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Govt enforces ESMA to prevent pharma sector strikes

Goa, Dec. 12 -- The government has imposed the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) in the state, placing an immediate ban on all strikes connected to the pharmaceutical sector. The order covers ... Read More


BJP fields fresh lineup as Damu Naik eyes big margin

Goa, Dec. 12 -- BJP President Damu Naik announced that the ruling alliance will contest all 50 seats in the 20 December ZP elections. He said the BJP has put up candidates in 40 seats, the MGP is cont... Read More


Atishi claims only a united Goa can challenge BJP

Goa, Dec. 12 -- AAP Goa Incharge Atishi, while addressing a gathering in Velim, criticised the opposition alliance, saying they are busy with "so-called friendly fights" instead of focusing on Goa's i... Read More


MGP Chief Deepak Dhavalikar Confirms Continued Alliance with BJP for ZP and 2027 Assembly Elections

Goa, Dec. 12 -- MGP President Deepak Dhavalikar has reaffirmed that the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party's alliance with the BJP-first formalised after the 2022 Assembly elections-remains intact for the... Read More


Massive Fire Erupts at Verna-Quelossim Scrapyards; MLA Anton Vas Orders Action Against Illegal Units

Goa, Dec. 12 -- A massive fire broke out at the Verna-Quelossim scrapyards on Friday, spreading rapidly and proving difficult to contain despite continuous firefighting efforts. Thick smoke blanketed ... Read More


Car Accident in Conem Injures Four, Victims Rushed to Hospital

Goa, Dec. 12 -- An accident occurred at Conem in Priol, leaving four people injured. According to early reports, three individuals were travelling together in one vehicle, while another person was in ... Read More


Karbotkar Families Postpone Boycott of Zilla Panchayat Elections After Assurance from Goa CM

Goa, Dec. 12 -- The Karbotkar families of Mayem, who had threatened to boycott the upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections, have decided to postpone their protest following assurances from Chief Minister D... Read More


Luthra Brothers Shift Blame to Belly Dancer for Goa Club Fire That Killed 25

Goa, Dec. 12 -- In a fresh twist to the investigation into the tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, co-owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra have claimed that a belly dancer triggered the blaze that ... Read More


Luthra Brothers Cite Risk of Being 'Lynched' as They Apply for Bail in Goa Fire Case

Goa, Dec. 12 -- The Luthra brothers - Gaurav, 44, and Saurabh, 40 - told a Delhi court that they feared being "lynched in Goa," as the state's police charged them with murder and other offences over t... Read More


Goa Activist Swapnesh Sherlekar Granted Anticipatory Bail in Case Over Alleged Offensive Video

Goa, Dec. 12 -- The North Goa Additional Sessions Court has granted anticipatory bail to activist Swapnesh Sherlekar in a case filed by Panjim Police on September 29. Sherlekar was booked for allegedl... Read More