Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has launched the Artificial Intelligence-driven security, Integrated Traffic Management and eChallan System at Merces junction. The AI could detect emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks and automatically clear the road, the CM told ANI. “Finally, this will also reduce toxic emissions within the state, as […]
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Goa CM-led delegation meets Amit Shah over Mhadei river issue
A delegation of the Goa government, led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday met the Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital, over the Mhadei river issue. The delegation urged for the immediate constitution of the Mhadei Water Management Authority as given in the award and also […]
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Goa: Mopa airport to start domestic operations today
Mopa airport, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2022, will start domestic operations in Goa on Thursday. On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet gave ex-post facto approval for naming Greenfield International Airport Mopa in Goa as ‘Manohar International Airport–Mopa, Goa’, as a mark of tribute to Late […]
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Goa: 3 illegally rented out scooters seized by Mapusa Police
Mapusa police on Tuesday seized three two-wheelers which were rented out illegally to tourists here. During patrolling, under the supervision of PI Paresh Naik, three private vehicles were found to be rented out illegally to tourists, as per Jivba Dalvi, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Mapusa. The owners did not have […]
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5G services will increase cyber-crimes in Goa: DGP Jaspal Singh
Goa Director General of Police (DGP) Jaspal Singh has said that the launch of 5G services will lead to an increase in cyber-crimes in the state. Speaking at the Goa Police Ideathon-2022 on Friday, DGP Singh said that a large number of devices will be connected to the high-speed internet service after the launch of […]
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Goa: History sheeter arrested by joint team of Goa and Maharashtra Police
Goa Police crime branch along with Osmanadabad Police, on Wednesday arrested a history-sheeter from Goa’s Parra. He was wanted in multiple cases, the police said. The accused has been identified as Ulhas. He was wanted in an attempt-to-murder case in Anand Nagar police station of Osmanabad district in Maharashtra. He was also […]
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Governor greets Goa people on state’s Liberation Day
Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai on Monday extended his best wishes to the Goans on the occasion of the Liberation Day of the state from Portuguese rule. In his message, Governor Pillai said: “This day this year is also memorable as Goa completes the milestone of 61 years of liberation. I feel […]
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Goa CM Pramod Sawant inaugurates 5th-edition of Serendipity Arts Festival
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday launched the nine-day Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji. Goa CM Pramod Sawant said that the festival enables the people of Goa to showcase their talent and culture in the world. “We hope this festival will inspire the artist community to make Goa the region’s cultural hub. […]
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Goa: PM Modi to inaugurate Mopa International Airport on December 11
With an aim to boost connectivity in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mopa International Airport in Goa on Sunday, the PMO said on Saturday. The development comes in the wake of the Centre’s constant endeavour of providing world-class infrastructure and transport facilities across the country. The foundation stone […]
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Coast Guard chief lays keel for 2 new pollution control vessels at Goa Shipyard
The keel-laying ceremony for two Coast Guard Pollution Control Vessels (GSL Yard 1267 and 1268) was held on Monday at Goa Shipyard. Keel-laying is a major milestone activity in the construction of ships, symbolising the formal commencement of the erection process of ships on the building berth. The keel was […]
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53rd International Film Festival of India kicks off in Goa today, CM Sawant inspects venue
The 53rd edition of the International Film Festival India (IFFI) will begin in Goa on Sunday. On Sunday morning, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inspected the Film Festival venue. “It’s the perfect venue for IFFI,” said CM Pramod Sawant. CM Sawant informed that Union Minister Anurag Thakur, Bollywood celebrities Ajay Devgn, Sunil […]
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Goa CM urges kannadigas purchase land for Kannada Bhavan, cites shortage of govt land
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged Kannadigas to buy land on their own to construct Kannada Bhavan and residential accommodations in Goa, instead of requesting his government for land for it. Sawant made the remarks while speaking at the 7th Cultural Conference organised by Akhil Goa Kannada Sangh in […]
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Goa CM Pramod Sawant launches Purple Fest logo
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched logo of Purple Fest at a function held in Manohar Parrikar Memorial Hall of Sanjay Centre for Education, Porvorim on Tuesday. According to officials, the three-day event is to kick start in January, 2023. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said that the Goa Government is delighted […]
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Goa: Mapusa Police arrests two accused for attempt to murder
As many as two persons, allegedly involved in an attempt to murder case, have been arrested by the Mapusa Police. The accused have been identified as Sameer Pednekar and Suresh Kumbhar. On further investigation, it was found that while the victim was travelling towards the Mapusa KTC bus stand, the accused parked their […]
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Goa Governor attends World Elders Day celebrations by IMA
Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai attended an event on the occasion of World Elders Day and distributed numerous types of equipment to the needy on Sunday. The event was organized by Indian Medical Association (IMA) at Raj Bhavan. The theme for this year’s event was, ‘Care for the elderly.’ “Raj Bhawan is involved in welfare […]