TUESDAY, 25 AUGUST 2026

Locals must not fall prey to fraudulent schemes

The Office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies has recently announced the withdrawal and cancellation, with immediate effect, of the permission and No Objection Certificate (NOC) granted to Tirumala Tirupati Multistate Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. to operate and open 13 branches within Goa. This decision follows concerns raised by the government of Goa over non-compliance and suspicious activities. Despite this, Goan agents continue to go door-to-door assuring people that their money will double with the highest interest rates. Failure on the part of the society to submit proper documents and cooperate with government formalities raises red flags. It seems to be a deceptive attempt to exploit Goans’ greed for quick money, which could lead to a major financial shock in the near future. We urge all citizens not to fall into the traps set by such agents and to exercise extreme caution before investing their hard-earned money. Let us stay vigilant and protect our community from such fraudulent schemes. Already people of Goa are in a deep pain due to previous co-operative credit society scams from which till today people have not received their money after the branches have closed.


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Why target beef when it’s not on your plate?

RONNIE D'SOUZA, Chandor
Published Feb 3, 2026, 7:32 PM IST
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I fail to understand why Hindutva groups are targeting beef, a favourite dish of the Christian and Muslim communities in Goa. These groups act like unauthorized police, harassing beef eaters, lovers, and vendors, as if they have no other work. If beef is not your food, why interfere with those who consume it? Goans are well aware of the constant harassment faced by beef vendors and consumers. Hindutva groups are even attacking beef exports, driven by their mission to stop…

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