Monthly Archives: July 2016

Police rescue 500 girls in 5 years from flesh trade

Posted on July 11, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Prostitution is on the rise in the state, Goa is being seen more and more as a sex destination . Our Government  takes offence when Goa is projected in that light be it in a movie or statement made by … Continue reading →

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GTDC intends to kickstart shelved projects

Posted on July 11, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Cabral’s arrogance shown yet again contrary to the local peoples wishes   Goa Tohttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/GTDC-intends-to-kickstart-shelved- projects/articleshow/53143761.cmsurism Development Corporation (GTDC), flagged off many new tourism-related services last season, but they could not take off due to opposition by locals, while a few … Continue reading →

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Water sports in Inland waters

Posted on July 11, 2016 by crtgoa9020

Have the CoP considered the impact of water sports in inland waters on the fragile and sensitive ecosystem ? has any study been done to check carrying capacities of the villages identified? has the required infrastructure been put in place and most important of all, have … Continue reading →

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Officials struggle to curb sub-letting of shacks

Posted on July 9, 2016 by crtgoa9020

The sub-letting of shacks is no secret. It is easy money for Goans who get the license. But this is not why the license was given in the first place. Goans are licences to run shacks to offer ‘ Goaness’ … Continue reading →

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Move MV Flotal from Chorao area: Forest dept to CoP

Posted on July 9, 2016 by crtgoa9020

A classic example of one department (forest dept) washing their hands off and passing the buck to another department ( Capt.of Ports) and then we have Mr.Parsekar himself making statements that Casinos cannot be stopped ! This government has no will to … Continue reading →

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‘Casinos in Goa can’t be shut down’

Posted on July 9, 2016 by crtgoa9020

This government can convert trees to grass by passing an ordinance…so why can’t casinos be shut down too? is there a will for such a move is the question ? http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Casinos-in-Goa-cant-be-shut-down/articleshow/53123104.cms Chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Friday said that at … Continue reading →

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