In two separate operations, the crime branch has successfully confiscated drugs valued at Rs. 13 lakh. In the first case, three minor individuals from Bihar were discovered in possession of narcotics worth Rs. 12 lakh. Acting on a tip-off regarding individuals transporting illicit substances to Goa, the crime branch conducted a raid near the Sirsaim […]
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A senior official working at a bank in Chinchinim recently fell victim to an online scam, resulting in a loss of nearly Rs 68,000. The fraud occurred when the individual was deceived by a scammer who posed as a representative from an e-commerce company. Following a complaint lodged by Dasari Sudhakar, the Cuncolim police have […]
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken control of the complete shareholding of the late industrialist Anil Salgaocar. This action was taken as Anil Salgaocar did not disclose a profit of Rs 5,700 crore earned from companies in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Singapore to Indian authorities. The ED’s investigation uncovered that Salgaocar, who owned […]
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The tragic Banastarim bridge incident that resulted in the loss of three lives prompted discussions in the Goa legislative assembly, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant explaining the complexities of preventing such accidents. Sawant stressed that while it’s essential to ensure road safety, stopping every vehicle for checks is impractical, as it would lead to complaints […]
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Art and culture minister Govind Gaude announced on Friday that Goa’s library policy will be implemented this month, with Nandkumar Kamat serving as the chairman. The policy aims to develop libraries across the state, ensuring that children in rural areas have easy access to library facilities, similar to their urban counterparts. Being one of the […]
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A recent report from the Centre highlights the presence of a breeding tigers in the protected areas of Goa, emphasizing the importance of tiger conservation. The report also cautions against damming the rivers in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary to ensure the preservation of these majestic creatures. In a significant development, the high court of Bombay […]
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The Yachting Association of India announced Cdr Abhilash Tomy (Retd) as the recipient of the prestigious Admiral RH Tahiliani Trophy for ‘Yachtsperson of the Year’ on Monday. Cdr Abhilash Tomy recently achieved a remarkable feat by completing a challenging solo circumnavigation as part of the Golden Globe Race, securing the second position in the competition. […]
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In Ponda taluka, an incident occurred where a bison attacked a woman named Nisha Satarkar while she and her sister Suman were gathering mushrooms on a hill in Keri village. During the attack, Nisha was gored by the bison’s horns and dragged for approximately 3 meters. She sustained significant injuries and required 21 stitches on […]
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The Principal of G. R. Kare College of Law in Margao, Saba D’Silva, has been suspended by the college management. The decision was made during a meeting of the executive committee of Vidya Vikas Mandal, the organization that oversees the law college. The suspension comes after D’Silva was found guilty by the Goa University’s inquiry […]
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As continuous heavy rain lashes the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert on Wednesday, warning citizens about the potential for flooding and other impacts from the “extremely heavy rainfall.” The rain has been relentless, with the total rainfall for the season reaching 92.1 inches (2,341mm), surpassing the usual value of 71 […]
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