Keri: Recent measures by Karnataka govt to regulate development within the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the Centre’s notification of a 308.2sqkm eco-sensitive zone around the sanctuary, are helping maintain a substantial flow of water in the Mhadei river towards Goa.In a recent release, district deputy commissioner Mohammed Roshan said special permission will be mandatory…
Panaji: Girish Chodankar’s return as state Congress president has upset the party’s internal equations. Since his appointment as Amit Patkar’s replacement, more than five party functionaries have stepped down, casting a cloud over Chodankar’s new stint.In a bid to stem the tide, the party announced a series of organisational changes.Himanshu Tivrekar has been appointed as…
Canacona: The Khola gram sabha on Sunday unanimously resolved to install CCTV cameras and signboards at key locations across the village. Sarpanch Tejal Ajay Pagi said it was decided to install CCTV cameras at Saleri, Vaghonn, Molorem and Gaval-Khola, while signboards will be erected at the entrances to Saleri, Nuem in Cananguinim, Vaghonn and Cabo…
Panaji: Goa University has announced a second round of admissions to fill postgraduate seats that remained vacant after the first round of admissions at the university and its affiliated colleges for the academic year 2026–27.The university has already opened registrations for the Goa University Admissions Ranking Test (GU-ART) Round II, with applications open until June…
Ponda: Stating that rising inflation has already broken the backbone of common people, Kavlem villagers compelled the village panchayat to reduce the hiked house tax rates by 50%.The Kavlem gram sabha on Sunday unanimously passed a resolution, by a show of hands, to reduce the house tax hike by half.The proposal received overwhelming support from…
Panaji: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, along with former Delhi chief minister and Goa in charge Atishi joined the Save Karapur agitation against the Lodha mega project, expressing solidarity with the villagers.Kejriwal slammed BJP for pushing anti-people projects and said that if AAP forms govt in Goa, Section 39A will be scrapped and all mega…
Colva: South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes on Saturday urged Goans to uphold the legacy of Jack de Sequeira, known as the Father of the Opinion Poll, while unveiling a life-size statue of his at Varca .The statue was unveiled in the presence of Sequeira’s grandson Jack Sukhija, former Goa Congress president Amit Patkar and other…
Goa’s 70+ age group team won gold in 4x100m relay at the 3rd National Women Masters Athletics Championship, organised by Goa Masters Athletic Association, at Athletics Stadium, Santa Cruz Goa’s quartet won gold in 70+ age group at the 3rd National Women Masters Athletics Championship, organised by Goa Masters Athletic Association, at Athletics Stadium, Santa…
Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spotlighted the efforts of 76-year-old retired teacher Balakrishna Ayya from Loliem during the 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat, praising his role in helping bring water to households in the water-scarce Maddi-Tolop area of Canacona.Highlighting Ayya’s contribution, Modi said the retired teacher took the initiative to address the…
Rashmi Kumari Ghising scored Nepal’s opening goal against Sri Lanka Margao: Nepal did their reputation no harm as they put it across Sri Lanka 2-0 with ease to move into the semifinals of the SAFF Women’s Championship at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Sunday.The second-highest ranked side in the competition will now face defending champions Bangladesh…
