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CM Sawant said nearly 250 Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) have been recruited and will be deputed to their respective posts after completing training. He said recruitment for remaining staff posts has been advertised, while promotions are also being expedited. “The remaining vacant posts will be filled within a month. I will give instructions to the DGP,” said Sawant. • The government is working on a comprehensive crime prevention plan, which includes filling vacant police posts, strengthening CCTV surveillance through 700 cameras, carrying out tenant and labour verification more aggressively to improve security and prevent crime: CM Sawant • Goa is a very safe state and we need to ensure that its image is not damaged, as any negative perception could affect tourist footfall. Being a tourism-dependent state, it is our duty as legislators to send a clear message that Goa is a safe and secure destination for visitors: CM Sawant • CM Dr. Pramod Sawant said cyber frauds through mobile banking are increasing and authorities are tracking such cases using various techniques. He urged people to avoid answering unknown calls and never dial unknown numbers at the instructions of callers. He said the department is making maximum efforts to create awareness among the public. • IndiGo flight 6E 2102 from Manohar International Airport, Mopa, to Delhi made an emergency landing back at the airport at around 9:28 am following a reported engine snag; all 229 passengers are safe. Airport sources said the passengers are expected to fly to Delhi on another flight in the afternoon. CM Sawant said nearly 250 Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) have been recruited and will be deputed to their respective posts after completing training. He said recruitment for remaining staff posts has been advertised, while promotions are also being expedited. “The remaining vacant posts will be filled within a month. I will give instructions to the DGP,” said Sawant. • The government is working on a comprehensive crime prevention plan, which includes filling vacant police posts, strengthening CCTV surveillance through 700 cameras, carrying out tenant and labour verification more aggressively to improve security and prevent crime: CM Sawant • Goa is a very safe state and we need to ensure that its image is not damaged, as any negative perception could affect tourist footfall. Being a tourism-dependent state, it is our duty as legislators to send a clear message that Goa is a safe and secure destination for visitors: CM Sawant • CM Dr. Pramod Sawant said cyber frauds through mobile banking are increasing and authorities are tracking such cases using various techniques. He urged people to avoid answering unknown calls and never dial unknown numbers at the instructions of callers. He said the department is making maximum efforts to create awareness among the public. • IndiGo flight 6E 2102 from Manohar International Airport, Mopa, to Delhi made an emergency landing back at the airport at around 9:28 am following a reported engine snag; all 229 passengers are safe. Airport sources said the passengers are expected to fly to Delhi on another flight in the afternoon.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Statue Relocation Land Identified; Govt Tells HC

Goa government has informed the High Court that a suitable parcel of government land has been identified for relocating the statue of Chhatr

01st Sep 2026 • 16 hours ago • 69 views

The Goa government has informed the High Court that a suitable parcel of government land has been identified for relocating the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which was removed from the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) property at Sada.

The government further submitted that the date for dismantling and reinstalling the statue will be finalised by Wednesday in consultation with the MPA.

The High Court has adjourned the matter to September 2, when further developments in the case are expected.

The relocation of the statue comes after its removal from the MPA premises at Sada, with the government now identifying an alternative government site for its reinstallation.

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