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‘Illegal’ distillery unit in Goa sealed, days after 5 held for supplying liquor to Gujarat • Apr. 18, 2025, 12:35 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Three arrested in Goa with 4 kg cocaine in wafer, coffee packets, CM says biggest bust yet • Apr. 16, 2025, 6:23 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Suchana Seth, CEO arrested for ‘killing 4-year-old son’, faces fresh FIR for ‘assaulting woman constable in jail’ • Apr. 9, 2025, 6:47 AM ET (The Indian Express)
In Goa’s crackdown on gambling, even ‘housie’ is not spared • Apr. 9, 2025, 5:34 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Tourists bringing gas cylinders, stoves to Goa to face strict action: Goa CM • Apr. 5, 2025, 6:28 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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