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SMART METER, STIFF RESISTANCE

Goa, May 9 -- Consumers challenge Goa's claim that smart meters are compulsory, citing Parliament statements, RTI replies and provisions of the Electricity Act; warn of legal recourse Team Herald PA... Read More


Amona Woman Arrested for Allegedly Cheating Youths With Fake Government Job Promises

Goa, May 9 -- A woman from Amona has been arrested by the Ponda Police Station for allegedly cheating several youths by promising them government jobs. According to police sources, the accused, who i... Read More


Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal's Ninth Chief Minister, Ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-Year Rule

Goa, May 9 -- Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal on Friday, marking a major political shift in the state's history. Adhikari succeeds Mamata Ba... Read More


Centuries-Old Velsao Lake Yields Massive Fish Harvest, Inspires Youth to Preserve Heritage

Goa, May 9 -- A huge quantity of fish was harvested from the centuries-old Velsao Lake on Friday, marking a successful community-driven initiative aimed at preserving the village's cultural and enviro... Read More


Goa Tourism Chief Assures Tourist Safety After Parasailing Video Misidentified as Goa Incident

Goa, May 9 -- Goa tourism authorities have reiterated their commitment to tourist safety after a viral parasailing incident was mistakenly believed to have occurred in the state. Speaking on the issu... Read More


Setting Aside Pre-Monsoon Chores, Women Join Sit-in Protest Against Lodha Project

Goa, May 9 -- Today marks the 35th day of the villagers' ongoing protest against the Lodha project at Karapur-Sarvan in the Bicholim taluka. Notably, as the women of the village have been steadfastly ... Read More


NO LAYOFFS, BUT AIR INDIA DELAYS SALARY INCREMENTS OVER LOSSES

Goa, May 8 -- Air India has decided to defer annual employee increments by at least one quarter as the airline faces mounting financial pressure amid a challenging global economic environment. The ann... Read More


WHEN WILL VIJAY TAKE OATH AS TAMIL NADU CM?

Goa, May 8 -- Vijay is expected to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 9, even as suspense continues over the final numbers required for government formation. The Tamilaga Vettri... Read More


GOA ANNOUNCES DRY DAYS FOR BYE-ELECTIONS IN BATIM AND VERNA

Goa, May 8 -- The Government of Goa has declared May 9, 10 and 11, 2026 as Dry Days in wards falling under the Village Panchayats of Batim and Verna in view of the upcoming bye-elections, polling proc... Read More


WILL PETROL AND DIESEL PRICES RISE BEFORE MAY 15 IN INDIA?

Goa, May 8 -- Petrol and diesel prices in India are expected to increase before May 15 as oil marketing companies continue to face heavy financial pressure due to rising global crude oil prices. Accor... Read More