Journalism of Courage
Panaji
PANAJI NEWS
Probing murder of two Russian women, Goa cops baffled by ‘a third killing’
January 18, 2026 10:19 am
In his disclosure to the police, Alexei Leonov is learnt to have told the police that he murdered three women in the past week — two Russian nationals and an Indian national — in Goa.
Same name, same age, same ‘killer’: 2 Russian women found dead in Goa
January 17, 2026 1:47 am
Police say the accused, also from Russia, killed both women by slitting their throats
Gobi manchurian faces heat again in Goa, banned at annual Bodgeshwar fair
January 03, 2026 8:02 am
The sale of tandoori chicken has also been banned at stalls set up at the fair. However, local shops selling omelette pao and Goan xacuti chicken are allowed to operate.
Exclusive: Goa club fire probe puts bulk of blame on panchayat, some scrutiny on govt departments
December 28, 2025 8:18 am
A senior official privy to the report said the probe found that “primary culpability” lies with the local panchayat for allowing the club to operate.
CJI calls Goa fire deaths ‘tragedy for the entire nation’
December 27, 2025 3:10 am
A fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa’s Arpora on December 6 killed 25 people, including five tourists.
‘AAP tried to give Goa an alternative politics but that model failed’: After Zilla Panchayat polls drubbing, party drops Amit Palekar as state chief
December 26, 2025 9:58 am
After the poll results Monday, Palekar had told a regional news channel that an alliance with the like-minded Opposition parties was imperative to defeat the BJP.
1.02 crore names removed, draft electoral rolls in 5 states/UTs shrink by 7.6%
January 07, 2026 12:04 pm
Data released by the Chief Electoral Officers of these states/Union Territories showed that the number of electors had reduced from 13.35 crore on October 27, when the Election Commission announced the SIR, to 12.33 crore in the draft rolls.
Goa police tell court: Luthra brothers had 'ultimate control' over happenings at nightclub
December 17, 2025 3:26 am
The Goa Police took them into custody shortly after the Luthra brothers landed at the Delhi airport in the afternoon. Police obtained a transit remand for their transfer to Goa. They are to be flown to Goa Wednesday morning.
Navy’s stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman
December 15, 2025 3:55 am
The project — part of an initiative to revive India’s rich maritime heritage — is being executed through a tripartite agreement between the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Culture and Goa-based shipbuilding company Hodi Innovations (OPC) Private Ltd.
Probing Goa nightclub fire, police now question 5 panchayat members
December 14, 2025 7:58 am
The approvals by the panchayat and government departments included trade, excise and food safety licences, a pollution control body’s nod, and three no-objection certificates (NOCs).
PANAJI VIDEOS
Selfie Death Epidemic In Goa
June 22, 2020 6:23 pm
Selfies are becoming a death trap. And this is how Goa is dealing with it. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
Syrian national detained by Goa police
January 26, 2016 2:56 pm
Panaji (Goa), Jan 26 (ANI): A Syrian national, allegedly overstaying in India, was traced and detained by Goa Police from an offshore casino off Panaji late on Monday night. Inspector General of Police, Sunil Garg on Tuesday said that they had got information that a person from Syria was missing during his overstay in country and his location was said to be around Goa. He also said that on Monday they had traced him and interrogation is underway. The interrogation of the detained Syrian national assumes significance in the wake of the recent death threats to Prime Minster Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar over beef ban in the country. The message was sent through an anonymous postcard which had ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) written on it.
Advertisement
Best of Express
EntertainmentAR Rahman reacts after backlash for suggesting Hindi film industry has become communal: 'Never wished to cause pain'
Trending‘Bridgerton’ season 4 lead Luke Thompson reveals his connection to India: 'It's further up the family tree'
TrendingIndian men chant 'Jai Maharashtra' at tourist spot in Paris, video sparks outrage over civic sense: 'Should be deported'
SportsWhy does Delhi monopolise major sporting events even as pollution and player welfare are always genuine concerns?
Advertisement
Advertisement