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Radio taking wings? Re-look at a new experiment...
On content, Radio Mandovi appears to be doing a fair to good job. Sometimes, it outdoes itself
Crackers must cost a bomb
The cracker menace continues unabated, in spite of court restrictions and police enforcement. I suggest a two-pronged policy to address the issue. Firstly, crackers must be brought under the ambit of ‘Sin Tax’, like cigarettes and alcohol. The tax on crackers must be so high that it discourages people from...
Nature’s changing seasons are a warning
Human beings have changed, and so have the seasons. This year, rainfall was scanty, and winter seems to be missing. This will affect not only seasonal crops but also all living beings. We cannot conquer or control nature. While scientists may be researching these changes, even experts cannot fully predict...
Mobor dune destruction: Who is accountable?
The destruction of Mobor’s massive sand dune may have brought the resort under scrutiny, but the GCZMA and Cavelossim Panchayat also bear responsibility. They facilitated the destruction through swift, questionable approvals despite residents’ complaints. Their subsequent knee-jerk actions appear deliberately flawed, potentially weakening the legal case and allowing the violator...
Goa must be safe for every woman and girl
The rising number of rape and sexual assault cases in Goa is a grave concern. Once known as a safe, peaceful and tourist-friendly state, Goa is now facing questions over the safety of women, girls and children. Women, students, working professionals and tourists feel increasingly unsafe, especially at night, in...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Vasco’s burning issue and a political fallout
The sudden transfer of Mormugao Municipal Council Chief Officer Siddhivinayak S Naik has exposed the growing influence of political interests over the functioning of public institutions. Coming barely a week after the devastating Sunday Market fire in Vasco, the decision to move a serving officer to the Department of Personnel...
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OPINION & COLUMNS
Radio taking wings? Re-look at a new experiment...
On content, Radio Mandovi appears to be doing a fair to good job. Sometimes, it outdoes itself
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Crackers must cost a bomb
The cracker menace continues unabated, in spite of court restrictions and police enforcement. I suggest a two-pronged policy to address the issue. Firstly, crackers must be brought under the ambit of ‘Sin Tax’, like cigarettes and alcohol. The tax on crackers must be so high that it discourages people from...
