[Goanet] Petition to Supreme Court: Malafide Intentions to lift mining ban in Goa
dumps. There are almost 19 mines operating within close proximity of the main water resource supplying almost the entire south of Goa. Recent investigations have found a high content of manganese deposits in the potable water supplied to the households. The presence of radioactive elements and chromium has also not been ruled out. These carcinogenic metals and minerals have detrimental health effects on the innocent tax payers who are subject to wrongful decisions of unfit people in power. It is highly desirable that a panel empowered by a Supreme Court Committee verifies and authenticates the water quality before restarting mining in the state. Also the final report of the justice Shah Commission should be given a fair consideration before mining is started. 8. Recently it was reported in one of the leading news channels that the Chief Minister taking on Supreme Court, having said it(SC) was not adhering to the judicial doctrine of justice delayed is justice denied when it came to Goa with regard to the mining issue. This rhetoric towards the mining affected businesses just goes to show the credibility of the elected representative and their hypocrisy when so much of injustice has been done to the common man with regards to the failure of law and order machinery in Goa, rapes on minor children at school, attacks on civilized society and anti-mining activists and large scale rise in burglaries and prostitution. It is as if Goans are witnessing a new era of resurrecting Nazism in Goa without any fear of Contempt of Court. 9. There are reports that a lot of mined ore is still lying idle. We pray that the Shah Commission be allowed to complete its task and verify the authenticity of the mined ore on its status of legality. 10. There are no environmental policies in place to follow procedures after mining activity has ceased in an area. The process of restoring the mined area to its ecological balance has not been followed. The open pits pose a potential hazard to human beings and machinery. No efforts have been made to minimize of mitigate the effects of noise and dust pollution. Most of the machinery is very old and not being tested or recalibrated. There is a grave concern on the occupational health and safety procedures being implemented to protect humans from bodily harm and injury. 11. It is being reported that the ministry of finance and the current finance minister is very keen to restart mining in Goa to rescue the messed up economy of the Indian Government which has been in doldrums. With fiscal consolidation in a big mess and all attempts to reduce the current account deficit ending in failures, the recent depreciation in the value of rupee holds the key to export the mined ore lying idle in Goa because this will help in reducing the CAD by a huge margin. This rush through by the finance ministry should not be allowed which will result in looting this wealth of Goa. By this petition, I pray that I be made party in this hearing to voice my concern as a citizen and prevent my constitutional right to freedom of expression being manipulated by the government of Goa. Thanking You. Sd/- Rupert Coutinho rupertcouti...@gmail.com A Citizen of Goa; Always a Goan and Proud to be a Goan; CC to: 1. Ministry of Environmental and Forests, Union Govt. of India 2. Ministry of Finance, Union Govt. of India 3. Directorate of Mines Geology Government of Goahttp://www.google.co.in/url?sa=trct=jq=esrc=sfrm=1source=webcd=1cad=rjaved=0CCoQFjAAurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goadmg.gov.in%2Fei=rdkyUsv3DKTmiAeXuoDIAQusg=AFQjCNFWD_Vg7fJ_elGw0QXL2W3c4XX7swsig2=dP3j5-9weC-dWOvPB9yFsAbvm=bv.52164340,d.aGc
[Goanet] BJP’s and Congress’ Manifestos are A Highway to Hell……….
at stake and second Special Status to protect Goa and its Goan Identity unless there are hidden agendas to merge Goa once again with Maharashtra….. Damn .. you Goans. Jai Marathi Manus. Jai Maharashtra. Marathi Film Industry needs to be given grants and encouragement. Destination: Goa – a tourist destination. Victory to lunatics BBSM and ilk like Nagesh Karmali. Down with Goans, down with genuine Goans, down with Niz Goenkars. Once may be surprised why Parrikar’s name is repeated very often and why not BJP this, BJP that, BJP etc etc... The answer is quiet simple – One Man Show. My Ship My Command. Back to Salazar Rule…. Obrigado Rupert Coutinho UAE --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] 5 Years of Shock and Awe
5 Years of Shock and Awe The 5 years of misrule by Digambar led Congress-MGP-NCP combine will always be remembered as a reign of terror by Goans everywhere. So far, Digambar has been the worst ever CM for Goa, as equally as that occupied by his former comrade and predecessor Manohar Parrikar. This reign of terror that has stretched for the last 12 years began from the year 1999 with the accession of Manohar Parrikar to the CM’s chair. The last 12 years have been characterised by the alarming deaths of many innocents on Goan roads, in mining tragedies, in custodial deaths, dowry and extramarital related, drugs and sex related as well as high profile medical and infrastructure negligence. These incidents have continued unabated too long without anyone being forced to be accountable and we the people and ignorant Goan electorate have preferred to be tolerant, short sighted, forgetful, sussegad and complacent without the will to change. So, When it comes to Crime, Are we Partners in Crime? When it comes to time, we’ll be ready to die……… The deaths are countless. Its been Cypriano, its been Melvin Gomes (Cansaulim), its been Scarlett Eden Keeling, its been the innocent power linesman on duty, its been the innocent people near the naptha tanks in Vasco, its been the infamous Nadia Torrado-Micky Mouse Episodes, its been the innocent anti-mining activists Satish Rivonkar and Francis Jevaji, its been the innocent passengers, its been the foreign tourists, its been the young Raveena who died due to surgical complications, its been the innocent tribals from Balli and now finally its been the innocent school children at Calvim. Were not all these lives precious and dear to their families? The latest tragedy is a big eye-opener. Definitely someone has had blood on his hands and the Chief Secretary has to be made accountable for the failures in this disaster management. It’s very easy for the CM to go ahead and announce compensations which are not from ones pockets however no minister deemed it fit to donate the huge profits they rip from their businesses in mining and real estate to develop and implement life saving measures and infrastructure till date. A life lost is lost and the CM has lost his moral right and dignity to rule. As a mark of respect and mourning, we would have appreciated his announcement of resignation in addition to the cancellation of carnival parades Will things ever change in Goa? Will Goans take this opportunity and get rid of the CM who is unmoved by the events of the last 5 years? Digambar will never be remembered for any good things for Goans. The only way his supporters will ever remember him is his perfection in which he has managed to stick on to his chair for a full terms. The Rein of Terror and Corruption must End And We all know that in our greater interest for Goa and Goans, there is no other way. This CM must go. - In a mark of respect for the little school children and in mourning, we Goans pray for you'll. God Bless your families... Obrigado, Rupert Coutinho UAE --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Mathany Saldanha misses to create awareness on the fundamentalist RSS Raj
*Mathany Saldanha misses to create awareness on the fundamentalist RSS Raj* http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=2341boxid=6216187uid=dat=2/12/2012 Mathany’s door to door campaigning was more focused on criticising the Congress for promoting ‘’Family Raj’’ which we all Goans are already aware and fed up too. However he preferred to be ‘’Holier-Than-Thou’’ and missed to create awareness on the dangers of giving RSS backed fundamentalist ideology a second chance. Newspapers also reported that Mathany went even further and acknowledged that some mistakes were there (I'm sure he means the BJP and him) and assured that they will not be repeated. These statements from Mathany speak volumes of double standards and opportunism. This is politics indeed, the dirty acceptable politics. Not all are untouchables. And it is about survival even if it means kissing and adoring RSS. Mathany’s entry into BJP has been viewed by Catholics purely as opportunist. They appear betrayed and crucified with his actions of embracing the BJP ideology which has in the past tried to cancel the holiday on Good Friday and whose polices don’t hold any favorable relevance in other north and central Indian states where Catholics have undergone harassment and torture several times at the hands of the RSS backed fanatics and governments like the Bajrang dal, Shiv Sena and other senas. Mathany within BJP will never have any voice and will blindly endorse the party views, even if it means going against his very own Catholic community, I have rarely heard Mathany opposing unfavourable policies of BJP government from 2002 to 2005. BJP is well poised to exploit his entry into their fold and put up a good promotion campaigning generalising the Catholic community’s change in views and support toward BJP which is hard to digest and a sham. BJP’s election tricks are no surprises to the Goan electorate which is a clear white wash to hide what lies beneath. The very fact that Parrikar failed to apologise to the Catholics on the issue of cancellation of holiday on Good Friday besides resorting to several minority related policies during his controversial tenure, indicates that he is not at all a changed soul. Such utterances are akin to the likes of Narendra Modi, who some months ago went on a “ Peace fast” with great fanfare, failed to apologise to Muslim parents of deceased children killed in the communal riots. Apparently there are some parallels which can be easily drawn on this election eve and the only difference is in magnitude and brazenness. Besides that the well-known BBSM with people like Nagesh Karmali whose speaches are totally communal have pledged to support the BJP. Mathany never had a voice against such people when they entrusted a forced bundhs and hardships on Goans especially the school children. It is true that Arrogance and Ignorance go hand in hand. The question is why can’t Mathany find something better to do? Is contesting on BJP’s ticket the only way to Save Goa and restore its losing glory? The people of Cortalim constituency including the relatively underdeveloped places like Sancoale area are literate enough and notably this mission to fool and misled cannot succeed here. BJP’s rule of good manipulation which is promoted as good governance can never be in the best interest of progress and prosperity for ethnic Goans. Can Mathany list out his achievements for his constituency and its people when he was in the BJP’s cabinet? Can he list out his stand on the MoI which has seen the BJP’s primitive and stone age stand with regard to English language whose proficiency and fluency is mandatory at all international levels? As a former MLA can he list out his achievements for the people especially the Ramponkarrs affected by the illegal sand extraction at Tirakol? And though he called hurried press conferences and sent many letters to parliament demanding special status for Goa/ ethnic Goans, can he spell out the progress made and further course of action? Can Mathany sort out the more important issues of the people of Cansaulim and Cuelim from his very own constituency who are tormented and harassed by non Goan builders like Abu Bakr Sheet for developing mega housing projects which are never a welcome to this peaceful and serene village? And finally is special status for ethnic Goans and Goa an election manifesto of the BJP and if not, then will Mathany nail the BJP ……….. ? Rupert Coutinho UAE --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Why BJP has no voice against Monsarette
*Why BJP has No Voice against Monsarette* * * Nothing illustrates better the political cross-currents, special interests and short sighted super- Memorandum of Understandings (MoM) (also known as Money of Understandings when translated to financial terms) now at play in one of the greatest political Election carnival of Goa than the debate over the BJP’s soft corner for Monserratte. After being embroiled in several high profile acts, controversies never seem to dodge the Monserrates Mansions. The latest being the kickbacks from land conversions amounting to Rs.26 crores and being substantiated by various media sources. He has hogged the limelight with his sensational arrest at Bombay airport where in it was first time in international history that an Education Minister acted like an illiterate and feigning ignorance on travel and currency issues when being questioned by customs sleuths. The past too is never forgotten like the stoning of police station, the alleged Miramar scandals and the alleged rape of a German underage girl. However the BJP which is well known to bring the Parliament to standstill on corruption as well as the ‘’Aam Aadmi’’ to despair when they support bundhs sponsored by the lunatics from BBSM, they forget all the corruption and morality when it comes to the Godfather Babush. And although Parrikar keeps throwing surprises like a frog croaking when the first showers lash Goa, his talks about proofs and filing cases are restricted mostly during elections time. Moreover nothing progress beyond this stage. This definitely indicates that they don’t even have a firm voice against Monsarette. The truth lies in double standards apparently on corruption and criminality and I think BJP has a lot more to answer to the Goan electorate in addition to cancellation of Holidays holy to the Catholics as well as the controversial release of CD. I don’t think that anyone will contradict my views of cats being scared of rats in Taleigao. Goans feel cheated by the no love lost by the BJP towards their former cabinet colleague and a former TCP minister even though BJP has always been a toilet paper to Babush which was demonstrated very well when Parrikar was unceremoniously and rudely thrown down like a humpty dumpty who could never be put up again. Anyway this is Goa where we live and there are non-stop tiatrs where gullible electorate gets entertained by classical actors and jokers and sometimes fooled (in the name of Dynamic Social Workers or leaders of Ramponkarrs or for that matter even promises of a Special Status) very often but rarely once in a blue moon….. oops! I mean 5 years. Obrigado, Rupert Coutinho UAE --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] YURI ALEMAO – I CHALLENGE YOU TO STOP WATER SUPPLY TO SOUTH GOA by Nisser Dias
As appeared in Niz Goenkar. *YURI ALEMAO – I CHALLENGE YOU TO STOP WATER SUPPLY TO SOUTH GOA* by Nisser Dias http://nizgoenkar.net/newsDetails.php?id=2931 Last week in an interview to a news daily Yuri Alemao boasted that if elected his priority would be to stop water supply to entire south Goa to highlight the importance of Sanguem to the people of Goa. If it was uttered by any other new entrant in politics, I would have let it pass or assumed it was naïve comment. But when it comes from Alemao family, I take it with a pinch of salt. The reason being, they all claim to be born politicians. That politics runs in their blood. Without carrying out any social work in the society, they become dynamic social workers. Then it is said that their hearts yearns for the poor and they strive to alleviate the hardships of the down trodden. Firstly to help the poor, this clan should have their hard earned money instead of ill-gotten wealth that is being distributed. Furthermore distributing money, rice, sugar, gas cylinders and other freebies during Christmas, Diwali in the election year does not end the woes of the poor. However what bothers my mind is how come Yuri’s father Joaquim Alemao who has been exploiting mines in Sanguem for decades, did not see that this constituency was backward. Only now when the demand and price for low grade iron ore has sharply escalated did he realize that Sanguem was backward. Indeed the Urban Development minister was making pots and pots of money through mining (including alleged illegal) all these years that the mining dust clouded his vision to see that Sanguem constituents did not have water supply in their houses. Or is it that Yuri has opened his father’s eyes to the many low grade mine dumps still existing in the taluka that they could trade in? Yuri Alemao’s statement that he would stop water supply to south Goa if he comes to power is utter rubbish. Ironically it is not that the constituents of Sanguem are suffering from lack of water. It is agreed that they do have piped water to their houses. But what is choking the life out of the people of Sanguem and surrounding areas is mining pollution. Is it in the interest of Yuri Alemao and his father to put an end to mining? Partly their bread and butter lies in mining while the other part lies in politics which they have made their business. If not why is Yuri Alemao who is said to be a pilot not pursuing his career at this prime age instead of dabbling in politics? Then we have PWD minister Churchill Alemao (Yuri’s uncle) who has been in the chair for most of his tenure. Water resources also comes under his ambit. He always beats his breast proclaiming his love for Goans. What has he done to augment water supply to the people of Sanguem. Could Yuri tell us? Or could Yuri tell us if he has ever taken up this subject with his uncle. Has he questioned Churchill Alemao how much attention he paid to Sanguem during his terms as South Goa Member of Parliament. I am sure he has not as this young crown prince of Joaquim Alemao started visiting the constituents of Sanguem during the last one year only with assembly election specially the iron ore heaps in mind. Let me educate ignorant Yuri Alemao. Sanguem is blessed with ample of natural water resources which flow throughout the year. However with irresponsible mining that is excavation of earth for iron ore reserves beyond permissible limits groundwater has got diverted in the mining pits and that is the reason constituents of Sanguem are suffering from shortage of water. Hence Joaquim Alemao is equally responsible for the suffering of the people of Sanguem. Instead of making such absurd comments such as stopping of water supply to south Goa, Yuri Alemao would do better if he diverts his energies in trying to improve the education system in Sanguem. Students are studying in cowsheds in this constituency, different divisions are being taught in one classroom by a single teacher. In some cases students have to walk almost five kilometres to reach school, others wake up as early as 5.00am to travel over hills to attend classes. Majority of population in Sanguem is dependent on agriculture but due to rampant and irresponsible mining the sludge has polluted fields and water bodies thereby dealing a body blow to agriculture and livelihood of the people. Forest cover too has also dwindled due to mining. Farmers here were used hills to grow peppers, beetle nut, areca nuts and other vegetation; this too has also been badly affected. Then there is a sizeable population of ‘dangar’ community whose sole livelihood is raising cattle. With flattening of hills they have also been affected. Has Yuri thought of ways to stop speeding mining trucks which kill people on regular basis? I am sure he has not because it will affect his father’s business. Has he thought of mining pollution which is causing all sorts of lung ailments to the people of Sanguem? If so what is his solution to curb it. Is
[Goanet] The Last Opportunity for Us Goans
desired for a corrupt free Goa. This time we need to Walk that Talk and support the genuine Goans who have stepped forward to deliver for us Goans. Be it *Dr. Hubert Gomes ( Benaulim Constituency), The GXE, The Village Groups of Goa, Xavier Almeida (GXE – Taleigao Constituency), Bismark Dias (Cumbarjua Constituency), candidates from Jagrut Gaonkaracho Ekvot – (Pradeep Sangodkar from San Andre Clifton D'Souza from Velim constituency) and Avertino Furtado (Navelim Constituency) *. They are much better qualified than the present lot and are visionaries than the present lot and can implement what our late role model Dr. Jack Sequeira envisaged for Goa. They have the zeal and have stepped forward for us inspite of some cowardly acts of intimidations by their selfish opponents. They have made a difference in the social life and have a potential to rein in a change for Goans in a big way. Remember, we won’t be electing the politician to rule over us this time in 2012. We have to vote for ourselves for our policies and for what we want. The Choice is ours. We can choose ourselves and represent ourselves through Good Candidates or we can choose the same past and present molesters, defectors, swindlers, gamblers, builders, miners, industrialists, communal people and criminals. Do we want our own Goans to build a firewall for our wealth and survival or do we need a migrant influx to steal and rob us and eventually kill. Do we need life or do we need the Worst…. Our survival and sustainability depends on our choice this coming election. We need to have a vision, a broader spectrum and unity to achieve this. We not only need a corrupt free Goa but also need jobs, employment, facilities, good health care, accountability, transparency, better administration, land for Goans, special status, security for property and women and children, survival and prosperity cum development. It is our one final opportunity, the last trump card that we have, and it is our precious Electoral Vote. Belive me it is a much powerful tool then the money and muscle power that will be witnessed. Ask not what Goa can do for us but what we have done for our beautiful Goa and our heirs. If I can go about motivating and asking for a change, then you too can motivate others and help them to change, and so every other Goan can hope and realise a change….a revolution for Goa and the evolution of a new hope and new life….. but only if we have the will to do it…. All that I would say *''JUST DO IT''* and Emerge Victorious.. Vote for a Change and for our future and for the future of our Children… *Obrigado* *Rupert Coutinho* *UAE* --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Justice to Fernandes Family
*Justice to Fernandes Family* It is unjust to read and know that private ancestral land of the non- influential Fernandes Family has been acquired while the land belonging to the influential Bernand D’Costa which was acquired earlier has now been denotified. It is pathetic that in spite of living in a civilized and liberal world, innocent people have to endure unwanted hardships to save what has been left by their ancestors for their descendants. Still further the promise of alternate land compensation has not been fulfilled till date. Are these acceptable norms and ethics? Are we in democracy or anarchy? It should be morally binding on the management of Jamia Masjid to whom the land has been handed over, to return back the ancestral land as a good gesture and reject the deplorable acts of the present government which have resulted in grave injustice to the Fernandes family. Rupert Coutinho --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Social-OMania in Goa
Social-oMania in Goa A lot of young over ambitious aspirants in Goa are apparently being infected by a new virus called Social-o-mania with every newspaper being flashed with bright ads describing some unheard people as social workers. Even the ever stinking public toilets are getting a temporary facelift with no courtesy shown to these ads. So far none of them have won a Nobel Prize nor any international award for outstanding social works. I guess the Nobel Committee in Sweden needs to be apprised on these developments and the need to include a new category of nominations especially for Goans with due weightage and consideration given to newspapers and well known biased Goan Associations that publicize them. This year I have read too many ads describing some well know people like Savio Alemao, Valanka, Yuri, Warren, Samir Salgaonkar, a variety of Roys, Tara Kerkar, John Fernandes, etc., etc and the list goes on. I’m totally confused which of the above Alemaos or personalities is the best social worker and I wonder what has happened to another well know name Rohit in the Goan scenario; perhaps Parrikar may be able to throw some light through a press conference as soon as elections are announced. While the insane Goans blindly believe all the blizzard and hilarious headlines doing their round, the genuine Goans are well aware of the high probability of the Social-o-Mania virus turning lethal into Social Omens. Anyway, end of the day all these ads end up either in the garbage bin or near the firewood. So its all waste.. Cheers!! Rupert Coutinho UAE --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Goa Needs the Cure shot from Impeccable Doctors.
*Goa Needs the Cure shot from Impeccable Doctors.* ** Sick people need doctors to cure them and Goa is no exception. The legacy of loot and plunder of Goa by vested interest and politicians at the cost of middle and lower class has made Goa weak, feeble and driven it ethnic Goans close to the brink of extinction. Today Goans have high reverence and respect for the one of its great doctors namely Dr. Jack Sequeira who stood by Goans and saved Goa for its future generation. He was humble, sincere and a charismatic leader unlike the present rot of today’s politicians. However this freedom which he gave us was short-lived and a new set of opportunist doctors like Willy and Amonkar emerged who joined national parties and ideologies while the state of affairs of genuine Goans still continues to be pathetic till today. Their tenures have been marred with various controversies and high levels of corruption in their respective governments and they have done nothing to enforce an effective change. Today Mother Goa is ailing and weeping, and Goans really needs the services and sacrifices of the likes of Dr. Jack Sequeira to fill in the gaps. This should be right time and the right decision for some of these real charismatic, impeccable doctors like Dr. Oscar and Dr. Hubert to come forward for the sake of the ethnic Goans. You’ll have rightly diagnosed the ills and causes in the system varying from broken promises, fake so called social workers, flawed and manipulated Regional plans and wasteful expenditures and scams. Goa is calling and you’ll will be the only hope for a permanent cure for Goa in the interest of its future generation. Obrigado. *Rupert Coutinho * *UAE* --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] The BJP's Dhoka Pal
*The BJP's Dhoka Pal* If Goa lacks an efficient Lokayukta then blame it on the BJP. The main opposition has lost its teeth, spine, head, clothes, dignity everything. The large scale corruption and ever increase in illegalities right from illegal minings, forgeries, inefficiencies in bureaucracy and police functioning including custodial deaths and Balli riots are the blessings of the oppostion to the Kamat led coalition to function unchallenged for a 5 year term. BJP have failed miserably to put the Kamat-led coalition on back foot nor have they risen to meet the aspirations of the common man in Goa however they have risen quickly with the speed of the lightning to defend the ''Monster'' Modi for his handling of the Godhra during Vajpayee's visit to the Goa Election Campaign in 2002. Their protests are insignificant with cheap issues like MoI and Petrol price hikes which were the foundation works by the NDA regime. Never have they pressed for a Lokayukta with urgency to tackle the corruption mania and inefficiencies of the present govt. Today BJP is a liability for the common man in Goa. They have not only failed to guarantee Lok Pal and Lokayukta in Goa but have contributed more towards a Dhoka Pal being the principal opposition party. They are a failure for Goa and its future. *Rupert Coutinho *
[Goanet] The Kingmaker and The King
the greatest setback to the aspiring and overambitious Kingmaker. ’The arm twisting and resignation tactics failed. The Angels and Demons from the Capital Centre stuck to their stand of zero tolerance towards indiscipline and arrogance. The sword of disqualification was throttled around the neck of the Save Goa Front episode, and now Churchill he has been reduced to a silenced man. The kingmaker is now a disillusioned man and even the CM gave him a cold shoulder during his resignation episodes of political dramas on the Silver Screens of Goa. He is apparently scared of the Woman from the ideologically retarded Axis of Evil namely BBSM who held his representing Navelim constituency to ransom on the day schools reopened and the man of masses was probably singing Shania Twain’s hit single “Man I feel like a Woman’’. His silence has also silenced his supporters in every nook and every corner. The various associations that publicised and harped on his glory like the Dubai Goans and KGA are nowhere to be heard anymore. They are defunct and irrelevant now with their leaders shying away and been ostracised by all. Even the posh beggars (I mean publicised social workers/ entrepreneurs) and ‘’Bikaris’’ of sponsorships dependent of the ‘’Brothers’’ for various cultural and publicised Goan Cultural events held abroad have disassociated from them. Now Churchill’s own supporters in Navelim and Varca are tired of nibbling or chewing on peanuts and grass like animals, or for that matter tiny bit of rich pies while the riches of the Alemaos are highly debated. A hefty life insurance policy from AIG speaks volumes of one’s person’s wealth. Other rivals like Micckey and a spent force like Luizinho are capable of enticing the same supporter to switch sides with more rewards and sweeter pies. Many Goans see him as a betrayer of the Konkani and anti-MOPA cause and a migrant loving politician for his love and special privileges extended to the Rahejas and ilk’s like them. Hence the kingmaker should now forget the bridges of Galgibag and Sinquetim and even forget contesting in Navelim or even Benaulim. He should now contest in Margao Constituency and displace the dark horse of 2007, and emerge as the real king for as long as the present King rules and lives, there cannot be another King in Goa. It is now time for the Chruchill to roll up the sleeves and show his fist to the dig-under and jump on the bandwagon and lifeline of another Goans cause for as long as this present king rules, Goa will be dug further and under and everything will be robbed. The mines will be dug, the roads will be dug in the name of laying power cables, the graves will be dug for innocent custodial deaths and even the pockets of Goans will be dug for enriching the legacy of loot and plunder. It is time to avenge the defeat of the young Alemao at the YC elections by displacing the King and be crowned as the King of Goa. The Crouching Tiger has to let out his hidden dragon and prove his mettle. But that would mean another disaster for ethnic Goans and will Goans accept the emerging hurricane of the Alemao Clan to wipe them out? For the ethnic Goans that would have been like just another straw on the camel's back and eventually it will certainly be the straw that will break the camel's back Obrigado and God Bless Goans. Viva Goenkarponn. Rupert Coutinho
[Goanet] BBSM are Ideologically Retarded Stinking Filth
. *BBSM are Ideologically Retarded Stinking Filth* Activities and activists represented and aided by BBSM is a stinking filth that is spreading their rot all over Goa. They are in no way different to the physical garbage which keeps piling up across whole of Goa and has no radical solution to containment, recycling and disposal. BBSM lack the moral activists and integrity. They have resorted to intimidations, irrational behaviour and bandhs to highly distinguish themselves as a culturally backward and uncivilized face in a developed world. They have embarked themselves on a sinking ‘’Ship of Fools’’ and have now cleverly enticed higher secondary and gullible college benchwarmers to join in the fun and don’t know how to steer the ship to its destination. Their own members contradict themselves. The author of ‘’Cheddi’’ himself says that he is directly involved for the development of the regional language while other members of BBSM are not. They don’t have any moral principles. Although they are against Iiiinglez, they are very badly in need of the Roman Script to coin their acronym in English as “BBSM” and words like “English Kiteak? Mai Bhas Zai”. They have forgotten that their own children and grandchildren have embraced English with love more than the Marathi language which they forcibly desire and now that some of them have lost their mental balances, they don’t command any control over their grandchildren. It is sympathetic for Goans to understand that most of these BBSM have reached their fag end of retirement or have already retired as ex-MLAs or chairmen of trusts, schools and ports, they still require means to sustain themselves and their livelihoods and while some are still power hungry are dying for glory in their old age. Their division and lack of leadership is more prominent by the presence of MLAs in the present Govt. who out of moral resposibility are still not yet prepared to resign which only signifies the journey of BBSM towards the Bermuda Triangle. And while the Axis of Evil is still preparing the election strategy for 2012, we should not forget the hard core die hard activist of BBSM, A.K.A. the saffron CM- In – Waiting, who after taking a beating at his popularity with the rise of the demons, is like a lost cartoon in disneyland or something like an ‘’Alice in BLUNDERLAND’’ called BBSM. Even if BBSM are flushed down the toilet drains, they will keep resurfacing as little dirty stinking nuggets always trying to move upwards even though they are not needed. Goans are tired of these pests called BBSM who keep resurfacing and regrouping in small pockets here and there. They are not welcomed and even their protests are being fizzled out by the Rain Gods. They are a disgrace to Goa and its Goenkarponn. They are a disgrace to our Mai Bhas Konkani. They are betrayers of Konkani and have no significant contribution towards the development of Konkani. Goans need a radical change to get this ‘’Ship of Fools’’ sunk. BBSM lacks the competency to achieve harmony and they lack the will to support any social integration free of violence and destruction. They need to be shown the door. Long Live Konkani. Long Live MoI – English. Obrigado and God Bless our Goans and their Goenkarponn and God Bless and steer the journey of ideologically retarded stink called BBSM to the heavenly abode of Bermuda Triangle. *Rupert Coutinho*
Re: [Goanet] Parrikar smacks of pimp’s mentality
On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM, J. Colaco jc cola...@gmail.com wrote: Whether one agrees with his present politics or not, I write to show my strong disapproval at the your characterization of Mr. Manohar Parrikar's I'd add the following: 1: Unless you were present when Mr. Parrikar spoke, you might be relying exclusively on the reporting of his statement. Needless to say, Goa-based patracars are not necessarily accurate. 2: Regularization of shanty towns in most countries, is a legal process. It is best done in a structured fashion. Good structure leads to better control. 3: And while 'regularization' may encourage new settlements, unregulated new settlements are happening anyway. 4: As far as I am concerned, courtesy of the naivety and/or negligence of the real Freedom Fighters + the 'private interests' of the Bogus ones in 1961, and the vote-bank and other banking interests of the Politicians e Policia who have ruled Goa since 1963, there is NO effective method of preventing the shantification of Goa. The process has begun .and is on target to continue uninhibited. Have you not been reading Mr. Rajan Parrikar's posts? jc Dear Mr. Colaco, You are free to express your personal opinion and views but my observations are based on me personally watching and studying Parrikar and his moves from close angles. Perhaps you must have missed my earlier reply to his infiltrated PR agents out there to promote his image of “Good Governance and Good POLITICIAN’’ where I have brought out many facts listed in detail and no one could contest on them with a firm reply. I think they are still ignorant to understand the word MANIPULATION as opposed to Good Governance and Good Politician. In response to your feedback, I would state the following: 01) Agreed that press reporting in Goa need greater standards and integrity however as I have watched Parrikar from close angles, he is quick to call for numerous press conferences to blow things out of proportion himself and he is quick to dismiss any negative criticism by stating the standard replies of he is being misquoted. His latest statement on Chimbel residents has no further reaction from him nor has he taken back his statement. So I go by the reports if you will read ( ‘’Parrikar’s assurance to settle the issue…..’’) what I have written and I have not edited any from there. Your addressing of press reporters as “PATRACARS’’ has really amused me and I still wonder what could be the reasons for that. I’m sure we respect every profession and individual for what they are inspite of their action being under the scanner. 02) Most countries ( I have studied the policies of many developed and developing nations) are moving ahead in forward direction and have efficient systems in place to check illegalities and plug loopholes in laws (they don’t dilly dial for ages to pass an effective law unlike the LOKPAL and REGIONAL PLAN or bring back black money stashed away. Their politician are educated in reputed institution and don’t depend on messy inefficient bureaucrats to interpret acts and amendments). Goa is moving in the negative and population of Goans has not increased much as compared to the migrants flooding into Goa. India stand not for better structure nor better control except to anarchy. There is a Shit-load of babus and politicians pulling the strings and so the system is still not yet paralysed but is still moving at snail’s pace. Thanks to some genuine journalists working in various capacities, many politicians have bitten the dust. 03) If you do own property in Goa and are not settled there but elsewhere then are you willing to accept mushrooming of illegal structures and garbage dumpyards or sewage lines in your backyard? Won’t you voice your disagreement or are you willing outsiders to encroach and legalise their stay on your property? Just because something is happening unregulated, should all of us fold our hands and sit back and enjoy our siesta and say “tem kiem zavpachem nam’’. I don’t believe in these principles. There will be someone who can bring a change and there is an untapped talent which has a potential to turn the tide. I believe people’s voices are supreme. 04) Effective method of preventing the shantification of Goa is to stand up and make a noise. Not condemning the wrong actions means supporting the people who prop up these acts (like Parrikar, Luizinho, Churchill, Monseratee and Ravi) which has led us to elect the same useless lot over the years. No Hope LOST. Everyone did not sink with the Titanic. A very few survived on rafts and some on emergency boats and an infant survived the freezing cold. Some ripples and personal tragedies or disasters have a tendency to pull the brakes. I don’t deny that the process has not begun and may be or could be on target but people’s voices has decelerated some of them from gaining grounds. rc
[Goanet] Parrikar smacks of pimp’s mentality
*Parrikar smacks of pimp’s mentality* ** Parrikar’s assurance to settle the issue of regularising the houses at Indira Nagar in Chimbel is cheap, disgraceful and is a mind of frustration of a desperate and disillusioned CM-in-waiting. Can Goans accept that their land be taken away and given free of cost to outsiders? These acts are more worst than even the prostitution and murders. The areas will only be another breeding ground for slums, thrash and crimes to flourish in the social environment. Parrikar knows how to change the rules of the game and has been the master of it which is now taken as a precedent and a useful guidance by some of his successors vis a vis the Navelim farmers protesting against rehabilitation of migrants on their agricultural lands with another anti-Goan from Varca calling the shots. Parrikar’s image is waning and with the rise of Axis of Evil and some lunatics from Bedxellolem Bharatiyancho Saunstha, his cosmetic image of Good Politician and God Governance has been unmasked and exposed. An old octogenarian is a PM- in-Waiting at the Rape Capital of the world but everyone knows for sure that the day will never come and RSS will have to write a chapter in their Ideological History glorifying an ex-dy-PM who remained forever-in-waiting. Ethnic Goas too will be blessed immensely if they keep Parrikar forever as the CM-in-Waiting as a chapter to remember for he could not change and prevent the takeover of Goan land by outsiders despite having ruled comfortably for over 4 years. Cheers!! Rupert Coutinho
[Goanet] With ref to Valmiki's preferrence to Parrikar as CM
-- Forwarded message -- From: Rupert Coutinho rupertcouti...@gmail.com Date: 2011/6/22 Subject: With ref to Valmiki's Naik's preferrence to Parrikar as CM Dear Senhor Valmiki bab, I waited patiently for your reply and the others whom I questioned but there was no response on the facts produced by me (THE TRUTH ONLY THE TRUTH)– you can TRACK THE FULL CHAIN OF FACTS for records. Many have written to me and are upset that I copied so many in the email and may be you expressed it in different words. Some were too scared to admit that this has hurt their masking effects however I stick to my stand of truth and facts and I won’t ever forget especially the NRI ded xanne ‘’DOTORS’’ or rather ‘’SPIN DOCTORS’’ and the likes of Ramesh Koppa or zoppa, Louis Rodrigues, Melvin Ferrao etc. They could not digest the truth nor could they LIST OUT the SURGICAL developments in Panjim as they express in their forums but all that they could say is Manohar Parrikar has developed Panjim. Some are fools and pig headed. A prestigious English Medium institution like IIT does not award degrees for destroying Storm Water Drains and cutting down age old trees that provide shade. World over the developments are pre- planned and are INTEGRATED into the existingecology and not by DESTROYING and building ADDITIONAL concrete STRUCTURES. So did IFFI of 2004 bring any development or Destruction? No one has answered me how much was the REVENUE generated? How much was the expenditure? How much profit? I am not aware whether the Local Tiatrists benefitted in any way from IFFI? My truth has made them worry because they know in digital world everything gets forwarded and information spreads faster than gossips or rumors. In addition to my previous facts, the hype behind the words ‘’GOOD administrator’’ is apparently being unlocked and the face behind the mask can be seen clearly in the mirror. They have realized the dark clouds that are returning along with the monsoons which will wash away and expose hidden communal agendas. They have heard me talk; they saw me walk between them. Now I got the moves that will make them move. Guys, this is the truth. ‘’ all the forums and mailing lists have been infiltrated with people from communal backgrounds AND WITH a purpose -……..’’. Explore the people behind the names and don’t believe The Marketing and PR Managers probably some with Cristao/ Catholic names who will be very quick to dismiss the facts as ‘’Collective Insanity’’ and sometimes strive hard TO build image as a Clean and Good Politician. One can run but not always hide behind re-Baptized names of louis or pintos or desouzas or ferraos or rogers or ramesh koppa. Ladies and Gentlemen, don’t share any confidential information in your posts but mail it to the people whom you’ll personally know. All the people are counted and who stands for whom. A spade is a spade and there’s no denying about it and they cannot have a heart. I’m sure by now this revelation has sent shivers down their spine. Valmiki, My question to you in addition to my previous questions where in you said we can talk what can be done next, isn’t it? But till now there is no solution/ answers to the infinite questions thrown about the Manipulation and destructive forces that will arise from the Axis of Evil. *Now Valmiki coming to your idea of proposing a Parrikar-led coalition govt for Goa’s Good is more of a hypothesis and these postulates don’t have any * *practicality. * * * What Good will it bring to Ethnic Goans? I can only visualize the horrors of Godhra, Kandhamal or another Bosnia or Crotia or Herzegovina or German Nazism happening in Goa. Fundamentalism and fundamentalist ideas can never be justified. It only leads to creation of ideologies similar to moditva or Taliban. * * *It will be like Hillary Clinton and John Kerry going all the way from US toMoscow and telling the Russian President to convince India that Pakistan has displayed unquestionable and tremendous efforts in the fight against international terrorism. Having fundamentalist and masks ruling over people will be a terrible mistake and a bigger disaster than Germany or Hiroshima or Nagasaki. Ideology is one thing and moral principles is another. Some ideologies will see the destruction of the people of their own community and sacrificed to meet their objectives.* Why are people misguided that only Parrikar can lead a govt for Goa’s good? If at all a tainted candidate contests on BJP will you support to elect to give Parrikar a majority led coalition? How can you practically achieve say A TARGET OF only 8 seats for BJP to lead a coalition? There was hooliganism on 6th June 2011. The Bundh which was wholeheartedly backed and demonstrated by all elected and defeated BJP elements, so do you still vouch for a Bharat JALAO party? Tell me whether Damodar Naik or Sharmad Raiturkar’s acts on 6thJune are of the civilized world? Should Goans elect them
Re: [Goanet] Request to mailing list Goanet rejected
you Take it or leave it I cannot keep on sending individual letters. It takes me time and efforts to bring out the truth to my fellow Goans. My letters are sent to other media too and most of Goanet users are accessing them from those sites and blogs like Niz Goenkar. cheers!!! Rupert On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 8:41 AM, goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org wrote: Your request to the Goanet mailing list Posting of your message titled The Greatest Gods ? Is it Churchill or Digambar? has been rejected by the list moderator. The moderator gave the following reason for rejecting your request: If you wish to post your message to Goanet and copy other mailing lists and individuals, put goa...@goanet.org in the TO box and all other email addresses in the BCC box. Thank you. Goanet Admin Any questions or comments should be directed to the list administrator at: goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org
[Goanet] Does anyone in Goa dare to suspend GP Naik?
*Does anyone in Goa dare to suspend GP Naik?* I doubt whether any action will be taken against GP Naik who is reportedly under medical survellience for high BP, given that he is due to retire at the end of this month on 31st May 2011. After all, loyality and Obeisance always pays as was the case of a mass murderer and terrorist Bin Laden and its family where history proved once again blood is thicker than water even though he was publicly disowned by his family and his country. The deaths of two innocent tribals perpetuate another set of deadly murderers and internal terrorist breeding in Goa’s sanctuary including the ones who owe responsibility of dereliction of duties. The ever assuring CM agreed to immediately order the suspension of South Goa Collector as reported in the newspapers. Goans need to come to terms whether we should accept and tolerate a CM who only gives assurances or a man who can keep his words. Does Indian democracy really holds any meaning if the administration cannot initiate action even after orders herald from heads of state. This truly goes to reflect whether the elected authority and teethless opposition benches commands any respect from its administration or it is just another day in Indian democracy where everyone does what they like doing and don't not care even if it were orders from the First Citizen of the country. I do know many Goans will think that they were much better under Salazar for some transitional times and and would have prefered to be under the civilized Portuguese rules in the years to come. *Rupert Coutinho*
[Goanet] Police act as courier boys for mining firm
The Goa Police did some social service on Tuesday after a 26-year-old was killed by a speeding mining company truck. The SP South Tony Fernandes and his Deputy Rohidas Patre, rushed to the house of the victim at Sulcorna, ready with a cheque of Rs 5 lakh issued in record time by the mining company, which had engaged the driver of the truck, which killed the victim. http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Police-act-as-courier-boys-for-mining-firm/48529.html Rupert Coutinho
[Goanet] Serious Fraud Investigation Office recommended Prosecution against Sesa Goa
** *Serious Fraud Investigation Office recommended Prosecution against Sesa Goa * This is a welcome news to all the native Goans and the severely affected people and tribals who are battling against mining giants on various issues. Such gross violations and frauds amounts to cheating and stealing from Goa its rich resources and wealth which belong rightfully to its ethnic inhabitants. While corporates continue to pocket these vast riches with the greed and frauds, the common and innocent people affected by the uncontrolled mining as well as overindulgence in illegal mining are reduced to a life of misery and hardships in terms of the ecological disaster surrounding them. This also includes the various severe impacts of dust pollution, acid mine drainage effects, uncapped tailings dams, radioactive radiation elements in the ore, sulfur dioxide contamination, damage to road infrastructure and well as agricultural lands suffered by the native Goans living in the vicinity of these areas. In 2009, the SFIO was asked to investigate the affairs of Sesa Goa, following a report of the Registrar of Companies (ROC), which 'prima facie' found the company guilty of fudging invoices. After an investigation spanning over one-and-a-half years, The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) recommended prosecution against the company and Sesa Goa's Managing Director, and the Company Secretary for violations under the Companies Act, 1956 on nine grounds, including over and under-invoicing of export/import of over Rs. 1,000 crore. SFIO has uncovered over-invoiced import receipts of coking coal by Rs. 14.6 crore and also sale of iron-ore by Rs. 42.51 crore, while under-invoicing exports by Rs. 1,002 crore. Under-invoicing is normally done to avoid paying tax. Under the practice, companies mention in their records an amount less than what was actually delivered and pocket the difference. This breaking news dragged Sesa Goa shares below 4% at the stock exchange.The SFIO has also alleged that Sesa Goa now owned by NRI billionaire Anil Agarwal made excess payment of agency commission to sales agent amounting to Rs. 40.6 crore to facilitate its exports of iron-ores to foreign buyers. The SFIO report named the sales agents which included Mitsui Co (of Japan and Hong Kong), Nissho Iwai Corpn (Japan), Ahmed Jaffer Co (Pakistan), and Arim Peks (Turkey). The report also accused the company's independent directors and statutory auditor of non-cooperation with the investigations, and has also recommended prosecution on this basis. I would sincerely request SFIO to also investigate seriously all the other mining giants in Goa wherein innocent tribals are harassed mercilessly while the owners who are mostly the MLA continue to reaping huge benefits of this ill-gotten wealth without any social responsibility. Rupert Coutinho UAE Read more at: http://profit.ndtv.com/news/show/sfio-recommends-prosecution-of-sesa-goa-155589?cp
[Goanet] Negligent Mass Murderers breeding in Goan Families
*Negligent Mass Murderers breeding in Goan Families* Reading today’s Open Letter to CM by respected Roger D’Souza on the number of lives lost due to electrocution I would only generalise and emphasize that this also applies to all cases of negligence that have been witnessed in hospitals, other professions and on the deadly roads in Goa. It is shameful that gross negligence, oversight, complacency and dereliction of duties has resulted in loss of innocent lives and caused tremendous grief to the families of the deceased and other anguished Goans. These deceitful acts have created a new set of mass murderers who are breeding peacefully and happily in such a civilized state of Goa. I pray that the family of Abhay alias Akash Gaonkar from Dharbandora will be strong enough in this most demoralizing moments of their live. All those responsible for the deaths of these innocent people failed to take up the necessary action to prevent loss. They never valued life that they never created and hence had no right to aid its destruction and loss. I pity the children and families of these irresponsible people and all other responsible stakeholders that these children have to live in the custody and guardianship of people who have blood of innocent lives on their hands. Worst of all, these criminals will have to wake up every morning not as normal people but negligent and responsible killers of innocent lives. Their acts have only disgraced their families and brought shame upon thier children. Will the local MLAs, panchyats, power minister, CEE, JE, AE, collectors, mamlatdars, talatis and chief secretary ever wake up or have these incidents still not made any difference to your conscience and your families particularly your innocent children? I look forward to any further action from the opportunist LOO from Goa Assembly if he can make any difference to the common innocent Goan people. *Rupert Coutinho* *UAE*
Re: [Goanet] My letter : Parabens (Congratulations) Colva Civic and Consumer Forum
Dear Editor The Navhind Times An absence of reply to my previous mail makes me feel that Navhind Times is only interested in the total number of sales and publications rather than the welfare for Goans. Hence I will cease to send any further letters to the Navhind Times including any advertising and at the same time stop purchasing any further daily subscription as I have a choice for other alternative newspapers with whom I will pursue my letters for the benefit and development of my Goan brethren. I do understand that my stopping of my personal subscription and advertisements does not matter to your publications and thus will not have any significant impact compared to numerous content and felicitation and birthday ads that you’ll receive but I am firm in my resolve for bringing out the truth/ the right message and benefits for Goans and I am sure if every Goan rationally thinks on the same lines, it will make a difference to your sales and quality. Sincerely, *Rupert Coutinho* On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Rupert Coutinho rupertcouti...@gmail.comwrote: Dear Editor, Although my article appeared in you column dated 13 May 2011, for which I am glad, however I am completely disappointed and unsatisfied that Navhind Times altered my topic which did not send the right congratulatory message and also did not publish my last sentence (original text attached for your reference) which questions the contributions from the presently described lot of freedom fighters which they are obliged to clarify since they are looting the taxpayers for their doles. http://www.navhindtimes.in/opinion/letters-editors-57 The reason for deletion of my last sentence is best known only to your office. This only gives me an impression that Navhind Times could be biased in thier reporting and is no longer interested in the welfare of the Goans nor is it interested in exposing the intolerable elments destroying Goans and hence cannot be relied anymore to bring out the truth. Sincerely Rupert Coutinho *Parabens (Congratulations) *Colva Civic and Consumer Forum Colva Civic and Consumer Forum have done a marvelous job which has inspired Goans to replicate their success to other parts of Goa without losing hope. Their dedication, resolve and resilience to rid their village of the filth, garbage and sewage discharge has proved that no matter how much corrupt minds collude with cheap and undignified individuals to circumvent the rules, might is not always right. The High Court came down heavily on the Colva Panchayat for severe discrepancies and negligence in giving permissions and has further stayed any licenses from being issued to commercial establishments till further orders. This is a motivating message to all other Goans affected by the real estate and mining mafias to keep up their fight and Colva Civic and Consumer Forum definitely deserves a big Obrigado from all the Goans. If CCCF can succeed in Colva then I’m very certain that every united forum and village group if united can also succeed especially in other severely affected areas in North Goa like Calangute, Miramar and Candolim. I wonder whether the free loaders and communal eccentric dole fighters stealing from the Goan taxpayers have any such contribution to the welfare of the people of Goa? *Rupert Coutinho* *UAE*
[Goanet] Cansaulim People’s Wishes – Can the Pachecos prove their worth?
*Cansaulim People’s Wishes – Can the Pachecos prove their worth?* Mickey Pacheo has not stopped short of publicly declaring Viola’s candidature for the Cortalim seat as the People’s Wishes. Can the Pachecos prove themselves worth by addressing the wishes of Cansaulim people who have opposed tooth and nail the unfavorable megahousing projects of well known outsiders threatening their villages? While the local MLA Mauvin Godhino has shown his true colors, he should realize that he is not a permanently elected MLA and that the People’s Voice is supreme and he should be brought to justice. It is highly pertinent that Goans in their best interest prevent notorious builders community and outsiders like Abo Bakr Sheik from destroying the sanctity and ecology of the pristine and calm Cansaulim village before things go out of hand and lawlessness and anarchy prevails. The directory of panchayats and bureaucrats who have acted as stooges of political masters to subdued and harass innocent local villagers should be made accountable and they need to be pursued in courts till they lose their retirement benefits to deter the other lots. Meanwhile the people of Cansaulim-Cuelim-Arossim in parallel should keep up their fight by staying united and they should not hesitate to file contempt petitions against the builder, police, MLA and their stooges at a time when the Honourable High Court bench has already passed stringent judgements against this project. The people should also not shy away from approaching other social activists, NRIs and environmental ministries to highlight gross violation and manipulations but even approach the Courts to demolish any illegalities committed which is the best solution in their favour. *Rupert Coutinho* *UAE *
[Goanet] Parabens to Colva Civic and Consumer Forum
*Parabens (Congratulations) *Colva Civic and Consumer Forum Colva Civic and Consumer Forum have done a marvelous job which has inspired Goans to replicate their success to other parts of Goa without losing hope. Their dedication, resolve and resilience to rid their village of the filth, garbage and sewage discharge has proved that no matter how much corrupt minds collude with cheap and undignified individuals to circumvent the rules, might is not always right. The High Court came down heavily on the Colva Panchayat for severe discrepancies and negligence in giving permissions and has further stayed any licenses from being issued to commercial establishments till further orders. This is a motivating message to all other Goans affected by the real estate and mining mafias to keep up their fight and Colva Civic and Consumer Forum definitely deserves a big Obrigado from all the Goans. If CCCF can succeed in Colva then I’m very certain that every united forum and village group if united can also succeed especially in other severely affected areas in North Goa like Calangute, Miramar and Candolim. I wonder whether the free loaders and communal eccentric dole fighters stealing from the Goan taxpayers have any such contribution to the welfare of the people of Goa? *Rupert Coutinho* *UAE*
[Goanet] Is Goa doomed?
* Is Goa doomed? * Today my heart melts with utmost respect, praise and glory next to God, to the bravest of all, the Navy Seals 6 who eliminated the world’s greatest human enemy. I am branded as Indian but in reality I am a proud Portuguese descendent which no history can change and I am born in a beautiful place called Goa. So going by my praise for the American soldiers, their patriotism, their people and their persistence, anyone will question my sense of patriotism towards India especially if I don’t praise the very own President of India who is the commander in Chief of the defense forces but can act only on the advise of the cabinet. This particular criticism will not affect me like any other politician in India wherein they easily go into denail mode but coming to the reality and the other side of the coin, I value Obama more, I salute and respect him more since was not any ordinary rubber stamp but he put his seal on the death warrant on the most wanted man in the world. He got democratically elected as the President, he took on a responsible role of the Commander in Chief with a duty and moral right to protect and secure American shores and make America a better place to live. He boldy commanded without someone dictating to him, he acted and he ordered and never bowed down to eliminated the human face of a diseased mind and so not only Amerians are proud but the whole world has showered much of the praise on him and his team including the prime minister of India. Comparing this with Goa, how brave are the Navy Seals of Goa, the very ethnic Goans? Are they brave enough to eliminate the corruption, the greatest public enemy, an abstract in English vocabulary but with a human face? I don’t ever think so and am very optimistic about it till the end of the world because even if some people are not corrupt they will still be guilty to abetment to corruption by their acts of offering bribes, encouraging illegalities and bearing false and baseless allegations and electing the corrupt and the most communal hidden faces. In addition to corruption, there are more pseudonyms like illegal mining, contaminated water and air, land sale to outsiders, increasing migrants influx and anti-people representatives and govt. officials whose rise is more exponential and meteoric and Goans have fallen silent to these burning issues as the same Goans dine and dance with them as we have witnessed in many cultural and extravagant events in these days. Therefore every Goan family is sinking in this quicksand of evils and will die even more miserable death than Osama bin laden however they will never realize the bitter truth because they are still blindfolded and don’t want to figure out the cause. And one has to believe as one of my Indian friend remarkably said “No one is safe in Pakistan… Not even 'Osama Bin laden'…… but Everyone is safe in the great Hindustan… Even 'Ajamal Kasab' and 'Afzal Guru'….’’, . And so therefore I am very realistic that no one can save the Goans from doom, even God will not be willing since Goans have welcomed and tolerated the evils with open arms. *Rupert Coutinho* *UAE*
[Goanet] FFs: Stop raising issues
I refer Jonas *Correia’s letter, FFs: Stop raising issues *in Oheraldo dated 4th May 2011 and would like to know from the LOO Manohar Parrikar to come out clean of the correct ages of the people who are claiming themselves as FFs since he too graciously extended the privileges to these unknown people by way of the tax payers money during his stint as CM for 4 and half years. I don’t have any faith on the present govt. nor do I trust the self declared FFs since it is hard for me to acknowledge that the FFs would have had such a long life expectancy in this highly polluted world. I really wonder whether FFs still really exist since they are silent on other critical issues threatening the existence of Goans in their own land. So are they really FFs or are they Free Loaders or Dole Fighers? If not the Loo, can someone or any of the newspapers please enlighten me? *Rupert Coutinho* *UAE*
[Goanet] The preacher has been caught coming out of the Brothel !
*The preacher has been caught coming out of the Brothel !* Shortly after India’s forced annexation of Goa the then US President late John F. Kennedy referring to the perception, especially in the West, that India had previously been lecturing the world about the virtues of nonviolence, told the Indian ambassador to the US, “You spent the last fifteen years preaching morality to us, and then you go ahead and act the way any normal country would behave People are saying, the preacher has been caught coming out of the brothel.” Drawing a striking similarity, The LOO Manohar Parrikar who is now gunning for Monseratte’s head, during his stint as chief minister with Monseratte as his minister had driven to his house, when Income Tax sleuths had raided it and tried to stop the raid. It is alleged that Parrikar had threatened them for not seeking his permission before the raid. It did not stopped there, the CBI office in Goa was shut. Therefore, the fundamental duty of all rational Goans is to caution themselves and their loved ones on the unreliable, unfit and treacherous preacher. Goans have to think not twice but million times before electing communal fundamentalists who have the potential to unleash worst atrocities that world saw Godhra and innocent Graham Staines highly symbolic of internal terrorism, genocide and crimes against women, innocent children and humanity. *Rupert Coutinho* *UAE*
[Goanet] ''Chalo Panjim for English Medium''
*‘’Chalo Panjim with a Political touch’’* The ‘’Chalo Panjim’’ unity supporting English as Medium of Instruction has demonstrated the capability and strength of the concerned parents in organizing mass rallies in the interest of their children’s future. However these efforts will be a pure waste since only education policy cannot guarantee bright and prosperous future when the present legislators continue to loot and plunder, and function with corrupt and selfish motives. Today Goa is on the brink of destruction from all spheres and how much goodies will be left for their hapless children to enjoy in the future? This rally had the spectacular support of many wolves ranging from Monsarettes, Alemaos and Goudhinos disguised as shepherds and leading guardians of the Goan sheep. This make me wonder whether this was a political ploy keeping the next assembly elections in mind and to divert the people's attention from the loot and plunder that is taking place ranging from MOPA, mining, slums, to various custodial deaths and police-politicos-drugs nexus. From the past experience, these effort from the parents will surely be like a leaking tap with water running down drip, drip, drip as they run from pillar to post to legislators who are only interested in filling their own pockets. This has always been the farce and deceptive way of today’s MLAs assuring control on crimes, drugs, rapes, migrants, slum dwellings in Zuari Nagar moti dongor and fukat nagar, illegal mining, promising special status and even promising the heaven and moon in Goa. Educated and concerned parents should first realize that praying and calling upon uneducated, communal and illiterate and criminal legislators cannot bring in a good education policy for their offspring unless they elect the right people to guarantee this. Instead, their efforts should culminate in a well organized unity on one platform to announce their candidature or support for honest and integral people who will uphold the dignity and respect of ethnic Goans who are fighting today for justice and thier own survival through the various courts. Rupert Coutinho, UAE
[Goanet] Suspension of Justice Desmond Dcosta
Suspension of Justice Desmond Dcosta The suspension of sitting Judge Desmond Dcosta has seen severe resentment by many native Goans including lawers by their peaceful demonstrations. His ethics, honesty and dedication which has been his distinguishing characteristic all along have been impeccable. The recent unprecedented act certainly raises a needle of suspicion on shadows out for revenge for the well known fact that he has presided over high profile cases of allegedly rape of a German minor and scarlett keeling’s case at the children’s court where the kin of 3 heavyweights in North and South Goa had been doing their rounds. Hence the role of any shadows if at all involved should be thoroughly investigated. One of the major challenges that Goans are facing is of increasing migrants taking over Goans and it would be very shameful if proved that Goans themselves collude to subdue and suppress honest and integral Goans who uphold values and justice by their judgments. Rupert Coutinho, UAE
[Goanet] Lessons from and after Cypriano
** ** *Lessons from and after Cypriano* ** We keep blaming politicians for the mess around us in our everyday life. I hear many saying there is no future in Goa and we are all doomed. Today we are sulking over what has happened to Cypriano and also there are many who are also sympathizing with this family who has lost this beloved one in a tragic case of alleged police brutality. Most of them are only talking in thin air and so today the present generation of native Goans are bearing this burnt of mistakes made by a majority of ignorant and literate Goans who have been part and parcel of the game to destroy Goans and its future generations and identities, either directly or indirectly, by electing the corrupt and supporting this corruption with their faithful acts and deceiving deeds. Hence we are witnessing alarming cases of drug-politicians-police nexus, rapes, murders, increase in migrants, thefts, accidents, unnatural deaths, harassments, unemployment, rise of criminals and major land grabbing scams. This is the very reason why today every Goan has blood on their hands for the harassment or death of the innocent Goans be it the case of Cypriano, or a traffic related accidents, or any fabricated post mortem reports and cases of medical negligence. We have a distinguished hallmark of being ‘’susegad’’ and highly dumb educated class for decades when it comes to defending our rights, we haven’t done enough to stem the rot, we have only spoken too little but failed to match our words with our actions and have only waited for others to take the lead in our fight against illegalities instead of being the torch bearers of change in every little way that we can contribute. We are more cowards and scared to face and fight for rights, we have been highly literate professionals and wisest of all fools who have been fooled by our own politicians for a pittance of favors, we have been taken for a jolly good ride and most of all we lack the courage of conviction and privilege to live in dignity and respect. Comparing this with prostitution, even a prostitute has dignity and commands respected from their clients. They have gone in this profession not by choice but due to their poverty and further compulsion and obligation to provide a decent living to their dependents and little ones. Their very act of their caring attitude for their loved ones at the cost of their reputation is certainly more humane and dignified in nature because they take the responsibility to value the life of their loved ones and provide for them. Therefore weighing our silence and contribution to the chaos of present times against a scale with a prostitute (who due to explained reason, I would say has respect) on the other side of the scale, then where do we stand in dignity and ethics when it comes to valuing life and doing away with corruption and preserving our identity for our future generations to come? So what is the respect we command when we have blood on our hands? If we truly have a conscience then are we not responsible in some way or the other for these deaths and crimes against humanity? Have we not been part of terrorising and intimidating our innocent native Goan people at the hands of the corrupt politicians whom we have elected years after years, after years, after years and so on? Have we not been a part to the poverty and unemployment of our Goan brethren since we allowed our favored political class to create a migrant vote bank and gave them jobs and privileges in terms of free water and electricity at the cost of the taxpayers? Have we not deprived our innocent toddlers and kids of pure milk and clean water which are diverted to other sources through scams in PWDs and aided by water tankers? I am certain and I have no doubt that our very own silence and failure to reason out and act in good faith (during elections) and ethics (in dealing with government servants, mamlatdars, talatis, PWD, TPD, Municipalities and panchayats) is going to destroy our future Goa of tomorrow. Our Ego and pride has superseded the bright side of our life and instead of fighting a combined battle for Goa, we are putting up a disunited front because of our selfish motives of occupying important status and posts in the various groups. Had we drawn some serious lessons and learnt from the sacrifices from the rights of African Americans, the abolishment of Apartheid regime in South Africa by great activists like Nelson Mandela, the ejection of Taliban monsters from Afghanistan and the self immolation sacrifice of an unemployed youth which resulted in the doing away of the aggressive and draconian leadership in Tunisia, would we ever say again - ‘’Tem Kiem Zaovpachem Nam’’. However, I am proud and not only salute but also commend my few conscious native Goans who are acting in good faith to save Goa and will hand over the legacy of this rich Goan identity which we have inherited from the past to our future generations to come. Rupert
