Goa Govt invokes ESMA to deter strike in Pharma industry
Digital Goa, June 20 – Goa govt has invoked Goa Essential Services Maintenance Act(ESMA) on the Pharma sector, fearing possibility of strike. “Government of Goa being of opinion that strikes in manufacturing, packaging, distribution and transportation of pharmaceutical products and components thereof, would prejudicially affect the maintenance of supplies and services necessary for the life of the community and...
Pernem police apprehend absconding truck driver involved in fatal accident at Dhargal
Digital Goa, June 20 - Pernem police have finally apprehended the absconding truck driver who was involved in a fatal accident at Dhargal that killed a senior citizen at Sukekulan,Dhargal. The truck driver has been identified as Basant Yadav, a resident of Jharkhand. He was apprehended from Bhusawal, Maharashtra while on the run with the help of RPF (Railway...
Goa’s Geetanjali Nagvekar bags Gold Medal in 800m running at Special Olympics at Berlin
Digital Goa, June 20 - Goa’s Geetanjali Nagvekar bagged Gold Medal in the Level D 800 metres finals at the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 being held at Berlin, Germany. Geetanjali hails from Porvorim and is studying in Sanjay School. The Special Olympics World Games are underway in Berlin from June 17 and will go on till June...
CM bats for developing resilient tourism practices at G20 meet
Digital Goa, June 20 – During the inaugural session of the fourth G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting today, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant emphasized the significance of developing resilient practices within the tourism industry, which have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic. He specifically highlighted the efforts of Goa, the first state in India to receive the...
Six Colvale Jail inmates move High Court alleging bullying by jail officials
Digital Goa, June 20 - Six inmates, including Sameer Shaikh, lodged in Colvale State Central jail, have filed a petition before the High Court alleging bullying by jail officials. The petition alleges bullying and mistreatment by jail officials following the alleged altercation between Tarzan Parsekar and Vijay Karbotkar. The High Court, taking cognizance of the matter, has directed the...
Rumdamol Panchayat Panch Volvoikar granted police protection
Digital Goa, June 20 – Rumdamol Village Panchayat Panch Vinayak Volvoikar has been given police protection in view of alleged murderous attack on him and damage to his vehicle at Rumdamol on Saturday. Situation at the communally sensitive Rumdamol panchayat area of Margao has been tensed over the weekend due to alleged vandalism and damage to vehicles reported at...
Railway police nab wanted criminal from Rajasthan at Margao
Digital Goa, June 20 – A wanted criminal from Rajasthan was arrested by Konkan Railway police from Margao. The accused identified as28-year-old Rakesh Patel is wanted in several theft cases in different parts of India including Gurugram, Haryana.
Ruckus at Calangute Panchayat over order to remove Shivaji statue
Digital Goa, June 20 – A large group of agitators marched onto the Calangute Panchayat today to protest against the order of the panchayat to remove the recently installed statue of Shivaji Maharaj on major district road at Calangute. Shivswarajya, the organisation which has installed the statue was given 10 days to remove the statue in the order issued...
Special Court summons victim girl in Babush Monserrate rape case next month
Digital Goa, June 19 – South Goa District Special Court has directed the Investigating Officer to issued summons to the victim girl in Minister Babush Monserrate rape case to remain present in the court between July 17 to 20. Court has also directed to issue summons to two more witnesses to remain present on June 21. Main accused Babush...
2020 Muzahid Khan murder case: court grants bail to Sadiq Bellary
Digital Goa, June 19 – High Court today granted bail to Sadiq Bellary, arrested by the Maina Curtorim police in the case of murder of Muzahid Khan. Sadiq has been released on personal bond of Rs 25,000. According to police, on May 28, 2020 at Bhagwati Colony, Davorlim, the accused initiated a quarrel with Javed Panwale and his friend,...
