Pavneet Singh Chadha is Goa correspondent, The Indian Express. He tweets @pub_neat

August 06, 2025 12:03 IST
The ED said it initiated the investigation on the basis of two FIRs registered by the Goa Police on charges of forgery, cheating and criminal conspiracy, involving fraudulent transfer and sale of immovable properties in Bardez taluka in North Goa.
Thu, Aug 07, 2025
August 05, 2025 06:52 IST
This came after Opposition legislators flagged complaints that people, especially those from outside the state, were fraudulently changing their surnames to traditional Goan ones to avail government schemes.
Tue, Aug 05, 2025
August 03, 2025 04:00 IST
The report, submitted in June, says the “arsenal” also consisted of a gun foundry, a naval dockyard, and an elephant stable. “European weaponry and naval equipment were either stored or manufactured on the site,” the report says.
Sun, Aug 03, 2025
July 31, 2025 20:15 IST
The ED also alleged that a part of the proceeds of crime was received directly by Harmalkar and others, and was subsequently routed through the accounts of their family members and associates.
Thu, Jul 31, 2025
July 29, 2025 06:50 IST
Tourism Minister Khaunte said the department is actively monitoring accommodations listed on online travel agency platforms to ensure they are registered with the authorities.
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
July 26, 2025 06:40 IST
He also said Shivakumar’s comments came from frustration. “When someone is frustrated, they speak like this. There is a competition among them on how low they can stoop when it comes to using such language,” he said.
Sat, Jul 26, 2025
July 25, 2025 20:26 IST
In November 2023, the Goa government formed a committee to examine the proposal for the creation of a third district in the state.
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
July 25, 2025 17:24 IST
Police said one of the accused allegedly asked the woman to “come along with him” and offered her money
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
July 24, 2025 15:45 IST
Says working with Centre to start a visa-on-arrival facility for foreign tourists
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
July 23, 2025 20:42 IST
Goa CM Pramod Sawant said the flight had been suspended following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last month.
Wed, Jul 23, 2025
July 22, 2025 20:10 IST
In case a person suffers an injury or is killed by a “ferocious” animal, the Bill states that the legal representative of the deceased person can file a claim for compensation against the owner of the animal.
Tue, Jul 22, 2025
July 22, 2025 06:19 IST
Calling on the Congress to support the government, Sawant said, “Recently, some targeted cases are occurring. You may say they are adults…they are in love, but when there are (specific) cases of targeting, then we will have to pay attention.”
Tue, Jul 22, 2025
July 19, 2025 06:35 IST
Russian national Nina Kutina, 40, and her two minor daughters aged 6 and 4, were rescued from a remote cave in the Ramatirtha hills near Gokarna, in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district, by police last week.
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
July 17, 2025 18:12 IST
Police complaint filed by the man details how the couple had long periods of bitterness and separation before being drawn to each other
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
July 17, 2025 06:40 IST
The proposed study will map conflict areas, identify vulnerable species and existing animal corridors and suggest mitigation measures.
Thu, Jul 17, 2025
July 16, 2025 22:34 IST
The Supreme Court held that the administrative tribunal has rightly refused to grant permission to the consent terms finalised by the Comunidade.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025
July 15, 2025 07:11 IST
With a running speed of 10 knots – twice that of conventional ferries – the new vessels will ensure faster travel and reduced waiting time for commuters, officials said.
Tue, Jul 15, 2025
July 13, 2025 12:00 IST
In a memorandum to the government, Shack Owners Welfare Society Goa (SOWS-Goa) outlined a series of ‘challenges’ impacting the livelihoods of shack owners and Goa’s reputation as a premier global tourist destination and urged the government to address the concerns.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
July 11, 2025 04:20 IST
Inaugurated in 1966, the Junta building is more than just a tall building. Now declared unsafe, the ‘mixed use’ building once housed important government offices and has been the site of several strikes and agitations
Fri, Jul 11, 2025
July 10, 2025 22:08 IST
Goa University Vice-Chancellor Harilal B Menon said an inquiry has already been initiated into the matter.
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
July 10, 2025 08:32 IST
After the Cabinet meeting, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said The Goa Animal Breeding and Domestication Regulation and Compensation Bill 2025 will be tabled in the monsoon session of the Goa assembly, which is scheduled to be from July 21 to August 8.
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
July 09, 2025 20:20 IST
Complaint filed by Deputy Conservator of Forests; FIR lodged under sections of promoting enmity and public mischief.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
July 09, 2025 06:40 IST
According to the police, the incident took place around 9:45 am when Narayan Abhyankar (51), a resident of Colvale, was on his way to work at the Secratariat on his two-wheeler.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
July 01, 2025 06:12 IST
According to police, the accused claimed that he attacked the college student on suspicion that the boy was somehow linked to his daughter’s death in May. He also suspected that the teen had been in a relationship with his daughter.
Tue, Jul 01, 2025
June 28, 2025 06:50 IST
Goa Police said it received a Zero FIR from the office of Deputy Commissioner of Police, BDN Zone, Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, West Bengal, following which an offence was registered at Goa’s Calangute police station on Thursday.
Sat, Jun 28, 2025



