The Karapur-Sarvan agitation has now crossed roughly 150 days, keeping the proposed ‘One Goa’ project at the centre of a sustained political and public confrontation. What began as opposition to the development project has increasingly become a larger debate over land, local interests, development and the government’s role in resolving the concerns of residents. But … 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 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
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
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 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
Goa won the PMFME National Award for Small State performance, presented by Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan at the 2026 Conclave. Goa sanctioned 160 applications (target 134), released ₹5.76 crore in subsidies to 147 beneficiaries, and disbursed ₹8.32 crore in Seed Capital to 1,974 SHG enterprises (2,198 members). Officials Geeta Joshi and Yeshwant Tuyenkar also … Read more
