Panaji: Goa Konkani Akademi (GKA) has launched a project to create an encyclopedia of individuals who contributed to the Konkani language, spanning literature, the freedom struggle, the language movement, and other fields. The Akademi said this is the first such initiative undertaken by state govt. It has been titled, ‘Konkani Bhasha Sahitya Shilpkar Kosh’.“The primary…
Panaji: The tourism department has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the owners of Planet Goa Restaurant and Shack, where a group of tourists was assaulted. The department has also taken an undertaking from the shack owner that a similar situation will not be repeated. But it has permitted the shack to continue operations…
Panaji: The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has extended its rationalised tariff structure for cruise vessels till March 31, 2027, in a move aimed at attracting more domestic and international cruise liners to Indian ports.The extension follows approval from the Indian Ports Association and comes as the earlier incentive regime was due for renewal after its…
Panaji: Even as the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) (UG) stands cancelled, the directorate of technical education (DTE) has started the process of accepting applications for all professional degree programmes in the state, including NEET-based courses. Officials said that the DTE will continue the process of accepting applications from students who wish to join…
Panaji: With the new Institute of Nursing Education having become operational last year at the Margao district hospital premises, Goa now has six nursing institutes offering a total of 340 seats.Until 2021, Goa had only two such institutes—the state nursing college at Bambolim, Tiswadi, offering 110 seats in the BSc nursing programme, and the Vrundavan…
Margao: A 17-year-old student from Curtorim died by suicide at his residence on Wednesday after being distressed by the cancellation of the NEET following a paper leak controversy.The teen, a student of a higher secondary school in Margao, left behind a note stating that he no longer wished to appear for competitive examinations. His father,…
Panaji: Even as Goa prepares to launch its first college of veterinary sciences from the 2026-27 academic year, the state will continue to retain its quota seats at the Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Nagpur, for now, officials from the directorate of technical education (DTE) said.Chief minister Pramod Sawant recently announced that the…
Panaji: Health minister Vishwajit Rane has announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh from his personal trust for the 11-year-old boy whose leg was amputated following medical negligence at the Valpoi community health centre.The public health department on Monday indefinitely suspended Dr Yavanti Gawade, medical officer at the Valpoi community health centre. The action follows…
Panaji: The state directorate of transport has suspended the trade certificate of luxury automobile dealer Bavaria Motors Pvt Ltd, Verna, for 90 days after finding that the company delivered a Mini Cooper vehicle in violation of provisions under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.The order was issued by transport director, Pravimal Abhishek, following proceedings initiated…
Panaji: A court in Merces has acquitted Venkatesh Jhadav in a July 2023 hit-and-run case at Chimbel, holding that the prosecution failed to establish his involvement in the accident or prove rash and negligent driving beyond reasonable doubt.Jhadav had been accused of hitting a scooter rider with his autorickshaw and fleeing the scene. The rider…
