02 Dec 2021

Goa

Act or face consequences: BJP core group

Omicron casts shadow over international tourist arrivals

Bookings drop as new variant scares travellers; No charter flight cancelled yet

The voice of Goa is heard, FIR lodged against brute cop Stanley Gomes

A young Navelim boy mercilessly assaulted by a Margao cop wanted justice; Herald rallied in support; FIR is the first step in a long battle to punish this violent man in uniform

Calangute police send a ‘message’ to stop illicit massages

Note to SDM Bardez recommends special squad to tackle illegal massage parlours and spas; Earlier attempt had proven to be damp squib; Most operate with trade licences from local bodies

Permit for residence in private forests to relieve land owners

The Forest Advisory Committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recommend granting permission up to 250 sq metres

Now is the stage for demolition, not revocation: SOGAC

CAMPA directs Goa to complete 1650 hectares of plantation by March 2023

Sex scandal allegations against unnamed Minister generates heat in Mormugao

From coffee shops to govt officers, the Port Town is buzzing with this politically-laced controversy; Vasco MLA says he had reported this earlier to Devendra Fadnavis, BJP poll in-charge

Parties to undergo training on legal and regulatory framework

Minor girl’s kidnapper gets bail

Churchill hints at NCP exit

May join new party in the next two weeks

5 fishing boats from Maharashtra seized in Goa waters

Fisheries Department auctions 850 kg of fish from one vessel intercepted at Aguada Bay

Ponda locals want 30-yr-old road to be repaired on urgent basis

Palekar’s health deteriorates on third day of hunger strike

Congress veteran Martha Saldanha quits

Maharashtra police identify culprits involved in robbery

Time frame for second dose extended to Dec 31

IPB approves 4 new proposals

Investment of Rs 104.93 crore; Employment of 380 with 87 per cent locals proposed

Stamp papers sold in bulk to advocates, allege Margao locals

No proper details maintained on the record register as per the amendment rules

Just as you demolish structures of the poor, do so of the rich, say common Goans

Save Old Goa Satyagraha enters day 8 of hunger strike, but no response from Govt, say protestors

KTC to procure 100 electric buses

New bridge on Tar River to be a reality soon

No-trust motion against Curti sarpanch, deputy

One remanded in attempt to murder case

No-trust motion against Curti sarpanch, deputy

Assam native acquitted in sex racket case

Two nabbed for accepting matka bets

DRAG to celebrate World Disability Day

Pipeline from INS Hansa to New Vaddem laid

Oyster Mushroom Cultivation seminar held

50 farmers attend coconut cultivation prog

Sports

Danvodem Veterans prevail

Churchill Bros thump Velsao

Goa beat Jharkhand

Saipem SC A emerge victorious

142 cyclists complete Xaxtti 200-km challenge

Hyderabad kick off December with JFC challenge

Vikram shines, Mumbai on a rampage

The Islanders hit five past 10-man ATK Mohun Bagan

Cafe

The rules are in place now

The new regulation put in place to combat the Omicron variant could have an effect on the inflow of international tourists. Members of the industry stated their opinions

Come celebrate the feast of Goencho Saib

Old Goa will be the place to be as everyone in the state will congregate at Bom Jesus Basilica

Opinions

Corporatisation of our democracy

Editorial

Is the revocation order a placatory gesture?

For the past six months and even longer the construction in the heritage area of Old Goa has been in the news, with civil society and heritage activists pointing out to the illegalities involved and demanding that it be demolished.

People Edit

The New Visitor named Omicron

Letters

Letters to the editor ( 02 December 2021)

Videos

Luizinho warns of great betrayal once again, says this govt is Congress wine in BJP bottle

Shocker for Common People: Price of Commercial Gas Cylinder hiked by Rs 100

TMC MP Mahua Moitra raises issue of illegal construction at Old Goa in Lok Sabha

Alert Velsao Citizens place plants in a huge hole in the road, which was repaired recently

Sweeper at Sub Registrar’s office Mapusa, gets paid meagre Rs 600 a month

Accident between four vehicles causes traffic jam at Peddem, Mapusa

GMC Vendors strike enters day 11; still hoping for a solution to their livelihoods

Congress demands illegal structure at Old Goa Heritage Site be demolished

Herald TV News 01 DEC 2021

HERALD IMPACT: FIR registered against PSI Stanley Gomes after people’s pressure

EP2: SPORTS TALKIES in-conversation with MMA Olympus Fight Series 2 winner Kerensky Fernandes

Illegal fishing: 1 boat seized, 17 Karnataka worker’s detained in raid

TMC hits at Congress-Goa Forward alliance; says Rahul Gandhi met with bloodsuckers

Ready to leave NCP but wont form alliance with Congress: Churchill Alemao

Save Old Goa Satyagraha enters day 8 of hunger protest, but no response from Govt

Mapusa CO stops Sopo collection of contractor for delay in payments to council

AITC Press conference on expose the unholy Congress-GFP alliance

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