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Development at whose cost?

Villagers had strongly opposed the bungalow project in Reis Magos. But ignoring all objections, a new project is now being launched under the name of “New Technic” with the support of the Investment Promotion Board.

All rules, regulations, and the views of the villagers have been completely ignored in the name of development and investment. Even though there is no proper infrastructure ” no adequate water supply, electricity, or sanitation ” the administration has allowed the project to go ahead, forcing villagers to suffer.

As the saying goes, “God save the King/Queen.” Another massive project of over 2 lakh sq metres is reportedly planned in Marcela-Cumbarjua. People can only wait and watch.


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Stray dogs bark and also bite

Sridhar D’Iyer, Caranzalem
Published Aug 3, 2025, 12:16 AM IST
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In the ongoing Assembly, the Minister for Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services stated that in Mandrem constituency, in the last two-and-a-half years, there were 906 dog bite cases (TGE July 31). The three popular beaches”Arambol, Keri, and Morjim”witnessed 163 (in 2023), 268 (2024), and 95 (till date 2025); 55, 116, and 31; and 41, 94, and 45, respectively. In 2024, for some reason, the number of incidents was nearly double at the three beaches. The tourism ministry could…

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