23 Apr 2018

Goa

DHS cautions on waterborne diseases

Lists precautions to be taken this summer and during pre-monsoon period

Sanguem gets tough with houses releasing dirty water into drains

Asks Water Dept to disconnect supply to erring households

‘Cuncolim can become self sufficient in water’

Margao Traffic Cell to crackdown on drunken driving; Acquires 10 new alchometers

In Goa, with 322 cases in last 4 years and 7 rapes per month, conviction rate is just hardly 1.86%

55.2% cases are pending trial; 11.8% resulted in acquittals and 20% cases are under investigation; Top lawyers point out faults in police investigations besides victims or witnesses turning hostile leading to acquittals

Thin chances for mining plea, says SC lawyer

Rise in sea level has minor impact on N Goa beach shacks

The beaches witness a rise in the water levels between 3.20 pm and 4.30 pm; Water enters shacks

CAC recommends Rs 16.50 cr annual subsidy for KTCL

Urban Development Minister says subsidy recommended is to pay salaries of KTCL staff, maintenance of buses, procurement of diesel, tyres etc; The file accompanied by the Corp’s proposal likely to be sent to CM for approval this week

8 calamities notified as ‘local disasters’

HC notice to govt over withdrawal of IPB approval for project

Hoteliers slam CCP for giving deficient services

Dramapur locals discuss migrant menace in village

Camurlim flays PWD for slow pace of road work

PSI injured in attacked at Bimbvel beach

The attack occurred while investigating a fire incident; Accused remanded in police custody for two days

Class 12 results likely by April 27

TCP Minister warns Chowgule’s for retrenching workers

Sports

CAC Cansaulim go marching into final

GFA UNANIMOUSLY approves ITS statutes

Passes Section 80G; Grievances of sub-standard grounds discussed; Uniform election likely in near future

Dempo SC crowned GFA U-14 champions

Assnora United clinch Anjuna Gym Cup

Bardez Veterans emerge victorious

Opinions

Surgical strikes against sexual violence, the need of the hour

Surgical strikes against sexual violence, the need of the hour

Editorial

Delay in suspending driving licences comes as a relief to motorists

Other Voices

Being a Mining Engineer

People Edit

Equal opportunity for growth

Letters

letters to the editor

Citizen Herald

Shelpe villagers finally get water filtration plant

After running from pillar to post and requesting various authorities, including the MLA, Shelpe villagers have finally got the water filtration plant

Accident waiting to happen

Ordhofond bridge turns dangerous as railings need immediate repair

Per-Seraulim residents build check-post in their locality

Majorda children’s park lies neglected

When will we get good roads?

Repair roads

High mast lamps missing at Tisk

Traffic chaos at Porvorim junction

Jack Sequeira Road walkers’ nightmare

India

Maintaining peace in border essential pre-requisite for smooth ties: India to China

Stringent anti-rape ordinance promulgated

The President’s nod to the ordinance came after the Union Cabinet’s approval yesterday for tightening the law against people involved in rape following public outcry over cases of sexual assault and murder of minors

Christian missionaries a threat to unity of the country: BJP’s Ballia MP

CJI should step aside from judicial work, tell BJP not to politicise office: Cong

Rohingyas lose means of livelihood in refugee camp fire

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