20 Oct 2020

Goa

Multiple people’s groups unite for a single cause: STOP DOUBLE TRACKING

Personal hearing for double tracking deferred by Dy Collector Mormugao till October 27, after unprecedented public protests; If the Govt doesn’t listen to the people then this agitation will grow bigger, say people’s groups

School re-opening does not find favour with stakeholders

Guidance classes for Std X and XII likely only after Diwali vacation; Students from Class I to VIII may be promoted based on internal assessments

3 Querim residents held, drugs worth Rs 1 cr seized

Donwaddo housing society residents approach North SP seeking protection

MMC restarts six CCTVs at strategic locations in Margao

14 rendered useless on account of the disinterest on the part of the administration and MMC regarding their maintenance

Porn video circulated via DyCM’s mobile number goes viral

Kavlekar accuses miscreants of hacking his mobile phone; Files complaint with CB

Pernem cops nab duo wanted by Kerala police

Curtorim MLA calls for thorough probe into Visionary Co-op Society scam

Urges Chief Minister to ensure that depositors recover their money with due interest

5 COVID deaths, 159 cases, 519 recoveries in 24 hrs

State will not face water shortage for second consecutive year

Due to the excess rainfall, all seven dams are full

NGT reschedules CS’ appearance to Jan 25

Baling of dry waste at Margao old fish market from today

Sanguem was robbed of IIT project without application of mind: MLA

Says former chief minister Parrikar had promised project would come up in the constituency

Bad politics, policing leading to law & order situation, alleges MLA

Says illegal inclusion of names in Porvorim Constituency voters’ list

Goa is not a colony of the Centre: AAP

Says all decisions in State should be made by Goans

Activists object to demolition of Portuguese era CMC building

Goyant Kollso Naka: If need arises, will stage another massive agitation

Charge sheet filed against rape accused

Rights Commission serves notice to MMC

Salgaocar Institute to hold culinary skills contest

Waste segregation awareness programme

Bandora locals want size of GVM circle reduced

Business

GCCI, Dempo College submit draft retail policy for Goa

CM launches e-commerce platform ‘Govkart Shopping’

Sports

52 cyclists successfully complete 200km ride

18-year-old woman cyclist, Megan Fernandes among the finishers

Goa gets nod for Sports Centre of excellence at Campal

Cafe

Why can’t action be taken against irresponsible party-goers too?

The health minister has decided to initiate steps to suspend the licences of four night clubs for flouting the COVID 19 SoPs. Is this action justified or “arbitrary’ as the nightclub sector feels. Also in the mix is the question that no one asks ‘Why are irresponsible party goers never penalized? Why don’t they have deterrents?

Goan voices to protect Mollem, echo in Muswell Hill, London

The Goan diaspora living in London marched in solidarity at the Alexander Palace in Muswell Hill in North London in support of those fighting to save Goa’s environment which is under threat, according to the people due to the State government’s plans

Opinions

Goa’s MSP for fish

Editorial

Anti-railway line doubling agitation is on track

People Edit

Exodus to eternity with pandemic

Letters

Letters to the editor (20 Oct 2020)

voice of southgoa

Rivona pre-historic rock carvings neglected

Stop leaving waste near water bodies: Greens

AS THE LONG ARM OF THE STATE MOVES TOWARDS THEIR LANDS, PEOPLE OF SOUTH GOA PUSH BACK

The divide between the people and government over double-tracking is clear; Hopes of reconciliation dim as people’s groups not ready for any middle path

IDhar UDHAR

Iddhar Udhar