Margao: Goa University has suspended its main canteen contractor after allegations surfaced that worms were found in food served to students on campus.The university said temporary arrangements would be put in place to ensure uninterrupted food services until a new contractor is appointed.The action came after members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) stormed…
Panaji: The State Information Commission has disposed of an appeal under the RTI Act after the Candolim panchayat provided an RTI applicant information dating back to three decades ago.In 2025, Nazario Paul Savio D’Souza sought information under the RTI Act with regard to a building in Candolim from the panchayat. When he was not satisfied…
Panaji: The tourism department will begin replacing 76 stalls at Dona Paula jetty from Monday as part of an ongoing redevelopment drive aimed at improving visitor facilities at the highly frequented waterfront spot.The jetty draws steady tourist footfall throughout the year for its sea views, boat rides, and souvenir shopping, making the entrance area a…
At Chennaiyin, Brison Fernandes, 25, will reunite with coach Clifford Miranda who managed him with the Goa developmental team Panaji: Chennaiyin FC have confirmed the signing of Brison Fernandes, who the former Indian Super League (ISL) champions hailed as “one of the country’s brightest attacking talents.”The star winger rose through the ranks at FC Goa…
India women are ranked 69 in the world and 13th in Asia Panaji: The India men’s and women’s football teams have missed out on participation at the Asian Games 2026 later this year due to a govt policy that clears only teams which are ranked among the top eight in Asia.India were initially included in…
Ponda: Irked with irregular water supply, residents of Aframento Shirshire ward of Borim village gheraoed officials of the drinking water department at Daag-Ponda on Thursday. The villagers were annoyed as the water supply woes continued despite them having agitated and confronted the official about a month ago.In early June, the villagers had confronted the assistant…
Margao: Alleging that construction work was under way on a proposed mega housing project at Davondem in Fatorda despite the absence of a valid construction licence, local residents on Thursday marched to the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) demanding immediate action.The protesters, who marched from the project site to the Margao municipality, alleged that the MMC…
Govt has appointed the captain of ports as the conservator for all minor ports within Goa Panaji: In a major administrative restructuring aimed at modernising its maritime governance, Goa govt has designated the captain of ports (CoP) to function as the Goa Maritime Board.The decision operationalises the provisions of the newly enacted central Indian Ports…
Panaji: Designated feeding spots for stray dogs have been identified in parts of Panaji and other parts of Goa as part of an exercise involving local authorities, animal welfare groups and the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA).Officials from the directorate of animal husbandry and veterinary services (AHVS) said the process is…
PANAJI: Bombay high court has sought responses from Meta India and Union home ministry (MHA) over the alleged “illegal and fraudulent suspension” of a 28-year-old Goa influencer’s Instagram account. Harshad Hiru Naik claims an unknown person got him to use the word “Hitler” in a purported promotional content, triggering Instagram’s block.Naik has moved the HC…
