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Bicholim Police register a case against Amit Modak (54), a resident of Virar West, Mumbai, for allegedly cheating a 28-year-old Sakhalim youth of Rs 1.13 lakh on the pretext of providing a cruise ship job. Modak allegedly collected money towards processing, visa, air tickets and medical formalities but failed to provide the promised job. The accused is presently arrested in connection with a separate Colva Police case. • In a pre-emptive legal move, St Cruz resident Paresh Salgaonkar has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, anticipating a possible appeal by the Election Commission of India against the recent High Court ruling directing the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) to include the names of Salgaonkar and five of his family members in the electoral roll. By filing the caveat, Salgaonkar has ensured that the Supreme Court cannot pass an ex parte order, including a stay, without first giving him an opportunity to be heard. • Acting on a complaint by St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar, the Tiswadi Deputy Collector has stayed proceedings concerning 1.15 lakh sqm of land across Survey Nos. 7/0, 64/1 and 6/0.The order puts on hold a May 27 judgment and the consequential purchase order dated October 9, 2026, until further orders. The Mamlatdar and Joint Mamlatdar have been directed not to process or certify any changes in Form I & XIV or other revenue records relating to the disputed properties. The next hearing is scheduled for November 24, 2026. Bicholim Police register a case against Amit Modak (54), a resident of Virar West, Mumbai, for allegedly cheating a 28-year-old Sakhalim youth of Rs 1.13 lakh on the pretext of providing a cruise ship job. Modak allegedly collected money towards processing, visa, air tickets and medical formalities but failed to provide the promised job. The accused is presently arrested in connection with a separate Colva Police case. • In a pre-emptive legal move, St Cruz resident Paresh Salgaonkar has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, anticipating a possible appeal by the Election Commission of India against the recent High Court ruling directing the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) to include the names of Salgaonkar and five of his family members in the electoral roll. By filing the caveat, Salgaonkar has ensured that the Supreme Court cannot pass an ex parte order, including a stay, without first giving him an opportunity to be heard. • Acting on a complaint by St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar, the Tiswadi Deputy Collector has stayed proceedings concerning 1.15 lakh sqm of land across Survey Nos. 7/0, 64/1 and 6/0.The order puts on hold a May 27 judgment and the consequential purchase order dated October 9, 2026, until further orders. The Mamlatdar and Joint Mamlatdar have been directed not to process or certify any changes in Form I & XIV or other revenue records relating to the disputed properties. The next hearing is scheduled for November 24, 2026.

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MP Viriato Backs Local Taxi Operators, Says They Are Goa's 'Real Ambassadors'

South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes has come out in support of local taxi operators,

07th Nov 2026 • 8 hours ago • 80 views

South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes has come out in support of local taxi operators, criticising hotel owners for bringing in their own vehicles and allegedly sidelining local taxi operators.

Fernandes said that Goan taxi operators are the real ambassadors of the state and that the unfair treatment meted out to them will not be tolerated.
The MP's remarks come amid growing resentment among taxi operators in Varca, where a hotel owner has allegedly started operating his own vehicles.
Taxi operators have warned that they will launch an agitation if the hotel owner does not stop operating these vehicles and continues to sideline local taxi operators.
The issue has once again brought the concerns of Goa's local taxi operators and their livelihood into focus, particularly in the tourism sector.

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