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Capt Viriato Fernandes Criticizes Govt's Taxi App Mandate, Labels It a "Scam"

Goa, June 3 -- Captain Viriato Fernandes, Member of Parliament from South Goa, has sharply criticized the government's recent move to mandate local taxi operators to join transport aggregator apps, ca... Read More


Mani Ratnam backs Deepika Padukone's 8-hour workday demand as "rightful"

Goa, June 3 -- Deepika Padukone's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's highly anticipated pan-India film Spirit has stirred major discussion in the entertainment world. Reports suggest that Deepika's depar... Read More


Mormugao Port Truckers Demand Scrap of Rs 300 Flyover Toll Amid Protests

Goa, June 3 -- Local truck and heavy vehicle owners have strongly opposed the newly imposed Rs 300 toll per trip at the recently inaugurated Mormugao Port flyover. Implemented this week, the toll has ... Read More


Pakistan's "China could stop Brahmaputra" threat meets sharp rebuttal from Himanta Biswa Sarma

Goa, June 3 -- Amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions following India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025, Pakistan's senior aide Rana Ihsaan Afzal suggested that China might retaliate by... Read More


Mormugao port authority launches advanced RFID gate system to boost security

Goa, June 2 -- The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has introduced an advanced integrated RFID gate access system at all its entry points, enhancing security and operational efficiency at one of India's ... Read More


PM Modi may miss G7 summit amid India-Canada diplomatic chill and security concerns

Goa, June 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to miss the upcoming G7 summit in Canada from June 15-17, marking his first absence in six years. Several factors contribute to this decision: I... Read More


GCCI advocates GST reform for smoother business operations in state

Goa, June 2 -- The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has urged the State government to recommend rationalizing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs to the Union government to ease complian... Read More


Goa Governor Visits Kalika Devi Temple as Part of Kushal Kalyan Yatra; Plans Cultural Book on Temples and Heritage

Goa, June 2 -- As part of the ongoing Kushal Kalyan Yatra, Goa Governor Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai visited the historic Sri Kalika Devi temple located in Kasarpal village under the Latabarse panchaya... Read More


Goa Facilitates 8 Organ Donations, Saves 29 Lives Through SOTTO-Led Initiative

Goa, June 2 -- In a remarkable demonstration of medical collaboration and human compassion, the Government of Goa, through the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO), has successfully ... Read More


Goa ahead in disability welfare initiatives, says Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

Goa, June 2 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has praised the establishment of the state's Divyang Department as a landmark move toward improving the lives of differently abled individuals. Speaking... Read More