Panaji: Alleging manipulation in the allotment of plots in industrial estates, the United Goans Foundation (UGF) has written to govt seeking a vigilance investigation into the role of Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) officials.The UGF has also sought cancellation of the provisional allotment of a plot at Verna industrial estate, which the NGO claims has…
Valpoi: Six youths from Sanquelim, including the son of Sanquelim Municipal Council chairperson Siddhi Porob, were rescued on Monday morning after being stranded overnight at Vazra Sakla waterfall on the Goa–Maharashtra border due to a sudden rise in water levels.Officials said the group reached the waterfall around 2pm on Sunday when the water level was…
A gas stove works through daily spills, splattering oil, and boiling sauces. Over time, those small messes settle into the burner caps and ports, forming a layer of burnt grease that can affect both appearance and flame performance. With time, these small marks harden into stubborn grease that seems impossible to remove.Sometimes, using a hard…
Celina Jaitly shared an emotional post with a throwback video of her sons, rejecting the idea that trauma builds strength, saying it instead broke her repeatedly. She spoke about her ongoing healing journey amid her custody and divorce battle with husband Peter Haag, against whom Mumbai Police recently filed an FIR for alleged cruelty and…
More than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean Since the Suez Canal opened more than 150 years ago, more than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have now created a statistical model that predicts which species are likely…
After losing their first game against Ireland, India will be eager to bounce back in today’s encounter. Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy debut turned into a disappointing affair as the team suffered a heavy defeat.The match in Belfast initially appeared to be heading in India’s favour. After winning the toss, Iyer opted to bowl first, a decision…
Cloud cover over Dharmatala on Wednesday Kolkata: A low pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday morning, as predicted by the Met office. This system is likely to become well marked and move north-westwards across north Odisha and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal.Met officials in Bengal said the system will impact south…
India celebrates Day 8 success as Lovepreet wins silver, Seema takes bronze, and Neeraj reaches the final. India enjoyed another eventful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday, collecting a silver and a bronze medal while several athletes advanced to finals across athletics and bowls, and others concluded their campaigns.Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh…
Kolkata: A Dum Dum resident has filed an FIR at Behala PS, alleging that former Trinamool councillor and MMiC Tarak Singh, his son Amit Singh and associates encroached on his plot at 89, P N Mitra Brick Field Road (Behala Taratala), assaulted him, and demanded Rs 10 lakh at gunpoint to vacate the property.The complaint…
Kolkata: The integrated control room aimed at improving services in govt hospitals across the state is set to become operational at Swasthya Bhawan from Wednesday. The state health department has deployed a 28-personnel-strong contingent to man the control room 24×7 on rotation. In the first phase, the control room will be connected with govt hospitals…
