It took govt 25 years to install an elevator
Last week a much-awaited elevator was inaugurated at the Government Office Complex in Sanguem (TGE Nov 7). For 25 years the three-storeyed building, which hosts several government offices, did not have an elevator though a provision was made during the construction stage. Government departments move like a cog in a wheel but were apparently clogged due to an apathetic administration. For 25 years, the staff and citizens, especially elderl
Cops need to crack Siddhi Naik's rape, murder case
The Mapusa police team should be congratulated for successfully cracking the four-year-old girl's sexual assault case in Mapusa within 48 hours on Wednesday and arresting a native of Dharwad, Karnataka involved in committing the said crime. What is more remarkable in this particular case is that despite the accused leaving...
Allow betrothed couples enjoy wedding night
With this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali celebrations having come to a close, the Christmas and New Year’s wave of open-air weddings and receptions is set to leave Goa awash with nightly celebrations. Hard-earned money and life savings are spent lovingly and lavishly on wedding preparations and arrangements. Volume and...
Tougher laws needed to tackle rape cases
After Mapusa, another 4-year old sexually assaulted in Canacona - The Goan Everyday - November 12, 2026. Yet another ghastly incident of a 4-year old allegedly sexually assaulted by a migrant worker in Goa. The same story and such crimes continue whether it is in Goa, Mumbai, wherever. Criminals have...
Ropeway can boost North Goa tourism
A ropeway connecting Calangute to Anjuna, with a hill-to-hill aerial link, could significantly boost North Goa tourism by easing road congestion, improving connectivity and offering visitors a scenic coastal experience. The Calangute-Baga-Arpora-Anjuna belt frequently witnesses severe traffic congestion due to heavy vehicular movement and narrow village roads. An aerial cable...
