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Traditional Fisherfolk in Betul Risk Their Lives Daily Amid Falling Incomes and Lack of Support

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Fish is a staple in most Goan homes, and for many coastal families, fishing is not just part of their culture but their only source of livelihood. In Betul village, several families con... Read More


Taxi Drivers Protest New Rs.200 Waiting Fee at Mopa Airport, Call Rules 'Impractical' for Passengers and Drivers

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Taxi drivers operating at the Manohar International Airport in Mopa have strongly opposed new rules introduced by GMR, which impose a Rs.200 fee on vehicles that remain in the pickup zo... Read More


Caranzalem Fishermen Seek Clarity on Heavy Metal Findings in Local Fish, Demand Response Within Three Days

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Fishermen from Caranzalem met the Deputy Director of Fisheries to raise serious concerns after reports indicated the presence of heavy metals in fish caught off Caranzalem beach. The fi... Read More


High Court Issues Notice to Goa Government on Anticipatory Bail Pleas in Birch Fire Case

Goa, Jan. 7 -- The High Court has issued notices to the Goa government in connection with the anticipatory bail applications filed by the disqualified Sarpanch of VP Arpora-Nagoa, Roshan Redkar, and d... Read More


Poira-Mayem Villagers Halt Salgaonkar Mining Operations Again Amid Ongoing Protest

Goa, Jan. 7 -- Mining activities by Salgaonkar Mining have once again come to a standstill in the Poira-Mayem area after villagers blocked transportation operations for the past two days. Residents ha... Read More


Residents of Four Goa Talukas to Face Restricted Water Supply on Jan 7-8

Goa, Jan. 6 -- Residents across several parts of South Goa will experience restricted water supply on January 7 and 8 as the Public Works Department (PWD) carries out urgent maintenance work at the 16... Read More


India Overtakes China to Become World's Largest Rice Producer: Agriculture Minister

Goa, Jan. 6 -- India has emerged as the world's biggest rice producer, surpassing China with an output of 150.18 million tonnes, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced. China's ric... Read More


After 'PM Kidnap' Remark, Congress Leader Defends Statement, Issues Warning

Goa, Jan. 6 -- Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday clarified his controversial "PM kidnap" remark, saying it was misinterpreted and that his intention was only to issue a broader warning abou... Read More


Resident Doctors Thank CM Pramod Sawant for Long-Pending Stipend Hike

Goa, Jan. 6 -- A delegation of the Goa Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to express gratitude for approving the long-pending stipend hike for postgraduate MD/MS r... Read More


Massive Gas Leak at ONGC Oil Well Sparks Panic in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema District

Goa, Jan. 6 -- A major gas leak from an operational ONGC oil well triggered widespread panic in Irusumanda village in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district after repair work went wrong and gas reportedl... Read More