Panaji

Goa school closed for one week over swine flu

Health authorities in Goa on Thursday directed the closure of city-based People’s High School for one week till September 30, following two confirmed and three suspected cases of H1N1 among its students.

CCP questioned over floating tenders for completed work

Is the Panaji Corporation floating tenders for work already completed? On September 11, the CCP floated a tender worth almost Rs 1 crore inviting bids for beautification works on the Miramar-Dona Paula bypass. But some of this work has already been completed.

Panaji Corporation's pay parking move opposed

The CCP's plan to convert the entire Panaji market area into a pay parking zone has come in for severe criticism from residents, the general public and a few city councillors themselves.

Jr Rane gets breather until Sep 17

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane got some temporary relief when the High Court of Bombay at Goa stayed the criminal proceedings filed by advocate Aires Rodrigues against him till September 17.

HC hearing on Jr Rane petition to continue

The final hearing of the petition filed by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane seeking quashing of the charge-sheet filed against him for allegedly threatening to kill social activist lawyer, Mr Aires Rodrigues began on Monday.

Laptops scheme for teachers launched

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 The Goa Chief Minister Mr Digambar Kamat presents a laptop to a teacher after the launch of the interest-free loan scheme for teachers in Panaji.

HC could decide Jr Rane's petition on Monday

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane's petition seeking the quashing of the charge-sheet filed against him for allegedly having threatened to kill social activist Mr Aires Rodrigues will be taken up by the High Court today.

Govt thrust to encourage reading habit in Goa

Panjim will see a modern central library in 4 to 5 months. Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat made this announcement while inaugurating an e-library in Margao.

Buck Stops Here: Decide responsibility for St Inez drain, HC to officials

The St Inez drain may finally get a regular maintainer with the Hich Court asking warring officials to come to a decision in a week.

Supreme Court issues Cidade contempt notice

The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Cidade de Goa hotel owners for contempt of court.