Consumer goods seized on suspicion of being freebies
SHOMA PATNAIK | NT PANAJI: In the run-up to the assembly elections on February 4, candidates have started turning to give out freebies to lure voters. Over the last two-three days, pressure cookers and...
View ArticleLack of development, poor infrastructure core issues
Joao Sousa M | NT VELIM Lack of development and improvement of basic infrastructure remains the core issue in Velim constituency which constitutes 27,907 voters who have a choice aplenty with as many...
View ArticleAldona bridges lie in neglect; power woes continue
SOIRU VELIP Senior Reporter PANAJI Most of the constituents of Aldona assembly segment, who have been hoping that various issues like proper health facilities, upgradation of primary school buildings...
View ArticleShah never spoke about Parrikar controlling state govt from Delhi: Sawant
NT NETWORK PANAJI Denying that the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Amit Shah during a public meeting in Goa had spoken about the government in the state functioning under Manohar...
View ArticleFocus on parking facility in city, rejuvenation of St Inez creek
NT NETWORK PANAJI Rejuvenation of St Inez creek through modern scientific techniques like dredging, aeration, microbial and cultured fish treatment and opening up of high tide flushing channel;...
View ArticleCong will get clear majority without any seat adjustment: Luizinho
GPCC president Luizinho Faleiro has predicted that Congress will get a clear majority without any seat adjustment in the February 4 assembly election since there are no weak candidates in the party. In...
View ArticleUnemployment, garbage, power woes in Thivim
BY ARPITA SRIVASTAVA | NT MAPUSA During the last five years, Thivim constituency has seen foundation stones being laid and various works launched like construction of roads, footpaths, retaining walls,...
View ArticlePoll panel aims for 87% voter turnout
NT NETWORK PANAJI The Election Commission has stepped up its efforts to increase voting percentage especially in Salcete and Mormugao talukas where the polling stations have recorded low voter turnout...
View ArticleSada sub-jail turmoil leaves gangster Korbatkar dead
NT NETWORK VASCO The Sada sub-jail descended into a turmoil on Tuesday midnight, which resulted in death of the incarcerated gangster Vinayak Korbatkar and injuries to a jailor, two jail guards and 14...
View ArticleBad roads, power outages are bane of Mapusa
ARPITA SRIVASTAVA | NT MAPUSA In terms of infrastructure development in the last five years, the Mapusa constituency has seen completion of projects such as the vegetable market, fish and meat complex,...
View ArticleLiquor hauls take shine off freebies
NT NETWORK PANAJI Chief electoral officer Kunal on Wednesday said the excise and commercial tax departments are reporting more hauls of liquor and goods that could be used to lure voters during the...
View ArticleLuizinho cautions electorate over fragmentation of votes by BJP
MARGAO: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Luizinho Faleiro on Thursday alleged that BJP, fearing Congress’ resurrection in the upcoming assembly election, was resorting to ways that...
View ArticleVoters in Porvorim rue poor roads, water scarcity, traffic jams
SHOAIB SHAIKH | NT PANAJI: Issues such as incomplete Porvorim market complex, insufficient water supply, state of roads and lack of open spaces for sports activities have remained to be resolved in the...
View ArticleUnused market complex, sopo tax, parking issues in Ponda
NIRGOSH GAUDE | NT PONDA: An unused market complex in Ponda, vendors’ sopo tax, parking/traffic problems and lack of specialist doctors at the newly-constructed sub-district hospital are some of the...
View ArticleHealthcare, roads far from people-friendly in Dabolim
Sudesh Bhosle | NT VASCO: Sewerage connectivity in Dabolim, changing rooms and toilet facilities at Bogmalo beach, regularisation of houses, construction of new sub-district hospital building at...
View ArticleWater, power, garbage problems plaguing Siolim
ARPITA SRIVASTAVA | NT MAPUSA: Traffic congestions due to the narrow roads, irregular water supply, garbage mismanagement, and frequent power cuts with voltage fluctuation are the major issues being...
View ArticlePower, sewage problems persist in Fatorda
ROQUE DIAS | NT Senior Reporter FATORDA: With many projects from the Margao town being shifted to the Fatorda constituency due to the paucity of land, there is a pressure on the infrastructure in the...
View ArticleGoan women yet to find a strong niche in House
SOIRU VELIP | NT PANAJI: Despite the fact that women in Goa are much ahead in terms of socioeconomic indicators compared to rest of the country, they lag far behind when it comes to representation in...
View ArticleCM’s constituency thirsts for water
BHIVA P PARAB | NT MANDREM : The Mandrem constituency has a perennial drinking water shortage faced by people in various areas and they have long desired that to be taken up as top priority by their...
View ArticleInducement of booze and drugs for voters
PANAJI: While cash is not being used as incentives to lure voters, liquor and drugs are being offered freely to tempt the electorate in the upcoming assembly elections. The Election Commission on...
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