Traffic restrictions announced in Panaji for Independence Day
PANAJI: SP Traffic has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Independence Day celebrations at the Old Secretariat in Panaji, with road closures and diversions planned on August 14 and 15.The left-side lane of D B B Marg, between the Bandodkar Statue and Abade Faria Statue, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 11 am on August 14 to facilitate the erection of the Indepen
Air India begins full screening of all pilots for prohibited substances, medications
PANAJI: Air India has begun comprehensive screening of all its pilots for prohibited substances and medications from Thursday, in a move that goes beyond existing regulatory requirements.The decision comes days after Air India flight AI 2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi, experienced a momentary loss of altitude and a series...
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Patradevi Hutatma Smarak on August 25
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday announced that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the newly completed Hutatma Smarak at Patradevi on August 25.
DRAG seeks action on 10 long-pending disability rights demands
PANAJI: The Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) delegation, led by president Avelino de Sa, met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and sought urgent action on 10 long-pending demands concerning persons with disabilities. Chief Minister assured the delegation that their grievances would be addressed at the earliest.
Maritime restrictions imposed in Mandovi for I-Day security
PANAJI: The Captain of Ports Department has imposed restrictions on vessel movement in the Mandovi River on August 15 as part of security arrangements for the Independence Day celebrations at the Old Secretariat.According to a Notice to Mariners issued by the department, all barges and boats, except those engaged in...
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Damodar College to host Krishnakumar Natarajan
MARGAO: Vidya Vikas Mandal’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics will host the next edition of its Spotlight Series featuring Krishnakumar Natarajan, Founder and Managing Partner of Mela Ventures and Co-Founder and former CEO of Mindtree, on August 19. The session will be held from 11 am to 12.30...
