Government’s unfulfilled promises
With just four to five months remaining before the Goa Assembly elections, a backlog of unfulfilled promises remains in key sectors, including roadworks, water supply, sewerage, power and transport. These projects should have been completed during the incumbent BJP government’s five-year tenure instead of being pushed to the back burner. Local MLAs now appear likely to wait for clarity on their chances of securing party tickets before act
Expedite pending Mhaje Ghar applications
The Goa government must expedite pending Mhaje Ghar Yojana applications before the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force, as certain scheme benefits, regularisation orders and Sanads may be restricted thereafter. Nodal officers should track applications, assist applicants and resolve administrative delays. Applicants visiting offices are repeatedly told they...
Keep a check on shawarma outlets
The Goa Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deserves appreciation for intensifying its drive against unhygienic food outlets, shutting down violators, imposing fines and seizing unsafe food products. Such enforcement protects public health and prevents foodborne illnesses. However, the campaign must cover all food businesses, including the increasingly popular roadside shawarma...
How could fake commissioner enter government office?
It is shocking that Manoj Talekar allegedly entered the Goa Excise Department in Panaji, posing as the newly appointed Excise Commissioner using a forged handover order. The incident raises serious questions about office security, verification procedures and administrative oversight. Such an episode seems possible only in Goa. The incident highlights...
Who protects children from protection system?
Where are trained Child Welfare Police Officers? Where is functioning Special Juvenile Police Unit?
TODAYS EDITORIAL
This excise job fraud has made complete mockery of systems
The line between administrative reality and outright farce blurred in Panaji when a man walked into the Excise Commissioner’s office with a forged transfer order and briefly took charge of the department. It was only when staff grew suspicious and alerted the police that the deception came to light. At...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Who protects children from protection system?
Where are trained Child Welfare Police Officers? Where is functioning Special Juvenile Police Unit?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Government’s unfulfilled promises
With just four to five months remaining before the Goa Assembly elections, a backlog of unfulfilled promises remains in key sectors, including roadworks, water supply, sewerage, power and transport. These projects should have been completed during the incumbent BJP government’s five-year tenure instead of being pushed to the back burner....
