Panaji: The state cabinet on Friday approved the Goa Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO) Policy, 2026 to strengthen institutional coordination, professional management, access to finance and infrastructure, and market governance.The policy will be in force until March 31, 2031, with provisions for review, amendment or extension by govt. It aims to help farmers access credit and…
BENGALURU: The festive bonus is no longer always one big cheque at the end of a busy month. For workers packing orders, staffing stores or delivering parcels, the extra money can now come through a higher rate on a busy day, an attendance reward after a week, a productivity payout or a bonus for staying…
India’s Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey secured the silver medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games 2026. (Image: IANS) India’s shooters continued their medal-winning run at the Asian Games as Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa K. Vinod and Ashi Chouksey combined to clinch silver in the women’s…
Mushtaq Khan passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 62. He had been battling cancer for a prolonged period. The veteran actor worked across several Hindi films and television shows during his career. His performance as Ballu in ‘Welcome’ remains among his best-known roles. The 2007 film was directed by Anees Bazmee. It…
Mariah Medina speaks out on the sleeveless dress controversy. As the Internet debates criminal defense attorney Mariah Medina’s sleeveless dress during a hearing for which she got an earful from a female judge in front of other attorneys and defendants, Medina said her reaction was “honestly, pure shock”. Yolanda Huff, the judge called her knee-length…
Image: https://www.instagram.com/ac_mayanksachan/ For 15 years, Mayank Sachan wore the uniform of an Indian Navy sailor. But behind those years of service was another, much longer battle, one that came with rejection after rejection.He failed more than 15 competitive examinations. He appeared for the SSB twice and was unsuccessful both times. His first two attempts at…
General:Joy sits close to you today, and you’ll sense it in little bursts. Good news from children, easier progress in work, and a stronger inner drive all point to a fortunate day. Mars sharpens your will, and Jupiter throws luck where it counts.You’ll handle things wisely if you trust your instinct without becoming stubborn. That…
(In photo: Where the incident took place) A 17-year-old girl endured a traumatic experience on her birthday at Aastha Kunj Park NEW DELHI: “I was crying and was in severe pain.” With these words, the 17-year-old survivor recounted to police the terrifying moments she endured inside Aastha Kunj Park Monday, when three men allegedly overpowered…
Professor H K Patel, the head of the department, was addressing the audience from the stage when the student made a quip from a movie. AHMEDABAD: A day after a video of a Nirma University professor holding a student by the collar went viral, both the professor and the student have apologised to each other,…
The revised fares introduce higher base rates, distance-based slabs and separate tariffs for standard and hotel-attached vehicles, replacing the flat-rate and time-and-distance models under the 2021 notification Panaji: Govt on Friday raised fares for tourist taxis and black-yellow taxis for the first time in five years, with the State Transport Authority (STA) notifying a new…
