A colossal crash of decision-making
A little over 48 hours after the new Porvorim elevated corridor was thrown open to traffic after having been opened with much fanfare, the Goa government has decided to shut it down again -- well, almost. In a notification issued on Sunday evening, the Public Works Department ordered the shutting of the entry and exits of the new Porvorim elevated corridor on the Alto-Betim side as a temporary measure “to...
Why can’t the government sell coconuts cheaper?
For the seventh consecutive year, a social worker from Mapusa has continued an initiative that has become a welcome source of relief for families during the festive season by making coconuts available at just Rs 2 apiece. With household expenditure invariably rising during the festive season, the gesture deserves appreciation....
Why is Matoli expensive?
Matoli, the natural and perishable decoration used during Ganesh Chaturthi has been getting significantly more expensive every year. People who have recently visited markets may have noticed the sharp rise in prices of wild fruits, local vegetables and traditional herbs. Several seasonal and economic factors are behind the rise. Heavy...
Coastal security needs to be tightened
After the attack in Mumbai on 26th Nov 2008 by terrorists who arrived by fishing trawlers, the Centre gave national importance to coastal security. In 2012, Goa had seven coastal police stations and seven 12-tonne interceptor patrol boats. In April 2023, it was reported that since 2018 Goa did not...
Land acquisition bill should stay where it is
It seeks to remove landowners’ consent & key safeguards, raising questions over whether development should come at cost of their right to have a say
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Heat wave threatens to severely weaken winter this year
Goa’s seasonal calendar, once marked by the rhythm of the monsoon followed by the unmistakable chill of winter, appears to be changing year after year. Climatic conditions are becoming unpredictable, and as we head towards the end of September, there is a lingering sense of uncertainty about this year’s winter...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Land acquisition bill should stay where it is
It seeks to remove landowners’ consent & key safeguards, raising questions over whether development should come at cost of their right to have a say
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Why can’t the government sell coconuts cheaper?
For the seventh consecutive year, a social worker from Mapusa has continued an initiative that has become a welcome source of relief for families during the festive season by making coconuts available at just Rs 2 apiece. With household expenditure invariably rising during the festive season, the gesture deserves appreciation....
