The slender loris is widely considered an indicator species for forest health The slender loris is widely considered an indicator species for forest health The slender loris is widely considered an indicator species for forest health The slender loris is widely considered an indicator species for forest health The slender loris is widely considered an…
Chief minister Pramod Sawant meets jal shakti minister C R Patil, in Delhi Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant, on Monday , said that the union govt has assured over Rs 280 crore to take up improvement work of Anjunem dam and the repair of its canal. He held a meeting with union minister for jal…
Panaji: The percentage of women in Goa who own property, have access to the internet, and decide how to spend their earnings has increased significantly, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6. However, the burden of family planning continues to fall overwhelmingly on women, with an almost negligible proportion of men undergoing sterilisation.The survey…
The maximum temperature in Panaji was recorded at 35.6°C on Monday Panaji: Goa experienced intense summer heat on June 1, when the state usually sees the onset of monsoon. However, the southwest monsoon is yet to arrive along the state’s coast.According to weather observations, Panaji recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6°C. However, high humidity levels…
Panaji: The Goa-based ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI) launched an extensive campaign to promote the cultivation of super napier grass across Goa, as part of the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan, which commenced on June 1.The campaign commenced with the planting of hybrid napier fodder grass on a one-acre plot at Tapobhumi, Kundaim, and is…
Canacona: Cotigao locals will meet chief minister Pramod Sawant and as they are not happy with certain parts of the village being marked as forests. At a meet on Sunday, several said they were unware that areas like Monem, Avem, Yeda, Kuskem,Tamnamol and Nadkem have been marked as forest areas and this move could affect…
Calangute: A 55-year-old tourist from Solapur, Maharashtra, drowned off Sinquerim beach on Sunday.Drishti Marine lifesavers said the deceased was observed struggling in the water after being caught in a strong rip current.The individual was found unresponsive when brought back to the shore. The team immediately initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), while another lifesaver deployed an automated…
Bicholim: Newly appointed Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president, Girish Chodankar, on Monday said his party will win a majority of seats at the forthcoming assembly election“There is anger against BJP govt. People desire change. We will get a simple majority,” Chodankar told reporters after visiting the Shri Dev Rudreshwar Temple at Harvalem.The party will…
Panaji: The Enough is Enough (EiE) movement has formally written to Goa governor, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, demanding an independent inquiry into what it describes as the illegal continuation of offshore casino vessels in the Mandovi river, allegedly in violation of provisions of the Goa Public Gambling Act.In a detailed representation submitted by Justice Ferdino…
Margao: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa president Valmiki Naik on Monday accused BJP govt of facilitating the “large-scale destruction” of Goa’s land through Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act, alleging that the provision has been used to promote builder-driven development by converting environmentally sensitive areas into settlement zones.Addressing a press conference,…
