17 Oct 2018

Goa

Sopte’s effigy burnt in Mandrem

Collector takes serious note of stray-dog menace

Thomas convenes meeting with stakeholders; Displeased that instruction on curbing stray dogs, reducing dog bites not implemented

No replacement named for ailing CM to lay foundations in 4 places

Ministers to conduct ceremonies on Thursday in South Goa ‘under the visionary guidance of Parrikar’

MMC sopo contract awarded to Sayyed

Congress jolted again

Shirodkar, Sopte resign and join BJP; Coup orchestrated by Vishwajit

Is it 14-14 or 11-14?

Who will be next CM? Shripad, Vinay, Pramod or Vishwajit?

After orchestrating the defection from Congress, Vishwajit seems to be the front-runner; Shripad and Pramod are not far behind

CLP calls defections a murder of democracy

Frustrated Congress gives up hopes of forming government

But some ministers have a different idea

Vishwajit wanted to split BJP, rejoin Cong, says Chellakumar

If given sufficient time, I will be there for Floor Test: Francis D’Souza

Assembly staff suspended for leaking info

Is it a Carnival, Shigmo or Satta Bazaar: AAP

Slams BJP and Congress; Urges the populace to clean the system by bringing out a revolutionary change

Sudin, Vijai to meet Amit Shah today

REACTIONS

Move surprises loyal Congress voters, local BJP leaders claim not consulted

There was speculation for six months that Subash Shirodkar would jump ship which he consistently denied but when he did he surprised everyone

Sopte’s induction invites ire of Parsekar

The former CM said he was not consulted by the party before inducting the man who beat him in the election

HC moved over ICU facilities at Parrikar's residence

Areal villagers demand shutdown of crushers sans conversion sanad

Hail High Court order making conversion sanad mandatory

Errant businesses fall in line after punitive drive

People rushing to Margao municipal office to clear long pending dues

Parulekar case adjourned

9 nominations filed for MMC chief election

GMC doctors directed not to disclose patients’ health status

Junior doctor asked to write an apology to an MLA for delaying info on health condition of a patient

Four taxis damaged at Dabolim

GEL appointed to handle all govt websites

Sports

Omkar steals the limelight in Category B to emerge as champion

Goa’s Ritviz holds GM Abhijit to a draw; Anurag beaten

Calangute locals oppose Ronaldo statue

Bloomz International steamroll Child Care school; YFA Warriors, Perpetual Succour HS book semi-finals berth

Saligao United rally to beat UC Nerul

Cutorim Gym edge past Rossman Cruz

Cafe

Singing cheers for FC Goa

‘Wave Your Flag’, a new song by Six String Production cheering on the FC Goa Team, is out on social media with Goan youngsters displaying their music and dance talent for the video. Café speaks to Georgie Dias, a member of Six String Production, to learn morea

Goa set for explosion of talent as Serendipity Arts Festival announces its return

Curated by a panel of eminent artists and institutional figures, the third edition of the Serendipity Arts Festival will take place in Goa from December 15 to 22, 2018. The festival is a long-term cultural project that hopes to instigate positive change across the arts in India on a large scale and spans the visual, performing and culinary arts

Opinions

When will #MeToo challenge Hindu ‘sanskaar’?

Editorial

A mockery of ethics, ideology, loyalty and democracy

Other Voices

Nurture the true spirit of the festival

People Edit

World body should block Saudi Arabia’s anarchism

Letters

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