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IndiGo’s Winter 2026 schedule shows reduced capacity on several Navi Mumbai routes, including Goa-Mopa, with some frequencies being shifted to Mumbai. The airline is also suspending multiple routes and adding capacity on select sectors, including Lucknow and Nagpur. • Goa welcomed the first Russian charter flight of the 2026–27 tourism season, with an Aeroflot flight from Ekaterinburg arriving at Dabolim International Airport on Wednesday morning. Passengers were welcomed by Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho • A dumper and car collided near Delta Resort in Chorla Ghat on Tuesday night, killing 42-year-old Shyam alias Ravalnath Tuljai of Wadgaon. He was trapped inside the mangled car and was pulled out with the help of a cutter. Khanapur Police are investigating the cause of the accident. • A father-son duo has been arrested in connection with an alleged monitor lizard hunting case in Kannigeri village of Yellapur taluk in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, for allegedly killing two monitor lizards. The Forest Department seized two swords and an axe allegedly used for poaching. • The High Court recorded the statement of Saurav and Gaurav Luthra that they are willing to pay ex gratia compensation of Rs 15 lakh to each of the 25 victims. The High Court has asked the victims’ families to respond on whether they accept the offer. The hearing has been adjourned until October 12. • Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho said existing passenger traffic to Dabolim Airport should not be “cannibalised” by private players. He urged airlines and operators to focus on adding new destinations rather than shifting existing traffic from Dabolim, stressing that both Dabolim and Mopa should operate in a healthy manner for Goa’s economy and Goans. IndiGo’s Winter 2026 schedule shows reduced capacity on several Navi Mumbai routes, including Goa-Mopa, with some frequencies being shifted to Mumbai. The airline is also suspending multiple routes and adding capacity on select sectors, including Lucknow and Nagpur. • Goa welcomed the first Russian charter flight of the 2026–27 tourism season, with an Aeroflot flight from Ekaterinburg arriving at Dabolim International Airport on Wednesday morning. Passengers were welcomed by Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho • A dumper and car collided near Delta Resort in Chorla Ghat on Tuesday night, killing 42-year-old Shyam alias Ravalnath Tuljai of Wadgaon. He was trapped inside the mangled car and was pulled out with the help of a cutter. Khanapur Police are investigating the cause of the accident. • A father-son duo has been arrested in connection with an alleged monitor lizard hunting case in Kannigeri village of Yellapur taluk in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, for allegedly killing two monitor lizards. The Forest Department seized two swords and an axe allegedly used for poaching. • The High Court recorded the statement of Saurav and Gaurav Luthra that they are willing to pay ex gratia compensation of Rs 15 lakh to each of the 25 victims. The High Court has asked the victims’ families to respond on whether they accept the offer. The hearing has been adjourned until October 12. • Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho said existing passenger traffic to Dabolim Airport should not be “cannibalised” by private players. He urged airlines and operators to focus on adding new destinations rather than shifting existing traffic from Dabolim, stressing that both Dabolim and Mopa should operate in a healthy manner for Goa’s economy and Goans.

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South Goa To Face Major Power Shutdown On April 12

South Goa will witness a widespread power outage on Sunday, April 12, due to the annual maintenance shutdown of 220KV and 110KV substations.

07th Apr 2026 • 758 views

South Goa will witness a widespread power outage on Sunday, April 12, due to the annual maintenance shutdown of 220KV and 110KV substations. The electricity supply will remain suspended from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM across Salcete, Canacona, Sanguem, Quepem, Mormugao, and parts of Dharbandora and Ponda.

However, certain areas including Raia, Curtorim, Loutolim, and Macazana have been exempted from the shutdown, authorities said. Meanwhile, in Panaji, a separate power shutdown has been scheduled on April 8 for maintenance work on the 400 KVA New Secretariat Transformer.

The outage will be in effect from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Areas likely to be impacted in the capital city include the vicinity of the Old Secretariat, Hotel Crown, Pakiza Restaurant, Hotel Vinanti, the Office of Commercial Taxes, and adjoining localities.

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