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Under Fire, Govt Bows to Pressure-Margao Draft Plan Goes Public

Goa, June 17 -- Under mounting pressure from citizens and civic groups, the Goa government and the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) have finally agreed to hold a public presentation of the Draft Master ... Read More


In Tears and Silence, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's Father Gives Final Tribute to His Son

Goa, June 17 -- A profound silence enveloped Jal Vayu Vihar in Powai, Mumbai, as the body of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal returned home on Tuesday morning. The Air India pilot, who perished in last week's... Read More


Halarna Panchkroshi High School Students Visit Mopa Airport Police Station for Legal Awareness Program

Goa, June 17 -- Students from Halarna Panchkroshi High School, Pernem, recently visited the Mopa Airport Police Station as part of an educational outreach initiative aimed at familiarizing them with t... Read More


Goa Govt Moves to Declare 30 Comunidades in Default Over Election Failures

Goa, June 17 -- With elections for new managing committees failing to take place across 30 comunidade bodies in South Goa, the government has initiated proceedings to declare these institutions as 'Co... Read More


Transponders Installed on 660 Mechanised Fishing Vessels in Goa: Fisheries Director

Goa, June 17 -- Director of Fisheries Dr Shamila Monteiro on Monday said that around 660 mechanised fishing vessels have been fitted with transponders, while about 200 vessels are yet to be equipped. ... Read More


Court Orders FIR Against Ex-Minister Pandurang Madkaikar Over Bribery Remarks

Goa, June 17 -- The North Goa Sessions Court in Merces has directed the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Vigilance Department to register an FIR against former Minister Pandurang Madkaikar, followi... Read More


Smart City Claims Crumble as Panjim Roads Collapse After First Rains

Goa, June 17 -- The recent downpours haven't just opened up potholes across Panjim - they've also exposed gaping holes in the grand claims made by officials about the completion and quality of Smart C... Read More


Panjim Market's Fire Safety System Declared "Dead" After 8-Year Neglect

Goa, June 17 -- A long-overdue inspection of firefighting equipment at the Panjim municipal market has revealed a complete breakdown of critical safety systems, raising serious concerns over public sa... Read More


Liquor, Lies, and Flames: Pernem Truck Fire Ignites Political Storm

Goa, June 17 -- A truck transporting illegal liquor caught fire at Mahakhajan Dhargal in Pernem, exposing yet again the persistent problem of illicit trade in the region. The sudden blaze caused chaos... Read More


Goa cops crack Dharbandora murder, lover from Karnataka arrested

Goa, June 17 -- In a chilling turn of events, Ponda police have arrested Sanjay Kevin, a resident of Karnataka, in connection with the recent murder case in Dharbandora. South Goa Superintendent of Po... Read More