Red alert in Goa, coastal Maharashtra: IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall on Sunday
Goa was battered by intense rain in the past 24 hours, with Ponda in South Goa recording the highest at 162 mm, followed by Dharbandora (124.2 mm) and Margao (123.4 mm).
Another building parapet crashes in Margao within 24 hrs
Portion of parapet of old building in Margao collapses, vehicles damaged
Claim of being ready washed out in Margao
Goa health camps detect five heart attacks in a day, screen over 13,000 people statewide
Goa's Health Department is actively conducting health camps across the state, providing emergency care and free check-ups. During a recent camp in Navelim, five heart attack cases were detected and treated, adding to the three cases identified in Margao.
In South district, mock drill to ready authorities for localised crisis response
Staff Reporter Margao In an effort to bolster disaster preparedness, the South Goa district administration will conduct a large-scale cyclone mock exercise this week across the talukas of Ponda, Mormugao, and Quepem, with seven designated sites set to simulate the impact of a severe cyclonic storm. The mock drill, guided by the National Disaster Management []
Staff Reporter Margao VMCL Blasters held their nerve to edge out VMCL Kings by 7 runs in a thrilling Season 3 clash of the Ferdinand Coelho Memorial VMCL under the floodlights at MCC Ground on Wednesday. Batting first, the Blasters posted a competitive 144/9 in 20 overs. Opener Balkrishna Hodarkar set the tone with 36 []
Big feat: 60 Goans honoured for their contributions to UK
Diana Fernandes Margao History was created on Tuesday as 60 Goans settled in the UK were honoured at The Palace of Westminster, commonly called the Houses of Parliament, for their contributions to that country. Celebrating the contributions of Goans in the UK in various sectors, the event was held by the Labour party MPs Will []
FDA norms violation: Rs 3-lakh worth broilers seized in Margao
Staff Reporter Margao Acting on a complaint, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Wednesday seized anddisposed of approximately 600 improperly sealed packets of chicken inMargao, valued at around Rs 3 lakh. FDA officials from South Goa responded to a complaint stating that a vehicle from Hubballi had transported chicken packets to Margao under improper []
Staff Reporter Margao Its not the kind of experience most tourists expect on a relaxing holiday but for a group of Brazilian visitors on a dolphin-watching trip off the Benaulim coast, the outing turned into an unexpected wildlife rescue when they discovered two turtles entangled in ghost nets adrift in the sea. With help []
Freeing up space: Disposal fairs planned to auction old vehicles
Staff Reporter Panaji In a bid to free up resources and improve efficiency, the state government will dispose of off-road and underutilised government vehicles through auction for which disposal fairs to be organised in Porvorim, Mapusa, and Margao. Vehicles older than 15 years will be scrapped, while those below 15 years will be auctioned. Briefing []
Collector orders crackdown on rising child begging in South Goa
Staff Reporter Margao In response to a rise in cases of child begging across South Goa, District Collector Egna Cleetus on Tuesday issued directives to the authorities and relevant agencies to take immediate action, strengthen enforcement, and ensure the rehabilitation of affected children. The action comes after the High Court observed the need to prohibit []
Bengaluru FC enter fourth ISL final with 3-2 aggregate win over FC Goa
MARGAO, Apr 6: Talisman Sunil Chhetri rose to the occasion with a last-gasp strike as Bengaluru FC qualified for a record fourth Indian Super League final with a 3-2 aggregate win over FC Goa after the second leg semi-final here on Sunday. Though the Blues lost the second leg at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 2-1, their 2-0 win from the first game of this fixture earlier this week ensured that they entered the summit clash, with Chhetri scoring a decisive [] The post Bengaluru FC enter fourth ISL final with 3-2 aggregate win over FC Goa appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Draw against Dempo dents Real Kashmirs I-League title hopes
Margao, Mar 29: Real Kashmir FCs I-League title hopes took a severe blow as they dropped points, drawing 1-1 against Dempo SC here on Saturday. Dempo led 1-0 at the end of the first half. Kpehi Jean-Charles Didier Brossou (43rd minute) gave Dempo SC the lead, but Real Kashmirs Kamal Issah (52nd) equalised soon after the restart, as the two side shared points. Real Kashmirs title hopes are not yet over, mathematically at least. However, their aspirations took a severe [] The post Draw against Dempo dents Real Kashmirs I-League title hopes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Usgao child murder: Police rule out black magic, cite enmity
Staff Reporter Margao Police have ruled out black magic as a motive in the murder of a four-year-old girl at Usgao, stating that the crime was driven by personal enmity between the accused and the victims mother. The accused couple, Pooja Alhat and Babasaheb Alhat, has been arrested and remanded to seven-daypolice custody. All forensic []
Opposition demands probe into ex-ministers corruption claims
Staff Reporter Panaji/Margao Opposition legislators called on law enforcement agencies, including the police, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and Vigilance Department, to investigate corruption allegations made by former minister and ex-Cumbharjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar. Madkaikar, who is presently in BJP, claimed on Tuesday that corruption is rampant in the government, alleging he was asked to pay nearly []
Govt comes under fire overinaction in Bhembre case
Staff Reporter Margao The state government on Sunday came in for sharp criticism for its failure to book Bajrang Dal activists for the intimidating and provocative speeches in Cuncolim and holding a protest against Konkani stalwart and Opinion Poll hero Uday Bhembre at his residence in Margao late Friday evening. A large number of people []
Konkani groups denounce incident against Bhembre
Staff Reporter Margao Several Konkani groups gathered on Saturday to condemn the incident in which Bajrang Dal members confronted writer and former legislator Uday Bhembre at his residence on Friday evening over remarks he had made in a recent video aboutShivaji Maharaj. Calling for immediate government action, the groups have also scheduled a meeting on []
Intellectuals, writers, politicians come out in support
Staff Reporter Margao A day after a protest outside his residence, a large number of people came out in support of writer, legislator and intellectual Uday Bhembre on Saturday. Some members of the Bajrang Dal had on Friday night staged a protest at Bhembres residence over his video on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Several prominent persons []
Bhembre files police complaint over right-wing group protest
Staff Reporter Margao Writer and former legislator Uday Bhembre on Saturday filed a complaint at the Fatorda police station claiming that a group of people led by Viraj Dessai trespassed into my property, abused and threatened me at my residence. Bhembre was reluctant to file police complaint on Friday after the incident but changed his []
Remarks on Shivaji Maharaj: Bajrang Dal protests against Konkani writer
Panaji: Bajrang Dal activists protested outside the residence of Konkani writer Uday Bhembre over his statement about Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his links with Goa. A group of activists staged a peaceful protest outside the 87-year-old writers residence in Margao city of South Goa on Friday evening, condemning his video titled Jagor, uploaded Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Govt working to tackle coastal erosion without compromising on tourism: Aleixo
Staff Reporter Margao Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira on Wednesday said the state government was aware of the increasing coastal erosion along Goas shoreline and was working on a solution that balances tourism interests. The state was also seeking assistance from the World Bank for the project, he said. We recently held a conference on the []
Integrate panchakarma with modern medicine, says Rane
SGDH launches dedicated unit with 30 procedures Margao: The South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) on Tuesday inaugurated a dedicated state-of-the-art panchakarma centre offering 30 procedures with trained personnel to promote awareness and provide access to the traditional Indian system of medicine. Panchakarma treatment is the vision of the Prime Minister. It is a system of []
Goa court holds man guilty for 2017 rape-murder of Irish-British woman
A court in Goa has convicted Vikat Bhagat for the 2017 rape and murder of Irish-British citizen Danielle McLaughlin. The judgment was delivered by Judge Kshama Joshi at the District and Sessions Court in Margao. Sentence announcement is scheduled for February 17, with the prosecution seeking the maximum penalty.
Court convicts Goa man for 2017 rape-murder of Irish-British woman; sentencing on Feb 17
PANAJI: Nearly eight years after an Irish-British woman was raped and murdered during her Goa visit, a court on Friday convicted the lone accused in the case, a 31-year-old local resident. Judge Kshama Joshi of the District and Sessions Court at Margao town found Vikat Bhagat, the lone accused, guilty of raping and murdering the woman, Danielle McLaughin (28), said Vikram Varma, the lawyer representing Andrea Brannigan, the mother of the deceased. The court will pronounce the quantum of sentence on Monday (February 17), he said. Varma informed that the public prosecutor has sought maximum sentence for the accused from the court. Though the lawyer did not elaborate, such heinous offences attract life imprisonment or death. McLaughin, who arrived in the coastal state as a backpacker tourist, was found dead in a forested area of Canacona village in South Goa district on March 14, 2017. Bhagat, a local resident, was later arrested by the police on rape and murder charges. The accused, lodged at the Central Jail, Colvale in North Goa, on Thursday attended the court proceeding through video conferencing. The verdict was slated to be pronounced on Thursday, but it was postponed for a day later by the trial court judge. Brannigan, the mother of the victim, is in Goa to witness the conclusion of the judicial process. The family friends are so thankful to the public prosecutor and the investigating officer for justice. They have treated her like their daughter and tirelessly fought for her. The accused has been found guilty of taking Danielle away from us, family members of the victim said in a statement after the verdict was pronounced. As per the chargesheet filed by the police, McLaughlin, who hailed from Donegal in Northwest Ireland, was on a visit to Goa in 2017 when Bhagat, a local she befriended during her stay, murdered her after spending an evening with her. The police investigation revealed the Irish-British woman was struck with a big stone multiple times, resulting in her death. The victim was found lying in a pool of blood with no clothes and injuries on her head and face, according to the chargesheet.
Goa court postpones verdict in Irish-British woman rape-murder case to Friday
PANAJI: A court in Goa on Thursday postponed the verdict in the 2017 rape and murder case of 28-year-old Irish-British national Danielle McLaughin to Friday. The case came up for hearing before judge Kshama Joshi of the District and Sessions Court, Margao. The verdict in the seven-year-old case will be announced at 2 pm on Friday, the court said. McLaughin was found dead in a forested area of Canacona village in South Goa district on March 14, 2017. Vikat Bhagat (31), a local resident, was arrested in the crime. He is currently lodged at the Central Jail, Colvale in North Goa. Bhagat attended the hearing on Thursday through video conference. Andrea Brannigan, the victim's mother, is in Goa to witness the conclusion of the judicial process. Vikram Varma, Brannigan's lawyer, said the family members are hopeful that justice would be done. The girl died a brutal death. We are hopeful that justice would be done, he said. The prosecution produced enough evidence against the accused, Varma said, adding that as the victim was dead, the case was mostly based on circumstantial evidence. The woman, who hailed from Donegal in Northwest Ireland, was visiting Goa as a backpacker tourist when Bhagat befriended her, and allegedly murdered her after spending an evening with her. She was hit with a stone which resulted in her death, as per the police charge sheet.
Garbage fee in Salcete: 10 panchayats charge, 20 dont
Staff Reporter Margao In Salcete taluka, only 10 of 30 panchayats have implemented waste disposal fees for households, with varying rates. Some panchayats, like Cavelossim, began charging the fees as early as 2019, while others started more recently. This initiative follows a government circular that authorised panchayats to collect such fees. According to Panchayat Minister []
Konoha is a no-frills ramen bar near Goas Margao bus stop that is winning locals
