16 Jan 2017

Goa

Will it be ‘Jolly’ good for Filipe? Still difficult to figure out if Jolly & Neri will be friends or foes

Left out of the BIG LEAGUE, Jolly Babush feels betrayed to be considered for a ‘FRIENDLY’?

Fatorda block to ‘contest’ against Vijai, even if Cong allies with GF

Block questions role of Delhi leaders who have overturned GPCC’s decision on no alliance with GF; Declares Joseph Silva will contest and be supported by Cong Fatorda block

Satisfying myriad sections is tough in politics

PANJIM: The objection of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s three mandals to the exclusion of Ramesh Tawadkar from the list of candidates just proves that satisfying various castes is a very serious game for politicians.

1000 BJP workers to back Cong candidate in Mormugao

Say party field to heed their demand for fresh face

Congress-Goa Foward: Alliance, adjustment or backdoor alliance?

GF claims Cong will give 3 seats with one friendly fight; claims plan endorsed by Digvijay Singh, rival AICC camp says no alliance; some compromise on Fatorda not ruled out

If Matanhy was alive, he would have joined AAP: Elvis

Says that BJP has undone all the works of the late fishermen’s leader

Congress has played a dirty game as always, reacts fuming NCP

Jose Philip says Congress is helping BJP come to power by dividing votes; NCP to field in Mormugao and Dabolim, says fight between NCP and Cong-BJP combine

Calangute strongman Sequeira thanks Cong for ticket

PANJIM: Joseph Sequeira, who was named as the Congress candidate for Calangute constituency, when contacted said, “I am thankful to the Congress party for having faith in me and I will ensure that Congress win in Calangute.

Rebels quit Cong in droves after Clefacio’s nomination

CUNCOLIM: With Congress nominating Zilla Panchayat member Clefacio Dias as its candidate for Cuncolim constituency, those who were aspiring for the ticket have begun leaving the party and vowing to contest against Dias.

BJP backs Independent candidate Gaude in Priol

PONDA: The BJP on Sunday declared its support to Govind Gaude, who is in the fray as Independent candidate in Priol against MGP President Deepak Dhavalikar.

Dialysis specialist moves court to keep out of Goa ‘kidney racket’ accused medic

PANJIM: In a significant reflection of the manner in which health services function in Goa, Dr Venkatesh, who provides dialysis services at 2 Government Hospitals in South Goa, successfully with zero mortality since 2003, has asked the Governor, the Human Rights Commission, the State health department to stop the health department from selecting a tainted and indicted doctor to run dialysis services in Goa through a tender process.

Mapusa local found dead

MAPUSA: Siddharth Rangoli, a native of Gulbarga in Karnataka, was found dead at his Korlim residence in Mapusa.

Ticket is not a right: Parsekar

BICHOLIM: Asserting that getting BJP ticket is not anyone’s right, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Sunday said that Speaker Anant Shet being a senior leader would get his right position.

Sports

Karan strikes late to deny Churchill Bros first point

The visitors came from behind to register their second win after Victorino earlier cancelled out Brendon’ lead

Bardez Veterans move into quarters

CURTORIM: Bardez Veterans defeated Sun Moon veterans, Chandor 6-5 via the tie-breakers to move into the quarter-finals on of the Curtorim Veterans football tournament, at DSYA Curtorim ground, on Sunday.

St Savio SC’s winning streak comes to an end

MAPUSA: AA de Moira Sports Club managed to end St Savio’s Sports Club, Calangute winning streak as they drew 1-1 draw in the GFA’s 2nd Division League match played at Poriat ground, Calangue, on Sunday.

Vasco Veterans advance

CHICALIM: Vasco Veterans defeated Viva North Veterans 4-2 in the inaugural match of the 2nd All-Goa veterans tournament, on Sunday.

OL Gloria SC clinch BSCA Cup

RAIA: Our Lady of Gloria Sports Club, Ilha De Rachol defeated Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda 4-3 via the tie-breaker in the final to clinch the BSCA Cup, organised by BSCA, in association with Snow’s Football Academy and Sports Authority of Goa, at Raia Panchayat ground, on Sunday.

Navelim SC blank Varca SC

CUNCOLIM: Navelim Sporting Club blanked Varca Sports Club by comfortable 3-0 to enter in to the quarter-finals of the Cuncolim Union trophy inter-village football tournament organised by Cuncolim Union, at Cuncolim ground, on Sunday.

Cafe

What does the future hold?

As Brazilian legend Zico parts ways with FC Goa, having served as the club’s manager for three seasons, the question being put forth, is what the future hold for the club? Café inquires further

Opinions

Make your voice heard, make your vote count

Editorial

Lest we forget when Goa voted for its identity

Other Voices

Should Portugal apologise?

People Edit

Defeat Opportunists

Letters

Letters To The Editor

Our Verdict

Tough Turf SURLA

Navelim gets Faleiro booster

Cong galvanised with Luizinho decision

G-RAVE CONCERNS IN CM’S BASTION

Major issue of Medium of Instruction could spoil Parsekar party in 2017

‘ORPHANED’ Without Their AILING Leader

Following Wagh’s massive cardiac arrest on August 15, last year, the constituency has no leader since then; the biggest worry is the issue of dual citizenship; nearly 25% obtained Portuguese passport cum citizenship

VELIM CHURCH CASE: TIME FOR A VERDICT

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