20 Feb 2018

Goa

Dabolim airport’s international status will remain: Governor

Says government is exploring options to make use of inland waterways for transportation; Priority is to provide quality infrastructure and promote tourism

Complaint filed regarding false news on CM’s health

PANJIM: A BJP office-bearer has lodged a police complaint against ‘some people’ for circulating false news about Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s health. The party has also taken strong objection to rumours and has asked people not to fall prey to misleading reports.

Officials discuss land acquisition process for Cotarli IIT project

Say compensation of Rs 450 per sq mt will be paid to the affected farmers & landlords; Sanguem farmers who will be affected by the project threaten to hit the roads

20 illegal houses to be demolished at Pedamol today

The demolition to be carried out from 9.30 am onwards; Quepem Mamlatdar has been entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining law and order; Dy Collector has informed that at least 146 houses face the axe as they have no legal backing

Month-long Assembly session curtailed to 4 days

Sudin given charge of the government and will present Budget on Feb 22; Dhavalikar’s name approved by BJP and decision communicated to allies; Congress suggests House resume sittings once CM returns

Francis to head BJP legislature wing in Parrikar’s absence

PANJIM: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Goa unanimously chose former deputy chief minister and current Minister Francis D’Souza as the party’s legislature wing leader in view of the absence of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar from the ongoing assembly session due to his ill-health.

PMO monitoring Parrikar’s treatment

Speaker Pramod Sawant informs House that the Chief Minister’s treatment is on ‘right track’; All parties join hands to wish him speedy recovery

4 houses gutted in Vasco

Victims claim that gold ornaments worth over Rs 10 lakh besides cash and other electronic and household goods were destroyed

4 huts destroyed at Kharebandh

Karnataka claims no prejudice to Goa if Mhadei water is diverted

Mining stoppage will affect State, Central revenue: GMOEA

NGPDA begins process to redraft Calangute-Candolim PDA

PANJIM: North Goa Planning and Development Authority (NGPDA) has initiated the process to prepare the land use map and land use register for Arpora, Nagoa, Parra planning and development areas.

Parents worried about their wards missing exams due to mining trucks

Decomposed body found at Surla

Margao councillors reject proposal to hike one-time water and power charges

Asmita is Babush’s choice for Dy Mayor

Shivaji’s 388th birth anniversary observed at Farmagudi

Clafasio refutes CMC allegations

Provide clarification on GST, Vijai tells Centre

Assures to facilitate acquisition of private land for solving issues with regards to Betul Fort; Promises to raise the issue in Assembly

Cong not satisfied with Guv’s speech

PANJIM: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Monday said that Governnor Mridula Sinha in her address in the Assembly failed to speak on burning issues including nationalisation of rivers, import of coal, mining and regional plan.

FIR against 6 for duping investors of Rs 5.1 crore

Sports

Signals, Panjim Footballers play out a drab draw

The Army men have 15 points from 14 matches, while the Capital side have 11 points from 13 matches

USC Mardol thrash Merces SC

PANJIM: United Sports Club Mardol thrashed Merces Sports Club 7-2 in the Second Division League organised by Goa Football Association, played at Agassaim ground, on Monday.

Velsao SCC edge past St Savio SC

PANJIM: Velsao Sports and Cultural Club edged past St. Savio SC 2-1 in the GENO First Division League organised by Goa Football Association, played at Artificial Turf Fatorda, on Monday.

Mushtifund HS win by 78 runs

PANJIM: Mushfiund High School defeated Dr KB Hedgewar High School by 78 runs in the late Dilip Sardesai Cup recently.

FC Goa surprise Sporting Clube

MAPUSA: FC Goa came with a fine performance as they surprised Sporting Clube de Goa with a 2-0 win in the AIFF U18 Youth League (Goa Zone) played at Duler stadium, on Monday.

Regina Martyrum win, storm into semis

CHANDOR: Regina Martyrum HS, Assolna beat Pope John XXIII High School, Quepem, 3-0 and moved into the semi-finals of the 1st Teacher Dolorosa memorial U-17 girls football tournament, played at Chandor ground, on Monday..

Cafe

When senior citizens take the stage

The Mustard Seed Art Company are back with their biannual plays, this time touching on the sensitive theme of the treatment of senior citizens. ‘When the Day was Young’ will be performed this week in Margao and Panjim, as Isabel Santa Rita Vaz makes Goa introspect about how it treats its elders

THE SIDE-EFFECTS OF DR INTERNET

Got an ache? Or maybe an itch? Looking up the symptoms online and buying medicines based on your ‘findings’ might be a common practice now-a-days, but one that can be dangerous. Café takes a closer look at this growing phenomenon and gauges its possible ill effects

Taking Indian flavours to the Queen’s table

London based Celebrity Chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE is back in Goa for the third annual Cyrus Todiwala Masterclass for Chefs. In a candid chat with Café, this culinary genius, who loves Goan food and culture with a passion, speaks about the beginning of his journey, his work in the UK and everything in between

Opinions

Po-tay-to, Po-tah-to!

Editorial

CM’s quick return to good health is vital for health of coalition and govt

Other Voices

Hearing loss due to unnourished early Yrs

People Edit

Insensitive faces on Social Media

Letters

letters to the editor

Panjim & around

A VILLAGE RISES, AGAINST ITS OWN POLITICAL STRONGMAN

Greater Panjim PDA Chairman and former MLA Babush Monserrate faces massive public angst in his backyard over PDA creation; His trusted MLA Tony Fernandes announces resignation from PDA to be with people

Bondvol Lake’s inclusion in PDA heightens people’s angst

Locals call the move insensitive; fear land sharks will feast on biodiversity rich area

Chimbel opposition panch members oppose PDA

Conflict is brewing at Chimbel following parts of the area were included in the Greater Panaji Planning and Development Authority (PDA) with five opposition panch members on Monday completely going against this decision while also demanding resignation of the Sarpanch from the PDA committee.

India

Hazare announces new core committee before agitation

SC to hear linking Aadhaar with voter ID, properties

Juvenile convicted, sent to 3 years in reform home

All party meet on Feb 22; DMK to participate

SC treating Loya case as ‘cause’

IDhar UDHAR

Iddhar Udhar