Goa News

"I Love You" Note Left Behind After Rs 20 Lakh Robbery In Goa

"I Love You" Note Left Behind After Rs 20 Lakh Robbery In Goa

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 25, 2022, Panaji

In an unusual theft, unidentified persons broke into a bungalow, fled with valuables worth over Rs 20 lakh and left behind an "I love you" message for the house owner in Margao town of South Goa, police said on Wednesday.

Russian Girl, 12, Sexually Assaulted In Pool, Raped In Hotel Room In Goa: Report

Russian Girl, 12, Sexually Assaulted In Pool, Raped In Hotel Room In Goa: Report

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 12, 2022, Panaji

Goa Police has arrested a man from his home town in neighbouring Karnataka for allegedly raping a 12-year-old Russian girl at a resort in Arambol in North Goa, where he worked as a room attendant, an official said today.

"Don't Panic": Goa Chief Minister After 3 Die In Chemicals Factory Blast

"Don't Panic": Goa Chief Minister After 3 Die In Chemicals Factory Blast

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 03, 2022, Panaji

Three labourers died in a blast in an under-maintenance ammonia tank at a Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd (ZACL) plant in the port town of Vasco, South Goa on Tuesday, a state cabinet minister said.

Mentally Challenged Woman Arrested For Killing Father In Goa: Police

Mentally Challenged Woman Arrested For Killing Father In Goa: Police

Press Trust of India | Monday April 18, 2022, Panaji

A 50-year-old woman, suffering from some mental illness, was arrested for allegedly killing her 76-year-old father in South Goa's Ambaulim village, police said on Monday.

Goa Delays Booster Drive Launch Due To Vaccine Unavailability: Official

Goa Delays Booster Drive Launch Due To Vaccine Unavailability: Official

Press Trust of India | Monday April 11, 2022, Panaji

Goa failed to begin administering of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Sunday due to unavailability of jabs at some private centres and as the medical staff of such facilities is yet to be trained for the purpose, an official said.

Russian National Found Dead In Goa, Cause Of Death Unknown: Police

Russian National Found Dead In Goa, Cause Of Death Unknown: Police

Asian News International | Sunday April 10, 2022, North Goa

The body of a foreign national was found dead in the forest area of Bhatwadi in Corgoa, North Goa on Sunday morning under mysterious circumstances.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Inducts 3 More Ministers In Cabinet

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Inducts 3 More Ministers In Cabinet

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 09, 2022, Panaji

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today expanded his cabinet by inducting three more MLAs as ministers, including Sudin Dhavalikar, who belongs to the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP).

"People No Longer Come To Goa For Drugs, Instead...": What Top Cop Said

"People No Longer Come To Goa For Drugs, Instead...": What Top Cop Said

Press Trust of India | Friday April 08, 2022, Panaji

Goa's new top cop - Director General of Police (DGP) Jaspal Singh - has said that people no longer visit the coastal state for drugs, but instead for its beaches, cuisine and culture.

Party Open To Options To Keep BJP Away From Power In Goa: Congress Leader

Party Open To Options To Keep BJP Away From Power In Goa: Congress Leader

Press Trust of India | Friday March 18, 2022, Panaji

Congress on Friday said it was ready to consider all possible alternatives to keep the BJP away from power in Goa.

TV Actor Among 3 Rescued As Prostitution Racket Busted In Goa

TV Actor Among 3 Rescued As Prostitution Racket Busted In Goa

Press Trust of India | Friday March 18, 2022, Panaji

The Goa Crime Branch on Friday said it has arrested a Hyderabad-based man and rescued three women, including a television actress, after busting a prostitution racket at Sangolda village near Panaji.

'The Kashmir Files' To Be Screened With Maximum Shows In Goa: BJP's Pramod Sawant

'The Kashmir Files' To Be Screened With Maximum Shows In Goa: BJP's Pramod Sawant

Press Trust of India | Monday March 14, 2022, Panaji

Goa's caretaker Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has backed the recently released film "The Kashmir Files" and said it will continue to be screened in the state with maximum possible shows.

Pramod Sawant Resigns, BJP Keeps Up Suspense On Goa Chief Minister

Pramod Sawant Resigns, BJP Keeps Up Suspense On Goa Chief Minister

Reported by Rishika Baruah,Sreenivasan Jain, Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday March 12, 2022, Panaji

BJP's Pramod Sawant resigned as Chief Minister of Goa today as the party prepares to form a government for the third consecutive time. The BJP emerged as the single largest party in the state (winning 20 out of 40 seats) as results for the assembly e

BJP To Decide On Friday When To Stake Claim To Form Government In Goa

BJP To Decide On Friday When To Stake Claim To Form Government In Goa

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 10, 2022, Panaji

Comfortably placed to retain power in Goa, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said it will take a decision on staking claim to form the next government in the state after a meeting of its newly elected MLAs on Friday.

Goa Election Results 2022: All You Need To Know

Goa Election Results 2022: All You Need To Know

NDTV News Desk | Thursday March 10, 2022, Panaji

2022 Goa Assembly election result, for which voting was held on Feb 14, is being declared today. Goa Assembly polls were held in a single phase and all 40 constituencies voted the same day. The average voter turnout was 80%.

Ready For Victory, Contested Election This Time In My Constituency: Goa Ex-Chief Minister

Ready For Victory, Contested Election This Time In My Constituency: Goa Ex-Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 09, 2022, Panaji

Former Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Wednesday said he was confident of winning from Mandrem, his old constituency, but refused to say anything about whether he would support the BJP.