Roadside plant stalls may look harmless, but officials say unlicensed nurseries could be putting Goa’s farms, gardens and biodiversity at risk. After identifying dozens of illegal nurseries in the past, the Agriculture Department is preparing for another statewide enforcement drive. At A Glance When a Small Sapling Becomes a Big Risk Most people buying a … Read more
Fresh UDISE+ data shows 82.3% of Goa’s teachers are women, the highest share of any state or Union Territory in India, nearly 30 points above the national average. At a Glance If you’ve ever sat in a Goan classroom, chances are your teacher was a woman. As per UDISE+ Report of Union Education Ministry for … Read more
With another intense rainy season underway, the Goa government has asked schools across the state to strengthen monsoon preparedness, improve essential facilities and place student safety above everything else. The move could shape how thousands of children experience this academic year. At a Glance When the Rains Return, Goa’s Biggest Classroom Test Begins Every Goan … Read more
Following a string of serious road accidents involving rental Mahindra Thars, the Goa government is preparing one of its toughest crackdowns yet. Fresh licences could soon stop, rental operators may face stricter audits, and the entire self-drive industry could be headed for a major reset. At a Glance When a Tourism Favourite Suddenly Became a … Read more
For generations, Goan devotees have travelled hundreds of kilometres to Pandharpur with little more than faith and determination. Now, the state is preparing to leave a lasting mark in one of India’s holiest pilgrimage towns through a dedicated Goa Bhavan and a new financial assistance programme for registered Warkari groups. AT A GLANCE Soon, Pandharpur … Read more
The proposed Goa Water Metro Project aims to transform Goa’s transport infrastructure through a 111-kilometre network of modern electric ferries connecting towns, islands and tourism hubs. If implemented, it could reshape urban mobility in Goa while offering a cleaner solution to the state’s growing traffic challenges. At a Glance Goa’s Rivers Once Built the State. … Read more
More than four centuries after the original Shri Saptakoteshwar Temple on Divar Island disappeared from Goa’s landscape, the state has approved a ₹50-crore heritage corridor that seeks to preserve one of Goa’s oldest sacred sites. The project is not about rebuilding a temple. It is about reconnecting Goans with a forgotten chapter of their own … Read more
The Goa Government has revised standard tractor hire charges under its Modified Scheme for Custom Hiring Services in Agriculture. While the increase may appear modest, it reflects a broader effort to keep farm mechanisation viable, support service providers, and ensure that farmers continue to have access to essential machinery during critical agricultural seasons. At a … Read more
A record-setting auction has once again brought Goa-born artist Francis Newton Souza into the global spotlight. More than six decades after he transformed Indian modern art, collectors continue to place extraordinary value on his work, reaffirming the enduring influence of one of Goa’s most celebrated cultural icons. A record-setting auction has once again brought Goa-born … Read more
Every June, Goa welcomes the monsoon not with silence, but with music, flowers, decorated boats and jubilant leaps into rain-filled wells. At the heart of the celebrations lies Siolim’s iconic São João festival, where faith, folklore and community converge to preserve one of Goa’s most distinctive cultural traditions. At a Glance When the Monsoon Arrives, … Read more
