FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Hectic parleys to accept Dhavalikar as compromise CM but with a deputy tag; Senior Central BJP leaders to soothe ruffled feathers within and outside BJP tomorrow and day after
Devotees complain of having to throw idol into water rather than immersing it; Temporary arrangements made were not working
Municipality threatens to lock shops if arrears are not paid by Wednesday
A group of youngsters from Bastora have been setting up decorations for Ganesh Chaturthi in different places in Goa. The 35-odd-member group is letting their creative energies flow during the festive season with their different set-ups of Lord Ganesha. Café speaks to Siddesh Tiloji, who is leading the youngsters
On the occasion of Vocation Sunday, as observed by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, let us take a closer look at what vocation truly means and the foundation it is built on
Last week, Herald exposed the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) which was prepared in May 2017 yet hidden from High Court and the people of Goa despite being selectively revealed to few Legislators and Ministers and event sent for amendments without any public consultation. Avinash Tavares digs deeper and reviews the document and reveals why the government hid the Plan even from the High Court and does not want Goans to know about it
If you’ve cringed each time you visit the supermarket and see a plethora of plastic bags used not just as carry bags but also in packaging and if the ubiquitous plastic in everything including take away containers and cutlery has disillusioned you about an eco friendly alternative, you will be thrilled to know of Earthytude - a company based in Goa that is manufacturing, supplying and exporting 100% environment friendly products made from sugarcane bagasse, corn and other plant starch that is totally biodegradable! Deepa George met up with team Earthytude to know more.
The poor health suffered by a number of ministers has blighted governance in the state. It has led to questions being asked as to why Presidents rule has not been imposed or more importantly why the single largest party ie the Congress has not been called to form the government. Premanand Mhambrey, Goa BJP spokesperson and Yatish Naik, Goa Congress spokesperson voiced their opinion on this rather sticky matter
Special status is a dream of many Goenkars who want to preserve the Goan identify for posterity. Special status was promised by many governments and leaders, none as vociferously as Manohar Parrikar. However, when it came to implementation, the government did a U-turn and claimed that since Goa is getting funds from the centre, special status is not required.
Fish is back in the conversation, though maybe not always on the dinner plate
