[Goanet] SMC contract labourers to intensify agitation

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JUNE 20 Sanquelim Municipal Council’s (SMC) contract labourers on Sunday resolved to intensify the agitation and formed a committee to put forward their demand of regularization. It may be recalled that about 34 contract workers of SMC had resorted to a day’s strike on

[Goanet] Wild cat scare again in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JUNE 24 A wild cat has struck once again in Bicholim on Wednesday night, killing a calf at Wavti-Vathadev, Bicholim. According to reports, the leopard attacked a calf belonging to one Nilesh Nigalye from Wavti. At about 2.30 am on Wednesday, the Nigalye family heard

[Goanet] Bicholim woman sets herself ablaze

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JULY 6: A 30-year-old woman from Kudchirem-Bicholim committed suicide by setting herself ablaze at her residence late Sunday night. According to Bicholim police, one Nikita Naresh Gaonkar committed the act as her husband would frequently abuse her. On Sunday night

[Goanet] Bicholim woman suicide: family suspects murder

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JULY 7 The family of a 30-year-old woman from Kudchirem-Bicholim, who had committed suicide by setting herself ablaze on Sunday, has suspected that she may have been murdered. In her police complaint, Nikita’s sister Supriya Vishnu Salelkar from Morlem-Sattari has

[Goanet] Rawalnath Devasthan burgled at Mulgao

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JULY 10 Burglars broke into the Rawalnath Devasthan at Mulgao-Bicholim on Friday night and decamped with silver and gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 35,000. According to reports, the burglars entered the temple from the roof top and stole a silver crown, golden nose

[Goanet] Suspension of mining transportation through Surla ordered

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JULY 10 Bicholim Deputy Collector Narayan Gad has ordered the suspension of mining transportation through Surla village during certain periods. It may be recalled that the Surla Public Welfare Samstha had requested application had urged the Bicholim deputy collector to

[Goanet] Harvalem waterfall: once beautiful now dreadful!

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM JULY 13: The famous waterfall at Harvalem - Sanquelim in Bicholim taluka is neglected by the authorities and seem to become a nightmare for the tourists. The Harvalem waterfall which is one of the tourist spot in the state is totally neglected by the government and the

[Goanet] Man-made wooden bridge posing threat in Keri

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JULY 13: People from Morlem and Pelaodo in Keri Sattari, including 20 primary students, have been facing a lot of hardship, as they have to risk their lives while crossing a man-made wooden bridge. The bridge, which is a link between Pelaodo Keri and Morlem, is being

[Goanet] MLA SUPPORTS, RESIDENTS OF BICHOLIM OPPOSE MINING PLANT

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM JULY 14: Even as some people from Navelim Sanquelim from Bicholim taluka have tried to oppose the proposed new mining plant in the village the Pale MLA, Pratap Gawas has supported the plant keeping in view the 150 jobs it would generate for the village. The MLA was

[Goanet] 15 injured in stray cow attack

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM JULY 19: About 15 people were injured on Wednesday when a cow infested with rabies suddenly went berserk in the Bicholim market. According to the information available, a stray cow suddenly went wild on Wednesday morning and injured about 15 persons. The BMC workers

[Goanet] Mining silt renders Pale fields uncultivable

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JULY 19: Several fields in Ambeshi and Devulwada, Pale, were rendered uncultivable due to the mining silt in the area. According to sources, the silt which was on the roads has entered into the fields, thereby damaging crops. Speaking to Herald, Devanand Gawas of

[Goanet] Student hangs to death at Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JULY 24 An 18-year-old student from Bicholim committed suicide by hanging himself to the roof of his house late Tuesday evening. According to Bicholim Police, Baburao Babi Warak, a student of a college in Mapusa, was alone in the house after he came home from the

[Goanet] Valpoi PI, Bicholim PSI transferred

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The Utkarsha Parab kidnapping case generated much heat in the Goa assembly with opposition leader Manohar Parrikar demanding the immediate suspension of Valpoi PI Shivram Vaigankar and PSI Terence Vaz for negligence of duty. Raising the issue during zero hour, Parrikar

[Goanet] Bicholim locals demand enquiry in pollution caused by chemical factory

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JULY 28 Residents of Katarwada, Bicholim Industrial Estate and surrounding areas have demanded enquiry in the pollution caused in the area by a chemical factory. The residents have once again complained of pollution caused by a chemical factory in the area, as earlier

[Goanet] 35 cases of chikungunya in Mayem

-- Samir Umarye Bicholim, July 29: About 35 cases of Chikungunya have been reported in Mayem, prompting the sarpanch to seek the immediate intervention of the health department. According to Panch Anand Naik, at least 35 Chikungunya cases are detected in the panchayat area. “We have asked

[Goanet] 3 chikengunya cases confirmed

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM JULY 30: Three persons from Mayem Bicholim were confirmed to have been infested with chikengunya even as there are another about 37 other persons people who are suspected to have been infected with the disease. Today the PHC conducted a health checkup camp in the area

[Goanet] Bicholim person held for molesting minor

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM JULY 30: The Bicholim police on Wednesday arrested a 22 year old person from Vathadev Bicholim in connection with the molestation of a minor girl. According to the Bicholim police one Jainur Shafikul Khan (22) from Vathadev Bicholim was arrested on Wednesday night and

[Goanet] BICHOLIM SCRIBE THREATENED; THREE HELD

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM AUG 6: Bicholim police today arrested three persons from Surla Bicholim for threatening a local scribe. According to the complaint registered by one Suresh Bayekar from Baye Surla who is also a reporter of a local Marathi daily three persons from Surla threatened him of

[Goanet] Wildlife and snake awareness programme at Bicholim.

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM AUG 9: In a bid to bring about awareness among the masses the Animal Rescue Squad Bicholim has organized a Wildlife and snake awareness programme on Nagpanchami day , 14th August at Hirabai Zantye Hall Bicholim at 3 pm. The programme is organised by ARS in co-ordination

[Goanet] Bicholim MLA unhappy with Tillari project work

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, AUG 9 Bicholim MLA Rajesh Patnekar has expressed great displeasure over the work at the Tillari Irrigation project and with the PWD for failing to maintain and repair roads in the taluka. According to reports, several roads in the taluka have been dug for the Tillari

[Goanet] Nestle to invest Rs 350 cr on a new plant in Karnataka

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM :FMCG major Nestle today said it will invest Rs 350 crore to set up a manufacturing plant in Karnataka to produce the 'Maggi' range of food products. The 'Maggi' range includes noodles, soups, ketchups among others. The company, which has seven

[Goanet] Shirgao locals fear danger to water tank due to mining

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM AUG 12 Sighting danger to the newly constructed water tank at Shirgao, residents of Shirgao-Bicholim have expressed anger over the mining work carried out in close proximity to the tank. “We always face severe water shortage and despite this, the mining company has

[Goanet] Bicholim students boycott classes, demand for a teacher

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM Aug 16: Around 200 students of a Bicholim School went on strike demanding for a teacher. School students of a state which boasts of highest literacy rate have to come to the streets to demand for a teacher is an irony of sorts! Students of Government High School

[Goanet] Gawas backing illegal sand extraction: panel

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, AUG 18 Illegal extraction of sand under Amona Bridge is posing danger to the bridge, besides destroying farming activities in the area, even as local MLA Pratap Gawas has termed it a ‘political issue’. It may be recalled that the illegal extraction of sand under Amona

[Goanet] RAINS FLOOD 47 SHOPS IN SANQUELIM

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM AUG 18: About 47 shops were flooded in the market area at Sanquelim due to heavy rains on Tuesday night, causing an initial estimated loss of Rs 8 lakhs. Bicholim witnessed a heavy downpour on Tuesday night and the rains continued till the wee hours of Wednesday

[Goanet] 50 escape unhurt, bus skids off road

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM AUG 18 About 50 passengers had a lucky escape when a bus skidded off the road near the Amona bridge on Wednesday morning. According to reports, the mishap took place at about 9.30 am, when the bus (GA-03-X-0051) was proceeding from Sanquelim to Panjim via Amona. As the

[Goanet] One gets lifer for killing brother-in-law

-- Samir Umarye PANAJI: The sessions court here on Saturday sentenced one Raju Shirke to undergo life imprisonment for stabbing to death his brother-in-law with a knife in 2008 at Bicholim. The police had charged the accused under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for killing Sanjay on

[Goanet] PILGAO GRAM SABHA CALLED OFF; VILLAGERS ALLEGE 'CORRUPTION' BY PANCH

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM JAN 30: The villagers of Pilgao today strongly demanded the resignation of all the panchayat body and the Gram Sabha was called off as there was an uproar over the corruption by the panch members. Today the Gram Sabha of Pilgao Bicholim was called at 10.00 am. Before

[Goanet] 21 injured in Truck-bus collision at Surla

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM FEB 3: About 21 people were injured in a mishap between a bus and mining trucks today at Maina Surla in Bicholim taluka. According to the avialable information the incident occured at about 8.30 am. A truck (GA-08-U-0017) proceeding from Ponda to Sanquelim dashed agaist

[Goanet] Nothing changes - Just the faces of torture

-- Samir Umarye TEAM HERALD Cipriano died, she survived. The Bicholim police, led by the same officer conducting an inquiry into the Cipriano case dragged and beat a woman unconscious in a minor property trespass case. A month and a half later, every policeman roams free and without charges

[Goanet] Bicholim village fighting lone battle against mining

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM FEB 7: A little known village in Bicholim taluka has been fighting a lone battle against a mining company since the past five years, in a desperate bid to save the village from imminent destruction. Inspite of strong opposition from the locals, since last five years

[Goanet] Forest dept not convinced on presence of Tiger!

-- Samir Umarye BY SAMIR UMARYE BICHOLIM FEB 6: The forest department seem to be giving nelson's eye to the presence of Tiger in Mhadai Wild Life sanctuary even as some of the families living here have verified and have already suffered blunt of the wild animal. It may be stated that thro

[Goanet] Tiger adds to the risk of living in Wild for Fale family

-- Samir Umarye BY SAMIR UMARYE BICHOLIM FEB 8: Even as the buffaloes are being killed by the Tiger the life of the lone family at Kudal-Mal in Charavne seem to be at risk. After the information when this correspondent went to the spot he was surprised to see the lone Fale family living in the

[Goanet] 2 killed, 43 hurt in Sanquelim mishap

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, FEB 14 Two persons were killed while around 43 others were injured when a passenger bus and a truck collided at Vijaynagar-Karapur, Sanquelim, on Monday evening. According to reports, the mishap occurred at about 6.10 pm when the bus (GA-01-U-2603), which was

[Goanet] SMC chief threatens agitation against CO

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM FEB 17: The Sanquelim Municipal council chairman, Anand Naik has strongly opposed the moves of the Chief Officer and has also threatened of going on an agitation if he does not performs his duties. As per the available information the SMC chief Officer, Bhanudas Naik

[Goanet] Bangles, necklace stolen at Sanquelim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM FEB 24: some unknown person committed theft worth Rs 9 from a car at Harvalem Sanquelim. According to the Bicholim police one Rohidas Avkhale from Virdi Sanquelim who is working at Sesa Goa parked his vehicle at Harvalem Sanquelim and went to perform some religious

[Goanet] Worker found murdered in Bicholim house

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, FEB 26: A 52-year-old daily wage worker was found murdered in a house at Vathadev-Bicholim on Saturday. According to sources, the body of Babi Viro Moto was found naked and a ‘koita’, the weapon used in the murder, lay by the side. The abandoned house had no electricity

[Goanet] Narvekar urges to oppose PPP projects

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM FEB 28: The Aldona MLA, Dayanand Narvekar has called upon the people from Bicholim and Sattari to be alert and not to allow the government hospitals from the taluka fall prey to PPP project. Narvekar was addressing a public meeting held at Amona Bicholim to oppose

[Goanet] Tug-of-war over Sanquelim 'Apraant Maand'

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 1: The tug-of-war between the cricket players from Sanquelim, SMC and the Pale MLA is likely to mare the organisation of Apraant Maand on Bodke ground at Sanquelim. It may be stated that the GHRDC would organised the 15-days 'Apraant Maand' on the

[Goanet] Mahashivratri held in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 2: The festival of Mahashivratri was today celebrated with great reverence by the people in Bicholim where thousands paid tributes to Lord Shiva. A large number of devotees participated in the festivities at the Rudreshwar Temple in Harvalem-Sanquelim which is

[Goanet] Inclusion of agro lands in proposed industrial zone irks Bicholim locals

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 4: Agriculturists and horticulturists from Latambarcem village<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Latambarcem%20village>in Bicholim taluka have expressed grave concern over the inclusion of their agricultural and horticultural lands in the pr

[Goanet] 90 pigs rescued at Keri

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 7: The Animal Rescue Squad Bicholim and Bharat Swabhiman with the help of Sattari police on Sunday evening raided two trucks carrying illegal animals into Goa at Keri Sattari and rescued 90 pigs. According to the available information the incident occured at

[Goanet] Leopard attacks calf

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 8: The leopard has once again strike in Bicholim killing a calf while injuring another. According to the available a leopard killed a calf belonging to one Dhaku Varak from Kudchirm Bicholim while he also injured another calf belonging to one Sawaikar from Wavti

[Goanet] Mayem tense after group clashes; four reporters assaulted

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 9: The dispute between two groups at Mahamaya Devasthan Mayem took an ugly turn today with the mob attacking some of the reporters at the site. It may be recalled that today being the annual Kalsotsav the people from various places had gathered near the Mahamaya

[Goanet] Two deaths reported in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 9: A 27 year old truck driver from Uttar Pradesh was killed when he was smashed between two trucks at Maina Navelim. According to the available information one Manojkumar Bakilal Paswan (27) originally from Jodhpura UP had parked his truck (GA-01-V-3275) near the

[Goanet] Vathadev murder:Woman dies in police custody of natural causes

-- Samir Umarye Times of India PANAJI: A 50-year-old woman, who was arrested for murdering her paramour of 23 years as she suspected him of getting friendly with a younger woman, died in police custody on Monday. However, foul play has been ruled out as the post-mortem revealed that she had

[Goanet] Woman has lucky escape from Monkey attack

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 15: A 52 year old lady was today escaped from a possible attack from a monkey at Vathadev Bicholim. According to the available information one Suman Manjrekar from Vathadev Bicholim was working in the kulagar when a monkey jumped from the tree and started chasing

[Goanet] Anganwadi teacher dies after a fall

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 21: A 44 year old Anganwadi teacher from Housing board Sanquelim died on the spot when she had a fatal fall from a two wheeler near PHC Sanquelim. According to the available information one Anuradha Anil Girap (44) from Housing board Sanquelim was going with her

[Goanet] GADE FROM PILGAO

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 20: The traditional festival of 'Gade' was today celebrated at Pilgao Bicholim in the presence of hundreds of people. It may be stated that 'Gade' festival is celebrated as a part of Shigmotsav and is celebrated at Kudnem, Karapur, Sal,

[Goanet] Bhovartalo at Surla's mosque exhibits communal harmony

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM MARCH 24: Shigmo<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Shigmo>is the most colourful festival that is celebrated by the Hindus irrespective of caste and tribe. However, in Bicholim<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Bicholim>and

[Goanet] Bicholim seat not for Patnekar: Cong activists

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: In the backdrop of murmurs in the political circles that Bicholim MLA Rajesh Patnekar might quit the BJP, Congress activists at a public meeting held on Saturday at Bicholim, resolved to oppose if the Bicholim ticket for the next assembly election is not given to a

[Goanet] Vinita Gaonkar is new Mayem Vaiginim sarpanch

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM APRIL 3: Vinita Vasudev Gaonkar<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Vinita%20Vasudev%20Gaonkar>was elected sarpanch of the 11-member Mayem Vaiginim village panchayat after she won the election held on Friday by a 6-0 margin. The post was lying vacant

[Goanet] One killed in blast at Mayem

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM APRIL 8: A 40 year old person from Kelbaiwada Mayem died in a sudden blast after the tank he was welding busted in the morning. According to the available information the incident occurred at about 10.30 am. One Kundan Mayekar (40) from Kelbaiwada Mayem had a garage in

[Goanet] Mulgao zatra celebrated

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM APRIL 14: The famous zatra of Mulgao attracted thousands of people from Mulgao, Mayem, Bicholim and surrounding area who paid trubutes to goddess Kelbai on Sunday. The unique feature of this zatra is that masks of four gods are placed in a peth (box) and is taken by

[Goanet] Chaitrotsav at Sanquelim underway

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM APRIL 17: The six-day Chaitrotsav festival celebrated at Vithalapur, a hamlet of Karapur village in Bicholim taluka, is underway with various colourful cultural and religious activities. The festival which began on April 13 will conclude on April 18. The celebrations

[Goanet] Bicholim locals want separate road for mining traffic

-- Samir Umarye *BICHOLIM, APRIL 26:* Residents of Bicholim along with their MLA Rajesh Patnekar have strongly demanded a separate road for mining traffic and have warned of an agitation if mining ore is allowed through the city. A decision to this effect was taken at the meeting in the deputy

[Goanet] SMC for change in city name to Sakhali

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM APRIL 27: The Sanquelim Municipal council through a meeting has asked the collector to rectify the name of the city from Sanquelim to Sakhali. According to the information provided by the Sanquelim Municipal Council chairman, Anand Naik through a letter dated 14/4/2011

[Goanet] woman succumbs to injuries

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM APRIL 27: A 30 year old woman from Harvalem Sanquelim today succumbed to burn injuries in GMC Bambolim. According to the available information one Jijabai Galve (30) from Harvalem Sanquelim had suffered burn injuries some days back and was admitted to GMC. Today, Galve

[Goanet] Minor girl raped in Sanquelim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM APRIL 30: The Bicholim police today arrested a 24 year old person from Vazri Sanquelim in connection with rape of a minor girl from the village. According to the available information the incident occurred on wednesday afternoon, one Gunu Barto Romeo (24) from Vazri

[Goanet] Bicholim Elections : Cong plans to storm BJP strongholds in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye PANAJI: After delimitation, constituencies in Bicholim taluka have not undergone major changes. However, the next assembly election is expected to witness interesting contests between incumbents and young second-rung cadre leaders. Bicholim taluka will continue to have three

[Goanet] Mayem villagers demand freedom

-- Samir Umarye Mayem Evacuee Properties Villagers Action Committee will be holding a dharna at Bicholim on August 14, to demand reversion of various properties situated at Mayem, which are in the custody of the Custodian of Evacuee Properties, to be given back to the Mayem Gram Saunstha

[Goanet] MAYEM YET TO BE LIBERATED

-- Samir Umarye *HISTORY* The State may be celebrating 50 years of liberation, but residents of Mayem are yet to get freedom from the Portuguese rule. Mayem, a village in Bicholim taluka and about 30 kms from Panjim, is still a victim of the Portuguese rule as people residing there are

[Goanet] SPCA notices to 10 Bicholim cops for custodial death

-- Samir Umarye PANAJI: The State Police Complaints Authority<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/State-Police-Complaints-Authority>(SPCA) has issued notices to Bicholim PI Harish Madkaikar and nine others in the alleged custodial death of Rajana alias Kalyani alias Babita Ragnu

[Goanet] BICHOLIM MLA RAJESH PATNEKAR RESIGNS

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM Sept 12: The Bicholim BJP MLA, Rajesh Patnekar today tendered his resignation as a member of the legislative assembly. Patnekar submitted his resignation to the Speaker Pratapsingh Rane at the assembly complex this morning. However, reason behind the move is not yet

[Goanet] Bicholim man held for poisoning wife to death

-- Samir Umarye *BICHOLIM:A 28 year old person from Maulinguem Bicholim was arrested by the Bicholim police on Tuesday in connection with poisoning his wife to death. According to the available information one Ganganma C Naikar (26) was married to Chandrakant Naikar (28). On May 26, 2011

[Goanet] Man loses teeth after displaying animal instinct

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: Displaying animal instinct does not always yield desired results and the efforts can sometimes backfire. In a bizarre case a person from Kudnem Bicholim bit his neighbour after a fight and was admitted to hospital after he lost two of his teeth. According to the

[Goanet] Bicholim Block Congress supports Sawal; Ministers 'boycott' meet

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The Bicholim bolck congress committee today resolved to support Naresh Sawal's candidature even as the Pradesh Congress Committee member, Dr Pramod Salgaonkar urged the workers to be with the party and support the candidate given by the party. Today the Bicholim

[Goanet] Youth arrested in Bicholim for sexually abusing a 9 year old boy.

-- Samir Umarye *BICHOLIM* A youth residing at Gaonkarwada-Bicholim has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing a nine-year-old boy from the area. According to reports, the incident took place on Friday at about 8.15 pm when Rukmuddin Kudminichi (22), a native of Sangapur in Bagalkot

[Goanet] RAJESH PATNEKAR THEN AND NOW

-- Samir Umarye Read my interview with Ex-MLA Bicholim, Rajesh Patnekarway back in 2002 & now 2011 http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=1427&boxid=5826424&uid&dat=9%2F30%2F2011

[Goanet] Bicholim PHC officer gets notice

Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- -- Samir Umarye PANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa on Monday issued a notice to the medical officer of Bicholim prim

[Goanet] Mayem woman commits suicide

Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- -- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: A 27 year old woman from Tikhazan Mayem today committed suicide by burning herself with the help

[Goanet] Bicholim comunidad complains of illegal mining

Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- -- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: Amrut Gaonkar, component of the Bicholim comunidad through a complaint to the Director of Mines

[Goanet] Hubby held for dowry death at Mayem

Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- -- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The Bicholim police today arrested a 35 year old person from Tikhazan Mayem in connection with d

[Goanet] Mayem villagers to support draft

Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- -- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The people from Mayem have unitedly vowed to support the draft prepared by the Law Comm

[Goanet] Bicholim Muslim community fears threat to historic site

-- Samir Umarye http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=2341&boxid=82433937&uid=&dat=11/7/2011 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first

[Goanet] Heritage mosque, lakes missing in Bicholim RP

, proficient in AutoCAD, for their new office in Goa Those interested can email enescil@gmail.com by 15 November 2011 Selected candidates will be sent to Brazil for 2 months training --- -- Samir Umarye PANAJI

[Goanet] Lairai temple missing in RP 2021

, proficient in AutoCAD, for their new office in Goa Those interested can email enescil@gmail.com by 15 November 2011 Selected candidates will be sent to Brazil for 2 months training --- -- Samir Umarye PANAJI

[Goanet] Narve village rejects RP 2021

, proficient in AutoCAD, for their new office in Goa Those interested can email enescil@gmail.com by 15 November 2011 Selected candidates will be sent to Brazil for 2 months training --- -- Samir Umarye

[Goanet] Sanquelim locals express grave concern over RP

, proficient in AutoCAD, for their new office in Goa Those interested can email enescil@gmail.com by 15 November 2011 Selected candidates will be sent to Brazil for 2 months training --- -- Samir Umarye KERI

[Goanet] Woman dies in bus mishap in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: A 22-year-old woman was crushed by a bus while her one-year-old son was injured in the road mishap involving two buses and a truck at Velguem in Bicholim. The deceased, Deepali Bandya Naik, was a native of Bailur, Karnataka and a resident of Velguem. Her son Arjun

[Goanet] Jewellery shop burgled in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: Unknown persons broke into Gangaram Jewellers at Sonarpeth, Bicholim, on Saturday night and decamped with 30 lakh-worth of gold ornaments and cash. Bicholim police said the thieves drilled a hole in the rear wall of the building housing the shop. The theft came to

[Goanet] GSPCB suspends Sarvan mine work

-- Samir Umarye PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Pollution%20Control%20Board>(GSPCB) has ordered the iron and manganese ore mine bearing TC number 28/1953 at Sarvona village in Bicholim taluka to immediately suspend all develop

[Goanet] No dumping CCP garbage at Lakherem plant: BMC

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM : The Bicholim Municipal Council today, through an urgent meeting unanimously decided not to allow the Corporation of City of Panjim (CCP) to dump its waste at the Lakherem Garbage treatment plant in Bicholim. It may be stated that after the CCP is facing serious

[Goanet] Will floods hit Bicholim again?

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: Even as Bicholim is always considered flood prone the government machinery seem to have done very little to tackle the problem in the city and the people this year might have to face the consequences of the same. It may be stated that Bicholim had worse floods in the

[Goanet] Margao driver held for theft

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The Bicholim police have arrested a driver from Margao in connection with theft of a TV and two mobiles from Sanquelim all worth about 30,000. According to the available information a theft case was reported on 5th March at the residence of one Digambar Pardesi from

[Goanet] Think twice before eating corns

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The people from Bicholim who are eating corns might now have to think twice as it is found that some of the vendors get the coals for frying them from nearby crematorium. According to the available information two person were caught on Sunday while collecting coals

[Goanet] 6 buffaloes poisoned in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: About six buffaloes were today found poisoned in a kulagar at Pirachi kond Bicholim which are suspected to later used for the purpose of illegal slaughter and meat. According to the available information today late at night the Animal Rescue Squad found six buffaloes

[Goanet] Theft at Sanquelim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: Some unknown culprits on Friday night decamped with cash and gold ornaments worth more than one lakh from Housing Board Sanquelim. According to the available information some unknown culprits entered the house of the Kalpaka cultural Association secretary, Shridharan

[Goanet] Political interference delays Bicholim bridge inauguration

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The people from Bicholim have expressed surprise and displeasure over the government's apathy in inaugurating the newly constricted parallel bridge in Bicholim. It may be stated that the Bicholim bridge is the only link between Bicholim and Sanquelim. The exi

[Goanet] Suspected dowry death in Bicholim

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: A 38 year old woman from Van Maulinguem today died due to severe burn injury even as her brother has complained with the Bicholim police of dowry death. According to the available information one Pramila Prakash Gawas (38) from Van Bicholim was today brought to PHC

[Goanet] UP native meets watery grave

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: Swiming in river proved costly for a 44 year old person originally from Uttar Pradesh as he met watery grave near Vagus jetty in Bicholim. According to the available information five friends originally from UP but presently staying at Ponda had gone for swimming in a

[Goanet] ARS rescues 13 bulls

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The Animal Rescue Squad on Monday rescued 13 bulls at Dhargal Pernem check post illegally being transported to Maharashtra for slaughter. According to the available information the ARS team led by the chief, Amrut Singh carried out the operation along with the other

[Goanet] BBSM protest mars Bicholim bridge inauguration

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM/ VALPOI: Demonstrations by activists of Bharatiya Bhasha Suraksha Manch against English medium in primary schools marred the inauguration of the Bicholim bridge held on Saturday morning. Holding black flags the protesters including locals and Bharatiya Janata Party

[Goanet] Fireworks between councillors and CO paralyse civic affairs

-- Samir Umarye - *Councillors allege that Chief Officer of SMC is acting at the behest of a minister and bypasses the council on administrative matters. DMA needs to resolve the issue in the interest of the people.* *BICHOLIM*: With Sanquelim Municipal Council (SMC) and Chief

[Goanet] Mining pit collapse at Mulgao, three injured

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: Havoc was created when three of the locals were carried away with the giant wave of water mixed with the mining silt which came gushing down at Gaonkarwada Mulgao Bicholim after a soak pit of the Sesa (Vedant) mining Company situated at the top of the Mulgao village was

[Goanet] Complaint filed against erring Bicholim mining company

-- Samir Umarye *BICHOLIM* Bicholim Police on Saturday registered a complaint against a mining company in connection with the mine collapse incident at Mulgao-Bicholim. According to sources, one Shirpad Raut, who fell victim, filed a complaint against the company. Raut stated that when he was

[Goanet] Mulgao villagers demand compensation, insurance for every family

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM The dust may have settled, but the anger is yet to dissipate in Mulgao. Days after the mudslide had left one villager injured, residents of Mulgao have insisted on a slew measures by the mining company to safeguard villagers and their property from further mudslides in

[Goanet] Mining company bends to the demands of Mulgao people

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: The people from Mulgao under the banner Mulgao Nagrik Kruti Samiti today submitted several demands even as the company partly accepted most of the demands. It may be stated that today the meeting was called by the deputy collector, Narayan Gad to talk over the recent

[Goanet] English to be medium of instruction in Congress-ruled states: Brar

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM Buoyed by public support to government funding of English as medium of primary education in the State, Congress Observer for Goa Jagjeet Singh Brar has said the central government has similar plans in most Congress-ruled states in the country. Brar, however, assured that

[Goanet] Women peeved at being made to wait for Congress bigwigs

-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM They may have turned up in hundreds, but not all were happy to be kept waiting at the hall for nearly three hours before the guests arrived. According to sources, several buses were hired to transport the women from Mayem and Chodan to attend the Congress meeting at

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