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Burning of the old man brings back memories

Children's make the old man in Goa to say goodbye for the Year 2022. This is the oldest tradition in Goa and children show their talents in them by making different types of old men according to their art and skills. Tears of happiness came to my eyes after seeing them because I remember my childhood days looking at these young kids.  After the whole day staying with the old man on road side, in the evening children carry the oldman to each and every single home by singing Konkani traditional songs and later burn the old man before 12:00 am of the coming New Year. 


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Twists and turns in bypass issue at Dandeavaddo

NELSON LOPES, Chinchinim
Published Dec 31, 2022, 9:21 PM IST
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The agitation and movement for an alternative bypass is kept alive by the Action Committee. Representations,  meetings,   suggestions with various authorities are continuously taken up by the Committee.For the last 10 years our representative has cunningly taken the people for a joy ride. While promising the bypass, survey was  never incorporated  in the plan. There is nothing on record and as per authorities in PWD no serious attempt was ever made…

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