SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST 2026

Verna hit by frequent power cuts

Although Verna village has an underground cabling network, frequent power cuts are a cause for concern, especially for residents living on the southern side of this pristine village. According to reliable sources, the transformer at the Fr Agnelo traffic circle has outlived its utility, with fuses constantly tripping. Just a few days back, there were repeated power breakdowns, some lasting about four hours, without any notice in the print or electronic media. As a result, many of our perishables got spoilt and were unfit for human consumption. I request the department to replace this transformer at the earliest.


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Save Old Goa before it is lost

KG Vilop, Chorao
Published Feb 14, 2026, 12:35 AM IST
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Goa and Goans are taken for granted. Negligence in protecting heritage sites has become a repeated problem. ASI-protected monuments are suffering from neglect, and many are in distress. What we see may be only a small part of a much bigger issue. Scams and the regularisation of illegal constructions by bending rules have become common in Goa.A recent inspection report submitted to the Supreme Court by a committee regarding the disputed structure in Ella village, Old Goa,…

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