Goa set to have 38 noise monitoring stations, up from 10: Pollution board
Gauree Malkarnekar on 01/20/2026

Goa set to have 38 noise monitoring stations, up from 10: Pollution board

Goa's pollution control board is expanding its noise monitoring network to 38 stations and has suspended 22 establishment licenses since September for violating decibel limits. The board has collected Rs 20 lakh in fines and is considering license cancellations for repeat offenders, emphasizing stri

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Goa police demotes six ad hoc PIs to PSIs over pending criminal cases
Murari Shetye on 01/20/2026

Goa police demotes six ad hoc PIs to PSIs over pending criminal cases

Six Goa Police inspectors have been demoted to sub-inspectors as they were not fully cleared in criminal cases. This action follows a High Court observation against promoting officers with pending criminal proceedings. The promotions were made subject to the outcome of these cases, with a provision

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After year-long self-exile, Omkar reunites with herd in Maha forest
Nida Sayed on 01/20/2026

After year-long self-exile, Omkar reunites with herd in Maha forest

Omkar, a young elephant, has finally rejoined his herd in Maharashtra after a year of solitary travel. He spent months near the Goa-Maharashtra border, causing concern. Forest officials monitored him closely, allowing him to find his way back. The herd, led by Ganesha, has accepted Omkar. This reuni

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