Borkar accused govt of ignoring Bambolim beach violations Panaji: Revolutionary Goans MLA and president Viresh Borkar accused govt departments of colluding with land developers and hospitality firms by turning a blind eye to alleged violations along the Bambolim beach stretch. He demanded immediate action to stop encroachments and construction in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas.“The…
The centre is equipped with high-fidelity patient simulators, full-body clinical mannequins, VR-based simulation systems, ultrasound and diagnostic simulators, dedicated surgical, procedural and critical-care training facilities Panaji: Health minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday inaugurated an advanced medical simulation centre at Goa Medical College — a facility built to strengthen skill-based medical education, clinical preparedness, and patient…
Panaji: Deepak Surlakar, the father of Mandar Surlakar—who was kidnapped and murdered in 2006—has approached the high court opposing the state sentence review board’s premature release recommendation to the fourth life convict, Nafiyaz Sheikh. Sheikh had filed a petition challenging the state’s decision rejecting the board’s recommendation for premature release after the high court on…
Advocate general Devidas Pangam said the alignment and construction method of the elevated corridor would not affect temples Panaji: Goa govt on Monday told the Bombay high court that the proposed Bhoma elevated road on NH 748 will not affect any ancient temple or the lake, with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) proposing a…
Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade (left) takes over as GOA president from Shripad Naik, who led the body from 2012 Panaji: Rajya Sabha MP, Sadanand Shet Tanavade, along with the entire Goa Olympic Association (GOA) executive committee has been elected unopposed, as evident from the list of valid nominations declared by the returning officer…
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant said the agriculture department will soon launch ‘Goa Fresh’ and ‘Goa Organic’ initiatives, with QR codes on vegetables and local produce to let buyers track the full journey of their buy from farm to market, including farmer details and where the crop was cultivated. He said consumers currently purchasing vegetables…
BJP Yuva Morcha workers attempted to stop Kharge’s convoy as he left the Dabolim airport BJP Yuva Morcha workers attempted to stop Kharge’s convoy as he left the Dabolim airport BJP Yuva Morcha workers attempted to stop Kharge’s convoy as he left the Dabolim airport BJP Yuva Morcha workers attempted to stop Kharge’s convoy as…
Panaji: Only 14.1% of all regular schools (208 of 1,473) in Goa have toilets which are children with special needs (CWSN)-friendly and functional, as per the Union education ministry’s unified district information system for education (UDISE+) report for 2025-26, released recently. Goa’s figure is far lower than the national average of 38%.The National Education Policy…
Diamond Harbour are under investigation by the West Bengal govt for illegal practices, including source of funds Panaji: Diamond Harbour FC have sought additional time from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to clear the final payment and confirm participation in the Indian Super League (ISL).The AIFF had set Aug 14 deadline for all clubs…
Panaji: Schools across Goa have been directed to begin preparing digital health cards for schoolchildren under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0.In the first phase, schools must submit student details including Aadhaar number, height, weight, and haemoglobin levels. This will allow linking the health ministry’s ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID with the education ministry’s…
