THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

Why did Cabral backtrack on debate with Chadha?

After much ado and media hype of the face-off between Power Minister Nilesh Cabral and AAP leader Raghav Chadha on power tariff models, the backtracking at the last moment on flimsy grounds exposes the chinks in Nilesh Cabral's armour to defend his gauntlet thrown at the AAP.  

The social media platforms, people at large and TV channels were waiting on tenterhooks for the much anticipated showdown which turned into a damp squib with the withdrawal of the Goa Power Minister.  

The AAP government in Delhi provides free electricity to consumers availing upto 200 units and subsidises for the remainder of the units.  It also doles out various sops and welfare schemes for its citizens.

Taking advantage of the people's protests against the controversial projects which are the brainchild of the national parties, AAP has made great strides in recent times by induction in its cadre, local talent to give it a niz-Goenkar look and has been in the limelight by promoting various activities -- prominent amongst them is the door-to-door oximeter scheme.  

It is a well known fact that the Delhi model of governance is corruption free and needs to be emulated here. 

Here in Goa, there has been an uprising against the government's faulty policies which may lead to a revolution if people's patience is stretched to the limits.

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Allow elderly to attend Mass

STEPHEN DIAS, Dona Paula
Published Nov 19, 2020, 12:31 AM IST
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With the church services in the State having resumed under strict protocols, it would be in the fitness of things to allow all those above 65 years of age to attend Mass. The very idea of hearing Mass in the spiritualistic solemnity of the church or chapel provides moral upliftment that is not experienced in the confines of the home. It also infuses a religious mindset that could allow those above 65 to keep Covid-19 at bay and thus reduce infections among the elderly. The…

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