Power shortage: Consumers need transparent answers
The Goa Government and the Electricity Department have begun to worry. A poor monsoon, rising temperatures and looming drought like conditions mean that demand for power is expected to rise significantly especially during peak hours over the months and years to come.An increased demand combined with irregular pow
Key lessons from rise and fall of RGP
RGP had accumulated considerable electoral capital. The challenge was converting that into organisational capital, where the party miserably failed
Road safety not just a week-long exercise
The recently concluded Road Safety Week has highlighted several deficiencies concerning road safety and the responsibilities of various departments. A concerned citizen has brought to the authorities’ notice the unsafe installation of a huge LED screen at Agarwade junction, which can distract drivers and riders, particularly when it displays video...
Make road safety a daily responsibility
Road Safety Week is an opportunity to educate the public, promote caution and encourage strict adherence to traffic laws. However, to maximise its impact, organisers must move beyond basic awareness campaigns towards a structured and sustained approach. India records lakhs of road accidents every year, highlighting the urgent need for...
India's moment of pride at Japan Asian Games
As the curtain fell on the Asian Games in Japan, most of India and its athletes are sporting a satisfied grin. They managed to maintain their fourth place on the continental medals table behind powerhouse China, host Japan and South Korea just like the previous edition in the Chinese city...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Dengue surge in Goa: Don’t let the fight go down the drain
Goa is facing a sharp rise in dengue cases, with recent surveillance data pointing to a sudden escalation. In August and September alone, the State recorded 112 confirmed cases, compared with just eight during the same period last year—a sixteen-fold increase. That surge has taken Goa’s year-to-date total to 136...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Key lessons from rise and fall of RGP
RGP had accumulated considerable electoral capital. The challenge was converting that into organisational capital, where the party miserably failed
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Road safety not just a week-long exercise
The recently concluded Road Safety Week has highlighted several deficiencies concerning road safety and the responsibilities of various departments. A concerned citizen has brought to the authorities’ notice the unsafe installation of a huge LED screen at Agarwade junction, which can distract drivers and riders, particularly when it displays video...
