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NGT takes suo motu cognisance of O Heraldo report on sand mining; issues notice to GSPCB, North Goa Collector

PANJIM, Feb. 7 -- Taking suo motu cognisance of O Heraldo report on illegal sand mining, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, Delhi has issued notice to the Goa State Pollution Control ... Read More


Baina locals take to the streets to fight for 80-year-old, whose daughter-in-law declared her dead

VASCO, Feb. 7 -- 80-year-old Indira Halarnkar who was declared dead by her daughter-in-law, now has an army of Baina locals fighting for her. But this is not a recent fight. For nine years Indira has ... Read More


Houthi Rebels Target US and UK Ships in Red Sea Missile Attacks: Vessel Headed for India Escapes Major Damage

Goa, Feb. 7 -- Yemen's Houthi rebels, known to be supported by Iran, declared responsibility for launching missiles at two vessels in the Red Sea. The attacked ships were identified as an American ves... Read More


Pakistan's Balochistan Hit by Pre-Election Bomb Attacks

Goa, Feb. 7 -- Two separate bomb explosions rocked the election offices in Pakistan's Balochistan province just one day before the scheduled parliamentary elections. The attacks targeted an independen... Read More


Trio Detained After Illegally Entering Mumbai from Kuwait by Boat

Goa, Feb. 7 -- In a recent development, Mumbai police have detained three individuals for unlawfully entering India. The trio arrived in Mumbai via boat from Kuwait and were apprehended at the Gateway... Read More


House in Mapusa catches fire; Quick Response From Firefighters Prevents Major Loss

Goa, Feb. 6 -- A fire erupted at Anganit in Mapusa around 10 pm on Monday, partially damaging a house in close proximity to the Krishna temple. Belongings, including clothes, utensils, rafters, tiles,... Read More


IS THIS 'CULTURE'? Rs 26 lakh gone and no official inquiry yet

PANJIM, Feb. 6 -- Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude, when asked to explain an allegation of grave corruption levelled against his department for siphoning, said he is warming up to bat, in what he... Read More


STs protest for political reservation, block old Mandovi Bridge

PANJIM, Feb. 6 -- A tense situation was witnessed during the protest organised by the Mission Political Reservation in the capital on Monday afternoon as a large group of people blocked the old Mandov... Read More


Speaker rejects adjournment motion on art & culture grants

Porvorim, Feb. 6 -- Goa Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday rejected the adjournment motion moved by Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai to discuss the allegation made against Art and Culture Minister G... Read More


Opposition slams government over continued hike in power tariff

PORVORIM, Feb. 6 -- The Members in the Legislative Assembly on Monday cornered the government or continued power tariff hike, pointing out that it is putting a significant burden on common citizens. ... Read More