Panaji: The re-emergence of the endangered flagship windowpane oyster (placuna placenta) in Chicalim bay after several years has enthused locals, but unregulated harvesting has triggered concern as pickers are ransacking the delicacy.With water levels receding before the monsoon, scores of collectors from outlying areas arrive near St Jacinto island as early as 3am, wading into…
Panaji: A newly married woman longing to visit her maternal home was repeatedly denied permission by her mother-in-law, and was instead instructed to water cattle. Frustrated, the young woman completes the impossible task within minutes, astonishing the household and revealing rebellion hidden within the folk narrative.Such were the anecdotes that audiences watched during the Dovali…
Panaji: The state saw a slight drop in deaths due to road accidents and fatal accidents in April. Fatal accidents fell by 4% and the number of persons killed in road accidents dropped by 7%, according to the traffic cell of Goa police.Up to April-end, 851 accidents were reported in the state, as against 797…
Mapusa: Ahead of the monsoon, a joint re-inspection drive led by Bardez deputy collector Varsha Parab has identified 49 structurally unsafe and dangerous buildings within Mapusa municipal limits.The special inspection, initiated on the orders of the North Goa district collector, aimed to assess structural stability and prevent potential collapses or mishaps during heavy rains.The identified…
Mapusa: A consumer rights organisation has raised serious concerns over the persistent neglect of health and sanitation standards at the Mapusa municipal building housing the fish, chicken, and mutton markets.In a formal memorandum to the director of health services, Dr Rupa Naik, Goacan said that immediate intervention is critical to safeguard the health of both…
Panaji: Aquaculture can help boost fish stocks, strengthen seafood supply and improve the health of water bodies, scientist Dr Nandkumar Kamat said on Friday during the ‘International Day for Biological Diversity 2026’ event organised by the Goa State Biodiversity Board.Speaking at a panel discussion on operationalising the Goa State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, Kamat…
Panaji: Light showers in isolated places across Goa during the last few days have wiped off the pre-monsoon deficit, as India Meteorological Department (IMD), Panaji, has forecast light to moderate rainfall till Friday.At one stage, especially the first fortnight of May, the state had witnessed heat wave-like conditions, as the mercury persistently recorded maximum temperatures…
Panaji: Goa Investment Promotion Board (GIPB) has submitted a proposal for special incentives to state govt. Discussed with chief secretary V Candavelou, the proposal revolves around big-ticket investments lined up by Vedanta, IFB, Siemens, Syngenta and 3B Advanced Composites in Goa. The companies have asked the industries department for special incentives in view of the…
Canacona: During a discussion on the last day of the ‘Prashanti film fest’ at Loliem, Canacona, Konkani actors said that Goa govt needs to do more for the growth of Konkani cinema. They said that despite Konkani films and actors getting recognition and winning accolades on national and international forums, govt has to step up…
Bicholim: A major fire broke out in a flat at Siya Complex at Bordem, Bicholim, on Saturday morning. The fire team estimated a loss of Rs 15 lakh, but the flat owner Santosh Sutar claimed losses of around Rs 25 lakh. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.Around 9.45am, a team of…
