Calangute: A huge rush of tourists into Calangute-Baga on Saturday night led to massive traffic jams across the tourism belt, with roads packed with outstation and rental vehicles, tourist taxis and buses.The first long weekend of the new tourist season saw heavy traffic on roads leading to the Calangute-Candolim beach belt, including at Verem, Nerul,…
The first charter of from Moscow arrived at Goa International Airport on Sunday carrying more than 285 passengers Panaji: Goa is set to strengthen its connectivity with Kazakhstan, with SCAT Airlines beginning weekly charter flights between Almaty and Dabolim from Oct 23, followed by Air Astana’s weekly Astana-Mopa service from Dec 30.SCAT Airlines will operate…
Door-to-door survey of persons with disabilities Panaji: The door-to-door survey of persons with disabilities, the pilot of which was announced earlier only for Sanguem and Bicholim talukas, will now be extended across the state, the department for empowerment of persons with disabilities (DEPwD) has announced. It is carrying out the survey along with the office…
Keri: Mappia foetida, locally known as Guvado or Narakya, a shrub valued for its medicinal properties, has been destroyed in many parts of Sattari.About two decades ago, villagers from forested areas of Goa and Karnataka were drawn into the illegal trade of Narakya leaves due to their medicinal demand. Subsequent strict action by forest officials…
Mapusa: A 36-year-old tourist from Thane, Maharashtra, who suffered severe head injuries after being knocked down at Karashwada, Mapusa, on Saturday by a Mahindra car allegedly driven by a drunken man while proceeding from Mapusa to Pernem, succumbed to the injuries at GMC on Sunday.Police said Akansha Bhansali was pillion riding along with her husband…
Panaji: The chances of the monsoon withdrawing early from the remaining parts of Maharashtra, including Goa, have increased, with atmospheric conditions expected to become more favourable for its further withdrawal from the neighbouring state and adjoining regions over the next few days.According to the IMD bulletin, the withdrawal line currently passes through Supaul, Ranchi, Raipur,…
Mapusa: Two farmers from Paliem village in Pernem are demonstrating how agriculture, when combined with innovation, planning and perseverance, can become a sustainable source of income and employment.Ravlu Parab, a young farmer, has revived his family’s fallow farmland along with his brothers, experimenting with marigold to ensure a steady income throughout the agricultural season.Undeterred by…
Bicholim: Street lights along the Bicholim walkway were restored after being out of service for several months. For the last few months, locals had actively pursued the matter with the council.“The authorities have done a commendable job. The walking track and surrounding ground are now properly visible, making it more convenient for locals who come…
Panaji: The forest department has issued an order announcing the opening of the Dudhsagar circuit for eco-tourism for the 2026-27 season, for authorised vehicles to carry tourists to the waterfall and back. The order issued on Saturday states that the activities will begin with immediate effect. The bookings of the vehicles are to be made…
Residents said the yard at Bainguinim is barely 20m from housing complex walls and causes noise and air pollution from 8am, with work often continuing past 11pm Residents said the yard at Bainguinim is barely 20m from housing complex walls and causes noise and air pollution from 8am, with work often continuing past 11pm Residents…
