Panaji: Goa Police informed the high court that all possible measures are being taken to ensure investigations are not hampered, with optimal utilisation of available personnel and efforts underway to fill vacant posts.Responding to the high court’s suo motu petition based on TOI’s July 28, 2025 report, ‘Almost 90% police stations in Goa facing staff…
Panaji: With the monsoon persisting in a weak mode and the rainfall deficit mounting to 45%, the rise in mercury is causing much discomfort, as it appears to be an extension of the summer.On Saturday morning, India meteorological department (IMD), Panaji, recorded a minimum temperature 4°C above normal at 28.5°C. The maximum temperature recorded on…
Margao: Taking serious cognisance of videos showing police personnel allegedly accepting bribes at the Molem checkpost that went viral on social media, South Goa SP Shekhar Prabhudesai has ordered a preliminary inquiry into the incident.Prabhudesai has directed Ponda deputy SP Shivram Vaingankar to conduct a thorough investigation and submit his report within two days.“We have…
tnnCalangute: Calangute Congress block committee has called on the govt to reconsider the tourism department’s ongoing demolition drive at Calangute, stating that it will affect the traditional fishing community.The tourism deparment had demolished 21 structures on the beach in Khobravaddo, stating that they had encroached on govt-owned land earlier this week. Last month, structures had…
Margao: GPCC president Girish Chodankar on Saturday hit out at BJP govt over its sudden withdrawal of the smart meter rollout and electricity load penalties, saying that the U-turn following public outrage has exposed the “flawed and anti-consumer”nature of the entire exercise.The Congress chief pointed out that the electricity department already had access to every…
Panaji: ‘Citizens for Democracy’ has demanded that govt scrap the smart meter project rather than pause its rollout. The group has called for a probe into the increase in its cost from Rs 400 crore to Rs 890 crore. Its convener, Elvis Gomes, said that while chief minister Pramod Sawant’s decision to put the project…
Panaji: The Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) on Saturday resolved to adopt an online system to accept requisitions from govt departments as well as applications from candidates. This move is intended to improve efficiency, minimise manual errors, and offer a user-friendly interface for both applicants and administrators.GPSC decided implementing, training and handholding of the Direct…
Canacona: Acting on public demand, the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) has finally relocated fish, fruit and vegetable vendors from the roadside to the main market area at Chaudi in Canacona. Many locals had complained about traffic congestion caused by vendors operating along the road.Speaking to TOI, former councilor Dheeraj Naik Gaonkar stated that relocating the…
Panaji: With the monsoon arriving in Goa, state-appointed lifesaving agency Drishti Marine has warned residents and tourists to stay out of the sea and exercise caution at beaches, waterfalls and other waterfront locations across the state.The agency has flagged rocky stretches, cliffs and elevated coastal areas as particularly hazardous during the rains, warning that moss-covered…
Panaji: A domestic cat died after a senior citizen allegedly beat it to death with a wooden stick. Porvorim police registered a first information report (FIR) against the accused.DySP Nilesh Rane, PRO, Goa police said the FIR is registered based on a complaint filed by a woman residing in Socorro.Rane said that on Friday at…
