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Move to privatise Panjim’s Campal sports complex sparks row

The new ground was kept idle for three years. (LinkedIn/Collage Design)

Published on Jun 29, 2026 08:56 pm IST

Final report on private forests in Goa to be ready by May 30: Minister

Final report on private forests in Goa to be ready by May 30: Minister

Published on Apr 26, 2026 09:34 am IST

High Court seeks Goa govt’s reply on 2,000-capacity casino boat plea

The petitioners said the Goa government cannot just replace a vessel with a capacity of 70 with another vessel of a capacity of 2000 without considering all aspects

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 06:38 am IST

In Goa, new name for old monument ignites a debate over Portugal’s colonial legacy

Historian Dale Luis Menezes said all available archives and evidence point to the fact that the pillar at Old Goa was a structure that marked a public area and such structures were built from Gujarat to Kerala (Photo courtesy)

Published on Apr 07, 2026 09:43 pm IST

Goa relaxes NEP norms, lets schools offer Portuguese, French for now

Students are required to choose between three languages, typically a local language, a language native to India (usually Hindi), and English, which is considered a foreign language under NEP 2020.

Published on Mar 19, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Goa to appoint consultants to assess carrying capacity of major tourist sites

There have been growing demands for a capacity study.

Published on Mar 12, 2026 12:44 pm IST

Goa govt to frame policy to tackle human-wildlife conflict: Minister

Goa govt to frame policy to tackle human-wildlife conflict: Minister

Published on Mar 10, 2026 01:30 pm IST

Govt steps up safety for annual pilgrimage after stampede last year: Goa CM

After six died in last year’s stampede, Goa govt announces enhanced security, traffic curbs and crowd management for April 21 jatra. (PTI)

Published on Mar 05, 2026 06:15 pm IST

Goa govt launches 'Sagar Safar' initiative to enhance beach safety

Goa govt launches 'Sagar Safar' initiative to enhance beach safety

Published on Feb 26, 2026 02:45 pm IST

Goa to kick off Carnival 2026 on Feb 13; festivities to be held in multiple cities in state

Goa to kick off Carnival 2026 on Feb 13; festivities to be held in multiple cities in state

Published on Feb 12, 2026 12:16 pm IST

‘No resident tigers’: Goa files affidavit against CEC report on tiger reserve

The CEC, which looked into the issue on the top court’s direction, recommended that a tiger reserve be notified in Goa in two stages (PTI FILE)

Published on Feb 03, 2026 10:26 pm IST

Goa govt tables 'Jan Vishwas Bill' to decriminalise minor offences

Goa govt tables 'Jan Vishwas Bill' to decriminalise minor offences

Published on Jan 14, 2026 12:52 pm IST

Goa govt tables bill to raise Class 1 school entry age to 6

Goa govt tables bill to raise Class 1 school entry age to 6

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 09:45 am IST

Goa club fire: Absconding panchayat secretary dismissed, sarpanch disqualified

The fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub left 25 people dead on December 6. (PTI)

Published on Jan 01, 2026 03:21 pm IST

Goa nightclub fire: HC takes suo motu cognisance of illegal nightclubs, seeks state reply

At least 25 people were killed and six injured when a massive blaze ripped through the nightclub

Published on Dec 15, 2025 08:17 pm IST

Goa nightclub blaze: Govt moves to demolish fugitive entrepreneurs’ party shack

The blaze at the nightclub killed 25 people. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 09, 2025 04:04 pm IST

SC-appointed panel asks Goa to notify tiger reserve in two phases

The state government insisted that Goa has no resident tigers. (HT PHOTO/Representative)

Published on Nov 25, 2025 10:00 am IST

Goa invokes NSA over ‘threat to public order’

Goa invokes NSA over ‘threat to public order’

Published on Nov 07, 2025 04:28 am IST

Goa govt empowers collectors to order detention of persons under NSA

(FILE PHOTO)

Published on Nov 06, 2025 06:01 pm IST

Goa govt scraps plan for IIT campus at Codar village amid opposition from locals

Goa govt scraps plan for IIT campus at Codar village amid opposition from locals

Published on Sept 29, 2025 08:48 am IST

Goa govt to build new temple at site of temple destroyed by the Portuguese

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

Updated on Sept 11, 2025 11:38 am IST

NEET UG Counselling 2025: Bombay HC strikes down sports quota admissions in Goa

NEET UG Counselling 2025: The Bombay HC has struck down sports quota for medical admissions in Goa. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Sept 02, 2025 04:51 pm IST

Amid Mhadei river row, Goa to approach SC over Karnataka ‘diverting’ water

Members of Opposition benches stormed into the well of Goa assembly on Tuesday (HT photo)

Published on Jul 23, 2025 07:54 am IST

Goa govt tables bill to allow it to declare animals ferocious, ban domestication

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant promised to ban aggressive breeds of dogs in 2023. (PTI/file)

Published on Jul 22, 2025 10:23 am IST

Ro-Ro ferry service to be launched in Goa's Mandovi river on July 14

The Ro-Ro ferry boats have a facility to drive in from one side and drive out from another, thereby reducing the time of travel for the passengers

Published on Jul 13, 2025 12:49 pm IST

Goa govt to audit passenger ferries after ferry sinking highlights risks

State river navigation minister Subhash Phal Dessai said they cannot take people’s lives for granted. (Sourced)

Updated on Jun 24, 2025 04:40 pm IST

Goa to start new temple tour to draw tourists, promote spirituality

A meeting was held on Monday with representatives of all the 11 temples of Goa to discuss promotion of the pilgrimage circuit

Published on Jun 17, 2025 01:03 pm IST

Ahmedabad plane crash: Goa govt declares state mourning on June 13

The Air India plane crashed shortly after take-off.

Published on Jun 12, 2025 10:56 pm IST

Goa introduces mandatory orientation on road safety before issuing new driving licences

Goa introduces mandatory orientation on road safety before issuing new driving licences

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:19 pm IST

Goa notifies draft guidelines for taxi aggregators, upsets cab drivers

Visitors at the Palolem beach in South Goa on Monday (PTI File)

Published on May 28, 2025 06:58 pm IST

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