Times of IndiaBuyer alleges chemical contamination of chickenTimes of IndiaMARGAO/POINGUINIM:A police personnel, on Thursday, complained that the chicken he purchased from a prominent chicken food chain outlet in Canancona started smelling of phenyl on cooking. Police and government officials have collected samples from ......Read More[]

The Better IndiaGoa's Athletes on Wheels Pick up Hi-Tech Basketball, State Team PlannedThe Better IndiaGoa's Athletes on Wheels Pick up Hi-Tech Basketball, State Team Planned. Over 16 persons on wheelchair were trained in a two-day workshop held by the Federation at the indoor Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Bambolim. by Jovita Aranha ......Read More[]

SportstarliveFC Goa ends pre-season with 2-1 win over Indian ArrowsSportstarliveMiguel Palanca's strike from the penalty spot had given FC Goa the lead before an opportunistic header from Sanjeev Stalin in the 82nd minute had silenced the crowd at the Bambolim Stadium. Goa, however, had the last laugh. The home side started the ...FC Goa ends pre-season with win over Indian ArrowsOheraldall 4 news articles »...Read More[]

The Navhind TimesFC Goa commence conditioning training in GoaThe Navhind TimesFC Goa are back in Goa and started conditioning training in Bambolim on Wednesday without coach Sergio Lobera and Moutratda Fall who are yet to touch base. The team from Goa that mesmerised last year with their ability to score and surprised many with ......Read More[]

Panchayat holding back RTI info, say Benaulim localsTimes of IndiaSebastiao Fernandes from Benaulim had filed an application under the Right to Information (RTI) Act to obtain some records from the local village panchayat office on May 15. Almost a month later, on June 13, he received a letter from the panchayat ......Read More[]

Goa United, Eagle SC secure winsThe Navhind Times... their third goal in the 65th minute through Raul who meantime completed his brace. At Anjuna ground, Deepraj Gaonkar scored the only goal of the match late in the second half to help Eagle Sports Club register a narrow 1-0 win over Arpora Sporting ......Read More[]

MENAFN.COM#TravelBytes: 5 best flea markets in India to shop atMENAFN.COMIf you, anyhow, happen to be in North Goa on a Saturday night, skip the beach for a while and head to the super-happening Saturday Night Market in Arpora. There, you'll get some amazing variety of clothing, footwear, home decor, and more. Additionally ......Read More[]

Ambelim down Carmona 2-1The Navhind TimesMeanwhile at Anjuna ground, Holiday Sports Club, Arpora put up a strong display and recorded a 3-1 win over United Club of Nerul. Gauresh Mandrekar gave Holiday SC an early 10th minute lead but Yash Naik levelled terms for Nerul in the 13th minute....Read More[]

Lady cop assaulted by four female tourists in ArporaThe Navhind TimesMAPUSA. A lady constable attached to Anjuna traffic cell was assaulted by four female tourists at the Arpora bridge when she along with other three police staff intercepted one of them for not wearing a helmet. The tourists including a woman and her ......Read More[]

Rai Roko Agitation: Trains cancelled/divertedUnited News of India12245 Howrah – Yasvantpur Weekly Duronto express and Earmarked coaches to Vasco Da Gama by Train No 17603 Kacheguda – Yasvantpur express to be attached enroute with Train No 18047 Howrah –Vasco Da Gama Express. Train No 07150 ...and more »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaPuri Jagannadh's next titled, 'Vasco Da Gama'?Times of IndiaAccording to the reports, the makers of the film have registered the title 'Vasco Da Gama' for the film in the film chamber. However, there has been no confirmation in this regard whatsoever. Puri Jagannadh will reportedly be producing the film under ...and more »...Read More[]

The Hans IndiaPuri Jagan's Next Titled as Vasco Da GamaThe Hans IndiaOn the other side, Puri Jagannadh is said to have registered an interesting title 'Vasco Da Gama' with the film chamber recently. With the speculations that he might direct Vijay Devarakonda, it is still unclear if Akash will play the lead role in the ......Read More[]

Business StandardVasco da Gama name Valentim as head coachBusiness StandardVasco da Gama have named Alberto Valentim as their new manager, replacing former Bayern Munich and Brazil international full-back Jorginho. Valentim signed a 16-month contract effective immediately, Vasco president Alexandre Campello told reporters ...and more »...Read More[]

Independent OnlineMama Winnie to be posthumously honoured with the freedom of the City of JoburgIndependent OnlineSpeaker of the city Vasco da Gama said Madikizela-Mandela made sacrifices for the sake of freedom, endured imprisonment and beatings, was separated from her family, yet she endured. "When the dust of the Struggle settled, she emerged with grace and ...Mashaba proposes city council chambers be named after WinnieCitizenTime it has taken to honour Mama Winnie with Freedom of City award questionedEyewitness Newsall 17 news articles »...Read More[]

SPORTbibleFlamengo And Vasco da Gama Players Have To Give Ambulance Push-Start On PitchSPORTbibleJust when you thought you'd seen everything in the crazy game of football we know, both sets of players in a Brazilian top flight match teamed up to give an ambulance a push-start on the pitch. Bruno Silva was inadvertently knocked out by his own ...Flamengo and Vasco da Gama players have to push ambulance off pitch after it breaks downThe SunFootballers push ambulance from pitch in Brazil after it fails to start – videoThe GuardianBrazilian clubs put rivalry aside to push broken ambulance off the pitchYahoo SportsIndia Todayall 82 news articles »...Read More[]

Express.co.ukDiscovery of the decade! 400-year-old trade ship found buried in sea bed near PortugalExpress.co.ukThey first obtained pepper and cinnamon, but soon included other products in their trade. Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India opened a new age of global imperialism, allowing the Portuguese to establish a long-lasting colonial empire in ...Stunning shipwreck discovery: 400-year-old wreck thrills expertsFox Newsall 307 news articles »...Read More[]

Online payment facility for Siolim residentsThe Navhind TimesHDFC Bank partnered with Siolim-Marna Village Panchayat to set up an online tax payment gateway for the residents. With the launch of the gateway, residents will now be able to make payments for tax collections online for various services like house ......Read More[]

GQ IndiaHas Goa, the Sunshine State, still got it?GQ IndiaSiolim and Assagao, with their country-gone-hipster vibe, have been favourites for a while. Moira and Aldona are now picking up as new hubs for urban gypsies. As attractive as the idea of Tinder-propelled freedom might be, the real test is living ......Read More[]

FirstpostFlamengo, Vasco da Gama players help restart stalled ambulance transporting injured footballer to hospitalFirstpostBrasilia: Players from Flamengo and Vasco da Gama came to the rescue of an ambulance on Saturday after the vehicle, which was transporting an injured player to hospital, refused to start. Representational image. Reuters. Vasco's Bruno Silva needed ...and more »...Read More[]

FirstpostIn Goa's Siolim village, the lesser-known Zagor festival brings together Hindu and Catholic devoteesFirstpostIt's a cold winter night in early January in Goa, and residents of the Siolim village are heading home to witness the unique Siolim Zagor. Zagor, which in other parts of the country is known as the Jagran festival, is a night long religious festival ......Read More[]

Delhi native assaulted at SiolimTimes of IndiaMAPUSA: Ranjit Kumar, 36, a native of Delhi and resident of Fernandes Vaddo, Siolim, was blinded with chilli powder, assaulted and robbed of his belongings, at Vaddy, Siolim on Wednesday night. In his complaint, Kumar stated that three or four ...and more »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaRussian grows weed in Siolim house, heldTimes of IndiaPANAJI: A Russian national caught growing marijuana in a greenhouse set up inside a bungalow at Siolim in North Goa, was arrested by Goa police on Saturday. Police arrested his compatriot, also living in the bungalow, for illegal possession of charas.Russians held in possession of new kind of drugOheraldTwo Russians booked for growing marijuana in GoaHindustan TimesGoa Police arrests two Russians for 'growing marijuana'Financial ExpressDaijiworld.comall 14 news articles »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaTwo Russians held for sex racket in SiolimTimes of IndiaPolice inspector Chetan Patil said that the police received a reliable tip-off that 'some foreigners' are running a sex racket at a posh residential complex at Marna, Siolim. Police then laid a trap, sending a decoy customer and paying the advance ...Flesh trade racket busted at Siolim, 2 Russians held, 3 girls rescuedThe Navhind TimesRussian pimps arrested in Siolim, accused of running prostitutionNews Trackall 5 news articles »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaEco-friendly Ganesha idols show the way in Marcel - Times of IndiaTimes of IndiaPONDA: Glittering eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha with rows of fairy lights and an infectious religious fervour lead visitors to Marcel, a small town in Ponda ...and more »...Read More[]

No power to Ponda, no water to PanjimGoa comPonda: People of Ponda and Tiswadi are facing power crisis and shortage of water for the past two days.The power crisis in Ponda during the past few years has turned worst affecting smooth water supply to Tiswadi and Ponda Taluka. The crisis often ......Read More[]

Times of IndiaMan detained for breaking windscreensTimes of IndiaPONDA: Ponda police on Friday said that an unidentified person smashed the windscreens of three cars in Ponda at night. The police also said that the man was reluctant to reveal his name, and could be mentally unsound. The culprit was sent to the Ponda ...and more »...Read More[]

Eight Ponda driving schools have 'unfit' instructors, finds LokayuktaThe Navhind TimesPANAJI: In a surprise check on 18 motor driving schools in Ponda by Lokayukta team, around 45 per cent of these schools were found having instructors who are not fit for the job. As per officials, schools like Sanat Motor Driving School, Kamakshi Motor ......Read More[]

Garbage scattered all over in PondaOheraldIn Ponda, the notion of achieving 'Nital Goem' has remained only on papers as we notice heaps of scattered garbage at different strategic spots. As a result, travellers and pedestrians tend to be the ultimate sufferers in the process. The situation ......Read More[]

FDA destroys foodstuff worth Rs 26500 at Ponda, CurchoremOheraldPANJIM: Two teams of FDA officials on Wednesday inspected interstate buses, various sweet manufacturing premises, bakery units and fruit yards at Ponda, Vasco and Curchorem. At Ponda, three manufacturing units were inspected out of which two units ...FDA destroys eatables worth Rs 26000Times of Indiaall 2 news articles »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaCops yet to solve Ponda murder caseTimes of IndiaPONDA: Police investigation into the mysterious murder of a woman at Shahpur near the bus stand last month has reached a stalemate with information on missing women from neighbouring states did not provide any clue. On August 6, the highly ......Read More[]

Refundable cotton bags for Ponda residentsTimes of IndiaPonda: The Ponda Municipal Council (PMC) has come up with an innovative idea to rid the town of plastic below 50-micron, especially the single-use carry bags. It will supply cotton bags on refundable deposit basis and in this endeavour has tied up with ......Read More[]

Municipal admin head to take up Ponda project with culture deptTimes of IndiaPonda: In a bid to get the long-pending golden jubilee project at Ponda completed soon, director of municipal administration R Menaka, on Monday assured the Ponda municipal council (PMC) that she will follow up with the directorate of art and culture ......Read More[]

Niti Aayog seeks inputs from state goverment on indicators of ease of livingTimes of IndiaPANAJI: The Niti Aayog has written to the state government seeking information on key indicators to prepare the Ease of Living Index. It has also asked the state government to identify 100 steps taken by the Manohar Parrikar-led government to improve ...and more »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaPanaji techie provides aarti sangraha at your fingertipsTimes of IndiaPANAJI: This Ganeshotsav, devotees who haven't memorised the Ganesh aartis need not go looking for a copy of the aarti sangraha — a booklet containing the different devotional songs. A local android developer has given these sacred songs a digital ...and more »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaInflation fails to dampen Chaturthi fervour in PondaTimes of IndiaPONDA: An almost four-fold hike in the prices of vegetables and fruits at the Ponda matoli bazaar has failed to dampen the festive fervour among the worshippers. These fruits and vegetable are used as decorative items on the traditional 'matoli' at ......Read More[]

Kadamba corporation to take up upgradation of Panaji bus terminusTimes of India“The Panaji bus stand only requires renovation. It will take some time, and will be done in a phased manner. We have asked Smart City (Mission) to look into it. We are also trying to do upgradation via the Amrut scheme,” KTC general manager Sanjay ......Read More[]

Economic TimesBJP leaders to arrive in Panaji amidst rumours about leadership changeEconomic TimesAmidst rumours of a leadership change, central observers, including national general secretary Ram Lal, are expected to arrive in Panaji on Saturday. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, who has been in charge of Goa, is also ...Parrikar heads for AIIMS DelhiMathrubhumi EnglishManohar Parrikar to be shifted to AIIMS Delhi, may step down as Goa CMIndia Todayall 218 news articles »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaLate marriages, absentia hubbies behind Goa's high infertility rate: ExpertsTimes of IndiaPANAJI: It is estimated that the number of couples in Goa struggling to conceive could be as high as 20-25% when compared to other states, where around 10-15% are faced with the condition. Although no studies are available, experts say absentia ...and more »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaNightclub ordered to raze illegalitiesTimes of IndiaPANAJI: Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) has directed owners of a waterfront night club at Vaddy, Siolim, to demolish all illegal structures and restore the site to its original condition. The coastal authority, at its recent meeting ...and more »...Read More[]

Times of IndiaWith HC taking up taxi issue, tourists may hope for reliefTimes of IndiaPANAJI: Tourists in Goa will get relief from exorbitant fares charged by taxi drivers in view of stern action taken by the high court of Bombay at Goa that is monitoring the implementation of digital meters. Last week, the court imposed costs of Rs 10 ...and more »...Read More[]