The Bombay high court raised concerns over the Election Commission’s handling of residence change declarations PANAJI: The Bombay high court Thursday questioned the Election Commission whether it expected people who had shifted residence to give a “false declaration” during the special intensive revision (SIR) when they didn’t reside at that address anymore.Hearing a petition by…
Panaji: Goa govt has handed additional charge of director of health services (DHS) to Dr Saleena Naik, medical superintendent-cum-deputy director, with immediate effect and until further orders.An order issued by govt states that Naik will hold charge of the DHS post in addition to her existing duties.The move comes days after HC sought responses from…
Police said the accident occurred around 4.30am when Adkekar’s scooter crashed into the pole with considerable force Mapusa: A 30-year-old photographer from Pune, Maharashtra, died on the spot after his scooter collided with a roadside electricity pole at Vagator early Wednesday morning, police said.The victim was identified as Akash Adkekar.Police said the accident occurred around…
Villagers in Pali near Dongurli in Sattari found a king cobra in a coconut plantation Panaji: For more than a decade, king cobras have been spotted venturing into areas near human settlements, mostly during summer. However, this year, two such incidents have been reported as the monsoon began to retreat.During Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, residents of…
Panaji: The Bombay high court issued a notice to art and culture and tribal welfare minister Ramesh Tawadkar and state authorities on a PIL seeking demolition of his allegedly unauthorised bungalow at Poinguinim, Canacona. The matter has been posted for hearing on Oct 28.The PIL, filed by social activist Kashinath Shetye and five others, alleges…
Minister for social welfare Subhash Phal Dessai Margao: While state govt celebrated Senior Citizens’ Day on Thursday, the state council and district committees meant to safeguard the welfare of elders under the senior citizens’ act have been non-functional since the tenure of the earlier bodies ended in March 2025.Sources in the social welfare department said…
Vasco: A youth and a girl riding pillion on a two-wheeler died after the bike rammed into the parapet of the Baina flyover and they were flung onto the ground late on Thursday evening.The incident was reported between 10.30pm and 10.45pm. Their identities were yet to be ascertained by Vasco police.According to police, the duo…
Panaji: The deaths of community dogs at a residential society in Betim have triggered a police complaint alleging deliberate poisoning, with the complainant seeking an immediate investigation.District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA), North Goa, filed a complaint at Porvorim police station on Sep 29, 2026, after receiving a complaint from a resident…
The wildlife rescue squad of the Pernem range forest office carried out the latest rescue on Sep 29 Panaji: In two separate incidents, the forest department rescued two Indian pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) and released them into their natural habitat.The wildlife rescue squad of the Pernem range forest office carried out the latest rescue on Sep…
Panaji: A privately owned ferry drifted from its position while a diesel tanker was being driven onto it at the Adpai ferry point, but a mishap was avoided as the ferry remained in shallow water.The river navigation department (RND) said the vessel was not part of the RND ferry service. It said the owner had…
