One person drowns at Mainapi waterfall; search & rescue operations on for another
Digital Goa, July 9 – In a tragic incident, one person who had gone for a picnic at Mainapi waterfall at Netravali, Sanguem has drowned to death while another person is feared drowned. Body of one of the deceased who is from Mapusa has been found while search and rescue operations are on for the second person. As per...
With PRAWAH Authority formed Govt of India can’t give permission to Karnataka for Mhadei diversions claims CM
Digital Goa, July 9 – Given that the Mahadayi PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony) Authority has been formed, govt of India can’t give permission to Karnataka to go ahead with the Mhadei diversion project, claimed CM Pramod Sawant today. Mhadei matter is listed for hearing before Supreme Court tomorrow. Advocate General of Goa other advocates appointed...
Forest dept to develop waterfall circuits to promote Goa’s hinterland: Vishwajit
Digital Goa, July 8 – Forest department, in collaboration with GFDC, is planning to develop 'Waterfall Circuits' within the forest areas to enhance the popularity of Goa's hinterland, says Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane. “The file for approving this project is currently underway. It aims to provide nature lovers with an opportunity to experience and explore beautiful, breathtaking, pristine, and...
Goa Board asks schools to create awareness on Chandrayan-3 mission
Digital Goa, July 9 – Goa board has asked schools to organise awareness programme on the Chandrayan-3 mission between July 10 to July 13, 2023 and lunar landing on August 24, 2023. Chandrayaan-3 will be launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota on July 14 at 2:35 pm. Chandrayan-3 is India’s ambitious 3rd moon mission, and is...
Mapusa police arrest Bijapur native for house breaking and theft at Dhuler
Digital Goa, July 8 - Bijapur native residing at Dhuler Mapusa Sheshishekhar Shivanand Patil, aged 31 years, was arrested by Mapusa Police for committing theft at Jolly Hotel at Dhuler, Mapusa . A complaint was filed by owner of Jolly Hotel that unknown accused broke open the door and robbed valuables from his hotel. Police intercepted the accused through...
Govt to appoint 22 staff on contract basis to operate Children Helpline in Goa
Digital Goa, July 8 - With govt taking over the operation of Child Helpline, the state govt has announced that walk-in-interviews will be conducted to appoint 22 staff on contract basis on July 25 for running the helpline for children in distress. The helpline 1098 was earlier operational in collaboration with Childline India Foundation (CIF) and its partner NGOs....
UP native arrested for trafficking and prostitution by Anjuna Police
Digital Goa, July 8 - Anjuna Police have arrested one UP native in trafficking and prostitution case. He was caught red handed while he had come to supply a girl to a prospective customer. The accused Deepu Yadav, age 25 yrs of Uttar Pradesh is booked under sections 370 (A) IPC & Sec 4 and 5 of Immoral Traffic...
Govt to appoint 22 staff on contract basis to operate Child Helpline in Goa
Digital Goa, July 8 - With govt taking over the operation of Child Helpline, the state govt has announced that walk-in-interviews will be conducted to appoint 22 staff on contract basis on July 25 for running the helpline for children in distress. The helpline 1098 was earlier operational in collaboration with Childline India Foundation (CIF) and its partner NGOs....
Notification permitting inland water sports during monsoons issued
Digital Goa, July 7- Goa govt has issued notification permitting water sports from June to September 15 as part of its effort to boost monsoon tourism. The draft notification in this regards was issued on June 30 and govt had given public 5 days to submit their suggestions and objections. As no suggestions and objections were received from the...
Crores worth underutilised projects at Cortalim will be put to use within 3 months: CM
Digital Goa, July 7 – Three projects in Cortalim constituency worth crores of rupees which are either underutilised or unused will be put to use within next 6 months, asserted CM Pramod Sawant today. Local Panchayat will be shifted to the 16 year old Sports complex at Cansaulim. All shops in the complex will be sold to people with...
