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Encroachment in public corridors

Encroachment in public corridors

People are aware that the Osia commercial complex in Margao is probably the most ill-maintained commercial building in the whole of Goa, but recently another feather seems to have been added to its cap. Many small restaurants and snack joints operate in the building, and some of them have placed chairs in the public corridors for their customers.

As it is, the passages are full of garbage, mangy dogs, feral cats, gutka stains, and whatnot; this additional encroachment makes life even more difficult for the building users. It is surprising that there are government offices in the building too, but no one seems to be bothered. Will the authorities please take a look?  


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On Purgatory and karma

AF Nazareth, Alto Porvorim
Published Nov 1, 2025, 11:56 PM IST
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According to the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church, the souls of those who, after death, are not cleansed and are burdened with the guilt of venial sins must undergo purification in Purgatory before they can enter into the bliss and joys of heaven. This view does not differ very much from the teachings of other Indian religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where the soul, instead of going to Purgatory, goes on from life to life till the karma is…

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