICE FOR ALL COMMITTEE
National Campaign for the Tabling in Parliament of the
Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and
Reparations) Bill, 2011
Speakers: Rahul Bose – Actor and Activist
Teesta Setalvad – Human Rights Campaigner
SAVE OUR LAND – SOUL
UNJUST Land Acquisition Notices served By BMC to
St. Anthony’s Church, Malwani;
Our Lady of Assumption Church, Kandivali;
Speaker: Dolphy D’souza & others.
Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Marve Road, Orlem, Malad West
Date and Time: Saturday 02nd March, 2013 at 6.30 p.m.
Please attend in large numbers.
Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227
SOUL TEAM
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[Goanet] URGENT PRESS STATEMENT
MUMBAI CONSULTATION ON POLICE REFORMS: 'BETTER POLICING -SAFER CITY: HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN Date: Friday, 22 February, 2013 Venue: USTAV BANQUET HALL, JAMSHEDJI TATA ROAD CHURCHGATE PRESS STATEMENT ON THE DELIBERATIONS AT THE ABOVE MEETING: 22/02/13 The COMMONWEALTH HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE [ CHRI] Delhi in association with Citizen Initiative for Peace (CIP), Praja, PCGT, M R. Pai Foundation. Akshara, Forum against Oppression of Women and Forum of Free Enterprise organized this event. A meeting of over 80 of the leading activists representing over 30 organisations / civil society in Mumbai voiced deep concern about the state of women's safety and indeed the safety of all mumbaikars. Attended by no less personage as Shri Julio Rebeiro, [ Former Mumbai Police Commissioner], Dr. Shri A.N Roy [Former Director General of Police, Maharashtra ], Shri Shailesh Gandhi [ former Central Information Commissioner ]. Mr. Satish Sahney [Former Mumbai Police Commissioner], leading Advocates, Women and Rights Activists and concerned Citizens. The discussions pointed out that despite the bitter complaints against the inefficiencies of policing in Mumbai, its bias's and violence, police performance was failing the public. Bandage remedies such as transfers or punishment postings will not do. There is a need for root and branch improvement. The constabulary have to be better equipped not with arms and ammunition but with a better value system that ensures that there will be more responsive and less illegal policing and better all round every day performance. The leadership must ensure that the ordinary constable has good working conditions decent wages and better hours of work. Training must be imparted to the police personnel in educating on high standards to human rights, gender sensitivity and respecting multi-religious diversity. At the same time they must take responsibility for lapses in policing and be completely accountable. The political administration is responsible for delivering better policing that has the confidence of the public in Maharastra. The meeting also called the State Government to implement the Police Reforms as outlined in the Supreme Court Judgement of 2006. The Supreme Court had given certain directions in view of the urgent need for preservation and strengthening of the Rule of Law. It had prescribed the setting up of three institutions in the state: A State Security Commission, Police Establishment Board and Police Complaints Authority, in other words calling for a systemic changes into the functioning of the PoliceDepartment. It must lay down policing policies and targets to be achieved in the year after creating a political plan. This plan must be made in consultation with local communities and be a public document against which police performance can be evaluated and judged. It is only when communities are engaged with policing that the police will gain public confidence. The meeting called for the State Security Commission to put in place a credible planning process in which enhanced safety of women and vulnerable groups such as children, migrants and minorities is specially addressed. The meeting also agreed to a plan of action to make this an election issue for the forthcoming 2014 elections and demand from the Political parties to not only include this in their manifesto but ensure that the Police Reforms are implemented thereafter . Hence it becomes necessary for the incumbent Government to bring in the police reforms without any further delay during their current tenure. The meeting agreed to work together with police and administration in creating better policing outcomes for the city and asked all Mumbaikars to join in this effort. Issued by Dolphy D'souza, Citizens Initiative for Peace [CIP] & Ms Maja Daruwalla , Director CHRI, Organising Committee and the participants of the meeting . Cell: 9820226227 Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227 Citizens Initiative for Peace [CIP] 43, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400 029. Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS RELEASE . Stop shedding crocodile tears elected representatives. Stop the implementation of the New Property Tax is our demand.
URGENT PRESS RELEASE We are amused to read the news item in today's Times of India " CM told to stay new property tax system" It was due to the public outcry over the unjust levy and hike in property tax that has awakened the elected representatives from their deep slumber. We kindly request the Member of Parliament from North Mumbai not to provide mere lip service but to do something concrete to stop this introduction of new property tax. The said MP is trying to cash on the public outcry against the said property tax and nothing more. The Government of Maharashtra in the year 2010 had tried to introduce this new property tax but because of the hue and cry by the citizens, the Government had to abandon its implementation. It is a matter of record that till date not a single elected representative including the M.P from North Mumbai, nor MLA nor Corporator nor any political parties have raised or opposed such unjust and irrational property tax.. If the elected representatives were so concerned why did they not debate on this issue before being implemented and why the crocodile tears now. Is it to gain the sympathy of the voters? Why tax only the honest tax payers? . It is also a matter of record that the development funds allotted to M.P's [5 crores per year] , MLA's [ 2 CRORES] Corporators [1.35 Crore], 90 PERCENT of these funds are utlised for the benefit of slum dewellers who do not pay property tax. Our humble request is to stop robbing Peter to pay Paul. Since the last three weeks several NGO'S like Sahar Citizens' Forum, Moneylife Foundation, Property Owners Association, The Watchdog Foundation, ALM 144, Civic & Political Cell of St. Vincent de Paul, Save Our Land [SOUL TEAM] including Citizens have been raising a hue and cry on this draconian new property tax. The BMC has perfected the classical played divide and rule policy of the Britishers of targeting only 19 percent of the property owners/ residents who are covered in this new property tax for now. They have very cleverly excluded all those whose properties which are 500 SQ Feet carpet and below for now. BMC has indirectly hinted that this category will be taxed with retrospective effect after 5 years with maximum 40 percent tax increase. On the other hand owing to vote bank politics, the 60 percent of the Slum Dwellers have been excluded from the property tax ambit . If the Government is so benovelent than they must pay for the Slum Dwellers so that the burden on the other property tax payers can be reduced. We are not per se against the slum deweller because they have been created by the illogical policies of the state government in not creating affordable housing in and around mumbai Also the BMC must plug existing loopholes in the various departments particularly the Octroi, road maintenance, garbage collection and license departments. Despite the High Court passing strictures against the BMC in September 2011 to plug the loopholes nothing seems to have been done. In the process more more scams are happening running into crores of rupees thereby wasting tax payers money. If this corruption is arrested by taking appropriate steps, then there is no need to increase any taxes including property tax for another 10 years. Aristotle had wisely commented: " The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control and outnumbers both of the other classes". The middle class is getting organised because of the tyranny of the Government in pushing them in a corner owing to such policies. If the Government is still bent on implementing the property tax under the new rules it will have to bear the consequences at the forthcoming elections to be held on 2014. Mr. M.P if you are really so serious of protecting the interests of the honest tax payers from payment of unjust and increased amount of property tax, than it is our humble request please ensure that the implementation of the new property tax is stopped forthwith. Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227 Godfrey PimentaNicholas Almeida Spokesperson Trustee- The Watchdog Foundation Sahar Citizens Forum Save our Land [SOUL Team] Cell: 09819730201 08898652296 43, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai 400 029. Cell:09820226227 Email> dolphydolph...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Frightening implications of the New Property Tax which will burn a hole in your pockets. Please attend to understand how and what we can do about it. Please pass the message around.
PRESS INVITE The Editor Dear Madam / Sir, Seminars / Programmes as per details below: The Watchdog Foundation, SOUL Team and Civic and Political Cell of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Khar have organised the three seminars as follows: 1.Sunday, 03 February at 10.30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church School Hall , Marol, Andheri East at 10.30 a.m. 2. Sunday, 03 February at 6.00 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church Quadrangle , Khar West. Keynote Speaker: Adv. Godfrey Pimenta Brief Synopsis: Such seminars will address the core issues of the basis of valuation being done. Just to apprise you that the Base Value being adopted by the Asst. Assessor & Collector from the Ready Recknor itself is faulty. There are catena of judgments including that of Supreme Court which have held that the property rate given in the Ready Recknor, which Govt. of Maharashtra publishes every January is only for the purposes of determining the stamp duty and does not reflect the true market value of the property in given case. The Ready Reckoner does not take into consideration various parameters of valuation such as physical, legal, social and economic factors to arrive at the fair market value of the property. It does not take into consideration various planning and design aspects, quality and materials used in construction, building regulations, conditions of money markets, estimated future life of the building, effect of outgoings to be paid for the property, title of the owner, unexpired period of lease, encumbrances in the property, surroundings of the property such as proximity to zopadpatti/slums, frontage, allowance for joint ownership, effect of various Acts such as Urban Land Ceiling Act/CRZ etc. It is a cardinal principle of valuation of property that likes should be compared with likes and to arrive at the correct value, the due allowance should be given for factors, which enhance or depress the value. We are attaching herewith the Ready Recknor rates for Marol Village for better understanding. Rate of Land + Building in Rs. per Sq. Mt. Ready Recknor Year Rate of Dev. Land F.S.I Residential Office Shop/ Commercial Industrial % increase in Ready Recknor rate Remarks 2007 22200 32700 48400 94900 37400 2008 21300 42500 51000 72000 42500 2009 21300 42500 51000 72000 42500 Govt. did not revise RR rates in 2008-09 because of economic slowdown 2010 23400 46800 56100 79200 46800 2011 30400 60800 72900 103000 60800 2012 38400 76000 91100 128800 76000 2013 You will notice that the Ready Recknor rate for the year 2010 for residential property is Rs. 48400/- per sq. mtrs. which goes up to Rs.76000/- per sq. mtrs. for the year 2012 and for the current year it could be around Rs.95,000/- per sq. mtrs. This seminar will address, the various legal aspects, the methodology, the basis of valuation etc. P.S. If any groups/ organisations want to host this programme do let us know. Email us your request. - 3. Seminar / Action plan on Thursday, January 31 at 6.30 p.m. at Karimi Library, Anjuman Islam Campus opp CST[VT ] Station: Strategy meeting of Minority Groups and all other Anti- Communal Groups to discuss strategy to continue a Public Campaign for the tabling of the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence [Access to Justice and Reparations ] Bill, 2011 Violence Bill and why we must push for its implementation. Ms Teesta Setalvad, Adv. Yusuf Muchhala and several other luminaries/ organisations will be part of this deliberations. Please make it a point to attend and circulate and motivate our friends to attend these seminars. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND , TAKE A STAND AND CHOOSE TO ACT AND PROTEST. Regards, Dolphy D'souza SOUL TEAM Cell: 9820226227 Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com
[Goanet] SOUL and others WELCOMES THE MARATHON RUNNERS
Tommorrow's news today. The Mumbai Marathon is schedule to be held on Sunday 20th January 2013. We the members of Christian Organisations have taken a call to participate in the said Marathon in large numbers to cheer up the runners as well as highlight the issues being faced by the Christian Community in Mumbai. ( The issues which the community is facing are a) demolition notices for Holy Crosses for the 3rd time in 10years, proposed declaration of Gaothans as Slums, denial of access to SEEPZ Church, acquisition notices to Our Lad y of Assumption Church, Kandivali, Road widening affecting St. Anthony's Church Malavani, Road widening affecting 100 graves at Our Lady of Fatima Church Kirol, Non- alloting of land for cemetery at eastern side of the western suburbs, denial of 4 FSI for Gaothans, non renewal of Lease of Cross Maidan Holy Cross and the list goes on. To highlight the injustices caused to the Christians in Mumbai on various fronts, we are meeting tommorrow 20th January at 8.00 a.m. near Jazz by the Bay Restaurant, opp, Ambassador Hotel, Churchgate. Please see the Banner which will be on display. A brass band will also be in session to cheer the Runners. On behalf of the following organisations : Sahar Citizens Forum, St. John the Baptist Church Save Committee, Watchdog Foundation, SOUL , Mobai Gaothan Panchayat and several others. Dress Code: Any Black clothing warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Spokesperson, Save Our Land- Team [SOUL] Our Lady of Assumption Church, M.G. Road, Kandivali, Mumbai 400 067 Cell: 9820226227 Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com
[Goanet] PRESS INVITE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 19- SATYAGRAHA MARCH AT 9.30 A.M. AT HOLY CROSS, CHARKOP TO P/NORTH WARD OFFICE
SAVE OUR LAND [SOUL TEAM ] c/o Our Lady of Assumption Church, M.G. Road, Kandivali West, Mumbai 400 067. PRESS INVITE TO THE MEDIA: 15/ 01/13 RE: SATYAGRAHA MARCH ON SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY at 9.30 a.m. from Holy Cross, Asmita Jyoti Society, Charkop, Marve Road, Malad WEST to the P/North Ward Office . Delegation will hand over a memorandum to the Asst. Municipal Commissioner OUR DEMANDS..! PERMANENTLY WITHDRAW NOTICES OF ACQUISITION!!! ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS. OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH, KANDIVALI. ST. ANTHONYS CHURCH, MALWANI. ALLOT LAND FOR CEMETRY ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE WESTERN SUBURBS. Dear Madam / Sir, Thank you for the coverage of these issues thus far. SOUL Delegation along with Shri Julio Rebeiro had met with Shri Sitaram Kunte, Municipal Commissioner on December 20th. Mr. Kunte had promised the delegation that he would do the site visits at the above two places and then convey his decision to us. The visit is yet to happen. We will continue our agitation till these issues are resolved. We would request you to depute your "Reporter / Cameraman" to cover the Satyagraha March, the details reflected above. Please request your Reporter to contact the undersigned or Mr. Alex Dmello -9821139523 in case of any information. The Rally is being supported by The Bombay Catholic Sabha, Sahar Citizens' Forum, St. John the Baptist Church Save Committee, Watchdog Foundation and several NGO's and activists. We are expecting a large turnout for this event. Thank you for your support once again. Thank you, warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Spokesperson. "Save our Land" [SOUL TEAM ] Cell: 9820226227
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS STATEMENT FROM SOUL. MEETS MS PRIYA DUTT AND SUBMITS MEMORANDUM. NEXT AGITATION MORCHA ON 19 JANUARY AT 9.30 A.M.
URGENT PRESS STATEMENT. RE: SOUL Delegation meets with Ms Priya Dutt, Member of Parliament today, January 11 and submits a memorandum. Ms Dutt assures the delegation that she will take up the issues with the Chief Minister and seek his intervention to sort them out. The Editor. Dear Madam / Sir, Our Demands: Permanently withdraw notices of acquisition to · St. Joseph High School Grounds, Kandivali · Our Lady of Assumption Church, Kandivali · St Anthony's Church Malwani, and Allot Land for the Cemetery on the Eastern side of the Western Suburbs. A Delegation of "Save Our Land"- Committee [SOUL] met with Ms Priya Dutt, Member of Parliament today, January 11 to discuss the above issues and submitted a memorandum. The delegation apprised Ms Dutt that the Christian Community was upset and restless at the issues not being addressed and sorted out on a priority basis by the Government and the BMC authorities.. Ms Dutt gave a patient listening and assured the delegation that she would take up this matter with the Chief Minister to help find a resolution to these problems. As part of the continued campaign of agitation, a Morcha has been planned on Saturday, January 19th on the BMC P / North Ward. The Morcha will begin at 9.30 p.m. from Holy Cross, Asmita Jyoti Society, Marve Road and terminate at BMC P/North Ward Office, Malad West. The members of the delegation were: Fr. Austin Norris, Parish Priest, St. Anthony's Church, Malwani, Fr. Bryon Mendonca, Asst Parish Priest, Our Lady of Assumption Church, Mr. Stanley Fernandez,Mr. Lennon Miranda, Mr. Alex D'mello, Ms Bernadine D'costa, Mr. Harry Mendes, Mr. Sandeep Sathe, Ms Daphne Warappen, Mr. Greg Pereira and Dolphy D'souza. A photograph of the delegation is attached. You are kindly requested to give due publicity to this press note. Thank you for your support, warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Spokesperson Save Our Land- Committee - SOUL, Our Lady of Assumption Church, M.G. Road, Kandivali West, Mumbai 400 067. Cell: 9820226227 Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS RELEASE
URGENT PRESS RELEASE "SAVE OUR LAND" - COMMITTEE [SOUL] - DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO FIGHT FOR JUSTICE C/O Our Lady of Assumption Church, M.G. Road, Kandivali East, Mumbai 400 067. Tel: 09820226227 Re: SOUL Team has organised a candle light morcha on Saturday, January 05 which begins at 7.30 p.m from St. Anthony's Church , Marve Road, Malwani Malad West and will end with a public meeting and power point presentation at Infant Jesus Church, Kharodi, Marve Road, Malad West. Our Demands: Permanently withdraw notices of acquisition to · St. Joseph High School Grounds, Kandivali · Our Lady of Assumption Church, Kandivali · St Anthony's Church Malwani, and · Allot Land for the Cemetery on the Eastern side of the Western Suburbs. On December 20th a delegation along with Mr. Julio Rebeiro met with Mr. Sitaram Kunte, the Municipal Commissioner to discuss the issues listed above. A memorandum was also handed over to the Municipal Commissioner along with the first lot of 30,000 signatures. Mr. Sitaram Kunte assured the delegation that he will investigate the facts presented to him and personally do the site visits to both the Churches, Our Lady of Assumption and St Josephs' High School, Kandivali and St Anthony's Church, Malwani, Malad West and will convey his decisions to the concerned. Till date, the Hon'ble Municipal Commissioner has not visited the respective sites. As part of the ongoing agitation to find a positive resolution to the above issues, a candle light morcha has been organised on Saturday, January 05 which begins at 7.30 p.m from St. Anthony's Church, Marve Road, Malwani, Malad West and will end with a power point presentation and a public meeting at Infant Jesus Church, Marve Road, Kharodi, Malad West. You are kindly requested to depute your "Reporter / Camerman" to cover this event. Thank you for your support. Kind regards, Dolphy D'souza Spokesperson "Save Our Land"- Committee [SOUL] Tel: 09820226227 Email: dolphydolph...@gmail.com
[Goanet] Please depute your Reporter to cover this even t. A prayer walk in support of the residents of St . Peter’s Chawl/Pereira Wadi on Sunday, Sept ember 5, 2010 at 6 pm
URGENT PRESS INVITE. PLEASE DEPUTE YOUR REPORTER / PHOTOGRAPHER TO COVER THIS EVENT. WAKE UP BANDRA! WHY ARE WE SOFT TARGETS??? We urge you to join the prayer walk in support of the residents of St. Peter’s Chawl/Pereira Wadi on Sunday September 5 at 6 pm. The procession will start at St. Peter’s Chawl, St. John the Baptist Road, near Carmel Society, opp. Pioneer Hall, Bandra and move to Pereira Wadi, Pali. Show them you care. This initiative has the whole-hearted support of the Bombay Catholic Sabha, ‘H' West Ward Citizen’s Trust and Mobai Gaothan Panchayat. Let’s unite now. We need to protect our homes. Best Regards, Dolphy D’souza President, Bombay Catholic Sabha St Michael's Church, L.J. Road, Mahim, Mumbai 400 016. 9820226227 Email: dolphyadso...@gmail.com / presid...@bcsabha.org
[Goanet] Your presence on Sunday, June 22 at 10.00 a.m.
Hello Sabhaites and Friends, Re: Meeting in support of Sisters at Mary Immaculate Girl's H. School, Jeevan Bima Nagar, next Karuna Hospital , Borivali West at 10.00 a.m on Sunday, June 22. We want a large turnout for this meeting. A brief details of what happened is given below and our specific demands. We also need to plan our future course of action. RE; THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA CONDEMNS THE INTIMADATORY TACTICS OF MNS ACTIVISTS ON THE SISTERS WHO ARE MANAGING THE MARY IMMACULATE GIRL'S HIGH SCHOOL, BORIVALI. SEEKS INTERVENTION OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER / HOME MINISTER TO PROVIDE POLICE PROTECTION TO THE SISTERS AND THE INSTITUTION AND ALL CONVENT SCHOOLS IN MUMBAI. The activists of the MNS barged into the school premises of Mary Immaculate Girl's High School, Jeevan Bima Nagar, Borivali West on June19, 2008. The mob was unruly and behaved in a threatening manner., hurling abuses and derogatory remarks against the School Principal and Manager who happened to be Nuns. We are surprised that they have not been taught elementary manners how to behave with women. This pressure tactic was a ruse to seek admissions. The local DCP Mr. Ranade was very helpful But the Sisters have been terified by such type of goonda tactics. We understand that they have threatened the Institution that they would return back on June 24th at 10.00 a.m. They have also threatened if their demands are not met than they will shut down the school for an indefinite period of time. This warning is not limited only to your school but to all convent schools. We demand the following: 1. The intervention of the Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister to provide police protection to the Sisters and the said Institution and to all Convent Schools. 2. Restraining order on such elements 3. Our constitutional rights as a Minority Institution should be protected at all times. 4. Apprehend the culprits and prosecute them accordingly. The Bombay Catholic Sabha will monitor the situation and plan its future course of action accordingly. Best Regards, Dolphy D'souza President THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA St Michael's Church, Mahim, Mumbai 400 016. Tel:24463853 / 9820226227
