SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
Locals blame negligence of Highway authorities for landslide
PANJIM: A group of activists alleging interference by politicians, builders and vested interests to convert illegal structures in the restricted zone to legal, have filed a PIL in the High Court of Bombay at Goa against the draft CRZ notification 2018.
Submits memo to CTP; Wants process to draft RP31 initiated taking people into confidence
Say government authorities have violated previous court directives to keep footpaths clear of encroachments, illegal structures
Goa govt’s Sewage Corporation is promoting a specific sewage treatment technology and its owner, a private company, on its website; Govt endorsement kills level playing field for other technologies; Similar ownership companies have been winning contracts in Goa using this technology; Political bigwigs of ruling coalition are directors of corporation
MoEF makes prior EC mandatory for handling ore from dumps
MARGAO: Margao Town police late last night registered a case of rape and cheating against one Babloo who full name and address is not known following a complaint lodged by a 20 year old girl who used to live in his neighbourhood.
MARGAO: A portion of the newly commissioned Arlem-Borim road dangerously caved in at Ambora stretch on Thursday.
The medium of instruction is leading to closure of Government primary schools in Pernem and Bardez
Nine mining leases identified as vulnerable; Fresh inspection of lease areas to be conducted next week
Rajendra Kerkar calls for government action to protect the disappearing patches of biological importance
MARGAO: Additional Sessions Judge I Edgar Fernandes on Wednesday framed charges of conspiracy and murder against Shevanti Desai and her son Hemant Desai for murdering Suryakant Desai at Xelvona, Curchorem over land dispute on February 23, 2015.
Advises MMC to make some sacrifice in public interest
MARGAO: Fed up with the fact that there has been no action for more than a year over the promised denotification of the State Highway No 8 passing through their village, residents of Chandor-Cavorim have now sought the help of former MLA Joaquim Alemao over the matter.
CANACONA: Jagruk Canconkars who where on an indefinite hunger strike at the Canacona Municipal Council building premises over the unresolved issue of garbage treatment in Canacona ended their hunger strike after Goa Waste Management Corporation Managing Director Sanjit Rodrigues visited the striking activists and assured a time bound solution to the garbage dumped at garbage treatment plant at Dumane.
MAPUSA: Director of Municipal Administration (DMA) on Tuesday accepted the voluntary resignation of Mapusa Municipal Council Chairperson Rohan Kavlekar. Kavlekar had submitted his resignation letter to DMA on June 14 for approval.
MARGAO: Five different proposals to give a face-lift to Lohia Maidan, Margao, were placed before the stakeholders on Thursday at a meeting chaired by the TCP Minister and District Collector. The work of the redesigning of the historic maidan will be undertaken by GSUDA.
MAPUSA: Calangute police have arrested two youth from Nerul for driving rashly and creating trouble in the vicinity of St Theresa School at Candolim.
Tourism Dept to install high mast lamps and CCTV cameras on beaches to prevent crimes
Milagres scores a brace while Joywin and Vernon net a goal each for the winners
Kushal confused and is not able to give enough clarity on the issue, says Elvis
MAPUSA: United Club Nerul defeated Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Saligao 2-1 in the Milagres Cup played at Duler Stadium, Mapusa, on Thursday.
An artist based in Mapusa played a role in cultural exchanges between the countries of India and Bhutan via an art exhibition that evoked great response from the other side of the border. Smruti Sirsat, founder of ArtRevolution, conducted an art exhibition in Bhutan to celebrate 50 years of India-Bhutan friendship
Vying for the coveted title of IAM Future Chef Goa 2017-18, the top 10 super chefs made it to the final position after beating 20 semi-finalists from the 200 quarter-final round, selected from across over 25 higher secondary schools of Goa. The lucky champion Priya Singh from Fr Basilio Memorial Andrade Higher Secondary SchooL, Majorda won the coveted title
An ace photographer based in Goa has been striking a chord with audiences all over with her ability to capture the best moments of the monsoons. As she focuses on the sea as her muse, the visuals in this monsoon series project have given people a moment to pause and enjoy the rains
