Shirgao village's kaulotsav, linked to the Lairai jatra, began Wednesday evening. The ritual involves the 'mode' carrying the kalas, devotees seeking blessings, and a procession through various wards.
The annual Shirgao jatra in Goa concluded without incident as authorities implemented improved safety measures, including better lighting, crowd control, and medical facilities, following last year's deadly stampede.
Devotees of Goddess Lairai in Goa observe a strict vegetarian fast and live in nature for five days before the annual jatra, culminating in the agnidivya fire-walking ritual.
Devotees known as 'dhonds' from Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka are concluding their annual fast for the Shirgao Jatra. The highlight is the homkund ritual where they walk barefoot on burning coal, following enhanced safety measures after last year's stam
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Chief Minister Pramod Sawant directed police and fire services to maintain strict control and act firmly against troublemakers, including 'dhonds', after reviewing preparations for the Shirgao jatra. A mock drill was conducted late Saturday night in Bicho
A 23-year-old man from Sanquelim drowned in the Vathadev river while taking a holy dip as part of his 'dhond' fast ahead of the Lairai jatra at Shirgao. Police suspect an epileptic seizure led to the tragedy.
The natural waterbody 'Zar' at Kasarpal in Bicholim taluka provides year-round water supply and holds deep religious significance, believed to have medicinal properties by devotees.
Laid-off mining workers in North Goa blocked ore-carrying vehicles at Dingne, Surla, demanding reinstatement after 84 were retrenched last July. Police dispersed the protest, but workers vow to continue until demands are met.
Approximately 150 residents of Karapur village in Bicholim, Goa, have begun an indefinite agitation demanding the cancellation of a large-scale real estate project by The House of Abhinandan Lodha, citing threats to water bodies, trees, and local resource
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Sanjay Mainkar, 44, was arrested by Bicholim police for allegedly stabbing his younger brother Sagar, 38, in a violent family quarrel at their Mayem home. Sagar remains in critical condition at GMC.
The sacred Peth festival of goddess Kelbai from Mulgao village in Bicholim will be held at midnight on March 23. The goddess travels to meet her sister at Mayem, accompanied by devotees in a traditional trance-led procession.
A BJP mandal general secretary in Bicholim allegedly killed his son and died by suicide, citing fears over his son's behavior. Police investigation reveals a strained father-son relationship.
In Bicholim, improperly restored trenches dug for underground electricity cables along the bypass road have created hazardous conditions, narrowing the road and forcing vehicles onto the wrong side, with locals fearing accidents.
Improperly restored trenches dug for underground electricity cables along Bicholim's bypass road pose severe accident risks, forcing vehicles onto wrong lanes and endangering pedestrians and two-wheeler riders.
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A group of 50 residents from Mulago village in Bicholim, Goa, forcefully entered the Vedanta Sesa mine to halt operations, demanding night shifts stop and a buffer zone be established per the Regional Plan 2021.
Bicholim Municipal Council's three-year river water conservation project has successfully aided local farmers. Using bandhara plates, the initiative stores water for agriculture while maintaining natural flow, with future plans for tourist boating.
North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav establishes a joint task force to regulate public spaces, enforce safety norms, and remove unauthorized structures ahead of the Shree Lairai Devi jatra on April 21, following last year's fatal stampede.
Around 200 residents from Bicholim, Karapur, and Mayem demonstrated at Bicholim police station after activist Swapnesh Sherlekar was taken for questioning over protests against a mega-project on agricultural lands.
Residents of Mulgao village in Bicholim remain firm on demands for a buffer zone per Regional Plan 2021 and cancellation of night mining shifts, threatening intensified agitation.
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The annual three-day Kalasotsav festival at Shri Devi Maya Kelbai Panchayatan Devasthan in Mayem, scheduled for Feb 21-23, has been postponed following a dispute. Efforts to find alternatives failed despite meetings involving MLA Premendra Shet.
The state-level Mahashivratri festival at Shri Rudreshwar Temple in Harvalem, Bicholim, features religious, cultural, and spiritual events. Authorities have implemented traffic and crowd management measures for devotees.
North Goa collector Ankit Yadav held a high-level meeting to strengthen safety arrangements for the Devi Lairai jatra in Shirgao on April 21, implementing measures like one-way movement, CCTV surveillance, and crowd control after last year's fatal stamped
Farmers from Sarmanas, Mulgao and Poira villages in Bicholim protest mining activities, demanding immediate desilting of farmlands contaminated by mining sludge.
Sanquelim Municipal Council unanimously passed a resolution to deduct one month's salary from members who skip three consecutive national day celebrations annually.
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Sarmanas-Piligao villagers blocked ore transport vehicles, demanding silt removal from farms and an ambulance. Officials and Vedanta representatives intervened but no resolution reached.
Residents of Bicholim urge Water Resources Dept to clear bushes & trees along Aark rivulet to prevent monsoon floods. They also demand BMC fix broken drainage near bank. Read more.
Bicholim town faces a severe parking shortage, forcing residents into no-parking zones and fines. Councillor promises relief with new market facility. Read more.
A wild bison rammed a moving SUV on a Goa road, dragging it several metres. The occupants escaped unhurt. Environmentalists blame rising deforestation for such incidents. Read the full report.
Goa Energy Development Agency hands over a biogas plant to Bicholim Municipal Council. The pilot project processes 1-50kg kitchen waste daily, producing biogas and manure. Read how this supports Goa's zero-waste vision.
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Residents of Poira-Bicholim protest against Salgaonkar mining company, blocking iron ore transport. They demand fair employment and better infrastructure. Read their full story.
