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Govt must participate in live debate with activists

As per my independent observations I have concluded that the Goa government is  misleading Goans, false promises/commitments. introducing controversial legislations on false basis etc and all this is with relation to issues on environment (including hill cutting, illegalities, land filling), real estate land conversions and housing projects, Mhaje Ghar Yojana, Tiger reserve/Mhadei issue, unemployment/jobs, crime, mining and the coal hub/corridor. Many times I note our ministers make one sided statements to the media which in scrutiny are found to be false and untrue despite facts/evidence given. Can I request the Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to agree to a televised debate with activists starting with the coal issue, real estate/land conversions, etc and let the voters decide. If the Goa government has nothing to hide surely the Goa cabinet will be okay with this to be done in the true spirit of a democracy.



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Coastal Police have to act against illegal sand mining

GREGORY E D'SOUZA, Siolim
Published Nov 12, 2025, 11:37 PM IST
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Recently a serious issue was raised and discussed at the Village Panchayat Siolim-Marna gram sabha with regards to illegal sand mining activities being carried out at Tar old ferry ramp point. The Sarpanch said that letters have been sent to the Coastal Police for action. I am surprised that the Siolim coastal police is having its staff and office at the Siolim outpost, an impressive building but no action forthcoming.The two Coastal police speed boats have been securely…

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