Mystery shrouds death of taxi driver from Chimbel found grievously injured at Merces
Digital Goa, July 6 – A Taxi driver from Chimbel who was found grievously injured, with both his legs smashed near Merces on Wednesday night succumbed to injuries today morning. The deceased is identified as 42-year-old Jayesh Chodankar from Chinchwada, Chimbel. Jayesh died while being treated at GMC Hospital today morning. Old Goa police have apprehended one Krupesh Volvoikar...
CCP floats tender for Sopo Collection in Panaji
Digital Goa, July 6 - Corporation of City of Panaji(CCP) has floated tender for Collection of Sopo fees in Panaji City for a year. The estimated cost of the tender is approximately Rs one crore. Sopo collection process in the municipal market in Panaji was marred with charges of corruption with charges of fees being collected without giving receipt...
Zuarinagar man arrested for raping school going minor girl
Digital Goa, July 6 – Verna police have arrested a 33-year-old man from Zuarinagar for allegedly raping a 14-year-old school going girl. The accused was nabbed following complaint by her family members. Lamani has been arrested under various sections of IPC , Goa children act and POCSO.
Process commences for July 24 Rajya Sabha seat Election in Goa
Digital Goa, July 6- Goa Legislature Secretariat has issued notification regarding election for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, scheduled to be held on July 24. Incumbent Rajya Sabha member from Goa, Vinay Tendulkar’s term will expire on July 28. Secretary, Goa Legislative Assembly Namrata Ulman the returning Officer for the election has issued a notification today. The election is...
Goa Experiences Second Highest Daily Rainfall of the Season, Surpassing Rainfall Deficit
Digital Goa, July 6- The rain that wreaked havoc across Goa yesterday was the second highest daily rainfall recorded in the state during the current season. Over a 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am today, an impressive 133.6 mm of rain was recorded, not only erasing the rainfall deficit but also pushing Goa into a surplus of 5.8 percent...
Environment Public Hearing for Bicholim Mineral Block I to be held on August 11
Digital Goa, July 7 – Goa State Pollution Control Board will hold Environmental public hearing for Environment Impact Assessment of the Bicholim Mineral Block I on August 11 at 10.30 am at Narayan Zantye Multipurpose Sports Complex, Sarvan, Bicholim Goa. Vedanta was declared as the preferred bidder for this block, which was one among the four blocks auctioned by...
Govt announces holiday for all academic institutions tomorrow in view of IMD alert; college exams to go on as per schedule
Digital Goa, July 5 – Goa govt has announced a holiday on Thursday, July 6 for all educational institutes in the state in view of heavy rain alert issued by IMD. “In view of the incessant rain and alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department, Goa centre predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall and extremely heavy rainfall over the...
Human Rights Commission Chairperson will be appointed with 3 months time : Govt to HC
Digital Goa, July 5- Goa govt today assured the High Court that the Chairperson of Human Rights Commission will be appointed within 3 months from today. The assurance from the govt came during hearing of the petition by prisoners housed at State Central Jail at Colvale. The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has become non-functional after the term of...
Principal District Judge to ascertain legality of solitary confinement imposed on 18 prisoners at Colvale jail
Digital Goa, July 5 – High Court today said that inquiry regarding legality of the solitary confinement of 18 prisoners at State Central jail will be done through a Principal District Judge. The court was hearing the petition filed by prisoners housed at Colvale jail alleging mistreatment and assault by the prison authorities. Of the 18 prisoners who were...
CM announced Rs 5 lakh award & govt job for Special Olympics gold medalists
Digital Goa, July 5- Goa govt today announced Rs 5 lakh award and govt job to all the gold medal winners of special Olympics which was held in Berlin, Germany last month, announced CM Pramod Sawant today. The silver medal winners will be awarded Rs 3 lakh while all bronze medal winners will be awarded Rs one lakh each....
