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Goa Public Universities Bill, 2025 Sent to Select Committee After Opposition Demand

Goa, Aug. 9 -- Following a heated debate in the Goa Legislative Assembly, the state government has agreed to the Opposition's demand to refer the Goa Public Universities Bill, 2025 to a Select Committ... Read More


Less screens, more zines (and Zibbl)

Goa, Aug. 9 -- Vivek Menezes An interesting twist is bringing many "digital natives" back to analog, as a number of bright lights in Goa's smartphone generation are turning to old-fashioned ink and p... Read More


Sources: CDC Headquarters Likely Target in Shooting That Killed Police Officer

Goa, Aug. 9 -- The DeKalb County Police Department has identified the officer fatally shot near the CDC Atlanta campus on Friday as David Rose, 33. According to a department news release, Officer Ros... Read More


Skyroot Aerospace Successfully Tests KALAM 1200 Solid Rocket Motor, Paving Way for Vikram-1 Launch

Goa, Aug. 9 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday announced a major milestone for India's private space sector, with Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully completing the ... Read More


Delhi-NCR Faces Red Alert as Heavy Rain Triggers Waterlogging, Traffic Disruption

Goa, Aug. 9 -- Delhi woke up to heavy downpours on Saturday, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of the city. Areas including Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti... Read More


Goa Govt Plans Relocation of 800+ Illegal Scrapyards to IDC Zones Amid Environmental Concerns

Goa, Aug. 9 -- Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai on Friday moved a resolution in the Goa Legislative Assembly urging the government to relocate all vehicle scrapyards and metal salvage yards from residential... Read More


Goa Govt to Seek UNESCO World Heritage Tag for Tiatr, Celebrating State's Unique Theatre Tradition

Goa, Aug. 9 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured the House that the government will pursue efforts to secure a UNESCO World Heritage tag for Tiatr. His assurance came during a discussion... Read More


Goa Govt to Withdraw Jetty Project Clearance in Curchorem if Proponent Fails to Submit Details, Assures No Coal Transport

Goa, Aug. 9 -- The approval granted by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) for the proposed construction of a jetty and platforms for loading and unloading at Odar and Xelvona in Curchor... Read More


Goa Assembly Passes Bill to Regularise Unauthorised Constructions; Legal Experts Warn of Likely High Court Challenge

Goa, Aug. 9 -- The Goa Assembly on Thursday passed the Goa Regularisation of Unauthorised Construction (Amendment) Bill, 2025 by voice vote amidst ruckus in the House. The legislation seeks to regular... Read More


Goa Govt Passes Bill to Legalise Pre-2014 Homes on Comunidade Land, Sparking Fierce Backlash and Court Challenge Threats

Goa, Aug. 9 -- Karsten Miranda In a late-night coup, the State government pushed through legislation to regularise unauthorised houses on comunidade land, drawing fierce backlash from comunidade lead... Read More