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PM Modi To Flag Off Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Train Virtually On Saturday

PM Modi To Flag Off Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Train Virtually On Saturday

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 01, 2023, Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday morning virtually flag off the inaugural run of the Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express from Madgaon railway station, officials said.

Vande Bharat Express Train Trial Being Carried Out On Mumbai-Goa Route

Vande Bharat Express Train Trial Being Carried Out On Mumbai-Goa Route

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 16, 2023, Mumbai

The trial of the semi-high speed Vande Bhagat Express train on the Mumbai-Goa route began on Tuesday, officials said.

Paid Holiday In Goa On Karnataka Poll Day, "Absurd" Says Industries Body

Paid Holiday In Goa On Karnataka Poll Day, "Absurd" Says Industries Body

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 09, 2023, Panaji

The BJP government in Goa has declared May 10 as a paid holiday, which will also cover private establishments and industrial workers, in view of voting for the Assembly polls scheduled in neighbouring Karnataka.

90% Crimes Due To Migrant Workers: Goa Makes Labour Cards Mandatory

90% Crimes Due To Migrant Workers: Goa Makes Labour Cards Mandatory

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 02, 2023, Panaji

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that about 90 per cent of the crimes in the coastal state are committed by migrant labourers from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and other areas, urging contractors to obtain "labour cards" before employing them.

Goan Woman Cheated By Employment Agents Rescued From Bahrain

Goan Woman Cheated By Employment Agents Rescued From Bahrain

Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 12, 2023, Mumbai

A 23-year-old woman from Goa who was duped by two agents and sent to Bahrain on the promise of a good job has been rescued by Mumbai Police with the help of the Indian embassy, an official said.

33 Arrested For Running Fake Call Centre In Goa

33 Arrested For Running Fake Call Centre In Goa

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 11, 2023, Panaji

At least 33 persons were arrested for operating a fake call centre from a premises in North Goa today, an official said.

New Rules For Goa Casinos Soon, Chief Minister Says During Budget Speech

New Rules For Goa Casinos Soon, Chief Minister Says During Budget Speech

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 30, 2023, Panaji

New rules for casinos, including off-shore ones, will be notified soon under the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, an official said in Panaji today.

2 Hotel Staffers Arrested For Assaulting Russian Woman In Goa: Cops

2 Hotel Staffers Arrested For Assaulting Russian Woman In Goa: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 25, 2023, Panaji

Two hotel staffers were arrested in North Goa district today for allegedly assaulting a Russian woman tourist with the intention of robbing her, police said.

Goa Man Forced To Apologise, Chant "<i>Bharat Mata Ki Jai</i>" For Supporting Pak Cricket Team

Goa Man Forced To Apologise, Chant "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" For Supporting Pak Cricket Team

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 25, 2023, Panaji

A shop owner at Calangute in Goa was forced to publicly apologise and raise 'Bharat Mata ki jai' slogan after a video, in which he expressed support for the Pakistan cricket team, went viral on social media, a police official said on Saturday.

Japanese Tourist Robbed In Goa, Rs 9 Lakh Debited From His Credit, Debit Cards

Japanese Tourist Robbed In Goa, Rs 9 Lakh Debited From His Credit, Debit Cards

Press Trust of India | Monday February 20, 2023, Panaji

A Japanese tourist has complained to Goa Police that a gang of persons posing as cops robbed him of his credit and debit cards, mobile phone as well as Indian and Japanese currency during his vacation in the coastal state in December last year, an of

Goa BJP Revokes Appointment Of Its Spokespersons, Says New Appointees Soon

Goa BJP Revokes Appointment Of Its Spokespersons, Says New Appointees Soon

Press Trust of India | Friday February 17, 2023, Panaji

The Goa unit of the ruling BJP today revoked the appointment of its spokespersons in the state with immediate effect and the names of new appointees will be announced in the next couple of days, the party's senior functionary said.

Goa Fisherman Who Met UK First Lady Has Hosted These Celebs Too

Goa Fisherman Who Met UK First Lady Has Hosted These Celebs Too

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 16, 2023, Panaji

Fisherman Francis Fernandes alias Pele's mobile phone has not stopped ringing ever since a short video clip showing him in conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty went viral.

Girl, 7, Dies After Falling Into Hot Water In Bath Tub At Goa Centre: Police

Girl, 7, Dies After Falling Into Hot Water In Bath Tub At Goa Centre: Police

Press Trust of India | Monday February 13, 2023, Panaji

A seven-year-old girl died of burn injuries after falling into a bath tub with hot water in a centre for the specially-abled in Old Goa, a police official said on Monday.

Konkanis Should Promote Their Language, Literature: Goa Chief Minister

Konkanis Should Promote Their Language, Literature: Goa Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 09, 2023, Mangaluru, Karnataka

The Konkani community should strive to promote their language, art and literature across the globe, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said.

Now, Artificial Intelligence-Powered Robot To Save Lives On Goa Beaches

Now, Artificial Intelligence-Powered Robot To Save Lives On Goa Beaches

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 07, 2023, Panaji

Aurus, an Artificial Intelligence-based self-driving robot, and AI-based monitoring system Triton are being used to augment life-saving capabilities on Goa's beaches, a state-appointed lifeguard services agency has said.