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Manohar Parrikar passes away: Bollywood condoles Goa CM and former Defence Minister's death

Movie stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Anupam Kher and Kamal Haasan have offered condolences.

Mar 18, 2019

Will imposing alcohol ban affect tourism in Goa?

A proposal by the Goa government said that public consumption of alcohol will attract a Rs 2,000 fine or three-month imprisonment.

Jan 25, 2019

Goa: British woman tourist raped in Canacona; accused at large

The incident took place around 4 am in Canacona town, located about 100 km from here, when the woman was going towards the Palolem beach in South Goa district, said police inspector Rajendra Prabhudesai.

Dec 20, 2018

Ramachandra Guha gets death threat over 'beef' tweet

A known critic of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Guha said the controversial tweet was aimed at "flaying" the saffron party's "hypocrisy" on beef, while claiming that he had received threatening calls.

Dec 10, 2018

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy requests Goa govt to lift ban on fish import

The Goa government on November 10 announced a ban on import of fish into the state for six months against the backdrop of a scare that formalin, a potential cancer-causing chemical, was being used to preserved fish.

Nov 30, 2018

With no major New Year events planned, Goa govt to reconsider fees levied by state tourism dept

Several event organisers claimed that a steep rise in permission fees levied by the state Tourism department and by the Home department for police protection have played dampener.

Nov 16, 2018

Goa CM releases audio message to greet people on Diwali

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has released an audio message to extend Diwali greetings to people of the state.

Nov 6, 2018

Goa Mahila Congress secretary says BJP leader's supporters threatened her with gangrape

Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress Commitee state secretary, Diya Shetkar accused BJP leader Subhash Shirodkar's supporters of threatening her of gangrape, if stood against him in the elections.

Nov 5, 2018

Karnataka man arrested for raping, strangling woman in Goa

The woman's post-mortem had revealed that she had been sexually assaulted and murdered, police said.

Oct 15, 2018

Over 77,000 payments bank accounts opened in Maharashtra, Goa postal

The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was launched across 650 districts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 1.

Oct 10, 2018

Goa and Portugal ink two-year-long MoU for water and sewage management

The signing of the two-year long arrangement is a significant move to work in tandem to develop common initiatives for water supply and waste water management in the state, Goa's PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said.

Sep 29, 2018

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Four Road Trips you should take before turning 30

Time for your own Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara moment. Plan now!

Sep 12, 2018

Bigg Boss 12: Salman Khan makes a splash at Goa launch

Bigg Boss 12 Goa launch: Salman Khan makes a splash, talks marriage and reveals contestants! [Pics and Video]

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan launched Bigg Boss season 12 in style at a press conference held in Goa on September 4.

Sep 4, 2018

Bigg Boss 12: Salman Khan spotted leaving for Goa for BB12 press conference and Bharat shoot [In Pics]

Rumours are that Bigg Boss 12 will be shot in a villa in Goa instead of the set at Lonavala near Mumbai. But the real reason to choose Goa could be because Salman Khan is shooting for his film Bharat in the state.

Sep 2, 2018

From Kundle to Half Moon, reasons why you should ditch Goa and visit Gokarna

Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Gokarna, a small temple town on the western coast in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district.

Aug 11, 2018

Only 'good tourists' welcome to Goa: Tourism minister

Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar hailed CM Parrikar's move to ban drinking in public, asking people to maintain Goa's culture. He said that state would only welcome 'good tourists' who do not misbehave with women.

Jul 17, 2018

Congress wants PM Modi to be in record books, writes to Guinness Records

Congress ridicules Prime Minister's foreign trips asking Guinness to include his name for the 41 trips he made in the last four years.

Jul 11, 2018

Men transport an air cooler on a two wheeler during a hot summer day

Goa to introduce e-challans to improve road safety

Police will be given a PoS machine as they will now issue e-challans. The move comes as the government looks to tighten safety on Goa's roads.

Jul 10, 2018

No more night swimming? Goa considering ban

Goa's Tourism Department considering the ban to crackdown on late-night incidents in the state. Plans to enforce the law through punitive measures.

Jun 16, 2018

Manohar Parrikar to return from US next week? BJP denies reports after leaked Goa govt memo

It has been three months since the Goa CM left for New York, where he is undergoing treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. The 62-year-old was earlier hospitalised on three occasions in Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital and the Goa Medical College.

Jun 12, 2018

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