Mopa airport designated authorised point of entry and exit from India by MHA
Digital Goa, July 12- Union Ministry of Home Affairs has designated Manohar International Airport, Mopa, Goa as an authorised point for entry/exit from India. “S.O. 3053(E).- In pursuance of sub-rule (b) of rule 3 of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules 1950, the Central Government hereby designates Manohar International Airport, Mop of Goa State as an authorized Immigration Check...
Forest dept bans entry for public inside all Wildlife Sanctuaries and waterfalls in Goa
Digital Goa, July 11 – Due to continuous heavy rainfall in the State, and high water current in rivers in forest areas, entry for public inside all Wildlife Sanctuaries and waterfalls shall be prohibited until further orders, states an order issued by Additional Principle Conservator of Forest & Chief Wildlife Warden today. Dy Conservator of Forests are directed to...
JERC Public hearing on Electricity Dept’s truing up petition on July 13 & 14
Digital Goa, July 11 - Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission(JERC) will hold public hearings over the petition filed by Goa Electricity Department for approval of True-up of FY 2020-21 & FY 2021- 22 in North Goa on July 13 and South Goa on July 14. In North Goa, the hearing will be held at Mini Conference Hall, Institute Menezes Braganza,...
Supreme Court adjourns hearing in Mhadei matter to November 28
Digital Goa, July 10 – Supreme Court today adjourned the Mhadei matter to November 28. The matter came for hearing before the apex court today. Goa will place the order of Chief Wildlife Warden before the court in the next hearing. In its earlier order SC had said that Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal was binding on the riparian states...
Second drowning victim’s body traced at Mainapi waterfall, Netravali
Digital Goa, July 10 – The dead body of the person who got drowned at Mainapi waterfall at Netravali yesterday was traced today morning at 7.15 am. The deceased is identified as 28-year-old Saidutt Naik from Vadem, Vasco. 53-year-old Janardhan Sadekar from Mapusa also drowned to death yesterday in an effort to save Saidutt. Tragedy struck the group of...
Electricity Dept to use GEC designed device to identity & repair faulty sections in power system networks
Digital Goa, July 10 - Remote Controller for Sectionalizer on 11kv distribution feeder, designed and developed by GEC students for Goa Electricity Department was inaugurated today. The device will help to identify the faulty section in power system networks as well as clear the fault in minimum time thereby improving the network. The device will allow remote control of...
32-year-old rent-a-bike thief from Kolhapur nabbed by Panaji police
Digital Goa, July 10 - A 32-year-old bike thief from Kolhapur was arrested by Panaji police for stealing 5 bikes from Panaji. The accused identified as Saddam Jamadar had taken the bikes on rent. Four of the stolen bikes have been recovered from him. He was out on bail in a similar case involving 6 rent-a-bikes from Calangute. As...
High Court raps PWD AE for ‘obstructing’ demolition of structures near Dabolim Airport
Digital Goa, July 10 – High Court has pulled up Assistant Engineer of PWD at Fatorda for ‘obstructing’ implementation of court’s demolition orders around Dabolim airport. Court has also directed Director Panchayat to inquire if the Sarpanch of Chicalim panchayat has some illegal constructions in the area. A detailed report has to be submitted before the court in this...
WRD to construct 100 bandharas in Goa by 2024
Digital Goa, July 10 – Water Resource Department will complete building 100 bandharas in Goa by May 2024, informed WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar. He said that work for 20 such bandharas which will serve the purpose of irrigation in the state has already commenced across Goa except at Vasco.Water levels in dams - Selaulim – 61 %, Anjunem –...
SBD & CUSS systems introduced at Manohar International Airport
Digital Goa, July 10 – Manohar International Airport has introduced modern technology to enhance the passenger experience. The Self-service Bag Drops (SBD) system streamlines check-in process for passengers while Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) kiosks will expedite check-in and eliminates queues & ground staff reliance. Passengers utilizing SBD are empowered to complete the check-in process independently. They can obtain their...
