Beach shacks offer a carefree coastal charm, but combustible structures, faulty wiring, and difficult access leave them vulnerable to devastating fires Panaji: Goa’s beach shacks may be synonymous with its relaxed seaside culture, but their temporary structures, combustible interiors and difficult access can turn them into fire traps, raising concerns over the safety of workers…
The system could also help authorities identify private vehicles being used for commercial purposes Panaji: The transport department is strengthening enforcement through AI-enabled traffic signal cameras that can detect suspicious, fake or altered number plates.“The cameras record a vehicle’s registration number, but the system can also capture details such as the vehicle’s colour, make, model…
Police said 56 touts were detained in the last week alone, including 12 cases registered over the weekend Calangute: Calangute police registered offences against 520 touts during the 2025–26 tourist season for targeting male tourists with promises of providing women, and couples with discounted holiday packages.Police said 56 touts were detained in the last week…
Fr Agnel Multipurpose School, Verna, defeated Pope John Paul High School, Quepem, 6-0 in the final of the U-15 Subroto Mukherjee football tournament at Santa Cruz ground on Monday Panaji: Savion Fernandes struck a brace as Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School, Verna, defeated Pope John Paul High School, Quepem, 6-0 in the final of the U-15…
Arvind Kejriwal claims E20 petrol damages vehicle engines and affects mileage PANAJI: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday alleged that E20, or ethanol-blended petrol, has been damaging vehicle engines and affecting mileage, citing “public views” on the issue.He also linked the E20 policy to rising sugar prices, alleging that sugarcane equivalent to nearly 25…
Panaji: Goa police have introduced standard operating procedures (SOPs) for collecting, handling and presenting forensic evidence in sexual assault cases involving women and children.The SOPs are intended to strengthen investigations and prosecutions in gender-based violence cases by ensuring evidence is collected, preserved and presented systematically and in a legally sound manner.Police conducted a workshop for…
The VIR registered 150 new ideas in 2025-26, indicating the increasing participation from innovators, entrepreneurs, and students Panaji: The Goa State Innovation Council’s virtual innovation register (VIR), has registered 2,550 innovative ideas and 150 startups till date, reflecting both the growing engagement of the innovation community and early-stage innovation, said the council on Thursday.The VIR…
Bicholim: A damaged electricity box on the footpath outside Shri Shantadurga High School, Bicholim, has raised safety concerns for students and pedestrians. The heavy metal structure is fractured at the base and has detached from its concrete foundation, leaving it dangerously tilted towards the walkway.Ram Shirgaonkar, a local, said the location is particularly risky as…
Times News NetworkMargao: The Ganesh coupon frenzy that has gripped Kushavati district through this festive season reached its most frenetic pitch yet on Sunday, as day-1 of donation coupon sales by the Sangampur Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal drew a serpentine queue at the municipal guest house in Khairikhatem, Sanguem, keeping police on their toes through the…
Calangute: Calangute residents have urged the traffic cell to take action against tourist buses, minibuses and taxis which park along the recently widened roads even though there are no-parking signboards.“The Calangute-Mapusa road from St Alex Church to Palmarinha resort was recently widened and no-parking signboards have been put. But the entire stretch is occupied by…
