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Air India to Resume Goa-London Gatwick Flights in Winter 2025, Says Aviation Ministry

Goa, Aug. 19 -- Air India's direct service between Goa and London (Gatwick), which had been temporarily suspended, is set to resume in the Winter Schedule 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has conf... Read More


Vasco Marks 125 Years of Shravan Somvar Tradition with Paar and Dindi Despite Heavy Rains

Goa, Aug. 19 -- The final Shravan Somvar celebrations in Vasco were marked by vibrant devotion as the traditional Paar (mythological float) and Dindi (musical walking pilgrimage) made their way from S... Read More


Goa FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations; Fines Chicken Shops, Suspends Sweet Units

Goa, Aug. 19 -- The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has intensified its surveillance on Food Business Operators (FBOs) in North Goa, conducting surprise inspections and follow-up checks to enforce... Read More


President Droupadi Murmu Meets Tribal Leaders to Shape Inclusive Policies; Goa Delegation Participates

Goa, Aug. 19 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu on Monday held a special interaction with eminent tribal leaders from across the country to gather insights for shaping more effective policies and in... Read More


Karnataka Farmer Critical After Bear Attack in Joida, Villagers Demand Action

Goa, Aug. 19 -- A 45-year-old farmer, Shanta Hanumant Derekar, from Deriya village in Joida taluk, Karnataka, was critically injured after being attacked by three bears while grazing cattle. The inci... Read More


Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira Demands Inquiry After Ceiling Collapse at Peddem Indoor Stadium

Goa, Aug. 19 -- Aldona Congress MLA Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira has hit out at the Goa government after a portion of the false ceiling at Peddem Indoor Stadium in Mapusa collapsed, raising serious sa... Read More


Karnataka HC Rules POCSO Act Gender-Neutral, Dismisses Woman's Plea to Quash Sexual Assault Case

Goa, Aug. 19 -- The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by a 52-year-old woman seeking to quash sexual assault charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCS... Read More


Same-Sex Couples Push for Recognition as Spouses Under IT Act to Avail Tax Benefits

Goa, Aug. 19 -- Same-sex couples have urged the government to recognize their partnerships as spousal relationships under the Income Tax Act, seeking equal access to tax benefits currently available o... Read More


Konkani Theatre Shines in Gujarat: 'Daddy's Home' Celebrates 25th Performance in Ahmedabad

Goa, Aug. 19 -- At a time when the resolution to include the Romi script of Konkani was defeated in the ongoing Goa Assembly session, the enduring presence and cultural strength of Romi Konkani was po... Read More


Goa Govt Pledges to Address Health and Sanitation Issues of Fish Workers at Cutbona Jetty

Goa, Aug. 19 -- The State government is committed to addressing the health and sanitation issues of fish workers at Cutbona Jetty. Prasanna A Acharya IAS, Secretary (Fisheries) made this statement at... Read More