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Goa governor must speak up for State on Mhadei

There have been blatant lies and sheer deceit by the BJP in hoodwinking Goa and Goans on Mhadei. The Central and State Government are both responsible for having fooled Goans on this very crucial Mhadei issue. It was a very big blow to our State on New Year’s Eve. Our fight on Mhadei has to be a people’s battle. It has to be a sustained struggle to ensure that every precious drop of water is saved for the wellbeing of Goans. The Mhadei issue has been dragging on for years with crores spent by way of legal fees. Has all that public money gone down the drain?

This crucial issue must once and for all be brought to a logical conclusion by ensuring that Goa’s interests are protected. There is a need of utter sincerity and transparency by this so-called double engine government on this very vital Mhadei front. The stoic silence by Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai on this very crucial issue is deafening. He must intervene and speak up for Goa and our best interests as he is the Constitutional custodian of our State.


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Horrific scenes of women's safety on State's beaches

SHAILESH SHRIRAM TANPURE, Porvorim
Published Jan 3, 2023, 9:20 PM IST
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As the world rang in the New Year, some of the beaches in Goa were flooded with alcohol induced tourists. Besides blasting cringe music and littering, the tourists were seen harassing female tourists, even clicking selfies without permission. It may be noted that this comes just a few days after a rape case in Panaji. In fact, it shows a mirror to the government who had promised strict action against such incidents.A group of female tourists reported being followed by…

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