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Goa Turning into 'Drug Haven', Narcotics Reaching Schools and Hinterland: MLA Vijai Sardesai

Goa, July 22 -- Expressing serious concern over the escalating drug menace in the state, MLA Vijai Sardesai on Monday said Goa is rapidly turning into a "drug haven" and a "narcotic hub", with illegal... Read More


MLA Premendra Shet Backs Ro-Ro Ferry Services, Seeks Fare Relaxation for Select Groups

Goa, July 22 -- Firmly backing the continued operation of Ro-Ro ferry services, MLA Premendra Shet has ruled out giving any representation to halt them, stating that the ferries were introduced based ... Read More


Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar Clarifies Question Selection in Assembly: 'Every MLA Equal, No Bias in Process'

Goa, July 22 -- Amid concerns raised by opposition legislators regarding the selection of questions during the Assembly session, Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar clarified that the process is conducted imparti... Read More


Panic on Newly-Launched Ferry as Ramp Cables Snap Mid-Journey; No Injuries Reported

Goa, July 22 -- Passengers aboard a newly-launched ferry experienced a moment of panic on Tuesday when the ramp cables suddenly snapped during operations, causing alarm mid-journey. The unexpected mec... Read More


Wall Collapse Near Milagres Church in Mapusa; No Injuries Reported, Authorities Rush to Site

Goa, July 22 -- A wall collapsed near Milagres Church in Ward No. 11 around 4:00 pm on Monday, crashing onto the adjacent road and triggering panic among local residents. Thankfully, no injuries were ... Read More


GSPCB Issues Show-Cause Notice to Mapusa Gold Workshop for Operating Without Pollution Clearance

Goa, July 22 -- The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued a show-cause notice to a gold workshop in Mapusa for operating without obtaining the mandatory "Consent to Operate" under the W... Read More


High Court Orders Probe into Cuncolim Chief Officer for Allegedly Shielding Illegal Constructions

Goa, July 22 -- The High Court has directed the Director of Municipal Administration (DMA) to initiate an investigation into serious allegations against the Chief Officer of Cuncolim Municipal Council... Read More


Verna Police Seize 2.2 Kg Ganja Worth Rs.2.21 Lakh, Arrest 28-Year-Old Madhya Pradesh Native

Goa, July 22 -- In a major drug bust, Verna Police on Monday evening arrested a 28-year-old man for possession of 2.2 kg of ganja valued at approximately Rs.2.213 lakh. The narcotics raid was carried ... Read More


Karnataka Hands Over Dharmasthala Mass Graves, Crimes Against Women Case to SIT; Religious Body Pledges Support

Goa, July 22 -- In response to growing nationwide outrage over chilling allegations of crimes against women and the discovery of unidentified graves in the temple town of Dharmasthala, the Karnataka g... Read More


Air India Issued Nine Show Cause Notices for Five Safety Violations in Six Months: Aviation Ministry

Goa, July 22 -- Air India has received nine show cause notices over five safety violations in the past six months, the Ministry of Civil Aviation informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. While enforcement ... Read More