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Land mafia in Goa?

Every Goan knows the land prices from Pernem to Canacona and the rates at which land is available, as per the valuation by chartered engineers. However, it’s hard to believe that in Bicholim, land is priced at Rs 75 lakhs for 1500 sq ft. This seems impossible without someone’s influence, which everyone knows.

This means that Goans are being denied land at fair prices. This high rate may become the standard, and the same trend may spread across Goa. Surprisingly, nobody speaks up about this. That’s why I always say Goa is being sold to non-Goans who have lots of money. Farewell to Goa and Goans! Let’s find a new name for this state that reflects our Indian culture.


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Pretend to be a tree to avoid dog bites?

Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco
Published May 18, 2024, 12:24 AM IST
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A woman from Lotoulim was reportedly viciously attacked by a pack of stray dogs while out on her routine morning jog on Benaulim Beach which left her with several dog bites. In another incident which took place recently a senior citizen was chased by a pack of dogs while heading back after his morning run. These alarming incidents have left residents and tourists feeling vulnerable and demanding immediate action from the authorities.  It must be said that litter on…

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