THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Nobody is above the law


One question comes to mind: is Goa really in chaos? Are only ordinary people like us expected to strictly follow the law, while the powerful, politicians, and so-called VVIPs are seemingly above it? 

Recently, our beloved Goencho Saib was insulted and mocked, with abusive language directed at this revered Goan saint. But was the culprit punished? 

Installing cameras in toilets is a clear offense; a police complaint was filed against three panchayat members, yet were they arrested?

Meanwhile, Pooja Naik, involved in a job scam, was released on bail. It seems ministers in power are flexing their influence, bending the law to their will. 

When I see Premanand Naik on hunger strike, trying to protect his village of Sancoale and its people from the Bhutani project, I’m reminded of our history lessons on the struggles of our freedom fighters. They fought for democracy -- where has that spirit gone?



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Pension scheme for retired Anganwadi workers

RAJESH BANAULIKAR, Arpora
Published Oct 30, 2024, 8:22 PM IST
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The Anganwadi workers and helpers who retired in 2009 have got meagre  benefit of retirement. Their service ended with zero pension. Therefore those workers have been demanding a scheme from the government of Rs 5,000 per month for there livelihood as their family financial situations are bad. Government may survey the standard of living of those workers from 2009 to 2024 prior to implementing new revised scheme and new salary scales. The Goa government already has a…

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