Scourge of construction debris
Goa is already struggling with household garbage and other waste. On top of this, rapid construction activity has led to piles of construction debris being dumped along roadsides, in fields and even in water bodies, especially in coastal villages. This is deeply worrying. Before granting building l
Kindness in leadership
PM Narendra Modi’s words touched something deep: “Abuses never solve anything. Let’s guide the misguided. Let’s work together. Let’s work for Bharat.” In these few lines, he showed the heart of a father more than the firmness of a leader. He is not just speaking to the youth — he...
Are we heading from democracy to monarchy?
History shows cyclical shifts between democracy and centralised power, driven by factors such as internal conflict or the need for strong leadership in times of crisis. However, the data shows a different trend... Rather than a shift towards monarchy, there is a continuing global wave of authoritarianism. This is happening...
Don’t blame entire community
A Hindu group, ‘Samarth Sangathana Goa’, has submitted a complaint to the Anjuna Police, demanding the registration of an FIR, an immediate investigation, and legal action against social media users accused of posting derogatory comments against Shri Swami Samarth and hurting religious sentiments. The organisation has also given the police...
Refrain from printing judges’ names
Daily we read about several cases taken up in different courts where various judges pronounce verdicts. These may be related to the environment, monetary scams, property disputes, illegal constructions, bounced cheques, robbery, amongst others. In almost all instances, the names of the judges (whatever their designations) are revealed in the...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Goa’s child protection efforts must focus on prevention strategies
Behind the State’s impressive literacy levels and strong healthcare system lies a reality that is far from reassuring. Data from Goa’s Victim Assistance Unit (VAU) shows that teenage pregnancies continue to account for nearly one in every eight child protection cases handled in 2026. Although the total number of child...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Should every Goan be concerned?
A Panchayat can function as a true local government only if it has sufficient authority to take decisions affecting village life
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Scourge of construction debris
Goa is already struggling with household garbage and other waste. On top of this, rapid construction activity has led to piles of construction debris being dumped along roadsides, in fields and even in water bodies, especially in coastal villages. This is deeply worrying. Before granting building licences, panchayats and municipalities...
