5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (385+ words) The Goa government has entered into a deal with top German development agency GIZ which is expected to boost its solar power push, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announcing a target of 21,200 rooftop solar systems and an ambitious goal of…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (369+ words) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called on Goa and the other States of the Western Zonal Council to make coastal security and the fight against narcotics a priority, warning that the region must play a leading role in…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (212+ words) The Goa Guardians officially set the wheels in motion for their Prime Volleyball League Season 5 with an evening gathering in Panjim. The event brought together the PVL fraternity, Indian volleyball figures and key members of Goa’s government, business and local…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (383+ words) The fourth season of Global Chess League is currently being held in Bengaluru from September 5–13, bringing together the world’s biggest chess stars. The global event brings together six power-packed franchises, fresh team combinations, exciting debutants and fierce rivalries involving 36 players…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (355+ words) Stresses on ‘zero tolerance’; pushes for stronger coordination between State & central agencies Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted the Centre's “zero tolerance” policy against narcotics, stressing stronger coordination between State police and central agencies to dismantle drug networks…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (337+ words) PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao alleged that Goa is increasingly being labelled a “crime capital”, claiming that rising crime cases and low conviction rates reflect a failure of law and order. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, however, cited 965 convictions recorded…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (103+ words) From protecting celebrities from paparazzi and unwanted attention to securing high-profile individuals against armed threats, the crime patterns are demanding stronger protocols, trained manpower and tighter checks From singing in a church choir at eight to earning international recognition, this…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (340+ words) PANAJI: Goa has recorded a steep decline in international air passenger traffic, with Dabolim registering a 69% fall and Mopa a 42% drop during the April-June quarter, according to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (282+ words) Forest Dept’s plan extends beyond forests to rivers, mangroves, wetlands The State forest department’s proposed “Goa Green Shield” initiative is expected to bring an additional 177.84 sq km – equivalent to 17.784 crore square metres of ecologically significant land outside the existing government…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (365+ words) The State is lagging behind its target for rooftop solar installations and considering its current move, it will have to increase the pace of installations nearly seven-fold to achieve its 21, 200 installation target for the current financial year, according to data…...