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Goa sugarcane farmers to get only central fixed rate as state ends support

Goa, May 16 -- The Goa government has officially discontinued the 'Special Assistance cum Compensation Scheme' for sugarcane farmers, which had been in effect since June 2021. Going forward, sugarcane... Read More


Renovation, rectification, explanation. Kala Academy's theatre of the absurd plays on

PANJIM, May 16 -- Team Herald A day after O Heraldo reported that Kala Academy is slated to shut down again for two months for 'rectification' work, there was all-round criticism for the delay in fin... Read More


Govt only bothered about mining and not humans, say Shirgao residents

PANJIM, May 16 -- Team Herald Residents of Shirgao have strongly opposed the government's mining lease agreement with Salgaocar Shipping Company Pvt Ltd, which they claim was signed without addressin... Read More


Battered on duty, policeman's ordeal a blow to morale of force

PANJIM, May 16 -- AUGUSTO RODRIGUES Sixty-six-year-old Mangal Narvekar's cry for justice for her son, who serves in the police force, is a stark reminder to all in Goa: if the police themselves canno... Read More


Panjim's gateway of discomfort: Crumbling infrastructure at the main bus stand

PANJIM, May 16 -- Ajit John For many visitors, the Panjim bus stand serves as their first impression of Goa's capital - a city internationally renowned as a tourist paradise. This vital hub connects ... Read More


Weeks without water: Salcete residents reach boiling point

MARGAO, May 16 -- Team Herald A growing water crisis in several parts of Salcete has sparked widespread frustration among residents, who are now demanding immediate action from the government to rest... Read More


Private bus operators slam revamped 'Mhaji Bus' scheme

PANJIM, May 16 -- Team Herald The All Goa Private Bus Owners Association (AGPBOA) has opposed the revamped 'Mhaji Bus' Scheme notified by the State government. AGPBOA General Secretary Sudip Tamanka... Read More


Goa taxi operators demand government action against app-based services

Goa, May 16 -- Goa's traditional taxi operators have voiced strong opposition to app-based taxi services, urging the government to regulate these platforms to protect their livelihoods and preserve th... Read More


FDA raids: Misbranded ice candies destroyed, restaurants shut

PANJIM/CALANGUTE, May 16 -- Team Herald In a series of coordinated raids, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has destroyed misbranded ice candies worth Rs 65,000 and shut down multiple eateries ... Read More


Born to race:

Goa, May 16 -- Against the roar of engines and the dust of the track, women rise-defying norms, mastering machines, and claiming their place in the world of motorsports. Bani Dabholkar and Ashrafi Gai... Read More