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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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Hounded for opposing the Chapora project

Posted on July 8, 2016 by crtgoa9020

The locals who are opposing the Chapora Project getting harassed at the hands of the government  http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=20158 When it comes to Siolim, the government has double standards. On the one hand it has promulgated an ordinance to regularise illegal constructions, … Continue reading →

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Ribandar people give the government 15 days notice

Posted on July 8, 2016 by crtgoa9020

First Chorao and now the people of Ribandar express their dissatisfaction about the Casinos…will the government consider the wishes of the people over corporate interests?

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Awful Calangute roads another blot on popular tourist spot – See more at: http://englishnews.thegoan.net/story.php?id=20121#sthash.xGwDSlx8.dpuf

Posted on July 7, 2016 by crtgoa9020

 And the news isn’t getting better for the tourists and the locals alike. The ride is getting bumpier every day and with the progress of monsoon it’s going to get even worse in the coastal village. In some areas like the Holiday Street stretch, there’s no road at all. In … Continue reading →

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