Panaji: Health minister Vishwajit Rane has announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh from his personal trust for the 11-year-old boy whose leg was amputated following medical negligence at the Valpoi community health centre.The public health department on Monday indefinitely suspended Dr Yavanti Gawade, medical officer at the Valpoi community health centre. The action follows…
Panaji: The state directorate of transport has suspended the trade certificate of luxury automobile dealer Bavaria Motors Pvt Ltd, Verna, for 90 days after finding that the company delivered a Mini Cooper vehicle in violation of provisions under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.The order was issued by transport director, Pravimal Abhishek, following proceedings initiated…
Panaji: A court in Merces has acquitted Venkatesh Jhadav in a July 2023 hit-and-run case at Chimbel, holding that the prosecution failed to establish his involvement in the accident or prove rash and negligent driving beyond reasonable doubt.Jhadav had been accused of hitting a scooter rider with his autorickshaw and fleeing the scene. The rider…
Panaji: The state capital recorded its warmest day so far on Wednesday, with a maximum temperature of 32.2°C and a minimum temperature of 28.8°C, both of which are 2.3 °C above normal.However, Panaji recorded a higher “feels like” temperature than some of Rajasthan’s hottest desert cities on Wednesday. India meteorological department’s (IMD) national portal showed…
Margao: A 26-year-old PhD scholar from Kerala, studying at BITS Pilani’s K K Birla Goa Campus, was found dead at a rented accommodation in Verna on Wednesday, marking the institution’s second student suicide this year.South Goa collector Egna Cleetus confirmed the preliminary finding as a case of suicide, with police investigation and a postmortem report…
Panaji: At the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class XII results declared on Wednesday, Goa students registered a pass percentage of 96.4%. From 12 CBSE higher secondary schools in the state, 800 students — 405 boys and 395 girls — appeared for the examinations across nine centres.Of these 771 — 388 boys and 383…
Clubs are ready to pay the All India Football Federation Rs 12.4 crore for 2026-27 season Panaji: India’s top tier football clubs have proposed a club-led model for the future operation and commercialisation of the Indian Super League (ISL), with Genius Sports as the data and technology partner.Clubs are ready to pay the All India…
Panaji: The Goa human rights commission on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of a news report on protests at Chimbel panchayat over the non-issuance of income certificates.The commission issued notices to the director of the directorate of panchayats and secretary of the Chimbel panchayat, calling for their replies by June 2.The commission observed that the…
Panaji: The directorate of fisheries has launched work on climate-resilient coastal fishing village projects at Cacra and Arambol, with solar-powered infrastructure, fish stock replenishment measures and digital weather alert systems planned under the initiative.As part of the project, 60 solar lights are currently being installed — 40 at Cacra and 20 at Arambol — while…
While mango fever has taken over the state, Goa is turning extra mango-licious with a fun and colourful exhibition dedicated to the king of fruits.Museum of Goa in Pilerne is currently hosting Mangoes & Meanings, featuring quirky and creative works by over 40 artists through installations, paintings, photography, video art and more.From nostalgia and food…
