The seed balls have native plant seeds such as kokum, jamun, cashew, jackfruit, drumsticks, cotton, guava, lemon, papaya and others Panaji: A group of students of Govt College, Sanquelim, have prepared over 5,000 seed bombs of native plant species to help revive barren lands in Goa. The college has already begun distributing the seed bombs…
Panaji: Goa reported 373 people testing positive for hepatitis B in 2025-26, of whom 62 were put on treatment. In the same year, 131 persons tested positive for hepatitis C, with 40 put on treatment.Both hepatitis B and C are blood-borne infections and are closely monitored as they can cause chronic liver damage, cirrhosis, and…
The HC called on CCP to share data on the number of burials at St Inez Panaji: The Bombay high court on Monday ordered the director of panchayats to file an affidavit explaining steps taken by it pursuant to its communication of 2016 where it directed all panchayats to make arrangements for kabrastan for the…
The prized monsoon delicacy appears only during July and Aug Colva: Traditional fishermen along the Salcete coast are enjoying a bumper start to the short-lived solar shrimp season, with Monday yielding the biggest catch so far and boosting activity along the shoreline and local markets.The prized monsoon delicacy appears only during July and Aug, making…
The prized monsoon delicacy appears only during July and Aug Colva: Traditional fishermen along the Salcete coast are enjoying a bumper start to the short-lived solar shrimp season, with Monday yielding the biggest catch so far and boosting activity along the shoreline and local markets.The prized monsoon delicacy appears only during July and Aug, making…
Former MLA Prakash Velip said the ST community was denied political reservation in the last four assembly elections Panaji: The United Tribal Association Alliance (UTAA) on Monday announced a mega convention in Panaji on Aug 13 to press for political reservation for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community. The event coincides with one year since the…
Former MLA Prakash Velip said the ST community was denied political reservation in the last four assembly elections Panaji: The United Tribal Association Alliance (UTAA) on Monday announced a mega convention in Panaji on Aug 13 to press for political reservation for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community. The event coincides with one year since the…
Vasco: Work on the flyover connecting Dabolim international airport to Upasnagar, Sancoale, is expected to be completed by Oct, transport minister Mauvin Godinho said on Monday.“The contractor has assured that the flyover will be completed by Oct. The work was delayed after some pillars were demolished due to height issues within the funnel zone of…
Purnanand Chari, President, Konkani Akademi Panaji: The Goa Konkani Akademi, while announcing its Konkani literary awards on Monday, introduced the Konkani Digital Kala Seva Award to recognise content creators using modern platforms to promote the Konkani language, Goa’s traditions, folk art, agriculture, salt pans and other aspects of Goan life.“Today’s generation consumes content digitally. We…
Panaji: The Goa Investment Promotion Board (IPB) on Monday approved 14 investment proposals worth approximately Rs 622 crore that are expected to generate around 3,180 jobs, officials said.Chief minister Pramod Sawant, who chaired the board meeting, said the proposals reinforce Goa’s position as an attractive destination for sustainable and high-value investments.The board considered proposals on…
