Goa’s identity at risk amid outsider dominance

Ronnie D’Souza, ChandorPublished Aug 25, 2024, 1:01 AM IST

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I am surprised that in Goa, students and outsiders often speak in Hindi when addressed in Konkani. I am a little confused about whether I am truly a son of Goan soil and if I really belong in Goa. Today, most parts of Goa are already dominated by non-Goans, raising questions about the rights we are fighting for when our own Goans sell their houses and land to outsiders out of greed for money.

Conmen posing as cops are a growing threat to citizens

Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco

Published Aug 25, 2024, 1:00 AM IST

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This modus operandi is common among thieves targeting vulnerable citizens, especially women and the elderly. What is surprising is that people still fall victim to such tactics despite being aware of previous incidents. Notably, a criminal arrested by the Porvorim police in a chain-snatching case confessed to involvement in over 300 crimes, including extortion and robberies. He admitted to impersonating police officers and deceiving victims under various pretences, having…