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90% Crimes Due To Migrant Workers: Goa Makes Labour Cards Mandatory

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 02, 2023, Panaji

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that about 90 per cent of the crimes in the coastal state are committed by migrant labourers from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and other areas, urging contractors to obtain "labour cards" before employing them.

Goan Woman Cheated By Employment Agents Rescued From Bahrain

Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 12, 2023, Mumbai

A 23-year-old woman from Goa who was duped by two agents and sent to Bahrain on the promise of a good job has been rescued by Mumbai Police with the help of the Indian embassy, an official said.

33 Arrested For Running Fake Call Centre In Goa

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 11, 2023, Panaji

At least 33 persons were arrested for operating a fake call centre from a premises in North Goa today, an official said.

New Rules For Goa Casinos Soon, Chief Minister Says During Budget Speech

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 30, 2023, Panaji

New rules for casinos, including off-shore ones, will be notified soon under the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, an official said in Panaji today.

2 Hotel Staffers Arrested For Assaulting Russian Woman In Goa: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 25, 2023, Panaji

Two hotel staffers were arrested in North Goa district today for allegedly assaulting a Russian woman tourist with the intention of robbing her, police said.

Goa Man Forced To Apologise, Chant "<i>Bharat Mata Ki Jai</i>" For Supporting Pak Cricket Team

Goa Man Forced To Apologise, Chant "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" For Supporting Pak Cricket Team

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 25, 2023, Panaji

A shop owner at Calangute in Goa was forced to publicly apologise and raise 'Bharat Mata ki jai' slogan after a video, in which he expressed support for the Pakistan cricket team, went viral on social media, a police official said on Saturday.

Japanese Tourist Robbed In Goa, Rs 9 Lakh Debited From His Credit, Debit Cards

Press Trust of India | Monday February 20, 2023, Panaji

A Japanese tourist has complained to Goa Police that a gang of persons posing as cops robbed him of his credit and debit cards, mobile phone as well as Indian and Japanese currency during his vacation in the coastal state in December last year, an of

Goa BJP Revokes Appointment Of Its Spokespersons, Says New Appointees Soon

Press Trust of India | Friday February 17, 2023, Panaji

The Goa unit of the ruling BJP today revoked the appointment of its spokespersons in the state with immediate effect and the names of new appointees will be announced in the next couple of days, the party's senior functionary said.

Goa Fisherman Who Met UK First Lady Has Hosted These Celebs Too

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 16, 2023, Panaji

Fisherman Francis Fernandes alias Pele's mobile phone has not stopped ringing ever since a short video clip showing him in conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty went viral.

Girl, 7, Dies After Falling Into Hot Water In Bath Tub At Goa Centre: Police

Press Trust of India | Monday February 13, 2023, Panaji

A seven-year-old girl died of burn injuries after falling into a bath tub with hot water in a centre for the specially-abled in Old Goa, a police official said on Monday.

Konkanis Should Promote Their Language, Literature: Goa Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 09, 2023, Mangaluru, Karnataka

The Konkani community should strive to promote their language, art and literature across the globe, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said.

Now, Artificial Intelligence-Powered Robot To Save Lives On Goa Beaches

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 07, 2023, Panaji

Aurus, an Artificial Intelligence-based self-driving robot, and AI-based monitoring system Triton are being used to augment life-saving capabilities on Goa's beaches, a state-appointed lifeguard services agency has said.

"Not Modi's Idea Of India": French Actor Alleges Forced To Leave Goa Home

Press Trust of India | Friday February 03, 2023, Panaji

A 75-year-old French actor, who had alleged she was held hostage in her own home in North Goa over a property dispute, said she has left the premises and that she is disappointed despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to create a tourism-frie

Russian Tourist Arrested In Goa For Using Banned Satellite Phone: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 01, 2023, Malda, West Bengal

Goa police on Tuesday arrested a 38-year-old female Russian tourist for using a banned satellite phone, a senior official said.

French Actor Claims She's Being Held Hostage In Goa Home Over Property Row

Press Trust of India | Friday January 27, 2023, Panaji

A 75-year-old French actor has alleged she is being held "hostage" in her house at Calangute in North Goa since earlier this week over a property dispute and finds herself in a "dangerous situation".