Goa’s first electric-cum-solar ferry boat commences operation on Panaji-Chorao route
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - Goa’s first electric-cum-solar ferry boat commenced operations from today. The passenger ferry will ply between Panaji and Chorao. The 60 passenger capacity ferry will make 4 trips per day and the rides will be free for one month. After that govt will take a decision as regards the charges, informed officials. The ferry covers...
Rare theft case cracked by Colvale Police; one nabbed, Rs 20.32 lakh worth white gold recovered
Digital Goa, Jan 9 – Colvale police nabbed a thief stealing components of four-wheelers from Goa and Maharashtra for extracting elements of platinum or white gold from them. Police informed that the 31-year-old accused Mohammed Parvez Malik from Uttar Pradesh was found in possession of 122 catalytic converters of four-wheeler vehicle silencers costing approximately Rs 8000 each - together...
Opposition slams govt for not giving proper time for discussion on Mhadei
Digital Goa, Jan 9 - Opposition has slammed the government for not extending the duration of the 4 day Assembly Session to be held from Jan 16 to Jan 19 and called the Business Advisory Committee(BAC) meeting a mere eyewash. The opposition had demanded extension of the session and a detailed discussion on Mhadei issue. Govt has said that...
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...
