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THE MIRAGE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE, A QUIET CRISIS IN GOA

Goa, Dec. 15 -- An unsettling reality of a slow-burning crisis of governance is revealing itself in Goa. Until a week ago it was neither dramatic nor visible enough to dominate national headlines, but... Read More


Self-accident reported at Fernandes Waddo in Siolim

Goa, Dec. 15 -- A self-accident was reported at Fernandes Waddo in Siolim, involving an MH-registered car that rammed into a compound wall. According to sources, the incident occurred late at night an... Read More


High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Birch by Romeo Lane Fire Tragedy; Amicus Curiae Appointed

Goa, Dec. 15 -- The High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the tragic fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane and appointed Advocate Rohit Bras De Sa as amicus curiae to assist the court in the matt... Read More


18-month-old infant dies after drowning at Benaulim

Goa, Dec. 15 -- A tragic incident was reported from Benaulim where an 18-month-old infant died after drowning in a lake, sources said. The incident is believed to have occurred while the child's famil... Read More


Community farming to come under Zilla Panchayats in Goa

Goa, Dec. 15 -- Community farming in Goa will now be placed under the Zilla Panchayats, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Monday. He said the initiative aims to bring barren agricultural land ... Read More


Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognisance of illegal structures in Goa

Goa, Dec. 15 -- Taking serious note of alleged unauthorised constructions in Goa, the Bombay High Court's Goa Bench has initiated suo motu proceedings in the matter. According to sources, the court no... Read More


Car Crashes Into Compound Wall in Siolim Self-Accident; Driver Suffers Minor Injuries

Goa, Dec. 15 -- A self-accident was reported in the early hours of December 15, 2025, at Fernandes Waddo near Teena Villa in Siolim, police said. The incident occurred at around 1.17 am when a car be... Read More


Illegal Conversion of Cycles into Four-Wheelers in Curchorem Raises Safety Concerns; Allegations Against Traffic Police

Goa, Dec. 15 -- Serious concerns over public safety have emerged in Curchorem, where cycles are allegedly being illegally converted into makeshift four-wheelers by plastic bottle and cardboard collect... Read More


Cortalim Independent Candidate Merciana Vas Intensifies Campaign at Queeny Nagar; MLA Anton Vas Assures Early Completion of Cansaulim Underpass

Goa, Dec. 15 -- The election campaign of independent candidate Merciana Vas for the Cortalim constituency gathered momentum as she held an intensive outreach programme at Queeny Nagar, accompanied by ... Read More


CM Pramod Sawant Announces Major Devolution of Powers to Zilla Panchayats

Goa, Dec. 15 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday announced a significant expansion of powers for Zilla Panchayats (ZPs), stating that key responsibilities related to community farming will be de... Read More