Valpoi: The discovery of worms at multiple locations across the Valpoi region has raised concerns among residents, with the latest incident marking the fourth such case reported in recent months.The first case was reported in April when a worm was allegedly found in tap water at Valpoi. The second incident came to light in early…
Panaji: The town and country planning (TCP) department has approved the conversion of 17,518 square metres of land into settlement zones across Goa, while simultaneously inviting public objections and suggestions to proposals seeking the conversion of another 30,034 sqm, according to notifications issued by the department.The land-use changes, processed under Section 39A of the Goa…
Vasco: For the second consecutive day, residents of Mormugao taluka were left with no water supply from the Selaulim water treatment plant due to a technical snag, leaving taps dry. Residents faced an acute shortage on Saturday as well, even as the heat continued amid deficit monsoon rainfall activity.Officials from the drinking water department (DWD)…
Colva/Canacona: A prolonged dry spell and a sharp rainfall deficit have cast a shadow over the paddy season across the state, with farmers fearing heavy crop losses if the southwest monsoon fails to revive soon. Agricultural activities in several villages of South Goa have virtually come to a standstill. Farmers, who would normally be busy…
Mapusa: The street food hub near Alankar theater in Mapusa will soon be converted into a food court. In a joint meeting held on Friday, officials of the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC), food and drugs administration (FDA), and local stall owners finalised a blueprint to transition the existing dilapidated stalls into a modern, hygienic food…
Goa previously hosted the third edition of Asia Cup Bridge in 2018 Panaji: Goa will host nearly 300 elite players and officials representing 46 teams from 16 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026 from Sunday at Dona Paula. Goa previously hosted the third edition in 2018.The…
Margao: The Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) has issued a public notice informing residents and landowners that officials will be visiting notified wetland areas across the state to carry out physical delineation and ground verification.The exercise has been mandated by the Supreme Court, which has directed that all notified wetlands in the country undergo digital…
Mapusa: Four recent arrests involving illegal foreign nationals have alarmed Pernem locals, who are demanding that authorities take measures to counter the influx of illegal immigrants in the coastal belt.Earlier this week, two Afghan nationals travelling on fake Indian passports were arrested upon arrival at Manohar International Airport, Mopa.Adding to concern, Alexandr Arkhipov of Kazakhstan,…
Panaji: Goa police suspect the involvement of a Delhi-based passport fraud racket after two Afghan nationals were arrested at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, for allegedly obtaining Indian passports using forged documents and false identities.The arrests followed immigration checks that revealed the accused were travelling on both Indian and Afghan passports. Investigators found that both accused…
Panaji: Transport minister Mauvin Godinho said the state is determined to procure additional buses “by hook or crook”, after a promised donation of 500 buses from an IIT alumni association fell through when the group sought land in Goa in exchange for funding the fleet, a condition the minister refused to entertain.Godinho recently met chief…
