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Operation Sindoor: India destroys Pakistan's air defences after missile barrage

Goa, May 8 -- Tensions between India and Pakistan are clearly escalating. In the early hours of 8 May 2025, India responded firmly to Pakistan's cross-border provocations under the ongoing Operation S... Read More


Lairai Devi Stampede Report to Be Submitted Today, CM Sawant to Brief Tomorrow

Goa, May 8 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday announced that the much-anticipated fact-finding report on the tragic stampede during the Lairai Devi Zatra in Shirgao will be submitted to the gov... Read More


Goa Police Tighten Security Across State, Boost Presence in Tourist Areas: DGP Alok Kumar

Goa, May 8 -- Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar on Thursday confirmed that police presence has been significantly increased across Goa, including heightened security in touristic zones and v... Read More


Chinese jet maker's stock surges 36% in two days amid India-Pakistan military tensions

Goa, May 8 -- Shares of Chinese jet manufacturer AVIC Chengdu Aircraft surged by 36% over two days amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. The stock rally was trig... Read More


Lairai Temple Stampede Sparks Blame Game Between Current and Former Committee Heads

Goa, May 8 -- In the wake of the tragic stampede that occurred during the annual Shree Lairai Devi Zatra on May 2, which resulted in six fatalities, the temple's managing committee has denied responsi... Read More


Indian Railways Construct Retaining Wall at Hollant After Public Outcry

Goa, May 8 -- In response to persistent concerns from residents, the Railways have constructed a retaining wall at Hollant, a move prompted by community pressure conveyed through the Velsao panchayat.... Read More


Kala Academy ailing, shows task force report

PANJIM, May 8 -- Team Herald Constituted to review the infrastructure and suggest improvements to Kala Academy, Goa's premier art and culture centre, the task force has uncovered serious deficiencies... Read More


Kala Academy Goa Renovation Flawed: Audit Reveals Major Sound, Light & Acoustic Issues

PANJIM, May 8 -- Team Herald Constituted to review the infrastructure and suggest improvements to Kala Academy, Goa's premier art and culture centre, the task force has uncovered serious deficiencies... Read More


HC bans LED fishing, comes down heavily on Fisheries Dept

PORVORIM, May 8 -- AUGUSTO RODRIGUES The fishing community across Goa celebrated on Thursday as the High Court of Bombay at Goa ordered a complete ban on LED fishing, bull trawling and pair trawling,... Read More


Shirgao stampede: As usual, temple committee in blame game mode

BICHOLIM, May 8 -- Team Herald The blame game has begun over the stampede at Shirgao, which killed six people and left several others injured, with the Shree Lairai Devi Temple's managing committee b... Read More