456 rescued along Goa Coast, 4 succumbed to waters in 2022
Digital Goa, Dec 12 - Nearly 456 persons were rescued along the coast of Goa from January to December last year. Four persons also succumbed to the waters in 2022, informed Drishti Marine, Goa's state-appointed lifesaving and rescue organisation. The month of October, which marks the formal beginning of Goa’s tourism season, witnessed the highest rescues with 118 rescues...
Firefighting on at Pilerne Paint factory on 3rd consecutive day
Digital Goa, Jan 12 - Pilerne Paint factory fire continued to give the fire fighters a tough time on third consecutive day. Although flames were not visible, the debris still continues to burn. The heat is creating difficulties for the fire fighters in dousing the fire completely and getting the area cleared.
Central Panel recommends reservation on 5 seats for ST and 2 for SC in Goa assembly
Digital Goa, Dec 12 - Based on population statistics of the state, Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Caste(SC) and Scheduled Tribes(ST) has recommended that 5 of the 40 constituencies in Goa Assembly be reserved for Scheduled Tribes and 2 for Scheduled Casts. Goa govt has been asked to submit a proposal to this effect to the committee at...
PM refused to meet Goa delegation alleges Yuri
Digital Goa, Dec 12 - As no concrete assurances have been given by the Center to the Goa delegation, opposition expressed displeasure over the ‘fruitless’ visit to Delhi. “Since Prime Minister Modi refused to meet the Delegation, CM made drama of meeting Home Minister Amit Shah. CM was aware that no positive outcome will come & hence avoided inclusion...
Mhadei water dispute is 30 year pending matter, cannot be solved in jiffy claims CM
Digital Goa, Jan 12 – Mhadei water dispute is on for past 30 years and is not a matter that can be solved in a jiffy with one visit, said CM Sawant when asked about the tentative timeline for center to act on Goa’s demands. “This is not an issue where time line can be specified offhand,” he added....
Manager and owner of Cafe at Vagator booked for Noise Pollution
Digital Goa, Jan 12 – Police have registered FIR against manager and owner of a cafe at Vagator for playing loud music beyond the prescribed time limit of 10 pm. Talathi of Anjuna Village Panchayat had filed a complaint with the Anjuna police against Cafe LA Musica. The FIR has been registered under section 15 of Environment Protection Act....
Solution to Mhadei water distribution issue will come soon: Union JalShakti Minister
Digital Goa, Jan 12 – Solution to the Mhadei water distribution issue will come up soon, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat assured the Goa delegation that went to meet him in New Delhi. “Goa’s successful Chief Minister Pramod Sawant along with his delegation came for a meeting at my Delhi residence today. There was an exchange of...
Akasa Air launches operations from Mopa Airport with daily flights to Mumbai and Bengaluru
Digital Goa, Jan 11 – Akasa Air launched its operations from Mopa Airport today, with daily services to Mumbai and Bengaluru. The first Akasa Air flight QP1392 on the Bengaluru-Goa route land at the newly inaugurated Manohar International Airport (Mopa) today. Goa will be the 12th city on its network in the country. Akasa Air will be offering double...
Mapusa Chairperson Shubhangi Vaigankar resigned from post ahead of NCM
Digital Goa, Jan 11 - Chairperson of Mapusa Municipal Council Shubhangi Vaigankar today resigned from the post ahead of no confidence motion. Fourteen councillors of Mapusa municipality has moved no confidence motion against her recently. She resigned from the post before the no confidence motion came for voting.
Inferno at Pilerne Paint Factory well under control, may take another day to fully extinguish: IDC Chairman
Digital Goa, Jan 11 – After several hours of fire fighting, the inferno at the paint factory at Pilerne Industrial Estate was brought well under control by 6.30 am. Part of the factory is still under fire, but the situation is totally under control, informed IDC Chairman Aleixo Reginald Laurenco. It may take another day or so for the...
