MONDAY, 31 AUGUST 2026
EDITORIAL

Casino firing case: Many questions remain unanswered

On Friday evening, a pair of armed assailants opened fire on Shrinivas Nayak, the Managing Director of the Casino Pride Group, with three shots fired at him, while his bodyguard, who pursued the attackers, fired three shots in return. The attack took place at the main entrance of the Neo Majestic Hotel and Casino, where the Group has its offices, and the assailants, who were waiting for Nayak to leave...

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Fixing the foundation

Permanent govt school upkeep depends heavily on sustained community pressure and official admin cooperation rather than audits alone

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Look beyond filling empty green spaces

Colva is one of the villages blessed with open green spaces and I can confidently say that based on scientific facts that these open spaces are actually a “luxury” to the village and its inhabitants. The benefits are numerous including addressing pollution, improving oxygen levels, positive environmental effect on mind/body,...

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