Panaji: The Goa Industries Development Corporation (GIDC) has decided to hand over Rs 8.36 crore to the directorate of industries, trade and commerce (DITC) as transfer of house tax collected for industrial units. The funds will then be distributed to village panchayats and municipal bodies under which the industrial estates fall. According to GIDC, Rs…
Bicholim: Water scarcity across several villages in Bicholim taluka is worsening, with residents blaming extensive leakages in water shortage pipelines. Leakages have reportedly been spotted at several locations, including along the Vhalshim–Vathadev bypass road, near the ITI opposite the Housing Board, and along adjoining roads.Residents said leakages at multiple points across the taluka are leading…
Times News NetworkBicholim: Residents of Lamgao ward, under the Bicholim Municipal Council (BMC), have expressed concern over the sudden stoppage of pre-monsoon work in the ward after labourers were diverted elsewhere, allegedly due to political pressure.Locals said the work began on Monday following repeated requests. Labourers opened and started cleaning the ward’s choked gutters, but…
