Rains

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IMD Predicts Extremely Heavy Rainfall In These Places; Check Here

Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh is likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall in the next few days, reported IMD, on July 11. According to IMD forecast, extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Telangana between July 10 and 12, between July 10 and 14 in Maharashtra and Gujarat, between July 13 and 14 in Saurashtra and Kutch. Meanwhile, the rains are expected between July 11 and 14 in Goa.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 06:10 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: weather forecast, IMD, MONSOON, Gujarat, Goa

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Ransomware Attack

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Goa's Flood Monitoring System Falls Victim To Ransomware Attack; Hackers Demand Crypto Payment

Goa's flood monitoring system has fallen victim to ransomware attack. The attackers reportedly demanded to be paid in Crypto currency for the data to be released. According to a complaint filed in cyber cell, the department claimed that all its filed have were encrypted and hence could not be accessed. As a result of hacking, the department has no access to data related to battery voltages, data packets and more.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 - 07:44 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Ransomware attack, Goa, Goa flood monitoring system, Crypto Currency, Hackers

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs

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Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs Will Fly To Goa From Guwahati: Maharashtra Political Crisis

The rebel Shiv Sena MLAs are scheduled to fly to Goa, from Guwahati, Assam, on June 29. In regard to this, 70 rooms have been booked at Taj Convention Hotel, for the MLAs, who will reach Goa by 4:30 pm. The MLAs who are campaigning against the Maha-Vikas Aghadi (MVA) Government will be going to Mumbai on June 30, for the floor test, to prove CM Uddhav Thackeray-government's majority.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 01:05 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Shiv Sena, MLAs, Uddhav Thackeray, Political crisis, Goa

Courtesy: ANI

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

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'Virtual Classrooms' To Be Established Across State: Goa Chief Minister

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on June 17 announced that the state is planning to implement "virtual classrooms" in all schools, allowing a single competent teacher to instruct pupils across the state. Sawant stated that his administration is interested in introducing "Vidhya Samiksha Kendra" to follow pupils from Grade 1 to 12. As the government has begun coding and robotic teaching in schools, schools will be equipped with computer… read-more

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 - 05:25 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Goa, virtual classrooms, goa chief minister, Teachers, students

Courtesy: Free Press Journal

Sexual Assault

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Goa Man Poses As Tantrik To Rape Minor, Arrested

In Goa, a 50-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl, confirmed police on June 1. The accused posed as a "Tantrik" to allegedly rape the 14-year-old minor.  He took the girl at his residence under the pretext of getting all her wishes in life fulfilled. Based on the complaint of victim's father, the police registered a case and arrested the accused, and victim's mother.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 - 09:00 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Goa, rape, arrested, Police, POCSO

Hockey India

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Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship Starts In Goa

Twelfth Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship starts on May 4 in Goa. A total of 29 will be fighting during Eight days of Pool Matches. Quarter-Finals on May 12, Semi-Finals on May 14, and Medel Matches are scheduled on May 15. Participating teams are divided into eight pools. Members and Coaches of each team are working hard and are excited about the Championship.  

Wed, 04 May 2022 - 11:20 AM / by SARANNYA ACHARYA

Tags: 12th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship, Hockey India, Hockey, Goa, India

Courtesy: aninews

Justice Abhay S Oka

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Maharashtra Needs Separate Law University, Says SC Justice S Oka

Supreme Court's Justice Abhay S Oka demanded a separate law university in Maharashtra. On April 14, Oka addressed a conference organised by the Bar Council of Maharashtra, Goa and Thane District Courts Bar Association, and emphasized the need for Maharashtra Law university. He said, financial constraints should not come in the way of the development and should not be an issue to deprive citizens' fundamental rights.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 - 09:01 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Maharashtra (95, ) Law University, Goa, Bars Association, SC Judge Abhay S Oka

COVID-19

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24 Tests Positive In BITS Pilani Amid 4th Wave Threat: Goa

In BITS PILANI Goa, 24 students were tested positive for Covid-19 over the last few days after the classes resumed offline. In addition, Health authorities are present on the campus, also primary and secondary contacts are being tested. ''We had already decided to continue our classes online and cancel events and gatherings which were scheduled to be held here," stated an official. With this, Goa is witnessing fourth-wave Covid-19 threat.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 - 11:45 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: National, Covid-19, Goa, BITS PILANI, 4th wave

Courtesy: Zee News

Pramod Sawant

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Pramod Sawant Takes Oath As Goa CM On March 28

After winning the Goa Assembly Elections 2022, BJP leader Pramod Sawant took oath as the State CM, on March 28. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Taleigao, in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and other. Vishwajit Rane, Mauvin Godinho, Ravi Naik, Nilesh Cabral, Subhash Shirodkar, Rohan Khaunte, Govind Gaude, and Atanasio Monserrate also took oath as cabinet ministers.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 - 12:50 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Goa, assembly elections 2022, Pramod Sawant, BJP, Oath-Taking Ceremony

BJP and Congress flags

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Person Injured In BJP-Congress Clash, Complaint Filed

In South Goa, a person identified as Pradeep Mayekar, father of a BJP worker, was seriously injured amid BJP-Congress clash, after election results on Holi. On March 19, police registered cross complaints and deployed police for law & order. Notably, Goa CM Pramod Sawant visited Chicalim Hospital to see the patient and uploaded pictures on Facebook. "I have asked the police to take strict action against the culprits," said Sawant.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 - 12:01 PM / by Rupsa Debnath

Tags: Goa, BJP, Congress Party, Chief Minister, Riots

Courtesy: PTI