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Cong must act decisively, oppose villas at Chandor

I appreciate Congress leaders supporting, working hard and actively involved in the protests against controversial TCP legislation like Sec 39/A which are encouraging rapid destruction of Goa's environment by specific real estate entities. In Chandor (former roots as Chandrapur -glorious capital of ancient Kadamba dynasty) about 75 villas are proposed to controversially built. I request the Congress Party to take up this issue on a war footing and have the project scrapped; it will give confidence to Goans that the party acts on its home turf as per its officially stated determination to save, preserve Goa.



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Shigmo not a spectacle but expression of folk culture

RAJESH BANAULIKAR, Arpora
Published Mar 9, 2026, 8:57 PM IST
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Shigmotsav (Shigmo) in Goa is traditionally a festival rooted in rural life, folk art, and faith. In recent years, however, the colorful floats and processions organized by the tourism department have turned it into a major attraction for visitors. While such organization helps promote Goan culture, an important question arises: is the festival meant mainly for tourists and judges, or for the local people who have preserved this tradition? Traditionally, Shigmotsav included…

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