Margao: Vavurla — an entirely tribal hamlet of a 300-odd strong population, perched atop the forested hills of Quepem that successive govts forgot existed — is connected to the world at last.After years of isolation that cost lives, the 3.5km road linking Vavurla to Kude is complete and motorable. For the first time in the…
Coach Manolo Marquez believes FC Goa had a successful season Panaji: Manolo Marquez paused for a while, trying to choose the right words.The experienced FC Goa coach was asked about his thoughts on the season, regardless of what transpires against Kerala Blasters FC in the concluding match of the Indian Super League (ISL) away on…
Rain dance: Diamond Harbour FC celebrate their triumph in the Indian Football League (IFL) Margao: Hugo Diaz scored a stoppage time equaliser for Diamond Harbour FC against Dempo SC to ensure that the Kolkata side triumphs in the Indian Football League (IFL) title and qualify for next season’s top tier Indian Super League (ISL).Coached by…
FC Goa players train ahead of their clash against Kerala Blasters Kochi: Kerala Blasters will aim to end their campaign on a high when they face FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi on Monday.Blasters have struggled historically against Goa, making this a demanding final fixture.“They are a top-ranked side and have…
Panaji: The department of urban development has announced a scheme to provide an annual grant of Rs 70 lakh for Class C municipalities to meet their operational and administrative expenses, including salaries and pension benefits.Grants will be equivalent to actual staff salaries and pension, but not more than Rs 50 lakh per annum for salaries…
Panaji: Across Goa, orchards consist of century-old mango trees that have grown into towering canopies, making harvesting increasingly difficult and risky. Farmers often struggle to access fruits at the top, while ageing branches become weak and prone to snapping during storms and decay.Mango cultivators in the state are embracing scientific pruning and canopy management techniques…
Panaji: Most foreigners overstaying in Goa are concentrated in Pernem and Canacona talukas, an investigation by the foreigners regional registration office (FRRO), Goa, has found.The probe revealed that Russians and Europeans largely sustain themselves on rental income from properties in their home countries, while many Africans, particularly Nigerians, are victims of human trafficking. Bangladeshis, meanwhile,…
Panaji: Amid a bitter feud between St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar and party president Manoj Parab, party functionaries on Saturday said that RG could wind down its presence in the state. Borkar refused to comment on this development, but said that the party “needs to continue” for the sake of the people.Party insiders claim that…
Panaji: As hypertension doesn’t often produce any symptoms, many tend to ignore regular blood pressure (BP) checks, unaware of the silent damage high BP can cause to the heart, brain, eyes and kidneys, say experts.What’s worse and common is patients discontinuing BP medication on their own.One such case was that of a 65-year-old man with…
Panaji: As hypertension doesn’t often produce any symptoms, many tend to ignore regular blood pressure (BP) checks, unaware of the silent damage high BP can cause to the heart, brain, eyes and kidneys, say experts.What’s worse and commonly seen is patients discontinuing BP medication on their own.One such case was that of a 65-year-old man…
