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When will Goa empower its grassroot democratic institutions?

Goa, Nov. 29 -- The High Court on Thursday dismissed two writ petitions clearing the way for the December 20 Zilla Panchayat elections. The State Election Commission is expected to announce the electi... Read More


Vijai Sardesai Warns Against Tearing Goa Forward Party Banners in Divar

Goa, Nov. 29 -- Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai issued a stern warning to those allegedly involved in damaging GFP banners during a corner meeting in Divar. Speaking to supporters, Sardes... Read More


MLA Kedar Naik Denies Ownership of Goan Trawlers Seized in Maharashtra, Demands Apology

Goa, Nov. 29 -- MLA Kedar Naik has strongly refuted allegations linking him to the Goan fishing trawlers seized in Maharashtra, stating that the vessels do not belong to him. Responding to claims made... Read More


Goa ZP Elections on December 20: Schedule Announced, MCC in Force, 8.68 Lakh Voters Eligible

Goa, Nov. 29 -- Nomination papers will be accepted from December 1 to December 9, except on December 3 due to the Feast of St. Francis Xavier and December 7, which falls on a Sunday. Scrutiny of nomin... Read More


HC Orders Goa Govt to Complete PG Medical Admissions for 2025-26 Without Altering Reservation Policy

Goa, Nov. 29 -- The High Court has directed the Goa government and its key departments to complete the entire admission and counselling process for Postgraduate Medical Degree Courses for the academic... Read More


Bicholim Fire Department Rescues Youth Who Fell Into Well in Karapur

Goa, Nov. 29 -- The Bicholim Fire Department successfully rescued a non-Goan youth who fell into a well at Bholwada, Karapur, early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 7:50 a.m., prompting ... Read More


Maharashtra Seizes Two Goan Fishing Trawlers Using Banned LED Gear; One Owned by Goa BJP MLA

Goa, Nov. 28 -- Maharashtra authorities have seized two Goan fishing trawlers for operating in the state's waters with banned LED fishing equipment, officials said on Thursday. The action was taken fo... Read More


Mapusa Court Reserves Order on Bail Pleas in Pernem Gunfire Case Linked to Sand Extraction

Goa, Nov. 28 -- The Mapusa Additional Sessions Court has completed hearing arguments on the bail applications of Gangaram Mahale, Ashish Mahale, Akash Mahale, Nehal Mahale and Rishikesh Mahale, all of... Read More


Margao Pay Toilet Overcharging Sparks Outrage; Attendant Demands Rs.5 Instead of Fixed Rs.3

Goa, Nov. 28 -- A complaint from the Old Bus Stand in Margao has raised fresh concerns over mismanagement of public amenities, after a woman alleged that a toilet attendant charged her Rs.5 for using ... Read More


Assam Passes Bill Banning Polygamy; CM Sarma Says Law Applies to All Communities

Goa, Nov. 28 -- The Assam Assembly on Thursday cleared the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, making the practice a criminal offence punishable with up to ten years in prison. The legislation, ... Read More