New ERP system to digitise labour welfare boards, boost worker registrations: CM
PANAJI: The Goa Government has launched an Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for the Goa Labour Welfare Board and the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant saying the digital system will improve registration, simplify applications and ensure welfare benefits reach workers more efficiently.The system h
SIR row deepens as Congress alleges fraud, CEO Goa rejects charge
PANAJI: The Goa Congress on Friday staged a protest outside the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) at Altinho, Panaji, demanding the arrest and resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.The protest, held as part of the Congress’ nationwide agitation against the...
144 foreign charter flights expected at Dabolim this season
PANAJI: Goa is set to see a steady inflow of international tourists during the upcoming season, with around 144 foreign charter flights expected to arrive at Dabolim Airport between October and March, bringing nearly 25,920 tourists to the state.The first foreign charter flight of the 2026-27 tourist season is scheduled...
Outsiders brought in, Goans left out: CM on 'Goy Rakhonn Yatra'
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday took a swipe at the Congress-led Goy Rakhonn Yatra, alleging that large numbers of outsiders were brought into the rally while Goans were left out.Speaking at the inauguration of the BJP’s e-Library at Atal Bhavan, Chimbel, on the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal...
Indefinite bank strike from Oct 26 if demands remain unresolved: UFBU
PANAJI: Bank employees will launch an indefinite strike from October 26 if the government fails to address their demands for a five-day banking week and changes to the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) Goa Convenor Santosh Haldankar said on Friday.The announcement comes ahead of...
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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...
