THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2026

KA literally gone to the dogs

It is very shameful to note that the premises of Goa's most prestigious hub of music and cultural activities, Kala Academy is infested with stray dogs. 

One sees canines on the stairs, in the corridors, on the lawns, in the courtyards...why even in the ground floor art gallery. These are a danger to people attending various programmes and workshops. There have been cases of dog bites in the recent past too. 

Who exactly is responsible for this sad state of affairs? The sarkar should take note and set things right. Charles Correa's magnum opus has literally gone to the dogs.


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Swimming pools and water scarcity

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Feb 10, 2025, 12:15 AM IST
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It must be said that water scarcity has remained an ongoing issue in Goa despite surplus monsoon being recorded every year. The Goa government has admitted that Goa does not have a 24x7 water supply but assured that every household across the State will receive a minimum four hours of water supply daily before the end of 2026.  There are several reasons for the water shortage the state is facing. Frequent bursting of pipelines, non-implementation of water…

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