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42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims Feared Dead in Mecca-Madinah Bus Collision

Goa, Nov. 17 -- At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead after a passenger bus travelling from Mecca to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker in the early hours of Monday. The crash occurred ... Read More


NIA Arrests Key Conspirator Linked to Delhi Suicide Bombing That Killed 13

Goa, Nov. 17 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday arrested an alleged accomplice of Dr. Umar Un Nabi, the man investigators have now described for the first time as the "suicide bomber... Read More


High Court pulls up Goa over PILs on illegal construction regularisation

Goa, Nov. 17 -- The Bombay High Court at Goa has issued a notice to the state government after hearing three Public Interest Litigations filed by well-known social activist Kashinath Shetye. The PILs ... Read More


Varca Gram Sabha Erupts Over Illegal Sand Dune Cutting; Panchayat Denies Involvement

Goa, Nov. 17 -- The Varca gram sabha on Sunday witnessed tense discussions as villag ers raised concerns over the alleged cutting of sand dunes at Fatrade-Varca-a development that recently triggered p... Read More


India stresses peace and stability after Dhaka seeks Hasina's extradition

Goa, Nov. 17 -- India has issued a measured response after Bangladesh's interim government sought the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following her death sentence in absentia. The M... Read More


Loutolim Gram Sabha Slams IPB Clearances; Villagers Oppose Coal Transport and Borim Bridge Plan

Goa, Nov. 17 -- The Loutolim gram sabha on Sunday de livered a strong message to authorities as villagers condemned the Invest ment Promotion Board (IPB) for granting clear ances to projects within th... Read More


Fresh Row in Anjuna as Villagers Accuse Comunidade Attorney of Claiming Ownership of Comunidade Land

Goa, Nov. 17 -- A fresh con troversy has erupted in Anjuna after Gauncar Raphael Lobo and sever al villagers lodged formal complaints against Anju na Comunidade Attorney Sebastian D'Souza (Seby) for s... Read More


Youth bitten by resort dogs during evening walk at Fatrade Beach

Goa, Nov. 17 -- A youth was bitten on the leg by 5-6 pet dogs belonging to a nearby resort while taking an evening walk at Fatrade Beach. According to the victim and his friend, the dogs were initiall... Read More


Cement-laden goods carrier stuck as road caves in near Quinta de Valadares

Goa, Nov. 17 -- A goods carrier loaded with cement got stuck today after the road near the exit of Quinta de Valadares, on the way to Vasco, caved in. The truck's wheel sank into the damaged section, ... Read More


Bicholim Police nab 25-year-old for fraud via fake Kite Forex Trading scheme

Goa, Nov. 17 -- Bicholim Police have arrested 25-year-old Shubham from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly defrauding a local resident of 4.68 lakh through a fake Kite Forex Trading scheme. The accused repor... Read More