The Goa State Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of Debanand Sana, a 36-year-old worker from West Bengal, and demanded a report by March 10. Read the full story.
Margao Municipal Council's CCTV surveillance at waste black spots catches a major illegal dumper near Damodar College. Over 200 cases booked, fines levied. New Sonsoddo plant to tackle 5-tonne daily waste.
AAP's Venzy Viegas responds to resignations of Amit Palekar & others, asserts party's focus remains on defeating BJP's 'communal politics' in the 2027 Goa assembly elections. Read the full story.
Margao Municipal Council officials assert their door-to-door waste collection system is efficient, backed by online grievance monitoring. A new 10 TPD gasification plant aims to streamline disposal further.
Opposition leader Yuri Alemao pledges support to former judge Ferdino Rebello's movement to protect Goa's environment and traditions against unregulated development. A People's Charter will be formalised on Jan 6.
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26 to commission its Rs 7 crore gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The 10-TPD facility will convert waste into fly ash for bricks, tackling the town's garbage crisis. Read more.
Police in Margao ended a hunger strike minutes after it began, citing lack of permission. Protester Kadar Shah was detained. The protest alleged irregularities in a local mosque's management.
Indian Railways targets doubling train origination capacity in Margao and 47 other cities by 2030. The plan aims to reduce congestion and meet rising passenger demand. Read more about the infrastructure upgrade.
Goa government revises its Mukhyamantri Dev Darshan Yojana, lowering the eligible age to 50-70 years. Applications now online, with free attendant travel. Read details.
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26, 2026, to commission its advanced waste gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The Rs 7.2 crore project promises a sustainable solution to the town's garbage woes. Read the full update.
BJP candidates elected to head North & South Goa Zilla Panchayats. South Goa's extra vote sparks political controversy, with Congress accusing AAP of cross-voting. Details inside.
Residents of Nagoa, Verna, report untreated industrial waste polluting River Sal's origin. Despite inspections, no action taken, raising serious health and agricultural concerns. Authorities urged to intervene immediately.
Goa Congress's OBC cell chief Nitin Chopdekar slams Revolutionary Goans as BJP's 'B-Team'. The war of words erupts after RG's strong ZP poll show and its refusal to ally with Congress for 2027. Get the full story.
Green Goa Foundation demands immediate government action against illegal worker housing in Cuncolim industrial estate, warning of potential tragedies similar to the Arpora fire that killed 25.
Goa's Archives Minister Subhash Phal Dessai condemns 'love jihad' as a perverse tendency, supports demands for anti-conversion legislation. Read the full story on the political debate.
Political parties in Goa have submitted 2,821 claims and objections in the ongoing electoral roll revision. BJP leads with 1,574 claims, aiming to ensure an accurate voter list for the 2027 state assembly elections.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant outlines a plan to transform courts into multi-door dispute resolution centres, emphasising mediation. Learn about the push for over 2.5 lakh trained mediators.
Goa Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar dismisses Revolutionary Goans as a directionless outfit with 'zero contribution'. He predicts a political fate worse than AAP's. Read the full story.
Senior advocate Norma Alvares highlights mediation's role in empowering women at a national symposium. She calls it a compassionate tool for justice, addressing power imbalances in disputes.
MTV Splitsvilla winner Scarlett Rose shares her cherished Christmas traditions in Margao, Goa, from her Nana's sweets to family recipes. Discover what makes her festive season special.
FC Goa players staged a silent protest before their AFC Champions League 2 match against FC Istiklol, highlighting deep uncertainty in Indian football's ecosystem. Read about the protest and the match result.
FC Goa staged a silent 7-second protest before their AFC Champions League Two match, highlighting domestic football's challenges. Despite an early lead, they lost 2-1 to FC Istiklol. Read the full story.
MMC Chairperson Damodar Shirodkar warns against illegal roadside vendors in Margao, citing traffic congestion and unfair competition. Citizens question delayed action ahead of Christmas.
An additional sessions court in Colva acquitted five men accused of murder, citing major lapses in the police investigation. Read the full details of the judicial critique.
BJP faced a humiliating defeat in Catholic-dominated Salcete, losing all three seats it contested. Congress-GFP alliance surged, while AAP held one seat. Read the full analysis of this major political shift in Goa.
Gauri Shirodkar, daughter of WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar, wins her first election from Shiroda on BJP ticket. Her victory reignites the 'family raj' narrative in Goa politics. Read more.
Goa's Zilla Panchayat election results saw a dramatic shift from GFP's early cheers to BJP's evening celebrations. Key MLAs analyze the verdict on development and party-line politics. Read the full story.
The Congress-Goa Forward Party alliance reclaimed its dominance in Salcete, winning all but one Zilla Panchayat seat. The results signal a shift ahead of the 2027 assembly polls. Read the full analysis.
BJP suffers a major blow in Goa's Salcete taluka, losing both Davorlim and Guirdolim ZP seats it won in 2020. Congress and ally GFP secure victories. Read the full analysis.
A massive fire destroyed the popular Jamming Goat shack at Utorda beach in Goa early Sunday. No injuries reported. The cause is suspected to be a short circuit. Read the full report.