Panaji: Every year, by mid-May, as summer enters its last leg, the reservoirs in the state start showing signs of rejuvenation, as heavy pre-monsoon showers begin pounding Goa. However, this year, even as the pre-monsoon showers have begun, the reservoirs have not yet shown signs of rejuvenation.Water resources minister Subhash Shirodkar said that the storage…
Panaji: Parts of the state witnessed intense spells of light to moderate pre-monsoon rainfall on Sunday, with Goa recording an average 22.4mm rainfall in a single day up to Sunday morning.“The showers marked the strongest pre-monsoon activity of the season so far,” said meteorologist and retired chief scientist at the NIO, M R Ramesh Kumar….
Panaji: Goa continues to record the slowest natural population growth rate in the country at 3.9, compared to the national average of 12, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) survey conducted annually by the office of the registrar general of India. The report was released last week.Goa’s natural population growth rate remains unusually…
Quepem centre got the better of Ambelim 3-1 via tiebreaker in the final. Panaji: Quepem centre got the better of Ambelim 3-1 via tiebreaker in the final of the U-12 girls tournament, organised by Goa Football Development Council (GFDC), at Atal Stadium, Bambolim. The teams failed to score in regulation time.The summit clash witnessed an…
Mapusa: The first spell of heavy pre-monsoon rain brought disruptions across Bardez taluka on Sunday. Rain with heavy winds led to tree felling, disrupting traffic, and widespread power outages.At Anjuna, intense downpour led to soil erosion, causing two electricity poles to tilt dangerously over the main road. One pole bent completely toward the thoroughfare, paralysing…
India face Maldives in their opening match of the SAFF Women’s Championship at Fatorda on Monday Panaji: India is a regional powerhouse in football, winning a record number of titles in men and women’s categories in South Asia. The men have won nine of 14 tournaments; women have won five of seven editions.It’s a record…
Colva: Even as pre-monsoon showers brought temporary relief from the summer heat, residents of several coastal villages in Salcete were left grappling with repeated power outages on Sunday.Unscheduled power cuts lasting anywhere between 30 to 45 minutes disrupted normal life throughout the day. The trouble began at 6.30am when light rain was experienced across parts…
Mapusa: Pre-monsoon rainfall on Sunday led to severe waterlogging on Mandrem road at Junaswada in Mandrem, leaving motorists stranded and triggering chaos amongst the residents. The deluge served as warning of what lies ahead for the area if drainage issues left unaddressed.Locals blame haphazard construction and state that stone fences are choking natural water outlets….
India beat Kuwait to win the 2023 title at Sree Kanteerava Stadium Panaji: The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has been forced to postpone its blue riband regional men’s championship due to India’s participation in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, scheduled to be played later this year.The organisers initially planned to host the SAFF Championship…
Panaji: Carambolim gram sabha on Sunday approved the annual income and expenditure statement for 2025-26 and passed the audit report for 2024-25.The gram sabha also approved a supplementary development plan and discussed issues raised in the Bal and Mahila gram sabha.Sarpanch Kusta Salelkar said the points raised will be discussed at length by members.One of…
