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Fishers dismiss report on heavy metals in fish off Caranzalem, seek clarity

Goa, Jan. 8 -- Fishermen from Caranzalem on Wednesday met the Deputy Director of Fisheries seeking urgent clarity over re ports claiming that fish caught off Caranzalem beach contain heavy metals, war... Read More


Panchayat appeal delays let illegal structures thrive in Goa

Goa, Jan. 8 -- AUGUSTO RODRIGUES Statis tics from the Goa Legislative Assembly reveal that inor dinate delays by the Depart ment of Panchayats in settling appeals against demolition orders have allow... Read More


Zenito Cardozo Bail Cancellation Plea Put Off by High Court

Goa, Jan. 8 -- The Bombay High Court at Goa has deferred the hearing on a plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to Zenito Cardozo, posting the matter for January 31. The adjournment came after Car... Read More


Rs.50 Crore Renovation Fails to Assure Safety at Kala Academy

Goa, Jan. 8 -- Serious concerns have been raised over the stability of the renovated Kala Academy building despite crores of rupees being spent on its refurbishment. The Kala Academy Task Force Commit... Read More


Philippine National, Aide Arrested by Goa Crime Branch for Using Fake Passport and Forged Documents

Goa, Jan. 8 -- The Goa Crime Branch has arrested a 41-year-old Philippine national and his aide for allegedly obtaining an Indian passport using forged documents and false information, officials said ... Read More


CM Sawant Hands Appointment Letters to 95 PWD Recruits

Goa, Jan. 8 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday handed over offer and appointment letters to 95 candidates selected for various posts in the Public Works Department (PWD). The appointments, w... Read More


Justice Ferdino Rebello Meets CM Pramod Sawant, Presses for Scrapping Key TCP Act Provisions

Goa, Jan. 8 -- Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ferdino Rebello on Wednesday said he met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and placed 10 key demands before him, asserting that all of them are doable and ... Read More


North Goa DM Bans Processions and Public Gatherings During Goa Assembly Session From Jan 12-16

Goa, Jan. 8 -- The District Magistrate (DM) of North Goa has issued an order prohibiting processions, assemblies, morchas and public gatherings during the Twelfth Session of the Eighth Legislative Ass... Read More


Birch Club Fire Case: Hearing on Luthra Brothers' Bail Adjourned to January 13

Goa, Jan. 8 -- The court has adjourned the hearing on the regular bail application of the Luthra brothers to January 13 in connection with the Birch Club fire case. The matter could not be taken up fo... Read More


Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar Inspects Chandel Bridge, Work to Begin Soon

Goa, Jan. 8 -- Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar on Wednesday conducted an inspection of the proposed bridge at Chandel along with the Hasapur-Chandel Panchayat sarpanch, panch members, and officials from the... Read More