Police scrutiny, Collector's nod: How protest permits are granted
PANAJIA protest application in Goa passes through several levels of police assessment before reaching the Collector for a final decision, with the proposed protest/demonstration’s purpose, route, duration and p
Protesters during a CJP demonstration at Azad Maidan. File photo
Constitutional right or political convenience? When neutrality depends on who is protesting
MAPUSAThe right to protest is a cornerstone of democracy, allowing citizens to question those in power and hold governments accountable.Bu
STATE vs STREET: THE POLITICS OF DISSENT
The right to protest is a cornerstone of democracy, allowing citizens to question those in power and demand accountability. But recent events at Panaji’s Azad Maidan have renewed debate over the balance between constitutional freedoms and the State’s authority to regulate public demonstrations. The detention of protesters, followed by a court order for their release, has brought questions of permission, police discretion and access to public spaces into focus. The Goan examines the issues at stake
Erratic monsoon, weaker power grid
PANAJIThe impact of the El Niño phenomenon is not confined to Goa's farms and paddy fields alone. It is expected to show up in homes, offices and factories through an emerging power supply crunch linked to deficien
Lake-fed fields lift Curtorim harvest
PANAJIHarvest results from Curtorim present a mixed picture this season. According to agriculturist and farmer mentor Santan Rodrigues, paddy fields around the historic Curtorim lake have delivered a stro
