FDA cracks down on unregistered food vendors, caterers and party halls
PANAJI: The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) shall commence a special drive against unregistered food businesses, including local vendors, home bakers, pop-up stalls, car boot operators, social media-based food sellers, caterers and party halls.In an advisory issued by FDA Director Shweta Dessai
Southwest Monsoon withdraws from Goa as of October 8: IMD
PANAJI The Southwest Monsoon has withdrawn from some parts of Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Odisha as of October 8, 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.According to the IMD, conditions are favour
Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest at Goa residence
PANAJI: Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, in the early hours of Thursday.Patekar was found unconscious and unresponsive at his residence and was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him. He...
The dog with face trapped in a plastic container being rescued at Chicolna-Bogmalo.
Dog rescued after spending 10 days with head trapped in container
Animal welfare workers and locals team up to free exhausted animal and provide urgent care
A number of resolutions were passed in the Khola Gram Sabha, which was chaired by Sarpanch Pandhari Prabhudesai.
Khola Gram Sabha pushes for tourist rooms and Bal Bhavan
Also seeks road repairs, traffic regulation, better civic facilities
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Goa Civil Defence volunteers take part in cyclone mock drill
PANAJI: Goa’s Civil Defence volunteers participated in a multi-state mock exercise on cyclones and induced disasters across the State. At Junta House, Panaji, Superintendent of Police, Junior Staff Officer Civil Defence and District Commandant Home Guards Francisco Corte said six women and four men were rescued and provided medical assistance....
