Chimbel villagers protested against Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh projects outside the panchayat office. Police intervened as tensions escalated. Sarpanch Sanjay Shirodkar eventually met protesters, claiming opposition to the projects.
Chimbel villagers marched to MLA Rodolfo Fernandes's residence, demanding he oppose the Unity Mall and 17-storey Prashaasan Stambh near Toyyar lake. The MLA alleges political instigation.
Chimbel villagers, joined by Bambolim and Nauxim residents, continue hunger strike against Unity Mall & 17-storey Prashaasan Stambh. March planned to MLA's house. Read more.
Chimbel villagers in Goa pledge to escalate protests until govt scraps Unity Mall & 17-storey Prashaasan Stambh, fearing environmental ruin. Opposition leaders join the fight. #GoaProtests
Chimbel villagers continue hunger strike as court upholds stay on Unity Mall & Prashaasan Stambh. Maha Sabha protest called for Jan 4. Read the full story.
Thieves targeted three devotees at the Jai Stambh memorial near Pune on January 1, stealing gold chains. Lonikand police are investigating the separate incidents.
Chimbel villagers in Goa begin indefinite hunger strike, demanding halt to Unity Mall & Prashaasan Stambh. They allege wetland destruction and disregard for court stay order. Read their demands.