Panaji

Highlights of announcements made by FM

1:39 pm September 20, 2019

Panaji: Following are the highlights of the announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on reduction in corporate tax and other fiscal relief measures for the economy to promote growth and investment: * Corporate tax rate has been slashed to 22 per cent for domestic companies not availing any incentives/exemptions; earlier rate 30 per cent […]

Short film on late Parrikar to be screened at IFFI

Parrikar memorial foundation stone to be laid on Dec 13

1:23 pm September 11, 2019

Panaji: The foundation stone for a memorial dedicated to Goa chief minister late Manohar Parrikar would be laid here on December 13, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday. Parrikar, who also served as the country’s defence minister, died on March 17 this year at the age of 63. “The foundation stone for the ‘smriti […]

Amit Shah holds colourful roadshow in Bengal's Kharagpur

Fast-track probe, trial of sexual crimes against minors: Shah

9:00 pm August 22, 2019

Panaji : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asked state chief secretaries to device a mechanism to ensure that investigation and trial in sexual offences like rape against girls under the age of 12 are completed within two months of the crime. Shah was speaking at the 24th meeting of Western Zonal Council which […]

Light to moderate rain likely in Goa over five days

10:25 pm August 17, 2019

Panaji: The India Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted light to moderate rainfall in Goa in the next few days, and warned fishermen to stay away from the sea. Goa witnessed heavy rains in the last two weeks. The floods in low-lying areas have now abated. “Light to moderate rainfall is very likely to occur at […]

Rains likely in TN, Kerala, coastal AP; low pressure to become depression soon

Rains lash Goa, 150 families shifted in four tehsils

7:59 pm August 8, 2019

Panaji: Some 150 families have been evacuated in four tehsils of Goa following heavy rains and release of water from Tillari dam on Goa-Maharashtra border, the state government informed on Thursday. Tourists and fishermen were advised to stay away from the sea. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the government was on high alert in view […]