32-year-old dies of gunshot during hunting trip in Sattari; one detained
Digital Goa, Apr 11 - Yet another person lost his life allegedly after being shot during a hunting trip in the forest in Sattari. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Hemant Desai, a resident of Advoi-Sattari. Meanwhile, Valpoi police have detained Abhijit Desai, who was accompanying the deceased, and have begun further investigation. Another young man on a...
4.12 lakh sq mtr area at Quitol, Quepem announced as investment promotion area for ONGC convention center & training facility
Digital Goa, April 10 - Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board has declared 4.12 lakh sq mtr land at Quitol, Quepem as Investment Promotion Area for ONGC facilities. The IPB had received application from M/s. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation for setting up of a Convention Centre, Exhibition Hall, and a Management Training Facility for ONGC Advanced Training Institute...
Several Bogda institute students hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning
Digital Goa, April 10 - Several students of a Maritime Studies institute in Bodga reportedly suffered food poisoning after consuming food served on the institute premises. Many students were admitted to hospital with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea. Authorities have confirmed that the condition of all affected students is stable. Meanwhile, the Mormugao Deputy Collector has sought a detailed...
Bike rider dies after collision with tipper truck in Honda, Sattari
Digital Goa, April 10 - A fatal accident was reported at Wadakade, Honda in Sattari, where Sahadev Gawas (28), a resident of Dabem, sustained grievous injuries after his scooter was hit by a tipper truck on April 8. The truck, driven by Santosh Patekar, allegedly veered to the wrong side while heading from Pissurlem to Honda, resulting in the...
New GST rule on ‘specified premises’ for restaurants comes into effect from April 1, 2025
Digital Goa, April 10 - A revised GST framework for restaurant services provided within ‘specified premises’—namely, hotels with any room priced at Rs 7,500 or more—has come into effect from April 1, 2025. Under this change, such restaurants will now attract 18% GST with Input Tax Credit (ITC), while standalone restaurants continue under the 5% rate without ITC. To...
Three Uttar Pradesh man arrested within hours in Panaji shop burglary case
Digital Goa, April 10 - In a spate of night-time burglaries, four shops in Panaji were broken into between April 9 night and April 10 morning, resulting in theft of cash and a mobile phone together worth over Rs 1.8 lakh. Following investigation using Smart City CCTV footage, Panaji police arrested three accused—Mustakeen Dasna (Ghaziabad), Mohammad Hamed @ Gabaru...
’ Skill-on-Wheels’ initiative to take occupational safety training to rural Goa: CM
Panaji, April 10 – The Skill-on-Wheels’ initiative was launched at the Goa Occupational Safety & Health Expo & Summit 2025 by CM Pramod Sawant. The mobile training unit will provide hands-on industrial safety training in rural areas. The initiative will also introduce safety awareness in schools and colleges, focusing on industrial fire and electrical safety, disaster management, and mental...
Three from Kolhapur arrested for shop thefts on busy Panaji road
Digital Goa, Apr 10 – Panaji police have arrested three persons from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, for allegedly breaking into three shops on busy road near Panaji church. They allegedly stole Rs 15,000 in cash and a mobile phone.The incident occurred late last night, with the suspects targeting several shops, including liquor stores. The robbers bent the shutters to gain entry...
Marina India Infra gets nod to construct Rs 8 crore jetty at Malim
First-ever digital NoC issued for private terminal on national waterwayDigital Goa, April 10 - Goa is set to get a private jetty at Malim on River Mandovi (National Waterway-68), with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) granting the first No Objection Certificate (NoC) to the project through its newly launched digital portal. The Rs 8-crore project by Mumbai-based...
Tuem villagers oppose CHC at new hospital, demands 100-bed GMC-linked facility
Digital Goa, Apr 9 – The Tuem Hospital Action Committee has opposed the proposal to set up a Community Health Centre (CHC) at the new Tuem Hospital. The committee has instead demanded the establishment of a 100-bed full-fledged hospital linked to Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. They argue that a CHC would be inadequate to meet the healthcare needs...
