The Calangute panchayat sealed seven tattoo shops on the beach promenade and a restaurant in Khobravaddo for operating without valid permissions and engaging in illegal activities. The action follows complaints of tourist harassment and cheating.
A new 30 MLD water treatment plant on the Saligao-Pilerne plateau in Goa is set to be operational by December, aiming to address water scarcity in coastal villages like Calangute and Saligao.
Over 800 residents of Calangute and Arpora have formally objected to a proposal to convert 65,310 sqm of protected land on Baga hill into a settlement zone, citing environmental risks and misuse of planning laws.
The Bombay High Court has directed Goa authorities to strictly enforce construction norms, including site plan display and compliance checks, following a petition by a Calangute resident.
A Gujarat-registered car driven by an allegedly drunk tourist crashed into a transformer in Calangute early Thursday, causing a fire. In a separate incident, five tourists were injured when a two-wheeler hit pedestrians.
In a second burglary within a year, four unidentified thieves broke into Shree Shantadurga temple in Verem, Calangute, stealing cash from donation boxes. CCTV footage captured the hour-long heist.
Calangute sarpanch Joseph Sequeira states ongoing constructions approved under scrapped ODP continue until Supreme Court decides. Villagers report persistent water supply problems despite new infrastructure.
Reis Magos gram sabha in Goa witnessed strong opposition to a casino operator's plan to replace an existing vessel with a larger 112-meter boat in the Mandovi river, citing impacts on local fishermen and community welfare.
Calangute police have registered a case against three identified and three unidentified individuals for allegedly assaulting a Guirim resident and his friends in Parra, causing injuries and property damage worth over Rs 1.3 lakh.
Three Gujarat tourists were cheated and extorted of Rs 1.2 lakh by an online escort service scam in Calangute, Goa. Police have registered a case against unidentified persons.
Former MLA Agnelo Fernandes criticizes Calangute panchayat for allowing unlicensed food carts while closing restaurants early, alleging ulterior motives and hafta payments.
The Candolim health centre in Goa, delayed from its 2025 deadline, is now expected to finish in six months. The Rs 16.4 crore project will upgrade to a community health centre with modern facilities.
Calangute MLA Michael Lobo urges police to resume night patrols following a temple theft and a brazen robbery attempt in Parra. He criticizes current policing methods and demands more motorcycles for stations.
MLA Michael Lobo announces the troubled Calangute-Saligao Chogm road will be fully hotmixed and smooth by next week. Read about the infrastructure work that caused delays.
An olive ridley turtle laid 103 eggs on Candolim beach, marking the second nesting in a week. The eggs are now safe at Morjim hatchery. Discover the efforts to protect Goa's marine life.
A morning fire at an under-construction Calangute resort triggered a major response. Three fire engines rushed to the scene. No one was injured. Read the full details.
Goa's tourism department files a police complaint after a video shows a woman harassed at Calangute beach. Director Kedar Naik vows zero-tolerance. Read the full story.
A 63-year-old caretaker in Calangute was allegedly killed by his roommate after a midnight argument. Police have arrested the accused, who initially claimed an attack by outsiders. Read the full investigation details.
Shack operators in Goa's Calangute-Candolim belt report a sharp drop in foreign tourists and high-spending domestic visitors, signaling the end of a post-2000 boom. Read more about the changing dynamics of Goa's beach economy.
Water sports operators in Calangute-Candolim seek reduced rates to compete with package tours at other Goan beaches. They cite falling footfalls and higher fixed prices as key challenges. Read more.
A dispute over sewage tanker entry at Baga's STP led to a blockade by the Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch. Read about the confrontation and resolution.
A Gujarat woman detained for shoplifting in Calangute was released after husband revealed her kleptomania diagnosis. Stolen items paid for, no charges filed. Read the full story.
Calangute locals urge traffic police to crack down on illegal parking causing daily gridlock in tourist hotspot. Residents demand action against hotels without parking facilities.
Calangute police arrest two Sangli men for stealing woman's bag containing 3 phones, Rs 5,000 cash worth Rs 1.85 lakh at Baga Beach. Read the investigation details.