South Goa Monitor

Quick to demolish, slow to build
05-09-10

BY ROQUE DIAS|NT NETWORK

RAIA: It will be three years since the Public Works Department (PWD) undertook to widen the nearly eight-kilometer-long stretch from Arlem to Borim. The purpose was to convert the existing road into a four lane road, by demolishing the existing structures on either side.

Villagers cry foul over land acquisition at Cutbona jetty
05-09-10

NT NETWORK

MARGAO: The vexed issue – at least for the fisheries minister and the fisheries department - of the extension of the Cutbona jetty was sought to be buried by the authorities by appointing a consultant to study the impact of the extension that was said to include a fish meal plant along with workshops, net mending shed, parking and ice plants.

Capitalising on opportunity

05-09-10

BY TONI RODRIGUES

MARGAO: For Alfred Fernandes this is the biggest challenge yet of his football career, it can be both demanding and tricky but the affable former Sesa Goa midfielder is ready for the test.

MGNREGA: a social safety net for vulnerable groups
05-09-10

ALBERT FERNANDES | NT

POINGUINNIM: National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA), which now has been re-named as Mahatma Gandhi NREGA (MGNREGA), started in September 2005.

Long term govt efforts needed to tackle tar balls: Fernandes
05-09-10

BY MINOO FERNANDES | NT

MARGAO: The beaches of Goa, are invaded by tar balls and tar-like substance, which destroys the beauty of the beaches and drives tourists away.

Evils of domestic violence deep rooted in society
05-09-10

BY SHYAM ZAMBAULIKER | NT

MARGAO: Headlines that cause alarm are pretty frequent in the media these days. Newly married woman tortured to death for dowry by husband, maid raped, wife sets self ablaze over harassment succumbs, woman consumes poison, women killed over property dispute are just a few examples that point to the evil of domestic violence.

MMC needs more funds to finance Margao’s infrastructure: Coutinho
29-08-10

by SHYAM ZAMBAULIKER
MARGAO: Municipal councils play an important role in city administration as it is responsible for maintenance of roads, removal of garbage, sanitary and healthcare facilities, and registration of births and deaths in the area, maintenance of footpaths, foot bridges, heritage buildings and many more.

Bad roads woes continue in Salcete
29-08-10

By MINOO FERNANDES
MARGAO: An up-to-date network of all roads, national highways, state highways as well as internal roads, is desirable by one and all. For the state of Goa, an excellent network is absolutely necessary as agriculture, industry and tourism depend on the quality of roads.

Writing today has become commercialised: Kamlakar Mhalshi
29-08-10

BY ALBERT FERNANDES
POINGUINNIM: Mr Kamlakar Mhalshi, who is the present coordinator of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Canacona block, is the author of several literary works.

From a barge repair facility to becoming the topmost name in shipbuilding
29-08-10

BY SUDESH BHOSLE | NT NETWORK
VASCO: The maritime sector is an important sector the world over. The protection of seas has assumed a lot of attention in India post 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai. Shipbuilding has become a closely watched area where central authorities are looking at with a lot of interest.