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Dhangars’ ST dream dashed; Centre turns down demand

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ONE VOICE, ONE RESOLUTION: Moira villagers raise their hands in a unanimous show of support during the special Gram Sabha on Sunday, rejecting the government's proposal to grant urban status to the village.
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Paddy farmers anxious as truant monsoon delays sowing schedule

Packed gram sabha unanimously opposes move to reclassify village

File photo of the Sonal–Tar road submerged under floodwaters during the monsoon season.
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Relief in sight for Sonal-Tar road monsoonal flooding

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Dhangars’ ST dream dashed; Centre turns down demand

MARGAOIn a major setback to Goa’s Dhangar community, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has rejected the community’s long-standing demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.The decision has triggered widespread disappointment and resentment among community leaders, who expressed anger over being kept in the dark about the development for more than...

The damaged section of the bridge at Khadki where a portion of the lower structure has collapsed. CRIME & COURTS

Portion of Khadki bridge collapses posing serious risk to traffic, commuters

Residents demand urgent inspection, immediate repairs

ONE VOICE, ONE RESOLUTION: Moira villagers raise their hands in a unanimous show of support during the special Gram Sabha on Sunday, rejecting the government's proposal to grant urban status to the village. ENVIRONMENT & LAND

Paddy farmers anxious as truant monsoon delays sowing schedule

Packed gram sabha unanimously opposes move to reclassify village

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