Govt must move beyond talk on energy efficiency
Goa govt's push for energy - saving practices is a welcome step, given the rise in power requirement in the state and the whole country. It is time we realise the gravity of the situation and switch over to efficient energy -saving practices with the use of renewable energy for our daily requirements. It is unfortunate that the use of solar power in Goa has fallen below projected expe
Misuse of power threatens democratic rights
Today, we are witnessing a disturbing reality in which peaceful protesters demanding justice and transparency are confronted by police action. This raises concerns about why a government should fear citizens who seek accountability for its decisions and policies. It is alarming when questions arise about the qualifications and competence of...
Tapping groundwater from abandoned mine pits
This year the monsoon has failed to provide Goa’s quota of 300 cm of rain. There is a deficit of 32% and the driest monsoon season since 1980. There are contrasting reports from the government that “all is well” (even if the wells go dry) and there will be no...
Selective policing raises questions
The Panaji police have registered a case against around 300 unidentified persons for allegedly raising “Hindutva Murdabad” slogans during the October 11 Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, claiming that the slogans hurt Hindu religious sentiments. Videos circulating on social media and local news channels purportedly show five to six masked,...
Meeting in parking lot can draw more crowds
The Congress Party in Goa has reportedly accused the state government of attempting to sabotage the concluding programme of the ‘Goy Rakhonn Yatra’ by preventing party leader Rahul Gandhi from addressing the gathering at the historic Lohia Maidan in Margao. The party’s application to use the venue was reportedly rejected...
