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Xelvona villagers assured no coal project planned, say CM Pramod Sawant and environment minister

Goa, Aug. 8 -- The Goa government has amended the Ladli Laxmi Scheme, adding a new eligibility requirement for applicants. Under the revised rules, women must now submit their applications within one ... Read More


MLA Sankalp Amonkar Flags Recurring Sewage Overflows in Sada, Bogda & GRB Colony; Cites Health Hazards, Urges Urgent Government Action

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar has raised urgent concerns over recurring sewage overflows in key areas of his constituency, including Sada, Bogda, and GRB Colony. He highlighted the serio... Read More


80-year-old Mumbai man loses 9 crore to scam by four women on social media

Goa, Aug. 8 -- An 80-year-old Mumbai man was allegedly cheated of INR 8.7 crore over two years by four women, possibly the same person using multiple online identities, through 734 transactions. Acco... Read More


Goa government rolls out Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana

Goa, Aug. 8 -- The Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana, notified by the Goa government on August 7, 2025, marks a significant stride toward women's empowerment and digital inclusion. This scheme ackno... Read More


Goa Considers Extending Nightlife Hours for Music Events Amid Legal Hurdles, Says CM Sawant

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated the Goa government is actively exploring the possibility of permitting music events to continue past the existing 10pm curfew-potentially up to 1am-i... Read More


Panjim's heritage post office awaits central nod for repairs

Goa, Aug. 8 -- A senior official from the Panjim Post Office has confirmed that the city's historic post office building-classified as a heritage structure-requires extensive repairs, but procedural c... Read More


Curchorem Sub-District Hospital Faces Delays in Specialist Services, Staff Shortages Impact Patient Care

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Curchorem Community Health Centre, recently inaugurated and declared as a Sub-District Hospital, continues to face critical gaps in healthcare delivery due to the absence of consultant ... Read More


Elvis Gomes Demands Government Compensation as Ravindra Bhavan Margao Closure Hits Stakeholders Hard

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Elvis Gomes publicly called on the government to address stakeholder concerns over the ongoing closure of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, which has shut its doors for maintenance and urgent re... Read More


Green Tribunal halts Anjuna platform demolition over flooding fears

Goa, Aug. 8 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has overturned a demolition order issued by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), effectively safeguarding a flood protection structure an... Read More


Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar Demands Swift Action on Recurring Sewage Overflows Amid Growing Public Health Concerns

Goa, Aug. 8 -- Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar on Friday drew urgent attention to persistent sewage overflows plaguing his constituency, demanding immediate government intervention during Zero Hour in th... Read More