Panaji, 19 September (IANS) broke protests in Goa on Friday, a day later, social activist Ram Kankonkar was brutally attacked in the daylight. Thousands of people gathered outside the Director General of Police in Panaji, accusing the state government and police of failing to maintain law and order. The agitating mob allegedly vandalized the ruling … Read more
Panaji, Sep 16 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Goa unit on Tuesday announced the appointment of new taluka incharges in preparation for the forthcoming Zilla Panchayat elections, aimed at bolstering its grassroots presence across the state. Accordingly, the party announced ten in charges for the talukas. In a release issued here, AAP’s Goa president Adv. … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Panaji Zonal Office has conducted search operations at 13 residential and commercial premises across Goa and Hyderabad in the case of Yeshwant Sawant and others. The searches carried out on September 9-10, in connection with the illegal land grabbing of Communidade lands in Goa, under the … Read more
Chennai, Sep 4 (IANS) In multi-city searches, the ED identified illegal assets and froze bank accounts as part of Rs. 637.58 crore bank loan fraud and related money laundering by a company identified as Arvind Remedies, an official said on Thursday. The ED, Chennai Zonal Office, conducted searches on September 2 and 3 at various … Read more
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of Goa as the host city for the FIDE World Cup 2025, describing it as a proud moment for Indian chess and a testament to the sport’s growing popularity in the country. The World Cup, scheduled from October 30 to November … Read more
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the conviction of a labourer under the Goa Children’s Act, 2003, who was accused of casually hitting a child with his own son’s school bag during a quarrel. Partially allowing the criminal appeal, a Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta said … Read more
President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over a tragic incident of a stampede in Shergao in Goa, claiming six people. President Murmu expressed his condolences and also prayed for quick recovery of the injured.In a social media post on X, Draupadi Murmu wrote, “It was sad to know about … Read more
Police said on Saturday that at least six people died and more than 15 people were injured in a stampede at Larai Devi temple in Shiragaon. According to North Goa Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshat Kaushal, 6 were killed and more than 15 were injured in a stampede, which took place at the Lerai Devi … Read more
After India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s decision to make a shock switch to Goa from Mumbai due to personal reasons, the star batter opened up on the reason behind his decision on Wednesday. “It was a very tough decision for me. Whatever I am today is because of Mumbai. The city has made me … Read more
FC Goa closed the gap with top-placed Mohun Bagan Super Giant after a flawless 2-0 win against Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League match on Saturday. The Gaurs are placed second in the table with 33 points after this win, cutting the gap with the top-positioned Mohun Bagan Super Giant (37) to … Read more