The Latest Breaking News from Goa

Mumbai's wanted criminal Vikrant Deshmukh held in Panaji

PANAJI: In a late night operation, North Goa district police nabbed a notorious criminal from Mumbai, Vikrant Deshmukh alias Vicky, who was wanted for his involvement in 33 cases of dacoity, robbery, extortion, and murder, registered against him in Maharashtra.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2022

Hearing on complaint linked to controversial Goa restaurant begins

It was alleged that the licence was obtained "illegally", and that it was renewed this year in the name of a person, who died in 2021

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022

Goa’s monsoon dish of ‘kalchi kodi’ trumps the State’s pork fest of ‘sorpotel’, ‘assado roast’ and ‘vindaloo’

The robustly flavoured, almost neon orange hued, fresh coconut-based kalchi kodi is one that matures deliciously with time and is best savoured days after preparation

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022

BJP's Joshua D'Souza elected deputy speaker of Goa legislative assembly

PANAJI: In a clear majority, BJP MLA Joshua D’Souza was elected as the deputy speaker of Goa legislative assembly on Friday.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Data | Hundreds of eligible SC/ST/OBC applicants, zero admissions: Disparity in PhD intake at IITs

In Tirupati, Mandi, Bhilai and Goa, no ST student was admitted despite applications crossing hundreds in some cases. A similar trend was observed in Bhilai among SC students

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022

Goa Tourism Department lacks powers to enforce law on beaches: Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said his Department was thinking of putting in place its own security force and proposed an integrated beach management policy which will include lifeguards, cleaning, safety, surveillance and illumination of the beaches.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

Straight fight between BJP, Congress for Goa assembly deputy speaker's post

PANAJI: Two nominations were received on Thursday for the post of deputy speaker of Goa legislative assembly. For which, the election is scheduled to be held on Friday. The BJP has fielded Mapusa MLA Joshua D’ Souza while the Congress has fielded Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo.

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2022

Goa govt to clear Rs 42 lakh dues of sportsmen by Ganesh Chaturthi

PANAJI: The Goa government would pay financial dues worth Rs 42 lakh of medal winning sportspersons from the state by the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Sports Minister Govind Gaude said on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jul 21, 2022

Goa gets nod to host National Games next year: Sports minister Govind Gaude

Sports Minister Govind Gaude said he had already informed the members of the legislative assembly that the State would be ready to host the National Games by December 2022.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

GST compensation sunset: Punjab, Goa, Chhattisgarh may face most revenue stress

Revenue collections from the GST regime have fallen short of expectations for both the Centre and the States, says a new working paper by the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022