Wendell: 'Green Room' designer to 'reluctant activist'
02 October 2012 17:12 IST
Pained to see the fragile ecosystem of the scenic Goa being damaged by illegal mining, garbage dumping and population explosion, leading fashion designer Wendell Rodricks has now turned into an environmental activist. READ
Sodomy case against Apna Ghar inmates
30 September 2012 16:43 ISTGoa Police have registered a case of sodomy against two staff members and a few inmates of a state-run shelter home for children who allegedly sexually assaulted a 10-year-old boy living in Panaji. READ
'Bat' it to make Goa world heritage, UNESCO urged
28 September 2012 11:01 IST
Making its representation to get Goa region of Western Ghats included as world heritage site by UNESCO, the state forest department has said that its forests are the only home on earth for rare species ... READ
AIDS patient to get SMS alert for medication
27 September 2012 12:33 IST
Next time if an HIV patient in Goa misses monthly drug regimen, the patient will get an SMS alert reminding him about the dosage. READ
Russian sex worker attempts suicide
24 September 2012 22:56 IST
A 25-year-old Russian woman, lodged at a state shelter home here after cops busted an online prostitution racket, allegedly tried to kill herself over delay in releasing her from the facility. READ
Make Goa part of Tiger reserve complex: WII
11 September 2012 15:32 IST
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has suggested to include Goa as a part of the Tiger Reserve complex while complimenting the sanctuaries in Maharashtra and Karnataka, which would help the coastal state in conserving ... READ
2 more molestation cases against Khandeparkar
10 September 2012 14:40 IST
Two more cases of molestation were reported against a teacher from Shiroda village, who is currently arrested for molesting 14 year old girl. READ
30 years after Selaulim, displaced still await rehabilitation
06 September 2012 22:42 IST
Several hundred people in Goa who were displaced for the Selaulim dam project, which took shape over three decades ago in Sanguem taluka near here, are still waiting for their rehabilitation problems to be addressed. READ
Khandeparkar arrested for molesting student
06 September 2012 21:31 IST
A teacher was arrested today for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old girl student at a school near Shiroda village, police said. READ
5 more arrested in Calangute for parlour flesh trade
05 September 2012 22:12 IST
Five persons were arrested and four girls rescued from a massage parlour allegedly running a prostitution racket in Calangute beach village here, police said today. READ
