Chodankar said the TCP department had granted additional FAR of nearly 11 lakh sqm to 321 commercial establishments without applying any prescribed fee mechanism Margao: State Congress president Girish Chodankar on Wednesday demanded an immediate, independent and time-bound probe into audit findings that indicate a potential revenue loss of over Rs 2,100 crore to the…
The Congress chief revealed that back-channel efforts were already underway to break the impasse Margao: Congress president Girish Chodankar on Wednesday said the party will make “all sorts of attempts” to stitch together a united opposition alliance against the ruling BJP ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, adding that fresh efforts will be made to…
RS MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade was elected unopposed as GOA president Panaji: The Goa Olympic Association (GOA) is keen to host at least one event if India wins the bid to host the Olympics in 2036.Backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has launched an aggressive bid to stage the 2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad. According…
Officials highlight enforcement steps and upcoming reforms, while stakeholders stress ongoing maintenance beyond one-time clearances Margao: Responding to TOI’s series on fire safety vulnerabilities across the state, director of fire and emergency services, Nitin Raikar, has defended the department’s enforcement record for new construction, even as he confirmed the third-party audit system now stands ready…
Panaji: Water supply from the Tillari canal to Goa will be shut for three months from Oct 1 to Dec 31, allowing Maharashtra to carry out major, long-pending repair works on the canal, said water resources minister Subhash Shirodkar on Wednesday. Shirodkar said that during the Tillari canal closure period, alternative supply will be provided…
Panaji: Water resources minister Subhash Shirodkar said that the process is on to finalise three new dam projects on Mhadei for the state. He said that it could take around a year to get all permissions ready for the projects. Shirodkar said the increased raw water capacity can help up drinking water supply in Goa…
Panaji: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said freedom also means exercising responsibility, especially to strengthen national unity, protect constitutional values and uphold the country’s interests.“Our freedom fighters gave us freedom, now it is up to us to respect it. It does not mean freedom only to say what we want freely. But freedom also…
Dayne’s performance at the YAI’s Asian Games Selection Trial-II puts him in number one position among Indian competitors Panaji: The Goa Olympic Association (GOA) has strongly recommended the inclusion of Dayne Coelho in the Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2026, insisting that the Goan windsurfer deserves a chance given his outstanding record over 15…
The stolen gold ornaments weighed approximately 100g, and the silver articles 25g Panaji: The apartment of activists Sabina Martins and her husband Subhas Naik Jorge was ransacked and gold and silver ornaments stolen when the family was travelling to Coorg, Karnataka. Panaji police have registered an FIR against unidentified accused. Martins said that on returning…
A majority of the clubs in top tier Indian Super League (ISL) are known to be way above the salary cap of Rs 16.5 crore Panaji: It’s the worst kept secret in Indian football.A majority of the clubs in top tier Indian Super League (ISL) are known to be way above the salary cap of…
