The dispute stemmed from Ajay’s refusal to allow his father to stay at his house, forcing the latter to spend his nights at Janu’s residence Colva: The additional sessions court at Margao has convicted Ajay Kharat, 29, for the murder of his uncle, Janu Kharat, during a family dispute at Loliem, Canacona, in Nov 2022.The…
DMG collected 20 samples from a low-grade iron ore dump and sent them to the Geological Survey of India for analysis Panaji: The directorate of mines and geology (DMG) has completed a survey of low-grade iron ore dumps across the state and collected samples to determine the presence of critical minerals.DMG collected 20 samples from…
Panaji: Goa’s private forest review committee has completed the scrutiny of 3,215 of 3,349 survey numbers under review, identifying 848 hectares as private forest, according to its 13th part final report submitted up to May 2026.The latest report reviewed 83 survey numbers since the 12th part final report was approved by state govt, adding 267.4…
Times News NetworkCanacona: The Chapoli dam in Canacona has seen a sharp rise in water levels following increased rainfall since last week. On Tuesday, the dam stood at 33.2m reduced level (RL).Last year, the dam reached its maximum capacity of 38.8RL on July 20, when it began overflowing at the spillway.Chapoli dam is the only…
The 30-hour, two-credit course is being taught by Pune-based Modi Marathi expert Girish Mandke Panaji: In an effort to revive the extinct Modi Marathi script and create local expertise to decipher Goa’s historical records, the state archives department has partnered with Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Govt College, Virnoda, Pernem, to train 69 students, teachers and local…
Training for special olympics Panaji: The Special Olympics Bharat Goa team trained for almost a year for the Genuine Cup in the United States, but not all of them will be on the flight to Houston later this week.In fact, just five of the 14 players, besides coach Amit Fernandes and CEO Victor Vaz, obtained…
Tomba Singh terminated his contract with Inter Kashi FC due to non-payment of dues and is now headed to FC Goa Panaji: Tomba Singh has unilaterally terminated his contract with Inter Kashi FC due to non-payment of dues and is now headed to FC Goa.Tomba, 22, had a year left on his existing three-year contract…
Panaji: An ED-Goa investigation into alleged cyber-crime cases reveals that organised networks operate in India to monetise the proceeds of cybercrime and channel them out of the country.The ED said a fake web of shell and conduit companies are formed to mislead investigations and to make it difficult to trace the proceeds of crime.In “digital…
Mapusa: Backed by heavy police deployment, the demolition of illegal structures at Tembwada, Morjim, continued for a second day on Tuesday.Following court directions, the demolition of 23 structures built in violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules began on Monday.One of the structures deemed illegal belongs to Local Dilip Morje, who, along with his son,…
Panaji: The allotment of 18 industrial plots under the handicraft cluster at Verna industrial estate has come under the scanner. Two prominent industry bodies, both with representation on the Goa Industrial Development Corporation’s board, have raised serious questions about the legal validity of the process adopted by the corporation, flagging what they say is a…
