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…
A 100m-stretch of road has currently been dug up, leaving just one lane for traffic Calangute: The digging of the main road at Calangute market for infrastructure works has been affecting the businesses and traffic, said locals urging the authorities to restore the road before Ganesh Chaturthi festival.The project, covering underground ducts for electricity cables…
Margao: State Congress president Girish Chodankar on Saturday questioned the timing and intent of state govt’s move to bring in an anti-conversion bill, alleging that BJP dispensation was using the legislation as a political tool ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.Chodankar said govt had first cleared the anti-conversion bill in the cabinet and was now…
Margao: The opposition on Saturday launched a scathing attack on BJP govt over the Porvorim casino firing incident, questioning the collapse of law and order and alleged leaks in the investigation.State Congress’ media & communication department chairperson Amarnath Panjikar wanted to know who was leaking CCTV footage and investigation details to the media even as…
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday directed Goa police to get to the root cause of the Porvorim alleged shootout targeting a director of a casino firm, asserting that such incidents cannot be tolerated in the state.“We will find out why the incident took place, how it took place and what is the intention…
Police have recovered two live rounds from the crime scene. Panaji: Goa police on Saturday detained two suspects in connection with Friday night’s firing at Srinivas Nayak, director of Majestic Pride Group, in Porvorim. The shooters, caught on CCTV cameras, remained at large more than 24 hours after the incident.Police have ruled out an extortion…
The CM was also asked to introduce a policy for empowerment of PwDs Panaji: Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) on Thursday met chief minister Pramod Sawant and sought an increase in the disability pension from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 a month to Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000 a month, considering the increased cost…
Dramane Salou was part of coach Hubert Velud’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2024 Panaji: Churchill Brothers FC are keen to make an impression on their debut in the Indian Super League (ISL) and have strengthened themselves with the signing of Burkina Faso midfielder Dramane Salou.The two-time former I-League champions had…
