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Goa’s first Weekly with fearless reporting, indepth analysis & more.

Goan Observer is the only independent media organisation in Goa which has the courage to reflect the grievances of ordinary Goans. Goan Observer is able to report news and carry views which other media organisation will not publish because Goan Observer is a non profit organisation committed to the interest of Goa and Goans. Goan Observer can stand up to pressure both from the government and private enterprises because it is run by media professionals under the guidance of independent directors including Mr. Arvind Bhatikar, former Chairman of MPT, Dr. Francisco Colaco, Executive President of Lok Shakti and Leo D'Mello, Business Consultant and Management Guru.

Rajan Narayan

Goan Observer Private Ltd came up as a dream and a vision of Rajan Narayan, who resigned from being an Editor of Herald some 3 years ago. In true journalistic tradition, Rajan always believes in giving to the readers the Truth and the Whole Truth. He was getting suffocated when asked to hide, ignore and stifle the Truth from the people of Goa. A daring move by Rajan to come out and start his own little publication met with tremendous support from different quarters and the Goan Observer was born. Very many people from different walks of life have credited Goan Observer for contributing to the downfall of the erstwhile BJP government which had turned communal and dictatorial. But Rajan in all his characteristic humility will say – he has only reported what was happening in Goa. It was the people, who out of that awareness voted a government out of power. The vote behind that vote was that Goan Observer is a fearless, fair and bold weekly. The fourth pillar of Democracy was getting stronger.

Goan Observer is non political in its make-up and will be always neutral in dispensing out the news. It goes beyond just dispensing the news. It tends to be first on the scene of happenings. Its reporters strive to look deeper, get an array of views and the editorial team works on giving a balanced analytical report to the reader.

We are still growing and need support from readers who care about Goa, who want to know the whole truth and who care for better governance. Please spread the word around so that there is awareness about what Goan Observer stands for. We also appeal for feedback and suggestions from you. Write to leo@fullerlife.in

Leo D’Mello

Highlights of the Issue dated 13/02/2010 to 19/02/2010

MIGRANT BASHING

INDIA FOR ALL: Migrants in Goa are no different from Goan migrants abroad.

DOWN MEMORY LANE: The 70s in Mumbai was a period of idealism.

ILLEGAL VENDORS: In addition to creating traffic woes, unlicensed hawkers are crowding markets.

Regional Plan 2011 is available on a CD. Interested may contact
Goan Observer Office, 1st Floor, Panchal, Road Lane - 6, La Campala Colony,
Miramar, Panjim - Goa. Tel.:2465615 / 2465882,