Lakhs worth high quality hydroponic ganja seized at Patto, Panaji
Digital Goa, April 28 - Anti Narcotic Cell of Goa Police have seized 170 gram high quality hydroponic ganja worth lakhs in a raid near new Patto bridge in Panaji. Two persons, one from Verna and other one from Margao have been arrested in the case. A car used by the accused has also been seized.
20 lives claimed by road accidents in Goa in March 2025
Digital Goa, April 28- Goa witnessed 198 road accidents in March 2025, resulting in 20 deaths and 89 injuries, according to official data. 12 of the 20 who died were two-wheeler riders, 3 were pillion riders and 5 were pedestrians. North Goa reported 95 accidents with 12 fatalities, while South Goa saw 103 accidents and 8 deaths. Among those...
RGP MLA Viresh Borkar begins indefinite protest against 2 Bambolim projects
Digital Goa, April 28 - RGP MLA Viresh Borkar has launched an indefinite sit-in protest against the illegal constructions on hill slopes and on the beach at Bambolim. Borkar who is protesting outside TCP Dept Sub office along with RGP leader Manoj Parab has demanded immediate revocation of approvals granted to a resort in Bambolim alleging multiple violations and...
How Digital Goa News Service managed to complete 20 years despite facing odds
Exactly 20 years back when internet revolution was yet to grip the country, Goan journalist Niraj Naik embarked on the mission to deliver “breaking news” on your mobile. The service popularly known after its company “Digital Goa” still continues adapting to the changing technological trends.On our show HubPodcast we had Niraj to bring to us some nostalgia of 90s Digital...
Goa Police verify over 14,000 individuals, arrest 95 in extensive security operations
Digital Goa, April 27 - In light of the current security situation, Goa Police has conducted extensive combing and verification operations over the last 3 days. Since April 25th , a cumulative verification of 5325 tenants and 2566 servants was conducted across North Goa,78 persons were arrested under preventive action, 345 stranger roll entries were made, 906 suspected persons...
3 Pakistani Nationals on Short-Term Visas have left Goa: CM Sawant
Digital Goa, April 27 - CM Pramod Sawant confirmed that three Pakistani nationals holding short-term visas have departed from the state, adhering to the central government's directive to leave by April 27, 2025.
Fruit ripening chambers to be set up at market yards across Goa; tender floated
Digital Goa, April 27- The Goa Agriculture Produce and Livestock Marketing Board (GAPLMB) has invited a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of fruit ripening chambers at various market yards across Goa. The first fruit ripening chamber is planned to be installed at the GAPLMB Mapusa Market Sub Yard.
Goa-SEIAA grants EC for conversion of residential project to hotel at Tonca
Digital Goa, April 27- The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa-SEIAA) has granted environmental clearance to M/s Marvel Resorts Private Limited for the conversion of a residential project for commercial use(hotel) at Tonca, Panaji. The project was appraised by the Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee (Goa-SEAC) at its meeting held on February 14,2025. Based on the recommendation, the...
Govt moves to operationalise MSME support centers; tender floated for manpower staffing
Digital Goa, April 27- Directorate of Industries, Trade, and Commerce (DITC), Govt of Goa, has floated a tender for the selection of a manpower staffing agency to set up Business Facilitation Centers (BFCs) and a Women Entrepreneurship Facilitation Cell (WEFC) under the World Bank-assisted Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme. Initially, two BFCs are proposed at Panaji and...
35-year-old dies in accident at Porvorim
Digital Goa, April 27- A 35-year-old person died after a speeding tempo lost control and crashed outside a temple near the Kadamba depot at Porvorim this morning. The deceased has been identified as Umesh Muttagi (35) from Succor, Porvorim. The tempo veered into another lane and rammed into Umesh, who was seated on a bench outside the temple, killing...
