Panaji

No Water Supply In Parts Of Goa For Third Day After Pipeline Burst

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 17, 2019

Goa's capital city Panaji was among the parts of the state that did not receive tap water for the third consecutive day on Saturday due to the bursting of a pipeline near Ponda town recently following heavy rains.

Several Stranded, Buses Stuck After Heavy Rain In Goa

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 6, 2019

Normal life has been thrown out of gear in Goa after heavy rain for over a week. Several people were stranded at Diwar Island near Panaji due to flooding in the area. Eight buses were stuck near Goa's border with Karnataka due to the heavy rain.

IFFI 2019 Meet To Be Headed By Oscar Academy President: Prakash Javadekar

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 14, 2019

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar chaired a steering committee meeting of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji today.

"What Is Happening Is Political Prostitution": Goa Congress Lawmaker

India News | ANI | Friday July 12, 2019

Amid reports of Goa Forward Party (GFP) legislators being dropped from the cabinet soon, Goa Forward president and Deputy Chief Minister Vijai Sardesai and two of his party legislators met Congress legislator Aleixo Laurenco Reginaldo in Panaji on Friday.

Congress Sends Goa In-Charge To Panaji To Take Stock Of Situation

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 11, 2019

After 10 of its legislators joined the BJP in Goa, the Congress central leadership has sent senior party leader A Chellakumar to take stock of the situation in the coastal state.

Goa Government Approves Law Amendment To Allow Women In Night Shifts

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 30, 2019

Women activists Saturday welcomed the Goa government's decision to approve an amendment to the Factories Act which will allow deployment of women in night shifts in industries.

Heavy Rain Likely In Goa Till Sunday

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 27, 2019

Rains lashed several parts of Goa, including Panaji, on Thursday morning and the heavy showers are likely to continue in the coastal state for next three days, the weatherman said.

Pramod Sawant Says Bribes Being Sought For Government Jobs In His Name

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 21, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Thursday that he had learnt that some people were asking for bribes in his name for securing a government job.

2 Men Arrested For Allegedly Raping 40-Year-Old Woman In Goa

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 14, 2019

Two men were arrested for allegedly raping a friend inside a car near Miramar beach in Goa's Panaji.

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.

How Were Ships Operating Despite Cyclone Warning: Goa Tourism Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2019

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has sought a report over some cruise ships operating in the Mandovi river in Panaji located close to the Arabian Sea despite a warning of rough weather along the state coast due to cyclone Vayu, an official said.

Charges To Be Framed Against Goa Congress Legislator In Rape Case

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 4, 2019

A trial court on Monday ordered framing of charges against Atanasio Monserrate, newly elected Congress MLA from Panaji, in connection with a 2016 rape case involving a minor.

Goa Chief Minister Seeks Report On Case Against Congress Legislator

Goa News | ANI | Sunday June 2, 2019

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has sought a report after a case was filed against Panaji MLA Atanasio Monserrate of Congress, Mayor Uday Mdakaikarand and former Deputy Mayor Yatin Parekh for allegedly molesting a woman activist.

Congress Legislator, Panaji Mayor Charged For Harassing Woman In Public

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 1, 2019

Newly-elected Panaji MLA Atanasio Monserrate of the Congress and city Mayor Uday Madkaikar are among the three people named by the police for allegedly molesting a woman during an anti-encroachment drive, police said on Saturday.

Newly Elected Goa Lawmakers To Take Oath On Tuesday After Bypolls

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 27, 2019

The four newly-elected MLAs in Goa would be sworn in on Tuesday, state Assembly Speaker Michael Lobo has said.