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Goa: 72 hrs on, barge crew still missing, rescue ops onSubscriber Only

December 6, 2021 07:36 IST

🔴 Of the ten crew members, the Coast Guard had found one dead and rescued two while three others were rescued by three separate fishing boats. Over 24 hours after the survivors were rescued, four others are missing.

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All women above 18 to get Rs 1,000 per month if AAP forms govt in Goa: Arvind Kejriwal

December 6, 2021 02:08 IST

🔴 The AAP leader also announced that his government would increase the benefit availed by homemakers in the state under the Griha Aadhar scheme from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500.

Nitesh Vishwakarma was rescued on Friday. (Source: Coast Guard)

‘I saw (Coast Guard) helicopter fly past but return soon after; they lowered it to rescue me’Subscriber Only

December 5, 2021 07:20 IST

🔴 The Coast Guard was informed around 9 am on December 2; the search and rescue operations were set in motion after that. The barge had encountered rough weather towards the south of Vengurla Rocks, off Sindhudurg coast, about 15-20 nautical miles into Arabian Sea.

Activists who have been on a hunger strike in the protest said they would continue as no demolition order had been issued by the state government yet.

Old Goa bungalow construction: Union minister promises action

December 4, 2021 23:05 IST

The allegedly illegal structure has been at the centre of protests and a hunger strike by citizens and activists. They are demanding the demolition of the bungalow in Ella village of Old Goa.

Goa: 1 dead, 4 missing as barge encounters rough weather at sea

December 4, 2021 02:52 IST

🔴 According to Coast Guard officials, after the barge Shri Krishna encountered rough weather north of the Vengurla Rocks, off the coast of Goa, its crew members jumped into the water to escape.

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Goa CM hints at prominent leaders joining BJP soonSubscriber Only

December 4, 2021 05:48 IST

"Anyone can hold anyone's hand but in 2022, there is going to be a BJP government in Goa once again," said Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

The Archbishop’s firm backing to the activists and residents of Old Goa protesting against the structure for months came as their fast in protest entered its tenth day and is expected to continue. (Express photos)

Church in solidarity with those protesting ‘obnoxious activities’ in Old Goa: ArchbishopSubscriber Only

December 3, 2021 16:07 IST

🔴 With CM Pramod Sawant in attendance at the mass, Ferrao said, “We are all gathered not only in a holy precinct but also in a world-renowned heritage area recognised as such by our central government, by that I mean the ASI and also by UNESCO..."

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Old Goa village issues notice to plot ownerSubscriber Only

December 3, 2021 08:09 IST

🔴 The Goa government's Town and Country Planning (TCP) department revoked the technical clearance granted to Pinto on October 18, 2016 this Tuesday and asked construction on the plot in Ella village to be stopped.

Jayesh Salgaonkar (R) submitted his resignation to Goa legislative assembly Speaker Rajesh Patnekar.

Ahead of assembly polls, GFP MLA resigns; likely to join BJP tomorrow

December 3, 2021 05:47 IST

Salgaonkar, a Bhandari Samaj leader, submitted his resignation to party president Vijai Sardesai on Thursday, sources said.

Goa Forward Party MLAs Vijay Sardesai and Vinod Palyekar, Independent MLA, Prasad Gaonkar with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter/@INCIndia)

Goa: Congress says will work out ‘nitty-gritties’ of GFP tie-up; TMC calls alliance ‘unholy’

December 1, 2021 22:42 IST

A Twitter war also broke out between the TMC and the Goa Forward Party, with each tweeting old videos of the other.

Goa: BJP minister says Congress chief should name minister he accused of sexually exploiting womanSubscriber Only

December 1, 2021 21:10 IST

Chodankar had Tuesday said 'it is out of decency and moral responsibility that we are not disclosing the name of the minister yet'.

The decision comes at a time that the tourist season in Goa is thriving. Battered by the second wave of the pandemic, the sector had begun to see a revival September onwards. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Mandatory testing, isolation for international arrivals in Goa, says CM Sawant

December 1, 2021 09:44 IST

“International passengers arriving in Goa will have to undergo compulsory testing and those arriving from the 12 countries of concern flagged by the Centre, will have to remain in isolation for 14 days. Other international passengers will be asked to isolate at home,” Sawant said.

The ground-plus-one structure with a tiled roof stands between the Mandovi River on one side, the St Cajetan Church on the other and is a stone’s throw away from the Viceroy’s Arch in Old Goa’s heritage precinct. (Express Photo by Mayura Janwalkar)

Govt revokes clearance granted to Old Goa bungalow

December 1, 2021 03:23 IST

The Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department issued the revocation order, taking back technical clearance granted on October 18, 2016 to Jose Maria de Gouveia de Pinto, erstwhile owner of the land.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Goa Forward MLAs and other Congress party leaders.

Goa Forward Party to back Congress in upcoming Assembly electionsSubscriber Only

December 1, 2021 09:45 IST

“Had a fruitful discussion with Shri Vijai Sardesai & Shri Vinod Palyekar, MLAs of Goa Forward Party, and Independent MLA Prasad Gaonkar. They extended their full support to the Congress to bring a positive change in Goa. I’m happy to have their support,” Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

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Goa Congress alleges ‘sex scandal’ involving cabinet minister, BJP says ‘fake’Subscriber Only

November 30, 2021 16:53 IST

“We are showing decency and giving the CM 15 days to act against this minister. The Prime Minister is expected to arrive in Goa on December 19. Before that, we hope the government will do the right thing," Goa Congress president Girish Chodankar said.

‘Dignity expected during reading evidence in rape case’: HC on Tarun Tejpal’s plea for in-camera hearingSubscriber Only

November 30, 2021 06:00 IST

While the court had rejected Tarun Tejpal’s application on November 24, it had said the reasons for its decision would be recorded separately. The court’s detailed order was made available on Monday.

Old Goa construction: Protesters press on with demolition demand

November 29, 2021 03:17 IST

Members of the Save Old Goa Action Committee (SOGAC) also said about the CM’s statement that there was no official correspondence over the issue although they had submitted a memorandum to his office on September 29 and sought an appointment with him.