Goa: News
16 Jun 2018
WhatsAppGoa Tourism mulls having lifeguards round-the-clock at its beaches
The Goa Tourism Department is contemplating deploying lifeguards round-the-clock to patrol the state's beaches.
15 Jun 2018
Manohar ParrikarParrikar back at work one day after return from US
A day after Goa CM Manohar Parrikar returned home after his medical treatment in the US, he sought the blessings of his family deity today morning and also chaired a meeting of state officials.
14 Jun 2018
IndiaGoa CM Manohar Parrikar returns after treatment in US
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar landed back in India today after undergoing treatment for more than three months in the US.
14 Jun 2018
GujaratInternational ketamine racket busted; 10, including 3 foreigners, held
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has unearthed an international racket of manufacturing ketamine with the seizure of a huge amount of the drug from Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
12 Jun 2018
MumbaiMonsoon splash: Run-days of Vistadome coach on Mumbai-Goa route reduced
Due to monsoons, Indian Railways have decided to run the popular Vistadome coach on the Mumbai-Goa route only on six days instead of seven.
12 Jun 2018
Manohar ParrikarGoa CM Manohar Parrikar to return from US this week
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar, who is in the US for treatment of a pancreatic ailment since March, will return to Goa this week.
11 Jun 2018
MaharashtraThree tourists from Maharashtra drown at Calangute beach in Goa
Three tourists have drowned in the Arabian Sea at Calangute beach in North Goa this morning, police said.
09 Jun 2018
Lok SabhaFormer Goa Congress chief Shantaram Naik dies at 72
Former Goa Congress chief Shantaram Naik died after suffering a heart attack today at 7 am, party officials said.
08 Jun 2018
MumbaiNorth Maharashtra to witness extremely heavy rains from tomorrow
The IMD today predicted extremely heavy rains in isolated places from June 9-12 along the north coastal belt of Maharashtra.
30 May 2018
North Goa11 visitors arrested for assaulting two minor siblings in Goa
The Goa Police today arrested 11 tourists, who had come to the coastal state of Goa from Pune in neighboring Maharashtra, for allegedly assaulting and molesting two minor siblings at Baga beach in North Goa district.
27 May 2018
IndiaStudents of 400-schools are cleaning Goa, one-step at a time
Students from 403 schools across Goa have become 'foot soldiers' for the government's drive for proper segregation and collection of waste, taken up by the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC), an official said.
26 May 2018
Madhya PradeshOn Goa beach, girl gang-raped in front of her boyfriend
A woman was allegedly gang-raped by three men in front of her boyfriend in Sernabhatim beach, around 50 km away from Panaji.
22 May 2018
Nipah VirusDon't panic about Nipah, measures being taken: Goa govt
The Goa government today said there was nothing to worry about the Nipah virus in the state, but measures were still being taken to prevent its possible spread.
21 May 2018
Make in India#WelcomeHomeTarini: All women-crew return after circumnavigating globe in 254 days
An all-woman crew of Indian Navy reached Goa on Monday after circumnavigating the globe in 254 days, achieving a feat that is bound to make all Indians proud.
19 May 2018
Indian NavyNavy's all-women crew to reach Goa after sailing around globe
Over eight months after it set sail from Goa, the all-women crew of the Indian Navy on board the naval vessel INSV Tarini will return to the state on Monday after the historic circumnavigation of the globe.
17 May 2018
KarnatakaCongress in Goa, Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar, planning a 'Karnataka'
In the aftermath of Karnataka rumble, Congress has said it will now approach Goa's Governor to form the government since they were the single largest party there, back then.
15 May 2018
Amit ShahGoa: Role of regional parties in politics cannot be undermined
The regional parties in the BJP-led Goa government today said their importance cannot be undermined in politics.
12 May 2018
Narcos: MexicoCocaine concealed in eye-shadow boxes puts mother-daughter behind bars
A 46-year-old woman and her daughter were arrested from separate places for smuggling 360gms of cocaine from Trinidad and Tobago via the Indian postal system.
12 May 2018
Indian NavyIndian Navy: Goa airport's runway might not be safe
After extensive discussions with all stakeholders, the Indian Navy has dropped its plan of closing down the Goa International Airport's runway for maintenance every Saturday and Sunday.
09 May 2018
MurderGoa: Woman, friends arrested for killing husband, chopping up body
On Wednesday, the Goa police arrested four people for allegedly killing a man, cutting his corpse into pieces, and disposing it in a forest area.
25 Apr 2018
North GoaGoans skip beaches, hit the hinterland to beat summer heat
While tourists from across the world come to Goa to enjoy on its picturesque beaches, the locals have of late been holidaying in the state's hinterland to get respite from the summer heat and humidity.
17 Apr 2018
Saif Ali KhanRohit Shetty to direct cop drama 'Simmba', starring Ranveer Singh
After "Singham", Rohit Shetty is all set to bring another cop drama in "Simmb"', starring Ranveer Singh, but the director says both the storylines are completely different.
11 Apr 2018
Vishwajit RaneGoa patient loses out on cadaver donation; probe ordered
A brain-dead man's organs harvested at a private hospital in Goa were taken to Mumbai instead of being donated to a patient waiting for the transplant at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), prompting the health department to order an inquiry into it.
09 Apr 2018
IndiaGoa to launch a govt-owned app-based taxi service soon
The Goa government has decided to launch its own app-based taxi service to some key tourist destinations in the coastal state.
07 Apr 2018
Sidharth MalhotraI am an average looking guy, says Sidharth Malhotra
Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra, who was in Goa, said he doesn't consider himself as someone exceptionally handsome.
07 Apr 2018
IndiaGoa: Woman arrested for 'selling' her son for Rs. 2L
Goa police have arrested a 32-year-old woman for allegedly selling her 11-month-old son for Rs. 2 lakh.
07 Apr 2018
India40% of Goa's women lung cancer patients are non-smokers: NGO
Almost 40% of women in Goa who have lung cancer do not smoke themselves, which means it's likely they are victims of "passive smoking", an anti-tobacco NGO said.
07 Apr 2018
IntelGoa issues alert after terrorists' entry suspected
Goa authorities on Saturday, alerted all casinos, restaurants, and vessels, operating from the shores about a possible arrival of terrorists.
01 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaPerennial waterfall goes dry in Goa; villagers blame mining activity
A perennial waterfall in Goa, revered by locals and visitors for its religious significance and natural beauty, has dried up with the villagers blaming it on the reckless mining activity.
18 Mar 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaGoa: Mining-body warns of layoffs if govt doesn't provide clarity
Goa's mining industry body GMOEA sought clarity from the government on the commencement of mining operations in the state, warning that failure to do so could amount to "harsh decisions", including mass layoffs.
11 Mar 2018
North GoaMonkey fever grips Goa's Sattari taluka, 35 people infected
At least 35 people in Goa have tested positive this year for the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), or the 'monkey fever', a health official said.
10 Mar 2018
Manohar ParrikarGoa CM Manohar Parrikar suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who left for treatment to the US from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital in the wee hours of Wednesday, is reportedly suffering from an advanced stage of pancreatic cancer.
03 Mar 2018
South AfricaNavy women on-board INSV Tarini successfully reach South Africa
The all-women crew that began its global circumnavigation trip on-board the Indian Navy Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini in September 2017 reached South Africa's Cape Town on Friday, reported PTI.
03 Mar 2018
South Africa400% rise in drug cases in Goa in one year
Amid a hard stance adopted by the Goa government, there has been a steep increase in registration of drug cases.
03 Mar 2018
Shiv SenaShiv Sena's Goa chief Shivprasad Joshi sacked for "anti-party activities"
The Shiv Sena has sacked its Goa unit Chief Shivprasad Joshi, said the party's state spokesperson Jitesh Kamat, confirming the development.
26 Feb 2018
MumbaiManohar Parrikar rushed to hospital again after abdominal pain
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar has been admitted to hospital again. Four days ago, he was discharged after a one-week stay at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital.
23 Feb 2018
IndiGoPoor visibility hits flight operations at Goa Airport
Poor visibility due to fog severely affected flight operations at Goa's Dabolim Airport on Friday morning, as a result of which two international and three domestic flights were diverted to various cities.
22 Feb 2018
Manohar ParrikarBack from hospital, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar presents Budget
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar presented the Budget, merely hours after being discharged from the hospital. He was rushed to the hospital on February 15 for inflamed pancreas. He underwent treatment at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital.
22 Feb 2018
Manohar ParrikarManohar Parrikar discharged after a week in hospital
A week after he was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai for stomach ache, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar was discharged today and has arrived in Goa.
20 Feb 2018
MumbaiAs CM Manohar Parrikar ails, controversies and complications arise
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar complained of stomach-ache on Wednesday night; he was subsequently taken to the Goa Medical College and Hospital for check-up.
