GSIDC promises to handover South district hospital to DHS by May 31, 2018

MARGAO: The Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) has promised to hand over the South Goa district hospital for occupation by May 31, 2018.

There could be plastic in the fish you eat

NIO proposes study to ascertain presence of micro plastic in fish; Teams up with Japanese University to study passage of micro plastic into human bodies through fish

KTC yet to resume service in Maharashtra

PANJIM: The services of 37 buses run by Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTC) that ply in Maharashtra continue to remain suspended for the second consecutive day in view of the strike called by employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MRTC).

Monsoon may withdraw in the coming days

PANJIM: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon over the Goa coast in the next two or three days.

Is the tallo going off the Goan plate?

Sardine catch drops sharply; Various reasons attributed to fall; Exports also hit

Chimbel panch stabbed by four on Diwali eve

Punjabi couple hangs to death

MARGAO: The bodies of a couple were found hanging from a bent coconut tree at Colva on Wednesday morning. The couple is suspected of having committed suicide together.

One year after opening, helicopter maintenance plant yet to start operation

VALPOI: The helicopter engine maintenance plant at Honda in Sattari that was inaugurated last October by then defence minister Manohar Parrikar, is yet to commence operation.

St Xavier feast on Dec 4 this year

PANJIM: This year, the feast of St Francis Xavier will be celebrated on December 4, Monday, as against the traditional date of December 3.

Duty trumps Diwali for 200 personnel on FIFA security

Despite the festival frenzy gripping the country, the paramilitary personnel do not shirk duty and look after security at Benaulim, Vasco and Bambolim

Water woes to end in Zuarinagar areas

With the opening of the Complex and Ground Level Reservoir, Overhead Reservoir, along with the conveying and distribution mains and pumping installation at Zorint, Zuarinagar, residents of various colonies near MES College and Zorint would get regular water supply

Advisory to cable operators, MSOs

Dudhsagar waterfall reopens

Number of trips restricted to 225 per day

Sporting Clube win five-goal thriller against Salgaocar FC

Victorino scores a brace while Cajetan converts from the spot for Sporting; Devendra, Clencio find the net for the Greens

Navelim Villagers Union edge past DBO Fatorda; Betalbatim SC pip Pax of Nagoa

PANJIM: Navelim Villagers Union scored a hard fought 3-4 win over Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda in the Goa Football Associations U-16 match played at Don Bosco Oratory ground, Fatorda, on Wednesday.

Goan FC YOungsters ready FOR experienced Dempo SC

PANJIM: Goan FC will take on Dempo SC in the Goa Professional League match at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Thursday.

Bardez pulverise Fatorda Veterans

PANJIM: Bardez Veterans steamrolled Fatorda Forward Veterans by a huge margin of 9-1 to meet Ponda Veterans in the quarterfinals of the Monte de Guirim Platinum Jubilee Veterans Football tournament, at Sangolda Panchayat ground, on Wednesday.

USA has word of praise for facilities

BENAULIM: The US coach Christopher Hackworth shared about the fan base in the US as well as the passion which they show towards the beautiful game. The game of football is growing in popularity as the fans have been showing interest as the World Cup progressed.

Despite loss, Diego Lainez dazzles for Mexico

FATORDA: Tuesday night was a historical moment for Iran as they beat two-time champions Mexico at Fatorda Stadium.

Mexicans lose but thrill Goa with exhilarating football

FATORDA: Two goals down in opening quarter of the match! An un imaginable and least expected start to the pre-quarters for Mario Arteaga’s men against the Asian powerhouse Iran.

Are smart choices as important as smart phones?

With the rising prices of cell phones, Café asks people across areas and age groups how to stay up to date with certain ‘tech trends’, especially given that some of them aren’t exactly in the ‘chump change’ financial region

A PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE YOUR ART

The 42nd State Art Exhibition, a prestigious competition in the art world, has been announced by Kala Academy Goa. Café finds out more about the competition, its growth over the years and how an award can change the perspective of an artist

Understanding the difference between defence or disease

When your child is fit as a fiddle, you tend not to think too much about his/her immune system. But given the fact that we have just come out of the rainy season and are moving towards the cooler months, chances are, many of us are wondering how our bodies ward off diseases

Of social smugglers, spiritual fascists, and intellectual goondas

Tiny sardine could determine fishing industry’s survival

TO GAUGE EMOTION, CLOSE EYES AND LISTEN

Rewriting of History would be a worthless ritual

letters to the editor

Mechanised transplantation by outside firm fails miserably

A company from outside the state not only delays work but also transplants two varieties in one field, putting the farmers in a dilemma

CMC’s garbage plant lies in self-created mess

It is sad that the unnecessary controversy of stalled work at the garbage treatment plant and the change of contractor has put a blot on Cuncolim Municipal Council, which is one of the municipalities that has been successfully treating and collecting garbage

Will the misery of Oct 2, 2009 visit the Talpona river basin again?

Varca’s migrants, dwindling fishermen are reasons white sands are abandoned

One of south Goa’s beaches is hardly used by locals; Traditional ramponnkars, except a lone fisherman, have given up their traditional profession with the younger generation turning to white collar jobs abroad