Prasad Keni (right), president of the Bridge Federation of India, along with Franck Riehm, president of the World Bridge Federation, during the opening of the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships at Dona Paula Panaji: When someone points out that bridge is nothing more than sitting at home, reading a book, and argue it’s not a…
Panaji: Goa’s monsoon rainfall deficit has narrowed to 47% following a surge in rainfall across the state over the past 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department data.The state recorded an average of 56mm rainfall on June 25, against the normal of 31.6mm, representing a 77.4% excess for the day.Despite the recent spell, Goa…
Margao: With eight drowning incidents recorded in Dharbandora taluka over the past eight months, particularly among students and visitors, Kushavati district collector Egna Cleetus has ordered awareness programmes at schools and special gram sabhas to sensitise communities about the dangers of unsafe water bodies.The directives came at a meeting convened by the collector, attended by…
Margao: South Western Railway (SWR) has rolled out a comprehensive monsoon preparedness plan across its network, covering infrastructure reinforcement, real-time monitoring, and emergency response protocols to ensure uninterrupted train operations through the rainy season.On the infrastructure front, Water Level Monitoring Instruments (WLMIs) have been installed at 15 critical bridge locations identified on the basis of…
Panaji: The addiction treatment facility (ATF) at the South Goa District Hospital draws a steady flow of heroin users seeking to quit, though most arrive only after years of dependence, when money sources are exhausted, and withdrawal becomes unbearable. Counsellors say a smaller number come early with a clear intent to rebuild their lives.“They come…
India women’s team sealed its place in the semifinals, while India B surged to the top of the Seniors table with a commanding lead at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships Panaji: India women’s team sealed its place in the semifinals, while India B surged to the top of the Seniors table with a commanding…
Panaji: Goa recorded widespread moderate to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours as the southwest monsoon remained active over the state, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Goa. The state received an average rainfall of 57.1 mm during the period, nearly 82% above the normal daily average. The IMD has forecast continued active…
Calangute: Heavy monsoon rains led to multiple tree fall incidents across North Goa on Wednesday, damaging houses but leaving no injuries. At Porbawado, Calangute, a large tree uprooted around 9am and crashed onto a house, trapping occupants inside. Fire and Emergency Services personnel cleared debris, allowing residents to exit safely. The roof and compound wall…
Margao: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has urged the Union ministry of ports, shipping and waterways to defer the proposed inauguration of a newly constructed terminal building as the “Captain of Ports Department” on June 26, objecting to its current designation.In a letter to the Union minister, GPCC president Girish Chodankar said inaugurating the…
Vasco: Heavy rainfall triggered fresh landslide incidents in Dabolim on Wednesday, with large boulders rolling onto the road from a hillside at Merces Vaddem. No casualties were reported.Continuous rain over the past two days in Mormugao taluka, while bringing relief from heat, has led to landslides at Merces Vaddem and Nanak Nagar. Residents said several…
