Aerial view of the blaze that engulfed modern market complex in the heart of the town late Wednesday night Vasco: Police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons in connection with the massive fire that gutted over 100 ready-made garment shops at the modern municipal market complex on Wednesday night.The FIR has been registered under…
Margao: Tension gripped Sanvordem on Thursday after local truck drivers stopped a mining firm’s ore transportation, protesting its decision to engage trucks from outside the village.The protesters said they would not allow transportation to resume until the firm stopped using “outside” trucks.Transportation of mining ore had begun in Sanvordem only a few days ago, with…
Keri: On the lateritic plateau of Paliem village in Pernem, near Pavanwada (Keri) in Arambol, archaeology student Amey Kinjawadekar of Deccan College, Pune, has identified an undocumented megalithic site.Known for sweeping views of the Arabian Sea, hills, laterite cliffs and scrub forest, the plateau was earlier used as a paragliding take-off point. A short wooded…
Margao: South Goa collector and district magistrate Egna Cleetus has prohibited public entry into the fire-hit New Modern Municipal Market in Vasco and within a 50-metre radius of the premises till Nov 1, citing the risk of structural collapse and fresh ignition.The restriction applies to traders, vendors and customers. Only authorised personnel performing essential duties…
People gather at the Vasco market site as flames billow after a fire broke out on Wednesday night Vasco: Despite repeated fire incidents at the Mormugao municipal and modern market complexes, Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) has failed to ensure basic fire safety measures, with hydrants installed around four decades ago at the municipal market remaining…
Panaji: Goa is set to overhaul its veterinary healthcare infrastructure through a four-tier network of institutions, upgraded diagnostic facilities, mobile veterinary units and animal ambulances under a state action plan. The plan designates the govt veterinary hospital in Tonca as the state-level super-speciality centre, with district hospitals at Mapusa, Sonsodo-Margao and Sanguem.Sanguem’s veterinary dispensary will…
Congress sought accountability from the authorities over fire safety arrangements, preventive measures and the emergency response Margao: Goa Congress president Girish Chodankar on Thursday demanded immediate financial relief and adequate compensation for traders affected by the fire at Vasco market area late Wednesday night, along with a transparent inquiry into the incident.Chodankar said the fire…
Panaji: In a notification issued on Thursday, state govt directed that every consignment of live poultry must comply with applicable animal transportation laws. Poultry entering Goa must be accompanied by a certificate from the competent authority at the place of origin, confirming prescribed particulars, including the birds’ source, health status, and fitness for transportation, wherever…
Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday assured financial compensation to shop owners affected by the fire at Vasco market area Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday assured financial compensation to shop owners affected by the fire at Vasco market area, with assistance to be determined based on an ongoing assessment of the damage.Sawant visited…
A few clubs have agreed to release their players outside the window for Naushad Moosa-coached India side Panaji: India coach Naushad Moosa will have 10 players on the opening day, six more when the team leaves for Dhaka and a total of 18 to choose from for the SAFF Championship opener against bitter rivals Pakistan…
