ONOE consultations in Goa vitiated by bias, prejudice
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty–Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, more popularly known as ‘One Nation, One Election’, was down in the state over the weekend. The committee met with representatives of the main political parties, including Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant and his ca
ID cards for Goan fish sellers: The other side
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s announcement to introduce identity cards for Goan fish sellers appears to be a strong statement in favour of protecting local livelihoods. By making eligibility contingent on a 15-year residency certificate and traditional ties to the trade, the State government has sought to project itself as a...
When refereeing calls cloud the true spirit of World Cup football
The World Cup knockout stage is where champions are truly tested. It’s a do-or-die sort of stage where tactical superiority is put to the test. This tournament has produced some heartwarming results, with lesser-known teams winning hearts not only with brilliance on the field but also with their lion-hearted approach....
Plugging the gap: Pvt power move needs public discourse
Tata Power’s move to formally apply to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for a parallel power distribution licence in Goa, as reported in this newspaper last week, has opened up yet another public discourse. Under the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, along with the 2025 amendments, the JERC...
Pollution rising, Goa can’t breathe easy on air quality levels
The Goa State Pollution Control Board’s Ambient Air Quality Report for 2025-25 may have portrayed the State’s air quality as “satisfactory”, but the finer details reveal a grim picture. The levels of coarse particulate matter (PM10) have crossed the national annual safety threshold in several urban and industrial areas. The...
