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Residents fume as street lights burn by day while Telaulim-Varca bridge plunges in darkness

Goa, Aug. 22 -- Residents and commuters in Telaulim-Navelim are up in arms over a bizarre and frustrating street lighting issue - street lights remain switched on during the day, wasting electricity, ... Read More


JMFC Margao Extends Police Remand of Four Accused in Extortion Case

Goa, Aug. 22 -- The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Margao, has extended the police remand of Walter Fernandes and three others by three days. The four were arrested for allegedly attempting t... Read More


GRLA criticises CM's stand, demands Romi Konkani in schools

Goa, Aug. 22 -- The Global Romi Lipi Abhiyan (GRLA) has strongly rejected Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's justification for refusing to introduce Romi Konkani as an optional subject in Goan schools, ca... Read More


Sakhali Roads in Poor Condition Ahead of Chaturthi; Corporator Urges Repairs and Cow Shelter Audit

Goa, Aug. 22 -- With Chaturthi approaching, Sakhali roads are in urgent need of repairs, said Praveen Blegan, corporator of Sakhali Municipality. Road excavation that began before the monsoon is still... Read More


Fatorda MLA Sardesai Alleges Political Interference Weakening Goa Police Amid Rising Crimes

Goa, Aug. 22 -- Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has accused the BJP-led government of letting law and order in Goa "completely collapse," citing increasing political interference in the police department a... Read More


Enforcement Directorate Conducts Early Morning Raids at Seven Casinos in Goa

Goa, Aug. 22 -- In a major enforcement operation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at seven casinos across Panjim and Calangute early this morning at 5 am. The action saw the deploym... Read More


Protest in Mandrem Over Neglected Road Repairs, Congress Submits Memorandum to PWD

Goa, Aug. 22 -- A protest erupted in Mandrem as residents voiced their frustration over neglected road repairs in the area. Demonstrators, led by the local Congress committee, highlighted the poor con... Read More


Goods Carrier Stuck at Mashem After Driver Swerves to Avoid Cattle

Goa, Aug. 22 -- A goods carrier got stuck on the roadside at Mashem, Loliem-Poliem, after the driver swerved to avoid hitting cattle on the street. The sudden maneuver caused the vehicle's wheels to g... Read More


Goa FDA Seizes Unlabelled Food Items in Major State Border Surveillance Drive

Goa, Aug. 22 -- The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted a large-scale surveillance operation at three key state borders-Patradevi, Keri, and Mollem-starting from 8:00 pm on Au... Read More


Drunken Woman Creates Chaos on Busy Margao Road, Manhandles Police

Goa, Aug. 22 -- High drama unfolded in Margao when a reportedly intoxicated woman caused a disturbance in the middle of a busy road, disrupting traffic and alarming passersby. Witnesses reported that... Read More