TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
Observes that prosecution failed to provide evidence against accused; Says proved circumstances not sufficient to convict
Goencho Ekvott, citizens from across Goa and 2 MLAs across party lines vow to walk the last mile against projects that are “anti-people”
Letter claims majority of the students residing in the interior areas of the village have to miss their online classes for no fault of theirs
Ministers Pauskar and Cabral say proposed 400 kv power transmission project will create 100 jobs for locals; Villagers claim that it will lead to felling of trees and prove harmful; Want project shifted; Police intervene to maintain law and order
Mostly mild patients from ESI to be admitted; Those from SGDH casualty to be admitted as per doctors’ call
GMC clarifies that the 12-year-old boy’s death is primarily a case of leukaemia with intracranial bleed in whom COVID infection is an incidental finding
Says no cheque or demand draft will be accepted towards payment of power bills
But the villagers urge govt for ration quota without biometric machines due to poor internet connectivity
Informs underground cabling of 11 KV high tension line in villages of Cortalim and Quelossim will start within a month
Hyper local tourism will be the trend of the future thanks to the virus and perhaps it’s time Goans got to know their own backyard better. Café spoke to people who love visiting historical sites in the state and those who are involved in promoting an alternative style of tourism
Alias Fernandes has continued the lineage of his family in the world of tiatr by marking his presence with excellent singing and acting
The evidence that small traders and businesses are facing the toughest of phases comes as businessmen across the State are applying for cancellation of their trade licences, giving varied reasons, ranging from absence of labourers and workforce to lowered business.
In a matter of grave concern, over 200 small ‘entrepreneurs’ from March to September have requested the State government to cancel their trade licence. In a sign of things to come and how badly COVID has brought businesses to a standstill, all eyes are now on the government, to see how it reacts, if it reacts, given that this is not an isolated development and is a growing trend that would not have happened if the prevailing circumstances were different. The sheer consequences of such decisions could have a domino effect on the economy of the State. Agreed that the COVID pandemic has hit everyone but is it the right time to strangle the industry, which provides not only jobs but also revenue to the State; when the bigger players like the sectors of mining and tourism are shut? It is a serious issue and the Goa government must look into it with sensitivity. No doubt health is important and all precautions have to be taken. Against that backdrop, VIKANT SAHAY looks at why it’s also important for the powers that be, to look into the issue of job providers. Ultimately, if more and more people have limited access to disposable income, then the spending capacity of consumers will also decrease
There’s an oft-used phrase that goes like this, ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime’. In these unprecedented times, many in Goa are turning to traditional forms of occupations and are figuring out ways not just to make their ends meet for a day or two, but how to sustain themselves for a long period of time. At a time when cash is hard to come by, youth from Goa have taken to selling fish and to their surprise, are discovering that all is not lost, as they once feared when they had lost their ‘white collar’ jobs or were unable to get a one. TEAM HERALD looks at some of these inspiring stories that serve as a template of what has been happening across the coastal State as youngsters earn their livelihood and help bring food on the plate for their families back home. Some even see a long-term career plan in this line as they feel there are enough opportunities to scale up and convert this into a lucrative business model
