MONDAY, 31 AUGUST 2026

Margao KTC bus stand getting facelift at last

Why is the KTC Bus stand at Margao being given a facelift only because  a VIP i.e. the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming  to address a rally there? Should basic infrastructure not be a standard to tax-paying citizens ? The bus terminus was in horrible condition for decades and now a VIP's visit changes everything in record time.

I  request PM Modi to please visit Colva and have a grand meeting at the Colva Creek; as only then will the government go into super fast /efficient mode and clear the sewage/garbage filled creek.  And maybe also tackle the violators responsible for the pollution of the creek.



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Boost needed for pink e-rickshaw mission

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Jan 31, 2024, 7:20 PM IST
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After witnessing the success of the Pink Force initiative, Goa introduced a fleet of Pink Electric Rickshaws in June 2022 with the aim to offer self-employment opportunities to women. Women are able to get the rickshaws at a subsidized price via the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). These rickshaws can also be taken with the help of a loan through Chief Minister's Rozgar Yojana (CMRY) or through Rotary Club. The introduction of pink-e-rickshaws has given women…

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