Goa’s Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude has been dropped from the state cabinet shortly after he publicly questioned the functioning of the Tribal Welfare […]
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…
Goa Government Yet to Finalize Headquarters for New District Despite Curchorem Mention in Cabinet Note
Panaji, July 28, 2025 – The Goa government has clarified…
Traffic Police Act on Illegal Parking in Patto, Panaji
Traffic police in Panaji have launched a strict enforcement drive…
Ceiling Collapse at Kala Academy’s Music Room Raises Safety Concerns
A portion of the false ceiling in the Western music…
Nirmitsu Design Lab Unveils 3D-Printed Chair at Goa Startup Expo
At the Goa Open Innovation Challenge 2025 - Market Access…
White-Legged Shrimp to Be Sold at Subsidised Rate in Panaji on July 11
Panaji, Goa – July 10, 2025:The Directorate of Fisheries, Goa,…
CM Pramod Sawant Distributes Sponsor Letters to Mark Goa Statehood Day
On the occasion of Goa’s 39th Statehood Day, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant extended a symbolic gesture of recognition and support by distributing a total […]
Joshua D’Souza urged merchants to refrain from keeping the Mapusa market closed on Monday
Deputy Speaker and Mapusa MLA Joshua D’Souza has appealed to merchants not to shut down the Mapusa market on Monday in protest against the sanitation […]
Proposed Futsal Ground and Walking Track at New Vaddem Reviewed by Mauvin Godinho and Officials
New Vaddem, Goa: In a move aimed at strengthening community-based sports and recreational infrastructure, officials conducted an inspection of the proposed site for a new Futsal […]
Why was Govind Gaude removed from the Cabinet
On May 25, 2025, during a state-level event (Prerna Divas), Gaude then the Minister for Art & Culture, Sports, Rural Development, and formerly Tribal Welfare […]