Traditional medicine is powerful alternative
To emphasize the efficacy of traditional herbs and shrubs available in Goa, it would be pertinent to write on an actual case that happened in 1993. A local Goan boxer from Saligao who was running the canteen in the Goa Medical College and was suffering from diabetes had a wound on his leg which had to be amputated. However, his colleague told him to avail the services of a traditional...
Practical solutions needed to ease congestion
This is with reference to the Editorial: Porvorim flyover brings wave of relief, but….. - The Goan Everyday - September 10, 2026. That was a thought provoking editorial. Flyovers are being built in Goa and other cities supposedly to ease traffic congestion. But, sadly, the reality seems different. Your editorial...
Colva being destroyed to feed greed of select few
Specific landlords in Colva who have inherited vast areas of land which were carefully preserved by their ancestors, seem to have now gone berserk and selling as much as they can mainly to 'money bags' from outside the state. One can argue that it's their land but one main concern...
KTC drivers making merry on Panaji city routes
I am a regular traveller by KTCL since its inception decades ago. I have seen a lot of improvement and development over the years and give kudos to the management. But there are exceptions. In the month of August 2026, I must have made at least 25 to 30 trips...
Higher user fees at Dabolim till airport's expansion?
The user fees at Dabolim airport zoomed to 550% in the last four years, as compared to the Mopa airport. The Goa government has assured the Legislative Assembly’s Assurance Committee that this skyrocketing figure could decrease once the airport is expanded (TGE September 7, 2026). The Committee’s report states that...
