Goa News

26-Year-Old Man Collapses Before Finishing Goa Triathlon, Dies A Day Later

26-Year-Old Man Collapses Before Finishing Goa Triathlon, Dies A Day Later

Wednesday October 11, 2023, Panaji

A 26-year-old participant of the IRONMAN70.3 race in Panaji died at a hospital here on Monday, a day after he collapsed during the event, police said. The deceased Kamakhya Siddharth hailed from Patna.

False Tsunami Alert Triggers Panic In Goa, Probe Ordered

False Tsunami Alert Triggers Panic In Goa, Probe Ordered

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 07, 2023, Panaji

A siren giving a warning about tsunami erroneously started playing from the Early Warning Dissemination System at Porvorim near here, triggering panic among the local residents, an official said on Thursday.

Goa Cop's Wife Accidentally Fires Service Weapon, Bullet Goes Through Wrist

Goa Cop's Wife Accidentally Fires Service Weapon, Bullet Goes Through Wrist

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 06, 2023, Panaji

The wife of a Goa policeman was grievously injured after she apparently accidentally pulled the trigger of her husband's service revolver at their home, an official said on Wednesday.

Italian DJ Arrested In Goa For Possessing Drugs Worth Rs 55 Lakh

Italian DJ Arrested In Goa For Possessing Drugs Worth Rs 55 Lakh

Press Trust of India | Monday September 04, 2023, Panaji

Police have arrested an Italian disc jockey (DJ) staying at Assagao village in North Goa district after drugs worth Rs 55 lakh were recovered from his rented room, an official said.

Italian DJ Arrested In Goa With Drugs Worth Rs 55 Lakh

Italian DJ Arrested In Goa With Drugs Worth Rs 55 Lakh

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 03, 2023, Panaji

Police on Sunday arrested an Italian disc jockey (DJ) staying in coastal Assagao village in North Goa after drugs, including LSD and charas worth Rs 55 lakh, were recovered from his rented room, an officer said.

Goa Man Kills Girlfriend A Day After She Files Complaint Against Him: Cops

Goa Man Kills Girlfriend A Day After She Files Complaint Against Him: Cops

Press Trust of India | Friday September 01, 2023, Panaji

A 22-year-old man allegedly stabbed his estranged girlfriend to death and dumped her body in a ghat in neighbouring Maharashtra a day after she lodged a police complaint against him, Goa police said on Friday.

2 Women Arrested By Goa Police For Filing Fake Rape Complaint Against Man

2 Women Arrested By Goa Police For Filing Fake Rape Complaint Against Man

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 29, 2023, Panaji

The Goa Police have arrested two women and their male accomplice, all from Gujarat, for allegedly filing a false rape complaint here to extort money from a man, an official said.

Woman Allegedly Raped At Goa Hotel By Man She Met On Flight

Woman Allegedly Raped At Goa Hotel By Man She Met On Flight

Press Trust of India | Friday August 25, 2023, Panaji

The Goa police have arrested a man from Gujarat for allegedly raping a woman tourist at a resort in Assonora village of North Goa, an official said today.

Goa IPS Officer Facing Molestation Allegation Relieved From Duty

Goa IPS Officer Facing Molestation Allegation Relieved From Duty

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 10, 2023, Panaji

IPS officer A Koan posted in Goa has been relieved of his charge as Deputy Inspector General and ordered to report to the state director general of police (DGP) following allegation against him of molesting a woman at a night club, officials said.

Goa Police Bust Fake Call Centre Targeting Americans, Arrest 18

Goa Police Bust Fake Call Centre Targeting Americans, Arrest 18

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 09, 2023, Panaji

The police have arrested 18 people for allegedly operating an illegal call centre at the Porvorim village on the outskirts of Panaji and duping several Americans, an official said.

Study Why Rich Russians Are Going To Dubai, Not Goa: Minister

Study Why Rich Russians Are Going To Dubai, Not Goa: Minister

Press Trust of India | Friday August 04, 2023, Panaji

Goa should emulate destinations like Saudi Arabia, which have seen a boom after introducing new tourism services and projects, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said.

All 7 Goa Opposition Members Suspended For 2 Days Over Manipur Protest

All 7 Goa Opposition Members Suspended For 2 Days Over Manipur Protest

Press Trust of India | Monday July 31, 2023, Panaji

All seven opposition members of the Goa legislative assembly were suspended for two days on Monday after they protested and created a ruckus on the floor of the House over Manipur violence.

Goa Government To Launch AI Chatbots To Interact With Citizens: Minister

Goa Government To Launch AI Chatbots To Interact With Citizens: Minister

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 26, 2023, Panaji

Goa's Information and Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte has said his department will introduce artificial intelligence-based chatbots to deliver services and help people in addressing their grievances.

Goa Files Police Complaint Against Uber For Operating "Illegally" In State

Goa Files Police Complaint Against Uber For Operating "Illegally" In State

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 25, 2023, Panaji

The Goa government has filed a police complaint against Uber India Systems Private Limited accusing the company of illegally operating its services in the coastal state.

All New Tourist Vehicles In Goa To Be Electric From January 2024: Chief Minister

All New Tourist Vehicles In Goa To Be Electric From January 2024: Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 19, 2023, Panaji

All new tourist vehicles, as well as cabs and motorbikes provided on rent in Goa, will have to be electric vehicles from January 2024, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said today.

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