Bank employees strike across Goa over five-day banking, PLI scheme
PANAJI: Bank employees across Goa observed a one-day strike on Friday under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), demanding implementation of a five-day banking week and withdrawal of the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.The UFBU has warned of a three-day nationwide strike from September
Goa to organise state-wide programmes under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
PANAJI: The Goa government will organise a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026’ to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in executive public office, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Wednesday.“To mark the completion of these 25 years, his birthday on September 17 is being celebrated. From September 17...
Porvorim Flyover: The long road to relief
Long traffic queues, potholes and diversions have turned everyday journeys into exhausting commutes as residents now wait to see if the Porvorim flyover finally delivers the promised relief.
Goa targets 21,200 rooftop solar systems by 2027: CM
PANAJI: Goa has set a target of installing 21,200 rooftop solar systems by 2027, generating 65 MW of clean energy, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday while outlining the State’s clean energy transition plans.Speaking at a workshop on Goa’s Clean Energy Transition, Sawant said the government was working towards...
Bicholim to get comprehensive master plan as city expands: CM
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday announced that the government will soon initiate a comprehensive master plan for Bicholim to guide its future development.“Within a few days, the master planning of Bicholim city will be initiated. This will encompass underground cabling, a future IT network and a sewage network,”...
