Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has formally initiated a judicial probe into the recent killings of two tribals in Balli village while proposing 12 percent reservation for the community, a State spokesperson said.

Mr. Kamat told the media today that he has cleared the file for the probe besides the State chief secretary writing to chief justice of Bombay High Court to appoint a judge to hold the enquiry as demanded by the agitating tribals.  read more »

The anti social elements vandalized the sacristy and also the statue of Our Lady of Piety in St. Francis Xavier Church,in Marmagao, South Goa. Parish Priest Fr. Frank Pinto said parish youth who were working on decorating the church for Christmas, after fishing their work had slept in the church hall and latched the side door. The break-in happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The Parish Priest found hosts lying on the floor under the tabernacle and the chalice nearby. He also found items in the sacristy cupboard in disarray.  read more »