Goa Cabinet resolution hails PM Modi’s 25 years in public service
PANAJI: The Goa Cabinet on Saturday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of continuous service as head of government, while acknowledging the Centre’s financial support for the state’s infrastructure, healthcare, education and other development projects.The resolution noted Modi’s journey from becoming Gujarat Chief Minister
Record-breaking heat forecast as El Niño strengthens, warns WMO
PANAJI: The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to intensify further before peaking in December 2026 and could rank among the strongest recorded, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned. The development raises concerns over rising global temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns, with potential consequences for droughts, floods, agriculture and...
Goa Police register unnatural death case after Nana Patekar’s death
PANAJI: Goa Police have registered an unnatural death case following the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, who was found unresponsive at his residence in Dona Paula and brought dead to Manipal Hospital, Bambolim, early Thursday morning.Police said an inquest had been initiated as part of the prescribed procedure, with...
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
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...
