Four-year-old girl allegedly raped in Canacona; Bihar native arrested
PANAJI: A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Shristhal village in Canacona late Tuesday night. Police have arrested a man in his mid-20s, a native of Bihar, in connection with the incident.According to a senior police officer, the accused was arrested soon after the incident was reported. He had arrived in Goa just two days earlier and was working at a
Viresh Borkar opposes Jharkhand Foundation Day event at Pilerne; cites law and order concerns
PANAJI St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar has opposed the proposed Jharkhand Foundation Day celebration at Pilerne Football Ground, citing local residents’ concerns over law and order issues during last year’s event.
Police to track illegal meat supply network across Goa: Rane
PANAJI: FDA Minister Vishwajit Rane on Wednesday said FIRs would be registered against those involved in the illegal transportation and sale of unhygienic meat in Goa, following the seizure of around 6,000 kg of chicken over the past two months.Rane said the chicken, transported from other states, was seized over...
Goan-born photographer Russel Shawn Diniz receives Incredible Goa Awards 2026
PANAJI: Goan-born international fashion photographer Russel Shawn Diniz, originally from Dramapur, South Goa, has received the Incredible Goa Awards 2026 for Excellence in International Fashion Photography. The award was presented by Yatish Dempo, Director of the Dempo Group, and Tanmay Kholkar, Managing Director of Manas Developers.Diniz has made history as...
FDA seizes 1,780 kg of chicken for labelling violations at Verna
Third major seizure in South Goa in 18 days takes total to 5,350 kg; stock to be destroyed
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Goa Glorious: Remembering Dr Beatris de Menezes Bragança
Freedom fighter Dr Beatris de Menezes Bragança, who contributed to the cause of Goa’s Liberation, was born in Chandor, Salcete, on November 6, 1916, to Luis de Menezes Bragança. She was the niece of TB Cunha, a prominent figure in Goa’s freedom struggle. Her legacy is preserved and showcased at...
