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NFF Opposes Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, Calls It Threat to Civil Society

Goa, Aug. 14 -- The National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) has strongly opposed the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing it as a draconian measure that could threaten ... Read More


Cortalim Crematorium Repairs Finally Take Off After Long-Pending Demand

Goa, Aug. 14 -- A long-pending demand for repairs to the Cortalim crematorium has finally moved forward, with the foundation stone for the renovation work laid on Thursday in the presence of local rep... Read More


Kiren Rijiju Denies Excessive Force in NEET Protests, Offers Parliamentary Debate

Goa, Aug. 14 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has firmly denied allegations of police high-handedness and excessive force during recent student demonstrations over the NEET paper l... Read More


Supreme Court Quashes FIRs Against Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia in India's Got Latent Case

Goa, Aug. 14 -- The controversy erupted in February 2025 after Ranveer Allahbadia appeared on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show India's Got Latent and made an obscene remark involving parents and se... Read More


Kamat Warns Officials Against 'Passing the Ball' on Public Grievances

Goa, Aug. 14 -- PWD Minister Digambar Kamat on Friday attended to public grievances at the Margao Municipal Council and assured citizens that most pending issues would be resolved in the coming days. ... Read More


Rumdamol Panchayat Without Sarpanch, Deputy Sarpanch for a Year

Goa, Aug. 14 -- The Rumdamol Panchayat has remained without a Sarpanch and Deputy Sarpanch for the past year, raising concerns over the functioning of the local self-governing body. Adv. Pratima Cout... Read More


75 Years of Tradition: Vitthal Priolkar's Ganesh Chitrashala Keeps Margao's Heritage Alive

Goa, Aug. 14 -- For 75 years, the Priolkar family's Ganesh Chitrashala at Mhalbhat in Margao has been keeping alive the traditional art of handcrafted Ganesh idol-making, serving generations of devote... Read More


Chimbel MRF Illegal, Shut It Down Immediately: Amit Palekar

Goa, Aug. 14 -- Adv. Amit Palekar has demanded the immediate closure of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) shed at Chimbel, alleging that the facility has been operating illegally for years without ... Read More


CM Sawant Warns of Strict Action Against Attacks on Police Personnel

Goa, Aug. 14 -- Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has issued a stern warning against attacks or assaults on police personnel, stating that strict action will be taken against anyone found involved in su... Read More


CM Pramod Sawant Flags Off 46 Vehicles for Highway Policing in Goa

Goa, Aug. 14 -- Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant flagged off 46 vehicles dedicated to highway policing in Goa, strengthening the state's road safety and enforcement infrastructure. Senior police offic... Read More