16 May 2022

Goa

Families fighting to save treasure troves of history, which are mere obstacles to the Railways

Heritage houses and monuments, some of which were built even before the Railways laid their first track, facing partial demolition if double tracking project proceeds through Majorda, Cansaulim, Arossim, Cuelim, Issorcim and numerous other neighbouring villages along the SWR track; Arossim villagers maintain a strict vigil on the historic St Lawrence Chapel as there have been attempts in the past by Railways to block the public access to it

General panchayat polls to be postponed to Nov?

Decision on postponing elections by five to six months to be taken during the meeting between Chief Minister, Panchayat Minister and others today

Forged sale deeds deprive Assagao locals of properties

Badem residents say so far three such cases have come to light wherein properties have been transferred in somebody’s name; Suspect a racket involved in such cases actively operating in collusion with some staff in the Bardez Mamlatdar’s office

Petition on MRF before HC to haunt several village panchayats

A bunch of VPs have claimed to have set up either permanent or temporary sheds in order to avoid judiciary’s wrath but it is also true that some facilities are either non-functional or inadequate for proper management of waste

Chandor-Cavorim, Guirdolim locals submit demands to MLA

‘Wish list’ has 12 issues regarding Chandor-Cavorim, 15 pertaining to Guirdolim and seven demands that are common to both the villages

Savarkar, one of first Indians to counter West propaganda: CM

Govt to reprint author’s two books along with his biographer Sampath and distribute to libraries in State

Director of Mines inspects first aid training academy in Ponda

Open pits dug in fallow fields near Shantadurga Temple pose risk to locals, tourists’ lives

It’s time to replace old power transformers

Seraulim locals extend support to Banalkar’s demand for bypass on stilts

Point out that neighbouring villages of Benaulim will be hugely affected if Benaulim gets flooded as they need to negotiate Benaulim to go to work or educational institutions

Govt to digitalise co-operative societies in 6 months: Shirodkar

To bring in transparency and prevent malpractices

CM appeals to retired teachers to take up career guidance programme for youth

Asks to help the aspirants to prepare for Civil Services examinations as a step toward to build nation to form Navbharat and make Goa Swayampurna

Self-defence programme for girls organised by Goa police, MLA

Murder accused of an old woman from Dharbandora arrested

Permanent solution needed for traffic jam from Agassaim to Cortalim: Lobo

One fear drowned in Dudhsagar River

Borim highway can turn into another Sonsoddo, locals demand solution

Sports

UP clinch Sub-Junior National championship

Sharukh Ali scores hat trick to down Jharkhand 3-0 in final; Odisha beat Haryana for 3rd/4th place

Opinions

Water the life-sustaining liquid — conserve it

Editorial

G7 nations frown as India bans wheat exports

People Edit

Ladainha - a vocal prayer for all occasions

Letters

Letters to the editor ( 16 May 2022)

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