The ST reservation law is expected to reshape the political landscape in several South Goa constituencies ahead of the 2027 polls Margao: With Quepem likely to be reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, sitting Congress MLA Altone D’Costa is preparing to move to a neighbouring constituency, though he is yet…
Dempo SC remains one of the most dominant teams and are now trying to return to the top tier Dempo Sports Club have been one of the most dominant teams in Indian football, exemplified by the club’s record of winning five national league titles in eight years. The Golden Eagles are now trying to return…
Panaji: A four-decade-old power substation on the Goa University campus is being upgraded, with govt planning a new 33 kV substation at an estimated cost of Rs 12 crore.“The existing substation no longer has adequate capacity to meet the power requirements of the expanding campus,” said vice-chancellor Harilal B Menon.“The university’s present substation was designed…
According to the system, students can choose individual papers or a combination of courses depending on their academic interests and requirements Panaji: The Goa University received Rs 6-crore allocation from state govt for developing its online programme infrastructure. The objective is to make selected programmes and courses available not only to students in Goa but…
Dempo SC remains one of the most dominant teams and are now trying to return to the top tier Dempo Sports Club have been one of the most dominant teams in Indian football, exemplified by the club’s record of winning five national league titles in eight years. The Golden Eagles are now trying to return…
AI cameras will help control vehicle speeds and reduce accidents Panaji: Govt will install another 29 AI-based traffic cameras across Goa, taking the total to 55, with the entire state expected to be covered by Jan 2027, transport minister Mauvin Godinho said on Tuesday.Twenty-six AI traffic cameras are already operational across the state and are…
Ponda: Construction of a 40 million litres per day (MLD) water treatment plant at Opa Water Works, which supplies drinking water to Tiswadi and Ponda talukas, has been delayed as the water resources department (WRD) is yet to issue the mandatory water availability certificate.The project involved upgrading the existing 8 MLD plant by doubling its…
Keri: Rising deforestation, loss of riparian vegetation, unregulated laterite quarrying, and upstream flow alterations are accelerating siltation in the Mhadei river and its tributaries in Sattari, during monsoon. Heavy rains wash loose silty clay and sandy silt into the river, leading to sediment buildup.Geology postgraduate Pankaj Lad said forest clearing in upstream areas has increased…
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Festive delicacy patoleo will feature at the Independence Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan Panaji: From the invitation and performances to textiles and food, Goa’s presence at this year’s Independence Day celebrations has been conceived as a vibrant portrait of the state. Samai and Ghode Modni dances, traditional instruments, Kunbi textiles and the festive delicacy patoleo…
