During the ongoing “Supari Aandolan” protest at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao, Chairman Rajendra Talak declined a symbolic supari (betel nut) offered by cultural group Kala […]
Goa Cyber Crime Police Bust Illegal Call Centre Targeting US Citizens
Panaji – In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, the Cyber Crime Police Station, Goa, conducted a successful raid on an illegal call centre operating from rented premises in Bainginium, Old Goa. The operation, carried out on the intervening night of December 12-13, resulted in the arrest of seven accused individuals who were caught red-handed. The accused were impersonating agents of a fictitious "Payday" loan company. They targeted US citizens by offering instant loans and tricking victims into purchasing large quantities of gift cards (including brands such as Sephora, Macy’s, Green Dot Money Pack, Apple Gift Cards, Razer Gold, and Xbox) under false pretexts. These gift cards were then redeemed to siphon off funds. During the raid, police seized 6…
CM Intervenes in Carambolim Project Protest; Stop Work Order Assured
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant intervened on Monday following a protest…
South Goa MP Tables Private Bill Seeking Special Status for Goa
The long-standing demand for Special Status for Goa has been…
Minor Girl Reported Missing from Velsao; Police Register Case
Verna Police have registered a case following a complaint filed…
Elderly Man Found Dead in Decomposed State at Velsao
A 73-year-old man was found dead in a decomposed condition…
Sea Turtle Lays 135 Eggs at Morjim Beach, Reinforcing Goa’s Role as a Key Nesting Site
In a positive sign for marine conservation, a sea turtle…
Vijai Sardesai Demands Govt Intervention as Coconut Prices Soar Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, Goa Forward Party MLA…
CM Pramod Sawant Distributes Sponsor Letters to Mark Goa Statehood Day
On the occasion of Goa’s 39th Statehood Day, Chief Minister…
Vijai Sardesai Alleges ‘Ballot Scam’ as Ruling MLAs Abstain in Goa Assembly
Goa Forward MLA Vijai Sardesai has accused the ruling party…
House in Daag–Ponda Destroyed in Fire Likely Caused by Electrical Short Circuit
Ponda, July 28, 2025 - A major fire completely destroyed…
Loliem Locals Oppose Film City Project on Bhagwati Plateau
Loliem-Polem, Canacona - July 2025:Plans to develop a Film City…
CM Sawant Assures Taxi Operators of Clarity on Aggregator App Policy
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has assured taxi operators that the state government is committed to supporting their interests while promoting tourism. Amid growing […]
Indian Coast Guard Rescues Two Foreign Nationals Stranded Near Nicobar Islands
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued two foreign nationals-reportedly American and Turkish citizens after their U.S.-flagged sailing yacht, Sea Angel, became stranded roughly 53 […]
IMD Goa Issues Rainfall Advisory with Heavy Showers Expected Till July 17
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Goa has issued a weather forecast and alert for the week ahead, predicting intermittent rain and cloudy skies from July […]
North Goa Authorities Form Special Committees to Tackle Illegal Bullfighting
In a move to curb illegal bullfighting, also known as dhirio, the North Goa District Magistrate has established special committees at the taluka level to […]
Goa Police Detain Woman and Lover Accused in Husband’s Suicide
Anjuna Police on Thursday detained a woman from Haryana and her male companion from Maharashtra in connection with the alleged abetment to suicide of the […]
Two Killed, Two Injured in Head-On Scooter Collision at Betora Junction
A fatal collision between two scooters at Betora Junction on Thursday evening claimed the lives of two young riders and left two others critically injured. […]
Youth Escapes Leopard Encounter Near Arambol While Riding Home
In a startling incident, a young man riding home from Siolim Agarwada to Arambol had a narrow escape when a leopard suddenly appeared on the […]