Minor girls kidnapping case: victims say they were sexually abused; one more accused arrested
Digital Goa, June 5- Colvale police have arrested one more person in the minor girls kidnapping case based on statement of the victim girls. The arrested accused is identified as 19-year-old Bihar native Vikas Mukhiya who was residing at Bicholim. Both the minor victim girls have stated in the statement given to the police that they were sexually abused...
39-year-old man arrested by police for murder of father-in-law at Thivim
Digital Goa, June 5- In a shocking incident, a 64-year-old person died after being beaten by his son-in-law at Thivim. The victim identified as Dennis Paul Dias was allegedly assaulted by his 39-year-old son-in-law Javiton D'Souza leading to his death. Javiton has been arrested by police.
Govt orders ban on transportation of iron ore on public roads from June 7 till Sept 2
Digital Goa, June 5- Goa govt today issued an order stopping transportation of iron ore on the public roads from June 7 till Sept 2, 2023. “In pursuance of clause 11 of Goa Mineral Policy 2013, the transportation of either Lumps and Fines on the public roads is not permitted for the period 7th June 2023 till 2nd September...
State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to conduct access audit of educational institutes
Digital Goa, June 5 - The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities based in Porvorim will be conducting access audit of all the Educational Institutes in Goa, in order to make all Educational Institutions accessible in line with National Education Policy (NEP), and as mentioned under Section 16 and Section 40 of Rights of Persons with...
New Mardol police station carved out from Ponda Police Station
Digital Goa, June 5 – Goa govt has bifurcated the jurisdiction of Ponda Police Station by creating a new police station at Mardol. A notification towards forming new Mardol police station was issued recently. The new Mardol Police Station will have following 17 areas under its jurisdiction Adcolna, Betki, Boma, Candola, Cuncoliem, Orgao, Kerim, Verem, Tiurem, Velinga, Volvoi, Vagurbem,...
Schools reopen for academic year 2023-24
Digital Goa, June 5 – Schools across Goa re-opened for the new academic year 2023-24 from today. School premises across the state were brimming with swarms of students after a gap of almost 2 months. Goa govt has announced implementation of National Education Policy(NEP) at level 1 of Foundation level . In view of this schools will commence on...
House catches fire at Curtorim; 70-year-old sustains burn injuries
Digital Goa, June 5 – A 70-year-old person was injured after his house caught fire at around 5 am today morning at Curtorim. The house owner identified as Caitano Minguel D’silva sustained 30% burn injuries and was shifted to the hospital for treatment. In addition to the house, 3 parked two-wheelers, electronic items such as laptop, fridge, TV, furniture...
Pharma company Lupin announces 100 vacancies under ‘Learn and Earn’ scheme
Digital Goa, June 6 – Pharma company Lupin has announced 100 vacancies under it's Learn and Earn Program for the Goa unit based at Verna. In addition to getting a Bachelor Voc. in Manufacturing Technology (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) by TISS (COE) the applicants will get a stipend along with work experience in the modern pharmaceutical factory and also a secure...
Six seriously injured in two separate accidents today morning
Digital Goa, June 4 -- Six seriously injured in two separate accidents at Mollem and Tinai ghat this morning. Two cars met with an accident at Mollem seriously injuring three occupants from one car. All three were from Chattisgarh. Two more occupants from other car from Dharwad also sustained injuries. In another accident, two members of family from Panchwadi...
Two incidents of chain snatching reported in Quepem today
Digital Goa, June 4 --Two incidents of chain snatching were reported this morning at Quepem. Unknown culprits decamped with gold chains of two women who were trying to board a bus at Quepem. Taking advantage of rush to board the bus going to Cavrem-Pirla, they snatched the chains.
