291 PWD Labour Supply Society workers get relief through regularisation, bringing a major Budget commitment closer to reality A few weeks ago, Goa’s Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant, announced that the Goa state government has decided to regularise all contract workers. A dedicated budget has also been approved, and all government departments have been asked … Read more
Bombay High Court overturns Tarun Tejpal’s 2021 acquittal in the case involving allegations of sexual assault of a former junior colleague in a hotel lift during a 2013 Tehelka event in Goa. On the evening of November 7, 2013, inside a hotel elevator during Tehelka magazine’s ThinkFest in Goa, something happened that took thirteen years … Read more
The Goa government has sought faster approvals from the Union Tourism Ministry on infrastructure projects and policy reforms as it prepares for the upcoming tourist season, aiming to improve connectivity, ease of travel and the state’s tourism competitiveness. Goa Wants Tourism Ready Before the Next Season. Here’s What It Is Asking the Centre to Do. … Read more
On National Handloom Day, Goa celebrates its Handloom legacy. The Kunbi handloom is far more than a piece of cotton cloth; it is the woven soul of Goa’s indigenous heritage. For centuries, the Kunbi heavy fabric has been instantly recognisable due its bold red and white checks that served as the second skin of the … Read more
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
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
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
