The Mapusa Fast Track Additional Sessions Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by 66-year-old businessman Rajesh Sawaikar in connection with an alleged land fraud case involving the Communidade of Serula. However, in a related application arising from the same FIR, the court granted anticipatory bail to co-accused Roshni Rajesh Sawaikar, observing that custodial interrogation was not necessary in her case. • Goa Government has filed its petition in the Supreme Court on ST political reservation challenging the High Court order. Separate petitions are also expected from the Central Government and the ST community: Ramesh Tawadkar tells Prudent •
Rihan Nazir Shaikh and Sohail Shaikh, accused of alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy in a Rs 73 lakh fraud case involving a visually impaired 73-year-old man, were granted bail today by the JMFC Court, Margao. The complaint was lodged by Maria Inez Fernandes of Navelim with Margao Police. • The High Court has dismissed Satish Shinde’s plea challenging the legality of his September 16 arrest in the attempt-to-murder case involving Porvorim casino director Shrinivas Nayak. The court also rejected his challenge to the Mapusa JMFC Court’s police custody order, including his contention that he was not produced before the nearest Magistrate after his arrest at Mumbai airport. • Colva Police have arrested 27-year-old Azajrat Ali for allegedly assaulting two minor girls. He has been booked under the POCSO Act and Goa Children's Act and remanded to four days of police custody by the JMFC Court. • AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Mhargai Mukti Yatra will travel across Goa from November 26 to December 19, engaging with people in constituencies and villages to hear their concerns over inflation and rising household expenses. Kejriwal said the yatra will give ordinary Goans a platform to share their problems, dreams and aspirations, while discussing AAP's six ‘Amchi Goenkar Guarantees’, which the party says could provide households with savings of at least Rs 15,000 per month. • RGP President Shavina Naik Shirodkar accused the BJP of deliberately creating confusion within the party over Manoj Parab’s possible return. Questioning his absence for the past five months, she alleged that such statements were intended to create divisions among party workers and mislead the public. • The South Goa Collector has issued a fire safety advisory directing all shopkeepers and vendors dealing with firecrackers to strictly follow safety norms during Diwali. The guidelines call for safe storage, adequate fire extinguishers, no smoking or open flames, controlled stocking and unobstructed access for fire tenders to prevent accidents and protect lives. • Responding to allegations of defections, CM Pramod Sawant said leaders joined BJP willingly after witnessing governance delivery, political stability and development. He maintained that the party does not need to bring anyone in to secure a majority. • On electoral roll revision allegations, CM Pramod Sawant said some individuals identified during BLO verification held Portuguese passports or were residing abroad. He maintained that those eligible to vote can seek inclusion through Form 6 and claimed no formal complaints were filed through the designated channel.
The Mapusa Fast Track Additional Sessions Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by 66-year-old businessman Rajesh Sawaikar in connection with an alleged land fraud case involving the Communidade of Serula. However, in a related application arising from the same FIR, the court granted anticipatory bail to co-accused Roshni Rajesh Sawaikar, observing that custodial interrogation was not necessary in her case. • Goa Government has filed its petition in the Supreme Court on ST political reservation challenging the High Court order. Separate petitions are also expected from the Central Government and the ST community: Ramesh Tawadkar tells Prudent •
Rihan Nazir Shaikh and Sohail Shaikh, accused of alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy in a Rs 73 lakh fraud case involving a visually impaired 73-year-old man, were granted bail today by the JMFC Court, Margao. The complaint was lodged by Maria Inez Fernandes of Navelim with Margao Police. • The High Court has dismissed Satish Shinde’s plea challenging the legality of his September 16 arrest in the attempt-to-murder case involving Porvorim casino director Shrinivas Nayak. The court also rejected his challenge to the Mapusa JMFC Court’s police custody order, including his contention that he was not produced before the nearest Magistrate after his arrest at Mumbai airport. • Colva Police have arrested 27-year-old Azajrat Ali for allegedly assaulting two minor girls. He has been booked under the POCSO Act and Goa Children's Act and remanded to four days of police custody by the JMFC Court. • AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Mhargai Mukti Yatra will travel across Goa from November 26 to December 19, engaging with people in constituencies and villages to hear their concerns over inflation and rising household expenses. Kejriwal said the yatra will give ordinary Goans a platform to share their problems, dreams and aspirations, while discussing AAP's six ‘Amchi Goenkar Guarantees’, which the party says could provide households with savings of at least Rs 15,000 per month. • RGP President Shavina Naik Shirodkar accused the BJP of deliberately creating confusion within the party over Manoj Parab’s possible return. Questioning his absence for the past five months, she alleged that such statements were intended to create divisions among party workers and mislead the public. • The South Goa Collector has issued a fire safety advisory directing all shopkeepers and vendors dealing with firecrackers to strictly follow safety norms during Diwali. The guidelines call for safe storage, adequate fire extinguishers, no smoking or open flames, controlled stocking and unobstructed access for fire tenders to prevent accidents and protect lives. • Responding to allegations of defections, CM Pramod Sawant said leaders joined BJP willingly after witnessing governance delivery, political stability and development. He maintained that the party does not need to bring anyone in to secure a majority. • On electoral roll revision allegations, CM Pramod Sawant said some individuals identified during BLO verification held Portuguese passports or were residing abroad. He maintained that those eligible to vote can seek inclusion through Form 6 and claimed no formal complaints were filed through the designated channel.
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