Accidents mar New Year; one dead, several injured
Margao in list of 48 train origination capacity cities
Poll officials commence hearings for voters unmapped in electoral rolls
TCP rescinds settlement zoning proposal at Arambol
Quantum tech to secure banking, mkts & military networks, says Isro scientist
Govt warns of penalties for exceeding contracted load
Olive ridley turtle arrives at Galgibaga, lays over 100 eggs
Now, people of 50-70 years can travel under Dev Darshan scheme
13 years after raid, man gets 7 days jail in narcotics case
Caretaker of a Calangute house killed, roommate held
Blazing start to 2026 in state as fires destroy assets worth 30L
New Year's Day 2026 saw four fires across Goa, with damages estimated at Rs 30 lakh. Fireworks were blamed for at least two incidents, including a blaze near Vagator's W Hotel and the destruction of fishing nets at Betalbatim beach.
Goa’s GI tally rises to 15 with five new certifications
Goa's Geographical Indication (GI) portfolio now boasts 15 unique local products, with five new agricultural items securing tags. These include two mango varieties, Taleigao brinjal, cashew apple, and Korgut rice. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted how these GI tags protect indigenous crops, e
Govt tightens tree-felling rules;consent from all co-owners must
Goa's government has implemented stricter rules for tree felling permissions under the Goa Preservation of Trees Act, 1984. New guidelines mandate consent from all co-owners, public disclosure of granted permissions, and digital mapping of felled areas. Clear timelines for decision-making and a mand
AIFF left with no money to own and operate top-tier league
Lok Bhavan goes paperless, renames Durbar hall
Margao civic body to commission gasification plant by R-day
Goa nightclub fire: Panchayat secy colluded, cops didn’t act on plaints, finds probe
A magisterial inquiry into the deadly nightclub inferno in Arpora revealed that the establishment operated without a valid license and was not sealed despite a demolition order. The report found collusion between panchayat officials and nightclub owners, along with forged documents and illegal const