23 Feb 2019

Goa

Four acquitted of charges of abducting and killing man

The High Court slammed the prosecution for several loopholes in the investigation and the absence of legal proof

De-notify the CRZ notification demands leader of opposition

Kavlekar said lakhs of people had lodged their objections to the proposed amendment but the government fooled them by saying it was not the time to file objections

DMF Trust offices to be set up at district level

150 cops transferred

Doctors rush as CM’s health worsens

River Mandovi polluters liable to pay compensation: NGT

GSPCB directed to assess amount of compensation and persons from whom it is to be recovered

TCP Min raises doubts on govt’s stability

GMC Dean relieved of charge for lapses

Failed to apply for upgrading diploma seats to Masters seats; Inquiry instituted

Sunburn keeps its date with Goa

HC allows EDM festival today subject to its pending dues being adjusted against amount outstanding by govt to sister company

Battle hots up for Shiroda

Former industries minister Mahadev Naik says he will formally rejoin Congress on Sunday

Cops get security duty as at least 1 VIP visits Goa daily

Gakuved objects to CRZ amendment

Bazarkar Mandal elects chief

Sensational claims, marks electioneering season

William Anes selected as King Momo

Cong to lead protest march to GSPCB office

Curchorem locals upset with govt for failing to provide STP

Local MLA says he too is upset that the project is not getting cleared quickly

Award for senior journalist Valve

Condolence meet for Wagh on Feb 24

Minor girl drowns in well at Usgao

Taxi operators to meet Collector over parking at airport

NGO cleans 30 kms of NH66

Port Town heritage festival underway

Sports

CHURCHILL BROS GO ATOP

Beat Calangute Association 2-0 to move on to 33 points from 15 games

Goa Masters Athletes shine at Nat athletic

Anita broke Asia’s record in hammer throw, shot put and discus throw; Joseph broke last year Asia’s record in 400m run clocking 01.08.19 mins

Maina SC book quarter-final berth

CDJ Ribandar squeeze past Bhagwati SC

Don Bosco Fatorda beat Arlem YA

St Anne’s Institute emerge South Goa champs

Goa to host Int’l wheelchair cricket match on March 31

Cafe

Monks, music & history is sacred at ‘Ketevan’

People connect to God through music and art. The Ketevan Festival celebrates the a co-existence of mixed cultures, which come alive through riveting music in and around the ancient monuments of Old Goa And one man, an Argentinean-Italian orchestra and choir conductor, Santiago Girelli has made this possible. If not for him, the history of Queen Ketevan, who lies buried in old Goa would never have come alive

THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE AT THE ‘RAZA-SOUZA DIALOGUES’

The Museum of Goa Foundation in collaboration with the Raza Foundation is organizing Raza - Souza Dialogues, a two-day symposium. Eminent artists and scholars will be part of the panel discussions that will take place over this weekend, February 23 and 24

‘20 Years of Singing in Heaven’

Opinions

River Mandovi: Bank morphology alterations over time

Editorial

Yes, the name change among migrants needs investigation

Why would a person going by the name of Mallappa Masmardi change his name to Mark Mascarenhas? The public notice of this change of name was circulated on social media some months ago, with questions raised on the reasons for this. It had created quite a debate.

People Edit

Bullets can’t bring peace

Letters

Letters to the editor

Weekend Business

Real estate sector waiting for GST reduction

On the sidelines of the third Foundation Day of the Goa Association of Realtors people expected that the government will soon rationalise the Goods and Services Taxes and also bring in some required changes in the Real Estate Regulatory Act (RERA). VIKANT SAHAY talked to some leaders in the real estate sector to find out why there is a lull in this sector which is facing nearly 50 per cent inventory.

Goa one of the strongest markets: Lenovo

The cornerstone of retail is expansion. Expansion of one’s reach so as to be accessible to more people is vital in retail. Vijay Sharma, General Manager - South Lenovo was in Goa for the inauguration of their third store in the state in Margao. Ajit John spoke to him about the company, its plans in Goa and their experience in Goa.

India

China's opposition to mentioning of terrorism held back UNSC statement on Pulwama for 1 week

The US assiduously worked as ‘pen holder’ making various adjustments to get the approval by all other members of the Council

FATF keeps Pak in ‘Gray’ list for failing to stop terror financing

Time for global community to 'unite and act' to completely eradicate terror networks: Modi

PILs for review of software used in EVMs, VVPAT

Will exercise all options to win decisive battle against Pak: FM

Shah mocks, attacks ‘Mahagathbandhan’

Vadra appears before ED for fifth time

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