Two-wheeler rider dies in accident at Taleigao; family demands alcohol test on driver
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - A 46-year-old person from Chimbel died after the two-wheeler he was riding was hit by a car at Taleigao yesterday night. The deceased is identified as Abdul Khan. Family of the victim has demanded alcohol test of the lady driver to check if she was drunk while driving.
Govt to move motion for full day discussion on Mhadei on last day of assembly session: CM
Digital Goa, Jan 9 – Goa Govt will move a motion for discussion on Mhadei issue in Goa Legislative Assembly session, assured CM Pramod Sawant after Business Advisory Committee meeting. “We have asked the Speaker to allot entire day on the last day for discussion on Mhadei issue”, He said. We can’t give more time because session is of...
Two including a minor held by Mapusa Police for stealing 4 two-wheelers
Digital Goa, Jan 9 – Siolim resident, Aaron Monteiro has been arrested by police for stealing two-wheelers from Mapusa and surrounding areas. A minor accomplice of the Bamanwada, Siolim resident has also been held by Mapusa police and lodged in protective home at Merces. Four two-wheelers worth around Rs 3 lakh have been seized from the duo.
High Court directs Panchayat Director to act against Sarpanchas failing to set up MRF
Digital Goa, Jan 9 – Tightening the noose around village panchayats for their failure to set up material recovery facilities (MRF) for effective garbage management, the High Court today asked Director of Panchayat to act on Sarpanchas who have erred in carrying out their duties in this regards and take requisite action within one week. The matter is now...
Bangladeshi national lady held at Dabolim for entering India with fake documents
Digital Goa, Jan 9 – A Bangladesh national lady was arrested by Airport officials at Dabolim for entering in India with fake documents. The accused 32-year-old Tesmin Begum had fake Indian ID cards and Aadhar card on her. The lady hadallegedly entered India by making fake documents in the name of a lady from West Bengal.
Goa’s minimum temp above normal; likely to fall in next 3 days
Digital Goa, Jan 4 – Minimum temperature in Panaji in the first week of new year had been above normal. However, IMD predicts fall of temperature in Goa by 2-3 degrees in next three days. Minimum temperature in Panaji has been hovering between 20.5 to 22.5 in the last one week though normal temperature is around 22 C. Panaji...
Travel agency in Margao raided for running railway ticket selling racket
Digital Goa, Jan 8 – Railway Protection Force Police have raided a Tours & Travels office in Margao for allegedly running a railway ticket selling rackets using fake IDs. Two persons have been arrested by RPF police in the matter. Nearly 62 fake IDs used for ticket bookings have been seized by RPF along with lakhs worth railway tickets...
Large crowd attends RG’s Mhadei water diversion awareness rally
Digital Goa, Jan 8 – The Revolutionary Goans Party held an awareness rally on Mhadei water diversion today evening. Large number of people attended the rally . The speakers, through a detailed presentation created awareness on the ill effects of Mhadei water diversion on water sources in Goa as well as the state’s ecology, flora and fauna. RGP also...
Calangute locals hold rally against dance bars, drugs and touts
Digital Goa, Jan 8 – Large number of Calangutkars came out today against dance bars illegally operating in Calangute area. People who addressed the rally in Calangute demanded immediate stopping of drug peddling and harassment of tourist and locals by touts. The rally was also addressed by Calangute MLA Micheal Lobo and sarpanch Joseph Sequiera.
Will make entire State accessible for PwDs: CM’s assurance at Purple Fest
Digital Goa, Jan 8 – Goa govt will see to it that the entire state of Goa will be accessible for Person with Disability(PwD), assured CM Pramod Sawant today. He was speaking at the concluding function of 3-day Purple Fest in Panaji. The festival has led to better understanding of issues related to PwDs, he added. Center has supported...
