A complaint has sought registration of an FIR against Rohidas L. Naik, Shrikrishna Haldankar, Tarak Arolkar, Charudatt Panjikar, Avinash Shirodkar and others over alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust, criminal conspiracy, misrepresentation, misuse of the Gomantak Bhandari Samaj's name, and irregularities in the collection and utilisation of donations under the BNS, 2023. • Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said he has urged the Karnataka government to withdraw its pending Supreme Court cases related to the Mhadei river dispute to remove administrative hurdles and expedite project clearances. He said the Karnataka CM responded positively, adding that the move would help resolve the water dispute through Centre-state cooperation. • The body of Sumedh Talgavkar from Mapusa was recovered after he drowned at a waterfall in Karnataka's Belagavi district on Sunday evening. • Former Deputy CM Babu Kavlekar claimed the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Dhangar community has not been raised even once in the Goa Assembly over the past 4½ years. Speaking at a convention in Kasarpal, he said the community's struggle for ST status will continue until the demand is fulfilled and urged members to remain united. • CCP Mayor Rohit Monserrate has expressed interest in contesting from the Taleigao Assembly constituency, saying he wants to carry forward the legacy of his late mother, Jennifer Monserrate, and continue her strong connect with the people. • Advoi village in Goa's Sattari taluka has unanimously resolved not to sell village land to outsiders, adopting a historic Gram Sabha resolution to protect its cultural heritage, traditions and environment. Villagers say land should remain within the community to safeguard the interests of future generations. • The Goa government's decision to extend the three-year Goa Beach Shack Policy, which expired in May, for one more year (2026-27) has been challenged in the High Court. The HC will hear the matter on 12 August.
A complaint has sought registration of an FIR against Rohidas L. Naik, Shrikrishna Haldankar, Tarak Arolkar, Charudatt Panjikar, Avinash Shirodkar and others over alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust, criminal conspiracy, misrepresentation, misuse of the Gomantak Bhandari Samaj's name, and irregularities in the collection and utilisation of donations under the BNS, 2023. • Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said he has urged the Karnataka government to withdraw its pending Supreme Court cases related to the Mhadei river dispute to remove administrative hurdles and expedite project clearances. He said the Karnataka CM responded positively, adding that the move would help resolve the water dispute through Centre-state cooperation. • The body of Sumedh Talgavkar from Mapusa was recovered after he drowned at a waterfall in Karnataka's Belagavi district on Sunday evening. • Former Deputy CM Babu Kavlekar claimed the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Dhangar community has not been raised even once in the Goa Assembly over the past 4½ years. Speaking at a convention in Kasarpal, he said the community's struggle for ST status will continue until the demand is fulfilled and urged members to remain united. • CCP Mayor Rohit Monserrate has expressed interest in contesting from the Taleigao Assembly constituency, saying he wants to carry forward the legacy of his late mother, Jennifer Monserrate, and continue her strong connect with the people. • Advoi village in Goa's Sattari taluka has unanimously resolved not to sell village land to outsiders, adopting a historic Gram Sabha resolution to protect its cultural heritage, traditions and environment. Villagers say land should remain within the community to safeguard the interests of future generations. • The Goa government's decision to extend the three-year Goa Beach Shack Policy, which expired in May, for one more year (2026-27) has been challenged in the High Court. The HC will hear the matter on 12 August.
