WEDNESDAY, 26 AUGUST 2026
Ticker

Time for govt to act and stop destruction of Goa

The news report ' Former CJI Gavai , ex -SC judge, back Rebello's movement ' ( TGE, Feb. 9), is welcome news, and a shot in the arm for the 'Enough is enough ' movement launched by former chief justice of Allahabad High Court  Ferdino Rebello . According to the jurists it is the Constitutional duty of the state govt to protect the natural environment which includes forests, hills, water bodies and wildlife, by enforcing all environmental laws. Citizens also have the fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment. This is exactly what the movement is all about viz, to stop the environmental destruction presently being witnessed all over the state in the name of development. It is time for the Goa government to act now without further delay.



SHARE ON

Put an end to malpractices at gram sabha meetings

JERRY FERNANDES, Saligao
Published Feb 9, 2026, 8:10 PM IST
SHARE ON

A 70-year-old resident, Olavio Fernandes (a former Assistant Director of Agriculture) from Santa Cruz died after suffering from a suspected heart attack  during the Santa Cruz gram sabha meeting on Sunday.  He was reportedly raising the issue of reducing the fees collected on transfer of flats from the builders to the owners during the above meeting but was being interrupted by two individuals which made him upset. Well, this same pattern is followed during most…

READ MORE
Home HOME News GOA NEWS Global GLOBAL GOENKAR Search SEARCH