Over 13k drunken driving cases in Goa in five years: Police data
Murari Shetye on 03/04/2026

Over 13k drunken driving cases in Goa in five years: Police data

Goa witnesses a worrying surge in drunken driving, with over 13,000 cases logged in five years, peaking in 2024. Chief Minister Sawant voiced concern over tourist recklessness. Police urge citizens to avoid drinking and driving to ensure road safety. Penalties include fines and potential jail time,

M Murari Shetye
4 yrs after Margao bank closure, Rs 40cr still stuck
Govind Kamat Maad on 03/04/2026

4 yrs after Margao bank closure, Rs 40cr still stuck

Over 800 depositors of the defunct Madgaum Urban Co-operative Bank are still awaiting nearly Rs 40 crore in savings, four years after its license was revoked. While smaller claims have been settled, a lack of property sales is delaying refunds for larger depositors. A proposal for partial disburseme

G Govind Kamat Maad
Delta Corp’s new casino vessel will not enter Mandovi: Sawant
Newton Sequeira on 03/04/2026

Delta Corp’s new casino vessel will not enter Mandovi: Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has stated that Delta Corp's new 112m casino vessel will not be permitted to dock near the capital city, urging the company to revise its application. Sawant also met with taxi association heads to discuss a digital taxi policy aimed at benefiting operators and touri

N Newton Sequeira