SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2026

Liberation Day is here! Free Goa from graft, nepotism

On 19th December Goa may be officially observing Liberation Day, but those in power have miserably failed to provide even the basic amenities in our little State. We make out that we have been liberated “ but from what?  We have merely replaced one set of oppressors with another far worse. They have invaded our Goa, rampantly destroying the land and culture, whilst lining their pockets.

Good motorable roads, uninterrupted water and power supply, quality health and educational facilities as well as employment for our educated youth are the bare minimum requirements which the Government should have focused on and endeavored to deliver.

With the rampant destruction of our pristine hills and fields, the future is bleak with even our forests not spared. The very crucial Mhadei issue is haunting us while the damage being done to Goa is colossal. With the soaring crime rate this once safe haven is in utter peril.

A crying shame indeed, that we have reached this sad state of affairs with Goa driven to the brink by the very people we elected in trust at various levels of Governance. 

Goa needs to be freed from corruption, nepotism and see Good Governance. There has to be total transparency and accountability in the functioning of the government. 

Our State cannot continue being a safe haven for crime and criminals. 


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Tackling noise pollution

Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco
Published Dec 18, 2022, 12:35 AM IST
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People living along the coastal belt had to face the music, quite literally, due to noise pollution. It is learnt that parties were going on full swing in the coastal belt with music booming throughout the night much to the annoyance of the local residents up until the High Court order for the concerned authorities to take necessary steps to curb noise pollution.The most common health problem noise pollution causes is ‘Noise Induced Hearing Loss’ (NIHL). Exposure to loud…

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