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TCP Minister Rane Promises White Paper on Land Conversion Practices

Goa, Aug. 1 -- Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister Vishwajit Rane on Wednesday announced that the state government will soon publish a white paper outlining land conversions carried out across Go... Read More


Food Safety or Food Scare? Goa MLAs Trade Jokes and Jabs Over Public Health

Goa, July 31 -- The Goa Assembly witnessed a spirited and at times humorous debate on July 31, 2025, as food safety took center stage, revealing both the lighter and more urgent sides of legislative d... Read More


To Curb Injuries, Goa Proposes Glass Bottle Ban Along Coastal Areas

Goa, July 31 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recently informed the legislative assembly that the state government is considering banning the sale of glass liquor bottles near beaches, due to conce... Read More


Goa Moves to Legalise Pre-2014 Encroachments on Government Land

Goa, July 31 -- The Goa government has taken a decisive step toward addressing long-standing housing issues by introducing a significant amendment to the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968. The proposed addi... Read More


CM to Explore Legal Options as MLA Jit Arolkar Calls for Legalising Traditional Dhirio Fights

Goa, July 31 -- MLA Jit Arolkar has urged the State Government to legalise Dhirio, the traditional bullfighting sport, calling it an integral part of Goan culture and heritage. Raising the issue durin... Read More


Malegaon Terror Blast: Special NIA Court Acquits All Seven Accused

Goa, July 31 -- A special NIA court in Mumbai on July 31 acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon terror blast case, bringing a dramatic end to a trial that spanned nearly 17 years. The blast,... Read More


Two German YouTubers Detained in Bengaluru Within 24 Hours: What Led to It?

Goa, July 31 -- Two popular German content creators found themselves briefly detained by Bengaluru Police on Wednesday after their surprise street performances drew massive crowds, sparking safety con... Read More


Goa Celebrates the Sweet Traditions of August with 'Shevyo', 'Patolleo' and the Blessing of New Harvest

Goa, July 31 -- The staple food of Goa is Rice, fish and curry. The cultivation of rice begins in the month of June and the crop reaches maturity by mid of August which is ready for harvesting during ... Read More


"Poison on the Plate?" Goa Opposition Slams FDA Inaction as Cancer Cases Rise

Goa, July 31 -- Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has demanded stronger accountability from Goa's Health Department, citing inadequate action against food safety violators as a possible contributor to ... Read More


I'm dying or they'll kill me: Pregnant Kerala woman's text to mother before suicide

Goa, July 31 -- A series of tragic incidents involving young women has cast a grim spotlight on domestic abuse and dowry-related violence in Kerala. The most recent case involves 23-year-old Faseela, ... Read More