CM announces higher Kadamba bus pass subsidies from Nov 1
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday announced that the subsidy on monthly Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) bus passes will be increased from 10% to 20% from November 1, while annual pass holders will receive a 30% discount valid for 365 days across all bus terminals.Addressing the corporation's 46th anniversary celebrations in Pan
State eyes old wells, ponds to shore up water security
MAPUSAAs the State looks to guard against a possible water shortage despite having large-scale water supply projects in place, the government is turning its attention to an often-overlooked resource – old wells, ponds and other water sources that once supplied communities but may no longer be in regular use.
Tillari canal to be shut for repairs from today
MAPUSAThe long-pending repairs to the right bank canal of the inter-state Tillari Irrigation Project are finally set to begin on October 20, following the Goa government’s green signal to Maharashtra to shut the canal for more than two months.The canal will remain closed until December 31 to facilitate urgent
Deadline nears, but no survey data yet on stray dogs, cattle
MAPUSAWith just days left before the deadline for a statewide survey of stray dogs and cattle, the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services has not received survey data from any panchayat or civic body, raising questions over the progress of the exercise ordered in compliance with the High Court’s...
UGDP’s defunct office in Margao.
UGDP revival bid remains uncertain as leadership holds back on 2027 plans
Former minister Mickky announces bid to contest from Nuvem even as party leaders say no decision has been taken on entering the fray
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Saisma Naik’s film screened at children’s film festival
MARGAO: AI filmmaker Saisma Naik’s film Toto – A Rescued Love was screened in the Panorama Section of the fourth Bulbul Children’s International Film Festival (BCIFF) at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Organised by the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa, in collaboration with Antarang Productions, the festival showcased 84...
