FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Protect comunidade land before it’s too late

The present government seems determined to legalise all illegal houses built on comunidade land. I request all comunidade committees to distribute land to their shareholders, jonkars and gaunkars before it is too late, and only to Goans. In the years to come, all holdings may disappear, as central leaders know the ins and outs of the comunidade system and how to take control of it.  


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Sound restrictions: A balancing act necessary

Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco
Published Aug 9, 2025, 11:49 PM IST
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The Goa government will reportedly explore the possibility of relaxing the sound restriction beyond 10 pm for tourism-related events and businesses, local weddings, and other functions while staying within the legal framework and without violating the Supreme Court verdict. The Supreme Court of India has issued various orders and directions to address noise pollution, emphasising the right to a peaceful environment and regulating noise-generating activities. Noise pollution…

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