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. • Mandrem Police have registered an FIR against six teachers of an Arambol-based school, following allegations that a teacher slapped a 14-year-old student over a notebook issue. The FIR further alleges that the student’s mother was confined inside the school’s control room and abused after raising concerns in the school WhatsApp group. • UTAA will wait another 5 days as promised by the CM. Only 5 days remain for the 2.5-month deadline for the ST reservation process to end. If no action is taken, UTAA will decide its next course of action, warns UTAA President Prakash Velip, asking the government to be ready for UTAA’s next move.
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. • Mandrem Police have registered an FIR against six teachers of an Arambol-based school, following allegations that a teacher slapped a 14-year-old student over a notebook issue. The FIR further alleges that the student’s mother was confined inside the school’s control room and abused after raising concerns in the school WhatsApp group. • UTAA will wait another 5 days as promised by the CM. Only 5 days remain for the 2.5-month deadline for the ST reservation process to end. If no action is taken, UTAA will decide its next course of action, warns UTAA President Prakash Velip, asking the government to be ready for UTAA’s next move.
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