Plan installation of mobile towers responsibly
The standoff in Colvale on Thursday, where residents and the Sarpanch reportedly stopped an excavator from preparing the site for a mobile tower near the village playground, reflects a familiar dilemma in Goa: the need for better connectivity versus concerns over radiation, health and the suitability of proposed locations.
Extremely condemnable
The use of the phrase ‘Dimaagi Naxal’ by the PM during his independence day speech generated some heat, sparked off a considerable amount of creativity by the younger generation in the form of memes, songs, and even a Dimaagi Naxal political party, but also gave rise to puzzlement. Why would...
Band aids for education will not work
The government’s decision to offer free coaching classes is a short-term, band-aid solution to problems facing young Indians. What is urgently needed is educational reform, not overnight fixes. Education is a state subject, and even states with good infrastructure and a highly educated population struggle. Becoming a doctor or engineer...
Congress needs more than unity
The editorial ‘Kharge’s call for ‘ekvott’ in Congress: Vision or delusion?’ was timely, particularly with the forthcoming elections and the present state of the Goa Congress. Mallikarjun Kharge’s call for unity reflected both the urgency of the situation and an acknowledgement of the divisions within the party.
Impressive new BJP Goa headquarters
I am impressed by the standards of the brand-new BJP State headquarters at Kadamba Plateau, Chimbel. The project appears to have been executed well and reflects high standards of construction. The new headquarters is an impressive addition and will certainly strengthen the party’s presence in the State.At the same time,...
