21 Oct 2020

Goa

Govt attempts defence of power project in Mollem forest

Power Minister says it is needed to meet increasing demands; States Goa does not intend to set up a power generating plant

NGT bans all types of structures at turtle nesting sites

Directs GCZMA to remove all structures, including sheds and sunbeds, before next turtle nesting season

EDM promoter arrested in Torda murder case

Two-month-old infant amongst 6 COVID deaths

PWD hauled up for bad South Goa road conditions

Status report on Margao flyover sought; Stray cattle issue also discussed

NGOs against conceptualising CSE as ‘informal sex work’

Write to the National Human Rights Commission expressing reservations against the proposal, which they feel will legitimise ‘Commercial Sexual Exploitation’

BJP accuses MLA Gaonkar of interfering in IIT proposal in Sanguem for ‘land setting’

Urge locals not to oppose project, which they say is ‘Parrikar’s legacy; Slam Sanguem MLA for misleading farmers over Sanjivani Sugar factory situation

No deadline yet for Mapusa’s 8-year-old sewerage project

DIP creates panic by issuing Tsunami alert, which IMD clarifies to be mock drill

Pernem Dy Collector razes structures violating CRZ norms

Garbage dumped at Tolleaband in Xeldem

Truck owners demand increase in ore transportation rates

GF supports truckers

MP asks govt to cancel land acquisition process

Urges Centre not to harass minorities

Worker dies at Cuncolim IDC

CCP cancels Narkasur contest

Imposes ban on loud music and use of fire crackers

5 held in gambling raid

Parked vehicles catch fire

Two held within 24 hours for attacking cops

2 file nominations for PMC dy chief

Clarify on IIT project shifting, GFP tells Sanguem MLA

Delem person’s body found in Talpona River

Probe thoroughly Dy CM’s mobile hacking: Cong

Salcete locals join AAP in membership drive

CM’s statement against Gaonkar receives mixed response

GSPCB to hold screening test for Junior scale officer

Foundation for new CMC building laid

Business

Industry Secy meets Goa Inc

The industry bodies have raised their existing demands which includes raw water, factories and boilers, labour issues

Cafe

Will the iconic Goan shack, fade into history? Not yet, feel stakeholders

Will the shack survive these strange times? With licenses being delayed there is a strong possibility tourists may be able to enjoy this unique experience for a very short time. In addition the protocols in place are very strict. Café spoke to various members of the hospitality industry to gauge reactions

Chef de ‘passion’: The X factor that gives soul to what chefs cook

Chefs are now playing a bigger role in the hospitality industry, they are willing to take a bigger role. As the world celebrates World Chef Day, Café spoke to a few chefs to understand how they felt their jobs had changed over the years.

Opinions

Wetlands of Goa: lack of scientific data

Editorial

Increase water storage facilities without building dams

People Edit

A sailor’s journey in lock-down

Letters

Letters to the editor (21 Oct 2020)

Videos

Vaahan Kavach held in Vasco

South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha speaks on Coal protest

Paddy harvesting machine inaugurated in Aldona

MP Sardinha held meeitng on district road safety under his new chairmanship

Heavy rush at Vasco mamlatdar office for renewal of schemes

Congress held its party members meeting in Mapusa

All SOPs to be followed during making of Narkasur in Panjim

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