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 energy demand
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...
GoaMiles, SCAN-Goa join hands to provide free transport to crime victims
PANAJI: GoaMiles and Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN)-Goa have entered into a Letter of Intent to provide free transportation to eligible victims of crime travelling to courts and other services linked to their cases, in an initiative aimed at easing the burden of accessing justice.The arrangement, effective from today, will...
AICC Gen Sec attacks BJP over ‘Votebandi’, alleges voter suppression
PANAJI: AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot on Friday accused the BJP of practising “Votebandi” or voter suppression in areas where it fears electoral defeat, while alleging that lakhs of names had been deleted from electoral rolls in Goa and across the country.Addressing a press conference in Goa, Pilot said the...
