Goa Enhances Committee Powers After Nightclub Fire
Goa government strengthens enforcement committee powers after tragic nightclub fire. Authorities can now seal tourism units lacking clearances. 22 establishments already sealed across state.
Goa government strengthens enforcement committee powers after tragic nightclub fire. Authorities can now seal tourism units lacking clearances. 22 establishments already sealed across state.
Panaji's Lokotsav festival will have 100 fewer stalls this year due to fire safety norms. Art minister announces plans for a daily cultural venue to boost tourism.
Goa police registered 3,243 criminal cases in 2025, averaging 10 per day, with an 88% detection rate. The state saw 153 murders and 455 rape cases since 2021, with most solved.
Chimbel villagers protested against Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh projects outside the panchayat office. Police intervened as tensions escalated. Sarpanch Sanjay Shirodkar eventually met protesters, claiming opposition to the projects.
The Goa state cabinet has approved two amendment bills to regularize unauthorized constructions under the Majhe Ghar scheme. The bills will be introduced in the upcoming winter session of the legislative assembly.
Children, activists, and environmentalists gathered in Panaji for a one-day festival focused on protecting human safety nets through education, film screenings, and creative competitions.
The Goa Forest Development Corporation announces 20 permanent market stalls at Forest Art Park in Panaji to support local entrepreneurs and self-help groups, promoting grassroots economic activity.
The disqualified sarpanch of Arpora-Nagoa panchayat seeks anticipatory bail, shifting blame to the dismissed secretary for trade licence lapses linked to the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case.
Karnataka High Court dismisses dowry harassment case, stating IPC Section 498A is not a universal remedy for marital disputes. The case involved incidents from 2017-2024, primarily in the US. Read the full judgment details.
GFP MLA Vijai Sardesai forecasts Goa assembly elections in December 2026, not 2027, due to the upcoming digital census. He also hints at strategic alliances to prevent BJP's return. Read the full analysis.
CCP finally moves to fix Panaji market's non-functional fire systems after audit reveals critical failures. 400 vendors at risk. Work to be completed in 4 months.
Gurugram Police introduces a WhatsApp chatbot to streamline public access to services like FIR copies and complaints. The initiative aims to enhance citizen engagement and digital policing. Learn how to use it.
Bengaluru police register FIR against unknown persons for spreading fake news about structural cracks in the Ejipura flyover. Officials confirm the structure is safe. Read details.
An IIT Madras inspection reveals severe water ingress and structural failures at Panaji's iconic Kala Academy, threatening its durability. Immediate intervention is urged.
IPSCDL clarifies water near manholes is part of routine maintenance, not sewage overflow. No risk to Panaji's water supply, says official. Smart City Mission work continues.
Hundreds protested in Panaji against hill cutting and land conversion. CM Pramod Sawant promises to heed public demands. Justice Rebello calls for a people's movement.
Delhi Police now file FIRs for serious traffic violations like wrong-side driving, risking jail under BNS. First cases registered in Kapashera and Delhi Cantonment. Read details.
Hundreds of Goans gathered in Panaji for a non-partisan people's movement led by ex-judge Ferdino Rebello. Demands include halting hill-cutting, amending land laws, and a sustainable tourism policy. Join the call for systemic reform.
A public talk in Panaji ignited a mass movement as Goans unite against systematic plunder of land, hills, and rivers. Demands include strict adherence to RP2021 and gram sabha empowerment. Join the fight to protect Goa's identity.
Goa experiences a slight rise in minimum temperatures, with Panaji at 20.7°C. IMD forecasts a gradual 1-2°C increase over the next few days. Dry weather expected until Jan 11.
Tirhut DIG orders FIR against Lalganj SHO & SI for omitting seized Rs 50 lakh cash, 2 kg gold from raid documents. Officers suspended, probe reveals serious procedural lapses.
A month after the deadly Panaji fire that killed 25, questions mount over Goa government's inaction against officials who granted permissions. Victims' families await justice. Read more.
An RTI activist and three journalists have approached the Punjab & Haryana High Court seeking to quash an FIR filed against them for questioning the use of the Punjab CM's official helicopter. They claim it's a free speech issue. Read more.
After a car parked at Panaji ferry was submerged by high tide, the River Navigation Department will deploy a permanent security guard within a month to prevent future mishaps. Learn more.
Goa's River Navigation Department plans to repair and extend an 80-metre Portuguese-era jetty in Panaji. The GCZMA has directed a rapid environmental impact assessment before granting clearance. Read more.
Goa's River Navigation Minister Subhash Phal Desai vows to streamline Panaji's floating jetty operations, curb unauthorized yacht services and illegal casino parking to boost state revenue.
NH66 diversions in Porvorim for elevated highway construction lead to 45-minute delays, dusty air, and commuter chaos. Locals and tourists face a harrowing travel experience. Read more.
Two official vehicles belonging to the directorate of panchayats were stolen from Caranzalem in Panaji. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation. Read for details.
Two four-wheelers belonging to the directorate of panchayats were stolen from Caranzalem in Panaji. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation. Read for details.
Banda police register FIR against 7, including an outpost incharge, for allegedly torturing a youth, breaking his fingers, and forcing him to drink urine. Court orders action after victim's complaint.