FPNitesh Rane acquitted in 2013 Goa toll booth vandalism, assault caseA Mapusa court on Thursday acquitted Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane and others in the 2013 Dhargalim-Pernem toll booth vandalism case. The group led by Nitesh was Goa bound when they allegedly refused to pay the Rs 250 toll fee at the booth at Pernem on…
Margao: Eight sheds of a gaushala run by Dhyan Foundation at Deusa in Quepem were demolished by unidentified persons in the early hours of Wednesday, triggering a dispute between the animal welfare organisation and the management committee of Shri Damodar Devasthan, Zambaulim, on whose land the shelter stood.Dhyan Foundation alleged that over 150 men trespassed…
The commissioning ceremony for INS Malvan, the second indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare shallow water craft, was presided over by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff. Panaji: In a veiled critique of the Indian Air Force’s troubled record in indigenous fighter jet and engine development, Air Chief Marshal Amar…
Panaji: A potentially serious incident was narrowly avoided on the Mandovi river when the RoRo ferry Dwarka nearly collided with a traditional ferry as both exited simultaneously from the Ribandar side.Heavy rain had swollen the river, making manoeuvring difficult on the Chorao–Ribandar route.Witnesses said the vessels came dangerously close while leaving the ramp area. The…
Opposition will try to corner govt on land conversion, law and order and smart meters, among other issues Panaji: The state cabinet on Wednesday decided to advise the governor to summon a monsoon session of the Goa legislative assembly from Aug 31. This could be the last session ahead of assembly elections likely in Feb…
Govt and the forest department had notified a list of waterfalls and lakes open to visitors, all of which are monitored by Drishti Marine lifeguards equipped with safety gear Panaji: Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte on Tuesday urged tourists, social media influencers and parents to act responsibly during the monsoon, warning against visits to unauthorised waterfalls,…
The structures were located near the beach access steps, next to Souza Lobo Calangute: The tourism department on Wednesday demolished four illegal structures built by encroaching on the public beach along the Calangute beach promenade in Umtawaddo.The structures, located near the beach access steps, next to Souza Lobo and on the Planet Goa side, were…
The state recorded an average of 37.8mm of rainfall against the normal 37.2mm Panaji: Goa’s monsoon rainfall deficit persisted at 36.2% despite receiving near-normal rainfall on Wednesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The state recorded an average of 37.8mm of rainfall against the normal 37.2mm, a marginal surplus of 1.5% for the day. However,…
Panaji: The Save Old Goa Action Committee on Wednesday challenged TCP minister Vishwajit Rane’s claim that no permission had been granted for three farmhouses near the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount, producing copies of TCP technical clearances issued in 2024 and valid until 2027.The group urged govt to revoke the approvals, alleging there…
Panaji: The state cabinet on Wednesday transferred 15,000sqm of land in Ponda, owned by the directorate of transport, to the department for empowerment of persons with disabilities (divyangjan) for setting up a composite rehabilitation centre (CRC).The ministry of social justice and empowerment has approved and sanctioned the CRC for Goa. The project will be implemented…
