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Vijai Sardesai Questions Claim of 61% Forest Cover in Goa, Says Will Present 'Actual Position' During Forest Demands

India, March 10 -- Vijai Sardesai has raised questions over the claim that Goa has 61% forest cover, stating that he will present the "exact position" during the discussion on forest-related demands i... Read More


False Ceiling Collapses Inside Electricity Department Office in Mapusa; No Injuries Reported

India, March 10 -- A portion of the false ceiling collapsed inside the Electricity Department office in Mapusa, causing concern among staff members and visitors present at the premises. According to ... Read More


Digital Taxi Policy: Goa Govt Seeking Operators' Suggestions, Aims for Safety and Transparency, Says CM Pramod Sawant

India, March 10 -- Pramod Sawant has said that the Goa government has already asked taxi operators to submit their suggestions on the proposed Digital Taxi Policy to the concerned department. Speakin... Read More


CM Pramod Sawant Launches Time-Bound Pension Release Under Griha Adhar, Dayanand Social Security Schemes

India, March 10 -- Pramod Sawant has launched a system for the time-bound release of financial assistance under the Griha Adhar Scheme and the Dayanand Social Security Scheme. With the new initiative... Read More


Existing Aggregator Policy to Be Scrapped After New Digital Taxi Policy Is Finalised: CM Pramod Sawant

India, March 9 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has stated that the existing taxi aggregator policy will be scrapped once the new Digital Taxi Policy is finalised and implemented in the state. Res... Read More


Goa Makes Tenant Verification Mandatory; Landlords Face Jail or Fine for Non-Compliance

India, March 9 -- The Goa government has made tenant verification mandatory after approving the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Rules, 2026. Under the new regulations, house owners who fail to verify th... Read More


Vijai Sardesai Demands Dual Citizenship for Goans with Portuguese Links

India, March 9 -- Vijai Sardesai, president of the Goa Forward Party, has called for dual citizenship for Goans who have Portuguese ties, citing India's strengthening partnership with Europe. Sardesa... Read More


Mirabag Protesters Meet Justice Ferdino Rebello, Present Grievances

India, March 9 -- Protesters from Mirabag met Ferdino Rebello to discuss issues related to their ongoing protest. During the meeting, the protesters presented their concerns and sought his attention ... Read More


Goa Govt to Grant Permanent Status to Contractual Employees with 10+ Years of Service: CM Pramod Sawant

India, March 9 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that the state government will grant permanent status to contractual employees who have completed 10 years or more in service. Sawant ... Read More


Goa Plans 5,000 Crore Capital Investment Loan from Centre, Says CM Pramod Sawant

India, March 9 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the state government plans to avail between 4,500 crore and 5,000 crore under the Centre's special assistance scheme for capital invest... Read More