Traffic offences rise, but challan revenue slumps; State records 36% drop in first 5 months
PANAJIEven before Goa's newly commissioned AI-powered traffic surveillance system began issuing challans, conventional traffic enforcement had already painted a mixed picture of road discipline in the State.Traffic Police data for the first five months of 2026 show that while the number of traffic violat
Protecting advocates protects justice
The reported assault on an advocate in Morjim while allegedly facilitating the implementation of judicial directions relating to the demolition of an illegal coastal structure has raised concerns that extend well beyond the circumstances of one unfortunate incident. According to media reports, the advocate sustained serious injuries after being allegedly...
Gold smuggling bid thwarted by Crime Branch sleuths, 2 held
PANAJIThe Crime Branch on Saturday claimed to have foiled an alleged gold smuggling attempt by intercepting two men at Dhargal and seizing around 1.3 kg of liquid gold worth an estimated Rs 1.5 crore concealed inside specially stitched cavities in their undergarments.The two accused have been identified as Ha
Where Surya sets, and Pisso comes alive
Behind an old wooden door lies Nerul's best-kept secret. The Goan explores how two childhood friends reimagined a neighbourhood favourite without erasing its past
Goan filmmaker’s Article 370 gets best feature film award
PANAJIGoan filmmaker Aditya Suhas Jambhale's film Article 370 has won the Best Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards while its lead star Yami Gautam was named best actress. The honour marks a significant achievement for the Goan filmmaker and the State's film fraternity.Veteran Malayal
