In a formal letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, India’s Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has tendered his resignation from office, effective immediately. He cited the […]
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…
Man Gets 10-Year Jail Term for Kidnapping Toddler from Margao Railway Station
A Goa Children’s Court has sentenced Indu Rizwan, a 35-year-old…
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…
Goa CM Urges Value-Based Learning to Improve Teacher-Student Relations
In light of a growing number of police complaints involving…
Roen Almi Mushrooms Disappear from Goa’s Monsoon Season Amid Health and Conservation Warnings
The seasonal wild mushrooms known as Roen Almi have largely…
Bengaluru Man Caught with Suspected Charas in Siolim Drug Bust
Siolim, Goa – July 2025:Goa’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) arrested a 32-year-old man, Rajan Settiar from Bengaluru, during a raid in Siolim. Authorities recovered approximately 429.3 […]
Sardesai Slams Mhadei Committee Over Inaction on Water Diversion Video
Panaji, July 2025 Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai has sharply criticized the Mhadei House Committee, calling it ineffective after a media outlet released video […]
MLA Carlos Ferreira Demands Removal of Crime Branch SP, Cites Systemic Failures
Aldona MLA, Carlos Alvares Ferreira has issued a sharp critique of the Goa Police, urging the removal of the Crime Branch SP and disbanding of […]
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 a Zuarinagar resident who was allegedly duped of ₹2.31 lakh in a fraudulent work-from-home job […]
Romeo Lane at Vagator Rebuilds Illegal Structure Despite HC Orders
Romeo Lane, a well-known establishment in Vagator, has once again come under scrutiny for allegedly continuing construction activities despite multiple demolition orders and interventions by […]
Congress Minority Leaders Urge LOP Yuri Alemao to Act on Sonsoddo Cemetery Delay
A delegation from the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee’s Minority Department, led by Chairman Shaikh Niazi and Vice Chairman Wasim Khan, met with Leader of Opposition […]
Delhi Man Arrested in Arambol with 869g of Ganja
A man identified as Manish Rathore, originally from Delhi, was taken into custody by Mandrem Police after being found with a significant quantity of suspected […]