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164 LPG Cylinders Seized in Raid on Illegal Storage Unit at Saligao

Goa, Aug. 19 -- In a major crackdown, officials from the Civil Supplies and Legal Metrology Department raided an illegal LPG storage unit in Saligao, seizing 164 cylinders of various types. The seize... Read More


Konkan Railway Collects Rs.2.37 Crore in Fines from 40,000 Ticketless Travellers in FY 2025-26

Goa, Aug. 19 -- The Konkan Railway has intensified its ticket-checking drives, conducting 3,765 inspections in FY 2025-26 and detecting 40,602 unauthorized travellers. Through these checks, officials ... Read More


Air India to Resume Goa-London Gatwick Flights in Winter 2025, Says Aviation Ministry

Goa, Aug. 19 -- Air India's direct service between Goa and London (Gatwick), which had been temporarily suspended, is set to resume in the Winter Schedule 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has conf... Read More


Vasco Marks 125 Years of Shravan Somvar Tradition with Paar and Dindi Despite Heavy Rains

Goa, Aug. 19 -- The final Shravan Somvar celebrations in Vasco were marked by vibrant devotion as the traditional Paar (mythological float) and Dindi (musical walking pilgrimage) made their way from S... Read More


Goa FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations; Fines Chicken Shops, Suspends Sweet Units

Goa, Aug. 19 -- The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has intensified its surveillance on Food Business Operators (FBOs) in North Goa, conducting surprise inspections and follow-up checks to enforce... Read More


President Droupadi Murmu Meets Tribal Leaders to Shape Inclusive Policies; Goa Delegation Participates

Goa, Aug. 19 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu on Monday held a special interaction with eminent tribal leaders from across the country to gather insights for shaping more effective policies and in... Read More


Karnataka Farmer Critical After Bear Attack in Joida, Villagers Demand Action

Goa, Aug. 19 -- A 45-year-old farmer, Shanta Hanumant Derekar, from Deriya village in Joida taluk, Karnataka, was critically injured after being attacked by three bears while grazing cattle. The inci... Read More


Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira Demands Inquiry After Ceiling Collapse at Peddem Indoor Stadium

Goa, Aug. 19 -- Aldona Congress MLA Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira has hit out at the Goa government after a portion of the false ceiling at Peddem Indoor Stadium in Mapusa collapsed, raising serious sa... Read More


Karnataka HC Rules POCSO Act Gender-Neutral, Dismisses Woman's Plea to Quash Sexual Assault Case

Goa, Aug. 19 -- The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by a 52-year-old woman seeking to quash sexual assault charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCS... Read More


Same-Sex Couples Push for Recognition as Spouses Under IT Act to Avail Tax Benefits

Goa, Aug. 19 -- Same-sex couples have urged the government to recognize their partnerships as spousal relationships under the Income Tax Act, seeking equal access to tax benefits currently available o... Read More