The protestors briefing the media after appearing before the Margao Court on Friday. Santosh Mirajkar
‘Why different yardsticks?’ ask protesters in Velingkar case
MARGAOThe protestors charged for staging protests against the derogatory remarks at St Francis Xavier in October 2024 on Friday demanded to know whether the BJP government employs different yardsticks for different people on the law and order front.The Fatorda police had filed the charge sheet against Pratima Cou
Davorlim burglary accused held, linked to gold chain snatching
MARGAOThe Maina-Curtorim Police have arrested one Ismail Shaik, aged 30 years, resident of Davorlim, in connection with a house burglary case at Davorlim.During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that the accused was also involved in snatching a gold chain from a lady at Margao, near Costa Factory,...
South Goa to face power, water supply disruptions
PANAJIResidents across large parts of South Goa are set to face temporary disruptions in power and water supply over the next few days as authorities plan to shut down utility plants to undertake critical maintenance and infrastructure upgrade works.First, a power shutdown is scheduled on Saturday, and electricity supply will...
Cutbona jetty scare: Fisheries Dept tightens vector-control measures
Water accumulation found on vessels during inspection; boat owners told to designate nodal officers
‘Best SIR’ in India? Congress says Goa’s was ‘most manipulated’
Party questions deletion of 1,39,634 names from electoral rolls
Goa State Haj Committee Chairman Urfan Mulla leads a delegation in handing over a memorandum to BJP State president Damu Naik, seeking a direct flight service from Goa to Saudi Arabia for Haj pilgrims.
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Haj pilgrims seek direct Goa-Saudi Arabia flight
MARGAO: Goa State Haj Committee Chairman Urfan Mulla has demanded a direct flight service from Goa to Saudi Arabia for Haj pilgrims, as the number of pilgrims from the State has increased to more than 220. A delegation led by Mulla met BJP State president Damu Naik and urged him...


