Margao: Days after chief minister Pramod Sawant assured political reservation for Scheduled Tribes (STs) ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, the Akhil Gomantak Kshatriya Maratha Samaj (AGKMS) has expressed strong reservations over the move, calling it “leader-centric” rather than “community-centric”.In a memorandum submitted to state BJP president Damodar Naik and Sawant, the community expressed concern…
Panaji: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a five-day yellow alert for Goa, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across Goa as monsoon conditions intensify over the state.According to the latest weather forecast, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thundershowers is likely to occur across Goa till at least June 6. The IMD…
Panaji:Morjim: Nine youngsters from Delhi were rescued from drowning off Morjim beach on Tuesday evening after being swept into deeper waters by a strong current despite repeated warnings from lifeguards and police personnel.According to Drishti Marine, they were part of a group of around 25 visitors, of whom 15 entered the sea. As the group…
Times News NetworkMargao: The Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Mutt at Partagal has begun enforcing a dress code for all visitors in a bid to preserve the sanctity of the religious institution. While the code was previously applicable only to community members, mutt sources confirmed it has now been extended to cover visitors as well.Under…
Panaji: Goa’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.6 children per woman, the second lowest in the country after Sikkim (1), according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 6. Goa is tied at 1.6 with Punjab, West Bengal and Mizoram, while the national average stands at 2.With 1.6, Goa is already below the replacement…
India have looked good in the tournament so far with two convincing wins Margao: For India, any South Asian football championship is a double-edged sword. You are the big boss in South Asian football, expected to win everything on offer. If you win, it’s on expected lines; if you fail, all hell breaks loose.India won…
Bhutan defender Sheuli Azim lost her mother on Tuesday Panaji: Bangladesh cancelled an early-morning training session after discovering that the mother of defender Sheuli Azim had passed away just hours earlier on Tuesday.Preparing for the crucial SAFF Women’s Championship semifinal against Nepal on Wednesday, the defending champions were scheduled to train at Athletics Stadium in…
Panaji: The Bombay high court on Tuesday acquitted a 28-year-old man from a northeastern state of alleged rape of a 63-year-old businesswoman and resort owner in Goa. The court held that conviction can’t be based on the voice of the accused identified by the survivor. Castigating the prosecution, the court noted that there is no…
Malavika grew up surrounded by Kerala’s vibrant football culture Panaji: Every player wants to be on the field, so the view from the bench – however good it maybe – is frowned upon. Malavika didn’t enjoy what she was seeing as India took on defending champions Bangladesh in the group-stage clash of SAFF Women’s Championship,…
The fresh proposal comes after a series of meetings between a few ISL club owners in Mumbai Panaji: Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have proposed the implementation of a two-year club-led league pilot model with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) receiving Rs 15 crore annually for the commercial rights of the top tier league.The…
