25-year-old man feared drowned in Dudhsagar river
Feb 16 - 25-year-old Vikrant Rawat, a resident of Tisk-Usgao and native of Uttarakhand, is feared drowned in the Dudhsagar River at Okamb-Dharbandora. Authorities have launched a search operation to locate him. Further details are awaited.
Odisha based Agravanshi emerge as the highest bidder for Curpem and Sulcorna Mineral Block
Feb 16 - Odisha based Agravanshi Private Limited has emerged as the highest bidder for Curpem and Sulcorna Mineral Block-XI at the iron ore mine e-auction, offering a premium of 95%. The block, of around 87.64 Ha, is located in South Goa and has 9.79 million metric tons of iron ore reserve. The mine comprises deposits of average-grade Fe...
FIR registered against duo for alleged bullfight in Mandrem
Feb 15- An FIR has been registered against Arif Mulla and Rigved Naik under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act for allegedly organising a bullfight at Naikwada in Mandrem. According to reports, 10 bulls were allegedly involved in the event, with bets worth lakhs placed on them. Authorities took action following reports of the illegal activity, which violates...
Two Goans among 116 Indians deported from USA, land in Goa
Feb 15- Two Goans, among 116 Indians deported from the U.S. for illegal immigration, arrived at Dabolim Airport this afternoon after completing procedures in Amritsar. Reacting to the development Goa NRI Commissioner Narendra Sawaikar said, "Each country has its own rules, and I urge everyone to follow correct procedures when traveling abroad.” He also warned job seekers to verify...
Special night drive: 591 traffic violators including 56 drunken driving cases booked
Feb 16- Total of 591 cases of traffic violations, including 56 cases of drunken driving were booked during the special night drive conducted by Goa police yesterday night, to enhance public safety and curb violations. Additionally, 160 cases were registered under minor acts such as smoking and spitting in public places. During the drive, intensive checks were conducted through...
Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan criticises Goa Govt over Mhadei matter legal costs
Feb 14- Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan(MBA) slams Goa govt over Mhadei river diversion issue. MBA questioned the rational behind spending over Rs 3.2 Cr on legal fees towards Mhadei case in last 5 years without any noticeable outcome. MBA also pointed out that lakhs of rupees were spent to send legal experts to Delhi earlier this month when there was...
Supreme Court upholds Goa Government’s decision to recover Electricity Tariff Rebates
Feb 14- The Supreme Court has upheld the Goa Government’s decision to recover previously granted electricity tariff rebates from industrial companies, reaffirming the state’s authority to withdraw economic incentives in public interest. The Court ruled that the doctrine of promissory estoppel cannot be rigidly enforced when financial burdens on the public exchequer are at stake. Citing past rulings, the...
Electricity Dept levies hefty fine on 2 telecom companies, issues show cause notice to several others over pulling of cables
Feb 14- Electricity Department has issues showcause notices to several internet and cable service provider companies and levied hefty fine on 2 of them for using electricity poles for pulling their cables. They have now been given 15 days period to register with the department and organise the cables or remove them. Fines to the tune of Rs 3.45...
Former CM Digambar Kamat and several others discharged in illegal mining case
Feb 14- Former CM and BJP leader Digambar Kamat and 16 others have been discharged by Panaji Principal District and Sessions Court in the alleged illegal mining case. In Jan 2018, Goa police had filed a charge sheet against the then Congress leader Kamat for condonation of delay in renewing mining leases that caused a loss to the state...
