NEWS UPDATES
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Goa Police has taken a step ahead of other states by launching an AI-based call agent for the 1930 cyber fraud helpline. He said the service will strengthen efforts to protect citizens from cyber fraud and praised Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the DGP for the initiative.  •  AAP Working President and Chinchinim-Deussua Sarpanch Gerson Gomes was allegedly attacked by Malcolm Pereira inside the panchayat office. Gomes was initially admitted to Balli PHC and, following a deterioration in his condition, is being shifted to the District Hospital for further treatment.  •  Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar departed from Dabolim Airport after attending the Western Zonal Council Meeting in Goa.  •  Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel arrived in Goa to attend the 28th Western Zonal Council Meeting. Gujarat Minister for Energy & Petrochemicals Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel also arrived for the meeting.  •  Valpoi Police have arrested 26-year-old GIM student Sukanya Sabbhani for allegedly attacking her roommate with a knife while she was sleeping in their hostel room at Poriem, Sattari. The victim reportedly suffered serious cut injuries to her neck and hands. The accused has been remanded to 5 days of police custody.  •  The High Court has issued notices to the Goa government, Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority and other respondents over a PIL challenging alleged CRZ violations, unauthorised construction and destruction of coastal sand dunes at Candolim. The petition alleges Survey No. 112/19 was commercially converted into the luxury resort “King’s Mansion.”  •  Water supply will be restricted in St. Cruz, Taleigao, Ribandar (Panaji) and Bambolim (St. Andre) on Sept 8, from 8 AM to 8 PM, due to urgent interconnection work near the Health Centre, Merces.  •  Amit Shah says the government has adopted a “reverse investigation” model to dismantle drug networks—tracing even a single seized packet back to its source, while large border consignments are tracked down to their intended end-users.  •  Union Home Minister Amit Shah said a model for dedicated anti-narcotics task forces was shared with all states and UTs, while a Joint Coordination Committee was formed in 2019 to bring central agencies, states and departments together. He said a scientific approach was adopted to target drug networks, inter-state and international links, and operational gaps.  •  Union Home Minister Amit Shah says 264 fugitives have been extradited and produced before courts since 2019 as part of a campaign to track down criminals who fled the country after committing various crimes. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Goa Police has taken a step ahead of other states by launching an AI-based call agent for the 1930 cyber fraud helpline. He said the service will strengthen efforts to protect citizens from cyber fraud and praised Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the DGP for the initiative.  •  AAP Working President and Chinchinim-Deussua Sarpanch Gerson Gomes was allegedly attacked by Malcolm Pereira inside the panchayat office. Gomes was initially admitted to Balli PHC and, following a deterioration in his condition, is being shifted to the District Hospital for further treatment.  •  Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar departed from Dabolim Airport after attending the Western Zonal Council Meeting in Goa.  •  Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel arrived in Goa to attend the 28th Western Zonal Council Meeting. Gujarat Minister for Energy & Petrochemicals Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel also arrived for the meeting.  •  Valpoi Police have arrested 26-year-old GIM student Sukanya Sabbhani for allegedly attacking her roommate with a knife while she was sleeping in their hostel room at Poriem, Sattari. The victim reportedly suffered serious cut injuries to her neck and hands. The accused has been remanded to 5 days of police custody.  •  The High Court has issued notices to the Goa government, Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority and other respondents over a PIL challenging alleged CRZ violations, unauthorised construction and destruction of coastal sand dunes at Candolim. The petition alleges Survey No. 112/19 was commercially converted into the luxury resort “King’s Mansion.”  •  Water supply will be restricted in St. Cruz, Taleigao, Ribandar (Panaji) and Bambolim (St. Andre) on Sept 8, from 8 AM to 8 PM, due to urgent interconnection work near the Health Centre, Merces.  •  Amit Shah says the government has adopted a “reverse investigation” model to dismantle drug networks—tracing even a single seized packet back to its source, while large border consignments are tracked down to their intended end-users.  •  Union Home Minister Amit Shah said a model for dedicated anti-narcotics task forces was shared with all states and UTs, while a Joint Coordination Committee was formed in 2019 to bring central agencies, states and departments together. He said a scientific approach was adopted to target drug networks, inter-state and international links, and operational gaps.  •  Union Home Minister Amit Shah says 264 fugitives have been extradited and produced before courts since 2019 as part of a campaign to track down criminals who fled the country after committing various crimes.
Episode 908 • 02nd Sep 2026

Goa Assembly | Eighth Legislative Assembly | Fourteenth Session | Part 3 | 020926

02nd Sep 2026

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