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Pernem Police Arrest Two Maharashtra Natives With Drugs Worth Rs.7.65 Lakh

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Pernem Police have arrested two Maharashtra natives for allegedly possessing a quantity of narcotic substances worth approximately Rs.7.65 lakh. The accused, identified as Aaron, 41, a... Read More


Road Cutting, Excavation Ban Extended Across District Till October 5 Amid Monsoon

Goa, Aug. 8 -- The Collector and District Magistrate has extended the ban on road cutting, excavation and digging activities across the district until October 5, 2026, citing public safety concerns an... Read More


Sanket Arsekar Welcomes Political Reservation for Goa's ST Community

Goa, Aug. 8 -- BJP leader Sanket Arsekar has welcomed the official notification providing political reservation for Goa's Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, describing it as a landmark development toward... Read More


Huge Crowds Gather in Quepem for Shree Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal Lottery Coupons

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Large crowds gathered in Quepem as people from across Goa turned up to purchase the highly popular lottery coupons issued by the Shree Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal ahead of Ganesh Cha... Read More


Ponda Civic Body Plans Bio-Methanation Plant, MRF Upgrade to Improve Waste Management

Goa, Aug. 8 -- The Ponda Municipal Council (PMC) is reviewing plans to expand and upgrade its bio-methanation plant and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) as part of efforts to strengthen the town's was... Read More


Supreme Court Calls for Compassion, Sensitivity in Sexual Offence Cases

Goa, Aug. 8 -- The Supreme Court has emphasised the need for compassion, empathy and sensitivity while dealing with victims and other vulnerable persons during judicial proceedings, particularly in ca... Read More


Banjara Community Seeks Strict Action Over Offensive Remarks Against Swami Samarth Maharaj

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Members of the Banjara community have submitted a written complaint at a police station seeking strict legal action against a man arrested for allegedly making offensive remarks about S... Read More


India Rejects Common BRICS Currency, Backs Trade in National Currencies

Goa, Aug. 8 -- India has firmly ruled out supporting the creation of a common BRICS currency, reiterating its preference for settling international trade in national currencies instead of adopting a u... Read More


Renu Dhariyal Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Hair on a Living Woman

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Indian content creator Renu Dhariyal has earned a place in the Guinness World Records after being recognised for having the longest hair on a living person (female). Dhariyal's strikin... Read More


Porvorim Man Dies After Motorcycle Plunges Into Creek Following Collision

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Porvorim Police have registered an FIR against a scooter rider, identified as Farman, for allegedly driving rashly and negligently and colliding with an oncoming motorcycle at Ambirna W... Read More