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 further enquiry underway to establish the cause of de
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
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...
Sawant urges citizens to uphold Gandhi’s ideals, work towards drug-free India
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday called for active participation from citizens, teachers and students in building a clean and drug-free India, saying the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri remain relevant to the country’s development.Speaking at a programme marking Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri...
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...
