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Dharbandora man booked for submitting fake SSC certificate for barber job in police dept
Oct 25 - A 49-year-old persons has been booked for preparing fake secondary School certificates from Noida Board and producing the same as genuine before police department to get appointed as Barber in the department. The accused is identified as Gourish Shirgaonkar from Dharbandora.
PRAWAH to seek legal opinion over joint inspection of Mhadei sought by Goa
Oct 25- Mahadayi PRAWAH committee held its third meeting in Goa today. Goa sought yet another site inspection during the meeting. The proposal was opposed by Karnataka. As both the states gave conflicting opinions, PRAWAH Authority decided to seek legal opinion in the matter. “The PRAWAH Chairman will write to the Central Water Commission seeking legal opinion. The same...
Margao foiled kidnapping attempt: Anticipatory bail plea of Reuben Vernekar rejected
Oct 25- Additional Sessions Court in Margao has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Reuben Vernekar. He had filed for anticipatory bail after he was questioned by the police in connection with the foiled kidnapping attempt on Margao resident Kunal Raikar, at gunpoint, at Aque
2015 toddler rape case: 29-year-old sentenced to 20 years imprisonment & Rs 9.5 lakh fine
Oct 25- Children’s Court Panaji has sentenced 29-year-old person who had raped a 13-month-old toddler girl at Ponda in 2015, to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 9.5 lakh. The accused who was 19-years-old then had allegedly taken the child in a vehicle and raped her. The man has been sentenced under various sections of IPC,...
Cybercrime Cell warns hotels & resorts over impersonating fake websites
Oct 25 - Pointing out that several fake websites impersonating genuine hotels and resorts are being used to deceive tourists during the online booking process, CyberCrime Cell of Goa police has written to Goa Hotel & Restaurants Association(GHRA) and Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) to alert the hotels and resorts associated with them. The Cell has asked...
From Tashkent to Belgrade: 55th IFFI Celebrates Stories that Transcend Borders and Cultures
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) proudly showcases three exceptional films from Uzbekistan, Estonia, and Serbia. These cinematic gems, crafted by visionary directors and producers, explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the indomitable human spirit, inviting audiences on a journey through diverse cultural landscapes. Among the highlights is The Song Sustxotin, a poignant tale set in a drought-stricken Uzbek village....
IFFI panel advocates for Women’s Empowerment in Cinema
Nov 21- The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened with a compelling panel discussion on Women’s Safety and Cinema. The discussion explored key issues such as gender representation, women’s safety in the film industry, and the societal impact of cinema. Panellists shared personal insights and called for a more inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring women can thrive...
Siemens facilities at Verna gets nod to hire women in night shift
Nov 21- The state government has permitted Siemens Limited, which has a 3 units at Verna Industrial Estate, to employ women in the night shift between 7pm and 6am, for two years. In August 2019, the government passed the Goa Factories (Amendment) Bill, which allows women to work the night shift subject to fulfilling of requisite safety conditions.
PG Medical seats categorise breakup notified
Nov 21- Goa govt has notified the Goa (Rules for admission to the Post-Graduate Degree and Diploma Courses of the Goa University at the Goa Medical College) Rules, 2024, specifying the number of seats available for various categories in Post Graduate Degree medical courses. The classification is as follows - Total seats in alternate years (64/61), seats to be...
Cuchelim land scam: duo sent to 14 days judicial custody, 4 more booked
Nov 21 - Duo Ramesh Rao and Shakil Shaikh arrested for cheating several people by taking money and illegally selling govt land to them at Cuchelim, have been remanded to 14-days judicial custody by Mapusa Court. Mapusa police had arrested the duo and booked 4 others identified as Raju Manrekar from Carmurlim, Raja Anthony from Karaswada ,Norbbat and Ravi...
Pilgao farmers block Vedanta’s ore transport for 2nd consecutive day
Nov 21 - Pilgao farmers continued to block Vedanta’s ore transportation through their village for the second consecutive day demanding restoration of their polluted fields. The talks with farmers and company representatives, mamlatdars failed as farmers were firm on their demand. Meanwhile, Vedanta Sesa Goa has said in a statement, “safety of our stakeholders and the community is our...
152 mobile numbers used for cybercrimes blocked by Goa police in last one month
Nov 21- Goa Cyber Crime Police Station has blocked total of 152 mobile numbers which were used in committing different cyber crimes in last one month. Efforts are on to further block more such phone numbers which are being reported to avoid more people getting victimised with these phone numbers by cyber fraudsters, informed police.
Goa Staff Selection Commission announces 232 Group C posts
Nov 21- Goa Staff Selection Commission has invited online applications for 232 posts of ‘Lower Division Clerk/ Recovery Clerk’ and ‘Junior Stenographer’, Group ‘C’ in various Government Departments. The last date for filling up the applications for the post is 13/12/2024.Details https://gssc.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Advertisement-No.3-of-Year-2024.pdf
Livestock census goes digital, to cover 12 species and 221 breeds
Nov 21- The five yearly livestock census commenced in Goa today. This is the 21st census and for the first time it will be conducted digitally. “The census will cover 16 species and 221 breeds, including cattle, buffaloes, goats, pigs, and poultry. For the first time, it will also gather breed-specific data on pet dogs,” informed Minister for Animal...
Decennial exposition of St Francis Xavier’s relics begins in Old Goa
Nov 21- Thousands of pilgrims have gathered in Old Goa on the first day of the decennial exposition of the relics of St Francis Xavier. The relics, transported in a grand procession from the Basilica of Bom Jesus, are now placed at the Se Cathedral for veneration until January 5, 2025. The event began with a solemn ceremony and...
