29 Sep 2023

Goa

HC issues notices to govt for keeping lapsed ODPs alive in parts of Bardez

PIL filed by Goa Foundation and Roshan Mathias challenging “illegal circular” of Chief Town Planner to maintain zones as per withdrawn ODPs; Calangute, Candolim, Arpora, Nagoa and Parra ODPs were covered under this ‘illegal circular’

No Diwali gift for defectors as CM rules out cabinet rejig

Mardol police soft on molestation accused teacher, refuse to move higher court against his bail order

People’s sentiment royally ignored on taking immediate action against accused PE teacher Vishwas Prabhudesai; after taking initial statement, cops say they “may issue” another notice to Prabhudesai

Goan mariner along with other Indian nationals under detention in Iran since April

Goa Maritime Officers Association worried about their wellbeing; seek help from Chief Minister to secure their release

STOP MID-DAY MEAL IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE QUALITY FOOD, SAY PARENTS

The SHG claims soya chunks that went into the meal were not procured from the regular vendor who didn’t have stocks

Shack operators compel govt to change allocation formula this season

To allot 10 per cent shacks to newcomers, 10 per cent to those having experience from one year to 4 years and remaining 80 per cent to those having experience of above five years

Finalise Salpem Lake action plan within four months, HC tells Margao civic body

Civic body assures to submit action plan along with compliance report within stipulated time frame

Rajasthan man held for raping minor

Sneha is N Collector

Porvorim woman cheated of Rs 1.27 lakh

She alleged that unknown persons hacked into the bank account and carried out 31 unauthorised transactions

Mapusa civic body without full-time chief officer

Municipality faces trouble holding important meetings to take crucial decisions

E-auction of mining dumps postponed

Chief Minister pledges to donate his kidneys, liver and cornea after death

Sawant given a pledge certificate; appeals to people to donate organs and save lives

Curtorim villagers oppose Indian Reserve Battalion camp on Leprosy Hospital land

South Goa Development Plan faces repeated delays, local bodies fear loss of funds

Scientists successfully breed Goa’s iconic ‘Indigo Barb’ fish in captivity to conserve threatened species

FDA closes unhygienic unit supplying food to Railways in Margao

Forest Department captures crocodile in pond near Baina Church

HC directs Sunburn organisers to pay Anjuna Comunidade for land use

Sets aside govt’s decision to reduce charges payable by organisers; directs Sunburn EDM and Rider Mania to pay balance amount of Rs 36.95 lakh and Rs 12.67 lakh, respectively, within eight weeks; directs Comunidade of Anjuna and State government not to consider granting approval to both organisers for holding the Electronic Dance Music festival until the amounts are paid or recovered

Govt issues draft notification declaring 9 lakes as wetlands

Govt issues draft notification declaring 9 lakes as wetlands

Tension at Banastarim as ‘roadside’ vendors shifted to new market complex

Govt plans to establish Goa as premier spiritual destination

Announces conclave in October aimed at building meaningful connections and foster collaboration to develop spiritual circuits, including yoga, wellness, and other spiritual experiences

Sports

BAFF SC, St Sebastian, Saligao Utd, Xetrapal SC secure w

Leran nets hat-trick in Maina SC’s win; USC Seraulim edge past UC Seraulim

CES, SS Dempo, Chowgule and MES cruise into next round

DM’s, PCCE, Swami Vivekananda, Agnel Institute and Don Bosco also march ahead

FC Tuem down Sesa FA, Vintage 73 drub Sinquerim, Compassion win

Rossman Cruz march into finals

Jenniton’s hat-trick helps Ambelim 1 win, Pedda, Tarivaddo 2 also move ahead

Bandoi Boys book semis berth

Nagesh helps Ilhas Veterans win

Cafe

The history of Panjim city’s resilience against all odds

A two-day national conference of Urban Design and Resilience of the Indian city will be held in Goa on September 29 and 30. Organised by the Institute of Urban Design, with sessions presented by noted international and national architects, one important session will be ‘Panjim as a resilient city through history,’ which will be presented by Dr Vishvesh Kandolkar

Lusophone Film Festival opens the first edition of Momentos Indo-Portugueses 2023

Opinions

A victim of negligence!

Pre-monsoon works such as cutting down the branches which lean onto the road and clearing the gutters are mandatory. This is done to ensure timely drainage of the monsoon water and to avoid potential accidents. However, many trees and similar obstacles are left unattended at many places which then lead to mishaps

Framing a new agriculture policy for Goa

The latest amendments approved by the Government allows construction of farm houses and roads in the paddy fields which is sounding the death knell of agriculture in Goa

Editorial

A victim of negligence!

Pre-monsoon works such as cutting down the branches which lean onto the road and clearing the gutters are mandatory. This is done to ensure timely drainage of the monsoon water and to avoid potential accidents. However, many trees and similar obstacles are left unattended at many places which then lead to mishaps

People Edit

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Letters

Letter to the editor (29 September 2023)

IDhar UDHAR

Idhar Udhar