The PMC will auction the commercial spaces only after the certificate is received The PMC will auction the commercial spaces only after the certificate is received The PMC will auction the commercial spaces only after the certificate is received The PMC will auction the commercial spaces only after the certificate is received The PMC will…
Atanasio Monserrate said a public toilet at a public beach must remain a public facility, freely accessible to every beach user — local residents, children, families, senior citizens, visitors and tourists Panaji: Tourism department’s plan to redevelop the toilet block with a cafe, refreshment area and co-working space at Miramar beach is likely to hit…
Captain of Ports will issue administrative orders to implement the proposal Panaji: Maritime School at Britona will offer youth in Goa opportunities to gain education and hands-on training in yacht operations, water sports, jet ski operation, kayak/sea bob handling and recreational scuba diving, among other courses, with state govt approving 24 additional maritime and skill…
Khaunte said the department opposes operating motorboats and jet skis in rivers in the hinterland. Panaji: Tourism department has decided to demarcate zones in rivers and water bodies for kayaks, with the designated points likely to be notified within a week.“For many years, kayaking has been happening in those particular places, and we have encouraged…
Gauree.Malkarnekar@timesofindia.comPanaji: This academic year has seen the biggest-ever dip in govt primary school enrolment in the state, with nearly 2,000 fewer students enrolled in these schools for 2026-27 as against the previous year, 2025-26, as per the state education department’s data.This shows that the trend of shift of children from govt primary schools to govt-aided…
MONSTER IN HERITAGE AREA: The controversial bungalow has stood for several years despite uproar over it For four decades, Old Goa’s priceless heritage has stood without a management plan. Now, long-awaited bylaws promise protection, but experts warn crucial gaps could leave its fragile legacy vulnerable After a 40-year gap without a management plan for the…
India held World Cuppers Panama 1-1 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru last week Panaji: Khalid Jamil was careful with his team selection for the high-profile friendlies during this FIFA international match window.Unlike in the past, the India coach did not overload selection from a single club, while the All India Football Federation (AIFF)…
Panaji: The accident record on the Porvorim stretch is notable as nearly the entire road had been identified by Porvorim police and the traffic cell as having three black spots. Between 2022 and 2024, these stretches saw 238 accidents, resulting in 22 deaths and 11 grievous injuries.Official records state that the six-lane elevated corridor was…
Passengers said people with genuine disabilities and those needing assistance should be treated with dignity Panaji: Residents and commuters have urged Bicholim MLA and police to address safety and hygiene problems at the newly constructed Bicholim bus stand.Passengers alleged that a group living in unhygienic conditions had occupied seating areas, inconveniencing commuters. They also complained…
Villagers said an ESA tag could affect basic amenities and livelihoods Margao: Villagers of Kirlapal-Dabhal have demanded that Mhaisal and Kamarkand be excluded from the proposed Western Ghats ecologically sensitive area (ESA) list, fearing the designation will restrict construction, repairs and other activities in the villages.At a special gram sabha, villagers passed a resolution seeking…
