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LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR THE ISSUE DATED SEPTEMBER 05, 2026

Letters To The Editor, Sept 05- Sept 11, 2026 September 4, 2026 , by

ANY ANGER FOR GOA?
THE right to protest is one of democracy’s great protections. It belongs equally to those we agree with and those we do not. Young people, especially, should never be discouraged from questioning political leaders, challenging authority or taking to the streets for something they believe in.
But democracy also allows us to ask what we choose to protest, and what truly deserves our outrage. This question came to my mind as I watched young people protesting the arrival of a political leader in Goa yesterday.
Their right to be there was never in question, but what was harder to understand was the fury of it all: the shouting, the coarse language, and the urgency with which the arrival of one political leader seemed to demand such an extraordinary show of anger and energy.
Was his visit really so consequential to their lives? Or was this simply a familiar political tactic, create a spectacle, dominate the day’s conversation and, perhaps, try to wrest back some narrative that appears to be slipping away? What struck me most was the contrast. If young Goans can summon so much anger over the arrival of a politician, where are these voices when Goa itself needs them?
Where is this anger when day after day we see garbage piling up along our roads and in our villages? Where is it when drugs find their way into our communities and families worry about what is happening to their children? Where are these voices when robberies become more frequent, or when yet another young person dies on a Goan road? Where is the outrage over the rising cost of simply living here?
For many young Goans, buying a home in their own home state is becoming a distant dream. Land prices have moved beyond the reach of ordinary families. Apartments are advertised at prices that bear little relationship to local salaries. Goa has become enormously attractive to those looking for second homes and investments. But where does that leave the young Goan earning a Goan salary? Surely that deserves a protest or two?
And then there are jobs in Goa. Young people spend years studying, earning degrees and preparing for competitive examinations, only to repeatedly hear allegations of job scams, favouritism and political connections. When young people begin to wonder whether merit alone will give them a fair chance, something far more important than a job has been lost: faith in the system itself. Why are those voices so faint then?
The silence is equally striking when we look at what is happening to Goa’s land. Forested hills are being cut. Fields are being filled. Large housing projects are appearing beside villages whose water, sewage, electricity and roads are already stretched. Tribal communities in Chimbel and Karapur have had to come out to protect their neighbourhoods, their land and a way of life that existed long before today’s development plans were drawn. How many young people have stood beside them?
The Mandovi continues to be choked with casinos, several of them in recent days proudly lit up in the colours of the national flag. There is an uncomfortable irony in that spectacle. Is draping casinos in the colours of the nation really an expression of patriotism, or does it diminish the very symbols we claim to honour? And if that does not trouble our sense of patriotism, where is the outrage by young Goans?
The fecal coliform bacterial counts in the Mandovi have also gone through the roof. Goa struggles with garbage piling on every road and floating in waterways, an issue that took the life of a youth. Roads are paved only to be washed away after the first showers. Accidents continue to take lives. Families worry about crime.
Meanwhile, the cost of land and housing moves steadily beyond the reach of the very generation that will inherit this state.
These are not issues that should not depend on which party you support. They are Goan issues, and their consequences will be shared by all of us.
Perhaps the outrage we witnessed at the airport was simply party politics. Every political party mobilises its supporters. And when the political tide appears to be turning, there is naturally an urge to seize the day’s narrative, demonstrate strength and show that the faithful are still there.
But young people might ask themselves whether their considerable energy is being spent on the battles that will actually shape their lives. Political leaders will come and go. Governments will win and lose elections. Today’s bitter opponents may even become tomorrow’s allies. Goa has seen enough politics to know that.
But the changes taking place around us are much harder to reverse. A hill that disappears will not return after the next election. A field buried beneath concrete will not become a field again. Housing will not suddenly become affordable. A generation that loses faith in fair recruitment may simply pack its bags and leave.
So protesting politicians is fair by all means. That right must always be protected. But it would be reassuring to see the same passion for safer roads, cleaner villages, fair jobs, affordable homes, protected hills and fields, and communities fighting to preserve their future. Because long after today’s slogans and political visitors are forgotten, that is the Goa these young people will inherit.
— Joquim Goes, Goa.

PILAR DOMINATES FR AGNEL FELLOWSHIP CUP IN a dominant display of skill and sportsmanship, host team Pilar Seminary powered past opponents Rachol Seminary in an emphatic 4–0 victory to win the Fr Agnel Fellowship Cup at the Fr Agnel Football Ground on September 2, 2026. The traditional friendly football match kicked off with grand fanfare as chief guest, Yatish Dempo, arrived alongside a galaxy of distinguished guests, including Akshaya Vernekar, Rev Fr Steevan D’Souza (Vicar General of the Society of Pilar), Rev Donato Rodrigues (Rector of Rachol Seminary), and Indian football legend Muhammad Ali. Welcomed by rousing applause and a vibrant performance from the seminarians’ brass band, the dignitaries were escorted to the stage by Fr Norman Almeida, Rector of Pilar Seminary, who presented them with floral bouquets. From the opening whistle, Pilar Seminary set a blistering pace. Exhibiting brilliant tactical cohesion and razor-sharp execution, Pilar surged ahead early, netting three goals in the first half to build a formidable 3–0 cushion before the break. During the interval there was dynamic cultural performances by the Fr Agnel Niketan Boys and the Minor Seminarians which kept everyone’s spirits soaring. Rachol Seminary emerged for the second half determined to turn the tide. Despite launching several spirited attacks, they were repeatedly thwarted by Pilar’s rock-solid defensive line. Pilar capped off their masterclass by slotting home a fourth goal to seal a comprehensive victory. The goal scorers for Pilar were Rafael Soren, Daniz Vaz, Pritam Lakra, and Ambrosius Lyngdoh. “The spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship on display today reflects the true essence of this fellowship,” said Chief Guest Yatish Dempo during the closing ceremony, where he presented the championship trophy to Pilar Seminary and the runner-up trophy to Rachol Seminary. Individual honours were also awarded, with Raphael Soren named Most Valuable Player, Kuldeep Ekka named Best Defender, and Luis Rodrigues of Rachol Seminary recognized as Best Goalkeeper

RE-SCAN RECORD OF RIGHTS 

ONE can view and access land survey records and Form I & XIV for Nerul village online through the Directorate of Settlement & Land Records or the Goa Online Portal, but Survey Record of Survey number 4/2 does not show the records of Mundcars in other rights column 

However, if one Check Survey Records with Nerul Talathi office, the 1/14 carries the Names of Mundcars in Survey number 4/2. The 1/14 form is bit torn position but Mundcars names are readable. So the public is appealing government to re-scan such land records for public convenience to get the official Goa Online Land Records service.

The reason is that one mundcar approached Dy Collectors to submit Mhaje Ghar application with the Talathi ‘s 1/14 form, but the officer demanded online 1/14 form. He accepted the application after explanation. Even then, that mundcar felt awkward as his name is not existing on 1/14 form of online portal. So Revenue Department must re-scan all missing Record of Rights for public utility and benefits.

–Rajesh Banaulikar, Arpora, Goa

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