Road digging, drone operations restricted in parts of Goa ahead of HM Amit Shah’s visit
PANAJI: The North Goa District Magistrate has imposed restrictions on road digging and cutting, aerial photography, videography and flying of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in specified areas of Goa ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Goa on September 6 and 7.The order issued by North Goa District Magistrate Ankit Yadav, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nag
Smart meter rollout on hold, but mandatory implementation likely: Dhavalikar
PANAJI: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said Goa’s smart-meter rollout is currently on hold but the state will eventually have to implement the mandatory system. He also said Rs 32 crore recovered from consumers has already been reimbursed and urged people to opt for solar power to reduce electricity bills.
PSI faces action over alleged misbehaviour with Porvorim restaurant staff
PANAJI: A video that went viral on social media on Wednesday, purportedly showing a police personnel allegedly misbehaving with staff at a Porvorim restaurant, has prompted police action, with Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao raising the issue in the Goa Assembly.The police personnel has been identified as PSI Viraj Sawant,...
AAP MLA Venzy Viegas raises concerns over rising electricity bills during Zero Hour.
High power bills: Venzy opens WhatsApp grievance channel
MLA asks consumers to send bills for scrutiny amid concerns over rising electricity costs
HC notice over alleged lapses in GPSC chairman’s appointment
Plea alleges favouritism and questions absence of an open selection process
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Panaji Catenian Circle marks 200th meeting
PANAJI: Panaji Circle 353 of the Catenian Association celebrated its 200th Circle Meeting on August 15 with a Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration and fellowship gathering. The celebrations began with a Eucharistic Celebration at the Chapel in the Archbishop’s House, with Bishop Emeritus Aleixo Dias as the Principal Celebrant. He was assisted...
