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Chapora Locals Oppose Restaurant Plans, Demand Historic Fort Entrance Be Restored Over Commercial Push

Goa, Aug. 7 -- Locals from Chapora and neighbouring villages have demanded that the Government of Goa restore the original entrance of Chapora Fort - facing the jetty and accessible via staged steps -... Read More


Bambolim project under fire as MLA Viresh Borkar exposes alleged corruption and illegal construction

Goa, Aug. 7 -- Sant Andre MLA Viresh Borkar has levelled serious allegations of corruption and irregularities in the permission process for the controversial Bambolim project, targeting construction a... Read More


'Kunbi pride' takes centre stage in Goa Assembly on Handloom Day

Goa, Aug. 7 -- In Goa, the occasion was marked symbolically in the state Assembly. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and several MLAs wore traditional red Kunbi stoles, honouring the fabric as "Kunbi: The ... Read More


Odisha man posing as doctor killed over witchcraft suspicion, 8 held

Goa, Aug. 7 -- A man suspected of practising witchcraft was allegedly beaten to death by villagers and buried in a forest in Odisha's Gajapati district, police confirmed on Thursday. The incident occ... Read More


Sunburn EDM Festival Relocates to Mumbai After Goa Setback; Scheduled for December 19-21, 2025

Goa, Aug. 6 -- In a major shift, Sunburn, India's premier electronic dance music (EDM) festival, is relocating to Mumbai for its 2025 edition, marking the end of an era in Goa, where the festival has ... Read More


Mapusa Man Arrested with 47 Monitor Lizard Skins, 14 Ghumats in Forest Dept Raid

Goa, Aug. 6 -- In a major wildlife crime bust, the Forest Department conducted a raid at Shelpem, Duler-Mapusa, and arrested a local resident, Gabriel, for allegedly being in possession of 47 monitor ... Read More


Veteran Vasco Industrialist Paresh Joshi Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Service

Goa, Aug. 6 -- Renowned industrialist and respected public figure Paresh Joshi passed away on Wednesday, marking the end of a remarkable era of dedication to Goa's business and social landscape. A vet... Read More


LoP Yuri Alemao Raises Concern Over Sudden Retrenchment of 84 Mining Workers at Surla-Sonshi

Goa, Aug. 6 -- Leader of Opposition (LoP) Yuri Alemao has raised serious concern in the Goa Legislative Assembly over the abrupt retrenchment of 84 mining workers at Surla-Sonshi. The issue came to li... Read More


MLA Sankalp Amonkar Flags Rampant Illegal Filling of Paddy Fields and Saltpans in Arpora

Goa, Aug. 6 -- MLA Sankalp Amonkar has raised serious concerns over large-scale illegal activities in paddy fields and saltpans at Survey Nos. 158/0 and 159/0 in Sankwadi, Arpora, alleging that water ... Read More


Controversial Old Goa Bungalow Will Be Demolished, Assures MLA Rajesh Faldesai

Goa, Aug. 6 -- MLA Rajesh Faldesai has assured that the controversial bungalow in Old Goa, which has sparked widespread public outcry, will be demolished under his watch and by the BJP-led government.... Read More