TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024
MARGAO: A part of the Hospicio hospital gallery wrought iron grill suddenly collapsed from the first floor and landed on the head of a woman grievously injuring her.
PANJIM: The Excise department is set to re-measure the distance of liquor vends from highways. A senior Excise Officer informed Herald that they have received the order from Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar directing that the distance be re-measured.
Complains to TRAI against multi-service operator for failing to restore cable services; Cable TC connections partially restored
PANJIM: The Mahila Congress members demanded the arrest of Sadhvi Saraswati of Madhya Pradesh for her remarks against beef-eaters, in Goa and closure of right wing Hindu outfit Sanatan Saunstha located at Ramnathi.
June 23 letter follows first resignation letter of June 5; Says senior Congressmen see him as hindrance to govt formation; Hits out saying their misjudgment and misguidance prevented Cong getting full majority in elections
First, State giants pull out of I-league, now prospects of Goan players diminished
PONDA: The Goa Cashew Manufacturers’ Association (GCMA) President Madhav Sahkari, who is also the Goa Dairy chairman, on Friday thanked the Centre and the GST Council for considering its representation and providing major relief by reducing rates on raw cashew nuts.
PONDA: Ponda MLA Ravi Naik on Friday vented his anger at Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar for instructing government officials not to visit MLAs’ offices or residences.
Fee for transfer of house tax is hiked from Rs 1000 to Rs 3000 for the first transfer and from Rs 2000 to Rs 6000 for the second transfer.
PANJIM: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast that a weakened offshore trough has resulted in sparse rainfall in the past two days.
Says it was reaction to Mauvin’s statement that it is not possible to devolve powers on Zillas
MARGAO: The Colva Panch and his son who were accused of trespass and robbery have refuted the allegations and have said that this is an attempt to malign their image.
BICHOLIM: At least 30 people from Bicholim confronted the PWD officials on Friday over irregular water supply to several areas in the town.
PONDA: Worried over sewerage treatment plant (STP) coming up in their area, Undir locals held a meeting Thursday late night, wherein they have decided not to allow the plant in their locality work of which is progressing even during the monsoon.
MARGAO: Garbage management appears to be the priority for most of the Panchayats in Salcete taluka followed by solving the frequent power outages.
VASCO: The Verna Police have solved a burglary case within 24 hours.
SANGUEM: The villagers of Curdi Wadem in Sanguem who have sacrificed their ancestral lands to pave way for the construction of the Selaulim Dam are water shortage both for agriculture and drinking.
SANGUEM: The villages of Mollem, Sacorda and Collem Shigao in Darbandora taluka are facing an acute drinking water problem and it is the primary issue that needs to be tackled by the newly elected Sarpanchas of these villages.
MARGAO: To mark the feast of St John the Baptist that is celebrated with great fervour all over Goa, a host of programmes and parties are organized all across the State including those organized by the Church through its organizations.
RAIA: Navelim SC got the better of CAC Sports and Social Club 1-0 to move into the quarter-finals of the 46th Custodio Memorial football tournament organised by Raia Sporting, played at Raia Panchayat ground on Friday.
The feast of St John the Baptist has a unique flavour in Goa. Wells are decorated and the revellers adorned with a crown of fresh flowers, make it a point to take a grand leap into the wells. Over the years, the number of wells in use has dropped drastically as it is tedious to maintain them. Café looks at the new scheme by the Government, ‘Nital Goem Nital Baim’ and how the tradition of Sao Joao still continues in villages of Goa
Over the years, the Sao Joao celebrations have undergone changes of modernity, leaving the traditional revelry confined to the interiors of Goan villages. Goan percussionist Bondo and celebrated singer Carlyta Mouhini are coming together for the first time ever to perform in Goa and interpret the true essence of Sao Joao in their own special way
DJ Sajjed Pirani, better known by his stage name Noizboy, had his debut EDM track ‘Banger’ featured on VH1 Exclusive, a first for a Goan artiste. Noizboy is currently working on his debut album as he has been signed by a label from Netherlands, Wolfrage Recordings
Last year, GU was 20th out of 233 institutions in the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF). This year, it is 64th out of 724. Has GU slipped three times? VC Professor Varun Sahani insists that in terms of ratio, it’s a minor drop, but that doesn’t obliterate serious challenges GU faces in holding its place among India’s best. VIBHA VERMA toothcombs the campus to do a comprehensive audit of GU
The purpose for which GU exists, the satisfaction of their students, hasn’t quite been achieved. VRISHANK MAHATME taps into what isn’t quite ticking on the campus
The CM’s decision threw the cat amongst the pigeons. Since its inception, the IPB has given in-principle approval to a total of 151 projects, with reported investment of Rs 11,482.66 crore, creating an employment potential of 25,980 jobs. AJIT JOHN spoke to the Goan corporate elite to elicit their response to this move
