19 Mar 2024

Goa

HC asks govt to check permit submitted by Maharashtra truck owner to transport sand

Govt also asked to submit a report on destruction of canoes seized during illegal sand mining across the State

Is Cong falling to BJP’s master-game in South Goa by dragging its decision on candidate?

With each passing day, the Congress is letting its advantage slip in South Goa by not announcing its candidate; is this surrender deliberate with just 47 days to go?

Mission vote, ‘planted’ in Sanguem, by ‘play’-ful returning officer

South Goa District Returning Officer conducts one-act play in Verlem ward to create awareness

EC officials to keep a tab on suspicious bank transactions: South Collector

Says proper documentation mandatory for those carrying cash of more than Rs 50,000; a special team will monitor social and digital media platforms with regards to the poll code violation

Fight over ‘previous enmity’ ends in murder at Bhatpal

The accused Rohan Naik from Partagal arrested for allegedly killing Poinguinim resident Santosh Rivonkar

Rumdamol locals gherao sarpanch, demand action against ‘illegalities’

GSPCB mandates operational consent for tyre producing, recycling, rethreading units

Xeldem locals petition PM with objection to VP’s plans to construct Panchayat Ghar

A memorandum signed by over 50 people has been sent to PM Modi with copies marked to Goa CM, Housing Minister, Housing Board Chairman, TCP & Panchayat Depts

Locals approve Rs 1.71 cr deficit, ‘unrealistic’ budget for Guirdolim

Ask panchayat to issue Demand Notices to those who have to pay House & Trade Tax; call for making the names of those who have not paid taxes for over five years public

Goa Medical College‘s ’dark‘ parking lot is a nightmare for visitors

The area is eerily quiet after sunset and the pitch darkness of a starless night is no match to the torch or flash of mobile phones used by people entering the area; the floor is not asphalted till date making it difficult for people to walk; no security personnel posted at the site

Govt official beaten

Wild boar raid chilli plantation in Mandrem, farmers raise alarm, demand compensation

Say now they are forced to sleep in the fields to protect their crop since its their only source of livelihood

Pondaites welcome pay parking initiative but demand more spaces

Motorist takes Dhargalim petrol pump attendant for a ride

Hands over 4 fake Rs 500 notes to attendant after filling fuel in his vehicle and flees

Goa Tourism to organise B2B Travel Networking Exhibition on April 3-4

Mandrem roads are a nightmare for motorists and two-wheeler riders

Tribal leaders blast govt for failing to provide political reservation

Kick-off awareness campaign against State, Centre for failing to reach out to ST communities; vow to teach a lesson to current BJP regime

Speaker adjourns Kamat, Lobo disqualification pleas

Cops, Collector put brakes on protest by Goans against EVM in Panjim

Postal ballot facility for persons aged above 85, PwDs in Goa

80 pc air-conditioning work at Central Library completed: Govt informs High Court

Two held for theft at City PWD office

Sports

Khandola Govt College clinch GU inter-collegiate cricket title

Pilerne SC, FC Goa score big wins

Sayee Shirodkar bags gold medal in fencing

Calangute Veterans secure semis spot

Tinku Kumar bags silver at Thai Martial Art Games

Cookies Veterans in last eight

Curtorim Boys move into quarters

Panvel SC are GCA B Division State cricket champs

Cafe

Is it still music if AI helps the musician?

The use of AI by musicians has generated much comment in the media internationally and in Goa, but there seems to be a selective use of the software in the process of making music

Securing scholarly pursuits for greater Goan art

Prof Rajan Fulari is the first and only Goan in the field of art who has been appointed as a Dean of a university - World University of Design, New Delhi. Now he adds another feather to his creative cap as he becomes the first Indian to secure the prestigious Romanian Scholarship for PhD in Visual Arts

Opinions

Victorious Vladimir set to ‘Putin’ his might again

Vladimir Putin’s win will mean a more ruthless approach to the war against Ukraine and despite the cash crunched West’s attempts to support Ukraine’s cost, the war escalation will now surpass levels

Editorial

Oppn lashes out at EC over voting of convenience

People Edit

No respite in sight…

Letters

Letter to the editor (19 March 2024)

News Today

Pernem fisherwomen demand urgent repair of dilapidated fish market

Shigmotsav festival to commence from 24th March

Split in ST organizations over the issue of political reservation

With 57 days left for the Lok Sabha polls in the state, ST community organizations have been divided over the issue of political reservation

Procession of Saints observed at the St Andrew’s Church, Goa Velha

2 held with banned tobacco products of Rs 9.6 lakh in Navi Mumbai

Delhi identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality

Samudra Mahaarati Ceremony Marks Goa Spiritual Festival's Inauguration

4 Naxalites killed in encounter with police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Electricity Department Notice: Immediate Action Required for Arrears Clearance

Lok Sabha Polls Update: South Goa Collector Issues Alert on Cash Carrying

Counterfeit Rs 500 Notes Bearing 'Children Bank of India' Surface Again, Pernem Petrol Pump Attendant Duped

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