NFF opposes Draft National Water Metro Policy, cites threat to fishing communities
PANAJI: The National Fishworkers' Forum (NFF) has opposed the Centre's Draft National Water Metro Policy, claiming it threatens river ecosystems, aquatic biodiversity and the livelihoods of traditional fishing communities.NFF General Secretary Olencio Simoes voiced these concerns while par
Goa backs One Nation, One Election; Goa CM says synchronised polls will strengthen governance
PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday extended Goa's support to the Centre's proposed One Nation, One Election initiative, saying synchronised elections would strengthen governance, ensure policy continuity and reduce the recurring burden of frequent polls.In a post on X after
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Goa University suspends main canteen contractor after students protest over unhygienic food
PANAJI Goa University has suspended its main canteen contractor after students staged a protest over the alleged supply of unhygienic, worm-infested food at the campus mess, demanding immediate action against the caterer.<
Goa property among assets attached in Rs 376 crore bank fraud probe: ED
PANAJI: A property in Goa is among assets worth Rs 112.90 crore provisionally attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged Rs 376 crore bank fraud involving M/s LEEL Electricals Ltd. (formerly Lloyd Electric & Engineering Ltd.), its promoter Bharat Raj Punj and others, according to an...
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Dhargal rider killed in collision with rent-a-car at Goa Velha
PANAJI A 49-year-old two-wheeler rider from Mahakhajan, Dhargal, was killed after his motorcycle collided with a rent-a-car late on Thursday night at Goa Velha along the Panaji–Margao highway.The victim died on
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Ex-NCC cadets urge govt to build war memorial
PANAJI: The Ex-NCC Cadets Association-Goa has urged the Goa government to convert the existing structure opposite Kala Academy in Panaji into a permanent War Memorial to honour Goa’s defence martyrs. Former Association president John Aguiar said the site has historical importance as Kargil Vijay Diwas has been observed there for...
