26 Apr 2024

Goa

HC WANTS TO KNOW: How did Illegal sand mining take place at Ragada river, a “protected area”

Directs Chief Secretary to initiate disciplinary proceedings against guilty officials within next four months; also asks for a credible action plan to tackle large-scale unauthorised mining of minor minerals across Goa; asks Revenue Secretary to recover about Rs 47 lakh from one of the violators

Team Sawant inspects venue and preparation for PM’s visit

Prime Minister to address rally in Sancoale on Saturday

Captain steers INDIA ship to Benaulim; speaks of land, heritage & job opportunities

Large gatherings at Viriato’s corner meetings in Benaulim, Gogol, garners support from fisherfolk and cabbies

Brothers died of starvation, but mystery over death persists

Over 8 lakh sq mtrs of Goa’s land was converted between March 7 and 14

35 per cent land conversion cases remain unaccounted for, as their original zones were not mentioned; data collated by Goa Bachao Abhiyan from government gazettes

Massive people power on show at GBA rally, Goans want TCP amendments revoked

Pledge to save their land from unchecked development enabled by the impugned amendments; vow to be part of Goa's fight to preserve its ecology and sustainable development

Will leverage Central schemes for Goa’s development: Pallavi

Pallavi Dempo speaks about her efforts in reviving Govt schools; joined by MLA Reginaldo Lourenco and other local leaders in Curtorim

Opposition are like ‘kidde, who are best ignored’: Tawadkar

HC directs Usgao-Ganjem VP to inspect status of 35 structures

Orders panchayat to file affidavit explaining why no action was initiated against such illegal constructions

Viriato’s comments were deliberately taken out of context: Adv Radharao

Campaigning for Taleigao panchayat election ends today, polling on Sunday

HC grants ex-parte restraint against illegal construction in open space at Socorro

Says Socorro VP, Chief Town Planner, Senior Town Planner and respondent must, if necessary, with assistance of local police ensure that no further construction takes place at the site until further orders

Kerya-Khandepar farmers heave a sigh of relief as NH authorities restore springs buried under debris

Lineman’s death: Cong seeks directions from SP North to Bicholim PI to book culprits

Veling-Priol-Cuncoliem P’yat serves notices to demolish illegal kiosks at Mangeshi

Mango tree collapses, damages 10 vehicles in Mapusa

HC directs State govt to take serious measures to stop loot of mineral wealth

Massive traffic congestion from Kala Academy to Bal Bhavan following two minor accidents

‘Loliem Film City could be a threat to Navy's Karwar Sea Bird Project’

Sports

FC Goa, Sesa FA play goalless draw

SC Davorlim, Chandor Club in last eight

Orlim Veterans in final, Mitra Calangute in last four

UC Nerul excel in penalty shoot-out

Sumukha gets FIDE rating

Sumukha gets FIDE rating

Panjim Powerplay to face MLT PDK Kings in final on Sunday

Cafe

O Heraldo ventures into a new avenue with a unique edutainment programme in India

The Herald Universe of Creativity offers opportunities for anyone looking forward to enrolling for value addition courses, created as an amazing blend of education and entertainment

Taking Goan rhythms and beats to the coasts of Macau and Hong Kong

Three noted Goan musicians – guitarist Omar de Loiola Pereira, singer Nadia Rebelo and multi-instrumentalist Franz Schubert Cotta – are currently in Macau to perform a concert on the 50th anniversary of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution, on April 27. They will also perform at Hong Kong on April 28. Accompanied by the Director of Fundacao Oriente, Paulo Gomes, they share their expectations from their maiden performance

Opinions

Think Before Voting, But Vote

The apathy of the younger generation towards the electoral process is evident in the low registration of first-time voters across the country, this is a matter of concern

Editorial

Kala Academy in dire straits

People Edit

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Letters

Letter to the editor (26 April 2024)

News Today

SHOCKING PANJIM: Contractor’s negligence leads to young worker getting mild electric shock

Cuncolim residents demand authorities to fill up the Illegal well at Cuncolim IDC

Electricity cables damaged in St. Inez, Panjim due to Smart City authorities' negligence

Despite the lineman informing the Smart City authorities and workers, the workers went ahead ignoring the lineman damaging the cables and leading to electricity emissions.

Traffic Cell of Goa Police releases Traffic Advisory for PM Narendra Modi's Visit on April 27, 2024

Commuters are urged to plan their travel accordingly and use alternate routes suggested to avoid inconvenience during the VVIP visit

ANC Raids Hydroponic Cannabis Plantation in Borim, Arrests Main Accused

Market value of the confiscated drugs is estimated at a staggering Rs 8.50 Lakhs

Japanese Authorities to Block View of Mount Fuji Due to Tourist Misbehaviour

The mesh net, measuring 2.5 meters (8 feet) high and approximately 20 meters long (the length of a cricket pitch), is set to be installed as early as next week

WhatsApp Threatens Exit from India if Compelled to Break Encryption

The company's stance emerged during a hearing at the Delhi High Court

Water Shortage Woes Grip Askawada Village in Harmal, Mandre Panchayat

Over 50 women from Askawada submitted the memorandum to officials at the Porvorim Water Supply Department

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 89 Constituencies in 13 States and UTs Head to Polls

D-Day for Tejasvi Surya, Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Hema Malini and many more

Supreme Court Upholds Decision on EVM Verification, Stresses Trust in Democracy

Two-judges panel stresses the need for fostering trust and collaboration among all pillars of democracy

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