Mapusa: Mandrem police arrested a Japanese national for allegedly staying in India without a valid visa or required travel documents. The accused, identified as Arifumi, son of Masato Tomiyama, was apprehended during a routine local verification near Madhalamaj in Mandrem on Friday.According to police, Tomiyama was found residing in the area without valid travel documents…
Panaji: The Bombay high court has granted police protection to advocate Ankur Kumar to visit a site at Morjim, noting a possible threat to him.Kumar was assaulted last month while implementing Supreme Court and high court orders on the demolition of structures at Morjim.He sought police protection to visit the site of his client, a…
Valpoi: Valpoi police on Saturday registered a case of negligence against four teachers and two tour operators following the drowning death of a 17-year-old Class XI student during a school excursion and trekking programme in Sattari.According to authorities, a group of 25 students from the school had travelled to the area as part of an…
Agitated relatives and neighbours of Rahul Bind question the police outside Deepvihar Higher Secondary School, Mormugao, on Saturday Vasco: Relatives and neighbours of Rahul Bind, who drowned at the Tonir–Kajredhat (Savarde) waterfall in Sattari taluka on Friday, have demanded action against the teachers and management of Deepvihar Higher Secondary School, Headland-Sada, Mormugao, alleging negligence.On Saturday,…
Margao: After Centre issued a notification on Thursday bringing into force the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Act, 2025, president of United Tribals Alliance Association, Prakash Velip, said on Saturday that while it was a “welcome move”, the movement would continue until the reservation of seats…
A total of 30 artisans from across the state were given training to make eco-friendly Ganesh idols using cow dung and locally sourced clay Keri: As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, the Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB), in association with the Bhagirath Gramvikas Pratishthan of Zarap, organised a two-day workshop to popularise the making of eco-friendly Ganesh…
Panaji: Union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, and minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari will visit the state to attend different programmes, from the inauguration of BJP’s Goa headquarters to the six-lane elevated road at Porvorim.Shah will be in Goa on a two-day visit on Sep 6 and 7. Chief…
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday announced a scheme for around 400 Ganesh idol makers in Goa to preserve the traditional art of clay idol making, promote environmentally-friendly idols, and support artisans facing challenges of rising cost of clay, paints, transportation, and as labour shortage.Sawant urged people to buy Ganesh idols made of clay…
Margao: The annual frenzy has begun in Quepem, with thousands flocking to the sports complex at Borimol for a chance to win a BMW X3 and Rs 45 lakh in cash — the star attraction of this year’s Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal donation coupons.The prize lineup includes a BMW iX1, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, Tata…
Panaji: North Goa district magistrate Ankit Yadav has ordered a detailed inquiry into the drowning of a 17-year-old student at the Tonir-Kajredhat waterfall in Sanvordem, Sattari, on Friday.In a directive to the deputy conservator of forests, North division, Yadav sought a report within 24 hours after a sub-divisional magistrate’s report revealed that despite warning signboards…
