Suleman’s ‘fake video’ statement to media an attempt to dissuade witnesses ; forensic examination of videos underway: Police
Feb 13- Goa police today claimed that serial offender Siddiqui alias Suleman Khan’s ‘fake video’ statement to journalists outside the Panaji Court two days back were intended to dissuade witnesses from providing their statements to police or court in land grab and other cases against him. Suleman had alleged that police made him do the second ‘fake’ video at...
Old under repairs Kali river bridge collapsed again. No casualties
Feb 13- A section of old bridge on Kali river at Sadashivgarh, Karwar collapsed today. The bridge was not in use and repairs were underway at the bridge. The 40 years old bridge had collapsed six months back when one truck has fallen into river. Major tragedy was averted as the bridge collapse happened at night
Day long drive in South Goa on March 1 to decide on over 5000 regularisation of unauthorized constructions applications
Feb 14- Goa govt has announced as special drive on March 1, to decide on 5,105 odd application received from South Goa for regularisation of unauthorized constructions. The Special Drive shall be conducted in the presence of applicants and representatives of various line departments including TCP, PWD, Forest etc. The drive is to be conducted at the offices of...
Vikat Bhagat convicted for 2017 murder of Danielle McLaughlin in Canacona
Feb 14 - The trial court has convicted accused Vikat Bhagat for the murder of British backpacker Danielle McLaughlin. The quantum of sentence will be pronounced on Feb 17. The 28-year-old Irish-British national Danielle McLaughlin’s body was found in a pool of blood in Canacona area in 2017. 31-year-old Vikat Bhagat from Canacona was arrested for raping and murdering...
Unique Art of Ramkrishna Gaude from Priol
He transforms simple coconut leaf into stunning decor. Hence one coconut leaf fetches him upto Rs 2000.
Judgment in Danielle McLaughlin murder case further postponed
Feb 13- Judgment in the eight year old murder trial of Danielle McLaughlin which was due today has now been postponed until Friday afternoon. 28-year-old Irish-British national Danielle McLaughlin’s body was found in a pool of blood in Canacona area in 2017. 31-year-old Vikat Bhagat from Canacona is accused of raping and murdering Danielle after a Holi party.
TCP Dept directs MPDA to verify allegation by GBA regarding Bhutani Project
Feb 13- Town & Country Planning(TCP) Dept has directed Mormugao Planning & Development Authority(MPDA) to verify the allegations made by Goa Bachao Abhiyan(GBA) regarding the Bhutani Project at Sancoale. MPDA has been asked to take appropriate action in the matter under the intimation to TCP within 15 days.
Financial assistance to Sanjivani Sugar factory to end next month
Feb 13- Goa Government has extended the financial assistance scheme to the Sanjivani Sugar factory for period only up to March 31, 2025.
2 lakh sq mtr area at Thivim notified as Investment Promotion Area for setting up Private University
Feb 13- Goa govt has notified declaration of 2 lakh sq mtr area in Survey number 88/1(part) at Thivim as Investment Promotion Area for the purpose of setting up of a Private University, M/s. World Peace University to offer wide range of courses on Engineering, Marine Engineering, Medical Science, Management Studies, Arts,Journalism, Public Policy, etc. The notification shall come...
MoS Shripad Naik reiterates his opposition to garbage treatment plant at Bainguinim
Feb 13 - Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik today reiterated that govt should move the proposed garbage treatment plant out of Bainguinim, given its close proximity to Old Goa heritage site and opposition to the project by locals. “Old Goa is best tourism spot in the world. Taking sentiments of the people into consideration, govt must...
