13 Aug 2018

Goa

Calangute locals plant coconut saplings on potholes to protest govt apathy

CALANGUTE: The Calangute villagers along with the members of a local activist group on Sunday planted coconut saplings on potholes along Sinquerim-Calangute-Arpora-Nagoa road, to protest the apathy of the authorities to the plight of road users.

Sarzora gram sabha condemns Pratapsingh for toilet comment

Meeting objects to draft CRZ amendment; It began on a stormy note with some villagers demanding the presence of Panch Wilson Fernandes to apologise to another member

Benaulim gram sabha objects to draft CRZ amendment

Opposes construction of hospital in area designated as open space; Wants cold storage unit constructed at prawn hatchery

Tributes paid to Bandodkar

PANJIM: The State government on Sunday paid tribute to first Chief Minister Bhausaheb Bandodkar on his death anniversary.

Surla calls for total booze ban

Want govt to come out with a notification to close bars in the village permanently; Threaten to launch a ‘door lock movement’ by blocking the highway from Aug 22 onwards if demand not met

Mangueshi priest’s bail pleas to be heard on Aug 14

Cops rubbish the allegations of lethargic investigation and political pressure

Quota likely for tribals in 2022 polls: Minister

PANJIM: Tribal Affairs Minister Govind Gaude on Sunday stated that tribal community may get election reservation in the 2022 elections.

Murder accused arrested

Black Panther kills calf at Darguinim

SANGUEM: A Black Panther reportedly attacked a calf on Saturday night at Darguinim, a remote hamlet in the mining belt of Sanguem.

Cola p’yat rejects complaint against traditional fishermen

CANACONA: Cola panchayat at a meeting convened on Sunday to deliberate on the complaint filed by the villagers over the alleged nuisance created on the Nuvem beach by the traditional fishermen, unanimously decided to back the traditional fishermen as the villagers who complained decided not to attend the meeting over the differences over the location of the meeting.

Davorlim gram sabha descends into chaos, adjourned abruptly

Panchayat hauled up for giving permissions for mega projects without dealing with garbage menace

Hindu group demands ban on PoP idols

PANJIM: The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) on Sunday appealed to various administrative officers to impose a complete ban on the sale of plaster of paris (PoP) Ganesh idols and to encourage idols made of Shahu clay in the State.

Taleigao urges govt to stop import and export of fish

PANJIM: The Taleigao gram sabha on Sunday resolved to urge the State government to stop imports and exports of fish while also demanding the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) or the Municipality to set up a counter in the Panjim market to carry out regular checks.

Sirlim calls for linking Aadhaar with election card

SIRLIM: Sirlim gram sabha unanimously resolved to link the Aadhaar Card with the election card. According to a local resident Dominic Noronha, there are hundreds of migrants from neighbouring States who have voting cards both in their native State as well as Goa.

Sancoale has Rs 7 crore as bank balance

Panchayat members say they are helpless in resolving garbage issue

2 arrested with drugs

ANJUNA: The Anjuna Police arrested two persons with suspected drugs on Saturday afternoon.

Tension erupts at Cutbona jetty as agents boycott a trawler

MARGAO: Tension erupted once again at Cutbona jetty when agents refused to purchase fish from a trawler owned by one Joao Martin.

Sports

DBO FATORDA REIGN SUPREME

Clinch twin titles in span of two days

Shoot out PY Nuvem to lift Mardol Trophy

MARDOL: Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda beat PY Nuvem 5-3 via the tie-breaker to lift the 31st Mardol Trophy, at Mardol ground, on Saturday.

Sporting Club Davorlim take home Cana-Benaulim Trophy

BENAULIM: Sporting Club Davorlim downed St Anthony’s Sports Club, Marna – Siolim 3-0 to lift the 42nd Cana-Benaulim trophy organised by Cana-Benaulim Sporting Association, at Sao Joao Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim, on Sunday.

United Club of Nerul move into quarter-finals

MARGAO: United Club of Nerul beat FC Sanquelim by a narrow 1-0 win to move into quarter-finals of North Goa Yarri Cup inter village football tournament organised by Saligao United, at Duler Ground, Mapusa on Sunday .

Cuncolim Union enter final

CHINCHINIM: Cuncolim Union huffed and puffed to win over St Rock’s YC, Majorda 10-9 via the tie-breaker to enter in the final of the 21st Our Lady of Merces Cup inter-village football tournament organized by Sirlim Sports Club, at Our Lady of Hope Church ground, Chinchinim, on Sunday.

Navelim Villagers Union prevail

St Anthony’s SC Assolda champions

ASSOLDA: Host St Anthony’s Sports Club got the better of Margao Sports Club by 4-3 to emerge champs in the 10th St Anthony’s Festival Cup inter-village football tournament organized by St Anthony’s SC, Assolda, at Assolda Panchayat ground, on Sunday.

Opinions

The Goan society: Wealthy but unhealthy

Editorial

Who will speak of the Sanatan Sansthan... anybody?

Other Voices

Toilets or Toiling – Mr Rane?

People Edit

Protests galore in Goa

Letters

Letters To The Editor

Citizen Herald

Shift Mapusa Registrar Office to ground level

Provide railing near dangerous creek

Will we get good quality roads in Goa?

Benches at Vasco Municipal Park are in a pathetic state

Maintain the beauty of exquisite angels at St Inez Cemetery

Complaint against violation of Motor Vehicles Act rules

India

India hands over 1st lot of newly-built houses to Indian-origin people in Sri Lanka

Muslim speakers call for greater inclusion of community in national security issues

Report any untoward incident to us before it reaches media: Delhi govt to schools

Modi govt promoting crony capitalism, ignoring national interests: Congress

Priyanka Chaturvedi asked why PM, govt not answering why Rs 41,205 crore more out of the public money was paid for the Rafale fighters and accused the prime minister of violating the 'defence procurement procedure'

Any dilution to special status will lead to serious complications: JKPCC chief

PM Modi, political leaders condole Naipaul’s demise

India should encourage Bhutan for increase in deployment of soldiers around North Doklam: Parl panel

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