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Goa, Nov. 29 -- Protect Goa before It is too late I read the guest editorial "Ways of Belonging (to Goa)" by Vivek Menezes with great interest. It articulated, with care and clarity, what many Goans f... Read More


Neighbourhood rights and the lost connection in a Western-influenced World

Goa, Nov. 29 -- Farnaz Banu In every strong and peaceful society, the bond between neighbours has always held a special place. Neighbourhood rights are not just moral values; they are essential princi... Read More


Drop dead funny.

Goa, Nov. 29 -- Luis Dias My first brush with stand-up comedy happened at my very first job in England, at of all places, a London hospital. I began work in Newham General Hospital, East London in Au... Read More


When will Goa empower its grassroot democratic institutions?

Goa, Nov. 29 -- The High Court on Thursday dismissed two writ petitions clearing the way for the December 20 Zilla Panchayat elections. The State Election Commission is expected to announce the electi... Read More


Maharashtra Seizes Two Goan Fishing Trawlers Using Banned LED Gear; One Owned by Goa BJP MLA

Goa, Nov. 28 -- Maharashtra authorities have seized two Goan fishing trawlers for operating in the state's waters with banned LED fishing equipment, officials said on Thursday. The action was taken fo... Read More


Mapusa Court Reserves Order on Bail Pleas in Pernem Gunfire Case Linked to Sand Extraction

Goa, Nov. 28 -- The Mapusa Additional Sessions Court has completed hearing arguments on the bail applications of Gangaram Mahale, Ashish Mahale, Akash Mahale, Nehal Mahale and Rishikesh Mahale, all of... Read More


Margao Pay Toilet Overcharging Sparks Outrage; Attendant Demands Rs.5 Instead of Fixed Rs.3

Goa, Nov. 28 -- A complaint from the Old Bus Stand in Margao has raised fresh concerns over mismanagement of public amenities, after a woman alleged that a toilet attendant charged her Rs.5 for using ... Read More


Assam Passes Bill Banning Polygamy; CM Sarma Says Law Applies to All Communities

Goa, Nov. 28 -- The Assam Assembly on Thursday cleared the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, making the practice a criminal offence punishable with up to ten years in prison. The legislation, ... Read More


Delhi Shivers Under Intense Cold Wave as Air Quality Slips Back to 'Very Poor'

Goa, Nov. 28 -- A biting cold wave continues to sweep across Delhi and its neighbouring cities, offering little respite to residents already struggling with toxic air. After a brief improvement midwee... Read More


Aadhaar Not Proof of Citizenship, Cannot Justify Voting Rights: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Intruders

Goa, Nov. 28 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday voiced serious concern over instances of non-citizens managing to obtain Aadhaar cards, questioning whether possession of the document should ever be lin... Read More