TRAFFIC JAM: PANAJI-MERCES: GOA Panaji: The Merces gram sabha has passed a resolution demanding the immediate removal of the AI-enabled traffic signal at Merces circle, near Atal Setu, and construction of a flyover from the existing bridge to ease traffic congestion in the area.The resolution was passed following complaints from residents that the newly introduced…
Calangute: Villagers at a gram sabha of the Saligao village panchayat on Sunday unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Section 39-A of the Town and Country Planning Act, alleging that it is being used by govt to convert agricultural fields, bunds and forest land into settlement areas for the benefit of builders. They also alleged that…
Margao: Vendors operating out of the temporary fish market in Quepem have raised concerns over unchecked growth of grass and bushes around the premises, warning that the overgrown vegetation has created unhygienic conditions on the site.The vendors said the encroaching wild growth has turned patches around the market into a breeding ground for pests, with…
Residents living near these facilities say the widespread absence of fire safety clearances highlights a serious regulatory gap Decades of inaction have allowed illegal scrapyards to proliferate across the state, where recurring fires expose glaring regulatory failures and mounting public risk Panaji: On June 24, another unauthorised scrapyard at Colvale went up in flames, with…
Since it began operations in Nov 2025, the facility has scrapped only 1,638 vehicles Panaji: The vehicle scrappage policy is facing a major implementation problem, with Goa’s only authorised Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) at Marcaim performing poorly and operating at just about a fraction of its potential.Transport director Arvind Khutkar said, “The capacity would…
Family conflict, mobile restrictions and academic pressure among other reasons Panaji: More than 95% of missing children in Goa have left their homes, often with their boyfriends, while a few have fled due to domestic violence, said the victim assistance unit.Over the past nine years, 183 children were reported missing in the state, with almost…
Until a month ago, Shree Damodar Higher Secondary School of Science was without even as much as a digital screen, which was also made available as part of the new project Until a month ago, Shree Damodar Higher Secondary School of Science was without even as much as a digital screen, which was also made…
The proposed stamp duty changes aim to ease the financial burden on flat owners Panaji: State govt has decided to introduce the Indian Stamp (Goa Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Goa legislative assembly to implement the Mhajo Flat Scheme, aimed at safeguarding flat owners’ interests and addressing issues related to apartment ownership and redevelopment.The decision…
Shinde has been declared one of 48 National Teachers’ Day award winners for this year from the countr Shinde has been declared one of 48 National Teachers’ Day award winners for this year from the countr Shinde has been declared one of 48 National Teachers’ Day award winners for this year from the countr Shinde…
The issue of illegal construction in a property on Mandur hill was also raised at the gram sabha Panaji: The issues of a huge project on Azossim hill, lack of control on tenants in rented houses and a battered 6-km stretch of Pilar-Old Goa road were among issues that dominated the Azossim-Mandur gram sabha on…
