Edu institutes need to rethink security of students on campuses
The shocking knife attack at the Goa Institute of Management’s (GIM) women’s hostel in Poriem, Sattari, where a 25-year-old student was stabbed while asleep in her room, has raised disturbing questions about the safety of students within premier educational institutions. The arrest of a fellow student from Hyderabad following the late-night assault raises fears that student saf
When settlements become poll bastions
No voter should have to wonder whether changing political allegiance might change the security of the roof above his head
Probe needed into Mishra role in Bhardwaj case
He is one of the ministers in Delhi. He has thousands of foot soldiers who can be deployed in "service" at any moment. Why has Kapil Mishra’s alleged role in the Swatantra Bhardwaj case not been investigated? Bhardwaj himself publicly claimed that after the assault case, a call from Kapil...
Strict action needed against 'junglee' Naxals
A Delhi court on Monday sent self-proclaimed Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who had publicly boasted about cracking the skull of the father of a student activist during the Jantar Mantar protests to 14 days of judicial custody. Bhardwaj was produced at the Patiala House Courts on Monday, following which additional...
Clarification needed on Ujjwala Yojana benefits
The rollout of the promised three LPG cylinders and ₹3,000 Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the Goa Ujjwala Yojana has created considerable confusion among beneficiaries. While the scheme is being presented as a major welfare measure, the government must clearly explain the eligibility criteria, documentation and application process. A key...
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
When settlements become poll bastions
No voter should have to wonder whether changing political allegiance might change the security of the roof above his head
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Probe needed into Mishra role in Bhardwaj case
He is one of the ministers in Delhi. He has thousands of foot soldiers who can be deployed in "service" at any moment. Why has Kapil Mishra’s alleged role in the Swatantra Bhardwaj case not been investigated? Bhardwaj himself publicly claimed that after the assault case, a call from Kapil...
