Shame on the Congress MLAs
Shame on the eight Congress MLAs who had taken oath before God not to defect and join the BJP and have now ditched the faith the people of Goa had vested in them.
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The people of Goa should never elect such leaders in the future.
Matias Lobo, Tivim
Eight unfaithful brats cheating voters
Congress once again fell prey to the BJP’s lollipops. They have not only taken people for a ride but also went against the vows given to three religious places, thus making a mockery of god and also the Goan electorate. This shows how much these politicians can stoop low only for filling their coffers and not for the benefit of the people.
Digambar says that he went to god and god told him to take whatever decision and he want this reply to the reporter is very childish and not of a former Chief Minister. His only motive to join the BJP is to mint money as this politicians are not getting elected to fulfil the wishes of the people but only to fill their pockets because so many years we had opposition parties and ruling parties and no opposition MLAs had said there can be no development done because they are in the opposition. But today each and every MLA wants to be in the ruling not for the sake of the people hence the people of Goa should think twice before voting such greedy politicians who take the voters who elected them for a ride and should not get this people elected again. Beware of these politicians who lure the voters with great hopes and aspirations to remain in the party for the welfare of the people but when this rogues can go against the vows given to god than they are bound to crush the electorate under their legs as they have done now so electorate of Goa is watching and people will take a appropriate decision to show the door to greedy politicians.
So I request my Goan brethren to vote judiciously and elect new young faces and not tainted ayarams and gayarams of Goan politics in the next elections even if the distribute vitamin M in any quantity so people beware before you vote.
Diomedes Pereira, Corlim
Significance of remedial teaching
The State government has made 200 hours of remedial teaching post school hours mandatory for weak students which need to be implemented by all schools. It is a fact that education moulds the children. Education should be the tool to develop self-confidence, good thinking and self regulation among the students.
Teachers can help students set a goal in order to improve themselves and become responsible future citizens of the nation. It is understood that many of the IAS, IPS and IFS officers in the country have a rural background. Teaching is a full time profession and a responsible job. Teachers have the capability to change the life of students and hence teaching profession is regarded in high esteem. Weak students may not develop the understanding of different topics, key concepts and other knowledgeable things. Gradually, they lose interest in studies.
Here is where the teacher needs to be sympathetic and pay attention to the needs of the weak students without ignoring their emotional needs. They need to find the reason behind a student being weak in studies. Teachers can help the students in dividing the given time into various slots for completing each topic, revise and give exams.
It is true that weak students need extra attention from their teachers. These students cannot be left behind but they should move ahead in their studies along with the rest of the students. All this can be achieved during the 200 hours mandatory remedial teaching classes.
Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco
Bengaluru doctor, a good example
What a wonderful heart warming story published in your daily dated 13/09/22. People like Dr D Nandakumar ought to be recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty.
As an NHS (National Health service) Allied Health professional, in England, it gives me immense pleasure and pride to hear that there are Health professionals like Dr Nandakumar who indeed serve his patients with the zeal and commitment, sadly lacking in many others where the pound/rupee/dollar are worshipped more than human life.
I believe every religion and belief has or should have the service of others at the forefront of their agenda and thus try to mend our broken societies-all over the world.
Octavio Goes, London
Finest filmmaker of our generation
Jean-Luc Godard, who chose to end his life (assisted suicide) on Wednesday at 91, brings the curtains down on one of the finest filmmakers of our generation.
What made the French cinema giant different from his peers was that he was never a purist, embracing hand-held cameras, television and smartphones. No wonder he was called the father of the French New Wave. However, the best tribute to Godard came from French President Macron, who hailed the director’s talent and mourned the loss of a ‘national treasure’ and a ‘genius’.
N J Ravi Chander, Bengaluru
Pakistan needs monetary help
Torrential rains and sudden floods have caused an unimaginable disaster in Pakistan. Half of the country’s croplands have been washed away. As a result of this, the prices of essential commodities, such as foodgrains and vegetables, have reached tremendous heights.
The devastating floods have killed over 3,000 people, damaged over 15 lakh houses and caused at least $15 billion loss to Pakistan’s economy.
The floods are arguably the worst natural disaster the country has ever faced in the last 100 years or so, displacing millions and causing billions worth of property and infrastructure damage. It is clear from the many videos of the flash floods circulating on social media, that a large number of the damaged and destroyed buildings are either unsafe or have been erected on encroached land.
The heavy rains have not only broken down houses, killed people and damaged crops but have also given birth to deadly diseases like malaria.
Many people are seen dying of the deadly disease. This problem has further increased due to lack of medical facilities and mosquito nets.
Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai
Accident-prone zones need to be rectified
Many a times we come across warning boards that proclaim “Accident prone zone.” And such boards can be spotted in city and town roads and along highways.
One needs to thank the authorities for informing the motorists about the ominous sites so that due care is taken by the drivers. The perplexing issue is, if they are aware that certain spots are “accident prone” why can’t the authorities resolve the problem?
They need to check as to what ails those accident sites, rectify the defects, undertake remedial measures or find alternatives. This would help to protect innocent lives, who may end up losing limbs and lives for no mistake of theirs.
To reduce their workload, it appears that the authorities wash off their hands and absolve themselves from any acts of omissions and commissions. By their insensitive act they seem to save themselves from being taken to task by higher-ups and face the ire of the citizens.
Hope the Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways would take actions concerning the aspect of “accident prone zones.”
Sridhar D’Iyer, Caranzalem
