Fishing vessels continue to be anchored in the River Sal at the Cutbona fishing jetty. Pics: Santosh Mirajkar
Two weeks into season, manpower crunch, rough seas keep Cutbona fleet anchored
Only around 40% of fishing vessels have begun operations; boat owners await migrant crew and favourable sea conditions
Bardez BJP faces crowded field as 2027 battle takes shape
MAPUSABardez could well become one of the BJP’s biggest tests ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections – not because the Opposition has succeeded in mounting a united challenge, but because the ruling party is increasingly having to manage a crowded house
Bicholim leads Ganesh idol registrations, traditional Mayem belt remains major hub
466 registrations, 81,254 idols; several sellers list idols sourced from Kolhapur
Independence Day address: PM Modi unveils free coaching plan for youth
PANAJI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a nationwide free online coaching initiative for competitive examinations, aimed at easing the financial burden on poor and middle-class families, while outlining a broad roadmap for building a developed India by 2047.Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence...
CM announces major jobs push on 80th Independence Day
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday announced that the Goa government will create more jobs over the next six months, with the Goa Human Resource Development Corporation (GHRDC) driving the employment push.Addressing the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Old Secretariat in Panaji, Sawant said job creation remained a...
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IRIS expands Aroma Towers range to 20 fragrances
PANAJI: IRIS Home Fragrances has expanded its flagship Aroma Towers collection from three to 20 in-house fragrances, targeting growing demand for premium home and ambience fragrance products. The company unveiled the expanded range along with its seasonal and festive gifting portfolio at a media interaction in Panjim. Backed by 77...

