27 Apr 2024

Goa

Goan youth grapple with highest unemployment rate in the country

Unemployment rate is more than three times the national average of 3.17 per cent, according to the CMIE

Cong seeks action against Margao civic body for denying permission for meetings at Lohia Maidan

Urged Election Commission to verify the reasons for denial and to determine when the alleged technical fault with the power supply at Lohia Maidan was certified by the Electricity Department

Goa officials take High Court orders “extremely lightly”

Directs Chief Secretary to issue instructions to all the departments asking them to act on Court orders and file compliance reports

Cong will reclaim thousands of crores in GST dues from BJP cronies: Yuri

Khalap proposes council with 20 advisors to tackle constituency issues

‘Nurture democracy’ and ensure the progress of villages: Shripad

Traffic advisory for PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Sancoale today

Askawada women travel more than 25 kms demanding water supply

Over 50 women from Askawada submit memorandum to Porvorim Water Supply Department; suspect mischief by employee of the dept

Borim-based civil engineer held for growing ganja at residence, contraband worth Rs 8.5 lakh seized

Probe reveals accused imported seeds from an international website and cultivated hydroponic cannabis in the basement of his residence at Borim, Ponda; accused marketed contraband in North Goa where it has a fertile market especially among the youth

Excise dept seizes Rs 8.41 lakh worth illicit liquor near Cuncolim IDC

Contractor’s negligence leads to young worker getting mild electric shock near Jama Masjid

Goa Child Rights Chairperson brutally assaulted by juvenile offender

Calls for separating institutions to guarantee the safety and welfare of both children in conflict with the law and those in need of care and protection

2023-24 was one of the worst tourism seasons: Beach shacks, water sports operators

Point to around 80% fall in tourism; cite fall in foreign tourists and crowding of beaches by domestic tourists

Labour Commissioner’s office issues heat wave advisory

Environmentalist urges public consultations before granting ore transportation permits in Bicholim

Ramesh Gauns says 1,205 trips per day, 127 trips per hour and 254 vehicles on the road will be catastrophic

MoEF&CC constitutes State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority

Chief Secretary dismisses appeals filed by Siolim pastors

The High Court of Bombay had on April 17 directed the appellate authority i.e. the Chief Secretary to dispose of appeals filed by Joan and Domnic D’Souza challenging their externment, as expeditiously as possible and in any case, latest by April 26

Smart City workers damage electricity cables at St Inez

Lineman had informed the Smart City authorities and workers about the underground cables

Sports

Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy to kick off in May

Punjab FC qualifies for final Play-Offs

League decider played under humid condition: Spectators

Churchill Bros, Salgaocar win

Margao SC book semis berth

Clifton’s goal seal win for UC Verna

SC Davorlim in quarters

Canacona SCC, DBO win

Cafe

The beauty of visual design

World Design Day is celebrated every year on April 27 and is dedicated to the study of design and its role in improving the quality of life. Every aspect of daily life, right from the advertisements, a visiting card to the large hoardings on the roadside, are all well thought and designed by artists. However, the question is do Goans realise the value of design?

Exploring the colours of summer through expressions of Goan artists

Cor Gimache is an exhibition curated by Savia Viegas of Carmona, focusing on the colours of a typical Goan summer through expression via the medium of art. Today, April 27, a dance will be performed by Impana Kulkarni at Instituto Camões as part of the exhibition

Opinions

Go-a and vote

We walked to school together, we played, explored the neighbourhood, participated in Sunday mass, chanted along when the temple feast was celebrated and woke up to the pleasant sounds of the Muezzin’s call for prayers every morning. The spirit of my community as one large family was palpable

Editorial

Foreign direct investment falls to its lowest level

People Edit

The travails of the aged

Letters

Letter to the editor (27 April 2024)

News Today

IMD issues red alert for severe heatwave conditions

Ponda Residents Warn of Protest Over Garbage Collection Issues

More than 100 residents complain to PMC, demanding immediate action to collect the accumulated trash, threatening to dump it outside the municipality's office if the issue is not resolved within seven days

Fake News Circulated on WhatsApp Targeting Dempo Group, Cyber Crime Police Investigates

Prime Minister Modi to Address Campaign Rally in Sancoale Today

CM Sawant anticipates a gathering of over 50,000 attendees at PM Modi's rally

Local Resident Raises Concerns Over Proposed Ore Transportation Plan in Bicholim

Letter highlights the potential risks posed by such transportation activities, particularly in light of the high frequency and volume of trips proposed

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