The recent ruckus at the St Xavier’s College in Mapusa is condemnable. As expected the law enforcement authorities bowing to political pressure conveniently dragged their feet. Unlike our good old College days, now the Student Council elections in the Colleges and University are fought in dirty political style, with patronage of Money and muscle Power […]
Author: airesrodrigues
ZERO TOLERANCE TO HILL CUTTING AND LANDFILLING IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR
With political blessings we are witnessing rampant hill cutting and filling of low lying fields across Goa. All this is happening in connivance with the various governmental authorities who are conveniently turning a Nelson’s eye to all these environmental violations. In our own backyard at Ribandar a huge hill cutting project has been going on […]
CM PRAMOD SAWANT MUST RESIGN OVER THE MHADEI FIASCO
It is outrageous that the BJP has dared to fool Goa and Goans even on the very crucial Mhadei issue. It comes as no surprise that the expected devious politrik has been exposed, so it’s imperative that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant apologizes to the people and gracefully puts in his papers. Pramod Sawant has failed […]
DEATH OF JOY AND HIS TWO KIDS CAN NO LONGER REMAIN A MYSTERY
The tragic circumstances in which our Candolim brother Joy Fernandes and his two dear children departed earlier this month was so very heart-breaking. That the Police have not been able to crack this case is further distressing. Joy’s grey laptop which was his personal one has to date not been found, so also his mobile. […]
HEAD OF GOA STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS A POLITICAL NOMINATION
The selection of Chairman for Goa State Research Foundation was done without following the established procedure and protocol. Despite it being a very high ranking statutory position on par with Vice Chancellor of a University or Director of IIT and IIMs there was no fair opportunity given to aspiring candidates as the post was not […]
FATAL ACCIDENTS IN GOA CONTINUE UNABATED
Any sensible government would be very concerned about the continuing loss of lives on a daily basis on account of road accidents. This very sad state of affairs cannot go on. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on 21st October last year had publicly made a very tall solemn promise that the PWD, RTO and the Traffic […]
INDEPENDENCE OF JUDICIARY IS VITAL
There should be Zero tolerance to even the faintest governmental interference in the functioning of our judiciary. Our Constitution of India is very clear on the distinct roles of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. It envisages a free, fair and independent Judiciary. The highest standards of judicial independence must always be ensured. With the sanctity […]
BJP’S OVER A DECADE LONG MISRULE IS GLARING
In 2012 and again in 2017 the BJP had promised us the Moon, but it is over a decade of unending string of U Turns and reneged promises. The BJP failed to deliver on the ‘Parivartan’ that it had promised by way of Good governance and Zero tolerance to corruption. It has been rampant corruption and […]
MANY OF OUR ELECTED MLAS ARE OFF THE MARK
For a very tiny State like Goa a mere 25 MLAs would have sufficed but we have 40 and there was talk about it being increased to 60. We elect MLAs to be our legislators and enact good sound laws. But very unfortunately for India’s most literate State, of the 40 MLAs that Goa elected […]
POLICE ON ASSEMBLY DUTY WERE LEFT HIGH AND DRY
The Goa Government failed to provide food packets, water bottles and mobile toilet facilities to the police staff posted on duty during the four day session of the Goa Legislative Assembly held last week. Despite repeated directions by the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) that the Police personnel were human beings and should be so […]