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Luthras Challenge Victims' Right to Oppose Bail Plea

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra have opposed the victims' family's intervention application in their anticipatory bail hearings before Mapusa JMFC court, concerning charges of forgery and che... Read More


Bordem Residents Object to New Water Pipeline Being Laid Through Drainage Line, Cite Health Risks

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Residents of Bordem in Bicholim have raised strong objections to the Public Works Department's decision to lay a new, larger water pipeline through an existing drainage line. The new pi... Read More


Nearly 60 Lakh Sqm of Land Converted in Pernem; MLA Jit Arolkar Seeks Reversal of Zoning Changes

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Almost 60 lakh square metres of land in Pernem taluka have reportedly been converted under Sections 17(2) and 39A, triggering serious concern among locals and public representatives. Pe... Read More


Goa Cabinet Approves Rs.16 Crore Spent on Birsa Munda Anniversary Event; Rs.4.5 Crore Used for Ravindra Bhavan Repairs

Goa, Jan. 7 -- The Goa cabinet has granted post-facto approval for Rs.16 crore spent on organising the birth anniversary celebrations of tribal icon Birsa Munda. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed... Read More


Electricity Department Removes Illegal Internet Cables from Poles in Margao After Safety Incident

Goa, Jan. 7 -- The Electricity Department has launched a crackdown on illegal internet cables attached to power poles in the Margao area, following an order issued by the Collector and a court directi... Read More


Traditional Fisherfolk in Betul Risk Their Lives Daily Amid Falling Incomes and Lack of Support

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Fish is a staple in most Goan homes, and for many coastal families, fishing is not just part of their culture but their only source of livelihood. In Betul village, several families con... Read More


Taxi Drivers Protest New Rs.200 Waiting Fee at Mopa Airport, Call Rules 'Impractical' for Passengers and Drivers

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Taxi drivers operating at the Manohar International Airport in Mopa have strongly opposed new rules introduced by GMR, which impose a Rs.200 fee on vehicles that remain in the pickup zo... Read More


Caranzalem Fishermen Seek Clarity on Heavy Metal Findings in Local Fish, Demand Response Within Three Days

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Fishermen from Caranzalem met the Deputy Director of Fisheries to raise serious concerns after reports indicated the presence of heavy metals in fish caught off Caranzalem beach. The fi... Read More


High Court Issues Notice to Goa Government on Anticipatory Bail Pleas in Birch Fire Case

Goa, Jan. 7 -- The High Court has issued notices to the Goa government in connection with the anticipatory bail applications filed by the disqualified Sarpanch of VP Arpora-Nagoa, Roshan Redkar, and d... Read More


Poira-Mayem Villagers Halt Salgaonkar Mining Operations Again Amid Ongoing Protest

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Mining activities by Salgaonkar Mining have once again come to a standstill in the Poira-Mayem area after villagers blocked transportation operations for the past two days. Residents ha... Read More