Panaji: After the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) operated the material recovery facilities (MRF) at the industrial estate at Margao for over a decade, it has now urged the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) to take over the facility to continue its operations, as they have decided to leave the project.The MRF facility is…
Mapusa: A major water supply pipeline burst at Kansabhatt in Tivim shortly after midnight on Sunday after a car veered off the road and crashed into it, severely damaging a control valve.The impact triggered a massive water fountain that shot up to the height of a coconut tree, wasting thousands of litres of treated water….
The meeting also addressed recent remarks by GFP president Vijai Sardesai regarding proposals for an alliance with Congress Panaji: Goa Congress on Monday suspended two of its members for indiscipline after they announced their resignations through social media instead of submitting them to the party office. The suspension of former social media coordinator Shamila Siddiqui…
Vasco: Two girls, aged 14 and 15 and belonging to different families, were allegedly kidnapped from Quelossim on Saturday.Police said that in the first case, the mother of the 14-year-old girl lodged a complaint stating that her daughter went missing from Quelossim, Verna, at 8am on Saturday. In the second case, the mother of the…
Panaji: Goa Domestic Workers Union on Monday called on state govt to formally recognise domestic work as a form of employment and fix minimum wages. The workers have arrived at a five-point charter of demands to mark International Domestic Workers’ Day.The demands include establishing a state domestic workers’ welfare board, revising minimum wages with legal…
Under the scheme, persons with disabilities possessing a valid govt-issued disability card can travel free of charge on KTC buses operating to destinations outside Goa Panaji: The Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) has extended its free travel scheme for persons with disabilities (PwDs) to interstate bus services, broadening a concession that was previously available only on…
Panaji: In a significant move that could transform Goa’s night life and simultaneously address noise pollution concerns, the Goa State Pollution Control Board has told around 40 nightclubs and restaurants in the state that loud music can only be played indoors.The GSPCB has also concluded that the real time online noise monitoring system installed at…
Panaji: A delayed monsoon has depleted water levels at the Anjunem and Mhaisal dams.On Monday, Anjunem dam had 9.9% storage, while Mhaisal stood at 19.38%. Ankush Gaonkar, additional chief engineer of the water resources department (WRD), said Anjunem dam has enough water to last about 30 days, while Mhaisal is expected to meet demand for…
TNNMapusa: A Kazakh national Alexander Arkhipov, who was awaiting deportation, escaped from Mapusa detention centre at 8.45pm on Monday.Police said Arkhipov scaled the high compound wall and flee the premises. A police officer said the incident occurred shortly after the inmates were let out of their cells for daily routine.Seizing the opportunity, Arkhipov walked towards…
Keri: The ministry of jal shakti has appointed D S Chaskar as chairperson of the Mahadayi–Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony (Mahadayi-Prawah) with effect from June 1.Chaskar succeeds Azhagesan Rangaswami, who held the post from May 25 to May 31 following the completion of P M Scott’s tenure. Scott had served as chairperson since…
