Special voter enrolment drive to target left-out, first-time voters
PANAJI: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Goa stated that a special drive will be conducted across the State to enroll eligible citizens left out of the electoral roll and young, first-time voters, following instructions from the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Goa to introduce QR code rate cards for taxis: Transport Minister
PANAJI: The Transport Department will introduce a QR code-based rate card system for taxis in Goa, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho announced on Thursday, saying the move will reduce dependence on physical meters and repeated visits to government offices for meter-related issues.Godinho made the announcement while launching the revised taxi fare...
Goa First platform open to all parties fighting BJP: Vijai
MARGAOAsserting that Goemkars want the opposition parties to unite to defeat the BJP, Goa Forward Party Chief Vijai Sardesai on Wednesday said it is the responsibility of all the opposition parties to understand what sort of alliance the people of Goa are looking forward to in the upcoming elections for...
Tawadkar confident of ST political reservations in 2027 polls
MARGAOSaying that he is closely monitoring the process set in motion to provide political reservations for the ST communities, Minister for Tribal Welfare Ramesh Tawadkar on Wednesday expressed confidence that political reservations will be implemented in the 2027 elections for the Goa Legislative Assembly.Tawadkar’s statement made
Smart meter row: Group cites amicus concerns
MARGAOAwaken Goans have said the amicus curiae told the Goa Human Rights Commission on Wednesday how the Electricity Act is being violated by the Department — specifically Section 47(5) and Section 171 of the Electricity Act, 2003, which mandates a written notice to consumers, duly acknowledged, before even considering installation...
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Fado meets Hindustani classical music at Ravindra Bhavan
MARGAO: Portuguese guitarist Marta Pereira da Costa performed alongside Goan sitar maestro Ustad Chhote Rahimat Khan at Ravindra Bhavan, in a concert organised by Communicare Trust with the Consulate General of Portugal in Goa and Camoes - CLP. The concert brought Fado and Hindustani classical music together, with Khan performing...
