International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2023

Every year on 26th June, the world comes together to observe the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day. This significant occasion serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address the complex issue of drug abuse and its global impact. In 2023, the focus of the […]

Lost Stories exposes the ugly side of Goa in their new music video

In the last few years, the global music industry has lost a number of artists to anxiety and depression. Chester Bennington, Avicii, Chris Cornell, Lil Peep, and Mac Miller are just a few of the musicians who have lost their lives to a disease that Billboard claims affects more than 70% of artists across genres. […]

Authorities raid factory in Pissurlem, seize 100 kgs of banned drug Ketamine

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Goa is not just known for its beautiful beaches, lush hinterland, fun nightlife and delicious food. There’s a dark side to the state as well with crime and drugs running rampant in certain areas. While the village of Anjuna and surrounding villages are supposed to be well-known drug hotspots, these aren’t the only places where […]

Drug peddling is now a Goan family affair, according to the police

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In spite of the efforts to curb the drug trafficking scene in Goa, the lure of fast and easy money through drug peddling is now catching on with Goan families. The police have discovered the involvement of at least 2 families in North Goa in this illicit business. According to the police, there is a […]

26 year old unemployed youth sells drugs to finance family

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Unemployed and in need of money, crime always attracts the most vulnerable, who opt for a nefarious life, desperate to safeguard what they have. 26-year-old Saeesh Vasvade, a native of Pune, is another example of the murky rigmarole most people refer to as ‘life’. Arrested by Margao town police on Wednesday for selling Ganja at […]

MP warns filmmakers about ‘Udta Goa’

Recently, Congress MP Shantaram Naik expressed his concern in the Rajya Sabha, about Bollywood filmmakers depicting Goa in an exaggerated and imaginary form as a ‘hub’ for drug addiction. The release of  the film “Udta Punjab” which starred Shahid Kapoor, focused on the issue of drug addiction in Punjab. The Congress MP is worried about […]