Despite producing 672MLD (Million Liters per Day) of treated water daily, Goa faces a shortage of 80 to 100MLD due to leakages from aging pipelines, resulting in a non-revenue water (NRW) rate of over 30%. However, a positive change is on the horizon, as Goa plans to become self-sufficient in its water needs by 2024. […]
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The state directorate of transport has experienced a significant reduction in traffic violations following the installation of AI-operated cameras in June. Rajan Satardekar, Director of Transport, attributes this decline to the innovative Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS), which serves as an ever-watchful, invisible eye on the city’s roads. The latest data reveals a striking decrease […]
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As tourists, both from India and abroad, flock to Goa’s sandy shores, there’s uncertainty surrounding the reopening of shacks, a key feature of the state’s beaches. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has revealed that the environment department is yet to respond to his department’s request for the completion of the beach-carrying capacity assessment. This assessment will […]
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The Directorate of Education (DOE) has announced a rescheduled Diwali vacation for schools in the state. In light of the 37th National Games scheduled to be hosted by Goa this year, the vacation has been advanced to run from October 25 to November 18. Consequently, the second term will commence on November 20. These instructions […]
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In two separate operations, the crime branch has successfully confiscated drugs valued at Rs. 13 lakh. In the first case, three minor individuals from Bihar were discovered in possession of narcotics worth Rs. 12 lakh. Acting on a tip-off regarding individuals transporting illicit substances to Goa, the crime branch conducted a raid near the Sirsaim […]
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A senior official working at a bank in Chinchinim recently fell victim to an online scam, resulting in a loss of nearly Rs 68,000. The fraud occurred when the individual was deceived by a scammer who posed as a representative from an e-commerce company. Following a complaint lodged by Dasari Sudhakar, the Cuncolim police have […]
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken control of the complete shareholding of the late industrialist Anil Salgaocar. This action was taken as Anil Salgaocar did not disclose a profit of Rs 5,700 crore earned from companies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Singapore to Indian authorities. The ED’s investigation uncovered that Salgaocar, who owned […]
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Students from the campuses of BITS Pilani in Goa and Hyderabad recently undertook internships with the Goa government’s Project Management Unit (PMU), which is overseeing the implementation of coding and robotics education in schools across the state. This innovative curriculum has been integrated into the syllabus for approximately 65,000 students in over 430 government and […]
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The tragic Banastarim bridge incident that resulted in the loss of three lives prompted discussions in the Goa legislative assembly, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant explaining the complexities of preventing such accidents. Sawant stressed that while it’s essential to ensure road safety, stopping every vehicle for checks is impractical, as it would lead to complaints […]
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Art and culture minister Govind Gaude announced on Friday that Goa’s library policy will be implemented this month, with Nandkumar Kamat serving as the chairman. The policy aims to develop libraries across the state, ensuring that children in rural areas have easy access to library facilities, similar to their urban counterparts. Being one of the […]
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