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Herald Top 10
Mulgao, Aldona, Ucassaim Panchayats Raise Red Flags on Local Development Plans
Multiple Goa panchayats, including Aldona, Ucassaim, and Mulgao, have raised concerns over unconsulted development projects, land use, and legal actions. Villagers opposed a futsal ground, shop demolitions, and an RMC plant, demanding greater transparency, environmental safeguards, and protection of livelihoods through more inclusive decision-making in local governance.
Putrid chicken disposal in Arpora followed guidelines, claims FDA
The FDA clarified that 300kg of spoiled chicken seized in Arpora was disposed of properly using phenyl and burial, countering claims by the Calangute Constituency Forum that it was dumped in a nullah. The action was part of a broader coastal surveillance drive targeting unhygienic food practices and adulteration.
Mushroom cultivation training held in Chinchinim to promote sustainable livelihoods
The Chinchinim-Deussa panchayat held a mushroom cultivation training programme with support from agricultural bodies, aiming to promote sustainable farming and livelihood options. Led by experts, the session offered hands-on guidance to farmers, youth, and self-help groups, highlighting mushrooms’ economic potential and reinforcing community commitment to biodiversity and rural development.
Villagers Demand ‘No Development Zone’ Status in Pomburpa as Tensions Escalate
Residents of Pomburpa, Ecoxim, and Olaulim are protesting broken promises to declare their ecologically sensitive villages as No Development Zones. Angered by unchecked construction, demolition threats, and lack of consultation, villagers demand environmental protection, halts on disruptive projects, and genuine community participation in planning, emphasizing preservation over unregulated development.
Harijanwada Gets Public Transport Back After 20 Years with New KTCL Bus Service
After nearly 20 years, Harijanwada has regained public transport with a new Kadamba bus service. The initiative, led by MLA Chandrakant Shetye and KTCL, restores affordable, reliable mobility, easing daily travel for students, workers, and seniors, and significantly improving access to essential services and opportunities for the local community.
