3 arrested in Colva online gambling raid

The Goan NetworkPublished Aug 22, 2026, 12:23 AM IST

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3 arrested in Colva online gambling raid

MARGAO

Colva police arrested three persons and seized laptops, mobile phones and other articles worth around Rs 13 lakh during a raid on an online gambling operation late Thursday night. The police seized 11 laptops, 30 mobile phones and other items allegedly used for gambling activities.

Acting on information, a police team conducted the raid at Colva and arrested Jitendrasinh Chauhan, Narendrasinh Rathod and Rahul Patel, all natives of Gujarat. Police said the trio were allegedly involved in online gambling activities. They were later released on bail.

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SGPDA market continues to struggle with waste disposal

Exposed mixed waste, stray cattle highlight lack of solution

The Goan Network

Published Aug 22, 2026, 12:21 AM IST

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SGPDA market continues to struggle with waste disposal

MARGAOThere appeared to be no respite from the stench at the SGPDA parking ground near the Margao vegetable market, with stray cattle seen feeding on mixed waste dumped at the site on Friday.The situation once again highlighted the continuing waste-management problems at the market and the failure of the South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA) to put in place a permanent system for waste disposal.The issue comes days after social activists drew the attention of…