Margao: A delegation of scheduled tribe MLAs, ministers, and leaders called on chief minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday, pressing him to vigorously pursue the demand for political reservation of STs in Goa and ensure the process is completed before the 2027 assembly elections.The delegation comprised assembly speaker Ganesh Gaonkar, tribal welfare minister Ramesh Tawadkar, MLAs…
The Sao Joao cancellation follows an earlier special cancellation issued a few years ago to mark Goa Liberation Day Panaji: In a first-of-its-kind philatelic tribute to Sao Joao, a centuries-old festival celebrated across Goa on June 24 in honour of St John the Baptist, India Post on Wednesday released a special postal cancellation to commemorate…
Panaji: The project management unit (PMU) of the CARES scheme has been officially named a registered space tutor by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) until 2029. The team can now organise special space learning activities with Isro’s support for students in Goa which will likely help inspire children to become scientists, engineers, researchers, and…
Landowners and other interested parties have been given 21 days from the date of publication of the notification to file objections to the proposed acquisition Panaji: The ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) has initiated the acquisition of 8,863sqm of private land at Bhoma and Kundaim villages of Ponda taluka for the proposed four-laning…
Mapusa: After a fatal accident that killed a 22-year-old scooterist, the Mapusa traffic cell has begun a drive against illegally parked heavy vehicles on the national highway and service roads in Colvale.Following a representation from the Colvale panchayat, traffic officials registered six cases against heavy vehicles found violating parking rules. Authorities also carried out an…
Margao: A Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) inspection of the old Margao bus stand has triggered concern among gadda owners, who on Wednesday met Margao MLA Digambar Kamat seeking assurances that any redevelopment of the site would not jeopardise their livelihoods.Seeking to allay fears, Kamat said no decision affecting vendors would be taken without…
Hubballi: Rising hunting and poaching in forest areas under Kalghatagi, Alnavar and Hubballi ranges have prompted the forest department to intensify enforcement in Dharwad district.Deputy conservator of forests (DCF), Dharwad division, Shaikh Abdul Aleem Siddiqui, told TOI that many people, particularly in forest-fringe villages, are unaware that hunting is punishable under the Wildlife Protection Act….
Panaji: The revival of the southwest monsoon showers after a brief hiatus triggered a series of tree falls across the state disrupting vehicular movement and power supply across multiple villages. The directorate of fire and emergency services teams from Mapusa and Pilerne remained on high alert, attending to at least seven emergency calls within a…
Margao: Tension flared in Nuvem on Tuesday during a panchayat inspection of a construction project at Kirbhat, prompting police intervention after a confrontation at the site.Nuvem sarpanch Freeda D’Sa alleged that she was obstructed while carrying out the official inspection and that a woman at the site attempted to assault her. The inspection was conducted…
Panaji: To diversify its income, the state-run Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) is planning to enter the fuel retail business by establishing diesel dispensing stations on its properties across Goa. KTC chairperson Ulhas Tuenkar confirmed that the corporation is in discussions with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) to set up two to three fuel stations that…
