FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2026

Tougher laws needed to tackle rape cases

After Mapusa, another 4-year old sexually assaulted in Canacona - The Goan Everyday - November 12,  2026. Yet another ghastly incident of a 4-year old allegedly sexually assaulted by a migrant worker in Goa. The same story and such crimes continue whether it is in Goa, Mumbai, wherever. Criminals have lost the fear of Law. As I've stated before, unless the punishment for such crimes is equal to the crime committed there will be no end to this madness. After all it is somebody's daughter or sister that is being defiled. Tomorrow it could be someone of our own. Can we have more stringent appropriate laws to deal with these deadly crimes of sexual assault?



MELVILLE X D'SOUZA, Mumbai 

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Ropeway can boost North Goa tourism

The Goan Network
Published Nov 12, 2026, 7:54 PM IST
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A ropeway connecting Calangute to Anjuna, with a hill-to-hill aerial link, could significantly boost North Goa tourism by easing road congestion, improving connectivity and offering visitors a scenic coastal experience. The Calangute-Baga-Arpora-Anjuna belt frequently witnesses severe traffic congestion due to heavy vehicular movement and narrow village roads. An aerial cable car system could bypass these bottlenecks, reduce travel time and provide convenient access between…

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