16 Aug 2018

Goa

Cabral unfurls flag at Quepem function

MLA unfurls the tricolour in Canacona, takes salute of police

CANACONA: Canacona MLA Isidore Fernandes unfurled the national flag and later inspected the parade which was lead by Police Sub-Inspector Prashal Desai and took a salute from the police parade team on Wednesday in Canacona.

Confident Centre will solve mining imbroglio: Speaker

Unfurls national tricolour to mark the 72nd Independence Day at Panjim in the absence of CM

Goa can be model for nation, but we need positive mindset: TCP Minister

Employment policy to give jobs for every youth soon: CM

Parrikar in his speech via a video message from US said in the coming one or two years there will be no unemployed youth in Goa

Balli PHC has just one doctor for 44,119 citizens

Independence is the fruit of sacrifice, says GPCC chief

CUNCOLIM: “It was the Congress party and our leaders who fought for India’s Independence and hence we are celebrating the fruits of being independent,” Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar said speaking on the occasion of Independence Day.

Sudin presides over I-Day function at Ponda

PONDA: PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar presided over the Independence Day celebration at Kranti Maidan in Ponda, by unfurling the national flag and inspecting the guard of honour.

Mauvin expresses ‘disgust’ over ‘toilet cleaners’ remark at I-Day function

Says Mopa airport is an engine of growth for Goa

Sec 144 imposed for Goa Meat Complex reopening

Mauvin discusses security arrangements with Ponda police for slaughtering cattle during Bakri-Eid; Cow vigilantes asked to maintain peace

Fishermen asked not to venture into sea

PANJIM: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned fishermen against venturing into sea for next two-days owing to rough weather conditions.

Chandor road in bad shape

SANGUEM: Around 200-metre stretch of road from St Tiago Chapel at Cotta-Chandor to Chandor bridge junction is totally in bad shape and needs urgent repairs.

MMC cancels garbage collection contract

MARGAO: Margao Municipal Council has cancelled the work order issued to Bapu Environmental Social Service Organisation to collect garbage from the households in the wards of Fatorda constituency and will shortly be issuing tenders for expression of interest for this work.

Mhadei verdict is victory for Goa: Vijai

MARGAO: Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardessai said the verdict of the Mhadei Tribunal was a victory for Goa and reiteration of the State’s stand and further said the reaction of Karnataka government and chief minister was an indication that it was a loss to that State.

Mhadei verdict bad for Goa: GSM

PANJIM: The Goa Suraksha Manch (GSM) on Wednesday said that the verdict given by Mhadei Water Dispute tribunal (MWDT) is unfortunate and Goa Government has failed to save Goa’s lifeline Mhadei.

Rosary college students march for saving women, girls

Fumigation carried out in Sanguem

SANGUEM: To prevent the spread of vector borne diseases like malaria and dengue, the Primary Health Centre at Sanguem in association with Sanguem Municipal Council conducted fumigation at Bamonsai ward.

Disaster management plan to be reviewed

PANJIM: North Goa District Administration has decided to review and update its six-year-old disaster management plan.

Workshop on application of technology in fire fighting held

PANJIM: The Fire and Security Association of India, Goa chapter, conducted a full-day workshop on the topics “Internet of Things and Infrared Thermography”.

Annual Vasco Saptah begins today

VASCO: The annual Vasco Saptah, which dates back to 1899, is in its 119th year of celebration this year.

Students hand over paper bags to MMC for Saptah use

VASCO: School students of Vasco handed over handmade paper bags to Mormugao Municipal chief officer as a part of their effort to fulfill the motto of plastic free Saptah this year.

Sports

ATM Boys win Independence Cup

1st Goa Int’l Open Grandmasters from Oct 13

14 international GM confirm their participation with more expected to join in coming days

Fr Agnel YC get the better of Mormugao United CSC

CHANDOR: Fr Agnel YC Paroda got the better of Mormugao United CSC 5-1 to move into the quarter-finals of the XLV Chandor Seamen’s trophy, organised by Chandor Club, Chandor ground, on Wednesday. Joliton Dias opened the account for Fr Agnel with a ground shot in the 4th minute.

Nerul SC prevail over Goa Velha SC, storm into semi-finals

MARGAO: Nerul Sports Club prevailed over Goa Velha Sports Club 3-1 via the tie-breaker to cruise into the semi-finals of the North Goa Yaari Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Saligao United, at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Wednesday.

GFA condole Ex-state player’s death

Franky re-elected as XI Star SCC president

MAPUSA: Franky Carvalho was re-elected as the President of XI Star Sports and Cultural Club, Shetye Wado, Mapusa for the 28th consecutive time at the General Body Meeting held recently.

Goa Uni student to represent Afghanistan at Asian Games

Govt College Quepem settle for runners-up

QUEPEM: Govt College Of Arts Science & Commerce, Quepem emerged Runners up at the Inter-College Body Building Championship organised Goa University, recently.

Sports runs in the Sequeira lineage

Cafe

The winners take it all

It was a moment of joy and achievement for young talent in Goa when the winners of the sixth edition of Goencho Avaz were declared after the Margao finale. Coming from different parts of Goa, the participants had put in their best efforts for the Goan audience. Café speaks to the winners of the solo and duet singing competition

A greener Goa starts from home

Latest fitness trends: Paleo diet, matcha mania and plant showers

Fitness is something that we all should take seriously and keeping things fresh and active are the various trends in the realm of fitness

Opinions

Goa’s currency woes

Editorial

A 90th ranking for Panjim is hardly worthy of a smart city

Other Voices

Goemchea Deva, Goem Rakh!

People Edit

Crime: No let up

Letters

Letters To The Editor

India

‘Special guests’ attend Independence Day celebration at Red Fort

India’s first all-women SWAT team ensures Red Fort in safe hands on I-Day

AAP leader Ashutosh resigns, Kejriwal says will not accept resignation

Will not be cowed down by any flutter: Stalin

OPS cautions against ‘unwanted debate’ on Karunanidhi burial row

Violence in Auraiya after 2 ‘sadhus’ killed

Modi hails India’s rise under his govt

MP a ‘role model’ in dealing with rape cases of minors: CM

Cong mocks BJP over video of tricolour falling at party HQ

Maoists hoist black flag at panchayat office in M’rashtra

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