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The High Court has concluded hearing arguments and reserved its order on the Goa government's appeal challenging journalist Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in the 2013 rape case. • In the alleged case of the mob violence outside the Honda Police Outpost, the Merces Additional Sessions Court disposed of a batch of 13 anticipatory bail applications. The court has directed the Valpoi Police to give at least three days notice to the applicants if their custodial interrogation or arrest becomes necessary during the ongoing investigation. • The High Court has ordered an interim stay on the operation and implementation of the land acquisition declaration for the lands acquired for construction of the Borim bridge. The court has barred felling trees or carrying out any construction on those acquired lands without its permission. Meanwhile, the Goa government may seek CRZ clearance for the project. • The FDA conducted a surveillance drive across Candolim, Calangute, Baga, Arpora and Anjuna on July 27, inspecting 10 food businesses, including restaurants, retailers and food vendors. Seven establishments were ordered to suspend operations until they comply with food safety norms. • In connection with the alleged attack on Kashinath Shetye, the SPCA has issued notices to Old Goa Police Station Inspector Gouresh Malik and Sub-Inspector Sanket Pokhre, with a hearing scheduled for September 7. In the same case, notices have also been served to Crime Branch SP Rahul Gupta, SP Harishchandra Madkaikar, SP Jivba Dalvi, and Inspector Tushar Lotlikar; • Bicholim Sub-District Hospital is now the only government hospital in Goa to offer varicose vein surgeries. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the service, marking a significant expansion of specialised healthcare in the public sector. • The Goa government has informed the High Court that the proposed pedestrian overbridge linking Dayanand Bandodkar Road near the Patto multilevel parking to Santa Monica Jetty has been scrapped after being found unfeasible. The government said the existing underpass provides safe and adequate pedestrian access. The matter will next be heard on September 28. • INTUC Federation State President Adv. Ajay Prabhugaonkar has urged the Goa government to regularise nearly 2,700 PWD labour supply employees across the state by passing a decision in the Assembly. Warning of an intensified agitation if their demand is ignored, he said the government must act without further delay. The High Court has concluded hearing arguments and reserved its order on the Goa government's appeal challenging journalist Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in the 2013 rape case. • In the alleged case of the mob violence outside the Honda Police Outpost, the Merces Additional Sessions Court disposed of a batch of 13 anticipatory bail applications. The court has directed the Valpoi Police to give at least three days notice to the applicants if their custodial interrogation or arrest becomes necessary during the ongoing investigation. • The High Court has ordered an interim stay on the operation and implementation of the land acquisition declaration for the lands acquired for construction of the Borim bridge. The court has barred felling trees or carrying out any construction on those acquired lands without its permission. Meanwhile, the Goa government may seek CRZ clearance for the project. • The FDA conducted a surveillance drive across Candolim, Calangute, Baga, Arpora and Anjuna on July 27, inspecting 10 food businesses, including restaurants, retailers and food vendors. Seven establishments were ordered to suspend operations until they comply with food safety norms. • In connection with the alleged attack on Kashinath Shetye, the SPCA has issued notices to Old Goa Police Station Inspector Gouresh Malik and Sub-Inspector Sanket Pokhre, with a hearing scheduled for September 7. In the same case, notices have also been served to Crime Branch SP Rahul Gupta, SP Harishchandra Madkaikar, SP Jivba Dalvi, and Inspector Tushar Lotlikar; • Bicholim Sub-District Hospital is now the only government hospital in Goa to offer varicose vein surgeries. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the service, marking a significant expansion of specialised healthcare in the public sector. • The Goa government has informed the High Court that the proposed pedestrian overbridge linking Dayanand Bandodkar Road near the Patto multilevel parking to Santa Monica Jetty has been scrapped after being found unfeasible. The government said the existing underpass provides safe and adequate pedestrian access. The matter will next be heard on September 28. • INTUC Federation State President Adv. Ajay Prabhugaonkar has urged the Goa government to regularise nearly 2,700 PWD labour supply employees across the state by passing a decision in the Assembly. Warning of an intensified agitation if their demand is ignored, he said the government must act without further delay.

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Zambaulim Gaushala: HC Gives Govt Green Signal to Shift Remaining Cattle

HC permits Goa Govt to relocate the remaining cattle from the Zambaulim Gaushala after the petitioner, Dhyan Foundation, failed to submit a

30th Jul 2026 • Jul 30 • 115 views

The Bombay High Court at Goa has permitted the Goa government to relocate the remaining cattle from the Zambaulim Gaushala after the petitioner, Dhyan Foundation, failed to submit a rehabilitation and shifting plan sought by the Court.

During the hearing, the Court noted that despite being given an opportunity, Dhyan Foundation did not place a concrete plan on record regarding the relocation of the remaining cattle.

In view of this, the High Court granted the government permission to proceed with shifting the remaining 25 cattle. The Court directed the authorities to ensure that the relocation is carried out in a proper and humane manner.

The government has also been instructed to file a compliance report before the Court after completing the relocation process.
The matter has been posted for further hearing on Monday.

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