Panaji: Goa University has locked horns with the state govt and Forum of Principals and Representatives of Managements of Non-Govt Colleges in Goa to start integrated five-year master’s degree programmes from the academic year 2026-27 without taking prior approval of the state govt.Goa University has decided to admit students passing std XII. The move has…
Panaji: The Bombay high court has directed the civil-cum-sub-registrar, Salcete, to cancel within a week the marriage registration of a couple whose marriage was dissolved by a Bengaluru court in 2022. A 44-year-old from Salcete taluka knocked on the doors of the high court after the civil-cum-sub-registrar, Salcete, refused to cancel his marriage certificate of…
Keri: A highly-decomposed carcass of a tiger was found inside a private forest in Sacorda, a few metres from Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, on Saturday. A nature enthusiast who was in the area for routine research found it and alerted the forest department.The area where the carcass was found falls under the Collem forest range….
Margao: With the monsoon season approaching, the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) has nearly completed its pre-monsoon preparatory works, chairperson Damodar Shirodkar said, adding that the council will also constitute two emergency response teams to handle distress situations during the rains.Pre-monsoon works undertaken by the MMC include cleaning of drains and gutters, desilting of nullahs, pruning…
Margao: The Goa Waste Management Corporation on Saturday started removing hazardous waste from the Cuncolim industrial estate, beginning a phased operation to clear over 50,000 tonnes of legacy material accumulated over nearly two decades.The waste — left behind by Sunrise Zinc Ltd, which ceased operations in 2007 following high court directions — will be transported…
Panaji: The Hindu Ekta Manch held a massive public meeting at Azad Maidan, Panaji, where they demanded the immediate arrest of three individuals who insulted Hindu deities on social media platforms. The Hindu Ekta Manch then marched to the Goa police headquarters and demanded to meet DGP Alok Kumar.A delegation of five members met senior…
Colva: Colva police arrestedDelroy Fernandes, 21, of Benaulim for allegedly assaulting his cousin multiple times in a day and causing injuries.According to a complaint filed by Calvin Fernandes, the first incident occurred on the evening of April 25 at Sernabatim beach. Calvin alleged that Delroy, whose parents are Benaulim panchayat members, attacked him by choking…
Valpoi: Residents and family members of the 28-year-old Moin Shaikh, who died by suicide last week, allegedly after he was assaulted while in police custody, gathered outside the Valpoi police station for the second day, demanding the suspension of the investigating officer and others involved.After Friday’s protest at the police station, investigating officer PSI Prathamesh…
Calangute: Shack operators have admitted that subletting of beach shacks to non-Goans has accelerated the decline in their business and quality standards. According to them, the locals have been subletting shacks to people from other states and are enjoying the high rents they get. The business starts to dwindle when the tourist season comes to…
Vasco: Judicial magistrate first class (JMFC), Vasco, granted bail to YouTuberGautam Khattar, who is accused of making derogatory remarks against St Francis Xavier.The court, however, declined to accept defence advocate A Prabhudessai’s argument that Khattar’s arrest was not legit. “The procedural safeguards under the BNNS cannot be used to defend an accused who intentionally evades…
