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.
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.
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.
Residents of Poira-Bicholim protest against Salgaonkar mining company, blocking iron ore transport. They demand fair employment and better infrastructure. Read their full story.
Bicholim police arrest Ramesh Teli for allegedly killing Lakshmi Shirodkar. The victim's body was found in a parked vehicle near the market. Details inside.
Bicholim police register case after a woman was duped by a man and woman impersonating police officers, who stole her gold mangalsutra worth ₹6 lakh. Read the shocking details of the brazen daylight robbery.
Bicholim taluka's bypolls saw high voter enthusiasm, with Latambarcem recording 88.3% turnout. CM Pramod Sawant voted in Pale. Read the full details and results here.
A devastating fire gutted a house in Bamanwada, Nanoda, destroying cash, gold ornaments, and wedding preparations. The family suspects foul play. Read the full report.
Devotees at Narvem Tirth's Janmashtami celebrations demand urgent government action to repair the dangerously slippery Panchaganga river bank steps to prevent accidents. Read more.
Goa police arrested 19-year-old Gauresh Gaonkar for allegedly raping a minor girl in Bicholim and threatening to share assault video on social media. Read the shocking details.
Residents of Mulgao in Bicholim threaten to boycott the December 13 zilla panchayat polls if their long-pending mining-related demands for protecting homes and water bodies are not met.
Residents of Vannyar and Kelbaiwada in Mayem demand immediate action against illegal dumping of animal carcasses near temple. Join the movement for cleaner neighborhoods.
Residents of Bicholim and Mayem face water shortages due to PWD pipeline relocation work. Limited supply affects Sonar Peth, Atil Peth, while Bordem and other areas get no water. Expected normalization by Monday.