Panaji: Residents of Tivim recently held a public meeting to examine structural changes introduced under Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act, alleging that a gazette notification had converted 52,000sqm of cultivable irrigation command land in Tivim into commercial space. The meeting was organised by civic advocacy group Goyche Fuddle Pillge Khatir (GFPK).Architect…
Panaji: The Bombay high court on Wednesday again permitted temporary de-sealing of an alleged illegal sealed structure at Arpora for maintenance of aquarium fish on payment of costs.Benz Amusement Parks Pvt Ltd filed an application in the high court seeking de-sealing for maintenance of the fish in the aquarium. They stated that their premises house…
The event witnessed participation from over 1,300 women across age groups, from 18-30 to 71 years and above Panaji: The Porvorim Women’s Sports Fest 2026 brought together women from across Salvador do Mundo, Socorro, and Penha de Franca in a spirited celebration of sports and unity.Curated under Porvorim Rising by tourism minister Rohan A. Khaunte,…
Panaji: A six-member central site selection committee on Tuesday inspected a 4.5 lakh sqm land parcel at Farmagudi in Ponda taluka for the proposed permanent campus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa.A senior govt officer said the committee will submit its report after the inspection. If no objections are raised, state govt will transfer…
Panaji: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved relaxations to National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) (India) Ltd for the proposed redevelopment of govt quarters at St Inez for commercial use beyond 50% of the covered area. Similarly, for the redevelopment of Junta House, it permitted a stilt height of 6.6m to provide mandatory parking through a…
Panaji: The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) on Tuesday approved a budget of Rs 107.2 crore for the financial year 2026-27, with a major focus on social welfare through the proposed construction of a respite centre for special children at Caranzalem. Budgetary provisions for the project have already been made as part of…
Panaji: Goa police on Tuesday moved to procure a second 15-metre fast patrol boat for coastal security at a cost of over Rs 3.4 crore, adding to a similar vessel that is already on order.The new boat will be used for day and night patrols in shallow coastal waters, with limited operations in deeper waters,…
Panaji: Goa police on Tuesday moved to procure a second 15-metre fast patrol boat for coastal security at a cost of over Rs 3.4 crore, adding to a similar vessel that is already on order.The new boat will be used for day and night patrols in shallow coastal waters, with limited operations in deeper waters,…
Panaji: Goa police on Tuesday moved to procure a second 15-metre fast patrol boat for coastal security at a cost of over Rs 3.4 crore, adding to a similar vessel that is already on order.The new boat will be used for day and night patrols in shallow coastal waters, with limited operations in deeper waters,…
Panaji: Twenty-seven-year-old food delivery agent Malappa Nagareddy cannot afford to skip work even for a day. His daily earnings of Rs 1,500 are the sole support for his ailing mother’s medical expenses.A major share of his income goes into petrol enabling him to complete 20-25 deliveries daily, often forcing him to skip meals. With petrol…
