The Latest Breaking News from PANAJI

Teenage girl allegedly kidnapped and raped in Goa; family driver among four held

PANAJI: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped multiple times in Vasco town of Goa, and police have arrested the driver employed by her family along with three other men in this connection, an official said on Wednesday. The girl had gone missing from her house on August 11,…

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2022

Panaji: After 2-year hiatus, KA's western music department to perform Founder's Day concert on Friday

PANAJI: After a two year long hiatus due the pandemic, Kala Academy's department of Western music, in collaboration with the Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji, will perform a classical music programme on August 19.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2022

Mumbai's wanted criminal Vikrant Deshmukh held in Panaji

PANAJI: In a late night operation, North Goa district police nabbed a notorious criminal from Mumbai, Vikrant Deshmukh alias Vicky, who was wanted for his involvement in 33 cases of dacoity, robbery, extortion, and murder, registered against him in Maharashtra.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2022

Straight fight between BJP, Congress for Goa assembly deputy speaker's post

PANAJI: Two nominations were received on Thursday for the post of deputy speaker of Goa legislative assembly. For which, the election is scheduled to be held on Friday. The BJP has fielded Mapusa MLA Joshua D’ Souza while the Congress has fielded Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo.

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2022

Goa govt to clear Rs 42 lakh dues of sportsmen by Ganesh Chaturthi

PANAJI: The Goa government would pay financial dues worth Rs 42 lakh of medal winning sportspersons from the state by the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Sports Minister Govind Gaude said on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2022

Goa: One held for duping 2,000 investors

PANAJI: The Economic Offences Cell (EOC) of Goa police arrested Haryana native Vijay Kumar Jaiswal alias Krishan Kumar, managing director of Yudivo Private Limited for allegedly duping 2,000 investors to the tune of Rs three crore on the pretext of assuring high returns.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Monsoon bounty: Most reservoirs in Goa reach capacity on schedule

PANAJI: Even as heavy rain continues to lash the state, reservoirs across Goa reached their capacity as per the usual schedule of mid-July.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Goa: Rain may reduce from Monday, says IMD scientist Rahul M.

PANAJI: The IMD has forecast a slight decrease in rainfall from Monday for a few days. "By late evening on Sunday, the effects of the depression are likely to reduce," said IMD scientist Rahul M.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Goa: Incessant rain with wind disrupts power, ferries, brings down trees

PANAJI: Heavy and continuous rain with strong winds impacted normal life in several parts of the state on Saturday by damaging houses, damaging electricity equipment resulting in power cuts, disrupting ferry services, and bringing down trees.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Goa: Congress moves 5 MLAs to Chennai to avoid defection

PANAJI: Ahead of the presidential election on Monday, five Congress legislators - Sankalp Amonkar (Mormugao), Carlos Alvares Ferreira (Aldona), Altone D'Costa (Quepem), Yuri Alemao (Cuncolim), and Rudolf Fernandes (Santa Cruz) - were shifted to Chennai on Friday night by the party.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022