Perplexing model code curbs During Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Assembly or Parliamentary/general elections, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) kicks in. But the MCC is at times applied to stop routine…
Former teacher and poet Cosme Lobo’s debut book explores the village’s history, culture, festivals and…
It has been a case of rampant degradation and destruction of the state’s environment which…
As New Year kicks in, government and people must resolve to improve happiness index There…
Panaji: The preliminary report into the death of Delhi youth, who died in a hospital…
Tax on gifts A prize is something that is won in a competition or a contest, while a gift is…
Traffic police In the past few months, the traffic police have been busy fitting reflective collar belts on more than…
Dacoity cases Goa is witnessing a rise in dacoity cases since the last six months. After a dacoity at a…
Welfare politics The landslide victory of NDA in Bihar cannot be dismissed as a routine electoral triumph. It represents a…
Order judicial probe in cash-for-jobs scam Pooja Naik, the main accused in the cash-for-jobs scam, has spilled the beans naming…
Heart-related deaths This is with regard to the news report ‘Experts warn of rising obesity’ (NT November 7). Indeed, a…
Uncertainty on power tariff People are in a dilemma over the recent statement about the 20% power tariff hike for…
Chandor at crossroads Following the protest in Guirdolim against double tracking, Chandor — once the capital of the Kadamba dynasty…