TUESDAY, 25 AUGUST 2026

Govt should not permit liquor shops near schools

Shocking but true we have politicians speaking on the emergency imposed during the rule of Indira Gandhi but what is happening in this State after so many years is shocking. The bulldozer culture is in , the gambling culture for the so called filthy rich at the casinos and the mass conversion of mother Goa land into concrete jungle is on the rise. None of these politicians are opposing but the few NGOs and concerned citizens are made to run pillar to post to seek justice. Is this not worse than the emergency rule? The latest is the government move to allow liquor shops to be given licences near schools and religious places. What a shame just to promote tourism or to give a free ticket to the politician's bungalow at Old Goa to start its business.? I as the Chairperson of the Child committee of Siolim-Marna totally opposite this move of the government and request the government to immediately withdraw this irrational move.   I hope the Chief Minister who holds the portfolio of Education will not agree to this reckless move.



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Assagao house razing must be probed thoroughly

SADANAND RAIKAR, Colva
Published Jun 27, 2024, 8:00 PM IST
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The Assagao house demolition case reached a new turn late Wednesday night with reports pouring in of a settlement between the Delhi based builder and the Agarwadekar family. While the details of such settlement are not known, it is reported that the Agarwadekar family would withdraw the complaint. This is shocking because this has happened after the huge outcry on this issue. Even the Chief Minister of Goa who is also our Home Minister visited the site and assured probe…

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