Digital Goa, July 15 – Goa government will include a dedicated episode on the 1583 Cuncolim Revolt in its upcoming animation film on the freedom struggle. The memorial will be renovated by spending Rs 1.5 crore and statues of all 16 chieftains will be installed at the Cuncolim memorial by next year. The announcements...
Digital Goa, July 15 – Cracks have emerged in the opposition’s unity ahead of the monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and RGP MLA Viresh Borkar skipped a meeting called by Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao to chalk out the opposition’s strategy for the upcoming session....
Digital Goa, July 15 – High Court has directed the Director General of Police (DGP), Goa, to devise a mechanism to respond to requests for late-night raids on illegal sand mining. The court issued these directions after an incident in Terekhol was brought to its notice, where the police allegedly refused to provide protection...
Digital Goa, July 15 – Goa Police Cyber Cell has issued a total of 672 blocking notices under Information Technology Act to intermediaries and internet service providers over the last nine months since October 2024. The crackdown targets online platforms and profiles involved in gambling, prostitution, fake hotel/resort websites, and other cyber frauds. The...
Digital Goa, July 14 – Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has made it clear that only food processing industries will be permitted at the Latambarcem Industrial Estate. “We have received several proposals for other types of industries, including a crusher unit, but I have personally rejected them,” he said. We don’t want to spoil the...
Digital Goa, July 14 – Presidents of 67 Communidades from across Goa gathered at the Chinchinim Communidade office today as part of the ongoing “Save Communidade, Save Goa” campaign to voice strong opposition to the state government’s recent decision to regularise illegal houses built on Communidade lands. During the meeting, the Communidade representatives unanimously...
Digital Goa, July 14 – Patrick Albert (64), a French national serving as professor and head chef at Culinary College at Verna, was found dead in his hotel room at Verna. The incident came to light on Monday, prompting police to register a case of unnatural death. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his...
Digital Goa, July 14 – The Enforcement Directorate(ED) has announced establishment of new special court in Goa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to expedite money laundering trials. Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge, North Goa has been notified as the special court, states a notification issued by the Union Ministry Of...
Digital Goa, July 14 – Environmentalists in Goa have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene to prevent ecological damage allegedly being caused by the Goa government. They have expressed concern that too many projects are being approved within the state’s wildlife sanctuaries. Environmental activist Claude Alvares alleged that pressure is...
Digital Goa, July 12 – Government is not inclined towards closing down govt run primary schools, but at times is compelled to do so due to declining student strength, especially when parents shift their children to urban areas or aided high schools, said CM Pramod Sawant today. He was speaking during virtual interaction with...