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Magisterial probe points to multiple lapses in Arpora nightclub fire

Goa, Dec. 27 -- A magisterial inquiry into the deadly fire at the Birch nightclub in Arpora, which claimed 25 lives, has flagged serious lapses by the village panchayat and other concerned authorities... Read More


Spiritual chants echo at Arambol Beach as tourists perform bhajans

Goa, Dec. 27 -- A rare blend of spirituality and tourism was witnessed at Arambol Beach, where foreign tourists were seen chanting "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" and performing devotional bhajans along the ... Read More


CRZ action awaited at Romeo Lane, Vagator-Ozran despite enforcement drive

Goa, Dec. 27 -- The Department of Tourism has initiated enforcement action at Romeo Lane in Vagator-Ozran and removed the encroachment at the site. Following the removal, the Coastal Regulation Zone (... Read More


Farmers Protest WRD Canal Cleaning Negligence, Demand Water Release

Goa, Dec. 27 -- O Heraldo's recent report exposed the Water Resources Department's (WRD) negligence in cleaning canals, tanks, and chambers, questioning how Rs 2 crore in sanctioned funds were spent. ... Read More


Allu Arjun named in chargesheet over Pushpa 2 stampede case

Goa, Dec. 27 -- Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been named as an accused in the chargesheet filed in connection with the stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2 The Rule at Sandhya Theatre, RTC X Roads, ... Read More


Calangute Pet Dog Stolen in Broad Daylight, Police Rescue & Reunite With Owner

Goa, Dec. 27 -- Calangute Police swiftly rescued a stolen pet dog from Khobra Vaddo near Casa Goana Restaurant, reuniting it with its relieved owner. The drama unfolded on Friday afternoon around 1:3... Read More


Fire Services procures advanced AI-enabled underwater scanners for rescue operations

Goa, Dec. 27 -- In a significant boost to its water rescue and recovery capabilities, the Goa Fire and Emergency Services (FES) has procured two advanced under-water handheld scanner devices at a cost... Read More


Traffic Curbs Announced for President Murmu's Visit to Goa

Goa, Dec. 27 -- The Goa Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the visit of the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, to the state on December 27 and 28, 2025. During the v... Read More


Stagnant Water Troubles Customers at Margao SGPDA Fish Market

Goa, Dec. 27 -- Unsanitary conditions have been reported at the Margao SGPDA fish market, causing inconvenience to customers and raising health concerns. Stagnant water has accumulated outside the mar... Read More


Record 48.3 Kg Plastic Removed From Cow's Stomach in Emergency Surgery

Goa, Dec. 27 -- In a shocking case highlighting the dangers of plastic waste, veterinarians removed 48.3 kg of plastic from the stomach of a 12-year-old cow during an emergency surgery in Pissurle, Go... Read More