Suspended CTP Rajesh Naik had court cases against him, says CM
Digital Goa, May 1- CM Pramod Sawant today said that the suspension of chief town planner Rajesh Naik is as per law. “The suspension is as per the law. He has court cases against him”, CM Pramod Sawant said when asked about the reasons for Chief Town Planner’s suspension.
Mother booked after 10-year-old son files complaint against her for assault
Digital Goa, April 29 - A 10-year-old boy has lodged a complaint against his mother, alleging she assaulted him with a steel rod at their residence at Bordem, Bicholim. The incident, which occurred on April 21, was reported on April 29 in the presence of a child helpline case worker.The accused, woman, allegedly assaulted the child following a dispute...
Santa Cruz man arrested for sexual assault on minor girl
Digital Goa, April 29- A person from Santa Cruz has been arrested by Mandrem police for allegedly raping a 16-year-old minor girl. The accused is identified as 24-year-old Sahil Pirzade.
FRRO Goa deports one Pakistani national for overstaying
Digital Goa, April 29 - Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) Goa today successfully deported a Pakistani national who was found overstaying in the state. In addition, Goa police have been conducting comprehensive combing operations and special verification drives across the state. As of now, a total of 12,828 persons have been verified, with 1,605 placed under preventive arrest or...
Congress holds ‘Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan’ campaign in Panaji
Digital Goa, April 29- Goa Congress held a public meeting at Azad Maidan in Panaji as part of its nationwide Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Constitution Campaign). The meeting, which witnessed a large turnout, saw senior party leaders raise concerns over rising crime, growing unemployment, and alleging erosion of constitutional rights. Speakers at the event accused the ruling government...
Govt following up on ST status for Dhangars with RGI: CM
Digital Goa, April 29- CM Pramod Sawant chaired a meeting with representatives of the Dhangar community to address key concerns related to their housing and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. A representation has already been sent to the Registrar General of India (RGI) seeking notification of Gavali Dhangars as STs in Goa and the govt is following up with RGI...
Leopard rescued in Sanguem dies during treatment, forest minister orders action against DCF
Digital Goa, April 29- The leopard rescued from a house at Villian village in Sanguem died in the wee hours today while undergoing treatment at Bondla Zoo. Reacting to the incident Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said that he has sent a note to DG Forest to initiate action against Deputy Conservator of Forests Navin Kumar for alleged dereliction of...
Fire engulfs cashew plantation near DMC Mines at Pissurlem
Digital Goa, April 29- A major fire broke out at a cashew plantation near the DMC Mines in Pissurlem, Sattari, yesterday evening, causing damage estimated to be in lakhs of rupees.According to reports, dry grass in the area first caught fire, which quickly spread to the adjoining cashew plantation. Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot to...
Atal Asra Scheme process to be simplified : CM
Digital Goa, April 29- The application process for the Atal Asra Scheme will be simplified, and pending applications will be fast-tracked for approval, informed CM Pramod Sawant. He was speaking after chairing a review meeting to streamline the scheme. Atal Asra Yojana Camps will be conducted in every constituency across the state, he added. Under the Atal Asra Scheme...
ED attaches Rs 193.49 crore worth of properties in Goa land grab cases
Digital Goa, April 29- The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, has provisionally attached 24 immovable properties worth Rs 193.49 crore located in Bardez taluka—including Calangute, Assagao, Anjuna, Nerul, and Parra—as part of the ongoing investigation into the Goa land grab case. The action was taken under PMLA through a Provisional Attachment Order dated April 25, 2025. This is...
