Govt driver accused of raping teenaged women at Goa's Colva beach suspended
The Goa government has suspended a 33-year-old driver employed with the state Agriculture Ministry, days after he was accused of involvement in a rape of two teenaged women at South Goa's Colva beach earlier this week, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the Goa legislative assembly on Thursday (July 29).
Jul 29, 2021, 19:08 PM IST
Goa braces for cyclone-fuelled rain over next 48 hrs, people advised not to visit beaches
An advisory about high waves in the 2.8-4 metre range was also issued by Drishti Marine, a firm contracted by the state government to provide lifeguards at beaches.
Jun 01, 2020, 17:18 PM IST
Panaji Mayor buys new luxury car amid lcokdown, sparks outrage
Following the uproar and mounting social and political pressure, the Mayor issued an apology for his expensive purchase that came from the funds of the municipal corporation.
Apr 28, 2020, 20:46 PM IST
Goa activist, who took part in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh protest, arrested for promoting hatred on social media
Dalvi, who as an activist, had participated in protests against the National Register of Citizens in Delhi`s Shaheen Bagh recently.
Apr 04, 2020, 17:54 PM IST
Heavy rain lashes Goa, IMD issues 'Orange' alert for next 24 hours
Heavy rain accompanied with strong winds lashed parts of Goa on Thursday even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.
Jul 11, 2019, 16:44 PM IST
BJP approaches Election Commission against Panaji Congress candidate Atanasio Monseratte
The BJP demanded the ECI to take cognizance of their complaint and take the necessary action.
May 10, 2019, 14:54 PM IST
All 14 Goa Congress MLAs to meet Governor to stake claim for government
The leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar told PTI that all 14 MLAs will be meeting the Governor to stake claim to form the government.
Mar 18, 2019, 13:01 PM IST
Goa activists to step up protests for ailing CM Manohar Parrikar's resignation
A civil society group demanding the resignation of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar owing to his ill-health on Saturday decided to intensify their agitation.
Nov 24, 2018, 20:40 PM IST
Woman raped by taxi driver in Goa, accused held
The incident occurred last evening and the accused identified as Ravichandra Bhat (48) was arrested this morning, police added.
Jun 29, 2018, 13:08 PM IST
Heavy rains lash Goa, throw normal life out of gear
In the Margao city also the low lying areas were flooded, affecting the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
Jun 20, 2018, 16:04 PM IST
Goa government directed to submit Brics food scam report
The state government had contended before the High Court that an enquiry had already been conducted.
Jun 20, 2018, 15:37 PM IST
Goa braces for beef shortage as traders suspend import from Karnataka
Goa is staring at a beef shortage with traders suspending import of the meat from neighbouring Karnataka alleging harassment by cow vigilantes.
Jan 06, 2018, 14:42 PM IST
Too loud: Loudspeakers banned at Muslim burial ground in Goa's Panaji
The Panaji civic body has banned the use of loudspeakers at the Muslim burial grounds in the city.
Dec 01, 2017, 10:42 AM IST
Ensured minimum life lost as Defence Minister, says Manohar Parrikar
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said that when he held the portfolio of the Defence Minister, he made sure that minimum life was lost.
Nov 05, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Sardar Patel predicted India's wars, Dokalam in 1950: Manohar Parrikar
India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had predicted India's wars with China and Pakistan, fought over a decade later, in 1950, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.
Nov 01, 2017, 15:30 PM IST
Caught on camera: Robber strikes ATM guard multiple times with hammer, escapes
In a disturbing video, a security guard in Panaji was spotted being hammered by a robber after he tried to to refrain him from escaping.
Oct 29, 2017, 14:09 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman flags-off all-women crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama from Panaji
Almost a week after she took over as the country's first full-fledged woman Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday flagged-off all-women crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama at the INS Mandovi naval training base near Panaji.
Sep 10, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
North Goa district extends ban on Muthalik
The North Goa district administration on Thursday extended the ban on Mangalore-based Hindu outfit Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik by 60 days with effect from September 6.
Sep 07, 2017, 19:38 PM IST
Goa by-poll results: Parrikar wins Panaji seat by a margin of 4,803 votes
Former union defence minister and current Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday registered a thumping victory in Goa assembly bye-election from the Panaji constituency by a margin of 4,803 votes.
Aug 28, 2017, 11:23 AM IST
Manohar Parrikar wins Goa bypoll; PM Narendra Modi congratulates
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar wins Panaji Assembly by-election, defeating his Congress rival Girish Chodankar.
Aug 28, 2017, 07:04 AM IST
