Undertake structural audits of roadside hoardings across Goa
A motorist had a lucky escape on Tuesday after a portion of a huge advertisement hoarding collapsed and landed on his motorcycle near Dabolim airport, leaving him injured. This incident comes as a chilling reminder of a danger that continues to stalk Goa’s roads. The motorist survived, thanks to his helmet, but the incident once again exposes a pattern of official negligence.
SIR: Electoral eligibility and citizenship
Citizenship can be acquired through birth, descent, registration or naturalisation, but records are often incomplete
Goa belongs to Goans and their language is Konkani
Every Indian state cherishes its unique language and identity. Goa is no exception, with Konkani as its soul and voice. It is, therefore, surprising and troubling that Goa’s Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, recently emphasized the importance of speaking Marathi correctly and fluently, despite Konkani being the official language of Goa....
Vande Bharat trains mirror image of Indian economy
The Indian economy is hurtling forward at high speed. In many ways it resembles the Vande Bharat (VB) train, which has taken the nation by storm. The train is clean, fast and always on time, unlike other trains. It gets preference on the tracks, even overtaking several trains along the...
Govt school network seems completely broken
I laud the work CJP is doing now to expose the pathetic and criminally poor condition of government schools in India. The government school network is completely broken. BJP government has not only closed tens of thousands of schools in its 12-year tenure but also abandoned their maintenance to a...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Goa’s ‘dirty’ secret: 53% of sewage is untreated daily
Goa has seen unprecedented development in recent years. Major projects have taken shape; the State boasts better roads and highways, and has evolved as a diversified, high-value economic and cultural hub. Despite setbacks and competition, the State continues to hold its ground in tourism. However, behind this image lies a...
OPINION & COLUMNS
SIR: Electoral eligibility and citizenship
Citizenship can be acquired through birth, descent, registration or naturalisation, but records are often incomplete
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Goa belongs to Goans and their language is Konkani
Every Indian state cherishes its unique language and identity. Goa is no exception, with Konkani as its soul and voice. It is, therefore, surprising and troubling that Goa’s Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, recently emphasized the importance of speaking Marathi correctly and fluently, despite Konkani being the official language of Goa....
