Delayed prize money payment to sportspersons shameful
It is a shame that sportsperson who brought glory to Goa have not received their prize money since 2023 (TGE Sept 2). The amount is a minuscule Rs 19 lakh, compared to what has been spent all these years on unwanted events, banners and advertisements. The Sports Minister, replying to his colleague who had raised the issue, informed that the amount would be r
Work pending as secretary has to handle 2 panchayats
The former Colva secretary was transferred out of Colva panchayat some weeks back and replaced by a secretary, who is officially made to split his working time between Colva and Varca panchayat; both of which are amongst one of the most busiest panchayats in South Goa. As far as Colva...
Fire cops caught misusing position on cams
A intoxicated rowdy person, accompaning a police sub-Inspector (attached to Porvorim police station) was seen arguing with a cashier/other assistant staff over a inflated bill in a restaurant at Socorro, Porvorim, threatening to send them behind bars, openly firing bad words in front of small children/customers and even issuing threats...
If India is growing so fast, why jobs not being created?
Ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has debunked the government's claimed 7.8% GDP growth, he raises 7 relevant questions over the economic numbers. If India is growing so fast, why aren't more good jobs being created? Why is private investment not picking up at the expected pace? Why are Indian industrialists reluctant...
Underage driving, mishaps and a lifetime of grief
The tragic death of a 16-year-old boy from Corjem-Curtorim in a road accident near Sonsodo late Tuesday is a grim reminder of the dangers young and inexperienced riders face on public roads. The accident, involving a Bullet motorcycle and a car, has left a family devastated and once again raised...
