17 Sep 2020

Goa

Lokayukta directs ACB to file FIR in Labour Gate scam

Suggests probe can be entrusted to CBI if there is involvement of politicians and high officials

Police team leaves for Chandigarh

Water pipeline bursts at Colvale

New COVID-19 cases still over 600

History sheeter out from Colvale jail, held in a case of road rage in Salcete

On bail ‘Tiger Anwar’, blocked, assaulted and threatened to kill young businessman from Fatorda; Notorious Anwar Shaikh was in focus for shooting and uploading videos from inside jail

State’s ‘capped rates’ for COVID treatment in private hospitals amongst the highest in India

States like Maharashtra, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have capped the rates, which are far more reasonable than that of Goa

Rates of private hospitals for COVID treatment receives huge backlash from people

Tourists assaulted & robbed by those who promised to find them accommodation

Ribandar residents meet Panjim Mayor, demand full-fledged medical facility

Groups praise Alina for her open stand against doubling of rail tracks

Calls upon other legislators to back people on the issue

Varunapuri-MPT flyover project likely to get delayed by 8 months: Gammon

Cites reasons such as non-availability of labour, funds, construction material and the fear among migrant labourers with regards to the increasing number of COVID cases

Farmers march to MMC, want names restored on draft Land Use Map, Register

AAP slams govt for capping exorbitant rates of pvt hospitals

Another IPS officer for Goa Police

GU Registrar resigns citing health reasons

Register cognisable offence against duo or face protest: Gorakshaks to Ponda cops

Porvorim MLA’s effigy burnt

Govt should start next crushing season at Sanjivani: Ex-minister

Says State can later revive the factory by obtaining Rs 100 cr loan under Central scheme

Kansa Projects proposes to handle State’s solid waste

NOC must from Indian Navy to undertake any construction work

Carcass of porcupine found on the road

Panjim Corporator quits as market committee member

3 Colvale jail inmates test positive

One arrested with drugs

Former Margao Councillor passes away

Restoration work of Pernem tunnel completed

Sports

Former State chess champion Adv P Kantak no more

Cafe

Angry Goans say give up the carrot, use the stick for ‘Covid Idiots’

The number of people testing positive is increasing by the day and so are the number of deaths. In such circumstances however there are people who are going out and partying ignoring all the protocols. How does one deal with such people, is the stick and carrot approach the right way or should one only use the stick with such people who can be called Covid Idiots.

Goa’s hinterland now ‘Discovered’ internationally. Its first stop is Rivona

The hidden beauty of the hinterland of Goa was showcased in the first episode of a series on Discovery Channel called Lost Essence of India and it focuses on the Rivona caves and its surrounding areas.

Opinions

Human response to Covid-19

Editorial

Would a tiger reserve protect the forests of Goa?

The movement in Goa opposing the double tracking of the South West Railway (SWR) line has now taken an interesting twist with the Standing Committee of the National Board of Wildlife (NBW) having deferred taking a decision on the proposed doubling of the track from Tinaighat-Castlerock (Karnataka) to Caranzol (Goa), as this segment passes through the Dandeli-Anshi tiger reserve.

People Edit

AN OUTSTANDING JUSTICE RETIRES

Letters

Letters to the editor (17 Sept 2020)

Videos

We are not opposing Mapusa bhavan but we question MMC over deletion of names of farmers

Vasco BJP mandal and Mormugao BJP Mandal carry out cleanliness drive

Members of Shadow Council protest against 5 yr delay of multi level parking facility in Margao

Congress spokesperson held meeting on 14th finance of Mapusa MMC

Mapusa farmers visit MMC for deletion of names from tenants and occupants columns by NGPDA

Main pipeline at Assonora connecting to entire Bardez burst at Colvale, repairs underway

Clafasio Dias resumes Mormugao PDA office after 4 months and holds meeting with members

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