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Didn’t undergo angioplasty at Pune clinic: CM
Murari Shetye on 03/20/2026

Didn’t undergo angioplasty at Pune clinic: CM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has refuted reports of undergoing an angioplasty procedure, stating he had a routine medical checkup in Pune. He assured his well-wishers that all his reports are normal and he has been discharged. Sawant plans to return to Goa within a day to resume his duties.

M Murari Shetye
Govt notifies school entry age at 6, offers one-year grace for 2025-26
Govind Kamat Maad on 03/20/2026

Govt notifies school entry age at 6, offers one-year grace for 2025-26

Goa has enacted a new law mandating a minimum age of six years for Class I admission in recognized schools, effective immediately. A one-year transitional provision allows children aged 5.5 years to enroll for the current academic year. The amendment also establishes age criteria for higher class ad

G Govind Kamat Maad
Goa notifies wellness ayurveda and yoga policy to ensure standards across centres
Newton Sequeira on 03/20/2026

Goa notifies wellness ayurveda and yoga policy to ensure standards across centres

Goa's tourism department introduces the Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Policy, 2026. This policy creates a formal system to regulate wellness centres, spas, and yoga schools. A quality label system will rank facilities based on compliance and service. This aims to ensure tourist safety and promote

N Newton Sequeira
Most flights from Goa to Gulf region cancelled till next Sat
Newton Sequeira on 03/20/2026

Most flights from Goa to Gulf region cancelled till next Sat

Hostilities in West Asia have led to widespread flight cancellations from Goa to the Gulf region until at least March 28. Air India Express, Qatar Airways, and Gulf Air have suspended services to Dubai, Doha, and Bahrain, respectively. These cancellations follow DGCA's advisory to avoid airspace ove

N Newton Sequeira