21 Feb 2018

Goa

Tony resigns as GPPDA member

The MLA put in his papers following strong opposition from residents of Calapur-St Cruz to the inclusion of portions of the village in GPPDA

Sudin takes ‘charge’ but is all well in the coalition?

Dhavalikar, “in charge” of govt; Calls for files, meets top bureaucrats; Chief Secretary takes oral instructions from CM in Lilavati hospital in Mumbai on procedures for Vote on Account and convening cabinet meeting; Dhavalikar to chair cabinet

If people want, will launch app based taxis: KTC chief

VASCO: Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) wants to provide good, safe, efficient and commuters friendly transport system in Goa and hence if people of Goa want, then without any hesitation KTC would launch app based taxi service in the State, said KTC Chairman and Vasco MLA Carlos Almeida.

Congress delegation to visit Parrikar in Mumbai

Hon CM is raring to go, sense of humour intact: CS Sharma

Chief Secretary Sharma takes instructions from CM in his Mumbai hospital room; Parrikar briefs and confirms transaction of business rules as per procedure of taking vote on account

No NGT relief for duo who sought ban on mega shows

PANJIM: National Green Tribunal (NGT) declined to grant relief to two locals who had sought a permanent ban on hosting of mega events like Sunburn in a property at Anjuna. The Tribunal also refused to direct the authorities concerned, corporate bodies and individuals to grant them compensation of Rs 1 crore for previously held musical shows at the venue.

Shivaji statue installed in middle of the night at Usgao junction

PONDA: A one-foot tall Shivaji statue was erected on a one-metre height concrete pedestal by an unknown person on the intervening night of February 19 and 20, at Tisk Usgao junction.

Godinho promises common cadre for panchayat staff

Panchayat secretaries to be transferred frequently to reduce corruption

16 of 20 illegal houses at Pedamol demolished under police protection

During the drive, it was revealed that most structures were used for storing scrap and some vehicles found inside had no number plates

Migrants To file a police complaint against Attorney and his brother

Cong suspects involvement of others in desecration of religious structures

Point out that accused Francis has been acquitted in a series of cases

Diverting Mhadei will hit us hard, Goa tells Tribunal

Cops solve theft case in 3 hours

PANJIM: Old Goa Police solved a theft case within three hours on Tuesday morning.

Two flights diverted due to fog

Truckers to demonstrate in city today

Rotavirus caused diarrhea at Charwanem

VALPOI: ‘Rotavirus’ is diagnosed to be the cause of the diarrhea suffered by around 50 Charwanem villagers, last week.

Educationist Bhiku Angle no more

Sports

Cavelossim hold Goan FC to stalemate

Leander opens the tally for the young Gaurs at the start of the second session while Mathew scores the equaliser to rescue a point for the South Goan team

Curtorim edge past Goa Velha SC; Dempo win

Rosary HS thump ICHS Paroda

CHANDOR: Rosary High School, Navelim got the better of Immaculate Conception High School, Paroda 5-1 via the tie-breaker and moved into the semi-finals of the 1st teacher Dolorosa memorial U-17 girls football tournament, played at Chandor ground, on Tuesday.

The King’s School, Sunshine Worldwide School excel

Rossman Cruz hit Cana Benaulim for a tennis score

Cafe

Capturing the essence of Goemkarponn

With a series of short documentaries, Haresh Kakodkar has focused on the human stories behind some of Goa’s age old professions that provide a template of the Goan way of life in many parts of the state

EARNING AND LEARNING AS TRAFFIC SENTINELS

The Traffic Sentinel Scheme was recently launched, wherein citizens can report traffic violations on WhatsApp and earn cash rewards. The scheme is receiving a great response from the tech-savvy youth. Café takes a closer look

The squash kid from the port town

Picking up the squash racquet at the tender age of nine years, Samairah Bhandare has achieved smashing wins, ranking her up on the national level. Café chats with this young achiever from Vasco to know more about her love for squash

Margao

MMC budget is a mixed bag: Some mistakes, some old expenses out, some new ones in

Changes decided at standing committee meeting not incorporated in Budget; Surplus budget on the cards

Fatorda may wait for “handover” of CCTVs like Margao, which still awaits

With the issue of CCTV's of Margao town still unresolved between the Traffic cell, MMC & Collcetorate the same has cast shadow over the installation of CCTV Cameras in Fatorda.

Margao carnival float results out

The Margao float parade winners list has been finally released. The float parade was judged by John Miranda, Maendra Alvares and Liselle Falcao. In all there were 29 clowns/jokers, 10 floats in traditional category, 13 in club/institute category, 15 in family category and 19 in fun/junk vehicle category.

How are the statues of greats in Margao doing? Not so great

From curator of the city to Chairman of the Municipality, to writers and liberators, their statues gather dust; While statues of Shivaji, Vailankanni and others have proliferated, those who have contributed to Goa remain neglected

Opinions

Drinking water crisis worldwide, is Goa prepared to handle it?

Editorial

BJP’s larder of leadership needs serious augmentation to handle Parrikar’s absence

Other Voices

42 languages endangered

People Edit

Cheating consumers

Letters

letters to the editor

Budget Assembly Session

Goa will lose water if we are not serious: Lobo

Master Plan drafted for Goa’s 4 rivers: WRD

In the house

Azgaonkar, Sopte trade charges on Morjim carnival

Govt will not allow Mhadei River diversion: Palyekar

Currently no work on Mhadei site, says minister

Kavlekar, Sr Rane not happy with Governor’s speech

PORVORIM: Leader of the Opposition and Quepem MLA Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar has expressed dissatisfaction that Goa Governor Mridula Sinha’s address in the Legislative Assembly failed to highlight crucial issues related to the state.

Palyekar grilled over nexus between fishermen and agents

PORVORIM: MLAs from the ruling and opposition benches on Tuesday grilled Fisheries Minister Vinod Palyekar over the failure of the department to control illegal and uncontrolled functioning of fishermen societies at Cutbona jetty in Velim constituency and the growing nexus between the fishermen and agents resulting in skyrocketing fish prices.

India

Amit Shah launches all out attack on Siddaramaiah govt

PTI, SURATHKAL (KARNATAKA): Unleashing an all out attack on the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, BJP President Amit Shah today dubbed it as "goonda governance" and the "most corrupt" in the country and said the countdown for its exit has begun.

Tribunal to settle Mahanadi river dispute

India test fires medium range nuke capable Agni-II missile

SC to hear today actress Priya Varrier’s plea

She is seeking stay of criminal proceedings against her over the viral video

Man throws shoe at Odisha chief minister

ISL 2017

Gaurs Charged for first of the ‘4 finals’

FC Goa have managed to pull-off just a point in their last four games and failed to score in the last two matches

Goa’s Romeo aims to uplift Delhi Dynamos

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