21 May 2024

Goa

With no marshals to regulate traffic, it’s a free-for-all in Goa’s Smart City

Traffic jams are a regular feature on D B Marg near Campal ground, especially in the evening; the earlier practice of having traffic wardens has been discontinued; Panjim Traffic Cell grappling with staff crunch

Over 60 Goan football clubs stare at de-recognition

GFA grants them three months to register under the Societies Registration Act, 1860; over 40 clubs from South Goa seek Law Minister Aleixo Sequeira’s help to resolve the registration issue

River Kushawati not polluted; but debris of collapsed bridge caused problem

Locals demand action against contractor for negligence in carrying out the work

Seven missing children traced on Goan beaches

Three college students rescued off Palolem beach

Pre-monsoon showers expose botched repairs of Ponda Market Complex

Shoppers fear that rice stored in fair price shops will be destroyed; also fear for their own safety due to slippery floor

Workers of a Verna based company protest against retrenchment

Major power shutdown in Vasco on Sunday

Long wait for buses causing severe hardships to Salcete residents

The commuters demand more vehicles for better frequency

S Goa district admin orders measures to prevent flooding along Western Bypass

Dharbandora Dy Collector finalises steps to prevent mishaps at Dudhsagar River

Margao residents worried about poor condition of nullah near District Court building

They also raised an alarm over crumbling pavements around Old Market circle

Commuting on Ponda-Belagavi highway likely to become accident-free

Pending work on approach road of new Khandepar Bridge finally completed after six years

Assagao villagers demand closure of hotel for discharging sewage on the road

Tension prevails as residents confront hotel staff over sewage disposal; police rush to site

Revoke permissions granted to proposed mega project at Karapur: Trajano

Slams North Goa Collector, TCP Department for turning a blind eye; claims tenants' rights and livelihood crushed

Sanguem woman injured in road mishap at Fatorda

Sattari resident seeks probe to trace missing brother

Konkan Railway to introduce rent-a-bike services at four Goa stations

The service will have an online booking and delivery system, accessible via a website or mobile app

Devi Lairai devotees from Shirgao demand externment of Shreya Dhargalkar

Sports

FC Tuem hold Pudhuvai Unicorn

Garhwal United FC drub SAG Football Academy

FC Tuem hold Pudhuvai Unicorn

Garhwal United FC drub SAG Football Academy

St Savio’s trounce Fr Agnelo YC

Xetrapal SC enter semis

Santa Cross, Telaulim move into quarters

SFX Camarxett in quarterfinals

United Club of Verna down Calangute Assn

USC Seraulim in last four

Cafe

A stupendous season ends satisfactorily for some

The EPL Season has just ended with Manchester City taking home the trophy for the fourth time. Goans fans had a lot to say about the season as well as the performance of the teams they followed and of the others

Celebrating 150 years of Our Lady of Miracles chapel in Mayem

Locals come together once again, this time to celebrate the completion of 150 years of the Our Lady of Miracles chapel located in Mayem. This is an important feast for those with a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary which is celebrated with great pomp and splendour. It is a day to remember and appreciate the miraculous works of Mother Mary, and people from all over come to pay their respects

Opinions

How will Raisi’s Death impact West Asia?

The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has the potential to significantly impact Iran, Israel, and global markets. The extent of these impacts will depend on the political and economic developments that follow the unfortunate event, as well as the reactions of other countries in the region and beyond

Editorial

How will democracy survive in dynasty politics?

People Edit

Cost AI has to pay for monopolising Elvidio Miranda

Letters

Letter to the editor (21 May 2024)

News Today

Rs 150 crore loss due to overhead bunch cables installation, inquiry on: Power Minister

Sport Min announces special committee for sports advice; assures return of Pernem ground from GMR group

5-year-old girl in Kerala dies of infection caused by brain-eating Amoeba

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