TUESDAY, 25 AUGUST 2026

Well done Viresh Borkar

The decision of the Goa Government to suspend all personal and final land conversion proposals under Section 39A of the TCP Act in St Andre constituency is a great victory for MLA Viresh Borkar and villagers who supported him throughout his protest and fast at the Azad Maidan.

There can be no doubt whatsoever that the Government wilted, fearing the dire consequences of Borkar’s deteriorating health during his fast unto death threat.

We will now have to wait for the Government next move, because as of now it appears that the Government is in no mood to call a special Assembly session to scrap Section 39A once and for all.


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Accountability in textbook content

KR Gagan, Vasco
Published Feb 28, 2026, 12:20 AM IST
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The recent row over the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 textbook chapter on the judiciary raises serious concerns about how school books are prepared. Textbooks shape young minds and must be accurate, balanced and respectful of democratic institutions. Students should learn about issues such as corruption and institutional challenges, but these topics must be presented carefully and based on verified facts.The move to review the content…

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