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Maina-Curtorim villagers staged a sit-in at the Curtorim Panchayat, alleging that Sarpanch Milagres Rodrigues refused to meet them and hear their grievances. • Manoj Parab has alleged a “mega plan” to weaken and destroy the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), claiming that party supporters, particularly Catholic members and voters, were manipulated. He also alleged that a Hindu–Christian “divide-and-rule” strategy was used and urged RGP supporters to remain alert and examine what he described as a conspiracy against the party. • Chowgule’s operations have commenced at the Pale iron ore dump, the first to be operationalised under Goa’s 2023 policy regulating iron ore dump handling. CM Sawant said the initiative will promote responsible mineral resource utilisation, create jobs, support local businesses and generate revenue while ensuring environmental and statutory safeguards. • Satish Dhond has been entrusted with the responsibility of State Co-General Secretary (Organisation), Maharashtra, along with Tribal Outreach across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. • Goa Cyber Crime Police have registered an offence over a fake social media advertisement claiming “GSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 – 215 Vacancies.”; The ad, circulated through the Facebook page “Employment News – Rozgar Samachar,” falsely portrayed itself as an official Goa Staff Selection Commission recruitment notice. • Manoj Parab claims the ZP alliance was broken over the St Cruz seat and questioned who took the decision to end the alliance. He also raised questions over an alleged confrontation at Vivanta Miramar, adding, “Time is up.” • Licio Roncon hits back at Manoj Parab, alleging his comeback is aimed at disrupting the Congress-RGP alliance. “If he doesn’t want to disrupt it, join the alliance — we will welcome him,” Roncon said, while rejecting Parab’s Hindu-Christian division charge. • Police have seized the pistol and one live round allegedly used in the firing attempt on a casino owner at Majestic, Porvorim. The suspect reportedly discarded the weapon near the Thivim Hindu Cremation Ground, close to Tivim Railway Station, while fleeing. Police recovered the firearm and round from the spot on Wednesday night. Maina-Curtorim villagers staged a sit-in at the Curtorim Panchayat, alleging that Sarpanch Milagres Rodrigues refused to meet them and hear their grievances. • Manoj Parab has alleged a “mega plan” to weaken and destroy the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), claiming that party supporters, particularly Catholic members and voters, were manipulated. He also alleged that a Hindu–Christian “divide-and-rule” strategy was used and urged RGP supporters to remain alert and examine what he described as a conspiracy against the party. • Chowgule’s operations have commenced at the Pale iron ore dump, the first to be operationalised under Goa’s 2023 policy regulating iron ore dump handling. CM Sawant said the initiative will promote responsible mineral resource utilisation, create jobs, support local businesses and generate revenue while ensuring environmental and statutory safeguards. • Satish Dhond has been entrusted with the responsibility of State Co-General Secretary (Organisation), Maharashtra, along with Tribal Outreach across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. • Goa Cyber Crime Police have registered an offence over a fake social media advertisement claiming “GSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 – 215 Vacancies.”; The ad, circulated through the Facebook page “Employment News – Rozgar Samachar,” falsely portrayed itself as an official Goa Staff Selection Commission recruitment notice. • Manoj Parab claims the ZP alliance was broken over the St Cruz seat and questioned who took the decision to end the alliance. He also raised questions over an alleged confrontation at Vivanta Miramar, adding, “Time is up.” • Licio Roncon hits back at Manoj Parab, alleging his comeback is aimed at disrupting the Congress-RGP alliance. “If he doesn’t want to disrupt it, join the alliance — we will welcome him,” Roncon said, while rejecting Parab’s Hindu-Christian division charge. • Police have seized the pistol and one live round allegedly used in the firing attempt on a casino owner at Majestic, Porvorim. The suspect reportedly discarded the weapon near the Thivim Hindu Cremation Ground, close to Tivim Railway Station, while fleeing. Police recovered the firearm and round from the spot on Wednesday night.

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Bombay High Court bans firecrackers on public roads Across Maharashtra

In a significant move to curb noise and air pollution, the Bombay High Court has imposed a blanket ban on bursting firecrackers on public ro

23rd Sep 2026 • 116 views

Bombay High Court bans firecrackers on public roads Across Maharashtra

In a significant move to curb noise and air pollution, the Bombay High Court has imposed a blanket ban on bursting firecrackers on public roads across Mumbai, both during the day and at night.

The court stressed that religious celebrations must not come at the cost of public health or environmental degradation. Taking a strong stance against rising noise pollution, the bench also criticised the use of high-decibel loudspeakers, DJs and laser beams during religious processions, calling them “completely unwarranted”.

Questioning the need for excessive noise, the court observed: “Are we going to get additional blessings from God by using all these loudspeakers and firecrackers? As a responsible society, we should put an end to all this.”

The High Court said that the extensive use of DJs and laser beams during processions was unnecessary for religious devotion. The ruling coincides with police restrictions in force from September 9 to 26, limiting unauthorised public gatherings in an effort to curb noise pollution.

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