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Unregulated Tourism in Fontainhas, Sao Tome Sparks Resident Outcry; Sardesai Raises Concern in Assembly

Goa, Aug. 6 -- The issue of unregulated tourism activities in Sao Tome and Fontainhas, the Latin Quarters of Panjim, was raised by Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai in the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesd... Read More


Lok Sabha Passes Historic Bill to Reserve Assembly Seats for STs in Goa After 22-Year Struggle

Goa, Aug. 6 -- In a landmark development for Goa's Scheduled Tribes (STs), the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the Stat... Read More


MLA Gaude Slams Govt for 'Unjustified' Intervention in Tribal Bodies; CM Sawant Denies UTAA Ban

Goa, Aug. 6 -- Raising strong objections in the Goa Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, MLA Govind Gaude criticised the State government's decision to appoint an administrator to the Gomantak Goud Marath... Read More


PIL Alleges CRZ Violations at Vagator Beach; High Court Seeks State, GCZMA Response by August 25

Goa, Aug. 6 -- A controversial property development on Vagator beach has triggered legal and environmental concerns, with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL WP 1638/2025) currently being heard before t... Read More


CM Sawant assures to clear 6,906 Forest Right claims by March 2026; Opposition demands action, not excuses

Goa, Aug. 5 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday assured the Assembly that the government would clear the remaining 6,906 Forest Right claims by 31st March 2026. The assurance came after Leader ... Read More


Telangana police seize 847 kg ganja worth INR 4.2 crore, two arrested

Goa, Aug. 5 -- In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement on Tuesday announced the dismantling of a large interstate ganja smuggling syndicate, seizing 8... Read More


Traffic Disrupted as Road Caves in at Anmod Ghat on Belagavi-Goa Highway; Repairs Underway

Goa, Aug. 5 -- Traffic flow along the Belagavi-Goa Highway came to a halt after a section of the road on the Goa side of Anmod Ghat caved in due to heavy rainfall in the region. The incident has caus... Read More


Thousands flock to DHS jobs drive, AAP hits out at Goa govt over job crisis

Goa, Aug. 5 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has come down heavily on the Goa government for its mismanagement of the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) recruitment drive for contractual staff nurse pos... Read More


Tourism Minister Khaunte vows stronger beach safety, infrastructure at Velsao

Goa, Aug. 5 -- Goa Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte, during the Zero Hour of the ongoing Legislative Assembly session on August 4, reiterated the government's commitment to upgrading beach infrastruc... Read More


CM Sawant Denies Ban on UTAA, Says BJP Govt Not Involved in Internal Issues

Goa, Aug. 5 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday clarified that the BJP government has not imposed any ban on the United Tribal Association Alliance (UTAA), dismissing allegations of political in... Read More