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SAFFRON WAVE COVERS GOA'S HINTERLAND

Goa, Dec. 23 -- The ruling BJP MGP alliance tightened its grip on Goa's rural administration on Monday, securing an absolute ma jority by winning 32 out of 50 seats in the Zilla Panchayat elections. B... Read More


Bengal Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Killing Father and Son in Waqf Act Violence

Goa, Dec. 23 -- A court in Murshidabad, West Bengal, on Tuesday sentenced 13 people to life imprisonment for lynching a father and son during protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in April. The fast... Read More


Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Traced, Reunited with Family by Vasco Police

Goa, Dec. 23 -- Vasco Police successfully traced a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing from near Government High School, Mangor Hill, and reunited her with her family within days of the complain... Read More


'Show restraint': Vijai Sardesai to Siddesh Naik over 'Shreefal' remark

Goa, Dec. 23 -- Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has asked BJP's Corlim ZP candidate Siddesh Naik to refrain from insulting "Shreefal" (coconut), reacting to Naik's victory celebrations in which coconuts we... Read More


POCSO court denies bail to 18-year-old in minor kidnapping case

Goa, Dec. 23 -- The Special POCSO Court in Panaji has denied bail to an 18-year-old accused in a minor kidnapping case. The accused was arrested for allegedly abducting a 16-year-old girl and taking h... Read More


IPB meeting reviews projects; three proposals received under PLI scheme

Goa, Dec. 23 -- An Investment Promotion Board (IPB) meeting was held in Goa, during which several project proposals were discussed. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that three proposals have been ... Read More


Congress-Goa Forward Alliance Wins Goa University Students' Council Election After 15 Years

Goa, Dec. 23 -- The Congress-Goa Forward Alliance has registered a decisive victory in the Goa University Students' Council elections, marking a significant political development on campus after a gap... Read More


Vasco Police Trace Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Using Technical Surveillance, Reunite Her With Family

Goa, Dec. 23 -- The Vasco Police have successfully traced a missing 16-year-old girl, who was reported missing near Government High School, Mangoor Hill, on December 16. According to police sources, ... Read More


Full List of Winners of Goa Zilla Parishad Elections

Goa, Dec. 23 -- The Zilla Panchayat election results showed the BJP making strong gains in Bardez taluka, winning six of the nine seats, while the Congress secured two. BJP candidates triumphed in Sio... Read More


Goa Human Rights Commission seeks report from Labour Commissioner over Arpora hotel fire deaths

Goa, Dec. 23 -- Goa Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Labour Commissioner to file a report at the hearing on January 29, 2026 at 10.30 am based on a complaint by Hotel Employees Federation ... Read More