Canacona: The absence of a full-time chief officer at Canacona municipality for over two years has led to a growing backlog of cases, frustrating residents. At present, the chief officer visits the office only twice a week, with hearings scheduled in the afternoon on those days, limiting access for citizens.Former councillor Dhiraj Naikgaunkar said, “The…
Panaji: Justice Valmiki Menezes of the Bombay high court underscored the vital role of citizens in safeguarding democratic values, stating that the nation is currently “in a state of flux” and requires a strong civil society to navigate challenging times.“Our nation is going through trying times. We are in a state of flux. It’s a…
Panaji: The Lyrid meteor shower occurring in the constellation Lyra: the Harp, in the northern sky in spring, is expected to be sighted in Goa, on April 22. This year, the moon will be a 30% illuminated waxing crescent.Known for bright, fast meteors, they offer roughly 10-20 “shooting stars” per hour, occasionally producing dramatic fireballs….
Panaji: Amid growing protests across Goa over YouTuber Gautam Khattar’s derogatory remarks against St Francis Xavier, Goans living in the UK expressed solidarity and condemned the comments as “an insult” to Goencho Saib. They urged chief minister Pramod Sawant to order Khattar’s immediate arrest.“If the CM fails to take action against him, we will come…
Margao: GFP president Vijai Sardesai on Tuesday warned chief minister Pramod Sawant that if Gautam Khattar is not arrested before April 24, Sawant’s birthday, he would launch a public movement to unseat him.“If the CM doesn’t arrest him before his birthday, I will build a movement called ‘Goemche Projecho Avaz’ by bringing together all like-minded…
Panaji: The criminal case registered against YouTuber Gautam Khattar at Vasco police station for making statements against St Francis Xavier was handed over to the crime branch on Tuesday. Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that this has been done to help trace Khattar and secure his arrest.“Multiple teams are working to apprehend the accused as…
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant visited the goddess Lairai temple at Shirgao on Tuesday, reviewed the arrangements, and offered prayers. He said an action plan is in place and that the administration has been working for two months now to ensure that not even a minor incident takes place this year.“Our entire administration has prepared…
Panaji: The Bombay high court on Tuesday asked the director of panchayats to formulate within eight weeks a record retention policy in larger public interest. The policy will specify the duration within which all documentary and electronic records of panchayats across Goa are required to be retained.The court passed the order in a petition filed…
India will rely heavily on the exploits of star player Manisha Kalyan at the SAFF Championship Panaji: The state govt has assured support to the organisers as Goa hosts the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) women’s football championship for the first time next month.Goa hosted the men’s SAFF Football Championship in 1999 when India triumphed…
Narendra Vasudev Gaonkar and Vedant Devidas Kavlekar scored a 21-15, 21-19 win against Andhra Pradesh in their second group-stage match at Miramar on Tuesday Panaji: With packed stands and VIPs in the gallery, the pressure on the young Goa boys was understandable.The 16-year-olds were playing in front of such a crowd for the first time,…
