The Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry, under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is gearing up for the return of India Energy Week in 2024. With 35,000+ attendees and 400+ speakers from over 120 countries, the event aims to facilitate discussions on critical topics such as energy transition, alternate fuels, and globalization in the energy sector. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, will be among the top energy officials and leaders attending the event in Goa.
A young man named Sripad Naik has been taken into custody by the Cyber Crime Police in Goa for cyberbullying and threatening a young female student from Porvorim. The accused used Snapchat to obtain explicit photos and videos from the victim and then threatened to circulate them if she did not comply with a sexual act. This case serves as a reminder for parents to be vigilant of their children's online activities to prevent similar incidents.
In a Public Interest Litigation, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has issued notices to the authorities for illegal construction and business activities within 300m of the historically important Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. The petitioner is seeking a thorough investigation and accountability for officials responsible for the violations. The petitioner further argues that these constructions pose a threat to the cultural and architectural significance of the monument.
The Union Home Ministry has shuffled several top administrative and police officials in Goa, including Secretary to Chief Minister Ajit Roy and Superintendent of Police Nidhin Valsan, Abhishek Dhania, and Aslam Khan. The move comes at a crucial time for the state, as Goa is preparing for development projects and grappling with law and order issues. The reasons for the transfers have not been disclosed, but it is expected to bring renewed focus and efficiency to the state's administration and law enforcement.
In a thrilling exhibition football tournament organized by the Goa Customs Department to celebrate International Customs Day, Goa Police emerged as the unbeaten champions. The team displayed their experience and dominance throughout the tournament, winning all their matches and scoring an impressive 3-0 win against second-placed CGST in the finals. The tournament, held at Santa Cruz ground, saw an intense competition among teams from Navy, Customs, Goa Police, and CGST, with Goa Police emerging as the clear winners. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Commissioner of CGST Goa Bipin K Upadhyay and Commissioner of Customs, Goa Navraj Goyal.
At the State-level Republic Day function in Goa, Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai announced that Goa is on track to become one of India's few Smart States. He praised the rapid development of the State and urged people to work towards India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Multiple individuals and departments were honored for their contributions to the State's growth, including a special award for an Information Officer for his work during the G20 Summit.