Goa News

Goa Chief Minister Offers Midnight Meal To Flyers In Delayed Flight

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 14, 2019

Stranded at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji airport late last night for several hours, protesting passengers of an Air India Bombay to Goa flight were offered a free meal from an airport restaurant at the instance of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, a passenger said today.

Goa Chief Minister Warns Poor, But No Stern Words For Casinos: Congress

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 13, 2019

The Congress today questioned Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's resolve to rein in offshore casinos from dumping sewage into the Mandovi river off Panaji, in which the vessels are parked.

"Looking Forward To Co-Operation With Israel": Goa Deputy Chief Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2019

Goa Deputy Chief Minister Vijai Sardesai has called on officials of the Israel's foreign affairs ministry to discuss how the coastal state and the West Asian country could work in cooperation with each other.

"Regret Losing Cool": Goa Leader On Outburst Over Officer's Ringing Phone

Cities | ANI | Tuesday May 7, 2019

Goa Deputy Chief Minister Vijai Sardesai has expressed regret after a video of him allegedly knocking off a ringing phone from a state administrative service official's hand during an interaction went viral.

Goa Bans Flying Lantern Kites, Use Of Laser Beams Around Airport

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 24, 2018

Goa administration on Monday imposed a ban on flying lantern kites and using laser beams within 2 km of the state's only airport, the Dabolim International Airport, citing potential threat to flight operations.

Ailing Manohar Parrikar Inspects Goa Bridge, Photo Draws Sharp Reactions

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Monday December 17, 2018

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who has been unwell for some time over a pancreatic condition, inspected a half-constructed bridge on Mandovi river on Sunday in his first public appearance since he spent months in hospital in Delhi. He had a tube in his nose and appeared to be walking with support.

Prateik Babbar Refuses Blood Test After Being Charged For Rash Driving

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 11, 2018

Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar has refused to give his blood sample for analysis after he was charged by the Goa Police for rash and negligent driving, a police official said today.

Goa Woman Allegedly Burns 9-Year-Old Boy's Hand As Punishment At Creche

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 13, 2018

A case was filed against a creche operator in the port town of Vasco on Tuesday for injuring a nine-year-old boy, police said.

Three People, Who Fired At Police In Delhi, Arrested In Goa

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday January 18, 2018

Three persons wanted in Delhi for shooting at Delhi Police personnel during a routine check last week have been arrested in the beach village of Calangute in North Goa, police said on Wednesday.

21-Year-Old Goa Footballer Commits Suicide

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 2, 2018

Sporting Clube de Goa player Averistho Fernandes committed suicide early today morning, police said.

Complaint Filed Against Activist Aires Rodrigues For Alleged Sexual Harassment

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 28, 2017

Noted activist Aires Rodrigues was booked by the Goa Police today for allegedly sexually harassing a woman by linking her with a state minister through his social media posts.

87-Year-Old Man Allegedly Locked Up By Sons For 2 Years, Rescued

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 27, 2017

Goa police today rescued an 87-year-old man who was allegedly kept locked inside a room for the last two years by his family members.

'Maintain Clean Character', Manohar Parrikar Tells Women Cops

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 27, 2017

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday asked newly-inducted women police sub inspectors to "maintain a clean character", and also urged them "not to run away from danger and instead face it head-on".

Nigerian murder case: Second accused arrested by Goa police

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 10, 2013

Goa Police has arrested the second accused in connection with the murder of a Nigerian national, which had sparked protests by his fellow countrymen, who had created ruckus and blocked a national highway.

Goa police official run over by truck

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday March 16, 2013

A police sub inspector was killed on Saturday after a truck ran over him in Goa's Ponda town, police said.