Panaji: Goa achieved seasonal self-sufficiency in several vegetable crops, including okra (bendi), cluster beans, bottle gourd and brinjal, and is now supplying surplus produce to neighbouring Karnataka markets, according to the directorate of agriculture and the Goa State Horticulture Corporation Limited (GSHCL). The corporation estimates that around 4 to 5 tonnes of vegetables are being…
Canacona: Tourists visiting Palolem beach are facing inconvenience due to increasing traffic congestion in the area, especially during weekends. With the proliferation of shops, limited road infrastructure, and inadequate parking facilities, the Palolem beach appears to be becoming inconvenient for visitors.As the available parking space proves insufficient, tourists are compelled to park their vehicles on…
Margao: With the waters having receded, the submerged Kurdi village in Sanguem has once again resurfaced, drawing hordes of visitors eager to explore the ruins of a village that went under water over three decades ago.Kurdi reappears every year for a couple of months preceding the monsoon, and the natives of the lost village have…
Panaji: While backing govt’s initiative to curb the sale of plaster of paris (PoP) Ganesh idols, the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) said that local artisans will find it difficult to comply with the registration and procedural requirements.GCCI said limited internet access, lack of digital literacy and lack of technical knowledge will make…
Panaji: In a first, state govt has drafted a policy to set up a unit to convert used cooking oil (UCO) into biodiesel, reducing Goa’s dependence on imported fuel. Over the last four-and-a-half years, Goa generated 9 lakh kg of UCO, which was exported to Australia for conversion into biodiesel.UCO, which is also known as…
Panaji: Goa continued to reel under unusually warm and humid weather conditions on Sunday, with Panaji recording a minimum temperature of 29.2°C — nearly 3°C above normal and among the hottest nights experienced in the state so far this month.According to data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the overnight minimum temperature in Panaji…
Coach Manolo Marquez believes FC Goa had a successful season Panaji: Manolo Marquez paused for a while, trying to choose the right words.The experienced FC Goa coach was asked about his thoughts on the season, regardless of what transpires against Kerala Blasters FC in the concluding match of the Indian Super League (ISL) away on…
Rain dance: Diamond Harbour FC celebrate their triumph in the Indian Football League (IFL) Margao: Hugo Diaz scored a stoppage time equaliser for Diamond Harbour FC against Dempo SC to ensure that the Kolkata side triumphs in the Indian Football League (IFL) title and qualify for next season’s top tier Indian Super League (ISL).Coached by…
FC Goa players train ahead of their clash against Kerala Blasters Kochi: Kerala Blasters will aim to end their campaign on a high when they face FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi on Monday.Blasters have struggled historically against Goa, making this a demanding final fixture.“They are a top-ranked side and have…
Margao: Vavurla — an entirely tribal hamlet of a 300-odd strong population, perched atop the forested hills of Quepem that successive govts forgot existed — is connected to the world at last.After years of isolation that cost lives, the 3.5km road linking Vavurla to Kude is complete and motorable. For the first time in the…
