10 Aug 2022

Goa

Fate of 5,038 candidates to be sealed today

Poll-bound districts have dispatched teams to 1,566 polling booths with election material amidst tight police security

Sangolda woman booked for forging PoA, selling late uncle’s property

The Saligao police have booked Margarida D’Souza alias Maggie a resident of Sangolda.

P’yat polls: With 863 candidates in the fray, Salcete vows to vote for proactive leaders

Even as 863 candidates in the 33 village panchayats across Salcete gear up for the polls on Wednesday.

TOWARDS GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE

On Voting Day, Goans are gearing up to vote for change and for practical solutions to their problems. Team Herald spoke to several voters in panchayats across the state to understand the various issues they hope their chosen candidate will be able to resolve for them. People demanded solutions for unemployment, garbage menace, poor drainage system and erratic power and water supply, among others.

Polling across 7 VPs of Mormugao today, 5 booths declared ‘sensitive’

The electoral fate of 220 candidates contesting the panchayat elections in Mormugao taluka will be decided on Wednesday.

Comba’s garbage hotspot cleared, CCTVs installed to deter dumping

The Margao Municipal Council is struggling to act against illegal dumping of waste in the jurisdiction of civic body.

Fisherfolk endure unhygeinic conditions as they wait endlessly for commission of 12-toilet block

The Fisheries Department has stated that they are waiting for permissions before the new toilets can be made operational.

GEC’s six UG engineering courses get NBA accreditation

The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has approved accreditation status for six Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programs.

Cong submits memo to Guv over Mhadei dispute

The opposition Congress on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Governor.

RBI imposes penalty of Rs 2.51L on Goa State Co-op Bank

(RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2.51 lakh on The Goa State Co-operative Bank Limited.

GWMC to float tender for Bainguinim plant for 3rd time

Waste Management Minister Atanasio Monserrate says Govt has decided to float new tender as most bidders failed to qualify during previous tender process

Plaint before Vigilance against Lobo, Silveira over Calangute, Candolim ODPs

RTI activist Sudip Tamhankar has filed a complaint before Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of Vigilance Department.

Parents oppose merger of oldest primary school at Sanquelim

The parents have highlighted the fact that the building is well-equipped with the facilities and so, the primary school should not be moved to another school.

Man ends life at Dabolim

PSI Ganesh Matondkar is conducting further investigations under the guidance of PI Kapil Nayak.

On feast day, SWR agrees to delay departure of Vailankanni-Vasco train

According to Vasco MLA Krishna ‘Daji’ Salkar, there is a demand from pilgrims visiting Vailankanni to increase the frequency of trains instead of running thrice a week.

Excise Inspectors to keep a check on PoP Ganesh idols entering State

The sale and use of PoP Ganesh idols are banned in the State. The Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated across Goa from August 31.

Demand for setting up of truck terminus in Ponda

Truck drivers in Ponda have demanded for setting up a truck terminus in the vicinity as the trucks parked along both sides of the national highway (NH) pose a massive accident risk for commuters at night

Demand for flyover at Bellem junction

Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuenkar had also raised concerns about accidents at this four-road junction.

Disruption in water supply causes hardship to Chinchinim, Panzorconi and Cuncolim locals

During the accident involving the truck, this pipeline got damaged and for the last three days, there has been no water supply to these areas.

Notices issued to 50 kiosks in Salcete for operating illegally

Encroachments and kiosks found alongside the ring road, from Old Market to the railway crossing at Comba are expected to be cleared.

Goa records 174 fresh Covid cases

Two patients were hospitalised while 173 patients are under home isolation.

Salcete BDO orders inquiry into alleged signing of Areal p’yat documents

Admitting that his office has received a complaint in this regard, Paritosh Phaldesai, BDO, Salcete said that he has asked the concerned secretary to submit a detailed report to the office at the earliest.

GHRC disposes of complaint by Sarmalkar

Adv C Angle representing the CCP contended that it was the policy decision of the Corporation to levy pay parking fees and due process of law is being followed.

Sports

Ambrose, former Vasco captain, no more

Cafe

Highlighting the lives of Goan women achievers

Goan women have played major roles in different fields, right from the turn of the century and going beyond the limitations of their home. Fátima da Silva Gracias brings to the fore the profiles of 119 women from Goa who played an important role in their respective careers

Opinions

Dreaming of dignified public transport

Editorial

Vote wisely!

The voting for 186 panchayats in the State will be held today.

People Edit

Scope for improvements in local public transport

Letters

Letters to the editor ( 10 August 2022)

Insight

Go out and cast your vote in this festival of grassroots democracy

Only you can get the local self-government you desire, to have a say in the future of your villages, where Goa’s heart beats

News Today

Government to sign MoU with Isha Foundation to augment soil policy

Heroic example from the elderly and the disabled as they come out to vote in the Goa Panchayat Election

Voting suspended in ward no. 9 in Calangute Panchayat

After slow start to voting in Goa Panchayat election; voting percentage shoots up to 40% by 12 noon

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