Panaji: After Goa got its very own cow breed Shwet Kapila, the state is likely to get a dog breed indigenous to it to its name. The Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) has identified a breed of local dog Luthi, which is thought to be peculiar to the state.The board is now on the lookout…
Calangute: Tourists who drive after consuming alcohol should be arrested, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters along with Sudip Tamhankar, general secretary of the All Goa Private Bus Owners Association, and rent-a-cab operators, Lobo said there is growing concern after a recent spike in accidents involving tourists driving rental vehicles and…
The vessel will be deployed for search and rescue, medical evacuation, surveillance, coastal security and maritime law enforcement Panaji: At a time when the sea is becoming “more complex, more demanding and less forgiving,” the Indian Coast Guard on Friday commissioned ICGS Akshay. It is the fifth of eight fast patrol vessels being built by…
Panaji: Scientists at the ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Old Goa, have launched a research project to evaluate whether spent mushroom substrate organic manure (SMSOM)—a by-product of mushroom cultivation—can improve crop productivity and soil health.The study will assess the effectiveness of SMSOM as a natural fertiliser for rice and vegetable crops, with a focus…
Panaji: The All India Lawyers’ Union on Saturday demanded an apology from chief minister Pramod Sawant over his statements alleging that a few advocates delay cases for personal gain.The union condemned the remarks, saying the chief minister has unfairly blamed the legal fraternity and ignored the real causes of delay in the justice delivery system.It…
Panaji: State govt on Saturday beat a hasty retreat on its proposal to designate 56 villages across Goa as urban areas, withdrawing the circular with immediate effect. It is the second time in a fortnight that BJP administration has reversed a decision under sustained public pressure, and the second time in six years it has…
Times News NetworkMapusa: A suspected suicide attempt at Karaswada, Mapusa, in North Goa, left a man and his minor son dead, while the wife remains in critical condition.Police said Ajay Jadhav, 38, a private bank employee, and his son Atharva, a school student aged seven, were found dead in their rented house on Saturday noon.Ajay’s…
India B Seniors team secured the silver medal at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships in Dona Paula on Saturday Panaji: India concluded its campaign at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships with an impressive haul of three silver medals and a bronze at Dona Paula on Saturday.The standout performance came from India B Seniors,…
The evening will begin with a walkthrough of collector Shaun Nicholas Lobo’s personalcollection of over 100 works by Mário Miranda. PANAJI: For generations, brass bands have been an integral part of Goan life, accompanying feasts, weddings, processions and community celebrations. Their music continues to evoke a deep sense of nostalgia and belonging, carrying memories across…
Playing in the top tier of Indian football for the first time, Inter Kashi defender Nishchal Chandan gave a good account of himself Panaji: When Indian football came to a standstill at the start of last season and every player wondered when they’d return to the field, Nishchal Chandan kept himself busy. He sweated it…
