Goa’s self-help groups (SHGs) have accessed more than ₹468 crore in loans through nationalised bank linkages, marking a major boost to rural livelihoods, women-led enterprises and financial inclusion in the state. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said Goa currently has around 3,538 SHGs with nearly 45,855 members. The initiative is being strengthened under the Deendayal … Read more
The Goa Government, through the Goa Tourism Department, has launched the Ekadasha Teertha Yatra, an 11-temple spiritual tourism circuit aimed at promoting Goa’s rich religious, cultural and heritage traditions. As part of the initiative, Goa Tourism is offering a 50 per cent concession to senior citizens participating in the curated pilgrimage experience. The first organised … Read more
Goa’s 14-year-old chess prodigy Ethan Vaz has scripted a remarkable chapter in Indian chess by becoming the country’s 96th Grandmaster and the third Grandmaster from Goa, following Anurag Mhamal and Leon Mendonca. Ethan completed all requirements for the Grandmaster title after securing his third and final GM norm at the Sarajevo GM Mix tournament in … Read more
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant participated in the Khelo India Samvaad: Khel Ki Baat, PM Modi Ke Saath programme at Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim. Organised by MY Bharat, North Goa, the programme brought together students, athletes and volunteers to witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inspiring address to the youth. CM … Read more
The Goa Government has inaugurated a new disability-friendly office at Porvorim designed to make disability-related services and grievance redressal more accessible under one roof. The facility also features the Infiniway navigation app to help users, including persons with visual disabilities, navigate offices and facilities. Alongside this, the Goa Disability Empowerment Department is reserving stalls for … Read more
The Patradevi Martyrs’ Memorial in Goa has been inaugurated as a lasting tribute to the freedom fighters and satyagrahis who sacrificed their lives for Goa’s liberation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the memorial represents national unity, courage, sacrifice and the collective struggle that contributed to Goa’s freedom from Portuguese rule. He recalled the historic 1955 … Read more
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to conduct a detailed inquiry into alleged irregularities at Colvale Central Jail and submit a report to the government. The directive comes amid reports of alleged contraband, unauthorised food sales, drugs and mobile phones inside the prison. The government has strengthened … Read more
The Goa Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2026, paving the way for the proposed legislation to be tabled in the Goa Legislative Assembly during its upcoming monsoon session. The proposed law seeks to prohibit religious conversions carried out through force, coercion, undue influence, allurement, misrepresentation, … Read more
The Hutatma Smruti Smarak at Patradevi is set to be inaugurated on August 26, 2026, by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at 10:30 a.m. The memorial, developed by the Government of Goa, will serve as a permanent tribute to the martyrs and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during Goa’s liberation movement. Located at Patradevi … Read more
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has suggested introducing an online OPD consultation facility at Goa Medical College (GMC), aimed at allowing patients to share their medical reports digitally and consult doctors remotely. Goa Medical College (GMC) sees a steady flow of patients every day, with many returning to the hospital for follow-up consultations, review … Read more
