The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, and the Aguad Port & Jail Complex are deepening their partnership to position the 400-year-old Sinquerim landmark as one of the state’s flagship heritage destinations, part of a wider push towards Goa beyond Beaches The Goa government led by CM Dr. Pramod Sawant is quietly promoting its heritage, … Read more
Supported by government schemes, farmers across Sattari are expanding commercial marigold cultivation, signalling a revival of local floriculture and reducing Goa’s dependence on flowers sourced from neighbouring states. The bright orange and yellow marigolds adorning Goa’s temples, homes and public celebrations have symbolised the arrival of the festive season. Yet, despite the state’s agricultural heritage, … Read more
Built to ease one of North Goa’s worst traffic bottlenecks, the Bicholim Bypass continues to reshape commuting, freight movement, and regional connectivity. But safety concerns at its junctions show that infrastructure projects require constant refinement. The traffic jams that defined Bicholim are no longer the daily story For years, anyone travelling between Mapusa, Sanquelim, Valpoi, … Read more
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
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
Goa aims to strengthen athlete development by creating a network of Master Trainers in Sports Science, shifting focus beyond infrastructure to scientific coaching and long-term performance. Ever since sports have been played in the country, medals, trophies and record-breaking performances have largely measured sporting success. But behind every elite athlete is an equally important team … Read more
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has assured that eligible contractual employees at Goa Medical College will be regularised before October, offering long-awaited job security to workers who have served the state’s premier public hospital for years. At a Glance After Years of Waiting, A Promise of Stability For many employees at Goa Medical College and … Read more
