A new satellite-based fishing app brings Potential Fishing Zone intelligence closer to Goa’s fishing community, building on years of research that has already shown lower search time and higher catch rates in scientifically identified fishing areas. AT A GLANCE THE SEA IS STILL THE SAME. THE WAY FISHERMEN READ IT IS CHANGING. For generations, a … Read more
Supported by government schemes, farmers across Sattari are expanding commercial marigold cultivation, signalling a revival of local floriculture and reducing Goa’s dependence on flowers sourced from neighbouring states. The bright orange and yellow marigolds adorning Goa’s temples, homes and public celebrations have symbolised the arrival of the festive season. Yet, despite the state’s agricultural heritage, … Read more
Goa’s identity has always been intricately shaped by its coastline. Long before modern tourism transformed the state into an international destination, a robust, ancient economic and cultural system existed. Rivers, estuaries, wetlands, fishing communities, agriculture, and traditional salt pans (Mithagors) worked together, creating a sustainable foundation for Goan life. While beaches and resorts now dominate … Read more
The conversation around Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) has largely revolved around welfare, charity, and basic financial assistance. While such support systems remain important, modern society demands a far more empowering and inclusive approach. Goa is now taking a significant step in that direction by reshaping the future of disability empowerment through skill development, employability, and … Read more
Months of dry taps, sleepless nights and mounting frustration in Bethora finally reached the Chief Minister’s Janata Darbar, prompting an on-the-spot warning to officials and a promise of urgent action. At a Glance People Can Live Without Many Things. Not Water. Nobody expects luxury. People can adjust to traffic. They can tolerate potholes. They can … 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
Beneath Goa’s postcard-perfect exterior and the fast-paced modern urbanization lies a silent, pervasive health crisis that is quietly compromising the well-being of its citizens. For decades, the public conversation around liver health in the coastal state has been narrowly tethered to alcohol consumption. However, the medical reality of the twenty-first century paints a vastly different … Read more
As dawn broke over Goa on June 21, 2026, thousands of citizens across the state gathered in public grounds, schools, community halls, beaches and sports facilities to mark International Yoga Day. What unfolded over the course of the morning was one of the largest public wellness initiatives in Goa’s recent history. According to official figures, … Read more
