Tivim: After answering her Class X examinations, another test awaited Rutika Kauthankar of Autchitwaddo, Tivim. She would have to return as a dhond (devotee who keeps a fast) to the goddress Lairai jatra in Shirgao, Bicholim, on April 21. It was at this very jatra venue that she witnessed her mother Tanuja’s death in a…
The Catholic Association of Goa (CAG) also filed a complaint with Vasco police, holding three Mormugao MLAs present at the event equally responsible and demanding a public apology from them.A group led by Pratima Coutinho gathered at South Goa police headquarters, raising slogans against Khattar, elected representatives present at the event, and BJP govt. Police…
Tivim: For 22 years, Urvesh Kauthankar has been a dhond — a devotee who fasts to take part in goddess Lairai’s jatra. But what he saw at Shirgao in May 2025 still haunts him, as he replays the administration’s arrangements over and over in his mind.He lost an aunt and a second cousin in last…
Vasco: Cortalim Congress block president Peter D’Souza filed an additional complaint against transport minister Mauvin Godinho, alleging a cover-up of Khattar’s remarks.He demanded stringent action and cited two videos on social media as proof.Vasco police said Khattar left Goa after the event and remains untrac. TNN Source link
Panaji: The Bombay high court has taken suo motu cognisance of reports of large quantities of dead fish found floating in Mala lake. The high court has made the directorate of health services and Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) parties in the matter.When the PIL came up for hearing on Monday, the bench comprising…
Panaji: An Odisha man working aboard a fishing trawler suffered a medical emergency, triggering a late-night rescue effort around 200 nautical miles from Goa’s shore.The Indian Coast Guard rescued the fisherman from the Goan fishing vessel IFB Benny and rushed him to GMC, Bambolim, for treatment. The evacuation was conducted by the crew of ICGS…
Panaji: The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has reduced the fees for locally built ships undergoing sea trials. The relaxation comes after the Konkan Maritime Cluster urged the port chairman to remove “prohibitive financial barriers that have long burdened local shipyards” in the state.MPA issued a trade notice on Monday approving a concession for all new…
Panaji: A four-year-old doberman afflicted by maggot-infested wounds was rescued from a trench near the Fatorda stadium. Locals said the animal had been trapped there for close to eight days.A distress call was received by the executive secretary of the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, South Goa, Virginia Simoes, who rushed to…
Bicholim/Keri: The devotees associated with the worship of Lairai return to nature during their fast leading up to the goddess’ annual jatra. The dhonds, in preparation of participation in rituals, partake in entirely vegetarian fare, made of seasonal veggies and traditional dishes.The fast begins on the Hindu new year of Gudi Padwa, and five days…
Panaji: The Bombay high court has sought a response from govt in a PIL by Enough is Enough against the entry of the new casino vessel into the Mandovi river.Enough is Enough, represented by freedom fighter and 101-year-old Padma Shri awardee Libia Lobo Sardesai and Uday Bhembre, and others, has moved the HC in the…
