No more delay in relief for Birch fire victims
December 6 will mark the first anniversary of the horrific fire tragedy at Birth by Romeo Lane, Anjuna, which sent shock waves across the country and deterred foreign visitors seeking safe entertainment in Goa’s beach belt. The victims’ next of kin have reportedly still not received interim relief. To ease their hardship, the court hearing the case could mandate and supervise interim compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the authorised...
A dry monsoon warning
The strengthening El Niño has disrupted Goa’s southwest monsoon, causing a rainfall deficit of 31% to 34% and leaving the season unusually dry. Large-scale tree cutting without adequate reforestation has worsened the situation, as trees help sustain rainfall and ecological balance. Poor rainfall is affecting farmers’ ability to grow crops,...
Children of lawmakers should not become law-breakers
A road-rage incident in Curchorem involving the son of the Cumbarjua MLA and a senior citizen has reportedly ended on a conciliatory note. Two days after the complaint prompted a police inquiry, the young man reportedly apologised, and the complainant accepted the apology and forgave him. While the resolution is...
When power meets accountability
We are observing the 15th State Road Safety Week, with Senior Citizens’ Day also approaching. The recent road rage incident involving an influential BJP MLA’s son, Rahul Fhaldessai, and his subsequent apology to the senior citizen is a gesture of humility and respect that deserves appreciation. His commitment not to...
Goan tail wagging an Indian dog
Like the history or not, the fact that a tiny region has indeed played a significant role in various ways cannot but be noticed
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Goan tail wagging an Indian dog
Like the history or not, the fact that a tiny region has indeed played a significant role in various ways cannot but be noticed
OPINION & COLUMNS
PWD contracts and Goa’s right to know
The 2027 election should not be fought on unverified claims of 'scams', nor should allegations be dismissed because they are politically inconvenient
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
No more delay in relief for Birch fire victims
December 6 will mark the first anniversary of the horrific fire tragedy at Birth by Romeo Lane, Anjuna, which sent shock waves across the country and deterred foreign visitors seeking safe entertainment in Goa’s beach belt. The victims’ next of kin have reportedly still not received interim relief. To ease...
