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Govt should ensure justice to Kankonkar

Rama has finally been discharged from GMC after surviving an attempted murder. He expressed gratitude to Rosy, who arrived at the scene and saved his life. Rama’s strong voice against corruption and land scams in Goa has made him a target for those in power. 

He has directly accused Chief Minister and Tourism Minister of being behind the attack and accused the police of unwilling to act against their superiors.

Rama alleges that gangsters are being used by politicians to silence truth-tellers, while crucial evidence has gone missing”suggesting a larger cover-up. Media has played a key role in exposing the truth, revealing images of politicians with known criminals. 

In the present state that Goa is in, safety of activists like Rama remains uncertain. Justice in India still seems reserved for those with money and power. The people of Goa stand with Rama, praying for his recovery and for justice to prevail.


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The hidden risk of outside labourers

ALWYN FERNANDES, Benaulim
Published Oct 12, 2025, 11:44 PM IST
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The recent Mapusa heist highlights a disturbing trend. The calculated and unhurried manner in which the gang operated suggests they had prior knowledge of the place, people, their wealth and security. This raises concerns about the contractors and labourers we hire for work in our homes.Politicians, activists, and locals often complain about the reliance on outside labourers to save costs, but we also take a significant risk by doing so. We increase the probability of making…

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