11 Aug 2022

Goa

78.70% Goans vote in the gram sabha of grassroots democracy

Polling in Ward 9 of Calangute Panchayat stopped due to mismatch of symbols and names of the candidates; repoll today; public holiday declared for the eligible voters from the ward; SEC Secy says barring stray incidents, polling passed off peacefully and no untoward incident was reported

MPT’s Vasco bay project cleared despite major flaws in EIA

MPT’s project to deepen Vasco navigation channel given to non-accredited consultant; public hearing in 2017; EC granted in 2020 with second volume of public hearing “unavailable”

When a pump house project pumps in miseries to this Pernem village

Khutwal farmers complain around 200 pineapple plants, paddy, green fodder and other cultivated crops were damaged; attribute the prevailing situation to the ongoing pump house project work

Peaceful polling across Salcete, voters bat for democracy at the village-level

There were also many power couples, husband and wife duos contesting, as well as former sarpanchas and ex panchas.

Missing symbols on ballot disrupts polling at Calangute

Ward no 9 will have to go for a re-election on Thursday, August 11

Falling tree kills woman returning from polling booth

Police said the Naiks had cast their votes at ward no 4 of Shiroda panchayat and were returning home when a banyan tree got uprooted and fell on their moving motorcycle, trapping both of them under its massive branches.

Govt to sign MoU with Sadhguru’s ‘Isha Outreach’ to save soil, coast

MoU will be inked on August 23 at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium; Chief Minister appeals to agriculturists, environmentalists and NGOs to participate in the programme

Congress: CM must make public draft agreement before signing deal with Sadhguru

Yuri hopes Chief Minister will take note of alarm raised by him and act wisely

Litigations, Covid-19 delayed Mopa Airport, AYUSH Hospital commissioning: Shripad

Union Minister says both projects will be inaugurated within the next two months by Prime Minister

Tamboxem VP demands patrolling by Pink Force around Mopa Airport site

It stated that with the ongoing work of the international airport project at Mopa, approximately 10,000 migrant labourers are working at the construction site.

Certificate of Honour for families of 75 martyrs

Meanwhile, Goa will also observe the first-ever Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14.

Merger of primary schools: CM says proposal still in planning stage

The majority of schools across Goa had given a thumbs-down to the government's proposal of a merger under its amalgamation policy.

Forest Minister proposes State-of-the-art animal safari

Rane seeks Union Minister’s assistance to execute the proposal; discusses development plan for Bondla Zoo

Encroached govt land parcels will be taken back, says Sawant

Of the 35 cases, 28 have been transferred from other divisions and the Crime Branch has registered seven.

Tanavade criticised for holding Tiranga upside down

The incident occurred during a programme organised by Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate when Tanavade in an embarrassing goof-up displayed the national flag upside down.

New committee of Shree Ramnath Devasthan Saunsthan takes charge

The sources in the Sanguem Mamlatdar's office said that oath was given to all the elected members and a letter was given to the newly elected president Dukle to take charge of the office.

Proposal to set up State Cancer Institute gets Centre’s nod

Rane said that Health Ministry will send a team of officials to understand the special needs of Goa including upgrading South Goa District Hospital with a separate medical college as recommended by NITI Aayog.

Salcete, Mormugao leading the way in agriculture

Both talukas add to total land under cultivation; increase cover by 47 hectares from 5,200 in 2020 to 5,247 in 2022

Union govt releases Rs 450.32 cr to Goa as share on taxes, duties

The funds are to be used by the State to accelerate its capital and developmental expenditure.

Two domestic maids booked for theft of Rs 70,000

Police said that Geeta, who lives in a rented room in Curtorim used to work as a maidservant in the house of the complainant.

Two arrested for mobile theft and cash from shop in Tivim

Late Tuesday night, the team succeeded in nabbing the accused, Abhishek Kumar Singh (23), a native of Bihar and Kalyan Kamal Handique (26), a native of Assam.

Sports

FC Goa name squad for Durand Cup

Development Team head coach Deggie to manage defending champions

Cafe

Celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence

To celebrate and commemorate 75 years of Independence, the Government of India has made the entry free into monuments and sites of historical importance. In Goa, entry into Aguada Fort and the Archaeological Museum of Goa will be free, as part of the celebration

Hook, line and sinker: Fishing enthusiasts make a beeline to Ribandar

The 20th annual All Goa Fishing Competition along with a Seafood Festival will be held in memory of the late fishermen from Ribandar. A small but bustling fishing community in Ribandar, they have been celebrating the festival on August 15, and this year, they are making a comeback after a gap of two years due to the pandemic

Opinions

Selective targeting, not good for democracy

Editorial

Nitish Kumar’s courageous move

People Edit

Nothing like brother’s love

Letters

Letters to the editor ( 11 August 2022)

Videos

Herald TV Konkani Khobro @9_10 August 2022

News Today

Goa BJP workers opening private schools under govt relaxation of moratorium, alleges AAP

People across the state celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Voting in ward 9 Saunta Vaddo Calangute P'yat takes place on Thursday

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