Lawyers warn of intensified agitation as concerns over alleged corruption, delays and lack of accountability in mutation and partition proceedings persist.
Land records: A trail of delays, disputes and unanswered questions
MARGAOPerhaps for the first time in recent memory, men in black coats stepped out of the courtrooms and took to the streets of Margao in an unprecedented protest to expose alleged corruption in mutation proceeding
From administrative apathy to alleged fraud: Mutation woes haunt Goans
MAPUSAFor nearly a decade, octogenarian Joao Caetano Perpetuo Pinto struggled to get a simple land mutation completed at the Mamlatdar's office in Mapusa. The elderly man was repeatedly forced to climb the staircases of the office to pursue the mutation of a tiny 72-square-metre plot he had purchased at Pomburpa.Pinto...
MUTATION MAZE: A SYSTEM GONE AWRY
A mutation entry may sound like a minor bureaucratic exercise, but it can determine whether a property sale goes through, a loan is sanctioned, or an inheritance is recognised in official records. With lawyers flagging long delays and district authorities responding through special disposal drives, mutation cases have suddenly become a talking point across Goa
2026 Honda Elevate: Elevating practicality to premium
Ritesh MadhokTHE GOAN | PANAJIThree years into its lifecycle, the Honda Elevate receives a focused mid-life update. The timing is deliberate: India’s midsize SUV space remains one of the most brutally cont
Should car safety cost more?
As India considers stricter car safety rules, The Goan examines whether life-saving technology should remain a premium feature or become an affordable necessity for every motorist
Lawyers warn of intensified agitation as concerns over alleged corruption, delays and lack of accountability in mutation and partition proceedings persist.
SPOTLIGHT
Land records: A trail of delays, disputes and unanswered questions
MARGAOPerhaps for the first time in recent memory, men in black coats stepped out of the courtrooms and took to the streets of Margao in an unprecedented protest to expose alleged corruption in mutation proceedings and demand transparency in the system. Around 200 lawyers, under the banner of the South...
FINANCE
The end of cheap debt: What a higher repo rate means for investors
Khyati Mashru VasaniFor The Goan When borrowing stops being cheapFor years, low borrowing costs made big financial commitments feel more manageable. A home loan, a car purchase or a business expansion could appear affordable when interest rates were favourable. But the Reserve Bank of India’s decision on October 7, 2026,...
CAMPUS
Free medical, dental camp held at Rosary College
PANAJI:Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, in association with Goa Dental College (GDC) and Victor Hospital, Margao, organised a Free Medical and Dental Camp on October 3. The camp was open to the college staff, students and the general public, providing free healthcare services and consultations.The free dental camp,...
AUTO
2026 Honda Elevate: Elevating practicality to premium
Ritesh MadhokTHE GOAN | PANAJIThree years into its lifecycle, the Honda Elevate receives a focused mid-life update. The timing is deliberate: India’s midsize SUV space remains one of the most brutally contested corners of the passenger car market. While mechanical changes are absent and hybrid propulsion remains strictly off the...
Far from its tranquil image, Goa has witnessed a spate of suicides in the last one year. Most of them are youth at the threshold of life. These tragedies reveal...
