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Margao Municipal Council Sparks Debate by Outsourcing Preparation of Annual Budget

Goa, Oct. 16 -- The Margao Municipal Council (MMC), already known for out sourcing key functions like garbage management and animal birth control, has now stirred a fresh debate by proposing to outsou... Read More


Chaos at Davorlim Panchayat as Sarpanch Election Cancelled and Restarted Within Minutes

Goa, Oct. 16 -- Chaos erupted at the Davorlim Panchayat on Wednesday after the much-awaited elections to elect a new Sarpanch and Deputy Sarpanch were abruptly cancelled by the Directorate of Panchaya... Read More


Thousands Bid Emotional Farewell to Former Goa Chief Minister Ravi Naik with Full State Honours

Goa, Oct. 16 -- Thousands of people gathered to bid a tearful farewell to for mer Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Ravi Sitaram Naik, at his fu neral held at Khadpaband Hill on Wednesday. The c... Read More


Subhash Phaldesai questions tiger reserve push, says Goa's people need space too

Goa, Oct. 16 -- Goa's Minister Subhash Phaldesai met the Chief Election Commissioner, expressing concern that declaring a tiger reserve would impact local settlements. He pointed out that 68% of Goa i... Read More


Leren Dias' 96th-Minute Header Seals Sporting Clube de Goa's Dramatic Win Over Goa Police in GPL

MAPUSA, Oct. 16 -- Team Herald [emailprotected] A 96th-minute header from Sporting Clube de Goa's Leren Dias earned his side a solitary-goal victory over Goa Police Sports Club, in the Goa Profession... Read More


DM North issues new traffic curbs with speed breakers, no parking zones

Goa, Oct. 16 -- The District Magistrate of North Goa has announced the construction of speed breakers located approximately 8.50 metres from the electric pole on the road leading to NH-66 (towards Gau... Read More


Vishwajit Rane voices concern over tiger reserve impact on Sattari, trusts Supreme Court's verdict

Goa, Oct. 16 -- Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane has presented data to the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) demonstrating how the proposed tiger reserve may affect the livelihoods of people in Satt... Read More


Kap's Cafe attack marks Bishnoi Gang's first strike in Canada after terror tag

Goa, Oct. 16 -- The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has reportedly launched another attack, opening fire at comedian Kapil Sharma's cafe in Surrey on Thursday. The incident comes just weeks after Canada officia... Read More


US Woman Living in India Says Everyday Costs 'Far More Affordable'

Goa, Oct. 16 -- An American woman living in India has sparked conversations online after comparing the cost of living between India and the United States. Kristen Fischer, who regularly shares her exp... Read More


Old Goa Man Booked for Year-Long Sexual Abuse of 9-Year-Old Girl

Goa, Oct. 16 -- The Old Goa Police have registered a case against 56-year-old Hanif Shah Mujazawar from St Cruz, Tiswadi for allegedly sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl over a year. According to pol... Read More