Goa

Karnataka had sought the notification to proceed with the diversion of water even as Goa opposed it. In view of the matters pending before the Supreme Court, the Centre had decided to keep on hold the notification. read more

Goa’s Tourism Director Menino D’Souza said that water quality was the “main issue” that was in the way of Goa being ready to apply for the certification and that with regard to other requirements the state could put them in place fairly quickly. read more

According to a person aware of the details, Bhagwat sought to differentiate between BJP’s electoral politics and Hindutva and said the latter refers to a spiritual society. He said governments may come and go, but the focus should be on changing society. read more

The decomposed body of the woman, who also hailed from Odisha, was found at a forest area in Porvorim near Panaji on February 10. read more

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Actor Sonali Kulkarni talks about her role in the play, Mirror Crack’d, the current theatre scene, and more read more

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa made specific reference to Goa’s unique position in India, but warned that clinging on to the nostalgia of the past would not be beneficial. read more

An MoU for technical cooperation was signed between Goa and the Portugal ministry of Environment for technical support in water supply and waste water management. Read on to know more... read more

The Mormugao Port has proposed to deepen the existing navigation channel in Vasco bay from about 14 meters to 19.5 meters over a large area with a width of about 250 meters and a length of about 10 km. read more

The victim’s body was found on February 11, dumped in an isolated place and was noticed by construction workers who informed the police. read more

From LGBT issues to fashion, the designer was a trailblazer read more

Tourism Director Menino D’Souza said the state administration is taking all the precautions. read more

Rodricks was a designer par excellence. But his real strength was that he dared to say the truth, even if it was about shameful traditions from his beloved state. read more

“We shared many common interests, including a passion for Goa, the love for music and wildlife,” says Goa-based industrialist and wildlife photographer Dattaraj Salgaocar, about the passing of his dear friend, designer Wendell Rodricks, on Wednesday. read more

After being portrayed as a drug destination in the film Malang, Goa CM Pramod Sawant has said that in the future, all film scripts will be vetted before permits are granted for shooting. read more