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Musings on the Mahatma
October 10, 2017 00:05 IST
An exhibition explores Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas in order to understand their relevance today
Tue, Oct 10, 2017
Tarun Tejpal charged with rape by Goa trial courtSubscriber Only
September 29, 2017 05:15 IST
This is also the first case in Goa where a person has been booked on rape charges, where the accused is a person in position of trust and held official authority over the victim.
Fri, Sep 29, 2017
Bombay HC refuses to stay framing of charges against Tarun TejpalSubscriber Only
September 27, 2017 04:14 IST
Aman Lekhi, senior counsel from New Delhi appearing for Tejpal, argued that the fight is “asymmetrical”, and made a case that the “state has aligned with the victim, while the reputation of the accused is being systematically destroyed”.
Wed, Sep 27, 2017Goa HC allows framing of charges in Tarun Tejpal rape case on Sep 28Subscriber Only
September 26, 2017 15:51 IST
With Tejpal having exhausted probably his last remedy, the stage is now set for the formal framing of charges on September 28.
Tue, Sep 26, 2017
Gauri Lankesh killing: 4 murders, 2 suspected firearms and a forensic effort to join the dotsSubscriber Only
September 21, 2017 01:16 IST
As Karnataka police investigate if Gauri Lankesh murder has any connection to three previous murders, The Indian Express explains the science behind the study of bullets fired, cartridges left behind, and wounds
Thu, Sep 21, 2017
Its beaches under watch, Goa pores over world laws on drinkingSubscriber Only
September 21, 2017 00:12 IST
“The maximum deaths in the past few years were not after sunset, but between 12 and 3 in the afternoon,” says a senior official at the Goa Secretariat, now tasked with helping the government form rules for drinking in public places.
Thu, Sep 21, 2017
Can’t have single solution for all of India: Goa CM Manohar ParrikarSubscriber Only
September 16, 2017 02:42 IST
Parrikar pointed to the Supreme Court order banning sale of liquor with 500 metres of national highways as an example of a law made with good intention but which had to be tweaked given the ground situation in different states.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
‘Drug mafia threat’: Goa ministe Vinod Palienkar seeks frisking of touristsSubscriber Only
September 14, 2017 04:25 IST
Parrikar also said that calling the minister’s fears as speculation would be wrong, and that the people trailing Palienkar “may have wanted to talk to him, or maybe they were a threat, since the minister thinks he raised the (drugs) issue”.
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Panaji bypoll results: Manohar Parrikar has won, but the story lies in the margin of defeatSubscriber Only
August 28, 2017 14:49 IST
Goa bypoll results: But if election math is to be seen – Congress has never secured over 5000 votes against Parrikar – and certainly not this margin in any of its previous five elections.
Mon, Aug 28, 2017
South Goa cemetery vandalised, police say it’s an attempt to disrupt social harmonySubscriber Only
July 10, 2017 14:46 IST
Goa police said 16 niches, 20 granite crosses on the graves, nine grave tombstone, seven granite name plates were vandalised by a heavy object. An electric light pole was also ripped out. The police are expected to finish their probe report by evening before it’s tabled to the government.
Mon, Jul 10, 2017In Goa, 3 places of worship vandalised; Manohar Parrikar says ‘bid to create tension’Subscriber Only
July 05, 2017 05:31 IST
After reviewing the situation and chairing a meeting with the top police brass, Parrikar said at a hurriedly held press meet, "Whoever is doing this is doing it deliberately, with proper planning. I have no doubts about it."
Wed, Jul 05, 2017
Amit Shah in Goa: ‘More lynchings took place in 2011-13’Subscriber Only
July 02, 2017 03:14 IST
To a question on the “growing apprehension” across the country over the government’s apparent lack of effective action against the perpetrators of lynching, Amit Shah asked, “Do you know of any such incident where arrests have not been made?"
Sun, Jul 02, 2017
A Feni Kind of Love: A clutch of new feni-makers wants Goa (and you) to rediscover the drink
July 02, 2017 01:00 IST
The central food and drug administration has scrubbed the drink clean of the “country liquor” tag and classified it as “heritage liquor”. That makes it possible for feni now to be sold at neighbourhood liquor shops and marts across the country.
Sun, Jul 02, 2017
Facing CBI probe, IIT Goa director says move was motivated and scares academics like himSubscriber Only
June 28, 2017 04:14 IST
The FIR accuses Mishra of amassing movable and immovable assets, and that he was worth only Rs 3.79 lakh in 2005, the year he joined the IMMT. According to him, he has been facing harassment since he took disciplinary measures against certain colleagues.
Wed, Jun 28, 2017
All India Hindu Conclave: At Goa event, gaumutra drives purification rideSubscriber Only
June 18, 2017 04:36 IST
At the inaugural session on Day One, the Sadhvi had asked Hindus to stock weapons, lynch “vidharmis” who eat beef, and even hang ministers who consumed beef at iftar and considered it a “status symbol”.
Sun, Jun 18, 2017Goa court nod for in-camera trial in rape case against Tarun TejpalSubscriber Only
June 17, 2017 05:34 IST
Tejpal was booked under IPC Sections 376, 376(2)(f) and 376(2) (k). Goa Police’s Crime Branch presented the chargesheet on February 17, 2014.
Sat, Jun 17, 2017
Govt should hang people who eat beef: Sadhvi in GoaSubscriber Only
June 15, 2017 05:07 IST
Stating that Hindus need to save their daughters from “love-jihad”, Saraswati said, “Agar hum shastra nahi rakhenge toh aanewale samay mein hamara vinaash hoga (if we do not stock arms, we will be destroyed in future).”
Thu, Jun 15, 2017
In Goa, Church and Muslim groups come together to fight anti-slaughter orderSubscriber Only
June 13, 2017 04:25 IST
Anwar Bepari, representing the Qureshi Meat Traders Association, said one of the important points raised in the petition is the ban on purchase of animals for religious sacrifice.
Tue, Jun 13, 2017
Change in people’s mindset BJP govt’s biggest achievement, says Manohar ParrikarSubscriber Only
June 04, 2017 05:15 IST
Manohar Parrikar has said that the BJP government's biggest achievement so far is a change in people's mindset.
Sun, Jun 04, 2017
In BJP’s Goa, cattle order is big worry for traders, touristsSubscriber Only
June 03, 2017 05:13 IST
Inter-state meat trade stops; minister Sardesai says Central order will hit us
Sat, Jun 03, 2017
Riding The Weaves: Meet one of the last remaining kunbi weavers in Goa
May 28, 2017 00:02 IST
Ranganath Kamat, who will celebrate his 90th birthday in June, has been a master weaver of what is popularly called the Goan Kunbi sari — a handloom that has defined his life and livelihood for decades.
Sun, May 28, 2017
Kerala leads protest against new cattle rules, explores legal sideSubscriber Only
May 27, 2017 03:50 IST
Justifying the Centre’s decision, BJP state president Kummanam Rajasekharan said it had only restricted the sale for slaughter of animals that were used for agricultural purposes.
Sat, May 27, 2017
Goa bridge collapse: 3 bodies fished out, govt says all bridges will be reviewedSubscriber Only
May 20, 2017 06:05 IST
The alleged suicide on Thursday led to the collapse of a 25-year-old rusted iron foot overbridge, and the death of two curious onlookers.
Sat, May 20, 2017
Goa raises voice against coal pollution in public hearingSubscriber Only
May 07, 2017 03:40 IST
Mormugao Port Trust in Vasco is planning to push for expansion of four berths and capital dredging as it envisages a four-fold expansion at over 50 million tons of coal import by 2030.
Mon, May 08, 2017
Challenge SC’s basic structure ruling: Goa Congress MP to CentreSubscriber Only
May 05, 2017 05:22 IST
He wrote to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley asking the BJP to act against what he calls judicial encroachments to parliamentarian rights
Fri, May 05, 2017Journalism of Courage
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