TNN Public Grievance Panaji: In July 2022, chief minister Pramod Sawant launched a portal that promised time-bound redressal of public grievances. But almost four years later, the data tells a different story. There are 704 complaints pending for over a year against different departments received on the public grievance redressal portal, as per the state’s…
Gauree.Malkarnekar@timesofindia.comPanaji: As Goa marks World Environment Day on June 5, the state stands out as the only one in India with a comprehensive policy framework in place to tackle climate change. Alongside an approved State Action Plan on Climate Change and a Clean Energy Roadmap, the Goa State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is in…
Bicholim: Bicholim residents have demanded that at least two doctors be posted on night duty at the Bicholim community health centre (CHC).Social activist Sachin Mayekar said the only doctor on night shift is not able to attend to all the patients. “Patients suffer, or they have to go elsewhere,” he said.On Wednesday, Mayekar said, a…
After 17 years at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Purushottam Kattel joined SAFF as general secretary After 17 years at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), what made you take up the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) job?I saw SAFF as an organisation which has a lot of potential but not explored. I saw a lot…
Bicholim: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday inaugurated the restored 17th-century Sanquelim Fort, a historic structure built by the Sawant Bhonsles, the rulers of Sawantwadi, which had remained neglected for years.The restoration, carried out by the department of archaeology at a cost of Rs 3 crore, is part of state govt’s broader effort to preserve…
The appellant had approached the NGT seeking restoration of the dunes and removal of structures belonging to the alleged violators Panaji: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed a plea seeking restoration of sand dunes allegedly damaged during the construction of an illegal road on Sernabatim beach, upholding an earlier inspection report by the Goa…
Panaji: St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar on Wednesday met North Goa collector Ankit Yadav and submitted a memorandum demanding strict action against illegal hill cutting, land filling and other environmental violations in his constituency. He urged the deployment of flying squads to step up enforcement on the ground.Borkar said a spate of recent incidents in…
Panaji: Chimbel residents have issued a seven-day ultimatum to authorities to remove the fencing around the scrapped Unity Mall and Prashashan Stambh project site. They warned of a fresh agitation if the land is not restored before the deadline. They alleged that illegal excavation has destroyed wetlands and accused the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC)…
Using this app, KTC authorities will be able to monitor footfall across routes and time slots Panaji: Plans to introduce mobility app ‘Chalo’ for Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) remain stalled, with the proposal still awaiting final govt approval. The app is expected to provide real-time bus location tracking, digital payment options, online ticketing and passenger…
Sawant said the PM has urged citizens to plant a tree under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced the launch of the 90-day Green Goa, Clean Goa campaign from June 5 to Sept 5, during which 10 lakh saplings will be planted across the state.Sawant said…
