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A quiet lesson for a planet in crisis

Genius of land-water management at Saligao seminary - The Goan Everyday - July 12, 2025. That was an interesting piece on the Saligao seminary, giving a deep insight into the activities of the seminary.

It must have been a delight for the author to visit the hilltop seminary, taking in the beauty of the charming hills and valleys. What seems touching is the deep relationship of the residents with land and water. Surely, they must be content with their way of life.

It is true that the obsession with development is killing this beautiful planet, the Earth, with the mindless constructions all across the country, cutting down trees and forests, mangroves, wetlands, and hills. When will man come to his senses, one wonders. At this moment, these words come to mind: send forth your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the Earth!


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Chandor-Cavorim panchayat must fix house tax receipt mess

Ronnie D’Souza, Chandor
Published Jul 13, 2025, 12:01 AM IST
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The village panchayat office collects house tax and garbage collection fees from villagers every year. When paying house tax, the receipt should mention the name of the ward where you live. However, at the Chandor-Cavorim village panchayat office, receipts often show the names of other neighbouring wards, causing confusion for taxpayers. We often need to submit copies of house tax receipts to government offices, and these errors create problems.House NOCs and other…

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