Panaji Mayor: CCP Has No Jurisdiction Over Casino Vessels

Mayor Rohit Monserrate states the Corporation of the City of Panaji lacks authority over casino licensing in the Mandovi River, despite resident appeals to oppose a new vessel. He acknowledges economic benefits but expresses personal opposition to gamblin

Budget 2026-27 Focuses on NE Tourism, Buddhist Circuit

Union Minister Kriti Vardhan Singh announced the Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes northeastern states with five key tourism destinations and a Buddhist Circuit. The initiatives aim to enhance heritage conservation, connectivity, and ecotourism.

Arunachal Deputy CM in Sri Lanka for Buddha Relics Return

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein leads an Indian delegation to Colombo to facilitate the return of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, highlighting the profound spiritual and civilizational significance of this historic moment.

Bihar Council Turmoil Over Rape, NEET Death Cases

Bihar's legislative council witnessed heated exchanges as opposition MLCs demanded the home minister's resignation over a child's rape and murder in Darbhanga and a NEET student's suspicious death in Patna.

Goa Police Arrest Two in Rs 15 Lakh Drug Bust

Goa police arrested a Nigerian national and a local resident for possession of suspected cocaine worth Rs 15 lakh and concealing the foreigner's identity. The crime branch seized 31.7g of white crystal powder and a scooter during the raid.

Goa SEC Plans Unified Municipal Elections in May

The Goa State Election Commission is considering holding elections for all 11 municipal councils together in May. The move comes as terms expire, with CCP corporation elections scheduled for next month.

Akal Takht: Amritdhari Sikh Officers Only for SIT Probe

Acting Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj urges Punjab govt to form SIT with only initiated Sikh officers to investigate disappearance of 328 saroops of Guru Granth Sahib, citing recent maryada violations.

Goa Village Rejects Tourism Hub on Loliem Plateau

The Loliem-Polem gram sabha in Canacona, Goa, has unanimously rejected a GTDC proposal for a tourism hub on the Loliem plateau. It also resolved to conserve the area and raised concerns over a separate commercial project.

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