Opposition leaders slam Edu Dept’s 500-metre drug-free zone directive
PANAJI: Opposition leaders Amit Patkar and AAP MLA Venzy Viegas have slammed a directive issued by Education Director Shailesh Zingde directing schools to ensure that areas within a 500-metre radius of their campuses are maintained as “drug-free zones”.The Directorate of Education issued the circular on Thursday,
Cong confident of unity in Oppn ranks despite visible cracks
PANAJIAmidst visible cracks in Goa’s Opposition ranks, State Congress president Girish Chodankar on Tuesday sought to project confidence in forging a united front ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. “We are confident of fo
AAP Goa invites public to join national town hall against E20 petrol
PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa on Monday urged vehicle owners, mechanics and petrol pump operators to participate in a nationwide town hall on August 1 to raise concerns over the rollout of E20 petrol, alleging that the fuel is reducing mileage and causing damage to vehicles.Addressing a pres
AAP Goa files police complaint against BJP VP's "termites" post
PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa on Thursday lodged a complaint at the Panaji Police Station against BJP Goa Vice President Narendra Sawaikar, alleging that a social media post published by him insulted protesting youth, promoted hatred and carried a distorted map of India.Led by AAP Goa Presid
AAP Goa seeks choice between E20 and regular petrol, demands fuel price cut
PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa unit on Wednesday alleged that the introduction of E20 petrol has led to lower fuel efficiency, vehicle performance issues and higher maintenance costs, and demanded that consumers be given the option to choose regular petrol alongside ethanol-blended fuel.Addre
