Category Archives: News & Analysis

Three more dead turtles wash ashore in state

Posted on February 25, 2018 by crtgoa9020

With the government not regulating watersports activities , the intense activity of vessels in the zone close to the shore can be probable causes of these turtles dying. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/three-more-dead-turtles-wash-ashore-in-state/articleshow/63061647.cms Three more carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles washing up on Palolem and Benaulimbeaches during … Continue reading →

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Raids at 2 places unearth drugs worth Rs 12 lakh

Posted on February 17, 2018 by crtgoa9020

The everyday drug raids are an indication of the scale of the drug use among the Goans. Unless the government is firm about dealing with this menace, we will only be catching the small flies while the actual kingpins go … Continue reading →

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Man held for possession of narcotics

Posted on February 7, 2018 by crtgoa9020

So many reports of Goans being caught with illegal narcotics . This is only an indication of the larger picture of who the users of these narcotics are our local Goan youth. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/man-held-for-possession-of-narcotics/articleshow/62811911.cms The Verna police on Tuesday arrested Constancio Pinheiro, 37, a … Continue reading →

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Calangute residents troubled by ‘nuisance’ created by drug addicts

Posted on February 3, 2018 by crtgoa9020

The Police say that if complains come to them then they will arrest … now that it has come out in the media, what stops them from keeping strict watch around this area? http://www.navhindtimes.in/calangute-residents-troubled-nuisance-created-drug-addicts/  

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Need to root out social evils from Goa: Governor

Posted on January 28, 2018 by crtgoa9020

Most Goans do not accept that Goan Tourism is become synonymous to drugs, sex tourism and human trafficking. We now have heard it form the Governor http://www.navhindtimes.in/need-to-root-out-social-evils-from-goa-governor/  

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Foreigners run business on tourist visas, locals irked

Posted on January 23, 2018 by crtgoa9020

Fines of Rs.5000 will not deter these people. These people need to be deported immediately. We should also be blaming the locals who lease their properties  and businesses to them. They should not only be fined but their licenses should … Continue reading →

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