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Yes, you read it right! Goa government mandates hotels, restaurants and industries with oil usage to be routed for conversion into biodiesel production instead of discarding it. At a Glance: The mandate comes at a point where states are facing a major issue of water pollution, with hotels and industries discarding used oil into the … Read more
Following a string of serious road accidents involving rental Mahindra Thars, the Goa government is preparing one of its toughest crackdowns yet. Fresh licences could soon stop, rental operators may face stricter audits, and the entire self-drive industry could be headed for a major reset. At a Glance When a Tourism Favourite Suddenly Became a … Read more
For generations, Goan devotees have travelled hundreds of kilometres to Pandharpur with little more than faith and determination. Now, the state is preparing to leave a lasting mark in one of India’s holiest pilgrimage towns through a dedicated Goa Bhavan and a new financial assistance programme for registered Warkari groups. AT A GLANCE Soon, Pandharpur … Read more
Goa pushes crab farming as a high-value aquaculture opportunity with subsidy support of up to 50–60 percent. The scheme aims to help farmers, fishermen, and individuals tap into a growing seafood market. At a Glance: Goa is giving a strong push to crab farming, and for many in the state, this opportunity could open a … Read more
For thousands of elderly citizens and persons with disabilities, the biggest challenge was never getting ration. It was getting to the ration shop. Goa’s doorstep ration delivery initiative is quietly rewriting that story, one home at a time. At a Glance The Monthly Journey That Was Never Meant to Be This Difficult There are some … Read more
For decades, Goa’s motorcycle pilots have operated through roadside stands, personal networks and phone calls. The launch of the Majhe Driver app marks the state’s biggest attempt yet to modernise this unique transport service, while promising new opportunities for licensed pilots and a more convenient experience for commuters. At a Glance From Roadside Stands to … Read more
For an entire day and night, words never stopped flowing. As the clock moved through the quiet hours of the night and into a new morning, audiences came and went, but one voice remained constant. Goan poet Dattaprasad Jog continued reciting poetry for 24 consecutive hours, transforming an endurance challenge into a celebration of literature, … Read more
Goa’s coastline carried the weight of the state’s tourism economy. Now, the government is betting that the next wave of jobs, businesses and visitor experiences will come from somewhere very different: its villages. AT A GLANCE Goa Has Been Selling Its Beaches for Decades. Now It’s Selling Something Bigger. Close your eyes and think of … Read more
More than 1,500 Goans came together for a single environmental pledge, creating a Golden Book of World Records milestone that reveals another side of Goa’s environmental story. At a Glance While Goa Was Debating the Environment, Thousands Quietly Wrote a Different Story For months, the word “environment” has dominated conversations across Goa. From development projects … Read more
A new digital portal will monitor the transportation of non-biodegradable waste across Goa, strengthening enforcement, improving transparency, and supporting the state’s broader push towards technology-driven environmental governance. At a Glance Every Waste Truck Tells a Story. Goa Wants That Story Recorded. Most citizens never think about what happens after a garbage truck leaves their neighbourhood. … Read more
