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…
Panaji/Mapusa: Omkar was successfully guided back into Maharashtra on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.Sources said the tusker reached Ugade—located roughly 9km from the Goa border—on Monday morning after traversing the Tilari Fakirpata and Kalane regions.A forest official told TOI that teams had to actively track and guide the elephant over a considerable distance….
Panaji: Goa saw a deficit of 83% in pre-monsoon rainfall, as it received only 1.3mm of rainfall, compared to the mean value of 7.8mm on Monday.Panaji recorded its warmest night of the summer season so far, with the minimum temperature settling at 27C on Monday. According to meteorologist and retired chief scientist from the National…
Panaji: The Bombay high court (HC) rejected bail to one Mukesh Deushekar in connection with a 2020 assault over driving with high beam at Aldona, which caused the death of a pillion rider.The accused, driving a four-wheeler, allegedly assaulted the deceased, Avinash, who was riding pillion on a bike, which caused him to bleed profusely…
Panaji: Goa Forward Party (GFP) president Vijai Sardesai said that his party is working to expand its presence in at least 10 new constituencies. He said that the party is set to constitute 10 new block committees across Goa by May-end ahead of the state assembly elections in 2027.He said that though he has conveyed…
Panaji: A local court has dismissed an application filed by RG chief Manoj Parab and six others seeking to challenge the order of Sep 4, 2024, which directed framing of charges against them in the agitation against the demarcation of property of the comunidade of Mapusa during the Covid pandemic.Parab told the court that the…
Mapusa: A deadlock over the installation of statues at Chopdem circle in Mandrem constituency has been resolved, with Mandrem MLA Jeet Arolkar announcing that statues of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and Lord Parashuram will be installed.Two local groups had raised separate demands, one seeking a statue of Lord Parashuram and the other of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.Arolkar…
