EXCLUSIVE: London’s first Goan Lady Bus Driver Icy Fernandes sings Konkani song
Watch her exclusive interview tomorrow in Digital Goa channels
Mandrem tense after Delhi youth accused of killing local woman allegedly given ‘VIP’ treatment by Police
Feb 24 -A tense situation prevailed outside the Mandrem police station after a Delhi-based accused was found being ferried in an air-conditioned private car by the police. Villagers gheraoed the vehicle, forcing the accused to return to the police station. Incidentally, the accused, 23-year-old Deepan Batra, who allegedly killed a local woman under his car’s tyres, was seen traveling...
Mumbai man arrested for drunken driving, damaging several vehicles
Feb 24- A person from Mumbai identified as Anthony Marian Cardoz has been arrested by Mapusa police for creating ruckus and damaging several vehicles while driving in inebriated state. In a bid to escape after the accident, Anthony continued driving even while his tyre was totally punctured.
Stray dog bites UK man jogging on Mobor beach
Feb 24- Stray dog menace continuous to haunt beach goers in South Goa. Yet another incident of a person being bitten by a dog while on the beach was reported at Mobor over the weekend. A 64-year-old man from United Kingdom was bitten by a stray dog while jogging along Mobor beach. He was given first aid by lifesavers...
Controversial structure obstructing traffic at St Inez junction demolished
Feb 24- In a major relief for traffic movement in St. Inez-Panaji, the controversial structure at the St. Inez Church junction was finally demolished today. The demolition was carried out after the court declared the building illegal this afternoon. The large commercial structure had encroached upon the road, posing a danger to traffic. This structure, located at a crucial...
No change in Carnival float parade route in Panaji: Mayor Rohit
Feb 24- There will be no change in route of the Carnival float parades to be held in on March 1 in Panaji on account of ongoing Smart City works, informed Panaji Mayor Rohit Monserrate. He was speaking to media persons after a joint meeting of CCP, carnival committee and Smart City officials. “We want to have separate meeting...
Arrant criminal from Tonca, Caranzalem booked for sexually harassing young woman on Panaji street
Feb 24- An arrant criminal has been booked for allegedly stalking and sexually harassing a young woman with obscene behaviour in Panaji yesterday night. The woman who was on a two wheeler with a friend was stopped by the man on two-wheeler yesterday night at around 10.30 pm. The person passed lewd comment and was masturbating while riding the...
High Court adjourns ‘cables on electric pole’ matter to March 18; no interim relief to operators
Feb 24- High Court has adjourned the hearing in the ‘cables on electric pole’ matter to March 18. The Court was hearing the petition filed by All Goa Internet Service Providers Association(AGISPA). The association had sought Court’s intervention in the cutting of cables on electric poles by the Electricity Department. As the court has not granted any interim relief...
Health Minister issues directions to suspend 2 ambulance drivers and one in-charge during surprise visit at North Goa District Hospital
Feb 24 - Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane gave directions to suspend two ambulance drivers and one overall in-charge attached to North Goa District Hospital at Mapusa for dereliction of duties. Rane held a surprise check at the hospital today. He said more suspensions are likely. The employees to be suspended are Yashwant Gauthankar, Subodh Naik and Gurudas, informed Rane....
Was Rama Kankonkar’s Arrest Justified?
Prominent ST leader was arrested by Goa Police for allegedly threatening CM. However, it opposition and civil society is alleging that the government is targeting the opposition by filing cases against them on flimsy grounds. Is Goa's democracy under threat?
