Monthly Archives: October 2017

Goans get their hands dirty in drug trade

Why do many among us Goans think that we are holier than thou and that all drug trade is carried out only by outsiders ? This is an official record of the no of Goans involved in the trade and … Continue reading →

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Shacks, stalls in Calangute to get uniform look

Why do tourists visit shacks? is it not also for its uniqueness in design and creativity? why is the Calangute Panchayat trying to standardize these shacks. As long as the shacks adhere to the given dimensions the rest should be … Continue reading →

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State may have to consider money recovery options form Lucky 7 owner

The people of Goa are being taken for a ride by the Khanda brothers. How can this man so arrogantly say that they were not asked to pay the 1 crore deposit towards environment damages when the court ordered this? … Continue reading →

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Dwindling fishermen and Varca’s migrants are reasons white sands are abandoned

One fails to understand the priorities of out government. Is it all about making a quick buck without even taking into account the ground realities. The needs and wishes of the people are not even considered.  

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Is the tallo going off the Goan plate?

Rising water temperatures are causing not just the depletion of fish catch but also leading to unprecedented cyclones and floods. It is unplanned tourism and degradation of our environment that is leading to all these disasters.

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Tenants slam Tiracol project’s green nod

The people of Tiracol will not give up their land without a fight. Civil society is with them in this fight against Leading Hotels. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/tenants-slam-tiracol-projects-green-nod/articleshow/61124564.cms The St Anthony Tenants and Mundkar Association (SATMA) of Tiracol has come out strongly against … Continue reading →

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