Russian mother-son duo arrested in Siolim for overstaying without valid visas
Digital Goa, Apr 7 -The Crime Branch has arrested a Russian mother-son duo, identified as Liudmila Bliznetsova (75) and her son Andrei Bliznetsov (48), for illegally staying in India without valid visas. The two were apprehended from Siolim and are currently being held for further investigation
Body of unidentified man found between pillars of new Mandovi bridge
Digital Goa, Apr 7 -The body of an unidentified man, estimated to be around 45 years old, was discovered between the pillar gaps of the new Mandovi bridge. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the identity of the deceased
New academic year begins in April for the first time; parents group protests at Directorate of Education
Digital Goa, Apr 7 - The new academic year for students of Std VI to IX and Std XII commenced today across Goa, marking the first time that schools have reopened in April. Education Director Shailesh Zingade stated that the response from parents was positive and claimed 100% attendance on day one.However, a number of parents staged a protest...
Tender floated for Rs 18.91 crore ‘Beach Experience’ project at Colva under Swadesh Darshan
Digital Goa, Apr 7 - Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (GTDC) has floated a tender worth Rs 18.91 crore for the development, operations, maintenance, and management of a ‘Beach Experience’ at Colva under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme. As the State Implementing Agency, GTDC will oversee the project, which aims to boost tourism and contribute to the local economy...
Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,060 crore for 4-laning of Bhoma–Old Goa stretch: Gadkari
Digital Goa, Apr 7 - Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari informed that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 1,060.21 crore for the four-laning of a 7 km stretch from Bhoma to Old Goa on National Highway 748. Due to limited Right of Way and severe congestion in areas like Bhoma, Corlim, and Ella, the project includes the construction of two...
Colvale police arrest Rajasthan man for allegedly kidnapping minor from Gujarat
Digital Goa, April 6- Colvale police have arrested 23-year-old Prahlad Singh, a native of Rajasthan, near the Thivim Railway Station for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old girl from Gujarat. Singh had reportedly arrived in Goa a few days ago along with the minor. Following his detention, both Singh and the girl were handed over to the Gujarat police for further...
ESG invites applications for 15 contractual positions
Digital Goa, April 6- Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) has invited applications for multiple contractual positions across various departments. The available roles include managerial, executive, and technical posts such as Manager (Marketing, HR, Technical), Accounts Officer, Assistant Managers, Senior Executives, and a Junior Executive (Attendant). Interested candidates can apply online through ESG’s official website by April 20, 2025. Details https://esg.co.in/appointment-of-personnel-in-various-sections-of-esg/
Assistant Engineers now empowered to enforce Water Supply Act Violations
Digital Goa, April 6- Goa government has notified the Goa Provision of Water Supply (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Goa Act 8 of 2025), empowering assistant engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD) to directly impose fines for violations under the Act. As per the amendment, a penalty of Rs 10,000 can be levied for contraventions related to domestic water consumption,...
Live ammunition found in 21-year-old UP passenger’s bag at Mopa airport
Digital Goa, April 5 – A 9mm live round was found in the baggage of a passenger during security screening at Manohar International Airport this morning. The passenger, Lakshya Kumar (21) from Meerut, UP was scheduled to travel to Delhi on Akasa Air flight QP1624. He failed to produce a valid arms licence or permission to carry the ammunition,...
CM: No restart for Naqueri-Betul facility until 100% safety ensured
Digital Goa, April 5 – Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday stated that Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt Ltd will not be allowed to resume operations at its Naqueri-Betul facility until the company ensures 100% safety precautions are in place. The statement comes in the aftermath of the March 21 warehouse fire that destroyed 14.5 tonnes of gunpowder and raised...
