27 Apr 2017

Goa

Four houses gutted in Benaulim fire

MARGAO: Household items, gold, cash and two wheelers were gutted in a fire which broke out on Tuesday night at Vaswado, near Benaulim beach.

Cong expels Trajano for six years

Says his anguish at party’s leadership over failure to form the government constitute anti-party activities

Rane orders intensification of KFD vaccination drive

PANJIM: After Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever claimed the first life this year, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has asked the department to intensify the awareness campaign and the vaccination drive.

Rally on road safety staged in Curchorem

CURCHOREM: Taking cognizance of the various fatal accidents that occurred recently on roads in various parts of the State, the staff of Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School, Curchorem took out a rally on two wheelers creating awareness on road safety on Tuesday.

HSSCE results today

Thousands protest against MPT’s coal berth expansion

At the public hearing held at Tilak Maidan, citizens, social & environmental activists from Mormugao and Salcete claim that project proponent made false and misleading claims through draft EIA and hence coal berth expansion should not be allowed at MPT

#MYGOAMYTAXI: Goans take to social media, back network taxis in State

3,701 sign the change.org petition Chief Minister of Goa: Support OLA & UBER in Goa

Babu: Take up online cab service as a challenge

Major relief for power consumers

Power Dept proposes ‘No’ further hike in power tariff for FY 2017-18, in its submission before JERC

Case filed against Babu in Pune for Lamani remark

Bismarque’s death registered as murder

PANJIM: The Crime Branch (CB) on Wednesday registered a case of murder in the death of social activist Fr Bismarque Dias, whose body was found in mysterious circumstances in November 2015.

2 killed in accidents

VALPOI/ BICHOLIM: A police constable and a motorcyclist from Assagao died in two separate accidents, on Wednesday.

Corlim death toll rises to 6 as driver succumbs

PANJIM: The horrific Old Goa-Corlim highway accident death toll rose to six with the driver of the ill-fated car, Shanal Pereira who was critically injured, succumbed while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim, on Wednesday morning.

Relief for Baina residents from demolition of houses

High Court orders status quo, posts hearing of petitions on May 3

Polita elected CMC chief

CUNCOLIML: Polita Carnero has been elected chairperson of Cuncolim Municipal Council in the special meeting held on at the municipal office, on Wednesday.The post of chairperson fell vacant after Lavita Mascarenhas was voted out in no-confidence motion.

In late night protest, Zoriwaddo and Cotrali villagers block heavy trailers

Blockade was in response to snapping of electric cables; demand restriction on movement of transport vehicles

Sanguem, Uguem truckers sore over denial of work at Rivona mines

SANGUEM: The truck owners from Sanguem, Uguem and other nearby areas are angry that their trucks have not been hired for transporting e-auctioned ore in Rivona and other villages.

Truckers meet MLA Pauskar, demand rate hike in ore transportation

PONDA: The Dharbandora truck owners met the local MLA Deepak Pauskar on Wednesday and demanded that ore transportation rate be increased from Rs 10.39 to Rs 15 per tonne per km.

Ex-Chandor sarpanch disqualified for five years

MARGAO: Dealing a major blow to former sarpanch of Chandor-Cavorim Panchayat, the Director of Panchayats has issued an order debarring her from being a member of the panchayat for the next five years, thereby scuttling her desire to contest the ensuing panchayat polls.

Madkaikar assures to complete MRT Bhavan

MARGAO: Power Minister Pandurang Madkaikar on a visit to the Power House Margao has assured of following up and getting the abandoned work of MRT Bhavan completed soon.

Serula land allotment illegal, says petitioner

Claims that the State govt-appointed inquiry officer Kotwale in his deposition before the North Goa Principal District and Session Judge judge said that the land allotment in the case was not in accordance with the code of Comunidades

A decade after, govt workers yet to get early retirement benefits

PANJIM: It’s been over a decade that around 1,500-2000 retired government employees from various departments are yet to receive their two years reimbursement as a result of sudden decline for retirement age from 60 to 58 years.

Confusion in Ravindra Bhavan grounds workshop for children

Khadapkar says programme is held up due to confusion over appointment of new committee

Olive Ridley turtle lays 113 eggs at Patnem beach

CANACONA: Olive Ridley turtle also known as Pacific Ridley sea turtle, primarily found in Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans came calling at Patnem beach on Wednesday, weighing about 60 kgs and laid 113 eggs.

GEC students call off boycott

PONDA: Mines engineering students of Goa Engineering College (GEC) called off their indefinite boycott of classes demanding payment of salaries to their faculty and staff, on Wednesday.

Fire breaks out in Baina Ravindra Bhawan

VASCO: Timely intervention of the technical staff attached to Ravindra Bhawan, Baina, helped to avert a major fire accident on Wednesday.

Sports

Snedden shines in Panjim Footballers’ win

Scores a brace as the North Goa team beats Holy Cross Arambol 2-0; ICSC Paroda ease past Sesa FA

Salgaocar FC Jrs hold UC Telaulim

PANJIM: A last-gasp Domnick Soares strike helped Salgaocar FC hold United Club Telaulim in the GFA First Division League match, played at Ambelim ground, on Wednesday.

Loutolim advance

CANSAULIM: SCC Loutolim defeated Verna SC 2-1 to move into the semi-final of the CAC Three Kings Cup, organised by CAC Cansaulim and match played at Cansaulim Sports Complex, on Wednesday.

St Savio’s SC clinch Nerul P’yat Cup

MAPUSA: St Savio’s Sports Club got the better of CDJ Ribandar 3-0 to clinch the Nerul Panchayat Soccer Cup, organised by Nerul Sports Club, played at Nerul ground, on Sunday.

Agalli Boys march on

MAINA: Agalli Boys defeated Damodem Boys 3-2 via the tie-breaker to move into the quarter-final of the 11th Rebello Pandal Maina Soccer, organised by Rebello Pandel Maina, at St Rita Church ground, Maina, on Wednesday.

Margao SC beat Betalbatim

MAJORDA: Margao SC defeated Betalbatim SC 6-5 via the tie-breaker to move into the quarter-final of the 28th St Rock Super Soccer football tournament, organised by St Rock YC, Calata, at Calata-Majorda ground.

Star Boys Curca win London Cup

SIRIDAO: Star Boys Curca emerged victorious in the 4th London Cup Siridao defeating Vailankani Merces 4-3 via tie-breaker in the final.

Cafe

Do people think it’s time to take the high road?

A month since the Supreme Court’s decision to ban the sale of alcohol up to 500 metres from all national and state highways, Café looks into how the issue has progressed

Opinions

Manipulating Goan expectations

Editorial

AAP’s 2015 victory a flash in the pan?

The results of the three municipal corporations of Delhi – North Delhi, East Delhi and South Delhi – are a wakeup call for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Other Voices

Our Role in creating Change

People Edit

Handle Naxals with tact

Letters

Letters To The Editor

South Goa

ILLEGAL ROAD DIGGING in Margao: Cops’ business, says MMC

Municipality to ban all digging of roads from May 19 until monsoons end in September

Government quarters in Sanguem need repairs

Govt quarters at Sheller threat to occupants, public

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