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Monday, Jan 27, 2025

Journalism of Courage

Pavneet Singh Chadha

Pavneet Singh Chadha is Goa correspondent, The Indian Express. He tweets @pub_neat

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‘As happy as I was on day of liberation’: 100-year-old Goan freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai on Padma award

January 26, 2025 06:57 IST

As the “underground voice” of the movement for liberation, Libia played a pivotal role in the struggle against Portuguese colonial rule.

Sun, Jan 26, 2025

Goa suspends paragliding across the state after mishap killed tourist from Maharashtra

January 24, 2025 22:55 IST

The Department of Tourism will review all existing registrations pertaining to paragliding activities

Sat, Jan 25, 2025

5 men rape mentally ill woman in Goa, arrested

January 24, 2025 21:47 IST

A police officer, requesting anonymity, said: “The victim is in her 20s. She has undergone treatment for a mental health condition in the past and had been taking medication for some time."

Fri, Jan 24, 2025

In Goa, a slugfest over remark that first CM had ‘allergy to state’s identity’

January 23, 2025 07:38 IST

CM Pramod Sawant, BJP ally MGP, and Opposition AAP have come out against GFP president Vijai Sardesai’s statement on CM Dayanand Bandodkar

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

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Remove encroachments or I’ll arrange bulldozers: Nitin Gadkari in Goa

January 22, 2025 07:05 IST

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone for 6 national highway projects, stressed on need to identify dark spots and make the state accident-free

Wed, Jan 22, 2025

Police began investigations after a Chandigarh resident sent a complaint via email to the Goa Police that he was conned of Rs 20,000 while booking a property named ‘Ruby Villa’ on an online booking platform.

Listing Goa villas that don’t exist, gang dupes 500 tourists looking to rent properties through online portals

January 20, 2025 18:07 IST

Police say gang involved in ‘multi-crore scam’. Four arrested – 3 from Hyderabad, 1 near Jaipur.

Tue, Jan 21, 2025

Goa adventure firm owner arrested after paragliding deaths

January 20, 2025 06:45 IST

Tourism department says no permission for paragliding activities

Mon, Jan 20, 2025

Tourist from Pune, pilot dead in a paragliding mishap in Goa

January 19, 2025 07:15 IST

Police said both suffered serious injuries and were rushed to a hospital, where they were declared dead. "We have informed the families of the deceased. A probe has been initiated. Inquest proceedings are ongoing," the police officer added.

Sun, Jan 19, 2025

Lifelong RSS member who dabbled in film industry — meet the new Goa BJP chief

January 18, 2025 11:46 IST

Damodar ‘Damu’ Naik, who joined RSS when he was 6, has been with the BJP for over 3 decades. He has also dabbled in the entertainment industry.

Sat, Jan 18, 2025

Go, Goa, Gone? Why Goa government and social media influencers have been at loggerheads over tourism

January 17, 2025 15:55 IST

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has launched a tirade against social media influencers claiming some had been 'paid' as part of a 'tookit' to malign Goa’s image

Fri, Jan 17, 2025

Clash over right to perform rituals at Goa temple leaves several wounded, 38 booked

January 16, 2025 07:00 IST

According to the police, the incident took place during the annual Kalotsav, when devotees of one community were allegedly stopped from entering the temple.

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

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Goa’s fix to counter tourist ‘misinformation’: Regulate taxi fares, streamline beach weddings

January 15, 2025 07:10 IST

“Stricter regulations for rent-a-car services were also recommended. A single-window clearance system for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) and weddings was proposed to attract more events to the state,” Sawant said.

Wed, Jan 15, 2025

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‘Every social media influencer took Goa for a ride,’ says tourism minister, this time armed with data

January 14, 2025 06:15 IST

Singed by criticism, his department says domestic tourism is at a record high while foreign tourism is showing signs of recovery

Tue, Jan 14, 2025

Goa BJP, in transition, hits turbulence as internal divisions bubble up

January 13, 2025 20:34 IST

While outgoing state BJP chief appears to pull up Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira, a Cabinet minister accuses a colleague of being involved in an alleged campaign to “defame Goa”.

Tue, Jan 14, 2025

Won’t make defamatory remarks against Goa CM’s wife, AAP’s Sanjay Singh tells court

January 10, 2025 19:54 IST

The submission was made in connection with a plea filed by Sulakshana Sawant against Singh, accusing him of making defamatory statements during a press conference by alleging that she was involved in a “cash-for-jobs scam”.

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

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Goa makes ‘Mann ki Baat’ mandatory for govt dept heads, says they should ‘actively’ tune into it

January 10, 2025 07:10 IST

The circular said ‘Mann ki Baat’ is a programme conceptualised to facilitate exchange of thoughts and ideas of the citizens on issues of daily governance.

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

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Citizens have to decide whether they want better amenities or freebies: Arvind Panagariya

January 10, 2025 07:10 IST

The 16th Finance Commission, which is visiting Goa, held a meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, members of the cabinet and government officials on Thursday.

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

No new ACs and cupboards, no additional posts: Goa govt’s mantra to curb ‘unnecessary expenditure’

January 08, 2025 07:00 IST

The circular said the measures for rationalisation of expenditure are intended to curb unnecessary expenditure and provide funds for development activities.

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

Sahitya Akademi awardee Datta Damodar Naik booked for ‘hurting religious sentiments’ in Goa, says not afraid

January 07, 2025 07:20 IST

According to police, one complaint was filed at Canacona police station by Satish Bhat, who alleged that in an interview to a regional news channel, Naik made derogatory remarks about Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, which is in Partagali, South Goa.

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

As another Goan shack sees violence, police are forced to draw the line

January 04, 2025 07:00 IST

Tourist from Mumbai injured, police say accused are shack employees from outside the state

Sat, Jan 04, 2025

As Goa’s image takes a hit, tourism minister’s tirade against ‘paid influencers’: Seek ‘free lunch and stay’Sign In to read

January 03, 2025 07:00 IST

Says tourist footfall figures paint a different reality than one shown on social media, asserts: ‘We don't want to experience a Thailand in Goa’

Sat, Jan 04, 2025

‘Footfall nowhere near what it used to be’: Goa shack owners bemoan slump in the festive season

‘Footfall nowhere near what it used to be’: In Goa, shack owners say buzz from tourists is missingSign In to read

January 01, 2025 06:56 IST

Despite the Tourism Department issuing licences to set up temporary beach shacks as early as August this year, the occupancy at shacks in the coastal belt has been relatively low, shack owners say.

Wed, Jan 01, 2025

Tourist from Andhra ‘killed by Goa shack staff’ during clash over ordering food past midnight

December 31, 2024 14:35 IST

The incident occurred at the Marina Beach shack in Calangute where the victim and his friends had gone for dinner

Wed, Jan 01, 2025

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26-year-old from Delhi loses consciousness during music fest in Goa, dies a day later

December 29, 2024 21:14 IST

SP Kaushal said, “The postmortem is being conducted at Goa Medical College and necessary legal action will be taken if any foul play is noticed.”

Sun, Dec 29, 2024

On Monday, the Bombay High Court was informed that the magistrate inquiry held that if Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reports were considered, the “false encounter” allegations made by the parents of the deceased had substance.

Panel that red-flagged rampant land grabbing in Goa also offered some solutionsSign In to read

December 26, 2024 07:30 IST

“To prohibit activities of land grabbing, which adversely affect public order, an effective legislation which includes the constitution of the special courts to ensure speedy remedy is necessary,” it said.

Thu, Dec 26, 2024