Goa Daily

The North Goa district administration on Thursday sealed multiple amusement rides operating at the Dev Bodgeshwar jatra in Mapusa after the operators allegedly failed to obtain mandatory safety clearances. The action, taken in the interest of public safety, follows strict instructions issued by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), which had directed officials to ensure complete compliance with safety norms during the nine-day religious festival that concludes on January 9. The Dev Bodgeshwar jatra is among Goa’s most prominent religious gatherings, drawing thousands of devotees from across the state and neighbouring regions. Given the scale of attendance and the presence of temporary structures and mechanical rides, the SDMA had issued explicit guidelines mandating fire, electrical, and structural safety inspections prior to operations. Inspection Conducted Following SDMA Directions Acting on SDMA instructions, the North Goa additional collector carried out an on-site in...

A video from Goa capturing a heated confrontation between a local resident and a group of tourists over loud music during late-night hours has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread discussion on tourism behaviour, residential peace, and law enforcement responsiveness. The incident is reported to have taken place around 4 am on December 23 in the Marna–Siolim residential area, a locality primarily inhabited by local families. The footage has since circulated widely on platforms such as Instagram, prompting strong reactions from both residents and tourism stakeholders. Incident Shared Online With Allegations of Disturbance The video was shared on Instagram by user Aaron Fernandes, who alleged that a group of tourists had been playing loud music in a residential zone between midnight and 4 am. According to the claims made in the caption accompanying the video, the tourists were also accused of driving a rented jeep into private property, damaging household items, and threa...

  A major controversy has surfaced in Goa after international DJ ‘Krispie Kristina’ publicly alleged that she and her friends were subjected to verbal abuse and unprofessional conduct by police officers during a late-night vehicle check between Siolim and Morjim in North Goa. The incident, which came to light through her social media posts, has gained significant public attention and sparked a broader conversation about the safety and treatment of tourists in the state. According to her account, the group was returning from Siolim when they were stopped by a police team around midnight. The DJ stated that the officer who interacted with them was aggressive from the start, used harsh language, and told them to “go to your country,” despite them possessing valid driving documents. She further claimed that as the car began to move after verification, the officer used abusive terms, calling one of them derogatory names. Absence of Female Police Officer Raises Concerns An important pr...