Mangaluru: 94-year-old Joe Gonsalves to lead Traffic Warden Squad in city


Johnas Sequeira
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
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Mangaluru, Sep 21: Mangaluru has been growing at a fast pace in every field, be it education, business, healthcare or industry, and with growth, the traffic in the city too has increased drastically. The roads as well as construction being largely unplanned, the situation is growing worse each day. The traffic department and the district administration are no doubt worried, but finding solutions is not an easy task.

However, a remedy does seem to be round the corner, thanks to the efforts initiated by Joe Gonsalves, a nonagenarian who has had long years of experience in driving not only in India but other countries too. As per his proposals, the traffic department is now all set to introduce Traffic Warden Squad (TWS) with the involvement of students for better management of city's traffic.

The 94-year-old Joe Gonsalves has over 75 years of experience behind the wheel, driving not only in the city of Mangaluru but also in countries like England, United States and Canada. He is also aware of the history of traffic situation in Mangaluru from 1930 onwards. Moreover, Joe has been very closely associated with the department of traffic, and held discussions with the officials concerned with crime and traffic and particularly with S Murugan, commissioner of Mangaluru, Uday Nayak, assistant commissioner of traffic and other officers of the traffic police department. During the course of his discussions, he made constructive observations regarding the prevailing traffic situation, and his ideas were well received and a proposal to have a Traffic Warden Squad in Mangaluru was sent to Bengaluru by the police department. In the meantime, Uday Nayak and Joe Gonsalves made visits to several colleges and held meetings with the students. As a result, a good number of students volunteered as traffic wardens.

It is learnt that the state government has already given the green signal to proceed with the Traffic Warden Squad proposal.

What's more, the traffic department has appointed and designated Joe Gonsalves as the chief traffic warden, Mangaluru, with five deputy chief wardens and a workforce of about 30 wardens to start with.

Speaking to the daijiworld, Joe Gonsalves said, "There has been a sharp increase in the number of road accidents due to various reasons, the prime reason being reckless driving and non-adherence of traffic rules by speeding, overtaking from the wrong side, parallel parking etc. Therefore it is necessary that problems created by the public should be solved by public. It is often felt that we are a fault finding machine rather than a fact finding machine.

"In order to contribute something to my hometown I took up this task. I am happy to make pointed reference that we got a lot of support from institutions like Milagres College, St Alloysius Technical Training Institute, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, St Joseph's College, Jeppu and St Agnes College in gathering the required human resource," he said.

ACP (traffic) Uday Nayak speaking to daijiworld said, "This concept of traffic warden is already existing in Bengaluru and Mysuru. These are voluntary organizations to help the department to regulate the traffic and to ensure its smooth flow in the city. As the police department has shortage of staff this squad would help considerably. We have got the necessary permission from the government and we would be starting this shortly. People are coming forward to offer their service. This is completely an honorary service and no remuneration would be paid. Students have volunteered for the task. The department is concerned about these students and has taken care to ensure that the service rendered by them will not adversely affect their studies."


Traffic Warden Squad (TWS)

TWS will have Joe Gonsalves as chief traffic warden, and Alan, Deenath D'Sa, Nelson and O D'Cunha as deputy chief traffic wardens. There will be around 30 traffic wardens and the squad would be enhanced eventually if necessary. The chief traffic warden would be working with ACP (traffic). Traffic police officials like Mohan Kotary, Suresh Kumar, Manjunath, Shivaprakash and other officials of the traffic department will coordinate with the squad to ensure implementation of traffic rules.


The organisation is set up with the following aims and objectives:

- To make vehicle drivers aware of their responsibilities in respect of road rules
- To conduct road safety and traffic education campaigns in collaboration with the traffic police for the benefit of motorists, pedestrians and school children
- To assist the traffic police in directing and regulating the vehicular and pedestrian traffic, whenever requested upon to do so
- To collect or formulate suggestions for improvement of traffic and forward the same to the higher authorities
- To report traffic violations, whenever noticed, to the traffic police
- To assist the traffic police department in any other activities like organising special drives.
- To organise traffic education campaigns and traffic training camps for school children in association with the traffic police.


Let us cooperate and join hands in making this initiative a success.

  

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  • Satish Kulavoor, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 11 2015

    Please furnish Mr Joe Gonsalves' complete address and phone numbers so as to enable interested volunteers to join join the squad.

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  • Sangamesh P Sidramgol,

    Sat, Oct 03 2015

    Really good job sir.. And m also doing this job in gulbarga...

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  • Vinod D'souza, Lalbagh, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 30 2015

    Hats Off to you Uncle Joe. You are a real Role Model to all of us as well as the youngsters. We are proud of you and wish you all the very best in all your endevours in future too.

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  • Stan Lobo, Bangalore

    Thu, Sep 24 2015

    A person is defined by his intentions. Every son is obliged to supply to his ageing parents and contribute to their welfare. Your support to the place you have grown speak your intentions louder than ever..... My good wishes to you. Do not stand still, Keep Moving.

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  • MADHAVA ATTAVAR & FAMILY, MANGALORE

    Wed, Sep 23 2015

    Dear Sir,
    Your are really a Senior COP, Senior Citizen On Patrol..
    Hats off to your dynamism, health and fitness at this age..
    Wish Great Success in your Venture with a eased traffic in our city roads..
    I have never ever seen such a overwhelming response from the citizens of Mangalore before. It shows the confidence in you and your team, its the need of the hour as everybody are facing the problems in their day to day life..
    I see already a lot of suggestions pouring in with the wishes to your team. It is better to open up a forum in Daijiworld, related to Mangalore traffic to receive suggestions and live complaints with proofs or attachments if any..


    A few Suggestions:
    1. A underground pedestrian crossing / subway on all important points, on all concrete roads. Wherever space permits.
    2. Multi layer Parking space for vehicle at Hampankatta Old Bustand.
    3. Unemployed person to work for Traffic dept with a small stipend instead of students.
    4. Flyovers at KPT junction, Nanturu junction, Pumpwell and Thokkottu Junction.

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  • Tony , Mangalore/NYC

    Wed, Sep 23 2015

    Dear Joe,
    Hats off to you! You are a true inspiration in many ways...a hero worthy of emulation. It’s wonderful know that you would be leading a team of 35 wardens...! I hope this effort of your team would be able to change the whole traffic system in our good old Mangalore...!

    Keep up the great job. All the best.

    Tony

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 22 2015

    This is in response to Ms. Mary Pinto comments. I understand that Mary would like to contact me. You are welcome to do so Mary. My phone number can be found in the phone directory.

    Wish you well.

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  • Usha Mary Pinto, Bendoor, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 22 2015

    sir,

    first of all I salute you, 2nd thing would like to know what keeps you so young and energetic 3rdly I would like to have your email id for some traffic related issues. I live in B'lore, but visit M'lore every month.

    Thank you

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  • Lawrence, USA

    Tue, Sep 22 2015

    Joe Gonsalves is an inspiration to us. I met him in Chicago about 10 years back during the MKCA picnic. He remember my wife's name and always mentioned about the "Vorn" (Payasam) she made for the picnic and he had the second round of it.

    Very jovial, decent and compassionate gentlemen. I admire him and wanted to meet him during my next visit to Mangalore.

    Congratulations Joe.

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  • Fr Steevan Gonsalves, Madanthyar

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Dear Mr Joe, congratulations. You have given a good example to all of us. If people take responsibility and follow your path we can make a difference.May God Grant you good health and strength to carry out this good work.

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  • paul dsouza, balakunje

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    THERE IS A BIG...BIG...BIG... CONTRIBUTION & DEDICATION TO MAKE IN INDIA TODAY ... BY CHRISTIANS COMMUNITY. CHRISTIANS ARE KNOWN FOR SACRIFICE & DEDICATION.

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  • paul dsouza, balakunje

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    I TOO WAS THINKING THE SAME

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  • Ronald Lobo, Urwa,M'lore /Dubai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Well said Mr. Ahmed DXB/IXE.
    Instead of appreciating this moral gentle man's helping nature was ashamed to see disagree's.
    Wonder whether they know the meaning of agree / disagree or is color red attracts them ?
    Anyways all the very best to you U.Joe,keep up the good initiative.
    May god bless you,just praying for your success & good health.

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  • Nynette Tellis, Milagres Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Congrats uncle Joe Gonsalves. I salute you

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  • Manohar, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Thank you Joe sir...

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  • Jocelyn Mascarenhas and family, Dubai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Congratulations U. Joe. You have undertaken a great responsibility to lead The Traffic Warden Squad in the city. You are indeed worthy of praise. We wish all the best in your endeavours. Best wishes always.
    Love and regards,
    Jocelyn Mascarenhas and family
    Dubai

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  • Jocelyn Mascarenhas, Dubai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Congratulations U. Joe. You have undertaken a great responsibility to lead The Traffic Warden Squad in the city. You are indeed worthy of praise. We wish all the best in your endeavours.

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  • Fr Felix Monteiro, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Dear Mr Joe Gonsalves. You are really great and a living model for the younger generation of today. Wish you good health and happy days ahead.

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  • Societal Web, Dubai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Wonderful job !

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  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Maangalore, Houston/Dallas, Texas

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Congratulations, dear Joe, as always, for your untiring help and support in all the basic needs of our changing society in Mangalore.

    At your age and other family circumstances, and in spite of the failing health of your beloved wife, you are giving so much back to the Community for which we are grateful to you.

    May you continue to remain healthy and happy in all your future endeavors. May you continue to be an inspiration for all the young generation so that they will know the secret of a disciplined life of 94 plus years.

    We are enthused with your Traffic Warden outfit that makes you appear 20 years younger. We would like you to appear in that same attire when you receive your Award for the "Outstanding Community Leader" Banquet which will be planned in your honor during our next visit to Mungalooru. Until then do take care, and may God help you in your daily efforts that will benefit our community.

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  • Gurudath, M'lore/Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    WoW. He looks so trim and fit at this age.

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Pls check last photo..His sitting style..What a grace and charm while sitting..and remaining Police officers looking tired and sleepy..Ajjer panda Ajjer..He reminds me of Dad Kamala Hassan in Indian movie..Ajjer No.1

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  • Dev Sagar, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    YOU ARE AN ALL TIME INSPIRATION TO THE MANGALOREANS IRRESPECTIVE OF ANY CONSIDERATION. CREATIVE THINKING AND GREAT INITIATIVE. WE WISH YOU GOOD LUCK.

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  • Gangaram, Moodabidri

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Dear Mr. Gonsalves, I pray to God to give you a very good health.. no more words......You are a real Mr. India!!!

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  • Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Rise and shine Uncle Joe
    Now's the time don't you know.......
    Congratulations.
    I remember the days you used to visit my father at his old age and crave his blessings.Yes he too was an intelligent,strong and active person, always involved in social activities.He has blessed you abundantly to lead an active life longer than him.I too Pray almighty to give you long and active life.A persons good deeds during the span of life whether long or short are weighed by god to be duly rewarded.

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  • MARIA D'SOUZA, KINNIGOLI/CASCIA/JEDDAH

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Congratulations Sir Gonsalves and the team. This is really a good beginning for a great cause.May this help many citizens.Better late than never.Keep up the good work,Good luck.Hope this will help in controlling the reckless driving at least some extent.May Almighty bless you all.

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  • Neville Fernandez, Mangalore/Antigua

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    What remains to be seen is if drivers take any notice of them when they do not take notice of traffic police.

    Good luck!

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  • JD, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    COP - Citizens on Patrol? Wonderful. This will help a great deal to the department and to the public. All the best.

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  • Olga B Noronha, Bejai, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Kudos to you for becoming the Leader of the Traffic Warden Squad in our city. May drivers of all vehicles respond positively to the efforts of your Squad so as to bring about order and safety on the road. It is heart-rending to read day after day of lives being lost, many of them youngsters, due to accidents. Wishing you every success in your efforts to improve the situation.

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  • Mangalore Voice, Kavoor

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    One more to be added in the aims and objectives

    * To make Traffic/ Police officials not to take bribe.

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  • Rohan Mendonsa, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Dear Nancy, since you want to the secret...i had an opportunity to meet Mr Joe few days back. He says the secret to health lies in a disciplined life. He gets up everyday at 4.30 am, does his fitness exercise for an hour, breakfast at 8, lunch in the afternoon, dinner at 8, nothing in between. He was very lively and had very good sense of humour....very stylish personality indeed.

    it is so frustrating to drive in mangalore! The pvt bus drivers seem to think the roads are built only for them.! there is absolute disregard for others safety and rights. Discipline is something which is rare in our people. I think this problem is a national one, not local.I dont understand why heavy vehicles always move so slowly on the right lane on the highways. The worst thing is when two of them move parallelly. I wonder whether drivers have to be blamed or the authorities concerned?

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  • Nancy, Belman

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Thanks Rohan.

    This lifestyle not possible for us to follow...

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  • Anand Dsilva, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    The roads in western countries are narrow like in Mangalore but there is better traffic discipline which enables smooth movement.

    Our driving also reflects our personality in a way. Over the years we are accustomed to wrong way of driving because driving schools itself teach us wrong methods who themselves have learnt the wrong way.

    We need expertise as well as investment to improve our roads with more traffic signs boards clearly visible, lane markers for two wheelers, 3 wheelers and in between for 4 wheelers and buses who can drive faster. Footpaths need to be developed so that pedestrians are not forced to use the road.

    While driving in Mangalore if one is not impatient actually it can amuse you the way people drive. I generally drive from Valencia towards Hampankatta and quite often my way is blocked by either a single car or a rickshaw until I reach my destination. Out of curiosity instead of overtaking I observe the mindset of the vehicle blocking my way instead of letting me pass. Most of the cars have both their mirrors folded, many infact have removed it in advance and the middle mirror is positioned to see their own faces instead of vehicles behind. Even when there is a broad road and if they are driving very slowly the tendency is to use the middle part of the road instead of driving on the side and letting other vehicles pass faster.

    I would suggest getting volunteers from each area who reside there or having business in the area and have them trained than going to schools as students generally come from different areas and unlikely they can co-ordinate. Some narrow areas like market road should be made pedestrian only or cycle rickshaws for elderly people. Electric poles must be pushed backwards and wherever possible narrow roads must be converted into one ways. Until this all efforts will be mere cosmetic.

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Great going Mr.Joe Gonzalves !
    Young and fit at 94 !
    All the best to you Sir !

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  • Af,, Mangaluru

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Sir,
    you will implement signals at pumpwell and nanthoor circles.

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  • Anand, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Dear Mr.Joe Gonsalves I hats off you sir for your vision of helping hand in this age. We pray God for your good Health. Others should learn from your vision. God Bless you sir for your service.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    For Vehicles.
    Helping Always.
    Willing Ourselves.
    He is Joe Gonsalves.
    Ready for Yourselves.
    God bless you who Salves.
    To you sir Congratulations.

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  • lance, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Good to know that this elte force will bring in some traffic sense of road users in Mangalore. Our Citizens and Drivers need to be more patient and follow the rules. I've been helping at times in Traffic jams but the vehicle owner or drivers attitude has been very bad. Hope that they respect these good Samaritans who are helping to restore free traffic flow. Parking has to be done in designated places or else strict action must be taken of those who violate the Rules.Getting away with monetary fines does not help .All the best guys.

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  • naveen, dubai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    there are many guys who are not working and wasting their precious time in other activities. appoint them, so they serve for a good cause.

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  • VM, Udupi

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Joe Sir, best of luck.

    Touch wood, you should be nominated as our Fitness Ambassador as well.

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  • Alwyn Crasta, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Sir Joe Gonsalves,
    with your boundless energy, disciplined, proactive and constructive, healthy lifestyle,
    you have shown one & all that,
    it takes just some daring and
    a lot of caring, to solve life's challenges/problems.

    Leaders like you light a candle to brighten the world, rather than curse the darkness (problems).

    By your example, may you inspire many more to greatness by doing, instead of just being bystanders/commentators.

    Right now, Mangaluru badly needs doers/problem solvers. A wonderful beginning has been made. May all get together and support Sir Joe Gonsalves in his noble endeavours.

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  • Pandurang Hosalikar, Karwar

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Wow!Great job.Congratulations to Mr Joe Gonsalves. In this uniform you are looking young and energetic. You are an inspiration to the senior citizen. I salute you and wish you all the best..

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  • peter lewis, Brahmavar/Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    What a toll personality and fit for at the age of 94 !!! We lack such great wisdom and knowledge personalities in our administration. Hope and wish this Traffic warden squad may bring changes in our driving standard and spread its wings all over Karnataka to bring new revolution in traffic department.

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  • Dorothy Lewis, Gopalpura

    Mon, Sep 21 2015


    Congratulations and hats-off to you Mr. Joe Gonsalves. May God Bless you and keep you in good health and energy.

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  • Baptist, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    I salute sir for taking much needed initiative in organising the traffic. You rightly said "public created the problems and t he public has to solve" rather than blaming the authorities concerned. It is really a challenging to educate traffic rules for Two wheelers, auto ricks who take break traffic rules by entering no entry and overtaking, taking U turn each and every place. Also the private buses stopping on the road though they have dedicated bus stops. Parking of vehicles on the narrow roads is another issue to be solved.. I wish and pray that your mission will be successful.

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Want to live this age of 94plus. Was cycling every day for many years.Stopped because of stray dogs but now started once again last 6 months enjoying myself building a healthy body and looking forward to reach 94 i.e., which is now less by 36 years. Few Things maintaining very well - Healthy & Hygiene home food, No smoking with moderate drinking, Early to bed and early wake up, Cycling at least 5 kms every day, service to god and mankind and avoiding stress and undoubtedly mixing work with happiness.

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  • Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    You have promised to give your sports cycle to me right.

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  • Queeni, bejai

    Tue, Sep 22 2015

    Eric. Good luck for next 36 years! he he. if you keep your exercising and drink moderate to lot of water and fallow early to bed and early to rise, you can reach even 120. We need you around eric.

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  • Alwyn Nazareth, Bajpe /KSA

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    pls restart Traffic signals at Hampanakatta or fly over bridge Mangaloreans dream come true.

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  • CONRAD JOHN TAURO, SHIRVA/UDUPI/DUBAI

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Mr Joe .
    Joy of Life.
    Congratulations.

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  • Ahmed, DOX / IXE

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Wow!!! Awesome. Respect to you sir. Shame on these youngsters who are on spree thrashing men who are in company of women. At this age he is still working.

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  • abdulla, india

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Great Job..very practical ..hands on..
    time for the youth to jump in and start assisting every departments especially the Traffic ..law and order. JURY etc.
    while rendering service ... they also build trust..confidence and discipline..Let Mangalore be the guiding example.. and the Role model for rest of the nation..
    All ex military.. academicians should now join Mr. Joe Gonsalves...
    in running the day to day affairs by PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE Mother town..

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  • JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    "Lighting a candle, instead of blaming the darkness". Joe Gonsalves proved this. We salute you Sir.

    In this article one point is missing, Joe Gonsalves was the Security In charge when Pope John Paul Second's visit to Mangalore in 1986.

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  • jimmy noronha, Bellore, Lucknow

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Joe, it's a joy to watch every movement of yours. You are an inspiration for one and all.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Sir Joe
    To your wisdom I Bow
    As for your Fitness
    I can only say Vow....

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Sir,
    We have read and have seen so many good things and the achievements in your disciplined life style.
    Leading Traffic Warden Squad is yet another feather to you cap!
    What a glory and charisma in your ever sparkling face. You are no doubt an inspiration and role model for all the senior people of Mangalore.
    May God keep you fit & healthy for days & decades to come.

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Now the white shirted traffic cops can get their salary for taking rest at home!!
    They've found a new shoulder to shift the responsibility.

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  • Arthur Ronald D'souza, Belman/Abu Dhabi

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Pointing fingers at traffic cops is very easy but a spend one hour in their post then u will realize they are the difficulties they are facing during the duty. Mr.Shankar try to appreciate their work. Tell me anybody has offered a drink to them during the summer hot and humid weather. Mr. Joe Gonsalves I salute u for you your concern for your city and fellow citizens.

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  • Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Hats off to legend Sir Joe Gonsalves.
    Perfect example for health of mind and body.
    Great role model for youngsters.
    When I see him remembering following great Legendary Leaders.

    1. Abraham Lincoln
    2. Mahatma Gandhi
    3. Nelson Mandela
    4. Mother Teresa
    5. APJ Kalam
    Their Common leadership sustaining qualities:
    1. Bold
    2. Honest
    3. Kind
    4. Hard working
    5. Persistence

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Joe sir,

    Mangalore & Mangaloreans are proud of you. Hats off to your energy, keep going. With people like you, we still have hopes for good India.

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Sir..You should be Chief Minister of Karnataka..We need urgent replacement for sleeping CM..My vote for you (Party is not an issue)

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  • N Shetty, Surathkal

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Hats off to the 94 years Young Mr J Gonsalves.
    Request All to drive carefully and make the drives of Mangaluru safe and pleasant.
    Elders should caution the Youngsters.
    Schools n Colleges should be roped in to propagate Safe n Correct driving Habits.
    Once again Thanx Mr Joe Gonsalves n Your Team of Traffic Wardens....

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  • nelson pinto, udupi /oman

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    " good job"
    good bless you Sir.

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  • Mms, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Firstly you people insists the MCC or PWD to improve the quality of our roads. Wherever we go, we find many of our roads with unscientific in nature. Pothole on roads, dangerous curves, narrow roads, missing of footpaths, poor quality of concrete / tar roads. In such a case, how should drivers/riders be got patience tell me sir?

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  • Nancy, Belman

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Want to know what is his secret of health. 94 years!!!! and still so energetic.

    Sir salute you. and praying or your good health.

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  • Nancy, Belman

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    correction-Praying for good health

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  • Af,, Mangaluru

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    what a spirit of social concern hats off Mr.Joe Gonsalves and wish you all the best.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 21 2015

    Joe Gonsalves, we are proud of you ...

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