LoP alleges political-criminal nexus, ‘land order’ replacing law and order
PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Friday accused the Goa government of allowing corruption, drug trafficking and criminal activity to flourish, alleging a nexus between politicians, police and criminals.Speaking after the Business Advisory Committee meeting, Alemao alleged that corruption at checkposts was systematic, with officials allegedly given monthly collect
CM announces major jobs push on 80th Independence Day
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday announced that the Goa government will create more jobs over the next six months, with the Goa Human Resource Development Corporation (GHRDC) driving the employment push.Addressing the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Old Secretariat in Panaji, Sawant said job creation remained a...
CM urges Goans to uphold ‘Nation First’ spirit on 80th Independence Day
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has extended Independence Day greetings to the people of Goa, Indians, and the Indian diaspora, urging citizens to remain united and uphold the spirit of “Nation First”.In his message on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Sawant said the occasion was also an opportunity...
Goa University approves mobile campus Wi-Fi access for students
PANAJI: Goa University has approved campus Wi-Fi access for students’ mobile phones following a memorandum submitted by NSUI Goa State Secretary Abdul Sayed to the University Registrar.Under the approved facility, students will be allowed to connect one mobile device each to the university’s Wi-Fi network for academic purposes.
CM backs blue-tech push with launch of 'Matsya Sandhan Kshetram' fishing guidance app
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday called for greater use of university research to develop solutions to local challenges, as Goa University launched Matsya Sandhan Kshetram, a Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) guidance application developed specifically for Goa’s fishing community.The application uses satellite observations and oceanographic data to identify areas...
