The Latest Breaking News from Goa

Supreme Court issues notices to Centre, NGO in Goa tiger reserve case

PANAJI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the NGO, Goa Foundation, in a special leave petition filed by the state government challenging the order of the high court of Bombay at Goa in the tiger reserve case.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

BCCI AGM: Avishek Dalmiya, Arun Dhumal re-elected in IPL governing council; Ombudsman to continue till June, 2024

NEW DELHI: Former CAB president Avishek Dalmiya and current IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal have been re-elected in the IPL governing council as per decisions taken at the Annual General Meeting of the BCCI held in Goa on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

St. Paul’s High School to hold literary and cultural festival

KRONOS 2K23, a literary and cultural fest, will be held at Belagavi's St. Paul's High School on Oct 30-31. Over 1,000 students from 30 schools in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa will participate. Theme: “Transcending Beyond Cosmic Contemplation”. Organised by students, for students. 8 editions held since 2012. 11 events incl.…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Mysuru NCC group emerge champions at Nau Sainik camp

3 Kar Naval NCC unit from Mysuru NCC Group emerged victorious at Inter Group Competition held in Udupi, Karnataka & Goa. 114 NCC cadets showcased their skills in adventurous activities. Air Commodore B.S. Kanwar felicitated the winning team. They will now undergo intensive training for All-India Nau Sainik Camp. Col…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

In a first, BCCI to hold workshop for state unit treasurers

MUMBAI: For the first time in its history, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) -the richest sports body in the world-will organize a workshop for all its 35 state association treasurers on September 25 in Goa, essentially with a focus on learning accounting practices and fund distribution.…

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023

84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Goa CM asks his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel, Congress to clarify stand on Sanatana Dharma row

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant hit out at the opposition bloc INDIA over the remarks made against Sanatana Dharma by some of its leaders, and sought to know whether the Congress and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel support the statements made by them.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Some unsatisfied souls trying to disturb religious harmony in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant

PANAJI: Goa Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that some unsatisfied souls are trying to disturb the religious harmony and peace of the state and people should not allow such things.

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023

Goa school students made to perform rituals during mosque visit; principal suspended

School principal suspended after VHP complaint of students taken to mosque for workshop, made to perform religious rituals. Apology tendered by school management. Education department seeks explanation from school.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Three, including homemaker, held with drugs from Goa

Police seize drugs, cash from gang of three in Hyderabad. 51.45g cocaine, 44 ecstasy pills, 8g MDMA crystal, ₹97,500 cash found. Accused identified as Lingampally Anuradha, Sanikommu Prabhakar Reddy, Venkata Shiva Sai Kumar. Trio used to source contraband from Goa, sell to known customers in Hyderabad. Police nabbed trio in…

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023