Shortage of 18 judges in ten courts across Goa: Minister tells Assembly
Goa Law Minister Aleixo Sequeira has told the legislative assembly that there is a shortage of 18 judges in 10 different courts, including district courts, across the state. In a written reply tabled in the House on Friday, the minister shared the details about the vacancies in the courts. As per the data, there is a shortage of as many as four judges in the civil and criminal courts in South Goa's Margao, while there is a shortage of three judges at the district and sessions court in this town. There is a shortage of two judges each at the district and sessions court in North Goa's Panaji, civil and criminal court there and civil and criminal court in Mapusa. It shows that there is a shortage of one judge each in the civil and criminal courts in Ponda (South Goa), Bicholim (North Goa), Gram Nyayalaya, Sattari at Valpoi (North Goa), Vasco (South Goa) and Gram Nyayalaya, Sanguem (South Goa). The strength of additional judges has been calculated for the state based on the 'Unit ...
Geet Shakun, in collaboration with the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, is organising Swaranjali, a musical concert in memory of Padma Vibhushan Dr. Gangubai Hangal and Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar. The event will be held on July 28, at the Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji. The concert will be inaugurated at 3 p.m. []
Landslide, tree fall on Goa-Karnataka border hit traffic on South Western Railway
Panaji, July 26 (PTI) The movement of five trains were affected on the South Western Railway due to a landslide between Dudhsagar and Sonaulim sections on the Goa-Karnataka border shortly after Thursday midnight, an official said on Friday.
Goa govt rejects proposal to hold Sunburn festival in Quitol
Goa govt rejects proposal to hold Sunburn festival in Quitol Panaji: Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has rejected the proposal of Sunburn organisers to hold an Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival at the Quitol-Betul plateau, where the Defence Expo had taken place. Speaking to IANS, GIDC chairman and MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, said that the [] The post Goa govt rejects proposal to hold Sunburn festival in Quitol appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
A taste of Bangalore in Goa's capital city, Panjim - Gomantak Times
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Goa CM hails Centre lifting ban on govt employees joining RSS activities
Goa CM hails Centre lifting ban on govt employees joining RSS activities Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday welcomed the decision of the Central government to lift the ban on government employees who want to take part in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) programmes. I welcome the decision taken by the [] The post Goa CM hails Centre lifting ban on govt employees joining RSS activities appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
10% of persons screened showed signs of depression: Health dept
Staff Reporter Panaji Nearly 10% of persons screened in the state under IMPRESS (Integrated Mental Health Programme for Resilience, Empowerment and Support Services) have been found to be having signs of depression. Under the programme, about 90,000 persons have been screened at various health centres. In line with the implementation guidelines of Indias flagship health [] The post 10% of persons screened showed signs of depression: Health dept appeared first on The Navhind Times .
HC to hear plea challenging dump policy on August 19
Staff Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has listed a petition filed by Goa Foundation regarding the new dump policy for August 19. The court has also directed the state government to inform the petitioner if any of the 27 applications filed by former mine lease owners and traders pending before it [] The post HC to hear plea challenging dump policy on August 19 appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Marquez takes helm of Indian football
Staff Reporter Panaji FC Goas Head Coach Manolo Marquez has been appointed as new coach of Team India. He will juggle both roles for the 2024-25 season before fully transitioning to thenational team. This decision comes after the AIFF sought Marquezs expertise following his impressive season with FC Goa. Under his guidance, the Gaurs secured [] The post Marquez takes helm of Indian football appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Staff Reporter Panaji Aaron Farias will face Rishan Shaikh, both having secured 3-1 victories in their semi-finals against Atharv Dhulapkar and Chandan Caro respectively in the U17 boys finals. The U11 boys final will see Yug Prabhu, who defeated Yuvaan Sanke 3-1, compete against Ishaan Colaso, who bested Kaushik Nair 3-0 as the Priority Gaspar [] The post Aaron to face Rishan in final appeared first on The Navhind Times .
HC permits club to attend GFA meet despite non-registration
Staff Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has issued an order allowing a member club to participate in the Goa Football Associations (GFA) upcoming meetings, amidst broader concerns about club registrations in the state. On Saturday, the court permitted Rossman-Cruz Nagao Sports Club to attend the GFAs Annual General Meeting and Extraordinary [] The post HC permits club to attend GFA meet despite non-registration appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa: 7 held for cheating US citizens through fake call centre
Goa: 7 held for cheating US citizens through fake call centre Panaji: Goa police have arrested seven persons for allegedly cheating US citizens through a fake call centre, officials said on Saturday. Superintendent of Police (Cyber Crime), Rahul Gupta, said the accused persons were running a fake call centre from a hotel room at Calangute [] The post Goa: 7 held for cheating US citizens through fake call centre appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted in Goa
Heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted in Goa Panaji: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next five days in Goa. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur in most places till July 20 and at a few places from July 21 to 23. Intense [] The post Heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted in Goa appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Landslide disrupts traffic on Goa-Karnataka route; IMD issues 'orange' alert
Panaji: A landslide occurred in a ghat section of Goa in the wee hours of Thursday following incessant rains, disrupting vehicular traffic movement from the state to neighbouring Karnataka, police said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange alert' for Goa, predicting heavy rains in the next 24 hours. In the last one day, both North Goa and South Goa districts received heavy showers. Ponda taluka in South Goa received the highest 190 mm rainfall, according to the IMD. The landslide occurred near Dudhsagar Temple at Anmod Ghat, located on the southern boundary of Goa, leading to Karnataka, a police official said. Traffic movement from the ghat section to areas like Belgaum and Khanapur in Karnataka was disrupted, he said. A huge pile of mud was seen on the road near Shree Dudhsagar Temple in the ghat region. Personnel of the fire and emergency services rushed to the spot to clear it, but it could not be removed till morning, he said. Traffic movement through the Anmod Ghat will remain closed at least till the afternoon, the official said. Anmod Ghat is an important link between Goa and Karnataka, used for going to Belgaum and Khanapur in Karnataka and Kolhapur in Maharashtra. Several vehicles were seen lined up in the ghat section after the incident, as per sources. Police were stopping the vehicles at Mollem check post, alerting travellers about the landslide. Many vehicles carrying essential items like milk and vegetables pass through this route. Goa continued to receive heavy rains on Thursday amid the 'orange' alert. The IMD bulletin said heavy rains at scattered places with very heavy showers at isolated places are expected along with strong surface winds over North Goa and South Goa districts. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Service (INCOIS) has issued a high wave warning for the North Goa coast from Chapora to Panaji (Malim), as per the IMD. High waves in the range of 3.7-4.0 meters are forecast from 17:30 hours on 16-07-2024 to 23:30 hours on 18-07-2024. It is advised that small vessels should not ply and nearshore recreation activities be totally suspended as erosion/wave surges are possible, it said. In the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Thursday, South Goa received 121.4 mm rainfall while North Goa recorded 96.3 mm rain. Ponda taluka in South Goa received the highest 190 mm rainfall, followed by Mormugao 121.4 mm and Margao 118.1 mm (both also in South Goa) during the period, as per the IMD data.
Debt per Goan at 2.5L Rs 2,000cr being paid as interest on loans: Alemao
Staff Reporter Panaji Touching upon various issues such as pending social welfare dues, rise in power tariffs and mounting state debt, Opposition leader Yuri Alemao slammed the government for its insensitivity towards the common man. The CAG has red-flagged the rising debt, with Rs 2,000 crore being paid as interest to service these loans, said [] The post Debt per Goan at 2.5L Rs 2,000cr being paid as interest on loans: Alemao appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa targeting new tourism markets to offset global headwinds: Khaunte
Staff Reporter Panaji The Tourism Minister, Rohan Khaunte, told the state legislative assembly on Wednesday that the department needs to tap new and emerging markets in tourism around the world by way of global tourism promotion events, as the prospects of Goan tourism were affected due to problems like the Russia-Ukraine war and Israels conflict [] The post Goa targeting new tourism markets to offset global headwinds: Khaunte appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Industrial mishaps claimed 18 lives since 2019-20: Min
Staff Reporter Panaji Goa witnessed 18 fatal industrial accidents in factories over the last five years since 2019-20 with most mishaps blamed on worker carelessness and non-adherence to safety measures. Minister for Factories and Boilers Nilkanth Halarnkar, on Wednesday, said in most of the cases no legal action could be initiated against the companies because [] The post Industrial mishaps claimed 18 lives since 2019-20: Min appeared first on The Navhind Times .
CM warns against cyber-kidnapping
Staff Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has appealed to the people not to fall prey to the cyber kidnapping threats and to immediately contact the police in the event of receiving suche-threats. The cyber cell of the police department has received many complaints in recent times as regards people receiving calls that claimed that [] The post CM warns against cyber-kidnapping appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Vet hospital in Mulgao before end of govt tenure
Staff Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that a veterinary hospital for big and small animals will be constructed at Mulgao, in Bicholim taluka, before the end of the current tenure of the government, with the utilisation of funds from the public works department. Sawant however refused to allot the land already [] The post Vet hospital in Mulgao before end of govt tenure appeared first on The Navhind Times .
State sees over 42 lakh tourists in 1st 5 months, domestic footfalls drive sector at 40.9 visitors
Staff Reporter Panaji The tourist footfall in the state touched 42.5 lakh in the first five months of the year, while in 2023 the state received 86.3 lakh vacationers, said Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Wednesday. Khaunte said domestic tourists continue to drive tourism growth in the state. Of the 42.5 lakh visitors during January-May, [] The post State sees over 42 lakh tourists in 1st 5 months, domestic footfalls drive sector at 40.9 visitors appeared first on The Navhind Times .
25,939 Goans have surrendered passport
CM informs House in written reply to Yuri Alemaos question Panaji: Nearly 26,000 persons have surrendered their Indian passports and obtained foreign ones, overwhelmingly Portuguese, in the last 10 years in the state. In a written reply to a question tabled by the Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Chief Minister Sawant said that 25,939 individuals [] The post 25,939 Goans have surrendered passport appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goas public debt touches Rs 27,489 crore: Sawant
Says govt is trying to increase revenue receipts Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that Goas public debt amounts to Rs 27,489 crore as on June 30 this year with 71% of the debt raised through market borrowings. As per the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on March 31, 2023, the states [] The post Goas public debt touches Rs 27,489 crore: Sawant appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Absence of link road delaying Tuem EMC
Panaji: Reflecting a lack of push by the state government in completing ongoing projects, the states long-delayed Tuem electronic manufacturing cluster (EMC) continues to remain incomplete due to the absence of a link road from the cluster to the highway. The government on Tuesday said it is yet to undertake land acquisition to construct the [] The post Absence of link road delaying Tuem EMC appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Assembly debate calls for better policing
Ruling and opposition legislators discuss rising crime in Goa Panaji: A debate in the House on Tuesday on the recent surge in criminal activities in the state saw a consensus emerging on the need for improved policing with enhanced night patrolling, stricter tenant verification process and better utilisation of technology like CCTV cameras. The ruling [] The post Assembly debate calls for better policing appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Crimes against women up, 1,232 cases since 2020
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said 1,232 cases of crime against women and children were registered from 2020 to June 15, 2024 in the state. In 2020, 238 cases were registered, 2021- 259 cases, 2022 285 cases, 2023- 296 cases, and this year up to June 15, the Goa police registered 154 [] The post Crimes against women up, 1,232 cases since 2020 appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Ruling, oppn end impasse over breach of privilege
Panaji: The stalemate over the breach of privilege matter, which led to the washout of Question Hour for two consecutive days, ended on Tuesday after the ruling and opposition agreed not to disrupt the assembly proceedings in the interest of the state. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, The ruling is ending the issue and does [] The post Ruling, oppn end impasse over breach of privilege appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Aided schools see higher Class 1 enrollment
Panaji: Government-aided primary schools have witnessed more than double the enrolment of students compared to government-run primary schools at Class 1, during the present academic year 2024-25. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also serves as the Education Minister, informed the Goa Legislative Assembly that government-aided primary schools enrolled 10,096 students, while government primary schools enrolled [] The post Aided schools see higher Class 1 enrollment appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Expert panel recommends memorial for temples destroyed by Portuguese in Goa
Panaji: An expert panel has recommended construction of a memorial in Goa for temples destroyed during the Portuguese rule and a museum to showcase the ancient heritage temples in the state, as per a report tabled in the legislative assembly. The committee has claimed that more than 1,000 temples were destroyed by the Portuguese rulers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ruckus in House on Day 1leads to two adjournments
Staff Reporter Panaji On the opening day of the monsoon session of the state legislative assembly on Monday, the Question Hour witnessed a couple of short adjournments following ruckus by the Opposition Congress MLAs after the treasury benches warned a Breach of Privilege against their legislator Altone DCosta. Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, Krishna Salkar, who [] The post Ruckus in House on Day 1leads to two adjournments appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Focus will be on improving public service: New DGP
Staff Reporter Panaji Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Alok Kumar, who took charge on Monday as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Goa, said that his focus will be on improving service to the people. He also said that attention will be paid to understanding the requirements of police department. The 1996 batch [] The post Focus will be on improving public service: New DGP appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Power depts outstandingdues touch Rs 540.3 crore
Staff Reporter Panaji The states electricity department, which has hiked power tariffs consistently for the last three years and is fully dependent on state budgetary support for supplying power, has a whopping Rs 540.3 crore as outstanding amount on account of unpaid electricity bills as on March 31, 2024. The pending dues are from three [] The post Power depts outstandingdues touch Rs 540.3 crore appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Lukewarm response to online platform selling local products
Staff Reporter Panaji The e-commerce platform established under the state governments Swayampurna Goa e-bazaar initiative to help market local products produced by rural women from Goa has got a modest response with the online portal doing business of only Rs 17,632 until July 4, this year. Disclosing information on the functioning of e-bazaar, the government, [] The post Lukewarm response to online platform selling local products appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Prashasan Stambh site shifts out of city, moves to Porvorim
Staff Reporter Panaji The states ambitious project, Prashasan Stambh (administrative building), to house all government offices under one roof will now be set up at Porvorim instead of the site earlier identified atPatto-Panaji. The government has decided to construct the states tallest building 75m high with 15 floors on land owned by the [] The post Prashasan Stambh site shifts out of city, moves to Porvorim appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Accusations fly as Sawant denies extortion claims at MPA
Staff Reporter Panaji The Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant on Monday told the state legislative assembly that his government has received a clean chit from the chairman of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), just as the Goa Forward Party MLA, Vijai Sardesai accused the government of arm twisting and extortion in the MPAs cargo transport. The [] The post Accusations fly as Sawant denies extortion claims at MPA appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Margao STP upgrade in the offingto fix sewage overflowing issue: CM
Staff Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the state legislative assembly on Monday that an additional 20 MLD sewage treatment plant (STP) has been proposed by the government by way of revamping the existing 7.5 MLD capacity STP at Shirvodem, in Margao, so as to tackle the sewage chamber overflowing issue. Stating that the [] The post Margao STP upgrade in the offingto fix sewage overflowing issue: CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Reginaldo urges bureaucratic accountability post-Assagao house partial demolition
Staff Reporter Panaji Citing the Assagao house demolition incident, the Curtorim MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco said that some bureaucrats and officers have become kings of theirown kingdom and urged the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to put them in place as early as possible. Speaking on a general discussion of the budget 2024-25 in the Goa [] The post Reginaldo urges bureaucratic accountability post-Assagao house partial demolition appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Govt buildings lack facilities for PwDs: Ruling, Oppn MLAs
Staff Reporter Panaji Both the ruling and opposition MLAs hit out at the state government on Monday over the lack of accessibility in government buildings and public transportation for persons with disabilities (PwDs). The debate, sparked by a calling attention motion raised by the opposition MLA Vijai Sardesai, highlighted the fear and anxiety experienced by [] The post Govt buildings lack facilities for PwDs: Ruling, Oppn MLAs appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa assembly passes resolutions congratulating PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi
PANAJI: The Goa legislative assembly on Monday passed resolutions congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for forming a government for a historic third consecutive term and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for being elected as the Leader of Opposition in the Parliament. The monsoon session of the legislative assembly unanimously passed the resolutions, along with other congratulatory motions. The House also congratulated Om Birla for being elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker and all the elected MPs. The post Goa assembly passes resolutions congratulating PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Study flags alarming rise in landslides in Goa
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji A comprehensive analysis of landslides that have taken place across Goa in the last five years has flagged the alarming rise in incidents, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies. According to a report of the revenue department, 58 landslides have been recorded from 2019 to the []
Wet spell to continue, Met dept warns of heavy rainfall till July 17
Staff Reporter Panaji Goa is experiencing a significant monsoon surge, with heavy to very heavy rainfall lashing both North and South Goa districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a special weather bulletin warning of continued intense rainfall activity over the coming days. On Saturday, July 13, the state received widespread rainfall, with an []
Govt tweaks Regional Plan 2021, zoning inconsistencies addressed
Staff Reporter Panaji In a move that could significantly impact land use and development across the state, the government has approved alterations to the Regional Plan (RP) 2021. The changes, announced through a notification issued by the Department of Town and Country Planning, address inconsistencies and incoherent zoning in the existing plan. The modifications, which []
Mixed reaction to Sunburn decision
Staff Reporter Margao/Panaji The announcement by the organisers to hold the EDM festival Sunburn in South Goa from December 28 to 30 this year is facing opposition fromvarious quarters. However, industry bodies maintained that the festival will boost the tourism industry of the district Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas said there is no need for the []
CBI can probe state govt employees only after getting nod
Staff Reporter Panaji The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) can investigate cases involving state government employees for which a written permission has to be obtained from the state. A notification to this effect has been issued by the home department. The government through the notification has granted consent to the CBI to investigate cases involving []
Only 39% schools feed mid-day meals data on monitoring system
Staff Reporter Panaji Only 39% of schools in Goa were found to be reporting real-time data on mid-day meals on the automated monitoring system (AMS), the state government has informed the Programme Approval Board (PAB) of the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme. Expressing concerns on the same, the PAB has asked the []
Oppn all set to corner govt during monsoon session
Staff Reporter Panaji The 18-day-long monsoon session of the state legislative assembly, which begins on July 15, is likely to be stormy as the Opposition has rolled up its sleeves to corner the ruling BJP-led government on various issues. The Opposition parties Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party are enthused by []
Gadkari calls for survey to evaluate govt performance
Favours assessment of ministers, MLAs Panaji : Stating that the next two years are testing years for BJP ahead of 2027 assembly polls, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday asked the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to conduct a survey to assess the government performance and to elicit peoples views on governance. Responding to the Gadkaris []
Babush, Rane cross swords and then make peace
ODPs are the bone of contention Panaji : A spat broke out on Friday between Town and Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane and Revenue Minister Atanasio Babush Monserrate over outline development plans. But later in the day both the cabinet ministers made peace after the inaugural session of a BJP meeting, with Rane likening their []
Jaspal Singh transferred, Alok Kumar new DGP
Panaji : Director General of Police (DGP) Jaspal Singh, who had been in the eye of the storm over the partial demolition of an Assagao house, was transferred to Delhi on Friday. In place of him, Alok Kumar will be the new DGP of the state. The transfer order was issued by the ministry of []
BJP must remain a party with a difference, avoid Congress' mistakes: Nitin Gadkari
In Panaji, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at a Goa BJP meeting with Sadanand Tanavade and Pramod Sawant, emphasized BJP's unique approach. Citing L K Advani during a 40-minute speech, Nagpur MP Gadkari warned against Congress-like mistakes, stressed corruption-free governance, and highlighted economic and social reforms. He urged the party's unity for upcoming 2027 elections, discouraging caste-based politics in Maharashtra.
Goa: New 45km Bypass Road to Connect Margao and Karnataka
On Thursday, Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced a Rs 3,500 crore, 45km six-lane bypass road from Margao, Goa's commercial capital, to the Karnataka border, linking Navelim and Cuncolim. This followed discussions with Margao MLA Digambar Kamat. Additionally, Rs 4,000 crore will be used to four-lane the 52km Panaji-Belagavi NH 748 for completion.
Goa Infra Boost: Bypass On Margao-Karnataka Border Announced; 4-Lane Panaji-Belgaum Road To Be Laid
The Margao-Karnataka border bypass will be around 45 km long and cost nearly Rs 3,500 crore, The four-laning of the existing Panaji-Belgaum section of National Highway 748 in Goa will cost almost Rs 4,000 crore
Create masterplan for public transport in Goa, says Gadkari
PANAJI, Jul 11: The Goa government must prepare a masterplan to improve transport facilities in the state, which will get works worth Rs 25000-30000 crore sanctioned in the next five years, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. He was speaking after dedicating a six-lane access controlled elevated stretch from Manohar International Airport in Mopa to Dhargal in north Goa. The US government has decided to give licence for drone taxi there. Four to six persons can fly from one [] The post Create masterplan for public transport in Goa, says Gadkari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Trains On Konkan Railway Route Cancelled, Diverted After Waterlogging In Tunnel
Panaji: Traffic on the Konkan Railway route was again paralysed on Wednesday morning due to waterlogging inside a tunnel at Pernem in Goa, leading to the cancellation and diversion of some trains, officials said. Train traffic on the Konkan Railway route was affected since 2.35 pm on Tuesday due to water oozing out in the Pernem tunnel between Madure-Pernem section, Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL) Deputy General Manager Baban Ghatge said. The waterlogging was removed and traffic clearance was given at 10.13 pm on Tuesday, he said. However, the same issue reoccurred at 2.59 am on Wednesday with a higher intensity, the official said. In view of this, few trains have been cancelled and diverted from the Konkan Railway route, he said. As per a bulletin issued by the KRCL on Wednesday, the trains which have been cancelled include 10104 Mandovi Express (from Margao to Mumbai), 50108 Margao to Sawantwadi (Maharashtra) passenger train, 22120 Margao to Mumbai Tejas Express, 12052 Margao to Mumbai Janashatabdi Express and 10106 Sawantwadi-Diva Express. The diverted trains are 19577 Tirunelveli -Jamnagar Express, 16336 Nagarcoil-Gandhidham Express, 12283 Ernakulum-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express, 22655 Ernakulum-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express and 16346 Thiruvananthapuram Central-Lokmanya Tilak Express, it said.
2 more iron ore leases likely to get green nod soon
Panaji: Two iron ore mining leases in the state the Monte de Sirigao Block III and the Advalpale-Thivim Block V are close to getting the environment clearances (ECs), with the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) giving the green nod to the blocks and recommending to the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), the []
Gadkari to inaugurate Mopa elevated corridor on July 11
Panaji: The Rs 770 crore elevated corridor at Mopa will be inaugurated by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on July 11 at 5 pm, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday. Sawant had invited Gadkari to inaugurate the 6.6-km-long, six-lane link road connecting National Highway 66 to the Manohar International Airport, Mopa. Gadkari will also []
IMD Issues 'Red Alert' For Goa: Heavy Rainfall Expected For Forth Day In A Row
Persistent heavy rainfall in various parts of Goa for the fourth consecutive day resulted in flooding in low-lying areas and traffic jams in the state capital Panaji and other urban areas.
Heavy rains in Goa cause waterlogging, traffic woes; IMD issues red alert
Heavy rains lashed parts of Goa for the fourth day in a row on Tuesday, which led to waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic congestion in state capital Panaji and other cities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red alert' for Goa on Tuesday, saying heavy to very heavy rainfall was very likely at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places with strong surface winds over North Goa and South Goa districts. Continuous rain with short intense spells and winds gusting to 50 kmph are very likely in the coastal state, as per the IMD. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea during the 'red alert', while people have been asked to avoid visiting flood-prone areas. On Tuesday, several low-lying areas remained flooded, throwing normal life out of gear in parts of Goa. Traffic congestion was reported in all major cities, including Panaji, Margao, Ponda and Vasco. The state traffic department on Monday released helpline numbers for people to
Incessant rains continue to lash Goa; 5 killed in two days
PANAJI: At least five persons have lost their lives in wall collapse incidents over two days in Goa which received heavy rains on the third consecutive day on Monday, inundating several low-lying areas. A 70-year-old woman and her 51-year-old son were killed on Monday after a wall of their house collapsed on them in Mandur village near Panaji, police said. Maria Rodrigues and her son Alfred lost their life after a backside wall of their house collapsed on them in Mandur village near Panaji in the afternoon. Their bodies were extricated by villagers, a senior police official told PTI. On Sunday, three labourers were killed after a wall collapsed on them at Kundaim Industrial Estate in North Goa, according to police. Goa has been witnessing heavy rains since Saturday, with the state education department declaring a holiday for all schools till Class 12 on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, forecasting moderate to heavy showers with strong surface winds, gusting to 40 to 50 km per hour, likely at many places in North and South Goa districts. In 24 hours ending 8. 30 am, Panaji recorded the highest rainfall of 360 mm, while Quepem received the lowest 175 mm. Several areas in Canacona taluka in South Goa have been inundated since Sunday night. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has appealed to people to stay indoors and avoid visiting flood-prone areas. He said the disaster management authority is active, and collectors of both districts were monitoring the situation round the clock. According to the water resources department, the state's largest reservoir, Selaulim Dam, reached full capacity on Sunday night. Meanwhile, residents of Avem village near Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary have claimed that the lone bridge connecting them to Canacona town is in a precarious condition, and they will be completely cut off if it collapses. The water has been flowing over the bridge for the last two days, and two of the pillars have given away, said Basuri Desai, a resident of the area. According to local people, the situation was similar at Mayem in North Goa, where the road connecting the village to other areas is water-logged. Mumbai rain: 50 flights cancelled, local train service disrupted, schools shut as IMD predicts more rainfall
Oppn seeks Goa DGPs removal alleging his involvement in partial illegal razing of house
PANAJI, June 28: The opposition parties on Friday demanded that Goas Director General of Police (DGP) Jaspal Singh be sacked for his involvement in the unauthorised partial demolition of a house at Assagao in North Goa. Accusing the DGP of misusing his position, the Congress demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter and sought his []
PRAWAH to inspect flow of Mhadei in Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra from July 4
Panaji, June 26 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly session in Goa, the Mhadei Water Management Authority (PRAWAH) will inspect areas in Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka to check the flow of water during the monsoon season, a state minister said on Wednesday. Water Resource Department Minister Subhash Shirodkar, addressing a press conference here, said that the []
Hindu convention demands Owaisis disqualification as MP
Panaji, June 26: A convention of Hindu leaders in Goa on Wednesday demanded the disqualification of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for hailing Palestine after taking oath as a Member of Parliament (MP). The Hindu leaders adopted a resolution against the Hyderabad MP at the 12th Edition of Vaishvik Hindu Rashtra Mahotsav, currently underway in Ponda [] The post Hindu convention demands Owaisis disqualification as MP appeared first on Northlines .
Cabinet reshuffle is CMs prerogative, says Goa BJP chief
Panaji, June 26 (IANS) Goa BJP President Sadanand Tanavade said on Wednesday that Cabinet reshuffle is the prerogative of the Chief Minister, and if he takes any decision in this regard, the party will support it. Speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle to accommodate the Congress turncoats, along with Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar, has been rife []
Goa launches Exit Support Scheme for sick industrial units
Panaji, June 25 (IANS) To bring around 423 sick industrial units into functional mode, the Goa government on Tuesday launched the Exit Support Scheme for the current lease owners. After launching the scheme, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that around 12.75 lakh sq mt of land has remained unutilised due to sick industries. He []
Goa CM Pramod Sawant meets PM Modi, HM Shah in Delhi
Panaji, June 25 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and discussed issues pertaining to the development of the state. The Chief Ministers Office in a statement said Sawant congratulated PM Modi on taking oath as the Prime Minister of the country for a third consecutive term []
Goa beaches marked with red flags, even wading discouraged
Panaji, June 24 (IANS) With the onset of monsoons, Drishti Marine, the state government-appointed lifesaving agency, has marked all beaches with red flags and has said that even wading in the water is strongly discouraged. Drishti has urged the locals and tourists to avoid swimming off beaches in the state due to rough sea conditions, []
Goa seeks Rs 700 cr for water projects, Rs 300 cr for exposition of St Xaviers relics
PANAJI, Jun 23 : Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has sought Rs 700 crore from the Centre for water augumentation projects and Rs 300 crore grant for the decennial exposition of St Francis Xaviers relics scheduled later this year, officials said on Sunday. Sawant was participating in a pre-budget meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Saturday and he said these initiatives are essential for Goas development. The relics of St Francis Xavier are preserved [] The post Goa seeks Rs 700 cr for water projects, Rs 300 cr for exposition of St Xaviers relics appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Goa CM seeks Rs 700 cr from Centre for water augmentation projects
Panaji, June 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has demanded a grant of Rs 700 crore from the Centre for Goa to construct dams and to enhance the capacity of existing dams as well as to prevent soil erosion. Sawant on Saturday attended the pre-budget meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and placed []
Goa CM Seeks Rs 1,000 Crore for Key Projects & St Francis Xavier's Relics Exposition
Goa CM Seeks Rs 1,000 Crore for Key Projects & St Francis Xavier's Relics Exposition Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has approached the Centre with a request for a substantial Rs 700 crore allocation for water augmentation projects and an additional Rs 300 crore grant for the decennial exposition of St Francis Xaviers relics, slated for later this year. This was confirmed by officials on Sunday. Sawant discussed these crucial initiatives during a pre-budget meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Saturday. He emphasized their importance for the development of Goa. The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, near Panaji, houses the relics of St Francis Xavier. The decennial exposition, scheduled between November 21, 2024, and January 5, 2025, attracts millions globally. Sawant stressed on the need for Rs 300 crore to support the event's preparations, according to a statement from the CM's office. Additionally, the Chief Minister, who manages the state finance department, also requested Rs 700 crore for essential water projects and financial backing for the Konkan Railway to boost connectivity and economic growth. ''These initiatives are vital for Goas development and we are hopeful they will be part of the Union Budget 2024-2025,'' the CMO stated. Sawants visit to Delhi also included participation in the GST Council meeting and the pre-budget discussion led by the Union Finance Minister.
Goa BJP MLA claims traffic cops prioritising challans over road safety
Panaji, June 23 (IANS) BJPs Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on Saturday alleged that the Traffic Police were prioritising targets to issue challan against traffic violations instead of taking measures to stop accidents. Former Minister Lobo expressed concerns over the rising number of accidents in the coastal state and advocated the need to take measures at []
Congress accuses Goa CM of mocking democracy
Panaji, June 21 (IANS) In a scathing attack, the Goa Congress alleged on Friday that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is mocking democracy by boasting about defection, which helped them become strong in the state Assembly. During the birthday celebrations of Calangute MLA Michael Lobo recently, Pramod Sawant said that during the last Assembly elections, Lobo []
Congress MP raises concern over shifting of airlines from Dabolim
Panaji, June 21 (IANS) Congress South Goa MP, Viriato Fernandes said on Friday that he will raise the issue of Dabolim Airport in Parliament to stop airlines from shifting to the new Manohar International Airport in North Goa. There are concerted attempts by the government to close down Dabolim Airport (in South Goa). Today Qatar []
Goa Governor, CM perform asanas on International Day of Yoga
Panaji, June 21 (IANS) International Yoga Day was celebrated across Goa on Friday, with Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai performing yoga in Raj Bhavan and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. The Governor performed various forms of yoga such as asanaas, pranayaam, mudras and dhyan which offer a comprehensive approach []
Collectors office swings into action over trance party in Goa nightclub Curlies
Panaji, June 21 (IANS) Taking note of fliers allegedly circulated on social media announcing a trance party in the famous Curlies nightclub, the Goa government has directed police to take action. Though a famous tourist haunt, the Curlies restaurant has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. It first hogged headlines during the investigation []
Goa Forward Party ready to combat BJP in upcoming Assembly session
Panaji, June 20 (IANS) Expecting the BJP government with its brute majority in Goa to try to bulldoze the opposition during the forthcoming Assembly session, Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai said on Thursday that in a democracy, people are always in the majority. In a democracy, the people are always in the majority. A []
Annual Monsoon Trekking to begin in Goa from Sunday
Panaji, June 19 (IANS) To attract tourists to the coastal state and connect them with nature, the Goa government will launch its Monsoon Trekking initiative from June 23, a senior official said on Wednesday. The General Manager of Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), Laxmikant Vaingankar, told IANS that the annual Monsoon Trekking programme will begin []
After outcry, Goa CM says report on Smart City project will be ready soon
Panaji, June 19 (IANS) After public outcry, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday that a report on the Smart City project is being prepared which will have the details of the works completed and the actions taken against the project consultant and other persons. A report on the Smart City project is being []
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Goa liberated in 1961 after freedom fighters pressured Govt: CM Sawant
PANAJI, Jun 18: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said it was after immense pressure from freedom fighters that the then central government took up Operation Vijay and Goa got liberated from the Portuguese rule in 1961. Had the state got liberated when the country attained independence, its pace of development would have been much faster, Sawant said on the occasion of the Goa Revolution Day. Goa Revolution Day is celebrated on June 18 to commemorate a public meeting held [] The post Goa liberated in 1961 after freedom fighters pressured Govt: CM Sawant appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Theatre artists demand Goa ministers resignation over Kala Academys sub-standard renovation
Panaji, June 18 (IANS) Noted theatre artists and writers of Goa on Monday demanded the resignation of state Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude over alleged wrong-doings and sub-standard work carried out during the refurbishment of the Kala Academy building. Designed by legendary architect Charles Correa and started in 1970, Kala Academy has emerged as []
Ready to return to Goa if party says so: Shripad
Says will try to provide maximum benefit to state Panaji: Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy and North Goa BJP MP Shripad Naik on Monday said that he is ready to take responsibility in state politics if the party gives him such tasks. Naik was interacting with journalists at the []
Artistes demand white paper on Kala Academy repairs
Panaji: Artistes from across the state gathered in Panaji on Monday to address the deteriorating condition of Kala Academy, the premier art institution in the state, and demanded a white paper from the government on all repairs of the building. The artistes also sought meetings with the Art and Culture Minister and the Chief Minister/PWD []
Drones give wings to Goa farmers
Malissa Ferrao Panaji: With Goa witnessing a growth in mechanised farming in recent years, farmers have now also started using drone technology even as the government is planning to promote this technology further to benefit cultivators in the state. According to assistant director, Directorate of Agriculture, M V Prasanna Kumar, a scheme has been devised []
Chandor-born Fr Simio Purificao Fernandes ordained Bishop, calls for unity and inclusivity
Panaji: Amid a packed gathering of the clergy, laity and dignitaries, Fr. Simio Purificao Fernandes was consecrated as Bishop during the Episcopal Ordination held at Se Cathedral, Old Goa on Monday. Fernandes was appointed as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Damanby Pope Francis on April 6. The Eucharistic Celebration was led by []
Rooftop solar plants critical to decreasing Goas grid reliance
Panaji: According to the Goa electricity department, most of the solar power plants set up cater to internal consumption, indicating that the state still has a significant journey ahead to achieve electricity self-sufficiency. According to information from the electricity department, it is still spending significantly on purchasing power from the national grid. This is because []
For Bainas flesh trade victims, Mukti model serves as beacon of green light on path of reformation
Amresh Parab Panaji: Post the demolition of Goas once infamous red light area in 2004, the state has never seen the rise of one concentrated sex trade area, and towards this end, are the efforts of not only the authorities but also that of NGO ARZ (Anyay Rahit Zindagi) and citizens. Post-demolition, the then deputy []
Why increase tariff when Rs 3.9k crore allotted to power dept
Panaji: Referring to the Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, asking his ministers, MLAs, and government employees staying in government quarters to pay their electricity bills beginning July 1, GFP chief Vijai Sardesai asked whether Chief Minister Pramod Sawant would follow suit. He said that now that a Chief Minister of his own party has []
BJP-led government brought down prices of petrol, diesel, Congress actions led to 'khata-khat' price rise in UPA: Hardeep Puri Hitting out at the Congress leaders in Karnataka seeking to target the Centre following the state government's decision to raise VAT on petrol and diesel, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday also took a veiled jibe at Rahul Gandhi for his khata khat remarks during the Lok Sabha election campaign and said Congress had talked about reducing inflation but their actions had led to khata-khat rise in prices during UPA government. Hardeep Puri highlighted the measures taken by the Centre to bring down prices of petrol and diesel and cited figures to state that the price of petroleum products was higher in states ruled by parties opposed to BJP. He said BJP-ruled states also reduced VAT following the decision of the Modi government to reduce excise duty and it resulted in a decrease in the prices of petrol and diesel. The minister told ANI that India is the only country where prices of petrol and diesel over a representative period have come down. He also targeted Congress-led UPA government for issuing oil bonds. Bharat is the only country, where prices of petrol and diesel over a representative period have come down, in the case of petrol by about 2 per cent or so and diesel by a little per cent instead of going up. How did we manage this? PM Modi reduced the excise duty levied by the Centre on two occasions, November 21 and May 2022. As a result, central excise duty came down and all the BJP states also reduced the VAT that they charged, he said. If you go into the VAT figures it becomes clear. The difference in price between Itanagar and Chennai is Rs 9.90 for petrol, between Lucknow and Telangana is Rs 12.76, between Gandhinagar and Bengaluru is Rs 8.21, between Panaji and Kerala is Rs 12.35, between Guwahati and Kolkata is Rs 6.80...Between 2004 and 2014, Congress introduced petrol bonds. They floated Rs 1.41 lakh crores and today we are having to pay back Rs 3.20 lakh crores, he added. Hardeep Puri said the price of petrol and diesel at the bunk is determined in large part due to the international prevailing price because India imports 85 per cent of its requirements of crude oil. I have done some statistics. Between 2004 and 2014 the price of petrol and diesel in Bengaluru went up by 84 per cent . This is during the Congress time and in diesel, it went up by 111 per cent. Because the international price had gone up and to that, you add the cost of insurance, cost of freight, refining margin...In our time, from 2014 to 2024, there was turbulence in the international situation, there was a Russia-Ukraine war situation which is still going on, there was a problem closer to home in the Red Sea, attacks by Houthi rebels...Yet we have been able to navigate the international situation, he said. Hardeep Puri said the decision of Congress-led UPA government to go for oil bonds was an irresponsible step. Between 2004 and 2014, Congress introduced petrol bonds, which was an irresponsible step. They floated bonds of Rs 1.41 lakh crore and today we are having to pay back Rs 3.20 lakh crores. Today, they are compounding their lies and stating it as someone else's mistake. Congress had talked about reducing inflation khata-khat but their actions had increased the inflationkhata-khat, he said. Earlier, on Sunday, in a post to X, Hardeep Puri had said that the Congress-led Karnataka government has saddled the people of Karnataka with the burden of paying Rs 3 per litre more for petrol and diesel in the state. After not fulfilling the promises of transferring Rs 8500/month to a woman of each family, Congress-led Karnataka government has saddled the people of Karnataka with the burden of paying Rs 3/litre more for petrol and diesel in the state, Puri said in a post on X. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) should direct their protests against the central government over the rising fuel prices. Today BJP and JDS are protesting as petrol and diesel prices have increased (in Karnataka). But, they don't have to protest against the state government. They must protest against the Centre, Siddaramaiah said. The Congress government in Karnataka increased VAT on petrol and diesel on Sunday which triggered a war of words between the Congress and BJP leaders. (ANI)
Goa: Raid on illegal gambling; articles valued at Rs 33 lakh seized
Panaji, June 16 (IANS) Goa Police, on Sunday, arrested 11 persons for allegedly operating an illegal live playing cards game and attached gambling articles valued at Rs 33 lakh, officials said. Superintendent of Police Rahul Gupta informed that a raid was conducted at Bambolim in North Goa and accused persons were caught red-handed. Total 11 []
Limbs of newborn bitten by animal found in Goa
Panaji, June 16 (IANS) Goa Police have registered an offence against unknown persons after limbs of a newborn bitten by animals were found in the North district, officials said. Police informed that the incident came to light on Saturday late evening, wherein limbs of a newborn were found near the sluice gate at Mandur-Dongri. Primary []
Goa CM urges people to plant bamboos to check soil erosion
Panaji, June 15 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday urged the people to take to bamboo production to protect the coastal areas from soil erosion. He was interacting with elected representatives and officers of local bodies in a Swayampurna Goa programme through a webinar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized on agriculture after []
