Goa is experiencing hot and humid conditions as deficient October rainfall, an anticyclonic circulation and high atmospheric moisture combine to push temperatures above 36°C, says IMD Goa Director-in-Charge N. P. Kulkarni. A yellow warning remains in force for October 13–15, with light thundershowers likely at isolated places from October 17. • CM Pramod Sawant cautions Alvara landholders against selling agricultural land for house construction, warning that buyers could face difficulties. Says agricultural land should not be handed over for residential use. • The High Court has expressed its concern over the traffic congestion in Panaji, explicitly pointing to the operations of offshore casinos as a primary cause. The court highlighted the chaos along major arteries, particularly Dayanand Bandodkar Marg and MG Road, and ordered immediate remedial measures to curb the indiscriminate parking and lack of pedestrian safety. • Goan badminton prodigy Amaira Amar Dhumatker storms into the Girls’ Singles Pre-Quarterfinals at the Yonex Sunrise All India National Sub-Junior U-13 Ranking Tournament in Patna, Bihar; Amaira defeats Karnataka’s India No. 3 Stuthi Shetty in straight sets 15-09, 15-07 with a stellar performance. • The South Goa Advocates Association has approached the District Collector, alleging maladministration, irregularities and delays in mutation proceedings at the Salcete Mamlatdar’s office. The association has sought an immediate inquiry, administrative reforms and strict action against officials found responsible for lapses. • Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho met representatives of the North Goa Rent-a-Cab Association at his New Vaddem office following the resolution of their long-pending concerns over the rent-a-cab scheme. The minister said the operators’ issues, including permit restrictions and the scheme’s discontinuation, were taken up with the concerned authorities, leading to a resolution ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. • Hot and humid weather likely from Oct 13–15, followed by light rain/thundershowers from Oct 17–19 across North Goa, South Goa and Kushavati districts: IMD • Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has temporarily suspended acceptance of municipal solid waste at the Saligao facility from October 10 for 25 days, citing major maintenance requirements and unforeseen operational issues. Municipal councils have been asked to make alternative waste management arrangements. • The Goa Football Association (GFA) will hold elections to its Executive Committee on October 27, 2026, at 3 PM at Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa; Nominations will be accepted from October 14 to 16, with polling and results scheduled for October 27; Agnelo A. f. Fernandes, Ex - Commissioner, Labour and Employment, has been appointed as the Returning Officer. • Sanjana Meher of Benaulim was allegedly cheated of Rs 1,68,798 by an unknown accused through a WhatsApp-to-Telegram task scam between 31/07/2026 and 22/09/2026. After initially receiving payments for completing tasks, the complainant was allegedly induced to transfer money for further tasks and promised profits.
Goa is experiencing hot and humid conditions as deficient October rainfall, an anticyclonic circulation and high atmospheric moisture combine to push temperatures above 36°C, says IMD Goa Director-in-Charge N. P. Kulkarni. A yellow warning remains in force for October 13–15, with light thundershowers likely at isolated places from October 17. • CM Pramod Sawant cautions Alvara landholders against selling agricultural land for house construction, warning that buyers could face difficulties. Says agricultural land should not be handed over for residential use. • The High Court has expressed its concern over the traffic congestion in Panaji, explicitly pointing to the operations of offshore casinos as a primary cause. The court highlighted the chaos along major arteries, particularly Dayanand Bandodkar Marg and MG Road, and ordered immediate remedial measures to curb the indiscriminate parking and lack of pedestrian safety. • Goan badminton prodigy Amaira Amar Dhumatker storms into the Girls’ Singles Pre-Quarterfinals at the Yonex Sunrise All India National Sub-Junior U-13 Ranking Tournament in Patna, Bihar; Amaira defeats Karnataka’s India No. 3 Stuthi Shetty in straight sets 15-09, 15-07 with a stellar performance. • The South Goa Advocates Association has approached the District Collector, alleging maladministration, irregularities and delays in mutation proceedings at the Salcete Mamlatdar’s office. The association has sought an immediate inquiry, administrative reforms and strict action against officials found responsible for lapses. • Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho met representatives of the North Goa Rent-a-Cab Association at his New Vaddem office following the resolution of their long-pending concerns over the rent-a-cab scheme. The minister said the operators’ issues, including permit restrictions and the scheme’s discontinuation, were taken up with the concerned authorities, leading to a resolution ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. • Hot and humid weather likely from Oct 13–15, followed by light rain/thundershowers from Oct 17–19 across North Goa, South Goa and Kushavati districts: IMD • Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has temporarily suspended acceptance of municipal solid waste at the Saligao facility from October 10 for 25 days, citing major maintenance requirements and unforeseen operational issues. Municipal councils have been asked to make alternative waste management arrangements. • The Goa Football Association (GFA) will hold elections to its Executive Committee on October 27, 2026, at 3 PM at Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa; Nominations will be accepted from October 14 to 16, with polling and results scheduled for October 27; Agnelo A. f. Fernandes, Ex - Commissioner, Labour and Employment, has been appointed as the Returning Officer. • Sanjana Meher of Benaulim was allegedly cheated of Rs 1,68,798 by an unknown accused through a WhatsApp-to-Telegram task scam between 31/07/2026 and 22/09/2026. After initially receiving payments for completing tasks, the complainant was allegedly induced to transfer money for further tasks and promised profits.
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