32-year-old Vasco man convicted for rape, forcing woman into prostitution
Digital Goa, April 21 - A 32-year-old man from Vasco has been convicted by the Fast Track Court in Panaji for sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman from Mormugao under the pretext of marriage and later forcing her into prostitution. Vasco police had arrested the accused in 2019 following complaint by the victim woman.
Man sentenced to 10 year RI for sexually assaulting minor girl
Digital Goa, April 21 - Panaji Fast Track and POCSO Court has sentenced a man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs one lakh fine for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old minor girl from South Goa.
Officials directed to prepare proposals for announcements in Union budget by April-end: CM
Digital Goa, April 21- Fast-tracking and streamlining of state budget assurances and preparation of proposals for announcements made in Union budget were discussed in a high-level review meeting held today, informed CM Pramod Sawant. “Our proposals for Union Budget announcements should go from Day One,” he asserted. Speaking to the media after chairing the meeting with the Chief Secretary...
Multiple teams formed to trace Dona Paula robbery accused: Goa Police
Digital Goa, April 21 - Multiple teams of Goa Police have been formed to investigate the recent robbery at a residence in Nagali Hills, Dona Paula, and trace the accused at the earliest. As per the official Goa police statement, four to five unidentified persons entered the victim's house and committed theft of cash and ornaments. An FIR has...
Russian child injured in stray dog attack at Betalbhatim beach
Digital Goa, April 21 - Stray dog menace continues to haunt South Goa beaches despite several efforts by locals and govt to curb the problem. At Betalbhatim beach in Salcete, a six-year-old Russian girl playing with her parents was severely scratched by a stray dog. An on-duty lifesaver provided first aid by cleaning the wound, after which the girl...
Only 4 structures to be affected by Bhoma NH Project: CM
Digital Goa, April 21 - Government is ready to give in writing to 40 Bhoma house owners that their houses will not be affected by the national highway project, said CM Pramod Sawant. He reiterated that only four structures, including two belonging to the same owner, will be impacted and the concerned owners will be compensated with plots and...
Cumulative water storage in 7 Goa dams stands at 38 %
Digital Goa, April 21 - With the onset of the monsoon still over a month and half away the cumulative water storage in all seven major dams providing water to the state currently stands at 38%. Against the total capacity of 76,456 hectare-meters, the available water as on date is 29,378 hectare-meters. Water level in 5 of the 7...
Goa’s cashew production way below national average; GFDC announces plans to boost production
Digital Goa, April 21- At 430 kg per hectare, Goa’s cashew production remains significantly below the national average of 750 kg. Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) has initaited rejuvenation efforts to address this issue, informed GFDC Chairperson Deviya Rane. GFDC will undertake rejuvenation of 280 hectares of cashew plantations this year, and an additional 1,500 hectares over the next...
