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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Goa Highways Law Bill Withdrawn, Will Be Reintroduced After Incorporating MHA Suggestions: CM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Sawant has announced that the Goa Highways Law (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2023 has been withdrawn and will be reintroduced after incor...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


Shiv Sena to Contest Goa Assembly Elections, Says MP Gajanan Kirtikar

Goa, June 17 -- Senior Shiv Sena leader and Mumbai Member of Parliament Gajanan Kirtikar has announced that the party intends to contest seats in the upcoming Goa Assembly elections, signalling its pl... Read More


Telaulim Residents Gherao Electricity Department Official Over Smart Meters and Rising Power Bills

Margao, June 17 -- Residents of Telaulim in the Navelim constituency staged a protest at the Aquem Power House on Tuesday, gheraoing the Superintendent Engineer of the Electricity Department over the ... Read More


Joint Inspection of SGPDA Retail Market Reveals Sanitation and Infrastructure Deficiencies

Goa, June 17 -- A joint site inspection of the SGPDA Retail Market was carried out by the Consumer Consultation Committee in collaboration with officials from the SGPDA, Goa State Pollution Control Bo... Read More


Gold Prices in Goa Hold Steady on June 17; 24K Gold Trades at Rs.15,329 Per Gram

Goa, June 17 -- Gold prices in Goa remained firm on June 17, with 24-carat gold trading at approximately Rs.15,329 per gram, while 22-carat gold was priced at around Rs.14,041 per gram. The rate for 1... Read More


FDA Orders Nine Food Establishments to Suspend Operations During Inspection Drive in North Goa

Goa, June 17 -- The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted an extensive surveillance drive across Candolim, Anjuna, Vagator, and Mapusa on July 16, inspecting a total of 17 food business establ... Read More