THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

Wake up and look after citizens' welfare!

This is with reference to the story, "This school has tubelights, fans, electric water filter but no power connection - The Goan Everyday June 8, 2023." Pathetic state of affairs, one would say. a school an Anganwadi at Bagwada, having all infrastructure; lights, fans, water purifier on, but no action! According to the news report, the Anganwadi has been functioning at this new facility since 2017 but there is no electricity. This only shows how much importance the authorities give to such basic needs of the community. What is the point in raking up issues of religion, caste, etc, when we cannot provide basic facilities to the people? The authorities all across the country must wake up to reality and get down to looking after the welfare of its citizens, everything else can wait.

By the way, we boast of being 'Digital India' but there is no proper internet connection even in urban areas in the country. Let's get real!




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'Har Ghar Nal' and people face irregular water supply

KG VILOP, Chorao
Published Jun 8, 2023, 8:12 PM IST
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The issue of irregular and erratic water supply have turned into a nightmare for residents.  The Goa government tom toms that it is the first state to achieve 'Har Ghar Nal'.  But  the tap is empty in some of the talukas.  It is the common man facing hardships due to irregular water supply. A human being requires sufficient amount of water for daily uses like drinking, cooking, washing,  etc. It is the primary duty of the State to provide safe…

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