When protectors become predators
The arrest of a Crime Branch official under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with a co-accused, for allegedly facilitating the heinous act within law enforcement premises, marks a new low for institutional integrity. While society has, tragically, become accustomed to reports of custodial excesses, the alleged sexual violation of a minor within a police offic
Desecrating a heritage building
The beautiful Margao Municipal Council building has been made ugly by the installation of sewerage pipes, drainpipes and broken light fixtures mounted on its façade. A little more sensitivity could have been shown by the architect/engineer in charge of the renovation. Possibly, the downpipes could have been installed inside the...
Vagrants at Osia complex
The Osia arcade was once a much sought-after commercial destination in Margao, but of late, it has become known only for the wrong reasons. Stray dogs, gutka-stained corridors, damp walls, stagnant and putrid water, garbage, non-functional lifts and shops encroaching on the corridors. To add to this, the rear passage...
On praying to the saints
The Church sets aside November 1 every year as ‘All Saints’ Day’ to honour all Christian saints, both known and unknown. Besides honouring the saints, we are required to emulate their holy lives and virtues and pray to them, as they are in communion with God. However, asking saints for...
Fire safety in markets needs urgent attention
The fire on Wednesday that ravaged the Sunday Market in Vasco, plunging the city into panic and chaos, highlights a critical concern that affects every bustling marketplace across our towns and cities. How safe are these markets from fire hazards? Preventing fire tragedies requires strict enforcement of fire-safety regulations, regular...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
On poultry certificates and Goa’s checkposts
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services’ notification making transport certificates and health clearances mandatory for live poultry entering Goa was long overdue. At a time when overcrowded crates, diseased birds and unhygienic inter-state transportation remain serious concerns, especially when health has evolved as a crucial subject in the...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Happiness paradox in age of social media
How excessive social media use, comparisons and digital pressures are influencing young people’s happiness and mental well-being
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
When protectors become predators
The arrest of a Crime Branch official under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with a co-accused, for allegedly facilitating the heinous act within law enforcement premises, marks a new low for institutional integrity. While society has, tragically, become accustomed to reports of custodial excesses, the...
