Margao: The likely reservation of four assembly segments — Quepem, Sanguem, Nuvem and Priol — for Scheduled Tribe candidates ahead of the 2027 polls has triggered a scramble among sitting MLAs and aspiring candidates to identify “safer” constituencies. Though the Election Commission is yet to notify the reserved constituencies, the recent developments have already forced…
The programme will connect students with researchers through a structured, three-phase programme Panaji: The directorate of higher education (DHE) has launched a programme to improve the quality of undergraduate projects and postgraduate dissertations by connecting students with 40 research mentors from institutions including NCPOR, IIT Goa, BITS Pilani–Goa Campus, GIM and Goa University.The initiative, PRAYoG…
Panaji: Though Saturday morning saw a few showers and increased rainfall in the afternoon, Aug will be the third consecutive month to end with a significant deficit. With a day left, the overall rainfall shortfall stood at 31%.In a season marred by the impact of El Nino, the monsoon has been largely weak, as forecast…
One main sewerage pipeline along the main road by O’Coqueiro is presently being laid, said a source Panaji: It has been more than six years since around 45km of sewerage pipeline network has been laid for Porvorim, but the pipeline could not be put to use due to opposition to all the sites finalised to…
Left-back Aakash Sangwan was an important member of formercoach Manolo Marquez’s side for the last two seasons Panaji: FC Goa have received an unexpected boost with Aakash Sangwan deciding to continue with the club for at least another year.The left-back was an important member of Manolo Marquez’s side for the last two seasons, winning the…
Goa police conducted demonstrations showcasing its operational capabilities and professionalism Panaji: The “Ride of Pride” awareness rally organised by Goa police to commemorate the conferment of the prestigious President’s Police Colour on the force was flagged off by chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday.The rally will traverse different parts of Goa over the next few…
Katya Coelho is upbeat ahead of her second Asian Games participation Panaji: A recent post on social media summed up Katya Coelho’s mind the best.“Giving up was never an option,” she said, sharing a video of her training, competing, falling down and, of course, getting up again. It’s what she has probably gone through for…
International Whale Shark Day is observed on Aug 30 every year to raise awareness about the conservation of whale shark, the largest fish in the world Panaji: After finalising the SOPs for turtle conservation, the fisheries department will soon be framing SOPs for marine megafauna, like whale sharks and others, said director of fisheries Shamila…
Canacona: More than 150 residents of Delem and Mastimol in Canacona have opposed a mega housing project comprising nearly 200 residential flats, which has received a construction licence from the then chief officer of the Canacona Municipal Council and technical approval from the authorities concerned.Residents claimed the approvals were granted despite their written objections submitted…
The farmers have sown Jaya and Jyoti varieties of paddy this season The farmers have sown Jaya and Jyoti varieties of paddy this season The farmers have sown Jaya and Jyoti varieties of paddy this season The farmers have sown Jaya and Jyoti varieties of paddy this season The farmers have sown Jaya and Jyoti…
