BIRTH OF A MOVEMENT: The June 18, 1946 gathering in Goa was a defining moment in the fight for freedom On June 18, 1946, nearly a year before India’s Independence, Ram Manohar Lohia’s clarion call galvanised Goans, igniting Goa’s freedom movement that culminated 15 years later on Dec 19, 1961. As Goa marks 80 years…
Panaji: To offer domestic and international tourists a greater variety of experiences in Goa, the tourism department has outlined plans to offer over 60 tourism activities in the state without any financial burden on the state exchequer. From skydiving and seaplanes to feni trails and wildlife safaris, the department wants to ensure tourists have something…
Prasad Sawkar, acclaimed Marathi stage and music personality, dies on June 17Padmashree awardee, thespian and classical artist, Prasad Sawkar (97) passed away on Wednesday, marking the end of a long and distinguished career in performing arts. He was widely regarded for his contributions to natya sangeet and Marathi musical theatre, and was honoured with the…
Selaulim dam, with 28% storage, has sufficient water available to meet most of South Goa’s requirement, said the WRD chief engineer Panaji: Due to a deficit in rainfall, water levels at the Anjunem dam in Sattari have dropped to 10% of capacity. However, on Tuesday, WRD chief engineer Dnyaneshwar Salelkar told TOI that the water…
Panaji: Traffic congestion has become a regular feature in Porvorim since diversions were introduced two years ago for the construction of the six-lane highway corridor. As residents grapple with the situation, another diversion is set to come into effect, with the service road currently functioning as the main carriageway towards Panaji likely to be closed…
Mapusa: Early morning burglaries in Cunchelim, Mapusa, caused panic after thieves broke into two business establishments on Tuesday and stole Rs 65,000 in total.Mapusa police suspect that the same person or a gang may be involved in both the cases because the break-ins were done in a similar way.According to police, the first incident took…
Corporators said that despite sending repeated reminders to the civic body, skylift vehicles meant for trimming precarious or dead branches were not deployed in their wards Panaji: The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) is displaying ‘stepmotherly treatment” by deliberately ignoring wards where mayor Rohit Monserrate’s candidates were defeated, said corporators from the opposition…
Times News NetworkPanaji: North Goa district collector Ankit Yadav held a meeting on Tuesday to review and finalise arrangements for the NEET re-exam on June 21. Yadav instructed all examination centres to ensure sufficient infrastructure, including uninterrupted power supply and CCTV surveillance.He underlined the need for a smooth experience for candidates. Officials were directed to…
The District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) conducts a joint inspection at Bambolim Panaji: Authorities on Tuesday warned that congestion and obstructions near Goa Medical College and Hospital could impede ambulances and other emergency vehicles, especially during the critical “golden hour” following accidents or medical emergencies.A joint inspection by the DRSC and multiple govt departments at…
Colva: Colva police have registered a rape case against Ramesh Chanasappa Hadpad, a Karnataka native living in Ponda, for allegedly sexually exploiting a 28-year-old woman from Delhi on the false promise of marriage.Police said the two worked at the same hotel, where he befriended her in 2024 and allegedly claimed he was unmarried and wanted…
