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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Toll rates for elevated road to Mopa airport notified
Panaji: The ministry of road, transport and highways has notified the toll rates that taxis, private vehicles, and local residents will have to pay to use the elevated link road from NH 66 to the Manohar International Airport. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is authorised to collect the toll fee. The toll rates range from Rs 19.7 for cars and Rs 32.5 for taxis to Rs 127.3 for container and trailer trucks with seven or more axles. Taxis registered in North Goa will receive a 50% discount, provided no alternative road is available for the commercial vehicles, states the notification. The NHAI has offered a monthly pass option of Rs 350 for the year 2025-26 for vehicles registered to locals residing within 20km of the toll plaza. This monthly fee will be revised every year.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Mandrem cashew plantation burned in huge forest fire
Panaji: A massive fire broke out in a cashew plantation on the hillslopes of Mandrem's Naikwada on Sunday. The fire, which caused a loss of at least Rs 15 lakh, continued to burn throughout the day as strong winds and lack of access complicated the firefighting operations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The fire began on the Mandrem-Korgao hill, with the dry grass feeding the fire. The Pernem fire station received a call about the fire at noon. 'The entire hill is on fire. Since morning, our vehicles have been on the site to try and put out the fire. Because of the strong wind, it was very difficult to control the fire. The forest is dense, the grass was not cleared, and our vehicles do not reach the spot of the fire because there is no access,' said an official with the Pernem fire station. The inaccessible location of the fire meant that the hoses used for dousing operations did not reach ground zero of the fire. With a sole fire tender deployed to fight the blaze, firemen had to make multiple trips to replenish the water. The firefighting operations were also hindered when a pilot of an aircraft complained of smoke along the glide path to the Manohar International Airport. The smoke was rising from the Chandel forest, about 6km from the airport, and the Pernem fire station decided to divert its fire truck to Chandel to investigate the origin of the smoke. 'If there is a call of any fire, we have to send our vehicle. So we called for reinforcements from Porvorim to assist with the fire in the cashew plantation,' said the official from the Pernem fire station. With the mercury rising in Goa, the fire department finds itself spending a lot of time and resources responding to grass fires. On Sunday, there were 13 fire-related incidents across the state, with most of them in Pernem and Tiswadi.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mangoes of Konkan exported abroad from Mopa's cargo hub
Panaji: The creation of an air cargo logistics hub at the Manohar International Airport has kickstarted the export of mangoes from the Konkan region. The season's first shipment, containing 3,368kg of Alphonso mangoes, was sent to Sharjah on an Air Arabia flight. A total of 600 tonnes of mangoes are expected to be exported to Europe and the UAE in the coming months, said GMR Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL) officials. The mango consignment was shipped by ShivKonkan Farmer Producer Company Ltd and Shreevali Agro and originated from Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra—part of the famed Alphonso belt that includes Ratnagiri and Devgad. These mangoes have high demand in international markets for their taste and aroma, said a GMR Goa Air Cargo official. The GGIAL has set up a dedicated packhouse near the airport terminal to clean, sort and prepare farm produce for export. Last year, the cargo hub handled 140 metric tonnes of mango shipments exported to Europe and other parts of the world, including a small quantity of mangoes to Muscat, Oman. The airport has also been exporting lady fingers, bottle gourd and guavas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Study Anywhere With Lightweight Intel Laptops Lenovo Student Offers Learn More Undo 'By enabling direct air exports, we're not just reducing transit times, but also ensuring that the perishable cargo reaches global markets in peak condition,' said the official. The airport's cargo hub is emerging as a key player in handling temperature-sensitive produce , opening up new business opportunities for local farmers and exporters. The success of this shipment is expected to bolster the region's agri-export potential and provide a boost to the rural economy across the Konkan belt.
News18
29-04-2025
- Business
- News18
FLY91 Expands Fleet, Set To Scale Operations To 150 Weekly Flights
Last Updated: Having completed its first full year of flying in March, FLY91 has already operated more than 3,500 flights and served close to 1.7 lakh (170,000) passengers. FLY91, a regional airline based at Goa's Manohar International Airport (MIA), currently operates over 100 flights each week. To meet the busy summer demand, the airline now plans to increase this number to 150 weekly flights. Having completed its first full year of flying in March, FLY91 has already operated more than 3,500 flights and served close to 1.7 lakh (170,000) passengers. Furthermore, FLY91 became the first regional airline in India to purchase two ATR 72-600 aircraft at the same time, further cementing its position in the regional aviation sector. FLY91's third ATR 72-600 aircraft has now joined its fleet, with a fourth aircraft expected soon. This twin purchase marks a shift towards aircraft ownership, signalling long-term growth plans for the airline. The ATR 72-600 is well-known for its fuel efficiency and suitability for short runways, which aligns perfectly with FLY91's mission to connect underserved regions across India. FLY91 is also standing out with its onboard service, offering hot food and beverages that passengers can pre-book. Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO of FLY91, explained, 'More importantly, the decision to purchase two aircraft together is a deliberate move towards sustainable, dependable, and measured growth. As we expand, our focus remains on building an efficient and reliable network that truly connects Bharat." First Published: April 29, 2025, 08:20 IST
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pernem taxi drivers threaten to oppose BJP over airport taxi counter closure
Panaji: Upset with directions to shut down the blue cab pre-paid taxi counter at the Manohar International Airport , Mopa, the taxi drivers of Pernem threatened to work against in the coming elections. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now BJP workers criticise local MLA Pravin Arlekar and state govt for not addressing the demands of the taxi drivers. 'This govt can waive off GMR's dues of Rs 200-250 crore, but why can't the amendment be made in the assembly for our benefit? They need to think whether they want this vote bank from Pernem. When elections come, we will tell people that this is how BJP govt harassed us,' said a taxi operator from Pernem. The taxi drivers held a meeting with Arlekar and govt officials to convey their concerns. While officials from GMR Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL) were called for the meeting with the mamlatdar, no representative showed up. The taxi drivers said that despite multiple appeals to Arlekar and chief minister , they continued to face harassment at the hands of GGIAL. 'My support and the CM's support is there with the taxi operators. There is no need to be afraid,' said Arlekar. The strongest backlash came from former BJP Pernem mandal president, Tulsidas Gawas, who slammed BJP top brass for ignoring the taxi operators. 'Can it be that for two years there was no follow-up on this issue? Govt and MLA are ours. Govt at the Centre is ours, and yet we cannot get this issue resolved? If the MLA took a clear stand, then this would not have happened,' said Gawas.
