Former CM Laxmikant Parsekar returns to BJP, says 2022 exit was due to misunderstanding
PANAJI: Former Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar formally returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday at a programme held at Atal Bhavan, in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, BJP State President Damodar Naik, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane and other senior party leaders."You are all ready to ensure the Lotus blooms again in Mandrem and across
Mangor devotees oppose Navy’s move to restrict Ayyappa temple access; Salkar steps in to resolve row
PANAJI Panic spread among devotees at Mangor over the Navy allegedly closing access gates to the Ayyappa Temple. Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar intervened and diffused the situation after meeting Naval officials and the temple committee.
Microsoft outage disrupts workplace services worldwide; SpiceJet cancels three flights
PANAJI A Microsoft outage lasting over 12 hours disrupted access to Outlook, Teams and other essential workplace services, affecting millions of users worldwide. Banks, government offices and courts in several countries have
Mayem to get new railway station; 2 train services planned to connect Mopa with Canacona: CM
PANAJI Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that a new Konkan Railway station has been proposed at Mayem, which will benefit people from Sattari and Bicholim with the government planning to introduce two train services connecting Mopa Airport with Canacona.
Goa gears up for IFFI 2026 with 159 international films and 7,000 delegates
PANAJI: The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will screen 159 international films representing 87 countries, alongside 76 Indian films across 18 languages, as Goa prepares to host the nine-day festival from November 20 to 28.The festival, themed ‘Stories Without Borders’, will feature 13 indoor screening venues across Panaji,...
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Govt, HPCL explore LPG-powered boats to cut fuel costs
PANAJI: The Ports Department and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore LPG-powered outboard motor (OBM) boats in Goa, aiming to reduce fuel costs by around 40 per cent. Under the initiative, HPCL will promote its HP Dolphin marine fuel solution, which...
