Banks to remain open on Sunday ahead of strike
PANAJI: In a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted banking services ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike, all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain operational on Sunday.The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called for a nationwide strike from September 28 to 30. The strike follows the weekend holidays on Sep
Atal Setu route reopened for motorists heading towards Porvorim
PANAJI: Atal Setu access from the Merces side has been reopened for motorists heading towards Porvorim and Calangute, as authorities work to ease congestion around the Porvorim Elevated Corridor.According to a travel advisory issued by SP Traffic, motorists travelling from Merces towards Porvorim/Calangute, except two-wheelers, can use the Atal Setu
Chimbel convent among 15 gems given State shield
PANAJIFifteen historical and archaeological sites have been added in recent years to the list of 'protected sites' under the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1978, including the ruins of the history-rich Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Chimbel, a landmark linked to Goa's colonial...
HC seeks files on Rachol MRF amid Rs 12 lakh spend row
PANAJI The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the Director of Panchayats to produce the original files relating to the sanction, approval and expenditure incurred for a waste Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at Rachol, following allegations of misappropriation of m
SEAC seeks study on ore transport routes for Sirigao-Mayem block
PANAJIThe Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) has directed Salgaocar Shipping Company Ltd to submit details of any study or analysis carried out on the proposed transport system, including the use of roads in Sirigao and Mayem villages, for transporting ore from the Sirigao-Mayem Mineral Block (II).
GOA INSHORTS
DISHA 2.0 workshop to strengthen access to justice
PANAJI: The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, will organise a regional workshop under the DISHA 2.0 scheme at the University Auditorium of the India International University of Legal Education & Research in South Goa on September 21. The workshop will focus on strengthening access to justice through...
