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The state’s electric motorcycle taxi initiative has moved beyond announcements, with the government confirming a rollout timeline for subsidies aimed at helping licensed pilots switch to electric vehicles. Goa’s Shift to Electric Mobility Has Entered Its Next Phase Goa’s plan to electrify its traditional motorcycle taxi network now has a deadline. After announcing a package … Read more
On August 6, 2026, the Union Government issued the notification of the Act that brings political reservation for Goa’s Scheduled Tribes into force, a moment tribal families across the state’s interior villages have waited more than two decades for. Four of Goa’s 40 Assembly seats will now be reserved for ST candidates, a change Chief … Read more
Goa aims to strengthen athlete development by creating a network of Master Trainers in Sports Science, shifting focus beyond infrastructure to scientific coaching and long-term performance. Ever since sports have been played in the country, medals, trophies and record-breaking performances have largely measured sporting success. But behind every elite athlete is an equally important team … Read more
For years, Goa’s floating casinos have provided a space for family outings, with dedicated kids’ play zones, crèches, and babysitting areas. This changes now! Citizens’ groups, including Ponnjekars Against Casinos (PAC), highlighted that this familial image violates legal provisions under Section 5(xiii) of the Goa Public Gambling Act, 1976, and the Goa Children’s Act, 2003. … Read more
Continuing his efforts to secure political representation for the Scheduled Tribe Communities in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to expedite political reservation for Scheduled Tribes in the 40-member Goa Legislative Assembly. According to a news report, Sawant met Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday, August 4, and said the … Read more
New forensic psychology capabilities and a digital court interface mark Goa’s latest push towards evidence-based policing and faster justice under India’s reformed criminal justice framework. At a Glance When Science Enters the Interrogation Room For decades, criminal investigations in India have relied heavily on witness testimony, physical evidence and conventional interrogation techniques. As crimes become … Read more
From the introduction of a landmark Bill in Parliament to sustained engagement with the Centre, Goa has made its strongest push yet for Scheduled Tribe political reservation. The final implementation now hinges on constitutional procedures and electoral notifications. Goa’s ST Political Reservation Moves Closer After Decades of Demand For more than two decades after Scheduled … Read more
New cyber response team and nationwide police crackdown mark Goa’s most coordinated push against online crime yet At a Glance As Goa moves more public services online, the state’s approach to cyber security is undergoing a visible shift. Instead of relying only on public awareness campaigns and reactive policing, the government is now investing in … Read more
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has assured that eligible contractual employees at Goa Medical College will be regularised before October, offering long-awaited job security to workers who have served the state’s premier public hospital for years. At a Glance After Years of Waiting, A Promise of Stability For many employees at Goa Medical College and … Read more
The Goa government has rolled out new schemes to restore traditional khazan farming and promote crops such as dragon fruit, marking one of the first major implementations of the Goa State Amritkal Agriculture Policy 2025. At a Glance Goa’s Farming Story Is Entering a New Chapter For decades, Goa’s agricultural debate has centred on decline. … Read more
