Goa has maintained zero open-market borrowing during the current financial year up to August 31, 2026, while simultaneously repaying ₹1,103 crore of its existing debt, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said. The positive financial figures come despite Goa having an approved open-market borrowing limit of ₹3,700 crore. The government has so far chosen not to utilise … Read more
Two weeks after Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant announced that the Goa Government would create 6,000–8,000 jobs within six months, the government issued its first recruitment notifications. A total of 100 vacancies have been announced across the education and transport sectors, marking an early step in the government’s employment push. At a Glance Goa’s employment … Read more
Goa Police has taken its historic achievement to the streets with the ‘Ride of Pride’ awareness rally, celebrating the force being conferred with the prestigious President’s Colour one of the highest honours a police force can receive in India. The rally is part of Goa Police’s public outreach and awareness campaign to mark the prestigious … Read more
Goa has taken a major step towards green industrial growth with the inauguration of its first integrated waste recycling and critical material recovery facility at Verna Industrial Estate. With an annual processing capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, the facility brings e-waste recycling, precious-metal recovery, critical-mineral refining and PET plastic recycling under one roof. A key … Read more
The first day of the Goa Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session took a disruptive turn within minutes, after Opposition MLAs from Congress, AAP and RGP entered the well of the House protesting the Speaker’s decision to disallow a question on No Development Zones (NDZs). Led by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, the Opposition sought to challenge … Read more
The Karapur-Sarvan agitation in Goa has taken a dramatic turn after Mumbai Police arrested two persons named in an extortion case linked to the ‘One Goa’ project at Karapur. Siddhesh Jana Tari and Pritesh Salgaonkar have been named in the First Information Report (FIR), which alleges that crores of rupees were demanded by threatening to … Read more
Goa is strengthening its marine fishing sector with new systems. The State Government has introduced new rules making vessel tracking, communication and safety equipment mandatory for mechanised fishing vessels, while also tightening fishing passes, berthing permissions and trawl-net requirements. The changes come under the Goa Marine Fishing Regulation (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2026, which further amend … Read more
Goa has added another proud milestone to its cultural heritage as the magnificent 78.74-foot (24-metre) bronze sculpture of Lord Shree Ram at Partagali, Canacona, has been officially recognised in the India Book of Records. The landmark has earned the distinction of being India’s Tallest Installed Bronze Sculpture of Lord Shree Ram, bringing national recognition to … Read more
A degree may open the door, but today’s job market increasingly demands specialised skills. Goa’s Chief Minister’s Kaushal Path Scheme is built around that reality – offering young people shorter, flexible training programmes designed to help them learn, upgrade and adapt as industries change. From advanced welding and industrial automation to digital marketing and 3D printing, … Read more
Goa is looking at its reservoirs not just as water resources, but as potential clean-energy assets. The state government has proposed 197.23 MW of floating solar capacity across four reservoirs: Salaulim, Chapoli, Anjunem and Amthane, with an estimated investment of ₹1,347 crore. The proposal, being pursued through the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA), could add … Read more
