Panaji: In a significant move that could transform Goa’s night life and simultaneously address noise pollution concerns, the Goa State Pollution Control Board has told around 40 nightclubs and restaurants in the state that loud music can only be played indoors.The GSPCB has also concluded that the real time online noise monitoring system installed at…
Panaji: A delayed monsoon has depleted water levels at the Anjunem and Mhaisal dams.On Monday, Anjunem dam had 9.9% storage, while Mhaisal stood at 19.38%. Ankush Gaonkar, additional chief engineer of the water resources department (WRD), said Anjunem dam has enough water to last about 30 days, while Mhaisal is expected to meet demand for…
TNNMapusa: A Kazakh national Alexander Arkhipov, who was awaiting deportation, escaped from Mapusa detention centre at 8.45pm on Monday.Police said Arkhipov scaled the high compound wall and flee the premises. A police officer said the incident occurred shortly after the inmates were let out of their cells for daily routine.Seizing the opportunity, Arkhipov walked towards…
Keri: The ministry of jal shakti has appointed D S Chaskar as chairperson of the Mahadayi–Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony (Mahadayi-Prawah) with effect from June 1.Chaskar succeeds Azhagesan Rangaswami, who held the post from May 25 to May 31 following the completion of P M Scott’s tenure. Scott had served as chairperson since…
Vasco: Hundreds of people paid their final respects to the three siblings who drowned in the Dudhsagar river near Metawada in Collem, Dharbandora, on Saturday.The bodies of Hiranna Madar and twins Ramanna Madar and Laxman Madar were brought to their home near the Santoshi Mata temple at around 11am on Sunday. Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar…
The booklet, documented by primary school students in Kholpe, has garnered praise from CM Pramod Sawant The booklet, documented by primary school students in Kholpe, has garnered praise from CM Pramod Sawant The booklet, documented by primary school students in Kholpe, has garnered praise from CM Pramod Sawant The booklet, documented by primary school students…
****TNNEdited to 151 words.Bicholim: Chief minister Pramod Sawant urged Velguem residents to apply for the ‘Mhajhe Ghar’ scheme, calling it a major initiative that helps families secure legal ownership of their homes.Speaking at a village gathering on Sunday, Sawant asked potential beneficiaries to understand the scheme’s provisions, verify the necessary documents and submit applications promptly,…
Ponda: Tapash Tapan Mistry, 33, hailing from West Bengal was smothered to death after his sand-laden truck fell into a deep ravine near the Shree Dudhsagar deity shrine at Anmod Ghat at around 6.30 am on Sunday. The truck was coming from Karnataka to Goa.Collem police said Mistry was found buried beneath a heap of…
Edited to 175 words.Panaji: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday demanded an immediate and complete waiver of inflated electricity bills and penalties imposed on consumers across Goa.The party has also sought an apology from power minister Ramkrishna ‘Sudin’ Dhavalikar for his “Nakchepay” remark, calling it an insult to the common man. It said no people’s…
In March, the road was dug up just three days after being freshly tarred for the construction of another cross-drain. It was also excavated last Nov Calangute: The Chogm Road near the police station in Calangute, which was recently hot-mixed, has been dug up again for the construction of a cross-drain. The same stretch has…
