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Death by lift

Goa, June 24 -- RADHARAO GRACIAS Spring, (erroneously called summer) in Goa, ushers in heat and hu midity which march together down the aisle to a marriage that turns the land from a cool paradise in... Read More


Villagers allege mutilation in the name of trimming

Goa, June 24 -- Even as author ities across Goa defend tree cutting in the name of development, the drastic pruning of a 150-year-old banyan tree at Dhavli has become a potent symbol of growing public... Read More


Tree-felling criteria under lens as HC panel inspects

Goa, June 24 -- AUGUSTO RODRIGUES Questions over the benchmarks used to de termine whether a tree should be felled or trans located emerged during the inspection carried out by a three-member com mit... Read More


Tourist Swept Away by Waves at Baga Beach Found Dead

Goa, June 24 -- A tourist who was feared drowned after being swept away by powerful waves at Baga Beach has been found dead. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Ashpak Masali from Bijapur, was repor... Read More


UK Court Orders Nirav Modi to Repay 100 Crore to Bank of India

Goa, June 24 -- A London court has ordered fugitive businessman Nirav Modi to pay more than USD 10.7 million (over Rs.100 crore) to Bank of India in a loan recovery case. The London Circuit Commercia... Read More


High Court Directs Authorities to Fix Date for Removal of Shivaji Statue from MPA Land at Sada

Panaji, June 24 -- The High Court has directed the South Goa Superintendent of Police and the South Goa Collector to convene a meeting with officials of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) on July 6 to ... Read More


Goa High Court Orders State Tree Translocation Policy, Directs Relocation of 193 Trees for Verna-Margao Bypass Project

Panjim, June 24 -- The High Court has directed the Goa government to formulate a comprehensive state policy for the translocation of trees, based on the recommendations of an expert committee appointe... Read More


GHRC Adjourns Smart Meter Hearing to July 15, Awaits Amicus Curiae Report

Panaji, June 24 -- The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has adjourned the hearing in the ongoing smart meter matter to July 15 after taking on record a submission from the Amicus Curiae, Advocate Ab... Read More


Huge Banyan Tree Branch Crashes Onto House in Aldona During Heavy Rain

Goa, June 24 -- A massive branch of a banyan tree came crashing onto a house in Aldona during heavy rainfall in the early hours of Tuesday, causing considerable damage to the property. The incident t... Read More


Missing Antique Chandeliers Located Within MMC Premises, Restoration and Reinstallation Planned

Margao, June 24 -- Antique chandeliers that were earlier reported missing from the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) have been traced within the council premises, bringing clarity to concerns surrounding... Read More