Politicians should be ever so truthful in all that they speak and do. It is obnoxious when people we have elected as our representatives lie so blatantly and break promises at the drop of a hat. It shakes the people’s confidence in those they trusted and entrusted them with Power and the sacred duty to […]
Month: August 2022
A SIGH OF RELIEF FOR GOA
As Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu demits office today, it is good news for Goa and a huge relief to our police. Over the years he has been very frequently in Goa visiting his family here. An unwelcome visitor to the State, on account of the great inconvenience caused to the people of Goa during […]
MAY OUR PANCHAYATS STRIVE TO EXCEL IN SELFLESS GOVERNANCE
Goa is inundated with rampant corruption at all levels of Governance. From the grassroots level at the Panchayat and Municipalities right to the top, the tale of sleaze and bribery is there for all to see. It is a known fact that in many Panchayats it is more lucrative to be a Sarpanch than an […]
THERE SHOULD BE NO ROOM FOR VIP SECURITY
Is the personal security and wellbeing of the common man any less important than that of the VIPs? That huge police cover given to those rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from Maharashtra who were not long ago merrily politicking in Goa was ludicrous. In a democracy there can be no room to foment VIP culture. Our […]
A COCKTAIL OF FACTS IS A REAL EYE OPENER TO THE SILLY SOULS RESTAURANT AND BAR SAGA 
Astounding facts have now come to light regarding those blatant illegalities at the Assagao based Silly Souls Café & Bar allegedly run by the family of Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani. Dale D’Gama, the Mumbai based eldest son of late Anthony D’Gama has yesterday revealed to me that his now late Dad was […]
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS IN GOA NEEDS TO BE REGULATED
As so many fraudulent and fabricated Sale deeds are coming to light, it is high time the government strictly regulates the Real estate business in the State. With any Tom, Dick and Harry posing as a broker there is no accountability and manner of fixing responsibility on the errant in the real estate market. Every […]
IS INDEPENDENCE OF OUR JUDICIARY CRUMBLING?
A few recent orders by the Supreme Court and some High Courts are worrisome. The one by the Delhi High Court on Silly Souls Café and Bar is a matter of concern. Did that Judge overstep her domain? The Constitution of India is very clear on the distinct roles of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. […]
LET’S END THIS ROAD CARNAGE
The death in a road accident of the elderly couple who had just arrived back in Goa is so very tragic. The battle against road accidents has to be an all out sustained one. The galloping number of road accidents being witnessed in Goa is a matter of grave concern. There has to be a […]
SMRITI IRANI MUST COME CLEAN OVER A PUBLIC DEBATE ON SILLY SOULS CAFÉ & BAR
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani should gracefully agree to a public debate on facts and figures so that the people of Goa, across the nation and overseas know the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth about that the now very controversial Silly Souls Café and Bar at Assagao. […]
APPEAL FILED AGAINST VEIL OF SECRECY AT THE GOA LEGISLATURE SECRETARIAT
Have yesterday filed an appeal against the order of the Public Information Officer (PIO) at the Goa Legislature Secretariat declining to furnish information sought under the Right to Information Act (RTI). The appeal will be heard by Secretary Legislature Namrata Ulman who is the designated First Appellate Authority under the Act. On June 28th had sought a copy of […]