No more delay in relief for Birch fire victims
December 6 will mark the first anniversary of the horrific fire tragedy at Birth by Romeo Lane, Anjuna, which sent shock waves across the country and deterred foreign visitors seeking safe entertainment in Goa’s beach belt. The victims’ next of kin have reportedly still not received interim relief. To ease their hardship, the court hearing the case could mandate and supervise interim compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the authorised...
A dry monsoon warning
The strengthening El Niño has disrupted Goa’s southwest monsoon, causing a rainfall deficit of 31% to 34% and leaving the season unusually dry. Large-scale tree cutting without adequate reforestation has worsened the situation, as trees help sustain rainfall and ecological balance. Poor rainfall is affecting farmers’ ability to grow crops,...
Children of lawmakers should not become law-breakers
A road-rage incident in Curchorem involving the son of the Cumbarjua MLA and a senior citizen has reportedly ended on a conciliatory note. Two days after the complaint prompted a police inquiry, the young man reportedly apologised, and the complainant accepted the apology and forgave him. While the resolution is...
When power meets accountability
We are observing the 15th State Road Safety Week, with Senior Citizens’ Day also approaching. The recent road rage incident involving an influential BJP MLA’s son, Rahul Fhaldessai, and his subsequent apology to the senior citizen is a gesture of humility and respect that deserves appreciation. His commitment not to...
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...
