Two minor girls lured into eloping rescued from Hubli; 2 Karnataka man arrested
Digital Goa, May 31- Two minor girls aged 12 and 15 who were lured into eloping by offering a ‘better life’ by a duo from Karnataka were rescued from Hubli by Colvale police. Two accused from Hubli have been arrested in the matter. Police sprang into action after family members of the girls filed a complaint on May 29...
Ban on 15 years old vehicles: govt to invite EOI for identifying land for scrapped vehicles
Digital Goa, May 31 - Govt is in the process of identifying land for discarding 15 years old vehicles which are to be scrapped as per the Central govt policy. Expression of Interest will be soon invited for this purpose said Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho. All the govt vehicles which are more than 15 years old will be scrapped...
Smart Signals to detect and penalise traffic offences from today
Digital Goa, May 31 – Smart Signals will be operational at 13 places in and around Panaji including Merces and Porvorim from tomorrow, June 1 to detect and penalise traffic offences remotely. The transport department will start issuing e-challans for violations captured by CCTV cameras from tomorrow. Directorate of Transport has already released a list specifying the fines to...
Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Train to be flagged off from June 3
Digital Goa, May 31- The must awaited Vande Bharat Goa-Mumbai Train will commence operations from June 3 , 10.30 am. This is India's 19th Vande Bharat Train. The train services will be available to the public a day after the formal inauguration. The train capable of running at the top speed of 180 kmph would take around eight hours...
61 day fishing ban in Goa from June 1 to July 31
Digital Goa, May 4- The annual 61 day fishing ban will be effective in Goa from tomorrow, June 1 to July 31. During this period, mechanised fishing is prohibited along the sea coast and territorial waters of Goa. “Government of Goa, having regard to the need to conserve fish, hereby prohibits fishing by fishing vessels fitted with mechanical means...
Veteran shack owner alleges harassment of Goan shack owners for not paying bribe
Digital Goa, May 31 - Veteran shack owner and office bearer of Shack Owners Association of Goa John Lobo has alleged that the Tourism department officials are harassing Goan shack owners who are not paying them bribes. There is a designated place called ‘sopo’ where shack owners are called to pay bribes. Those who fail to pay are harassed...
CoP notifies hike in fees, rentals & other charges for casino, fishing and other vessels
Digital Goa, May 31 - Captain of ports (CoP) has notified revised mooring fees, jetty rental charges and rents for casinos, floating restaurants, river cruise boats and fishing vessels. Offshore casinos will have to pay Rs 100 per sqm every month for mooring in waters that fall under the jurisdiction of the CoP. The Mooring charges per sqm per...
61 day fishing ban in Goa from June 1 to July 31
Digital Goa, May 4- The annual 61 day fishing ban will be effective in Goa from tomorrow, June 1 to July 31. During this period, mechanised fishing is prohibited along the sea coast and territorial waters of Goa. “Government of Goa, having regard to the need to conserve fish, hereby prohibits fishing by fishing vessels fitted with mechanical means of...
Passenger held for abusing and assaults Air India crew member onboard Goa-Delhi flight
Digital Goa, May 30 – A passenger on Air India flight 882 (Goa-Delhi) allegedly misbehaved with crew members onboard on Monday (May 29). The passenger hurled verbal abuse at the crew and physically assaulted one of them. “A passenger on our flight AI882 on May 29, 2023 behaved in an unruly manner. The said passenger verbally abused the crew...
Govt invites applications from private bus owners for empanelment under Maji Bus Scheme
Digital Goa, May 31- Goa govt has invited applications from private bus owners to empanel their Private Stage Carriage Buses in operating condition to operate under (Pilot Project) "Maji Bus Scheme" through Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. The three routes to be brought under the scheme in the pilot phase are a) Margao Canacona - Under RTA Canacona. b) Panaji...
