UTAA welcomes ST reservation notification, says movement will continue
PANAJI: The United Tribals Associations Alliance (UTAA) has welcomed the notification paving the way for political reservation for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in Goa, but said it will continue its movement and follow up on the remaining steps to ensure reservation is implemented in the 2027 Assembly elections.Addressing a press conference on Saturday, UTAA president
Sattari drowning: Family alleges school misled them on student’s death
PANAJI: Family members of the Class 11 student who drowned during a school excursion in Sattari alleged that the school management misled them about the incident and failed to take responsibility.The family staged a protest outsi
South Goa DM extends monsoon ban on road digging, cutting till Oct 5
PANAJI: The South Goa District Magistrate has extended the ban on road-cutting, excavation and digging activities across the district during the monsoon season, with the restriction now remaining in force until October 5, 2026, unless withdrawn earlier.The order issued yesterday by South Goa Collector and District Magistrate Egna Cleetus said...
Student joined excursion without informing teachers: Poriem MLA Deviya Rane
PANAJI: Poriem MLA and Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) Chairperson Deviya Rane said the Class 11 student who drowned at the Tonir-Kajredhat waterfall in Sattari had reportedly joined the excursion without informing the
North Goa Collector seeks Forest Dept report over student drowning; questions safety lapses
PANAJI: North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav has sought a detailed report from the Deputy Conservator of Forests over the drowning of Class 11 student at the Tonir-Kajredhat River/Waterfall in Sattari, raising questions over safety arrangements and alleged non-compliance with earlier directions.
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GOACAN launches 60-day campaign for senior citizens
MARGAO: GOACAN has launched a 60-day mobilisation campaign, ‘Seniors CAN’, to promote the civic and consumer rights of senior citizens in Goa. The campaign will conclude on October 1, World Elders Day. GOACAN Convenor Roland Martins said the campaign will encourage senior citizens to organise themselves at the village panchayat...
