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Let’s focus on Goa’s no 1 crisis

In recent days, Goa and Goans have been distracted by communal tensions (which I believe were deliberately stirred up), causing important issues like environmental destruction, hill cutting, large-scale land conversions under 39/A and 17/2, and land frauds to take a back seat. I urge Goans to refocus on Goa’s biggest crisis and put all our efforts into opposing the government’s harmful plans. They are pleased to see us divided, as it allows them to continue their harmful agenda in partnership with land sharks and large real estate companies, mostly from outside Goa.


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Present-day Goa needs solution to water crisis

Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco
Published Oct 12, 2024, 1:02 AM IST
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Minister for Water Resources Subhash Shirodkar has reportedly set an ambitious goal for Goa to eliminate water shortages by 2047 while outlining his vision to secure the State’s water resources and agriculture sectors. This is a welcome statement but at the same time, the year 2047, which will be the centennial year of India’s independence, is more than two decades away. It is present day Goans who are looking for a solution to the water crisis. This year the state…

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