BEYOND ALLIANCES: THE GROUND BATTLES | Mormugao’s ticket jigsaw: Rivalries behind the race
Last week, Spotlight looked at the alliances and political realignments being worked out ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. But electoral contests are ultimately decided in constituencies, where party calculations meet local ambitions, rivalries and support networks. This week, Spotlight turns to that ground-level picture, examining the ticket battles in Mormugao, the possible impact of ST reservation in Sanguem and the changing political equations in Sattari
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’s international air traffic plunges in April-June
PANAJI: Goa has recorded a steep decline in international air passenger traffic, with Dabolim registering a 69% fall and Mopa a 42% drop during the April-June quarter, according to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).The decline is significantly higher than the national trend. International...
GOACAN seeks probe into Dabolim hoarding collapse, demands accountability
PANAJI: The Goa Civic and Consumer Action Network (GOACAN) has urged the South Goa Collector and District Magistrate to conduct a detailed inquiry into the collapse of a large advertising hoarding near Dabolim Airport, after a biker narrowly escaped injury earlier this week.In a representation to the Collector, G
‘Baseless, frustrated’: BJYM Prez hits back at Congress over Dabolim protest
PANAJI: BJYM president Tushar Kelkar on Wednesday hit back at the Congress over its criticism of the BJP youth wing’s protest at Dabolim Airport, dismissing the Congress press conference as “bas
