Narkasur plastic ban: Good intentions, but poor timing
Narkasur burning, which symbolises the victory of good over evil, has been celebrated with great pomp and revelry across the State. Giant Narkasurs in various forms have taken their positions in inner spaces of towns and villages, many in the completion stage. However, the preparations have been overshadowed by growing public health concerns and a rather sudden crackdown. Following warnings f
On poultry certificates and Goa’s checkposts
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services’ notification making transport certificates and health clearances mandatory for live poultry entering Goa was long overdue. At a time when overcrowded crates, diseased birds and unhygienic inter-state transportation remain serious concerns, especially when health has evolved as a crucial subject in the...
New GFA leadership has monumental challenges at hand
When Valanka Alemao defeated incumbent Caitano Jose Fernandes on Tuesday by a margin of 16 votes to become president of the Goa Football Association, the result marked more than just a change in leadership. With 83 votes out of 160, Valanka became the first woman to head Goa’s premier football...
Short-term moves won’t hold water
A 31 per cent rainfall deficit and a winter season that feels more like summer, with temperatures shooting over 37 degrees. Goa is heading into the summer of 2027 with growing concerns over water security. The memory of 2026, when water levels in several key reservoirs fell to dangerously low...
This excise job fraud has made complete mockery of systems
The line between administrative reality and outright farce blurred in Panaji when a man walked into the Excise Commissioner’s office with a forged transfer order and briefly took charge of the department. It was only when staff grew suspicious and alerted the police that the deception came to light. At...
