Visible presence of police on streets sorely missing
On Friday afternoon, a driver of a Mercedes car, allegedly so intoxicated that he couldn’t even stand, was stopped and dragged out of a car by locals after he knocked over a two-wheeler, killing the rider and injuring the pillion rider at Sancoale in Goa. He dragged the motorcycle under the car for about two kilometres until it burst into flames due to sparks and overheating from the dragging. Even...
Unappetising trends in the country
Severe resource and staff shortages experienced by the FSSAI means that thousands of small eateries go uninspected for years
Private universities must start online courses
During the just ended monsoon assembly session (Aug 31-Sep 2), due to the pressure by the opposition the government withdrew the bill that permitted setting up private universities in Goa (TGE Sept 2). The fears of having private universities are: Demand for acres of land which is becoming scarce, enhanced...
Timing of free schemes for people disturbing
The Goa Government’s implementation of the Ujjwala Yojana, providing financial assistance for three domestic LPG/PNG refills annually, fulfils a BJP election manifesto promise and offers relief to families facing rising cooking-fuel costs. However, the timing of such schemes before elections raises concerns about whether welfare is being used as a...
Tukaram Munde has become a phenomenon
When an IAS officer does his job with diligence and dedication and becomes a phenomenon does it mean that other IAS officers do not do their job with the same diligence and dedication? Not at all. Most IAS officers work diligently. Then why has IAS officer Tukaram Munde become a...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Protesting students, Education Dept must find a middle path
The student agitations seen at Valpoi, Sanguem and Pernem paint a troubling picture. With their October examinations approaching, anxious students have walked out of classrooms and taken to the streets to protest the sudden mid-year transfer of teachers they have known for years and responded well to their ways of...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Unappetising trends in the country
Severe resource and staff shortages experienced by the FSSAI means that thousands of small eateries go uninspected for years
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Private universities must start online courses
During the just ended monsoon assembly session (Aug 31-Sep 2), due to the pressure by the opposition the government withdrew the bill that permitted setting up private universities in Goa (TGE Sept 2). The fears of having private universities are: Demand for acres of land which is becoming scarce, enhanced...
