Constitute Mhadei Water Management Authority & Withdraw DPR approval: Goa delegation urges Amit Shah
Digital Goa, Jan 11 – A delegation of Goa govt on Mhadei met Union Home Minister, Amit Shah in New Delhi today and urged for immediate constitution of the Mhadei Water Management Authority as specified in the Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal award. The delegation and also urged for the withdrawal of the Karnataka’s Detailed Project Report(DPR) on Mhadei diversion...
Massive fire engulfs paint factory at Pilerne; loss expected to be in crores; no injuries reported so far
Digital Goa, Jan 10 - Major fire broke out at a Berger Becker Coatings factory in Pilerne Industrial Estate in Bardez today. The factory contained large quantity of paint and chemicals due to which the fire escalated and engulfed the entire factory. Efforts are on to save the adjacent buildings and factories. Several fire tenders from nearby towns including...
Goa to continue witnessing chill in the air for next few days
Digital Goa, Jan 10 - As forecasted by IMD two days back, minimum temperature in Panaji has dropped by 2-3 degrees celcius in view of the cold wave from the North. Minimum temperature recorded in Panaji this morning was 17.2 and 18 degree celcius in Mormugao. It is 2.9 deg lower than normal at Panaji and 3.8 degree lower...
GEL asked to reduce Service Charges to lessen Goa Taxi fares: Mauvin
Digital Goa, Jan 10 - Transport Department has asked Goa Electronics Limited(GEL)to reduce the service charges of Goa Taxi fares to reduce the overall amount paid by the tourist, informed Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho. “As the service charges are high the CGST and SGST are also high. We have asked GEL to reduce it to ensure that the overall...
GoaMiles taxis cheaper than Goa Taxi as they operate of competitive rate basis: Rohan
Digital Goa, Jan 10 - Presently the rates of GoaMiles are less as compared to Goa Taxi as they are working on a competitive rate basis, while Goa Taxi uses the rates notified by the Directorate of Transport, informed Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte. Once the Goa Taxi app is launched, things may change, said Rohan. He further asserted that...
Bomb scare on Moscow-Goa Charter flight turns out to be a hoax call; Tourists safely land in Goa this afternoon
Digital Goa, Jan 10 - Bomb scare on Moscow-Goa chartered flight last night turned out to be hoax call. Chartered flight operated by Azur Air, coming from Moscow for Goa made an emergency landing at Jamnagar in Gujarat yesterday night after Goa police received an email claiming that there was bomb planted on the flight. All the 244 people...
Goa Board releases dates for Term II exams of Std 10th and 12th
Digital Goa, Jan 9 – Goa Board has released the schedule of the second term of the Board exams for Std X and XII. As per the schedule, Std XII term II exams will commence from March 15, 2023 and Std X term II exams will commence from April 1.SSC exam schedule https://www.gbshse.in/Admin_website_api/Files/circular/525580-2023circularno05.pdfHSSC exam schedule https://www.gbshse.in/Admin_website_api/Files/circular/373691-2023circularno04.pdf
Moscow-Goa Charter Flight makes emergency landing in Gujarat’s Jamnagar following bomb threat; Dabolim Airport put on high alert
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - A chartered flight from Moscow to Goa carrying 244 passengers on board was diverted to Gujarat’s Jamnagar today after Goa ATC received a bomb threat. The aircraft is currently under isolation Bay at Jamnagar Airport and an investigation is underway. Bomb squad of Goa police is also present at Dabolim airport. “Moscow-Goa chartered flight...
15 plus companies to participate in Apprenticeship Mela on January 11
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (DSDE), will conduct Apprenticeship Mela on January 11, 2023 at Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao to engage candidates as apprentices. 15 plus companies are expected to participate in the Apprenticeship Mela. Interested ITI holders and other local youths have been asked to report at 10.00 a.m. to...
Goa’s first electric-cum-solar ferry boat commences operation on Panaji-Chorao route
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - Goa’s first electric-cum-solar ferry boat commenced operations from today. The passenger ferry will ply between Panaji and Chorao. The 60 passenger capacity ferry will make 4 trips per day and the rides will be free for one month. After that govt will take a decision as regards the charges, informed officials. The ferry covers...
