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Goa Smart Meter Rollout on Hold, But Mandatory Implementation Will Resume: Sudin Dhavalikar

Goa, Sept. 2 -- Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said Goa's smart-meter rollout is currently on hold but maintained that the State will eventually have to implement the system as it is mandatory. Dhav... Read More


Goa CM Says Police Personnel Face Suspension If Found Guilty in Porvorim Restaurant Incident

Goa, Sept. 2 -- Two police personnel were captured on CCTV allegedly abusing and threatening staff at a restaurant in Porvorim following a dispute over a food bill. Taking note of the incident, Chief... Read More


PSIs Acting as BJP 'Collection Agents', Alleges Vijai Sardesai

Panaji, Sept. 2 -- Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai has alleged that some Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) are acting with impunity because of their alleged political affiliations with the BJP. ... Read More


Goa Police Suspend Five Personnel Over Alleged Misconduct, Corruption

Goa, Sept. 2 -- Goa Police have suspended five personnel over alleged misconduct, corruption and violations of service rules. Those suspended include Head Clerk Mukund Menkurkar/Lamgaonkar, LDC Prata... Read More


Goa Horticulture Corporation to Sell Coconuts at No-Profit, No-Loss Rates During Ganesh Chaturthi

Goa, Sept. 1 -- The Goa Horticulture Corporation will sell coconuts to consumers at no-profit, no-loss prices during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival, continuing a practice introduced last year.... Read More


Centre Notifies New Rules Making IST India's Official Time Reference

Goa, Sept. 1 -- The Centre has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, making Indian Standard Time (IST) the common time reference for legal, administrative, commercial and of... Read More


Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 to Quash Nationwide FIRs Against NEET Protesters

Goa, Sept. 1 -- The Supreme Court invoked its extraordinary constitutional powers under Article 142 to quash all First Information Reports (FIRs) registered across the country in connection with the J... Read More


ATF Prices Hiked 5.46% for Domestic Airlines, Fuel Costs Rise for Second Straight Month

Goa, Sept. 1 -- Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines have been increased for the second consecutive month, adding to the fuel costs faced by the aviation sector. The price of ATF ... Read More


Goa Govt Withdraws Private Universities Amendment Bill After Opposition Objections

Goa, Sept. 1 -- The Goa government has withdrawn the Goa Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was scheduled to be moved by Chief Minister and Education Minister Dr Pramod Sawant in the A... Read More


Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Ready for India's Test Team? 15-Year-Old's 92 Sparks Big Question

Goa, Sept. 1 -- Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a sensational performance on Day Two of the Duleep Trophy semi-final between East Zone and Central Zone at the Centre ... Read More