Theatre of the absurd and withdrawal of FIRs
The police has filed an FIR against a 15-year-old girl whose video of hurling the choicest of adjectives to Modi and Shah went viral. Apparently Modi has 'forgiven' her. Will the police now withdraw the FIR? If it does, then is that not contrary to what the Supreme Court has said, that FIRs will continue? If her FIR can be withdrawn, then why not withdraw all FIRs against all students...
Maintaining peace during Kanwar Yatra
The District Magistrate of Muzaffarnagar has recently ordered the closure of all educational institutions from August 3 onwards 'to maintain public safety during the annual pilgrimage.' ie. the Kanwar Yatra where youth carry holy water from the Ganges to their respective villages in North India. All shops and restaurants serving...
Chinchinim market and p'yat house must come first
For over three decades, Chinchinim has waited for a modern Market Complex and Panchayat house. During the four terms of Eng Rodrigues, land was acquired and earmarked specifically for this purpose. Yet, neither during his tenure nor under the two MLAs who succeeded him has the project moved beyond paper....
Rising snake bite cases cause for concern
Snake bites and related deaths are alarmingly high in India. In the past three months alone, Goa has reported over 1,700 snake bite cases, highlighting a serious public health concern. To reduce snake encounters, it is vital to keep house surroundings clean and free from dry leaves, garbage, tall grass,...
When money talks all disputes with US resolved
The Adani Group has pledged a $10 billion investment in United States infrastructure and energy projects, aimed at creating 15,000 jobs. This commitment followed the resolution of legal disputes with US authorities, including major regulatory settlements. The administration of United States President Donald Trump has moved to dismiss criminal fraud...
