Saturday 07 December 2024

News Analysed, Opinions Expressed

Society | Social

Barring Dalits from temples is now a crime!

Calling a Dalit person publicly by the name of his or her caste, stopping a Dalit or a tribal person from entering a temple or even forcing them to vote in favour of a particular ... READ

Economic blockade in ’55 to 'Operation Vijay' in ’61 liberated Goa

On December 18, 1961, Operation Vijay was put into action. Indian troops crossed the border into Goa. READ

Human Rights Commission warns to issue warrant against CS

The Goa Human Rights Commission has warned Goa chief secretary and Director of Panchayats to issue warrants against them if they fail to appear before the Commission. READ

Salvador do Mundo village bans kissing in public

A village panchayat in Goa has banned kissing in public claiming that such "obscene behaviour" by some couples create nuisance. READ

Couple from MP fined for 'vulgur' bike ride in Goa

A Madhya Pradesh-based couple was fined for 'indecent and dangerous driving' here after their picture of riding a bike on a bridge violating traffic rules went viral on social media. READ

Why Go-Rakshak don't come forward to protect stray cattle, asks police officer

Why not the Go-Rakshak come forward to protect the stray cattle on the roads but raise issues only to spread religious fanaticism, asks a senior police officer from Goa. READ

Samajik Parishad demands act against superstitions

The fifth Samajik Parishad held in Margao on 22 February appealed to the people to foster scientific temper, speak against menstrual exclusion, donate body and organs to the needy, enact legislation against superstition and to ... READ

People die in Goa while organ transplant act not implemented

Twenty years Goa has been sleeping over an existing act of organ transplantation while thousands of people are dying for want of crucial organs like liver and kidney. READ

International Goa Photo Fest: 25 Feb to 7 March

From the 25th of February to the 7th of March, The Goa Photo Fest will see the picturesque city transformed into a photographer's haven. READ

All roads lead to bikers’ fiesta in Goa

If you are a die-hard roadie and own a motorcycle that can do the miles, you shouldn’t be lounging around at home this weekend. READ