Former MLA Prakash Velip said the ST community was denied political reservation in the last four assembly elections Panaji: The United Tribal Association Alliance (UTAA) on Monday announced a mega convention in Panaji on Aug 13 to press for political reservation for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community. The event coincides with one year since the…
Vasco: Work on the flyover connecting Dabolim international airport to Upasnagar, Sancoale, is expected to be completed by Oct, transport minister Mauvin Godinho said on Monday.“The contractor has assured that the flyover will be completed by Oct. The work was delayed after some pillars were demolished due to height issues within the funnel zone of…
Purnanand Chari, President, Konkani Akademi Panaji: The Goa Konkani Akademi, while announcing its Konkani literary awards on Monday, introduced the Konkani Digital Kala Seva Award to recognise content creators using modern platforms to promote the Konkani language, Goa’s traditions, folk art, agriculture, salt pans and other aspects of Goan life.“Today’s generation consumes content digitally. We…
Panaji: The Goa Investment Promotion Board (IPB) on Monday approved 14 investment proposals worth approximately Rs 622 crore that are expected to generate around 3,180 jobs, officials said.Chief minister Pramod Sawant, who chaired the board meeting, said the proposals reinforce Goa’s position as an attractive destination for sustainable and high-value investments.The board considered proposals on…
Panaji: Traditional farming practices may be fading into history, but Raia’s farmers are turning back the clock by reviving a centuries-old irrigation network that had remained defunct for nearly four decades.The initiative, led by the Raia biodiversity management committee (BMC) and the village panchayat, aims to restore the village’s traditional Ganvkari irrigation system.“Raia had a…
Panaji: This year, the Selaulim reservoir is expected to reach full capacity and spill over later than at any time in the past 12 years. A 35% rainfall deficit across the state has slowed the rise in dam water levels compared to previous years.The Selaulim dam at Uguem in Sanguem, which is the main source…
Panaji: The animosity within RG took a dire turn on Monday with the party announcing that it has terminated the primary membership of its St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar, its lone representative in the state assembly, with immediate effect.Citing anti-party activities, indiscipline, and violations of the party constitution, RG directed Borkar to stop representing himself…
The officer said that once the casino rules are notified, the gaming commissioner will be fully functional Panaji: The notification and implementation of the Goa Public Gambling Rules to regulate casino operations in the state may have to wait until a new govt forms in the state, as the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling…
Vasco: Villagers demanded that chief minister Pramod Sawant bifurcate the Sancoale panchayat for efficient administration and timely delivery of services during his visit to the port town on Sunday.Panchayat member Santosh Dessai said there has been a sharp rise in population within the panchayat over the past several years, while ward boundaries have remained unchanged.Dessai…
Panaji: Pernem has become the latest rain gauge station in the state to cross the 1000mm seasonal rainfall milestone, recording a cumulative 1009mm of rainfall since the onset of the southwest monsoon on June 1.According to the rainfall data recorded for the 24-hour period ending at 8.30am on Sunday, Pernem received 11.2mm of rainfall, pushing…
