Certain Colva hotels favour taxis from outside Colva
Any businesses including hotels in an area should also benefit the locals in the area; in addition to the State exchequer. Hence, I was shocked to know that there are certain hotels in Colva which are giving the taxi business only to taxi drivers, taxi companies from outside Colva. I request the Colva Panchayat to please consult with the villagers and address this issue urgently. The panchayat has the legal...
AI-enabled cameras need human intervention
Goa is stepping into a new era of traffic enforcement with the Transport Ministry reportedly announcing the expansion of AI-enabled camera networks across the state. Currently, 26 key locations are operational, with another 14 expected to go live within a week. Additionally, 96 more cameras will soon be installed, strengthening...
Opposition unity is crucial amid upcoming elections
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Goa appears to be undermining efforts to unite the Opposition by choosing to go it alone. This could split Opposition votes and indirectly benefit the BJP. The people of Goa should therefore urge all Opposition parties to set aside their differences and work towards...
Law must apply to all, regardless of connections
Apropos the editorial 'A troubling mix: Road rage & political reach' (TGE September 29, 2026). The road rage incident involving an MLA's son in Goa is not just a case of bad manners. It reveals a dangerous sense of entitlement among those with political connections. When ordinary citizens are threatened...
Women deserve safety, dignity in public spaces
Several shocking videos have recently emerged showing adult women being harassed, molested and allegedly sexually abused by roadside vigilantes claiming to enforce “moral policing” against women who associate with men or spend time with their boyfriends in parks and other places. Why do such incidents continue to occur? One reason...
