Panaji, Goa – The Government of Goa has initiated discussions with Starlink, the satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, to explore opportunities for delivering high-speed, […]
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 Biodiversity Board Warns Public Over Overharvesting of ‘Roen Alami’ Mushrooms
The Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) has expressed concern over…
Goa Moves Ahead with Plans for a Third District; Curchorem Likely as Headquarters
Panaji, July 26, 2025 – The Goa Cabinet has taken…
Landslide on Vathadev-Valshi Bypass Raises Safety Concerns Amid Heavy Rains
A landslide occurred on the newly constructed Vathadev–Valshi bypass in…
Colvale Police Arrest Patna Man for ₹4.24 Lakh Ice-Cream Franchise Scam
A 19-year-old resident of Patna, Bihar, has been arrested by…
Partial Road Collapse at Anmod Ghat Disrupts Traffic Flow
Goa-Karnataka Border | July 2025 Vehicular movement along the Anmod…
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 […]
Vijai Sardesai Demands Govt Intervention as Coconut Prices Soar Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai raised strong concerns in the Assembly over the alarming rise in coconut prices […]
Vijai Sardesai Alleges ‘Ballot Scam’ as Ruling MLAs Abstain in Goa Assembly
Goa Forward MLA Vijai Sardesai has accused the ruling party MLAs of engaging in a “ballot scam” after they abstained from voting on a Private […]
House in Daag–Ponda Destroyed in Fire Likely Caused by Electrical Short Circuit
Ponda, July 28, 2025 – A major fire completely destroyed the home of Premanand Kashinath Naik in the Daag locality of Ponda, Goa. The incident […]
Goa Government Yet to Finalize Headquarters for New District Despite Curchorem Mention in Cabinet Note
Panaji, July 28, 2025 – The Goa government has clarified that no official decision has been made regarding the headquarters of the proposed third district, […]
Police Launch Search for Missing Man After Foul Smell Reported in Neura-Mandur
Neura-Mandur, Goa – July 25, 2025 – A search operation was launched by the police after residents of the Neura-Mandur area reported a strong foul […]
Minister Says 250 Pharma Jobs in Goa Unfilled Due to No Local Applicants; Questions NITI Aayog Data
Panaji, July 2025 – Goa’s Labour and Employment Minister Babush Monserrate has stated that over 250 job vacancies are currently available in pharmaceutical companies across […]