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India Slaps Excise Duty on Cigarettes from Feb 1

Goa, Jan. 1 -- In a move targeting one of India's biggest public health challenges, the government has imposed excise duty on tobacco products, including cigarettes, effective February 1, 2026. Shares... Read More


Arambol provisional zone change permission cancelled

Goa, Jan. 1 -- The Department of Town and Country Planning (TCP) has cancelled the provisional permission granted for a change of zone at Arambol, following concerns raised by local residents. Announc... Read More


Experts outline roadmap for Goa's wellbeing, sustainability in 2026

Goa, Jan. 1 -- As the calendar turns to January 1, 2026, Goa welcomes the New Year with more than just celebrations, a moment to reflect on expectations for the year. Experts from health, environment,... Read More


Dunes SC Mandrem lift GFA boys U-16 Division 2 North Goa title

MAPUSA, Jan. 1 -- Team Herald [emailprotected] Dunes Sports Club Mandrem had a comfortable outing as they trounced Miracles Sports Club 8-1 to annex the GFA Boys U16 Division 2 North Goa title at the... Read More


Areal, Guirdolim club share points

RAIA, Jan. 1 -- Team Herald [emailprotected] In a GFA II Division match played at the DBO Fatorda ground on Wednesday, Sao Jose de Areal and Guirdolim Club were held to a 1-1 draw at full time. Chade... Read More


North Goa Veterans win Claudio Pacheco exhibition match

MAPUSA, Jan. 1 -- Team Herald [emailprotected] North Goa Veterans registered a thumping 4-1 win over South Goa Veterans in the Claudio Pacheco 60th birthday exhibition football match, at the Duler St... Read More


9th State level tribal sports festival from January 9 to 11 at Canacona

CANACONA, Jan. 1 -- The 9th State level tribal sports festival will be held from January 9 to 11, 2026, at Adarsh Gram, Amone-Canacona, continuing Goa's long-running initiative to promote sports among... Read More


CRC Chinchinim to host inter-village football tourney from January 16

RAIA, Jan. 1 -- Team Herald [emailprotected] CRC Chinchinim will organise its annual Chinchinim-Deussua Village Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament from January 16, at the CRC Chinchinim ... Read More


Tribal football festival on January 10-11

RAIA, Jan. 1 -- Team Herald [emailprotected] The Youth Hostels Association of India, Margao unit, in association with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Goa, will organise the... Read More


Goa University to hold hockey men's selection trials on Jan 2

PANJIM, Jan. 1 -- Team Herald [emailprotected] Goa University will conduct final selection trials to form its hockey men team on January 2, from 10 am onwards. Interested students must report sharp a... Read More