NEWS UPDATES
Traffic near Holy Cross Shrine, Bambolim, will be diverted from 1 AM to 6 AM on October 25 to facilitate the lifting of a foot overbridge. Light motor vehicles will be rerouted via Old Goa, Goa Velha and Pilar, while heavy vehicles will use the Ponda–Margao route. Emergency vehicles will be allowed on the original route. • A 52-year-old woman, Aachal Maheshwari, originally from Gujarat, was found dead in a decomposed state inside her rented room in Siolim, Goa. Police broke open the door after neighbours reported a foul smell. The body has been sent to Goa Medical College for post-mortem. • Tension prevailed in Zuari Nagar, Sancoale, after a family was allegedly attacked with rods, stones and a knife. One member sustained a knife injury to the neck. The injured were shifted from Cansaulim Hospital to Margao District Hospital for further treatment. • A collision between two scooters on the Mapusa–Canca bypass road left two people injured, one with serious injuries; Both were shifted to a nearby hospital, while the seriously injured person was later shifted to GMC and admitted last night. He is currently undergoing treatment. • Principal of the Pernem school has refuted media reports claiming that six teachers from the institution were booked for assault. She clarified that no such incident had occurred and no FIR or offence had been registered against any faculty member • Sada Shivaji Maharaj statue row: The Chief Secretary has filed an affidavit before the High Court stating that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a legendary figure and an integral part of Goan history. Therefore, the Goa government wants the statue to remain at its existing location, and due legal procedures will be followed to purchase the MPA’s encroached land. The High Court is scheduled to hear the matter on 3 November. • PWD Minister Digambar Kamat announces key projects for Margao, including a 50-seat medical college at ESI Hospital by July 2027, with 25 seats reserved for Goan students. NUSI Hospital is also in the pipeline; Projects include a Rs 100+ crore ROB at Comba, a Rs 47+ crore upgrade of the Nuvem–Navelim road, a link road to the Western Bypass from Vidya Vikas College, and two KTC city buses for Madgaumkars. • PWD Minister Digambar Kamat denies allegations that he created hurdles to stop AICC leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit or meeting; accuses Congress of misleading people and urged the public not to fall prey to such claims. • Sanjay Naik, 37, was allegedly killed in an iron rod attack at a chicken centre in Mashem, Canacona. Reports claim he had received repeated threats, and prior complaints and video evidence were reportedly submitted to police. •
Nandakumar Mahadev Apte of Podoshe was discharged by the JMFC Court, Valpoi, in the alleged shooting case reported at Shriram Nagar, Podoshe, around a year ago. Advocate Shivaji Desai represented Apte, while Assistant Public Prosecutor Ajay Halanakar appeared for the State.
Traffic near Holy Cross Shrine, Bambolim, will be diverted from 1 AM to 6 AM on October 25 to facilitate the lifting of a foot overbridge. Light motor vehicles will be rerouted via Old Goa, Goa Velha and Pilar, while heavy vehicles will use the Ponda–Margao route. Emergency vehicles will be allowed on the original route. • A 52-year-old woman, Aachal Maheshwari, originally from Gujarat, was found dead in a decomposed state inside her rented room in Siolim, Goa. Police broke open the door after neighbours reported a foul smell. The body has been sent to Goa Medical College for post-mortem. • Tension prevailed in Zuari Nagar, Sancoale, after a family was allegedly attacked with rods, stones and a knife. One member sustained a knife injury to the neck. The injured were shifted from Cansaulim Hospital to Margao District Hospital for further treatment. • A collision between two scooters on the Mapusa–Canca bypass road left two people injured, one with serious injuries; Both were shifted to a nearby hospital, while the seriously injured person was later shifted to GMC and admitted last night. He is currently undergoing treatment. • Principal of the Pernem school has refuted media reports claiming that six teachers from the institution were booked for assault. She clarified that no such incident had occurred and no FIR or offence had been registered against any faculty member • Sada Shivaji Maharaj statue row: The Chief Secretary has filed an affidavit before the High Court stating that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a legendary figure and an integral part of Goan history. Therefore, the Goa government wants the statue to remain at its existing location, and due legal procedures will be followed to purchase the MPA’s encroached land. The High Court is scheduled to hear the matter on 3 November. • PWD Minister Digambar Kamat announces key projects for Margao, including a 50-seat medical college at ESI Hospital by July 2027, with 25 seats reserved for Goan students. NUSI Hospital is also in the pipeline; Projects include a Rs 100+ crore ROB at Comba, a Rs 47+ crore upgrade of the Nuvem–Navelim road, a link road to the Western Bypass from Vidya Vikas College, and two KTC city buses for Madgaumkars. • PWD Minister Digambar Kamat denies allegations that he created hurdles to stop AICC leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit or meeting; accuses Congress of misleading people and urged the public not to fall prey to such claims. • Sanjay Naik, 37, was allegedly killed in an iron rod attack at a chicken centre in Mashem, Canacona. Reports claim he had received repeated threats, and prior complaints and video evidence were reportedly submitted to police. •
Nandakumar Mahadev Apte of Podoshe was discharged by the JMFC Court, Valpoi, in the alleged shooting case reported at Shriram Nagar, Podoshe, around a year ago. Advocate Shivaji Desai represented Apte, while Assistant Public Prosecutor Ajay Halanakar appeared for the State.
