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. • One connection around the Porvorim Elevated Corridor has been reopened by the government as part of efforts to ease congestion and improve connectivity between Porvorim and Panaji. As per the SP Traffic advisory, motorists except two-wheelers travelling from Merces towards Porvorim/Calangute can use the Atal Setu from the Merces side with effect from today. They must exit near Hotel Neo Majestic, Porvorim, before the entry point of the Porvorim Elevated Corridor. • Crime Branch has arrested Tarak Manguesh Arolkar in the forgery case involving the alleged use of a fabricated birth certificate to obtain an Other Backward Classes caste certificate. • Satish Shinde, arrested in connection with the Majestic Porvorim shooting case, has been remanded to nine days of judicial custody. • The High Court has granted bail to 41-year-old Porvorim resident Ashutosh Atchut Naik in connection with an alleged multi-crore investment scam, observing that he prima facie appears to be an investor and victim of the fraud rather than a conspirator. • Goa clinched two bronze medals at the Senior National Kickboxing Championship in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. WAKO Goa athletes Lalit Shingaude and Angaddeep Singh secured bronze in their respective weight categories. Both train at Dhanvantari Sports Academy, Ponda, under National Coach Prathamesh Raskar • A Maruti Ritz allegedly drove away while the fuel nozzle was still connected during refuelling at Sahakari Petroleum, Curti, Ponda, on July 16. The impact reportedly pulled the dispensing unit from its foundation, damaging the underground pipeline and causing a loss of around 9,603 litres of petrol valued at Rs 9.98 lakh. • Autopsy on the bodies of two sisters, aged 73 and 70, found dead at their home in Mokhard, Sristhal, Canacona, has given “no opinion” on the cause of death due to advanced decomposition. Visceral samples have been preserved for chemical analysis. Police are conducting further inquiry. • Marathi theatre artist Vijesh Narvekar passes away at the age of 43 after reportedly suffering a heart attack; his sudden demise has left the theatre fraternity and fans mourning. • Goa officially protects 15 ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains under the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1978. The newly protected sites include the Malar Cave in Malar, Tiswadi, and a cave at Sirdona. The ruins of the Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Chimbel, considered historically significant, have also been included. Other sites include the remains of the Gopakkapattnam Port at Goa Velha, Jacquem Cave at Neturlim, Sanguem; Bawlyache Mol at Pirla, Quepem; and Pandurang Math and Mukhyapran (Maruti) Math at Ball
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. • One connection around the Porvorim Elevated Corridor has been reopened by the government as part of efforts to ease congestion and improve connectivity between Porvorim and Panaji. As per the SP Traffic advisory, motorists except two-wheelers travelling from Merces towards Porvorim/Calangute can use the Atal Setu from the Merces side with effect from today. They must exit near Hotel Neo Majestic, Porvorim, before the entry point of the Porvorim Elevated Corridor. • Crime Branch has arrested Tarak Manguesh Arolkar in the forgery case involving the alleged use of a fabricated birth certificate to obtain an Other Backward Classes caste certificate. • Satish Shinde, arrested in connection with the Majestic Porvorim shooting case, has been remanded to nine days of judicial custody. • The High Court has granted bail to 41-year-old Porvorim resident Ashutosh Atchut Naik in connection with an alleged multi-crore investment scam, observing that he prima facie appears to be an investor and victim of the fraud rather than a conspirator. • Goa clinched two bronze medals at the Senior National Kickboxing Championship in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. WAKO Goa athletes Lalit Shingaude and Angaddeep Singh secured bronze in their respective weight categories. Both train at Dhanvantari Sports Academy, Ponda, under National Coach Prathamesh Raskar • A Maruti Ritz allegedly drove away while the fuel nozzle was still connected during refuelling at Sahakari Petroleum, Curti, Ponda, on July 16. The impact reportedly pulled the dispensing unit from its foundation, damaging the underground pipeline and causing a loss of around 9,603 litres of petrol valued at Rs 9.98 lakh. • Autopsy on the bodies of two sisters, aged 73 and 70, found dead at their home in Mokhard, Sristhal, Canacona, has given “no opinion” on the cause of death due to advanced decomposition. Visceral samples have been preserved for chemical analysis. Police are conducting further inquiry. • Marathi theatre artist Vijesh Narvekar passes away at the age of 43 after reportedly suffering a heart attack; his sudden demise has left the theatre fraternity and fans mourning. • Goa officially protects 15 ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains under the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1978. The newly protected sites include the Malar Cave in Malar, Tiswadi, and a cave at Sirdona. The ruins of the Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Chimbel, considered historically significant, have also been included. Other sites include the remains of the Gopakkapattnam Port at Goa Velha, Jacquem Cave at Neturlim, Sanguem; Bawlyache Mol at Pirla, Quepem; and Pandurang Math and Mukhyapran (Maruti) Math at Ball
