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Pernem zoning plan row and scarce Goan land

In this whole Pernem Zoning Plan controversy, the Goa Govt particularly the TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane has possibly let the "cat out of the bag" in what the action intentions are for this unwanted plan. With the Goa government admission that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah had an important say/direction on this whole matter and TCP minister stating that he has enough land and does not need more; it looks like all these zonal plans are being done, to give away scarce Goan land to in turn get in huge amounts of money for BJP,  It is well known in corrupt India how amassing of money to show, qualifies most politicians to "go up the ladder" and the even bigger problem here is that I am sure that these types of things are happening in other states of India as well. I have no problem with anyone pursuing an ambition but it can never be at a huge negative cost i.e. in this case at the horrific cost of destroying Goa's land, environment and identity.



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Allow water in Ravindra Bhavan auditorium

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Oct 12, 2023, 7:46 PM IST
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In what should have been a routine task, it took the state government three long years to revive the canteen facility at the Ravindra Bhavan in Margao. After it was shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic the refurbished canteen was finally inaugurated on Wednesday. Just reopening a canteen can in no way be considered a great achievement especially when citizens had to suffer for a long period due to the absence of an eatery. It is pertinent to note that no eatables and water…

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