A mechanised transplanter gets stuck in a Bicholim farm Panaji: Delayed desilting of a rivulet in Sarmanas, Bicholim, has left paddy fields waterlogged for the fourth consecutive year, severely affecting transplanting operations.“Overflowing water from the silted rivulet inundates low-lying fields soon after paddy transplantation, damaging crops and making it difficult for farmers to continue cultivation,”…
Panaji: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended its yellow alert for Goa until July 28, forecasting heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds of 40-50 kmph in isolated areas across the state.According to IMD, moderate rainfall is likely over the next seven days, with heavy showers expected at a few places from July 26 to…
Around 20 suspected dengue cases were reported this week from Zingdimo Ponda: After suspected dengue cases were reported in Bethora village and Ponda municipality’s Khadapabandh ward, Curti panchayat on the outskirts of Ponda town is now emerging as the latest hotspot, with multiple fresh cases reported.Around 20 suspected dengue cases were reported this week from…
Protesters raise slogans at Azad Maidan, Panaji Panaji: A tense situation unfolded in Panaji on Saturday after a group of protesters, who had gathered to celebrate what they described as a victory following the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, displayed a placard reading, “Free Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam.”A minor scuffle also broke out…
Last week, the residents of Old Goa staged a peaceful protest march near Monte Chapel, demanding that the TCP department immediately review approvals granted for proposed farmhouse developments in the area Panaji: An objection has been filed with the chief town planner (CTP) seeking the cancellation of technical clearances granted for three proposed farmhouses near…
The Indian panorama section will showcase 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films Panaji: Govt has invited entries for the 57th International Film Festival of India (Iffi), to be held in Goa from Nov 20 to 28. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker will continue as festival director for this year’s edition.Entries have been invited for…
Margao: The appointment of Patricio Coutinho as president of the comunidade of Margao has triggered strong objections from the components of the comunidade, which has demanded that the decision be kept in abeyance pending an inquiry.The revenue department, in an order dated June 22, approved Coutinho’s appointment under Article 51 of the Code of Comunidades…
Colva: Introduced as a technology-driven solution to curb road accidents and improve traffic discipline in Goa, newly installed AI-powered traffic surveillance cameras are themselves raising safety concerns, with several units hanging from poles and, in some cases, pointing towards the ground instead of monitoring traffic.The Goa transport department, in coordination with the public works department…
Vasco: Ankit Lakra, 36, a native of Chhattisgarh, died on Saturday after coming in contact with a live high-tension wire, which came down as he was travelling on the Panaji-Margao highway.He was travelling in a rickshaw, and when he reached near Birla Cross junction at around 10 pm, due to heavy rainfall and gusty winds,…
Panaji: Although the state govt has put the rollout of new smart meters on hold, the electricity department continues to install them for consumers who are willing, but without activating their smart features.“These are the only meters the department has. We don’t have the older electronic meters to supply consumers anymore. Smart meters too are…
