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Complaint against CoP officer raises concerns

ALTINHO/CAMURLIM, June 17 -- AUGUSTO RODRIGUES Evidence that a senior official of the Captain of Ports (CoP) is facing a Vigilance inquiry over alleged bribery linked to sand extraction has strengthe... Read More


Activists Oppose Large-Scale Tree Felling at Kakumoddi, Curchorem

Goa, June 17 -- Large-scale tree felling at Kakumoddi in Curchorem has triggered protests from environmental activists and local residents, who fear the impact on the region's ecology. Activists have... Read More


Peace Deal Not Final, Will Go Back to Dropping Bombs If Tehran Doesn't 'Behave', Says Trump

Goa, June 17 -- US President Donald Trump has said the agreement reached with Iran is not a final peace deal, describing it as a "Memorandum of Understanding" that remains subject to further negotiati... Read More


IAF Flies 200+ Sorties Across India to Deliver NEET-UG Papers Ahead of Re-Test

Goa, June 17 -- The Indian Air Force has undertaken a nationwide mission to transport NEET-UG 2026 question papers, flying more than 200 sorties in just four days ahead of the June 21 re-examination. ... Read More


Court Issues Notices to Top Goa Cops in Activist's Complaint

Goa, June 17 -- The Merces JMFC Court has issued notices to senior police officials, including SP North Harish Madkaikar, SP Crime Branch Rahul Gupta, SP Jivba Dalvi, and PI Crime Branch Tushar Lotlik... Read More


High Court Grants Bail to Sai Kundaikar Alias 'Cobra' in 2023 Merces Murder Case

Goa, June 17 -- The High Court has granted bail to Sai Kundaikar alias "Cobra", the prime accused in the 2023 murder case of Vishal Golatkar at Merces. Kundaikar, who is facing charges in connection ... Read More


Veteran Theatre Artist and Padma Shri Awardee Prasad Sawkar Passes Away at 98

Goa, June 17 -- Veteran theatre artist and Padma Shri awardee Prasad Sawkar passed away on Wednesday afternoon at his residence in Tonca, Caranzalem. He was 98. A towering figure in Indian theatre, S... Read More


Siddesh Bhagat Seeks Written Order on Smart Meter Halt, Urges Immediate Relief on Power Bill Penalties

Goa, June 17 -- Reacting to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's announcement that the rollout of smart meters has been put on hold, Siddesh Bhagat welcomed the decision but called for an official written n... Read More


Goa Puts Smart Meter Rollout on Hold; Power Bill Discrepancies to Be Resolved Soon, Says CM

Goa, June 17 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that the implementation of smart electricity meters in Goa has been put on hold following public concerns over electricity billing. Addressi... Read More


Goa Highways Law Bill Withdrawn, Will Be Reintroduced After Incorporating MHA Suggestions: CM

Goa, June 17 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that the Goa Highways Law (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2023 has been withdrawn and will be reintroduced after incor... Read More