Goa needs to clear the air on pollution
Goa has historically been a holiday destination where tourists seek an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, along with the pollution. The State’s cleaner environment and lush green nature have been major selling points, making it a natural retreat. Sadly, that image is beginning to fade. Air qua
97 voters and constitutional question
The constitutional question is why the system could not implement reported determinations of eligibility before the final roll was published
Tainted Emergency of past returns to haunt us
This is with reference to the manner in which the government is involving itself to prevent protests against corruption allegations levelled against an ECI chief. It is unfortunate to witness what feels like an undeclared emergency by the government. The protesters are young and the topic of their protest is...
Begging seems to be on the wane in Mumbai
I have observed that begging is on the wane in Mumbai. This does not imply that beggars have disappeared. They are very much there, but their numbers are not increasing. That's significant. In fact, there is an imperceptible decline in their numbers. In the coming months, this decrease will become...
Don’t fall for dubious jobs-for-cash schemes
A few days back, a brother and sister, Manoj and Manisha Talekar of Taleigao were duped of Rs 27 lakh and Rs 25 lakh, respectively by a person by giving Manoj a fake job order for the post of excise commissioner and assured Manisha the post of deputy director of...
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
97 voters and constitutional question
The constitutional question is why the system could not implement reported determinations of eligibility before the final roll was published
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Tainted Emergency of past returns to haunt us
This is with reference to the manner in which the government is involving itself to prevent protests against corruption allegations levelled against an ECI chief. It is unfortunate to witness what feels like an undeclared emergency by the government. The protesters are young and the topic of their protest is...
