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Goa does not need another casino, it needs consultation

Casino coming……. - The Goan Everyday - October 4, 2025. Seems like there’s never going to be a lack of controversies in our country. Yet again, the people of Goa have risen in protest, this time against a project on the Reis Magos side of the Mandovi river ” the alleged anchoring of a multistoreyed offshore casino vessel.

According to the news report, this would impact the fishing community of the region. Just like other coastal infrastructure projects in cities like Mumbai, the fishing community is severely affected. It is important that the people in the region are consulted and taken into confidence while planning such projects. The authorities should not bulldoze their way through; rather, they should adopt the policy of ‘Live and Let Live!’


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Even zebra crossings aren’t safe anymore

Gregory E D’Souza, Siolim
Published Oct 4, 2025, 11:16 PM IST
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Even zebra crossings aren’t safe anymore

The 14th Goa Road Safety Week has concluded with various activities held in schools for students and in villages along the roads. Everyone spoke about the importance of being safe while travelling on Goan roads.Since the PWD and other concerned engineers have not been able to provide safe road designs, it is better to educate young students to take care of their own safety and for parents to stay cautious. Expecting safer roads in Goa seems unrealistic at this stage.Take the…

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