Goa Assembly session: Prohibitory curbs from Aug 31
The Office of the Superintendent of Police has issued a prohibitory order in the jurisdiction of the Porvorim and Panaji Police Stations, effective from August 31 until the conclusion of the 14th Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of Goa.Under the order, no person shall take out a procession or stage a demonstration on
CM calls for tough action against attacks on cops
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday issued a strong warning against threats and attacks on police personnel, saying the force should not remain silent when subjected to such behaviour.“I empower my police force. If anyone threatens or attacks the police, they must not remain silent. Do no
500m drone ban around Lok Bhavan for Governor’s safety
PANAJI: North Goa District Magistrate Ankit Yadav has declared Lok Bhavan, including the coastline and surrounding area within a 500-metre radius, a “No-Fly Zone” for all unauthorised drones.The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, has been passed to ensure the safety and security of the...
New forensic facilities to boost crime detection in Goa: CM
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said Goa is emerging as one of the leading states in the country in the investigation sector as he inaugurated the Forensic Psychology Division and the e-Peshi (Nyay Shruti) video conferencing facility at the Forensic Science Department.Speaking at the
Wife alleges workplace harassment at Colvale jail drove Assistant Jailor to suicide
PANAJI: Days after the death of Assistant Jailor and noted litterateur Dr Ramnath Pandhari Gawade, his wife has lodged a complaint with the Ponda Police alleging that sustained workplace harassment by senior officials at Colvale Central Jail drove him to take the extreme step.In her complaint, Rutik
