A 19-year-old resident of Patna, Bihar, has been arrested by Colvale Police for allegedly cheating a Thivim resident out of ₹4.24 lakh by falsely promising […]
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…
Traffic Police Act on Illegal Parking in Patto, Panaji
Traffic police in Panaji have launched a strict enforcement drive…
Zuarinagar Man Duped of ₹2.31 Lakh in Work‑From‑Home Job Fraud, FIR Registered
Verna Police have registered a FIR following a complaint from…
Karnataka-Registered Vehicle Catches Fire at Chorla Ghat
A Karnataka-registered vehicle was gutted by fire at Chorla Ghat…
Goa Positioned as Aviation Hub at Western Ministers’ Conference
At the Western Region Civil Aviation Ministers’ Conference held in…
GHRC Seeks Response from Goa University Over Alleged ‘Underwear Parade’ at Cultural Fest
The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has taken suo motu…
Goa Biodiversity Board Warns Public Over Overharvesting of ‘Roen Alami’ Mushrooms
The Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) has expressed concern over the unsustainable collection of Roen Alami, a seasonal wild mushroom popular in Goa. The board […]
Goa University Investigates Cultural Fest Incident Involving Student Parade
Goa University has initiated an internal inquiry into an incident where male students allegedly paraded in their underwear during a segment of a recent cultural […]
GHRC Seeks Response from Goa University Over Alleged ‘Underwear Parade’ at Cultural Fest
The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging that male students walked in underwear as part of a […]
Traffic Police Act on Illegal Parking in Patto, Panaji
Traffic police in Panaji have launched a strict enforcement drive against illegal parking near the Income Tax office in the Patto area, issuing challans to […]
Loliem Locals Oppose Film City Project on Bhagwati Plateau
Loliem-Polem, Canacona – July 2025:Plans to develop a Film City on the Bhagwati Plateau in Loliem have drawn strong opposition from villagers, who argue the […]
White-Legged Shrimp to Be Sold at Subsidised Rate in Panaji on July 11
Panaji, Goa – July 10, 2025:The Directorate of Fisheries, Goa, has announced the public sale of white-legged shrimp on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 2:30 […]
Goa Cabinet approves Bans on Sale and Breeding of Pitbulls, Rottweilers
Panaji, Goa – July 9, 2025The Goa Cabinet has approved the Animal Breeding and Domestication (Regulation & Compensation) Bill 2025, aimed at prohibiting the import, […]